1. The document discusses performance-based wind engineering (PBWE) expectations for different levels of building damage from occupant comfort and continued occupancy to life safety and structural integrity.
2. It presents an example framework for PBWE that includes modeling structural properties, hurricane properties, structural component fragility, structural damage states, non-structural component damage states, and cost distributions to estimate total structural loss and non-structural loss.
3. An illustrative example is provided to demonstrate how the framework can be used to estimate losses at different PBWE expectations using structural analysis, wind load statistics, and structural capacity distributions.
This document discusses assessing seismic risk across populations of unreinforced masonry buildings. A methodology is presented that involves developing an inventory of buildings, estimating building-specific damage from ground motions, and aggregating to determine total regional loss and risk. Sensitivity investigations are proposed to examine how regional risk estimates depend on regional and building-specific parameters like population size, ground motion intensity, number of stories, floor area, and others. Field survey data from various cities is used to establish distributions for modeling building populations.
Ra gen-engineering-12 [disused mines & tips]bobolewis
This generic risk assessment summarizes hazards engineers may face during inspections of disused mines and tips. Key hazards include: live traffic, driving accidents, drowning in watercourses, confined spaces, contaminated materials, falling, sharp objects, poor lighting, animal attacks, medical emergencies, and collisions with off-road vehicles. Existing controls include high visibility clothing, safe parking, inspections from river banks, prohibiting entry into confined spaces or water over 150mm deep, first aid training, and assessing locations for hazards. Further actions include identifying slip/trip hazards, finding areas with mobile phone reception, and checking lone workers' medical conditions.
This document summarizes a presentation on rebuilding after disasters from a loss mitigation perspective. It discusses how building codes and construction practices have improved over time to reduce losses from hurricanes. Research on homes damaged by Hurricane Charley in 2004 showed that newer homes built to stronger codes suffered less damage and filed fewer claims than older homes. Retrofitting existing homes with techniques like FORTIFIED designations can also improve wind resistance.
1. Laprise Homes presented itself as a leader in the prefabricated home industry in Quebec.
2. After the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the Canadian Red Cross announced a program to provide 7,500 transitional wooden shelters. Laprise Homes was awarded an initial contract to construct 3,750 units.
3. Identifying needs in Haiti posed challenges including debris removal, land ownership issues, lack of infrastructure, and hurricane season. The shelter design needed to be quick to install, durable, portable, and safe for occupants and the environment.
The document discusses various guides published by the American Wood Council for constructing housing in disaster-prone areas. It summarizes the Caribbean Basin Builder's Guide, which provides simplified construction approaches for 150 mph winds and seismic category D2 areas. The guide focuses on panelized construction of small modular structures that can be joined, have prefabricated walls, and emphasizes foundations and roof systems suitable for high winds. The guide is available in English, Spanish and French from the AWC website.
This document discusses the requirements for rebuilding efforts after disasters. It outlines three levels of requirements - basic, intermediate, and expert - related to land, infrastructure, permits, construction materials, logistics, and community buy-in. Coordinating rebuilding in an emergency context is challenging due to the many stakeholders involved. The speaker advocates agreeing in advance on goals, roles, and a plan to bring together all the "pieces of the puzzle." SOCODEVI's role is to organize communities to obtain land, financing, plans, and guarantees to support sustainable housing solutions.
The document discusses the importance of training as a key element in post-disaster reconstruction. It notes that Canadian organizations have extensive experience providing construction training internationally, but that a gap often remains between Canadian capacity and reconstruction needs. To help close this gap, the document recommends incorporating comprehensive training programs into proposals for disaster relief housing. Such programs would train local construction workers, inspectors, and officials on building techniques like wood-frame construction and building sciences to help ensure structures are built safely and durably.
This document provides the schedule and program details for the 2011 Sustainable Disaster Relief Housing Conference held in Ottawa, Canada. The two-day conference included sessions on defining needs, identifying solutions, and refining responses to disasters. Speakers represented organizations involved in disaster relief and discussed topics such as rebuilding challenges, transitional shelter solutions, innovative wood structures, and building codes. Panelists shared experiences from recent events such as earthquakes in Haiti, Japan, and Chile. The program aimed to arrive at timely and affordable sustainable solutions for disaster housing.
