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Study of mechanical properties of jointed rock mass using lattice-spring-based synthetic rock mass (LS-SRM) modeling approach
Get PDFWith the recent development of high-end computation technology, it is feasible to use complex
numerical modeling technique such as synthetic rock mass (SRM) modeling for the
characterization of mechanical properties of rock mass. However, the SRM modeling approaches
that have been used to date such as the ones based on bonded particle and bonded blocks cannot
properly incorporate realistic discontinuity surface geometry (waviness and roughness) into the
numerical model and discontinuities are often simplified as having planar surfaces. Models with
simplified planar discontinuity surfaces do not represent the true geometry and physics of the
natural discontinuities which raises the question on the reliability of the geotechnical parameters
resulting from these models. It is widely known that the inherent surface roughness significantly
influences the shear strength and stiffness of a non-planar discontinuity. The goal of this thesis is
to develop numerical models that can incorporate these natural undulating discontinuities for the
determination of reliable estimates of strength and deformation properties of jointed rock masses.
Three-dimensional lattice-spring-based synthetic rock mass (LS-SRM) models are generated by
incorporating both planar and non-planar discontinuities to simulate the mechanical behaviors of
both laboratory-scale jointed rock and mine-scale jointed rock masses. A calibration methodology
is established by means of extensive sensitivity analysis of lattice model parameters. Studies are
also conducted to understand the crack evolution mechanism (initiation and propagation) in precracked marbles with both planar and non-planar cracks. Influences of joint properties (orientation,
intensity, persistence, and roughness) on the strength and deformability of jointed rock under
compression are also investigated. Influence of rock mass scale on the strength and deformation
modulus is investigated to determine the representative elementary volume (REV) of the rock
mass. Using the REV sized rock mass, the influence of discontinuity intensity and confining pressure on the mechanical properties (strength & deformability) of jointed rock masses are also
investigated. In addition, the influence of the pre-existing natural discontinuity of different
configurations (waviness, intensity, size) and in-situ stress on slope stability and deformability of
an open pit mine are investigated.
Complex crack propagation mechanism is observed in the laboratory-scale pre-cracked rocks with
non-planar cracks under compression. There is an increase in the strength and deformation
modulus for the laboratory-scale jointed rock models with non-planar discontinuities, lower
discontinuity intensity, and lower discontinuity persistence. Peak strength and deformation
modulus of the rock mass decreases with the increase of discontinuity intensity. Peak strength of
the rock mass increases with the increase of confining pressure. Slopes excavated in the rock mass
with non-planar discontinuities are found to be more stable than the slopes excavated in the rock
mass with planar discontinuities. Similarly, slopes excavated in the rock mass with larger
discontinuity size and higher discontinuity intensity are less stable than the ones excavated in the
rock mass with smaller discontinuity size and lower discontinuity intensity. It is also found that
the slopes exhibited localized instabilities under the influence of high in-situ stress.
The findings of this research aid in better characterization of the mechanical behavior The findings of this research aid in better characterization of the mechanical behavior of jointed
rock mass and provide more reliable estimates of geotechnical design parameters
The downsizing Catholic Church: learning from Borromini’s counter-reformation architecture
Get PDFThis thesis examines the work of Baroque architect
Francesco Borromini toward an architectural response to
the downsizing Catholic Church in North America. The
century following the Protestant Reformation offered
similar challenges to the Church. In response to the
Reformation, numerous Counter-Reformation measures
were employed to revive the Catholic Church. Architecture
that conveyed Catholic theology was considered a valuable
tool in restoring the Church. Selected buildings designed
by architect Francesco Borromini are examined for
insights into design techniques and strategies explored to
synthesize Catholic theology and architecture. The Sant’Ivo
alla Sapienza and San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane churches
in Rome are studied using research-creation methods that
employ architectural drawing as an investigative tool to
discover the theological significance of the buildings. The
architectural design proposal explores conclusions drawn
from research and applies the research findings toward
the design of small contemporary Catholic Church in
Orangeville, Ontario
Motivational interviewing in intake/crisis intervention
Get PDFThis Advance Practicum report examines my experiences in further developing my
clinical skills, primarily in the area of Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques, while
completing an Advanced Practicum with the Health Sciences North (HSN) Mental Health and
Addictions Program (MHAP) as the intake/crisis worker. The intake/crisis program of
Manitoulin Island is designed to address the mental health and addiction crisis needs of clients
over sixteen years of age who present in psychological distress at either of the emergency
departments of the Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC).
