The formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) (i.e. scale) in potable water systems has long been a concern in water treatment and distribution. A literature review reveals that CaCO3 scaling issues are re-emerging due to climate change, temperature increases in hot water systems and lower use of scaling and corrosion inhibitors. Moreover, we have gathered insights that suggest CaCO3 coatings can be beneficial and stop pipeline leaks via self-repair or clogging. Ironically, the actions we are taking to increase the lifespan of distribution systems (i.e. adding corrosion inhibitors) might have worsened leaks and pipe lifespans due to interference with self-repair. The increasing occurrence of scaling coupled with gaps in knowledge over CaCO3 formation in water systems make revisiting this topic timely. The concept of autogenous repair by clogging with inert particles was examined using silica and alumina. Small 250 m diameter pinhole leaks were simulated in bench-scale water recirculation systems. Silica and alumina particles were added to solutions ranging from high to low ionic strength to determine the impact of water quality on leak repair. Size distribution and zeta potential of the particles were measured. Silica particles were practically unchanged by the different solution chemistries while the size and zeta potential of alumina particles varied. The rate of clogging with silica particles was not impacted by water chemistry. Alumina particles with a positive charge clogged 100% of the leaks while negatively charged alumina could not clog 100%. Very small alumina particles (4.1 m) stayed suspended but were unable to clog leaks. / Master of Science

In the precast construction market, the competitive situation is significantly affected by price, cost, productivity, and quality factors. Since self-consolidating concrete (SCC) was first introduced to the concrete industry in the late 1980s, it has been used worldwide in variety of applications. Despite the documented technical and economic advantages of SCC in precast, prestressed applications, the use of SCC has been limited in some countries due to some technical uncertainties of such innovative material. To explore some unsolved issues related to SCC and to contribute to a wider acceptance of SCC in precast, prestressed applications, this study was undertaken to assess the effect of mixture proportioning and material characteristics on the performance of SCC and recommend performance-based specifications for use of SCC in the precast, prestressed applications. The thesis presents an experimental program that contains four parts: (1) a parametric study to evaluate the influence of binder type, w/cm, coarse aggregate type, and coarse aggregate nominal size on the modulus of elasticity and compressive strength developments; (2) a parametric study to evaluate the effect of mixture proportioning and material characteristics on fresh and hardened properties of SCC; (3) a fractional factorial design to identify the relative significance of primary mixture parameters and their coupled effects on SCC properties; and (4) a field validation using full-scale AASHTO Type II girders cast to investigate constructability, material properties, and structural performance (the latter part was carried out by the research team of Professor Denis Mitchell at McGill University). Based on the experimental test results, SCC exhibits similar compressive strength and modulus of elasticity to that of conventional high-performance concrete (HPC) of normal slump consistency. SCC and HPC mixtures made of a given binder type exhibit similar autogenous shrinkage. However, SCC exhibits up to 30% and 20% higher drying shrinkage and creep, respectively, at 300 days compared to HPC made with similar w/cm but different paste volume. The results of the experiment program show that among the investigated material constituents and mix design parameters, the w/cm has the most significant effect on mechanical and visco-elastic properties. The binder content, binder type, and sand-to-total aggregate ratio (S/A) also have considerable effect on those properties. The thickening-type viscosity modifying admixture (VMA) content (0 to 150 ml/100 kg CM) does not significantly affect mechanical and visco-elastic properties. Based on the findings, some mixture parameters regarding the overall performance of SCC designated for precast and prestressed applications can be recommended: SCC made with relatively low w/cm (such as 0.34 vs. 0.40) should be selected to ensure desirable compressive strength, modulus