Feasibility exploration of nano-thermal rod applied to deicing of tunnel pavement in cold region by Jianguo Wu, Qingzhi Wang, Dongliang Luo, Jianhong Fang, Tian Sun

“…Results show that the nano-thermal rod achieves a working temperature of 60℃ at 3.9 V, with higher heating efficiency than carbon fiber heating wire. Input power and ambient temperature were found to have the greatest influence on heating performance. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of WEDM Parameters on the Mg-HNT-Zr Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite Using Taguchi-Coupled GRA by A. Jayaganthan, M. Manickam, S. Prathiban, M. Amarnath, Karthikeyan Subramanian, M. Babu, P. Dharmadurai, Yesgat Adamassu

“…Machining is carried out by varying the factors such as reinforcement’s weight percentage, pulse OFF time, pulse ON time, and wire feed (WF) based on Taguchi’s L27 orthogonal array. …”
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Thermal performance enhancement of solar collectors by nanoparticles and magnetic field: a review by Norhan Dawood, Jalal Jalil, Sahar Faraj

“…Contemporary, the best performance of 74% was obtained for 4 vol% of Therminol 66 ferrofluid under a 500 G magnetic field supplied by current carrying wire.…”
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Optimization of Normal Regimes of Power Transmission Lines by E. G. Pospelov, G. E. Pospelov

“…In order to optimize normal regimes of the power transmission lines notions of economic, maximum and the largest efficiency of a transmission line are used. Power losses by wire corona transmission losses are considered.…”
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Modelling of vehicle motion control by Narimantas Listopadskis

“… The problem is to calculate the path trajectory and sequence of control signals for a vehicle following a wire in the floor. Motion of the vehicle is determined by system of differential equ­ations. …”
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Modelling of vehicle motion by Narimantas Listopadskis

“… The problem is to calculate the path trajectory for a vehicle following a wire in the floor. Motion of the vehicle is determined by system of differential equations. …”
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Gulf wireworm, Conoderus amplicollis (Gyllenhal) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Elateridae) by Mohammad Razzak, Dakshina Seal

“… Larvae of click beetles are known as wireworms because of their wire like appearance. The Gulf wireworm, Conoderus amplicollis, is a polyphagous pest mostly found in soil with high organic matter. …”
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MASTERING OF FLAT BAND PRODUCTION FOR HIGH-LOADED HYDRAULIC HOSES by A. V. Vedeneev, O. I. Ignatenko

“…The different methods at determination of tensile strength and cross-sectional area of flat wire are analyzed. Such technological parameters as drawing-out and widening at upset spreading are examined.…”
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Study on the Life-Cycle Health Monitoring Technology of Water-Rich Loess Tunnel by Xiaohui Xue, Yongli Xie, Xinxing Zhou

“…It indicates that the vibrating wire sensor and the distributed optical fiber were successful in achieving the life-cycle health monitoring of water-rich loess tunnel. …”
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Research on the spatial state and electrical distance variation of overhead transmission lines with changes in foundation by Shuai Wang, Xiaokai Meng, Siqing Xu, Zhumao Lu, Yang Bai

“…A mathematical model was developed to describe the positional changes of overhead lines following tower sinkage, and formulas were used to calculate the new suspension point positions and electrical distance variations of the wires. In addition, the effects of wire oscillations due to wind forces on the electrical clearance at tower heads and the impact of insulator string deviation on wire stability and safety were analyzed. …”
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CALCULATION OF GATING SYSTEM FOR INPUT OF METAL INTO CRYSTALLIZER by A. M. Bodjako, P. I. Zimonin, I. A. Melnikov, A. A. Suponev

“…The calculation dependencies for determination of the main constructive parameters of metal wire for production of slugs of  different dimension-type by means of continuously-cyclic casting by frosting are received.…”
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Gulf wireworm, Conoderus amplicollis (Gyllenhal) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Elateridae) by Mohammad Razzak, Dakshina Seal

“… Larvae of click beetles are known as wireworms because of their wire like appearance. The Gulf wireworm, Conoderus amplicollis, is a polyphagous pest mostly found in soil with high organic matter. …”
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Failure Analysis and Improvement of the Bearing in Gearbox by Yang Zhongchun, Luo Yuan

“…The rational allocation of gearbox bearing not only affects the internal structure and the service life,but also determines the service life of the bearing itself.Combining with the Xiangtan Iron and steel wire 12 Vgearbox bearing,the site analysis is performed,the improved optimization scheme and implement are proposed,agood effect is obtained.…”
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Dislocability of Localization Devices for Nonpalpable Breast Lesions: Experimental Results by David Kaul, Eva Fallenberg, Felix Diekmann, Volker Budach, Martin Maurer

“…Eight different commercially available hook-wire devices were examined for resistance towards traction force using an analogue spring scale. …”
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Ureteroscopy-Assisted Retrograde Nephrostomy (UARN) after Anatrophic Nephrolithotomy by Takashi Kawahara, Hiroki Ito, Hideyuki Terao, Yoshitake Kato, Takehiko Ogawa, Hiroji Uemura, Yoshinobu Kubota, Junichi Matsuzaki

“…A flexible ureteroscope (URS) was inserted, and a Lawson retrograde nephrostomy puncture wire was advanced into the flexible URS. The puncture wire then followed the route from the renal pelvis to the exit skin. …”
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Bond Strength and Deflection of Four Types of Bonded Lingual Retainers by Amin Golshah, Shirin Asadian Feyli

“…Retanium and Ortho FlexTech wires had the most favorable failure modes.…”
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Optimal Lighting of Optical Devices for Oral Cavity by Chia Hung Yeh, Liang Gie Huang, Man Yee Chan

“…The limitations are (1) due to the angle of the head swing and the shadow of the visual field during the operation and (2) due to projection of the light source being worn on the doctor’s head and the length of the wire, and the fiber-optic wire will affect the relative position of the surgical instrument and limit the scope of the doctor’s activity. …”
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Study on the Mechanical Properties of Metal Rubber Inner Core of O-Type Seal with Large Ring-to-Diameter Ratio by Yangyang Yang, Zhi Ying Ren, Hongbai Bai, Ding Shen, Bin Zhang

“…Under uniaxial tensile testing, obvious stage changes were found during the tensile process, which included a linear elasticity stage, the formation and development stage of wire breakage, the one-by-one fracture stage of wires, and the complete failure stage of the sample. …”
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A Simplified Method of Flexible Conductors Mechanic Calculation in Switchgears without Restrictions on the Number of Taps by Yu. V. Bladyko, E. G. Ponomarenko, P. I. Klimkovich

“…Distributed loads directed vertically are determined by the weight of the wire, insulator strings, and possible ice deposits on them. …”
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Repositioning of the Severe Prolapsed Silicone Tubes after Bicanalicular Nasal Intubation: A Novel Technique by Jinjing He, Jingwen Gong, Qingqing Zheng, Jin Jiang

“…This retrospective study included 6 patients with severe prolapsed silicone tubes who had undergone bicanalicular nasal intubation between January 2017 and December 2019. We used a memory wire probe to pull a nylon suture through the lacrimal passage retrograde. …”
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