This thesis presents a comparison of different methods for measuring road surface skid resistance and an assessment of whether there is a functional dependency in between measurement results of these methods. It consists of a description of the physical quantities, which are measured by these methods and equipment used for these measurements. The work includes the measurement and comparison of measurement outputs with each other. Among the measurement methods there can be seen similar development of their values, with two exceptions there is similar difference between the results of the measurement methods. When comparing the results XL Meter instrument seemed more accurate than the RaceLogic due to its higher frequency of data recording. By using numerical method of comparison between XL Meter device and multipurpose device TRT there was a constant by which the results differed from each instrument, with value of 0,35, using the method of interspacing the resulting differences of values by a line, the resulting constant by which the results differed between the devices had the value of 0,33.

Im September 2015 fand das 8. Symposium „Experimentelle Untersuchungen von Baukonstruktionen“ an der TU Dresden statt. Der inhaltliche Bogen spannte sich vom DAfStb-Sachstandbericht zur Festlegung historischer Kennwerte von Betonen und Stählen über baudynamische Untersuchungen, neue Messmethoden bis zum Bauwerksmonitoring. Berichte von Projekten zur experimentellen Traglastbestimmung rundeten das vielfältige Programm ab.

33 pacientes com fibromialgia (FM) foram submetidas a 8 sessões semanais de Yoga (grupo YR, n=17) ou Yoga e massagem Tui Na (grupo YRT, n=16). Foram avaliados: questionário de impacto da FM (FIQ), dolorimetria, escalas visuais analógicas para a dor (EVA) e notas verbais para a dor antes da 1ª sessão e 5+1 semanas após a 8ª sessão. As notas verbais foram também aplicadas na 8ª sessão e as EVA antes e depois de cada atendimento. Ambos os grupos apresentaram reduções significativas nos resultados do FIQ após o tratamento e nas EVA em todas as sessões. As EVA e notas verbais mostraram que o grupo YR apresentou reduções significantes da dor no seguimento, mas não na sessão 8, enquanto o grupo YRT as apresentou já na sessão 8, porém não no seguimento. Portanto, o Yoga mostrou-se eficaz na redução dos sintomas da FM e a adição da massagem reforçou estes efeitos a curto prazo, porém impediu benefícios a longo prazo / 33 fibromyalgic (FM) patients were submited to 8 weekly sessions of Yoga (RY group, n=17) or Yoga plus Tui Na massage (RYT group, n=16). FM impact questionnaire (FIQ), algometry, pain visual analogic scales (VAS) and verbal scores for pain were assessed before session 1 and 5+1 weeks after session 8 (followup). Verbal scores were applied also in session 8 and VAS before and after each session. FIQ after treatment and VAS values in every session significantly decreased in both groups. VAS and verbal scores showed that RY group had significant decrease in pain in followup, but not yet in session 8, while RYT group pain decrease was significant in session 8, but not in followup. So, yogic training showed efficacy in FM decreasing symptoms and massage addition reinforced these effects during treatment, but it impeded long term benefits

33 pacientes com fibromialgia (FM) foram submetidas a 8 sessões semanais de Yoga (grupo YR, n=17) ou Yoga e massagem Tui Na (grupo YRT, n=16). Foram avaliados: questionário de impacto da FM (FIQ), dolorimetria, escalas visuais analógicas para a dor (EVA) e notas verbais para a dor antes da 1ª sessão e 5+1 semanas após a 8ª sessão. As notas verbais foram também aplicadas na 8ª sessão e as EVA antes e depois de cada atendimento. Ambos os grupos apresentaram reduções significativas nos resultados do FIQ após o tratamento e nas EVA em todas as sessões. As EVA e notas verbais mostraram que o grupo YR apresentou reduções significantes da dor no seguimento, mas não na sessão 8, enquanto o grupo YRT as apresentou já na sessão 8, porém não no seguimento. Portanto, o Yoga mostrou-se eficaz na redução dos sintomas da FM e a adição da massagem reforçou estes efeitos a curto prazo, porém impediu benefícios a longo prazo / 33 fibromyalgic (FM) patients were submited to 8 weekly sessions of Yoga (RY group, n=17) or Yoga plus Tui Na massage (RYT group, n=16). FM impact questionnaire (FIQ), algometry, pain visual analogic scales (VAS) and verbal scores for pain were assessed before session 1 and 5+1 weeks after session 8 (followup). Verbal scores were applied also in session 8 and VAS before and after each session. FIQ after treatment and VAS values in every session significantly decreased in both groups. VAS and verbal scores showed that RY group had significant decrease in pain in followup, but not yet in session 8, while RYT group pain decrease was significant in session 8, but not in followup. So, yogic training showed efficacy in FM decreasing symptoms and massage addition reinforced these effects during treatment, but it impeded long term benefits

