The X-120M ‘V-Nb-Ti-B’ micro alloyed steel of bainitic microstructure used in the experiment having high dislocation density. High dislocation density was due to the nature of Thermo Mechanical Controlled Processing and Accelerated Cooled rolling to achieve the strength level of X- 120 ksi. During the cold forming and mechanical expansion, the deformation occurred which reversed the strain. The reversal of strain leads to increase in yield strength to ultimate tensile strength ratio in transverse direction. The tensile test has been performed for steel plate as well as on line pipe formed in longitudinal and transverse of rolling of the plate and longitudinal and transverse direction of the line pipe axis before and after the mechanical expansion of the line pipe. The yield strength and ratio of yield strength to ultimate tensile strength in transverse direction is more after mechanical expansion of the line pipe as compared before expansion transverse yield strength because of the bauschinger effect. In longitudinal direction the results remains the same because the hoops stresses developed in transverse direction with respect to the axis of the line pipe.

Urbanisation and growth in the economy of tier-2 cities of India have led to the steep increase in the building construction activities and has necessitated the implementation of infrastructure projects such as highways, railways, air strips, water tanks, reclamation etc. These projects invariably require quality earth in massive quantity. In urban areas, borrow earth is not easily available which has to be hauled from a long distance. Quite often, large areas are covered with highly plastic and expansive soil, which is not suitable for such purpose. The twin city of Hubballi-Dharwad is a fastest growing tier-2 city of Karnataka state and is the second largest city of the state just next to Bangalore. The wide spread of the black cotton soil in the twin city of Hubballi-Dharwad has posed challenges and problems to the construction activities. A task was therefore undertaken to investigate and improve the engineering properties of the black cotton soils of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation area so that, a better understanding is facilitated for the civil engineering practitioners, while dealing with these soils.

Bimetallic complexes of cobalt (II) and nickel (II) acetophenone with tin chloride were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, conductivity measurement, magnetic and spectral data. The complexes are 1:2 adducts and non-electrolytes in solution. The ligands and their complexes were screened for antibacterial activities against Staphyloccus aureus and Escherichia coli. Cobalt (II) bimetallic complexes were found active against the tested microorganisms.

Corrosion of steel reinforcement is one of the main problems facing the construction industries throughout the world. Many methods have been used to minimize the problem but without success. Thus, more durable reinforcements are highly needed to replace conventional steel. Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars provide a good alternative reinforcement due to its non-corrodible characteristic. This paper presents the flexural behaviour of concrete beams, each size is 150 x 150 x 900 mm and reinforced with GFRP and stainless steel bars. The behaviour of the beams was analysed in terms of their moment carrying capacity, loaddeflection, cracking behavior and mode of failure. The experimental results show that beams reinforced with GFRP bars experienced lower ultimate load, lower stiffness, and larger deflection at the same load level compared with control beam. However, the performance of the SSRB (Stainless Steel Reinforced Beam) reinforced concrete beams improved slightly when compared to Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer concrete beams.

Immunosuppressive regimens with the fewest possible toxic effects are desirable for transplant recipients. This study evaluated the efficacy and relative toxic effects of three immunosuppressive regimens used after kidney transplantation in Kirkuk city. 52 kidney transplanted patients were enrolled in this study and categorized into three treatment groups. The group I patients received standard-dose of CsA, MMF in combinations with prednisolone, and the group II patients received low-dose CsA, Aza in combinations with prednisolone, while the group III patients received low-dose Tac, MMF in combinations with prednisolone. The primary efficacy end point was the renal function; secondary end points were incidence of serious adverse effects and the complication of immunosuppression therapy in transplanted recipient. The mean calculated serum urea and serum creatinine during study were significantly lower in patients receiving low-dose tacrolimus (4.26mmol/L, 112.01μmol/L for urea and creatinine respectively) than in patients receiving standard-dose cyclosporine (6.28 mmol/L, 133.57μmol/L for urea and creatinine respectively). The mean calculated creatinine clearance was significantly higher in patients receiving low-dose tacrolimus (88.50 ml/min) than in patients receiving standard-dose cyclosporine (73.26 ml/min). Whereas there were no significant differences in serum creatinine and creatinine clearance in patients receiving group III (low-dose tacrolimus) and those receiving group II (low-dose cyclosporine). The serum total cholesterol and serum triglyceride concentrations were significantly lower in the group III (low-dose tacrolimus) than in the other two groups. The serum total bilirubin and bilirubin indirect concentrations were significantly elevated in both group I & II receiving patients, while in the group III (low-dose tacrolimus) receiving patients there were no significant changes in serum bilirubin and hepatocellular enzyme. Neither group I (standard-dos

