Concrete Plans Research Articles

KUAT TEKAN BETON YANG TERJADI AKIBAT PENGGUNAAN PECAHAN GENTENG DARMASABA SEBAGAI PENGGANTI SEBAGIAN AGREGAT KASAR

The need for concrete as a construction material to support infrastructure development is still very large, this is because concrete is still believed to be a reliable material for building construction. The availability of concrete mixtures in nature is running low because it continues to be taken for development. Realizing this, it is necessary to innovate in the future to find materials as a substitute for sand and coral, which are decreasing in number. This research tried to use the tile fragments of Banjar Tegal, Darmasaba, as a substitute for some of the coarse aggregate needed in the concrete mixture. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Banjar Tegal tile fragments qualify as a concrete mixture according to the grading requirements, and how much compressive strength occurs. Tile fraction samples were taken in Banjar Tegal, Darmasaba, Abiansemal, Badung, while the research was carried out at the Concrete Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Unmas Denpasar. Tests were carried out using cylindrical specimens of size 15 x 30 cm, the mixture was made in five treatments with 8 pieces of each treatment, and testing was carried out on 28 days old concrete. The results show that the Banjar Tegal tile fragments can meet the requirements of aggregate gradation as a concrete mixture, and according to the laboratory test results the compressive strength of the concrete still meets the requirements in accordance with the concrete plan, but a slight decrease is proportional to the percentage of replacement made. The complete results are P0 = 237.74 Kg / Cm²; P1 = 234.63 Kg / Cm²; P2 = 232.05 Kg / Cm².; P3 = 229.22 Kg / Cm²; P4 = 225.27 Kg / Cm². Thus, the tile fragments of Banjar Tegal, Darmasaba can be used as a substitute for some of the coarse aggregate in the concrete mixture.

Implementing a Sustainability Legacy Strategy: A Case Study of PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games

Given the growing need for hosts of sports mega-events to provide concrete plans for a sustainable sports mega-event at the bidding stage, it is perhaps surprising that there has not been more research on the actual implementation of the legacy plan in terms of sustainability. The main aim of this paper is to do just that: to analyse an empirical example of the implementation of the sustainability legacy plan for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Through an empirical analysis, the research methods used to collect the data are document analysis and semi-structured interviews with stakeholder sampling (16 documents and 10 interviewees). The paper uncovers the difficulties the PyeongChang Games encountered in achieving the sustainable legacy planned in the bid files through an evaluation of the implementation of PyeongChang’s legacy strategy in the context of South Korea. Part of the findings reveal that Gangwon Province and South Korea achieved their strategic goals set out in advance of the PyeongChang Olympics as an effective tool for promoting regional development. One of the main obstacles to the sustainability of the PyeongChang Olympics was the lack of a clear plan for the post-Games use of Olympics venues and conflicts of interest among stakeholders of the PyeongChang Winter Games.

Perilaku Kuat Tekan Beton Normal Terhadap Penambahan Serat Botol Plastik Jenis PET

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastic bottle waste is a material that takes a long time to decompose and will accumulate in the world for a long time. Therefore we need the utilization of the plastic waste. One way to reuse PET plastic bottle waste is to use it as an additive to the concrete mixture. The purpose of this study is to determine how much increase in the compressive strength of concrete to the addition of shredded PET plastic waste at 28 days of concrete. The variations in the addition of 0%, 0,2%, 0,4%, 0,6%, 0,8%, and 1% to the volume of concrete cylinders with 3 samples of concrete variations each. The results showed that the concrete with the addition of PET fibers by 0.2% experienced an increase in the compressive strength value of 1.31% from the compressive strength of normal concrete which was originally 22.251 MPa to 22.650 MPa. While the variation in the percentage of PET 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8% and 1% decreased the compressive strength of the concrete. In PET fiber concrete 0.6% and 1.0%, although there is a decrease in the average compressive strength of the concrete, the value obtained exceeds the compressive strength value of the concrete plan, which is 20 MPa.

