The concept of sustainable use of materials defines as utilizing raw material as less aspossible and introducing less toxic substances to the environment as well. Smartmaterials are one route for sustainability, as they have optimal performance in relation tomaterial composition. New technologies can be developed by using smart materials. Onearea is the development of smart textiles, meaning the incorporation of electronicfunctions in textiles. These functions can be used for human protection or monitoring ofhealth.Conductivity is a key factor in smart textiles. The aim of this report is to identifyelectrically conductivity of textile fibres in conjunction with conductive polymer(polyaniline). By applying conductive polymer (polyaniline ink) on textiles fabric andfibres it is possible to obtain conductive textile products. This project focuses on thedevelopment of conductive fibres by coating of an individual fibre or a few differenttypes of fabric with conductive polymer polyaniline dispersion in water and toluene assolvent. Various situations have been taken into consideration and investigated fordifferent concentration to different times of coating and deposit thickness. Performanceon resistivity calculation led to find optimum concentration and coating numbers anddeposit thickness. Based on the inventory, a qualitative resistivity analysis is carried outfor the purpose of identifying which combination of concentration and times of coating inthe case of woven types fibre or coating thickness in the case of non woven types offabrics as well as the types of fabrics would provide the better conductivity properties in the textile fibres and fabrics.

Este trabalho trata do estudo detalhado e com profundidade das metodologias de aquisição, processamento e interpretação de dados de caminhamentos elétricos, sob o enfoque de investigações voltadas a objetivos rasos. Nas técnicas de aquisição 2D (caminhamentos) foram utilizados os arranjos dipolo-dipolo, pólo-dipolo, pólo-pólo e Wenner, permitindo comparações quanto à eficácia dos mesmos. Foi testada uma genuína aquisição 3D utilizando o arranjo pólo-pólo, avaliando-se suas potencialidades e limitações. O Schlumberger foi o arranjo empregado para a execução de SEVs que auxiliaram na interpretação e quantificação das seções geoelétricas 2D, principalmente no que se refere à distribuição vertical das resistividades. Os modelos geoelétricos 2D foram obtidos com um programa de inversão de dados (RES2DINV) que, em tese, é capaz de corrigir as distorções observadas nas pseudo-seções de resistividade elétrica aparente correspondentes aos diversos arranjos utilizados no trabalho. Estes modelos constituem imagens que apresentam uma melhor correspondência com a realidade geológica em subsuperfície, o que facilita a interpretação dos resultados. Procurou-se explorar o máximo as potencialidades do programa de inversão, visando a obtenção de imagens de boa qualidade. A interpretação geofísica foi sempre efetuada com base em informações diretas disponíveis (furos de sondagem, trincheiras, poços e afloramento). Em uma escala de investigação rasa, a resolução passa a ter uma importância fundamental. Procurou-se demonstrar que, quando são utilizados pequenos espaçamentos entre eletrodos (menores que quatro metros), particularmente no caso do dipolo-dipolo, é possível a execução de mais níveis de investigação em profundidade (superiores a oito) ainda com uma boa qualidade do sinal. Por outro lado, os arranjos dipolo-dipolo e pólo-pólo permitem um número muito maior de níveis de investigação sem a limitação das pequenas aberturas, mas com alguma perda em definição. Como conseqüência, tem-se um significativo aumento na quantidade de dados gerados na seção, o que contribui para o incremento da resolução bi-dimensional. Outro aspecto testado e avaliado foi o da utilização de múltiplos espaçamentos entre eletrodos sobre o mesmo perfil de levantamento. Este interessante procedimento garante, além de resolução nas porções rasas (graças aos espaçamentos pequenos), o alcance de maiores profundidades de investigação (devido aos espaçamentos maiores) em uma mesma seção. A eficácia desta prática foi verificada tanto na construção das pseudo-seções, como nos modelos geoelétricos gerados pela inversão dos dados (modelagem). A metodologia foi testada em três distintas áreas tendo por objetivo o mapeamento de um nível d´água raso, a determinação da profundidade e conformação de topo rochoso e o mapeamento de uma provável pluma de contaminação. Além de uma ampla revisão bibliográfica sobre o assunto, foi também abordado neste trabalho o controverso tema da profundidade de investigação que de fato se verifica com os arranjos de eletrodos comumente empregados em eletrorresistividade. Procurou-se, com esta tese, contribuir para um melhor entendimento