... “Methods of Analysis ofthe Effects of Creep inConcrete Structures,” Thesis at the University Assessment ofthe Methods of Allowing forthe Effects of Creep and Shrinkage ofConcrete on the Behaviour ... coefficient defined as ratio of creep strain to initial strain, (es& is the ultimate shrinkage strain, and t is the time after loading in Eq (2-6) and time from the end ofthe initial curing in Eq (2-7) ... to the beginning of loading 2.9-Thermal expansion coefficient ofconcrete 209R-11 PREDICTION OF CREEP 2.9.1 Factors affecting the expansion coefficient The main factors affecting the value of the...
... and changes in surface morphology by wear The intrinsic factors involve the discoloration ofthe resin material itself, due to the alteration inthe resin matrix and at the interface of matrix ... an increase in scattering within the material Light scattering in a material is the result of scattering centers that cause the incident light to be scattered in all directions The scattering ... used, the refractive indexes ofthe fillers and the matrix and the pigment they contain4 The materials are composed of numerous inorganic particles and a surrounding matrix phase The higher the...
... Journal of Science, Mathematics - Physics 24 (2008) 57-65 Main idea for solving the three-phase problem is that we convert it into two two - phase problems, then combine them in order to give final ... replacing the old matrix phase in expressions (2) and (3) Expressions of ∧ ∧ tranverse α t and axial α a thermal expansion coefficients of this type of material are determined as thefollowing ... reinforced by spherical particles are calculated according to expressions (8) and (9) So, we have data presented in table as thefollowing Table The variance of thermal expansion coefficients of...
... (13.65) the integral : Mo dz is the area ofthe bending moment curve due to the load w alone; J M, zdz is the moment of h s area about the end z = ofthe beam If A is the area ofthe bending moment ... dz are integrable function of z the process of finding v can be continued analytically, the constants A and B being found from the terminal conditions Failing this the integrations must be performed ... cross-sections into c w e d planes Inthe cantilever of Figure 13.2 1, the cross-section DH warps as the force F is applied, due to the shearing strains inthe fibres ofthe beam We assume that the shearing...
... in part by the grants from the 7042014 ofthe National Science Foundation of Beijing, China, the 50573044 ofthe National Natural Science Foundation of China and the 2005CB623905 ofthe National ... three days in 4% paraformaldehyde and embedded in paraffin Sections were de-waxed and stained with haematoxylin and eosin for histological examination Toluidine blue staining was performed to ... biodegradable The clearance rate ofthe scaffold was primarily in phase with that of regeneration The potential of signalling molecules, inducing factors, cytokines, or effecter cells embedded in synthetic...
... affected by the annealing temperature Normally, for a composite thin film, the dielectric constant is mainly dependent on the component ofthe film and the microstructure including the crystalline property, ... roughness ofthe thin film decreases at higher annealing temperature At 773 K annealing temperature, the film has the smallest surface roughness, which may be attributed to the full incorporation ofthe ... while forthe annealed one, only one layer ofthe ZrO -TiO Page of composite thin film was built Lastly, we can obtain the thickness ofthe as-deposited thin film with a ZrO2 layer (L1) of 27.639...
... Fig The particle size as well as the amount of Au inthe composite is found to increase with the increase inthe concentration of HAuCl4 solution The change inthe color ofthe film (blue to pink) ... increased, the intensity ofthe band at 481 nm increased which might be due to the increase inthe amount of Ag (Fig 9b) When increasing the concentration ofthe metal nanoparticles in composite film the ... getting reduced Up to 60 min, there is an increase inthe intensity, but after 60 min, there is no change inthe absorption band (750 nm) indicating that all the silicotungstate ions inthe composite...
... ratio ofthe beam is within the 10 to 20 range In this case, the shear modulus can be accurately determined by using the shear factor The aim of our study was to gain further insight into the effect ... extension ofthe Euler-Bernoulli model because it takes the shear effect and rotary inertia into account The combined effects of shear deformation and rotary inertia are indeed not negligible when the ... frequency when the ratio h/e is equal to 0.1 (Fig 2) Note that the influence ofthe cross section ratio increased with the frequency rank, in agreement with the fact that the shear influence increases...
... Written informed consent was obtained from the patient’s next of kin forthe publication of this case report and any accompanying images A copy ofthe written consent is available for review by the ... tissue along the lower abdominal aorta from the origin ofthe inferior mesenteric artery to the aortic bifurcation and into the iliac vessels, is often helpful to locate the tumor On CT, both pheochromocytomas ... anywhere within the sympathetic plexus or adrenal medulla Two-thirds of neuroblastomas are located inthe abdomen, and approximately two-thirds of these abdominal lesions arise inthe adrenal gland...
