Active Tube-Shaped Actuator with Embedded Square Rod-Shaped Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites for Robotic-Assisted Manipulation by Yanjie Wang, Jiayu Liu, Denglin Zhu, Hualing Chen

“…So, in this paper, we try to develop an approach which involves molding or integrating rod-shaped IPMC actuators into a soft silicone rubber structure to create an active tube. …”
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FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF STRESS STATES AND DEFORMATIONS OF CIVIL CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURES by Florin CIOFU

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A Thermoelastic Piezoelectric Fixed Rod Exposed to an Axial Moving Heat Source via a Dual-Phase-Lag Model by Mahmoud Ragab, S. M. Abo-Dahab, Ahmed E. Abouelregal, A. A. Kilany

“…As a result, a one-dimensional homogeneous thermoelastic fixed piezoelectric rod subjected to a moving heat flow has been considered. …”
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Laser Ultrasonic System for Surface Crack Visualization in Dissimilar Welds of Control Rod Drive Mechanism Assembly of Nuclear Power Plant by Yun-Shil Choi, Hyomi Jeong, Jung-Ryul Lee

“…In this paper, we propose a J-groove dissimilar weld crack visualization system based on ultrasonic propagation imaging (UPI) technology. A full-scale control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) assembly specimen was fabricated to verify the proposed system. …”
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Mathematical Modeling of the Dynamic Deformation of a Rod-Strip Fixed on a Double-Sided Support Element through Elastic Interlayers by V. N. Paimushin, V. M. Shishkin, S. F. Chumakova

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Machine learning analysis of cervical balance in early-onset scoliosis post-growing rod surgery: a case-control study by Bo Han, Junrui Jonathan Hai, Aixing Pan, Yingjie Wang, Yong Hai

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Advances in Polymer Technology Application of Pareto-Based Genetic Algorithm in Determining Layout of Heating Rods for a Plastic Injection Mold by Yipeng Li, Ningning Gong, Yaohui Wang, Yuntao Chen, Bowen Wang, Xiping Li

“…Second, to investigate the influence of the mold temperature on the products’ performances, a multicavity experiment injection mold was designed whose temperature could be controlled by the heating rods. To obtain a homogeneous temperature distribution across the multicavity surfaces after the heating stage, multiobjective optimization models for the heating rods layout were established based on the heat transfer process of the mold. …”
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INFLUENCE OF THE CRANK MECHANISM POSITION IN THE MOTION OF AN OSCILLATING SIEVE by EMILIAN MOSNEGUTU, NARCIS BARSAN, MIRELA PANAINTE-LEHADUS, DANA CHITIMUS, CLAUDIA TOMOZEI

Subjects: “…oscillating motion, crank mechanism, connecting rod angle variation…”
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The stability of the internal cavities of steel casting by I. B. Odarchenko, A. A. Sinitskij, I. N. Prusenko

Subjects: “…casting rods…”
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Efficacy Analysis of Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Combined with PEEK Rods for Giant Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Controlled Study by Xiang Gao, Kaiying Tang, Yu Xia, Xun Zhang, Keran Wang, Zhengjian Yan, Yu Du, Liang Chen

“…This study describes a randomized controlled trial that assesses percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) combined with a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) rod in patients with GLDH (herniation affecting 50% of the sagittal diameter of the spinal canal) and reports the 2-year follow-up outcome. …”
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Applying Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis to Detect Tungsten Inclusions in Nuclear Fuel Rod End Plug TIG Welds by Runqiu Gu, Jianfeng Cheng, Wanchang Lai, Guangxi Wang

“…This study proposes a new method of detecting tungsten inclusions in nuclear fuel rod upper-end plug welds using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) analysis. …”
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Instrumentation Removal following Minimally Invasive Posterior Percutaneous Pedicle Screw-Rod Stabilization (PercStab) of Thoracolumbar Fractures Is Not Always Required by Neil Manson, Dana El-Mughayyar, Erin Bigney, Eden Richardson, Edward Abraham

“…Reporting patient outcomes following minimally invasive posterior percutaneous pedicle screw-rod stabilization (PercStab). 2. Evaluating the results of instrumentation retention. …”
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PRODUCTION OF COMPLEX BASIC ALUMINIUM CASTINGS BY MEANS OF CASTING INTO CHILL MOLD WITH APPLICATION OF SAND RODS, PRODUCED UNDER COLD-BOXAMIN-PROCESS by D. A. Kudin, B. V. Kurakevich, M. A. Sadoha, G. V. Chistjakov

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Case Report: Accuracy analysis of a new scanning body for intraoral digital impressions in full-arch edentulous patients by Hongyang Ma, Jia Cao, Zhihui Tang, Yuwei Wu

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MODERN RESOURCE-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES IN FOUNDRY PRODUCTION OF JSC «MINSK TRAKTOR PLANT» by F. A. Domotenko, S. I. Sirotenko, A. N. Karas, A. P. Melnikov, S. I. Sirotenko, G. I. Pasyuk

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Development of morphology-dependent nanoselenium carriers for enhancing biological activity and reducing plant stress by Jingyuan Wang, Ronggang Zhai, Yifan Ma, Haoyu Chen, Danyang Jing, Huaiyu Yang, Yi Wang

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The optimization of a multilayer structural element in plasto-elastic zone by Vytautas Kleiza, Jonas Bareišis

Subjects: “…multilayer rod…”
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Evaluation of tritium production capability of the 5 MWe gas-cooled graphite-moderated reactor at Yongbyon using tritium-producing burnable absorber rods by Dokyun Kim, Seong Jeong Jeong, Hyung Jin Shim

“…The objective of this study is to evaluate the tritium production capability of the 5 MWe reactor when using a tritium-producing burnable absorber rod (TPBAR). This paper presents burnup analysis results for TPBAR-embedded core models performed by McCARD, a Monte Carlo neutron transport simulation code. …”
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Migration of the Anterior Spinal Rod to the Right Thigh, a Rare Complication of Anterior Spinal Instrumentations: A Case Report and a Literature Review by Camino Willhuber Gaston, Taype Zamboni Danilo, Carabelli Guido, Barla Jorge, Sancineto Carlos

“…Posterior and anterior fusion procedures with instrumentation are well-known surgical treatments for scoliosis. Rod migration has been described as unusual complication in anterior spinal instrumentations; migration beyond pelvis is a rare complication. …”
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Co–In Bimetallic Hydroxide Nanosheet Arrays With Coexisting Hydroxyl and Metal Vacancies Anchored on Rod‐Like MOF Template for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction by Jingjuan Feng, Weiwei Li, Tianxia Chen, Zhaopeng Zeng, Meng Tian, Wenxin Ji, Yan Guo, Shixiong Min, Xiangyu Liu

“…Herein, the in situ growth of MIL‐68(In)‐NH2 MOF‐templated Co–In bimetallic catalyst (CoIn‐LDH/MOF) having an ultrathin nanosheet morphology on the preserved rod‐like MOF template is demonstrated. Compared to the conventionally grown bimetallic LDH (CoIn‐LDH), CoIn‐LDH/MOF not only exposes more active sites but also possesses hydroxyl vacancies (VOH) and Co vacancies (VCo). …”
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