Loading Process Research Articles

Implementation of a common data model in Health Data Research Network Canada: Lessons learned

BackgroundThe Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM) is a standardized structure for observational data that enables collaborative health research. Health Data Research Network (HDRN Canada) is conducting a pilot study to implement this standard at partner data linkage centers. ObjectiveOur objective is to describe the process used to implement the OMOP CDM, methodological and technical challenges, and the approach to evaluate CDM implementation at multiple sites. ApproachCDM working group members include technical staff from data linkage centers in four provinces and a national data coordinating center, HDRN Canada operational and executive leads, and OMOP CDM consultants. The evaluation aims to collect quantitative and qualitative information on Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes, performance of the CDM in a multi-site observational case study, and data quality. ResultsInitial steps have included collaborative learning about the CDM structure, importing open-source tools and licensed coding standards (i.e., Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine-Clinical Terms [SNOMED-CT], RxNorm) at data linkage centres, and exploring the technical requirements for developing ETL processes and hosting OMOP data. Creation of select OMOP tables has been accompanied by discussions about models for mapping clinical and prescription drug coding standards. A scoping review of evaluation strategies is underway. Conclusions and ImplicationsThe benefits of standardizing health data for multi-site research and supporting the production of findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR) national data underscores the importance of HDRN Canada embarking on this OMOP CDM implementation project. The lessons learned will benefit other multi-site data standardization initiatives.

A modified cyclic elastoplastic constitutive model considering the variational dynamic recovery term of back stress for FGH95 under asymmetrical cyclic loading

The asymmetric cyclic loading process occurs in aero-engine turbine discs. A constitutive model that accurately describes the cyclic elastoplastic behaviour of the material is important for structural design and low cycle fatigue life prediction of turbine discs. In this paper, the low cycle fatigue test of FGH95 was carried out at 620℃ under 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%, 0.8%, 0.9%, 1.0% and 1.1% strain amplitude with strain ratio equal to 0. The material exhibited cyclic hardening followed by cyclic softening at high strain amplitudes and cyclic softening at low strain amplitudes. The mean stress relaxation rate was similar for each strain amplitude. In addition, the evolution of effective stress and back stress was obtained through the method of internal stress division. Then, the relationship between the change in stress amplitude and the change in internal stress was discussed. The results showed that with cyclic loading, cyclic hardening/softening of FGH95 was affected by the competition mechanism of back and effective stresses. Considering that slip deformation and crystal lattice rotation coexist in plastic deformation, the dynamic recovery term of the Abdel-Karim and Ohno model was used. In order to characterize the different magnitudes of back stress change in materials at different plastic strain intervals, a dynamic recovery term coefficient was introduced to the dynamic recovery term and the critical surface of the back stress. The modified model was used to compare with experimental results. Then, it gives a good description of the material’s mean stress relaxation and strain amplitude variation and gives good agreement on the hysteresis loop.

Experimental study on energy and damage evolution of dry and water-saturated dolomite from a deep mine

The deformation and failure of a rock is closely related to the strain energy consumption during the load process of rock. To investigate the effect of water on energy evolution and damage characteristics of dolomite samples from a deep mine, the uniaxial compression tests were carried out on dry and water-saturated dolomite samples at different burial depths (900 m–1200 m). The effects of water on the evolution characteristics of elastic and dissipative energy ratios ( Ue/ U and Ud/ U) during rock deformation and failure was analyzed. Based on the variation rate of damage factor ( Df), a new brittleness index is proposed, which can effectively characterize the brittleness characteristics of water-bearing dolomite. The results show that the uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus of the water-saturated dolomite are significantly reduced compared to dry sample. The energy and damage evolution process of dolomite can be divided into four stages: initial damage stage, stable damage stage, pre-peak accelerated damage stage and post-damage stage. The variation rate of damage factor of the rock samples in the stable damage stage and the pre-peak accelerated damage stage appeared to increase significantly after water saturation treatment. Compared with water-saturated samples, more pronounced energy hardening characteristics and brittleness characteristics were observed in dry samples. In addition, the possible impact on the stability of deep rock engineering after the deterioration of rock mechanical properties and energy storage properties caused by water was analyzed. Groundwater can somewhat reduce rock burst proneness. However, it also has the potential to lead to greater rock engineering destabilization and failure hazards.

