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Cite this: Liver Fibrosis Tied to Cognitive Decline, Brain Shrinkage - Medscape - Jun 30, 2023. (medscape.com)
An analysis conducted in 45,000 adults mainly of European ancestry associated 160 genes with brain shrinkage seen on MRI. (sciencedaily.com)
A new study implicates 160 genes in brain shrinkage seen on MRIs of 45,000 healthy adults. (sciencedaily.com)
Brain shrinkage occurs with normal aging, but the pattern of shrinkage in healthy individuals differs from the pattern in those who develop disease. (sciencedaily.com)

Mapecure SRA liquid admixture reacts chemically to reduce shrinkage and the formation of micro-cracks. (concreteconstruction.net)
Use it with many of the manufacturer's concrete restoration products to reduce shrinkage in large-volume structural repairs and grouting, as well as precast, post-tensioned, and prestressed concrete projects. (concreteconstruction.net)

A new score including TTP was constructed using a least absolute shrinkage selection operator. (lu.se)
2009. Application of a least absolute shrinkage and selection operator to aeroelastic flight test data. (lu.se)

The size of the pour and the general dimensions of the casting also can have a substantial effect on the amount of shrinkage. (boatdesign.net)
Predicting the amount of shrinkage and deflection that may occur is not easy and is especially complicated in concrete that contains supplementary materials, chemical admixtures, and lightweight aggregates. (concrete.org)

Stelzer aimed for a much lower shrinkage rate while planning for the company's new 25-million-pound per year plant, and he knew that a sister facility had been pleased with the long-term performance of a dust collection system from United Air Specialists (UAS). (manufacturing.net)
This offers several advantages that include up to 50% lower polymerization shrinkage (1.25% by volume) than today's conventional composites, as well as up to 50% lower shrinkage stress, VOCO said. (dentistrytoday.com)

Autogenous shrinkage is defined as the bulk deformation of a closed, isothermal, cement-based material system, which is not subjected to external forces. (techscience.com)
From the viewpoint of engineering practice, autogenous shrinkage deformations result in an increase of tensile stresses, which may lead to cracking of early-age concrete. (techscience.com)
Since concrete is a multi-phase composite with different material compositions and microscopic configurations at different scales, autogenous shrinkage does not only depend on the hydration of the cement paste, but also on the mechanical properties of the constituents and of their distribution. (techscience.com)
In this paper, a stochastic multi-scale model for early-age concrete is presented, which focuses on the prediction of autogenous shrinkage deformations. (techscience.com)
A set of autogenous shrinkage experiments on the cement paste, the mortar, and the concrete is conducted and used for validation of the developed multi-scale model. (techscience.com)
Furthermore, the influence of the type and the volume fraction of the aggregate on autogenous shrinkage is studied. (techscience.com)
The analysis results show that the proposed model can effectively estimate the autogenous shrinkage deformations of concrete at early-age by taking the influence of the material composition and configuration into consideration. (techscience.com)

Shrinkage may refer to: Shrinkage (casting), size reduction of liquid metal as it solidifies Shrinkage (concrete), size reduction of concrete as it sets and ages Shrinkage (fabric), size reduction of fabric when washed with water or hot water Shrinkage (wood), size reduction of wood as it dries Shrinkage (accounting), loss of product inventory due to theft, damage, spoilage, etc. (wikipedia.org)
Shrinkage can cause warping of slabs on grade due to differential drying and increased deflections of non-symmetrically reinforced concrete elements. (concrete.org)
Additional highlights include a field assessment of creep and shrinkage in concrete structures, early-age tensile stress development, and experimental results to quantify differential drying and thermal deflections in slabs. (concrete.org)
Shrinkage is a complex material response that often affects concrete in an adverse manner. (umd.edu)
The characteristics of the natural environment in which concrete is placed and the rate of strength development have been used to model the rate of shrinkage development. (umd.edu)
This study sought to find a correlation between activation energy based concrete maturity and concrete shrinkage. (umd.edu)
A single concrete mixture was tested to determine the apparent activation energy of the mixture and the shrinkage under varying environmental conditions. (umd.edu)
A shrinkage model incorporating relative humidity and temperature was developed to predict the shrinkage of the concrete mixture. (umd.edu)
A relationship between concrete shrinkage and activation energy based maturity was investigated. (umd.edu)
Shrinkage is volume change of concrete resulting from environmental effects, such as temperature and humidity. (structuralwiki.org)

