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Single crystallization of LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2(NCM) is currently an effective strategy to improve the cycling life of NCM cathode, owing to the reduced surface area and enhanced mechanical strength, but the application of single crystal NCM(SC-NCM) is being hindered by severe particle agglomeration and poor C-rate performance. Here, a strategy of three-section-sintering(TSS) with the presence of grain-growth inhibitor was proposed, in which, the TSS includes three sections of phase-formation, grain-growth and phase-preservation. While, the addition of MoO3 inhibits the grain growth and restrains the particle agglomeration. With the help of TSS and 1 mol % of MoO3, highly dispersed surface Mo-doped SC-NCM(MSC-NCM) cubes are obtained with the average diameter of 1.3 mu m. Benefiting from the surface Mo-doping and the reduced surface energy, the Li+-migration preferred (1 0 4) crystalline facet is exposed as the dominant plane in MSC-NCM cubes, because of which, C-rate performance is significantly improved compared with the regular SC-NCM. Furthermore, this preparation strategy is compatible well with the current industrial production line, providing an easy way for the large-scale production of SC-NCM. Highly dispersed single-crystal NCM90 cubic particles were prepared through a three-section-sintering strategy with the presence of grain-growth inhibitor, which show improved cycling stability, superior rate performance and enhanced safety performance.image

A cube can be twisted in a playful manner for visual and algebraic insights. The twisting process and the resulting ruled surfaces can be demonstrated using 3D modeling tools (e.g., GeoGebra® and Autodesk Fusion 360®) or elastic cords on a 3D-printable scaffold. The twisted cube is aesthetically appealing, posing interesting questions that are worthwhile at multiple levels. Algebraically, the volume of the twisted cube is shown to be two-thirds of the reference cube. The twisted faces are parts of hyperbolic paraboloids, whose implicit and parametric equations can be established from diverse perspectives in support of further dynamic explorations and discussions about the surface area.

CLOTH^3 by Patrick Stefaniak CLOTH^3 is an art installation which focuses on cloth simulated cubes that have been rendered in 3 different media: crochet, 3D printing, and videogame. Unity Primitive: Cube is a hand-crocheted cube that is a to-scale version of the cube in the Unity game engine. A few ways of being a cube is a grid of 64 3D prints of cubes that have been deformed through cloth simulation in the Blender 3D modeling software. CUBEISM 2: Baroque Edition is a 2 channel videogame, played on a touchscreen and displayed on a large projection, that has digital counterparts to the other two sculptures. CUBEISM 2: Baroque Edition also exists as a desktop version that can be downloaded online and played on a computer at home. This thesis examines how CLOTH^3 proposes an analogy between crocheting and 3D modeling, as methods of figuration that are simultaneously mathematical and bodily. Both involve a process starting from loose fibers or points, which are drawn together into lines, and then woven or connected into faces, which then can close up into a 3D form. It also looks at how aesthetic strategies from both minimal and baroque art are useful in thinking about seriality and challenging the relationship of the viewer to the art object. When combined to a practice of queer videogame design, these practices offer a way of creating joyously in a way that expresses potential ways of being and moving while locked into a rigid grid.

For finishing this thesis, I want to rethink the meaning of architecture after studying architecture in these years. I reviewed buildings in the world. In the process of reviewing, I analyzed these buildings by the method which called finite element method. The finite element method is usually used for analyzing the complex system of structure. In this system, The line is the basic element for a one dimension. The plane is the basic element for a two dimension. By following this logic, the cube is the basic element for the three dimension. After some researches for cube in architecture and geometry, I found there were a lot of examples for using cube to design. And for cube itself, there were many properties. Then, I decided to use cube to design the building in my thesis. And in the process for designing, I understood the meaning of architecture and design better than before. For finishing this design, I related Washington, D.C. with my design. So I designed a multi-function museum for this city to help people to understand how this city was built in the history. As a landmark building, this building, "Impressions of DC," is a result of this thesis study and exploration of the cube.

CLOTH^3 by Patrick Stefaniak CLOTH^3 is an art installation which focuses on cloth simulated cubes that have been rendered in 3 different media: crochet, 3D printing, and videogame. Unity Primitive: Cube is a hand-crocheted cube that is a to-scale version of the cube in the Unity game engine. A few ways of being a cube is a grid of 64 3D prints of cubes that have been deformed through cloth simulation in the Blender 3D modeling software. CUBEISM 2: Baroque Edition is a 2 channel videogame, played on a touchscreen and displayed on a large projection, that has digital counterparts to the other two sculptures. CUBEISM 2: Baroque Edition also exists as a desktop version that can be downloaded online and played on a computer at home. This thesis examines how CLOTH^3 proposes an analogy between crocheting and 3D modeling, as methods of figuration that are simultaneously mathematical and bodily. Both involve a process starting from loose fibers or points, which are drawn together into lines, and then woven or connected into faces, which then can close up into a 3D form. It also looks at how aesthetic strategies from both minimal and baroque art are useful in thinking about seriality and challenging the relationship of the viewer to the art object. When combined to a practice of queer videogame design, these practices offer a way of creating joyously in a way that expresses potential ways of being and moving while locked into a rigid grid.

The poetics of an architecture of a moment is explored through design of a contemplative room (wherin the geometric transformation of a cubic base to a cone) demonstrates the rhythmn and proportion of the construction of the room and the relative motion of the sun in the space. The relationship of the sun rays on the walls of the room passing through a reflecting pool are shown using demonstrative and constructive means of descriptive geometry as both the design generator and poetic expression.The composition of the buildings reveals the play of light on form.

For finishing this thesis, I want to rethink the meaning of architecture after studying architecture in these years. I reviewed buildings in the world. In the process of reviewing, I analyzed these buildings by the method which called finite element method. The finite element method is usually used for analyzing the complex system of structure. In this system, The line is the basic element for a one dimension. The plane is the basic element for a two dimension. By following this logic, the cube is the basic element for the three dimension. After some researches for cube in architecture and geometry, I found there were a lot of examples for using cube to design. And for cube itself, there were many properties. Then, I decided to use cube to design the building in my thesis. And in the process for designing, I understood the meaning of architecture and design better than before. For finishing this design, I related Washington, D.C. with my design. So I designed a multi-function museum for this city to help people to understand how this city was built in the history. As a landmark building, this building, "Impressions of DC," is a result of this thesis study and exploration of the cube.

[ES] El trabajo de investigación que precede al diseño se titula 'Londres Abierto' y se subtitula '¿Cómo pueden los parques integrar a los niños en Londres?'. La tradición liberal en Inglaterra hace de Londres una ciudad que entiende la gestión de lo público desde el beneficio privado. Son los colectivos y las comunidades compuestas por individuos independientes quiénes administran el ámbito social. El sistema neoliberal presupone una situación de igualdad de condiciones en todos los individuos que constituyen la comunidad. Sin embargo, esta situación de igualdad tiende a ser idealista ya que, dependiendo de su contexto, cada individuo parte de diferentes condiciones sociales. El gobierno, por su parte, tiende a intervenir lo menos posible en la economía, lo que se conoce como 'laissez-faire', que en El francés literalmente significa 'permitir hacer'. Por ello se produce una gradual privatización del espacio público. La gestión del espacio urbano se delega a empresas privadas que se comprometen a desarrollar estas áreas a cambio de tenerlos en propiedad. Esta gestión se entiende de la propia ventaja de la entidad, que incurre en el de entendimiento del ciudadano como un cliente potencial. En este caso, no todos los sectores de la población pueden participar en este intercambio económico, lo que causa la marginación de parte de la sociedad, como son personas sin hogar, la tercera edad o niños. Esta falta de consideración en el modelo urbano de privatización motiva la búsqueda de mecanismos de inclusión social. Por una parte, el análisis teórico revela la necesidad de los niños de jugar como una forma de aprendizaje. Este será un incentivo que existe antes de la creación de parques infantiles, la evolución del parque a lo largo de la historia se analizará para saber cómo llegan los parques infantiles a Londres, tal como los conocemos hoy. Además, se analizará en detalle ejemplos específicos de parques propuestos por arquitectos y diseñadores relevantes, que han sido r, [EN] The research work that precedes the design is titled 'Open London' and subtitled 'How can playgrounds integrate children in London?'. The liberal tradition in England makes London a city that understands the management of the public from the private benefit. It is the collectives and the communities composed of independent individuals that administer the social space. The neoliberal system presupposes a situation of equality of conditions in all the individuals that constitute the community. However, this situation of equality tends to be idealistic since, depending on its context, each individual starts from different social conditions. The government, for its part, tends to intervene as little as possible in the economy known as laissez-faire that in French literally means allow to do (Eagle, et al., 2017). That is why a gradual privatization of public space takes place. Space management is delegated to private corporations that engage to develop these areas in exchange to have them in property. This management is understood from the own benefit of the entity, which incurs the failure of understanding the citizen as a potential client. However, not all sectors of the population can participate in this economic exchange, which causes marginalization of certain sectors of society like homeless or children. This lack of consideration in the urban model of privatization motivates the search for mechanisms of social inclusion. First, there will be a theoretical analysis that reveals the need for children to play as a way of learning. This will be an incentive that comes before the intention to create playgrounds, the evolution of the playground throughout history will be reviewed to know how playgrounds arrive to London, as we know them today. In addition, throughout this contextualization, specific examples of relevant architects and designers will be analysed in detail, as they are a reference for the basic concepts that we now understand as unquestionable. In t

