In this paper the results of a project funded by Regione Toscana aimed at reducing the power absorption of auxiliary devices in vehicles are presented.In particular the design, testing and application of a magnetorheological clutch (MR) is proposed, aimed at disengaging the vacuum pump, which draws in air from the power-brake booster chamber, in or
Shape optimization of single box girder allows the bridge to achieve the most favourable aerodynamic performance.Currently, aerodynamic optimization of bridge deck Baby - Gear is usually achieved by traversing all potential schemes using wind tunnel tests or computational fluid dynamics (CFD), which are time-consuming, laborious, and restricted to
Preeclampsia is one of the most frequent and severe complications of pregnancy.Symptoms of preeclampsia usually occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include hypertension and kidney dysfunction with proteinuria.Up to now, delivery of the infant has been the most effective and life-saving treatment to alleviate symptoms of preeclampsia because a cau
Objectives: This study aimed to obtain representative data on the levels of heavy metals in seafood and farm produce consumed by the general population in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, a region known for the exploration and exploitation of crude oil.Methods: In May 2012, 25 food items, including common types of seafood, cereals, root crops and veg