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Reading meaning of architectural work in a living heritage
Authors: Suprapti Atiek , Iskandar I. 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
The purpose of this article is to examine an analyzing procedures for reading the meaning of culture’s architectural work in a living heritage. Culture and architecture are inseparable parts. Architecture is composed of combination of signs ordered by certain codes that should be known and understood. Semiotic is a method that places architecture in a sign system, which follows to certain rules of the game. The predicate of an architectural work in the living heritage was more than just a monument, but it proceeds of living side by side with humans. The Semiotic procedure could be used to read its meaning by adding a stage of understanding. Using analytical-descriptive methods to investigate theoretical views, to explain semiotic analysis techniques, and to present of interview results, with the case of the Carahulu Komering house in Palembang South Sumatra. The views of semiotic architecture emphasize on the structure of signs, symbols and also gave attention to the process of meaning. However, in the case of investigation in a living heritage is needed placing signs and symbols as a human’s work should be understood, not merely as a fact which is seen as an object only. In this way a communication to the actors as subject was needed. The result shows this procedure could answer the culture’s architectural work meanings understood by its community as well as in general.
Understanding the place attachment and place identity in public space through the ability of community mental map
Authors: Purwanto Edi , Harani Arnis Rochma 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Nowadays, numerous large cities in Indonesia are intensively providing urban public spaces. One of the famous public open spaces in Semarang City is the Simpang Lima area that serves as not only a public interaction space, but also a landmark of the city. Its visitors who come from various ages carry out activities in the daily and weekly times as they sit, discuss and interact with others. In addition, this public space is also used as a media for expressing ideas or interests of a group of users, such as groups with certain hobbies. The tendency of preference towards the use of public space is strongly influenced by one’s psychological attachment to space and place identity. This study aimed to examine the substance of place attachment and place identity through the ability of the community mental map. This study employed a phenomenological and functional approach, namely the disclosure of the ability of the community mental map through the technique of drawing sketches of areas that they understood and recognized and then supplemented by in-depth interviews. The results of the study illustrated that the attachment of places by users depended on their experience when visiting in this public space and the characteristics of the place identity of this public space.
Degradation of Triclosan by Co-exposure to Chlorine Dioxide and UV Irradiation
Authors: Li Rui , Chen Wenchao , Lai Chengran 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
This study investigated the effect of water quality parameters during simultaneous chlorine dioxide disinfection and low pressure ultraviolet (LPUV) irradiation on TCS degradation.The TCS degradation by the co-exposure process was sensitive to chlorine dioxide dosage, concentration of TCS, pH, and NOM.The removal efficiency increases as the pH increases.Neutral and slightly alkaline environments is conductive to promote TCS elimination, The removal rate within 1 minute of pH 5 was only 95.02%.The smaller the removal rate of TCS was decreased as the concentration of humic acid increasing. The higher the concentration of TCS lead to the lower the experimental removal. 2, 4-DCP was generated during UV/ClO2, ClO2 and UV, however, the production of 2, 8-Cl2DD was not detected during UV/ClO2 process.
Ecological Network-based Input-output Model for Virtual Water Analysis in China
Authors: Wu X J , Sun J , Liu J , Ding Y K , Huang G H , Li Y P 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
In this study, an ecological network-based input-output model (ENIOM) is developed for assessing the virtual water in China. Direct/indirect water consumption efficiency and virtual water flow directions among different sectors are quantified by input-out model, and the relationship (e.g., exploitation, competition and mutualism) among different sectors are identified by network utility analysis. Based on China’s input-output table in 2017, results show that (i) agriculture sector has the highest direct water consumption coefficient, and manufacturing sector has the highest indirect water consumption coefficient; (ii) manufacturing sector is the largest virtual water input and output sector, with a total net input of 93.6×109 m3 from the remaining seven sectors; and (iii) exploitation is the main relationship existed in the water network system. These findings suggest that more attentions should be paid on agricultural and manufacturing sectors in terms of water resources management.