acerca do tema \"imageamento geoelétrico\" e alguns tópicos a ele relacionados, quais sejam: arranjo de eletrodos, procedimentos para se conseguir um bom volume de dados na seção, utilização eficiente do programa de inversão que gera os modelos e, finalmente, a interpretação dos resultados sempre balizada por informações diretas disponíveis e por outros métodos ou técnicas geofísicas de apoio. / This paper addresses a detailed, in-depth study on data aquisition, processing and interpretation methodologies for 2D electrical profilings, focusing on investigations oriented to shallow targets. Two-dimensional (electrical profilings) acquisition techniques were used on a wide range of arrays - dipole-dipole, pole-dipole, pole-pole and Wenner arrays - for efficiency comparison purposes. A real 3D acquistion was tested with the pole-pole array in order to check its potential use and limitations. Schlumberger was the array used for SEVs, which helped to interpret and quantify 2D geoelectrical sections, especially as to the vertical distribution of resistivity. The 2D geoelectrical models were generated with an inversion computer program (RES2DINV), which basically corrects any distortions found in the apparent resistivity pseudosections corresponding to the arrays included in this study. These models create images that better match the subsurface geological reality, therefore simplifying the interpretation of results. We tried to explore the full potential use of the inversion computer program for good quality images. The geophysical interpretation was always based on the subsurface information available (boreholes, trenches, wells and outcrop). Resolution is critical in a shallow investigation scale. This study tried to show that the use of small spacings between electrodes (less than four meters), particularly in dipole-dipole arrays, allows for more in-depth investigation levels (greater than eight) without compromising signal quality. On the other hand, dipole-dipole and pole-pole arrays allow for a larger number of investigation levels without small spacings limitations, but with a slight loss of definition. Consequently, there is a significant increase in the amount of data generated at the section, enhancing 2D resolution. Another aspect tested and assessed was the use of multiple spacings between electrodes on the same survey profile. In addition to resolution in shallow sections (thanks to small spacings), this interesting procedure allows deeper investigation levels (due to larger spacings) in the same section. The efficacy of this practice was verified both in the development of pseudo-sections and in the geoelectrical models generated by inversion modelling. The methodology was tested in three different areas in order to map a shallow water table, determine the depth and shape of the bedrock, and map a potential contaminant plume. In addition to the broad literature review available, this paper also covered the controversial topic of depth investigation actually present in electrode arrays typically used in electrical resistivity methods. This thesis tried to provide a better understanding of \"geoelectrical resistivity imaging\" and related topics such as: electrode array, procedures required to generate good volumes of data in the section, efficient use of the inversion computer program behind the models and, lastly, interpretation of results, always based on the subsurface information available and on other supporting geophysical methods or techniques.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第22423号 / 工博第4684号 / 新制||工||1731(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院工学研究科都市社会工学専攻 / (主査)教授 小池 克明, 教授 三ｹ田 均, 准教授 柏谷 公希, 教授 後藤 忠徳 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DGAM

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Roll-along electrical resistivity surveying was used with seismic refraction, magnetometer and gravity surveying in geophysical characterization of sites with a specific environmental or engineering problem. Three examples are presented where resistivity surveying provided vital constraints on acquisition and interpretation of other data in chaotic terrane. A commercially resistivity meter was used with prototype equipment designed, assembled, and tested at Virginia Tech. The equipment included a multiconductor cable consisting of interchangeable segments and a circuit allowing selection of numerous electrode configurations. The Sinking Creek Landfill, a 10-acre site, was used for disposal of municipal waste in the early 1970’s. Roll-along resistivity proved to be the most useful geophysical tool in ascertain its internal structure. Wenner configuration resistivity data, sensitive to both conductive leachate and ferrous metals, showed trenches within the landfill displayed in profile. Magnetic