Maximum Strength Benchmarks for Difficult Static Elements on Rings in Male Elite Gymnastics

On rings, in men’s artistic gymnastics, the general strength requirements for important static elements remain elusive. Therefore, the aim was to describe the relationship between a new conditioning strength test and a maximum strength test of static elements on rings in order to determine the minimal strength level (benchmarks) required to maintain these elements with one’s own body weight. Nineteen elite gymnasts performed a concentric (1RM isoinertial) and eccentric (isokinetic: 0.1 m/s) conditioning strength test for swallow/support scale (supine position) and inverted cross (seated position) on a computer-controlled device and a maximum strength test maintaining these elements for 5 s on rings with counterweight or additional weight. High correlation coefficients were found between the conditioning maximum strength for swallow/support scale (r: 0.65 to 0.92; p < 0.05) and inverted cross (r: 0.62 to 0.69; p > 0.05) and the maximum strength of the elements on rings. Strength benchmarks varied between 56.66% (inverted cross concentric) and 94.10% (swallow eccentric) of body weight. Differences in biomechanical characteristics and technical requirements of strength elements on rings may (inter alia) explain the differences between correlations. Benchmarks of conditioning strength may help coaches and athletes systematize the training of strength elements on rings.

Experimental Circuit Model for Increasing the Signal Strength level of a Mobile Phone into a Lift

Due to rapid change in human lifestyle in recent years, the demand for constructing a building is very high. On the other hand due to the construction of buildings the signal strength level into the lift of that building is very low which is known as the transmission path loss. Path loss may be arising due to reflection, refraction and scattering. Path loss is a function of frequency and time. An innovative circuit model is developed for predicting wireless signal coverage into the lift. In this paper, we propose a simulated circuit model to reduce the penetration loss based on the measurement of window size, temperature, and humidity conditions etc. An outdoor antenna is used to receive the electromagnetic signals from the surrounding environment. The received signals are oscillated by the oscillator circuit. After this, it is amplified and converted into an optical signal. For better performance, this signal is transmitted through the optical fiber. The optical fiber is entered into the wire which is used to move (up-down) the lift. At the last end of the fiber, it is connected to a device which converts this optical signal into an electrical signal. This signal is sent to the indoor model and after amplifying the signal it is transmitted through the indoor antenna. The mobile phone antenna receives that signal and finally it is amplified and sent to the speaker of the mobile phone. This model works on 4G/3G/2G networks. Our model enhanced the signal strength level in the lift, which is the same outside the lift. It also measured that the signal strength level was the same at the top and ground floor. Required transmitting power is lower than previous methods

Improvement on Impact Toughness of Cold Formed S420 Steel by Direct Quenching

The aim of this work is to study the effect cold forming rate (CFR) on the mechanical properties and microstructure of a conventional TMCP and a direct-quenched steel in 420 MPa strength level. The microstructure was characterized using FESEM-EBSD. Tensile properties and Charpy-V impact toughness were determined. As the CFR increased, the yield and tensile strength raised quite linearly with both steels. Yield strength values increased from 450 MPa (as-rolled material) to 700 MPa (25 % CFR). However, tensile strength increased less compared to yield strength. Uniform elongation decreased linearly till about 10 % CFR and total elongation till about 15 – 20 % CFR. The impact values decreased quite linearly in -40 °C and -60 °C test temperature when the cold forming rate increased. In longitudinal direction (L-T) the impact values were at high level at -40 °C and -60 °C with both steels with all CFR. In transverse direction (T-L) the impact results were lower. Impact energies were enhanced by direct quenching compared to conventional steel in every CFR stage. EBSD results showed no major difference between steels in the grain sizes in generally. However, cold forming decreased the grain size and increased low-angle grain boundaries in correlation with increasing CFR. Small size of the coarsest grains (d90%) usually indicate better toughness, however in this case the impact values were decreased even with smaller grain size as cold deformation occurs. On the other hand, the strength level increased with forming rate. Therefore, a brief discussion of the microstructural features controlling the impact toughness is given.

BIM architecture design from the perspective of smart city and its application in traditional residential design

This research mainly discusses the characteristics of BIM architecture design and its application in traditional residential design from the perspective of smart cities. Given the topics that people are more concerned about, this research mainly uses BIM modeling technology to initially build a virtualized building model. It discusses the convenience of intelligent automation technology in terms of resource consumption and house security. In terms of safety, different levels of wind blowing strength are mainly used to measure the distance moved by the house to evaluate the safety factor. Divide the wind blowing intensity into A, B, C, D, E, F, and 6 levels to test the strength of the house. When the wind intensity level is F, the safety factor is the weakest, which is 20%. When conducting a house consumption test, directly measure the house’s electricity consumption within a specified time to conduct a resource rate consumption test. Divide the time period into 1 h, 2 h, 3 h, 4 h, 5 h, 6 h, 6 different time periods to measure power consumption. The resource consumption rate reaches a maximum value of 96% when the length of time is 6 h. The experimental results show that the safety characteristics of BIM technology are the weakest when the wind strength level is F, and the safety performance is different when the wind strength level is different. In terms of resource consumption, the resource consumption rate reaches the maximum value when the time is 6 h, and the length of time directly determines the housing resource consumption rate. From the perspective of a smart city, BIM building design has the advantages of low resource consumption and high safety factor.