京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(エネルギー科学) / 甲第19091号 / エネ博第315号 / 新制||エネ||64(附属図書館) / 32042 / 京都大学大学院エネルギー科学研究科エネルギー基礎科学専攻 / (主査)教授 岸本 泰明, 教授 前川 孝, 教授 中村 祐司 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Energy Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(理学) / 甲第20184号 / 理博第4269号 / 新制||理||1613(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院理学研究科地球惑星科学専攻 / (主査)教授 田口 聡, 教授 家森 俊彦, 教授 塩谷 雅人 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Science / Kyoto University / DGAM

The increasing global demand for a substantial lightweighting of automobiles to enable a reduction in the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel consumption has led to the adaptation of the high strength Al wrought alloys such as the 2xxx and 7xxx series in near net-shaped manufacturing using the high pressure die casting (HPDC) process. However, the obstacle for this adaptation is the high susceptibility to hot tearing during the solidification of these alloys. A new structural Al alloy for high pressure die casting application was developed from the single-phase Al-Zn-Mg family; a high strength and ductile alloy that could be adapted to manufacturing automotive structural components using HPDC and help with a significant reduction in the overall curb-weight of an automobile and thereby increasing the vehicle fuel efficiency. The objective of this study was to enable a better understanding of the hot tearing phenomenon during solidification of the Al-3.8 wt%Zn-1 wt%Mg alloy, the effect of adding 1.2 wt% Fe to the alloy to improve the castability in HPDC process and the effect of adding Ti as a grain refiner of the primary Al phase during solidification of the alloy using Al-5 wt%Ti-1 wt%B master alloy. The constrained rod solidification (CRS) experiments were carried out to measure transient stress, transient strain, and transient temperature during solidification of the alloy. Improvements to the CRS experiments were also developed to obtain a repeatability of the acquired data. The computerized Tomography (CT) imaging was used to visually characterize the hot tearing. Hypothesis on the factors promoting the hot tearing tendencies in single-phase alloys solidified using net-shaped casting processes has been presented with evidence-based on transient stress-strain and thermal data curves obtained during the solidification experiments. / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc)

This thesis investigates the impact of yarn and fabric structure on the mechanical recyclability of textile structures. It focuses on variations in yarn twist and form (single or plied) as well as fabric type (woven or knitted) and their respective constructions. The study involved evaluating the mechanical recyclability of 21 cotton textile structures in different constructions, including woven and knitted fabrics, each made using one of the four yarns prepared for this study. The mechanical recyclability was evaluated based on the opening efficiency of the textile structures, together with the average mean fiber length and short fiber content post-tearing. According to the evaluation, a higher fraction of fibers sorted as open and longer fibers resulting from tearing indicated higher recyclability. Based on the evaluation, it was observed that the single yarns tended to be more favorable for mechanical recycling compared to plied yarns. In addition, the effect of the yarn plying twist was multifaceted, with lower yarn twists not necessarily benefiting recyclability. Testing was also conducted to characterize the yarn and fabric structures concerning properties such as count, strength, yarn twist, and thread density of the fabrics. It could be seen that it is of higher relevance to categories of fabric structures based on their density than their fabric type (weaved or knitted) in terms of recyclability. The denser fabric structures' recyclability was more dependent on their fabric construction, whereas, in less dense fabric structures, the yarn structure appeared to have a greater impact. Therefore, determining the interaction of the yarn and fabric structures is important to understand how variations in yarn and fabric structures impact the recyclability of textile structures.

Perineal lacerations can be caused by a variety of risk factors such as a large fetal head circumference, birthing positions that place strain on the sacrum, and first-time births. Preventing perineal tears can be challenging for laboring women. Exploring the possible prevention methods to decrease the severity of perineal tearing or preventing it altogether can be beneficial for laboring women's physical and mental health. The primary purpose of this literature review was to examine which interventions are most likely to prevent perineal tearing during childbirth. The secondary purpose was to evaluate natural perineal tears in comparison to surgical incision, or episiotomy, and the time to recovery outcomes. A comprehensive literature review examining various prevention methods was conducted from several databases. Peer-reviewed research articles from 2003-2022 regarding the use of perineal massages, birthing positions, manual perineal protection, warm compress, and Kegel exercises were analyzed and included in this literature review. Although many articles suggested factors such as large fetal head circumference and first-time childbirth were factors often challenging to manipulate, the data indicates that several prevention methods may prove to be beneficial in limiting the severity of perineal tearing.

