scholarly journals Likelihood of obtaining tender meat from confined calf

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rangel Fernandes Pacheco ◽  
Jonatas Cattelam ◽  
Andrieli Bortolini ◽  
Augusto José Pereira ◽  
Lucas Milani
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Considerable Increase ◽  
Force Variability ◽  
Ratio Test ◽  
Beef Steers ◽  
Confinement Time ◽  
Termination Phase ◽  
Main Factors

Abstract The objective was to evaluate the main factors that influence the shear strength of meat from confined steers and the probability of obtaining soft meat. For this purpose, we evaluated the literature on carcass and/or meat of beef steers in Brazil published between January 1999 and April 2019 and extracted the content from three sections for analysis: materials and methods, results, and discussion. Pearson’s correlation was used to analyze the data, and the stepwise statistic was used to determine the proportion of the synchronized effect of variables on shear force. For determining the probability of tenderness, meat with a shear force lower than 4.6 kgf/cm3 was classified as soft; meat with a higher sheer force was classified as hard. Following the classification, logistic regression analysis and odds ratio test were performed. The factors of study location, the proportion of zebu background in the genome, finishing weight, the percentage of concentrate in the diet, and finishing period and meat marbling explained 62.45% of the variability in the shear strength of beef. The following strategies were found to increase the chances of effectively obtaining soft meat from confined steers: starting the termination phase early even in animals with lower weights, prolonging the confinement time, increasing concentrate percentage in the diet, and a higher marbling degree. It is possible to estimate a large proportion of shear force variability using the production variables (ante-mortem), and the process can be adjusted accordingly to considerable increase the possibility of obtaining soft meat.

scholarly journals Study on the Strength Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Different Ages under Direct Shearing

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2312
Author(s):  
Xin Liang ◽  
Fang Yan ◽  
Yuliang Chen ◽  
Huiqin Wu ◽  
Peihuan Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Direct Shear ◽  
Replacement Ratio ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Concrete Failure ◽  
Load Displacement

In order to study the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) at different ages, 264 standard cubes were designed to test its direct shear strength and cube compressive strength while considering the parameters of age and recycled aggregate replacement ratio. The failure pattern and load–displacement curve of specimens at direct shearing were obtained; the direct shear strength and residual shear strength were extracted from the load–displacement curves. Experimental results indicate that the influence of the replacement ratio for the front and side cracks of RAC is insignificant, with the former being straight and the latter relatively convoluted. At the age of three days, the damaged interface between aggregate and mortar is almost completely responsible for concrete failure; in addition to the damage of coarse aggregates, aggregate failure is also an important factor in concrete failure at other ages. The load–displacement curve of RAC at direct shearing can be divided into elasticity, elastoplasticity, plasticity, and stabilization stages. The brittleness of concrete decreases with its age, which is reflected in the gradual shortening of the elastoplastic stage. At 28 days of age, the peak direct shear force increases with the replacement ratio, while the trend is opposite at ages of 3 days, 7 days, and 14 days, respectively. The residual strength of RAC decreases inversely to the replacement ratio, with the rate of decline growing over time. A two-parameter RAC direct shear strength calculation formula was established based on the analysis of age and replacement rate to peak shear force of RAC. The relationship between cube compressive strength and direct shear strength of recycled concrete at various ages was investigated.

scholarly journals Re-weathering of stabilized clay shale with Portland cement behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 05009
Author(s):  
Alatas Idrus M ◽  
Simatupang Pintor T ◽  
Kuswaya Wawan ◽  
Panji
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Ratio Test ◽  
Natural Clay ◽  
Durability Test ◽  
Clay Shale ◽  
Process Testing ◽  
High Shear Strength ◽  
Very High ◽  
Weathering Process

Clay shale is a claystone which in fresh condition has a very high shear strength. When it reacts with the atmosphere or hydrosphere it will weather so that the shear strength of clay shale will drop drastically. The weathering potential of clay shale is generally done by the slake durability test and the weathering process is measured by disintegration ratio test (DR). The strength of clay shale that has fully weathered will increase again when it is stabilized with a minimum of 6% PC (Portland Cement). It was found from the wetting drying cycle process testing that durability of re-weathering of stabilized clay shale with PC is increased compared to natural clay shale. Disintegration ratio of natural clay shale DR was smaller than stabilized clay shale with 6% PC. Additionally, more than 6% PC increased the durability of re-weathering of clay shale.

scholarly journals Identification of Factors Determining Winning in Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball: a Logistical Regression Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35
Author(s):  
Gopal Kumar ◽  
Anshuman Shukla ◽  
Amit Chhoker ◽  
Rohit Kumar Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Ratio Test ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Regression Approach ◽  
Lemeshow Test ◽  
Calculated Model ◽  
Women's Competition

