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- Prevention of Fire in Tall Buildings
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1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai, IN
1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 7, No S3 (2014), Pagination: 7–8Abstract
Fire outbreak in a building will, obviously, create panic and confusion in people occupying it. Fire causes slight to full damage to properties, persons and also in worst cases, leads to collapse of structures. If the fire intensity is more, there are chances that it may affect the neighbouring structures. Fire resistance of different building materials will not be the same, and their behavior during fire will be a major issue, once fire outbreaks. This paper highlights some of the aspects of fire safety in a building, and also some of the precautions we can take during such fires.Keywords
Buildings, Fire Safety, Fire ControlFull Text
- Geodesic Domes and its Applications
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1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai, IN
1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 7, No S3 (2014), Pagination: 5–6Abstract
A man made structure becomes stronger as its size is increased. They find application in the roofing of buildings. Geodesic spheres are arrangements of polygons in great circles that approximate a true sphere. Of all structures built from linear elements, a Geodesic Dome has the highest ratio of enclosed volume to weight. This paper highlights the uses and applications of geodesic domes along with their geometrical properties.Keywords
Curved Lattice Grid Dome, Geodesic DomesFull Text
- Case Study Report on Distress in Water Tanks
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1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai-73, IN
1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai-73, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 7, No S3 (2014), Pagination: 3–4Abstract
Over head water tanks, made up of reinforced concrete are more common due to the fact that it can be easily cast in any desired shape and size. The durability of such tanks may get affected due to external agents like wind, air etc. and needs maintenance periodically. The corrosion of reinforcement is the major distress of any reinforced concrete structure, and these tanks also face the same problem. Once the corrosion of steel happens, the satisfactory performance of the reinforced concrete tanks gets affected and distress starts in the form of minor cracks. If left unchecked, the effects of corrosion may propagate further and may lead to structural failure in due course. In this case study, many overhead tanks made up of reinforced concrete were studied, and their types of distress along with remedial measures are suggested.Keywords
Maintenance, Rehabilitation, Water TanksFull Text
- Seismic Performance of Irregular Buildings
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1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai, IN
1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 7, No S3 (2014), Pagination: 1–2Abstract
Modern building planning is influenced by many factors and often, there is a trend to adopt a form that has irregular shape in plan and also has variation in height of storeys. Due to the varied use, a building is planned for; variations in the load acting on different floors may also differ. More irregularities can be present like non continuation of members in all the floors, or absence of members, and also having additional members in some of the storey levels. Such buildings will have maximum risk, when compared to conventional framed structures, when seismic forces come into play. This paper highlights the various aspects in the performance of buildings, and also suggests some remedies for the problems.Keywords
Building Planning, Irregular Buildings, Seismic PerformanceFull Text
- Clinical Audit in Dentistry - the Third Eye of Oral Care
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A. Sujatha
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L. Nagesh
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1 Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 168-172Abstract
Producing good quality goods should be the primary responsibility of the manufacturer, and ensuring good quality services is the responsibility of the government. Utilizing good quality services is the basic human right of each and every individual. Provision of efficient and effective quality health care to the public is one of the ethical principles. Assessment of quality of health care provided to the public can be done through clinical audit system. Clinical audit is a quality improvement process that seeks to improve patient care and outcomes through systematic review of care against explicit criteria, and the implementation of change. Clinical audit results in improved clinical practice, increased efficiency, better clinical outcomes or more cost-effective service. In India, there is hardly any audit system in dentistry though the concept has existed since a long time. This review is an insight on methodology of clinical audit and the need for implementation of such a system for dental practice in Indian scenario.Keywords
Clinical Audit, Dentistry, Quality Assurance, Dental Records
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- Case Study of Ferro Cement Coating Technique on Masonry Walls
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1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 7, No S5 (2014), Pagination: 9-9Abstract
Masonry structures should be protected from the effects of surrounding atmospheric agents like wind, water etc. Increasing its durability by proper maintenance is also a required aspect . Coatings by ferro cement is an adopted technique to protect the masonry walls against detrimental factors which attack it.In this study different types of masonry walls where tested for compression and their performance was judged to estimate whether use of ferro cement coatings can be applied on masonry or not to protect them.Keywords
Ferrocement Coatings, Masonry WallsFull Text
- Influence of Storage Methods of Whole Blood Samples on DNA Integrity in Epidemiological Studies
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Method and materials: Whole blood samples were collected from 90 patients reported to the Government Tertiary-care Dental College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India. The blood samples were stored at three different temperatures -80 °C, -20 °C, 4 °C which were analyzed for DNA quality immediately within 4 h and after a storage period of 60 days. Quantification of DNA in the sample was recorded using a spectrophotometer..
Results: The average concentration of isolated DNA ranged from 0.5 ng/μl to 154.2 ng/μl with purity A260/A280ratio ranging from 0.7 to 2.0. The mean DNA concentration H = 97.2 (p = 0.001) and purity H = 80.1 (p = 0.001) obtained from whole blood stored at 4 °C were statistically significant. Thus samples stored at 4 °C did not affect on DNA yield and quality..
Conclusion: We conclude that storage at 4 8C temperature for whole blood does not substantially affect the molecular assay measurements. This study enlightens the influence of storage temperatures and duration in genetic epidemiology.
Authors
C. Rahila
1,
M. B. Aswath Narayanan
2,
J. John Kirubaharan
3,
S .G. Ramesh Kumar
2,
A. Leena Selvamary
2,
A. Sujatha
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1 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vivekanandha Dental College and Hospital for Women, Tiruchengode, 637205, IN
2 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 600003, IN
3 Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai 600007, IN
1 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vivekanandha Dental College and Hospital for Women, Tiruchengode, 637205, IN
2 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 600003, IN
3 Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai 600007, IN
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Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Vol 31, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 89-92Abstract
Objectives: To investigate the influence of storage methods of whole blood samples on Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) quality.Method and materials: Whole blood samples were collected from 90 patients reported to the Government Tertiary-care Dental College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India. The blood samples were stored at three different temperatures -80 °C, -20 °C, 4 °C which were analyzed for DNA quality immediately within 4 h and after a storage period of 60 days. Quantification of DNA in the sample was recorded using a spectrophotometer..
Results: The average concentration of isolated DNA ranged from 0.5 ng/μl to 154.2 ng/μl with purity A260/A280ratio ranging from 0.7 to 2.0. The mean DNA concentration H = 97.2 (p = 0.001) and purity H = 80.1 (p = 0.001) obtained from whole blood stored at 4 °C were statistically significant. Thus samples stored at 4 °C did not affect on DNA yield and quality..
Conclusion: We conclude that storage at 4 8C temperature for whole blood does not substantially affect the molecular assay measurements. This study enlightens the influence of storage temperatures and duration in genetic epidemiology.
Keywords
DNA Isolation, Genetic Epidemiology, Whole Blood.References
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