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Investigating major challenges for industry 4.0 adoption among construction companies

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the challenges hindering the adoption of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) among construction companies.Design/methodology/approachThe construction industry needs innovative technologies due to its complex and dynamic nature. In this respect, the latest trends such as digitalization, building information modeling (BIM), Internet of things (IoT) are of utmost importance in terms of fostering the change in managing projects and encouraging industry practitioners to adopt the change for better performance. This paper focuses on I4.0adoption among construction companies. In this respect, a questionnaire was designed and administered to construction professionals to reveal the challenges in I4.0 adoption among construction firms. The respondents were requested to fill in the questionnaire on the I4.0 efforts of their companies. The questionnaire was intended to collect the perceptions of industry practitioners working at large construction companies. Based on these, the challenges listed were ranked based on their relative importance and success indices. Finally, the Mann–Whitney U test was conducted to test whether statistically significant responses exist among groups of respondents (i.e. young and old companies, large and small, high and low revenue and main area of expertise).FindingsThe results of the study indicated that resistance to change, unclear benefits and gains and cost of implementation are the major important challenges in terms of I4.0 adoption in construction projects. On the other hand, the data analysis implied that the majority of construction organizations successfully deal with the problems arising from lack of standardization, legal and contractual issues and cost of implementing in terms of promoting I4.0 adoption.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is expected to guide construction practitioners in terms of benefitting from I4.0 applications and deliver projects with better outcomes. This study might be used as a guide for the companies aiming to start their I4.0 transformation knowing the challenges and develop strategies for how to handle them. A concrete plan would help them achieve greater performance and benefit from the I4.0 implementation at the maximum level. Finally, the study implies that construction firms shall prepare action plans for handling each challenge listed and monitor their performance based on the planned and actual data of their projects.Originality/valueThis study investigates the major challenges of I4.0 among construction companies. This is one of the important studies, which puts I4.0 focus forefront of the construction industry with a clear identification of challenges that construction organizations have to address to transform their organizations into construction 4.0. The study has the potential to guide both industry practitioners and researchers to develop awareness for the benefits of using the latest technology and fostering innovation. This is expected to create value for construction clients in terms of achieving the product with serious gains such as time and cost.

Enterprise management problems in the current crisis situation

The paper examines the problems faced by enterprises in the real sector of the economy. These problems are not new; they have been discussed in the scientific community for a decade, but in today's realities, when the entire world economy lives in a pandemic, these problems have become aggravated and require a serious, balanced approach to their solution. All economic crises are primarily reflected in investment activity. That is why it is necessary to highlight economic security to ensure the effectiveness of budget investments. In this area, the bulk of violations and sometimes crimes are observed in the financial and investment area of relations of all participants in business processes in the economy. In general methodological terms, the article substantiates and reveals a proposal for organizing a system of indicative analysis and regulation of production volumes and production and economic activities of enterprises and organizations of the real sector of the economy as an organizational tool for resolving crisis situations in the economy. Both external and internal factors are touched upon, which caused the current unsatisfactory state of the Russian economy. In a concrete plan, the author's proposals on the directions and ways of overcoming the current crisis phenomena in the Russian economy are presented.

“Concern for community”: Case of cooperatives in the Cordillera region, Philippines

• Cooperatives have high compliance in allocating community development funds. • There is a relatively low actual utilization rate, especially among small cooperatives. • Cooperatives’ community projects are mostly solicited donations for education, health, and environment services. • Perceived barriers to CDF use are lack of funds, lack of concrete CDF-use plan, lack of member-participation, and poor coordination with partners. • Intentional CDF use, capability building on project planning and management, active monitoring of development plans by CDA are recommended. One area where cooperatives supposedly differ from corporate capitalism is their higher level of concern for the community beyond its membership base. ICA seventh principle is thus “concern for community.” Philippine cooperative law mandates cooperatives to allot at least three percent of their yearly net surplus for community development funds (CDF). This study presents how cooperatives build and use their CDF and determine their constraints in conducting community projects. It used data from a mailed survey and annual performance reports. Findings indicate high compliance in allocating for CDF but a relatively low actual utilization rate, especially among small cooperatives. Actual CDF spending is highly positively associated with total assets, net surplus, cooperative size, and the total number of cooperative members. Common projects implemented are mostly in the area of education, health, and the environment. Perceived challenges in implementing community development projects include limited funds, lack of member-participation, poor coordination with partner organizations, and lack of a concrete plan for using CDF. The study recommends strengthened support for cooperatives to plan for intentional CDF use through capacity building on project planning and management, more functional monitoring and evaluation of development plans, and social audit reports, and further impact research.