[ES] El trabajo de investigación que precede al diseño se titula 'Londres Abierto' y se subtitula '¿Cómo pueden los parques integrar a los niños en Londres?'. La tradición liberal en Inglaterra hace de Londres una ciudad que entiende la gestión de lo público desde el beneficio privado. Son los colectivos y las comunidades compuestas por individuos independientes quiénes administran el ámbito social. El sistema neoliberal presupone una situación de igualdad de condiciones en todos los individuos que constituyen la comunidad. Sin embargo, esta situación de igualdad tiende a ser idealista ya que, dependiendo de su contexto, cada individuo parte de diferentes condiciones sociales. El gobierno, por su parte, tiende a intervenir lo menos posible en la economía, lo que se conoce como 'laissez-faire', que en El francés literalmente significa 'permitir hacer'. Por ello se produce una gradual privatización del espacio público. La gestión del espacio urbano se delega a empresas privadas que se comprometen a desarrollar estas áreas a cambio de tenerlos en propiedad. Esta gestión se entiende de la propia ventaja de la entidad, que incurre en el de entendimiento del ciudadano como un cliente potencial. En este caso, no todos los sectores de la población pueden participar en este intercambio económico, lo que causa la marginación de parte de la sociedad, como son personas sin hogar, la tercera edad o niños. Esta falta de consideración en el modelo urbano de privatización motiva la búsqueda de mecanismos de inclusión social. Por una parte, el análisis teórico revela la necesidad de los niños de jugar como una forma de aprendizaje. Este será un incentivo que existe antes de la creación de parques infantiles, la evolución del parque a lo largo de la historia se analizará para saber cómo llegan los parques infantiles a Londres, tal como los conocemos hoy. Además, se analizará en detalle ejemplos específicos de parques propuestos por arquitectos y diseñadores relevantes, que han sido r, [EN] The research work that precedes the design is titled 'Open London' and subtitled 'How can playgrounds integrate children in London?'. The liberal tradition in England makes London a city that understands the management of the public from the private benefit. It is the collectives and the communities composed of independent individuals that administer the social space. The neoliberal system presupposes a situation of equality of conditions in all the individuals that constitute the community. However, this situation of equality tends to be idealistic since, depending on its context, each individual starts from different social conditions. The government, for its part, tends to intervene as little as possible in the economy known as laissez-faire that in French literally means allow to do (Eagle, et al., 2017). That is why a gradual privatization of public space takes place. Space management is delegated to private corporations that engage to develop these areas in exchange to have them in property. This management is understood from the own benefit of the entity, which incurs the failure of understanding the citizen as a potential client. However, not all sectors of the population can participate in this economic exchange, which causes marginalization of certain sectors of society like homeless or children. This lack of consideration in the urban model of privatization motivates the search for mechanisms of social inclusion. First, there will be a theoretical analysis that reveals the need for children to play as a way of learning. This will be an incentive that comes before the intention to create playgrounds, the evolution of the playground throughout history will be reviewed to know how playgrounds arrive to London, as we know them today. In addition, throughout this contextualization, specific examples of relevant architects and designers will be analysed in detail, as they are a reference for the basic concepts that we now understand as unquestionable. In t

This project deals with the creation of mechanisms for self-assessment in work-from-home (WFH) environments to enhance people's satisfaction. The core of the project lies in increasing WFH satisfaction by incorporating self-experimenting into work and family activities. This relies on the determinants of satisfaction and how homeworkers relate to personal satisfaction during these days of forced working-from-home. Based on the challenges of work-from-home satisfaction, the project explains the idea of a shift ritual, and how a design intervention can enable, stimulate, guide, and support homeworkers to use the ritual to achieve satisfaction. This concept is facilitated using a physical design for day to day use in the home-work environments, thereby providing homeworkers the option to easily switch between work and private activities and also feel accomplished for their daily tasks.

This project deals with the creation of mechanisms for self-assessment in work-from-home (WFH) environments to enhance people's satisfaction. The core of the project lies in increasing WFH satisfaction by incorporating self-experimenting into work and family activities. This relies on the determinants of satisfaction and how homeworkers relate to personal satisfaction during these days of forced working-from-home. Based on the challenges of work-from-home satisfaction, the project explains the idea of a shift ritual, and how a design intervention can enable, stimulate, guide, and support homeworkers to use the ritual to achieve satisfaction. This concept is facilitated using a physical design for day to day use in the home-work environments, thereby providing homeworkers the option to easily switch between work and private activities and also feel accomplished for their daily tasks.

В работе представлены результаты расчетного анализа действительных геометрических параметров шара, цилиндра, куба, пластины и их относительной поверхности, равной отношению поверхности к объему. Показана связь объема шара с действительным объемом цилиндра, куба и пластины. Определено соотношение эквивалентной поверхности цилиндра, куба и пластины при равенстве их объема действительному объему шара., The paper presents the results of a computational analysis of the actual geometric parameters of a ball, cylinder, cube, plate and their relative surface, equal to the ratio of the surface to the volume. Shows the relationship of the volume of the ball with the actual volume of the cylinder, cube and plate. The ratio of the equivalent surface of a cylinder, a cube and a plate is determined when their volume is equal to the actual volume of the ball.

[ES] El presente documento hace referencia al diseño de una Planta Satélite de recepción y almacenamiento de Gas Natural Licuado (GNL) localizada en el municipio español de Rábade (Lugo). Se detallan los principales aspectos constructivos para la correcta realización de una Planta Satélite de gas que presenta un depósito criogénico a presión y un sistema de regasificación. Para su diseño se definirán y estudiarán los siguientes puntos: -Proceso de descarga: Se detallará el proceso de descarga del gas a la planta y se dimensionarán las tuberías que se emplean para esta actividad. -Proceso de almacenamiento: Se determinará la capacidad de almacenamiento de gas en fase líquida de la planta así como el depósito criogénico a presión a instalar. -Proceso de regasificación: Se definirá la capacidad de regasificación de la planta y la conexión de esta fase con el depósito de almacenamiento. Además, se dimensionarán las tuberías necesarias a instalar. -Proceso de regulación y medida: Se diseñará y dimensionará la fase correspondiente a la regulación del caudal y de la presión del gas que debe cumplir con las condiciones de la red de servicio. Se presentarán los cálculos necesarios para la correcta instalación de la planta junto con los documentos correspondientes al presupuesto y los planos de la misma, [EN] This document refers to the design of a satellite plant for the recepción and storage of liquefied natural gas (GNL) located in the Spanish municipality of Rábade (Lugo). The main construction aspects are detailed for the correct realization of a gas plant constituted mainly by a cryogenic pressure tank and a regasification system. For its design, the following points will be defined and studied:  Discharge process: The gas discharge process to the plant will be detailed and the pipes that be used for this activity will be dimensioned.  Storage process: The storage capacity of gas in the liquid phase of the installation will be determined, as well as the cryogenic pressure tank to be used.  Regasification process: The regasification capacity of the plant and the connection of this phase with the storage tank will be defined. In addition, the pipes that are needed for this module will be dimensioned.  Regulation and measurement process: The phase corresponding to the regulation of the flow and the pressure of the gas will be designed and dimensioned in order to comply with the conditions of the service network. The civil works necessary for the proper installation of the plant on the site will be convered. In addition, studies related to the development of the electrical installation, control, water supply, fire protection and sanitation required to ensure safety in it will be included. The documents corresponding to the budget and the plans will be included to completely define the installation., [CA] El present document fa referència al disseny d’una planta satél-lit de recepció i emmagatzematge de gas natural liquat (GNL) localitzada en el municipi enpanyol de Rábade (Lugo). Es detallen els principals aspectes constructius per a la correcta realització d’una planta de gas constituïda principalment per un depòsit criogènic a pressió i un sistema de regasificació. Per al seu disseny es definiran i estudiaran els següents punts:  Procés de descàrrega: Es detallarà el procés de descàrrega del gas a la planta i es dimensionaran les canonades que s’empraran per aquesta activitat.  Procés d’emmagatzematge: Es determinarà la capacitat démmagatzematge de gas en fase líquida de la instal-lació així com el depòsit criogènic a pressió a emprar.  Procés de regasificació: Es definirà la capacitat de regasificació de la planta i la connexió d’aquesta fase amb el depòsit d’emmagatzematge. A més, es dimensionaran les canonades que es necessiten per a aquest mòdul.  Procés de regulació i mesura: Es dissenyarà i dimensionarà la fase corresponent a la regulació del cabal i de la pressió del gas amb la finalitat de complir amb les condiciones de la xarxa de servei. S’abastaran els treballs d’obra civil necessaris per a l’adequada instal-lació de la planta en l’emplaçament. A més, s’inclouran els estudis relatius al desenvolupament de la instal-lació elèctrica, de control, de proveïment d’aigua, de protecció contra incendis i de sanejament requerits per a garantir la seguretat en aquesta. S’inclouran els documents corresponents al pressupost i els plans per a definir completament la instal-lació