Quantitative Analysis of Impact of Climate Variability and Human Activities on Water Resources Change in Suzhou City
Authors: Xiangyu Zhang , Chao Zhao , Jinyan Yang 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Assessing the contribution of climate variability and human activities to Suzhou’s water resources change is important to the design of water resources and provide technical support for the overall planning of Suzhou sponge city. Based on Suzhou hydrology history data, Mann-Kendall method and linear regression method is used to study the change trend of more than 50 years of Suzhou rainfall runoff evaporation, coupled with Mann-Kendall method to validate the abrupt change point of the annual runoff series. The elasticity method is used to analysis the contribution of climate variability and human activities, to explore the main cause of the change of the runoff. The results show that the overall trend of rainfall over the years is increasing, the overall trend of runoff over the years is significantly increasing, and the overall trend of evaporation over the years is decreasing, and a sudden change occurred in 1991. climate variability in Suzhou is the main factor of runoff change, contributing 58.52% and contributing 41.48% to human activities.
Statistical Downscaling of Temperature using Stepwise Cluster Analysis Method – a Case Study in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan
Authors: Liu Y R , Li Y P , Sun J 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
In this study, a stepwise cluster analysis (SCA) method is proposed to downscale three temperature variables (i.e Tmean, Tmax and Tmin) from multiple GCMs (i.e., GFDLESM2M, IPSL-CM5R-LR and NorESM1-M) in the City of Nur Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan. The future trends of temperature projections in the study city and their changes (2075-2100) relative to the baseline period (1979-2004) have been evaluated. Some findings can be summarized: (i) the projected temperatures of Tmean, Tmax and Tmin are presented in consistent increase trends, indicating that the significant warming are likely occurred in the Nur Sultan throughout this century; (ii) the variability of projected temperature is influenced by GCMs and emission scenarios; (iii) for the monthly temperature changes, the magnitudes of monthly temperature changes in the months from November to March are higher than the months from April to October. The above findings can provide decision supports for climate adaptation strategies in the City of Nur Sultan.
Impacts of Water Resources and Carbon Mitigation Policies on Electric Power Systems under Multiple Uncertainties
Authors: Yang S. J. , Li X. , Liu J. 
Published: February 2020

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A bi-level multistage joint-probabilistic left-hand-side chance-constrained programming model is proposed to plan energy-water-carbon nexus systems under multiple uncertainties. The model can address randomness in constraints right- and left- hands as well as handling leader-follower problem in decision-making processes. A variety of scenarios associated with different left-hand side constraint-violation risks as well as a range of levels relate to available water, electricity demand, and carbon mitigation are examined. Results reveal that multiple uncertainties significantly affect the nexus system planning policies (energy supply, electricity generation, imported electricity, water utilization, and carbon emission). Results also disclose that local authorities would vigorously develop wind power and biomass power; available water has the greatest magnitude of the main effect upon the total cost; the interaction among the carbon mitigation and available water have obvious effect on total cost.
Ecological Network Analysis of Urban Energy Metabolism - a Case Study of Fujian Province
Authors: Yang Y. J. , Li Y. P. , Liu J. , Ding Y. K. 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
This study develops an energy metabolic network to reveal the urban energy system’s structural characteristics and identifying the inter-sectoral interactions based on the input-output analysis. A case study of Fujian Province, China, is conducted to illustrate the potential benefits of its use in urban energy metabolism system health diagnosis. It is found that the energy metabolic of Fujian is in the state of sub-health. The energy metabolism model of Fujian Province shows that the Ind sector directly consumes the most energy, reaching 65.7×106 tons of standard coal, but completely depends on the Tsp sector.The Tsp sector, however, consumed only 7.86×106 tonnes of standard coal directly, but it controlled all sectors.In this paper, there are only two interrelationships among the six sectors of Fujian Province, among which the exploitative relationship accounts for 87% and the competitive relationship accounts for 13%. And the Con sector benefits from the services provided by all other sectors, which is not conducive to the development of the Con sector.The results can provide scientific support to guide the improvement of urban energy metabolic system through adjusting energy structures and regulating energy strategies.
