Empirical Capacity Modelling of Roundabouts for Mid-Sized Cities

plays an essential role in terms of its ability to deal with the present traffic scenario. The changing geometrics of roundabout cause Measurement of Performance of existing roundabout vast variation in the entry capacity of the roundabout. A of weaving section, Width of non-, length of weaving, weaving section, section, Width and traffic characteristics. was very precise of approach way study was conducted to gather data from roundabouts with varying geometric parameters which are Central, Entry width, width found to be significant relationship Five geometric parameter with c island diameter capacity but Width of approach way does not fit So using empirical analysis based on five geometric to be significant for figuring the capacity. Every parameter used in this equation has a multiplicative relation with the parameter a model was developed which appropriate for Indian traffic scenario authenticated entry flow

Design and Construction of a Testing Platform and Estimating Attenuation Painting Reflectivity to Laser Beam

The project has been described the design and construction of a reliable optical testing platform used for evaluate the reflectivity of metal surfaces treated with special paintings required for laser beam attenuation. The platform comprises an Nd-YAG laser system which has been designed and fabricated with specifications to be compatible with their corresponding in laser range finder transmitters used for various applications. The reflectivity of various attenuating paintings, at different detection angles, has been observed. Moreover, the variation of the reflected energy with painting type and metal type to be painted has been studied experimentally. Results illustrated the existence of a definite angle, at which the reflectivity was maximum (specular reflection). On the other hand, samples with attenuation paintings have constant very low diffusive reflectivity and are independent of the detection angle

Identificação de fontes de resistência de acessos de Lycopersicon sp. ao Pepper yellow mosaic virus

The tomato is a crop of great economical importance, however it is susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, including viral disease for which the best control strategy is genetic resistance. The disease, caused by Pepper yellow mosaic virus (PepYMV) has become a recent problem. Consequently, the idea of this work was to screen 376 accessions of Lycopersicon sp. to find possible sources of resistance to PepYMV. Out of 355 accessions of L. esculentum inoculated with PepYMV, 52 did not express symptoms. However, the virus reached high concentration in the tissues as measured by indirect ELISA, and therefore they were not considered as safe sources of resistance. Among 21 accessions of wild Lycopersicon species, one of L. hirsutum was shown to be resistant, with no observed symptoms. A low concentration of the virus was detected as measured by indirect ELISA. This accession seems to be suitable for breeding programs aiming at incorporating resistance for this disease into commercial tomato cultivars.O tomateiro é uma olerícola de grande importância econômica, porém suscetível a um grande número de patógenos, dentre os quais os vírus, cuja forma de controle mais eficiente é a resistência genética. A doença causada pelo Pepper yellow mosaic virus (PepYMV) tem se tornado um problema recente. Por isso, o presente estudo teve por objetivo avaliar 376 acessos de Lycopersicon sp. visando identificar fontes de resistência ao PepYMV. Dos 355 acessos de L. esculentum inoculados com o PepYMV, 52 não apresentaram sintomas. No entanto, não foram considerados fonte segura de resistência por conterem alta concentração viral quando avaliados pelo teste de ELISA indireto. Dentre os 21 acessos de espécies silvestres do gênero, foi detectado um acesso de L. hirsutum resistente por ser assintomático. Baixa concentração do vírus foi detectada pelo teste de ELISA indireto. Este acesso pode ser indicado para programas de melhoramento visando incorporar resistência a este vírus em cultivares comerciais de tomate

Angiotensin-converting enzyme in pericardial fluid: comparative study with serum activity