field measurements revealed anomalies over some trenches suggesting a method for discriminating between ferrous metal and leachate. Results of a resistivity survey can help planners of a refraction survey avoid low velocity “blind” layers. The Mid County Landfill borrow area is a 26 acre site situated within the Max Meadows Breccia and used for cover material for an adjacent landfill, The engineering problems were to measure the volume of rippable material, but travel time data were somewhat ambiguous. The refraction data interpreted using a) conventional 3-layer analysis b) horizontal 3-layer analysis of single shots, and c)continuous velocity gradient analysis of single end shots were compared with auger refusal depth. The single end horizontal analysis matched auger refusal depths most closely. Roll-along resistivity pseudo-sections made along the refraction lines proved to be effective for qualitatively imaging pinnacles and megaclasts. Excavation of fill material from a 75 acre river terrace in Pembroke exposed an antiform cut by high angle, near surface faults. Geophysical characterization was undertaken to determine the thickness of the alluvial deposit, and the relationship of the faults with structures in the underlying bedrock. Seismic refraction showed the terrace was as much as 134 feet thick. Resistivity pseudosections revealed a resistivity anomaly associated with the graben could be detected for a horizontal distance of several hundred feet. A gravity gradient paralleling the resistivity anomaly extends the feature more than 1000 ft from the exposed structure. Tenuous evidence of a bedrock escarpment beneath the near surface structure is found in a combination of seismic refraction, gravity, and electrical resistivity data. Roll-along resistivity has proved to be key to geophysical interpretation of these three areas. Images displayed on pseudosections reveal lateral inhomogeneity more clearly than could be discerned from seismic, gravity and magnetic data. Roll-along resistivity data can provide information for efficient siting of additional geophysical studies. / Ph. D.

Demands for using electrical resistivity techniques (surface and bulk resistivity) as an alternative to the rapid chloride penetrability test (RCPT) have been growing, for example by a number of transportation agencies in North America, to give an indication of the relative penetrability of concrete. While resistivity measurements may reflect the quality of pore structure in the cementitious matrix, their accuracy might be affected by a multitude of parameters including the concentration of ionic species in the pore solution, particularly when supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are incorporated in the binder. Hence, a systematic investigation on the resistivity of concrete and its corresponding physical penetrability is warranted. Zinc sacrificial anodes are considered an effective and economical method to prevent the electrochemical corrosion of steel bars by providing cathodic current to bars, which can provide corrosion protection at low galvanic current densities in the range of 0.2 to 2 mA/m2. Sacrificial anodes are commonly used in RC structures particularly in bridge decks to mitigate a critical phenomenon that occurs in the original concrete beside the repaired patches, which is known as the ‘halo effect’. One of the key factors affecting the efficacy of zinc anodes is the resistivity of concrete or cementitious repair material in which these anodes are embedded. There is a general notion that the higher the electrical resistivity of concrete or repair material, the less likely that zinc anodes produce the target galvanic current for optimum protection of steel bars. However, no systematic data are available on the maximum allowable electrical resistivity of repair materials/concretes beyond which zinc anodes cannot properly function to prevent corrosion. In the first part of this thesis, a tripartite relationship (nomogram) to correlate surface resistivity with penetrability (migration coefficient) and porosity of concrete using a wide range ii of concrete mixtures, taking into account the effect of key mixture design parameters (water-to-binder ratio, air-entrainment, SCMs and type of cement) was established. Relationships between surface and bulk resistivity as well as migration coefficient and porosity of concrete were also introduced. In addition, a penetrability classification of concrete based on the corresponding ranges of surface resistivity, migration coefficient and porosity has been proposed. The nomogram and penetrability classification provided reasonable assessment for the condition of field cores extracted from newly constructed and aging concrete pavement. In the second part of this thesis, the functionality of zinc anodes at mitigating patch accelerated corrosion (halo effect) in repaired concrete was explored. Concrete slabs were cast to simulate the patch repair configuration in the field, and the main parameters in this study were changing the resistivity of the repair section in the slabs (5,000, 15,000, 25,000, 50,000 and 100,000 Ω-cm), and anode spacing (25, 100, and 250 mm) inside the repair patch. Analysis of current and potential data shows a high level of effectiveness of the anodes at controlling corrosion in this slab configuration up to 52 weeks under a wetting-drying exposure. / February 2017