Use of adsorption for pesticides removal from drinking water sources
Authors: Biela R , Síblova D , Gottwald M 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Pesticides can get in drinking water sources above all by means of agricultural activities, and they can negatively affect not only the environment but also our health. Adsorption is one of the water treatment processes used for pesticide removal from water. Our laboratory trial studying removal of pesticides from raw water used the sorption process on two selected sorbents. The laboratory experiment was performed at the Institute of Municipal Water Management, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno University of Technology. Charcoal was one of the sorbents, used in the form of Filtrasorb F100. The other sorbent was Bayoxide E33, selected due to its favourable results in removal of metals from water. The measured values suggest that Filtrasorb F100 reduced concentrations of most pesticides down to the lower limit of measurability. Only pesticide metazachlor ESA showed continuous increase of concentration in the course of the filtration. Bayoxide E33 was unable to remove pesticides. Most pesticides were desorbed by the material after a time, only in the case of two pesticides (atrazin-2-hydroxy and terbuthylazin-desethyl-2-hydroxy) concentrations were reduced down to the limit of measurability.
Territorial system of ecological stability in selected Czech cities
Authors: Endel S , Kuta D , Wernerova E 
Published: February 2020

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The territorial system of ecological stability is an integral part of spatial planning activities. The paper compares and analyses this system in selected cities of the Czech Republic and tries to identify factors that influence the overall area of the system elements. The paper compares data on territorial system of ecological stability in the administrative territory of four selected cities - Ostrava, Český Tešín, Nový Jičín, and Jihlava. These data are based on data from the Czech Statistical Office and town and country planning plans. Their example shows that the overall scope of TSES does not always depend on the nature of a consistent city environment. At the end, the link to the current issue of BIM is briefly described.
Revitalization of public space along the river Ostravice in the part of Ostrava
Authors: Helekalova K , Teichmann M 
Published: February 2020

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An article describes an emphasis on aesthetics and humanisation of a public field in the waterside of the river Ostravice in the city of Ostrava and its surroundings. The aim of a project „The revitalization of the river „Ostravice“ is to improve life conditions and to attract citizens and tourists to spend their free time there.
The impact of intense rainfall on a storm sewage system of the east part of Trnava city
Authors: Hrudka J , Csicsaiova R , Marko I , Stanko S , Skultetyova I 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
In large urbanized areas is used rainwater drainage and that has a negative impact on the functionality of the sewerage system during heavy rainfall. Pipes and objects on the sewer network are being overloaded. This causes quick floods. In our research, we are focused on the assessment of part of the sewerage of Trnava city. The collectors C and D belonging to the eastern part of the city. In our assessing we use boundary rain from ombrografic station of Trnava City.
Design of dry detention basin in the municipality of Hradec nad Svitavou
Authors: Charvat J , Macalova K , Dvorsky T , Vaclavik V , Gola L 
Published: February 2020

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This article deals with the flood situation in the municipality of Hradec nad Svitavou and describes the possibility of increasing the flooding protection by means of a dry detention basin, whose task is to transform the flood wave thus reducing the damage caused by the wave. This measure will increase the time required to carry out the necessary flood preparations. Dry detention basin is based on hydraulic calculations and drawings described in more details in this article.
