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Experimental study on creep behavior of fly ash concrete filled steel tube circular arches

  • Yan, Wu T.;Han, Bing;Zhang, Jin Q.;Xie, Hui B.;Zhu, Li;Xue, Zhong J.
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.185-192
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    • 2018
  • Fly ash can significantly improve concrete workability and performance, and recycling fly ash in concrete can contribute to a cleaner environment. Since fly ash influences pozzolanic reactions in concrete, mechanical behaviors of concrete containing fly ash differ from traditional concrete. Creep behaviors of fly ash concrete filled steel tube arch were experimentally investigated for 10% and 30% fly ash replacement. The axes of two arches are designed as circular arc with 2.1 m computed span, 0.24 m arch rise, and their cross-sections are all in circular section. Time dependent deflection and strain of loading and mid-span steel tube were measured, and long term deflection of the model arch with 10% fly ash replacement was significantly larger than with 30% replacement. Considering the steel tube strain, compressive zone height, cross section curvature, and internal force borne by the steel tube, the compressive zone height and structural internal forces increased gradually over time due to concrete creep. Increased fly ash content resulted in more significant neutral axis shift. Mechanisms for internal force effects on neutral axis height were analyzed and verified experimentally.

Exploratory Study: A Modification Training Method of Attentional Bias Toward Safety

  • Gao, Jingqi;Wu, Xiang;Luo, Xiaowei;Zhang, Ao
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.346-350
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    • 2021
  • Background: The high sensitivity of individuals toward safety information in production activities, that is, attentional bias toward safety (ABS), can positively predict safe behaviors. It has become a hot topic in current organizational safety behavior research. However, there is no literature on its modification method. Methods: Based on the modified dot-probe task, we designed a modification training method of ABS. The training method required subjects to respond to the location of detection points that presented after safety stimulus and neutral stimulus pictures. Subjects' attentional bias values of safety and neutral pictures were measured during the experiment. Twenty-one students were selected and divided into a control group and training group to gain comparable results. Results: A novel training method was developed in this study to promote the efficacy of safety stimulus by activating ABS of the subjects. Moreover, repeated trainings and preacquired relative knowledge can enhance this effect. Conclusion: This study develops an experimental approach to evaluate the effectiveness of safety education and safety training, and also provides a new research idea for accident prevention.

Simulations for the cesium dynamics of the RF-driven prototype ion source for CRAFT N-NBI

  • Yalong Yang;Yong Wu;Lizhen Liang;Jianglong Wei;Rui Zhang;Yahong Xie;Wei Liu;Chundong Hu
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.56 no.4
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    • pp.1145-1152
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    • 2024
  • To realize an initial objective of the negative ion-based neutral beam injection (N-NBI) at the Comprehensive Research Facility for Fusion Technology (CRAFT) test facility, which targets an H0 beam power of 2 MW at an energy of 200-400 keV and a pulse duration of 100 s, it is crucial to study the cesium dynamics of the negative ion source. Here a numerical simulation program CSFC3D is developed and applied to simulate the distribution and time dynamics of cesium during short pulses. The calculations show that most of the cesium on the plasma grid (PG) area originates from the release of cesium that is accumulated within the ion source in the plasma phase. Increasing the wall temperature reduces the loss of cesium on the wall of the ion source. Furthermore, the thickness of the cesium monolayer is directly influenced by the PG temperature. Both simulated and experimental results demonstrate that maintaining the PG temperature between 180 ℃ and 200 ℃ is essential for enhancing the performance of the ion source and optimizing the cesium behavior.

STUDY ON THE UTILIZATION OF RICE STRAW BY SHEEP 2. THE EFFECT OF SOYBEAN MEAL SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE EATING AND RUMINATION BEHAVIOR

