High-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes are commonly used as an environmental protection liner due to their good chemical and mechanical resistances and low cost. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is an essential issue in durability studies for pond applications. This study evaluated a 1.5-mm thick HDPE geomembrane exposed to ultraviolet fluorescent radiation for 8760 h in a laboratory and thermoanalytical and physical analyses were conducted towards the understanding of its performance after exposure. According to the results, although the geomembrane maintained the ductile behavior, it showed a 52.48% final decrease in stress crack resistance (SCR) compared to virgin SCR. Moreover, a considerable antioxidant depletion occurred after 8760 h exposure shown by the Std. OIT (standard oxidative-induction time) results, demonstrating a Std. OIT value decrease of 89.19% compared to the virgin Std. OIT. Such a behavior contributed to the susceptibility of thermal effects in the DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) curves and the losses observed in the SCR values, attesting the geomembrane’s oxidative degradation mechanism occurred and changed the polymer’s structure. Highdensity High density (HDPE cost UV (UV applications 1.5mm 15mm mm 1.5 1 5 876 results 5248 52 48 52.48 (SCR Moreover Std standard oxidativeinduction induction time 8919 89 19 89.19 differential calorimetry values s polymers polymer structure 5mm 15 1. 87 524 4 52.4 891 8 89.1 52. 89.

ABSTRACT Introduction/framework/objectives Salt production, especially using artisanal methods, does not exist in all countries, given the climatic and logistical requirements. Portugal has some tradition in this sector, but even so, most professionals working in Occupational Health and Safety have no experience in the area. The aim of this review was to summarize the most relevant and recent publications, to improve their performance capacity and enhance the productivity, satisfaction and well-being of the workers involved. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in April 2023 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Salt pans can be inland (far from the sea, using groundwater with a high salt content) or coastal. The former are scarcer in Portugal and only exist between Lisbon and Coimbra. Over time, in our country, evaporation was carried out by fire and sun. The latter is believed to have been developed by the Romans who created the first version of salt flats. At national level there is evidence of salt production since the end of the Neolithic, but here more frequently with the use of fire. Throughout Europe there has been a decline in artisanal versus industrial salt production, even in sea salt pans (especially on the northwest coast of France and, in Portugal, on the western coasts). Artisanal production in our country is more prevalent in the Figueira da Foz area. The product obtained via artisanal production has better quality, particularly in terms of flavor and nutritionally (via industrial production the taste is more metallic). Portugal is a large producer and consumer of traditional salt. The climatic characteristics suit production, due to summers with frequent high temperatures and strong, hot winds. National salt was and is consumed in other European countries; for presenting superior quality, even though it is more expensive. Production depends on the climate, namely insolation (number of hours in the sun), precipitation, temperature, cloudiness and winds (which affect evaporation). In other words, this is more intense and faster if the air temperature is higher, such as with more dry winds (which are generally more frequent in summer); low precipitation is also favorable. Salt production has been increasing, due to growing industrial needs. To be used in this last situation, it must be at 100% purity. Discussion and Conclusions No bibliography was found that referred the dimension of occupational health and safety in this professional sector. Based on the authors' theoretical and practical experience, the most relevant risk factors and risks in the sector are described: ultraviolet radiation and possible skin cancer, cataracts and other associated injuries; thermal discomfort and eventual higher accident rates associated with motor incoordination, worse cardiovascular adjustment, as well as disorientation and ability to make decisions; forced/maintained loads and/or postures and possible musculoskeletal injuries, emergence/worsening of hernia pathology and falling objects at the same level and possible bruises, skin lacerations and/or fractures. It would be interesting to learn more about the national panorama of this sector, through studies that hierarchically stratify the risk, also accurately describing occupational illnesses and associated accidents, as well as more effective measures to mitigate these issues.

