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Core-shell nanohybrids have wide applications in pollutant degradation. In this study, core-shell nanohybrid was formed through heteroaggregation between neutral nanoparticles (i.e., hematite nanoparticles or HemNPs) and charged nanoparticles (i.e., carboxylated polystyrene nanoparticles or PSNPs). In the dispersant solution of 1 mM NaCl at pH 6.3, HemNPs were neutral and underwent favorable homoaggregation, whereas PSNPs were negatively charged and underwent no homoaggregation. When the two types of particles were mixed, homoaggregation of HemNPs and heteroaggregation between HemNPs and PSNPs took place simultaneously, forming HemNPs-PSNPs heteroaggregates. The transmission electron microscopy images of heteroaggregates show that HemNPs and PSNPs formed core-shell structure in which HemNPs were the cores and PSNPs were the shells. The size of the core-shell nanohybrids can be controlled by varying the concentration ratio of HemNPs to PSNPs. The increase of the size of charged nanoparticles resulted in larger nanohybrids. This new method has lower energy footprint than existing ones. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2019. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Eccentric discharge of granular solids is widely considered one of the most serious design conditions for thin-walled metal silos, and one which has been the cause of very many silo disasters in the past. Yet the reasons for these consequences have not been very well understood, given the serious difficulties inherent in measuring or modelling flow patterns of granular solids, wall pressures and the associated structural response. To this end, this thesis presents a programme of theoretical and computational analyses which investigate the effects of a very wide range of different discharge flow patterns from silos, including both concentric and eccentric flows. The critical effects of changes of flow channel geometry, silo aspect ratio, changes of plate thickness and geometric and material nonlinearity are explored in detail. The codified procedures and pressure distributions for concentric and eccentric discharge of the EN 1991-4 (2007) European Standard are analysed first on a number of example silos custom-designed according to EN 1993-1-6 (2007) and EN 1993-4-1 (2007), followed by the development and investigation of a more complete mixed flow pressure theory. The computational analyses presented in this thesis are thought to be the first of their kind.

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A aplicação de conceitos de estabilidade surge espontaneamente em estruturas metálicas e, mais destacadamente, nas estruturas de silos e de reservatórios. A parede cilíndrica que compõe o corpo desse tipo de estrutura é formada de chapasmetálicas delgadas, característica que surge da grande eficiência da forma cilíndrica. Neste trabalho, procura-se dispor ao engenheiro conceitos claros e distintos do comportamento e dos fenômenos de perda de estabilidade do equilíbrio dereservatórios e de silos metálicos. São expostas as teorias para a análise de silos para materiais granulares e pulverulentos não-coesivos e reservatórios para líquidos que não produzem gases. Mostra-se que a ação do material ensilado provocaesforços de compressão que possibilitam a ocorrência de fenômenos de perda da estabilidade da estrutura, conhecidos como flambagem no jargão técnico. Também a ação do vento pode ocasionar perda de estabilidade na estrutura vazia. Apresenta-se umresumo das teorias envolvidas, um ensaio numérico de modelos cilíndricos, um exemplo de silo de grãos, e uma compilação das normas e artigos mais atuais e abrangentes do problema de estabilidade em estruturas cilíndricas. Por fim, são estabelecidas as configurações estruturais que apresentam maiores riscos para a flambagem, e fornecidas as relações de diâmetro/espessura e de diâmetro/altura em que é possível se evitar os problemas advindos da perda da estabilidade do equilíbrio. / The application of the stability concepts appears spontaneously on steel structures and, more distinctly, on silos and tanks structures. The cylindrical wall that makes the body of this kind of structure is constituted of thin steel plates, characteristic that comes out of the great efficiency of the cylindrical shape. In this work, it is intended for the engineer clear and distinct notions about the behaviour and the loss of stability equilibrium phenomena of steel silos and tanks. The theories for the analysis of silos for non-cohesive, pulverulent and grain materials, and of tanks to liquids that produces no gases, are exposed. It is shown that the action of the bulk stored material causes compression that makes possible the occurrence of the phenomena of loss of the stability of the structure, commonly known in the technician jargon as buckling. Also the wind load can lead to the loss of stability of the empty structure. A summary is shown for of the involved theories, a numerical experiment with cylindrical models, an example of grain silo, and a compilation of the recommendations, norms and articles on the problem of the cylindrical structures stability. At least, it is established the structural configurations that poses major risks to buckling, and it is supplied relations of diametre/thickness and of diameter/height with whom it is possible to avoid the problems that come from the loss of the stability of equilibrium.

