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Motywy memoratywne dokumentów Kazimierza Konradowica, księcia kujawsko-łęczyckiego
Authors: Drelicharz Gertruda
Published: February 2020

Memorative Motives of Documents of Kazimierz Konradowic, Duke of Kujawy and Łęczyca The dissertation focuses on the ideological content presented in documents originated in the chancellery of Kazimierz Konradowic who was the duke of Łęczyca and Kujawy, regions of Poland, in the years 1230–1267. The subject of the analysis are memorative motives, i. e. motives concerning on time, memory, oblivion, doubt as well as fragility of the terrestrial matters and the chance to stop the time lapse by asking the divinity for help and intercession. To this day, 71 documents issued in years 1233–1267 by duke Kazimierz have survived. Most of them abound in erudite philosophical and theological reflections about various aspects. This article represents the main part of them that are above‑explained memorative motives.
Nowy populizm penalny na przykładzie przestępstw przeciwko wiarygodności faktur
Authors: Nowak Mateusz
Published: February 2020

New Penal Populism on the Example of Crime against the Credibility of Invoices The article provides an overview of the populist narrative in the legislative process. The author argues that new penal populism affects more and more complicated branches of law, including a tax law. The author conducts a case study, analysing the new crime in the Polish penal code – the crime against credibility invoices. Populist aspects both in the legislation and in the political discourse surrounding it were discussed.
Egyptian Kitchenware in Southern Levant during Early Bronze IB2 Period
Authors: Gamrat Marcin
Published: February 2020

Egyptian vats and bread molds from the Early Bronze IB2 period are found in abundance on numerous sites in Southern Levant. During that time many groups of Egyptians settled across Canaanean towns and villages, which the archaeological material proves. The presence of kitchenware proves that they preserved their culinary traditions and still used this characteristic type of vessel. The latest excavations at Tel Erani (2013- 2018) resulted in finds of significant amounts of kitchenware concentrated around one building, as well as some hearths and flint tools, which relates well with this theory and suggests that a group of Egyptians indeed lived there among the local population during the end of the Early Bronze I period.
Restoration Work in the Main Sanctuary of Amun of the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari
Authors: Kraśniewska Urszula
Published: February 2020

The Sanctuary of Amun of the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari was, starting from the early 18th century, gradually discovered, and has been analyzed by many researchers and scientists. In the late 19th century E. Naville was the first to concentrate to an significant extent on the Sanctuary rooms, which resulted in the elaboration of a vast architectural description prepared by Somers Clarke, his cooperator. In the early 20th century, Herbert Winlock conducted studies and analyses of the Sanctuary rooms. In 1961, a concession for conducting works was assigned to the Polish Station of Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw, directed by Prof. Kazimierz Michałowski. Since that time, Polish Missions have conducted numerous architectural and conservation as well as epigraphic works, gradually ordering and reconstructing the Sanctuary.
Research Roundup
Authors: Paterson Ruth
Published: February 2020

Ruth Paterson provides an overview of recently published articles that may be of interest to non-medical prescribers. Should you wish to look at any of the papers in more detail, a full reference is provided
The developing role of the paramedic prescriber
Authors: Dixon Matthew
Published: February 2020

In 2018, the law changed, allowing paramedics to train and work as non-medical prescribers. This represented a significant step forward for the profession, and will likely bring better access to treatment and medication to patients. There are still challenges to overcome, with no ability at this time to prescribe controlled drugs, issues with IT functionality in primary care as well as issues with accessing patient records to safely prescribe when working in an ambulance setting. Patients are beginning to have access to more timely treatment tailored to them, which is only possible with the ability to prescribe medications. It seems likely that the continued uptake of this skill by appropriately qualified paramedics will continue to positively impact patients as well as the wider healthcare economy.
Is Indian Media Free from State Control? An Appraisal
Authors: Tajammul-ul-Islam Sheikh
Published: February 2020

This paper argues that Indian media is state-controlled and biased in its reporting. It has become a tool in the hands of Indian government for spreading Hindutva agenda and jingoistic sentiments in people, consequently giving rise to communal riots. The paper also draws attention to the phenomenon of paid news and fake news. It discusses the increasing incidents of corruption in the Indian media industry, also highlighted by the Press Council of India (PCI). Citing some specific examples, the study contends that those media channels and journalists who refuse to toe government's line face reprisals. The paper also analyzes the coverage of Indian media vis-à-vis revocation of article 370 and 35 A of the Indian constitution; most media outlets in India described situation in the Occupied Valley as ‘normal’ and Kashmiris to be ‘happy’ which could not be more far from reality.
Audiomagnetotelluric survey at the Bañitos-Gollete geothermal area, main Andes Cordillera of San Juan, Argentina.
Authors: BARCELONA H. , PERI G. , WINOCUR D. , FAVETTO A.
Published: February 2020

The present research explores the Bañitos-Gollete geothermal field located in the Frontal Andes Cordillera over the Pampean flat-slab. We carried out an audiomagnetotelluric survey in order to define the underground geoelectrical structure and to understand the link between the geothermal fluid flow path and the main geological structures. 2-D audiomagnetotelluric models suggest that the deep-rooted N-S fault system controls the geothermal flow path. We propose a conductive heat-driven system, taking into consideration the geologic setting and the supposed low geothermal gradient of this tectonic environment. The mature Na-Cl waters from Gollete and an estimated reservoir temperature of ~140ºC are consistent with this conceptual model. Further investigations are required to assess the geothermal potential of the study area, and the present work likely represents only the first but necessary step in the exploration process.
The short story and the bigger picture: Epiphanic analepses and violence in American literature
Authors: Wilson-Scott Joanna
Published: February 2020