Research on the Vibration Fatigue Characteristics of Ancient Building Wood Materials

In this study, we selected ancient building timber as the research object. A series of static load tests were conducted to analyze the different performances of timber under tensile and compressive loads. After that, vibration fatigue tests on ancient timber samples were carried out under different upper limit stress ratios. Finally, a dynamic constitutive model of ancient timber was established based on the Ramberg–Osgood model. The static load test results show that the tensile strength was approximately 80% of the compressive strength. Meanwhile, the samples that failed under compressive pressure had obvious residual strength, and their failure strains were also much larger than those under tensile stress. In the vibration fatigue tests, the stress–strain curves were analyzed and the results showed that the curves displayed a trend moving to sparse from dense during the loading process. Meanwhile, the curves moved right with the increase in the upper limit stress ratios. The relationship between axial strain and the number of cycles appeared to be characterized by a three-stage form, i.e., damage occurrence, damage expansion, and damage penetration, and this relationship was formulated by a nonlinear function model. Finally, a dynamic constitutive model with high accuracy in describing the vibration fatigue characteristics of ancient timber was established by converting constant parameters to the variable parameters of the Ramberg–Osgood model.

Mechanical Properties of Latex-Modified Cement Stone under Uniaxial and Triaxial Cyclic Loading.

During the cyclic injection and extraction process in underground storage wellbores, the cement sheath undergoes loading and unloading stress cycles. In this study, we investigated the mechanical properties of latex-modified cement stone (LMCS), widely used in oil and gas wells, through uniaxial and triaxial cyclic loading and unloading tests. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of various loading conditions on the compressive strength and stress-strain behavior of LMCS. The results show that the stress-strain curve of LMCS exhibits a hysteresis loop phenomenon, with the loop intervals decreasing throughout the entire cyclic loading and unloading process. As the number of cycles increases, the cumulative plastic strain of the LMCS increases approximately linearly. Under uniaxial cyclic loading and unloading conditions, the elastic modulus tends to stabilize. However, under triaxial conditions, the elastic modulus increases continuously as the number of cycles increases. This result provides data for engineering predictions. Furthermore, a comparison of the uniaxial and triaxial cyclic loading and unloading of LMCS shows that its cumulative plastic strain develops rapidly under uniaxial conditions, while the elastic modulus is larger under triaxial conditions. These findings provide a valuable reference for constructing underground storage wellbores.

Design of a mix network with elliptic curve cryptography and XOR shuffling for secure communication with 5‐node

AbstractThis research paper proposes a novel 5‐node mix network, an anonymous communication network to boost privacy within the network. Within the proposed framework the crypto‐operations like encryption, decryption, and shuffling are held with the help of the Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) and XOR algorithm. This unique combination helps to exchange the message within the communication network with enhanced security and privacy. To analyze the processing time and load factor at each intermediate node of mix network, an exhaustive experimental analysis is carried out for key sizes of 256, 384, and 512 bits respectively. These crypto‐operations like encryption, decryption, and XOR shuffling need varying time slots to perform at each intermediate node thereby having a varying load factor associated with them. The objective of this research is to analyze the processing time and load factor at each node within the 5‐node mix network thereby helping to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each intermediate node. Through our analysis, these percentages are computed, shedding light on the allocation of computational load and resource utilization among the nodes.

Refined analysis of a supporting column assembly in a traditional Tibetan timber building and its limiting tilt angle before collapse

Traditional Tibetan architecture is an important part of the Chinese architecture. Many of the Tibetan structures are suffering from different types of damages after hundreds of years of service. The structural arrangement, types of damage and failure modes of these timber structures have been investigated on site. Tilting of structural members is found to be the most common type of damage. This paper studies the limiting inclination angle of a single-column supporting assembly of these structures before its collapse for proactive maintenance and restoration. A method to estimate the limiting tilt angle of the column is proposed based on the relationship between the lateral force, F, at the column head and the tilt angle, θ, of the column. Simplified analytical models of this column assembly in a traditional Tibetan timber building under in-plane and out-of-plane loadings respectively are proposed. The behavior of the constituting column foot joint, column-Queti joint and Queti-beam joint are analyzed in detail to obtain the global deformation and M-θ relationship of the column assembly under different loads. The F-θ relationship of the column assembly from the intact state to collapse is then obtained. A verified finite element model of the column assembly is adopted as reference to validate the performances of the proposed models throughout the loading process. Comparison of the F-θ curves obtained from the analytical models and the simulated results demonstrates the validity and accuracy of the proposed models. They may be adopted for a quick analysis of practical structures to estimate their limit states for health monitoring, maintenance and strengthening of structures.