The diverse field of material research has been steadily expanding with a great help from computational physics, especially in the investigation of the fundamental properties of materials. This has driven the computational physics to become one of the main branches of physics, allowing for density functional theory (DFT) to develop as one of the cornerstones of material research. Nowdays, DFT is the method of choice in a great variety of studies, from fundamental properties, to materials modelling and searching for new materials. In this thesis, DFT is employed for the study of a small part of this vast pool of applications. Specifically, the microscopic characteristics of Zn1-xCdxS alloys are studied by looking into the evolution of the local structure. In addition, the way to model the growth of graphene on Fe(110) surface is discussed. The structural stability of silicon nanocrystals with various shapes is analysed in detail, as well. DFT is further used in studying different properties of semiconductor nanocrystals. The size evolution of the character of the band gap in silicon nanocrystals is investigated in terms of changes in the character of the states around the band gap. The influence of various surface impurities on the band gap, as well as on the electronic and optical properties of silicon nanocrystals is further studied. In addition, the future use of silicon nanocrystals in photovoltaic devices is examined by studying the band alignment and the charge densities of silicon nanocrystals embedded in a silicon carbide matrix. Furthermore, the electronic and optical properties of different semiconductor nanocrystals is also investigated. In the case of the CdSe/CdS and CdS/ZnS core-shell nanocrystals the influence of the nanocrystal size and different structural models on their properties is analysed. For silicon nanocrystal capped with organic ligands, the changes in the optical properties and lifetimes is thoroughly examined with changes in the type of organic ligand.

A procedure for improved nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) slab and shell structures is presented. The finite element program developed employs a layered thick-shell formulation which considers out-of-plane (through-thickness) shear forces, a feature which makes it notably different from most shell analysis programs. Previous versions were of limited use due to their inabilities to accurately capture out-of-plane shear failures, and because analyses were restricted to force-controlled monotonic loading conditions. The research comprising this thesis focuses on addressing these limitations, and implementing new analysis features extending the range of structures and loading conditions that can be considered. Contributions toward the redevelopment of the program include: i) a new solution algorithm for out-of-plane shear, ii) modelling of cracked RC in accordance with the Disturbed Stress Field Model, iii) the addition of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) modelling capabilities, and iv) the addition of cyclic and dynamic analysis capabilities. The accuracy of the program was verified using test specimens presented in the literature spanning various member types and loading conditions. The new program features are shown to enhance modelling capabilities and provide accurate assessments of shear-critical structures. An experimental program consisting of RC and FRC slab specimens under dynamic loading conditions was performed. Eight intermediate-scale slabs were constructed and tested to failure under sequential high-mass low-velocity impact. The data from the testing program were used to verify the dynamic and FRC modelling procedures developed, and to contribute to a research area which is currently limited in the database of literature: the global response of RC and FRC elements under impact. Test results showed that the FRC was effective in increasing capacity, reducing crack widths and spacings, and mitigating local damage under impact. Analyses of the slabs showed that high accuracy estimates can be obtained for RC and FRC elements under impact using basic modelling techniques and simple finite element meshes.

