Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) is a reliable and high performance nondestructive testing tool for pavement management in a network level, which requires pavement condition assessment and deterioration modeling. GPR can determine the layer thickness, detect voids, and estimate moisture content of the in-situ soil underlying the pavement. Therefore, it is considered to be a promising tool for the assessment of pavement conditions. Pavement condition information obtained by GPR is very useful to predict the pavement structural capacity and performance. This will further help improve pavement maintenance and rehabilitation strategies and also provide rationalities in allocating available funds. However, the application of GPR in pavement is limited due to incomplete understanding of dielectric properties of pavement materials. This paper presents the state-of-the-art GPR applications in pavement condition assessment and its future development.
Skill development for assessing cognitive impairment in elderly 24 nov15Dr. Rakesh Tripathi
Skills required for cognitive assessment of an elderly is highlighted with some cognitive screening and detailed assessment tool. It may be useful for Psychologist, clinical Psychologist, psychiatrist and for trained professional in the field.
Skill development for assessing cognitive impairment in elderly 24 nov15Dr. Rakesh Tripathi
Skills required for cognitive assessment of an elderly is highlighted with some cognitive screening and detailed assessment tool. It may be useful for Psychologist, clinical Psychologist, psychiatrist and for trained professional in the field.
Reliability-based design of pile foundations Desh Sonyok
Reliability based design (RBD) refers to any design methodology that are based on a rigorous reliability analysis. RBD is the only methodology available to date that can ensure self-consistency from both physical and probabilistic requirements and is compatible with the theoretical basis underlying structural design (Kulhawy & Phoon, 2002). It is considered as fundamental theoretical basis for all Load and Resistance Design (LRFD) and is capable of mitigating numerous logical inconsistencies inherent in current geotechnical design.
Melalui MK ini mhs diharapkan mampu menguasai substansi bidang studi pendidikan kewarganegaraan
Pengalaman belajar yang mengintegrasikan penguasaan substansi bidang studi khususnya pengertian, tujuan, landasan dan pendekatan PKn serta berbagai substansiyang berkaitan dengan hak dan kewajiban warga negara, PPBN, Demokrasi, HAM, disamping itu disajikan pula wawasan nusantara,ketahanan nasional serta politik dan strategi nasional. Hal tersebut diwujudkan dalam bentuk mengkaji, berlatih yang memberi kesempatan kepada mahasiswa untuk melakukan eksplorasi, berdiskusi membiasakan diri secara individual dan kelompok.
Reliability-based design of pile foundations Desh Sonyok
Reliability based design (RBD) refers to any design methodology that are based on a rigorous reliability analysis. RBD is the only methodology available to date that can ensure self-consistency from both physical and probabilistic requirements and is compatible with the theoretical basis underlying structural design (Kulhawy & Phoon, 2002). It is considered as fundamental theoretical basis for all Load and Resistance Design (LRFD) and is capable of mitigating numerous logical inconsistencies inherent in current geotechnical design.
Melalui MK ini mhs diharapkan mampu menguasai substansi bidang studi pendidikan kewarganegaraan
Pengalaman belajar yang mengintegrasikan penguasaan substansi bidang studi khususnya pengertian, tujuan, landasan dan pendekatan PKn serta berbagai substansiyang berkaitan dengan hak dan kewajiban warga negara, PPBN, Demokrasi, HAM, disamping itu disajikan pula wawasan nusantara,ketahanan nasional serta politik dan strategi nasional. Hal tersebut diwujudkan dalam bentuk mengkaji, berlatih yang memberi kesempatan kepada mahasiswa untuk melakukan eksplorasi, berdiskusi membiasakan diri secara individual dan kelompok.
Risk Based Pavement Structural Evaluation And Rehabilitation DesignDr Wei Liu
The risk concept provides a means of incorporating some degree of certainty into the process to ensure that the outcomes of the process will provide acceptable levels of service until the end of the intended design life. In pavement design and evaluation, the risk concept is applicable for the input parameters with a high degree of uncertainty and that have an impact on the final outcome of the design process. The 2004 AUSTROADS Pavement Design Guide emphasized that much of the misunderstanding of pavement design, and resulting pavement failures over the past 20 years has been associated with uncertainty and resulting lack of reliability in design. Pavement structural evaluation and rehabilitation designs are highly dependent on the in-situ layer properties. Pavement layer thickness is an essential input in backcalculation analysis performed on measured surface deflections by Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) survey. Inaccurate layer thickness information may lead to significant errors in the backcalculated layer moduli and hence in the rehabilitation design. Since the pavement layer thickness has some degree of variability, it is important to consider this variability in the backcalculation analysis and rehabilitation design. In this paper, a risk-based pavement evaluation methodology will be introduced to account for the variability of pavement layer thickness through integration of FWD and GPR data. It is be demonstrated that the proposed methodology can help RCAs more accurately assess the pavement structural condition of road network with more confidence. The proposed procedure is also applicable in project level for the construction acceptance testing of new or rehabilitation pavement.
