Drilling Technologies for Offshore Foundation Engineering

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Spagnoli ◽  
Leonhard Weixler
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Foundation Engineering ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
Pile Installation ◽  
Installation Depth ◽  
Offshore Foundation ◽  
Offshore Piles

Offshore piles are normally installed by driving using over-water or underwater hammers. However, there are many situations where pile reaches refusal before the installation depth. This paper briefly describes the current offshore foundation practice, the BAUER technology for onshore pile installation by drilling, the BAUER experiences in the offshore foundation and geotechnical fields and a new technology for supporting offshore pile installation when refusal is prematurely reached by means of the Dive Drill.

Applications of blockchain in healthcare (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranav C
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
Healthcare Industry ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Audit Trails

UNSTRUCTURED The word blockchain elicits thoughts of cryptocurrency much of the time, which does disservice to this disruptive new technology. Agreed, bitcoin launched in 2011 was the first large scale implementation of blockchain technology. Also, Bitcoin’s success has triggered the establishment of nearly 1000 new cryptocurrencies. This again lead to the delusion that the only application of blockchain technology is for the creation of cryptocurrency. However, the blockchain technology is capable of a lot more than just cryptocurrency creation and may support such things as transactions that require personal identification, peer review, elections and other types of democratic decision-making and audit trails. Blockchain exists with real world implementations beyond cryptocurrencies and these solutions deliver powerful benefits to healthcare organizations, bankers, retailers and consumers among others. One of the areas where blockchain technology can be used effectively is healthcare industry. Proper application of this technology in healthcare will not only save billions of money but also will contribute to the growth in research. This review paper briefly defines blockchain and deals in detail the applications of blockchain in various areas particularly in healthcare industry.

Public Safety Implementation of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Photogrammetric Mapping of Crash Scenes

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (7) ◽  
pp. 567-574 ◽  
Author(s):  
John L. Bullock ◽  
Robert Hainje ◽  
Ayman Habib ◽  
Deborah Horton ◽  
Darcy M. Bullock
Keyword(s):  
Public Safety ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Systems ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
The Past ◽  
Squared Error ◽  
Aerial Systems ◽  
Terrestrial Photogrammetry

Terrestrial photogrammetry using acquired images by a hand-held camera has been used for several years to map crash scene geometry. More recently, photogrammetric reconstruction from acquired images by an unmanned aerial system (UAS) has been proposed for crash scene mapping. Over the past year, the Tippecanoe County Sherriff’s Office has participated in three workshops with Purdue University, applied these skills in two training mass casualty exercises, and independently mapped five crash scenes in June and July 2018. This paper briefly reviews the training sessions, mass casualty exercises, and five crash scenes mapped by Tippecanoe County Sherriff’s deputies. The paper presents a comparison of both traditional ground-based and UAS-based photogrammetric mapping for two crashes in July 2018. The UAS procedures described in this paper are quite similar to current ground-based photogrammetric mapping. The UAS-based photogrammetric mapping derived measurements from eight identified crash scene markers and key features were found to be within 0.29 ft of field tape measurements, or with 0.4% or less relative error and a root mean squared error of 0.12 ft. We believe this paper will become important documentation in the literature that will provide public safety agencies with performance data to support their deliberation in investing in this new technology.

Nano-Bio Interface - Neural & Molecular Functions

2006 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiichi Torimitsu
Keyword(s):  
Signal Processing ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
Related Research ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Processing Mechanism

This paper briefly introduces the nano-bio related-research being carried out in our research group. The work is based on a fusion of neuroscience and bio-molecular science with nanotechnology. This interdisciplinary research is extremely promising for creating a new technology and developing a new knowledge. Nano-bio research could be a key to understanding the signal processing mechanism that lies behind memory and the learning system in our brain. Developing a novel biocompatible device that runs with biological functions is one of our research goals.

The Impact of Rising Ni and V Impurity Levels in Smelter Grade Aluminium and Potential Control Strategies

2009 ◽  
Vol 630 ◽  
pp. 129-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Grandfield ◽  
John A. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
Potential Control ◽  
Metal Impurities ◽  
Impurity Control ◽  
Chlorine Gas ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
The Impact

The technology for controlling smelter metal impurities post reduction has steadily improved. For example, control of sodium has seen the reduction and, in some plants, the elimination of chlorine gas from the casthouse. However, changes in the purity of cell feed materials such as anodes are giving rise to new challenges in impurity control; vanadium and nickel levels are an emerging problem. This paper briefly reviews the important impurities and their effects on downstream casting, forming and final application properties. Particular emphasis is given to nickel and vanadium. Strategies for controlling these impurities are also discussed and areas where new technology is needed are also highlighted. In some cases it is not known what the tolerable limits of impurities are. There are a plethora of metal refining techniques used in the extraction of other metals which could be investigated for the control of impurities in smelter grade aluminium.

Performance of 450 kW permanent magnet heater for aluminum billets

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 206-212
Author(s):  
Michele Forzan ◽  
Fabrizio Dughiero ◽  
Sergio Lupi ◽  
Marcello Zerbetto
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Induction Heating ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Induction Heating System ◽  
Eu Commission

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the main experimental results obtained on the first prototype of an innovative induction heating system. MAGNHEAT was a LIFE project, funded by EU Commission, proposed to demonstrate the possibility of industrial application of a new technology for the induction heating of aluminum billets before extrusion. This technology uses permanent magnet heaters (PMHs), which constitute a high efficiency solution for the heating of high conductive metals. Design/methodology/approach The paper briefly describes the main steps of the project: the design of the PMH, the realization and installation of the demonstrator on an extrusion production line of Pandolfo Alluminio SpA and, mostly, the performance of the system. Findings The main results achieved during the preliminary tests on an industrial line have been summarized by evaluating some key performance indicators, as reported in the paper. Originality/value The new technology allows a significant reduction of the energy consumption and guarantees the same performance of a classical induction heater.

