This document discusses research into how marine biofouling affects the durability of concrete sea defences. The research investigates how cleaning methods can alter the susceptibility of concrete to algal growth and how factors like nutrients, surface roughness, and moisture influence colonization. A predictive model will be developed to show how cleaning impacts colonization over time. Trials are testing photocatalytic self-cleaning concrete coatings to reduce maintenance costs by destroying organic pollutants that cause deterioration. The research aims to understand how surface topography and coatings can prevent spore settlement and develop long-term testing of coatings and precast units in marine environments.
This presentation introduces students to scientists Earnest Rutherford and Neil Bohr and Bohr's model of the atom. It begins with welcoming the students and introducing the presenting organization. It then provides brief information about Rutherford and Bohr's contributions to understanding atomic structure, specifically Bohr's model of the atom. It concludes by thanking the students and saying goodbye.
The document discusses the origins of life on Earth. It describes the early conditions on the primitive Earth that allowed for life to emerge, including the presence of liquid water, moderate temperatures, sunlight, and gases like carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere from volcanoes. Early life forms like bacteria emerged around 3.8 billion years ago. The document then discusses theories for how life began like spontaneous generation, the Miller-Urey experiment that produced amino acids from conditions simulating early Earth, and chemical evolution in underwater vents. Early life was in the form of prokaryotes for over a billion years before oxygen accumulated in the atmosphere around 2 billion years ago due to photosynthesis by cyanobacteria, allowing for more complex aerobic life
The document summarizes key topics in the history of life on Earth:
1) Fossils and dating techniques are used to determine the age of ancient organism remains found in the fossil record.
2) The geological time scale represents eras since the Precambrian period, with mammals dominating the current Cenozoic era.
3) The early Earth atmosphere contained gases like hydrogen cyanide and carbon dioxide, and life's organic compounds originally derived from these atmospheric compounds.
The present case sudy is about the upcoming marine structures and methods to deal with the deterioration of structures with the help of bacterial injection in concrete.
Self healing matrix formed by the bacteria excreates calcium components to heal concrete
This document provides an overview of biomimetics. It begins by defining biomimetics as the imitation of concepts found in nature to solve human problems. Examples are given such as airplanes modeled after birds and the Crystal Palace modeled after lilies. The document then discusses categories of biomimetics such as mimicking natural mechanisms and incorporating nature into devices. Several examples of biomimetics found in nature are described in more detail, including the self-cleaning properties of lotus leaves, the slippery surface of pitcher plants, and the tough structure of nacre. Applications of biomimetics in industries such as architecture, cars, and adhesives are also summarized.
Engineering Characterisation of Aggregates from Some Selected Areas in Kumasi...IJAEMSJORNAL
The document summarizes a study that characterized aggregates from four locations (KP, CS, QC, NM) near major quarries in Kumasi, Ghana. Engineering tests were performed on the aggregates including specific gravity, water absorption, aggregate impact value, aggregate crushing value, ten percent fines value, flakiness index, elongation index, and Los Angeles abrasion value. The results indicated that aggregates from the CS location generally performed best, passing most tests and indicating high strength, good water absorption, and resistance to impacts and loading. The KP location produced aggregates that were hardest and most resistant to crushing and degradation. The study concluded that the CS location was best for obtaining high quality aggregates.
The document discusses trends in greening concrete, with a focus on sustainability and environmental concerns. It provides background on the history of concrete, from early uses in ancient Syria and Egypt to modern applications. Concrete has evolved from a simple material to one that is highly sophisticated. There is a shift toward more environmentally friendly practices in the concrete industry in response to new regulations and advances in science and technology. Examples are given of both ancient Roman structures made with early forms of concrete as well as modern monumental buildings.
This document discusses research into how marine biofouling affects the durability of concrete sea defences. The research investigates how cleaning methods can alter the susceptibility of concrete to algal growth and how factors like nutrients, surface roughness, and moisture influence colonization. A predictive model will be developed to show how cleaning impacts colonization over time. Trials are testing photocatalytic self-cleaning concrete coatings to reduce maintenance costs by destroying organic pollutants that cause deterioration. The research aims to understand how surface topography and coatings can prevent spore settlement and develop long-term testing of coatings and precast units in marine environments.