[ES] El presente documento hace referencia al diseño de una Planta Satélite de recepción y almacenamiento de Gas Natural Licuado (GNL) localizada en el municipio español de Rábade (Lugo). Se detallan los principales aspectos constructivos para la correcta realización de una Planta Satélite de gas que presenta un depósito criogénico a presión y un sistema de regasificación. Para su diseño se definirán y estudiarán los siguientes puntos: -Proceso de descarga: Se detallará el proceso de descarga del gas a la planta y se dimensionarán las tuberías que se emplean para esta actividad. -Proceso de almacenamiento: Se determinará la capacidad de almacenamiento de gas en fase líquida de la planta así como el depósito criogénico a presión a instalar. -Proceso de regasificación: Se definirá la capacidad de regasificación de la planta y la conexión de esta fase con el depósito de almacenamiento. Además, se dimensionarán las tuberías necesarias a instalar. -Proceso de regulación y medida: Se diseñará y dimensionará la fase correspondiente a la regulación del caudal y de la presión del gas que debe cumplir con las condiciones de la red de servicio. Se presentarán los cálculos necesarios para la correcta instalación de la planta junto con los documentos correspondientes al presupuesto y los planos de la misma, [EN] This document refers to the design of a satellite plant for the recepción and storage of liquefied natural gas (GNL) located in the Spanish municipality of Rábade (Lugo). The main construction aspects are detailed for the correct realization of a gas plant constituted mainly by a cryogenic pressure tank and a regasification system. For its design, the following points will be defined and studied:  Discharge process: The gas discharge process to the plant will be detailed and the pipes that be used for this activity will be dimensioned.  Storage process: The storage capacity of gas in the liquid phase of the installation will be determined, as well as the cryogenic pressure tank to be used.  Regasification process: The regasification capacity of the plant and the connection of this phase with the storage tank will be defined. In addition, the pipes that are needed for this module will be dimensioned.  Regulation and measurement process: The phase corresponding to the regulation of the flow and the pressure of the gas will be designed and dimensioned in order to comply with the conditions of the service network. The civil works necessary for the proper installation of the plant on the site will be convered. In addition, studies related to the development of the electrical installation, control, water supply, fire protection and sanitation required to ensure safety in it will be included. The documents corresponding to the budget and the plans will be included to completely define the installation., [CA] El present document fa referència al disseny d’una planta satél-lit de recepció i emmagatzematge de gas natural liquat (GNL) localitzada en el municipi enpanyol de Rábade (Lugo). Es detallen els principals aspectes constructius per a la correcta realització d’una planta de gas constituïda principalment per un depòsit criogènic a pressió i un sistema de regasificació. Per al seu disseny es definiran i estudiaran els següents punts:  Procés de descàrrega: Es detallarà el procés de descàrrega del gas a la planta i es dimensionaran les canonades que s’empraran per aquesta activitat.  Procés d’emmagatzematge: Es determinarà la capacitat démmagatzematge de gas en fase líquida de la instal-lació així com el depòsit criogènic a pressió a emprar.  Procés de regasificació: Es definirà la capacitat de regasificació de la planta i la connexió d’aquesta fase amb el depòsit d’emmagatzematge. A més, es dimensionaran les canonades que es necessiten per a aquest mòdul.  Procés de regulació i mesura: Es dissenyarà i dimensionarà la fase corresponent a la regulació del cabal i de la pressió del gas amb la finalitat de complir amb les condiciones de la xarxa de servei. S’abastaran els treballs d’obra civil necessaris per a l’adequada instal-lació de la planta en l’emplaçament. A més, s’inclouran els estudis relatius al desenvolupament de la instal-lació elèctrica, de control, de proveïment d’aigua, de protecció contra incendis i de sanejament requerits per a garantir la seguretat en aquesta. S’inclouran els documents corresponents al pressupost i els plans per a definir completament la instal-lació

[ES] El presente documento hace referencia al diseño de una Planta Satélite de recepción y almacenamiento de Gas Natural Licuado (GNL) localizada en el municipio español de Rábade (Lugo). Se detallan los principales aspectos constructivos para la correcta realización de una Planta Satélite de gas que presenta un depósito criogénico a presión y un sistema de regasificación. Para su diseño se definirán y estudiarán los siguientes puntos: -Proceso de descarga: Se detallará el proceso de descarga del gas a la planta y se dimensionarán las tuberías que se emplean para esta actividad. -Proceso de almacenamiento: Se determinará la capacidad de almacenamiento de gas en fase líquida de la planta así como el depósito criogénico a presión a instalar. -Proceso de regasificación: Se definirá la capacidad de regasificación de la planta y la conexión de esta fase con el depósito de almacenamiento. Además, se dimensionarán las tuberías necesarias a instalar. -Proceso de regulación y medida: Se diseñará y dimensionará la fase correspondiente a la regulación del caudal y de la presión del gas que debe cumplir con las condiciones de la red de servicio. Se presentarán los cálculos necesarios para la correcta instalación de la planta junto con los documentos correspondientes al presupuesto y los planos de la misma, [EN] This document refers to the design of a satellite plant for the recepción and storage of liquefied natural gas (GNL) located in the Spanish municipality of Rábade (Lugo). The main construction aspects are detailed for the correct realization of a gas plant constituted mainly by a cryogenic pressure tank and a regasification system. For its design, the following points will be defined and studied:  Discharge process: The gas discharge process to the plant will be detailed and the pipes that be used for this activity will be dimensioned.  Storage process: The storage capacity of gas in the liquid phase of the installation will be determined, as well as the cryogenic pressure tank to be used.  Regasification process: The regasification capacity of the plant and the connection of this phase with the storage tank will be defined. In addition, the pipes that are needed for this module will be dimensioned.  Regulation and measurement process: The phase corresponding to the regulation of the flow and the pressure of the gas will be designed and dimensioned in order to comply with the conditions of the service network. The civil works necessary for the proper installation of the plant on the site will be convered. In addition, studies related to the development of the electrical installation, control, water supply, fire protection and sanitation required to ensure safety in it will be included. The documents corresponding to the budget and the plans will be included to completely define the installation., [CA] El present document fa referència al disseny d’una planta satél-lit de recepció i emmagatzematge de gas natural liquat (GNL) localitzada en el municipi enpanyol de Rábade (Lugo). Es detallen els principals aspectes constructius per a la correcta realització d’una planta de gas constituïda principalment per un depòsit criogènic a pressió i un sistema de regasificació. Per al seu disseny es definiran i estudiaran els següents punts:  Procés de descàrrega: Es detallarà el procés de descàrrega del gas a la planta i es dimensionaran les canonades que s’empraran per aquesta activitat.  Procés d’emmagatzematge: Es determinarà la capacitat démmagatzematge de gas en fase líquida de la instal-lació així com el depòsit criogènic a pressió a emprar.  Procés de regasificació: Es definirà la capacitat de regasificació de la planta i la connexió d’aquesta fase amb el depòsit d’emmagatzematge. A més, es dimensionaran les canonades que es necessiten per a aquest mòdul.  Procés de regulació i mesura: Es dissenyarà i dimensionarà la fase corresponent a la regulació del cabal i de la pressió del gas amb la finalitat de complir amb les condiciones de la xarxa de servei. S’abastaran els treballs d’obra civil necessaris per a l’adequada instal-lació de la planta en l’emplaçament. A més, s’inclouran els estudis relatius al desenvolupament de la instal-lació elèctrica, de control, de proveïment d’aigua, de protecció contra incendis i de sanejament requerits per a garantir la seguretat en aquesta. S’inclouran els documents corresponents al pressupost i els plans per a definir completament la instal-lació