RESUMO Introdução/enquadramento/objetivos A produção de sal, sobretudo com métodos artesanais, não existe em todos os países, dadas as exigências climáticas e logísticas. Portugal apresenta alguma tradição nesse setor mas, ainda assim, a maioria dos profissionais a exercer na Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais não tem experiência na área. Pretendeu-se com esta revisão resumir o que mais relevante e recente se publicou, de forma a melhorar a capacidade de atuação destes e a potenciar a produtividade, satisfação e bem-estar dos trabalhadores afetos. Metodologia Trata-se de uma Revisão Bibliográfica, iniciada através de uma pesquisa realizada em abril de 2023 nas bases de dados “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina e RCAAP”. Conteúdo As salinas podem ser interiores (afastadas do mar, usando água subterrânea com elevado conteúdo em sal) ou litorais. As primeiras são mais escassas em Portugal e apenas existem entre Lisboa e Coimbra. Ao longo do tempo, no nosso país, a evaporação era realizada pelo fogo e sol. Esta última acredita-se que foi desenvolvida pelos romanos que, de certa forma, criaram a primeira versão das salinas. A nível nacional há evidência de produção de sal desde o final do Neolítico, mas aqui mais frequente com a utilização do fogo. Por toda a Europa tem existido um declínio da produção artesanal de sal, versus industrial, mesmo em salinas marítimas (sobretudo na costa noroeste de França e, em Portugal, na costa ocidental). A produção artesanal no nosso país é mais prevalente na zona da Figueira da Foz. O produto obtido via artesanal tem mais qualidade, nomeadamente a nível de sabor e nutricionalmente (via industrial o paladar é um pouco mais metálico). Portugal é um grande produtor e consumidor de sal tradicional. As caraterísticas climáticas adequam-se à produção, devido aos verões com temperaturas elevadas frequentes e ventos fortes e quentes. O sal nacional era e é consumido noutros países europeus, por apresentar qualidade superior, mesmo tendo um preço mais elevado. A produção depende do clima, nomeadamente a insolação (número de horas ao sol), precipitação, temperatura, nebulosidade e ventos (que condicionam a evaporação). Ou seja, esta é mais intensa e rápida se a temperatura do ar for mais elevada, tal como com mais ventos secos (que geralmente são mais frequentes no Verão); a baixa precipitação também é favorável. A produção de sal tem vindo a aumentar, até pelas crescentes necessidades industriais. Para ser usado nesta última situação, deverá estar no patamar de 100% de pureza. Discussão e Conclusões Não se encontrou bibliografia que fizesse referência à dimensão da saúde e segurança ocupacionais neste setor profissional. Em função de experiência teórica e prática dos autores, descrevem-se os fatores de riscos e riscos mais relevantes do setor: radiação ultravioleta e eventual cancro de pele, cataratas e outras lesões associadas; desconforto térmico e eventual maior sinistralidade associada a descoordenação motora, pior ajuste cardiovascular, bem como desorientação e capacidade de tomar decisões; cargas e/ou posturas forçadas/mantidas e eventuais lesões músculo-esqueléticas, surgimento/agravamento de patologia herniária e queda de objetos e ao mesmo nível e eventuais equimoses, lacerações cutâneas e/ou fraturas. Seria interessante conhecer melhor o panorama nacional deste setor, através de estudos que estratificassem hierarquicamente o risco, descrevendo ainda com rigor as doenças profissionais e acidentes associados, bem como medidas mais eficazes para atenuar essas questões.

Abstract The way residents occupy and operate houses influences the energy consumption. The objective of this paper is to findpatterns of occupant behaviour in actual data for thermal performance simulation.Data on occupancy of rooms and operation of doors and windows were obtained through a database created by means of application of questionnaires in low-income houses located in Florianópolis, southern Brazil. The reference profiles were obtained using cluster analysis, hierarchical and non-hierarchical techniques combined. Such profiles were submitted to computer simulations. The results showed significant variability within the clusters regarding the occupancy and operation of doors and windows. It was possible to verify the impact that different profiles have on the performance of the house, either due to occupancy or heat losses and gains from air changes through doors and windows. The combination of these effects resulted in some profiles that were highly vulnerable to external temperature conditions, while others were able to maintain the internal temperatures more constant. It was possible to verify that the use of reference profiles based on actual data lead to more reliable performance indicators. consumption simulationData simulation Data lowincome low income Florianópolis Brazil analysis nonhierarchical non combined simulations house conditions constant indicators

