This project has as main goal to study the influence of the coating thickness, deposited by arc-PVD- technology, on the wear resistance of coated cemented carbide inserts in three different turning operations. An additional effort has also been made to develop a new test method for evaluating flank wear resistance. Three different coating types (Coating A, Coating B and Coating C) have been studied in three distinctive thicknesses (2, 4 and 6 μ m) for each type. For two of the coating types (Coating A and B) special studies has been done with the thickest coating, creating two additional coating versions of the thickest coating, by changing various deposition parameters, with the aim to enhance the cohesive properties of the coating and lower the residual stresses at the cutting edge. The results show increased crater wear resistance with increased coating thickness for all coating types, but the amount of increase changes with coating type (Coating A>B>C). Flaking wear resistance decreased with increased coating thickness for all coating types. Further the high temperature version of Coating A, showed a significant increase in the flaking wear resistance compared to the standard version of Coating A. The flank wear test showed an increased resistance with thicker coatings in all cases except for the 6 μ m version of Coating C. The flank wear resistance of the most flank wear resistant coatings (Coating B, C) was also successfully examined in a new developed test method. The method suppressed excessive crater wear on the rake face and presented a high abrasive wear rate on the flank and some flaking on the rake face. The amount of flaking is judged not to influence the testing of the flank wear resistance. For all the tested coatings in the new test an increase in the coating thickness resulted in better flank wear resistance.

Effective visualization of graphs is a powerful tool to help understand the relationships among the graph's underlying objects and to interact with them. Several styles for drawing graphs have emerged over the last three decades. Polyline drawing is a widely used style for drawing graphs, where each node is mapped to a distinct point in the plane and each edge is mapped to a polygonal chain between their corresponding nodes. Some common optimization criteria for such a drawing are defined in terms of area requirement, number of bends per edge, angular resolution, number of distinct line segments, edge crossings, and number of planar layers. In this thesis we develop algorithms for drawing graphs that optimize different aesthetic qualities of the drawing. Our algorithms seek to simultaneously optimize multiple drawing aesthetics, reveal potential trade-offs among them, and improve many previous graph drawing algorithms. We start by exploring probable trade-offs in the context of planar graphs. We prove that every $n$-vertex planar triangulation $G$ with maximum degree $\Delta$ can be drawn with at most $2n+t-3$ segments and $O(8^t \cdot \Delta^{2t})$ area, where $t$ is the number of leaves in a Schnyder tree of $G$. We then show that one can improve the area by allowing the edges to have bends. Since compact drawings often suffer from bad angular resolution, we seek to compute polyline drawings with better angular resolution. We develop a polyline drawing algorithm that is simple and intuitive, yet implies significant improvement over known results. At this point we move our attention to drawing nonplanar graphs. We prove that every thickness-$t$ graph can be drawn on $t$ planar layers with $\min\{O(2^{t/2} \cdot n^{1-1/\beta}), 2.25n +O(1)\}$ bends per edge, where $\beta = 2^{\lceil (t-2)/2 \rceil }$. Previously, the bend complexity, i.e., the number of bends per edge, was not known to be sublinear for $t>2$. We then examine the case when the number of available layers is restricted. The layers may now contain edge crossings. We develop a technique to draw complete graphs on two layers, which improves previous upper bounds on the number of edge crossings in such drawings. / October 2016

The purpose of this study was to compare the thickness of dentin removed from the buccal root of bifurcated maxillary first premolars (BMFP) in the area of furcation groove after instrumentation with WaveOne and LightSpeed LSX files utilizing limited field cone beam computerized tomography. All data was analyzed using repeated-measured mixed-model ANOVA and differences were described using Tukey’s multiple comparison procedure. The thickness of dentin removed with LightSpeed LSX files (0.1 mm) was significantly less than the thickness of dentin removed with WaveOne files (0.2 mm). To conclude, LSX files remove a more predictable and consistent thickness of dentin from the buccal root of BMFP, irrespective of the pre-instrumentation thickness of dentin and the file size when compared to WO files that remove a more variable thickness of dentin.

