scholarly journals Toward Complexity Measures for Systems Involving Human Computation

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Jordan Crouser ◽  
Benjamin Hescott ◽  
Remco Chang
Keyword(s):  
Human Computation ◽  
Complexity Measures ◽  
Preliminary Characterization ◽  
Processing Power ◽  
Algorithmic Analysis ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Computation Algorithms ◽  
Algorithmic Process

This paper introduces the Human Oracle Model as a method for characterizing and quantifying the use of human processing power as part of an algorithmic process. The utility of this model is demonstrated through a comparative algorithmic analysis of several well-known human computation systems, as well as the definition of a preliminary characterization of the space of human computation under this model. Through this research, we hope to gain insight about the challenges unique to human computation and direct the search for efficient human computation algorithms.

Partial Characterization of a Fibrinolytic Inhibitor Produced by Cultured Endothelial Cells Derived from Human Umbilical Vein

1982 ◽  
Vol 47 (02) ◽  
pp. 128-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Esnard ◽  
E Dupuy ◽  
A M Dosne ◽  
E Bodevin
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Primary Culture ◽  
Ammonium Sulphate ◽  
Concanavalin A ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Human Umbilical Vein ◽  
Preliminary Characterization ◽  
Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells ◽  
Ammonium Sulphate Saturation

SummaryA preliminary characterization of a fibrinolytic inhibitor released by human umbilical vein endothelial cells in primary culture is reported. This molecule of Mr comprised between 2 × 105 and 106 and of μ2 mobility precipitates at 43% ammonium sulphate saturation and is totally adsorbed on Concanavalin A Sepharose 4 B. A possible relationship with a macroglobulins is discussed.

PRELIMINARY CHARACTERIZATION OF WIND-BLOWN DUST FROM THE MCMURDO DRY VALLEYS OF ANTARCTICA

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melisa A. Diaz ◽  
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Susan A. Welch ◽  
Kathleen A. Welch ◽  
Alia L. Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mcmurdo Dry Valleys ◽  
Dry Valleys ◽  
Preliminary Characterization

scholarly journals Experimental Evaluation of Shear Behavior of Stone Masonry Wall

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2313
Author(s):  
Maria Luisa Beconcini ◽  
Pietro Croce ◽  
Paolo Formichi ◽  
Filippo Landi ◽  
Benedetta Puccini
Keyword(s):  
Shear Behavior ◽  
Stone Masonry ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Mechanical Parameters ◽  
In Situ Tests ◽  
Capacity Curves ◽  
Historical Structures ◽  
Definition Of

The evaluation of the shear behavior of masonry walls is a first fundamental step for the assessment of existing masonry structures in seismic zones. However, due to the complexity of modelling experimental behavior and the wide variety of masonry types characterizing historical structures, the definition of masonry’s mechanical behavior is still a critical issue. Since the possibility to perform in situ tests is very limited and often conflicting with the needs of preservation, the characterization of shear masonry behavior is generally based on reference values of mechanical properties provided in modern structural codes for recurrent masonry categories. In the paper, a combined test procedure for the experimental characterization of masonry mechanical parameters and the assessment of the shear behavior of masonry walls is presented together with the experimental results obtained on three stone masonry walls. The procedure consists of a combination of three different in situ tests to be performed on the investigated wall. First, a single flat jack test is executed to derive the normal compressive stress acting on the wall. Then a double flat jack test is carried out to estimate the elastic modulus. Finally, the proposed shear test is performed to derive the capacity curve and to estimate the shear modulus and the shear strength. The first results obtained in the experimental campaign carried out by the authors confirm the capability of the proposed methodology to assess the masonry mechanical parameters, reducing the uncertainty affecting the definition of capacity curves of walls and consequently the evaluation of seismic vulnerability of the investigated buildings.

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