Compressive strength

column. The resulted behavior is believed to be much degraded beyond the peak point due to dilation in concrete when using inadequate amount of confinement material (Harries and Kharel 2003). After the peak load was reached, the decrease in axial strength was more remarkable for larger dimensioned specimens. For instance, the axial stress decreased suddenly by 14% and 41.8% for specimens R1.5H2CL3 and R2.0H2CL3, respectively, comprising softening region as a second portion of the overall…

My Lifting Philosophy I have always been a fan of the traditional deadlift. It is a staple of every routine as well as being an excellent exercise to engage and work your hamstrings. While the positives of this lift are well known, and the benefits are evident, recently I have started to fall in love with the trap bar deadlift. While these exercises both have the word "deadlift" in their name, they are not interchangeable. Regular deadlifts primary muscle group is the hamstring whereas the trap…

PE Coursework Strengths The sport I have chosen is football. One of my main strengths (components of fitness) in football is my speed. The definition of speed is the ability to move quickly across the ground or moving limbs rapidly to grab or throw. In football, you use your speed for e.g; When you’re attacking and you are dribbling past a defender, you can use bursts of speed to blow past him. This means I get closer to the goal and have a better chance of scoring for me and my team. Also,…

The Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan (BBB) locomotor scale The Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan (BBB) scale (numbering 0–21) is a point scale used in the analyzation of the activity of the limb joints of animals. Its locomotion rate is based on various aspects of the hind limb function like the weight support and toe clearance, just to mention a few [37]. All results were obtained at time points of 2 weeks to 8 weeks post-operation along with the blinded examination that was executed by two scorers.…

This real relax massage chair comprises of eight vibration motors which point four massaging areas in the upper and lower back, thighs and calves, allowing the user to utilize all four zones instantly or select them separately. Features • It comes with a rolled tubular steel frame to assure stability, a rotate function and adjustable recline. • Can hold up to 300 pounds. • Comes with an Ottoman(footrest). • It also provides an automatic shutoff feature with an integrated programmable timer. Pros…

Saja Alharbi 351210098 AMS- B1 Exercise and Health Regular physical activity is the miracle cure that impacts on physical and mental health. People who usually exercise have a lower possibility to develop serious diseases such as diabetes and heart diseases. Moreover, they are more likely to live longer with a high self-esteem, sleep quality, energy. However, the technology nowadays has make lives easier, which also make people less active. This is called sedentary lifestyle. It is…

Nutrition plays a vital role on sports performance. All 3 macronutrients; fats, proteins and carbohydrates provide the body with fuel and energy to maintain when exercising (Burke, 2007). Having a good balanced diet leads to improved health and well-being for a young athlete as well as reduced risk of injury and improved recovery time (Bagchi, Nair and Sen, 2013) resulting to them having a longevity/lifelong within physical activity. Appendix 1 documents the athlete’s meals consumed for one week…

MANUFACTURING COSTS: Functional Elements: The baby stroller is mainly composed of three materials: Nylon (woven, as fabric) Plastic (injection molded, for plastic parts) Steel (tubing, for frame) Fasteners are included in the assembly of different components of the strollers. The stroller would have to be manufactured on an assembly line. The fabric weaving and seat making, the plastic molding and the frame can simultaneously be manufactured in their respective work areas. Following are…

Careers in Kinesiology 1. Job Title: Performance Sports Trainer (https://www.simplyhired.com/job/fVusAwwlrKWTC0C_sxNXxV6gkqjLMxxS67N-kIkTPOxzGjz5V-9EOg?isp=0) Summary- From the Description/Job Summary it looks looke like this is an elite or premium training facility. Being that it is an advanced performance center I would expect its trainers need to be just as if not more advanced. It has several mentions of competitive training and seems to have an emphasis on Althletic weight training.…

are training for functional purposes rather than simply for aesthetic purposes. In basic terms, this means that people are working out so that their bodies can become more functional in day to day life, rather than so they can simply look good. Strength training such as Powerlifting or Strongman training, for example, is now more popular than ever, with more and more people choosing to hit the weights so that they become fitter and stronger. Whereas before, the main reason why people chose to…