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Sit in Florence
No full textL’evento SIT-IN Florence ha rappresentato un’invasione di sedie nel magnifico centro storico di Firenze che affronteranno i seguenti temi, legati a Firenze capitale del prodotto e dello stile di vita Italian way:
- L’Unità d’italia, il particolarismo nel concetto unitario.
- La storia d’Italia.
- La cucina e il mangiare Italian way. Qualità e rito.
- La lingua italiana. significato ed emozione della parola.
- l’arte Italiana, i maestri di ieri il vigore dell’oggi.
- La scienza italiana. Ragione e passione.
- La moda italiana. Interpretare le istanze del contemporaneo.
- Tecnologie applicate. La manifattura e il saper fare italiano.
A differenza di altri progetti di “diffusione” di arte contemporanea e design in luoghi prestigiosi delle città, SIT-IN Florence trova nella scelta e nella selezione dei temi una nuova identità. Non più quindi semplici interpretazioni decorative, ma veri e propri percorsi di progetto artistico e di design per sviluppare tematiche del contemporaneo sotto gli occhi di tutti che possono essere così approfondite e dibattute
Damage to buildings due to 1997 Umbria-Marche earthquake
No full textA short description of the structural damage to buildings, observed by the authors after the 1997 Umbria and Marche earthquake, is made. Buildings are grouped in four types, according to their seismic response. In the first type buildings of the historical centers, that have generally shown a good seismic behaviour, are included. A second type includes poor quality stone masonry buildings, heavily damaged by the earthquake near the epicenter. The buildings that were previously retrofitted and the reinforced concrete buildings are respectively included in a third and fourth building type
Analogie nel comportamento sismico di edifici in muratura di buona qualità e edifici in c.a.
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Simulation of thermal plant optimization and hydraulic aspects of thermal distribution loops for large campuses
No full textFollowing an introduction, the author describes Texas A&M University and its utilities system. After that, the author presents how to construct simulation models for chilled water and heating hot water distribution systems. The simulation model was used in a $2.3 million Ross Street chilled water pipe replacement project at Texas A&M University. A second project conducted at the University of Texas at San Antonio was used as an example to demonstrate how to identify and design an optimal distribution system by using a simulation model. The author found that the minor losses of these closed loop thermal distribution systems are significantly higher than potable water distribution systems. In the second part of the report, the author presents the latest development of software called the Plant Optimization Program, which can simulate cogeneration plant operation, estimate its operation cost and provide optimized operation suggestions. The author also developed detailed simulation models for a gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator and identified significant potential savings. Finally, the author also used a steam turbine as an example to present a multi-regression method on constructing simulation models by using basic statistics and optimization algorithms. This report presents a survey of the author??s working experience at the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) at Texas A&M University during the period of January 2002 through March 2004. The purpose of the above work was to allow the author to become familiar with the practice of engineering. The result is that the author knows how to complete a project from start to finish and understands how both technical and nontechnical aspects of a project need to be considered in order to ensure a quality deliverable and bring a project to successful completion. This report concludes that the objectives of the internship were successfully accomplished and that the requirements for the degree of Degree of Engineering have been satisfied
Lean-ing method in an emergency department of the italian epicenter of the covid-19 outbreak: When the algorithm makes difference
No full textThe Lean method entails a set of standardized processes intending to optimize resources, reduce waste, and improve results. Lean has been proposed as an operative model for the Covid-19 outbreak. Herein, we summarized data resulted from the Lean model adoption in an Emergency Department of the Lombardy region, the Italian epicenter of the pandemic, to critically appraise its effectiveness and feasibility. The Lean algorithm was applied in the Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Milan, north of Italy. At admission, patients underwent outdoor pre-triage for fe-ver, respiratory, and gastrointestinal symptoms, with a focus on SpO2. Based on these data, they were directed to the most appropriate area for the Covid-19 first-level screening. High-risk patients were assisted by trained staff for second-level screening and planning of treatment. Out of 7.778 patients, 21.9% were suspected of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Mortality was 21.9% and the infection rate in health workers was 4.8%. The lean model has proved to be effective in optimizing the overall management of Covid-19 patients in an emergency setting. It allowed for screening of a large volume of patients, while also limiting the health workers’ infection rate. Further studies are necessary to validate the suggested approach
Mediatization in Fashion. How Media Are Involved in Design Meanings and User Emotions
