In ebXML the choreography of a business process should be modeled by UMM (UN/CEFACT Modeling Methodology) and is finally expressed in BPSS (Business Process Specification Schema). Our analysis of UMM and BPSS by workflow patterns shows that their expression power is not always equivalent. We use the workflow patterns to specify the transformation from UMM to BPSS where possible. Furthermore, th...

Abstract A new system of multiple dynamic strain sensors and accelerometers embedded in test piles provides direct synchronous measurement of force and acceleration at various locations within a pile during high strain dynamic pile testing. This instrumentation system creates an opportunity to explore side and end bearing pile resistance distribution with a higher level of confidence and reliab...

The truss-reinforced half-concrete slab has been widely used in prefabricated construction all over the world. It become most component form China. However, its cost is higher than using conventional method. To improve half floor system, it essential to have a comprehensive understanding of slab’s structural performance complete loading history. Six experimental tests on such slabs were carried...

At present, research on prefabricated piers is limited to the axial compression state. However, many are under small eccentric in practical engineering. In this article, seismic performance of ultrahigh concrete (UHPC)-grouted corrugated pipe-connected was studied. A pseudostatic test carried out by using a pier column model connected with UHPC-grouted pipes. The failure mechanism plastic hinge...

In this paper a methodology is presented to generate webforms for business documents directly from XML schemas. XML Schemas that are based on the UN/CEFACT Naming and Design Rules may be maintained by industry organizations or negotiated bilaterally between trading partners. In details, schemas may differ per business partner and process implementation, and change over time. The usability of sc...

Time cues are ubiquitous in language and the ability to interpret them is essential for understanding events during discourse comprehension. Temporal markers that signal ongoing versus completed events, like the progressive and simple past tense, prompt distinct mental event representations. However, the detailed properties of ongoing event representations remain unexplored. Drawing from both t...