Mechanical Innovations Developed for the Lille Langebro Swing Bridge, Copenhagen

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Thorogood
Keyword(s):  
Level Crossing ◽  
The Public ◽  
Moment Connection ◽  
Design Competition ◽  
Closed Position

<p>The Lille Langebro (Little Langebro) pedestrian and cycle swing bridge opened to the public in August 2019. The bridge provides a quay-level crossing of the harbour for pedestrians and cyclists and was the outcome of an international design competition. In order to enable the passage of marine craft along the harbour the central sections of the bridge rotate. This paper gives a brief overview of the operating equipment associated with the movement of the two rotating spans before a more detailed discussion on the innovative moment connection developed to secure the joint between the two moving spans when in the bridge closed position.</p>

Lessons Learnt from the Structural Design and Construction of the Lille Langebro, Copenhagen

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Fryer ◽  
Thomas Eckhart
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Level Crossing ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Moment Connection ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
Closed Position ◽  
Close Cooperation ◽  
Design And Construction

<p>The Lille Langebro is a major new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the harbour in Copenhagen. The bridge forms a sleek, low level crossing that curves in plan as well as elevation. The superstructure consists of fabricated steel box sections of complex geometry and includes two balanced double cantilever spans on slew bearings which rotate to allow the passage of large ships. The rotating spans are fixed together in the closed position by an arrangement of proprietary mechanical components which form an innovative structural moment connection at mid-span. The complex nature of the structure presented many challenges to the design and construction that were successfully overcome through close cooperation between the client, designers and contractors. This paper will explain some of these challenges and the lessons that can be learnt for use in future projects.</p>

scholarly journals Automatic Railway Level Crossing System with Embedded Precision Solar Panel using IoT

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 6211-6216
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Level Crossing ◽  
Level Crossings ◽  
The Public ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Transportation Modes ◽  
Human Interventions

Indian Railways is one of the public transportation modes in the country. It is the largest interconnected rail routes which carry many numbers of people from one end to another end. In this, various level crossings are operated on the rail routes and some of the level crossing gates are operated manually. This process is carried out by getting the information from the previous station once the train left the station. In this process, lots of mishaps are occurring due to human interventions and also there is no safety for road users. This issue can be overcome by making the same process in an automated manner. Hence, in this research work, a new automated level crossing model is proposed using the technology “Internet of Things” (IoT). This model will provide

scholarly journals Waitangi Park: Public Land in Competition

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Nina Price
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Public Land ◽  
The Public ◽  
Negative State ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Design Competition ◽  
Democratic Rights ◽  
Park Design ◽  
State Of Affairs

<p>This thesis looks at Wellington's Waitangi Park, through the specifics of the Chaffers Park Design Competition, in order to explore the repercussions mistrust can have on social vision and political response. In examining aspects of this competition over a piece of public land, and comparing various accounts of events leading up to it, an interpretative impasse is reached that factual explanations alone cannot minimise. Because the search for truth proves elusive, other forms of evidence must be relied upon as sources of knowledge. In this instance, an analysis of experiences demonstrates the effect differing expectations has on human interaction, ones that are shown to have a significant impact on placemaking processes and organizational structures. When debates over public land degenerate into power struggles, the issue of control is brought to the forefront of attention. It raises questions concerning who owns public land, whether it properly belongs to local authorities or the public itself. Who gets to designate how these spaces are used, and select what ought and ought not to go on these sites? Here, the issue of representation is troublesome because so many different groups claim to speak for the public's interest, leaving the reader wondering whose interpretation to believe and place trust in. Where the perception is that democratic rights are being undermined, then doubt in the principles underpinning consultation processes soon emerges. And once mistrust becomes entrenched, organizational tinkering is not sufficient in itself to reverse a negative state of affairs; only joint satisfaction will do. But if satisfaction proves unforthcoming, then a withdrawal from engagement can be anticipated as committed individuals quit the field in disillusionment. This in turn causes a narrowing of vision and leads to uncreative political responses traits associated with acts of obliviousness.</p>

scholarly journals COVID-19 : EDUKASI DAN DESAIN INFOGRAFIS PENGGUNAAN MASKER UNTUK LINDUNGI KAMU DAN AKU

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 586
Author(s):  
Meiskha Bahar ◽  
Hany Yusmaini ◽  
Erna Harfiani
Keyword(s):  
Disease Control ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
The Public ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Design Competition ◽  
Centers For Disease Control ◽  
The Republic ◽  
And Training

