Este trabalho analisa a evolução do grau de restrição de capital (dívida ou emissão de ações), sob a abordagem da relação entre a fluxo de caixa e investimetno (\"cash flow sensitivity\"), para empresas brasileiras e argentinas para quatro períodos macroeconômicos distintos. Estimou - se essa relação por meio de análise econométrica de painel para empresas de dois países: Brasil e Argentina. Espera-se que, na presença de imperfeições de mercado, ocorra restrição de capitais (financiamento externo), que se manisfeta por meio de uma relação positiva e significante entre o fluxo de caixa e o investimento. Os resultados mostram que a sensibilidade do investimento a variações no fluxo de caixa segue trajetória muito parecida nos dois países. De 1995 a 1997, período de estabilização econômica e crescimento em ambos os países, a relação foi positiva e significante, mostrando haver significativa restrição de capital. De 1998 a 2003, os anos das multi crises externas e internas, a relação entre as duas variáveis não foi estatisticamente significante. É um período em que as empresas utilizam as fontes de capital mais para assegurar a própria sobrevivência do que para crescer. De 2004 a 2007, os anos de recuperação da economia mundial, o coeficiente volta a ter relação positiva e significante, mas menor comparativametne ao período base (1995 a 1997). No Brasil, esse período foi caracterizado pelo fortalecimento dos mecanismos de governança corporativa, que aliados ao crescimento econômico e à oferta de capitais internacionais, propiciaram uma onda de aberturas de capital de empresas. De 2008 a 2009, período da crise financeira global, essa relação sofre um ligeiro acréscimo em ambos os paises. Apesar da vasta literatura sobre o tema, poucos trabalhos abordam a evolução da sensibilidade do investimento ao fluxo de caixa no tempo. Este trabalho visa a preencher esta lacuna para o Brasil e para a Argentina. / This article analyzes the degree of restriction of capital (debt or issuing shares), under the approach of the investment-cash flow sensitivity, suffered by companies from Brazil and Argentina in four different macroeconomic periods. This relation was estimated via econometric analysis of panel for the companies of the two countries. It is expected to have capital constraints when under the presence of market imperfections. This restriction is manifested through a positive and significant relation between cash flow and investment. The results showed that the link between investment and cash flow sensitivity was very similar in the both countries. From 1995 to 1997, period of economic stability and economic growth in both countries, this relationship was positive and significant showing a capital constraints. From 1998 to 2003 (multi-crisis), the relationship between the two variables was not statistically significant. It was a period that companies use their external finance to survive in the recession. From 2004 to 2007, world economic recovery, the rate reverts to a positive and significant, but lower compared with the baseline period (1995-1997). In Brazil, this period was characterized by the strengthening of corporate governance mechanisms which, together with economic growth and the supply of international capital, led a wave of IPOs of companies. De 2008 a 2009, the period of global financial crisis, this relationship suffers a slight increase. Despite the vast literature on the subject, studies regarding the evolution of the sensitivity of investment to cash flow in time.This work aims to fill this gap for Brazil and Argentina.

O presente trabalho apresenta proposta de análise numérica de perfis de aço formados a frio submetidos à compressão centrada. Trata-se de investigação, realizada por meio de elementos finitos, com vistas à análise da influência de imperfeições geométricas iniciais presentes em perfis U simples e U enrijecido, sob os aspectos de sua forma, magnitude e sentido. A imperfeição geométrica é adotada na forma de modos de falha local, global e distorcional, observando a suscetibilidade a tais modos para a seção de interesse. Cada tipo de imperfeição é avaliado de forma isolada e, em seguida, de forma associada (conjunta). São apresentados aspectos referentes à estratégia de modelagem adotada na construção dos modelos numéricos, bem como aspectos de interesse com relação às análises não-lineares aqui consideradas. Para fins de obtenção da força de colapso, fica examinada a possibilidade de empregar modos de falha isolados para representar as imperfeições geométricas, porém, com a amplitude previamente ajustada. Para os casos de imperfeições associadas, para representar a imperfeição geométrica, se destaca o papel do sentido da imperfeição do tipo global com relação a sua associação às imperfeições dos tipos local e distorcional para perfis U enrijecidos, bem como à imperfeição do tipo local para perfis U simples. / The work presents a numerical analysis on cold-formed steel members compressed between pinned ends. One is about an inquiry carried through in finite elements in which it was studied the influence of initial geometric imperfections, existing in plain channels and lipped channels, under the aspects of its form, magnitude and signal. The geometric imperfection is adopted on the forms of the local, global and distortional buckling modes, observing the susceptibility to such modes for each type of section. Each imperfection is evaluated on the isolated way and after that of associated way. Referring aspects to the strategy of modeling adopted in the construction of the numerical models are presented, as well as aspects of interest with regard to the developed nonlinear analyses. For ends of attainment of the ultimate load, it is examined the possibility to use isolated buckling modes to represent the geometric imperfections, as long as the amplitude it is adjusted. The cases that had applied coupled imperfection to represent the geometric imperfection detach the paper of the signal of the imperfection of the global type with regard to its association to the imperfections of the types local and distortional for lipped channels and, to the one of the local type for plain channels.

