Reinforcement of concrete flexural components has been traditionally provided by steel rebar; however, durability concerns and life maintenance costs of this product have powered the emergence of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) as reinforcement in concrete. FRP products hold tremendous promise but their application can be constrained due to design challenges resulting from a reduced modulus of elasticity. The ability to meet serviceability behavior, such as crack width and deflection, is commonly the limiting factor for design. Therefore, the area of FRP reinforcement provided is often greater than the amount required for strength alone and this has significant impacts on the project economics. The bond dependent coefficient (kb) of FRP is required for serviceability design purposes in order to account for the bonding capability of FRP to concrete. The values of this coefficient reported in experimental studies are highly variable, resulting in unreliable crack response predictions. Therefore, a more consistent interpretation and calculation must be found for the bond dependent coefficient due to its critical importance in design. The bond dependent coefficient, as well as physical parameters which influence crack width in GFRP reinforced concrete, were investigated experimentally in this study using a total of 33 specimens. The test procedure was taken from a procedure being developed by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 440 and was evaluated and modified as required during testing. Phase I testing was used to investigate and determine the physical parameters which had the most significant influence on cracking behaviour and bonding capability. Using significant findings from Phase I, Phase II testing was structured to focus on the interpretation of the bond dependent coefficient and the statistical variation in a set of 5 identical test specimens. Current design equations, as recommended by ACI 440.1R-06 and CHBDC CAN/CSA-S6-06, were used for the calculation of the bond dependent coefficient for all specimens. Interpretation of the bond dependent coefficient was considered using the stress-level approach and newly developed slope approach. Results of the study indicated that the high variability of kb was likely due to its interpretation. Current design equations force a zero intercept, neglecting the fact that concrete does not crack immediately upon loading. In addition, clear definitions of service stress and maximum crack width are ambiguous, further complicating the calculation of the bond dependent coefficient. This resulted in a range of kb values for a given beam despite the fact that kb is inherently a material property of the bar. The behaviour of specimens following load cycling was also very different than the initial loading cycle and consequently, kb was also significantly different. As structures in the field will be subjected to continual loading and unloading, the effect of cyclic loading becomes a consideration in the calculation of kb.

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Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2010-05-14Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:35:18Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 valesilva_b_me_ilha.pdf: 3835531 bytes, checksum: acaf2d15090c471b1c668987fa04ee51 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / O concreto armado fundamenta-se quase que essencialmente no trabalho conjunto do concreto e do aço, sendo a aderência entre estes um dos principais responsáveis pelo bom desempenho do concreto armado. Vários tipos de ensaios de aderência foram propostos ao longo dos anos. O mais usado, dada a sua simplicidade e eficiência, é o chamado pull-out test, proposto pela RILEM/CEB/FIP RC6 (CEB, 1983). Vários pesquisadores têm estudado o fenômeno da aderência e aplicado este ensaio com sucesso, e tornou-se claro que a resistência à compressão de concreto é um parâmetro fundamental para determinar a tensão de aderência. Considerando satisfatória esta relação entre a resistência à compressão e tensão de aderência e, diante dos problemas conhecidos de confiabilidade associados com a moldagem, cura e ruptura dos corpos-de-prova de concreto para os ensaios de compressão, foi verificado e proposto por Lorrain e Barbosa (2008) uma inversão na forma de obtenção da resistência do concreto: a utilização do ensaio de arrancamento pull-out test enquanto ensaio de controle de qualidade do concreto, em situações previstas de ruptura. Este ensaio modificado a partir do pull-out test foi denominado de ensaio APULOT, e foi idealizado como uma alternativa simples e de baixo custo para os ensaios tradicionais de resistência à compressão, podendo ser realizado no próprio canteiro de obras, utilizando para fins de redução de custos, garrafas plásticas PET como moldes para os corpos-de-prova. Este trabalho prioriza a investigação da proposta feita por Lorrain e Barbosa (2008), controlando parâmetros em laboratório e comparando os dois tipos de ensaios de aderência aço-concreto: o ensaio padronizado pela RILEM/CEB/FIP RC6 (CEB, 1983) (pull-out test) e o pull-out test modificado (APULOT). Para isto utilizou-se duas classes de resistência de concreto, barras de aço de diâmetros... / The reinforced concrete works as a structural material basically because there is a suitable bond mechanism between steel and concrete, which is the responsible for the good performance of a reinforced concrete. Various types of bonding tests have been proposed a long this years. The most widely used, given its simplicity and efficiency, is the so-called Pull-Out Test, proposed by RILEM/CEB/FIP RC6 (CEB, 1983). Several researchers have applied and studied this test, and it has become clear that concrete compressive strength is a fundamental parameter in order to determine the bond stress. Considering the well-documented relation between compressive strength and bond stress, and aware of the well-known reliability issues associated with the casting, curing and testing of concrete specimens for concrete compressive tests, it was verified and proposed by Lorrain and Barbosa (2008) an inversion in the form of obtainment of the resistance of the concrete: the use of a modified Pull-Out test to estimate compressive strength, the main