Cohomology and Deformations of nn-Lie algebra morphisms

The study of $n$-Lie algebras which are natural generalization of Lie algebras is motivated by Nambu Mechanics and recent developments in String Theory and M-branes. The purpose of this paper is to define cohomology complexes and study deformation theory of $n$-Lie algebra morphisms. We discuss infinitesimal deformations, equivalent deformations and obstructions. Moreover, we provide various examples

Mechanical and durabiliry properties of environmentally friendly Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC)

International audienceThis paper deals with mechanical and durability performances of more sustainable Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) by integrating high volumes of Blast Furnace Slag (BFS). Three substitution rates of cement by slag are explored (30%, 50% and 80%). Results show that a slag content of 30% improves slightly the compressive strength of concrete, whereas the strength of UHPCs containing 50% and 80% of slag are significantly reduced, particularly at early age. At 3 days, when the slag content increases, the porosity of UHPC mixtures with high slag content increases. In contrast, at 90 days, the volume of capillary pores decreases greatly and the global pores network becomes finer, when cement is substituted by BFS. This, results in decreasing gas permeability (1.5-6 times) and chloride diffusion (up 4 times). Results show also that all tested UHPCs have quite the same CO2 depth, after an exposure of 1 year. Indeed, the decrease of porosity, when BFS is added, is balanced by the decrease of pH, which promotes CO2 diffusion.Le présent article traite des performances mécaniques et de durabilité d'un Béton Ultra-Haute Performance (BUHP) plus durable, avec des teneurs en laitier élevées. Trois taux de substitution du ciment par des laitiers des hauts fourneaux (LHF) sont explorés (30%, 50% et 80%). Les résultats montrent qu'une teneur de 30% de laitier améliore légèrement la résistance à la compression, alors qu'avec 50% et 80% de LHF, la résistance à la compression chute significativement. A 3 jours, lorsque la teneur en LHF augmente, la porosité du béton augmente. A 90 jours, la réaction des LHF induit une diminution de la porosité capillaire et le réseau poreux devient plus fin. Ainsi, la perméabilité au gaz et la diffusion des ions chlore diminuent significativement. Les résultats montrent aussi que tous les bétons testés ont une profondeur de carbonatation similaire, après une année d'exposition au CO2. En effet, la diminution de la porosité, due à l'ajout des LHF est équilibrée par la diminution du pH, qui favorise la diffusion de CO 2

Les Jessour dans le Sud-Est tunisien : un système hydro-agricole ancestral dans un milieu aride

Malgré un bilan hydrique largement déficitaire dans le Sud-Est tunisien à climat aride, l'Homme a pu pratiquer l'agriculture en développant la technique des Jessour. Cette technique est confrontée aujourd'hui au risque d'abandon suite aux changements socio-économiques qu'a connus cette région au cours des cinq dernières décennies. Cet article fait le point de l'intérêt hydro-agricole des Jessour et présente les grandes lignes d'une recherche visant à évaluer le bilan hydrique de parcelles utilisant cette technique. Le but est de participer à la conservation de ce savoir-faire ancestral et d'optimiser son utilisation

Analyse de l'événement pluviométrique intense du 11 novembre 2017 et ses effets sur le système hydraulique des Jessour (sud-est tunisien)

Les 11 et 12 novembre 2017, le sud-est tunisien a connu un événement pluviométrique intense. Les quantités tombées ont, dans plusieurs cas, atteint le total annuel. L'analyse climatique de l'événement démontre le rôle de la circulation azonale de secteur est, source des importantes pluies qui touchent la Tunisie orientale en général, associée à une circulation méridienne de secteur nord. Malgré des intensités horaires des averses faibles à modérées, les importantes quantités de pluies ont eu des effets considérables sur le système hydraulique des Jessour. Dans la région de Zammour, sur le plateau du Dahar, 85 % de ces ouvrages hydro-agricoles observés ont été affectés par ces pluies et 34 % sont devenus non fonctionnels suite à une destruction importante qui a touché une ou plusieurs de leurs composantes

Preliminary results of the project A.I.D.A. (Auto Immunity: Diagnosis Assisted by computer)

In this paper, are presented the preliminary results of the A.I.D.A. (Auto Immunity: Diagnosis Assisted by computer) project which is developed in the frame of the cross-border cooperation Italy-Tunisia. According to the main objectives of this project, a database of interpreted Indirect ImmunoFluorescence (IIF) images on HEp 2 cells is being collected thanks to the contribution of Italian and Tunisian experts involved in routine diagnosis of autoimmune diseases. Through exchanging images and double reporting; a Gold Standard database, containing around 1000 double reported IIF images with different patterns including negative tests, has been settled. This Gold Standard database has been used for optimization of a computing solution (CADComputer Aided Detection) and for assessment of its added value in order to be used along with an immunologist as a second reader in detection of auto antibodies for autoimmune disease diagnosis. From the preliminary results obtained, the CAD appeared more powerful than junior immunologists used as second readers and may significantly improve their efficacy