There is no established method of measuring load accurately in a threaded connection at working temperatures exceeding 500°C. At these conditions conventional methods can not be used due to the sensitivity of the instruments and it is suggested that a non contact method should be used. The laser strain gauge was developed by the Loughborough University Optical Research Group and it is a non contact way of measuring surface strain. With the help of finite element analysis (FEA) a special nut was developed that can be used to measure the load on the connection by relating the surface strain of the nut to the load. Experimental work later revealed that due to the threads sticking in the connection there is hysteresis present between the load and surface strain relationship. To eliminate the hysteresis a new part was added to the connection which could be used to relate the surface strain on it to the load without any hysteresis. This new part was a specially designed washer with three grooves to allow easy access for the user to measure the surface strain using the laser strain gauge. Part of the design specification was that the load has to be determined to an accuracy of 0.5%. Using sensitivity analysis the washer was analysed in terms of how manufacturing imperfections affect the accuracy of the load measuring device. The results revealed that to achieve the required 0.5% accuracy the washer would have to be manufactured to very tight tolerances. To achieve these tight tolerances the manufacturing process would not be cost effective so it was proposed that individual calibration is required for each load measuring washer. Tests showed that with sufficient calibration the specially designed washer and the laser strain gauge can be combined and used as an accurate non contact load measuring device. As it is a non contact method it can be used in extreme environments including high temperatures. This thesis describes how background research, finite element analysis and experimental testing were used to develop the load measuring washer. Also it is shown, how in-depth sensitivity analysis was used to determine the accuracy of the prototype and that how manufacturing imperfections influence the working life of a threaded connection.

The common profiled steel cladding systems used in Australia and its neighboring countries are made of very thin (0.42 mm) high strength steel (G550 with a minimum yield stress of 550 MPa) and are crest-fixed. However, these claddings often suffer from local pull-through failures at their screw connections during high wind events such as storms and cyclones. Past experience and researches have shown that the loss of steel roofs has often occurred due to local pull-through failures of their screw connections under uplift or suction loading. Loss of claddings always led to a progressive collapse of the entire building. This situation is continuing because of the lower priority given to the design of roof and wall cladding systems. At present, steel design codes do not provide guidelines for the design of crest-fixed steel roof or wall claddings. Past research has shown that European and American recommendations for steel claddings cannot be used for Australian crest-fixed cladding systems as they were developed mainly for valley-fixed claddings subjected to gravity loading instead of crest-fixed claddings subjected to wind uplift/suction loading. Therefore at present the design of thin steel cladding systems is based on laboratory tests and is expensive. These situations inhibit the innovative design and advances in the steel cladding industry. Since the local pull-through failures in the less ductile G550 steel claddings are initiated by transverse splitting at the fastener hole, analytical studies have not been able to determine the pull-through failure loads accurately. Therefore in the first stage of this research an appropriate fracture/splitting criterion was developed using a series of large scale and small scale experiments of crest-fixed steel claddings. A shell finite element model of crest-fixed steel cladding was then developed that included the new fracture/splitting criterion and advanced features such as hyperelastic material modelling, contact simulations, residual stresses and geometric imperfections. The improved finite element analyses were able to model the pull-through failures associated with splitting as evident from the comparison of their results with the corresponding full-scale experimental results. An extensive series of parametric studies considering the effects of material properties and geometric parameters of the two commonly used trapezoidal cladding profiles was undertaken using finite element analysis. Appropriate design formulae for the pull-through and dimpling failure load of trapezoidal profiles were then derived for optimization purposes and to simplify the current design method. This will then lead to modification and optimisation of cladding profiles to satisfy the requirements of both strength (safety during cyclones and storms) and economy. This thesis presents the details of large scale experimental studies undertaken and the results including the criterion for the splitting/fracture failure of high strength steel cladding systems. It describes the many advances made in the finite element modelling of crest-fixed steel cladding systems including the effects of localised pull-through and dimpling failures. Finally, it presents a simple design method for trapezoidal steel cladding systems under wind uplift or suction loading.

