Marble is one of the most popular natural stone materials used in interior design. It is both beautiful and durable, making it an ideal fit for any home. While you will need to kee...

Dicyandiamide (DCD) and thiosulfates are two type of nitrification inhibitors (NIs) that have been widely used in agriculture to improve nitrogen (N) fertilizer use efficiency and...

Manufacturers design crosscut saw blades to make smooth cuts across the wood’s grain. These saws have more teeth and feature fewer gullets. A 10-inch crosscut blade may have 60 to...

A quality cover helps to protect your investment — your spa pool. Like all our investments, it’s important to look after and plan time to maintain them. Keep reading to learn the t...

Most biodegradable round plates and compostable disposables are made from bagasse, bamboo, recycled paper, cornstarch, and even fallen leaves. ECO Gardener’s range of biodegradable...

When it comes to mousetraps, the most traditional method is a snap trap, also known as spring-loaded bar traps. But that’s not your only option. Sticky mousetraps, or mouse glue tr...

When you first dive into photography lighting equipment, you’re bound to feel massively overwhelmed. Studio lighting seems complex, it’s full of confusing jargon, and it certainly...

A Guide to Types of Whatman Filter Paper Grades A device that transmits part of a received signal and rejects the rest. The signal may be in the form of a beam of light or other ra...

Experimental Investigation of Steel Plate Shear Walls under Shear-Compression Interaction This paper describes the derivation of the equation for evaluating the strength of bridge...

What is a Ball Valve and How Does It Work? A ball valve is a shut-off valve that allows, obstructs, and controls the flow of liquids, gases, and vapors in a piping system by rotati...

In this paper, a 2-D and 3-D finite element model of roll tensioning process of woodworking saw blade were established by Static/General module of ABAQUS software based on finite e...

But, not all plastic is the same, and some plastic materials can actually be more environmentally friendly than some non-plastic materials. This study, for example, recommends mult...

Control valves are used to manage the flow rate of a liquid or a gas and in-turn control the temperature, pressure or liquid level within a process. As such, they are defined by th...

The right lighting can lift your spirits and make you more relaxed and productive. Any experienced designer will tell you that lighting is an essential ingredient when you’re decor...

Steel pipes are the most commonly used pipes in water supply systems. They are also used in pipelines for natural gas, and sewerage systems. Although comparatively expensive to oth...

    The standard location for blood pressure measurement is the brachial artery. Arm blood pressure monitor that measure pressure at the wrist and fingers have become popular, but...

A study on the flow characteristics of butterfly valve with baffles The butterfly valve was originally used where a tight closure was not absolutely necessary. However, over the ye...

What are the different types of nuts and bolts? What does a bolt look like? Let’s start with a nuts-and-bolts definition. Bolts are threaded fasteners with external male threads. T...

Bags of style: how the backpack became a fashion essential They used to be carried by the slightly awkward-looking kids in the school playground or hikers and were much more likely...

    Braces and splints can be useful for acute injuries, chronic conditions, and the prevention of injury. There is good evidence to support the use of some braces and splints; oth...