stone impact quality

Novel instrumentation for evaluating stone impact …

Stone impact damage to painted automotive exteriors is an area of significant concern both to the automobile manufacturer and the paint supplier. Damage occurs by …

Quality of life and urolithiasis: the patient

The impact of pain on quality of life was greatest in those patients who had more stone episodes, underscoring the importance of preventive measures. Stone prevention measures improve quality of life. Keywords: Kidney Calculi, Quality of Life, …

Impact of hot stone massage therapy on sleep quality in …

Results: Although there were not any baseline differences between the two groups of study for the mean of global PSQI score (P = 0.92) before the study, the mean of global PSQI score in the intervention group, after the intervention decreased to 5.7 ± 3.06, but in the control group sleep quality increased to 10.7 ± 3.6.The difference between the …

What Is Sintered Stone? A Complete Guide

Sintered Stone vs. Quartz Countertops . Similar: Sintered stone countertops and quartz countertops are stone-like through-body countertop materials that resist scratching well. Both resist water absorption. Neither need to be sealed. Different: Unlike quartz counter materials, sintered stone contains no resins.Resins help protect quartz …

Physicochemical and elemental analyses of …

Abstract. The use of sandstone as a building material has increased around the world and sandstone quarrying and its wastes pose a potential threat to human …

Impact of periodontitis on oral health-related quality of life

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2013.01.008. To investigate the impact of chronic periodontitis on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) using the full version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-49) and the Oral Health Quality of Life-UK (OHQoL-UK) questionnaires. 89 patients with chronic periodontitis and 89 age- and gender-matched …

The impact of the number of lifetime stone events on quality …

To evaluate the impact of chronic stone recurrence on an individual's quality of life using the validated Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life (WISQOL) questionnaire. We collected cross-sectional data on patients with kidney stones from 14 institutions in North America. A stone event was defined as renal colic, stone-related procedure or …

Measuring quality of life in patients with kidney stone …

Abstract. Purpose of review: Kidney stone disease is recognized to negatively impact quality of life. This pertains to acute episodes, surgical interventions and even during asymptomatic periods. Over time there has been increased attention towards assessing this subjective parameter, including as a determinant of treatment success.

The impact of the number of lifetime stone events on quality …

A stone event was defined as renal colic, stone-related procedure or emergency department visit. The regression analyses using general linear models and pairwise comparison determined the impact of the number of stone events on quality of life. The median number of stone events among the 2205 patients who completed the …

Monitoring the internal quality of ornamental stone using impact …

2.2. Impact-echo technique. The impact-echo (IE) method was originally developed by Sansalone and Carino [46] to detect internal flaws in concrete elements. Thereafter, this technique has been applied to investigate the internal quality of other materials [10], [26], [27].The acoustic waves are produced by a short duration …

Are Quarries Bad for the Environment? (7 Harmful Effects)

Quarries get a lot of flak from environmentalists. Quarries are bad for the environment as they contribute to deforestation, create pollution, and more. Here's everything you need to know about the environmental impact of quarries. Contents How Do Quarries Affect the Environment? 1. Water Footprint 2. Water Pollution 3. Non-renewable Materials 4. …

What is the relationship of stress to patients' kidney stone …

The relationship between stones and quality of life factors, such as stress and depression, have been studied. Early data were published on the impact of stress and kidney stone formation in 1997 by Najem et al. 14 They found, in a case-control study, that multiple stress factors were higher in stone formers compared to controls. The most ...

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Watch our car film stone impact test video! We conducted the stone impact test on high-quality car films to showcase their excellent impact resistance and protective effects. See how our car film ...