This document discusses assessing seismic risk across populations of unreinforced masonry buildings. A methodology is presented that involves developing an inventory of buildings, estimating building-specific damage from ground motions, and aggregating to determine total regional loss and risk. Sensitivity investigations are proposed to examine how regional risk estimates depend on regional and building-specific parameters like population size, ground motion intensity, number of stories, floor area, and others. Field survey data from various cities is used to establish distributions for modeling building populations.
Ra gen-engineering-12 [disused mines & tips]bobolewis
This generic risk assessment summarizes hazards engineers may face during inspections of disused mines and tips. Key hazards include: live traffic, driving accidents, drowning in watercourses, confined spaces, contaminated materials, falling, sharp objects, poor lighting, animal attacks, medical emergencies, and collisions with off-road vehicles. Existing controls include high visibility clothing, safe parking, inspections from river banks, prohibiting entry into confined spaces or water over 150mm deep, first aid training, and assessing locations for hazards. Further actions include identifying slip/trip hazards, finding areas with mobile phone reception, and checking lone workers' medical conditions.
This document summarizes a presentation on rebuilding after disasters from a loss mitigation perspective. It discusses how building codes and construction practices have improved over time to reduce losses from hurricanes. Research on homes damaged by Hurricane Charley in 2004 showed that newer homes built to stronger codes suffered less damage and filed fewer claims than older homes. Retrofitting existing homes with techniques like FORTIFIED designations can also improve wind resistance.
1. Laprise Homes presented itself as a leader in the prefabricated home industry in Quebec.
2. After the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the Canadian Red Cross announced a program to provide 7,500 transitional wooden shelters. Laprise Homes was awarded an initial contract to construct 3,750 units.
3. Identifying needs in Haiti posed challenges including debris removal, land ownership issues, lack of infrastructure, and hurricane season. The shelter design needed to be quick to install, durable, portable, and safe for occupants and the environment.
The document discusses various guides published by the American Wood Council for constructing housing in disaster-prone areas. It summarizes the Caribbean Basin Builder's Guide, which provides simplified construction approaches for 150 mph winds and seismic category D2 areas. The guide focuses on panelized construction of small modular structures that can be joined, have prefabricated walls, and emphasizes foundations and roof systems suitable for high winds. The guide is available in English, Spanish and French from the AWC website.
This document discusses the requirements for rebuilding efforts after disasters. It outlines three levels of requirements - basic, intermediate, and expert - related to land, infrastructure, permits, construction materials, logistics, and community buy-in. Coordinating rebuilding in an emergency context is challenging due to the many stakeholders involved. The speaker advocates agreeing in advance on goals, roles, and a plan to bring together all the "pieces of the puzzle." SOCODEVI's role is to organize communities to obtain land, financing, plans, and guarantees to support sustainable housing solutions.
The document discusses the importance of training as a key element in post-disaster reconstruction. It notes that Canadian organizations have extensive experience providing construction training internationally, but that a gap often remains between Canadian capacity and reconstruction needs. To help close this gap, the document recommends incorporating comprehensive training programs into proposals for disaster relief housing. Such programs would train local construction workers, inspectors, and officials on building techniques like wood-frame construction and building sciences to help ensure structures are built safely and durably.
This document provides the schedule and program details for the 2011 Sustainable Disaster Relief Housing Conference held in Ottawa, Canada. The two-day conference included sessions on defining needs, identifying solutions, and refining responses to disasters. Speakers represented organizations involved in disaster relief and discussed topics such as rebuilding challenges, transitional shelter solutions, innovative wood structures, and building codes. Panelists shared experiences from recent events such as earthquakes in Haiti, Japan, and Chile. The program aimed to arrive at timely and affordable sustainable solutions for disaster housing.
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile in 2010, killing over 500 people, displacing 800,000, and causing extensive damage. Over 370,000 homes, 4,538 schools, and 67 hospitals were destroyed. The total reconstruction costs were estimated at $30 billion. The document discusses the destruction, needs of the people including housing, schools and infrastructure, as well as challenges facing reconstruction including overcrowding and lack of basic services. It emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts and prefabricated housing to expedite rebuilding.