  • Warly, L.;Matsui, T.;Harumoto, T.;Fujihara, T.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.695-698
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    • 1992
  • Three Japanese Corriedale wethers were used in a $3{\times}3$ latin square design to determine the effect of soybean meal (SBM) supplementation on the eating and rumination behavior in sheep fed rice straw as a basal diet. Soybean meal was supplemented at three levels of 0 (control), 75 g and 150 g/day. Soybean meal supplementation had no significant effect on the daily time spent eating and rumination, whereas the rate of eating of rice straw was significantly faster (p<0.05) in sheep fed SBM-supplemented diets than in sheep fed control diet. However, when expressed per 100 g of neutral detergent fibre (NDF) intake, daily rumination time of sheep fed 75 and 150 g of SBM-supplemented diets was greatly reduced (p<0.01). The length of each rumination period, daily number of rumination periods and number of boli regurgitated were about constant for all SBM levels. Cyclic rate (rumination time per daily number of boli regurgitated) and rumination index (rumination time per 100 g of dry matter eaten) were significantly decreased (p<0.05) by SBM supplementation. The number of chews per bolus was not affected, whereas the bolus time reduced (p<0.05) and the rate of chewing during rumination was increased (p<0.05) by SBM supplementation.

Effect of Concrete Filling Conditions on Flexural Behavior of Beam Members (콘크리트 충전상태에 따른 보부재의 휨거동에 관한 연구)

  • 장일영;윤영수;노병철;박훈규
    • Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.3-11
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    • 2000
  • There is a possibility of poor-state concrete filling condition due to segregation and interlocking of aggregate and paste when a high performance concrete is used at reinforced concrete structure without compaction. This study was conducted to evaluate the flexural behavior of high performance concrete beams with design parameters such as c, t and different concrete filling conditions. Different concrete filling conditions were intentionally made such that the first type specimen was soundly cast to obtain the perfect concrete filling condition. Second type was cast in such a way that up to the longitudinal tensile reinforcement from the top, good concrete was filled while poor concrete was poured for the bottom part to simulate the poor strength, workability and unsatisfactory compaction. Third type was cast in such a was that up to the neutral axis of the beam section from the top, good concrete was filled while so did for the bottom part as the second type. The test results were analyzed in terms of load-displacement response, failure pattern, crack width and crack spacing. The test results indicate that have no effect of concrete filling conditions on the yielding strength of structures. But, have a grate influence on the stiffness and ductility of structures.

A Study on the Characteristics of Leisure Behavior of the Five-Day Workweek Company Employees for Developing Leisure Facilities in Residential Environment (지역사회 여가시설 개발을 위한 주 5일 근무자들의 여가행태 분석 연구)

  • Shin Hwa-Kyoung
    • Journal of Families and Better Life
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    • v.23 no.5 s.77
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    • pp.181-190
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of leisure behavior of the five-day workweek company employees for developing leisure facilities in residential environment. The questionnaire survey was used. The subjects of questionnaire survey were 247 staffs of 4 banks. The questionnaire consisted of leisure time, the cost of leisure, consciousness of leisure, actual condition and need of leisure activities and spaces, leisure satisfaction and limitation on leisure. Frequency, percentage, and mean, correlation, $x^2-test$, and factor analysis were used for data analysis. The major results were as follows. 1) Leisure is necessary to strengthen the unity of family and cultivate the sentiment. 2) The degree of satisfaction of leisure facilities was lower than neutral. The satisfaction of leisure facilities related with cost, time of leisure, information of leisure facilities and program, and leisure environment. 3) Present leisure behavioral characteristics were restrictive and passive. However, the subjects showed hopes to increase their leisure activities and to engage in diverse forms of leisure in the future. Also, they showed an increased desired ratios in participating in each leisure activities. 4) In terms of location, they needed leisure facilities which was closer to their house.

Morphogenetic Behavior of Tropical Marine Yeast Yarrowia lipolytica in Response to Hydrophobic Substrates

  • Zinjarde, Smita S.;Kale, Bhagyashree V.;Vishwasrao, Paresh V.;Kumar, Ameeta R.
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.18 no.9
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    • pp.1522-1528
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    • 2008
  • The morphogenetic behavior of a tropical marine Yarrowia lipolytica strain on hydrophobic substrates was studied. Media containing coconut oil or palm kernel oil (rich in lauric and myristic acids) prepared in distilled water or seawater at a neutral pH supported 95% of the cells to undergo a transition from the yeast form to the mycelium form. With potassium laurate, 51 % of the cells were in the mycelium form, whereas with myristate, 32% were in the mycelium form. However, combinations of these two fatty acids in proportions that are present in coconut oil or palm kernel oil enhanced the mycelium formation to 65%. The culture also produced extracellular lipases during the morphogenetic change. The yeast cells were found to attach to the large droplets of the hydrophobic substrates during the transition, while the mycelia were associated with the aqueous phase. The alkane-grown yeast partitioned more efficiently in the hydrophobic phases when compared with the coconut oil-grown mycelia. A fatty acid analysis of the mycelial form revealed the presence of lauric acid in addition to the long-chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids observed in the yeast form. The mycelia underwent a rapid transition to the yeast form with n-dodecane, a medium-chain aliphatic hydrocarbon. Thus, the fungus displayed a differential behavior towards the two types of saturated hydrophobic substrates.