Self-sufficient and epiphanic, the analeptic short story is presented in this article as a separate type of narrative that exists within the larger novel. Distinct from the analepsis in general, such short stories can be read as autonomous in that, despite their brevity, they are self-contained and cohesive fictions, able to stand alone and still function as a whole. As this article demonstrates, analeptic short stories are revelatory and can serve to destabilize the larger narratives in which they are found. Through an analysis of violence and childhood trauma in novels such as A. M. Homes’s The End of Alice and its companion piece Appendix A, along with Thomas Harris’s Red Dragon, this article offers a discussion on the ways in which analeptic short stories are pivotal elements of their wider context, and come to eclipse the larger narrative through revelation and a concise exploration of the characters and events within. Thus, it is argued that the analeptic short story is a specific type of short fiction, one that raises intriguing theoretical questions surrounding the American short story.
Contextualizing the bronies: Cult, quality, subculture and the contradictions of contemporary fandom
Authors: Kirkland Ewan
Published: February 2020

This article critically situates My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010–19) and the ‘brony’ following it has attracted in terms of age and fandom, discourses of quality television, cult media and interactions between fandoms and cultural producers. Far from unprecedented, the show’s unexpected male audience reflects adults’ historic appreciation of media for children, the increased mainstreaming of animation, and the already infantilized persona of media fans. Aspects of the reimagined series reproduce characteristics of ‘quality television’ concerning characterization, genre, authorship and political intentionality. Simultaneously the show corresponds with overlapping aspects of cult television and cult cinema, crucially affording both cultural and subcultural value. Finally, examples of the series deliberately courting adult fan audiences are presented as reflecting reciprocal relationships between show producers and its mature viewers. The brony following consequently reflects changes in contemporary fandom dynamics, and the increasing mobility of twenty-first-century television viewing.
Fractal art and multi-blended spaces
Authors: Kowsari Masoud , Garousi Mehrdad
Published: February 2020

Abstract Artworks, especially in the last two centuries, have been more created through a process of blending than at any other time. This blendedness is seen not only in many modern and postmodern works of art, from German expressionist woodcuts to Picasso's paintings and
spontaneous action paintings of Pollock, but in fractal works of art perhaps more than anywhere else. This study, based on Fauconnier and Turner's blended space and conceptual blending theories, will show how fractal artworks are the result of a multi-blending process. This multi-blending
is not only because fractal artworks have roots simultaneously in science, technology and art but also because their creation and understanding is dependent on knowledge of fractal aesthetics. Fractal aesthetics not only makes the artist have a continuous back and forth movement between mathematical,
digital and artistic spaces, but simultaneously makes the visitor/audience have such an effort as well.1
A mindenség ernyőjére kivetítve
Authors: Osztroluczky Sarolta
Published: February 2020

A Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetem, a Kortárs folyóirat és a Veres Pálné Gimnázium közös regénykonferenciája2019. november 29–30.

A konferencia ötlete 2019. május 9-én, az Ottlik-emléknapi koszorúzást követő kerekasztal-beszélgetés alkalmával merült fel először. Hernádi Mária (PPKE BTK), Korda Eszter (Veres Pálné Gimnázium), Thimár Attila (Kortárs folyóirat) és én arról beszélgettünk, hogy milyen „ürüggyel” lehetne az Ottlik-életművet kedvelő kutatók, oktatók és (ehhez mindannyian ragaszkodtunk) középiskolások között párbeszédet kezdeményezni. A dátumból adódóan az Iskola megjelenésének 60. évfordulója lett az apropó (Kelecsényi László még arra is emlékezett, hogy a regény 1959 őszén, egészen pontosan ’59 novemberében jelent meg), és a regénnyel foglalkozó, novemberre kitűzött tudományos konferencia terve egy középiskolásoknak szóló projekt ötletével is kiegészült.
„…nyakszirtjét és hallgatását megjegyezte…”
Authors: Osztroluczky Sarolta
Published: February 2020

Dolgozatomban a test – közelebbről két testrész, az arc és a nyak, illetve a tarkó motívumainak – jelentésgeneráló szerepét vizsgálom Ottlik elbeszélő prózájában. Első megközelítésben egyértelműnek tűnhet, hogy az arc megjelenítése, leíró bemutatása jóval több jelentéslehetőséget rejt magában, s hogy a hősök közötti kapcsolatok ábrázolásában e testrész minden más testrésznél kifejezőbb, „beszédesebb” lehet. Szemben a néma, kifejezéstelen, ha tetszik, „arctalan” nyakszirttel, amely – gondolhatnánk – nem sokat, és főleg semmi lényegit nem közöl tulajdonosáról.A hallgatás táján sűrűsödő, végső lényeget, a nyelvileg artikulálhatatlant a vizsgált Ottlik-szövegekben nem a hősök által kimondott szavak, nem is az arcok (mimika, tekintet), hanem a „néma” testrészek közvetítik. E testrészek – köztük a tarkók és nyakak – szándékolatlanul közölnek, látványuk önmagában nem, mindig csak egy külső tekintet, illetve tudat számára válik jelentésessé.
A tanító és a tanuló közötti kapcsolat vizsgálatának lehetőségei kisiskolás korban
Authors: Huszka Noémi , Kinyó László
Published: February 2020

