High Rise Research Articles

Effect of carbon nanoparticles in enhancing the vegetative propagation of Orthosiphon aristatus

Nanomaterials are being greatly used in the agriculture sector to address a variety of problems including soil erosion, non-bioavailability of nutrients, pest infestation, and climate change. In this study, the peel waste of commonly available banana variety in southern India Musa acuminata was used for synthesizing carbon nanoparticles and this article focusses on analyzing the effects of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) in assisting the vegetative propagation of Orthosiphon aristatus. The effect of synthesized CNPs on the plant phenotype were examined for growth metrics including the number of new leaves formed, increase in aerial height of stem cuttings, number of nodes, leaf area, and root length. In addition, biochemical constituents including tryptophan, protein, and carbohydrate levels and photosynthetic pigments including chlorophylls and carotenoids were quantified. The treated stem cuttings at 5% CNPs had the highest increase in shoot length (7.35 cm) and more new leaves were observed (5.77) and the highest root length was also observed in the stem cuttings exposed to 5% CNPs (3 cm). Plants treated with CNPs showed a significant rise (p < 0.05) in the levels of carotenoid and chlorophyll and the highest rise in total chlorophyll content was observed in stem cuttings exposed to 10% CNPs (0.86 mg/g). Thus, this work gives a comprehensive understanding of developing value-added products (CNPs) from commonly discarded wastes and the effect of CNPs on plants’ phenotype and physiology, opening the road for sustainable agricultural practices.

Compound coastal flooding in San Francisco Bay under climate change

The risk of compound coastal flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area is increasing due to climate change yet remains relatively underexplored. Using a novel hybrid statistical-dynamical downscaling approach, this study investigates the impacts of climate change induced sea-level rise and higher river discharge on the magnitude and frequency of flooding events as well as the relative importance of various forcing drivers to compound flooding within the Bay. Results reveal that rare occurrences of flooding under the present-day climate are projected to occur once every few hundred years under climate change with relatively low sea-level rise (0.5 m) but would become annual events under climate change with high sea-level rise (1.0 to 1.5 m). Results also show that extreme water levels that are presently dominated by tides will be dominated by sea-level rise in most locations of the Bay in the future. The dominance of river discharge to the non-tidal and non-sea-level rise driven water level signal in the North Bay is expected to extend ~15 km further seaward under extreme climate change. These findings are critical for informing climate adaptation and coastal resilience planning in San Francisco Bay.

Comparison of Reinforcement of High Rise Structure in Different Seismic Zones Using Staad Pro

Abstract: In this research design of G+10 High Rise Structure has been analyzed. The earthquake is most dangerous natural hazard in manmade structure. The demand of earthquake resisting building has been increased which can be fulfilled by providing the shear wall , Structure reinforcement and the appropriate sizing of beams and columns in the structure for resisting lateral forces. Shear walls also have high stiffness and strength which can be used to resist horizontal loads and gravity loads making useful in various structural engineering design. The study focuses on G+ 10 high rise structures located in seismic zones II, III, IV and V of India with shear walls at corners of the external walls . A Comparison of reinforcement for both flexural and compression members across different seismic zone is included . The analysis is done by using STAAD-Pro Connect Edition V22 software. The IS codes used for the analysis and designing is IS 1893 (Part-1):2016 (criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures), IS 456:2000 (plain and reinforced concrete) and SP 16: 1980 (design aids for reinforced concrete to IS : 456 )

Arthritis and Public Health Monitoring: Longitudinal Changes of Triglyceride-Glucose Index Associated with Arthritis in a Cohort of Older Chinese Adults.

The current decade 2021-2030 was designated by the United Nations as the decade of healthy aging, which underlines the need for public health innovation for arthritis clinical care. The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is a novel and emerging parameter closely associated with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases and has been suggested to indicate the risk of arthritis. This study examined the longitudinal changes of TyG levels in relation to arthritis among a nationwide cohort of older Chinese adults. We recruited 1257 participants from a national cohort of older Chinese adults, the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. On the basis of the longitudinal changes in TyG between 2012 and 2014, we performed a k-means clustering analysis to classify the participants into four TyG groups: Class 1 with moderate and stable levels of TyG; Class 2 with low but rising level of TyG; Class 3 with consistently high TyG; and Class 4 with high and TyG-level rise compared with the baseline. After a 2-year follow-up, logistic regression was used to identify the association between TyG and the onset of arthritis. Compared with individuals in Class 1, those in Class 3 and Class 4 experienced a higher risk of arthritis, with an odds ratio (OR) of 2.823 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.113-7.160) and 2.848 (95% CI: 1.299-6.246), respectively. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study exploring the association between dynamic longitudinal changes in TyG and arthritis. Further studies on world populations are called for.

