Design of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) masonry in the United States is currently based on Appendix A of the 2008 Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) Code. Those provisions include the design of lap splices, and equations for the nominal capacity in interface shear transfer between grout and AAC. The provisions for lap splices are an extension of the provisions for concrete or clay masonry, modified to neglect the contribution of AAC to splice capacity. This thesis describes a testing program aimed at verifying the current provisions using tests of lap splices in grouted AAC masonry. Based on the results of those tests, the provisions are shown to be appropriate. The provisions on interface shear transfer between grout and AAC require that the transferred shear be checked against a nominal capacity based on limited test results. This thesis describes a testing program aimed at verifying and refining this nominal capacity using pullout tests of grout cores in AAC masonry units. Based on the results of those tests, the currently used nominal capacity is shown to be conservative, and a recommendation is made to increase it. / text

The design or improvement of a biological wastewater treatment system requires the characterization of influent wastewaters, the characterization of the microbial community in the system, and a knowledge of the rates of biological reactions. The wastewater treatment system of the city of Ste-Julie (Quebec) consists of four facultative aerated lagoons operating in series. Batch reactor experiments were performed with the municipal wastewater of Ste-Julie to simulate the biological processes occurring in the lagoon system. The first, second, and third lagoons were characterized in terms of soluble BOD, soluble COD, total solids, total suspended solids, volatile suspended solids, and TOC. The influent wastewater is classified as weak wastewater containing a relatively low concentration of soluble BOD compared to total BOD. The microbial communities in the first three lagoons were characterized using the BIOLOG redox technology which allows the simultaneous testing of the populations for the utilization of 95 carbon substrates. Finally, the specific initial BOD or TOC removal rates were determined for the first three lagoons. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)

The membrane aerated bioreactor (MABR) is a unique technological innovation where a gas permeable membrane is applied to biological processes. In an MABR, oxygen and other substrates diffuse from the opposite directions into a biofilm, and thus simultaneous chemical oxygen demand (COD) and nitrogen removal can be achieved. However, controlling biofilm thickness, stability, and attachment is challenging. The objectives of this research were to study the effect of oxygen partial pressure on process performance with respect to nitrogen removal and examine the biomass properties in MABRs at different oxygen partial pressures and COD loadings. The conditions within the bioreactors were based on a low hydrodynamic condition (average fluid velocity 22 cm/min along the membrane surface), with the intention of minimizing the impact of the hydrodynamic shear on biomass properties. Simultaneous nitrification and denitrification were achieved in the reactors, and increasing oxygen partial pressure enhanced the total nitrogen removal. The biomass at the membrane-biofilm interface was more porous at a loading of 11.3 kg COD/1000 m2/day (areal porosity about 0.9) as compared with a loading of 22.6 kg COD/1000 m2/day (areal porosity about 0.7), indicating carbon substrate was limiting near the membrane. Long-term (over 30 days) experimental results showed that at the loading of 11.3 kg COD/1000 m2/day, the oxygen partial pressures of 0.59 atm and 0.88 atm caused over 80% of the biomass to become suspended in the bulk phase while at 0.25 atm and 0.41 atm oxygen over 97% of the biomass was immobilized on the membrane. There is a critical oxygen partial pressure that can sustain the biofilm, which increases with an increasing COD loading. The nitrifying population in the reactors was examined by applying fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). At the loading of 22.6 kg COD/1000 m2/day, there were 12% beta-proteobacterial ammonia oxidizing bacteria (AOB) and 17%Nitrobacter in homogenized biofilm biomass at 0.59 atm oxygen while there were 7% beta-proteobacterial AOB and 4% Nitrobacter at 0.25 atm oxygen. The ratio of protein to carbohydrate in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of the homogenized biomass in the reactor decreased with increasing oxygen partial pressure. Surface characterization of the biomass revealed that the higher the oxygen partial pressure, the lower the biomass hydrophobicity and surface charge. The ratio of EPS protein to carbohydrate in a membrane aerated biofilm decreased when approaching the membrane-biofilm interface. The distribution of nitrifiers and dissolved oxygen profiles inside the biofilm suggested that dual substrate limitations exist, and it was concluded that the membrane aerated biofilm had an aerobic region in the inner layer and an anoxic region in the outer layer. It is proposed that the loss of EPS due to secondary substrate consumption, especially the loss of EPS proteins, at the bottom of the biofilm was responsible for biofilm detachment subjected to a critical oxygen partial pressure.