of elasticity (MOE), flexural strength, as well as less drying shrinkage and creep; the use of crushed aggregate with 12.5 mm MSA is suggested since it provides better mechanical properties of SCC compared to gravel; the use of low S/A (such as 0.46 vs. 0.54) to secure adequate mechanical and visco-elastic properties is recommended; the use of thickening-type VMA can help to secure robustness and stability of the concrete in the case of SCC proportioned with moderate and relatively high w/cm; and the use of Type MS cement can lead to lower creep and shrinkage than Type HE cement and 20% Class F fly ash. However, SCC mixtures made with Type HE cement and 20% Class F fly ash can result in better workability and mechanical properties. Therefore, it is recommended to use Type HE cement and 20% Class F fly ash and reduce binder content (such as 440 kg/m[exposant 3] vs. 500 kg/m[exposant 3]) to assure better overall performance of SCC. Validation on full-scale AASHTO-Type II girders using two HPC and two SCC mixtures show that girders casting with SCC can be successfully carried out without segregation and blocking for the selected optimized mixtures. The surface quality of the girders cast with SCC is quite satisfactory and of greater uniformity than girders cast with HPC. Both HPC and SCC mixtures develop similar autogenous shrinkage for mixtures made with similar w/cm. Again, the two evaluated SCC mixtures develop about 20% greater drying shrinkage than comparable HPC mixtures. Modifications of existing models to assess mechanical and visco-elastic properties of SCC used in the precast, prestressed applications are proposed. Based on the comparisons of various code provisions, the ACI 209 and CEB-FIP codes with suggested material coefficients can be recommended to estimate compressive strength. The modified AASHTO 2007 model can be used for predicting the elastic modulus and flexural strength. The AASHTO 2004 and 2007 models with suggested material coefficients can be used to estimate drying shrinkage and creep, respectively. The CEB-FIP 90 code model can be used to predict both drying shrinkage and creep. Finally, the modified Tazawa and Miyazawa 1997 model with material modifications can be used to estimate autogenous shrinkage of SCC.

As moagens autógena (AG) e semiautógena (SAG) mostram-se como opções cada vez mais consideradas na seleção de novos circuitos de cominuição. A flexibilidade de operação, assim como a combinação de grandes capacidades de processamento e altas relações de redução obtidas, são algumas das vantagens destes circuitos. Este trabalho procurou descrever o método utilizado na condução de ensaios de moagem semiautógena em escala piloto e de caracterização tecnológica, empregando o minério de ouro da Rio Paracatu Mineração S/A (RPM). A moagem semiautógena foi investigada considerando diferentes condições de operação e às especificidades do minério da RPM. Foram conduzidos 69 ensaios em planta piloto que permitiram o estudo do efeito das variáveis de operação sobre parâmetros de moagem SAG, como taxa de processamento, consumo energético específico, qualidade do produto, entre outros. As informações obtidas na campanha de ensaios em planta piloto e nos trabalhos de caracterização das amostras mostraram-se consistentes e fundamentaram o dimensionamento e projeto do circuito de Expansão da RPM, com capacidade de processamento adicional de 41 Mtpa. / The autogenous (AG) and semi-autogenous (SAG) mills have increasingly been considered options in the selection of new comminution circuits. The flexibility of the operation, as well as the combination of high processing capacity and high reduction rates obtained, are some of the advantages of these circuits. This study sought to describe the method used in conducting semi-autogenous grinding pilot plant and technological characterization, using the gold ore from the Rio Paracatu Mineração S/A (RPM) mine. The semi-autogenous grinding was investigated considering different operating conditions and specific characteristics of the ore from the Rio Paracatu Mineração mine. Were conducted 69 tests in a pilot plant that enabled the study of the effects of the operating variables of the SAG grinding parameters such as processing rates, specific energy consumption, product quality, among others. Information obtained in the test campaign of the pilot plant and the characterization work of the samples were consistent and supported the design and project of the circuit of the expansion of the Rio Paracatu Mineração mine, with additional processing capacity of 41 Mtpy.