Optimising the use of Ground Penetrating Radar(GPR) for quality control of Pa...Himanshu Rao
Its a new Emerging way in India as well as worldwide used for quality check of pavemnents as its a non-destructive test and reliable too. it make use of Radar Technology.
IBIS-L: IBIS-L: An innovative solution for remote monitoring of displacements...Giorgio Barsacchi
IDS introduces IBIS_L, a new instrument for monitoring terrain and structural displacements which overcomes the limitations of traditional techniques.
Displacements and deformations of terrain and structures over large areas are all simultaneously mapped by IBIS-L with sub-millimetre accuracy.
IBIS-L is capable of performing continuous or repetitive monitoring of large areas (several km sq) at a distance of up to 4 km, in all weather conditions day and night.
PAS 128; Specification for underground utility detection, verification and lo...George Tuckwell
The new Publicly Available Standard from the British Standards Institute specifies the minimum that should be done in respect to underground utility detection, verification and location, and also provides guidance and pointers to best practice.
It sets out 4 types of survey: Desktop Study (Type D), site reconnaissance (Type C), detection (Type B), and verification (Type A).
The PAS supports both the practitioner and the client throughout the project cycle. At tender stage It is required for the practitioner to submit:
a) The survey type(s) to be deployed, including the extent for each type
b) For survey type B, detection methods to be deployed as specified in Table 2, including estimated extent for each method
c) Comment on these survey type(s) and, for survey type B, detection methods, with regard for satisfying the client’s requirements
d) Comments on the expected achievable quality level
e) Names and experience of the project team
f) How the survey area is to be managed to maximise the area available for survey and ensure the safe execution of the works
The client should then be able to compare apples with apples when seeking multiple quotes.
Following the work, the practitioner should submit a detailed report including:
• detailed survey outcomes including how successful each detection methodology proved to be and a plan showing any areas where these detection methodologies were not successful
• Utility segments identified with the quality level achieved
• Recommendation for any further survey work required to meet the client’s requirements
All recorded and processed data, site notes, metadata, and intermediate stage processing files shall be retained, and shall be available to the client on request
It is recommended as best practice for all data to be recorded as evidence of detections and of work undertaken. This is required where post processing has been specified. This is optional for other detection surveys – unless the client chooses to make it a requirement.
The practitioner needs to set out what they did and where, what the outcome was, i.e. what accuracy and confidence was achieved and what areas of uncertainty and risk remain. The practitioner should then stand by their deliverables.
If used properly by the client, the practitioner can no longer hide behind the ‘black box’ of complex geophysical equipment to explain away why something was missed or inaccurate in their survey output.
If adopted by the industry the PAS could enable:
• Clear definition for a minimum standard of utility verification and location
• More control to the client
• More comeback for the client when issues arise
• Fewer incidents related to service strikes
• Fewer delays caused by unknown buried services
Dr George Tuckwell
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Scan 360 provides low cost intruder detection to protect people, vulnerable infrastructure or high value assets where secure perimeters need to be established or maintained.
TOP Downloaded Papers (January)--International Journal of Computer Networks &...IJCNCJournal
The International Journal of Computer Networks & Communications (IJCNC) is a bi monthly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of Computer Networks & Communications.The journal focuses on all technical and practical aspects of Computer Networks & data Communications. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on advanced networking concepts and establishing new collaborations in these areas.
Las Cruces is a small city located in Dona Anna county, southern New Mexico. Recently, this city is experiencing rapid population growth and infrastructural development. Physiographically, the city lies in Rio Grande valley and its eastern extension is bound by Organ mountain range. This will cause flood storm during the rainy season and pose risk to public safety and their property in a proposed area. Due to the age, lack of proper maintenance and recent significant downstream development, existing flood control dam in proposed may not be adequate. Therefore, in order to protect people and economic infrastructures, construction of a new flood control dam, named as South Dona Anna Dam, is proposed.
This project is chosen for the fulfillment of requirement of CE 485 design project. The proposed dam is located in City of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The center of dam axis is located at lat 32023’28.25’’ and long 106047’55.34’’. Elevation of the area varies from 4000 ft in the southern part to 5833 ft in northern part and the annual rainfall is less than 9 inches. The catchments were found to be 185920000 square feet with 16 sub-basins/ reaches.
Prinsip dasar terapi cairan dan elektrolit:
Pemahaman tentang anatomi cairan tubuh yang terdiri atas CES dan CIS dengan komposisi elektrolit yang berbeda.
Penambahan/pengurangan cairan dan elektrolit ditujukan untuk mengembalikan volume cairan dan komposisi elektrolit ke batas yang normal.
Pemilihannya didasarkan atas patofisiologi penyakit yang diderita
Keberhasilannya dilihat dari pengamatan hemodinamik dan komposisi elektrolit penderita.
