Abstract: Perceptual Video Compression (PVC) is a promising approach to enhancing compression efficiency. The Human Visual System (HVS) possesses many important perceptual characteristics, which can ...

ROCHESTER — Last week, a workshop in northwest Rochester was bustling with activity. In one section, a group of workers were installing PVC piping into the walls of a mock building. Not far away, ...

A modular metamaterial mimics DNA geometry to combine twist compression, tunable stiffness, fast recovery, and reusable shock absorption for robotics and impact systems. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Across ...

PVC ceiling panels are a popular choice for both residential and commercial interiors due to their lightweight nature, resistance to moisture, and easy maintenance. They come in various designs and ...

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While shiplap has long been used as both an exterior siding material as well as an interior wall treatment, it was catapulted into mainstream popularity by Joanna Gaines via her TV show "Fixer Upper." ...

Sash windows have long been a staple of traditional architecture, adding charm and elegance to homes. Traditionally made from wood, these windows have evolved with modern technology, and PVC sash ...

Steel conduit has been in use as a “raceway system” for electrical conductors since the early 1900s. The wall thickness and strength of steel make metal conduit the wiring method recognized as ...

A young woman shared a TikTok video of herself trying to install a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) ceiling The popular plastic material is one of the oldest and most popular thermoplastic polymers While some ...