Resumo A forma como os moradores ocupam e operam as casas influencia o consumo de energia. O objetivo deste trabalho é encontrar padrões de comportamento dos moradores em dados reais para fins de simulação do desempenho térmico. Dados sobre ocupação de cômodos e funcionamento de portas e janelas foram obtidos por meio de um banco de dados criado por meio da aplicação de questionários em habitações de interesse social localizadas em Florianópolis. Os perfis de referência foram obtidos por meio de análise de agrupamento, com técnicas hierárquicas e não hierárquicas combinadas. Tais perfis foram submetidos a simulações computacionais. Os resultados mostraram variabilidade significativa entre os grupos quanto à ocupação e operação de portas e janelas. Foi possível verificar o impacto que diferentes perfis têm no desempenho da casa, seja pela ocupação ou pelas perdas de calor e ganhos com as trocas de ar através de portas e janelas. A combinação desses efeitos resultou em alguns perfis altamente vulneráveis às condições de temperatura externa, enquanto outros foram capazes de manter as temperaturas internas mais constantes. Foi possível verificar que a utilização de perfis de referência baseados em dados reais leva a indicadores de desempenho mais confiáveis. energia térmico Florianópolis agrupamento combinadas computacionais casa externa constantes confiáveis

Abstract The objective of this research was to evaluate the quality of panels produced with different proportions of Pinus oocarpa wood particles and industrial cigarette waste. The wood came from an experimental field and the cigarette waste was obtained through a donation. The particles were mixed in different proportions (100% pine particles, 90% pine particles and 10% cigarette particles, 80% pine particles and 20% cigarette particles, 70% pine particles and 30% cigarette particles). The results showed that all particleboards reached the minimum value specified by NBR 14810-2 (ABNT, 2018) for Thickness Swelling (TS). All mechanical properties evaluated showed a reduction in values with the addition of cigarette residue particles and the values obtained did not meet the minimum specified by the standard used for the modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity. Regarding internal adhesion, the panels for T3 and T4 treatments reached the minimum value required by Brazilian standards. The thermal resistance of the panels increased with the inclusion of cigarette residue particles, but the effect was low depending on R 2 . donation 100% 100 (100 90 10 80 20 70 30 particles. particles) 148102 14810 14810- ABNT, ABNT (ABNT 2018 TS. TS (TS) elasticity adhesion T standards (10 9 1 8 7 3 1481 201 (TS (1 148 ( 14

Resumo O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a qualidade de painéis produzidos com diferentes proporções de partículas de madeira de Pinus oocarpa e resíduos de cigarro industrializado. As partículas foram misturadas em diferentes proporções (100% de partículas de pinus, 90% de partículas de pinus e 10% de partículas de cigarro, 80% de partículas de pinus e 20% de partículas de cigarro, 70% de partículas de pinus e 30% de partículas de cigarro). Os resultados evidenciaram que todos os painéis aglomerados atingiram o valor mínimo especificado pela NBR 14810-2 (ABNT, 2018) para o Inchamento em Espessura (IE). Todas as propriedades mecânicas avaliadas evidenciaram redução nos valores com a adição das partículas de resíduos de cigarro e os valores obtidos não atenderam ao mínimo especificado pela norma utilizada para o módulo de ruptura e módulo de elasticidade. Em relação a ligação interna os painéis dos tratamentos T3 e T4 atingiram o valor mínimo requerido pela norma brasileira. A resistência térmica dos painéis aumentou com a inclusão das partículas de resíduos de cigarro, porém o efeito foi baixo em função do R2. industrializado 100% 100 (100 90 10 80 20 70 30 cigarro. . cigarro) 148102 14810 2 14810- ABNT, ABNT (ABNT 2018 IE. IE (IE) elasticidade T brasileira R2 R (10 9 1 8 7 3 1481 201 (IE (1 148 ( 14