Design and simulation of high temperature rise triple-swirler combustor

Abstract To meet the development needs of aeroengines for high thrust-to-weight ratios and fuel-air ratios, a high temperature rise triple-swirler main combustor was designed with a total fuel-air ratio of 0.037, utilising advanced technologies including staged combustion, multi-point injection and multi-inclined hole cooling. Fluent software was used to conduct numerical simulations under both takeoff and idle conditions, thereby obtaining the distribution characteristics of the velocity and temperature fields within the combustor, as well as the generation of pollutants. The simulation results indicate that under takeoff conditions, the high temperature rise triple-swirler combustor achieves a total pressure loss coefficient of less than 6% and a combustion efficiency exceeding 99%. Under takeoff conditions, the OTDF and RTDF values are 0.144 and 0.0738, respectively. The mole fraction of NOx emissions is 3,700ppm, while the mole fraction of soot emissions is 2.55×10−5ppm. Under idle conditions, the triple-swirler combustor maintains a total pressure loss coefficient of less than 6% and a combustion efficiency greater than 99.9%. The OTDF and RTDF values are 0.131 and 0.0624, respectively. The mole fractions of CO and UHC emissions are both 0×10−32ppm at the calculation limit of Fluent software.

Price Volatility Mitigation and the Securities Market Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Firms at Nairobi Securities Exchange.

The performance of securities market globally plays an important role in both local and international markets. The high rise of such markets has given an increase in the number or risks associated with firms registered at the stock market. This study therefore sought to examine the effect of price volatility mitigation on the securities market financial performance of listed insurance firms in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design and a quantitative research approach. The target population was 548 staff working in finance, investment, risk, actuarial and operations departments in the six insurance firms listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange. The sample size was determined using Yamane's Formula and stratified random sampling was used in the selection of the sample size. The study made use of both primary and secondary data. The study used a data extraction tool to collect secondary data from the annual reports and financial statements of the insurance companies. The study made use of structured questionnaires to collect primary data. The questionnaires generated quantitative data. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used in analyzing quantitative data with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 24) statistical software. Descriptive statistics included frequency distribution, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Inferential data analysis was done using Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis. The study found that price volatility mitigation has a positive and significant effect on securities market financial performance of listed insurance firms in Kenya. The study recommends that insurance firms should focus on implementing strategies to effectively manage supply and demand dynamics within the securities market. This includes closely monitoring market trends, analyzing supply-demand imbalances, and adjusting pricing and stock clearance strategies accordingly. By actively managing supply-demand dynamics, firms can mitigate price volatility risks and enhance securities market financial performance

Building high-resolution projections of temperature potential changes using statistical downscaling for the future period 2026-2100 in the Highland region of Yemen – A supportive approach for empowering environmental planning and decision-making

Environmental resources and ecological systems are significantly affected by the steady rise of the global temperature. However, the degree of temperature change at the regional and local levels is uncertain. The uncertainty arises from various factors, but mostly due to the short length of ground data and dependency of local studies on the large-scale and spatially coarse output of Global Climate Models (GCMs). Therefore, the output of GCM cannot be directly used in impact assessment studies at a regional and local level. In this study, the Statistical Down-Scaling Model (SDSM) is employed to investigate the magnitude of temperature changes (Minimum and Maximum Temperature) for the future period 2026-2100. The SDSM builds relationships between large-scale predictors and local climate variables, allowing for finer-resolution projections at a regional level. The study utilized the Climate Hazard Infra-Red Temperature with Station (CHIRTS-daily) to complete daily missing records in more than 90 ground stations. Additionally, predictors of the National Center for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) for the historical period (1961-2010) and the Canadian Earth System Model (CanESM2) for the future period (2026-2100) are employed to calibrate SDSM and to build finer-resolution scenarios under two representative concentration pathways; RCP2.6 and RCP8.5. The methodology additionally involved validating the SDSM performance using observed historical data before applying it to future projections. The findings indicate that both minimum and maximum temperatures (T-min and T-max) will increase, with a more pronounced rise in minimum temperature (T-min). Over the future period (2026-2100), the projected average temperature rise is 1.10°C (T-max) and 1.43°C (T-min) under RCP2.6. For RCP8.5, the projected average increases are 1.56°C and 2.3°C for T-max and T-min, respectively. Overall, the most significant increase is projected to occur in the 2090s (2076-2100) under RCP8.5, particularly in the lowlands and wadis of Al Mahwit and Raymah governorate. In these areas, the minimum temperature (T-min) exhibited an increased absolute value of up to 3.2°C. This high rise in temperatures is expected to result in increased evapotranspiration, prolonged droughts, and possibly breakouts of some plant diseases and pests. This would require effective adaptation measures such as harvesting rainwater and growing short-time and heat-resistance crops. Engaging in field visits and social discussions added depth to the study by introducing various traditional methods and indigenous practices. Valuable resources for future efforts to mitigate the potential impacts of climate change are offered by these insights.