La pintora Matilde Aïta de la Peñuela fue seleccionada, con 14 años, para representar el arte español en la Exposición Universal de París de 1855. Desde aquel momento participó asiduamente en los Salones y exposiciones francesas, obteniendo notable éxito de crítica y de público, como evidencian los elogios prodigados por críticos como Gautier, Delécluze o el barón Taylor y la demanda de su pintura por parte de reconocidos coleccionistas como Paul Marmottan. Este artículo aporta datos inéditos sobre su biografía y su trayectoria artística localizados en archivos franceses y aborda, especialmente, los desconocidos encargos de su obra por parte del Estado galo., When the painter Matilde Aïta de la Peñuela was fourteen, she was selected as artist for Spanish Section of the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1855. Since that moment, she participated in Salones and exhibitions in France and she achieved a great success. Expert critics, as Gautier, Delécluze or Baron Taylor, sang the praises of Aïta and his paintings were bought by collectors like Paul Marmottan. This article presents unpublished information about her biography and career, that it is kept in french archives.

The cube and the prism are frequent components of geometrical compositions featured in Roman mosaics. They can be found as free elements belonging to the secondary decoration of many pavements, or as part of friezes or mosaic panels, sometimes mixed with other geometrical figures to shape various compositions and sometimes used as exclusive motifs and single theme, forming unitary and/or modular panels. This paper will focus on the latter. In our catalogue of Geometrical Designs, these modular compositions with three-dimensional cubes or “tumbling blocks” and with elongated cubes or prisms define models E3 and E3A respectively. Even though these are present in a significant number of pavements in the Roman Baetica, we cannot assume their widespread use since they are so far absent from sit es with a well-established mosaic tradition, such as Italica, Hispalis or Carmo. In contrast, Astigi and Corduba are the cities where more pavements with these designs have been found. In this paper we will also analyse the process of development of both models, and how these compositions, dominant and solid by their own characteristics despite the sense of movement they transmit, can produce diverse effects and create different optical perceptions by simply changing the point of view from which they are observed or with a slight colour change. This last aspect is essential to allow the design its main feature, which relates to a three-dimensional effect., Küp ve prizma, Roma mozaikleri içinde yer alan geometrik kompozisyonlar arasında sık görülen bileşenlerdendir. Çoğunlukla birçok döşemenin ikinci plandaki süslemesine ait serbest elementler olarak görülen bu desenler, mozaik frizlerinde ya da panellerinde kimi zaman diğer geometrik desenlerle beraber farklı kompozisyonları şekillendirmek için, kimi zaman özel bir motif ve tek bir tema olarak üniter ve/veya modüler paneller olarak da görülmektedir. Bu makale ikincisine odaklanacaktır. Geometrik Tasarımlar, kataloğumuzda, üç boyutlu küpler veya “devrilme blokları” olan bu modüler bileşimler ve uzun küpler veya prizmalar, sırasıyla E3 ve E3A modellerini tanımlamaktadır. Bunların Roma Çağı Baeticası'nda önemli sayıdaki döşemede mevcut olmasına rağmen, Italica, Hispalis veya Carmo gibi köklü bir mozaik geleneğine sahip olanlarda görülmedikleri için yaygın olarak kullanıldıkları düşünülemez. Aksine, Astigi ve Corduba bu tasarımların görüldüğü mozaiklerin en çok tespit edildiği yerlerdir. Bu makalede her iki modelin gelişim süreci de analiz edilecek ve bu kompozisyonların aktardıkları hareket duy-gusuna rağmen, kendi karakteristiklerine göre baskın ve sağlam olarak nasıl farklı etkiler yaratabileceği, göz- lemlendikleri açıya göre veya hafif bir renk değişimi ile nasıl farklı optik değişimler yarattıkları ele alınacaktır. Bu son özellik, tasarımın üç boyutlu bir etki ile ilgili ana özelliğine izin vermek için gereklidir.

Contrary to a breakwater outer slope, rear-slope revetment does not have to withstand breaking waves. However, generally, an equal dimensioned revetment is used on both the inner- and outer slope. Although with low-crested breakwaters severe overtopping occurs, the application of similarly sized armour on both sides still results in an over-dimensioned inner-slope revetment. An (economical) optimisation is possible in this regard. The tests executed by Hellinga (2016) in this topic, showed large scatter in the found stability results of single-layer cube revetment at the rear slope. This scatter was party introduced by the large number of influencing factors in the test scope (Hellinga, 2016). By developing an overtopping simulator, the scope of the model-tests is delimited to solely the breakwater crest and rear slope. Moreover, larger scale tests are feasible in the same flume, reducing scaling errors. The main objective of this thesis is a) determine if the approach of a (semi-) small scale overtopping experiment using an overtopping simulator is increasing the reliability of the test results, and (b) to increase the understanding of failure mechanisms of single-layer cube revetment on the crest and rear side of low-crested breakwaters. To design and construct a simulator that is able to generate realistic waves, the relevant mechanisms of overtopping waves were determined and boundary conditions were composed. The behaviour of the simulator was tested in combination with a ‘mock’ breakwater. Seven types of realistic breakwater models were installed to investigate both the hydraulic behaviour of the overtopping volume and the stability behaviour of the revetment. The determination of the layout of a configuration is every time well substantiated by the results from the former configuration. The water level inside the Wave Overtopping Simulators (WOS) reservoir showed a skewed drop during the release of an overtopping volume. Consequent

En las inmediaciones de La Majada, Mazarrón, y como parte de un sistema hidráulico más complejo, se encuentran los restos de un antiguo molino de agua cuyo cubo presenta un singular revestimiento interno formado por una sucesión de anillos cerámicos superpuestos o atanores. El análisis integral de la construcción tendrá como base principal la comparación de este ingenio molinar con otros paralelos en los que se usó dicho recurso arquitectónico, además de relacionar el conjunto y su entorno con una serie de elementos de la hidráulica andalusí cuya presencia histórica en la zona se atisba como algo más que una mera conjetura; convirtiéndose, todo ello, en hitos clave para la datación del inmueble., In the vicinity of La Majada, Mazarrón, and as part of a more complex hydraulic system, there are the remains of a watermill whose cube has a unique internal coating formed by a succession of ceramic rings overlapping. The basis of this construction comprehensive analysis will be the comparison of this mill with other similar ones in which this architectural resource was also used. In addition, the industrial building and his surroundings are related with a lot of differents islamic hydraulic elements whose historical presence in this area suggests more than just a wild guess. All in all, this facts analysed are a key milestone for dating the building.

In the vicinity of La Majada, Mazarrón, and as part of a more complex hydraulic system, there are the remains of a watermill whose cube has a unique internal coating formed by a succession of ceramic rings overlapping. The basis of this construction comprehensive analysis will be the comparison of this mill with other similar ones in which this architectural resource was also used. In addition, the industrial building and his surroundings are related with a lot of differents islamic hydraulic elements whose historical presence in this area suggests more than just a wild guess. All in all, this facts analysed are a key milestone for dating the building., En las inmediaciones de La Majada, Mazarrón, y como parte de un sistema hidráulico más complejo, se encuentran los restos de un antiguo molino de agua cuyo cubo presenta un singular revestimiento interno formado por una sucesión de anillos cerámicos superpuestos o atanores. El análisis integral de la construcción tendrá como base principal la comparación de este ingenio molinar con otros paralelos en los que se usó dicho recurso arquitectónico, además de relacionar el conjunto y su entorno con una serie de elementos de la hidráulica andalusí cuya presencia histórica en la zona se atisba como algo más que una mera conjetura; convirtiéndose, todo ello, en hitos clave para la datación del inmueble.

