ANY educational course in mechanics should undoubtedly be based first of all on experiment. If such is the case, it is practically impossible for any student using “graphical methods” to make the wild ...

There has been a great deal of interest recently in the modeling and simulation of dynamic networks, that is, networks that change over time. One promising model is the separable temporal ...

This paper presents procedures whereby the symbolization of Thornthwaite's climatic classification may be quickly and accurately determined by use of graphs and nomograms. Potential evapotranspiration ...

Graphical method helps plan security vulnerability analyses of transportation activities The value chain for any given chemical or process facility is a complex set of activities involving the company ...

In a time-constrained situation, such as standing in line at a cafeteria or restaurant, it can be difficult for consumers to quickly calculate and use numerical nutrition information -- beyond the ...

IT is difficult to reconcile Mr. Milne's opening statement (NATURE, May 5, p. 5) with the rest of his letter. He begins by venturing to think that no one will gainsay Mr. W. Larden's main contention ...