Carbon nanotubes are known as ideal fillers for polymer systems; the main advantage of carbon nanotubes over other nano-reinforcing particles is the combination of superior strength and stiffness with large aspect ratio. Carbon nanotubes may improve the mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of polymers, but to realise their potential in polymer systems uniform dispersion, strong interfacial adhesion and alignment of nanotubes within the polymer matrix are necessary. These properties are not easy to achieve and they are key challenges in producing CNT/Polymer system. This research was carried out in an attempt to understand how the properties of CNT/Polymer composite can be optimised by manipulation of additives, compounding and postcompounding conditions. Polypropylene/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (PP/MCNT) composites were prepared by conventional twin screw extrusion. Dispersants and compatibilisers were used to establish good interaction between filler and polymer. Several different extruder screw configurations were designed and the properties of PP/MCNT composite prepared by each configuration investigated. The results indicated that the addition of carbon nanotubes without additives enhanced mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of polypropylene polymer. Incorporation of compatibilisers into PP/MCNT improved the stiffness but decreased the strength of the nanocomposite, whilst addition of dispersants decreased the mechanical properties of the nanocomposite. Addition of both additives at high concentration improved electrical conductivity and induced electrical percolation in the nanocomposite. Extruder screw configuration was found to have significant effect on the electrical conductivity whilst only slightly affecting mechanical properties of the nanocomposite, possibly due to the competition between dispersion and degradation of polymer chains and possible reduction of carbon nanotube length by intensive shear during compounding. The use of screw configuration with high mixing intensity promoted the dispersion of nanotubes and favoured the conduction process in the nanocomposite. Finally in an attempt to improve dispersion and alignment of carbon nanotubes, compounded PP/MCNT composite was subjected to micromoulding, fibre spinning and biaxial stretching processes and the resultant properties investigated. Application of post-compounding process was found to have significant effect on mechanical and rheological properties of the nanocomposite. Stiffness and strength of the nanocomposites treated by post-compounding processes were found to increase by up to 160% and 300%, respectively. The reinforcement effect of carbon nanotubes in the stretched nanocomposites was found to be the greatest. Rheological analysis suggested that the application of post-compounding processes enhanced dispersion of carbon nanotubes within the nanocomposite. Overall, this finding of this research has shown that carbon nanotubes can be incorporated into polypropylene using conventional equipment to provide significant improvement in properties. By careful choices of additives, compounding and postcompounding conditions, specific properties can be further enhanced.

Student Number : 0418388R - MSc(Eng) research report - School of Electrical and Information Engineering - Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment / Due to the high soil resistivities and high frequency of lightning strikes in South Africa, the background theory about the effect of soil resistivity on the LV surge environment is important, but the present local and international standards do not give reasonable explanations for this effect. The previously published experimental results and research results related to this effect were investigated. From these investigations, it can be shown that the soil resistivity can affect surge generation, surge propagation and surge attenuation significantly. Also, soil resistivity plays a main role in the lightning surges caused by both direct strikes and indirect strikes, which can cause severe damage to the LV distribution system. Soil resistivity also has a significant impact on the resistance of an earth electrode.