The aim of this study was to investigate the quantifiable planimetric design efficiency of residential buildings designed to be built with &amp / #147 / Autoclaved &AElig / rated Concrete&amp / #148 / (AAC) panels. Focus was on the effects of plan shape, plan size and layout organization and the modularity of vertical AAC wall panels on the planimetric design efficiency of residential buildings. To this end, relevant analyses were conducted on 30 residential building projects obtained from the design office of an AAC panel manufacturing firm in T&uuml / rkiye, AKG Gazbeton. The lengths, widths and areas of building elements (quantitative data) were then calculated from the production drawings of these building. A total of fifteen ratios, which were considered relevant to the study as indicators of design efficiency, were computed by using this quantitative data. This was followed by the construction of frequency distribution tables and histograms showing the variations of the computed ratios. At the final phase, Analyses of Variance (ANOVA) were conducted to determine the source of variation and Chi-Square tests conducted to determine whether or not the distributions could be considered &amp / #145 / normal&amp / #146 / . According to the results of the study, it was found that plan shape and plan size of building projects together with their layout organizations, were the main influential factors on the efficiency of their wall and floor areas. It was also found that the modularity of vertical wall panels used in these buildings was another important factor to be considered in planimetric design efficiency.

Thesis (M.Eng.) -- University of Western Sydney, 2004. / A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering at the University of Western Sydney. Includes bibliography.

The expansion of an industrial area in Näsudden, Skelleftehamn, will require extensive groundwork. An old landfill in the area, partly consisting of autoclaved aerated concrete (siporex), is intended to be used for constructing the new industrial site. The conditions for how the material can be used is, however, controlled by a variety of parameters. This is a part study of the evaluation of how the masses should be treated. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how the presence of siporex affects the mobility of arsenic and lead in the landfill area. Soil and groundwater samples from 10 sample points from the landfill area were collected and analyzed for its metal content. The results were used for calculating the solid/liquid partition coefficient (Kd) for the desorption of samples with or without siporex. Results indicate that the mobility of arsenic is higher in the samples with siporex due to the higher pH in the leachate. No correlation could be found between the influence of siporex and mobility of lead in this study. Further studies are needed in a controlled environment to assess how siporex affects the mobility of arsenic and lead.

Orientador: Tsunao Matsumoto / Banca: Dib Gebara / Banca: Maria Lucia Ribeiro / Resumo: Os efluentes de curtume caracterizam-se por possuírem elevadas concentrações de compostos tóxicos, tais como: cromo, amônia, sulfatos e compostos orgânicos de baixa biodegradabilidade, por isso o tratamento desses efluentes é extremamente difícil. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo comparar a eficiência de tratamento de efluentes de curtume de duas linhas experimentais, em escala piloto, compostas por: reator UASB simplificado em forma de "Y" seguido de um Biofiltro Aerado Submerso (BF) e somente um BF, operadas simultaneamente, recebendo o mesmo efluente pré-tratado físico-quimicamente, por meio de um decantador de coluna e um floculador de manta de lodo. As linhas experimentais foram montadas junto à estação de tratamento de efluentes do curtume Fuga Couros Jales Ltda., na cidade de Jales-SP. O monitoramento das linhas de tratamento foi dividido em 4 etapas operacionais distintas: 1aetapa, a partida do sistema experimental, 2a etapa, adição do coagulante sulfato de alumino ferroso, 3a etapa, aumento da taxa de aeração nos BFs e 4a etapa, aumento do TDH nos reatores. Em cada etapa, foram analisados os seguintes parâmetros: alcalinidade total, acidez volátil, cromo total, DBObruta, DQObruta, fósforo total, nitrato e nitrito, nitrogênio total e amoniacal, oxigênio dissolvido, pH, sólidos, sulfato, sulfeto e temperatura. A eficiência média de remoção de DQO e DBO, na linha 1, foi de 66% e 73%, respectivamente. Na linha 2, a eficiência média de remoção de DQO foi de 47% e de DBO foi de 49%. A baixa eficiência de remoção de DQO, nas duas linhas, é devido as elevadas concentrações de sulfato afluentes ao tratamento biológico, resultando numa baixa relação DQO/SO4 2-, cerca de 1,2. Apesar da eficiência de remoção de DBO, na linha 1, estar próxima da porcentagem mínima estipulada na legislação estadual, cerca de 80%, o efluente das duas ...(Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The tanning effluents are characterized for its have high concentrations of toxicity compounds, such as: chromium, ammonia, sulfates and organic compound of low biodegradability, the treatment for those effluents is extremely hard. The present work has as objective compared the tanning effluents treatment efficiency of two lines experimental devices on pilot scale, composed for: line 1 - simplified UASB reactor on "Y" form following the Submerged Aerated Biofilter (BF) and line 2, only the BF reactor were operated simultaneously, receiving the same effluent pre-treated by physic-chemical devices, through a column settler and a sludge blanket flocculator. The experimental devices were installed in the tanning effluents treatment plant of the Fuga Couros Jales Ltd., at the Jales-SP city of. The treatment lines was monitoring on four different operational steps: 1st.step, start-up of the experimental system, 2nd step, addition of the coagulant ferrous aluminum sulfate in the pre-treatment devices, 3rd step, increase of the aeration rate in BFs and 4th step, increase the reactors HDT. On each step, the following parameters were analyzed: total alkalinity, volatile acidity, total chrome, BOD, COD, total phosphorous, nitrate and nitrite, total nitrogen and ammonia, dissolved oxygen, pH, solids, sulfate, sulfide and temperature. The COD and BOD removal efficiency average, in the line 1, was 66% and 73%, respectively. In the line 2, the removal efficiency average of the COD was 47% and the BOD was 49%. This low removal efficiency of COD, at two lines, is due the high sulfate inlet concentrations to the biological treatment, that resulting in a low COD/SO4 2- rate, about 1.2. In spite of the removal BOD efficiency, at line 1, reach the minimum state legislation requisite, about 80%, the effluent of the two treatment lines doesn't attempt the effluents discharges patterns, established by the environmental legislation. / Mestre