My goals within this practicum were to enhance my social work practice skills by
facilitating motivational interviewing techniques during intake and crisis interventions, working
as part of multidisciplinary team, attending clinical supervision, and diligently critiquing my
social work practice with reflective MI log journals and a supervision journal. Throughout this
report, I reflect on the critical analysis of the practicum as I focus on two distinct observations
and insights within my MI experiences: 1) How can MI enhance treatment compliance? and 2)
What challenges might MI methods of interviewing present? Throughout the process of
completing this practicum and report, I reflected on the effective use of MI with the different
populations that presented, increased my MI skill set, and developed increased self-awareness through reflective social work practise.Master of Social Work (MSW
The effects of natural magnetic fields on biological systems : evidence from planaria, sunflower seeds and breast cancer cells
No full textNatural magnetic fields include the Earth’s magnetic field and biomagnetic fields
produced by living organisms. Earth has a static magnetic field whose intensity is
constantly fluctuating and has deviations called geomagnetic storms. In multiple
experiments, we found that geomagnetic storms that occurred either on the same day as
the experiment, or four days before the experiment had a significant impact on the
subsequent behaviour of planaria and photon emissions of germinating sunflower seeds.
However, the effects were most evident in only a subset of their populations. Consistent
with this idea, a small proportion of planaria seemed able to detect the presence of a weak,
patterned electric field in a maze. We also found that when humans practised healing
intentionality on breast cancer cultures, they had a subtle influence on the photon
emission from the cells. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of natural magnetic
fields even if their influences evade our awareness
Provenance and depositional age of the Cryogenian ‘grand conglomérat’, host of the Kamoa Cu-deposit, Democratic Republic of Congo
No full textThe Kamoa copper deposit (759 Mt, 2.67% Cu at 1% cut-off) is one of the largest copper
deposits in the central African copperbelt. Mineralisation at Kamoa is hosted by the Cryogenian
‘grand conglomérat’, which was deposited in an intracratonic rift and its sub- basins associated
with the break-up of Rodinia, and is equated to the ‘Sturtian’ glaciation, the oldest of the
Neoproterozoic glacial events. Using detrital zircon geochronology, the provenance of synglacial and underlying pre-glacial units is compared, to evaluate the temporal dynamics of the
sediment supply at Kamoa. The detrital zircon age distributions suggest that the ‘grand
conglomérat’ was derived from locally exposed basement of the Mesoproterozoic Kibaran
Supergroup and from significant recycling of underlying pre-glacial units, with minor
contributions from distal, primary source areas. The stratigraphic differences in the distribution
of zircon age populations of the strata at Kamoa may reflect changes in glacial dynamics or of
rifting during deposition of the ‘grand conglomérat’. A Neoproterozoic zircon age population
~700 Ma is probably derived from rift-related volcanic rocks and is significant because it
repositions the timing of mid-Neoproterozoic rifting in the Katangan basin and the maximum
depositional age of the ‘grand conglomérat’. The new age constraints suggest that the midNeoproterozoic ‘Sturtian’ glaciation was globally diachronous
Drawing anime as a cross-cultural therapy & rebellion for young girls in foster care
No full textAdolescent girls in the foster care system are sometimes misunderstood, mistreated and negatively labelled. Along with changes in governmental social policies, the female foster demographic is at higher risk of becoming involved in the judicial system. Programs such as The Holistic Arts Based Program (HAP) aim to provide an environment that nurtures creativity and teaches resilience to young foster children/adolescents who have learning disabilities and have faced loss, neglect and trauma. This study focuses on a particular group of adolescent girls from the foster care system who attended HAP for 24 weeks to seek insight into their use of anime as a therapeutic process. Through textual analysis and psychoanalysis, I trace the difference between the anime inspired art produced in past HAP sessions compared to the art from the anime activity. Anime allows for a therapeutic revision of their past and engages an active identification process. The girls consciously use anime to oppose authority figures and structures that rejected them. The cross-cultural use of anime also serves as a vessel for defiance, creativity and therapy
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No full textToday, Brampton suffers from a negative image.
Especially Brampton’s majority of working-class
immigrants who are experiencing socio-economic and territorial exclusion. The exploitation
by the media has also had an effect on the negative identity construction.