Os métodos geofísicos têm sido utilizados para definir a extensão em área e em profundidade de contaminações causadas por compostos orgânicos ou inorgânicos, uma vez que tais contaminações alteram as propriedades físicas do meio. Este trabalho abrangeu o desenvolvimento de ensaios realizados em laboratório e em campo para verificar a aplicabilidade de minissonda de resistividade, que utiliza quatro eletrodos dispostos segundo o arranjo Wenner em conjunto com uma fonte de corrente e dois multímetros, o que torna possível a execução de uma medida convencional de resistividade em diferentes profundidades à medida que a sonda é cravada no solo. Uma eventual aplicação desta minissonda seria sua utilização na avaliação de salinização secundária de solos. A agroindústria, principalmente no estado de São Paulo, vem utilizando cada vez mais estufas para a produção de frutos e flores, principalmente. Os processos de irrigação, e o microclima criados dentro das estufas, têm causado o incremento da quantidade de sais no solo, uma vez que o solo não é naturalmente lixiviado pela água da chuva. Isto pode comprometer a utilização dessas estufas para fins ligados à agricultura. A salinidade refere-se à presença de sais dissolvidos no solo, na água superficial e subterrânea. A salinização do solo pode estar ligada a processos naturais como a pedogênese do solo ou ao clima local por exemplo, ou pode ter origem secundária, podendo estar relacionada às atividades antrópicas capazes de alterar esta propriedade do meio. O presente trabalho visou testar a aplicabilidade da minissonda de resistividade para a avaliação da salinização secundária de solos. O trabalho foi inicialmente desenvolvido em laboratório, onde foram efetuados experimentos em amostras de solo saturadas com soluções de NaCl em diferentes concentrações. Os resultados obtidos nestes ensaios utilizando um meio arenoso totalmente saturado mostraram que a condutividade elétrica aumenta em função da concentração de NaCl utilizado na solução. Observou-se ainda a relação inversa entre a resistividade aparente calculada e a concentração da solução utilizada. Os ensaios de campo foram executados em duas estufas distintas, que utilizam diferentes técnicas de cultivo, localizadas nos municípios de Holambra e Elias Fausto, e não indicaram correlação entre a condutividade elétrica calculada a partir das resistividades obtidas e a condutividade elétricas medidas em laboratório, nas amostras de solo encaminhadas para análise. Foram analisados também os íons Al, Ba, Ca, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Zn, e cloretos. Nas duas estufas observa-se correlação entre as condutividades obtidas e alguns dos íons analisados. As diferenças observadas entre as condutividades elétricas calculada e medida, podem estar relacionadas às condições de campo, uma vez que nas duas estufas observou-se porções porosas no solo, a presença de solo argiloso nas estufas, principalmente em Holambra, e à presença dos metais presentes no solo local, conforme mostram os resultados analíticos obtidos. Adicionalmente, durante a realização dos ensaios em laboratório o meio encontrase totalmente saturado, o que não ocorreu nos ensaios realizados em campo, uma vez que na estufa em Holambra o solo estava úmido e na estufa em Elias Fausto apresentava-se bastante seco. As diferenças de umidade também podem ter interferido nos resultados obtidos. Os trabalhos realizados evidenciaram que a minissonda pode ser aplicada para medida de resistividade in situ, porém, seu uso deve se limitar à avaliação de áreas onde o solo é mais arenoso e pouco compactado. / Geophysical methods have been used to define the extension and depth of contaminations caused by organic and inorganic compounds spills. This is because those contaminations change the physical properties of the underground materials. This study presents the tests results performed both in laboratory and field of a small probe that allows the in situ measurement of the resistivity, avoiding the need of installation of monitoring wells and allowing low cost and fast measurements. It consists in a probe with four electrodes according a Wenner array, a current source and two multimeters. It makes possible to take in situ resistivity measurements in different depths while the probe is inserted in the soil. An eventual application for that mini probe would be for evaluation of secondary salinity of the soil. The agro industry, mainly in the São Paulo state, has been using greenhouses to increase the production mainly of fruits and flowers. The irrigation processes used and the microclimate generated in the greenhouse have been causing an increasing salt quantity in the soil. This happens because the natural lixiviation (by the rain) does not occur. That increasing salinization may prejudice the use of such greenhouses for agricultural purposes. Salinization refers to a build up of salts in soil, in the superficial water and groundwater. It may be due to natural process, like e.g. the pedogenesis or the local climate, or it may have a secondary origin, normally related to antropic activities that are capable to modify such property. This study aimed at testing the applicability of the resistivity mini probe to evaluate the secondary salinization of the soil. It was performed firstly in laboratory, using soil samples saturated with NaCl solutions of different concentrations. The results of those experiments showed that the electrical conductivity increases as function of the NaCl concentration and, naturally, the inverse relation with the apparent and calculated resistivity. Field tests were performed in two different greenhouses where distinct techniques are used. They are located in the Holambra and Elias Fausto municipalities. These tests did not indicate correlation between the electrical conductivity calculated from the measures resistivities and the electrical conductivities measured in the soil samples sent to the laboratory. In those samples the ions Al, Ba, Ca, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Zn, and chloride were also analyzed. For both greenhouses, some ions presented correlation with the electrical conductivities. The observed differences between the electrical conductivity calculated and measured may be related to the field conditions, since that in both greenhouses the soil was porous (avoiding the perfect coupling of the probe), the presence of clay that sticks in the probe between the electrodes, or the presence of metals in the soil, shown by the chemical analysis. In addition, during the laboratory tests, the soil was completely saturated, what was not the case in the field. In Holambra the soil was wet and Elias Fausto it was completely dry. So, the humidity differences may have interfered in the results. Finally, the tests results showed that the mini probe may be applied to measure the resistivity in situ but, its use may be limited to the evaluation of areas where the soil is more sandy and relatively loose.