Der Tagungsband wurde im Rahmen des 10th Youth Symposium on Experimental Solid Mechanics vom 25. bis 28. Mai 2011 an der Technischen Universität Chemnitz publiziert. Es werden aktuelle Arbeiten von jungen Wissenschaftlern aus 11 Nationen auf dem Gebiet der experimentellen Festkörpermechanik vorgestellt. Dabei reichen die Beiträge von Material- über Bauteilprüfung bis zur Biomechanik und beleuchten eine Reihe unterschiedlicher Messmethoden und Anwendungen. / This proceedings were published on the occasion of the 10th Youth Symposium on Experimental Solid Mechanics from 25th to 28th May 2011 at the Chemnitz University of Technology. It presents the current work from young researchers from 11 nations in the field of experimental solid mechanics. The contributions have a range from materials testing over components testing to biomechanics and examine a number of different measurement methods and applications.

Ces travaux consistent à mettre en place un dispositif expérimental BOS3D permettant la reconstruction du champ de masse volumique instantané d'un écoulement ainsi qu'à développer un algorithme de reconstruction permettant une mise à disposition rapide des résultats ainsi qu'une robustesse liée à un nombre faible de points de vue. La démarche a consisté dans un premier temps à développer un algorithme de reconstruction BOS3D applicable à toutes les configurations expérimentales. Pour cela, le problème direct a été reformulé sous forme algébrique et un critère a été défini. Cette formulation ainsi que les équations issues des méthodes d'optimisation nécessaires à la minimisation du critère ont été parallélisés pour permettre une implémentation sur GPU. Cet algorithme a ensuite été testé sur des cas de références issus de calcul numérique afin de vérifier si le champ reconstruit par l'algorithme était en accord avec celui fourni. Dans ce cadre, nous avons développé un outil permettant de simuler numériquement une BOS3D afin d'obtenir les champs de déviation associées aux écoulements numériques. Ces champs de déviation ont ensuite été fournis comme entrée au code et nous ont permis d'étudier la sensibilité de notre algorithme à de nombreux paramètres tels que le bruit sur les données, les erreurs de calibration, la discrétisation du maillage... Ensuite, afin de tester notre code sur des données réelles nous avons mis en place un banc expérimental BOS3D pour la reconstruction du champ de masse volumique instantané. Cela a nécessité l'étude d'un nouveau moyen de mesure, faisant appel à des techniques de calibrage multi-caméras et de nouvelles stratégies d'illumination su fond. Finalement les données issues de l'expérimentation ont été utilisées comme entrée de notre algorithme afin de valider son comportement sur données réelles. / This thesis consists in implementing a scientific experimental apparatus BOS3D (Background Oriented Schlieren 3D) at ONERA for the reconstruction of the density field of instantaneous flow and to develop a robust reconstruction algorithm allowing rapid provision of results considering a small number of views . First, we have developed a reconstruction algorithm BOS3D applicable to all experimental configurations . To do so, the direct problem, that is to say, the equation of the light deflection through a medium of inhomogeneous optical index was reformulated in algebraic form. experiment is then defined. This formulation and the equations resulting from optimization methods necessary for the minimization of the criterion have been parallelized to allow implementation on GPU. This algorithm was then tested with reference cases from numerical calculation to check whether the reconstructed field was consistent with the one provided. In this context, we developed a tool for simulating a virtual BOS3D to obtain the deflection fields associated with numerical flows. These deflection fields were then provided as input to the code of reconstruction and allowed us to study the sensitivity of our algorithm to many parameters such as noise on the data, mesh discretization, the type of regularization and positioning of the cameras. In parallel with the study of the reconstruction method by simulation, we have gained experience in the effective implementation of the BOS technique in experimental facilities, participating in several test campaigns . This has enabled us to contribute to the design and implementation of experimental apparatus dedicated to the BOS technique. The main result of this work is the realization of the experimental apparatus BOS3D in DMAE, which is designed to reconstruct instantaneous density fields. These experimental developments ultimately allow us to obtain 3D reconstructions of instantaneous and mean density fields from experimental data. In addition , analysis of the behavior of the BOS3D numerical method is proposed according to the nature of the observed flows and the acquisition configuration