Full-scale loading test for shield tunnel segments: Load-bearing performance and failure patterns of lining structures

To explore the load-bearing performance and the failure patterns of the lining structures, a full-scale loading test on the three-ring staggered assembled shield tunnel segments is carried out through a hydraulic loading system. In the experimental study, the segments’ internal force, convergence deformation, and displacement, and the bolts’ internal force, are analyzed. According to the experimental results, the relationship between internal force and deformation is obtained to determine the residual bearing capacity of the shield tunnel at each stage. Three stages are specified for the evolution of the segment’s maximum bending moment during the loading process, in which, the elastic stage is the main and longest stage, in which the bending moment of the segment increases the most. There are two stages for convergence deformation development and segment misalignment development. At the end of loading, the segment’s maximum positive and negative convergence values reach 61.22 and −57.69 mm, respectively. Besides, the maximum segment misalignment is 3.67 mm, which occurs in the direction of 90°. The segment cracks when its maximum convergence value reaches 25.03 mm. Moreover, there are signs of fracturing on the waist joint of the segment when its maximum convergence value reaches 32.73 mm. The concrete at the waist joint starts fracturing in pieces when the segment’s maximum convergence value reaches 38.93 mm, which is defined as the type of shear failure. Finally, the bearing capacity of shield tunnels during segment failure period can be evaluated by using the corresponding relationship between deformation and internal force.

Analysis of the Effect of Quay Container Crane Available on Dwelling Time at Jakarta International Container Terminal

The efficiency of loading and unloading dwelling time at the port has been done a lot. The problem at PT JICT is that there has been a decrease in throughput for the last three years, this has an effect on operational performance. operational performance is a representation of the achievement of all targets, thus the company always aims to improve its operational performance. Another problem is that the terminal's operational equipment has begun to be obsolete, which hinders the loading and unloading operation time, the lack of operational equipment that supports the loading and unloading process. The operational equipment studied is the Quay Container Crane which is seen from the available condition. All of these problems will have an impact on dwelling time at PT JICT which can affect operational performance. This research is expected to provide recommendations to PT Jakarta International Container Terminal to prepare adequate operational equipment so that the resulting dwelling time is known. This research method uses a dynamic system model and validation test with behavior pattern test. The results of the dynamic system model validation obtained dwelling time between 2.79 - 4.56 days, mean error of 3% and standard deviation error of 11%. Maintenance of quay container cranes has an influence on unloading productivity which has an impact on dwelling time. Based on 60 data, the quay container crane available variable is seen based on quartile values consisting of quartile 1 (Q1), quartile 2 (Q2) and quartile 3 (Q3). In the quay container crane available variable, the dwelling time value in quartile one is 1.34 days, quartile two is 1.47 and quartile three is 1.51 and the dwelling time value in quartile one is 14 units, quartile two is 12 units and quartile three is 10 units.

Study on fatigue characteristics of red sandstone under extremely high stress in the hydro-chemical environment

To study the failure of red sandstone under extremely high stress during the service life of tunnels, an in-depth study was conducted on the mechanical properties of red sandstone under uniaxial loading and cyclic loading and unloading processes at different pH values using the AG-250kNIS electronic precision material testing machine and MTS815 mechanical testing machine. The results show that as the acidity and alkalinity increase, the peak stress under uniaxial loading decreases and the axial strain increases,The peak stress at failure is 9.40, 12.37, 7.18, and 5.36 MPa, respectively, accounting for 74.19%, 68.91%, 40.38%, and 36.21% of the uniaxial compressive strength; The number of cycles significantly decreases during cyclic loading and unloading fatigue failure, and the stress required for sandstone failure gradually decreases. The peak strength and elastic modulus of sandstone show a decreasing trend, indicating that the hydrochemical environment plays an accelerating role in rock degradation. During the cyclic loading and unloading process of sandstone, there is a continuous increase in dissipated energy and finally a sudden increase, the Ud/U and Ue/U ratios at the peak point of sandstone in the natural state are 0.399 and 0.601, respectively, while the overall elastic energy shows an increasing trend; and a damage evolution model was established based on dissipative energy, which can better describe the degradation process of red sandstone.

Analisa Pengendalian Persediaan Bahan Baku pada CV. Es Mitra Jaya Surabaya

Manual data collection of raw materials causes inventory problems such as data collection errors, duplicate data, and warehouse loading processes that consume a lot of time. This research was conducted on a milktea boba frenchise company that is very maintaining quality. Raw materials are provided and arranged by the central company, the time of marking goods can only be ordered according to a predetermined schedule. By implementing the Qr-Code Scan system using the Scan-IT to Office application, the warehouse goods data collection process becomes more effective. The results of system implementation were evaluated using the PIECES method with an average satisfaction of 3.58 (SATISFIED) from the six domains tested. The results of the total cost calculation that have been carried out prove that the decrease in inventory costs using Material Requirement Planning (MRP) with the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) method has decreased. The calculation carried out by the company shows the total inventory cost of Rp.32,346,426.25. After calculations using the MRP method, it decreased by Rp.1,460,780.23.