The document discusses design and treatment specifications for durable disaster relief housing. It outlines various durability concerns like moisture management and termite resistance. It provides design solutions like pitched roofs, raised floors, and integrated termite management. It also discusses preservative treatment options for different wood species and termite hazards, emphasizing borate treatment.
The document discusses opportunities for public-private cooperation between USSOUTHCOM and private sector partners in areas like disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and addressing transnational challenges. It provides examples of how partnerships have added value for both parties by leveraging resources, expertise, and developing advocates. Guidelines are outlined to ensure engagements are legal and avoid issues like outsourcing or direct donations. The summary focuses on the key topics and opportunities discussed in the document.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Steve Jobs gave a commencement speech at Stanford where he said that the only way to be truly satisfied is to do work you believe is great by loving what you do. The Natural Resources Research Institute is developing containerized, ready-to-assemble housing units that can be easily shipped and constructed on-site using pre-packed building materials and connectors for timber structures. A video on the research housing is available online.
This presentation discusses opportunities for the wood products industry in disaster relief and rebuilding efforts. It outlines the global scale of housing losses from disasters and proposes North American light-frame wood construction as a solution. The presentation describes a case study of a Canadian company providing prefabricated houses in Indonesia after the 2004 tsunami. It then proposes a delivery model of a "Canadian shelter cluster" to integrate Canadian industry, resources, and expertise into humanitarian relief through partnerships between government, NGOs, and private organizations. The presentation recommends this holistic approach could offer shelter as well as expertise in sustainable forestry, wood manufacturing, building codes, and home financing.
This document discusses social housing needs in Nunavut, Canada. It notes that Nunavut has over 30,000 people spread across 26 remote communities with no road connections and housing is a major challenge. Nearly half of the approximately 8,500 dwellings do not meet Canadian standards and there is currently a shortage of 3,000 units. A structural insulated panel system was proposed that provides high insulation values of R-40 walls and R-50 floors and roofs, while allowing for extremely tight construction with negligible air leakage. Modeling showed this solution could reduce annual heating costs by over 40% compared to the existing construction method.
1) Eddie Argenal presented on lessons learned from providing prefabricated shelters and settlements assistance following disasters like the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
2) Context is extremely important for shelter interventions, as the conditions in places like Haiti involve high poverty, unemployment, vulnerability to hazards, and limited institutional capacity.
3) Transitional shelter approaches that link relief with longer-term development are preferable to purely temporary or permanent solutions. Considerations like land issues, rubble removal, and urban density must be factored in.
- The document summarizes the impact of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the progress of recovery efforts. It describes the enormous damage caused, including over 15,800 deaths, and outlines reconstruction achievements like repairing major highways and rail lines in a matter of weeks. It highlights the rapid recovery of ports, airports, and supply chains beyond expectations. Overall it conveys a message of resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges through coordinated recovery efforts.
Credit unions played an important role in post-disaster housing reconstruction in Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami. As locally owned and governed cooperative financial institutions, credit unions were able to [1] choose vulnerable families to receive housing, [2] involve members in the construction process to address issues of conflict and corruption, and [3] design culturally appropriate housing that addressed water, sanitation, and land ownership challenges. While credit unions leveraged their local knowledge and networks, oversight from an objective third party was still needed to ensure transparency, quality, and adherence to realistic timelines during the reconstruction process.
The document describes experiments on forced fluid imbibition in a powder-packed column. The objectives are to develop a tool to measure contact angles and surface energies for both spontaneous and non-spontaneous imbibing liquids in powders. The experiments apply vacuum to induce imbibition in cases where the wetting angle is larger than 90 degrees. Image analysis is used to measure rising rates of different liquids, including hexane, water, methanol, ethylene glycol and glycerol under varying vacuum conditions. The results show reproducibility is better for hexane than water, and rising rates increase with higher vacuum levels and lower liquid viscosity.
WoodWorks is expanding its pilot program to promote structural wood in commercial construction. The program originally focused on specific regions but will now operate nationwide. It has been successful through educating architects and engineers, providing technical assistance, and supporting projects from design through construction. Over 500 building conversions have been achieved already worth over $128 million. New focus areas include engaging with national accounts on multiple building projects, promoting mid-rise wood buildings, targeting the school market, and developing building systems using cross laminated timber and tall wood walls. "Wood champions" who advocate for wood will influence other initiatives. Tools used in outreach include carbon calculators and an online resource center.
