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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095130
title: Considerations on the efficiency of Portland cement concrete mixtures based on the particle packing concept

description: ABSTRACT Concrete is the most widely used building material and, recently, studies have been developed in pursuit of materials with superior mechanical performance and durability. In order to cover the reality of the civil works regarding the on-site production of conventional and high strength concrete, several mix design methods are proposed. Although these methods allow obtaining the ideal proportion between the constituent materials of the mixture, it is possible to optimize the composition by applying the concept of particle packing. Therefore, this paper aims to measure the efficiency of the particle packing of Portland cement concrete mixtures widely used in civil construction´s practice, obtained by traditional mix design methods. For this, three concrete mixtures were produced using the traditional IPT/EPUSP mix design method, being two of conventional strength and one of high strength. By knowing the proportion and particle size distribution of the constituent materials of these concretes, the distribution´s coefficient of each mixture was determined considering Alfred´s particle packing model. Thereafter, maintaining the same distribution coefficient, the concrete mixtures were optimized by applying the particle packing concept, determining the physical and mechanical properties of the concrete. During the optimization process, there were gaps between the particle size distributions of the component materials normally considered in the production of concretes, characterizing a lack in packaging. Regarding the properties of the hardened concrete, the optimized mix design generally presented superior physical and mechanical properties than the reference concrete.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095133
title: Antioxidant effect on viability of boar semen cooled to 15°C

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the addition of Vitamin C, reduced Glutathione and trolox on sperm characteristics of pork refrigerated semen. Six pigs were collected through the technique of gloved hand (10 ejaculates/animals). The semen was diluted in MR-A®. After the previous evaluations, the treatments were added: Control group: diluent only; Vitamin C Group: 200μM/mL Vitamin C; Trolox Group: 200μM/mL Trolox; Glutathione group: 2.5mM/ml Reduced glutathione. The semen was stored in thermal boxes and placed inside the refrigerator at 15oC and evaluated at D0, 12, 48, 72 hours. After 30 hours of incubation, each treatment was divided into two equal fractions and the same concentration of antioxidants was added in one of the parts. The results show that reduced glutathione supplementation preserves sperm motility after 24 hours but also has a higher percentage of acrosome intact in the presence of this antioxidant. There was no effect of adding a second dose of the antioxidants. In conclusion, the addition of reduced Glutathione to the swine semen diluent is a promising alternative for better preservation of sperm characteristics and the addition of the second dose of antioxidants during storage is detrimental to semen.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095133.v1
title: Antioxidant effect on viability of boar semen cooled to 15°C

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the addition of Vitamin C, reduced Glutathione and trolox on sperm characteristics of pork refrigerated semen. Six pigs were collected through the technique of gloved hand (10 ejaculates/animals). The semen was diluted in MR-A®. After the previous evaluations, the treatments were added: Control group: diluent only; Vitamin C Group: 200μM/mL Vitamin C; Trolox Group: 200μM/mL Trolox; Glutathione group: 2.5mM/ml Reduced glutathione. The semen was stored in thermal boxes and placed inside the refrigerator at 15oC and evaluated at D0, 12, 48, 72 hours. After 30 hours of incubation, each treatment was divided into two equal fractions and the same concentration of antioxidants was added in one of the parts. The results show that reduced glutathione supplementation preserves sperm motility after 24 hours but also has a higher percentage of acrosome intact in the presence of this antioxidant. There was no effect of adding a second dose of the antioxidants. In conclusion, the addition of reduced Glutathione to the swine semen diluent is a promising alternative for better preservation of sperm characteristics and the addition of the second dose of antioxidants during storage is detrimental to semen.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095139.v1
title: Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel lyophilized extract delays lipid oxidation in tuscan sausages

description: ABSTRACT: Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) contains a high concentration of antioxidant and phenolic compounds. Pomegranate peel extracts at different concentrations were used as natural antioxidant to increased the lipid stability of fresh Tuscan sausages, comparing with sodium erythorbate (SE). Peels were subjected to ultrasound-assisted aqueous extraction and lyophilization. The extract was previously characterized throught phenol and flavonoids determination. The Tuscan Sausages were prepared, and color, pH, peroxides, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances were assessed at 1, 15, and 30 days of storage, at a mean temperature of 5 ± 1 ºC and under a 12-hour light cycle/day. Sausages containing 0.05 and 0.1% of peel extract showed results similar to sodium erythorbate in lipid peroxidation. Sausages treated with pomegranate peel extracts showed an adequate global acceptability level in the sensory analysis. Pomegranate peel extracts are; therefore, a promising natural alternative for maintaining the lipid stability of Tuscan sausages, promoting the protection of the meat and in addition, being able to bring beneficial of the pomegranate to the human health.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095124
title: Analysis of the constitutive response of heterogeneousmaterials by the Boundary Element Method,considering different RVE microstructures