abstract: The main objective of this study is to develop an innovative system in the form of a sandwich panel type composite with textile reinforced skins and aerated concrete core. Existing theoretical concepts along with extensive experimental investigations were utilized to characterize the behavior of cement based systems in the presence of individual fibers and textile yarns. Part of this thesis is based on a material model developed here in Arizona State University to simulate experimental flexural response and back calculate tensile response. This concept is based on a constitutive law consisting of a tri-linear tension model with residual strength and a bilinear elastic perfectly plastic compression stress strain model. This parametric model was used to characterize Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) with aramid, carbon, alkali resistant glass, polypropylene TRC and hybrid systems of aramid and polypropylene. The same material model was also used to characterize long term durability issues with glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC). Historical data associated with effect of temperature dependency in aging of GFRC composites were used. An experimental study was conducted to understand the behavior of aerated concrete systems under high stain rate impact loading. Test setup was modeled on a free fall drop of an instrumented hammer using three point bending configuration. Two types of aerated concrete: autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) and polymeric fiber-reinforced aerated concrete (FRAC) were tested and compared in terms of their impact behavior. The effect of impact energy on the mechanical properties was investigated for various drop heights and different specimen sizes. Both materials showed similar flexural load carrying capacity under impact, however, flexural toughness of fiber-reinforced aerated concrete was proved to be several degrees higher in magnitude than that provided by plain autoclaved aerated concrete. Effect of specimen size and drop height on the impact response of AAC and FRAC was studied and discussed. Results obtained were compared to the performance of sandwich beams with AR glass textile skins with aerated concrete core under similar impact conditions. After this extensive study it was concluded that this type of sandwich composite could be effectively used in low cost sustainable infrastructure projects. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering 2012