Minimizing adhesion of ice has been the subject of extensive studies for applications such aircraft wings, wind turbine blades spacecraft, power transmission wires, while a growing interest concerns coatings for aerospace applications. The work described here describes progress for coatings and ice release test method development over the last few years. Major achievements include: (1) New Rigid Adherent-Resistant Elastomers (RARE), (2) A new Epoxied Cylinder (EC) adhesion test, (3) Validation of an ice release test, and (4) Study of ice adhesion strength on coating thickness for a PDMS elastomer. Rigid Adhesion-Resistance Elastomers (RARE) are comprised of 3F 1 terminated with triethoxysilane moieties and linear 3F polyurethane (U-3F). Hybrid compositions U-3F-x are designated by polyurethane weight percent “x”. Interestingly, RARE coatings spontaneously “self-stratify” during coating deposition and cure. Cured RARE coatings are comprised of (1) a nanoscale surface layer with low work of adhesion, (2) a low modulus mesoscale and (3) a tough U-3F bulk, where “Mesoscale” is defined as a near surface region with a depth ~ 1000 nm. An EC adhesion test was developed to evaluate the fouling release characteristics of RARE. EC adhesion testing was devised by using the commercially available instrument, TA RSA-3. The TA RSA-3 is well suited for these tests as the 3.5 kg load cell facilitates accurate measurements. This test gives peak force (Ps) for EC removal. A striking compositional dependence was found for EC adhesion. A U-3F-50 hybrid coating had the lowest adhesion (Ps = 0.078 MPa) with good toughness (6.2 MPa). Bulk and surface characterization together with adhesion measurements established U-3F-x hybrid coatings, and U-3F-50 in particular, as new fluorous rigid adherent-resistant elastomers (RARE) that are tough, oil resistant, and optically transparent. Inspired by the Epoxied Cylinder (EC) adhesion test, a laboratory method for ice adhesion measurement with a commercially available instrument was established in the Wynne Laboratory. This is the first laboratory ice adhesion test that does not require a custom built apparatus. The temperature controlled chamber on TA RSA-3 is an enabling feature that is essential for the test. The method involves removal of an ice cylinder from a polymer coating with a probe and the determination of peak removal force (Ps). To validate the test method, the strength of ice adhesion was determined for a prototypical glassy polymer, poly(methyl methacrylate). The distance of the probe from the PMMA surface has been identified as a critical variable for Ps. The new test provides a readily available platform for investigating fundamental surface characteristics affecting ice adhesion. In addition to the ice release test, PMMA coatings were characterized using DSC, DCA and TM-AFM. This new laboratory ice release test was then employed to obtain the thickness dependence of ice adhesion for Sylgard 184, a filled polydimethylsiloxane elastomer. A correlation between ice adhesion and coating thickness (t) was found, that follows a relationship developed by Kendall over 40 years ago for removal of a rigid object from an elastomer. In particular, a nearly linear relationship between peak removal stress (Ps) and 1/t1/2 was found, with Ps decreasing from 550 kPa to 100 kPa with coating thickness increasing from 12 μm to 800 μm. While work of adhesion, which is related to surface free energy, is recognized as an important factor that can affect ice release, the results reported herein show that coating thickness can override this single parameter for elastomeric substrates. Base on the result, a general model is proposed for the removal of ice from low modulus elastomers (~10 MPa).

The goal of this thesis was to find a suitable method for evaluating structural changes of scaffolds as influenced by external mechanical pressure and to verify the validity of hypothesis which assumes a change of directionality of fibers and also thinning of fibers according to the stretching of a scaffold. Assumptions formulated in these three hypothesis were tested on a scaffold with a plasma surface treatment and without any plasma surface treatment. To examine structural changes an electrone microscope was used to observe the surface of scaffolds. Incurred photos were then processed with the help of automatic software picture analysis and observed data were statisticly evaluated. The result of this experiment is a description of used method which can be used in future for larger studies. It was found that by the effect of external mechanical pressure fibers of examinated scaffolds turn in the direction of the pull. It has also been found that the average thickness of fibers didn't change. Results of this work give insight into the evaluation of structural changes of scaffolds when pressured by an external mechanical power and open possibilities for deeper and more exact research in this field. Key words: scaffold, picture analysis, fiber directionality, fiber thickness.

The Highveld region of South Africa contributes substantially to the aerosol loading over southern Africa because of its importance as an industrial, mining and farming base. Aerosols affect climate by absorbing or reflecting incoming solar radiation, and by affecting cloud microphysics, cloud albedo and precipitation. The physical and optical properties of industrial/urban aerosols over the Highveld region of South Africa were analysed during a 32-day winter sampling period (21 May to 21 June) in 2002; a 32-day summer sampling period (21 October to 21 November) in 2002, and a second 32-day winter sampling period (19 May to 19 June) in 2003. Synoptic circulation systems were examined in as far as they affect the horizontal transport of aerosols over the Highveld region. Measurements of aerosol optical thickness (AOT) from the ground to the top of the atmosphere and aerosol size distribution characteristics over the Highveld region were taken using hand-held hazemeters and a CIMEL sun photometer. The AOT observed over the region during the winter 2002 and 2003 sampling periods and during the summer 2002 sampling period indicated high turbidity. In the 2002 winter sampling period, the AOT530nm ranged between 0.05 to 0.7 with an average of 0.14. In the 2002 summer sampling period, the AOT530nm ranged between 0.05 to 0.6, with an average of 0.24. In the 2003 winter sampling period, the AOT500nm ranged between 0.06 to 0.6, with an average of 0.21. The Ångström exponent value had a wide range, 0.8 to 2.4 in the 2002 winter and summer sampling periods and also in the 2003 winter sampling period, indicating that a range of particle sizes was present over the Highveld region. The Ångström exponent values obtained were derived from the influences of Aeolian dust, coarse-mode industrial particles and, to a small extent, fine-mode biomassburning aerosols. Case studies, based on trajectory analysis and meteorology of the sampling area, were made of the aerosols emanating from the township sites during each of the three sampling periods to observe the build-up and dispersion of aerosols at that time.