The document discusses value addition to wood resources through the production and export of garden furniture in Ghana. It analyzes the recovery rates and costs associated with converting lumber to garden furniture for 11 wood species used. Key findings include:
1) The average recovery rate for converting lumber to garden furniture was 59.07%. Higher value species like Odum had higher recovery rates.
2) Producing garden furniture added significant value, with furniture prices averaging €2,000/m3 compared to €368/m3 for lumber.
3) Total production costs averaged €1,869/m3, leaving a 6.55% profit margin. Higher costs were found for scenarios where all costs went to furniture versus
This document summarizes a study on entrepreneurship in the forest products industry in southern Malawi. The study aimed to identify the characteristics of entrepreneurs in Malawi's distressed economic environment. It found that most forest product entrepreneurs were necessity-driven with only primary education and little business experience. Key success factors included honest business practices, negotiation skills, adequate finances, and vocational training. Entrepreneurs faced challenges such as lack of capital, desired business training, low customer incomes, deforestation, and lack of wood drying and basic power tools. Some innovated by creating lathes and utilizing new tree species. The study provides insights into entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa's informal sector.
This document summarizes a study on green jobs in the Louisiana forest sector supply chain. It provides definitions of green jobs and outlines 7 green job activity categories. It then describes Louisiana's forest sector economy and the study objectives, which were to characterize green jobs, estimate current green job numbers and wages, and predict future green job growth. The methodology section explains that a survey was mailed to over 7,000 Louisiana companies in forest sector industries. Key findings include that 80% of respondents believe sustainability is important, though only 31% say green practices are a priority. 24% of companies reported current projects that could create green jobs related to education, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Wood interiors may provide health benefits in hospitals. A study examined the effects of wood, nature elements, and artwork in patient rooms. Focus groups found preferences for material variety and contrasts. An online survey showed intermediate wood use was most liked in patient rooms. A hospital study found no significant differences between rooms with paintings, nature, or wood on patient outcomes like pain or stress. More research is needed on how nature benefits health in different contexts.
This document describes using time domain reflectometry (TDR) to measure moisture content in green hardwood logs stored in wet decks. It details developing calibration curves to predict moisture content from TDR readings for various hardwood species. Two field studies were conducted with treatments of nominal and reduced sprinkler rates to evaluate TDR for monitoring moisture content in operational wet decks over time. The results indicate TDR is effective for measuring hardwood moisture content and applicable to monitoring wet decks.
This document describes a study that used near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to develop calibrations to estimate wood properties (density, modulus of elasticity (MOE), and modulus of rupture (MOR)) of multiple pine species. Samples from 8 pine species growing in Brazil were collected and tested for wood properties. NIR spectra were collected on the radial and transverse faces. Calibrations using NIR spectra provided reasonably strong estimations of density, MOE, and MOR across all pine species. Transverse face spectra produced slightly better calibrations than radial face spectra. The lab-based FOSS static spectrometer produced the strongest calibrations overall.
This document discusses whether test results should always be adjusted to 12% moisture content (MC). It presents results from an experiment testing different wood species, sizes, and treatments, including control and heat treatments. The wood samples were conditioned in different environments (condition chamber, outside air, enclosed over water) before mechanical testing. The document concludes that results should not be adjusted for MC if samples were conditioned under the same environment for sufficient time to equalize, and cites a previous editorial supporting not adjusting for MC differences caused by the treatment being tested.
This document discusses novel hemicellulose materials based on wood pulps being developed at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. VTT is investing heavily in industrial biomaterials research with 75 person years in 2009 increasing to 125 person years by 2013. This research combines multidisciplinary expertise to develop breakthrough applications for renewing industries using high performing biomass-based materials. Specific technologies discussed include hemicellulose dispersions for barriers with promising oxygen and moisture barrier properties. Soluble xylan derivatives are also discussed which form transparent, flexible films with good oxygen barrier performance.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile in 2010, killing over 500 people, displacing 800,000, and causing extensive damage. Over 370,000 homes, 4,538 schools, and 67 hospitals were destroyed. The total reconstruction costs were estimated at $30 billion. The document discusses the destruction, needs of the people including housing, schools and infrastructure, as well as challenges facing reconstruction including overcrowding and lack of basic services. It emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts and prefabricated housing to expedite rebuilding.