Abstract Long-life packaging is being used informally as an alternative to improve thermal insulation in single-family wooden houses. Its usage is backed by environmental concerns to reuse these solid residues as a radiant barrier for heat transmission. However, some published studies have only analyzed its thermal insulation efficiency, without considering the material performance in fire situations. Given this scenario, the objective of this research is to present the analysis and classification to a fire reaction of long-life packaging. In addition to the non-combustibility test, ignitability, radiant wall panel, optical smoke density and single burn item (SBI) tests were carried out. The results showed that the material is combustible and is classified as fire reaction class VI, according to the criteria for special materials. Thus, on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that long-life packaging should not be used as a lining for the internal surfaces of buildings. Longlife Long life singlefamily family houses transmission However efficiency situations scenario longlife long noncombustibility non combustibility test ignitability panel SBI (SBI out VI materials Thus study buildings

Resumo As embalagens do tipo “longa-vida” estão sendo utilizadas, informalmente, como alternativa para melhorar o isolamento térmico em edificações residenciais unifamiliares de madeira. Sua utilização é justificada por questões ambientais, a fim de reaproveitar estes resíduos sólidos urbanos, e por sua caraterística como barreira radiante na transmissão de calor. Porém, alguns estudos publicados analisaram apenas sua eficiência no isolamento térmico, sem considerar o comportamento do material em situações de incêndio. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar a análise e classificação de reação ao fogo de embalagens cartonadas do tipo “longa vida”. Além do ensaio de não combustibilidade, foram realizados testes de ignitabilidade, painel radiante de parede, densidade ótica de fumaça e single burn item (SBI). Os resultados evidenciaram que o material é combustível, sendo classificado com classe de reação ao fogo VI, conforme critérios para materiais especiais. Sendo assim, com base nos resultados encontrados, pode-se indicar que as embalagens cartonadas não devem ser utilizadas como um produto para revestir o interior de edificações. longavida longa vida “longa-vida informalmente madeira ambientais urbanos calor Porém incêndio assim vida. . vida” combustibilidade ignitabilidade parede SBI. SBI (SBI) combustível VI especiais encontrados podese pode se (SBI

Abstract BM is a renewable organic material obtained from plants and animals. The inability to characterize BM samples prior to the Py process reduces B-O yield quality. This study performed woody (IS and MB) and non-woody (CS and EG) BM samples preliminary characterization, to evaluate their energy potential in Py processing, for improving B-O yield quality. BM samples were sourced from Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria (latitude 8°08ʹ18.85ʺN and longitude 5°06ʹ9.36ʺE), and were subjected to Pc, structural compositional and thermal analyses. Results showed that all BM samples had good energy potential performance for B-O yield good quality. However, CS had the lowest AC (3.36%) and MC (0.4%), which are favorable properties that enhanced B-O yield quality. The highest AC (5.90%) recorded for EG shows that it had the lowest calorific value, which enabled the release of harmful substances into the reactor, during Py experimentation.

Abstract: The objective of this work is to carry out a comparative analysis of researches related to the determination of physical-mechanical properties of construction units (adobe and bricks) made of soil, soil-cement, and concrete with various reinforcements, to provide an overview of procedures that could lead to the improvement of the performance of these construction units. The percentage variation of compressive, tensile, flexural strength, thermal insulation, density, and water absorption according to the type of reinforcement and base mortar is analyzed. The incorporation of cement as reinforcement seems to have the greatest effect on improving the compressive strength, plastics on thermal insulation, density, and water absorption, and vegetables on tensile strength.

