How to properly calculate the fluid solid heat transfer between polypropylene matrix and glass fiber in a porous medium?

I'm building a cfx model of thermoplastic pultrusion process on ansys and i have a doubt on how is the proper way to set this parameter in a porous medium

24 February 2021 1,915 1 View

How to properly calculate Interfacial area density in a porous domain?which are possible value for glass fiber?

I'm doing a cfx simulation of a multiphase flow in pultrusion and i set the Interfacial Area density in the heat exchange of a porous medium in this way IAD=Total fiber lateral surface of fiber...

23 February 2021 6,043 1 View

Does the power law behavior can be approximated with Gaussians?

In epidemiology, earthquakes, tokamak disruptions etc., there is possibility of approximations with the sequence of Gaussians and with the appropriate risks ( see my papers in Journal of Fusion...

26 January 2021 5,411 5 View

Does multivalued logic is necessary for artificial intelligence?

Fuzzy logic is multivalued. Does the multivalued logic is necessary for artificial intelligence?

26 November 2020 5,572 6 View

How to work with diversity indexes data while working with aleatory transects inside an area?

Hello! I've used the aleatory transect methodology to survey for mushrooms in six different areas. We've done 4 samples (transects) in which area along 4 months , one per month. I've already...

07 April 2020 9,664 3 View

Does the trend against Machine Learning theory is OK?

In last time there is a trend against Machine Learning ( ML) theory because ML is based mainly on data ( statistics ) and less on physics. Does it is OK.

29 November 2019 9,461 2 View

Variational calculus in curved spaces

Could anyone indicate me a good and simple material that deals with methods for variational calculus in curved spaces? (It does not have to be, necessarily, basic at the level of a General...

08 July 2017 6,159 6 View

Is it possible to model XFEM elements on Abaqus without using damage initiation/evolution for traction separation laws?

I am modeling in Abaqus a metal plate subjected to tension (CT), with an existing crack surface, using XFEM technique. I need to perform cyclic analysis so I need to assign hysteretic response to...

09 May 2017 2,475 5 View

What is a optimal value for error in residuals for cyclic direct analysis in Abaqus?

As one can see from Abaqus Manual (http://130.149.89.49:2080/v6.7/books/usb/default.htm?startat=pt03ch07s02abo09.html#usb-anl-aconvergeintro), the default residual error for the increment...

07 May 2017 803 6 View

How to check if the assigned behaviour of a material (Abaqus) is right?

I am modeling 3D CT specimen on Abaqus. The assigned material is elastic-plastic and damage is defined by separation laws. I tried to check in the results if the elements behaviour is the one I...

03 May 2017 2,934 5 View

Sample dilution for quantitative analysis using ELISA?

If the detection range is in ng/ml but the reference range is in ug/ml for a molecule or protein in serum or plasma .how to dilute and what is the initial volume to be taken for quantitative analysis

02 March 2021 7,670 3 View

IF troubleshooting: looking at an intracellular protein that localizes to the cell's and how to reduce increase in signal due to cell ruffles?

I am currently trying to stain for PI3KBeta in MDA-MB-231 cells. My current issue is that 1) beta stains all over the cell and 2) there is an increase in signal at the edge of the cell and this...

24 February 2021 8,582 1 View

Can we recognize signs of the "volatility clustering" property of a time series in its time domain plot?

My purpose is to recognize the volatility clustering property without statistical tests such as The Lagrange Multiplier (LM) test.

24 February 2021 4,150 3 View

Is it efficient to do liquid biopsy to investigate the gene expressions of the tumor?

To do liquid biopsy and look for specific gene expressions there are so many published papers. Thera are different protocols and procedures used to isolate circulating cell free RNA or mRNA from...

23 February 2021 7,326 5 View

How to clean up TEM grid with plasma cleaner?

I need to clean the hydrocarbon contamination on the carbon substrate of TEM grid. However, I heard that substrate could be broken by the powerful plasma. My substrate is pure carbon, with ~3nm,...

23 February 2021 3,262 5 View

Is there a suitable way to confine cell attachment area inside a multi-well plate?

Are there any types of cylindrical cell culture inserts that are designed to confine cell seeding area? Say, if I'm using a 12 well plate (3.5 cm^2/well), but only want to seed cells in the middle...

22 February 2021 7,127 4 View

How to overcome convergence issues in concrete arch models?

Hi, I have modelled a three-span arch bridge with soil fill over along with pedestals. The FE modelling is done in LUSAS with HX8M solid elements (i.e. 3D solid modelling). The non-linearity is...

20 February 2021 1,346 2 View

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17 February 2021 4,217 3 View

What are the best cations for preparing competent cells, Ca2+ or Mg2+?

I have been reading various articles and most state that treatment with CaCl2 produces higher efficiency of transformation than MgCl2. Can anyone explain why Ca2+ is better than Mg2+ at...

16 February 2021 8,519 5 View

What are your alternative data collection methods during the pandemic? What are the pros and cons?

Dear colleagues We are exploring possible data collection methods for environment and behavior research in the context of architectural environments. Have you conducted any Post Occupancy...

16 February 2021 2,575 4 View