Fuktskador är ett problem som kan uppstå vid byggnation i trä om konstruktionen exponeras för nederbörd under byggtiden. Mätning av fuktkvoter i trä kan utföras med flera olika instrument och metoder. Syftet med arbetet är att studera fuktkvotsförändringar i korslimmade träelement som utsätts för långvarig nederbörd i laborationsmiljö. För att utveckla detta område har Linnéuniversitetet tillsammans med Saab utvecklat ett eget mätinstrument. Instrumentet mäter resistans i trä som jämförs med mätvärden från ett annat instrument vid namn Gigamodule. Det egenutvecklade sensorkortet är fortfarande under utveckling. Förutom i arbetets försöksuppställning testas instrumentet även i en byggnad i Växjö. För kontroll av mätresultat har fler metoder och instrument använts. Två modeller har använts som representerar detalj vid anslutning av väggelement-och mellanbjälklag. Båda modellerna har under lika lång tid varit nedsänkta i vattenbad. Försöksuppställningen har utförts mellan 19:e april och 18:e maj 2018. Mätningar och beräkningar har resulterat i jämförbara resultat. Skillnader i resultat utifrån träets fiberriktning har visats från flera instrument. KL-träelementen har uppvisat en god förmåga att trots höga fuktkvotsvärden torka ut och återgå mot normala värden under mätperioden. / Moisture related damage is an occurring problem in wood-based buildings if the material is exposed to rainfall during construction. Measurement of moisture content can be done with various instruments and methods. The purpose of the thesis is to study change in moisture content in cross-laminated-timber, with prolonged exposure to water in laboratory environment. To advance the field, the Linnaeus University has been developing a measurement instrument of their own in collaboration with the company Saab. The instrument measures electrical resistance in wood where the obtained values will be compared to similar measurements from a product named Gigamodule. The self-developed sensor card is still a product under development. In addition to the lab setting measurements the instrument was also installed in a local building in Växjö. To verify the result from the previously mentioned resistance measurers additional instruments and methods have been utilized. Two separate models have been used to represent the detail of the connection between the wall element and the joist. Both models have been submerged under water for an equal amount of time. The experimental setting took place between the 19th of April to the 18th of May 2018. The measurements and calculations have been resulting in values that can be the subject of internal evaluation. Difference in result based on the direction of the grain have been observed in several measurement methods. The CLT-elements demonstrated good drying properties despite periodically high moisture content and the wood indicate a return towards initial levels of moisture.

The thesis deals with methodology proposal for shape and dimension measurement of rotationally symmetric forgings. Most of available non-contact systems are not possible to use for this purpose, mainly due to high temperatures and large dimensions of forgings. Only a few commercial systems which are designed for this specific measurement are currently in the market. These systems are based on a principle of evaluating time response of posted modulated signal. However, scientific literature shows also other approaches to the measurement, which are based on principle of triangulation and methods of image analysis. Advantage of systems based on these principles should be especially measurement speed and significantly lower price. The paper describes current state of research and development in this area and proposes a new approach which is based on passive photogrammetry and image analysis. The core of the work is devoted to the design of partial methods and their implementation in the Matlab programming language. Functionality of the methodology and the software has been verified by measuring cylindrical tubes of small dimensions in laboratory conditions. The designed methods were discussed and evaluated based on statistical analysis of the measurement results, and further steps to increase the accuracy and reduce the spread of results were suggested. Optimization and further development of this methodology could lead to the design a professional measuring system intended for this specific application.