Az elméleti jellegű szakirodalmi tanulmány betekintést nyújt a tanító és a diákok közötti pedagógiai kapcsolat sajátosságaiba és mélyebb megismerésének lehetőségeibe. Jelen tanulmányban a pedagógusok és a kisiskolás diákok kapcsolatának értelmezéséhez a kötődés nyújtja az általános elméleti kereteket. A tanulmány célja, hogy górcső alá vegye azokat a lehetséges tényezőket és színtereket, amelyek a kisiskolás tanulók pedagógushoz fűződő kapcsolatát befolyásolhatják. A témával foglalkozó irodalom a pedagógus-tanuló kapcsolatát egy komplex rendszerben helyezi el, melynek befolyásoló tényezői között meghatározó szerepet töltenek be az intézményes és intézményen kívüli nevelés színterei is. A tanulmány foglalkozik a kötődés szerepével, a magatartási és a tanulási problémákkal, valamint a szülő-gyermek kapcsolat pedagógus-gyermek kapcsolatára gyakorolt hatásával. A munka kitér azokra a nemzetközi fejlesztő programokra, amelyek alkalmasak lehetnek a tanító-tanuló közötti kapcsolat pozitív irányú változtatására. Bemutatja azt a mérőeszközt, amely a pedagógus szemszögéből teszi lehetővé a tanító-tanuló kapcsolatának feltárását (Student-Teacher Relationship Scale, STRS, Pianta, 2001), ugyanakkor felvázol olyan mérési lehetőségeket is, amelyeknél a diákok nézőpontjából történik a pedagógiai kapcsolat megítélése.
„…inkább csutka volt, mint cigaretta, de takarékosan végigszívtuk”
Authors: Horváth Csaba
Published: February 2020

Az Iskola a határon szereplői az alreáliskola első napján ugyanolyan személyiségjegyekkel bírnak, mint a könyv végén. Kétszeresen is kizökkent az idő: a szöveg olvasásának folyamata ellentétes lett a felnövés biológiai menetével, visszafelé halad; így nem beszélhetünk a személyiség önépítéséről, annak legfeljebb csak a megtartása lehetséges. Konrád György A látogató című könyve tíz évvel Ottlik regénye után jelent meg. Főhőse egy hivatalnok, aki élni próbál azzal a kevés lehetőséggel, amit a világ az életben vagy a hivatal a munkája végzése során felkínál neki. A két könyv mégis feltűnő analógiákat mutat.
Stories of Straightening Up: Reading Femmes in the Archives of Romantic Friendship
Authors: VanHaitsma Pamela
Published: February 2020

Archives are central to GLBTQ worldmaking. Recognizing the importance of archives, and building on increased interest in “archive stories,” this essay shares archive stories of what I theorize as “straightening up.” My conception of straightening up emerges from stories of reading and being read as a self-identified queer femme in the archives of romantic friendship. Ultimately, the essay underscores the inventive possibilities of archive stories, showing how stories of straightening up may prompt queer scholars to reflect critically on questions of archival embodiment and reading.
USO DE INSTRUMENTO DE SUPORTE À TOMADA DE DECISÃO PARA GESTÃO DOS RECURSOS HÍDRICOS NO ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Cabral Ana Luisa Alves , Borges Luís Antônio Coimbra , Costa Júnior José Edimar Vieira , Moras Filho Luiz Otávio
Published: February 2020

Objetivou-se avaliar a aplicação da Política Nacional de Recursos Hídricos (PNRH) no estado de Minas Gerais, analisando a implementação dos seus instrumentos. Para tal, foram estabelecidos dois indicadores relacionados à implementação dos instrumentos da PNRH (composto por 5 verificadores) e sobre a atuação dos comitês de bacias hidrográficas (composto por 3 verificadores) em cada Unidade de Planejamento e Gestão de Recursos Hídricos (UPGRH). Cada verificador foi analisado em relação ao seu percentual de cumprimento. Também foram atribuídos pesos aos verificadores por meio do Processo Hierárquico Analítico. Com base nesses valores, foi possível calcular o Índice de Contribuição Efetiva dos instrumentos da PNRH no estado de Minas Gerais, estimado em cerca de 71%. Apesar do índice ser considerado alto, ainda são insuficientes no estado a aprovação do enquadramento dos corpos d’água, a cobrança pelo uso da água e o funcionamento de agências de bacias hidrográficas. A metodologia aplicada no presente trabalho demonstrou-se adequada para a avaliação dos critérios propostos, possibilitando, inclusive, a agregação de novos critérios para avaliação dos instrumentos de gestão da PNRH.
AGRONEGÓCIO E DEPENDÊNCIA: UMA PERSPECTIVA DE ANÁLISE SOBRE A REGIÃO DO MATOPIBA
Authors: Souza Glaycon Vinicios Antunes de , Silva Laís Ribeiro
Published: February 2020