Estudos sugerem que a cafeína atua sobre o osso promovendo aumento da excreção de cálcio e inibição da proliferação de osteoblastos, aumentando o risco de fraturas, osteoporose e doença periodontal. Os efeitos da cafeína sobre o tecido ósseo dificultam a aplicação de implantes dentários devido à presença de grandes defeitos ósseos ou volume ósseo insuficiente. Vários métodos são propostos para a regeneração de defeitos ósseos, entre eles, o uso de diferentes tipos de enxertos, os quais demonstram capacidade em promover a formação óssea A despeito das desvantagens, o osso autógeno ainda é considerado a referência padrão como enxerto ósseo, devido ao seu potencial osteogênico, osteoindutor e osteocondutor. A engenharia tecidual óssea tem sido utilizada como uma estratégia para a regeneração óssea. As células tronco mesenquimais são consideradas multipotentes e podem replicar como células indiferenciadas, possuindo potencial para se diferenciarem em linhagens de osso, cartilagem, gordura e cartilagem. O objetivo deste estudo foi quantificar histomorfometricamente a reparação óssea pelo enxerto de uma associação de osso autógeno obtido da calota craniana e células osteoblásticas em defeitos ósseos produzidos pela extração dental de ratos submetidos à administração diária de cafeína. Os animais foram divididos em: Controle (c), osso autógeno (oa) e osso autógeno + células osteoblásticas (oa+co) e receberam injeções diárias intraperitonealmente de 30 mg/kg/dia de cafeína durante trinta dias, os homólogos receberam de solução salina. Os ratos foram sacrificados nos períodos de 7, 21 e 42 dias pós-cirurgia e as amostras teciduais foram processadas para a obtenção de secções finas (5 m) e coradas com HE. Através de um sistema de análise de imagens se estimou a fração de volume de osso, conjuntivo e coágulo, no defeito ósseo. Os resultados histológicos e histométricos mostraram que nos animais sob tratamento com cafeína houve uma menor formação óssea estatisticamente significante a 1%, e um retardo na reabsorção do coágulo sanguíneo quando comparado aos alvéolos dos animais sob tratamento com soro fisiológico. A análise qualitativa do fragmento de osso autógeno isoladamente ou associado às células osteoblásticas mostrou uma osteointegração progressiva e sem reação de corpo estranho nos animais tratados com soro fisiológico e, as células implantadas não propiciaram reações imunogênicas nem a formação tumoral, possibilitando um aumento (25%) na reparação óssea dos animais tratados com a cafeína. Conclui-se que o enxerto/implante das células osteoblásticas associadas ao osso autógeno da calota craniana foi capaz de compensar, nos períodos tardios, os efeitos deletérios da cafeína na reparação óssea alveolar. / Studies suggest that caffeine acts on the bone for increasing the excretion of calcium and inhibition of osteoblasts proliferation, increasing the risk of fractures, osteoporosis and periodontal disease. The effects of caffeine on bone difficult the application of dental implants due to large bone defects and insufficient bone volume. Several methods are proposed for the regeneration of bone defects, including the use of different types of grafts, which show ability to promote bone formation. Despite the disadvantages, the autogenous bone is still considered the gold standard as bone graft because the potential osteogenic, osteoinductive and osteoconductive. The bone tissue engineering has been used as a strategy for bone regeneration. The mesenchymal stem cells are considered multipotent and can replicate as undifferentiated cells, with potential to differentiate into lineages of bone, cartilage, fat and cartilage. This study aimed to quantify histomorphometrycally bone repair by grafts of a combination of autogenous bone obtained from the skull and osteoblastic cells in bone defects produced by dental extraction in rats subjected to daily administration of caffeine. The animals were divided into: Control (c), autogenous bone (ab) and autogenous bone + osteoblastic cells (ab + oc) and received daily injections intraperitoneally of 30 mg/kg/day of caffeine for thirty days, the counterparts received saline solution. The rats were sacrificed at times of 7th, 21st and 42nd days post-surgery and tissue samples were processed to obtain thin sections (5 m) and stained with HE. Through an image analysis system was estimated the fraction of volume of bone, collagen and blood clot in the bone defect. The histological and histometric results showed that in animals under treatment with caffeine had a lower bone formation statistically significant at 1%, and a delay in the resorption of blood clots when compared to the alveoli of animals under treatment with saline. The qualitative analysis of the fragment of autogenous bone alone or associated with osteoblastic cells showed a progressive osteointegration and no foreign body reaction in animals treated with saline, and implanted the cells not provided immunogenic reactions or tumor formation, allowing an increase (25%) on bone repair in animals treated with caffeine. It was concluded that the graft/implant of osteoblastic cells associated with autogenous bone from the skull was able to compensate in later periods, the deleterious effects of caffeine on alveolar boné repair.