The document discusses design and treatment specifications for durable disaster relief housing. It outlines various durability concerns like moisture management and termite resistance. It provides design solutions like pitched roofs, raised floors, and integrated termite management. It also discusses preservative treatment options for different wood species and termite hazards, emphasizing borate treatment.
The document discusses opportunities for public-private cooperation between USSOUTHCOM and private sector partners in areas like disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and addressing transnational challenges. It provides examples of how partnerships have added value for both parties by leveraging resources, expertise, and developing advocates. Guidelines are outlined to ensure engagements are legal and avoid issues like outsourcing or direct donations. The summary focuses on the key topics and opportunities discussed in the document.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Steve Jobs gave a commencement speech at Stanford where he said that the only way to be truly satisfied is to do work you believe is great by loving what you do. The Natural Resources Research Institute is developing containerized, ready-to-assemble housing units that can be easily shipped and constructed on-site using pre-packed building materials and connectors for timber structures. A video on the research housing is available online.
This presentation discusses opportunities for the wood products industry in disaster relief and rebuilding efforts. It outlines the global scale of housing losses from disasters and proposes North American light-frame wood construction as a solution. The presentation describes a case study of a Canadian company providing prefabricated houses in Indonesia after the 2004 tsunami. It then proposes a delivery model of a "Canadian shelter cluster" to integrate Canadian industry, resources, and expertise into humanitarian relief through partnerships between government, NGOs, and private organizations. The presentation recommends this holistic approach could offer shelter as well as expertise in sustainable forestry, wood manufacturing, building codes, and home financing.
This document discusses social housing needs in Nunavut, Canada. It notes that Nunavut has over 30,000 people spread across 26 remote communities with no road connections and housing is a major challenge. Nearly half of the approximately 8,500 dwellings do not meet Canadian standards and there is currently a shortage of 3,000 units. A structural insulated panel system was proposed that provides high insulation values of R-40 walls and R-50 floors and roofs, while allowing for extremely tight construction with negligible air leakage. Modeling showed this solution could reduce annual heating costs by over 40% compared to the existing construction method.
1) Eddie Argenal presented on lessons learned from providing prefabricated shelters and settlements assistance following disasters like the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
2) Context is extremely important for shelter interventions, as the conditions in places like Haiti involve high poverty, unemployment, vulnerability to hazards, and limited institutional capacity.
3) Transitional shelter approaches that link relief with longer-term development are preferable to purely temporary or permanent solutions. Considerations like land issues, rubble removal, and urban density must be factored in.
- The document summarizes the impact of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the progress of recovery efforts. It describes the enormous damage caused, including over 15,800 deaths, and outlines reconstruction achievements like repairing major highways and rail lines in a matter of weeks. It highlights the rapid recovery of ports, airports, and supply chains beyond expectations. Overall it conveys a message of resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges through coordinated recovery efforts.
Credit unions played an important role in post-disaster housing reconstruction in Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami. As locally owned and governed cooperative financial institutions, credit unions were able to [1] choose vulnerable families to receive housing, [2] involve members in the construction process to address issues of conflict and corruption, and [3] design culturally appropriate housing that addressed water, sanitation, and land ownership challenges. While credit unions leveraged their local knowledge and networks, oversight from an objective third party was still needed to ensure transparency, quality, and adherence to realistic timelines during the reconstruction process.
The document describes experiments on forced fluid imbibition in a powder-packed column. The objectives are to develop a tool to measure contact angles and surface energies for both spontaneous and non-spontaneous imbibing liquids in powders. The experiments apply vacuum to induce imbibition in cases where the wetting angle is larger than 90 degrees. Image analysis is used to measure rising rates of different liquids, including hexane, water, methanol, ethylene glycol and glycerol under varying vacuum conditions. The results show reproducibility is better for hexane than water, and rising rates increase with higher vacuum levels and lower liquid viscosity.