description: ABSTRACT Numerical analyses to model the constitutive response of heterogeneous materials by a Boundary Element Formulation, developed in the context of a RVE-based multi-scale theory, are performed. In this case, the material microstructure is denoted as RVE (Representative Volume Element) and it is modelled by a zoned plate, where each sub-region represents the matrix or an inclusion. Besides, voids can also be defined inside the matrix to model the microstructure of porous materials. The dissipative phenomenon in the RVE is taken into account by considering an initial forces field which represents the dissipative forces. After imposing a constant strain vector to the RVE boundary, its homogenized constitutive response must be obtained. For that, the RVE equilibrium problem must be solved first, which is defined in terms of displacements fluctuations. In the numerical examples different microstructures are adopted to show how the RVE constitutive response changes when different volume fractions of inclusions or voids are considered. Besides, the constitutive response of a RVE where five inclusions are disposed aleatory is evaluated when different strains vectors are imposed to its boundary. The homogenized values for the stress vector and the constitutive tensor are com pared to the formulation developed by the Finite Element Method in order to validate the Boundary ElementFormulation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095127
title: Testers in supersweet corn lines

description: ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the discriminatory capacity of tester lines for tropical corn lines converted to supersweet shrunken (sh2) gene, for the development of hybrids adapted to tropical conditions. Lines were used as female parents in crosses with three testers: open-pollinated mixed variety; supersweet line L4; supersweet commercial hybrid Tropical Plus. Four trials were carried out to evaluate topcrosses in Maringá - PR e Sabáudia - PR, Brazil in the main growing season of 2015/16. The following traits were evaluated: total ear weight (TEW, in kg), commercial ear weight (CEW, in kg) and total soluble solids (TSS, in °Brix). The GCA estimates for TEW and CEW were highest for L4. The lines Balu-114 and UEM-25 were selected based on the effects of g ̂ ifor the traits studied and should be used in the establishment of base populations for the breeding of superior lines. The s ̂ ijvalue for TEW was highest for cross BALU-182 x Tropical, while for CEW was the highest value for cross BALU-94 x Mista.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095130.v1
title: Considerations on the efficiency of Portland cement concrete mixtures based on the particle packing concept

description: ABSTRACT Concrete is the most widely used building material and, recently, studies have been developed in pursuit of materials with superior mechanical performance and durability. In order to cover the reality of the civil works regarding the on-site production of conventional and high strength concrete, several mix design methods are proposed. Although these methods allow obtaining the ideal proportion between the constituent materials of the mixture, it is possible to optimize the composition by applying the concept of particle packing. Therefore, this paper aims to measure the efficiency of the particle packing of Portland cement concrete mixtures widely used in civil construction´s practice, obtained by traditional mix design methods. For this, three concrete mixtures were produced using the traditional IPT/EPUSP mix design method, being two of conventional strength and one of high strength. By knowing the proportion and particle size distribution of the constituent materials of these concretes, the distribution´s coefficient of each mixture was determined considering Alfred´s particle packing model. Thereafter, maintaining the same distribution coefficient, the concrete mixtures were optimized by applying the particle packing concept, determining the physical and mechanical properties of the concrete. During the optimization process, there were gaps between the particle size distributions of the component materials normally considered in the production of concretes, characterizing a lack in packaging. Regarding the properties of the hardened concrete, the optimized mix design generally presented superior physical and mechanical properties than the reference concrete.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095124.v1
title: Analysis of the constitutive response of heterogeneousmaterials by the Boundary Element Method,considering different RVE microstructures

description: ABSTRACT Numerical analyses to model the constitutive response of heterogeneous materials by a Boundary Element Formulation, developed in the context of a RVE-based multi-scale theory, are performed. In this case, the material microstructure is denoted as RVE (Representative Volume Element) and it is modelled by a zoned plate, where each sub-region represents the matrix or an inclusion. Besides, voids can also be defined inside the matrix to model the microstructure of porous materials. The dissipative phenomenon in the RVE is taken into account by considering an initial forces field which represents the dissipative forces. After imposing a constant strain vector to the RVE boundary, its homogenized constitutive response must be obtained. For that, the RVE equilibrium problem must be solved first, which is defined in terms of displacements fluctuations. In the numerical examples different microstructures are adopted to show how the RVE constitutive response changes when different volume fractions of inclusions or voids are considered. Besides, the constitutive response of a RVE where five inclusions are disposed aleatory is evaluated when different strains vectors are imposed to its boundary. The homogenized values for the stress vector and the constitutive tensor are com pared to the formulation developed by the Finite Element Method in order to validate the Boundary ElementFormulation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095106
title: Factors associated with overweight and abdominal obesity in Brazilian school-aged children: a comprehensive approach

