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An investigation into the moisture content of the walls of a straw-bale building
No full textThis paper examines the use and accuracy of a moisture probe used in the walls of a straw-bale building. The performance of the moisture probe is assessed against laboratory-based measurements. The measurements from a number of moisture probes placed in the walls of a case study straw-bale building over a 2-year period are presented. The moisture content measurements from the building are discussed in the light of laboratory findings and the condition of the straw in the lower part of the most exposed wall. Potential influences upon the readings obtained from the moisture probes along with possible alternative assessment methods are discussed
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Quantifying and evaluating the risk posed to straw bale constructions from moisture
No full textThe level of moisture a construction is exposed to may have an adverse effect on health and structure. Using straw, an organic material, as the construction medium, introduces concerns about biodegradability and spore germination, highlighting the uncertainties surround the level at which straw is susceptible to decay. A physical model is presented in this thesis offering a method by which to quantify and evaluate the risk posed to straw bale constructions from moisture. The model, utilising the development of an innovative Risk Assessment System based on fuzzy logic, is supported by empirical research conducted in static and dynamic environments. The model relies upon the interpretation of data provided by monitoring devices, and an understanding as to the complexities of vapour transition through a straw bale and the interaction of moisture within. Using commonly descriptive terminology to describe the risk posed to the straw, the model, is capable of providing a greater understanding of straw bale construction and advising interested parties on potential weaknesses, taking into account: moisture, temperature, historic and predicted environmental conditions, limitations of analytical techniques, and the effect of direct sunlight. The concept of the model is to provide an early response mechanism to warn of the potential of adverse effects and thereby averting the need for destructive investigation and remedial action
Captives no longer, but servants still? Contract parliamentarism and the new minority governance in Sweden and New Zealand
No full textThis is the accepted version of this article. The definitive version is available at www3.interscience.wiley.com
Published version: Bale, T. and Bergman, T. (2006), Captives No Longer, but Servants Still? Contract Parliamentarism and the New Minority Governance in Sweden and New Zealand. Government and Opposition, 41: 422–449. doi: 10.1111/j.1477-7053.2006.00186.
Denaturasi Dan Daya Cerna Protein pada Proses Pengolahan Lawa Bale (Makanan Tradisional Sulawesi Selatan)
No full textThe processing of food that contains with enrich protein nutition such as acidificating and warming. If its\ud
processing is uncontrolled can decrease the nutritional value such as the processing of Lawa Bale. The aim of\ud
inis stuay were to find which is the processing of Lawa Bale can reduce the de,naturation of protein in each\ud
processes and to analysis the digestibility of protein in the processing of Lawa Bale. The type of this study\ud
was an experimental with post test only control design. This study used three formulations in each of\ud
formulations had done with twice of repeating processes (duplo). This study was done with three stages such\ud
as making of Lawa Bale, analyzing and digestibility of protein contents in the processing of Lawa Bale. Data\ud
analysis was done using descriptive analysis. The result of this study showed that 34,80yo,28,79yo, arfi l9%o\ud
of the denaturation of protein from formula A, B, and C of the processing of Lawa Bale. The digestibiiity of\ud
protein showed in the processing of Lawa Bale with using the formula A had decreased by 2,7Yo, the formula\ud
-g\ud
huA increased by 17,4o/o and the fonrrula C had increased by l6,9Yo. The conclude of this study showed that\ud
formula C was the best way to decreases in the denaturation of protein and was the highest effort in the\ud
digestibility of protein. This study is recommendated to public to using the formula C in the processing of\ud
Lawa Bale and to further studies are needed to deterrnine how increasing the nutritional value in Lawa Bale
Bale Tile.
No full textPatent for a new and improved bale-tie. This design "consists, principally, of a bale-tie jaw stamped from sheet metal and formed with an open hook at one end standing in front of a curved edge, with an opening at the other for attachment to the bale-hoop, said opening being shaped to permit the jaw to have a pivotal side motion upon the hoop. The invention also consists of the combination of two of such jaws applied to the bale-hoop to form a complete tie" (lines 7-16)
Plagiothecium lucidum (Hook. f. & Wils.) Paris in tropical Africa
No full textPlagiothecium lucidum (Hook. f. & Wils.) Paris is confirmed as a new addition to the bryoflora of tropical Africa on the basis of two collections from the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia. The type material of Isopterygium integrifolium Bartr. from Costa Rica in Central America is evaluated and this species is considered to be conspecific with P. lucidum. As a result of this taxonomic conclusion the range of this species is extended to Costa Rica and this is the first recognition of this species in the Central American isthmus. A world distribution map for this species is presented and some details of African plants and the type of I. integrifolium are illustrated
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