A procedure for improved nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) slab and shell structures is presented. The finite element program developed employs a layered thick-shell formulation which considers out-of-plane (through-thickness) shear forces, a feature which makes it notably different from most shell analysis programs. Previous versions were of limited use due to their inabilities to accurately capture out-of-plane shear failures, and because analyses were restricted to force-controlled monotonic loading conditions. The research comprising this thesis focuses on addressing these limitations, and implementing new analysis features extending the range of structures and loading conditions that can be considered. Contributions toward the redevelopment of the program include: i) a new solution algorithm for out-of-plane shear, ii) modelling of cracked RC in accordance with the Disturbed Stress Field Model, iii) the addition of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) modelling capabilities, and iv) the addition of cyclic and dynamic analysis capabilities. The accuracy of the program was verified using test specimens presented in the literature spanning various member types and loading conditions. The new program features are shown to enhance modelling capabilities and provide accurate assessments of shear-critical structures. An experimental program consisting of RC and FRC slab specimens under dynamic loading conditions was performed. Eight intermediate-scale slabs were constructed and tested to failure under sequential high-mass low-velocity impact. The data from the testing program were used to verify the dynamic and FRC modelling procedures developed, and to contribute to a research area which is currently limited in the database of literature: the global response of RC and FRC elements under impact. Test results showed that the FRC was effective in increasing capacity, reducing crack widths and spacings, and mitigating local damage under impact. Analyses of the slabs showed that high accuracy estimates can be obtained for RC and FRC elements under impact using basic modelling techniques and simple finite element meshes.

A aplicação de conceitos de estabilidade surge espontaneamente em estruturas metálicas e, mais destacadamente, nas estruturas de silos e de reservatórios. A parede cilíndrica que compõe o corpo desse tipo de estrutura é formada de chapasmetálicas delgadas, característica que surge da grande eficiência da forma cilíndrica. Neste trabalho, procura-se dispor ao engenheiro conceitos claros e distintos do comportamento e dos fenômenos de perda de estabilidade do equilíbrio dereservatórios e de silos metálicos. São expostas as teorias para a análise de silos para materiais granulares e pulverulentos não-coesivos e reservatórios para líquidos que não produzem gases. Mostra-se que a ação do material ensilado provocaesforços de compressão que possibilitam a ocorrência de fenômenos de perda da estabilidade da estrutura, conhecidos como flambagem no jargão técnico. Também a ação do vento pode ocasionar perda de estabilidade na estrutura vazia. Apresenta-se umresumo das teorias envolvidas, um ensaio numérico de modelos cilíndricos, um exemplo de silo de grãos, e uma compilação das normas e artigos mais atuais e abrangentes do problema de estabilidade em estruturas cilíndricas. Por fim, são estabelecidas as configurações estruturais que apresentam maiores riscos para a flambagem, e fornecidas as relações de diâmetro/espessura e de diâmetro/altura em que é possível se evitar os problemas advindos da perda da estabilidade do equilíbrio. / The application of the stability concepts appears spontaneously on steel structures and, more distinctly, on silos and tanks structures. The cylindrical wall that makes the body of this kind of structure is constituted of thin steel plates, characteristic that comes out of the great efficiency of the cylindrical shape. In this work, it is intended for the engineer clear and distinct notions about the behaviour and the loss of stability equilibrium phenomena of steel silos and tanks. The theories for the analysis of silos for non-cohesive, pulverulent and grain materials, and of tanks to liquids that produces no gases, are exposed. It is shown that the action of the bulk stored material causes compression that makes possible the occurrence of the phenomena of loss of the stability of the structure, commonly known in the technician jargon as buckling. Also the wind load can lead to the loss of stability of the empty structure. A summary is shown for of the involved theories, a numerical experiment with cylindrical models, an example of grain silo, and a compilation of the recommendations, norms and articles on the problem of the cylindrical structures stability. At least, it is established the structural configurations that poses major risks to buckling, and it is supplied relations of diametre/thickness and of diameter/height with whom it is possible to avoid the problems that come from the loss of the stability of equilibrium.