O agronegócio no início deste século vem passando por transformações em sua constituição, que acompanharam as reformulações do sistema capitalista, cada vez mais internacionalizado e financeirizado. Esse processo implica em uma reorganização produtiva do território, que viabiliza a formação de regiões especializadas na produção de commodities agrícolas, como o MATOPIBA (formada por porções dos estados do Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí e Bahia). É possível perceber, a partir da análise de regiões como o MATOPIBA, que o aprofundamento das relações de produção vincula-se a um contexto maior de reafirmação da posição dependente do Brasil na divisão internacional do trabalho, que tem como base a centralidade da produção de commodities na pauta exportadora. Trata-se de um processo que traz implicações para o território, como situações de superexploração do trabalho e dos recursos naturais, aqui compreendida através de revisão bibliográfica e análise de dados secundários. O objetivo desse trabalho foi indicar como o surgimento de regiões competitivas agrícolas pode estar relacionado com a questão da reafirmação da dependência no contexto internacional. A principal conclusão é que o processo de expansão do agronegócio globalizado (a partir de 2000) no MATOPIBA vem acirrando a vulnerabilidade do território.
O CÓDIGO FLORESTAL PODE CONTRIBUIR PARA A DIMINUIÇÃO DA DEGRADAÇÃO AMBIENTAL?
Authors: Pires-Luiz Carlos Henrique , Steinke Valdir Adilson
Published: February 2020

A despeito do fato que é comum a todos os estudos sobre a mudança no Código Florestal Brasileiro (CFB): que o novo CFB é menos restritivo em termos ambientais e mais alinhado com o desenvolvimento econômico, é fato que mecanismos como o Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR), o Programa de Recuperação Ambiental (PRA) e as Cotas de Reserva Ambiental (CRA) são ferramentas que podem contribuir para recuperar parte do passivo ambiental gerado com a pouca fiscalização da legislação ambiental da versão anterior do CFB, que embora fosse mais conservacionista, apresentava baixa efetividade de cumprimento, sobretudo nos pequenos imóveis. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo não se dedicou exclusivamente em comparar as mudanças entre as versões do CFB, uma vez que a nova Lei já está em vigor há sete anos, mas também ressaltar os aspectos positivos que podem contribuir para melhorar a gestão dos passivos ambientais dos imóveis rurais. Nesse aspecto, foram apresentados números de adesão ao CAR e ao PRA, onde foi possível traçar um cenário de expectativa de recuperação de milhões de hectares relacionados a intervenções em Áreas de Preservação Permanente e Reserva Legal à medida que as etapas de análise, implementação do PRA e instrumentalização das CRA forem efetivadas.
A REPRESENTAÇÃO SOCIAL DA CIDADANIA ENTRE JOVENS DE UMA ESCOLA PÚBLICA NO ESTADO DO PARANÁ - BRASIL
Authors: Morimitsu João Carlos Batista , Gomes Marquiana de Freitas Vilas Boas
Published: February 2020

O trabalho aqui apresentado diz respeito a uma investigação sobre as representações sociais de cidadania em um grupo de jovens escolares matriculados em escola pública da rede estadual de ensino do Paraná. O estudo envolveu 51 jovens, entre 13 e 17 anos, os quais responderam individualmente a um questionário com questões abertas e de múltipla escolha. A pergunta central desse questionário – “O que você entende por cidadania?” – gerou respostas que foram ponderadas por meio da análise de conteúdo. O trabalho mostra uma possibilidade de leitura sobre as representações sociais e como elas podem ser utilizadas para a aproximação dos jovens escolares e de seus conhecimentos. Compreende-se que a articulação entre esses dois saberes é de fundamental importância para uma educação significativa aos jovens, permitindo ainda a problematização de fenômenos por vezes naturalizados. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que há uma representação social de cidadania específica entre os jovens, formuladas a partir da afetividade, ou seja, na relação afetiva que estabelecem na convivência coletiva na cidade, e da funcionalidade da vida em sociedade, o cumprimento de regras e leis.
GEOECOLOGIA E GEODIVERSIDADE: UMA APLICAÇÃO DA ANÁLISE INTEGRADA DA PAISAGEM COMO SUBSÍDIO À GESTÃO DE ÁREAS PROTEGIDAS
Authors: De Oliveira Gladson de
Published: February 2020

Este estudo tem como objetivo demostrar como o levantamento e avaliação da paisagem, na perspectiva integrada da geoecologia, pode subsidiar o planejamento do uso e zoneamento de uma área, bem como contribuir para a preservação da geodiversidade. O trabalho foi realizado, na área do Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, através do levantamento e/ou compilação de diversos mapas temáticos como topografia, cobertura vegetal, microclima, geologia, solos e histórico de uso, concluindo com a análise espacial e integração dos temas para a proposição das unidades geoecológicas. A análise dos resultados permitiu distinguir a existência de cinco unidades, representativas das condições naturais e do histórico de apropriação daquele espaço. A aplicação da geoecologia proporcionou como resultado a cartografia da paisagem da área de estudo e seu zoneamento.
DIAGNÓSTICO DOS SISTEMAS ANTRÓPICOS E USO E OCUPAÇÃO DO MUNICÍPIO DE ALCOBAÇA (BA)
Authors: Spanghero Pedro , Macedo Samuel , Charles Ralph , Oliveira Regina Célia de
Published: February 2020

