title: Water systems: New Zealand particularly vulerable to climate change

authors: White, Iain

abstract: This article outlines the findings of research  commissioned by the Deep South National Science Challenge - a major interdisciplinary collaboration designed to help enable New Zealanders to adapt, manage risk, and thrive in a changing climate.

text: Water systems: New Zealand particularly vulerable to climate change This article outlines the findings of research  commissioned by the Deep South National Science Challenge - a major interdisciplinary collaboration designed to help enable New Zealanders to adapt, manage risk, and thrive in a changing climate.

year: 2018-03

title: Damping properties and microstructure of magnetorheological composites based on iron sand and natural rubber

authors: Shuib, Raa Khimi

abstract: Material with high damping capability is desired from the viewpoint of vibration suppression in structures. Rubber is by far the most commonly used material for damping; here damping relies on the energy absorbed due to viscous flow that occurs during deformation in this viscoelastic materials. However, enhancement of damping through rubber modification or rubber selection to increase viscous flow, not surprisingly, generally results in a reduction in stiffness and strength [1]. More recently, a new class of damping materials, magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) have been developed such that inclusion of magnetic particles in rubber enables additional damping through magnetic particle interaction and interfacial friction. Furthermore, damping and stiffness can be varied by application of an applied magnetic field during fabrication or in service. MREs can be utilised for damping, either alone or within a composite structure such as those including steel plates.

text: Damping properties and microstructure of magnetorheological composites based on iron sand and natural rubber Material with high damping capability is desired from the viewpoint of vibration suppression in structures. Rubber is by far the most commonly used material for damping; here damping relies on the energy absorbed due to viscous flow that occurs during deformation in this viscoelastic materials. However, enhancement of damping through rubber modification or rubber selection to increase viscous flow, not surprisingly, generally results in a reduction in stiffness and strength [1]. More recently, a new class of damping materials, magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) have been developed such that inclusion of magnetic particles in rubber enables additional damping through magnetic particle interaction and interfacial friction. Furthermore, damping and stiffness can be varied by application of an applied magnetic field during fabrication or in service. MREs can be utilised for damping, either alone or within a composite structure such as those including steel plates.

year: 2013

title: A Māori homeless woman

authors: Groot, Shiloh Ann Maree

subjects: Māori

abstract: Indigenous peoples are overrepresented in homeless populations in many countries. As part of a larger ethnographic project, this case study draws upon interviews and photoelicitation projects with a homeless Māori woman, Ariā. The actions of this Māori woman exemplify how Indigenous cultural practices can shape a person’s efforts to retain a positive sense of self and place while homeless. Māori cultural concepts relating to caring, leadership, unity, relationships, spirituality, history and place provide a basis for interpreting Ariā’s actions. This article demonstrates the appropriateness of cultural concepts indigenous to a group for conducting ethnographic research into homelessness within that group.

text: A Māori homeless woman Indigenous peoples are overrepresented in homeless populations in many countries. As part of a larger ethnographic project, this case study draws upon interviews and photoelicitation projects with a homeless Māori woman, Ariā. The actions of this Māori woman exemplify how Indigenous cultural practices can shape a person’s efforts to retain a positive sense of self and place while homeless. Māori cultural concepts relating to caring, leadership, unity, relationships, spirituality, history and place provide a basis for interpreting Ariā’s actions. This article demonstrates the appropriateness of cultural concepts indigenous to a group for conducting ethnographic research into homelessness within that group.

year: 2011-09