En las inmediaciones de La Majada, Mazarrón, y como parte de un sistema hidráulico más complejo, se encuentran los restos de un antiguo molino de agua cuyo cubo presenta un singular revestimiento interno formado por una sucesión de anillos cerámicos superpuestos o atanores. El análisis integral de la construcción tendrá como base principal la comparación de este ingenio molinar con otros paralelos en los que se usó dicho recurso arquitectónico, además de relacionar el conjunto y su entorno con una serie de elementos de la hidráulica andalusí cuya presencia histórica en la zona se atisba como algo más que una mera conjetura; convirtiéndose, todo ello, en hitos clave para la datación del inmueble., In the vicinity of La Majada, Mazarrón, and as part of a more complex hydraulic system, there are the remains of a watermill whose cube has a unique internal coating formed by a succession of ceramic rings overlapping. The basis of this construction comprehensive analysis will be the comparison of this mill with other similar ones in which this architectural resource was also used. In addition, the industrial building and his surroundings are related with a lot of differents islamic hydraulic elements whose historical presence in this area suggests more than just a wild guess. All in all, this facts analysed are a key milestone for dating the building.

In the vicinity of La Majada, Mazarrón, and as part of a more complex hydraulic system, there are the remains of a watermill whose cube has a unique internal coating formed by a succession of ceramic rings overlapping. The basis of this construction comprehensive analysis will be the comparison of this mill with other similar ones in which this architectural resource was also used. In addition, the industrial building and his surroundings are related with a lot of differents islamic hydraulic elements whose historical presence in this area suggests more than just a wild guess. All in all, this facts analysed are a key milestone for dating the building., En las inmediaciones de La Majada, Mazarrón, y como parte de un sistema hidráulico más complejo, se encuentran los restos de un antiguo molino de agua cuyo cubo presenta un singular revestimiento interno formado por una sucesión de anillos cerámicos superpuestos o atanores. El análisis integral de la construcción tendrá como base principal la comparación de este ingenio molinar con otros paralelos en los que se usó dicho recurso arquitectónico, además de relacionar el conjunto y su entorno con una serie de elementos de la hidráulica andalusí cuya presencia histórica en la zona se atisba como algo más que una mera conjetura; convirtiéndose, todo ello, en hitos clave para la datación del inmueble.

Contrary to a breakwater outer slope, rear-slope revetment does not have to withstand breaking waves. However, generally, an equal dimensioned revetment is used on both the inner- and outer slope. Although with low-crested breakwaters severe overtopping occurs, the application of similarly sized armour on both sides still results in an over-dimensioned inner-slope revetment. An (economical) optimisation is possible in this regard. The tests executed by Hellinga (2016) in this topic, showed large scatter in the found stability results of single-layer cube revetment at the rear slope. This scatter was party introduced by the large number of influencing factors in the test scope (Hellinga, 2016). By developing an overtopping simulator, the scope of the model-tests is delimited to solely the breakwater crest and rear slope. Moreover, larger scale tests are feasible in the same flume, reducing scaling errors. The main objective of this thesis is a) determine if the approach of a (semi-) small scale overtopping experiment using an overtopping simulator is increasing the reliability of the test results, and (b) to increase the understanding of failure mechanisms of single-layer cube revetment on the crest and rear side of low-crested breakwaters. To design and construct a simulator that is able to generate realistic waves, the relevant mechanisms of overtopping waves were determined and boundary conditions were composed. The behaviour of the simulator was tested in combination with a ‘mock’ breakwater. Seven types of realistic breakwater models were installed to investigate both the hydraulic behaviour of the overtopping volume and the stability behaviour of the revetment. The determination of the layout of a configuration is every time well substantiated by the results from the former configuration. The water level inside the Wave Overtopping Simulators (WOS) reservoir showed a skewed drop during the release of an overtopping volume. Consequent

В статье рассматриваются факторы развития пространственного образа учеников в начальных школах = The article is dealing with factors in the development of spatial image of pupils at elementary schools. It presents them in sequence of geometrical ideas creation about cube and buildings from cubes. Attention is focused on math problems of different levels of difficulty that future teachers can apply in school practice.

Prototype single layer armour units on a breakwater slope are observed to break. To predict when breakage occurs, the objective of this research project is to obtain knowledge on, and measurements of the rocking behaviour and failure mode of single layer armour units. A single cube on a breakwater slope is subjected to investigations. An analysis of previously conducted research by CUR C70 reveals a number of important weak points. The first point is the assumption for the fixed number of 3 collisions per moving unit. The second point is the deployment of a one-directional accelerometer. Consequently, the impacts, which occurred in different directions relative to the orientation of the accelerometer, were not captured accurately. The third point is the exclusion of the wave steepness during tests for impact velocities. The outcome of the calculation by CUR C70 is largely dependent on the mentioned points. Therefore, it is chosen to take those points into account in the current research. Wave flume tests are conducted, in which a similar set-up as in the theoretical analysis is applied. This is chosen to have a better insight in the physical processes. The tested parameters is: degree of exposure of cube, wave height, wave steepness and position on slope in relation to the water level. It is chosen to measure the accelerations due to movement. A three-axis accelerometer, which is placed in the cube’s centre, is applied during this Master's Thesis. Data processing shows that crosstalk occurs in two accelerometer axes. Therefore, only the accelerometer z-axis is processed. To come to the desired impact velocities, a synthetic model is used, which takes the time period of movement and the angle of the cube before and after movement as input values. Subsequently, the output is the angle of the cube in time. Differentiation of the angle in time results in the angular velocities, in which the impact velocity is taken to be equal to the occurring velocity before collision., Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Hydraulic Engineering

Prototype single layer armour units on a breakwater slope are observed to break. To predict when breakage occurs, the objective of this research project is to obtain knowledge on, and measurements of the rocking behaviour and failure mode of single layer armour units. A single cube on a breakwater slope is subjected to investigations. An analysis of previously conducted research by CUR C70 reveals a number of important weak points. The first point is the assumption for the fixed number of 3 collisions per moving unit. The second point is the deployment of a one-directional accelerometer. Consequently, the impacts, which occurred in different directions relative to the orientation of the accelerometer, were not captured accurately. The third point is the exclusion of the wave steepness during tests for impact velocities. The outcome of the calculation by CUR C70 is largely dependent on the mentioned points. Therefore, it is chosen to take those points into account in the current research. Wave flume tests are conducted, in which a similar set-up as in the theoretical analysis is applied. This is chosen to have a better insight in the physical processes. The tested parameters is: degree of exposure of cube, wave height, wave steepness and position on slope in relation to the water level. It is chosen to measure the accelerations due to movement. A three-axis accelerometer, which is placed in the cube’s centre, is applied during this Master's Thesis. Data processing shows that crosstalk occurs in two accelerometer axes. Therefore, only the accelerometer z-axis is processed. To come to the desired impact velocities, a synthetic model is used, which takes the time period of movement and the angle of the cube before and after movement as input values. Subsequently, the output is the angle of the cube in time. Differentiation of the angle in time results in the angular velocities, in which the impact velocity is taken to be equal to the occurring velocity before collision., Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Hydraulic Engineering