Resumen: El objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar un análisis comparativo de investigaciones relacionadas a la determinación de propiedades físico-mecánicas de unidades de construcción (adobes y ladrillos) hechos de suelo, suelo-cemento y concreto con refuerzos diversos para proveer un panorama sobre procedimientos que conduzcan a la mejora del desempeño de estas unidades de construcción. Se analiza la variación porcentual de resistencia a la compresión, tensión, flexión, aislamiento térmico, densidad y absorción de agua acorde al tipo de refuerzo y mortero base. La incorporación de cemento como refuerzo parece tener el mayor efecto en la mejora de desempeño por resistencia a la compresión, los plásticos al aislamiento térmico, densidad y absorción de agua y los vegetales en resistencia a la tensión.

Abstract Substations are key facilities within an electrical system, untimely failures tend to cause low quality and negative effects on the electrical supply. An early indicator of potential electrical equipment failure is the appearance of hot spots; therefore, its detection and subsequent programmed correction avoids incurring in major failures and unnecessary operation stops. In this research, 64 experiments of the YOLOv5 algorithm were carried out, with the purpose of proposing an automated computer vision mechanism for the detection of hot spots in thermal images of electrical substations. The best results show a mAP value of 81.99%, which were obtained with the YOLOv5m algorithm and the transfer learning application. These results leave a basis to deepen and improve the performance of the algorithm by varying other hyperparameters to those considered in this study.

Resumen Las subestaciones son instalaciones clave dentro de un sistema eléctrico; las fallas intempestivas tienden a causar baja calidad y efectos negativos del suministro eléctrico. Un indicador temprano de posibles fallas en los equipos eléctricos es la aparición de puntos calientes; por lo que su detección y posterior corrección programada evita incurrir en fallas mayores y paradas de operación innecesarias. En esta investigación se realizaron 64 experimentos del algoritmo YOLOv5, con la finalidad de proponer un mecanismo automatizado de visión por computadora para la detección de puntos calientes en imágenes térmicas de subestaciones eléctricas. Los mejores resultados muestran un valor mAP de 81,99 %, los cuales se obtuvieron con el algoritmo YOLOv5m y la aplicación de transfer learning. Estos resultados dejan una base para profundizar y mejorar el desempeño del algoritmo, variando otros hiperparámetros a los considerados en el presente estudio.

Resumen El objetivo del artículo fue investigar el impacto de las uniones de los tubos de vacío en el efecto termosifón. Se analizó el efecto de las conexiones de los tubos en el calentador solar empleando dos disposiciones de alturas diferentes. Se simuló dichas configuraciones bajo las mismas condiciones con un software que nos permitió introducir datos relativos a la ciudad de Riobamba, la cual posee una latitud baja. El primer diseño se realizó insertando los tubos de vacío en la mitad del tanque mientras que en el segundo se colocó en el fondo del tanque. Para el análisis térmico-óptico, se empleó un reflector solar y se manipuló los datos obtenidos durante la simulación efectuada. Se encontró en el tanque, una mayor distribución de temperaturas para alturas hidrodinámicas mayores. Se determinaron valores aceptables de calor útil y pérdidas de calor. La posición de las uniones influyó directamente en el efecto termosifón ya que esta aumentaba la fuerza con la que el agua circulaba alrededor del tanque debido al mayor volumen de agua en esta configuración. Las pérdidas de calor evidenciaron la necesidad de emplear otro tipo de cobertor. Sin embargo, este modelo generó suficiente energía para ser empleada de manera doméstica.