Pahlavan A, Hasani Tabatabaei M, Arami S, Ataie M, Valizadeh S. Comparison of Polymerization Shrinkage in Methacrylate and Silorane-Based Composites Cured by different LEDs. (ac.ir)
Polymerization shrinkage in Methacrylate-based composite is one of the most important factors in composite restorations failure. (ac.ir)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the polymerization shrinkage of these two composites. (ac.ir)
Glass slab and sample were placed on a special LVDT holder in order to light cure from bottom surface and to measure the polymerization shrinkage. (ac.ir)
The mean of polymerization shrinkage in Z250 cured with LED and High Power LED was 11.15±0.08µm and 11.51±0.17µm, respectively (P=0.094), and in P90 cured with LED and High Power LED was 1.08±0.06µm and 1.16±0.12µm, respectively (P=0.019). (ac.ir)
Silorane-based composite (P90) showed significantly less polymerization shrinkage than that of methacrylate-based composite (Z250). (ac.ir)
For the two types of composite, there was no significant difference between the two curing units in polymerization shrinkage. (ac.ir)
However, some aspects of this material need further investigation, such as polymerization shrinkage. (bvsalud.org)
To investigate the polymerization shrinkage gap of different universal composite resins. (bvsalud.org)
Then, the samples were polished, and, after 24 hours, the polymerization shrinkage gaps were measured by scanning electronic microscopy. (bvsalud.org)
Filtek Z350 (3M Espe) showed the highest mean of polymerization shrinkage gap, while Natural Look (DFL) presented the lowest mean. (bvsalud.org)
Differences in the organic matrix, as well as in the filler content, significantly affected the polymerization shrinkage gap of universal composite resins. (bvsalud.org)
However, polymeric materials are highly susceptible to polymerization shrinkage and stresses that lead to microleakage, biofilm formation, secondary caries, and restoration loss. (bvsalud.org)
Therefore, this review article focuses on the methods for testing the shrinkage, as well as formulations of resinous matrices available to reduce polymerization shrinkage and its associated stress. (bvsalud.org)

The earlier-reported drop of almost 25 percent in U.S. car and truck emissions has been revised to a mere 9 percent shrinkage - a drop of 153 million tonnes for all of 2020 vs. 2019, rather than a decline of 320 million tonnes for Jan-Sept. (carbontax.org)

Use of continuous shrinkage priors - with a "spike" near zero and heavy-tails towards infinity - is an increasingly popular approach to induce sparsity in parameter estimates. (projecteuclid.org)
We develop a regularization approach which, unlike previous proposals, preserves computationally attractive structures of original shrinkage priors. (projecteuclid.org)
Our analysis shows that the proposed regularization leads to geometric ergodicity under a broad range of global-local shrinkage priors. (projecteuclid.org)
We extend recently proposed nonparametric Bayes shrinkage priors for model selection to investigations of complex mixtures by developing a formal hierarchical modeling framework to allow different degrees of shrinkage for main effects and interactions and to handle truncation of exposures at a limit of detection. (unc.edu)

Alcohol-related cognitive decline and shrinkage of the brain develop more quickly for women than for men. (cdc.gov)

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Contains the answers to common problems and detailed advice on how to control mold and post-mold shrinkage and warpage. (chemtec.org)
The Handbook of Molded Part Shrinkage and Warpage is the first and only book to deal specifically with this fundamental problem. (chemtec.org)
It also examines computer-aided methods of forecasting shrinkage and warpage. (chemtec.org)
The true 3D simulation results, such as weld line, volumetric shrinkage or warpage, help Widex to accurately and efficiently predict potential problems. (moldex3d.com)
As to the topshell, the main issue was how to control the shrinkage which resulted in sink marks and warpage problems. (moldex3d.com)

Special attention is paid to the development, use, and evaluation of models to predict shrinkage, creep, and deflection, while other papers consider the behavior of early-age concretes that are restrained from shrinking. (concrete.org)
Since the weld line location and sink marks often occur on these parts, Widex has to adopt Moldex3D eDesign to create the gate and runner for the part and perform 3D calculations to predict volumetric shrinkage problems. (moldex3d.com)

Furthermore, this article reviews recent cutting-edge developments on bioactive low-shrinkage-stress nanocomposites to effectively inhibit the growth and activities of cariogenic pathogens and enhance the remineralization process. (bvsalud.org)

Which villages, in which areas, are susceptible to shrinkage? (rug.nl)

FST Software automates all calculations for Shrinkage Force and Shrinkage % based on temperature and time parameters. (lawsonhemphill.com)

Several techniques have been investigated to minimize the side effects of these shrinkage stresses. (bvsalud.org)

The objective of this study was to evaluate, at different irradiances, the conversion-dependent shrinkage behavior of (meth)acrylates as a function of monomer reactivity, resulting network stiffness and hydrogen bonding potential. (umich.edu)

From loss event visibility to shrinkage management, we provide tools to effectively respond to loss conditions, reduce stockouts, combat theft and enhance operational execution. (sensormatic.com)

Structural engineers are concerned with the consequences of shrinkage, creep and cracking on the serviceability and durability of their structures. (concrete.org)

Today, the city is finally "stabilizing" in population, after many years of shrinkage thanks to ambitious urban plans and a search for a renewed identity. (ahk.nl)

Shrinkage-or loss of inventory due to employee theft, error, shoplifting, or fraud-is an issue no small business owner can afford to ignore. (bplans.com)