Optimum amount of concrete objects of concrete asphalt layer using limestone aggregate

Concrete asphalt layer specimens are a mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, filler, and asphalt, which are crushed based on the number of collision plans. This study aims to determine the optimum number of collisions of concrete asphalt layer specimens using 100% coarse limestone aggregate against the Marshall Test. Marshall Tests produce Stability, Flow, and MQ values that are used to determine the age of the concrete asphalt layer plan. The stages of testing in this research were mixing the rough aggregate of limestone escaped sieve no. 3/4 - 8 mm or granular diameter between 0.5 cm - 2 cm, fine aggregate, filler, and asphalt. After mixing evenly and asphalt has covered all the aggregates, the mixture was inserted asphalt mold made of brass with a diameter of 100 mm height 65 mm. The next process is a compaction of the test specimen with five variations of collisions (50, 75, 100, 125, 150). After the test object is compacted, then a Marshall test is performed to find out the value of Stability, Flow, and MQ. The results of this study indicate that the optimum number of collisions is 100 times. This can be seen from the value of Stability: 1412 kg, Flow: 4.02 mm, and MQ: 351.2 kg/mm.

Theological Reflection on Suffering: Overcoming Anxiety and Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic can cause mental health problems such as anxiety and depression which can be considered as forms of human suffering. This article explores the theological concept of suffering as reflected specifically in John Paul II’s apostolic letter Salvifici Doloris. Two significant themes emerged from the document which highlights suffering—part of humanity’s transcendence and that it is beneficial for the sufferer. Utilizing the personal experience of the author as the main source of data, overcoming suffering can be attained using the same themes. These themes are then translated and applied into a concrete plan of action which are actualized regularly, namely: acceptance, regular conversation with loved ones, and meditation. Habitual practice of such actions contributed greatly to the mental health recovery from such a crisis.

Nikolai Gogol in silent films

The article is devoted to the problem of Nikolai Gogol's interpretation on Russian screen. The problem of interaction between literature and cinematography is considered in a concrete historical plan, that is connected with the features of the time in which Gogol`s film adaptations were created. At the same time, the level of technical equipment of cinematography and other inherent qualities of it, that are largely determined the approach of the first directors to specific Gogol material, were taken into account. Cinema interpretations like «Dead Souls» by Pyotr Chardynin, «Taras Bulba» by Alexander Drankov, «Christmas Eve» and «The Portrait» by Ladislas Starevich, «The Overcoat» by Georgi Kozintsev and Leonid Trauberg are in the centre of the article. Each of the listed film adaptations has its own specifics determined by close connection with other types of art, fragmentariness, melodramatic, an abundance of phantasmagorias, etc. «The Overcoat» stands out in the list of silent interpretations, since presents a new look at the process of Gogol's translation from the language of literature into the cinema language. Compared to previous films, the creators of the 1926 cinematic version of «The Overcoat» took into account Gogol's style, the mood of his work, recreated through the picture of the ghostly expressionist Petersburg.

Resource security strategies and preferences for deep ocean mining from a community survey in Japan

Japan is among the leading countries pursuing deep sea mining (DSM) – both in “The Area” and in its domestic waters. One of the key drivers for this is the dearth of national mineral resources and the government`s desire to secure supplies of metals for its economy. While Japan has been undertaking research and development on the technological and environmental aspects of DSM, it has largely neglected the engagement of the community. This paper presents the results of a survey about DSM and the preferences of society in Japan for alternative sources of minerals. Key results are that for Japanese respondents: (i) understanding of DSM is still low, (ii) they tend to prefer development of DSM domestically rather than overseas, (iii) they prefer recycling or development of substitutes rather than DSM, (iv) people care about the impact on other industries which already use the ocean (fishing, tourism) but are split on whether minor impacts should prevent DSM occurring. This is a preliminary survey and the issue requires further examination with more detailed surveys and sophisticated techniques, importantly there is a need to supply participants with the most recent scientific understanding of DSM and its environmental impacts relative to other industries and other resource supply methods. In terms of marine policy, it is clear that there is a need to engage in significant stakeholder consultation to ensure a social license to operate, including concrete scenarios and plans for local benefit and mitigation of local impacts.

전통시장의 관광목적지화에 대한 현상학적 연구

The purpose of this study is to derive various strategies to revitalize traditional markets experienced by the owners of traditional markets, and to derive the meaning of strategic approaches as tourism destinations for revitalization of traditional markets. Phenomenological research method was applied in the analysis. The results were grouped with the number of 197 semantic units, 24 modified semantic units, nine sub-themes, and four major themes. The major themes include ‘Differences in the perspectives of traditional market owners on the tourism destination', 'Differences in perspectives among traditional market owners on government support policies', 'The dilemma of revitalizing the traditional market and becoming a tourist destination through the establishment of the Youth Mall', 'Making the traditional market a tourist destination through linkage with various tourism resources'. Most of the owners in the traditional market agree on making the traditional market a tourist destination. However, there is no concrete action plan that has been proposed. Therefore, the government needs to look into the feasibility and provide assistance. The findings of our study contributed to the theoretical expansion in regards to tourist destinations. The practical implication includes verifying that the traditional market can be developed as a tourism resource.