This presentation introduces students to scientists Earnest Rutherford and Neil Bohr and Bohr's model of the atom. It begins with welcoming the students and introducing the presenting organization. It then provides brief information about Rutherford and Bohr's contributions to understanding atomic structure, specifically Bohr's model of the atom. It concludes by thanking the students and saying goodbye.
The document discusses the origins of life on Earth. It describes the early conditions on the primitive Earth that allowed for life to emerge, including the presence of liquid water, moderate temperatures, sunlight, and gases like carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere from volcanoes. Early life forms like bacteria emerged around 3.8 billion years ago. The document then discusses theories for how life began like spontaneous generation, the Miller-Urey experiment that produced amino acids from conditions simulating early Earth, and chemical evolution in underwater vents. Early life was in the form of prokaryotes for over a billion years before oxygen accumulated in the atmosphere around 2 billion years ago due to photosynthesis by cyanobacteria, allowing for more complex aerobic life
The document summarizes key topics in the history of life on Earth:
1) Fossils and dating techniques are used to determine the age of ancient organism remains found in the fossil record.
2) The geological time scale represents eras since the Precambrian period, with mammals dominating the current Cenozoic era.
3) The early Earth atmosphere contained gases like hydrogen cyanide and carbon dioxide, and life's organic compounds originally derived from these atmospheric compounds.
The present case sudy is about the upcoming marine structures and methods to deal with the deterioration of structures with the help of bacterial injection in concrete.
Self healing matrix formed by the bacteria excreates calcium components to heal concrete
This document provides an overview of biomimetics. It begins by defining biomimetics as the imitation of concepts found in nature to solve human problems. Examples are given such as airplanes modeled after birds and the Crystal Palace modeled after lilies. The document then discusses categories of biomimetics such as mimicking natural mechanisms and incorporating nature into devices. Several examples of biomimetics found in nature are described in more detail, including the self-cleaning properties of lotus leaves, the slippery surface of pitcher plants, and the tough structure of nacre. Applications of biomimetics in industries such as architecture, cars, and adhesives are also summarized.
Engineering Characterisation of Aggregates from Some Selected Areas in Kumasi...IJAEMSJORNAL
The document summarizes a study that characterized aggregates from four locations (KP, CS, QC, NM) near major quarries in Kumasi, Ghana. Engineering tests were performed on the aggregates including specific gravity, water absorption, aggregate impact value, aggregate crushing value, ten percent fines value, flakiness index, elongation index, and Los Angeles abrasion value. The results indicated that aggregates from the CS location generally performed best, passing most tests and indicating high strength, good water absorption, and resistance to impacts and loading. The KP location produced aggregates that were hardest and most resistant to crushing and degradation. The study concluded that the CS location was best for obtaining high quality aggregates.
The document discusses trends in greening concrete, with a focus on sustainability and environmental concerns. It provides background on the history of concrete, from early uses in ancient Syria and Egypt to modern applications. Concrete has evolved from a simple material to one that is highly sophisticated. There is a shift toward more environmentally friendly practices in the concrete industry in response to new regulations and advances in science and technology. Examples are given of both ancient Roman structures made with early forms of concrete as well as modern monumental buildings.
Carbon sequestration involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions from large point sources like power plants and storing it long-term to mitigate climate change. There are three main carbon sequestration methods: terrestrial through plants and soils, geological by injecting CO2 underground, and ocean storage by injecting it deep into the ocean. While carbon sequestration could help reduce emissions, concerns include potential leakage of stored CO2 and impacts on ocean life from ocean storage. More research is still needed but carbon sequestration may prove effective if sites are carefully selected and monitored.
INVESTIGATION ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BACTERIAL CONCRETE WITH FLYASH PART...Ijripublishers Ijri
For making it economical, a part of the cement by weight is replaced with a material called ‘fly ash’ which is cheaper in
cost and abundantly available. On the other hand the cracks in concrete lead to leakage problems and there is a need
to address these problems for future.
In the above context, the objective of the present investigation is to obtain the performance of the concrete by adding
microbiologically induced special growth/filler and part of cement replaced by fly ash. One such thought leads to the
development of very special concrete known as bacterial concrete where bacteria is induced in the concrete and part
of the cement replaced by fly ash. A technique is adopted in the formation of concrete by utilizing microbiologically
induced calcite (CaCo3) precipitation. Microbiologically induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is a technique that comes
under a broader category of science called Bio-Mineralization. ‘Bacillus Subtilis’, a common soil bacterium can induce
the precipitation of calcite.