Ground Improvement by Vibro Stone ColumnsDesh Sonyok
Vibro replacement stone column is one of the widely used soil improvement technique to improve the settlement characteristics, bearing capacity and mitigate the liquefaction issues of the soft soil. In this paper, improvement of the settlement characteristics of the soft soil is considered for the analysis based on the available case histories. A settlement estimation method proposed by Preibe (1995) is verified quantitatively. Finally, an analytical solution for settlement of soft ground for the stone column design is proposed. The proposed method of calculating settlement is based on the basic concept of composite material and soil mechanics. However, the result of this preliminary work is yet to validate numerically and in the field. Detailed research in future is necessary to check its validity and applicability
Quantitative Verification of Some Standard Support Patterns in Japanese Tunne...Desh Sonyok
Rock bolting effect of standard support patterns of Japan Road Association, Japan Highway Public Corporation and Japanese National Railways in various ground conditions are analyzed quantitatively based on the interaction model of rock bolt and rock mass. Shortcrete plays an important effect in the reinforcing system and it works together with rock bolt. Rock bolting effect is improved by thicker shotcrete application in poor ground conditions but its effect is not significant in good ground condition. Rock bolt reinforcement is influenced by the shotcrete and the ground competency factor. Comparisons of the results show that the different standard support patterns do not vary significantly except some differences in rock bolt density parameters and its length. Support performances of all the standard support patterns show the agreement with design recommendation.
Preliminary Study on Evolutionary Physiology as a Deductive-Nomological Model...Desh Sonyok
Corruption is a timeless phenomenon prevalent throughout the world in various level and scope. In general, corruption is “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain” (Transparency International 2014). Corruption covers a broad range of human action, therefore, there is no universal “one line” definition of corruption (Philps 1997). Phenomenon of corruption is deep-rooted in every human society. It is as old as organized human life and as old as government itself (Klitgaard 1988). “Corruption is a cross-temporal, crosss-systemic and cross-cultural phenomenon” (Farrales 2005). It can exist under any form of government, in any country or state, and at any time. Due to the nature and extent of its effect on an economy, society or a political system, there has been enormous research and study on understanding corruption from all parties-- academia, non-governmental and governmental institutions. Social and political scientists begin their analysis based on the idea that “man is by nature a political animal.” However, from biological point of view, human behavior is product of an interactive relationship between biology and its surrounding environment (Garland and Carter 1994; Hatemi and McDermott 2011). Evolutionary biology/physiology, genetics, and psychology together with surrounding environment determines individual’s behavior. This preliminary study is an exploration into the possibility of link between intrinsic human behavior and evolutionary biology in an attempt to explain some corruption behavior.
Diaspora Investment: Opportunities and Challenges in Transport Infrastructure...Desh Sonyok
Abstract
Nepal has been experiencing unprecedented human mobility since late 1990s. According to the World Bank Survey (2009), a total of 2.1 million Nepalese migrant workers, here forth called Nepali diaspora, out of 29 million populations, are abroad. The rate of migration has been continuously increasing and consequently, remittance inflow is staggering. Nepal received remittance of 3.5 billion USD in 2010 which constitutes 20% of its total GDP. However, most of the remittance flow is limited to intra-family financial activities that basically support their family and relatives. Due to the absence of proper mechanism, financial flow from diaspora to productive investment sector, especially infrastructure development, is not channelized effectively. On the other hand, Nepal has one of the lowest transport densities and effective network access levels which are vital to development and socio-economic transformation. Numerous transport infrastructure projects ranging from medium to large scale cannot be materialized due to lack of development fund. Government has limited internal resources and dependence on donor support is ever increasing. Therefore, fund for transport infrastructure has always remained a key issue. Recently government of Nepal has brought forward strategy of public private partnership (PPP) under various schemes namely, Build Operate Transfer (BOT), Service Contract (SC), Management Contract (MC), and Annuity Contract (AC), Special Project Vehicle (SPV) Contract, User Community or User Group or NGO based contract. Under current PPP approach, Nepali diaspora capital from various host countries can be mobilized in infrastructure development project with profitable rate of return. This will benefit all stakeholders—homeland, hostland and diaspora themselves.
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Flexible Pavement Layer Thickness at Highway Speed. In 85th Annual
Meeting. CD-ROM. Transportation Research Board of the National
Academics, Washington, D.C., 2006, pp. 1-13.
Al-Qadi, I.L., Lahouar, S., Jiang, K., MeGhee, K.K., and Mokarem, D.
Validation of Ground Penetration Radar Accuray for Estimating
Pavement Layer Thicknesses. In 84th Annual Meeting. CD-ROM.
Transportation Research Board of the National Academics,
Washington, D.C., 2005, pp. 1-25.
Liu, R., Li, J., Chen, X., Xing, H., Ekbote, A., and Y. Wang. Investigation
of New Generation of FCC Compliant NDT Devices for Pavement
Layer Information Collection. Publication FHWA/TX-05/0-4820. FHWA,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 2006
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