ABSTRACT We present an overview of horseflies in Brazil. For this, we compiled and analyzed the data available in the Taxonomic Catalogue of the Brazilian Fauna (“Catálogo Taxonômico da Fauna do Brasil” - CTFB). A total of 496 valid species in three subfamilies and 44 genera are recorded from Brazil, of which 46.3% are endemic to the country. The genera with the highest numbers of described species are: Tabanus Linnaeus (15.5%), Fidena Walker (12.9%), Catachlorops Lutz (9.8%) and Dichelacera Macquart (7.8%). The taxonomy of Tabanidae in Brazil began with European researchers in 18th and 19th centuries. Brazilian taxonomists, beginning with Adolph Lutz, started publishing on Tabanidae only in 1907. A total of 50 researchers of different nationalities first authored the description of the Brazilian species. Of these, only seven were women. Approximately 45% of the primary types of Brazilian species are deposited in Europe, 33% in Brazil, 16% in the USA, and other 6% in South American countries or their repository is unknown. In Brazilian collections, 98% of the primary types are distributed in only four collections. Species distribution records in Brazil indicate that the regions with the highest number of recorded species (in the North and Southeast) are those that harbor the main collections of Tabanidae, as well as the states with the highest number of species, namely Amazonas, Pará and São Paulo. The Brazilian Atlantic Forest (233 spp.) and the Brazilian Amazon (222 spp.) are the most diverse regarding the distribution of species in those biomes, although the Brazilian Amazon has a greatest number of endemic species (131 spp.). The taxonomic changes proposed in this work are to revalidate the combination of Chrysops lynchi Brèthes, 1910 stat. reval., Stypommisa serena (Kröber, 1931) comb. reval., and the Tabanus ornativentris Kröber, 1929 sp. reval. Catálogo Brasil CTFB. CTFB . CTFB) 49 4 463 46 3 46.3 country 15.5%, 155 15.5% , 15 5 (15.5%) 12.9%, 129 12.9% 12 9 (12.9%) 9.8% 98 8 (9.8% 7.8%. 78 7.8% 7 (7.8%) th centuries taxonomists 1907 these women 45 Europe 33 16 USA 6 unknown Southeast Amazonas Paulo 233 (23 spp. spp 222 (22 biomes 131 (13 spp.. Brèthes 191 stat reval Kröber (Kröber 1931 comb 192 sp 46. 15.5 1 (15.5% 12.9 (12.9% 9.8 (9.8 7.8 (7.8% 190 23 (2 22 13 (1 19 193 15. (15.5 12. (12.9 9. (9. 7. (7.8 2 ( (15. (12. (9 (7. (15 (12 (7

Abstract Superconducting Fault Current Limiter (SFCL) modules with distinct arrangements have been investigated, seeking design and performance enhancements. In this context, this work aims to propose a design for resistive SFCL (R-SFCL) modules, using RE-Ba-Cu-O high-temperature superconducting tapes (HTS) wound on an alternative support material. An R-SFCL bench prototype was designed for 400 A and 500 V. Two pieces of 2G tapes, arranged in a bifilar antiparallel configuration were wound on Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) tubes, which were made by means of a 3D printer. During the experiments, the SFCL was immersed in an open bath cryostat with liquid nitrogen and several measurements were carried out. The average limited current is about three times lower than the prospective one. To test the SFCL recovery time, the following procedure was adopted: The fault is induced during three cycles, and after, the current is reduced to zero. The SFCL is reconnected after some time considering that the fault was extinct, and the voltage level returned to normal operation. The results showed promising levels of limitation and recovery time for further developments.

RESUMO O objetivo desse trabalho foi investigar a influência da adição de fibras poliméricas de polipropileno, poliéster, poliamida, aramida e polpa de aramida no comportamento de concretos submetidos a temperaturas elevadas. Para tanto, corpos de prova com adições de fibras a uma taxa de 2kg/m3 foram produzidos e submetidos a mufla, bem como a altas temperaturas através de teste de fogo direto em grelha. Protótipos também foram construídos e submetidos a simulador de incêndio real pertencente ao Corpo de Bombeiros do Espírito Santo - Brasil. Propriedades microestruturais e mecânicas foram analisadas. Observou-se que as fibras podem influenciar as propriedades do concreto e que os ensaios de teste de fogo com carga de incêndio padrão podem ser uma alternativa ou complementar análise de concreto submetido a temperaturas elevadas.

ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to investigate the influence of the addition of polypropylene, polyester, polyamide, aramid and aramid pulp fibers on the behavior of concretes subjected to high temperatures. For that, test specimens with fiber additions were made at a rate of 2 kg/m3 and submitted to temperatures in furnace, as well as to high temperatures through direct fire test. Columns were also built and subjected to a live fire simulator belonging to the Espírito Santo Fire Department - Brazil. Microstructural and mechanical properties were analyzed. It has been observed that the fibers may influence the properties of the concrete and that fire tests with standard fire load may be an alternative or complementary analysis of concrete subjected to elevated temperatures.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este trabajo fue investigar la influencia de la adición de fibras poliméricas de polipropileno, poliéster, poliamida, aramida y pulpa de aramida en el comportamiento de hormigones sometidos a temperaturas elevadas. Las probetas con adiciones de fibras a una tasa de 2 kg/m3 fueron producidas y sometidas a altas temperaturas a través de pruebas en horno y de fuego directo. También se construyeron columnas y se sometieron a un simulador de incendios en vivo perteneciente al Departamento de Bomberos de Espírito Santo - Brasil. Se analizaron las propiedades microestructurales y mecánicas. Se observó que las fibras pueden influir en las propiedades del concreto y que los ensayos de fuego con carga de incendio estándar pueden ser una alternativa o complemento para el análisis de hormigón sometido a temperaturas elevadas.

Estudou-se as taxas de infestação e as associações parasita-hospedeiros de dípteros estreblídeos ectoparasitas de morcegos filostomídeos, em um fragmento de Mata Atlântica, no estado do Rio de Janeiro. Foram capturados 301 indivíduos de sete espécies de morcegos da família Phyllostomidae. Desse total, 69 morcegos encontravam-se parasitados com nove espécies de Streblidae, sendo Trichobius joblingi e Trichobius tiptoni as espécies mais freqüentes do total de estreblídeos coletados. Paraeuctenodes longipes, associada à Anoura geoffroyi foi a espécie mais prevalente. A maior intensidade média foi encontrada para Paraeuctenodes longipes, associada à A. geoffroyi e Paratrichobius longicrus associada à Artibeus lituratus, ambos com cinco ectoparasitas em média por morcego infestado. Trichobius joblingi apresentou a maior abundância média de infestação, que foi superior a três nas espécies de hospedeiros em que foi encontrada. A riqueza de estreblídeos da área de estudo é similar àquela obtida em outros estudos realizados na Mata Atlântica, e verificou-se que a riqueza de estreblídeos nesse bioma depende mais de outras características inerentes a cada fitofisionomia e à espécie hospedeira do que do esforço amostral de coleta.

We studied infestation rates and parasite-host associations between streblid flies and phyllostomid bats in an Atlantic Forest area of Rio de Janeiro state, southeastern Brazil. We captured 301 individuals from seven Phyllostomidae bat species. Out of that total, 69 bats had been parasitised by nine Streblidae species; the most frequent species were Trichobius joblingi and Trichobius tiptoni. The species Paraeuctenodes longipes, associated with Anoura geoffroyi, was the most frequent species. The highest mean intensity was observed for Paraeuctenodes longipes, associated with A. geoffroyi, and Paratrichobius longicrus associated with Artibeus lituratus, both ectoparasite species with a mean intensity of five individuals per bat. Trichobius joblingi exhibited the highest mean abundance, which was over three on its host species. Streblid richness in the study area was similar to the richness found in other studies carried out in the Atlantic Forest. We observed that streblid richness in this biome depends more on inherent characteristics of each physiognomy and on the host-species than on the sampling effort.

O processo de soldagem a arco submerso é empregado em grande escala na indústria metal-mecânica. No entanto, este processo gera enorme quantidade de resíduo de escória. Em geral, este resíduo vem sendo disposto em lixões. Nos últimos anos, a área de cerâmica tem atraído grande atenção para reciclagem de resíduos industriais. Neste trabalho foi feito um estudo objetivando avaliar a influência do resíduo de escória de fluxo de soldagem sobre as propriedades tecnológicas de argamassa de múltiplo uso e cerâmica vermelha para uso na construção civil. O resíduo de escória de fluxo de soldagem foi caracterizado em relação à composição química, difração de raios X, análise do tamanho de partículas e massa específica real. A argamassa foi preparada com a incorporação de resíduo de escória de soldagem em substituição total de areia natural (agregado miúdo tradicional). As argamassas foram caracterizadas em termos de consistência, densidade de massa no estado fresco, teor de ar incorporado e resistência à compressão. Análise microestrutural das argamassas foi feita via MEV. Foi preparada também uma série de misturas argila/resíduo contendo até 10% em peso de resíduo de escória de fluxo de soldagem. As peças cerâmicas foram preparadas por prensagem uniaxial e queimadas entre 850 ºC e 950 ºC. As peças queimadas foram caracterizadas quanto à retração linear, absorção de água, porosidade aparente, massa específica aparente e tensão de ruptura à flexão. Os resultados mostraram que o resíduo de escória de fluxo de soldagem pode substituir areia natural como agregado miúdo em argamassa de múltiplo uso. Além do mais, o resíduo de escória pode ser incorporado em cerâmica vermelha (tijolos e blocos cerâmicos) como substituto parcial de argila natural.