Submitted by JOÃO PAULO BONARDI null (joao_bonardi@hotmail.com) on 2017-03-06T16:15:16Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação João Paulo corrigido.pdf: 3605304 bytes, checksum: d85c867eef7490b5298db3147e3a1be1 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by LUIZA DE MENEZES ROMANETTO (luizamenezes@reitoria.unesp.br) on 2017-03-09T20:16:15Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 bonardi_jp_me_araca.pdf: 3605304 bytes, checksum: d85c867eef7490b5298db3147e3a1be1 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-03-09T20:16:15Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 bonardi_jp_me_araca.pdf: 3605304 bytes, checksum: d85c867eef7490b5298db3147e3a1be1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-02-21 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Objetivos: Comparar através de análise hitométrica e imunoistoquimica o comportamento do ChronOs® (β-TCP) e do Bio-Oss® (Osso bovino inorgânico ) puros e misturados ao osso autógeno na proporção 1:1 em seios maxilares de humanos. Metodologia: 30 pacientes foram convidados para participar deste trabalho, resultando em 30 seios enxertados com osso autógeno puro (grupo A (controle)), ChronOs® puro (grupo C), ChronOs® em adição de osso autógeno na proporção 1:1(grupo CA), Bio-Oss® puro (grupo B) e Bio-Oss® em adição de osso autógeno na proporção de 1:1 (grupo BA), onde foram realizadas biopsias 6 meses após a realização desses enxertos e analisadas através de histometria (analisadas através do software ImageJ) e imunoistoquimica (RUNX2, VEGF e Osteocalcina). Os resultados foram tabulados, o teste de Shapiro-Wilk foi aplicado para avaliação da normalidade, em seguida foram aplicado os testes Kruskal-Wallis e Anova 1 fator para os dados paramétricos e não paramétricos sucetivamente e o teste de Tukey como pós teste. Resultados: Para neoformação óssea o grupo A foi maior que os grupos B e BA e o grupo CA foi maior que o grupo BA (p<0,05). Para os remanescentes de biomateriais o grupo BA apresentou um número maior que os grupos Chronos C, CA e A (p<0,05). Para tecido mole o grupo C foi maior que o grupo B (p<0,05). O resultado das imunomarcações mostrou marcação fraca para RUNX 2 nos grupos A, C, B e BA e marcação moderada para o grupo CA. Marcação intensa para VEGF nos grupos B e CA, moderada nos grupos A e C e fraca no grupo BA. Para a Osteocalcina houve uma marcação intensa em todos os grupos. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o Chronos puro ou misturado apresentam comportamento mais próximo ao osso autógeno em termos de quantidade de tecido ósseo neoformado e remanescentes de biomateriais que o Bio Oss puro ou associado ao osso autógeno. / Objectives: To compare the performance of ChronOs® (β-TCP) and Bio-Oss® (Inorganic bovine bone) pure and mixed with autogenous bone in a 1: 1 ratio in maxillary sinuses of humans through histometric and immunohistochemical analysis. Metodology: 30 patients were invited to participate of this study, resulting in 30 grafted sinuses with pure autogenous bone (group A (control)), pure ChronOs® (group C), ChronOs® in addition 1: 1 autogenous bone (group CA), pure Bio-Oss®(group B) and Bio-Oss® in addition1: 1 (group BA), which biopsies were performed 6 months after the grafting and analyzed by histology (analyzed using ImageJ software) and immunohistochemistry (RUNX2, VEGF and Osteocalcin). The results were tabulated, the Shapiro-Wilk test was applied to evaluate the normality, then the Kruskal-Wallis and Anova 1 tests were applied for the parametric and non-parametric data and Tukey test as post test was applied. Results: The group A was higher than B and BA groups, and the group CA was higher than the BA group (P <0.05). For the remainder of biomaterials, BA group presented a higher number than Chronos C, CA and A groups (P <0.05). For soft tissue, group C was greater than group B (P <0.05). The immunolabeling results showed poor labeling for RUNX 2 in groups A, C, B and BA and moderate labeling for CA group. Intense labeling for VEGF in B and CA groups, moderate in groups A and C and weak in BA group. For Osteocalcin, there was an intense marking in all groups. Conclusion: It was concluded that pure or mixed Chronos present behavior closer to the autogenous bone in terms of amount of neoformed bone tissue and biomaterial remnants than the pure or mixed Bio Oss.