As regiões litorâneas constituem-se em áreas de grande fragilidade e vulnerabilidade devido aos processos naturais e a relação secular de ocupação destas zonas. As ações antrópicas podem resultar em danos irreversíveis; exemplos de danos aos ambientes costeiros são observados em todo o litoral brasileiro que impulsionam os conflitos de ordem ambiental e social. Em virtude deste cenário, este trabalho tem como objetivo de promover um processo de ordenamento de uso e ocupação do município de Alcobaça de forma eficaz a partir da execução de uma análise dos sistemas naturais na escala 1:50.000 utilizando a metodologia proposta por Rodriguez, Silva e Cavalcanti (2013), da Geoecologia da Paisagem, que a partir da articulação dos componentes antrópicos da paisagem foi possível identificar a predominância de dois vetores econômicos que predominam na polarização territorial em Alcobaça com grandes avanços. Os resultados mostram mudanças de forma significativa na dinâmica de uso e ocupação no município de Alcobaça durante os últimos anos. A vulnerabilidade social do município de Alcobaça, alinhada ao processo de monopolização do território por parte da monocultura de eucalipto desde o final da década de 1970, foi responsável pela elevada taxa de desemprego estrutural.
HISTORIC BUILDINGS COMPARISONS OF PATHOLOGIES AND INTERVENTIONS: EXAMPLES OF REUSE
Authors: Mazzetto Silvia
Published: February 2020

In the recent years, many Gulf States have emerged because of their significant urban growth to contemporary architecture. In the same time, the growing number of conservation projects shows the raising need to enforce appreciation of the architectural heritage, to enhance and regenerate the historical memory of the counties. This paper offers a comparison between some recent conservative projects in Qatar conducted to some significant residential religious and commercial buildings, analyzing the pathologies that affected the structures, the reasons of deterioration before the restorative interventions, the comparison of methods and techniques that were adopted during the works and the proposals for reuse. Analyses of the data have permitted to classify the building pathologies and the conducted interventions and could be applied to other conservation projects in the future.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND SHRINKAGE PROPERTIES OF THE CONCRETE WITH RECYCLED FINE AGGREGATE AND ADMIXTURE
Authors: Nakata Yuji , Takasu Koji , Koyamada Hidehiro , Suyama Hiroki
Published: February 2020

In Japan, it is forecasted that massive amounts of concrete waste material will be generated in the future as a result of demolition of many buildings, and expansion of the use of recycled aggregate is expected. In this study, it was verified the effect when relatively large amount of admixture is mixed, a combination of recycled fine aggregate of different quality and various admixtures, combination of each admixture in order to realize high strength and high durability by using recycled aggregate. The increase in the drying shrinkage ratio due to the deterioration of the recycled fine aggregate quality was larger than the fluctuation due to the admixture mixing ratio and the drying shrinkage ratio was distributed by forming a group for each quality of recycled fine aggregate. In the relationship between the pore volume and the compressive strength, when evaluated with pore volume of 2 μm or less in both cases, a good linear relationship could be confirmed. The relationship between the pore volume and the drying shrinkage rate was similar. Therefore, it was suggested that compressive strength and drying shrinkage ratio of mortar contained composite recycled fine aggregate and admixture could be predicted by evaluating with the pore volume of 2 μm or less.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF WARM MIXED USING POLYMER RECLAIMED ASPHALT WITH NEW AGGREGATE (PRAP-WARM MIX)
Authors: Suanpaga Weerakaset
Published: February 2020

The purpose of this study is to determine the appropriated mixed proportion of asphalt concrete using Polymer Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, new aggregate and Advera (PRAP-Warm Mixed) that were mixed at warm temperature. Then the Mechanical Properties of new mixed asphalt concrete samples were tested following the standards of the Department of Highway, Thailand. In experimental design, the range of mixing temperature varied as 140°C, 145°C, 150°C, 155°C, and percentage of Advera added varied at 0.20, 0.25, 0.30 and 0.35 percent by weight of aggregate. The engineering properties of PRAP samples obtained from this study showed that the optimum mixing ratio was 0.20 percent at 140°C has a Stability value of 2530 lbs, a flow of 12 in a particle size of VMA 16.2, a strength index, 85 percent of the test results are in line with the requirements of the Department of Highways. Then using 70 percent of PRAP-warm mix with 30 percent of new material at 140°C and add 0.20 percent of Advera that is the best-mixed proportion. The normal temperature of PMA mixing is higher than 170°C, in this case using PRAP-Warm mix can reduce temperature lesser than 150°C then this mixing process can save fuel consumption. Thus this study is useful for environmental perspectives.
PATHOLOGIES AND INTERVENTIONS FOR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURES: THE SAFEGUARD OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
Authors: Mazzetto Silvia
Published: February 2020

Affecting the direction of the rapid urbanization due to the oil discovery and exportation, in the Gulf Regions, there is a perpetual dispute, between the construction of a new, modern identity and the advocacy of traditional architecture as a possible way to establish new relations with the local history and culture. In the struggle for the definition of a new architectural identity in the emerging Arab cities, this paper focuses on the action needed to preserve architectural heritage, with the aim of analyzing and comparing some significant examples of pathologies that affected the existing defensive structure in Qatar and the restoration works that were recently completed. The analysis of data and results made it possible to compare the different pathologies and the conducted interventions with the aim of defining an approach that is consistent and add value to the Arab culture in matters of conservation and re-use.
ROLE OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY IN MANAGING IMPACTS OF FOREX FLUCTUATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
Authors: Mohamed Mohd Amizan Bin , Teo Melissa , Kajewski Stephen , Trigunarsyah Bambang
Published: February 2020

