Physical model tests were performed in a wave flume at Deltares with rock armoured slopes.A shallow foreshore was present.At deep water, the same wave conditions were used, but by applying different water levels, the wave loading on the rock armoured slopes increased considerably with increasing water levels.This allowed an assessment of the effect
Study of decorations and motifs of Safavid tombs (Ardabil city)
Ardabil, now known as one of the provinces of the country, has been one of the oldest and Nursery Decoration ancient cities in various historical periods, including Islam.This province comes to the end of the majesty and power during the reign of Safavid.Tombstone is among the heritage of the past that reflects culture and civilization.The existenc
Developing a Patient Care Co-ordination Centre in Trafford, England: lessons from the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC)/Advancing Quality Alliance integrated care fellowship experience
The NHS and Social Care in England are facing one of the biggest financial challenges for a generation.Commissioners and providers need to work on collaborative schemes to manage the increasing demand on health and social care within a period of financial constraint.Different forms of care co-ordination have been developed at different levels acros
Prevalence of thyroid disorders among pregnant mothers of rural Bengaluru
INTRODUCTION: Thyroid disorders constitute one of the most common endocrine disorders seen in pregnancy.Thyroid disorders may be overlooked in pregnancy because of nonspecific symptoms and hypermetabolic state of pregnancy.There is also a paucity of data on the prevalence of thyroid disorders in Indian pregnant women.Hence, this study was undertake