The purpose of this study was to find the factors responsible for winning in the men’s and women’s beach volleyball championship. Materials and methods. The study sample consisted of a total of 212 matches for men and 214 matches for women of the 2017 & 2019 FIVB Men and Women Beach Volleyball World Championships held at Vienna & Hamburg from 28 July to 6 Aug 2017 and 28 June to 7 July 2019. The matches were played by 192 teams (both men and women combined) consisting of 384 numbers (both men and women combined) of players from different nations. The data were analyzed using Binary Logistic Regression (Forward: LR Method) with the result of the game as the dependent variable and predictor variables as covariates. β, standard error β, Wald’s χ2, odds ratio with 95% confidence interval were calculated. Model evaluation was conducted using the likelihood ratio test, Cox & Snell (R2), and Nagelkerke (R2) tests. The goodness of fit test for the models was conducted using the Hosmer & Lemeshow test. Results. The analysis revealed seven factors related to winning in men’s and women’s competition. While in league rounds, six factors in men’s and seven factors in women’s competition were related to winning. Besides, in knockout rounds, four factors in men’s and six factors in women’s competition were related to winning. Conclusion. The study shows that there is a significant association of important factors with respect to winning a match in an elite beach volleyball championship. The coaches and players can take note of the important factors responsible for winning in the elite beach volleyball championship, with different factors playing an important role in men’s and women’s competition during league and knockout rounds as well.

THE ANALYSIS OF SHEAR STRENGTH OF FLEXURAL RC ELEMENTS ACCORDING TO EC2 AND STR / LENKIAMŲJŲ GELŽBETONINIŲ ELEMENTŲ ĮSTRIŽOJO PJŪVIO STIPRUMO PAGAL STR IR EC2 ANALIZĖ

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Šarūnas Kelpša ◽  
Mindaugas Augonis
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Intersection Point ◽  
Shear Reinforcement ◽  
Truss Model ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
The Difference

When the various reinforced concrete structures are designed according to EC2 and STR, the difference of calculation results, is quite significant. In this article the calculations of shear strength of bending reinforced concrete elements are investigated according to these standards. The comparison of such calculations is also significant in the sense that the shear strength calculations are carried out according to different principles. The STR regulations are based on work of the shear reinforcement crossing the oblique section and the compressed concrete at the end of the section. In this case, at the supporting zone, the external bending moment and shear force should be in equilibrium with the internal forces in reinforcement and compressed concrete, i.e., the cross section must be checked not only from the external shear force, but also from bending moment. In EC2 standard, the shear strengths are calculated according to simplified truss model, which consists of the tension shear reinforcement bars and compressed concrete struts. The bending moment is not estimated. After calculation analysis of these two methods the relationships between shear strength and various element parameters are presented. The elements reinforced with stirrups and bends are investigated additionally because in EC2 this case is not presented. According to EC2 the simplified truss model solution depends on the compression strut angle value θ, which is limited in certain interval. Since the component of tension reinforcement bar directly depends on the angle θ and the component of compression strut depends on it conversely, then exists some value θ when the both components are equal. So the angle θ can be found when such two components will be equated. However, such calculation of angle θ became complicated if the load is uniform, because then the components of tension bar are estimated not in support cross section but in cross section that are displaced by distance d. So, the cube equation should be solved. For simplification of such solution the graphical method to find out the angle θ and the shear strength are presented. In these graphics the intersection point of two components (shear reinforcement and concrete) curves describes the shear strength of element. Santrauka Straipsnyje apžvelgtos ir palygintos STR ir EC2 įstrižojo pjūvio stiprumo skaičiavimo metodikos stačiakampio skerspjūvio elementams. Normatyve neapibrėžtas EC2 metodikos santvaros modelio spyrių posvyrio kampo skaičiavimas, lemiantis galutinį įstrižojo pjūvio stiprumą. Straipsnyje pateikiamos kampo θ apskaičiavimo lygtys, atsižvelgiant į apkrovimo pobūdį. Norint supaprastinti pateiktų lygčių sprendimą siūlomas grafoanalitinis sprendimo būdas, pritaikant papildomus koeficientus. EC2 neapibrėžia skaičiavimo išraiškų, kai skersinis armavimas yra apkabos ir atlankos. Minėtos išraiškos suformuluotos ir pateiktos straipsnyje. Nustačius EC2 metodikos dėsningumus siūlomas alternatyvus apytikslis skaičiavimo būdas atlankomis ir apkabomis armuotiems elementams. Straipsnyje apžvelgtos abi – STR ir EC2 – metodikos, išskiriant pagrindinius skirtumus ir dėsningumus.

