Hydrodynamic Modelling of Wave Overtopping over a Block-Covered Flood Defence

Wave overtopping can cause erosion on the landward slope due to high flow velocities and turbulence that cause high stresses on the cover. Innovative block revetments such as Grassblocks protect the subsoil of the dike against erosion. The blocks are permeable, which reduces the flow velocity and the pressures along the landward slope. The performance of these blocks is assessed in physical tests, which provides insights into the stability of the blocks. However, such experiments are expensive and accurate measurements are difficult due to highly turbulent conditions. Therefore, the goal of this study is to determine the hydrodynamic conditions at the dike cover caused by the wave run-up on the seaward slope and by the overtopping flow over the crest and landward slope. The geometry and wave conditions from the physical test at the Deltares Delta flume are implemented in an OpenFOAM® numerical model. Using the porousWaveFoam solver, a porous layer on the crest and landward slope is implemented, where the flow resistance of this porous layer largely depends on the resistance coefficients α [-] and β [-]. The numerical model is calibrated based on resistance coefficients as introduced earlier in the literature, which showed that the resistance coefficients of α=500 and β=2.0 performed best for the peak flow velocities and the peak pressures. The numerical model is evaluated by using these resistance coefficients in other time series of the physical tests. The evaluated model is then used to determine the hydrodynamic conditions on the landward slope, which showed that the pressure was the most influential hydrodynamic condition at the time of failure. Finally, the model showed that a porosity of n=0.6 and the porous layer thickness η=36mm reduced the peak pressure the most.

The Effect of Age, Biological Maturation and Birth Quartile in the Kinanthropometric and Physical Fitness Differences between Male and Female Adolescent Volleyball Players

Background: Differences in kinanthropometric and physical fitness performance between boys and girls usually start during adolescence, as a result of the changes in the hormonal environment that occur with the advance of age and biological maturation; Methods: A total of 96 1st Regional Division players adolescent volleyball players, 48 males, (age = 14.17 ± 1.00 years-old) and 48 females (age = 14.41 ± 1.21 years-old) underwent a kinanthropometric assessment, were asked to perform different physical fitness test and to complete a questionnaire. Chronological age, maturity offset, age at peak height velocity (APHV), and birth quartile were calculated; Results: Statistical differences were observed between male and female players in the APHV (p < 0.001). Male players showed higher values in the bone and muscle-related variables (p < 0.001–0.040), as well as in the strength and power production-related physical tests (p < 0.001–0.012), while the female showed higher values in the fat-related variables (p = 0.003–0.013), and performed better in the flexibility tests. Age, maturity offset, and birth quartile showed to have statistical influence in the differences found between sex groups; Conclusions: There is a clear influence of age and biological maturation on the differences found between sexes in adolescent volleyball players that could be taken into account regarding grouping in early stages.

Physical Tests Are Poorly Related to Patient-Reported Outcome Measures during Severe Acute Exacerbations of COPD

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) have a negative impact on patients’ health status, including physical function and patient-reported outcomes. We aimed to explore the associations between physical tests and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in hospitalised patients for an AECOPD. Patients were assessed on the day of discharge. Quadriceps force, handgrip strength, short physical performance battery (SPPB), five-repetition sit-to-stand test (5STS), four-meter gait speed test (4MGS), balance test, six-minute walk test (6MWT), COPD Assessment Test (CAT), London Chest Activity of Daily Living scale (LCADL), modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale, Checklist of Individual Strength (CIS)-fatigue subscale, and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) were collected. Sixty-nine patients with an AECOPD were included (54% female; age 69 ± 9 years; FEV1 39.2 (28.6–49.1%) predicted). Six-minute walk distance was strongly correlated with mMRC (ρ: −0.64, p < 0.0001) and moderately correlated with LCADL total score, subscales self-care and household activities (ρ ranging from −0.40 to −0.58, p < 0.01). Moreover, 4MGS was moderately correlated with mMRC (ρ: −0.49, p < 0.0001). Other correlations were weak or non-significant. During a severe AECOPD, physical tests are generally poorly related to PROMs. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment combining both physical tests and PROMs needs to be conducted in these patients to understand their health status.

Pulsometric Criteria of for the Classifications of Training Overload

Measuring heart rate gives us the opportunity to make the best analysis of the behaviour of the cardiac system during physical activity and aids us to decide for the ideal training programs a performer must undergo. The aim for the investigation was to draw observant conclusions which would aid us in choosing the activities in said program, as the results portrayed the body’s response to the different intensities of the physical tests. The pulsometric criteria for the classification of the training overloads among amateur runners and football players were used.

Comparison of sensory and rheological properties of green cosmetic creams prepared on different natural, ECOCERT and BDIH certificated self-emulsifying bases

The objective of this paper was to evaluate and compare the rheological and sensory properties of six natural cosmetic creams that use ECOCERT certificated emulsifying bases: Beautyderm, Dub Base Expert, Simulgreen™ 18-2, Olivem 1000, Montanov L and Emulgin Succro against two synthetics: Granthix APP and Lanette W. The use of emulsifying bases in formulas helps to stabilize the product and improve its rheological and sensory attributes. In this study, the physical and chemical properties of several prepared cosmetic creams were determined. Apparent viscosity and thixotropy were evaluated by viscosimeter, while spreadability was ascertained by extensometer. Moreover, a group of 10 trained members evaluated the sensory properties of the formulas. The obtained formulas based upon natural emulsifiers are characterized by very good physical and chemical properties, high stabilization and good usage quality. The results were confirmed by sensory analysis. The cosmetic creams made with synthetic emulsifying bases were rated the worst by the study participants, which correlated with the physical tests.