control parameter used in concrete technology control, in foreseen situations of rupture. This modified Pull-Out test procedure, denominated APULOT, was conceived as a simple and low-cost alternative to traditional compressive strength measurements, these could be carried out in loco, the test uses recycled PET bottles as moulds for reduce cost. This work prioritizes the research proposal by Lorrain, fixing parametres and comparing the two types bonding tests steel-concrete: the standardized test by RILEM/CEB/FIP RC6 (CEB, 1983) (pull-out test) and pull-out test modified (APULOT). For this using two classes concrete compressive strength, steel bars of diameter 8.0 mm, 10.0 mm and 12.5 mm and ruptures of two tests were conducted at ages 3, 7 and 28 days. The results indicate that the correlation between the and middle bond stress and compressive strength of concrete ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Orientador: Mônica Pinto Barbosa / Banca: André Luís Gamino / Banca: Luiz Carlos Pinto da Silva Filho / Resumo: O concreto armado fundamenta-se quase que essencialmente no trabalho conjunto do concreto e do aço, sendo a aderência entre estes um dos principais responsáveis pelo bom desempenho do concreto armado. Vários tipos de ensaios de aderência foram propostos ao longo dos anos. O mais usado, dada a sua simplicidade e eficiência, é o chamado pull-out test, proposto pela RILEM/CEB/FIP RC6 (CEB, 1983). Vários pesquisadores têm estudado o fenômeno da aderência e aplicado este ensaio com sucesso, e tornou-se claro que a resistência à compressão de concreto é um parâmetro fundamental para determinar a tensão de aderência. Considerando satisfatória esta relação entre a resistência à compressão e tensão de aderência e, diante dos problemas conhecidos de confiabilidade associados com a moldagem, cura e ruptura dos corpos-de-prova de concreto para os ensaios de compressão, foi verificado e proposto por Lorrain e Barbosa (2008) uma inversão na forma de obtenção da resistência do concreto: a utilização do ensaio de arrancamento pull-out test enquanto ensaio de controle de qualidade do concreto, em situações previstas de ruptura. Este ensaio modificado a partir do pull-out test foi denominado de ensaio APULOT, e foi idealizado como uma alternativa simples e de baixo custo para os ensaios tradicionais de resistência à compressão, podendo ser realizado no próprio canteiro de obras, utilizando para fins de redução de custos, garrafas plásticas PET como moldes para os corpos-de-prova. Este trabalho prioriza a investigação da proposta feita por Lorrain e Barbosa (2008), controlando parâmetros em laboratório e comparando os dois tipos de ensaios de aderência aço-concreto: o ensaio padronizado pela RILEM/CEB/FIP RC6 (CEB, 1983) (pull-out test) e o pull-out test modificado (APULOT). Para isto utilizou-se duas classes de resistência de concreto, barras de aço de diâmetros ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The reinforced concrete works as a structural material basically because there is a suitable bond mechanism between steel and concrete, which is the responsible for the good performance of a reinforced concrete. Various types of bonding tests have been proposed a long this years. The most widely used, given its simplicity and efficiency, is the so-called Pull-Out Test, proposed by RILEM/CEB/FIP RC6 (CEB, 1983). Several researchers have applied and studied this test, and it has become clear that concrete compressive strength is a fundamental parameter in order to determine the bond stress. Considering the well-documented relation between compressive strength and bond stress, and aware of the well-known reliability issues associated with the casting, curing and testing of concrete specimens for concrete compressive tests, it was verified and proposed by Lorrain and Barbosa (2008) an inversion in the form of obtainment of the resistance of the concrete: the use of a modified Pull-Out test to estimate compressive strength, the main control parameter used in concrete technology control, in foreseen situations of rupture. This modified Pull-Out test procedure, denominated APULOT, was conceived as a simple and low-cost alternative to traditional compressive strength measurements, these could be carried out in loco, the test uses recycled PET bottles as moulds for reduce cost. This work prioritizes the research proposal by Lorrain, fixing parametres and comparing the two types bonding tests steel-concrete: the standardized test by RILEM/CEB/FIP RC6 (CEB, 1983) (pull-out test) and pull-out test modified (APULOT). For this using two classes concrete compressive strength, steel bars of diameter 8.0 mm, 10.0 mm and 12.5 mm and ruptures of two tests were conducted at ages 3, 7 and 28 days. The results indicate that the correlation between the and middle bond stress and compressive strength of concrete ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

The purposes of this study were to 1) compare the characteristics between the elections that were successful and unsuccessful; 2) identify the purpose of the school bond issue (demographic characteristics); 3) identify the financial resources and structure of the school districts (economic characteristics); 4) analyze the public relations and publicity techniques used in the school bond campaign (communications variables); 5) determine the degree of responsibility assumed by individuals and groups for the educational, building, and bond needs of the school districts (group involvement); 6) ascertain personal and professional information about the district superintendent as it related to voter influence in the bond campaign; 7) determine prior bond election experience. The major conclusions were that the trend of large or small eligible voter turnout was inconclusive, urban districts had more difficulty than rural or suburban districts in passing bond issues, and bond issues were passed mainly for new facilities. School districts with large assessed valuation per resident student had better results than others. The newspaper, "general talking it up," speakers, public meetings, and telephone committees were effective means of communication. The superintendent, board of education, faculty, principals, P.T.A., and lay groups assumed the most responsibility in the elections.