With a population close to 600,000 people,
Brampton has many people to serve. Of the
600,000 there are 234 different ethnic groups
speaking 115 different languages.
Brampton’s First Cultural Master Plan is supposed to set the strategic direction for arts and
culture in the city. My critique is that it misses the point. The under-presented Brampton
youth (who are mostly black and brown) to me
is Brampton’s heart and soul - the youthfulness,
cultural diversity and entrepreneurial energy
ought to be the most important resource for
the city. This said, Brampton’s focus on business
and economic development is but one of many
examples of urban design that neglects the ethnicity and diversity of immigrant Canada.
Brampton’s identity is growing, maturing, diversifying and transforming. As the city grows
and matures, so are the residents. We live in a
world where everything and everyone is being
constantly classified into categories: religion,
gender, ethnicity and race. The malicious use
of racial categories has resulted in violence and
racism. And most of the violence has been directed at First Nations Peoples, Black Canadians
and immigrants from non-European countries.
I argue that Brampton will continue to face racial tension unless something is done to the
negative representation and misrepresentation
of cultural diversity. I think the energy ought to
focus on young people as they themselves are
defining their identities and wanting to make
Brampton their own. My thesis, thus, begins
with the question: How can architecture bring
communities together to co-exist while acting
as a setting for self-identity formation, especially for youth in the cit
Biometeorology: review and analysis with regard to traumatic brain Injury acquisition in professional football, as well as traditional and digital economic markets
No full textThis research explores Biometeorology, which is the relationship between the
environment and human behavior. Previous research has indicated that meteorological events
such as lunar cycles, solar activity, temperature, and humidity have been extensively documented
to affect human psychophysiology through systemic variation. The purpose of this document is
to explore the effects of environmental factors on typical everyday aggregate behaviors in
distinct, unique and separate investigations that relate to participation in sporting events and
economic activities in order to determine if these naturally occurring influences are genuine. For
example, local weather related and extra-terrestrial phenomena were collected during timestamped Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) acquisition in the National Football league (NFL) for 645
concussed players from 2012-2015. Components of the Earth’s geomagnetic field were also
documented in relation to global search tendencies for highly emotional states in addition to
stock market indices. Furthermore, solar and lunar cycles were recorded during the monumental
rise in the cryptocurrency market in order to identify if these cyclical background patterns
systemically altered interest in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) or influenced their price
index in-and-of-itself. The results indicate that intrinsic capacities of the game of football
inherently impacted injury severity and return to play considerations. TBI’s did however, vary as
a function of geo-coordination and were most pronounced in the Northwest U.S. Injury severity
was also found to be greatest during increased geomagnetic intensities. Lunar contributions also
appeared to play a central role in injury acquisition insofar as TBI player height weight and
injury severity were predicted by solar and geomagnetic variables of interest during the full
moon. Aggregate search behavior on the Internet of Things (IoT) was found to correlate with
magnetic variability, geomagnetic intensity as well as Dow Jones price movement and trading
volume. Finally, traditional technical analysis indicators closely followed cryptocurrency price. However, Bitcoins Aroon up and down was found to cycle with the Moon, while Ethereum’s
Heiken Ashi displayed a relationship with the Sun. Internet interest in Ethereum was found to
have significant associations with the Earth’s geomagnetic field, the Sun and the Moon which
was enhanced during specific alignments of these heavenly bodies. In summary, seemingly
random events and aggregate group behaviors are intimately associated with external
interconnected dynamics
Understanding women athlete concussion in socio-cultural context: a media analysis of Eugenie Bouchard’s concussion
No full textThe purpose of the present study was to explore the news media’s portrayal of one elite
Canadian athlete, tennis player Eugenie Bouchard, and her performance decline after sustaining a
concussion outside of sport. An ethnographic content analysis was used to examine news media
reports of prior to, and after the concussion. An overarching theme of ‘performance decline
beyond tennis’ was identified in the pre- and post-concussion North American media articles.
These results show the value of studying one media incident focusing on a woman athlete,
highlighting the impact of the concussion within and outside of tennis. The present study of
Bouchard’s career adds to sport psychology injury literature as it demonstrated the inconceivable
resiliency and mental toughness an athlete had to face during recovery and return-to-play,
inconsistency due to coaching changes, an inability to recover from injuries, and a decline in
rankings, all caused by confidence issues