description: ABSTRACT Objective We investigated the association between demographic, socio-economic, perinatal, parental and lifestyle-related factors with general and abdominal obesity among prepubertal children aged 6 to 8 years in a Southeastern city of Brazil. Subjects and methods A total of 486 children were randomly selected from public schools in the city of Patos de Minas, and examined to determine body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Demographic, socio-economic, perinatal, parental and lifestyle-related data were obtained and assessed as independent risk factors for overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity, using multiple regression analysis. Results Obesity/overweight (BMI percentile ≥ 85), seen in 19% of the children, was positively associated with low maternal education, being born small for gestational age, maternal BMI and screen time, whereas abdominal obesity (WC percentile &gt; 90), seen in 9.9% of the children, was positively associated with maternal age and maternal BMI. When BMI and WC percentile were analyzed as continuous variables, birth by cesarean section, parental BMI, and lower sleep time were positively associated with BMI percentile, and birth by cesarean section, being born small for gestational age, and parental BMI were positively associated with WC percentile. Conclusion Our findings suggest that the frequency of overweight and obesity in a city in the Southeastern region of Brazil is similar to the global frequency reported by the World Health Organization. We also found that many modifiable risk factors were associated with general and abdominal obesity, and these may possibly substantiate future strategies to prevent childhood obesity and its consequences in adult life.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095118
title: Physical characterization of Peripherally-Inserted Central Catheters (PICC)

description: ABSTRACT Peripherally-inserted central catheters (PICC) are widely used in neonates hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). The aim of the study entertained herein was to evaluate the physical characteristics of PICC, through application of the standards ABNT NBR ISO 10555-1:2003 and ABNT NBR ISO 10555-3:2003, and compare the results produced in the analysis of PICC at the beginning of their production process (extruded catheters only) with those obtained in the analysis of the finished product. Experimental tests were performed in PICC manufactured by a domestic manufacturer between the years 2011 and 2012. The data was gathered from tests performed on both catheters that were just extruded, i.e. without painting the demarcations, cutting and other processes related with quality assurance, and on catheters after completion of the overall manufacturing process. In the present study, one included all stages of the catheter production process that can generate some type of modification in the product that could impart risks to the patients needing to use them. The catheters were analyzed for strength to rupture, radiopacity, flow characteristics, leakage of fluid under pressure, and occurrence of air leak in the suction tube assembly, as advocated by the NBR ISO 10555-1:2003 and NBR ISO 10555-3:2003 standards. The results obtained were satisfactory in all analysesperformed, except for the resistance to rupture, which did not meet the specifications advocated by the standards for catheters made of silicone. One has also examined catheters made of polyurethane, which in turn did meet the standards with regard to resistance to rupture. As standards do not specify important points to be taken into account for conducting tests unequivocally, suggestions were made for revision of those standards.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095118.v1
title: Physical characterization of Peripherally-Inserted Central Catheters (PICC)

description: ABSTRACT Peripherally-inserted central catheters (PICC) are widely used in neonates hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). The aim of the study entertained herein was to evaluate the physical characteristics of PICC, through application of the standards ABNT NBR ISO 10555-1:2003 and ABNT NBR ISO 10555-3:2003, and compare the results produced in the analysis of PICC at the beginning of their production process (extruded catheters only) with those obtained in the analysis of the finished product. Experimental tests were performed in PICC manufactured by a domestic manufacturer between the years 2011 and 2012. The data was gathered from tests performed on both catheters that were just extruded, i.e. without painting the demarcations, cutting and other processes related with quality assurance, and on catheters after completion of the overall manufacturing process. In the present study, one included all stages of the catheter production process that can generate some type of modification in the product that could impart risks to the patients needing to use them. The catheters were analyzed for strength to rupture, radiopacity, flow characteristics, leakage of fluid under pressure, and occurrence of air leak in the suction tube assembly, as advocated by the NBR ISO 10555-1:2003 and NBR ISO 10555-3:2003 standards. The results obtained were satisfactory in all analysesperformed, except for the resistance to rupture, which did not meet the specifications advocated by the standards for catheters made of silicone. One has also examined catheters made of polyurethane, which in turn did meet the standards with regard to resistance to rupture. As standards do not specify important points to be taken into account for conducting tests unequivocally, suggestions were made for revision of those standards.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095103
title: [Comportamento de vacas da raça Holandesa em ordenha robótica (Behaviour of holstein cows in robotic milking)]