WoodWorks is expanding its pilot program to promote structural wood in commercial construction. The program originally focused on specific regions but will now operate nationwide. It has been successful through educating architects and engineers, providing technical assistance, and supporting projects from design through construction. Over 500 building conversions have been achieved already worth over $128 million. New focus areas include engaging with national accounts on multiple building projects, promoting mid-rise wood buildings, targeting the school market, and developing building systems using cross laminated timber and tall wood walls. "Wood champions" who advocate for wood will influence other initiatives. Tools used in outreach include carbon calculators and an online resource center.
The document discusses value addition to wood resources through the production and export of garden furniture in Ghana. It analyzes the recovery rates and costs associated with converting lumber to garden furniture for 11 wood species used. Key findings include:
1) The average recovery rate for converting lumber to garden furniture was 59.07%. Higher value species like Odum had higher recovery rates.
2) Producing garden furniture added significant value, with furniture prices averaging €2,000/m3 compared to €368/m3 for lumber.
3) Total production costs averaged €1,869/m3, leaving a 6.55% profit margin. Higher costs were found for scenarios where all costs went to furniture versus
This document summarizes a study on entrepreneurship in the forest products industry in southern Malawi. The study aimed to identify the characteristics of entrepreneurs in Malawi's distressed economic environment. It found that most forest product entrepreneurs were necessity-driven with only primary education and little business experience. Key success factors included honest business practices, negotiation skills, adequate finances, and vocational training. Entrepreneurs faced challenges such as lack of capital, desired business training, low customer incomes, deforestation, and lack of wood drying and basic power tools. Some innovated by creating lathes and utilizing new tree species. The study provides insights into entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa's informal sector.
This document summarizes a study on green jobs in the Louisiana forest sector supply chain. It provides definitions of green jobs and outlines 7 green job activity categories. It then describes Louisiana's forest sector economy and the study objectives, which were to characterize green jobs, estimate current green job numbers and wages, and predict future green job growth. The methodology section explains that a survey was mailed to over 7,000 Louisiana companies in forest sector industries. Key findings include that 80% of respondents believe sustainability is important, though only 31% say green practices are a priority. 24% of companies reported current projects that could create green jobs related to education, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Wood interiors may provide health benefits in hospitals. A study examined the effects of wood, nature elements, and artwork in patient rooms. Focus groups found preferences for material variety and contrasts. An online survey showed intermediate wood use was most liked in patient rooms. A hospital study found no significant differences between rooms with paintings, nature, or wood on patient outcomes like pain or stress. More research is needed on how nature benefits health in different contexts.
This document describes using time domain reflectometry (TDR) to measure moisture content in green hardwood logs stored in wet decks. It details developing calibration curves to predict moisture content from TDR readings for various hardwood species. Two field studies were conducted with treatments of nominal and reduced sprinkler rates to evaluate TDR for monitoring moisture content in operational wet decks over time. The results indicate TDR is effective for measuring hardwood moisture content and applicable to monitoring wet decks.
This document describes a study that used near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to develop calibrations to estimate wood properties (density, modulus of elasticity (MOE), and modulus of rupture (MOR)) of multiple pine species. Samples from 8 pine species growing in Brazil were collected and tested for wood properties. NIR spectra were collected on the radial and transverse faces. Calibrations using NIR spectra provided reasonably strong estimations of density, MOE, and MOR across all pine species. Transverse face spectra produced slightly better calibrations than radial face spectra. The lab-based FOSS static spectrometer produced the strongest calibrations overall.
This document discusses whether test results should always be adjusted to 12% moisture content (MC). It presents results from an experiment testing different wood species, sizes, and treatments, including control and heat treatments. The wood samples were conditioned in different environments (condition chamber, outside air, enclosed over water) before mechanical testing. The document concludes that results should not be adjusted for MC if samples were conditioned under the same environment for sufficient time to equalize, and cites a previous editorial supporting not adjusting for MC differences caused by the treatment being tested.
