This thesis will explore a theology of place and placemaking that is focused on the participatory role of humans in both creation and redemption, while suggesting the central and paradigmatic role of artistry in our construction of and identification with place. Building on the most recent theological and philosophical engagement with place, this thesis will argue for a theology of place that takes seriously the doctrines of creation and incarnation, focusing on a particularly redemptive understanding of placemaking in the material world. In its study of scripture and theology, it will focus on God's blessing of people to participate in the making of places, along with the role this human making has in relationship to divine presence and the divine plan for creation and redemption. After developing a theology of place and placemaking more generally, the second half of this thesis will consider the practical, constructive, and transformative capabilities of placemaking as witnessed through the arts. Relying on theological engagement with the arts, it will argue that artistic making of all kinds and attention to place go hand in hand. Exploring a selection of artistic genres, including the photography of Marlene Creates, the quilts of Gee's Bend, and the literature of Wendell Berry, this thesis will suggest that imaginative and “artistic” placemaking practices can give us a deeper understanding of the creative, redemptive, and transformative work of Christ in Creation, while also elucidating our calling to participate in it.

O presente trabalho faz uma análise estrutural estática dos enrijecedores à flexão - ou bend stiffeners - que consistem em componentes estruturais auxiliares utilizados em linhas flexíveis em suas conexões com unidades flutuantes em sistemas de produção de petróleo offshore. A configuração destes acessórios deve conferir à instalação uma variação gradual da rigidez à flexão próximo ao ponto de fixação da linha flexível à unidade flutuante, diminuindo sua curvatura e suavizando o campo de tensões, evitando assim que a linha ultrapasse a curvatura máxima estabelecida em projeto, além de garantir vida útil à fadiga igual ou maior que nas outras partes do sistema. Inicialmente é apresentado uma breve revisão bibliográfica de diversos autores, posteriormente é apresentada a tecnologia de fabricação de enrijecedores junto com os métodos de projeto. Um resumo dos materiais utilizados bem como as suas propriedades são descritas para uma melhor compreensão do problema. O entendimento da resposta mecânica vem se tornando cada vez mais importante visto o crescente número de enrijecedores em campo e as falhas que alguns apresentaram. Para tanto, desenvolvem-se neste trabalho modelos pelo método dos elementos finitos com diferentes níveis de hierarquia que representam o sistema linha flexível-enrijecedor para uma melhor percepção do comportamento mecânico dos enrijecedores. / The present work does a static structural analysis of bend stiffeners - which consist of auxiliary structural components used in flexible lines in their connections with floating units in offshore oil production systems. The configuration of these fittings should give the installation a gradual variation of the flexural stiffness near the point of attachment of the flexible line to the floating unit, reducing its curvature and smoothing the field of stresses, thus avoiding that the line exceeds the maximum curvature established in design, in addition to guaranteeing a fatigue life equal to or greater than in other parts of the system. Initially a brief bibliographical review of several authors is presented, later the technology of rigging is presented along with the design methods. A summary of the materials used as well as their properties are described for a better understanding of the problem. The understanding of the mechanical response has become increasingly important considering the increasing number of bend stiffeners in the field and the failures that some have presented. In order to do so, this work develops models by the finite element method with different levels of hierarchy that represent the flexible line-bend stiffener system for a better perception of the mechanical behavior of the bend stiffeners.

In this study, the structure, depositional system, and the seismic stratigraphy of the VLE 196 area, Block V in Lamar Field were interpreted using 3-D seismic data and well logs to characterize structural and depositional settings of the Guasare-Misoa interval. To demonstrate structural settings of the study area 3-D seismic data were interpreted. Three main seismic reflectors, which are the Late Eocene unconformity, Guasare, and La Luna formations, were picked. The most dominant structure in the area is the VLE 400 Fault which was interpreted as a left-lateral strike-slip reverse fault due to its behaviors as a reverse fault in cross sections and as a strike-slip fault in strike sections. The VLE 400 Fault subdivides the VLE 196 area into two main structural blocks, a downthrown block in the western part and the upthrown block in the eastern part of the field where the hydrocarbons were trapped. Several en echelon normal and reverse faults were located along the both sides of the area. The main importance of these faults are that they fractured the La Luna source rock and created migration pathways through the reservoir layers of the Misoa Formation. To interpret depositional system of the Guasare-Misoa interval, tops of the C4 and C5 intervals and associated C4 layers were picked based on well logs and lithofacies maps were prepared. The results of this part of the study show that the sandstones of the Misoa Formation are delta front and fluvial/distributary channel facies of delta system. The net sand thickness map of the C4 interval also exhibits southeast northwest contour patterns reflecting depositional axes in the area. Shaly units of the C4 interval interpreted as potential seals and are of variable thickness and extend. Seismic stratigraphic interpretation of the area shows that the four main seismic facies are dominant which mainly represent the recent sediments, "C" sands of the Misoa Formation, underlying Colon and Mito Juan shales, and basement respectively. Some distributary eroded channel fill structures were also observed within the Misoa Formation, but they were not continuous through the area because of the intensive faulting.