This study looks at the development of bond markets in emerging economies and focuses on the development of the Bond Exchange of South Africa (BESA). It explores the history, structure, performance and key issues related to the development of this market within the broader context of domestic, regional and global bond market development. BESA's experience provides valuable lessons for other emerging market economies also seeking to build bond markets. The sophistication of the local bond market is not enough to make it appealing to foreign borrowers. Market development demands an enabling market infrastructure and a background of macroeconomic stability, diversified market participants, deregulation of capital flows and an appropriate regulatory and supervisory environment.

Orientador: Darcy Flavio Nouer, Simonides Consani / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-02T02:37:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Valdrighi_HeloisaCristina_D.pdf: 2776014 bytes, checksum: e51a23872c56c05e6ae98411da802807 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2002 / Resumo: O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a resistência ao cisalhamento da resina composta e do cimento de ionômero de vidro na fixação de diferentes tipos - de bráquetes metálicos (Morelli, Abzil-Lancer, Dentaurum e GAC). Foram utilizados 120 pré-molares humanos. As faces vestibulares de 80 prémolares receberam condicionamento ácido e os bráquetes foram fixados utilizando Concise Ortodôntico e Transbond XT, enquanto em outros 40 prémolares, os bráquetes foram fixados com Fuji Ortho LC. As amostras foram armazenadas em solução de soro fisiológico a 0,9% a 37°C por 24 horas. Em seguida, foram submetidas ao teste de resistência ao cisalhamento em uma máquina Instron, com velocidade de 0,5mm/min. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise de variância e ao teste de Tukey (p<0,05). Associando sistemas adesivos aos respectivos bráquetes, os resultados mostraram que: a) com o Concise ortodôntico, a resistência (kgf/mm 'POT. 2¿)do bráquete GAC (1,698) foi significantemente maior que os bráquetes Abzil-Lancer (1,353), Dentaurum (1,293) e Morelli (0,828), que apresentou a menor média; b) com o Transbond XT, observou-se que os bráquetes Dentaurum (1,082) e GAC (1,225) apresentaram médias significantemente maiores do que os bráquetes Morelli (0,583) e Abzil-Lancer (0,621); e, c) com o Fuji Ortho LC, não foram observadas diferenças entre as médias dos diferentes bráquetes testados (Morelli=0,301, Abzil-Lancer=0,309, Dentaurum 0,230 e GAC=0,338). Os autores concluíram que o Concise Ortodôntico apresentou maiores valores de resistência ao cisalhamento, seguidos do Transbond XT e Fuji Ortho LC. O bráquete GAC apresentou maior resistência em todos os materiais e o bráquete Morelli a menor resistência / Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of composites and glass ionomer cement of different metallic brackets bonding (Morelli, Abzil-Lancer, Dentaurum e GAC). One hundred and twenty human premolars were used. For eighty premolars, the vestibular faces were etched and were bonded to enamel surface using Concise Ortho and Transbond XT, whereas in others forty premolars the brackets were bonded with Fuji Ortho LC in the vestibular faces without acid etching. All samples were stored in fisiologic solution 0,9% at 37°C for 24 hours. Afier the sample were submitted to shear bond strength in an Instron at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. The results were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey's test (p<0.05). Associating adhesives systems to respective brackets, the data indicated that: a) with Concise Ortho, the strengths (kgt/mm¿POT. 2¿) of GAC bracket (1.698) was significant1y higher than Abzil-Lancer (1.353), Dentaurum (1.293) and Morelli (0.828) brackets; b) with Transbond XT, Dentaurum (1.082) and GAC (1.225) brackets showed average higher than Morelli (0.583) and Abzil-Lancer (0.621); and, c) with Fuji Ortho LC, it wasn't showed difference between the average of different brackets tested (Morelli=0.301, Abzil-Lancer=0.309, Dentaurum 0.230 and GAC=0.338). The authors concluded that the Concise Ortho showed highest shear bond strength values followed by Transbond XT and Fuji Ortho LC. The GAC bracket showed higher strength in alI adhesives systems and the Morelli bracket the lowest strength / Doutorado / Doutor em Ortodontia