ABSTRAKCovid-19 merupakan masalah kesehatan global, belum ada obat yang terbukti efektif mengobati penyakit ini. Penularan Covid-19 terutama terjadi antar manusia, semakin dekat dan semakin lama interaksi maka semakin besar pula resiko penularan yang akan terjadi. Meningkatnya angka kejadian Covid-19 pertengahan tahun ini juga disebabkan oleh varian delta yang tingkat penularannya sangat tingggi dibandingkan dengan varian lainnya. Pemerintah Pusat melalui Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia pun telah mengeluarkan Surat Edaran Menteri Kesehatan Repubik Indonesia tentang Protokol Pencegahan Penularan virus Covid-19, yang salah satu caranya dengan menggunakan masker bagi masyarakat jika ingin keluar rumah. Hasil studi Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) menunjukan bahwa menggunakan Dua Lapis Masker efektif menyaring virus Covid-19 sampai dengan 90%. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah melalui pemberian edukasi cara menggunakan masker (double masker) serta pelatihan cara membuat desain infografis mengenai Covid-19 dan penggunaan masker. Kegiatan dilakukan secara daring melalui zoom meeting pada 55 siswa SMA Negeri 1 Tambun Selatan Bekasi. Siswa diberikan pre dan post test pada saat pelaksanaan pelatihan untuk menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan setelah pemberian pelatihan. Selain itu juga diadakan perlombaan pembuatan desain infografis yang diikuti oleh beberapa peserta. Dari kegiatan ini diharapkan peserta dapat membantu menyebarkan informasi kepada masyarakat mengenai pentingnya penggunaan masker (double masker) untuk mencegah penularan Covid-19 Kata kunci: covid-19; infografis; masker. ABSTRACTCovid-19 is a global health problem, no drug has been proven effective in treating this disease. Covid-19 transmission mainly occurs between humans, the closer and longer the interaction, the greater the risk of transmission that will occur. The increase in the incidence of Covid-19 in the middle of this year is also caused by delta variants whose transmission rate is very high compared to other variants. The Central Government through the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia has also issued a Circular Letter of the Minister of Health of The Republic of Indonesia on the Protocol to Prevent Transmission of the Covid-19 virus, which is one way to use masks for the community if they want to leave the house. The results of a Study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that using two layers of masks effectively filtered the Covid-19 virus up to 90%. The method of implementing this activity is through the provision of education on how to use a mask (double mask) and training on how to create infographic designs about Covid-19 and the use of masks. The activity was conducted online through a zoom meeting on 55 students of State High School 1 Tambun Selatan Bekasi. Students are given pre and post-tests at the time of training to show an increase in knowledge after the training. In addition, there was also an infographic design competition that was attended by several participants. From this activity, it is hoped that participants can help spread information to the public about the importance of using masks (double masks) to prevent the transmission of Covid-19. Keywords: covid-19; infographic; mask. 

scholarly journals Kreativitas Desain Poster dalam Kompetisi Desain Poster Nasional

Humaniora ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Arif Priyono Susilo Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Social Institutions ◽  
The Other ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Communication Medium ◽  
The Public ◽  
Work Limitations ◽  
Visual Elements ◽  
Severe Fatigue ◽  
Design Competition ◽  
The One