[pt] A análise das ressonâncias internas em sistemas estruturais contínuos é uma das principais áreas de pesquisa no campo da dinâmica não linear. A ressonância interna entre dois modos de vibração ocorre quando a proporção de suas frequências naturais é um número inteiro. De particular importância, devido à sua influência na resposta estrutural, é a ressonância interna 1:1, geralmente associada às simetrias do sistema, a ressonância interna 1:2, devida às não linearidades quadráticas e a ressonância 1:3 decorrente de não linearidades cúbicas. A ressonância interna permite a transferência de energia entre os modos de vibração relacionados, levando geralmente a novos fenômenos com profunda influência sobre a estabilidade da resposta dinâmica. As cascas de revolução geralmente exibem ressonâncias internas devido à inerente simetria circunferencial e um denso espectro de frequência em sua faixa de frequências mais baixas. Isso pode levar não apenas a ressonâncias internas do tipo m:n, mas a múltiplas ressonâncias internas. Nesta tese é realizada a análise de múltiplas ressonâncias internas em cascas cilíndricas delgadas, em particular as ressonâncias internas de 1:1:1:1 e 1:1:2:2 são investigadas em detalhes, um tópico pouco explorado na literatura técnica. A investigação de ressonâncias internas em sistemas contínuos geralmente é realizada usando modelos discretos de baixa dimensão. Embora alguns trabalhos anteriores tenham investigado ressonâncias internas do tipo m:n em cascas cilíndricas, muitos resultados não são consistentes, uma vez que os modelos discretos derivados não consideram os acoplamentos modais devido a não linearidades quadráticas e cúbicas. Aqui, usando um procedimento de perturbação, expansões modais consistentes são derivadas para um número arbitrário de modos de interação, levando a modelos de baixa dimensão confiáveis. A precisão desses modelos é corroborada usando o método Karhunen-Loève. Finalmente, é bem sabido que pequenas imperfeições geométricas da ordem da espessura da casca têm uma forte influência na sua resposta não linear. No entanto, sua influência nas ressonâncias internas, instabilidade dinâmica e transferência de energia é desconhecida. Assim, a influência de diferentes tipos de imperfeição modal é devidamente considerada na presente análise. Utilizando os modelos discretos aqui derivados, é apresentada uma análise detalhada das bifurcações, utilizando técnicas de continuação e o critério de estabilidade de Floquet, esclarecendo a importância das ressonâncias internas nas vibrações não lineares e instabilidades de cascas cilíndricas. Os resultados também confirmam que a forma e a magnitude das imperfeições geométricas iniciais têm uma influência profunda nos resultados, permitindo ou impedindo a transferência de energia entre os modos ressonantes considerados. / [en] The analysis of internal resonances in continuous structural systems is one of the main research areas in the field of nonlinear dynamics. Internal resonance between two vibration modes occur when the ratio of their natural frequencies in an integer number. Of particular importance, due to its influence on the structural response, is the 1:1 internal resonance, usually associated with system symmetries, the 1:2 internal resonance, due to quadratic nonlinearities, and the 1:3 resonance arising from cubic nonlinearities. The internal resonance enables the energy transfer between the related vibration modes, leading usually to new phenomena with profound influence on the stability of the dynamic response. Shells of revolution usually exhibit internal resonances due to the inherent circumferential symmetry and a dense frequency spectrum in their lower frequency range. This may lead not only to m:n internal resonances, but also multiple internal resonances. In this thesis, the analysis of multiple internal resonances in slender cylindrical shells is conducted, in particular 1:1:1:1 and 1:1:2:2 internal resonances are investigated in detail, a topic rarely found in the technical literature. The investigation of internal resonances in continuous systems is usually conducted using low dimensional discrete models. Although some previous works have investigated m:n internal resonances in cylindrical shells, many results are not consistent since the derived discrete models do not consider the modal couplings due to quadratic and cubic nonlinearities. Here, using a perturbation procedure, consistent modal expansions are derived for an arbitrary number of interacting modes, leading to reliable low dimensional models. The accuracy of these models is corroborated using the Karhunen-Loève method. Finally, it is well known that small geometric imperfections of the order of the shell thickness has a strong influence on the shell nonlinear response. However, their influence on internal resonances, dynamic instability and energy transfer is largely unknown. Thus, the influence of different types of modal imperfection is properly considered in the present analysis. Using the derived discrete models, a detail bifurcation analysis, using continuation techniques and Floquet stability criterion, is presented, clarifying the importance of internal resonances on the nonlinear vibrations and instabilities of cylindrical shells. The results also confirm that the form and magnitude of initial geometric imperfections has a profound influence on the results enabling or preventing the energy transfer among the considered resonant modes.

