The lower gradations cause only light damage, while the top ones, like a twister that tore through Joplin, Missouri, in 2011 can tear the bark off trees, rip houses from their foundations, and turn cars into missiles.
Theoretically the maximum blood flow velocity as a measure of the functional grade of obstruction may therefore be lower than what is expected from morphologic gradations of the stenosis.
The natural frequencies (first 15) obtained using the FEM vary considerably with the material gradation, more so for the lower modes than for the higher modes.
When the gradations of manufactured sand B (MSB) and RS was adjusted according to Fuller's curve, the strength of MSB concrete was only lower than that of RS concrete, thus the gradation of MS was not a negative characteristic to concrete strength.
The CS or FS in the topmost effective layer beneath the hammer reached its corresponding ultimate fractal gradation, whereas the CS or FS in the lower layers presented values below the ultimate fractal gradation.
Letters used to designate level 1 to 3 studies indicated gradations of quality ranging from 'a' (higher quality) to 'b' (lower quality).
The more detailed Harvard study, which examined gradations of adherence to a plant-based diet, found that "even a slightly lower intake of animal foods combined with a higher intake of healthy plant foods" was associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease.
Results indicate that for layered structures, the convex gradation functions yield in an improved energy absorption and load-bearing performance, as well as lower overall structural weight, compared with monolithic foams.
We show gradations of DTI abnormality in a broad range of ROIs, with patients with worse outcomes having lower FA and higher ADCs.
The results show that asphalt gradation and aggregate characteristics can significantly impact the anti-skid performance of the asphalt pavements; grinding and kneading will lower the indices, including the fractal dimension, average depth, number of peaks and friction coefficient of both the aggregate and track board; asphalt pavements of aggregate A and a design gradation of GAC are adopted.