Replies to Commentators on “The Biology of Evil”

Abstract In this article, I reply to commentators Leonard Feldblyum, Robert Holub, and David Owen on my article “The Biology of Evil.” While I concede that Nietzsche often invoked standard degenerationist rhetoric about breeding, I argue that Nietzsche, unlike other degenerationists, never offered any concrete plans for such breeding and was not interested in raising the capacities of average citizens, but rather was concerned with the exceptional few. I argue that these “strokes of luck” do not readily lend themselves to planned breeding programs. I concede that Nietzsche did not favor societies that allowed for the integration of foreign elements, but rather some alternation between regimented hierarchical societies and motley societies. However, against Holub's and Feldblyum's contention that Nietzsche was interested in the alleged Jewish problem of his day, I expand on my claim that, for Nietzsche, the current malaise is more a product of the workings of the ancient than the modern Jews. And against Owen and Holub, I defend the claim that degeneration theory was fundamentally Manichean and that Nietzsche resisted this Manichean tendency.

Negotiated participatory action research for multi-stakeholder implementation of early warning systems for landslides

The Dynaslope project of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) operates an early warning system for deep-seated landslides (EWS-L) to increase resilience of communities at risk. To ensure the sustainability of the system and the empowerment of the partner communities, a people-centered EWS-L is optimal. A multi-stakeholder EWS-L (MEWS-L) that includes all relevant stakeholders in the community-based system has a better chance to strengthen risk governance.This paper attempted to establish a MEWS-L using the proposed negotiated participatory action research (NPAR) paradigm. The research is done in one local community catered by PHIVOLCS. The research consisted of problem analysis, action planning, and a preliminary reflection session. Negotiation principles were integrated to this process to ensure that there is a win-win situation among all stakeholders in the research.A concrete action plan was developed which included tasks related to infrastructure, organization, training, and communication needs in establishing the MEWS-L. These needs were connected to societal development and other DRR strategies as outcome indicators. Underlying problems were also uncovered: policy and planning needs, community commitment, project sustainability and political support. Commitments to the action plan determined in the planning stage were secured from the stakeholders to ensure future implementation of their MEWS-L.The study recommended the continuous monitoring, and evaluation of the action plan to ensure success of the system. The study has shown that the NPAR model can be used as a participatory framework in developing EWS-L in communities which involves different stakeholders with varying interests.

Do preferences and biases predict life outcomes? Evidence from education and labor market entry decisions

Evidence suggests that acquiring human capital is related to better life outcomes, yet young peoples’ decisions to invest in or stop acquiring human capital are still poorly understood. We investigate the role of time and reference-dependent preferences in such decisions. Using a data set that is unique in its combination of real-world observations on student outcomes and experimental data on economic preferences, we find that a low degree of long-run patience is a significant predictor of dropping out of upper-secondary education. Further, for students who finish education we show that one month before termination of their program, present-biased students are less likely to have concrete continuation plans. Our findings provide fresh evidence on students’ decision-making about human capital acquisition and labor market transition with important implications for education and labor market policy.

Ethics of Recognition: The Struggles of Ilongga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

This descriptive-qualitative-critical research aimed to appropriate Axel Honneth’s theory in the Struggles for Recognition of the Ilongga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to understand the plight of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) particularly, the Filipina domestic helpers. This work was premised on the idea to help uplift their dignity by promoting their rights as empowered women in the Philippine society. The researcher argued that several Filipina domestic helpers had been victims of various forms of injustices such as sexual harassment, discrimination, and exploitation. Thus, the most that they can do is to struggle to recognize their rights and dignity as full-pledged members of the Philippine society. A phenomenological approach was employed, content analysis, researcher interview-guide-questionnaire, one-on-one personal interview through phone calls, messenger chats, and Focused Group Discussion (FGD) with OFWs were utilized. Three themes had emerged: Physical and psychological abuse, sexual harassment, and insecurity of financial stability. This paper recommended that the concerned government agencies provide concrete plans for Filipina OFWs in consonance with Republic Act No. 10022. These OFWs should be afforded training on livelihood skills and capital incentives and should be equipped with financial literacy through training and seminars to manage their hard-earned income properly.