Many reasons have led construction organizations to venture into international projects in the past years. Despite offering opportunities for business expansion, risks from foreign exchange (FOREX) fluctuations are some of the challenges that need addressing. These fluctuations have affected the construction business at company level and project levels. Most of the impacts are related to financial issues. Thus, coordinating strategic plans to deal and mitigate the impacts of FOREX fluctuations is crucial. A qualitative research was conducted in response to this. Data collection for this research involved interviewing 14 respondents who represented Malaysian construction organizations and actively involves in international construction projects. The respondents ranged from Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), financial and project managers. NVivo Version 11.0 was used in managing the transcribed interview data. The data were analyzed via content analysis. Results revealed that FOREX fluctuations give impacts on the financial performance of construction businesses. This study also suggested mitigation actions that could be implemented to manage these issues. The most important finding is that Financial Capability (FC) is relevant and essential to overcome those issues. Finally, a framework of FC in managing impacts of FOREX fluctuations on construction business is proposed.
STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF CURING TEMPERATURE ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MODIFIED FLY ASH MORTAR
Authors: Matsuo Hirotaka , Takasu Koji , Koyamada Hidehiro , Suyama Hiroki
Published: February 2020

Using fly ash as an admixture for concrete can contribute to environmental load reduction and concrete quality improvement. However, as the quality of fly ash fluctuates depending on the ash source, quality stabilization is required. It was proved that concrete with fly ash of Japanese Industrial Standardized class II has different strength properties depending on curing temperature, but it is not obvious whether concrete with modified fly ash by flotation method has similar properties. In this study, the influence was examined on the mechanical properties when changing the curing temperature of mortar using fly ash modified by the flotation technique. The sealing curing was set to 5°C, 20°C, 40°C and 60°C. Also, after 7 days, 5°C, 40°C and 60°C, is changed to 20°C and compression strength and static elasticity coefficient were measured. The value of compressive strength and static elastic modulus showed that mortar using modified fly ash had the same characteristics as mortar with ordinary fly ash. Because it was represented by one strength compressive estimation curve regardless of the curing temperature, it became clear that compressive strength can be evaluated by roughly using accumulated temperature as an indicator.
THREE FACE ATTACHMENT RETROFIT AGAINST FATIGUE CRACKING AT STEEL GIRDER WEB PENETRATION
Authors: Sakamoto Chihiro , Sakano Masahiro , Konishi Hideyuki , Fujii Takashi
Published: February 2020

Fatigue cracking in steel girder web penetration details is so dangerous that it can break steel girders. Since a number of highway bridges have such web penetration details in Japan, it is of urgent importance to grasp these fatigue strength properties. In this study, we investigate stress reduction effects of three face attachment retrofit through fatigue tests using a large girder specimen with web penetration details where cross beam lower flanges are connected to the lower surface of a slot by welding. As a result, there is very little difference between two and three face attachments about stress reduction effects, while they are more effective than one face attachment. The upper side attachment is more effective than the lower side attachment, while both side attachment is best. Two and three face both side attachments can reduce about 40% of stress concentration, while two and three face upper side attachments can reduce 50– 60%.
ULTIMATE SLIP BEHAVIOR OF PERFOBOND STRIP UNDER THE LATERAL CONFINEMENT PARALLEL TO THE PBL PLATES
Authors: Isuda Ryo , Tani Shintaro , Fujii Katashi
Published: February 2020

Perfobond strip (called PBL, hereafter) proposed by Leonhardt in Germany is widely used as the validated shear connector in steel-concrete composite structures. Fujii et al. proposed a fracture mechanism of PBL as follows: Slip force (shear force) acting on a PBL causes the expanding force which splits the concrete around the PBL. If restraint force, which is caused by cover concrete, rebar etc., resisting the expanding force exist, the slip strength is enhanced. Consequently, the fracture of PBL will happen when the expanding force exceeds the restraint force. Also, based on the above concept, they have given the evaluation formula of PBL slip strength and verified it by comparing previous experimental results. However, bonding force and frictional force are not taken into account in the formula. Through the loading tests of the composite girder, we found that the bonding and the frictional force, which appear along the boundary surface between concrete deck and steel flange, work as resistance force to not only the slip strength but also the expanding force. In this paper, the effects of the bonding force and the frictional force on the ultimate slip behavior of PBL are investigated experimentally, and an evaluation formula of PBL slip strength is improved by taking their effects into account.
PLANT, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, TRAFFIC, AND GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: PERSPECTIVES OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Authors: Smallwood John , Wentzel Lance
Published: February 2020

Statistics and various studies indicate that plant, road construction, and traffic safety are major issues in terms of construction H&S. Furthermore, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) during employment are the dominating cause of fatalities in South African construction. A study was conducted among general contractor (GC) members of a civil engineering sector employer association using a self-administered questionnaire. The salient findings include: plant, road construction, and traffic safety are important aspects in respondents' organizations; plant is the more important of the three aspects; traffic accidents account for a fair percentage of total accidents, and respondents' organizations use a range of such devices and equipment to realize plant, road construction, and traffic safety. Conclusions include: respondents' organizations are managing the three aspects, and H&S programs must focus thereon. Recommendations include that respondents' organizations need to focus on drug and other substance abuse testing and medicals, and that plant, road construction, and traffic safety must feature prominently in H&S programs.
BIM-BASED APPROACH FOR SEISMIC RISK ANALYSIS
Authors: Villa Valentina , Domaneschi Marco , Cimellaro Gian Paolo , Caldera Carlo
Published: February 2020