Abstract The aim of the article was to investigate the impact of vacuum tube joints on the thermosiphon effect. The effect of the tube connections in the solar heater was analyzed using two different height arrangements. These configurations were simulated under the same conditions through software that allowed us to enter data related to the city of Riobamba, which has a low latitude. The first design was made by inserting the vacuum tubes in the middle of the tank, while the second was placed at the bottom of the tank. For the thermal-optical analysis, a solar reflector was used, and the data obtained during the simulation was manipulated. A greater temperature distribution was found in the tank for higher hydrodynamic heights. Acceptable values of useful heat and heat losses were determined. The position of the joints directly influenced the thermosiphon effect since it increased the force with which the water circulated in the tank due to the greater volume of water in this configuration. The heat losses evidenced the need to use another type of cover. However, this model generated enough energy to be used domestically

As ocean temperatures increase, so does the need for accurate, regular, and widespread temperature data. This is especially important for researchers studying corals, which can be pushed over their bleaching thresholds by small, sustained changes in water temperature. Satellite data products offer longitudinal estimates of sea surface temperature (SST) taken at regular intervals without the ongoing costs and geospatial limits associated with underwater temperature loggers. However, previous work indicates satellite data are sometimes characterized by significant temperature biases, particularly in stratified coastal waters. Here, we compared the foundation sea surface temperature (fSST) estimated from a highly processed, gridded satellite data set (GHRSST MUR L4 Global SST) to in situ temperature (IST) data collected from coral reef habitats in the top 20 m of the water column at 19 sites in Panama. Comparisons between Pacific and Caribbean coasts and between upwelling and non-upwelling seasons provide a robust test of the utility of this product to estimate subsurface temperatures. The mean differences between fSST and IST show that MUR fSST accurately reflects temperatures at shallow (<9 m) depths on the Caribbean coast (mean bias ≤0.55°C ± standard error (SE) 0.01°C) and during the non-upwelling season on the Pacific coast (mean bias ≤0.26°C ± SE 0.03°C). MUR fSST poorly reflects IST during the Pacific upwelling season, especially at sites 12 m and deeper. In such cases, 66% of satellite estimates deviated from ISTs by >1°C. Our findings underscore how highly processed SST data products should be ground-truthed before being used as a substitute for IST, especially in upwelling areas.

Abstract: The study investigated the effects of construction waste powders exposed to elevated temperatures on the properties of cement mortar. The waste powders were obtained from demolished granite and clay blocks after more than 15 years of their service life. The exposure temperatures were 200 °C, 400 °C, 600 °C, and 800 °C. The heat-treated and untreated waste powders replaced cement in mortars at 10% and 20% by weight. The use of untreated recycled granite and clay powders adversely affected the mechanical strength and transport properties of the cementitious mixtures. On the other hand, the effects of thermal exposure varied for the two powder materials. As the exposure temperature increased, the performance of mixtures containing granite powder gradually deteriorated, while mixtures containing clay powder improved. The efficiency was both worst and best at 800 °C. For instance, a mixture containing 10% clay powder treated at 800 °C exhibited compressive strength equivalent to the reference mortar with no waste material. In contrast, under the same conditions, the compressive strength of the mixture containing granite powder was 33% lower. These results indicate that identifying the type and characteristics of recycled materials is essential for their utilization and application of enhancement methods

Resumen El grado de calidad de piezas fabricadas por inyección de termoplásticos se puede establecer por el peso del producto, apariencia y mínimos defectos. Adicionalmente, las condiciones del proceso de inyección pueden inducir un efecto en el desempeño mecánico de las piezas inyectadas, donde los esfuerzos residuales de la pieza inyectada generados en el procesamiento pueden promover la formación de grietas o fallas prematuras del producto durante su uso al aplicarle una carga o fuerza externa. El propósito del presente trabajo es evaluar el efecto que genera el procesamiento por inyección en una pieza inyectada en el desempeño mecánico de esta. Para tal fin, se inyectaron probetas bajo diferentes condiciones de proceso y posteriormente estas fueron sometidas a pruebas mecánicas de flexión, algunas piezas fueron llevadas a un tratamiento térmico de recocido “annealing”, con el fin de obtener una relajación molecular que permita reducir sus esfuerzos internos o residuales generados durante el proceso de inyección. Adicionalmente, se hizo una evaluación cualitativa de la distribución de esfuerzos residuales en las piezas inyectadas mediante la técnica de fotoelasticidad, para complementar y validar los resultados de las pruebas mecánicas. Se halló en los resultados de las muestras inyectadas a temperatura de molde de 50 ºC una mayor liberación de esfuerzos residuales de acuerdo con las imágenes de fotoelasticidad analizadas y un mayor porcentaje de incremento en la resistencia a la flexión de estas piezas al aplicar el tratamiento térmico. Lo que podría sugerir una mayor generación de esfuerzos residuales a esta temperatura de molde con respecto a la temperatura de molde recomendada de 80 ºC. El efecto de tratamiento térmico mejora significativamente el desempeño mecánico de todas las piezas evaluadas a las diferentes condiciones de proceso.