No full textLa ricerca offre una panoramica sull’ecosistema digitale in cinese, con particolare riferimento al ruolo dei media nel sistema moda. All'interno di questo vibrante contesto, il segmento emergente dei netizen della Generazione Z si pone nei confronti dei contenuti Web e dei social network in modo entusiasta e giocoso, guidando le tendenze di merca-to emergenti. Infatti, il ruolo dei media nel fashion system contempo-raneo sta rimodellando la comunicazione, il retail e il consumo quoti-diano evi media sono diventati sempre più centrali per ridefinire prati-che ed esperienze nella moda. Questo fenomeno è stato denominato “mediatizzazione”, dapprima sviluppatosi nelle capitali occidentali della moda e poi implementato principalmente nei mercati asiatici. In particolare, la ricerca si concentra su come le emozioni degli utenti svolgano un ruolo cruciale nella mediatizzazione della moda in Cina, come motore di trasformazione per comprendere i valori del prodotto e del marchio. Si evidenzia una differenziazione tra le diverse “emo-zioni digitali” e il modo in cui l'utente le sta vivendo. Da un lato le emozioni viscerali e comportamentali giocano un ruolo decisivo nelle tendenze emergenti contemporanee, caratterizzando le campagne di moda e le strategie di e-commerce dei principali marchi del sistema moda internazionale. D'altro canto, si evidenzia un interesse emergente per le emozioni riflessive, concentrandosi sulla comprensione e l'espe-rienza di storie e valori coerenti del sistema-prodotto. Come è succes-so nel fashion system occidentale, anche i brand emergenti cinesi stanno sviluppando esperienze riflessive nella moda, valorizzando valori legati al Patrimonio Culturale e alla qualità del prodotto che su-perano la consueta UX screen-based. Pertanto, si riscontra un nuovo potenziale nella mediatizzazione della moda che punta sulle emozioni riflessive coerenti e consistenti rispetto ai valori del sistema-prodotto.The research offers an overview on the role of media in the fashion system. Withing this vibrant ecosystem, the rising segment of netizens face web content and social networking in an enthusiastic and playful way, driving the ongoing market trends. In fact, the role of media in the contemporary fashion system is transforming communication, as retail practices and everyday consumption and media have become increasingly central to shaping practices and experiences in fashion. This phenomenon has been named “mediatization,” initially developed in Western fashion capitals and then mainly implemented in Asian markets. In particular, the article focuses on how user emotions play a crucial role in fashion mediatization in China. We differentiate between different digital emotions and how the user experiences them. On the one hand, visceral and behavioral emotions play a consistent role in contemporary emerging trends, and thus characterize the fashion campaigns and ecommerce strategies of the main international fashion brands. This study presents a design research on fashion an media developed by University of Florence aiming at investigating on creative generative processes in between fashion and media
Intern experience at CH���M Hill, Inc.: an internship report
No full textIncludes author's vita"Submitted to the College of Engineering of Texas A&M University in partial
fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Engineering."Includes bibliographical referencesA review of the author's internship experience with CH���M HILL, Inc.
during the period September 1975 through May 1976 is presented. During this nine month
internship the author worked as an Engineer II in the Industrial Processes discipline of this
large consulting engineering firm... The author's prime responsibility was as one of three
lead design engineers on the design of a large wastewater treatment facility for a pulp mill
in Hoquiam, Washington owned by ITT Rayonier Inc. The work generally consisted of the design
of individual treatment units and associated piping and pumping. The purpose of the project
was to provide wastewater treatment capabilities that would satisfy the effluent limitations
(standards) imposed upon the mill by the State of Washington Department of Ecology and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The author's assignment also entailed necessary
interaction with the project manager and other CH���M HILL design engineers and support staff
members, the client's representatives, and representatives of two other consulting engineering
firms working on the project. Thus, the internship position at CH���M HILL provided considerable
experience coordinating the author's work with the work of other engineers, guiding the design
and administrative efforts of a support staff, and interacting regularly with the client and
other consulting firms. This broad exposure to a variety of engineering and organizational
problems provided a valuable educational experience
Intern experience at the Texas Transportation Institute: an internship report
No full text"Submitted to the College of Engineering of Texas A&M University in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Engineering."Includes vita (leaf 91)Includes bibliographical references (leaf 57)This report discusses the author's engineering experience at the Texas
Transportation Institute (TTI), Texas A&M University from March 1974 through July 1977. A
report of this experience plus twelve additional hours of academic course work were
substituted for an internship according to requirements established by the College of
Engineering. Although the author could not retroactively establish objectives of the type
associated with a typical internship, the work experience gained could be related to the two
general objectives of an intership: 1. To demonstrate an identifiable contribution to the
organization in which the intern served, and 2. To enable the intern to become aware of the
non-technical aspects of working as an engineer in a non-academic environment. While a member
of the Texas Transportation Institute staff, the author worked on a number of projects in the
areas of highway traffic engineering research and the preparation of continuing education
courses for transportation engineering officials. These assignments were contained within the
Urban Transportation Systems Division of TTI. This report delineates the author's contribution
to four particular projects and discusses the technical as well as non-technical experience
gained from each. Having been exposed to more engineering situations than many of the other
Doctor of Engineering students, the author has already formulated some rather specific
milestones for the future. The Doctor of Engineering program is discussed in conjunction with
its potential for helping the author attain these career goals and objectives. Also, some
thoughts are presented regarding the Doctor of Engineering as a viable alternative to the
Ph.D. in preparing for a career in engineering higher education
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