APPLICATIONS OF BLOCKCHAIN IN HEALTHCARE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranav C
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
Healthcare Industry ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Audit Trails

Abstract: The word blockchain elicits thoughts of cryptocurrency much of the time, which does disservice to this disruptive new technology. Agreed, bitcoin launched in 2011 was the first large scale implementation of blockchain technology. Also, Bitcoin’s success has triggered the establishment of nearly 1000 new cryptocurrencies. This again lead to the delusion that the only application of blockchain technology is for the creation of cryptocurrency. However, the blockchain technology is capable of a lot more than just cryptocurrency creation and may support such things as transactions that require personal identification, peer review, elections and other types of democratic decision-making and audit trails. Blockchain exists with real world implementations beyond cryptocurrencies and these solutions deliver powerful benefits to healthcare organizations, bankers, retailers and consumers among others. One of the areas where blockchain technology can be used effectively is healthcare industry. Proper application of this technology in healthcare will not only save billions of money but also will contribute to the growth in research. This review paper briefly defines blockchain and deals in detail the applications of blockchain in various areas particularly in healthcare industry.

scholarly journals Review of torque models for offshore helical piles

2020 ◽  
Vol 205 ◽  
pp. 12007
Author(s):  
Giovanni Spagnoli ◽  
Cristina de Hollanda Cavalcanti Tsuha
Keyword(s):  
Strong Influence ◽  
Friction Angle ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Uplift Capacity ◽  
Pile Installation ◽  
Pile Shaft ◽  
Geometrical Features ◽  
Helical Piles ◽  
Installation Depth ◽  
Torque Values

Helical (or screw) piles, sometimes defined as anchors, are a piled system consisting of one or multiple helices welded along the shaft. Piles are installed by applying a torque to the shaft. The pile is rotated into the soil and the rate of advancement should be an amount equal to the pitch for each rotation in order to minimize the disturbance of the original soil. Torque is maybe the most important parameter to be assessed during pile installation. In fact, torque and uplift capacity are directly proportional. Generally, torque depends on the soil conditions and on the geometrical features of the pile. Torque increases with sand density, installation depth, friction angle of sand, pile shaft and helix diameters. The geometry of the pile has a strong influence on the torque, the larger the helix-to-shaft ratio is, the larger the torque will be. In offshore applications helical piles are being considered as a valid alternative. However, one of the issues is still related to the assessment of the installation torque values. Several torque models have been considered and critical evaluated. Some simple comparisons among selected torque models have been also done and discussed.

Study on Weak-Disturbance Construction Technology of Casing Bored Pile

2012 ◽  
Vol 170-173 ◽  
pp. 3169-3174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deng Ke Liu ◽  
Yao Dong Huang ◽  
Quan Mei Gong
Keyword(s):  
Pile Foundation ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Foundation Engineering ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Foundation Construction ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Bored Pile ◽  
Passenger Dedicated Line

Aiming at reducing the influence caused by the pile foundation construction on the existing structures nearby, this paper introduces a new technology of spinning casing bored pile, which is the optimization and combination of different construction technologies. Through the corresponding calculation and analysis, the influence scope and extent of this technology is obtained in this paper. This technology has been successfully applied in the pile foundation engineering of a passenger dedicated line close to subway shield tunnels, it can provide the similar project that needs to consider the influence on the surroundings with reference, and it is worth wide promotion and application.

Microfabrication research at the National Submicron Facility

1983 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 86-89
Author(s):  
E.D. Wolf
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Particle Physics ◽  
High Speed ◽  
New Technology ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Particle ◽  
New Science ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Intermediate Domain ◽  
Circuit Function

Most microelectronics devices and circuits operate faster, consume less power, execute more functions and cost less per circuit function when the feature-sizes internal to the devices and circuits are made smaller. This is part of the stimulus for the Very High-Speed Integrated Circuits (VHSIC) program. There is also a need for smaller, more sensitive sensors in a wide range of disciplines that includes electrochemistry, neurophysiology and ultra-high pressure solid state research. There is often fundamental new science (and sometimes new technology) to be revealed (and used) when a basic parameter such as size is extended to new dimensions, as is evident at the two extremes of smallness and largeness, high energy particle physics and cosmology, respectively. However, there is also a very important intermediate domain of size that spans from the diameter of a small cluster of atoms up to near one micrometer which may also have just as profound effects on society as “big” physics.

Characterization of RF Sputtered ZnO Piezoelectric Films Using Transmission Electron Microscope

1975 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 86-87
Author(s):  
Kemining W. Yeh ◽  
Richard S. Muller ◽  
Wei-Kuo Wu ◽  
Jack Washburn
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuit ◽  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Surface Acoustic Waves ◽  
Electromechanical Properties ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Saw Devices ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
High Degree

Considerable and continuing interest has been shown in the thin film transducer fabrication for surface acoustic waves (SAW) in the past few years. Due to the high degree of miniaturization, compatibility with silicon integrated circuit technology, simplicity and ease of design, this new technology has played an important role in the design of new devices for communications and signal processing. Among the commonly used piezoelectric thin films, ZnO generally yields superior electromechanical properties and is expected to play a leading role in the development of SAW devices.

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