O pós-tratamento apresenta-se como uma forma de adequar o efluente de reatores anaeróbios aos requisitos da legislação ambiental e propiciar a proteção dos corpos receptores. O trabalho foi desenvolvido com a finalidade de avaliar a viabilidade técnica da utilização do processo de ozonização quando aplicado a um sistema combinado composto por reator UASB seguido por biofiltro aerado submerso. No sistema foi avaliada a operação de quatro biofiltros, dois com carvão ativado e dois com anéis de polietileno. Para verificar a influência da oxidação com ozônio na biodegrabilidade somente um dos biofiltros preenchidos por cada material suporte recebeu efluente ozonizado. Os menores valores de concentração de DQO foram encontrados nos filtros preenchidos com carvão ativado granular, com valores de até 14,00 mg/L, para os dois tipos de afluentes, ozonizado e não-ozonizado. Contudo, considerando eficiência de remoção de DQO para todo período de operação os biofiltros preenchidos com anéis de polietileno se mostraram mais eficazes, com eficiência de até 80%. Os resultados evidenciaram a ocorrência de nitrificação em todos os sistemas, uma vez que houve consumo de NTK e de alcalinidade, com queda de pH; produção de nitrato. / The post-treatment is presented as an alternative to adjust the effluent of anaerobic reactors to the requirements of the brazilian environmental legislation. The work was developed with the purpose to evaluate the viability of the use of the ozonization process when applied to a system composed by a reactor UASB followed by submerged aerated biofilter. In the system the operation of four biofilters was evaluated, two fillet with granular activated carbon (GAC) and two with polyethylene rings. To check the influence of the oxidation with ozone in biodegradability, only one of the biofilter with each support material received ozonized effluent. The lowest values of DQO concentration had been found in the filters with GAC, with values of up to 14,00 mg/L, for the two types, ozonized and not-ozonized. However, considering the DQO removal efficiency for all operation periods the biofilters with polyethylene rings were more efficient, with efficiency of up to 80%. The results had evidenced the occurrence of nitrification in all the systems, a time that had NTK and alkalinity consumption, with fall of pH and nitrate production.