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Förlossningsbristningar involverar olika former av skador på vagina, vulva, perineum och analsfinktrar. Skadan kan uppstå spontant under födseln eller genom iatrogena skador som hälso- och sjukvården åstadkommit. Bristningar uppskattas drabba cirka 80 procent av förstföderskor och kan leda till komplikationer som kan påverka livskvaliteten på flera sätt. Genom historien har vårdandet av bäckenbottens vävnader studerats, men allteftersom barnafödseln förflyttades till sjukhus och förlossningsvården medikaliserades kan en stor del av förlossningskunskapen ha försvunnit. Födslorummet blev till ett vårdrum och förlossningssfären till ett kliniskt skeende. Detta kan i sin tur ha bidragit till att förlossningsbristningar kommit att normaliseras. Syftet var att kartlägga hur olika metoder kan förebygga uppkomsten av förlossningsbristningar. Vald metod blev en icke-systematisk litteraturöversikt som omfattade randomiserade kontrollerade studier, observationsstudier, tvärsnittsstudier samt kohortstudier med kvantitativ design. Databassökningen utfördes i PubMed och CINAHL. En kvalitetsgranskning utfördes på samtliga artiklar och endast ett urval som uppfyllde grundläggande kvalitetskrav ingick i litteraturöversikten. Med hjälp av en integrerad analys kunde en sammanvägning av flera studier genomföras och sammanställas till ett gemensamt resultat. Kvantitativa data extraherades från artiklarnas resultat och omformulerades till beskrivande text. Totalt 31 artiklar med kvantitativ ansats identifierades som svarade an på syftet och blev grunden för den icke-systematiska litteraturöversikten. Genom dataanalysen identifierades flera metoder som kan förebygga uppkomsten av förlossningsbristningar. Samtliga metoder delades in under två huvudkategorier: ”Metoder med god skyddande effekt på förlossningsbristningar” samt ”Metoder med tveksamt skyddande effekt på förlossningsbristningar”, med sju tillhörande underkategorier: ”Vårdande av perineum under graviditeten”, ”Vårdande av perineum i samband med förlossningen”, ”Barnmorskeledd förlossning”, ”Ett kontrollerat framfödande”, ”Barnmorskans händer och kommunikation som verktyg för att motverka förlossningsbristningar”, ”förlossningspositioner och att föda i vatten” samt ”Perineotomi i förebyggande syfte mot förlossningsbristningar”. Slutsatsen indikerade på flera metoder som kan motverka uppkomsten av förlossningsbristningar. De metoder som visade på god skyddande effekt var värme och perinealmassage, barnmorskeledda förlossningar och närvaron av två barnmorskor vid framfödandet samt att föda i sidoläge och fyrfota position. Metoder som visade på tveksamt skyddande effekt relaterat till tvetydiga resultat var att föda i litotomiläge, rutinmässig användning av perineotomi samt hands on-tekniken. På grund av osäker evidens ökar komplexiteten för forskningsområdet. / Vaginal tearing involves various forms of damage to the vagina, vulva, perineum and anal sphincters. Vaginal tearing can occur spontaneously during birth or through iatrogenic injuries achieved by the healthcare providers. Vaginal tearing is estimated to affect about 80 percent of primiparous women and can lead to complications that can affect the quality of life in several ways. Throughout history, care of the pelvic floor tissues has been studied, but as maternity care has become more medicalized, pregnancy and childbirth came to be seen as a pathological event. This, in turn, may have contributed towards the normalization of vaginal tearing. The aim was to examine how different methods can prevent the occurrence of vaginal tearing during childbirth. The method chosen was a scoping review that included the analysis of randomized controlled trials, observational studies, cross-sectional studies and cohort studies utilizing a quantitative approach. The database search was performed in PubMed and CINAHL. A quality review was performed on all articles and only the selection that met the quality requirements was included. By using an integrated analysis several studies compiled to produce a conclusive result. Quantitative data was extracted from the results of the articles and reformulated into a descriptive text. A total of 31 articles with a quantitative approach were identified that answered this thesis’ aim and built the structure of the scoping review. Through the data analysis, two main categories with associated sub-categories were identified. The main categories that have emerged are: "Methods with good protective effect on vaginal tearing" and "Methods with questionable protective effect on vaginal tearing". Sub-categories that have been identified are: "Perineal care during pregnancy", "Perineal care during birth”, "Midwife-led birth", “Controlled vaginal delivery”, "Midwife's hands and communication to prevent vaginal tearing”, "Delivery positions and water birth" and "Episiotomy as a preventive measure against vaginal tearing ". The conclusions of this thesis’ research indicated several methods that could prevent vaginal tearing. In particular, there was good evidence to establish that caring for the perineal area by massaging the perineum and applying warm compresses, midwife-led birth and the presence of two midwifes during birth as well as birth in lateral position and hands-and-knees position. Methods that were found to be ineffective included birth in litothomy position, routine practice of episiotomy as well as the hands on-technique. Due to inconclusive evidence the complexity of the research area increases.