Elimination of microbial pollution of domestic animal excrements using vermicomposting
Authors: Mudrunka J , Lyckova B , Vrublova D , Korandova B 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Based on the theoretical knowledge of vermicomposting, a project was realized for the construction of a three-chamber domestic wooden vermicomposter, in which aerobic degradation of three types of animal excrements (cow, pig, dog) using the earthworm Eisenia andrei was carried out. Before laying the individual excrements to the compost batch, the appropriate input samples were taken for the microbiological examination of the biopathogens. After six months, final samples of the final substrate were taken to determine whether proper compost sanitization took place during the vermicomposting process; according to valid legislation, the bacteria Escherichia coli, Enterocococcus sp. and Salmonella sp. were identified as indicator micro-organisms. After the evaluation of the performed laboratory analyses, it was proved that the use of earthworm bioactivity resulted in elimination or at least significant reduction of the concentrations of these bacterial strains in the final vermicompost samples.
Urban Rainwater Management Tools
Authors: Teichmann M , Kuta D , Szeligova N 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
The paper deals with the state of solution of rainwater management in the urbanized area. The paper describes development and basic principles of rainwater management, analysis of current state, climate change and last but not least, possible ways of rectifying and streamlining the current, nowadays inconvenient, facilities with an emphasis on their easy sustainability.
Rainwater Management in relation to Water Bodies and Flows in Urbanized Areas
Authors: Teichmann M , Helakova K , Szeligova N 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
The paper deals mainly with relations of water between urbanized area and public space of settlements and their mutual influence. The article defines basic parameters and specifics of watercourses and water areas with a link to the built-up area, including evaluation of the current state of watercourses and areas in settlements and their interconnection.
Neurospora sitophila in indoor environment of buildings
Authors: Vojtkova H , Simonovicova A , Cernansky S 
Published: February 2020

Abstract

Neurospora sitophila is a microscopic filamentous fungus of the Ascomycete taxon that rapidly expands in the environment. Although the fungus has been recorded primarily as a known laboratory contaminant, this contribution presents evidence of its frequent occurrence in indoor environment of offices at the university, especially in places where a coffee maker was part of the equipment. A total of 50 smears were made from the environment of the University of VŠB - TU Ostrava from various parts of the fixtures. It was found that spores and fragments of N. sitophila mycelia are an active part of the building air using the BIOLOG identification system. Although no direct evidence has yet been obtained that N. sitophila is the causative agent of human disease or infection, the presence of this fungus in the environment should be regarded as a risk factor for human health. Exposure to fungal spores and fragments of mycelia in the indoor environment of buildings can cause hypersensitivity known to be an influencing factor in allergic reactions and asthma.
Inhomogeneous Multilayered Beams of Linearly Changing Width: a Delamination Analysis
Authors: Rizov V 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Delamination behaviour of an inhomogeneous multilayered cantilever beam of linearly changing width of the cross-section along the beam length is analyzed. The material in each layer of the beam has non-linear elastic mechanical behaviour. Besides, each layer exhibits continuous material inhomogeneity along the layer height. The solution to the strain energy release rate derived by considering the complementary strain energy is valid for beams made of arbitrary number of layers of individual thickness and material properties. In order to verify the solution, the strain energy release rate is obtained also by considering the balance of the energy.
Innovative rotary swaged Al/Cu laminated wire conductors: characterisation of structure and residual stress
Authors: Kunčická L , Kocich R 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
This study presents innovative, uniquely sequenced Al/Cu laminated composite wires having perspective usage for various applications, from transportation to electrotechnics. The composites were processed via the industrially applicable technology of rotary swaging, which was performed at 20 °C and 250 °C to provide the possibility to compare the effects of different swaging conditions on structure characteristics of the wires. The work-pieces were gradually swaged down to the final wire diameters of 5 mm, the total swaging degree for each swaged-piece was 3.6. After swaging, both the aluminium components of the swaged wires exhibited recrystallized ultra-fine-grained (UFG) structures with minor presence of residual stress, certain presence of stress was observed within the refined Cu structures. Microhardness measurements revealed occurring work hardening, especially for the 20 °C swaged composite.