Un recorrido por la producción de Le Corbusier evidencia la insistente presencia del cuadrado como base de las composiciones en diversos campos (urbanismo, arquitectura, pintura, mobiliario...) y en diferentes formatos (en planta, alzado y sección, o como marco, módulo y cuadrícula). La presente comunicación realiza un análisis formal (gráfico y simbólico) de sus proyectos y obras, rastreando los modos en que se utiliza el cuadrado permaneciendo en el tiempo como una constante recurrente. Para ello se recorren cuatro áreas temáticas que descienden en escala y en dimensiones: 1) capitolios, 2) museos, 3) pabellones y 4) casas, estudiando una serie de ejemplos en cada área a partir de los planos de la Fundación Le Corbusier, generando discursos que reconstruyen un hilo del tiempo en la evolución de los procesos compositivos. De este modo, se desgrana el empleo del cuadrado, en correspondencia con las áreas de estudio, como: 1º) perímetro de la plaza pública donde insertar las arquitecturas representativas, 2º) marco o caja-fuerte donde encerrar los tesoros artísticos (o sagrados), 3º) volumen cúbico abierto y desmontable y 4º) caja definida por la retícula de la estructura. El cuadrado es siempre un medio y no un fin. Persiste un intento de sugerir algunos de los orígenes en su formación clasicista, sus viajes y sus pinturas., A tour through the production of Le Corbusier shows the insistent presence of the square as a basis of compositions in various fields (urban planning, architecture, painting, furniture ...) and in different formats (in floor, elevation and profile, or as a theme, module and grid). This communication makes a formal analysis (graphic and symbolic) of its projects and works tracing the different ways to use the square that remains as a recurring constant. We can do it through four thematic areas descending in scale and dimensions: 1) capitols, 2) museums, 3) pavilions and 4) houses, studying a series of examples in each area based on the drawings of the Foundation Le Corbusier; generating speeches that reconstruct a thread of the time in the evolution of the compositional process. In correspondence with the four themes of study, we can discovery the employment of the square as different instruments. First: the square as the perimeter of the public space where to insert the representative architectu.res. Second: as a frame or safety deposit box where to enclose treasures artistic (or Holy). Third: as a cubic volume open and detachable. Fourth: as box defined by the grid of the structure. The square is always a means and not an end. In addition, there is an attempt to suggest some of the origins in his classic formation, his travels and his paintings.

Un recorrido por la producción de Le Corbusier evidencia la insistente presencia del cuadrado como base de las composiciones en diversos campos (urbanismo, arquitectura, pintura, mobiliario...) y en diferentes formatos (en planta, alzado y sección, o como marco, módulo y cuadrícula). La presente comunicación realiza un análisis formal (gráfico y simbólico) de sus proyectos y obras, rastreando los modos en que se utiliza el cuadrado permaneciendo en el tiempo como una constante recurrente. Para ello se recorren cuatro áreas temáticas que descienden en escala y en dimensiones: 1) capitolios, 2) museos, 3) pabellones y 4) casas, estudiando una serie de ejemplos en cada área a partir de los planos de la Fundación Le Corbusier, generando discursos que reconstruyen un hilo del tiempo en la evolución de los procesos compositivos. De este modo, se desgrana el empleo del cuadrado, en correspondencia con las áreas de estudio, como: 1º) perímetro de la plaza pública donde insertar las arquitecturas representativas, 2º) marco o caja-fuerte donde encerrar los tesoros artísticos (o sagrados), 3º) volumen cúbico abierto y desmontable y 4º) caja definida por la retícula de la estructura. El cuadrado es siempre un medio y no un fin. Persiste un intento de sugerir algunos de los orígenes en su formación clasicista, sus viajes y sus pinturas., A tour through the production of Le Corbusier shows the insistent presence of the square as a basis of compositions in various fields (urban planning, architecture, painting, furniture ...) and in different formats (in floor, elevation and profile, or as a theme, module and grid). This communication makes a formal analysis (graphic and symbolic) of its projects and works tracing the different ways to use the square that remains as a recurring constant. We can do it through four thematic areas descending in scale and dimensions: 1) capitols, 2) museums, 3) pavilions and 4) houses, studying a series of examples in each area based on the drawings of the Foundation Le Corbusier; generating speeches that reconstruct a thread of the time in the evolution of the compositional process. In correspondence with the four themes of study, we can discovery the employment of the square as different instruments. First: the square as the perimeter of the public space where to insert the representative architectu.res. Second: as a frame or safety deposit box where to enclose treasures artistic (or Holy). Third: as a cubic volume open and detachable. Fourth: as box defined by the grid of the structure. The square is always a means and not an end. In addition, there is an attempt to suggest some of the origins in his classic formation, his travels and his paintings.

It is an expensive and time consuming task to develop a new model. Besides, a single model often cannot provide answers required for integrated decision making. Therefore, coupling existing models is often used for model integration. The paper provides an overview of possible model integration approaches, briefly explains the models of a particular application and focuses on the integration methods applied in this research. While the initial attempt was to integrate all models as tightly as possible, the authors developed a much more agile integration approach. Python wrappers were developed to loosely couple land-use, transportation and emission models developed in different environments. ArcGIS Model Builder was used to provide a graphical user interface and to present the models’ workflow. The suggested approach is efficient when the models are developed in different programming languages, their source codes are not available or the licensing restrictions make other coupling approaches infeasible.

This is a house situated by a river. It is a retreat, or a cabin, and is not occupied on a full time basis. Its form is an interpretation of a cube, and retains its general appearance. It is lifted off the ground to prevent damage when the river floods, and has a deep foundation to achieve stability on the loose floodplain soil. It has three levels, the first containing the main living areas, the second, a lofted space containing the bed and bath, and the third, a roof terrace. It is for two people, and so has a small footprint of about thirty two feet square. The footprint is subdivided into nine squares, with a fireplace and chimney occupying the center and habitable spaces surrounding the periphery. Its foundation is of a concrete two way flat slab supported by concrete caissons, its walls are of reinforced concrete masonry units, and its floors and ceilings are of small timber frame construction.

This is a house situated by a river. It is a retreat, or a cabin, and is not occupied on a full time basis. Its form is an interpretation of a cube, and retains its general appearance. It is lifted off the ground to prevent damage when the river floods, and has a deep foundation to achieve stability on the loose floodplain soil. It has three levels, the first containing the main living areas, the second, a lofted space containing the bed and bath, and the third, a roof terrace. It is for two people, and so has a small footprint of about thirty two feet square. The footprint is subdivided into nine squares, with a fireplace and chimney occupying the center and habitable spaces surrounding the periphery. Its foundation is of a concrete two way flat slab supported by concrete caissons, its walls are of reinforced concrete masonry units, and its floors and ceilings are of small timber frame construction.

Bright is a company that provides customer and employee satisfaction surveys, and uses this information to provide feedback to their customers. Data from the surveys are stored in a relational database and information is generated both by directly querying the database as well as doing analysis on extracted data. As the amount of data grows, generating this information takes increasingly more time. Extracting the data requires significant manual work and is in practice avoided. As this is not an uncommon issue, there is a substantial theoretical framework around the area. The aim of this degree project is to explore the different methods for achieving flexible and efficient data analysis on large amounts of data. This was implemented using a multidimensional database designed for analysis as well as an OnLine Analytical Processing (OLAP) cube built using Microsoft's SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). The cube was designed with the possibility to extract data on an individual level through PivotTables in Excel. The implemented prototype was analyzed, showing that the prototype consistently delivers correct results severalfold as efficient as the current solution as well as making new types of analysis possible and convenient. It is concluded that the use of an OLAP cube was a good choice for the issue at hand, and that the use of SSAS provided the necessary features for a functional prototype. Finally, recommendations on possible further developments were discussed., Bright är ett företag som tillhandahåller undersökningar för kund- och medarbetarnöjdhet, och använder den informationen för att ge återkoppling till sina kunder. Data från undersökningarna sparas i en relationsdatabas och information genereras både genom att direkt fråga databasen såväl som att göra manuell analys på extraherad data. När mängden data ökar så ökar även tiden som krävs för att generera informationen. För att extrahera data krävs en betydande mängd manuellt arbete och i praktiken undviks det. Då detta inte är ett ovanligt problem finns det ett gediget teoretiskt ramverk kring området. Målet med detta examensarbete är att utforska de olika metoderna för att uppnå flexibel och effektiv dataanalys på stora mängder data. Det implementerades genom att använda en multidimensionell databas designad för analys samt en OnLine Analytical Processing (OLAP)-kub byggd med Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). Kuben designades med möjligheten att extrahera data på en individuell nivå med PivotTables i Excel. Den implementerade prototypen analyserades vilket visade att prototypen konsekvent levererar korrekta resultat flerfaldigt så effektivt som den nuvarande lösningen såväl som att göra nya typer av analys möjliga och lättanvända. Slutsatsen dras att användandet av en OLAP-kub var ett bra val för det aktuella problemet, samt att valet att använda SSAS tillhandahöll de nödvändiga funktionaliteterna för en funktionell prototyp. Slutligen diskuterades rekommendationer av möjliga framtida utvecklingar.