The Italian school buildings asset consists of over 40,000 units. The most (more than 60%) were built before the introduction of the national standard on school buildings and constructions in seismic areas. The present research aims to implement a methodology that consists in an informative modelling for seismic risk analysis. The objective of the activity is to provide the policy makers of a useful tool for screening the existing building stock, in order to define the priorities of intervention. The research is divided into several parts. First of all, the most recurrent building technologies have to be defined with respect to the year of construction and the structural characteristics. Furthermore, to assess the seismic risk, the seismic hazard has also to be analyzed. Next, a multiphase process of increasing complexity has to be defined, in which two approaches of seismic analysis are tested. The first one is related to "simple" construction technologies (e.g. frame structures) where information can be collected through visual screening during inspections and through the study of the existing documentation. The second one is a more refined approach that includes non-destructive testing on site and structural analysis. Both procedures lead to the definition of BIM models.
A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF DELAY AND DISRUPTION
Authors: Valavanoglou Ageliki , Rebolj Danijel , Heck Detlef
Published: February 2020

Disrupting events are common in construction and can have a significant impact on the successful completion of a project. Disputes concerning disruptive events often arise because no party wants to accept responsibility for the extra cost incurred. The resolution of this kind of disputes lies within the clear demonstration of causation, liability and the quantification of the disrupting event. Purpose of this research is to explore the potential of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in assisting forensic delay and disruption analysis supported by a Graphical User Interface (GUI). An extensive literature review highlighted the shortcomings of current practices and identified the reconstruction of events through incomplete and unstructured documentation as one of the primary challenges faced by the analysis expert. The findings of the literature review formed the basis for the development of a GUI designed to incorporate all the necessary information for the identification of the causal link of events, the liability and the calculation of damages. The usability of the GUI prototype was tested on a case study, indicating an increase in the overall efficiency and reduction of time spent by the forensic analyst in the retrieval of relevant information.
A SIMPLE CONSTITUTIVE MODEL FOR UNDRAINED SHEAR CHARACTERISTICS OF SANDY SOILS
Authors: Wu Yang
Published: February 2020

A vast amount of past experimental examinations reported that the internal peak angle of sand was jointly affected by the density and effective stress level. Several relationships were proposed between these elements. The dependence of dilatancy characteristics on the internal state of a granular material was examined and revealed. A simple constitutive model framework was established on a basis of several well-proven and experienced relationships for granular materials to simulate their undrained shear behavior. A basic hardening law connecting the varying tendency of the stress ratio with shear strain was employed. This model is capable of predicting the undrained monotonic stress-strain relationship of granular materials at different densities and various confining pressures. A series of parametric studies are conducted to investigate the susceptibility of the simulation results to the selected parameters. The simulation results also confirm the influential influences of dilatancy and deformability on the shear characteristics of granular materials at the critical state.
A STUDY ON INTENSITY DISTRIBUTION OF CONCRETE IN STRUCTURE WITH DIFFERENT BUILDING AGES
Authors: Umebayashi Ryota , Koyamada Hidehiro , Takasu Koji , Suyama Hiroki
Published: February 2020

Recently, seismic diagnosis and earthquake resistant reinforcement works of buildings built before the new earthquake resistant standards are conducted in various places. However, there is no uniformity in sampling methods, and it seems that there are occasional extreme variations in the determination of representative intensity of the building. In addition, the physical properties of structure concrete which factor of the above-mentioned variations are considered to reflect the horizontal and vertical distribution at the time of concrete placing. Therefore, this study, the core of the existing buildings to be disassembled was collected, and the distribution of physical properties of structure concrete was examined. All target buildings were reinforced concrete constructions, and cores were collected from pillars and waist walls. In addition, there are parts that were built at the time without the ready-mixed concrete plant (from 1960) and pump truck (from 1964). Experimental results of horizontal and vertical distributions of compressive intensity at the pillars and waist walls revealed that there was no greatest decrease in strength and there was not much difference between the maximum strength of the pillar and 300 mm from the vicinity of the pillar and about 300 mm from F. L. Therefore, from this study, it seems that the position of 300 mm from the pillar and F. L. is suitable for the measurement position which develops the representative intensity of the building.
AN EFFICIENT VOLUME REDUCTION APPROACH FOR WATER DREDGED SOIL BY ULTRASONIC WAVE
Authors: Takahashi Kosuke , Ue Shunji , Kuwajima Keiji , Fukuda Yasushi , Ohuchi Mitsunori
Published: February 2020