DEM simulation of cyclic tests on an offshore screw pile for floating wind

Screw piles need to be upscaled for offshore use e.g. being an alternative foundation and anchor form for offshore floating wind turbines, although the high demand of vertical installation forces could prevent its application if conventional pitch-matched installation is used. Recent studies, using numerical and centrifuge physical tests, indicated that the vertical installation force can be reduced by adopting over-flighting which also improved axial uplift capacity of the screw pile. The current study extends the scope to axial cyclic performance with respect to the installation approach. Using quasi-static discrete element method (DEM) simulation it was found that the over-flighted screw pile showed a lower displacement accumulation rate, compared to a pitch-matched installed pile, in terms of load-controlled cyclic tests. Sensitivity analysis of the setup of the cyclic loading servo shows the maximum velocity during the tests should be limited to avoid significant exaggeration of the pile displacement accumulation but this may lead to very high run durations.

Development of a macro-element model for rockfall steel wires using

This paper aims to present a few aspects of the development of a plastic-hardening macro-element model for steel wires in flexible protection systems. First, the material behaviour is obtained using uniaxial tensile tests. Successively, the evolution of the elastic and plastic domain is obtained using a combination of physical tests, analytical models, and numerical simulations. Finally, the results obtained with the macro-element model are compared to those obtained using other approaches found in literature.

Utilization of Iron Ore Slag in The Manufacture of Calcium Silicate Boards

This study aims to determine the iron ore slag effect as an additive in particleboard based on the SNI 7705:2011 standard. Iron ore slag comes from the waste processing of iron ore into sponge iron. The iron ore slag is reduced to a size of 200 mesh. Particleboard made with the composition of slag and silica is 0:40, 8:32, 16:24, 20:20, 24:16, 32:8, and 40:0 wt%. Meanwhile, other materials were made permanent, namely PCC cement and lime 16 wt%, coconut fiber 3wt%, and water 3 wt%. They are pressed with 3 tons of pressure for 1 hour using a hydraulic press. Drying at room temperature for one day, under the hot sun for two days, then in an oven at 110 oC for 8 hrs. Analysis of the chemical composition of X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction crystalline phase, SEM-EDS micro-photographs, physical tests including density and porosity, and mechanical compressive strength tests. The dominant composition of SiO2 and CaO affects the formation of silicon dioxide (SiO2), calcium silicate (CaSiO3), and dicalcium silicate (Ca2SiO4) phases. Silica has a positive effect on the compressive strength of particleboard but is different from Ca, which has an impact on reducing the compressive strength. The sem morphology shows that coconut fiber cannot withstand heating at 190 oC and results in agglomeration. The addition of 20% ore slag and silica has met the calcium silicate board SNI 7705-2011. These results can be used to develop slag waste from iron ore processing into much more useful objects.

Efektifitas Antibakteri Krim Ekstrak Etanol Biji Alpukat (persea americana mill.) Terhadap Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus

Infectious diseases that often occur are infections caused by the Staphylococus aureus bacteria, these bacteria are found on the skin, respiratory tract and digestive tract. The avocado plant (Persea americana Mill.) is a plant whose seeds contain several chemical compounds that can be used as antibacterial agents. The purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial effectiveness of the avocado seed extract cream (Persea americana Mill.) Against the growth of Staphylococus aureus. Test the inhibition of bacteria using the well method. The extraction method uses the meseration method with 96% ethanol as solvent. The research results were analyzed using the One-Way ANOVA test. Avocado seed extract (Persea americana Mill.) can be formulated into cream preparations that meet several physical tests of the preparation which include organoleptic test, homogenity test, pH test, viscosity test, adhesion test and spreadability test. The formulation of avocado seed extract cream (Persea americana Mill.) in this study was able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria with the largest zone of inhibition found at a concentration of 10% is 19.1 mm. At a concentration of 6% is 15.1 mm, at a concentration of 8% is 18.2 mm. With the results of one-way ANOVA statistical tests obtained sig 0,00 <0,05 which means that the diameter of the inhibition between formulas was significant.Keywords: Antibacterial, avocado seed extract, cream, Staphylococcus aureus. AbstrakPenyakit infeksi yang sering terjadi adalah infeksi yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Staphylococus aureus, bakteri ini terdapat pada kulit, saluran pernafasan, dan saluran pencernaan. Tumbuhan alpukat (Persea americana Mill.) merupakan salah satu tumbuhan yang bagian bijinya memiliki beberapa senyawa kimia yang dapat digunakan sebagai antibakteri. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui efektivitas antibakteri dari sediaan krim ekstrak biji alpukat (Persea americana Mill.) terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococus aureus. Uji daya hambat bakteri menggunakan metode sumuran. Metode ekstraksi meggunakan metode meserasi dengan pelarut etanol 96%. Hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji One-Way ANOVA. Ekstrak biji alpukat (Persea americana Mill.) dapat diformulasikan ke dalam sediaan krim yang memenuhi beberapa uji fisik sediaan meliputi uji organoleptis, uji homogenitas, uji pH, uji viskositas, uji daya lekat dan uji daya sebar. Formulasi sediaan krim ekstrak biji alpukat (Persea americana Mill.) pada penelitian ini mampu menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dengan zona hambat terbesar terdapat pada konsentrasi 10% sebesar 19,1 mm. Pada konstrasi 6% sebesar 15,1 mm, pada konsentrasi 8% sebesar 18,2 mm. Dengan hasil uji statistik one-way ANOVA diperoleh sig 0,00<0,05 yang berarti diameter hambat antar formula terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan.Kata kunci: Antibakteri, ekstrak biji alpukat, krim, Staphylococcus aureus.