Performance of typical plan concrete buildings under progressive collapse

Many engineers are interested in the progressive collapse phenomenon, considering multi-user typical buildings, construction bias toward economization and thus, reduction of material consumption. The key factor in progressive collapse is the disproportion between the initial and final damage which sometimes can lead to the destruction of the whole building. So, the efforts are focused to prevent the expansion of initial damage through some strategies such as strengthening some load-bearing elements or choosing a proper plan. GSA and UFC regulations are two very reliable resources regarding the progressive collapse in which the alternative path method (APM) is one of the most common methods to evaluate building response to progressive collapse. In this study, the influence of typical concrete building plans (i.e. square and rectangular) on progressive collapse is investigated by 3D modeling of the buildings using LS-DYNA finite element software and removing a corner column using APM, considering GSA and UFC regulations. The results indicate that removing a corner column in the rectangular building has more intense effects including doubling the downward collapse rate, increasing the shear and axial loads in columns by 1.5 times, reciprocating motion of shear loads and higher energy absorption rate in comparison with those in the square building.

Child and Pet Care-Planning During COVID-19: Considerations for the Evolving Family Unit.

ObjectiveUsing a mixed‐methods design, we aimed to understand household dynamics and choices in hypothetical planning for child and pet care if an individual is faced with hospitalization for COVID‐19.BackgroundAs the COVID‐19 public health crisis persists, children and pets are vulnerable to caregiver hospitalization.MethodsBivariate associations from a large‐scale survey explore hypothetical options for dependent care‐planning. An open‐ended question regarding pet–child interactions is coded applying a grounded theory framework.ResultsCaregivers expect to rely on family and friends to care for children, especially young children, and pets if hospitalized. The presence of pets in the home has been predominately positive for children during the pandemic, suggesting benefits of alternative care options that keep children and pets together.ConclusionsRelying on one's social network to care for dependents if caregivers become ill from COVID‐19 could place loved ones at risk for contracting the virus, which could present obstacles to arranging care plans, especially inclusive of pets and children.ImplicationsThe changing information regarding COVID‐19 warrants that families establish concrete care plans for dependent children and pets. The spread of COVID‐19 to the most vulnerable, such as grandparents and other family who may be expected to care for dependents, could create additional public health concerns.

Research Design for an Integrated Artificial Intelligence Ethical Framework

Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulatory and other governance mechanisms have only started to emerge and consolidate. Therefore, AI regulation, legislation, frameworks, and guidelines are presently fragmented, isolated, or co-exist in an opaque space between national governments, international bodies, corporations, practitioners, think-tanks, and civil society organisations. This article proposes a research design set up to address this problem by directly collaborating with targeted actors to identify principles for AI that are trustworthy, accountable, safe, fair, non-discriminatory, and which puts human rights and the social good at the centre of its approach. It proposes 21 interlinked substudies, focusing on the ethical judgements, empirical statements, and practical guidelines, which manufacture ethicopolitical visions and AI policies across four domains: seven tech corporations, seven governments, seven civil society actors, together with the analysis of online public debates. The proposed research design uses multiple research techniques: extensive mapping and studies of AI ethics policy documents and 120 interviews of key individuals, as well as assorted analyses of public feedback discussion loops on AI, employing digital methods on online communities specialising in AI debates. It considers novel conceptual interactions communicated across the globe, expands the regulatory, ethics, and technological foresight, both at the individual level (autonomy, identity, dignity, privacy, and data protection) and the societal level (fairness/equality, responsibility, accountability and transparency, surveillance/datafication, democracy and trust, collective humanity and the common good). By producing an innovative, intercontinental, multidisciplinary research design for an Ethical AI Standard, this article offers a concrete plan to search for the Holy Grail of Artificial Intelligence: Its Ethics.

Kajian Pengaruh Penggunaan Zat Admixture ” X”, Fiber Dan Semen Grouting Terhadap Kuat Tekan Dan Retak Beton Pada Beton Tanpa Perawatan

At present, there are many damages to concrete structures in buildings that have build. One such damage is the appearance of cracks. Cracks in concrete are caused by many factors, including loads that exceed limits, temperature, components of the constituent material, the process of making concrete and time. This research was conducted with the aim of studying the effect of the use of admixture "x", fiber and cement grouting on the compressive strength and cracking of concrete in untreated concrete. The specimens in this study are in the form of a concrete slab with a size of 1 m × 1 m with a thickness of 6 cm, cylinder size Ø 15 cm with a height of 30 cm, concrete quality plan K 250 (20,75 MPa), viscocrete, fiber type monofilament polypropylene, and cement grouting. The results of this study indicate that the addition of fiber can minimize the appearance of cracks in concrete. In addition, it also increases the compressive strength of concrete, namely K 295 (24,5 MPa). The use of viscocrete actually causes the most cracks if not cured, but has the highest strength, namely K 340 (28,3 MPa) .