Photogrammetric deformation monitoring of the second Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul

Improving the efficiency of bridge inspection and minimizing the impact of dynamic load on the long term deterioration of the bridge structure reduces maintenance and upkeep costs whilst also improving bridge longevity and safety. This paper presents the results of an on-going project whose ultimate goal is the real-time photogrammetric monitoring the structural deformations of the second Bosphorus Bridge of Istanbul.Publisher's Versio

N-Cyano-7α-methoxy­carbonyl-6,14-endo-ethenotetra­hydro­northebaine

In the title compound (systematic name: methyl 17-cyano-3,6-dimeth­oxy-4,5α-ep­oxy-6,14-endo-ethenomorphinan-7-carboxyl­ate), C23H24N2O5, the dihydro­furan ring adopts a twist conformation, while the piperidine ring is in a chair conformation. The benzene-fused cyclo­hexene ring adopts an envelope conformation. An intra­molecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bond is observed. Inter­molecular C—H⋯N and C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds form C(5) chains along the a and b axes, respectively, and together they form a three-dimensional network

1-Meth­oxy-3-o-tolyl­bicyclo­[2.2.2]oct-5-ene-2,2-dicarbonitrile

In the title compound, C18H18N2O, the cyclo­hexene and cyclo­hexane rings of the bicyclo­[2.2.2]oct-5-ene unit adopt distorted boat conformations. In the crystal, mol­ecules exist as C—H⋯N hydrogen-bonded centrosymmetric R 2 2(14) dimers, which are further linked by C—H⋯π inter­actions

Gray value measurement for the evaluation of local alveolar bone density around impacted maxillary canine teeth using cone beam computed tomography

To investigate whether any relationship between local alveolar bone density and maxillary canine impaction using gray values from cone beam computed tomography. The cone beam computed tomography images of 151 patients were retrospectively evaluated. Maxillary canine was defined as an impacted tooth when root formation was complete and the patient?s age older than 13 or the other side of the maxillary canine has completely erupted. Similarly, complete eruption was defined as the tooth in its expected occlusion and position. Using the cone beam computed tomography software, the region of interest which was 5 mm2 in area, was placed in the trabecular bone on cross sectional cone beam computed tomography images and the gray value measurements were recorded. After measuring the gray values of all the teeth, the images were grouped according to the field of view size. Comparison of the gray values of impacted and non-impacted teeth was made between images with the same field of view size. A total of 151 patients, 101 (66.9%) female and 50 (33.1%) male, were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 24.94 ±13.9. In images with a 40X40 field of view, the gray values of the impacted canine teeth were higher than the gray values of the non-impacted ones and statistically significant difference was found between them (p=0.003). However no statistically significant difference was found between the gray values of impacted and non-impacted canine teeth in 60x60 and 100x50 field of view (p=0.197, p=0.170, respectively). We suggest using the smallest field of view size when evaluating bone density using gray values from cone beam computed tomography images and we support the idea that the local increased bone density may influence on impaction

Determining pull - out deformations of bonded metal anchors embedded in concrete by means of photogrammetry

Chemical anchorages are applied in many engineering implementations, particularly strengthening of reinforced concrete structures. During strengthening procedure; chemical anchorages should be tested, since they supply to transfer the load between existing construction elements and newly added elements. Therefore; the study of the quality of chemical anchorages is an important issue in construction materials science. In this context; the most important experiment is to determine the pull-out loads of embedded anchorage reinforcement by applying axial loads. In this study; it is aimed to determine the displacements of steel reinforcements, embedded into concrete by using chemical anchorages, while applying axial pulling loads. In order to determine the displacements and load - deformation graphs; starting conditions and every 10 bar pressure applied conditions of the steel reinforcements were captured by the cameras. The obtained images were evaluated by using photogrammetric software. Based on the photogrammetric post-processing results, the load - deformation graphs were plotted and the loads at loss of adhesion were determined.Publisher's Versio

Dimethyl trans-3-(4-bromo­phen­yl)-2-methyl­isoxazolidine-4,5-dicarboxyl­ate

In the title compound, C14H16BrNO5, the isoxazolidine ring adopts an envelope conformation, with the N atom at the flap. In the crystal, inter­molecular C—H⋯N and C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds generate R 3 3(18) ring motifs which are fused into a ribbon-like structure extending along the b axis

Endovascular treatment of femoro-popliteal artery stenosis/obstruction using a repositionable self-expanding nitinol stent: a preliminary study

Introduction. The aim of this study was to report our preliminary results regarding the use of the repositionable self-expanding nitinol stent in a cohort of patients with femoro-popliteal artery occlusion/stenosis. Material and methods. The study groups consisted a total of 8 patients (10 extremities) between 47 and 70 years of age who presented with typical symptoms of intermittent claudication and/or critical limb ischaemia (Fontaine stage II–IV) and underwent primary elective superficial femoral artery percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and/or stenting using a Jaguar repositionable self-expanding nitinol stent in the dates of 2013–2015. Information for patency at 6th month after the stenting procedure was obtained. Results. The mean operation time was 38.56 ± 26.40 minutes. No patients had procedure-related stent fracture, distal thromboembolism, haematoma, femoral pseudoaneurysm or stent occlusion. At 6-month follow-up, at least one categorical improvement was observed in 7 patients (87.5% of intent-to-treat population). Conclusions. The Jaguar self-expanding nitinol stent has several technical advantages, and its use was associated with a low risk of complications. Further study is warranted to establish its superiority in providing good long-term patency

