Variscan shear zones and control of Sn-W, Au, U mineralizations in the Central-Iberian Zone in Portugal

[Resumo] Propoese urna síntese sobre a génese dos cisalhamentos regionais e estruturas secundárias associadas nas diferentes fases colisionais, para o sector restricto da Zona Centro-Ibérica (Z.C.!.) da orogenia hercínica. Adoptam-se os conceitos de RAMSAY (1980) e SANDERSON &MARCHINI (1984) para enquadrar, respectivamente, a tipologia e cinemática destes cisalhamentos. Esboçase um cenário geral da geometria e cinemática das estructuras na Z.C.!., concomitantemente, com a evolu~ao dos cisalhamentos tangenciais nas fases precocese com os cisalhamentos transcorrentes nas fases tardias do orógeno. No quadro da associa~ao espacial das mineralizag:>es de Sn-W, Au e U aos cisalhamentos, define-se o controlo estrutural destas mineraliza~oes e procede-se a tentativa de hierarquizar as referidas mineralizag:>es da Z.C.!., conectando-as as diferentes fases de deformaçao da orogenia hercínica[Abstract] The tipology and kinematic evolution of the shear zones and related secondary structures in the Central Iberian Zone (Variscan orogeny) are stablished on the basis of the concepts expressed, respectively, by RAMSAY (1980) and SANDERSON & MARCHINI (1984). The geometry and kinematics of these structures are linked to the evolution of nappes in the preliminary deformation phases and with transcurrent shearing in the later deformation phases. The structural control and the spatial relationship of Sn-W, Au and U mineralizations by these shears, is defined. For each her cynian deformations phase it is made an atempt of hierarchyzation of these C.I.Z. mineralizations

Therapeutic challenge of a paediatric case of Graves' disease with severe ophthalmopathy

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Optimization and economic evaluation of pressurized liquid extraction of phenolic compounds from jabuticaba skins

AbstractThe optimization of the extraction of anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds from jabuticaba skins, a promising Brazilian source of these compounds, was studied using pressurized liquid extraction (PLE). An optimization study was performed using ethanol as a solvent and with extraction pressure (5–10MPa), temperature (313–393K) and static extraction time (3–15min) as independent variables. The optimum PLE conditions for all response variables were estimated; however, PLE conditions resulting in the highest recovery of anthocyanins (5MPa, 553K and 9min of static extraction time) were chosen for comparison with a conventional low-pressure solvent extraction (LPSE). The attributes compared were yield, content of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds and economic feasibility. Similar extraction yields were obtained by LPSE and PLE under optimized conditions; however 2.15 and 1.66-fold more anthocyanins and total phenolic compounds, respectively, were extracted using PLE, while the cost of manufacturing (COM) obtained for the PLE extract was 40-fold lower

Produção sazonal de óleo essencial em uma população natural de Piper aduncum L. em Adrianópolis - PR.

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi verificar a produção sazonal de óleo essencial em uma população natural de Piper aduncum L. no município de Adrianópolis - PR

A bending cell for small batches

This article presents the study that is done for the conception of an automated bending cell devoted to the processing of parts in small batches, gathering the real necessities of potential customers. Joining the maximum of possible information, on the present cells, is has been able to conceive an automated bending cell devoted to the bending of parts, with dif-ferent form, weight, thickness, etc., in small batches. To be able to reach the proposed objec-tives, the cell is equipped with auxiliary systems, such as ATC (Automatic Tool Change) allied to a tool warehouse, AGC (Automatic Gripper Change) with three different grippers, a repo-sition station, and a dedicated 7th axis in the press brake designed to dock a standard 6 axes robot, that provide to cell a sufficient grade of autonomy. Allied with the idea of creating a cell for small batches, is introduced the target of getting this cell at lower price as possible. Thus the cell acquires an extended application range very important for potential customers. To get real perception of the money saving when working with this automated bending cell comparisons between Man work times vs. machine work times in production of small batches have been made

Structural dynamic updating using a global optimization methodology

In this article, we present the application of a global optimization technique, in particular the GlobalSearch command from MatLab®, in the updating of structural dynamic models. For comparative purposes, we evaluate the efficiency of the global method relatively to the local search method previously used in the Finite Element Model Updating program. The Finite Element Model Updating programs are designed with the primary purpose of validating and optimizing structural numerical models. The first step for structural optimization process is to idealize the desired behavior of the dynamic model to develop, or collect experimental data of a physical model considered as the reference model. The process begins with the construction, on a finite element program, of a numerical model with initial physical parameters, preferably close to the reference model parameters. The numerical model is then submitted, through a Finite Element Model Updating program, to a successive parametric updating until improving its dynamic behavior described by their natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping properties, be similar to the dynamic behavior of the reference model. The Sequential Quadratic Programming algorithm was already used in the optimization of the Finite Element Model Updating program, and the obtained solutions showed that it can’t achieve the global optimal value of the objective function. This kind of methods, used for nonlinear constrained optimization problems, have, generally, difficulties to achieve the global optimum, since they are local optimization methods.Centre for Mechanical and Materials Technologies (CT2M) and Algoritmi R&D Centreinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Teores e conteúdo de NPK em folhas de alfavaca-cravo em função da adubação orgânica e épocas de corte.

Estudou-se o efeito da adubação orgânica e épocas de corte nos teores e extração de NPK em alfavaca-cravo nas condições de Botucatu - SP. Utilizou-se 04 doses de esterco de poedeira curtido (tratamentos principais) e 04 épocas de corte (outono, inverno e primavera do ano de 2001 e verão de 2002)

Análise Retrospetiva Sobre a Utilização em Contexto Real do Ranibizumab em Doentes com Degenerescência Macular da Idade Exsudativa em Portugal

INTRODUCTION: Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy has revolutionized the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration; however, it is important to monitor actual use of ranibizumab and related treatment outcomes in routine practice. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a retrospective, observational study to monitor the 2-year outcomes following ranibizumab treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration in Portugal. Patients treated between January 2009 and December 2009 were retrospectively evaluated. All decisions were made by the treating physician in accordance with their usual routine clinical practice. The primary assessment was mean change in visual acuity score using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study or Snellen equivalent. RESULTS: A total of 128 patients with wet age-related macular degeneration were analyzed (mean age 79.4 years; mean visual acuity score 54.2 letters). Mean change in visual acuity score from baseline was -1.6 letters (n = 82) at year one and -5.1 letters (n = 72) at year two. The mean number of ranibizumab injections was 3.8 (year one) and 1.6 (year two). On average, patients attended 8.6 and 5.0 visits and optical coherence tomography was used in 75.0% of patients in year one and in 56.3% of patients in year two, respectively. DISCUSSION: Despite a relatively high number of visits, including monitoring visits and use of optical coherence tomography - guided therapy, few injections were administered and visual acuity was not improved. CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that as-needed treatment resulted in under-dosing in a real-life setting in Portugal. Such limitations may also be related to increasing numbers of patients, resulting in clinic saturation.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Produção de biomassa, rendimento de óleo essencial e teor de timol em alecrim - pimenta, em função da adubação orgânica.

O objetivo deste foi avaliar cinco doses de esterco de galinha curtido (0; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5 e 6,0 kg/m2) na produção de biomassa, rendimento de óleo essencial e constituintes químicos deste óleo