Computer-Assisted Classification Patterns in Autoimmune Diagnostics: The AIDA Project

Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are significant biomarkers in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases in humans, done by mean of Indirect ImmunoFluorescence (IIF)method, and performed by analyzing patterns and fluorescence intensity. This paper introduces the AIDA Project (autoimmunity: diagnosis assisted by computer) developed in the framework of an Italy-Tunisia cross-border cooperation and its preliminary results. A database of interpreted IIF images is being collected through the exchange of images and double reporting and a Gold Standard database, containing around 1000 double reported images, has been settled. The Gold Standard database is used for optimization of aCAD(Computer AidedDetection) solution and for the assessment of its added value, in order to be applied along with an Immunologist as a second Reader in detection of autoantibodies. This CAD system is able to identify on IIF images the fluorescence intensity and the fluorescence pattern. Preliminary results show that CAD, used as second Reader, appeared to perform better than Junior Immunologists and hence may significantly improve their efficacy; compared with two Junior Immunologists, the CAD system showed higher Intensity Accuracy (85,5% versus 66,0% and 66,0%), higher Patterns Accuracy (79,3% versus 48,0% and 66,2%), and higher Mean Class Accuracy (79,4% versus 56,7% and 64.2%)

Nurses' perceptions of aids and obstacles to the provision of optimal end of life care in ICU

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Mechanical and durabiliry properties of environmentally friendly Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC)

International audienceThis paper deals with mechanical and durability performances of more sustainable Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) by integrating high volumes of Blast Furnace Slag (BFS). Three substitution rates of cement by slag are explored (30%, 50% and 80%). Results show that a slag content of 30% improves slightly the compressive strength of concrete, whereas the strength of UHPCs containing 50% and 80% of slag are significantly reduced, particularly at early age. At 3 days, when the slag content increases, the porosity of UHPC mixtures with high slag content increases. In contrast, at 90 days, the volume of capillary pores decreases greatly and the global pores network becomes finer, when cement is substituted by BFS. This, results in decreasing gas permeability (1.5-6 times) and chloride diffusion (up 4 times). Results show also that all tested UHPCs have quite the same CO2 depth, after an exposure of 1 year. Indeed, the decrease of porosity, when BFS is added, is balanced by the decrease of pH, which promotes CO2 diffusion.Le présent article traite des performances mécaniques et de durabilité d'un Béton Ultra-Haute Performance (BUHP) plus durable, avec des teneurs en laitier élevées. Trois taux de substitution du ciment par des laitiers des hauts fourneaux (LHF) sont explorés (30%, 50% et 80%). Les résultats montrent qu'une teneur de 30% de laitier améliore légèrement la résistance à la compression, alors qu'avec 50% et 80% de LHF, la résistance à la compression chute significativement. A 3 jours, lorsque la teneur en LHF augmente, la porosité du béton augmente. A 90 jours, la réaction des LHF induit une diminution de la porosité capillaire et le réseau poreux devient plus fin. Ainsi, la perméabilité au gaz et la diffusion des ions chlore diminuent significativement. Les résultats montrent aussi que tous les bétons testés ont une profondeur de carbonatation similaire, après une année d'exposition au CO2. En effet, la diminution de la porosité, due à l'ajout des LHF est équilibrée par la diminution du pH, qui favorise la diffusion de CO 2

Early age and mechanical properties of environmentally friendly Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC)

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Estimating the mechanical properties of hydrating blended cementitious materials: An investigation based on micromechanics

International audienceThe hydration model of Parrot & Killoh (1984) [1] has been extended to blended cements and coupled to a micromechanical scheme similar to that of Pichler & Hellmich (2011) [2] to estimate the Young modulus and the compressive strength of cementitious materials as a function of time. A finite aspect ratio of 7 is introduced to describe the shape of the hydrates and improve the estimate of the early age strength by the micromechanical scheme. Furthermore, accounting for the stress fluctuations in the cement paste partly explains the fact that the compressive strength of a concrete can be lower than that of its cement paste. Finally, the estimated physical properties are compared to numerous experimental measurements from the literature and new experimental measurements on blended cement pastes featuring significant weight fractions of limestone filler, fly ash or silica fume. It is shown that the present model slightly overestimates the dilution effect