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess the ingestive behavior of concentrate and milking of dairy cows in automatic milking system (AMS) according to parity. The experiment was conducted from March to June 2014, in Castro, PR, with Holstein cows housed in a free stall, milked automatically, and classified according to the lactation order (1, 2 and +3 lactations). Data were extracted from the management software, considering the activities of one day a month (24 hours) for four months, the day after the official milk production control. The data were analyzed by multivariate analysis (factorial analysis, canonical and cluster), using the statistical package SAS. The ingestive behavior of concentrate influenced the entire activity of the cows in the AMS, being a fundamental factor in the performance of animals in this system. Parity did not influence the milking behavior, only the ingestive behavior, due to the social dominance of multiparous cows. High-yielding cows had a more aggressive ingestive behavior. It was concluded that parity influenced the ingestive behavior of concentrate, but does not interfere in milking behavior in cows with higher parity. In the AMS, primiparous should be managed in a specific group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095106.v1
title: Factors associated with overweight and abdominal obesity in Brazilian school-aged children: a comprehensive approach

description: ABSTRACT Objective We investigated the association between demographic, socio-economic, perinatal, parental and lifestyle-related factors with general and abdominal obesity among prepubertal children aged 6 to 8 years in a Southeastern city of Brazil. Subjects and methods A total of 486 children were randomly selected from public schools in the city of Patos de Minas, and examined to determine body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Demographic, socio-economic, perinatal, parental and lifestyle-related data were obtained and assessed as independent risk factors for overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity, using multiple regression analysis. Results Obesity/overweight (BMI percentile ≥ 85), seen in 19% of the children, was positively associated with low maternal education, being born small for gestational age, maternal BMI and screen time, whereas abdominal obesity (WC percentile &gt; 90), seen in 9.9% of the children, was positively associated with maternal age and maternal BMI. When BMI and WC percentile were analyzed as continuous variables, birth by cesarean section, parental BMI, and lower sleep time were positively associated with BMI percentile, and birth by cesarean section, being born small for gestational age, and parental BMI were positively associated with WC percentile. Conclusion Our findings suggest that the frequency of overweight and obesity in a city in the Southeastern region of Brazil is similar to the global frequency reported by the World Health Organization. We also found that many modifiable risk factors were associated with general and abdominal obesity, and these may possibly substantiate future strategies to prevent childhood obesity and its consequences in adult life.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095091
title: Synthesis and antibacterial activity of a series novel 5,7-diisoprenyloxyflavone derivatives

description: In the present study, a series of novel 5,7-diisoprenyloxyflavone derivatives were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their antibacterial activity. Most of these compounds displayed significant antibacterial effects against Gram-positive bacteria, especially against strains of multidrug-resistant clinical isolates. Compounds 4c, 4g, 4i, 4j, 4k, 4l, 4n, 4q and 4t showed high levels of antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus RN4220 with minimum inhibitory concentrations of 4.0-20 µM. Compound 4k showed the most potent activity among these compounds against all multidrug-resistant clinical isolates tested. Unfortunately, none of the compounds were active against Gram-negative bacteria at the doses of 24-164 µM.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12095100
title: Activated alkali cements: effect of thermal curing on the development of mechanical strength

description: ABSTRACT Due to the extraction of nonrenewable raw materials and the release of CO2 into the atmosphere by the production of Portland cement, the alkali-activated cements (AAC) have been gaining ground in the world scenario since their production process does not involve calcination of the raw materials and uses various byproducts. Thus, they are considered as a low environmental impact product and with good engineering properties. The AAC‘s can be obtained mainly from blast furnace slag (BFS), which may have origin in charcoal ovens or coke, which modifies their chemical composition. The objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of the chemical composition of BFS on the behavior of the AAC and to investigate the thermal cure efficiency in the improvement of the compressive strength. For the production of AAC, two slag, A and B, were used from charcoal kilns and coke, respectively, in addition to sodium hydroxide as an alkaline activator. The samples were subjected to thermal cure for a period of 24 hours at temperatures of 40 oC and 60o C, which were subjected to the compressive strength, calorimetry and microstructure analyzes at 3, 7 and 28 days. The results showed that slag A was more reactive and more influenced by the cure temperature. The AAC made with BFS- A (AAC / A) slag presented higher mechanical performance than B (AAC / B) at at all temperatures. Microstructure analyzes showed that in AAC/A there was a majority formation of CSH, while in CAT/B, CSH and hydrotalcite. Thermal curing was not efficient to improve the mechanical behavior of CAT / B.