Analysis of Causes and Treatment of Leaks Pipe in the Process of Loading and Discharging Liquid Bulk Commodities Types of Fuel - Case Study at Tanjung Wangi Port

Analysis of Causes and Treatment of Leaks Pipe in the Process of Loading and Discharging Liquid Bulk Commodities Types of Fuel: Case Study at Tanjung Wangi Port. Pipe leaks in the process of loading and discharging liquid bulk commodities, types of fuel, at Tanjung Wangi Port are serious problem that needs to be handled quickly and effectively. Pipe leaks can cause significant financial losses, environmental damage and danger to public health. This research aims to analyze the causes of pipe leaks during the loading and unloading process of liquid bulk commodities such as fuel oil at Tanjung Wangi port and identify effective solutions for handling these leaks. The research was carried out using qualitative analysis methods. The research results show that the causes of pipe leaks can come from human factors, such as errors in the loading and unloading process or pipe operation. Apart from that, technical factors such as wear and corrosion on pipes can also cause leaks. To handle pipe leaks, this research recommends implementing preventive measures which include routine maintenance, use of corrosion-resistant pipe materials, as well as high training and awareness for officers involved in the loading and unloading process. Apart from that, this research also suggests the use of sophisticated leak detection technology to detect leaks early and reduce the impact they cause.

Shock wave generated by composite energetic material driven by electrical non-penetrating wire explosion plasma.

Underwater shock wave technology can realize dynamic rock fracture, which is helpful to increase oil and gas reservoir permeability. It can realize the efficient exploitation of medium and low maturity oil and gas resources. In practical application, the shock wave parameters require not only high intensity but also safety and controllability. To meet these requirements, insensitive composite energetic materials driven by electrical wire explosion plasma were proposed, which is one of the most promising methods. However, when in use, the load assembly process containing wires and energetic materials is complex. In this paper, a new type of energetic material load is proposed, using non-penetrating wire to drive composite energetic material. It can simplify the production process of the energetic load and produce acceptable shock wave parameters. The test results show that both the energy deposition of the wire and the shock wave intensity decrease under a non-penetrating wire structure. However, the shock wave intensity is still higher than that of the underwater electrical wire explosion. Based on schlieren diagnosis, it is found that the composite energetic material is gradually driven, and the energy release is not concentrated. In addition, the "non-wire" structure driving condition was discussed in contrast. Under this condition, the process of ionization channel establishment in composite energetic materials is random. The shock wave intensity is weak because the composite energetic material is in the process of slow detonation.

Optimization of Process Loading Clinker to MV. Star Royal by PT. Varia Usaha Bahari at Maspion Port Gresik

The main focus of this research is to find out the process of loading clinker onto the MV. Star Royal that the activity is running optimally. The factors include in this research loading and unloading equipment, facilities and infrastructure, human resources, weather conditions. This research will identify each of these factors and analyze their impact on the overall clinker loading process. The research method used in the study is a qualitative method involving direct observation in the field, interviews with relevant parties at PT Varia Usaha Bahari, and analysis of data related to the clinker loading process. With a comprehensive approach, this research aims to provide concrete and implementable recommendations to improve the optimization of the clinker loading process at Maspion Gresik Port. The results of this research are expected to make a positive contribution in improving the performance of PT Varia Usaha Bahari in carrying out clinker loading activities on other vessels. With a deeper understanding of the factors that influence the clinker loading process, it is expected that the company can implement a more optimized strategy in the clinker loading process to better achieve their goals in the future.

Nonprobabilistic time-dependent reliability analysis for uncertain structures under interval process loads

In this paper, a novel nonprobabilistic analysis framework is proposed to evaluate the time-dependent reliability of uncertain structures under time-varying loads. Firstly, a novel uncertainty propagation method is developed by combining interval process integration and surrogate-based interval analysis and the correlation coefficient between responses of adjacent time steps is further analyzed. Subsequently, the nonprobabilistic time-dependent reliability is analyzed base on the first-passage theory and the established interval model. Unlike existing nonprobabilistic methods that consider time-invariant external loads, the proposed method applies an interval process to describe time-varying external loads, thereby offering a broader range of applicability. Compared to existing nonprobabilistic methods that consider time-varying loads, the proposed method establishes a more refined nonprobabilistic time-dependent reliability model based on the first passage theory, achieving higher accuracy. The effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method are validated through a numerical example and an engineering application.

Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of cross-linked tragacanthin nanofibers as implants for delivery of cisplatin to hepatocellular carcinoma

There is growing interest in the use of electrospun polymeric nanofibers in drug delivery systems due to their remarkable surface-to-volume ratio, which enhances the processes of drug loading, specific cell binding and proliferation. The preferred polymers for drug delivery must be biocompatible and biodegradable. Gum tragacanth is one of the materials of choice for drug delivery. This work aimed at cross-linking the tragacanthin, the water-soluble fraction of gum tragacanth, with glutaraldehyde, synthesis of the cross-linked nanofibers and evaluating their properties to encapsulate and deliver a drug using caffeine as a model drug in the first place. The nanofibers were then loaded with cisplatin and evaluated against HepG2 cell line. The drug-loaded nanofibers (dia. 0.841 μm) were prepared by electrospinning using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linker and glycerol as a plasticizer and characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, 1HNMR, powder X-ray diffraction analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. They released the encapsulated drugs in a sustained manner at pH 7.4 over 4.5 days (∼275 h with ∼80 % release) following Higuchi (cisplatin) and Hixon-Crowell (caffeine) kinetics. In a cytotoxicity assay against HepG2 cell line the cisplatin-loaded nanofibers exhibited enhanced activity compared to that with the standard cisplatin and in the caspase activity assay it activated caspase 3 to a higher extent and 8 and 9 to double the extent (4-fold) of cisplatin, suggesting a higher apoptotic activity by the nanoformulation than the standard cisplatin. Thus, nanoformulation appeared to be a potential candidate for treating hepatocellular carcinoma as an implant.

Thermal and Frequency Response Analysis on Friction Stir Welding Tool with Different Materials by Using FEA Method

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining technique that joins two facing workpieces without melting the workpiece material. It makes use of a deceased item. The region surrounding the FSW tool softens due to heat produced by friction between the revolving tool and the workpiece material. We are now working on specialised applications (lap and butt welding) while concentrating on test sorts. In addition to being faster than the state of the art, both provide lap welds that are 190% of the plate thickness, improve weld honesty, and lessen upper plate decline. Friction stir welding, or FSW for short, is a popular solid state joining method for soft materials like aluminium alloys. For stronger alloys like steel and titanium alloys, the FSW process's economic sustainability hinges on the creation of long-lasting, moderately cost equipment that reliably yields welds with outstanding structural integrity. The performance of the tool, weld quality, and cost are all impacted by material design and choice. This research reviews and critically examines many key FSW tool components, including process economics, geometry and load bearing capacity, frequency response analysis, tool degradation mechanisms, and tool material selection. The Finite Element Method (FEM) approach is used to characterise the process and provide a more comprehensive knowledge of the thermal effects and thermal inaccuracies on the tool materials.

Study on the atomic scale deformation mechanism of the h-BN coating nickel matrix composites

In this paper, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are applied to study the contact mechanical behavior of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) coating/Ni matrix composites during nanoindentation, revealing the material deformation mechanism. A systematic study is carried out on the load-depth curve, temperature response curve, defect morphology, and dislocation density in indentation. The results show that the presence of h-BN coating increases the actual loading area of the matrix, effectively reduces the contact stress between the tip of the indenter and the specimen, and also induces the generation of high-density Shockley dislocations, which increases the dislocation entanglement and leads to the localized hardening of the composites, thus reducing the matrix damage. During the loading process, the temperature of the specimen before the destruction of the h-BN coating is significantly lower than that after the destruction, indicating that the coating tends to block the transfer of temperature to the interior of the specimen, preventing the occurrence of temperature-induced tissue phase changes inside the specimen, and providing good protection for the interior of the specimen.

Damage-Seepage Evolution Mechanism of Fractured Rock Masses Considering the Influence of Lateral Stress on Fracture Deformation Under Loading and Unloading Process

Damage-Seepage Evolution Mechanism of Fractured Rock Masses Considering the Influence of Lateral Stress on Fracture Deformation Under Loading and Unloading Process

Stable creation of a single plasma channel and collimated fast electrons using large-scale PIC simulations with new dynamic load-balancing technique

We developed a PIC code using new load balancing technique, in which the lower load processes help the higher load processes. A test calculation indicates more than 10 times faster than that without load balancing. Large scale 3-d calculations indicate the formation of central current whose density is close to critical density, supported by the magnetic field inside the channel.