Orientador: Idelmo Rangel Garcia Júnior / Resumo: Foi realizado um estudo histomorfométrico para avaliar o reparo ósseo em cavidades experimentais criadas na tíbia de coelhos, preenchidas com dois tipos de partículas de osso autógeno. Foram utilizados 12 coelhos, nos quais foram realizadas 3 cavidades unicorticais de 7 mm de diâmetro, com uma broca trefina, na face lateral da tíbia direita. Os defeitos ósseos foram preenchidos respectivamente com partículas de osso autógeno obtidas com um triturador manual, com partículas de osso autógeno recolhidas com um coletor ósseo durante o preparo de cavidades com a seqüência de brocas de implantes e com coagulo sangüíneo servindo como controle. Os animais foram igualmente distribuídos em 3 grupos e sacrificados nos períodos de 7, 15 e 30 dias. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, aos 7 dias todos os grupos apresentaram-se preenchidos por coágulo sangüíneo, sendo observada a presença de partículas ósseas autógenas nos grupos triturado ( 44,75% ) e coletado ( 24% ). No período de 15 dias, notou-se a diferenciação conjuntiva em todos os grupos, com ausência de neoformação óssea no grupo controle ( 0% ), presença de partículas ósseas e início de formação óssea nos grupos coletado (38,88%) e triturado (46%). No período de 30 dias observou-se a neoformação óssea nos grupos controle (50%), coletado (64,63%) e triturado (66%) com a presença de um trabeculado ósseo imaturo. De acordo com a metodologia utilizada, concluiu-se que: a diferença entre a neoformação óssea nas cavidades dos grupos triturado e coletado não foi estatisticamente significante, porem mostrou-se superior a do grupo controle no aspecto quantitativo e qualitativo. As partículas ósseas do grupo triturado não foram totalmente reabsorvidas nos períodos analisados, enquanto que no grupo coletado houve uma reabsorção das partículas ósseas e neoformação óssea superiores aos do grupo triturado. / Abstract: A histomorphometric study was carried out to evaluate the bone repair in experimental cavities created in rabbits tibiae and filled with two types of particulate autogenous bone grafts. Twelve rabbits were used. In each tibia, on the right lateral face, three 7 mm diameter unicortical cavities were performed with a trephine bur. The bone defects were respectively filled with particles of autogenous bone obtained with manual bone mill, with autogenous bone particles collected with a bone collector during the cavities preparation with implant burs, and with the blood clot serving as a control group. The animals were equally divided in three groups and sacrificed on 7, 15 and 30 days. According to the obtained results, on the seventh day all the groups showed to be filled with blood clots with the presence of autogenous bone particles observed on the triturated group (44,75%) and collected group (24%). At the fifteenth day period it was noted connective tissue differentiation in all the groups, with no bone neoformation noted on the control group (0%). Presence of bone particles and beginning of osteogenesis was noted in the collected (38,88%) and triturated (46%) groups. On the thirtieth day bone neoformation was observed in the control (50%), collected (64,63%) and triturated (66,63%) groups as well as the presence of immature trabecular bone. According to the methodology utilized, it was concluded that the bone formation occurred in the cavities of the triturated and collected groups did not show statistical significance, however being superior to the control group as to the quantitative and qualitative aspect. The bone particles of the triturated group were not totally reabsorbed in the analyzed periods, while in the collected group there was a bone particles resorption and bone neoformation in a higher degree than in the triturated group. / Mestre