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This document summarizes a seminar presentation about bioconcrete as a sustainable construction material. Bioconcrete is a type of self-healing concrete that uses bacteria to seal cracks in concrete. It is composed of regular concrete ingredients along with bacterial spores and a nutrient. When cracks form, the spores activate, consume the nutrient, and precipitate minerals to fill the cracks. This extends the lifespan of concrete structures and reduces maintenance costs, providing environmental and economic benefits. The bacteria most suitable for this are spore-forming Bacillus species that can survive in the highly alkaline environment of concrete. Bioconcrete shows promise as a more sustainable alternative to traditional concrete.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
1) Researchers examined samples of Roman concrete that had withstood 2,000 years submerged in seawater to understand its durability.
2) The concrete used volcanic ash and lime, reacting with seawater to form a rare mineral called Al-tobermorite that made the concrete exceptionally strong and stable.
3) The findings could help develop more sustainable modern concrete that uses less fossil fuels and emits less carbon, such as substituting volcanic ash for some Portland cement.
This document discusses biomimetic architecture, which seeks to apply principles found in nature to architecture and design problems. It provides examples of biomimetic architecture at different levels: organism level looks to individual organisms like termite mounds for passive cooling inspiration; behavior level mimics how organisms interact with environments; and ecosystem level mimics interconnected environmental systems. Major examples given include bullet trains shaped like kingfisher heads, wind turbines modeled after humpback whales, and antimicrobial films inspired by shark skin. Biomimetic architecture is important because it can provide more sustainable solutions by emulating nature's successful models that have evolved over billions of years within Earth's limits.
This document summarizes a study on using mechanically-activated wollastonite to sequester CO2 through mineral carbonation as a replacement for Portland cement. The process involves:
1) Mechanically activating wollastonite powder in a ball mill to achieve an amorphous structure favorable for carbonation.
2) Reacting the activated wollastonite with CO2 under controlled conditions.
3) Analyzing the products using XRD and SEM to determine if carbonation occurred and which samples could potentially substitute for cement. Further mechanical testing is needed to verify substitutability. The goal is to decrease CO2 emissions from cement production while creating a more sustainable cement alternative.
This document summarizes a study on the workability and strength characteristics of fly ash concrete. Fly ash is a byproduct of coal combustion that is commonly used as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in concrete. The study investigated different dosages of fly ash from 0-30% replacement of cement, along with dosages of 0-1% of a superplasticizer. Tests were conducted on fresh and hardened concrete to evaluate the effects on workability, compressive strength, and the SCM properties of fly ash. The results were analyzed to better understand how fly ash influences the properties of concrete.
This document summarizes a study on the workability and strength characteristics of fly ash concrete. Fly ash is a byproduct of coal combustion that is commonly used as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in concrete. The study investigated different dosages of fly ash from 0-30% replacement of cement, along with dosages of 0-1% of a superplasticizer. Tests were conducted on fresh and hardened concrete to evaluate the effects on workability, compressive strength, and the SCM properties of fly ash. The results were analyzed to better understand how fly ash influences the properties of concrete.
Self-healing concrete uses bacteria added during mixing to autonomously repair cracks. When cracks form and water enters, dormant bacteria are activated, consuming calcium lactate and producing calcium carbonate to fill the cracks. This improves concrete's strength, permeability, and corrosion resistance, reducing maintenance costs. While more expensive initially than traditional concrete, self-healing concrete provides longer-lasting structures and is particularly suitable for applications requiring minimal repair access like offshore platforms.
AN EXPERIMENTAL ON USE OF FLY ASH PELLETS IN CONCRETE IN PLACE OF GRANITE AGG...Ijripublishers Ijri
A construction industry plays vital role in India which leads into the economic developments. The materials like fine
aggregate, coarse aggregate are used to prepare cement concrete which are easily available natural resources in our
country, but now there is high demand in materials which have gone to a high scenario.