Thesis (D.W.S.)--Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 340-355).

Thesis (D.W.S.)--Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 340-355).

Le biodiesel est un carburant très intéressant car du fait de son caractère renouvelable il augmente la sécurité énergétique et est plus respectueux de l'environnement. De plus il a un indice de cétane plus élevé et une plus faible teneur en soufre et en aromatique que le Diesel pur. Les principaux inconvénients de biodiesel sont sa viscosité élevée, sa faible teneur en énergie, un point trouble et le point d'écoulement plus élevé, une émission d'oxyde d'azote (NOx) plus élevée lors de sa combustion et un coût élevé. Cependant, de nombreux pays peuvent produire leur propre biodiesel et assurer des mélanges d’une teneur entre 2 et 20% de biodiesel avec du carburant diesel. Les nouvelles normes Euro VI impliquent des problèmes liés au démarrage à froid. Pour approfondir notre compréhension de ces mélanges, il est nécessaire de tester un plus large éventail de carburants de 10 à 50% de biodiesel jusqu’à -8°C pour pallier le manque d’information dans la littérature. La présente thèse porte sur une étude expérimentale sur l'influence des propriétés physiques et chimiques des mélanges de carburants Biodiesel/Diesel sur l'injection : taux et répartition des sprays dans des conditions de non évaporation. L'originalité de l'approche concerne la définition d'une matrice de carburant (un total de neuf combustibles) dont les propriétés sont modifiées via le pourcentage de biodiesel ou la température. En outre tous les stades de l'injection diesel sont considérés. Des expériences ont été menées en enceinte contrôlée en température. L'analyse se concentre principalement sur la phase quasi-stationnaire de l'événement d'injection et les résultats expérimentaux sont disponibles pour calibrer des modèles physiques et de nouvelles corrélations empiriques sont proposées. / Biodiesel is a very interesting fuel because it is renewable, thus increasing energy security, it is environmentally friendly, and it has a higher cetane number and a lower sulfur and aromatic content than pure Diesel. The main disadvantages of biodiesel are its higher viscosity, lower energy content, higher cloud point and pour point, higher nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, lower power and high cost. However, many countries can produce their own biodiesel and blends with diesel fuel of 2–20%. The new Euro VI standards involve problems related to cold-start. To further our understanding of these mixtures, it is necessary to test a larger range of fuels with a biodiesel fraction of 10 to 50%, and under cold temperatures, no information is available in the literature, however, on the injection rate and spray penetration of Diesel–Biodiesel blends in cold conditions. The present thesis focuses on an experimental study of the Influence of physical and chemical properties of biodiesel, Diesel and their blended fuels on injection and spray for Diesel engine application. The originality of the approach concerns the definition of a fuel matrix (a total of 9 fuels) for which properties are varied by varying the percentage of biodiesel and the temperature. Moreover all the stages of Diesel injection are considered. Experiments were conducted in dedicated temperature-controlled vessels. The analysis focuses mainly on the quasi-stationary phase of the injection event and experimental results are scaled to physics-based models and new empirical correlations are proposed.

Title: Pedagogy of yoga due to population heath and targeted to extension positions and their effectivness to physiotherapy Objectives: The aim of the thesis is to clarify and collect sufficient information in the theoretical part about the anatomical, kinesiological and biomechanical aspects of the bending positions. After that, I will try to elaborate the theoretical background of yoga, its history, philosophy and a detailed description of selected bending positions (Usthrasana, Bhudjangasana, Urdhva mukha shvanasana), which are based on yoga. Grounded on the research questions in the practical part, I will assess whether there are discrepancies between the theoretical basis of the positions and the way they are taught in the classes today. I will evaluate how are the lessons currently taught in open yoga classes, whether they include those positions or not. I will also point out the use of compensatory aids and the degree education plays in this field. An integral piece of the practical part will be a summary of whether yoga classes take into an account the health of the clients. Methods: This is the theoretical-empirical character of the work. The research method is the observation and form of interview with yoga instructors on publicly accessible yoga lessons. Results: It has been confirmed...

