Model analysis of bucket wheel excavator SchRs 630 strength

The possibilities of testing real constructions are often limited, especially in case of large constructions. The idea of model testing is to create a sub-scaled model in order to anticipate the behavior of the real construction, regarding the behavior of the model, with sufficient accuracy. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that model testing of bucket wheel excavator structure, from the aspect of the strength of the constructions, is possible. In order to prove this assumption, firstly, numerical calculations of a real construction and its sub-scaled model were performed using the Finite Element Method. Sub-scaled structure is 10 times scaled real structure (in size and plates thickness). Within the static calculation, the analysis of the stress mapping from sub-scaled model to real structure was carried out, by partial groups of construction. The coefficients connecting stresses of sub-scaled model and stresses of real construction were formulated. Dynamic calculations of sub-scaled model and real structure were also performed. Then, a physical model was produced and subjected to experimental testing. Experimental testing was performed in order to verify the numerical models. A parallel testing of the model with strain gauges and a system for non-contact measurement of displacement and deformation was performed. High matching results were obtained of two experimental methods on one side, and numerical calculation on the other side. The physical model and the successful experiments carried out on it confirmed that these structures can be subjected to model testing, without important constraints and with sufficient accuracy

Onychomycosis: Sampling, diagnosing as efficiant part of hospital pharmacology

Introduction Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of one or more nails. Causes of onychomycosis are dermatophytes, yeasts and non-dermatophyte molds, but the most common cause is Trichophytonrubrum (T. Rubrum) from the group of dermatophyte fungi. The aims Using sampling determination of the most common clinical type of onychomycosis, lokalization and involvement of the nail plate, and monitoring the efficacy of methods/tests in the diagnosis of nail onychomycosis. Material and methods This paper is a part of academic IV phase study. The study included 30 patients with onychomycosis. Each sample was seeded on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) and Diluted SDA (D-SDA) at 28°C and 37°C, as well as the Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM) at 28°C. Identification of isolated fungi to the level of genus/species has been based on macroscopic and microscopic characteristics by KOH and Blancophor fluorescent dye. PCR were performed to detect T. Rubrum-specific and pan-dermatophyte multiplex PCR product. Informed consent was obtained from all patients. Results The most common clinical form was subungual lateral distal onychomycosis (DLSO)of the hands and feet pollex fingernails, while the size of the involvement of the nail plate was 1/2 - 1/3 in the majority of patients. Cultivation gave a positive result in 50% of cases and the most commonly isolated microorganism was the T. Rubrum. For negative cultures (50%) the PCR was carried out which demonstrated high sensitivity and T. Rubrum remained the most frequently detected. Conclusions Using the methods of cultivation and PCR, onychomycosis was confirmed in 28 (93.3%) patients. Cultivation gave a negative result in 50% of cases, while the PCR was positive in 86.6%. Our research shows the highest incidence of T. Rubrum (60%). In continuation of this study will be analyzed the choice and effectiveness of therapy