A thesis presentation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the subject BEB801 – Project 1 in the Bachelor of Engineering Degree.
School of Civil Engineering & Built Environment,
Queensland University of Technology, June 2016
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Freeze-Thaw Cycling Tests Show no Loss of R-Value ...Lawrence Le Roux
The EPS Industry Alliance commissioned a study by Intertek EL SEMKO, an independent test laboratory. Intertek conducted environmental cycling tests using ASTM C1512-07, Standard
Test Method for Characterizing the Effect of Exposure to Environmental Cycling on Thermal Performance of Insulation Products.
These independent tests confirm the freeze-thaw and moisture resistance properties of EPS insulation. Test results confirm no loss in R-value or change in compressive strength for EPS.
Additionally, the results clearly demonstrate that EPS insulation does not absorb excessive amounts of moisture.
EPS VS XPS Insulation-Soprema Comparative Advertising Misleading-Canada Lawrence Le Roux
Soprema recently published, “XPS vs EPS – Similar Look, but Very Different Performance,” that disregards the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, specifically regarding the inappropriate and select use of test data.
It is concerning when deceptive building science information is published by companies. This misinformation is used by the public, companies and design community to determine what insulation products to use for their building & construction projects?
Irrespective of the competitor insulation market space, building science should always prevail over the sales dollar! It is the right thing to do!
The circuit board repair method for repairing damaged circuit traces employs the use of copper circuit tracks which are epoxied to the circuit board. The replaced conductors are the same size as the original.
The focus of the seminar is to give participants a clearer understanding of the interrelationship in masonry buildings between materials, architecture, engineering and construction. Seemingly simple decisions can dramatically affect the building and understanding options available in materials, design and construction methods can result in more efficient and cost effective structures. Taught using a “Tips” format, the seminar highlights areas where proper understanding of masonry - from architectural and engineering design to materials to construction methods - can result in better completed buildings. Ways to use existing materials more effectively, explanations of the effect of one selection on another, discussions of new materials and current code and specification provisions are included.
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Freeze-Thaw Cycling Tests Show no Loss of R-Value ...Lawrence Le Roux
The EPS Industry Alliance commissioned a study by Intertek EL SEMKO, an independent test laboratory. Intertek conducted environmental cycling tests using ASTM C1512-07, Standard
Test Method for Characterizing the Effect of Exposure to Environmental Cycling on Thermal Performance of Insulation Products.
These independent tests confirm the freeze-thaw and moisture resistance properties of EPS insulation. Test results confirm no loss in R-value or change in compressive strength for EPS.
Additionally, the results clearly demonstrate that EPS insulation does not absorb excessive amounts of moisture.
EPS VS XPS Insulation-Soprema Comparative Advertising Misleading-Canada Lawrence Le Roux
Soprema recently published, “XPS vs EPS – Similar Look, but Very Different Performance,” that disregards the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, specifically regarding the inappropriate and select use of test data.
It is concerning when deceptive building science information is published by companies. This misinformation is used by the public, companies and design community to determine what insulation products to use for their building & construction projects?
Irrespective of the competitor insulation market space, building science should always prevail over the sales dollar! It is the right thing to do!
The circuit board repair method for repairing damaged circuit traces employs the use of copper circuit tracks which are epoxied to the circuit board. The replaced conductors are the same size as the original.
The focus of the seminar is to give participants a clearer understanding of the interrelationship in masonry buildings between materials, architecture, engineering and construction. Seemingly simple decisions can dramatically affect the building and understanding options available in materials, design and construction methods can result in more efficient and cost effective structures. Taught using a “Tips” format, the seminar highlights areas where proper understanding of masonry - from architectural and engineering design to materials to construction methods - can result in better completed buildings. Ways to use existing materials more effectively, explanations of the effect of one selection on another, discussions of new materials and current code and specification provisions are included.
