The b/a values of all types of tubes declined when the compliance of the arterial system was increased, and it was confirmed through model testing that b/a values are an indicator of blood vessel extensibility.
Among the new models tested that are meant to comply with the Euro 6 standard were the Ford Focus, which had a real-world emission about eight times above the EU limit, the Renault Megane, whose emissions were more than 10 times higher, and the Vauxhall Insignia, almost 10 times higher.
In addition, the inclusion of two different ways of measuring functional disability allowed for replication of model testing that enhances confidence in the relationships identified.
A logistic regression model testing that preparatory information from the referring physician influenced the patient trust in the referring physician to coordinate their care was significant (Wald p < 0.001).
The DEWCD model is the only of the three models tested that provides realistic values of yield stress and strength in tension and compression.
Physical model tests that are described show overtopping of a low crest breakwater in which the maximum seaward force is greater than the maximum force acting towards the land.
The present chapter also provides details on hydraulic model tests that have been carried out to study the stability of the wave-dissipating blocks in a detached breakwater against solitary tsunami waves.
Sub-models were tested that were limited to CE, AE and E. The most parsimonious model was chosen as the model containing fewest parameters but with no significant worsening of fit compared with the full ACE model.
Thereafter 4 different models were tested that are described in Figure 5 A-D.