The Cuban regions with predominance of ophiolites are known to have more endemics plants than bordering regions. The combined wealthof those floras is such that to understand the patterns of distribution of the Cuban flora is necessary to know those patterns in ofilitic regions. Goodindicators of the total wealth are the endemic components. With that objective here is published a cartographic diagram of Cuban regions whereit prevail the mentioned rocks, and a list of Cuban endemic taxa collected there. In the identified territories has been recognized 1603 infra genericendemic taxa of 106 families and 420 genus. Of those total, 741 are exclusive of ophiolitic regions. In the soils derivate from ophioliticsrocks mainly taxa from the North Andean evolutionary group are predominate., Las regiones cubanas donde predominan las ofiolitas son conocidas por tener más endemismos vegetales que regiones aledañas. La riquezaconjunta de esas floras es tal que para entender los patrones de distribución de la flora cubana hay que conocer esos patrones en regiones ofiolíticas.Buenos indicadores de la riqueza total son los componentes endémicos. Con ese fin aquí se publica un esquema cartográfico de regionescubanas donde predominan las rocas mencionadas y una lista de taxones endémicos cubanos allí colectados. En los territorios identificados sehan reconocido1603 taxones infra genéricos endémicos cubanos de 106 familias y 420 géneros. Del total, 741 son exclusivos de regiones ofiolíticas.La mayor parte de los endemismos mencionados son arbustos, seguidos por las hierbas. En los suelos derivados de ofiolitas predominanprincipalmente los taxones del grupo evolutivo norandino.

Bright is a company that provides customer and employee satisfaction surveys, and uses this information to provide feedback to their customers. Data from the surveys are stored in a relational database and information is generated both by directly querying the database as well as doing analysis on extracted data. As the amount of data grows, generating this information takes increasingly more time. Extracting the data requires significant manual work and is in practice avoided. As this is not an uncommon issue, there is a substantial theoretical framework around the area. The aim of this degree project is to explore the different methods for achieving flexible and efficient data analysis on large amounts of data. This was implemented using a multidimensional database designed for analysis as well as an OnLine Analytical Processing (OLAP) cube built using Microsoft's SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). The cube was designed with the possibility to extract data on an individual level through PivotTables in Excel. The implemented prototype was analyzed, showing that the prototype consistently delivers correct results severalfold as efficient as the current solution as well as making new types of analysis possible and convenient. It is concluded that the use of an OLAP cube was a good choice for the issue at hand, and that the use of SSAS provided the necessary features for a functional prototype. Finally, recommendations on possible further developments were discussed., Bright är ett företag som tillhandahåller undersökningar för kund- och medarbetarnöjdhet, och använder den informationen för att ge återkoppling till sina kunder. Data från undersökningarna sparas i en relationsdatabas och information genereras både genom att direkt fråga databasen såväl som att göra manuell analys på extraherad data. När mängden data ökar så ökar även tiden som krävs för att generera informationen. För att extrahera data krävs en betydande mängd manuellt arbete och i praktiken undviks det. Då detta inte är ett ovanligt problem finns det ett gediget teoretiskt ramverk kring området. Målet med detta examensarbete är att utforska de olika metoderna för att uppnå flexibel och effektiv dataanalys på stora mängder data. Det implementerades genom att använda en multidimensionell databas designad för analys samt en OnLine Analytical Processing (OLAP)-kub byggd med Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). Kuben designades med möjligheten att extrahera data på en individuell nivå med PivotTables i Excel. Den implementerade prototypen analyserades vilket visade att prototypen konsekvent levererar korrekta resultat flerfaldigt så effektivt som den nuvarande lösningen såväl som att göra nya typer av analys möjliga och lättanvända. Slutsatsen dras att användandet av en OLAP-kub var ett bra val för det aktuella problemet, samt att valet att använda SSAS tillhandahöll de nödvändiga funktionaliteterna för en funktionell prototyp. Slutligen diskuterades rekommendationer av möjliga framtida utvecklingar.

An efficient integral equation based solver is constructed for the electrostatic problem on domains with cuboidal inclusions. It can be used to compute the polarizability of a dielectric cube in a dielectric background medium at virtually every permittivity ratio for which it exists. For example, polarizabilities accurate to between five and ten digits are obtained (as complex limits) for negative permittivity ratios in minutes on a standard workstation. In passing, the capacitance of the unit cube is determined with unprecedented accuracy. With full rigor, we develop a natural mathematical framework suited for the study of the polarizability of Lipschitz domains. Several aspects of polarizabilities and their representing measures are clarified, including limiting behavior both when approaching the support of the measure and when deforming smooth domains into a non-smooth domain. The success of the mathematical theory is achieved through symmetrization arguments for layer potentials.

The lack of an appropriate conceptual model for data warehouses and OLAP systems has led to the tendency to deploy logical models (for example, star, snowflake, and constellation schemas) for them as conceptual models. ER model extensions, UML extensions, special graphical user interfaces, and dashboards have been proposed as conceptual approaches. However, they introduce their own problems, are somehow complex and difficult to understand, and are not always user-friendly. They also require a high learning curve, and most of them address only structural design, not considering associated operations. Therefore, they are not really an improvement and, in the end, only represent a reflection of the logical model. The essential drawback of offering this system-centric view as a user concept is that knowledge workers are confronted with the full and overwhelming complexity of these systems as well as complicated and user-unfriendly query languages such as SQL OLAP and MDX. In this article, the authors propose a user-centric conceptual model for data warehouses and OLAP systems, called the Cube Algebra. It takes the cube metaphor literally and provides the knowledge worker with high-level cube objects and related concepts. A novel query language leverages well known high-level operations such as roll-up, drill-down, slice, and drill-across. As a result, the logical and physical levels are hidden from the unskilled end user. Copyright © 2013, IGI Global., SCOPUS: ar.j, info:eu-repo/semantics/published

De United Nations Environmental Council is een nieuwe autoriteit op het gebied van kennis over duurzame ontwikkeling. Het gebouw, in de tuin van het huidige VN hoofdkwartier, is een monolithische kubus op een verlaagd plein, beiden vervaardigd van Manhattan Schist. Een materiaal uit de bodem van Manhattan dat een restproduct is van de nieuwe metrolijn die wordt geboord op 2nd Avenue. De Council staat aan het einde van een brede as op 47th Street aan de oever van East River en is het beginpunt van een groen netwerk dat door de stad loopt. Een netwerk dat ontspringt uit de incisie in de voorgevel. Het onderzoek voor dit ontwerp heeft zich voornamelijk gericht op, uiteraard, duurzaamheid (sustainability & durability), veiligheid & beveiliging, open- en geslotenheid van de gevel en de inrichting van kantoorruimtes en auditoria., SADD, Materialisation, Architecture

The functions satisfying the mean value property for an n-dimensional cube are determined explicitly. This problem is related to invariant theory for a finite reflection group, especially to a system of invariant differential equations. Solving this problem is reduced to showing that a certain set of invariant polynomials forms an invariant basis. After establishing a certain summation formula over Young diagrams, the latter problem is settled by considering a recursion formula involving Bernoulli numbers.

The functions satisfying the mean value property for an n-dimensional cube are determined explicitly. This problem is related to invariant theory for a finite reflection group, especially to a system of invariant differential equations. Solving this problem is reduced to showing that a certain set of invariant polynomials forms an invariant basis. After establishing a certain summation formula over Young diagrams, the latter problem is settled by considering a recursion formula involving Bernoulli numbers.

De United Nations Environmental Council is een nieuwe autoriteit op het gebied van kennis over duurzame ontwikkeling. Het gebouw, in de tuin van het huidige VN hoofdkwartier, is een monolithische kubus op een verlaagd plein, beiden vervaardigd van Manhattan Schist. Een materiaal uit de bodem van Manhattan dat een restproduct is van de nieuwe metrolijn die wordt geboord op 2nd Avenue. De Council staat aan het einde van een brede as op 47th Street aan de oever van East River en is het beginpunt van een groen netwerk dat door de stad loopt. Een netwerk dat ontspringt uit de incisie in de voorgevel. Het onderzoek voor dit ontwerp heeft zich voornamelijk gericht op, uiteraard, duurzaamheid (sustainability & durability), veiligheid & beveiliging, open- en geslotenheid van de gevel en de inrichting van kantoorruimtes en auditoria., SADD, Materialisation, Architecture

"Reflection" is an experiment with what I call"symbolic architecture" i.e. design where the features of the building have a profound meaning or a strong recall to some familiar aspect in our lives. It is a meditation center designed to rejuvenate visitors by providing an ideal environment to practice and teach meditation. The design is inspired by concepts of Hindu philosophy and each element of the building, the light, the materials, the water and the structure is likened to an element of the spiritual being that helps a meditator achieve a connection between the body and the soul.