Dredged soil caused by dredging work has brought the limits of the capacity of sediment disposal facilities in Japan. One way to solve this problem is considered to efficiently reduce the dredged soil and secure the capacity of the sediment disposal facilities. As a method of volume reduction, the technique utilizing ultrasonic vibration for compacting of soil particles has been studied so far. There are two purposes of this study. One is to clarify the volume reduction characteristic of water dredged soil by ultrasonic wave irradiation by changing the frequency or output voltage. The other is to take aim at 30% of the volume reduction. In the experimental method, the slurry of either sand or silt, its moisture content adjusted to 150%, was poured into each container. Ultrasonic wave was irradiated from the horizontal direction. After the experiment, the mass of the sample was measured. Relative density and volume reduction ratio were calculated through wet density, dry density, and void ratio. As a result, the highest volume reduction ratio of 27% was obtained when the ultrasonic wave of frequency 28kHz with output voltage 200V were irradiated in the silt. In conclusion, although we did not reach the target volume reduction of 30%, we were able to confirm the increase in density and the decrease in volume.
BEHAVIOR OF NONSTRUCTURAL COMPONENT SUPPORTED BY HANGER BOLTS UNDER SEISMIC EXCITATIONS BY SHAKING TABLE TEST
Authors: Kim Haeyoung , Mizutani Kunio , Motoyui Syojiro
Published: February 2020

During the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011, nonstructural components, such as pipe systems, ducts, cable racks and ceilings were severely damaged while main structural members in the building were not damaged seriously. Pipes, cable racks, apparatus and ducts’ hanger bolts were ruptured causing the equipment to fall down. Because of these damages, buildings cannot be used for a long period of time and one person was killed by pipe’s falling in Japan. In this study, the behaviors of nonstructural components are investigated by conducting shaking table tests to verify the cause of damage. More specifically, damage to hanger bolts is investigated by simulating its rupturing mechanism through shaking table test. To simulate the real installation condition of nonstructural components, apparatus-duct-pipe system supported by hanger bolts is selected as specimen. Roof floor response wave at the actual 5-story steel building under the Great East Japan Earthquake and sweep wave are used for the input waves. The maximum response acceleration was about 4 G in X direction under response wave 75% and the damage occurred at the metal fitting which is the connection part between braces and hanger bolt. And without installing braces, the upper hanger bolts at the fixed supporting part were ruptured easily since the natural frequency of the specimen closed to those of target building during excitations and the response became huge.
DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT USING MARBLE DUST IN SUBGRADE SOIL
Authors: Moudgil Shubham , Pathak Rajesh
Published: February 2020

Harnessing of industrial waste for improvement of soils is economical and efficient. It helps in enhancing the soil properties and overcoming the disposal problem. Therefore, it is essential to understand the properties of these wastes in order to understand their performance level. In this study, waste marble dust was added to stabilize the soil which was collected from Rajpura Punjab. The various index properties liquid limit, plastic limit was studied by adding Marble dust 10%,15%,20% and 25% by weight of soil. Similarly, California Bearing Ratio (CBR), Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) was calculated at maximum dry density obtained from compaction test. It was observed that based on tests that 20% of waste marble dust was optimum for strengthening of the parent soil. Resilient Modulus was calculated afterwards for the subgrade using models specified by Heukelom and Klomp, Thompson and Robnett, Transport and Road Research Laboratory, Erdem Coleri. Based on the results obtained, pavement thickness was determined for designing flexible pavement section as per IRC 37-2012 using IITPAVE. Design was done considering the horizontal tensile strain and vertical compressive strain at the bottom of bituminous base and at top of subgrade, responsible for fatigue and rutting of pavements.
EDUCATION: A CHANGE AGENT FOR PROJECT FAILURE?
Authors: Stewart Ann , Nassif Ayman , Stewart Obe Andrew
Published: February 2020

This research paper seeks to critically assess the role of education in addressing the skills gap in managerial competences and resilience to project failure within the project management profession. In order to achieve this it will address issues relating to why projects fail. To conduct this research an unobtrusive approach is undertaken through the use of content analysis. Content analysis is used to examine the qualitative data drawn from 4 case studies on project failure. It will use a thematic approach and coding to identify emergent patterns and trends. This in turn will help to capture and identify lessons learnt that could be adopted to create a new model of educational and leadership competences for project managers. By encouraging more critical reflection in training and educational development programs, it is proposed that this will empower project managers towards a better understanding of their corporate social responsibility within their profession. This paper concludes that failure to properly educate project managers has serious implications on their professional identity and credibility as practitioners, as well as for future pedagogical practice.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF INNOVATIVE COMPOSITE BUCKLING-RESTRAINED FUSE FOR CONCENTRICALLY BRACED FRAMES UNDER CYCLIC LOAD
Authors: Mohammadi Masoud , Kafi Mohammad Ali , Kheyroddin Ali , Ronagh Hamid Reza
Published: February 2020

Concentrically Braced Frames (CBFs) are among the most commonly used lateral resisting systems utilized in the construction of steel structures due to their rigidity, low lateral displacement and ease of implementation. However, the lack of ductility due to the buckling that occurs in the bracing elements before yielding is their main disadvantage. This study presents an innovative Composite Buckling Restrained Fuse (CBRF) to be used as a bracing segment in concentrically braced frames that improves the ductility and eliminates premature buckling. The proposed CBRF with relatively small dimensions is a hysteretic damper consisting of thin steel plate core and extra tensile elements embedded in a composite encasement. Two CBRF samples are designed and tested experimentally. The results indicate that the proposed structural fuse has a ductile behaviour with high energy absorption and sufficient strength along with a reasonably stable hysteretic response under cyclic load.