Background : Fine needle aspiration cytology is a diagnostic tool in which cells are extracted from a palpable swelling using FNAC gun, syringe and fine needle. It is a simple, speedy, safe, cost effective and accurate technique being used worldwide. Lymphadenopathy is one of the common conditions encountered in clinical practice with varied etiological predispositions. Aim : To know the cytological pattern of tubercular lymphadenitis of this region and correlation with biopsy whenever possible. To evaluate the utility of fine needle aspiration cytology of lymph nodes. Study Setting & Design : This proospective study was conducted at the department of Pathology, of a tertiary healthcare teaching center for a period of three years from October 2000 to January 2003. Materials And Methods : 22 to 23 gauze needle with 10ml disposable syringes were used. Minimum of three stains Hematoxylin & Eosin (H & E) stain, MGG S stain and AFB stain were done. Wherever possible Gram stain was also done. The cytological diagnoses were correlated whenever possible with histopathological examination. Statistical Analysis : The data entry was carried out using Microsoft Office Excel worksheet and was analyzed. Results : Cytological diagnosis of tubercular lymphadenitis was made for 109 cases. The smears were divided into four groups. I. Epithelioid cell clusters with or without Langhan’s giant cells with necrotic material. II. Epithelioid cell clusters with or without Langhan’s giant cell, without necrosis. III. Occasional epithelioid cell collection without typical necrosis giant cells. IV. Only necrotic material, without epithelioid cell clusters or giant cells. The positivity was 16.67%, 7.3%, 11.12% and 50 % for group I, II, III and IV respectively. Conclusion : Fine needle aspiration cytology is an useful technique for evaluation of patients with lympahdneopathies, because of lack of complication and excellent results. The present study is relative sensitive and specific. Diagn

spectrophotometric study concerning the interaction between cryptand 222 as n-donor and TCNE as π-acceptor has been performed in di and tri chloromethane solutions at temperatures 5, 10, 15, and 20°c. The results of continuous variation and mole ratio methods indicate the formation of 1:1 complexes in both solvents and at all temperatures. The stability constants and the molar absorption coefficients at different temperatures have been calculated from the computer fitting of absorbance- mole ratio data in MATLAB soft ware. The results indicate that Kf values in CHCl3 are more than the corresponding amounts in CH2Cl2 . In the case of Є, the reverse trend is observed. The ΔH° and ΔS° values were obtained by Vant Hoff method. The obtained data show that the enthalpy of complex formation in two solvents is favorable. While entropy is favorable in the case of CHCl3 and unfavorable in the case, of CH2Cl2 The possible reasons for such observation are discussed. The kinetic results confirm an overall second order reaction which is first order with regard to each reactant. The formation of free ions is rejected by the conductometric measurments.

Through this study we would like to underline the particulars of the IT System and business process requirements of IT Package need to be architected for better understanding of ongoing business in power utilities. This research details the requirements need to be addressed for better synchronization within current system and the upcoming IT solution. The objective of this research includes the study of current ongoing business process of power utilities and understands the business and administrative impact due to the IT system inclusion. This study will show the existing business process and how the current process will work in the forthcoming IT environment.

The global competition and swiftness of changes emphasize the importance of human capital within organizations, as well as the swiftness and ways of knowledge gaining of that capital. In the economy where uncertainty is the only certainty, knowledge is becoming a reliable source of sustained competitive advantage. Knowledge is becoming basic capital and the trigger of development. Previously built on foundations of possessing specific resources and low costs, present day competition is based on knowledge possessing and efficient knowledge management. Modern organizations therefore use their resources (money, time, energy, information, etc.) for permanent training and advancement of their employees. Organizations which are constantly creating new knowledge, extending it through the entire organization and implementing it quickly inside the new technologies, develop good products and excellent services.

In this paper, the sucient conditions are given for the existence and uniqueness of solutions of the following nonlinear Sturn-Liouville boundary value problem with non homogeneous four point boundary conditions :