Submitted by Geyciane Santos (geyciane_thamires@hotmail.com) on 2015-09-30T14:23:40Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação - Washington Luiz Pinto Filho.pdf: 8211076 bytes, checksum: 5b0146ee71fe71f4ffea30a9fca0f822 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Divisão de Documentação/BC Biblioteca Central (ddbc@ufam.edu.br) on 2015-10-02T20:44:54Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação - Washington Luiz Pinto Filho.pdf: 8211076 bytes, checksum: 5b0146ee71fe71f4ffea30a9fca0f822 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Divisão de Documentação/BC Biblioteca Central (ddbc@ufam.edu.br) on 2015-10-06T19:53:40Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação - Washington Luiz Pinto Filho.pdf: 8211076 bytes, checksum: 5b0146ee71fe71f4ffea30a9fca0f822 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-10-06T19:53:40Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação - Washington Luiz Pinto Filho.pdf: 8211076 bytes, checksum: 5b0146ee71fe71f4ffea30a9fca0f822 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-11-29 / Não informada / The city of Manaus has the highest average growth rates of the fleet, according to the DENATRAN. Over the past 10 years, the fleet of cars rose from 124,840 (2003) to 297,473 cars (2013) and 3,179 buses (2003) to 7,398 buses (2013). This equates to a 138% increase. Moreover, although, according to DENATRAN in 2003, Manaus was 220,816 vehicles. In 2013, Manaus already has 551,455 registered vehicles in its municipal fleet, which equates to an increase of almost 150%. As a result of this growth, the city roads are presented with its ability to flow and dead, visually, with their decks completely deformed. In this sense, we tried to carry this research, a structural evaluation of pavements of the main streets of the town (Av. Constantino Nery, Avenida Djalma Batista, Recife Av, Av and Av Efigênio Sales Paraíba), employing the technique FWD (Falling Weight Deflectometer) in the diagnosis of the pavement structures of these pathways. The results showed that the structures of those decks still have the condition to withstand the demands of traffic load applied to them, since their structural quality obtained by the mentioned technique, presented in good condition, according to the floors they presented deflections smaller than the allowed maximum, and radii of curvature much greater than 100 m. In addition, analysis was performed of the safety of the coating with respect to tire-pavement grip, which presented values for microtexture and macrotexture well outside the ranges recommended by the standards. / A cidade de Manaus apresenta uma das maiores taxas de crescimento médio da frota de veículos, segundo dados do DENATRAN. Nos últimos 10 anos, a frota de automóveis aumentou de 124.840 (2003) para 297.473 automóveis (2013) e 3.179 ônibus (2003) para 7.398 ônibus (2013). Isto equivale a um aumento de 138 %. Ademais, ainda, segundo o DENATRAN, em 2003, Manaus tinha 220.816 veículos. Em 2013, Manaus já possui 551.455 veículos registrados na sua frota municipal, o que equivale a um aumento de quase 150 %. Como consequência deste crescimento, as vias da cidade apresentam-se com sua capacidade de fluxo inoperante e, visualmente, com seus pavimentos totalmente deformados. Neste sentido, procurou-se realizar, nesta pesquisa, uma avaliação estrutural dos pavimentos das principais vias da cidade (Av. Constantino Nery, Av. Djalma Batista, Av. Recife, Av. Paraíba e Av. Efigênio Sales), empregando a técnica FWD (Falling Weight Deflectometer) no diagnóstico das estruturas dos pavimentos das referidas vias. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que as estruturas daqueles pavimentos ainda apresentam a condição de suportar as solicitações de carga de tráfego a elas aplicadas, visto que sua qualidade estrutural, obtida pela técnica mencionada, apresentou-se em boas condições, em função dos pavimentos terem apresentado deflexões máximas inferiores às admissíveis, bem como raios de curvatura muito superiores a 100 m. Como complemento à análise estrutural, realizou-se análise das condições funcionais do revestimento com relação à aderência pneu-pavimento, a qual apresentou valores para microtextura e macrotextura bem fora dos intervalos recomendados pelas normas.

This thesis discusses how to test the mechanical properties of openlattice truss structures and hybrids being a tube containing a latticetruss structure. By properties we mean strength, stiffness, thermalconductivity and so forth.Mechanical testing was done on two different structures to betterunderstand how the load-bearing properties change when these structuresare subjected to tensile, compressive and bending forces. The structuresinvestigated were Diamond and Octagon built at 45° and 90°. Acousticemission was also used to evaluate and analyze the different behaviour ofthe structures. The test results were used to produce design criteria forproperties in different cell structures manufactured of Hastelloy X™. Amap with design criteria containing stiffness and weight per cubiccentimetre was produced for parts that would be subjected to compressiveforces.

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