The results show that the wellbore shrinkage rate is affected not only by the physical properties of the frozen soil but also factors such as the temperature, formation depth, drilling fluid density, wellbore size, and well opening time. (edu.au)
The system uses a high temperature heater to measure in Shrinkage % and Shrinkage Force. (lawsonhemphill.com)

During drilling operations in cold regions, the frozen soil obtains strong creep characteristics, which will result in wellbore shrinkage. (edu.au)
To solve this problem, a drilling fluid density calculation model based on the power law model of frozen soil creep was established in this paper for controlling the wellbore shrinkage in frozen soil. (edu.au)
The factors affecting the wellbore shrinkage rate in frozen soil were analyzed. (edu.au)
If we reduce water content below the shrinkage limit of soil, What will happen in the pore of soil? (theconstructor.org)
at below shrinkage water content water is spill out/remove from voids of soil and that voids fill with the air. (theconstructor.org)

Therefore, the proposed shrinkage rate changes will become effective May 1, 2011. (pge.com)
As footnoted in the previous article, the core distribution shrinkage allowance is expected to further change, to a seasonal rate, when the Gas Accord V Settlement goes into effect. (pge.com)

I need to oversize the mold to allow for shrinkage when the lead cools. (boatdesign.net)
This is the most complete collection of shrinkage data ever made and includes an extensive compilation of hard-to-find multi-point information on how processing, part design, mold design, material and post mold treatment affect the part's final dimensions. (chemtec.org)

This volume contains papers that cover many aspects of shrinkage and creep. (concrete.org)

When carefully alloyed with lead (to which it is similar in physical characteristics), the shrinkage and expansion are in perfect balance. (boatdesign.net)

Jerry Fischer's Handbook explains in plain terms why moldings shrink and warp, shows how additives and reinforcements change the picture, sets out the effect of molding process conditions, and explains why you never can have a single 'correct' shrinkage value. (chemtec.org)
When measuring the Crimp and Shrinkage, TYT can apply as low as 1mg/denier tension on the yarn to measure the slightest change in crimp and shrinkage. (lawsonhemphill.com)
Shrinkage of this layer may change the way that these medicines work. (medlineplus.gov)

Shrinkage (linometer) and conversion (near-IR) were followed simultaneously during photopolymerization (3 or 30 mW/cm 2 ). (umich.edu)
FST, Force Shrinkage Tester measures the Shrinkage % and Shrinkage Force on the yarn simultaneously. (lawsonhemphill.com)
TYT provides a dynamic platform that allows measuring every section of the yarn to simultaneously determine five yarn properties, including Total Recovery (total contraction), Fiber Shrinkage, fiber Crimp, Entanglement and Friction Coefficient. (lawsonhemphill.com)

Haartsen: 'Village shrinkage invariably means a loss and has negative connotations. (rug.nl)

Urban is right/wise, shrinkage is a fact of life for most curly heads (I think that Type 3as and lower don't have it, but Type 3bs and up do, in varying degrees depending on tightness and texture of curls). (naturallycurly.com)

A free-flow layout is ideal for if you are aiming for an upscale feel with maximum visibility to prevent shrinkage. (bplans.com)
By adding a second gate, the location of the weld line was kept but the maximum volumetric shrinkage could be reduced to an acceptable value (Fig. 4). (moldex3d.com)

Sensormatic IQ's retail shrink control solutions integrate Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing abilities to gather and analyse shrinkage event data to provide retailers with the what-when-where information needed to take action. (sensormatic.com)
The software plots the shrinkage % or shrinkage force data in real time. (lawsonhemphill.com)

The delay in shrinkage in relation to conversion has been demonstrated to be dependent on irradiance, monomer reactivity, secondary intermolecular interactions and stiffness of the network. (umich.edu)

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Does anyone know the 'shrinkage' per Inch for lead? (boatdesign.net)
If you use lead recycled from lead/acid batteries you get basically zero shrinkage. (boatdesign.net)

A recent development is the marketing of shrinkage reducing admixtures. (concrete.org)

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For powdered food processor Allied Blending & Ingredients, Inc., (Keokuk, IA) there was little comfort in knowing that product shrinkage on this order - one percent - is actually the industry norm when handling 25 million pounds of ingredients each year. (manufacturing.net)
In fact, a 2018 survey from The National Retail Federation found that shrinkage accounts for 1.33 percent of retail losses every year. (bplans.com)

Shrinkage and fugitive dust are problems many in the industry face, because of variables inherent in designing an efficient dust collection system. (manufacturing.net)
The floors that are most likely to experience shrinkage problems are solid FLOATING bamboo floors . (ambientbp.com)
The volumetric shrinkage was very high and sink mark problems became obvious (Fig. 3). (moldex3d.com)

I want to get the latest chemistry news from C&EN in my inbox every week. (acs.org)

HOWEVER, the whole point of this is that I have major shrinkage. (naturallycurly.com)
Shrinkage is a pain point felt by retailers across all industries and store formats. (sensormatic.com)

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