The quantity of fly ash produced from thermal power plants in India is approximately 80 million tons each year, and its
percentage utilization is less than 10%. Majority of fly ash produced is of Class F type. During the last few years, some
cement companies have started using fly ash in manufacturing cement, known as ‘Pozzalanic Portland cement. It mainly
concentrated on replacement of cement with fly ash but production of artificial aggregate with fly ash helps in utilizing
large volume of fly ash in concrete. The world is much interested in this part recently due to this large scale utilization
which also reduces environmental pollution and dwindling of natural resources.
This document discusses bacterial concrete, a self-repairing biomaterial. It begins by introducing the concept and challenges with existing concrete repair methods. Bacterial concrete uses bio-mineralization processes where bacteria form inorganic solids either inside or outside the cell. Four types of bacteria - B. Pasturii, B. Subtiles, B. Sphaericus, and B. Cohnii - are classified and their activation mechanisms described. The document then explains how bacterial concrete works to self-repair cracks, highlights advantages like improved strength and durability, and concludes by discussing applications in construction.
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This study examined the effect of two bacteria - Bacillus sphaericus and Sporosarcina pasteurii - on cement composites. The bacteria were added to cement paste, mortar, and concrete at a concentration of 106 cells/ml. Compressive strength was found to increase by 39.8% and 33.07% for paste, 50% and 28.2% for mortar, and 18.3% and 12.2% for concrete when using the two bacterial strains respectively. SEM and XRD analysis revealed the presence of calcium carbonate precipitated by the bacterial activity, which improved the strength and durability of the cement composites.
A study on effect of bacteria on cement compositeseSAT Journals
Abstract
Crack is commonly observed failure in the case of concrete. Crack may develop due to addition of excess of water to during mixing of
concrete, or may be due to shrinkage and creep. In the present study, crack healing and improvement of physical properties of cement
paste, mortar and concrete are studied. It is done by the addition of bacterial strains namely Bacillus Sphaericus and Sporosarcina
Pastuerii. It is found that these bacteria when added at 106 concentration of cells/ml of water to cement composites increased by about
39.8% and 33.07% in paste. There is an increment of 50% and 28.2% in mortar for two bacterial strains. The strength increment is
found to be 18.3% and 12.2% for Bacillus Sphaericus and Sporosarcina Pastuerii respectively for concrete. Ultrasonic pulse velocity
of the bacterial concrete was in line with conventional concrete. SEM and XRD images revealed presence of CaCO3 produced
microbially. There is overall improvement in the bacterial composites compared to conventional composites.
Keywords: Bacillus Sphaericus, Sporosarcina Pastuerii Bacteria, Crack, Concentration, and Calcite.
A study on effect of bacteria on cement compositeseSAT Journals
This study examined the effect of two bacteria - Bacillus sphaericus and Sporosarcina pasteurii - on cement composites. The bacteria were added to cement paste, mortar, and concrete at a concentration of 106 cells/ml. Compressive strength was found to increase by 39.8% and 33.07% for paste, 50% and 28.2% for mortar, and 18.3% and 12.2% for concrete when using the two bacterial strains respectively. SEM and XRD analysis revealed the presence of calcium carbonate precipitated by the bacterial activity, which improved the strength and durability of the cement composites.
Here are the key steps to operate the emergency CO2 absorption unit:
1. Open the tops and bottoms of the required number of CO2 canisters using the special tin cutter. The canisters will sit on rubber seats and be held in position by spring clips.
2. Connect the flexible hose from the unit to the ship's ventilation system.
3. Turn on the electrically driven fan using the fan regulator to adjust the speed so that the vacuum gauge needle points within the green section, indicating the correct air flow rate through the canisters.
4. The rotating head will ensure each canister is used in rotation to absorb CO2 from the ship's air supply.
5. Partially
An improved modulation technique suitable for a three level flying capacitor ...IJECEIAES
This research paper introduces an innovative modulation technique for controlling a 3-level flying capacitor multilevel inverter (FCMLI), aiming to streamline the modulation process in contrast to conventional methods. The proposed
simplified modulation technique paves the way for more straightforward and
efficient control of multilevel inverters, enabling their widespread adoption and
integration into modern power electronic systems. Through the amalgamation of
sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) with a high-frequency square wave
pulse, this controlling technique attains energy equilibrium across the coupling
capacitor. The modulation scheme incorporates a simplified switching pattern
and a decreased count of voltage references, thereby simplifying the control
algorithm.