Engineered metal surfaces, by Rigidized Metals Corporation, are durable, long lasting, and environmentally-friendly. Sourced locally, our stainless steel products are recyclable, clean, and can withstand any environment - both interior and exterior. Additionally, the surface-engineering process reduces weight, increases strength, and hides abuse, reducing maintenance costs and allowing the product to last the lifetime of the application.
Masonry materials can be used to create buildings with significantly less impact on the environment than many other materials, often yielding immediate and measurable results toward sustainability. Brick, stone, tile, terrazzo, marble, and plaster are known for their beauty and performance, and these same materials also play an important role in addressing the requirements for up to 52 points in LEED v.3 certified projects. This seminar will identify the specific contributions that masonry makes in the area of Sustainable Sites, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation & Design. The program will also address the new requirements in LEED v. 3 and how they differ from those in LEED v. 2.2.
Extreme Materials: Robust Performance from Cable to Connector – White Paper S...NorthwireCable
Aggregating decades of interconnectivity knowledge, Northwire, Inc. (NWI) along with its partner The LEMO Group, has released Part IV of their “Extreme Environments, Complex Requirements” white paper series, titled “Extreme Materials: Robust Performance from Cable to Connector.”
We are one of the leading supplier of Corrugated Ducting for under-ground Cable Protection Management and Sewer Drainage known as HDPE Double Wall Corrugated (DWC) Pipes.
Presentation by Tom DeMint of Owens Corning at CAMX on October 15, 2014. As the wind power energy generation industry continues to develop, one of the main objectives of turbine rotor blade manufacturers is to reduce total energy production cost to align wind power with other energy sources. Energy produced by wind turbines is more widely available than ever before; nevertheless the industry is constantly looking for ways to further optimize the cost of energy (CoE) as one of its foremost goals. The turbine, together with its rotor blades, plays an essential role and is one of the major components of these machines in terms of cost. It generates the torque which drives the generator and is responsible for the range of conditions energy can be extracted from the available wind. Wind farms are now constructed and operate in challenging off-shore as well as on-shore locations with differing wind speed conditions. Glass fiber composite rotor blades have contributed greatly to the success of this sustainable energy source and have allowed the wind industry to make significant advances in recent times, especially in off-shore and in low-wind locations. One of the most important advances has been the progressive technology applied to the properties of glass fiber leading to the development of high modulus glass types for lighter composites offering greatly enhanced resistance to fatigue at an affordable cost. The technological advances in glass fiber properties has resulted in rotor blades of ever greater length - beyond 85m – dimensions deemed unreachable less than a decade ago. This presentationl highlights advances in the material properties of glass fiber to help designers and engineers conceive blades which are lighter yet with increased length, improved aerodynamic performance with resistance to higher, long-term fatigue loads which ultimately enables wind turbines to increase power yield and therefore reduce the cost of energy.
www.walleseals.com
This design is essentially
a hybrid of the Springsele
and P-Seal. The most
common applications are
replacements for P-Seals
as casing and hanger seals on
wellheads.
What happens if the mortar or grout is allowed to freeze? When is it appropriate to enclose and heat masonry construction? How does protecting for cold weather affect a project budget? These questions and more are covered in this program discussing typical methods of preventing cold weather masonry construction problems and how to deal with them if they occur. Included is a discussion of how to interpret and correctly apply the code provisions for successful cold weather construction, and what innovative techniques are used by contractors to mitigate the effects of cold weather.
Engineered metal surfaces, by Rigidized Metals Corporation, are durable, long lasting, and environmentally-friendly. Sourced locally, our stainless steel products are recyclable, clean, and can withstand any environment - both interior and exterior. Additionally, the surface-engineering process reduces weight, increases strength, and hides abuse, reducing maintenance costs and allowing the product to last the lifetime of the application.
Masonry materials can be used to create buildings with significantly less impact on the environment than many other materials, often yielding immediate and measurable results toward sustainability. Brick, stone, tile, terrazzo, marble, and plaster are known for their beauty and performance, and these same materials also play an important role in addressing the requirements for up to 52 points in LEED v.3 certified projects. This seminar will identify the specific contributions that masonry makes in the area of Sustainable Sites, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation & Design. The program will also address the new requirements in LEED v. 3 and how they differ from those in LEED v. 2.2.