Poster design competition/contest has become quite often held in Indonesia. Themes and organizers are varied, ranging from educational institutions, government, commercial and social institutions. On the one hand, the rise of this activity can be a trigger for the creativity of the nation, but on the other hand certainly it can cause turmoil in terms of the lack of exploration of ideas and applications. Too much information often overrides the hierarchy of information. Visual elements in a poster design contest overlap, compete for the attention of the viewers, so that we neglect the functions of persuasion. The functions of promotion poster is to communicate everything relating to the contest, including the contest theme, subtheme, explanations and background of the contest, organizers, prizes, attendees can participate, size and amount of work, limitations of work, deadlines, details of the jury, the address and number contest material delivery phone, website or email or phone number the committee can be contacted, and so on. Terms and conditions of the contest should be clearly communicated to the public. Poster contest that contains all of the terms and conditions of the competition will just be a communication medium and severe fatigue with too much text. Promotional poster contest should be able to convey a clear message and information about the contest, as well as be able to inspire and motivate potential competitors, so that the aim to capture ideas and a great poster design can be achieved. For this reason, the poster campaign of the poster competition must appear charming, unique, inspiring, creative, and nuanced in line with the theme. 

scholarly journals Waitangi Park: Public Land in Competition

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Nina Price
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Public Land ◽  
The Public ◽  
Negative State ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Design Competition ◽  
Democratic Rights ◽  
Park Design ◽  
State Of Affairs

<p>This thesis looks at Wellington's Waitangi Park, through the specifics of the Chaffers Park Design Competition, in order to explore the repercussions mistrust can have on social vision and political response. In examining aspects of this competition over a piece of public land, and comparing various accounts of events leading up to it, an interpretative impasse is reached that factual explanations alone cannot minimise. Because the search for truth proves elusive, other forms of evidence must be relied upon as sources of knowledge. In this instance, an analysis of experiences demonstrates the effect differing expectations has on human interaction, ones that are shown to have a significant impact on placemaking processes and organizational structures. When debates over public land degenerate into power struggles, the issue of control is brought to the forefront of attention. It raises questions concerning who owns public land, whether it properly belongs to local authorities or the public itself. Who gets to designate how these spaces are used, and select what ought and ought not to go on these sites? Here, the issue of representation is troublesome because so many different groups claim to speak for the public's interest, leaving the reader wondering whose interpretation to believe and place trust in. Where the perception is that democratic rights are being undermined, then doubt in the principles underpinning consultation processes soon emerges. And once mistrust becomes entrenched, organizational tinkering is not sufficient in itself to reverse a negative state of affairs; only joint satisfaction will do. But if satisfaction proves unforthcoming, then a withdrawal from engagement can be anticipated as committed individuals quit the field in disillusionment. This in turn causes a narrowing of vision and leads to uncreative political responses traits associated with acts of obliviousness.</p>

Replications can cause distorted belief in scientific progress

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Białek
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Scientific Progress ◽  
The Public ◽  
Psychological Science

AbstractIf we want psychological science to have a meaningful real-world impact, it has to be trusted by the public. Scientific progress is noisy; accordingly, replications sometimes fail even for true findings. We need to communicate the acceptability of uncertainty to the public and our peers, to prevent psychology from being perceived as having nothing to say about reality.

Hospitals: N.Y. Appellate Court Denies Move to Privatize Public Hospital

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-203
Author(s):  
Robert Chatham
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Municipal Hospital ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Benefit ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Benefit Corporation ◽  
The City

The Court of Appeals of New York held, in Council of the City of New York u. Giuliani, slip op. 02634, 1999 WL 179257 (N.Y. Mar. 30, 1999), that New York City may not privatize a public city hospital without state statutory authorization. The court found invalid a sublease of a municipal hospital operated by a public benefit corporation to a private, for-profit entity. The court reasoned that the controlling statute prescribed the operation of a municipal hospital as a government function that must be fulfilled by the public benefit corporation as long as it exists, and nothing short of legislative action could put an end to the corporation's existence.In 1969, the New York State legislature enacted the Health and Hospitals Corporation Act (HHCA), establishing the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) as an attempt to improve the New York City public health system. Thirty years later, on a renewed perception that the public health system was once again lacking, the city administration approved a sublease of Coney Island Hospital from HHC to PHS New York, Inc. (PHS), a private, for-profit entity.

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