This document discusses novel hemicellulose materials based on wood pulps being developed at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. VTT is investing heavily in industrial biomaterials research with 75 person years in 2009 increasing to 125 person years by 2013. This research combines multidisciplinary expertise to develop breakthrough applications for renewing industries using high performing biomass-based materials. Specific technologies discussed include hemicellulose dispersions for barriers with promising oxygen and moisture barrier properties. Soluble xylan derivatives are also discussed which form transparent, flexible films with good oxygen barrier performance.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
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Session 12 ic2011 nguyen
1. THANG NGUYEN DAO – JOHN W. VAN DE LINDT
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
JUNE 20, 2011
2. PBWE Expectations:
Occupant Comfort
• Little or no reduction in living/occupant comfort.
• Almost a durability issue; no damage or water entry
limited to moisture, i.e. no pooling.
Continued Occupancy
• Up to moderate reduction in comfort but no threat to
safety or injury. Electrical, plumbing, and egress still
present.
• Loss of first gable or roof sheathing panel.
3. PBWE Expectations:
Life Safety
• Safety normally provided is not presented
• Roof truss-to-wall connection failure; supporting
column/post failure
Structural Integrity
• Visible signs of structural distress, i.e. permanent
deformation, structure not safe
• Collapse of roof; loss of lateral capacity
4. PBWE Expectations (Continued):
Manageable Loss
• Cost to repair structure is below a selected percentage
of reconstruction/replacement value. This is dependent
on numerous factors, and is often the result of
rainwater intrusion and structural failure.
• Loss distribution based on the assembly of damageable
components.
5. Example of various levels of building performance as a
function of Hazard Level.
11. Construction of fragilities for windborne debris
impact to window: Panel initial position
Roof-sheathing trajectories
during a hurricane hour
Target
window
Roof-sheathing trajectories that hit the
windows during a hurricane hour
12. Structural loss:
Structural components or assemblies are defined as
parts of building that resist wind load, or carry dead
load and live load during a hurricane.
Non-structural loss:
The non-structural or content loss is often due to rain
water intrusion.
13. STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES HURRICANE PROPERTIES
Non-linear Wind load
structural analysis statistics
Statistics of Wind driven
structural capacity rain
Windborne debris
Structural impact risk analysis (not Rainwater
included for single
component fragility intrusion
house)
Structural damage Non-structural component
states damage states
COST DISTRIBUTIONS
GIVEN DAMAGE STATES
Structural loss Non-structural
loss
TOTAL LOSS
14. Structural loss
Wall
Missile structure
Damage Damage Roof sheathing Roof truss
impacts on (Max
state description panels members
C
windows drift/height
1
Damage State D1
P(C|D1)
in walls)
1,
No damage or very All rooms in 1|
1 No No Negligible
minor damage damage level 1
At least one room One One truss
C
2
> 0.1 % and
2 Minor damage reach damage window member 2| Damage State D2
P(C|D2)
0.5 %
2,
level 2 failure failure
> one and Hurricane
At least one room > one and properties
the > 0.5 % and
3 Moderate damage reach damage the larger of
larger of 1% …
level 3 5% and 3
20% and 3
> the
larger of
At least one room > the larger |
C
20% and 3 > 1 % and
4 Severe damage reach damage of 5% and 3 Damage State Dn
P(C|Dn)
and the 3%
,
level 4 and 20%
larger of
50% and 6
At least one room > the
5 Destruction reach damage larger of > 20% >3%
level 5 50% and 6
Structural damage state for Residential Construction Classes (revised from Vickery et al., 2006)
| | . |
16. Example on PBWE with different expectations
Load Coefficient Distribution
Mean Source
Type of variation Type
Lee &
Dead 3.5 psf
0.10 Normal Rosowsky
load (168N/m2)
(2004)
Wind Ellingwood
0.8Wn1 0.35 Normal
load (1999)
Structure Distribution
Mean COV Source
40ftx60ftx12ft Resistance Type
Finite Element
69 psf
Panel Model, Dao and
(3.17 0.24 Log Normal
capacity van de Lindt
kN/m2)
(2008)
1,312 lbs Ellingwood et al
H2.5 clip 0.10 Normal
(5.84 kN) (2004)
20. Method can be used for PBWE of wood-frame
structure
The framework is felt to be a viable design alternative,
provided details are worked out, i.e. calibration.
During this research many assumptions was made, but
the result still presents a good level of accuracy when
qualitative comparison to hurricane Katrina is made.