Extreme Materials: Robust Performance from Cable to Connector – White Paper S...NorthwireCable
Aggregating decades of interconnectivity knowledge, Northwire, Inc. (NWI) along with its partner The LEMO Group, has released Part IV of their “Extreme Environments, Complex Requirements” white paper series, titled “Extreme Materials: Robust Performance from Cable to Connector.”
We are one of the leading supplier of Corrugated Ducting for under-ground Cable Protection Management and Sewer Drainage known as HDPE Double Wall Corrugated (DWC) Pipes.
Presentation by Tom DeMint of Owens Corning at CAMX on October 15, 2014. As the wind power energy generation industry continues to develop, one of the main objectives of turbine rotor blade manufacturers is to reduce total energy production cost to align wind power with other energy sources. Energy produced by wind turbines is more widely available than ever before; nevertheless the industry is constantly looking for ways to further optimize the cost of energy (CoE) as one of its foremost goals. The turbine, together with its rotor blades, plays an essential role and is one of the major components of these machines in terms of cost. It generates the torque which drives the generator and is responsible for the range of conditions energy can be extracted from the available wind. Wind farms are now constructed and operate in challenging off-shore as well as on-shore locations with differing wind speed conditions. Glass fiber composite rotor blades have contributed greatly to the success of this sustainable energy source and have allowed the wind industry to make significant advances in recent times, especially in off-shore and in low-wind locations. One of the most important advances has been the progressive technology applied to the properties of glass fiber leading to the development of high modulus glass types for lighter composites offering greatly enhanced resistance to fatigue at an affordable cost. The technological advances in glass fiber properties has resulted in rotor blades of ever greater length - beyond 85m – dimensions deemed unreachable less than a decade ago. This presentationl highlights advances in the material properties of glass fiber to help designers and engineers conceive blades which are lighter yet with increased length, improved aerodynamic performance with resistance to higher, long-term fatigue loads which ultimately enables wind turbines to increase power yield and therefore reduce the cost of energy.
www.walleseals.com
This design is essentially
a hybrid of the Springsele
and P-Seal. The most
common applications are
replacements for P-Seals
as casing and hanger seals on
wellheads.
What happens if the mortar or grout is allowed to freeze? When is it appropriate to enclose and heat masonry construction? How does protecting for cold weather affect a project budget? These questions and more are covered in this program discussing typical methods of preventing cold weather masonry construction problems and how to deal with them if they occur. Included is a discussion of how to interpret and correctly apply the code provisions for successful cold weather construction, and what innovative techniques are used by contractors to mitigate the effects of cold weather.
Vehicle Light Weighting - A Greener, Composite Solution (for Class A Body Pan...OC_Composites
Presentation at CAMX 2015 by Dhruv Raina, Corporate Sustainability Leader, and Michael Hiltunen of CSP, about a study on a decklid part that includes strategies for material light weighting and its impact on the environment.
Seminario Internacional:
Dosificación y especificación de hormigón por desempeño
"Buenas Prácticas y Mejoramiento del Desempeño de Hormigones para Pavimentos"
A Designer's Introduction to the Development, Design and Application of Vinyl...Docks & Marinas, Inc.
This presentation is geared for designers of sheet pile walls. Synthetic materials are revolutionizing the way we build things. From the aerospace industry to nearly every aspect of our lives. Today this also includes sheet piles and round piles. Far lighter than steel, cheaper, easier to install, and non-corrosive, it has become the material of choice for many water's edge applications. ESP's vinyl sheet piling comes with a 50-year warranty. Its fiberglass composite with a 25-year warranty. Now used by the USACE, US Navy, at SuperFund sites to contain hazardous materials, and at many thousands of residential, commercial, and industrial applications around the world. Contact us for further details. Docks & Marinas, Inc.