The high temperature dielectric properties and temperature rise behavior of lithium hydride in microwave field

The high temperature dielectric properties and temperature rise behavior of lithium hydride in microwave field

Electrothermal Lifetime Model of BOPP Film Under Nanosecond Pulse Voltage With High Rise Rate

Electrothermal Lifetime Model of BOPP Film Under Nanosecond Pulse Voltage With High Rise Rate

Implementation of Control Valves System on Microturbine Drone’s Rotational Motion

The drone technology has received a wide range of research focusing on improving flight dynamics, battery life, payload capacity and sensor technology. However, for the applications of using drone for high rise buildings are limited by battery life for longer flight with longer duration tasks. This work presents the implementation of a control valve systems for the rotational motion of a microturbine drone. The first objective of this project was to design and develop a control valve system for a microturbine with propeller. The second objective was to measure micro turbine’s performance output which consisted of revolution per minute (rpm) and voltage (V) produced with the control valves system. The final objective was to verify the effectiveness of the control valve system by measuring the differences of the turbine speed of each turbine on the quadcopter to conceptually control the rotational motion of the drones. In conclusion, this work demonstrated the concept of the developed control valve system that can control the rotational motion of the drone.

STAAD Based G+2 Single-Column Residential Analysis

The principle cause of this study is to layout a whole building relaxation on a single column. The rapid increase in population and scarcity of land tends to the development of construction technology and high- rise commercial structures. The building plays a vital role in improving various activities in the late world. The Aim of present study “Analysis and design of high rise building by staad pro is to define proper technique for creating Geometry, cross sections for column and beam etc, developing specification and supports conditions, types of Loads and load combinations. In this study a 30- storey high rise structure is analyzed for seismic and wind load combination using staad pro and comparison is drawn. Currently, there are four mosques on Java Island recognized as Saka Tunggal Mosques, which employ a single wooden column as the main column, placed at the center of the prayer hall to support the roof. This unique structural system, when compared to the traditional four-column system, is remarkable even if its style is exceptional for mosques on Java Island. This study aims to provide scientific data and promote the local government's understanding about the importance of the Saka Tunggal Mosques by focusing on the one in Banyumas, which is placed at a cultural heritage site, founded in 1871. The rapid increase in population and scarcity of land tends to the development of construction technology and high-rise commercial structures. Building plays a vital role for improving the various activities. In the late world, prompt to action of peoples from one place to another is of great extent mainly for earnings. In building more facilities like financing section, computer section, administration section, design section and drawing section are provided. The aim of the project is to analyse and design of multi-storey building resting on the single column by using different code provisions. A lay out plan of the proposed building is drawn by using AUTO CADD. The structure consists of ground floor plus five floors, each floor having the one house. Staircase must be provided separately. The planning is done as per Indian standard code provisions. The building frames are analyzed using the various text books. Using this so many standard books analysis of bending moment, shear force, deflection, end moments and foundation reactions are calculated. Detailed structural drawings for critical and typical R.C.C. members are also drawn. Recent studies regarding progressive collapse resistance of buildings considered only single critical column removal scenario. However, limited investigations have been conducted so far to assess multi-column removal scenarios. Hence this study is made to compare progressive collapse resistance of a multi-story building under both single and multi-column removal scenarios. An eight-storey reinforced concrete building was analyzed by using linear static analysis procedure and DCR values of the members are calculated to investigate the potential of progressive collapse as per GSA guideline.