This research analyzes fuel consumption and emissions of Turnpike double trailer combinations (Turnpikes) on a regional network in the Canadian Prairies. The research: (1) establishes current benchmarks for fuel consumption of Turnpikes and five-axle tractor semitrailers (3-S2s) with van trailers; (2) develops fuel consumption models for these vehicle types; (3) establishes an understanding of current operating characteristics of Turnpikes in the region; and (4) estimates their system-wide effects in terms of fuel consumption and emissions in Manitoba by applying the developed models. Canadian Prairie region-based carriers revealed an increase in Turnpike travel (from 2007-2009) of 44 percent after the twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway between Winnipeg and Regina in 2007 was completed. Turnpikes can save one third of fuel consumed when compared to 3-S2s; have higher fuel consumption in the winter months; and their use in 2009 reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by five percent compared to 3-S2s.

This research analyzes fuel consumption and emissions of Turnpike double trailer combinations (Turnpikes) on a regional network in the Canadian Prairies. The research: (1) establishes current benchmarks for fuel consumption of Turnpikes and five-axle tractor semitrailers (3-S2s) with van trailers; (2) develops fuel consumption models for these vehicle types; (3) establishes an understanding of current operating characteristics of Turnpikes in the region; and (4) estimates their system-wide effects in terms of fuel consumption and emissions in Manitoba by applying the developed models. Canadian Prairie region-based carriers revealed an increase in Turnpike travel (from 2007-2009) of 44 percent after the twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway between Winnipeg and Regina in 2007 was completed. Turnpikes can save one third of fuel consumed when compared to 3-S2s; have higher fuel consumption in the winter months; and their use in 2009 reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by five percent compared to 3-S2s.

Through the XX Century, during the decade of the eighties, in Cuba, a series of new voices appear within the literary panorama of young poets born in the first decade posterior to the triumph of the revolution in 1959, and who were educated under its ideological teachings. Added to such a group, we find a group of women poets who began to publish their works without apparent exclusions of the variable sex/genre, like it used to happen in previous years. To unmask such appearances and the continuous sentiment of exclusion that can be traced in these texts is the objective of this work., En la década de los ochenta del siglo XX, en Cuba, aparece una serie de voces nuevas dentro del panorama literario de jóvenes poetas nacidos en la primera década posterior al triunfo de la Revolución de 1959 y formados bajo las claves ideológicas de esta. Adscritas a dicho grupo, encontramos un grupo de poetas mujeres que comienzan a publicar su obra sin aparentes marginaciones que atendieran a la variable sexo/género, como solía pasar en los periodos anteriores. Desenmascarar dichas apariencias y el sostenido sentimiento y marginalidad que puede rastrearse en sus textos es el objeto de este trabajo.

Beat³ is een computerspel voor alle leeftijden, waarbij de speler woorden moet vinden in een woordveld en deze zo snel mogelijk moet selecteren. Omdat dit spel voor de Game Development competitie van Microsoft's Imagine Cup is gemaakt, zijn de acht millenniumdoelen verwerkt in het spel en heeft deze een sterk educatieve waarde. Daarnaast is een sterke gameplay, gebaseerd op visuele en vooral auditieve terugkoppeling één van de sleutelelementen van Beat³. Beat³ is gemaakt met Microsoft Visual C# 2008, Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0 en de Cannibal Game Engine. Beat³ is zowel speelbaar met het toetsenbord als de Xbox360 controller en kan gespeeld worden door meerdere spelers. Tijdens het ontwikkelen, hebben we gebruik gemaakt van de Scrum methode. Deze is vanwege ons complexe studieschema niet geheel tot zijn recht gekomen. De deelname aan de Imagine Cup is gestrand in de halve finale, maar heeft wel een mooie leerzame ervaring voor het team opgeleverd., Media en Kennistechnologie, Mediamatics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Through the XX Century, during the decade of the eighties, in Cuba, a series of new voices appear within the literary panorama of young poets born in the first decade posterior to the triumph of the revolution in 1959, and who were educated under its ideological teachings. Added to such a group, we find a group of women poets who began to publish their works without apparent exclusions of the variable sex/genre, like it used to happen in previous years. To unmask such appearances and the continuous sentiment of exclusion that can be traced in these texts is the objective of this work., En la década de los ochenta del siglo XX, en Cuba, aparece una serie de voces nuevas dentro del panorama literario de jóvenes poetas nacidos en la primera década posterior al triunfo de la Revolución de 1959 y formados bajo las claves ideológicas de esta. Adscritas a dicho grupo, encontramos un grupo de poetas mujeres que comienzan a publicar su obra sin aparentes marginaciones que atendieran a la variable sexo/género, como solía pasar en los periodos anteriores. Desenmascarar dichas apariencias y el sostenido sentimiento y marginalidad que puede rastrearse en sus textos es el objeto de este trabajo.

Beat³ is een computerspel voor alle leeftijden, waarbij de speler woorden moet vinden in een woordveld en deze zo snel mogelijk moet selecteren. Omdat dit spel voor de Game Development competitie van Microsoft's Imagine Cup is gemaakt, zijn de acht millenniumdoelen verwerkt in het spel en heeft deze een sterk educatieve waarde. Daarnaast is een sterke gameplay, gebaseerd op visuele en vooral auditieve terugkoppeling één van de sleutelelementen van Beat³. Beat³ is gemaakt met Microsoft Visual C# 2008, Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0 en de Cannibal Game Engine. Beat³ is zowel speelbaar met het toetsenbord als de Xbox360 controller en kan gespeeld worden door meerdere spelers. Tijdens het ontwikkelen, hebben we gebruik gemaakt van de Scrum methode. Deze is vanwege ons complexe studieschema niet geheel tot zijn recht gekomen. De deelname aan de Imagine Cup is gestrand in de halve finale, maar heeft wel een mooie leerzame ervaring voor het team opgeleverd., Media en Kennistechnologie, Mediamatics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The research designs, develops, validates, and applies an exposure model of productivity-permitted general freight trucking on uncongested highways. Productivity-permitted general freight trucks (long trucks) are multiple trailer configurations, consisting of van trailers, which exceed basic vehicle length limits but operate within basic weight restrictions. The three predominant long trucks in North America are Rocky Mountain doubles (Rockies), Turnpike doubles (Turnpikes), and triple trailer combinations (triples). Long trucks have been used in Canada since the late 1960s. Recent highway investments in the Canadian Prairie Region have effectively completed the network on which long trucks are allowed to operate. Despite widespread use of long trucks for many years and these recent infrastructure investments, there is a knowledge deficiency about long truck exposure. The research uses the transportation systems analysis approach to design, develop, and validate the long truck exposure model. Exposure is expressed as an explanatory variable in three principal dimensions (volume, weight, and cube), which is needed for predicting transportation system impacts of long truck operations. The research applies the model to clarify issues that should be considered in establishing charges for long truck permits, determining long truck safety performance, and developing load spectra for long trucks. The exposure model relies on a unique dataset that integrates output from a classification algorithm, field observations, and industry intelligence. The results indicate that long trucks travelled 67 million kilometres on a 10,000 centreline-kilometre highway network in the Canadian Prairie Region in 2006. The model demonstrates strong temporal and geographic concentration of long truck travel on the network. Application of the results reveals the following findings: • Decisions about establishing long truck permit charges are supported by consideration of options within a revenue

This thesis inquires into the nature of economy and its connection with the architecture of the house. Economy is a slippery term. In its original sense, the word had more to do with philosophy than finance. It raised issues of necessity, hierarchy, government, and happiness. Aristotle distinguished chrematistics, the art of getting wealth, from economy, the art of household management.Vitruvius, the first architectural theorist, offered a differing interpretation of the word, and included it as one of his six principles of architecture. Henry David Thoreau revisited Aristotleâ s ideas and invented a new, solitary economy. Both he and Aristotle emphasized that the purpose of economy is to meet material needs with sufficiency rather than surfeit. Economie House explores these ideas architecturally. On an imaginary site a perfect red cube sits on a concrete platform. Steel frames support a translucent, gabled roof. The cube opens in various ways to reveal the machines that serve manâ s biological needs. Closed, the cube suggests the limits of material goods as contributions to the good life.