Este trabalho foi desenvolvido para avaliar as correlações entre as características de carcaça avaliadas por ultrassonografia em diferentes tempos de confinamento em bovinos Nelore castrados e não castrados. Foram avaliados 242 bovinos durante os anos de 2009, 2010 e 2011. Em cada ano, metade dos animais foram castrados após a desmama, com aproximadamente 12 meses de idade e mantidos a pasto, juntamente com os não castrados até o início do confinamento. Os animais foram alimentados com dieta de alto concentrado (85%) e confinados por período de 56 a 140 dias. A cada intervalo de aproximadamente 28 dias os animais foram pesados e avaliados por ultrassonografia para determinação de área de olho de lombo (AOLU) e espessura de gordura subcutânea (EGSU) na região entre a 12ª e 13ª costelas e espessura de gordura subcutânea na picanha (EGPU). No início do confinamento foi avaliada a altura da garupa dos animais determinação do escore de frame. A condição sexual dos animais influenciou a maioria das características de carcaça avaliadas em todos os períodos. O peso vivo inicial apresentou altas correlações com os demais pesos avaliados durante o experimento. As correlações do peso vivo com a espessura de gordura ao abate foram inferiores nos animais não castrados quando comparados aos castrados. Características avaliadas no início do confinamento apresentaram média acurácia para estimar a EGSU após 140, 112 ou 84 dias de confinamento (R²=0,47; 0,56 e 0,60, respectivamente) para machos castrados e 0,32; 0,12 e 0,60, respectivamente, para não castrados. A EGSU foi a principal variável que compôs os modelos de predição, seguido pelo peso vivo e escore tamanho, enquanto que a AOLU e a EGPU tiveram pouca contribuição para a estimativa do tempo de confinamento. As características de carcaça, aliadas ao escore de tamanho podem ser utilizadas em conjunto com o peso vivo dos animais, visando uma maior uniformidade de acabamento no momento do abate. No entanto, estudos adicionais são necessários para o aprimoramento e validação desses modelos. / This work was developed to evaluate the correlations of carcass traits of castrated and non-castrated Nellore cattle evaluated with ultrasound at different time on feed. Along 2009, 2010 and 2011 242 animals were evaluated, and in each year half of animals was castrated with approximately 12 months old and kept under pasture until the beginning of the feedlot. Animals were fed a high concentrate diet (85%) during periods ranging from 56 to 140 days. Every 28 days the animals were weighed and ultrasound scanned for determinations of ribeye area (AOLU) and backfat thickness (EGSU) between 12th and 13th rib, and rump fat (EGPU). In the beginning of feedlot the rump height was measured to determine the frame score. The sex condition affected most of the traits evaluated in all periods. Initial live weight was highly correlated with the same trait evaluated after different time on feed. Correlation of live weight with EGSU at slaughter was smaller in non-castrated animals when compared to castrate. Traits measured at the beginning of feedlot had medium accuracy on the prediction of EGSU after 140, 112 or 84 days on feed (R²=0.47, 0.56 and 0.60, respectively) for castrated males and lower accuracy (0.32, 0.12 and 0.60, respectively) for non-castrated. The EGSU was the main trait to be included in prediction models, followed by live weight and frame score while AOLU and EGPU had smaller contribution. Carcass traits and frame score can be used with live weight to improve the uniformity of backfat at slaughter. However further studies are necessary to improve and validate these models.