Cracked pavement slabs lead to uncomfortable and eventual unsafe driving conditions for motorists. Replacement of cracked pavement slabs can interrupt traffic flow in the form of lane closures. In Florida, the traffic demands are high and pavement repairs need to be carried out swiftly typically using concrete with high cement contents and accelerators to create rapid setting and strength gain. The concrete used in these pavement replacements is usually accompanied by a high temperature rise, making the replaced slabs susceptible to cracking. Cracking is a result of developed tensile stresses in the concrete, which exceed the concrete's tensile strength capacity. This research is being conducted to determine the risk of cracking for pavement slabs with varying dosages of chloride based accelerator used to promote high early strength. To analyze the effect of the accelerator, five different concrete mixtures including a control were assessed in a series of tests with varying accelerator dosages. Experiments included: mortar cube testing, concrete cylinder testing, autogenous deformation measured with a free-shrinkage frame, and restrained stress analysis using a rigid cracking frame. The findings indicate that accelerators are necessary to meet the strength requirements, and that the higher the accelerator dose, the higher the early shrinkage in the first 24 hours determined from the free shrinkage frame. Accidental overdose of the chloride-based accelerator results in the highest cracking potential and the highest shrinkage when tested under field generated temperature profiles.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy could alter the critical size defect (CSD) diameter and to evaluate the effect of HBO on the repair of CSD in the presence and absence of a non-vascularized autogenous bone graft (ABG). Study Design: Twenty rabbits were divided in two groups of ten animals each. CSD were created in the parietal bones bilaterally. Defects were critical-sized, 15 mm on one side and supracritical-sized, 18 mm on the contralateral side. Group 1 received a 90-min HBO treatment sessions at 2.4 absolute atmospheric pressure (ATA) for 90 minutes per day for 20 days. Group 2 served as a normobaric roomair control (NBO). Additional ten animals were divided into 2 groups of 5 animals each. Bilateral CSD were created. ABG were allocated to one side of each calvarium. Group 1 received HBO treatments. Group 2 served as NBO. After sacrifice, data were collected including qualitative assessment, radiographic analysis, Micro CT bone analysis and histomorphometric analysis. ANOVA and paired sample t test were used for statistical analysis. Results: Both radiographic analysis and histomorphometric analysis demonstrated more new bone in the HBO CSD (p<.001). Micro CT analysis indicated a higher bone mineral content (BMC) in ABG CSD (p<.05). Histologically, complete bridging of the defect was observed in ABG defects. Histomorphometric analysis showed that HBO treatment increased new bone and marrow and reduced fibrous tissue in the defects (p<.01 for all). Conclusion: Bone regeneration was significantly greater in the HBO animals regardless of the defect size. HBO may have changed the accepted diameter of CSD to more than 18 mm. HBO enhances bony healing in non-grafted CSD.

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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy could alter the critical size defect (CSD) diameter and to evaluate the effect of HBO on the repair of CSD in the presence and absence of a non-vascularized autogenous bone graft (ABG). Study Design: Twenty rabbits were divided in two groups of ten animals each. CSD were created in the parietal bones bilaterally. Defects were critical-sized, 15 mm on one side and supracritical-sized, 18 mm on the contralateral side. Group 1 received a 90-min HBO treatment sessions at 2.4 absolute atmospheric pressure (ATA) for 90 minutes per day for 20 days. Group 2 served as a normobaric roomair control (NBO). Additional ten animals were divided into 2 groups of 5 animals each. Bilateral CSD were created. ABG were allocated to one side of each calvarium. Group 1 received HBO treatments. Group 2 served as NBO. After sacrifice, data were collected including qualitative assessment, radiographic analysis, Micro CT bone analysis and histomorphometric analysis. ANOVA and paired sample t test were used for statistical analysis. Results: Both radiographic analysis and histomorphometric analysis demonstrated more new bone in the HBO CSD (p<.001). Micro CT analysis indicated a higher bone mineral content (BMC) in ABG CSD (p<.05). Histologically, complete bridging of the defect was observed in ABG defects. Histomorphometric analysis showed that HBO treatment increased new bone and marrow and reduced fibrous tissue in the defects (p<.01 for all). Conclusion: Bone regeneration was significantly greater in the HBO animals regardless of the defect size. HBO may have changed the accepted diameter of CSD to more than 18 mm. HBO enhances bony healing in non-grafted CSD.