Analysis the hydraulic fracturing in the unconventional shale reservoir based on Finite Discrete Element Method
Authors: Xue Zhenqian , Zhao Xin 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Hydraulic fracturing of horizontal well is the key technology to develop unconventional resources. Simultaneous fracturing in horizontal well is the prevalent method applied in the field practice. To achieve successful and desired stimulated rock volumes and fracture networks, it is necessary to understand the influence of stress on fracture geometry. This paper proposed a 2D model to simulate the fracture propagation in simultaneous hydraulic fracture operation based on Finite Discrete Element Method (FDEM). In this model, the fracturing fluid leak-off and natural fractures are coupled. The simulation results demonstrated that the induced stress field can not only affect the fracture extended length, but also the width of fracture. The outer fractures dominate the inner fractures in growth. And the central fractures stop propagating after they reached a certain length due to the induced stress field. These simulations are meaningful for stimulation design and required spacing conditions to acquire the desired fracture lengths, proppant placement, and production rates.
Extraction of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Two Different Agriculture Waste via Chemical Treatment
Authors: Athirah Abdullah Nur , Hanif Sainorudin Muhammad , Asim Nilofar , Mohammad Masita , Huda Abd Kadir Nurul , Yaakob Zahira 
Published: February 2020

AbstractMicrocrystalline cellulose (MCC) was successfully extracted from coconut husk fibre (CHF) and pineapple leaf fibres (PLF) using alkali and bleaching treatments. The extracted cellulose from the chemical treatments were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). XRD analysis revealed that the extracted microcellulose from CHF and PLF using chemical treatments have high crystallinity. The thermal stability analysis of the extracted microcrystalline celluloses was investigated revealed that the CHF and PLF lose their lignin and hemicellulose during chemical treatments. Morphological investigation using SEM shows that chemical treatment could remove the layer of extractives from surface of CHF and PLF.
Effects of Bainite Isothermal Temperature on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of a δ-TRIP Steel
Authors: Xin Xu , Rendong Liu , Baoyu Xu , Hongliang Yi , Guodong Wang 
Published: February 2020

AbstractIn this work, the microstructure, properties and retained austenite characteristics of a δ-TRIP steel containing 3.0% Al at different isothermal temperatures in the bainite region were researched by means of scanning electron microscopy, tensile test and XRD. The evolution of austenite and the effect on microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated. The results show that the high Al element in δ-TRIP steel can effectively inhibit the precipitation of carbides in austenite and obtain more stable austenite which can lead to an excellent combination of elongation and tensile strength. When the isothermal temperature is 400 °C, the comprehensive mechanical properties are the best, the tensile strength reaches 800 MPa, and the elongation exceeds 40%.
Improving Stability of CIS/ZnS-Based White Light-Emitting Diodes by Silica Coating
Authors: Moolsarn Kawinthida , Lin Meng-Yen , Chung Shu-Ru 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Cadmium-free quantum dots (QDs) have been investigated for replacement cadmium-based QDs because of highly toxicity for humans and environmental such as CuInS2/ZnS (CIS/ZnS) core/shell QDs that exhibit tunable emission wavelength and very broad emission spectrum. It often used in solid state lighting and white light-emitting diodes (WLEDs). This work reports on the synthesis of CIS/ZnS core/shell QDs using dodecanethiol (DDT) and zinc stearate as a precursor to form ZnS shell. Moreover, for improving the device stability, we coated SiO2 on CIS/ZnS QDs surface. The crystal structure was analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and powder X-ray diffractometer (PXRD). The result shows that the emission wavelength of CIS/ZnS is 534 nm and with a high quantum yield (QY) of 107 %. The color rendering index (CRI), correlated color temperature (CCT) and luminous efficacy of SiO2-coated WLED are 73, 4764 K, and 95 lmW−1, respectively. Moreover, high stability of SiO2-coated WLED can be obtained. The result indicates that CIS/ZnS@SiO2 QDs have great potential to development of further WLED application.