scholarly journals Experimental investigation on shear properties of warp-knitted brush fabrics

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 155892502094645
Author(s):  
Yao Chu ◽  
Haitao Lin ◽  
Hafsa Jamshaid ◽  
Qi Zhang ◽  
Pibo Ma
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Outer Surface ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Shear Resistance ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Shear Properties ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Car Seat ◽  
Seat Cushions

Warp-knitted brush fabrics are composed of an outer surface formed by weaving the front and rear needle beds with spacer yarns interposed between them. Warp-knitted brush fabrics can be used as a non-slip cover for car seat cushions; the adhesion between non-slip fabric and car seat is related to the shear strength of warp-knitted brush fabrics. In this article, to study the factors affecting the shear force of warp-knitted brush fabrics, three different processing methods and four different stretching speed intervals were used to find the effects of stiffeners and action of different speed intervals on shear properties of fabrics. The experimental results show that the stiffener treatment can improve the shear resistance of the warp-knitted brush fabrics, and the effect of different speed intervals can affect the shear resistance of fabrics. These findings will have a guiding significance in the design and production of warp-knitted brush fabrics applied to fabrics such as car seat cushions, and the results can also help to study the shear properties of warp-knitted brush fabrics for wider applications.

scholarly journals Shear strength analysis of slabs without transverse reinforcement under concentrated loads according to ABNT NBR 6118:2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 658-693
Author(s):  
A. M. D. SOUSA ◽  
M. K. EL DEBS
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Highway Bridges ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Transverse Reinforcement ◽  
Concentrated Loads ◽  
Technical Literature ◽  
Experimental Database ◽  
Small Areas

Abstract Concentrated loads in slabs without transverse reinforcement, usual in highway bridges, result in the horizontal spreading of the shear force towards the supports, situation in which not all the slab width contributes in the shear strength. Based on this, the analytical models of shear strength and punching capacity in slabs may not be suitable to deal with this loading. Since this topic is not widely discussed in the national technical literature, the paper aims to present contributions to these analyses with a focus on the accuracy level of the shear strength analytical models recommended by ABNT NBR 6118:2014. Therefore, the models available in the Brazilian code were applied to an experimental database with 118 test results and the results obtained by the Brazilian and European codes were compared. The results demonstrated that, as presented in the Brazilian code, shear strength model in one-way slabs can lead to unsafe resistance predictions while the punching capacity model can lead to very conservative predictions. From the analysis, it is concluded that considering the reduction of the shear force, in the case of loads distributed in small areas close to the support in slabs, and the use of more suitable procedures to define the effective width, it is possible to improve the level of accuracy of relations between experimental and theoretical values, but this still leads to high percentages of unsafe predictions of resistance (> 40%).

scholarly journals Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride feeding duration and postmortem aging on Warner-Bratzler shear force of three muscles from beef steers and heifers

2009 ◽  
Vol 87 (11) ◽  
pp. 3764-3769 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. Brooks ◽  
H. C. Claus ◽  
M. E. Dikeman ◽  
J. Shook ◽  
G. G. Hilton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Force ◽  
Beef Steers ◽  
Feeding Duration ◽  
Zilpaterol Hydrochloride ◽  
Postmortem Aging

scholarly journals Matching Subjective Assessments of Sod Strength to Quantitative Measurements of Peak Shear Force with Predominately Kentucky Bluegrass Sod

HortScience ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (8) ◽  
pp. 1248-1251
Author(s):  
Karl Guillard ◽  
Richard J.M. Fitzpatrick ◽  
Holly Burdett
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Poa Pratensis ◽  
Kentucky Bluegrass ◽  
Peak Force ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
Quantitative Measurements ◽  
Subjective Assessments

Adequate turfgrass sod strength for harvesting and handling is typically determined by the producer’s past experience and subjective appraisal. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between producer subjective sod-strength assessments and quantitative shear-strength measurements with predominantly kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) turf. Across three consecutive growing seasons, 93 samples were collected from sod fields in Rhode Island and assessed for sod strength by subjective and quantitative methods. Producer subjective ratings of sod strength were significantly (P < 0.0001) associated with quantitative measurements of peak force required to shear a sod strip. Minimally acceptable strength occurred most frequently when peak shear force was between 55 and 85 kg·m−1 width of sod; whereas preferred sod strength occurred most frequently when peak shear force was between 70 and 140 kg·m−1 width of sod. Once peak force exceeded 58 and 86 kg·m−1, there was a > 50% probability that sod strength would be judged at least adequate and at preferred strength, respectively, up to a peak force of 140 kg·m−1. The results suggest that quantitative measurements of shear strength can be related to producer subjective assessments, and provide unbiased benchmark values to guide management decisions for kentucky bluegrass sod production.

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