Paradoxically high rise in CD4 lymphocyte count in the immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in a patient with tuberculosis and HIV infection

Paradoxically high rise in CD4 lymphocyte count in the immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in a patient with tuberculosis and HIV infection

An Exploratory Study of Yes-No Question Intonation in Bilingual Labourdin French

Despite the growing interest in the study of intonation in bilingual regions in France, the case of Basque French remains under-investigated. Previous research on yes-no questions in standard French has shown that rising contours are the prototypical realization, while bilingual varieties in contact with Corsican or Occitan also seem to allow falling intonation to different extents. To investigate the case of Basque French, data from 11 Basque-French bilinguals from Labourd were considered. Participants completed a contextualized reading task and the Bilingual Language Profile questionnaire, which was used to examine their linguistic profile and language dominance. The results showed that rising intonation predominated (90%), presenting two main realizations: A low rise (L+H* H%) and a high rise ((¡)H* H%). Falling contours, in turn, appeared in only 10% of the data. In a preliminary consideration of these results by language dominance group, low rising contours were found to be more common among Basque-dominant participants, while falling ones appeared more often among French-dominant participants. While surprising, this result could, at least partly, stem from the participants’ personal experiences with bilingualism and their contact with other varieties of Basque. We thus conclude that, for the most part, Basque Labourdin French resembles standard French intonation. The higher prevalence of falling intonation among French-dominant speakers, however, calls for future research.

Feeding the cities: Urban agriculture for food security and sustainability of urban areas

Abstract With the increasing migration of people to urban areas, the demand for extra, fresh, and healthy food in cities has escalated manyfold. Further, anthropogenic activities, high rise buildings, and unplanned construction in urban areas are increasing urban heat. Therefore, the objective of this study is to review the salient features and constraints of urban agriculture, in addition to illustrating traditional and modern approaches, and policies used worldwide to promote the urban agriculture (UA). Urban agriculture is a key component of sustainable urban development that plays a pivotal role in combating food security and malnutrition in peri-urban and urban areas by growing different fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, flowering and ornamental plants in urban dwellings for food and aesthetic purposes. UA often combines with other functions like urban greening, biodiversity, waste recycling, environmental disaster reduction, CO 2 absorption, urban heat island reduction, recreational benefits, contributing to the circular economy and UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). Plants in UA are grown in vacant open spaces, rooftops, balconies and containers, resulting in urban organic harvest by fostering income and health improvement. The concept of UA is being utilized efficiently in many countries. However, there is still a need to promote UA by arranging community gatherings and school students, creating awareness and capacity building through education and training. Growers need to be connected to land and open spaces, enhancing value addition in UA and formulating supportive policies to foster Agri-tourism in urban farms to making it a successful initiative. Recent innovative research ideas and new technological developments such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), automation and mechanization in UA are opening new avenues for quality food production in urban areas for sustainable cities.

Construction Strategies for Residential High Rise Buildings Decoration during Structure Work

The market's attention to the quality and efficiency of engineering construction is continuously increasing. Quality inspection departments, market departments, and others have begun strict supervision and review of projects, aiming to ensure that they are completed in accordance with the correct ideas and standards. Process interleaving is achieved through design optimization and process optimization, reducing processes and measures, and fully utilizing spatial and process parameters to achieve the goals of shortening time parameters, improving quality, and reducing costs. The design of process interleaving schemes lies in the effective utilization of the plane site and spatial resources on the construction site, maintaining the improvement of utilization efficiency, installing as many construction mechanization equipment as possible, and adopting an automated construction mode to improve not only construction efficiency but also reduce the impact of external temperature, humidity, and climate, thereby achieving better improvement in engineering construction quality.

Temperature and Precipitation Extremes Over Borneo Island: An Integrated Climate Risk Assessment

ABSTRACTGlobal warming has significantly increased the frequency and intensity of extreme events, which have catastrophic consequences for ecosystems and humans. Despite efforts to assess the impact of climate change on the potential risk of Borneo, most research has focused on partial regions, considering short timescales and a limited number of temperature and precipitation extremes indices to quantify the expected climate risks. This study employed a new method of climate risk assessment of Borneo based on the combined changes in various climate parameters. It estimated 23 climate indices at all grid points covering Borneo for three overlapping sub‐periods (1951–1980, 1961–1990, 1991–2020). The modified Mann‐Kendall test was employed to identify grid points exhibiting significant increasing or decreasing trends of each index for each sub‐period. Finally, significant trends of 23 indices were integrated to estimate the potential climate risk indicator (RI) based on the combined changes in various climate parameters for each grid point and sub‐period. Temperature indices showed a clear warming trend across Borneo Island, particularly in the eastern regions, with absolute temperature indices showing an increase of 0.5°C–2.5°C in 1991–2020 compared to the reference period (1951–1980). However, extreme cold temperatures have become less prevalent over the study period. There is a shift from light consecutive rainfall days towards more heavy and short‐duration rainfall events. Therefore, there are indications of intensifying rainfall events over the island's southern half, counterbalanced by drying trends in the northern regions, especially Brunei. The spatial distribution of RI revealed an overall 184% increase in climate risk on the island in recent years (1991–2020) compared to the reference period. The highest rise in RI was in the central east of the island, mostly due to significant increases in rainfall and temperature indices. The findings can inform adaptation initiatives to manage escalating heat and flood risks while guiding additional research to explain further the complex climatic changes occurring in this ecologically and socially vital region.