A textura tem posição de destaque na qualidade da carne, podendo ser considerada como a característica sensorial de maior influência na aceitação por parte dos consumidores. Nesse contexto, as técnicas de determinação da textura da carne são de extrema importância. Assim, o objetivo desta dissertação foi o estudo comparativo de três técnicas de determinação da força de cisalhamento de carnes, utilizando-se dois equipamentos diferentes: o Warner-Bratzler Shear com sua lâmina padrão e um Texturômetro modelo TAXT2i (SMS) com duas lâminas de espessuras diferentes (3,05 e 1,01 mm), com a intenção de se obter correlações entre as diferentes técnicas utilizadas. Foram determinadas as forças de cisalhamento em seis cortes cárneos (5 bovinos e 1 suíno) com a finalidade de se obter as correlações numa ampla faixa de força de cisalhamento. Outras análises (Composição química, Perdas de água por cozimento e Microestrutura) foram realizadas para complementar as informações dos efeitos das três técnicas utilizadas sobre as respectivas respostas. Os dados obtidos nos testes de cisalhamento foram submetidos a uma análise descritiva visando determinar as variações entre os resultados de cada corte. A composição química, a microestrutura e as perdas de água foram utilizadas para explicar possíveis causas das variações. Foram feitas análises de regressão, obtendo-se modelos de correlação entre os dados obtidos com o Warner-Bratzler Shear e o texturômetro com as duas lâminas estudadas. Os resultados obtidos com Texturômetro utilizando-se lâmina de 3 mm superestimaram os resultados, indicando menor maciez do que as outras técnicas. Não se observou relação entre a composição química e a perda de água por cozimento com a textura das carnes. Entretanto, os resultados das análises com microscopia eletrônica de varredura permitiram explicar a variabilidade dos resultados da força de cisalhamento. / Texture has a prominent position on the quality of meat, and it can be considered the most influential sensory characteristic on consumers\' acceptance. In this sense, the techniques for texture determination of meat are very important. Thus, the aim of this dissertation was a comparative study of three techniques of determination of shear force of meat, using two different equipments: Warner-Bratzler Shear, with its standard blade; and the Texturometer TAXT2i, with two blades with different thicknesses (3.05 and 1.01 mm), for obtaining correlations between these different techniques. The shear forces were determined in six meat cuts (5 bovines and 1 swine) allowing correlations over a wide range of shear force. Other analyzes (chemical composition, water losses during cooking and microstructure) were performed to supplement the information of the effects of three techniques on shear force results. The data obtained in the shear tests were subjected to a descriptive statistical analysis in order to determine variations between the results for each cut. The chemical composition, microstructure and water losses were used to explain the possible causes of variations. Regression analyzes were performed and linear models of correlation between the data obtained with Warner-Bratzler Shear and the two blades texturometer were established. The results obtained with the 3 mm blade texturometer overestimated the results, suggesting lower softness than the other techniques. There was no relationship between the chemical composition and water loss during cooking with the meat texture. However, the results of analysis with scanning electron microscopy allowed explain the variability of the results of shear force.

Recent research developments have indicated that asphalt mixture durability and pavement life can be increased by modifying the Superpave asphalt mixture design method to achieve an in-place density of 95%, 2% higher than the conventional density requirements of approximately 93% (7% air voids content). Doing so requires increasing the design air voids content to 5% from the conventional requirement of 4 percent. After successful laboratory testing of this modified mixture design method, known as Superpave 5, two controlled field trials and one full scale demonstration project, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) let 12 trial projects across the six INDOT districts based on the design method. The Purdue University research team was tasked with observing the implementation of the Superpave 5 mixture design method, documenting the construction and completing an in-depth analysis of the quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) data obtained from the projects. QC/QA data for each construction project were examined using various statistical metrics to determine construction performance with respect to INDOT Superpave 5 specifications. The data indicate that, on average, the contractors achieved 5% laboratory air voids, which coincides with the Superpave 5 recommendation of 5% laboratory air voids. However, on average, the as-constructed in-place density of 93.8% is roughly 1% less than the INDOT Superpave 5 specification. The findings of this study will benefit the future implementation of this modified mixture design method.<br>

O presente trabalho é uma reflexão em poéticas visuais sobre o comportamento e a condição da matéria informe. Para tal, está fundado e traz como recorte a crueza da massa de pão. Ao se utilizar desse material, a prática plástica se relaciona com uma fisicalidade que se perde com o tempo. Em razão dessa efemeridade da matéria, o uso de vídeo e da fotografia tornam-se recorrentes para registro da imagem do que inevitavelmente se esvai. A questão, portanto, é sobre este novo corpo que se apresenta de outra maneira por meio das imagens. Nesta mudança de parâmetro entre material e imaterial, busca-se compreender sobre a condição da matéria nas imagens, apoiando-se nos conceitos de informe, relativo ao contingente da matéria, e de viscoso, atrelado às visualidades evocadas. Utiliza-se como auxílio nesta reflexão, ideias que transitam entre espessura e (im)permanência. / The present work is a reflection on visual poetics about the behavior and the condition of the formless matter. For this, it is founded and brings as a cutting the crudeness of the bread dough. When using this material, the plastic practice is related to a physicality that is lost with time. Because of this ephemerality of matter, the use of video and photography becomes recurrent to register the image of what is inevitably evaded. The question, therefore, is about this new body which is presented in another way through images. In this change of parameter between material and immaterial, it is sought to understand about the condition of matter in the images, based on the concepts of formless, relative to the contingent of matter, and to the viscous, attached to the evoked visualities. It is used as an aid in this reflection, ideas that transit between thickness and (im)permanence.