The submerged-arc welding process is widely used in the metal-mechanic industry. However, this process generates huge amounts of slag waste. In general, this waste has been disposal in private waste deposits. In recent years, the ceramic area has attracted great attention for recycling of industrial wastes. In this work a study was done aiming evaluate the influence of the welding flux slag waste on the technological properties of multiple use mortar and red ceramics for use in civil construction. The waste sample was characterized regarding to chemical composition, X-ray diffraction, particle size analysis, and real density. The mortar was incorporated with welding flux slag waste in total substitution of natural sand (traditional small aggregate). The prepared mortars were characterized regarding to consistency, fresh state density, incorporated air content, and compressive strength. Microstructural analysis of the mortars was done via SEM. In addition, a series of clay/waste mixtures also was prepared with up to 10 wt.% of welding flux slag waste. The ceramic pieces were prepared by uniaxial pressing and fired between 850 ºC and 950 ºC. The following technological properties after firing were determined: linear shrinkage, water absorption, apparent porosity, apparent specific mass, and flexural strength. The results show that the welding flux slag waste could replace the natural sand as small aggregate in multiple use mortar. In addition, the welding flux slag waste also could be incorporated into red ceramics (bricks and ceramic blocks) as partial replacement of natural red clay.

o sal de sódio de 2-metoxibenzalpiruvato assim como os complexos metálicos do ligante 2-metoxibenzalpiruvico com os íons Fe, Co, Ni, Cu e Zn foram preparados e analisados no estado sólido. Curvas termogravimétricas (TG) destes compostos foram obtidas com massa de amostra em torno de 1 e 5mg em atmosfera de nitrogênio. Diferentes razões de aquecimento foram utilizadas para caracterizar e estudar estes compostos sob o ponto de vista cinético. A energia de ativação e o fator pré-exponencial foram obtidos com a aplicação, nas curvas TG, do método proposto por Wall-Flynn-Ozawa. Os dados obtidos foram avaliados e os valores obtidos de energia de ativação foram relacionados em função do grau de conversão (α). Os resultados apresentaram que devido a massa de amostras, diferentes energias de ativação foram obtidos. Os resultados também foram discutidos tendo em vista a dependência entre a energia de ativação e o fator pré-exponencial, onde foi verificado o efeito de compensação cinética (KCE) e possível relação linear entre as etapas de desidratação destes compostos.

Divalent metal complexes of ligand 2-methoxybenzylidenepyruvate with Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn as well as sodium salt were synthesized and investigated in the solid state. TG curves of these compounds were obtained with masses sample of 1 and 5mg under nitrogen atmosphere. Different heating rates were used to characterize and study these compounds from the kinetic point of view. The activation energy and pre-exponential factor were obtained applying the Wall-Flynn-Ozawa method to the TG curves. The obtained data were evaluated and the values of activation energy (Ea / kJ mol-1) was plotted in function of the conversion degree (α). The results show that due to mass sample, different activation energies were obtained. The results are discussed mainly taking into account the linear dependence between the activation energy and the pre exponential factor, where was verified the effect of kinetic compensation (KCE) and possible linear relations between the dehydrations steps of these compounds.

In this work we used the Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (PAS) to evaluate the crosslinking of the copolymer from ethylene vinyl trimethoxysilane (EVS) and the grafted vinyl trimethoxysilane (VTS) on low density polyethylene (LDPE). PAS is used for sounding the overtone bands and stretching frequencies combinations of the groupings -Si-OH, =CH2, -CH3 and -CH2 -CH3, in the near and medium infrared range. The samples were typically prepared with 3%, 5% and 7% of catalyst and crosslinked in the temperatures of 70, 80 and 90ºC. Using the overtone bands of -OH groups the PAS shows the optimum combination, pointing a better crosslinking effect for 80ºC and in the range 5% to 7% of catalyst, typically.

In this paper, the application of photoacoustic methods to study thermo-optical and spectroscopic properties of polymers is described. The Photoacoustic Spectroscopy, the Two-Beam Phase-Lag and also the so-called Open Photoacoustic Cell methods will be presented. The theoretical basis for quantitative measurements is discussed together with the advantages and limitations of the methods as compared with conventional measurements. Applications for spectroscopic and depth profile analysis and also for thermal properties measurements in several polymers samples are discussed.