O presente trabalho apresenta proposta de análise numérica de perfis de aço formados a frio submetidos à compressão centrada. Trata-se de investigação, realizada por meio de elementos finitos, com vistas à análise da influência de imperfeições geométricas iniciais presentes em perfis U simples e U enrijecido, sob os aspectos de sua forma, magnitude e sentido. A imperfeição geométrica é adotada na forma de modos de falha local, global e distorcional, observando a suscetibilidade a tais modos para a seção de interesse. Cada tipo de imperfeição é avaliado de forma isolada e, em seguida, de forma associada (conjunta). São apresentados aspectos referentes à estratégia de modelagem adotada na construção dos modelos numéricos, bem como aspectos de interesse com relação às análises não-lineares aqui consideradas. Para fins de obtenção da força de colapso, fica examinada a possibilidade de empregar modos de falha isolados para representar as imperfeições geométricas, porém, com a amplitude previamente ajustada. Para os casos de imperfeições associadas, para representar a imperfeição geométrica, se destaca o papel do sentido da imperfeição do tipo global com relação a sua associação às imperfeições dos tipos local e distorcional para perfis U enrijecidos, bem como à imperfeição do tipo local para perfis U simples. / The work presents a numerical analysis on cold-formed steel members compressed between pinned ends. One is about an inquiry carried through in finite elements in which it was studied the influence of initial geometric imperfections, existing in plain channels and lipped channels, under the aspects of its form, magnitude and signal. The geometric imperfection is adopted on the forms of the local, global and distortional buckling modes, observing the susceptibility to such modes for each type of section. Each imperfection is evaluated on the isolated way and after that of associated way. Referring aspects to the strategy of modeling adopted in the construction of the numerical models are presented, as well as aspects of interest with regard to the developed nonlinear analyses. For ends of attainment of the ultimate load, it is examined the possibility to use isolated buckling modes to represent the geometric imperfections, as long as the amplitude it is adjusted. The cases that had applied coupled imperfection to represent the geometric imperfection detach the paper of the signal of the imperfection of the global type with regard to its association to the imperfections of the types local and distortional for lipped channels and, to the one of the local type for plain channels.

Este trabalho analisa a evolução do grau de restrição de capital (dívida ou emissão de ações), sob a abordagem da relação entre a fluxo de caixa e investimetno (\"cash flow sensitivity\"), para empresas brasileiras e argentinas para quatro períodos macroeconômicos distintos. Estimou - se essa relação por meio de análise econométrica de painel para empresas de dois países: Brasil e Argentina. Espera-se que, na presença de imperfeições de mercado, ocorra restrição de capitais (financiamento externo), que se manisfeta por meio de uma relação positiva e significante entre o fluxo de caixa e o investimento. Os resultados mostram que a sensibilidade do investimento a variações no fluxo de caixa segue trajetória muito parecida nos dois países. De 1995 a 1997, período de estabilização econômica e crescimento em ambos os países, a relação foi positiva e significante, mostrando haver significativa restrição de capital. De 1998 a 2003, os anos das multi crises externas e internas, a relação entre as duas variáveis não foi estatisticamente significante. É um período em que as empresas utilizam as fontes de capital mais para assegurar a própria sobrevivência do que para crescer. De 2004 a 2007, os anos de recuperação da economia mundial, o coeficiente volta a ter relação positiva e significante, mas menor comparativametne ao período base (1995 a 1997). No Brasil, esse período foi caracterizado pelo fortalecimento dos mecanismos de governança corporativa, que aliados ao crescimento econômico e à oferta de capitais internacionais, propiciaram uma onda de aberturas de capital de empresas. De 2008 a 2009, período da crise financeira global, essa relação sofre um ligeiro acréscimo em ambos os paises. Apesar da vasta literatura sobre o tema, poucos trabalhos abordam a evolução da sensibilidade do investimento ao fluxo de caixa no tempo. Este trabalho visa a preencher esta lacuna para o Brasil e para a Argentina. / This article analyzes the degree of restriction of capital (debt or issuing shares), under the approach of the investment-cash flow sensitivity, suffered by companies from Brazil and Argentina in four different macroeconomic periods. This relation was estimated via econometric analysis of panel for the companies of the two countries. It is expected to have capital constraints when under the presence of market imperfections. This restriction is manifested through a positive and significant relation between cash flow and investment. The results showed that the link between investment and cash flow sensitivity was very similar in the both countries. From 1995 to 1997, period of economic stability and economic growth in both countries, this relationship was positive and significant showing a capital constraints. From 1998 to 2003 (multi-crisis), the relationship between the two variables was not statistically significant. It was a period that companies use their external finance to survive in the recession. From 2004 to 2007, world economic recovery, the rate reverts to a positive and significant, but lower compared with the baseline period (1995-1997). In Brazil, this period was characterized by the strengthening of corporate governance mechanisms which, together with economic growth and the supply of international capital, led a wave of IPOs of companies. De 2008 a 2009, the period of global financial crisis, this relationship suffers a slight increase. Despite the vast literature on the subject, studies regarding the evolution of the sensitivity of investment to cash flow in time.This work aims to fill this gap for Brazil and Argentina.

