Definition of tectono-sedimentary elements for rifted continental margins of the Norwegian and Greenland seas

The geology of the conjugate continental margins of the Norwegian and Greenland Seas reflects 400 Ma of post-Caledonian continental rifting, continental breakup between early Eocene and Miocene times, and subsequent passive margin conditions accompanying seafloor spreading. During Devonian-Carboniferous time, rifting and continental deposition prevailed, but from the mid-Carboniferous, rifting decreased and marine deposition commenced in the north culminating in a Late Permian open seaway as rifting resumed. The seaway became partly filled by Triassic and Lower Jurassic sediments causing mixed marine/non-marine deposition. A permanent, open seaway established by the end of the Early Jurassic and was followed by the development of an axial line of deep marine Cretaceous basins. The final, strong rift pulse of continental breakup occurred along a line oblique to the axis of these basins. The Jan Mayen Micro-Continent formed by resumed rifting in a part of the East Greenland margin in Eocene to Miocene times. This complex tectonic development is reflected in the sedimentary record in the two conjugate margins, which clearly shows their common pre-breakup geological development. The strong correlation between the two present margins is the basis for defining seven tectono-sedimentary elements (TSE) and establishing eight composite tectono-sedimentary elements (CTSE) in the region.

Numerical Investigation of the Flow Field and Mass Transfer Characteristics in a Jet Slurry Pump

A jet pump is used to transport a variety of working media and is especially suitable for dredged soil transporting. In this study, a three-dimensional numerical study of a jet pump that is used for slurry delivery was carried out. The characteristics of the internal flow field of the mixing chamber with different working parameters were comprehensively analyzed. The results indicate that the pressure of the axial line decreases with increasing flow ratio (ratio of suction flux and inlet flux) while the pressure of the injected slurry shows a downward trend. With the increase in the flow ratio, the pressure ratio (difference between inlet pressure and suction pressure divided by the difference between exit pressure and suction pressure) falls off while the efficiency presents a parabolic distribution. The pressure ratio can be promoted by properly increasing the length of the mixing chamber so that the available efficiency is broadened. When the mixing chamber length is L = 2.5Dn~4.0Dn (Dn is nozzle outlet diameter), the highly efficient area is wide; in particular, when L = 3.5Dn, the jet slurry pump with the highest efficiency of 27.6% has the best performance.

Pathway Network Design as Natural Surveillance Strategy of Safe Green Roof Environment for Public

Natural surveillance strategy in public areas can be established with high crowd engagement. Consideration of the type of pathway layout of green roof would determine the rate of public engagement, thus creating a safe environment for people to use the facility. Application of Space Syntax allows the analysis in determining pathway design layout with the highest rate of traffic engagement. Comparing a similar number of nodes and axial lines shows that axial line with more intersecting points creates more possibility of human interaction, higher crowd engagement thus functioning as natural surveillance in green roof setting. Keywords: green roof; natural surveillance; space syntax; building simulation eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI:

KORELASI ANTARA KONFIGURASI RUANG PUBLIK DENGAN INTERAKSI SOSIAL

Ruang publik sangat penting sebagai katalis bagi kohesi sosial. Jaringan jalan lingkungan berperan sebagai saluran bagi pertukaran ekonomi yang sekaligus berperan untuk menjadi penghubung antara warga. Kota Malang adalah sebuah kota yang mengalami urbanisasi secara cepat dan membutuhkan ruang publik yang juga seharusnya terintegrasi dengan perencanaan permukiman. Makalah ini memaparkan kajian mengenai peranan jaringan jalan lingkungan di kawasan perumahan menyediakan ruang publik. Kajian ini mempergunakan metode space syntax dengan data berupa peta axial line untuk mengidentifikasi karakteristik konfigurasi ruang dan analisa deskriptif atas hasil observasi atas karakteristik aktivitas. Kemudian, analisa dilanjutkan dengan membuktikan hubungan antara karakteristik konfigurasi ruang dengan interaksi sosial dengan mempergunakan analisa korelasi product moment. Kajian ini menemukan karakteristik konfigurasi jalan lingkungan mempengaruhi timbulan interaksi sosial di sekitar jalan lingkungan. Dengan demikian, struktur jalan lingkungan penting untuk mendukung terbentuknya ruang publik yang berkualitas.