A Study on the Chinese University Women's Appearance Management Characteristics and Clothing Purchasing Behavior (중국 여대생의 외모관리 특성과 의복구매행동)

  • Wang, Ya;Kim, Yong-Sook
    • Korean Journal of Human Ecology
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.145-157
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this study was to identify Chinese university women's appearance management characteristics and clothing purchasing behavior. A self-administered questionnaire was used. Research period was 15th - 30th March. Frequencies, percent, factor analysis, cluster analysis, ANOVA, chi-square test were done. The results of study were: 1. The factors of appearance management characteristics were food management, skin care, weight control & tooth correction, nail & hair care, and use of identity kits. The factors of clothing selection criteria were outlook & appropriateness, management & service, fashion & brand, and individuality & price, and factors of information resources were marketer oriented & neutral and consumer oriented & store. 2. Chinese university women were segmented into positive appearance management group, food & skin management group, nail care & identity kits using group, and appearance management stagnated group. Positive appearance management group selected their clothing to pursuit individuality & relaxation, fashion, and conformity, considered fashion or brands more, used various information sources. Food & skin management group purchased their clothing for conformity. Nail care & identity kits using group considered management & service of clothing more, utilized consumer oriented & store information more. 3. Positive appearance management group were younger, and spent more pocket money and for their appearances. Food & skin management group were older, but nail care & identity kits using group were older. Appearance stagnated group spent less pocket money and appearance management.

The Study of Behavior on Buying Cosmetics according to Life Style Type for Women Consumers in the United State (미국 여성 소비자들의 라이프스타일 유형에 따른 화장품 구매 행동 연구)

  • Ryu, Se-Ja
    • The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.28-39
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    • 2009
  • In this treatise, a survey was conducted on American female consumers to confirm the possibility of segmenting the American cosmetic industry by classifying lifestyles and analysing differences in consumer behavior, and also to provide global marketing strategy for entry into the American cosmetics industry by Korean companies. The results of the analysis provided three categories of American female consumer lifestyles. The first is the "practical conservative" type(58 people) who are fairly indifferent to or uninterested in external changes. The second is the "pro-active sensitive" type(48 people) who are interested in external changes and want to live a leading life. The last is the "neutral economical" type(54 people) who resemble characteristics that are in between the previous two types. The study has showed there was a difference in consumer motivation, considerations during selection, factors associated with shop choice according to consumer classification. It provides evidence that lifestyles can be a criteria in segmenting the American cosmetics market.

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Evaluation on Flexural Performance of One-Way Hollow Slabs according to the Shear Reinforcement (전단보강에 따른 일방향 중공슬래브의 휨 성능 평가)

  • Yu, Yu-Jin;Seok, Keun-Young;Kim, Gee-Cheol;Kang, Joo-Won
    • Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.79-86
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study is intended to determine the validity of shear reinforcement by evaluating flexural performance in the hollow slab. The hollow slab is relatively light and second moment of inertia is large. Due to these characteristics, it can be used to slab system efficiently. Therefore the prediction of the structural behaviors is very important because of decrease of shear and flexural strength which is caused by hollow section of slab interior. In this study, the flexural test were performed to analyze the flexural capacity of the hollow slab w/ or w/o shear reinforcement. A total of six full scale specimens were tested. These specimens have three cases of reinforcing bar ratio, 0.009, 0.018 and 0.024. To verify the flexural behavior such as ultimate load, load-deflection and crack pattern, the flexural experiment were tested by using loading frame. Experimental results have shown that the flexural behavior are depend on the reinforcing bar ratio. Also the hollow slab with shear reinforcement have shown flexural behavior. Therefore, it is appropriate that the hollow slab is reinforced by shear reinforcement to improve the flexural performance of the hollow slab.