Ce sujet est d’actualité suite à une évolution rapide des types de conception de structures élancées utilisées dans les installations provisoires. C’est seulement depuis une vingtaine d’années que ces structures sont préfabriquées en cadres multidirectionnels (de sections tubulaires en acier ou en aluminium). Ces structures sont légères et leur stabilité réside seulement dans les raideurs internes au niveau des files de montants et au niveau horizontal par les planchers ainsi que dans les liaisons avec l’ouvrage. Ce travail concerne l’étude des instabilités (flambement-déversement) en tenant compte de différents types d’imperfections. De nouvelles courbes de flambement ainsi que les facteurs d’imperfection associés sont proposés dans cette thèse. Ces courbes sont obtenues en imposant une déformée initiale représentant les défauts géométriques et mécaniques (contraintes résiduelles). Les résultats expérimentaux confrontés avec les prévisions théoriques de l’Eurocode 3 montrent que les valeurs des imperfections figurant dans la littérature sont extrêmement exagérées. Les valeurs préconisées dans ce travail pourraient présenter un certain intérêt pour une modification éventuelle des courbes européennes de flambement pour ce type de structure. En ce qui concerne l’instabilité latérale, une méthodologie originale d’essais en vraie grandeur de poutres à treillis formés d’éléments tubulaires a été également mise au point. Le système de chargement à « roues libres » développé permet de libérer le point d’application de l’effort dès le début de l’instabilité. Cette technique conduit à des mesures plus précises du moment critique de déversement. / This subject becomes topical following a rapid evolution of design procedures for slender structures used widely in the temporary installations. Only through the last twenty years that these structures are prefabricated of multidirectional frames (steel or aluminium tubular sections). These structures are lightweight and their stability lies only in the internal stiffness at rows of posts and horizontally by the planking as well as the links with the building. This work concerns the study of instabilities (buckling - lateral torsional buckling) taking into account different types of imperfections. New buckling curves and the associated imperfection factors are proposed in this thesis. These curves are obtained by imposing an initial deformed representing the geometrical and mechanical defects (residual stress). The experimental results were confronted with theoretical predictions of Eurocode 3 which show that the values of the imperfections in the literature are extremely exaggerated. The values advocated in this work could be of interest for a possible adjustment of the European buckling curves for this type of structure. Regarding the lateral instability, an original methodology in real scale tests of trusses consist of tubular elements was also developed. The developed loading system of "free wheels" allows releasing the point of application of the force from the beginning of instability. This technique leads to more accurate measurements of the critical lateral torsional buckling moment.

This thesis deals with computing of the magnetic lens with a perturbed pole piece due to manufacturing imperfections. Two possible ways of calculation are discussed - the perturbation theory and 3D computing. Three methods for evaluating axial multipole field functions from 3D fields are introduced. Beam spots in the image plane and aberration coefficients are computed and results obtained by the application of perturbation theory are compared to results evaluated from 3D simulations. Consequently, a suitability of using the perturbation theory is discussed.

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