BioBased Engineered Plastic Solutions for Oil and Gas ApplicaationsDuncan Hogg
Biodegradable plastic compounds are used in consumer products on regular bases. Recently the oil and gas industry has started to use degradable metals and plastics to increase efficiency and reduce costs. RTP Co. has developed degradable compounds based on Polylactic Acid (PLA) suitable for O&G completion tools applications. This presentation reviews RTP Co. BioPlastic compounding technology and compounds designed for use in downhole oil and gas components.
First-of-its-kind in the world Composite (GRP) Railway platforms, stairways, claddings and retention solutions.
Composite (GRP) Railway Stations and Solutions score over traditional materials in many ways:
Longer service life since they are heavy duty.
Faster project completion, as they are lightweight and easy to install.
Minimal passenger disruption and inconvenience due to faster installation.
Negligible to minimal maintenance required, as they don’t chip, break or crack easily.
Highest passenger safety as they have high slip resistance, non-conductive, etc.
Excellent for coastal areas as they are non-corrosive.
Resistances to wide range of chemicals, UV resistant and retain colour and look over the long term.
The product has been described as “game changing” by industry insiders and has won multiple awards.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Technical Specifications
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
Key Features
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Student information management system project report ii.pdfKamal Acharya
Our project explains about the student management. This project mainly explains the various actions related to student details. This project shows some ease in adding, editing and deleting the student details. It also provides a less time consuming process for viewing, adding, editing and deleting the marks of the students.
Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand. There are two type of water scarcity. One is physical. The other is economic water scarcity.
Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
In this month's edition, along with this month's industry news to celebrate the 13 years since the group was created we have articles including
A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
Hybrid optimization of pumped hydro system and solar- Engr. Abdul-Azeez.pdffxintegritypublishin
Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
Industrial Training at Shahjalal Fertilizer Company Limited (SFCL)MdTanvirMahtab2
This presentation is about the working procedure of Shahjalal Fertilizer Company Limited (SFCL). A Govt. owned Company of Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation under Ministry of Industries.
Immunizing Image Classifiers Against Localized Adversary Attacksgerogepatton
This paper addresses the vulnerability of deep learning models, particularly convolutional neural networks
(CNN)s, to adversarial attacks and presents a proactive training technique designed to counter them. We
introduce a novel volumization algorithm, which transforms 2D images into 3D volumetric representations.
When combined with 3D convolution and deep curriculum learning optimization (CLO), itsignificantly improves
the immunity of models against localized universal attacks by up to 40%. We evaluate our proposed approach
using contemporary CNN architectures and the modified Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR-10
and CIFAR-100) and ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC12) datasets, showcasing
accuracy improvements over previous techniques. The results indicate that the combination of the volumetric
input and curriculum learning holds significant promise for mitigating adversarial attacks without necessitating
adversary training.
CFD Simulation of By-pass Flow in a HRSG module by R&R Consult.pptxR&R Consult
CFD analysis is incredibly effective at solving mysteries and improving the performance of complex systems!
Here's a great example: At a large natural gas-fired power plant, where they use waste heat to generate steam and energy, they were puzzled that their boiler wasn't producing as much steam as expected.
R&R and Tetra Engineering Group Inc. were asked to solve the issue with reduced steam production.
An inspection had shown that a significant amount of hot flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes, where the heat was supposed to be transferred.
R&R Consult conducted a CFD analysis, which revealed that 6.3% of the flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes without transferring heat. The analysis also showed that the flue gas was instead being directed along the sides of the boiler and between the modules that were supposed to capture the heat. This was the cause of the reduced performance.
Based on our results, Tetra Engineering installed covering plates to reduce the bypass flow. This improved the boiler's performance and increased electricity production.
It is always satisfying when we can help solve complex challenges like this. Do your systems also need a check-up or optimization? Give us a call!
Work done in cooperation with James Malloy and David Moelling from Tetra Engineering.