Der Tagungsband wurde im Rahmen des 10th Youth Symposium on Experimental Solid Mechanics vom 25. bis 28. Mai 2011 an der Technischen Universität Chemnitz publiziert. Es werden aktuelle Arbeiten von jungen Wissenschaftlern aus 11 Nationen auf dem Gebiet der experimentellen Festkörpermechanik vorgestellt. Dabei reichen die Beiträge von Material- über Bauteilprüfung bis zur Biomechanik und beleuchten eine Reihe unterschiedlicher Messmethoden und Anwendungen. / This proceedings were published on the occasion of the 10th Youth Symposium on Experimental Solid Mechanics from 25th to 28th May 2011 at the Chemnitz University of Technology. It presents the current work from young researchers from 11 nations in the field of experimental solid mechanics. The contributions have a range from materials testing over components testing to biomechanics and examine a number of different measurement methods and applications.

Fibromialgia é uma síndrome de etiologia desconhecida e caracterizada pela presença de dor difusa e crônica e pelo menos 11 dos 18 tender points específicos. É fundamental encontrar alternativas eficazes de tratamento que objetivem minimizar o impacto da fibromialgia (FM) sobre a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia de um tratamento fisioterapêutico composto de terapia a laser nos tender points e exercícios de alongamento muscular sobre a qualidade de vida de pacientes com FM. Participaram do estudo 28 pacientes com FM que foram divididos em três grupos: GLA (n=10) que realizou 10 sessões de terapia a laser nos tender points e exercícios de alongamento; GA (n=10) que realizou 10 sessões de alongamento muscular e; GC (n=8) que realizou uma sessão educativa. Foram utilizadas as medidas da escala analógica visual da dor (VAS), dolorimetria dos tender points, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) e SF-36. Os resultados mostraram que os grupos GLA e GA, quando comparadas as avaliações inicial e final, apresentaram diferença significante na VAS (p=0,006 e p=0,002; respectivamente); no limiar de dor dos tender points (p=0,001 e p=0,007; respectivamente); no FIQ (p=0,04 e p=0,006; respectivamente) e no SF-36 (p=0,001 e p=0,000; respectivamente). O grupo GC não apresentou diferença significante em nenhuma das medidas. Não houve diferença significante entre os grupos GLA e GA, mas houve diferença destes com o grupo GC nas medidas da VAS e do limiar de dor nos tender points. Neste estudo, conclui-se que os exercícios de alongamento são eficazes na melhora da dor, sensibilidade dolorosa dos tender points e qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Devem ser revistos alguns parâmetros da terapia a laser de baixa potência no tratamento desses pacientes, como o intervalo entre as sessões e o comprimento de onda do laser adotados. Sugere-se ainda que a abordagem educativa seja empregada como parte integrante do tratamento e que a relação fisioterapeuta-paciente deva ser valorizada, pois são aspectos importantes que podem contribuir para a melhora da qualidade de vida dos pacientes com FM. / Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by the presence of chronic and diffuse pain, and at least 11 of the 18 specific tender points. Its fundamental to find effective options of treatment that look for minimize the impact of fibromyalgia (FM) in the patients quality of life. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a physical therapy treatment compounded of laser therapy in the tender points and stretching exercises, in quality of life of patients with FM. Twenty-eight patients with FM participated of this study were divided in three groups: GLA (n=10) performed 10 sessions of laser therapy in the tender points and stretching exercises; GA (n=10) performed 10 sessions of stretching exercises and; GC (n=8) performed a single session of an educational approach. Measures of visual analogue scale of pain (VAS), dolorimetry of the tender points, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and SF-36 were assessed. The results showed, comparing initial and final assessments, the groups GLA and GA presented significant differences of VAS (p=0.006 and p=0.002; respectively); pain threshold of tender points (p=0.001 and p=0.007; respectively); FIQ (p=0.04 and p=0.006; respectively) and SF-36 (p=0.001 and p=0.000; respectively). There was no significant difference in any of the measures in the GC group. No significant groups GLA and GA differences were found, but compared with the controls (GC) the measures of VAS and pain threshold were significant different. In conclusion, in this study the stretching exercises were effective in the improvement to pain, tenderness threshold of the tender points and quality of life of patients with FM. Some parameters should be reviewed about low-power laser therapy in the treatment of patients with FM, as treatment intervals and laser wavelength. This study suggests that an educational approach could be employed as an integrant part of the treatment, and the relationship between physical therapist and patient plays an essential role in the treatment, since they are important aspects that contribute to the improvement in quality of life of patients with FM.