Abstract The quality of parts manufactured by thermoplastics injection molding can be evaluated based on product weight, appearance, and presence of defects. Furthermore, the conditions of the injection process can significantly influence the mechanical performance of the molded parts. Residual stresses generated during plastic processing may contribute to the formation of cracks or premature failures when the product is subjected to external loads or forces. This study aims to evaluate the effects of the injection process on an injected part and how they affect its mechanical performance. For this purpose, specimens were injected under different process conditions and, subsequently, employed in a. Some parts were also subjected to annealing (a thermal treatment) to induce molecular relaxation, which helps to reduce internal or residual stresses generated during the injection process. Additionally, a qualitative evaluation of the distribution of residual stresses in the injected parts was conducted using the s technique to complement and validate the results of the mechanical tests. The results of the specimens injected at a mold temperature of 50°C showed a greater release of residual stresses, as indicated in photoelasticity images analyzed here, and a noticeable increase in flexural strength if the heat treatment had been applied. This suggests that more residual stresses are produced at 50°C than at the recommended mold temperature of 80°C. The heat treatment significantly improved the mechanical performance of all the parts injected in this study under different processing conditions.

Abstract Composite steel decking concrete slabs are an important structural member in building construction. Research on its thermal behavior should be developed to understand its fire performance. In this paper, a comparison of the temperature distribution in the cross-section of steel decking concrete slabs subjected to fire is made through three different procedures: (a) standardized analytical, (b) experimental and (c) numerical. The analytical method was the one proposed in NBR 14323 standard. The experimental tests corresponding to eight real-scale fire tests on composite slabs carried out by the authors. The numerical tests were done for the same configurations of the experimental tests and used the FEA software Abaqus. Steel decking temperatures obtained with NBR 14323 methodologies showed good convergence with the experimental and numerical ones. The same was not observed for the concrete, positive and negative rebar. construction performance paper crosssection cross section procedures (a b (b c (c 1432 standard realscale real scale authors Abaqus ones rebar 143 14 1

Resumo As lajes mistas de aço e concreto (steel deck) trata-se de um importante elemento construtivo de edifícios estruturados. Pesquisas sobre o seu comportamento em altas temperaturas devem ser conduzidas para compreender o seu desempenho ao incêndio. Neste estudo, comparou-se a distribuição de temperatura na seção transversal (isotermas) destas lajes através de três procedimentos: (a) analítico, (b) experimental e (c) numérico. O procedimento analítico é o proposto pela norma NBR 14323. Os testes experimentais correspondem a oito protótipos de lajes ensaiados em escala real pelos autores. A parte numérica foi feita com a mesma configuração da experimental usando o método dos elementos finitos com o software Abaqus. No caso das temperaturas médias da chapa do deck metálico, notou-se convergência entre as obtidas pelo procedimento analítico da NBR 14323 e os resultados experimentais e numéricos. O mesmo não ocorreu para as isotermas do concreto, bem como armaduras positivas e negativas. steel tratase trata se estruturados incêndio estudo comparouse comparou (isotermas procedimentos (a b (b c (c numérico autores Abaqus metálico notouse notou 1432 numéricos negativas 143 14 1