More examples of our work https://www.r-r-consult.dk/en/cases-en/
2. WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES
• Identify the key parameters affecting bond characteristics between
CFRP-Timber systems
• Identify a quality anchorage system for CFRP-Timber strengthening
• Examine the effects of environmental conditions on the durability of
the systems
• Develop a new theory, based on the findings from the above topics
for strengthening timber structures by smart CFRP retrofitting
3. BACKGROUND
Timber is a remarkable building material, it is a
renewable material, and it is a biodegradable
material.
Ageing timber structures need to be looked
after, repaired, upgraded, or torn down if
neglected.
This causes economic and social loss due to the
cost and inconvenience of replacing structures.
4. WHAT EFFECTS ARE THERE
ECONOMIC
• Timber energy cost is 2,300% less
than that of steel on the global scale
• CFRP is stronger by weight than
steel, saving material
SOCIAL
• Safety of Heritage structures
• Temporary inconvenience during
retrofitting
• Timber-CFRP systems are versatile &
easy to retrofit
5. AT PRESENT
• Australia, 8 story timber framed
structures now permitted
• USA, 12 story timber framed
structures
• Sweden, 34 story timber
framed structure
• Used to be only 3 story
• Higher structures means
increased loading
• Bonding CFRP to timber
beams means less timber is
needed
6. HOW SHOULD WE
PURSUE THIS
• Test Program A
• Moisture
• Temperature
• Ultra-violet Exposure
• Chemical
• Humidity
Moisture
• Cold Immersion
• Hot Immersion
Temperature
• Increasing range of
temperatures
UV Exposure
• C.E. Machines for long
durations
Chemical
• Sodium Chloride
• Calcium Carbonate
Humidity
• Increasing range of
humidity & Temperature
7. HOW SHOULD
WE PERUSE
THIS SDMA
• Sandwich Discontinuous
Mechanical Anchorage
DMA
• Discontinuous
Mechanical Anchorage
• Test Program B
• Anchoring
• SDMA
• DMA
10. MOISTURE
WITH
TEMPERATUR
E VARIATIONS
Number of Specimens for each
Test
Treatment Climate Treatment Specifications
10 1 Standard Climate 7 days, 20°C, 65% humidity.
10 2 Immersion in cold water
7 days, 20°C, 70% humidity.
4 days in water 5°C.
10 3 Immersion in cold water
7 days, 20°C, 70% humidity.
4 days in water 5°C.
4 days condition at 20°C.
10 4
Immersion in boiling
water
7 days, 20°C, 70% humidity.
12 hrs in water 100°C.
2 hrs in water 15°C.
10 5
Immersion in boiling
water
7 days, 20°C, 70% humidity.
12 hrs in water 100°C.
2 hrs in water 15°C.
4 days conditioned at 20°C.
11. RANGE OF
TEMPERATUR
E
Number of
Specimens
Treatment Temperature Duration
5 6 Ambient 24, 168, 672 hrs
5 7 0°C 24, 168, 672 hrs
5 8 20°C 24, 168, 672 hrs
5 9 40°C 24, 168, 672 hrs
5 10 60°C 24, 168, 672 hrs
12. UV EXPOSURE
FOR VARYING
TIME FRAMES
Number of Specimens Treatment Exposure Duration
5 11 295 – 365 nm 6 months
5 12 295 – 365 nm 12 months
5 13 295 – 365 nm 18 months
17. IMPACT & OUTCOME
• Benefit on a national level
• Increase world data on CFRP-
retrofitting
• Increased behavioural
knowledge
• Low cost
• Non-Invasive procedure
• Beneficial for steel & concrete
18. CONCLUSION
By looking into commonly used Australian timber, as well as
experimentation under what would be standard operational settings
for any timber structure that has been or would be built in the
future.
Completion of this research will help identify the key parameters
affecting bond characteristics between CFRP-Timber Systems,
identify a good quality anchorage system for timber-CFRP
strengthening system, examine the effects of environmental
conditions on the durability of the system, and develop a new
theory, based on above findings for strengthening of timber
structure by smart CFRP retrofitting.