Orientador: Isaias Vizotto / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-23T22:41:02Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Sabino_EderMuriloParizzoto_M.pdf: 7896923 bytes, checksum: 2e32d4c45ba75ad01db9a7b23cb8cb93 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013 / Resumo: Esse trabalho foi inspirado principalmente em obras projetadas por Heinz Isler e Félix Candela, e apresenta uma contribuição ao pré-processamento e geração computacional de cascas otimizadas de formas livres e cascas de formas analíticas. São abordados dois modelos de concepção de estruturas para cobertura: as cascas de formas livres, geradas a partir da simulação computacional de modelos físicos experimentais em que as superfícies médias não podem ser descritas por meio de funções matemáticas; e as definidas por formas analíticas ou geométricas, em que as superfícies médias podem ser determinadas por funções analíticas através de modelos de geração por processos de translação ou revolução. O objetivo principal é a concepção de estruturas em cascas em concreto por meio de modelo computacional de geração otimizada de formas com a aplicação do Método dos Elementos Finitos e técnicas de programação matemática, com a proposição de metodologias computacionais de pré-processamento para geração da malha inicial de elementos finitos e a posterior obtenção de estruturas em cascas de formas livres e analíticas. São propostos modelos para geração de malhas de estruturas em cascas de formas livres com projeções poligonais regulares e quadriláteras com arestas retas e/ou parabólicas. As malhas planas que constituem membranas finas e flexíveis, através da ação do peso próprio da membrana ou da aplicação de pressão sobre as superfícies com quaisquer configurações de apoios, são utilizadas para geração de cascas de formas livres por meio de um programa computacional desenvolvido por Vizotto (1993), e que também podem ser geradas por meio do software ANSYS. A geração das formas analíticas tridimensionais das estruturas em cascas é realizada através de curvas diretrizes e geratrizes a partir das malhas planas. Variando-se alguns parâmetros obtêm-se composições de paraboloides hiperbólicos, paraboloides elípticos, cilindros parabólicos, etc. Após a geração das formas tridimensionais, são realizadas análises estruturais de algumas estruturas em cascas de concreto armado observando os estados de tensão das estruturas. Diversas estruturas são geradas e os resultados obtidos apresentados / Abstract: This work was mainly inspired in structures designed by Heinz Isler and Félix Candela, and it presents a contribution to preprocessing and computational generation of optimized free-form shells and the analytical shells. Two models of conceptions of roofs structures are discussed: the free-form shells, generated by computational simulation of the experimental physical models, and the structures defined by analytical functions. The middle surfaces of the first model cannot be determined by analytical equations. On the second model, however, they can be generated by translational and revolution processes. The main objective is the conception of concrete shell structures using a computational model to generate optimized shapes with the application of the Finite Element Method and mathematical programming techniques. Computational methodologies for the generation of the finite elements initial mesh and the obtention of the freeform shells and analytical shells structures are proposed. Models are proposed for the meshing of the free-form shells structures with either regular polygonal projections or quadrilateral with straight and / or parabolic edges. Properties of thin and flexible membranes are attributed to the planar meshes with any support configuration. Free form shells are generated using a software developed by Vizotto (1993) which is able to generate free-form shells by applying pressure on the surfaces or by the action of the membrane's own weight. Free form shells can also be generated using the software ANSYS. As a result, the three-dimensional shapes of the shells are obtained. From the plane meshes obtained the three-dimensional shapes of the analytical form shells are determined through guidelines and generatrices curves. By varying some parameters compositions of hyperbolic paraboloids, elliptic paraboloids, cylinders parabolic, etc, are obtained. After the generation of three-dimensional shapes, structural analyses of some reinforced concrete shell structures are performed and the tension states of the structures are observed. Several structures are generated and the results obtained are presented / Mestrado / Estruturas e Geotécnica / Mestre em Engenharia Civil