In this thesis we investigate current sheets in the solar corona. The well known 1D model for the tearing mode instability is presented, before progressing to 2D where we introduce a non-uniform resistivity. The effect this has on growth rates is investigated and we find that the inclusion of the non-uniform term in η cause a decrease in the growth rate of the dominant mode. Analytical approximations and numerical simulations are then used to model current sheet formation by considering two distinct experiments. First, a magnetic field is sheared in two directions, perpendicular to each other. A twisted current layer is formed and we find that as we increase grid resolution, the maximum current increases, the width of the current layer decreases and the total current in the layer is approximately constant. This, together with the residual Lorentz force calculated, suggests that a current sheet is trying to form. The current layer then starts to fragment. By considering the parallel electric field and calculating the perpendicular vorticity, we find evidence of reconnection. The resulting temperatures easily reach the required coronal values. The second set of simulations carried out model an initially straight magnetic field which is stressed by elliptical boundary motions. A highly twisted current layer is formed and analysis of the energetics, current structures, magnetic field and the resulting temperatures is carried out. Results are similar in nature to that of the shearing experiment.

This project was funded by Automotive Partnership Canada (APC), an initiative created by the Government of Canada in an attempt to support significant, collaborative R&D activities in order to benefit the entire Canadian automotive industry. / High strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys have been increasingly employed in the transportation industry due to the increased demands for light structural components. However, their applications have been limited to relatively expensive wrought products. Application of the shape cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu parts has never been the focus of attention due to their poor castability and mechanical properties. Improving the casting quality is expected to increase their utilization within the automotive industry. The poor castability and mechanical properties of some alloys in this family may be effectively improved through optimized chemistry control and melt treatment including grain refinement. The primary objective of this project is to optimize the chemistry and heat treatment of the Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy family that results in improved strength with acceptable level of ductility and casting quality relative to other shape cast Al alloys. The Taguchi experimental design method was used to narrow down the number of required casting experiments required to meet the research objective. Three levels across four elements yielded a total of 9 Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys, which were cast using a tilt pour permanent mold process. The effect of each major alloying element on the microstructure, and mechanical properties was investigated. Tensile measurements were made on the 9 alloys subjected to two steps solution treatments. Mechanical properties such as yield strength (YS), ultimate tensile strength (UTS), and elongation at fracture (El.%) were experimentally measured and statistically analyzed. An ANOVA analysis was employed to quantify the percentage contribution of the alloying elements on the material properties. Grain refinement was found to play a significant role in improving the hot tearing resistance and, thereby ameliorating quality. The alloying element that affected the YS and UTS to the greatest extent was Cu, followed by Zn. In contrast, the effect of Mg and Ti on YS and UTS was insignificant. Moreover, a decrease in Mg content had the greatest effect in enhancing the El.%. A regression analysis was used to obtain statistical relationships (models) correlating the material properties with the variations in the content of the major alloying elements. The R-square values of YS, UTS, and El.% were 99.7 %, 98 %, and 90 %, respectively, showing that the models replicated the experimental results. Verification measurements made on shape cast Al-6Zn-2Mg-2Cu alloy revealed that the material property model predictions were in agreement with the experimentally measured values. The results show that secondary and over ageing treatments of the shape cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys lead to superior combination of YS and El.%. The ongoing advances in shape casting of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys with high will make them suitable choices for commercial load-bearing automotive components, when it comes to the selection of a material meeting the minimum requirements for strength, damage tolerance, cost and weight. / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc)