Burst pressure is the maximum pressure a system can withstand before breaking. Factors include material quality, maintenance, and environmental conditions. A burst pressure test can determine if a component is appropriate for its intended use. Failure can be dangerous, causing injury or unexpected releases of pressurized materials. Burst pressure is sometimes defined as the point […]
Bursting force measures how much force a sheet material can take before breaking, commonly used in packing goods. Foil and paper products are the most commonly tested materials. The Mullen test calculates the pressure on the sheet at the time of rupture, measured in psi. The underlying structure of the sheet influences its burst strength. […]
Burst mode in computing is a method of transmitting data at a faster rate than normal, achieved by manipulating bus mode or using RAM. It can be helpful for quick data recovery, but cannot be set to happen automatically and may involve preventing other devices from accessing resources. In computing, a burst mode is a […]
A burst fracture is a serious type of spinal fracture where all sides of the vertebra are compressed and can spread apart in multiple directions. It can result in spinal cord or nerve injury, paralysis, chronic pain, and muscle weakness. Treatment may include surgery and physical therapy. A burst fracture is a fracture in which […]
The respiratory burst is a biological phenomenon where cells release chemically reactive oxygen molecules, playing a role in the immune system and cell degradation. Researchers are interested in developing products to promote this function and studying how it contributes to disease processes. The respiratory burst is a sudden release of chemically reactive oxygen molecules from […]
A burst eardrum can be caused by loud noises, changes in air pressure, foreign objects, or cleaning ears with long objects. Symptoms include pain, hearing loss, ear drainage, and dizziness. Recovery is possible with precautions, but surgery or medication may be necessary. Avoid water in the ear and antibiotics may be prescribed. The eardrum can […]
Telecommunications networks transmit information in packets, which are screened by computers for fraudulent or corrupted data. Burst errors are strings of corrupted data, measured by the length between the first and last error signals. The causes of burst errors can vary, but most networks have built-in error-checking mechanisms. Information traveling across a computer network or […]
An abscess is a collection of inflammatory material that can rupture and release pus and other fluids, causing medical complications. Treatment involves surgical drainage to create a controlled rupture and antibiotics to prevent infection. Repeated abscesses may require screening to prevent future accumulations. A ruptured abscess is a collection of encapsulated inflammatory material that breaks […]