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INVESTIGATION ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BACTERIAL CONCRETE WITH FLYASH PART...Ijripublishers Ijri
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to address these problems for future.
In the above context, the objective of the present investigation is to obtain the performance of the concrete by adding
microbiologically induced special growth/filler and part of cement replaced by fly ash. One such thought leads to the
development of very special concrete known as bacterial concrete where bacteria is induced in the concrete and part
of the cement replaced by fly ash. A technique is adopted in the formation of concrete by utilizing microbiologically
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International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
1) Researchers examined samples of Roman concrete that had withstood 2,000 years submerged in seawater to understand its durability.
2) The concrete used volcanic ash and lime, reacting with seawater to form a rare mineral called Al-tobermorite that made the concrete exceptionally strong and stable.
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This document discusses biomimetic architecture, which seeks to apply principles found in nature to architecture and design problems. It provides examples of biomimetic architecture at different levels: organism level looks to individual organisms like termite mounds for passive cooling inspiration; behavior level mimics how organisms interact with environments; and ecosystem level mimics interconnected environmental systems. Major examples given include bullet trains shaped like kingfisher heads, wind turbines modeled after humpback whales, and antimicrobial films inspired by shark skin. Biomimetic architecture is important because it can provide more sustainable solutions by emulating nature's successful models that have evolved over billions of years within Earth's limits.
This document summarizes a study on using mechanically-activated wollastonite to sequester CO2 through mineral carbonation as a replacement for Portland cement. The process involves:
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concentrated on replacement of cement with fly ash but production of artificial aggregate with fly ash helps in utilizing
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- Validate access.
- Exploiting IAM PassRole Misconfiguration
-Allows a user to pass a specific IAM role to an AWS service (ec2), typically used for service access delegation. Then exploit PassRole Misconfiguration granting unauthorized access to sensitive resources.
- Objective: Demonstrate how a PassRole misconfiguration can grant unauthorized access.
- Steps:
- Allow user to pass IAM role to EC2.
- Exploit misconfiguration for unauthorized access.
- Access sensitive resources.
- Exploiting IAM AssumeRole Misconfiguration with Overly Permissive Role
- An overly permissive IAM role configuration can lead to privilege escalation by creating a role with administrative privileges and allow a user to assume this role.
- Objective: Show how overly permissive IAM roles can lead to privilege escalation.
- Steps:
- Create role with administrative privileges.
- Allow user to assume the role.
- Perform administrative actions.
- Differentiation between PassRole vs AssumeRole
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2. WHAT IS BIOMIMICRY?
• Biomimicry is the term used to describe the substances,
equipment, mechanism and systems by which humans imitate
natural systems and designs. The word biomimicry Originates
from the Greek words:-
Bios = Life
Mimesis = Imitate
3. OUR APPROACH TO BIOMIMICRY
• Cement having composition of Corals -
Bio mineral mineralization expert Brent Constantz of Stanford university was
inspired to make a new type of cement for buildings by the way corals build reefs.
• Concrete represents incredible reservoir.
4. WHAT'S NEWABOUT THIS PROCESS?
• Calcium carbonate precipitation
• The concrete allows us to build massive structures just like the Great Barrier Reef.
• The barrier reef represents billions of tons of carbon dioxide that’s been taken from
the ocean.
5. CONCLUSION
• Tests give evidence that coral like forms can be used effectively in construction
• Coral like cement is used all over the world to give an aesthetic look to exposed
parts of a structure.
6. References
• Engineering News Record 1926. 97(3) 106. - (Difficulties of construction work on the island of
Guam),
• An illustrated article by a former U.S. Naval officer which mentions the use of coral sand and
crushed metamorphosed coral used as concrete aggregate. Photographs show building and canal
batiks in which these materials were used.
• Engineering News Record 1945. 135. No;6, pp.174-180 ' (Coral - a good aggregate in concrete).
• Engineering News Record July 13th, 1944» vol,29 ("Characteristics of coral deposits" by Harold T.
Stearns).
• U.S. geological survey describing different types of coral and describing its use in constructing
Pacific advance bases during- the war.
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