This paper presents experiences with design and construction process of the Tanju Tunnel, West Nusa Tenggara. The objective this research was to characterize volcanic intrusive rock masses for designs tunnel excavation method support system. Engineering geological investigations were carried out, upon which stand-up time estimated system determined based on mass classifications RMR (Bieniawski,...

The provisions in wind loading standards routinely overlook the influence of nearby small-size objects on loads low-rise buildings. One such object is boundary walls that significantly modify surrounding field thereby affecting To investigate this phenomenon, four low-rise, gable-roofed buildings: one with and three without were tested a layer tunnel. calculated external pressure coefficients (...

To mitigate the urban heat island effect has become a global issue when we are faced with the challenge of climate change. Through literature review, plant photosynthesis can reduce the carbon dioxide and mitigate the urban heat island effect to a degree. Because there are not enough open space and parks, green roof has become an important policy in Taiwan. We selected elementary school buildin...

During tunneling in weakly consolidated soft rock strata, lithology, joints, and fractures of strata play an important role controlling overall roof stability the roadway. A case study based on roadway Bojianghaizi mine was conducted to address disasters caused by sudden changes collapse as well difficulties maintenance First, physical mechanical properties rocks were investigated X-ray diffrac...

INTRODUCTION This retrospective report summarizes observations from eight operations where the endoscopically assisted approach was used to explore Guyon's canal syndromes of idiopathic aetiology. AIM To evaluate the feasibility and limitations of endoscopic Guyon's canal release performed from a distal forearm incision. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eight charts and video records of eight ulnar tun...

The peptidyl transferase center (PTC) is located in a protein free environment, thus confirming that the ribosome is a ribozyme. This arched void has dimensions suitable for accommodating the 3' ends of the A-and the P-site tRNAs, and is situated within a universal sizable symmetry-related region that connects all ribosomal functional centers involved in amino-acid polymerization. The linkage b...

The peptidyl transferase center (PTC) is an arched void has dimensions suitable for accommodating the 3′ ends of the A-and the P-site tRNAs. It is situated within a universal sizable symmetrical region that connects all ribosomal functional centers involved in aminoacid polymerization. The linkage between the elaborate PTC architecture and the A-site tRNA position revealed that the Ato P-site p...

This study investigates people's preconceptions of green roofs and their visual preference for different green roof design alternatives in relation to behavioral, social and demographical variables. The investigation was performed as a visual preference study using digital images created to represent eight different alternatives: gravel roof, extensive green roof with Sedums not in flower, exte...

The selection and configuration of building materials for optimal energy efficiency in a building require some assumptions and models for the thermal behavior of the utilized materials. Although the models for many materials can be considered acceptable for simulation and calculation purposes, the work for modeling the real time behavior of phase change materials is still under development. The...

Many residential houses with sloped roofs are equipped photovoltaic (PV) systems. In Japan, PV systems generally designed based on JIS C 8955, which specifies wind force coefficients for designing panels. However, no specification is provided to the panels installed near roof edges where high suctions induced. When installing in such high-suction zones, we need evaluate loads appropriately, usu...