Pre and Post-Development Concerns of High–Rise Housing Density Revisited

Pre and Post-Development Concerns of High–Rise Housing Density Revisited

Comparative Analysis of Seismic Design Standards for Structures and Safety Standards for High-rise Concrete Building Structures

The core of this study is the comparative analysis of I S. 1893 (Part One): 2016 Edition (Code for Seismic Design of Structures) and I S. 16700:2017 (Code for Safety of High rise Concrete Building Structures). In addition, the study aims to uncover the key factors that contribute to poor performance of buildings in earthquakes, with the aim of improving the safety performance of structures in earthquakes in the future. As a research case, we selected a specific reinforced concrete moment shelving frame (SMRF) building at Jabalpur Airport. The building structure was modeled and analyzed using SAPpro V20i software. According to software calculations, we obtained the time history analysis results of the structure in two directions and ensured that they comply with the two Indian standards mentioned above. Subsequently, by comparing the structural responses under the two standards, we evaluated the significant differences in foundation shear force, displacement, and mass participation. The research results indicate that compared to I S. 1893 (Part One): 2016, following I S. The performance of the 16700:2017 structure in earthquakes is relatively poor.

Comparative Study of Tube-In-Tube and Bundled Tube System in High Rise Buildings

This study evaluates the seismic performance of Tube-in-Tube and Bundled Tube structural systems for high-rise buildings, following IS 1893 standards. Key parameters, including storey displacement, drift, and shear, were assessed in Seismic Zones 3 and 5. In Seismic Zone 5, the Bundled Tube system reduces storey displacement by about 33% compared to the Tube-in-Tube system. Similarly, in Seismic Zone 3, displacements are lowered by 21-24%. The Tube-in-Tube system exhibits higher storey drift, particularly in Seismic Zone 5, where the Bundled Tube system offers a remarkable 85% reduction. In Seismic Zone 3, this reduction ranges from 45-50%. In terms of storey shear, the Bundled Tube system consistently outperforms the Tube-in-Tube system, reducing shear forces by 24-30% across both seismic zones. Overall, the Bundled Tube system proves to be more effective under seismic conditions, minimizing displacements, drifts, and shear forces, making it the superior choice for high-rise structures in earthquake-prone regions. This improvement in performance contributes to safer structural designs in compliance with IS 1893 standards.

Enhancing the effectiveness of heat adaptation strategies through citizen science-based outdoor thermal comfort

Urbanization and intensifying climate change expose populations in cities to escalating heat stress and associated health risks. Mitigating these challenges require comprehensive assessments that combine quantitative and qualitative data to develop effective heat wave response strategies and policies. Previous research has primarily focused on thermal sensation measured by individual biometrics within specific locations. However, limitations in data collection across large areas often lead to the neglect of the influence of diverse urban environments. This may disregard the importance of regional variations and citizen engagement in formulating effective heat wave mitigation strategies. This study explored the impact of heat wave frequency and intensity across various urban spatial types and assessed thermal sensation vote (TSV) among residents of Suwon City using a citizen science approach. Temperature measurements and subjective heat sensations were collected over a three-year period using homemade temperature sensors. The analysis investigated thermal sensation differences across spatial types—open high rise, open low rise, compact mid-rise, urban park, and lake park—utilizing boxplots, and examined TSV variations by age using the R program localized smoothing methodology. Results indicate significant variations in TSV across different urban areas, particularly when temperatures exceeded 32 °C. The TSV was highest in the lake park areas (average thermal sensation vote +3.5) and was comparatively lower in the open high-rise and open low-rise areas (average thermal sensation vote +2.0). A significant age-related trend was observed, with the highest TSV reported by the 19–30 age group. Heat sensitivity appeared to decrease among participants aged 41 and over. These findings highlight the limitations of traditional top-down heatwave response strategies, which may not adequately account for spatial variations and individual experiences. Conversely, a bottom-up approach that leverages citizen science can inform the development of tailored and proactive strategies that consider a region's specific conditions.