Sammanfattning Beteendeekonomi var fram till år 1979 ett forskningsämne som saknade större motsättningar. Sedan 1700-talet var den allmänna uppfattningen att de beslut som individer fattade under risk var baserade på ett rationellt beteende. Daniel Kahneman och Amos Tverskys åsikt var polär mot den tidigare forskningen och baserat på deras kritik mot föregående studier inom beteendeekonomi presenterade de år 1979 prospektteorin, en teori som senare renderade i nobelpriset. Därefter har teorin utvecklats och år 1992 publicerade Tversky och Kahneman den kumulativa prospektteorin. Den kumulativa prospektteorin (1992) baseras på att individer frångår objektiva sannolikheter och istället utgår beslut från subjektiva preferenser och därav ett irrationellt beteende. Kahneman och Tversky ansåg att rationella individer inte alltid fattar beslut baserat på vilket alternativ som genererar den högsta nyttan utan tidigare erfarenheter och upplevelser resulterar i att individer agerar annorlunda. Ett flertal studier har funnit empiriskt bevis för att den kumulativa prospektteorin är applicerbar på investerare, däribland på förvaltare inom fonder samt inom private banking. Denna studies syfte är att med hjälp av tolv kvalitativa intervjuer erhålla en djupare förståelse huruvida den kumulativa prospektteorin är applicerbar på svenska fondförvaltare med inriktning på företagsobligationer. Samtidigt som allmänheten enligt de intervjuade förvaltarna tenderar att ha bristfälliga kunskaper gällande risker associerade till företagsobligationer anser många journalister, bland annat på grund av de förväntade räntehöjningarna, att obligationsmarknaden befinner sig i en bubbla. Detta gör företagsobligationsmarknaden intressant att undersöka. Studiens slutsats är att förvaltarna, i likhet med den kumulativa prospektteorin, agerar irrationellt vid investeringsbeslut. Detta på grund av att förvaltarna ger indikationer på att de inte enbart investerar i de företagsobligationer som genererar den högsta nyttan, det vill säga avkastning, utan tar stor hänsyn till risker kopplade till företagsobligationer. I likhet med teorin tenderar förvaltarna att hantera likviditetsproblematiken och kreditrisken i enlighet med den kumulativa prospektteorin. Vidare är studiens slutsats att förvaltarna, i kontrast till den kumulativa prospektteorin, övervärderar en redan hög sannolikhet för att ränte- och inflationsrisken ska påverka fonderna negativt. Dessutom ges indikationer att förvaltarna, i likhet med teorin, agerar riskavert mot vinster, men i kontrast till teorin, agerar de också riskavert mot förluster. Detta stöds bland annat genom att majoriteten av förvaltarna agerar med en hög grad av försiktighet samt deras bemötande av kreditrisk.

Proteins are substances with great usage. For industrial usage, proteins are often taken from their natural enviroment. In foreign environment, it proteins can unfold and their function can be compromised. This is the reason for stabilization of proteins and one of ways to stabilization is using disulphide bonds. This work describes basic terms related to protein stabilization - proteins, their structure and interactions within them, basic terms from thermodynamics. Problem of protein stability is discussed and the factors which stabilize or destabilize protein are enumerated with the emphasis on disulphide bonds. Existing approaches to disulphide bonds design, dataset for testing own tool are described. Implementation of the tool using geometrical properties of the bonds and fl exibility of places in protein is described. The tool was tested on proteins with native disulfide bonds and compared to existing tools, also metrics FRO (fractional rank order) was used. Native disulfide bond was found in 64 % of cases, in 60 % of cases this native disulfi de bond was in the first quarter of ordered found disulfi de bonds.