Este trabalho apresenta a fabricação e a caracterização elétrica de contatos Al/Ti/Ni(Pt)Si sobre junções rasas N+P com aproximadamente 0,2 ìm de profundidade, sendo que o monosiliceto de níquel foi formado a partir da estrutura Ni(30nm)/Pt(1,5nm)/Si. O comportamento elétrico dos diodos obtidos no melhor processo foi adequado, com as seguintes médias e desvios padrões: corrente reversa por unidade de área de 33,8nA/cm2 ±12,3 nA/cm2 e corrente reversa por unidade de perímetro de 654pA/cm ±229pA/cm para tensão reversa de -5V, a resistência reversa dos diodos quadrados de 268,9G? ±97,7G? e a resistência reversa dos diodos serpentinas de 35,5G? ±11,5G?, a tensão de início de condução resultou entre 0,55V e 0,56V, a resistência série em condução de 4,7? ±1,3?, fator de idealidade de 1,15 ±0,03, e corrente de saturação de 1,1x10-11A para diodos quadrados (300ìm x 300ìm). O menor valor de resistividade do filme de (Ni(Pt)Si) resultou 25ì?cm e a resistência de folha de 3,13 ?/? foram obtidas após a formação do mono-siliceto de níquel na temperatura de 600 ºC durante 120 segundos. As estruturas Kelvin apresentaram resistividade de contato de 15,0ì?.cm2 ±3,3ì?.cm2 e comportamento ôhmico estável para diversos níveis de corrente. Após uma extensa análise sobre modelagem de contato, foi elaborado um programa computacional desenvolvido em MATLAB, baseado em um método bem conhecido, isto é, uma malha de resistores tridimensional, que analisa os efeitos do fenômeno de concentração das linhas de corrente lateral no contato. Este programa foi aplicado em contatos com siliceto de níquel, onde foram observadas reduções de até 32% na resistividade real do contato. / This work presents the fabrication and electrical characterization of Al/Ti/Ni(Pt)Si contacts having the nickel monosilicide formed from Ni(30nm)/Pt(1.5nm)/Si structure on shallow N+P junctions with about 0.2 ìm of depth. The diodes? electrical behavior achieved at the best process was considered good, with the following average and standard deviations: area diode leakage current of 33.8nA/cm2 ±12.3nA/cm2 and periphery diode leakage current of 654pA/cm ±229pA/cm for reverse voltage of -5V, the square diode reverse resistance of 268.9G? ±97.7G? and serpentine diode reverse resistance of 35.5G? ±11.5G?, forwardbias voltage between 0.55V and 0.56V, forward series resistance of 4.7? ±1.3?, ideality factor of 1.15 ±0.03, and reverse saturation current of 1.1x10-11A for square diodes (300ìm x 300ìm). The lowest film resistivity value (Ni(Pt)Si) of 25ì?cm and sheet resistance of 3.13 ?/? were obtained for the formation of nickel monosilicide under temperature of 600ºC for 120 seconds. The cross-bridge Kelvin resistors presented contact resistivity of 15.0 ì?.cm2 ±3.3 ì?.cm2 and stable ohmic behavior for several electrical current levels. After extensive analysis about contact modeling, a computer program was elaborated in MATLAB, based on a well-known three-dimensional resistor network, which analyses the lateral current crowding effects on contact. This program was applied for contacts with nickel silicide, where a decrease up to 32% at the real contact resistivity was observed.