The impact of urinary stone disease and their treatment on …

Urinary stone disease is a common, often recurrent disease, that can have a negative impact on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL), often effecting working, productive members of society. The literature lacks data from structured, qualitative research which could give unique insight int …

The duration of stone disease and the impact of a stone …

Introduction: With a 5-year stone recurrence rate of 30-50%, kidney stone formers are subject to significant morbidity which negatively impacts their Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL). We sought to determine the impact of age of kidney stone onset, duration of stone disease, and kidney stone event (surgery or stone passage) on patients' …

The Best Quartz Countertop Brands & Manufacturers

Once reserved for high-end homes, quartz countertops are finding their way into more and more kitchens and bathrooms as brand offerings expand and the material becomes more accessible and affordable. A premium countertop material favored by kitchen and bathroom designers, quartz is often confused with natural stone and solid …

Stone Impact Damage to Automotive Paint Finishes: A …

Stone impact damage to automotive paint finishes has drawn significant attention in recent years from both automobile manufacturers and their OEM paint suppliers. ... a versatile sample holder, and optional advanced instrumentation render this device useful both as a quality control bench marking tool and as an instrument to design …

Economic impact of urinary stones

Kidney stones have been rising in prevalence in the United States and worldwide, and represent a significant cost burden. Cost effectiveness research in this area may enable improvements in treatment efficiency that can benefit patients, providers and the healthcare system. There has been limited research in the cost effectiveness of …

Colored Stone Cut Quality: What to Look For

Originally published in GemGuide in 2016, this comprehensive series examines the quality factors that influence the value of colored gemstones, with a …

Sapphire Quality Factors | Different Types

In general, the more intense and uniform the color is, the more valuable the stone. Sapphires that are not blue are known as fancy sapphires, and may be any color—except red (which is a ruby). The fancy sapphire colors …

Monitoring the internal quality of ornamental stone using impact …

Non-invasive, early and low-cost identification of the internal damage of stone materials would be a great step forward. This paper presents an impact-echo (IE) method to analyse the internal quality of ornamental stone. The proposed method attempts to estimate the P-wave velocity in the material applying a frequency estimator that best ...

Decision-making and improvements in health …

Published online 2022 Jun 14. doi: 10.1007/s00240-022-01339-w. PMCID: PMC9194881. PMID: 35699747. Decision-making and improvements in health-related quality of life in …

Stone-impact damage of automotive coatings: A laboratory single-impact

Stone impact onto a painted automobile body can result in paint removal or delamination at the substrate–paint interface, ultimately leading to corrosion of the metal substrate. Damage of paint due to stone impact is a complex phenomenon and depends on projectile, paint and substrate properties, and on the ambient conditions. ...

Novel instrumentation for evaluating stone impact wear …

Stone chipping is a single impact phenomenon, where the stresses generated within the paint layers are sufficient to overcome yield stresses. A schematic illustration of impact phenomenon is shown in Fig. 2.For impacts normal to the surface, a compression stress wave propagates through the paint layers and also the projectile at …

Stone im­pact test

If less than 0.2 % of the surface is damaged, a co-efficient of 0.5 is awarded. This corresponds to very good resistance to repeated stone impact. If more than 81.3 % of …

Embracing Sustainability: The Environmental Impact of …

With StoneWorks, manufactured stone veneer isn't just a building material; it's a commitment to a greener, more eco-conscious future. StoneWorks' dedication to reducing environmental impact, promoting energy efficiency, and fostering a culture of sustainability positions it at the forefront of sustainability in construction.

Determinants of Quality of Life for Patients With Kidney Stones

First-time kidney stone patients face a recurrence rate of 20-50% within five years of the initial stone event. 3,4 We know an acute stone event has a negative impact on a patient's quality of ...

12 Properties of Good Building Stone: Comprehensive Guide

The toughness of the stone is determined by the impact test. Stones with a toughness index of more than 19 are preferred for road works. A toughness index of 13 to 19 is considered medium tough and stones with a toughness index less than 13 are poor stones (Bhavikatti. p5). ... In the case of a high-quality stone, this percentage should be ...

Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life Questionnaire (WISQOL)

The Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life questionnaire (WISQOL) is a disease-specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) instrument designed to assess the impact on patients of stones in the urinary tract (urolithiasis).. WISQOL is the only disease-specific instrument that assesses the symptomatic and functional impact of stones. Although …

Stone Impact Sound Effects

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