... composite indicators does not imply replacing the measurement of individual metrics of quality Rather, composites merely summarize the information contained inthe individual metrics and make that information ... be incorporated into the composite can be investigated by examining whether it statistically maps on another domain Page of 10 Step three: initial data analysis In this step, the data are prepared ... make them compatible for aggregation In this phase the metrics are combined to form the composite indicator The primary decision involved in choosing an aggregation method hinges on whether providers...
... composite indicators does not imply replacing the measurement of individual metrics of quality Rather, composites merely summarize the information contained inthe individual metrics and make that information ... be incorporated into the composite can be investigated by examining whether it statistically maps on another domain Page of 10 Step three: initial data analysis In this step, the data are prepared ... make them compatible for aggregation In this phase the metrics are combined to form the composite indicator The primary decision involved in choosing an aggregation method hinges on whether providers...
... between the self-excited and forced ones inthe non-linear systems with large static deflection ofthe elastic elements when the mechanisms exciting these oscillations coexist In both problems there ... characterized by the fact that the nonlineaxity ofthe system under consideration depends on the parameters of elastic elements and the static deflection and by the appearance ofthe non-linear terms ... contain the first p harm on ics sin0, COS 6, (III.1.3) d\ị) It T h e in ten sive interaction of m echanism s of generation of the...
... DESIGNING MOMENT-RESISTING CONNECTION FOR DISASSEMBLY FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS LIN ZHISHENG (M.Eng, SCUT) A THESIS SUBMITTED FORTHE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING ... connection at the beam-column joint region has the disadvantage of disrupting the continuity of reinforcement The congested reinforcement details at the joints always create difficulties during the erection ... impact on the world Thus the focus of researchers and engineers are on sustainable construction strategies inthe building industry The sustainable construction strategies inthe building industry...
... Poisson ratio ofthe indenter, E = elastic modulus ofthe indented material of interests, and v = Poisson ratio ofthe indented material of interests For most indenters which are made of diamond, ... flat punch In determining the initial unloading stiffness, it is practically difficult to determine the number of data points that should be included inthe linear fit ofthe unloading curve It ... illustrated in Fig 2.2 The constant C was determine by fitting the curve of P=Ch2 to the loading curve ofthe indentation data With known θ and modulus (E) ofthe material from the first part ofthe indentation...
... Eurocode defines composite connection as the one, which the reinforcement inthe joint is intended to provide resistance in tension The tensile action ofthe slab reinforcement increases both the resistance ... summary ofthe cube test results of all the specimens on the day of testing Table 3.4 Summary ofconcrete cube test results Specimens Date ofConcrete casting Date of Testing Day of Testing Concrete ... Ic = the second moment ofthe area ofthe column h = the length of column from floor to floor Ibc = the second moment of area ofthe composite beam (assumed uncracked) L = the length ofthe beam...
... 2.1 and the fact that the uniform convexity of a function in Γ0 (H) at a point inthe domain of its subdifferentiable implies the uniform monotonicity of its subdifferential at that point Remark ... inclusion in [7, Eq.(1.2)] (iii) In Problem 1.1, set (∀k ∈ {1, , s}) Yk = Xk = Gk and Mk = Nk = Id, (Dk−1 )1≤k≤s are single-valued, then we obtain an instance ofthe system of inclusions in ... = Then, we obtain the dual inclusion in [5, Eq.(1.2)] where (Dk−1 )1≤k≤s are single-valued and Lipschitzian Moreover, by removing the variables v , , v s , we obtain the primal inclusion in...
... made gains in both the finance/banking industries and inthe defence-related public sector Whereas some 125 000 women worked in finance and banking institutions in 1975, the number increased to ... model answer: The two decades between 1975 and 1995 brought significant changes inthe representation of women in Freedonia's work force, according to the graphs In 1975, for example, some ... 450 000 by 1995 The number of men grew only marginally from 425 000 to 480 000 over the same period In defence, the number of men declined from 225 000 to 200 000, while the number of women rose...
... is the cut-off value inthe Recommendations ofthe American Heart Association [35] and the trigger for initiation of insulin treatment for ICU patients recommended by the American College of ... [13,15,18,28] in different intensity, but the factors determining the extent of insulin resistance are not known Our observation that body mass index, which is certainly associated with insulin resistance ... peripheral insulin resistance by inducing the release of stress hormones They also alter insulin receptor signalling [12-16] and create insulin resistance Due to these actions, glucose uptake in fat...
... process involved examining themes for commonality, classifying them for uniformity, and then reaching agreement on the final list of six key themes Once the themes were set and subordinate concepts ... addressed within the time allotted forthe focus group meeting, the facilitator's role during the focus groups session was intentionally minimalized in order to enhance the authenticity ofthe observations ... between the providers, and that the nature ofthe referral (e.g., amount and type of information accompanying the referral) may depend on the nature ofthe condition, whether the referral is for...