Modular construction is widely used for residential buildings of four to eight storeys and
there is pressure to extend this relatively new form of construction to 12 storeys or more. This …

Modular construction is widely used in Europe for multi-story residential buildings. A review
of modular technologies is presented, which shows how the basic cellular approach in …

Mesenteric ischemia is an uncommon disease most often seen in the elderly. 1 This disease
results from blood flow in the mesenteric circulation that inadequately meets metabolic …

The design of composite asymmetric cellular beams is not fully covered by existing guidance
but is an area of important practical application. Asymmetry in the shape of the cross-section …

The technology of modular construction is developing rapidly. Information was therefore
collected on recent medium-and high-rise projects to evaluate the state of the art of …

Modern methods of construction (MMC) are defined as those which are highly pre-fabricated
and which achieve tangible benefits to the client in terms of speed of construction, higher …

The design of composite beams with large rectangular or circular openings is an important
structural and practical problem which is caused by the need to pass service ducts through …

From 1962-1977, 99 patients, mean age 65+/-0.5 years (range 60-81 years) underwent
valve replacement for severe calcific aortic valve stenosis. Ninety-three percent of the …

Background and aims: Nutritional supplements are widely administered in hospitals and can
benefit clinical outcome. The aim here was to determine the effect of routine post-operative …

Modular or volumetric construction has established a strong market in residential buildings
and also in health and educational buildings, where the benefits of speed of construction are …