BACKGROUND: The characterization of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in human pericardial fluid is relevant, considering its role in the angiotensin II release and thus, the role of the pericardium in cardiovascular homeostasis. OBJECTIVE: To isolate and characterize an ACE from human pericardial fluid and to compare the angiotensin I converting activities of the pericardial fluid with that of the serum in patients submitted to cardiovascular surgery. METHODS: The enzyme from human pericardial fluid was purified through chromatographic steps and characterized by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), hydrolysis of angiotensin I, bradykinin, Hip-His-Leu and synthetic substrates with internal fluorescence suppression. Lisinopril was used as inhibitor. The ACE activity was measured in blood and pericardial fluid samples of 23 patients submitted to cardiovascular surgery. RESULTS: The purified ACE (MM = 140 kDa), releases angiotensin II, hydrolyses bradykinin and the Hip-His-Leu substrate. The kinetic parameters k cat,(s-1) and k cat/Km (µM-1. s-1) were, respectively: Hip-His-Leu (1.14 and 7 x 10 -4) ; Abz-YRK(Dnp)P-OH (2.60 and 0.77), Abz-LFK(Dnp)-OH (2.77 and 0.36) and Abz-SDK(Dnp)P-OH (1.92 and 0.19). The angiotensin I converting activities (mean ± SD) in the pericardial fluid and in blood, were, respectively: 3.16 ± 0.90 mU x mg -1x min-1 and 0.33 ± 0.11 mU x mg -1x min-1. The difference was significant between the two fluids. CONCLUSION: An ACE that bears great similarity with the somatic enzyme was isolated from human pericardial fluid. The angiotensin I converting activity is higher in the pericardial fluid when compared to the serum activity. These data are important evidence of the role of the pericardial fluid in the metabolism of active peptides.FUNDAMENTO: A caracterização de uma enzima conversora de angiotensina (ECA) no líquido pericárdico humano é relevante diante do seu papel na liberação de angiotensina II e, portanto, do papel do pericárdio na homeostase cardivascular. OBJETIVO: Isolar e caracterizar uma ECA do líquido pericárdico humano. Comparar as atividades conversoras de angiotensina I do fluido pericárdico e do soro de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardiovascular. MÉTODOS: A enzima do líquido pericárdico humano foi purificada por meio de etapas cromatográficas e caracterizada por eletroforese em gel de poliacrilamida (SDS-PAGE), hidrólise de angiotensina I, bradicinina, Hip-His-Leu e substratos sintéticos com supressão interna de fluorescência. Lisinopril foi usado como inibidor. A atividade de ECA foi determinada em amostras de sangue e líquido pericárdico de 23 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardiovascular. RESULTADOS: A ECA purificada (MM = 140 kDa) libera angiotensina II, hidrolisa a bradicinina e o substrato Hip-His-Leu. Os parâmetros cinéticos k cat,(s-1) e k cat/Km (µM-1. s-1) foram respectivamente: Hip-His-Leu (1,14 e 7 x 10 -4), Abz-YRK(Dnp)P-OH (2,60 e 0,77), Abz-LFK(Dnp)-OH (2,77 e 0,36) e Abz-SDK(Dnp)P-OH (1,92 e 0,19). As atividades conversoras de angiotensina I (média ± DP) do líquido pericárdico e no soro foram, respectivamente, 3,16 ± 0,90 mU x mg -1x min-1 e 0,33 ± 0,11 mU x mg -1x min-1 . A diferença foi significativa entre os dois fluidos. CONCLUSÃO: Uma ECA com grande similaridade com a enzima somática foi isolada do fluido pericárdico humano. A atividade conversora de angiotensina I é maior no líquido pericárdico quando comparada com a atividade do soro. Esses dados constituem importante evidência do papel do líquido pericárdico no metabolismo de peptídeos ativos.Universidade Federal do Triângulo MineiroUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)UNIFESPSciEL

Frustrated total internal reflection of newton rings multiple beam interference

Frustrated Total Internal Reflection FTIR phenomenon is manifested employing Newton‟s rings setup generated via a coherent light beam of a laser diode ( . All concentric bright and dark rings, except the central bright spot, were noticed to recede (disappear) when the incident angle exceeded the critical angle of 41o. It was also shown that the current setup has proven its applicability for other tests and can give convenient results that conform with theory. Neither the concept nor the design is beyond what can be realized in an undergraduate laboratory. However, technical improvements in mounting the prism - lens may be advisable. As an extension of the experiments, the effect can be studied using hollow prism filled with liquids of different refractive indices for both S and P polarizations of light. Also, the relationship of wavelength on the penetration depth can be explored