Role of ferrite and austenite phases on the deformation behavior and mechanical properties in heterogeneous nanostructured duplex stainless steel aged at different temperatures

Journal of Materials Science - The effects of aging on the mechanical properties of a heavily cold-rolled ferrite–austenite duplex stainless steel were systematically investigated. The...     

An application of impact-response analysis on small-scale RC arch-type beams without stirrups

To establish a rational impact response simulation method for arch-shape RC beams, the applicability must be confirmed by conducting falling weight impact loading tests of small-scale arch-shape RC beams. However it is not easy to conduct the experiments because of preparing of specimens and fitting of experimental setup. Numerical simulation method may be one good choice, if the accuracy is guaranteed. Because, now a days, impact response analysis for RC members can be performed by using computers. In this paper the applicability of impact response simulation method for arch-shape RC beams has been discussed by comparisons with experimental results. From this study, the following results are obtained: (1) the impact force time history, maximum displacement at the loading point and crack patterns caused in the side-surface of the arch beams can be simulated, which are in good agreement with the experimental results; however, (2) the damped free response after unloading and residual displacement cannot be better simulated.     

Leiomyosarcoma of the maxillary gingiva: a case report

An unusual case of leiomyosarcoma (LMS) of the maxillary gingiva is discussed here; this case presents a unique pattern of tumor growth and a long period between initial discovery and correct pathological diagnosis. The tumor was incompletely resected twice by a private dentist over a period of 3 years, with a clinical diagnosis of epulis, no pathological examination was conducted during this period. When it was finally removed, the tumor was very large (50 x 35 x 12 mm in size and 18 g in weight), consisting of an easily hemorrhagic mass originating in the gingival mucosa with the growth pattern of a polyp. Following an extensive surgical excision and a unilateral radical neck dissection, the patient has been free of LMS for 8 years. In light of this case, we strongly emphasize the importance of conducting a pathological examination, even though clinical examination seems to indicate a diagnosis of epulis or granulation. In this way, the presence of LMS can be ascertained in a timely manner with better prognosis for treatment and recovery.     

Reversible transformation and fluorescence modulation in polymorphic crystals of n-butylammonium 2-naphthalenesulfonate

An organic salt composed of 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid and n-butylamine yielded polymorphic crystals: the block-like Form A and the plate-like Form B. The former was obtained from 1-propanol by slow cooling, while the latter was dominantly done from 1,4-dioxane, m-xylene and so on. Interestingly, the former was transformed to the latter by mechanical grinding and the reverse occurred by heat treatment at 120 °C. X-ray crystallographic studies clarified that the former has π–π interactions among naphthalene rings and hydrogen bonding network involving two oxygen atoms of sulfonate group, while the latter has CH–π interactions and the network involving three oxygen atoms. Luminescent properties were different in these crystals and continuously switched with the transformation.