Abstract Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has exceptional mechanical properties at room temperature. However, there are no standardized thermal procedures proposed by ABNT NBR 15200 to characterize UHPC at high temperatures, such as in the case of fire. This is due to the lack of research on the subject, leaving gaps for experimental and numerical investigations. Based on experimental analyzes on standardized, small-scale specimens, this research collects a set of parametric data for UHPC at high temperatures. Thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion and specific heat as thermal parameters were defined for different temperature ranges. The results were compared with other structural concretes proposed in the literature (NSC, HSC and UHSC). The UHPC exhibited a particular fire behavior. Compared to NSC, HSC and UHSC, the thermal expansion and mechanical parameters of UHPC are less affected at high temperatures, but its thermal conductivity and mass loss are higher. UHPC also has the highest specific heat compared to other concretes. The thermal field of UHPC tends to be higher compared to the other concretes. Ultrahighperformance Ultra performance (UHPC However 1520 temperatures subject investigations smallscale small scale specimens diffusivity ranges NSC (NSC UHSC. UHSC . UHSC) behavior 152 15 1

Resumo O concreto de ultra alto desempenho (UHPC) possui excelentes propriedades mecânicas à temperatura ambiente. Entretanto, não existem métodos padronizados propostos pela ABNT NBR 15200 para caracterizar UHPC em altas temperaturas, como no caso de incêndio. Isso se deve à falta de pesquisas sobre o tema, deixando lacunas para investigações experimentais e numéricas. Com base em análises experimentais em amostras padronizadas e de pequena escala, esta pesquisa coletou um conjunto de dados paramétricos para o UHPC em altas temperaturas. Difusividade térmica, condutividade térmica, deformação térmica e calor específico como parâmetros térmicos foram definidos para diferentes faixas de temperatura. Os resultados foram comparados com outros concretos estruturais propostos na literatura (concreto convencional, concreto de alta resistência e concreto de ultra alta resistência). O UHPC exibiu um comportamento particular ao fogo. Comparado ao concreto convencional, concreto de alta resistência e concreto de ultra alta resistência, a expansão térmica e os parâmetros mecânicos do UHPC são menos afetados no incêndio, mas sua condutividade térmica e perda de massa são maiores. O UHPC também possui o calor específico mais alto em comparação com outros concretos. O campo térmico do UHPC tende a ser maior em comparação aos demais concretos. (UHPC ambiente Entretanto 1520 temperaturas incêndio tema numéricas escala convencional resistência. . resistência) fogo maiores 152 15 1

This work aims to synthesize the alloy Co64Nb30B6 through mechanical alloying using a planetary ball mill. A disc rotation per minute and a ball/powder weight ratio of 300 rpm and 10:1 were used, with a milled time of 10 h, respectively. The characterization of the Co64Nb30B6 alloy was performed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), examined by scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), thermoanalytical techniques (TGA/DTA), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and confirmed by Braunauer, Emmet e Teller (BET) method type IV isotherms with a hysteresis loop for mesoporous materials. The results indicated that the evolution of the amorphous phase in the Co64Nb30B6 composition through the mechanical alloying process exhibited good soft magnetic properties with the addition of the metalloid element B and its excellent unique ferromagnetic properties. Through thermoanalytical analysis (TGA/DTA), it was shown that at higher temperatures, Co and Nb ions are oxidized by the environment and, therefore, the mass can be slightly increased to 14.9% and a probable contribution of boron in evolution stability thermal and magnetic in the amorphous phase, respectively. This suggests that the newly developed high-performance amorphous alloy Co64Nb30B6 has great application potential. CoNbB Co64Nb30B mill ballpowder powder 30 101 1 10: used h respectively Xray X ray XRD, XRD , (XRD) microscopeenergy microscope energy SEMEDS, SEMEDS SEM EDS (SEM-EDS) TGA/DTA, TGADTA TGA/DTA TGA DTA (TGA/DTA) VSM (VSM Braunauer BET (BET materials temperatures therefore 149 14 9 14.9 highperformance high performance potential 3 (XRD (SEM-EDS (TGA/DTA 14.