Orientador: Flavia Maria Netto / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-25T15:30:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Sadahira_MitieSonia_D.pdf: 5351794 bytes, checksum: 3b4bdc18fc4978c11662cb3791bc6fe6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014 / Resumo: Nos confeitos aerados (marshmallow e nougat), a espuma é produzida pela aeração de xaropes de açúcares, estabilizada por proteínas tais como proteínas da clara de ovo (PCO). A pectina, polissacarídeo aniônico, pode formar complexos eletrostáticos com proteína em pH abaixo do ponto isoelétrico da proteína. A hidroxipropilmetilcelulose (HPMC) é um polissacarídeo neutro com propriedades emulsificantes. O trabalho visou estudar as propriedades espumantes (capacidade de aeração e estabilidade da espuma) da PCO na presença destes polissacarídeos em solução aquosa e sistema modelo de açúcares. Na primeira etapa, foram avaliados os efeitos das interações PCO/polissacarídeo nas propriedades espumantes em solução aquosa. Os efeitos da concentração de biopolímeros (2,0-4,0% p/p), proporção PCO:pectina (15:1-55:1) e temperatura (70-80 °C) nas propriedades espumantes no pH 3,0 foram avaliados, utilizando delineamento composto central. Na proporção PCO:pectina 15:1, os complexos eram próximos da eletroneutralidade e com tamanho médio de 95,91+ ou - 8,19 µm, conduzindo para maior estabilidade da espuma quanto à desproporção. Na proporção 55:1, os complexos não eram eletricamente neutros e com tamanho médio de 45,92+ ou - 3,47 µm, resultando em espumas com menor drenagem de líquido e coalescência. Foram avaliados os efeitos de concentração de biopolímeros (2,0-5,0% p/p), proporção PCO:HPMC (2:1-18:1) e pH (3,0-6,0) a 75 °C utilizando delineamento composto central rotacional (DCCR) e do comportamento dos biopolímeros na solução aquosa em diferentes pH nas propriedades espumantes. No pH 3,0, os biopolímeros eram compatíveis, conduzindo a melhores propriedades espumantes enquanto nos pH 4,5 e 6,0, os biopolímeros eram incompatíveis, resultando em menor estabilidade com relação a desproporção. Na segunda etapa do trabalho, foram avaliados os efeitos das interações PCO/polissacarídeo em sistema modelo de açúcares com características de marshmallow (densidade<0,50 g/mL; atividade de água<0,75). A composição da solução de açúcares (42,5% sacarose, 42,5% xarope de glicose e 15% de açúcar invertido) foi definida utilizando delineamento experimental de mistura. Os efeitos da concentração de biopolímeros (1,40¿5,60% p/p) e proporção PCO:pectina (7:1¿63:1) nas respostas foram avaliadas utilizando um DCCR, no pH 3,0. As respostas foram viscosidade aparente da mistura açúcares/PCO/pectina antes do batimento e densidade, overrun, parâmetros reológicos da amostra aerada recém-processada e após 24 horas (módulo elástico G¿, módulo viscoso G" e 'delta'). Na proporção PCO:pectina 7:1, a mistura apresentou baixa capacidade de aeração e uma espuma com característica menos sólida e baixa estabilidade. Na proporção 49:1, a mistura apresentou maior capacidade de aeração e comportamento elástico da espuma. Os efeitos da concentração de biopolímeros (1,4-5,6% p/p) e proporção clara de ovo:HPMC (2:1-18:1) nas respostas das misturas açúcar/PCO/HPMC foram avaliados, utilizando um DCCR no pH 3,0 e as mesmas respostas avaliadas no estudo com misturas açúcar/PCO/pectina. Na concentração de biopolímeros 5,0% p/p e proporção PCO:HPMC 14:1 foram realizados experimentos em diferentes pH. No pH 3,0, foram obtidos maior capacidade de aeração e comportamento elástico. No pH 4,5, a espuma apresentou melhor estabilidade comparada a espuma no pH 3,0. No pH 6,0, a espuma apresentou propriedades espumantes ruins e comportamento viscoso. Portanto, o controle das interações proteína/polissacarídeo é um fator chave para o desenvolvimento de produtos aerados com maior estabilidade física / Abstract: In aerated confectionery (marshmallow and nougat), foam is produced by aeration of sugar syrups and stabilized by proteins such as egg white protein (EW). Pectin, an anionic polysaccharide, may form electrostatic complexes with protein at pH values bellow the isoeletric point (pI) of the protein. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) is a neutral polysaccharide with emulsifying properties. The study aimed at studying the foaming properties (foaming capacity and foam stability) of EW in the presence of these polysaccharides in aqueous solution and high sugar system. Firstly, the effects of EW/polysaccharide interaction on the foaming properties in aqueous solution were evaluated. The effects of biopolymer concentration (2.0-4.0% w/w), EW:pectin ratio (15:1-55:1) and temperature (70-80 °C) were evaluated at pH 3.0, using a central composite design. At EW:pectin ratio 15:1, the complexes were close to electroneutrality and with an average size of 95.91+ or - 8.19 µm, leading to greater stability related to disproportionatin. At ratio 55:1, the complexes were not electrically neutral and with an average size of 45.92+ or - 3.47 µm, resulting in a low drainage of liquid and coalescence. The effects of biopolymer concentration (2.0-5.0% w/w), EW:HPMC ratio (2:1-18:1) and pH (3.0-6.0) at 75 °C were evaluated using central composite rotatable design (CCRD) and the behavior of biopolymer in aqueous solution on the foaming properties at different pH. At pH 3.0, EW and HPMC were compatible leading to better foaming properties whereas at pH 4.5 and 6.0, EW and HPMC were incompatible resulting in lower stability related to disproportionation. In the second part of the study, the effects of EW/polysaccharide interactions on a model system of sugar with characteristics of marshmallow (density<0.50 g/mL; water activity<0.75) were evaluated. For that, a sugar solution composition (42.5% of sucrose, 42.5% of glucose syrup and 15.0% of invert sugar) was defined by a mixture experimental design. The effects of biopolymer concentration (1.40-5.60% w/w) and EW:pectin ratio (7:1-63:1) on the reponses were evaluated using CCRD, at pH 3.0. The responses were apparent viscosity of sugar/EW/pectin mixture before whipping, overrun, foam density and, rheological parameters of fresh foam and foam aged for 24 h (elastic modulus G¿, viscous modulus G" and phase angle 'delta'). At EW:pectin ratio 7:1, the mixture showed low foaming capacity and a foam with less solid character and low stability. At ratio 49:1, the mixture presented greater foaming capacity and elastic behavior of foam. The effects of biopolymer concentration (1.4-5.6% w/w) and EW:HPMC ratio (2:1-18:1) on the responses of sugar/EW/HPMC mixtures were evaluated using CCRD at pH 3.0 and the same responses evaluated in the study of sugar/EW/pectin mixtures. At biopolymer concentration 5.0% w/w and EW:HPMC ratio 14:1, experiments were carried out at different pH. At pH 3.0, the higher foaming capacity and elastic behavior were obtained. At pH 4.5, foam showed better stability than foam at pH 3.0. At pH 6.0, foam presented the poorest foaming properties and viscous behavior. Thus, the control of protein/polysaccharide interactions is a key factor for the aerated products developing with higher stability / Doutorado / Consumo e Qualidade de Alimentos / Doutora em Alimentos e Nutrição