Unfolding the dynamical structure of Lisbon’s public space: space syntax and micromobility data

Space Syntax and the theory of natural movement demonstrated that spatial morphology is a primary factor influencing movement. This paper investigates to what extent spatial morphology at different scales (node, community and global network) influences the use of public space by micromobility. An axial map and corresponding network for Lisbon’s walkable and open public space, and data from e-scooters parking locations, is used as case study. Relevant metrics and their correlations (intelligibility, accessibility, permeability and local dimension) for the quantitative characterization of spatial morphology properties are described and computed for Lisbon’s axial map. Communities are identified based on the network topological structure in order to investigate how these properties are affected at different scales in the case study. The resulting axial line clustering is compared via the variation of information metric with the clustering obtained from e-scooters’ proximity. The results obtained enable to conclude that the space syntax properties are scale dependent in Lisbon’s pedestrian network. On the other hand both the correlation between these properties, the number of scooters and the variation of information between clusters indicate that the spatial morphology is not the only factor influencing micromobility. Through the comparative analysis between the main properties of the public space network of Lisbon and data collected from e-scooters locations in a timeframe, centrality becomes a dynamic concept, relying not only on the static topological properties of the urban network, but also on other quantitative and qualitative factors, since the flows’ operating on the network will operate several transformations on the spatial network properties through time, uncovering spatiotemporal dynamics.

Treatment of Advanced Lunate Bone Necrosis by Individualized Bone Cement Prosthetic Replacement

Objective: The aim of this study is to prospectively analyze the clinical effect of an individualized bone cement prosthetic replacement in treating advanced lunate bone necrosis. Methods: Since 2006, a total of 19 Lichtman stage III and IV aseptic lunate bone necrosis patients with a wrist height ratio ≥0.5 were included, the last visit time was three years after operation. The statistically significant differences in range of motion, (Visual Analogue Scale/Score, VAS) score, Cooney score, grasp force, wrist height ratio (to the capitate bone), and radio scaphoid angle of the affected wrist joint were observed before the operation and at the last visit (p<0.05). Results: There were no statistically significant differences in the axial line and maximum diameter of the lunate bone between the healthy side and the affected side (p>0.05). Conclusion: The surgical method can restore the original anatomic structure of wrist joint, play an important role in recovering the movement function of wrist joint, and has a significant effect on wrist pain and few complications.

Analysing Linear Spatial Relationships: The Measures of Connectivity, Integration, and Choice

In this chapter, we first explain the concept of an axial line and how the axial map is applied in space syntax. We then discuss the static measure of ‘connectivity’ with its ‘one-step’ to ‘n-step’ logic, including its meaning for axialintegration analysis. We further present the segment integration analysis. Using the streetsegment as the basis for analysis allows one to apply three types of distances and three types of radii in space syntax. We then present the most-often used space syntax measures in more depth, namely angularchoice and angular integrationwith metric radius, and introduce the mathematical formulae on how to normalise both measures. Real-life applications illustrate and underpin the usefulness of these measures and their meaning for urban analysis, such as why and how they allow us to identify urban societal processes and their added value at both a citywidescale and a neighbourhoodscale. Finally, we critically reflect on the measures, including their potentials and misfits. Exercises are provided at the end of the chapter.

Orientation and Wayfinding: Measuring Visibility

In this chapter, we explain how the analytical logic of space syntax is applied for visibility analysis. In the previous chapter, the focus was on presenting all public spaces as axial sightlines. The individual axial line is a one-dimensional (1D) representation of public space and is useful for analysing the interrelationship of public spaces on a citywidescale. At the neighbourhoodscale, a two-dimensional (2D) representation of spatial elements can be useful. In particular, the public realm, such as public squares, parks, and wide streets, benefits from a 2D spatial analysis with a visual field using araster-based as well as an all-line modelling approach. In order to explain visibility analysis in space syntax, we start with the well-known 2D geographical visibility analysis ‘isovist’ as a field of vision. We build upon and explain visibility point-depthanalysisand visual graph analysis. Further, we demonstrate how the simple point-depth calculations contribute to a theory on space and urban centrality. In addition, we discuss 3D isovists. Furthermore, we also demonstrate and discuss the use of the all-lineanalysis. Finally, we expound upon agent-based modelling. Exercises are provided at the end of this chapter.