(Z)-Ethyl 4-chloro-2-[(4-chloro­phen­yl)hydrazono]-3-oxobutanoate

The title compound, C12H12Cl2N2O3, crystallizes as a non-merohedral twin with a twinning ratio of 0.51:0.49. The mol­ecule adopts a keto–hydrazo tautomeric form stabilized by an intra­molecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bond. The configuration around the N—N bond is trans

Analysis of water loss management performance of water utilities and development of basic performance ındicator analysis tool

Su kayıp yönetiminde, sistem davranışının izlenmesi ve sistem performansının uygun göstergelere göre analiz edilmesi işletme koşullarının iyileştirilmesi açısından oldukça önemlidir. Ancak bu analizlerin doğru, düzenli, sistematik ve hassas bir şekilde yapılması için uygun hesaplama araçlarının kullanılması gerekir. Bu nedenle, bu çalışmada kentsel su kayıp yönetiminde su kayıpları ile mücadelede süreç performansının analiz edilmesi ve izlenmesi amacıyla literatür esas alınarak en uygun göstergeler belirlenmiştir. Bu göstergelerin belirlenmesinde Uluslararası Su Birliği (IWA) ve diğer kuruluşlar tarafından önerilen göstergeler detaylı bir şekilde analiz edilmiş ve su kayıp yönetimi açısından en uygun göstergelerin seçilmiştir. Belirlenen bu performans göstergelerinin sistematik bir şekilde hesaplanması ve performansın izlenmesi için web tabanlı “GGS temel performans analizi hesaplama aracı” geliştirilmiştir. Bu hesaplama aracı temel olarak, hacimsel ve yüzdesel göstergeleri, servis bağlantı ve hat uzunluğu başına göstergeleri, idari ve fiziki kayıp, ekonomik ve maliyet, arıza ve şebeke rehabilitasyon göstergelerini içermektedir. Bu hesaplama aracının detayları paylaşılmış, sağladığı avantajlar tartışılmış ve örnek veriler için analiz yapılmıştır. Geliştirilen bu hesaplama aracının, İdarelerin su kayıp yönetimi ve bileşenleri açısından performansının analiz edilmesi, izlenmesi ve aktif kaçak kontrolü faaliyetleri için süreç performansının değerlendirilmesinde önemli katkılar sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.In water loss management, monitoring system behavior and analyzing system performance according to appropriate indicators is very important for improving operating conditions. However, appropriate calculation tools should be used to make these analyzes accurately, regularly, systematically and precisely. Therefore, in this study, the most appropriate indicators were determined based on the indicators proposed IWA and other organizations in literature in order to analyze and monitor the process performance in water loss management. A web-based "GGS basic performance analysis calculation tool" has been developed to systematically calculate these indicators and monitor performance. This tool basically includes volumetric and percentage indicators, service connection and per line length indicators, administrative and physical loss, economic and cost, failure and network rehabilitation indicators. The details of this tool were detailed, its advantages were discussed by analyzing of sample data set. It is believed that this analysis tool developed in this study will provide significant contributions to the analysis and monitoring of the performance of the Utilities in terms of water loss management and its components, and to evaluate the process performance for active leakage control activitie

The impact of concurrent pelvic organ prolapse reconstructive surgery on midurethral sling procedure outcome

 Objectives: To evaluate the effect of concurrent pelvic organ prolapse (POP) reconstructive surgery on midurethral sling (MUS) procedure outcome. Material and methods: The present retrospective study included 300 women with urodynamically diagnosed stress urinary incontinence that underwent MUS procedures with or without concurrent POP reconstructive surgery. Patients were divided into four groups according to the performed surgery; 1) transobturator tape (TOT), 2) TOT with POP surgery (anterior colporrhaphy, posterior colporrhaphy and vaginal hysterectomy), 3) tension free vaginal tape (TVT), 4) TVT with POP surgery. Outcomes of surgeries for each group were evaluated postoperatively at the end of the first and sixth month by performing a cough stress test and also using the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7) and Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) questionnaires. Presence of a negative cough stress test was defined as “Cure”. Multivariate regression was used to identify the parameters for surgical failure. Results: Forty-two, 70, 49 and 139 women underwent isolated TOT, concurrent TOT and POP, isolated TVT and concurrent TVT and POP surgery, respectively. Postoperative UDI-6 score and postoperative cure rate were significantly higher in the only TOT group as compared to the TOT + POP group. However, in multiple regression analysis, women’s age, parity, body mass index, menopausal status, preoperative urodynamic parameters, MUS types and presence of any concomitant POP reconstructive surgery were found to have no significant effect on surgical outcome. Conclusions: Concurrent POP reconstructive surgery including anterior colporrhaphy, posterior colporrhaphy and vaginal hysterectomy have no affect MUS procedure outcomes