Classification of residential areas according to physical vulnerability to natural hazards: a case study of Çanakkale,Turkey

The selection of new settlement areas and the construction of safe buildings, as well as rendering built‐up areas safe, are of great importance in mitigating the damage caused by natural disasters. Most cities in Turkey are unprepared for natural hazards. In this paper, Çanakkale, located in a first‐degree seismic zone and sprawled around the Sartçay Delta, is examined in terms of its physical vulnerability to natural hazards. Residential areas are analysed using GIS (geographic information system) and remote‐sensing technologies in relation to selected indicators. Residential areas of the city are divided into zones according to an evaluation of geological characteristics, the built‐up area's features, and urban infrastructure, and four risk zones are determined. The results of the analysis show that the areas of the city suitable for housing are very limited. In addition, the historical centre and the housing areas near Sartçay stream are shown to be most problematic in terms of natural disasters and sustainability.     

在线固相萃取-高效液相色谱法测定水中的苯脲化合物

通过在线固相萃取-高效液相色谱法快速、准确测定了EPA532方法规定的水中9种痕量苯脲化合物类杀虫剂.通过双梯度高效液相色谱系统中的上样泵,采用大体积自动进样方式,将2.5 mL水样中的被测物富集在萃取柱上;而后通过阀切换将萃取柱切换至分析流路中,进行分离、测定.上样泵的流动相为纯水和甲醇,分析泵的流动相为20 mmol·L-1甲酸铵水溶液和乙腈,流速分别为1.0 mL·min-1和0.6 mL·min-1,检测波长为245 nm,整个分析时间为20 min.方法在0.5—100μg·L-1范围线性关系良好,9种杀虫剂的线性相关系数R2≥0.9927,检出限≤0.093μg·L-1,7次平行测定保留时间RSD≤0.08%,峰面积RSD≤2.57%.该方法前处理简单,快速,重现性好,可用于环境水体和饮用水中痕量杀虫剂、除草剂等污染物的测定.     

Fatty acid composition of marine macroalgae from the Black Sea and Dardanelles

The fatty acid (FA) composition was determined in 14 species of marine macroalgae belonging to the Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta and Rhodophyta, which were collected from ?ile in the Black Sea and Kepez in the Dardanelles. Generally, polyunsaturated FAs and monounsaturated FAs were major components (50–77%). Total saturated FAs ranged from 22% to 50%, with 16?:?0 as the most abundant saturate (32–38%). Two samples of Cystoseira barbata collected from a different station had some differences from each other in their contents of 18?:?2n-6 and 18?:?3n-3 and in the 18?:?2n-6/20?:?4n-6 ratios. Green algal species had a significantly higher proportion of unsaturated FAs and a significantly lower proportion of saturated FAs than the red and brown algae. The amount of n-3 FAs was significantly higher in Ulva rigita, Chaetomorpha linum, Enteromorpha linza and Gracilaria verrucosa (8.88, 6.44, 5.31 and 5.24, respectively).     

Particulate and semivolatile associated aliphatic hydrocarbon exhaust emission from heavy duty diesel vehicles

The exhaust emissions from two heavy duty diesel vehicles running on eight different fuel compositions were investigated regarding their content of high molecular weight (≥ C₁₂) aliphatic/ olefinic hydrocarbons. It was concluded that the emitted amount of semi‐volatile associated aliphatic hydrocarbons (range C₁₂‐C₂₂) depend on the fuel used in the engines and that these emissions mainly consisted of uncombusted fuel components. It was also found that uncombusted engine lubrication oil was the main constituent of the emitted particulate associated aliphatic hydrocarbons (C₁₇‐C₄₀). These constituted between 58% and 95% of the total emissions of the high molecular weight aliphatic compounds. Emission factors for the total of high molecular aliphatic hydrocarbons (C₁₂‐C₄₀) were demonstrated to be in the range of 15–100 mg/km. Some individual aliphatic hydrocarbons with cocarcinogenic effects were identified and quantified in both particulate and semi‐volatile phases of the exhaust. Multivariate data analysis was used to investigate the relationship between fuel parameters and emission of semi‐volatile aliphatic emission.     

在土壤及底泥重金属测定中不同前处理和分析方法的比较

采用硝酸-高氯酸-氢氟酸、硝酸-双氧水和王水3种酸消解体系,电热板和全自动石墨消解仪两种方式对样品进行前处理,原子吸收和ICP-MS两种测定方法对土壤和底泥国家标准样品以及实际样品中重金属进行测定.结果表明,硝酸-高氯酸-氢氟酸体系可以使样品完全分解,王水浸提土壤和底泥样品的效率在60.6%—87.7%之间,是硝酸-双氧水浸提率的1.3倍.全自动石墨消解仪和电热板相比受热均匀、操作简单,原子吸收和ICP-MS均可对前处理后的土壤和底泥样品进行准确测定,不同实验室可根据硬件条件选用不同的分析方法.     

Public space networks as a guide to sustainable urban development and social life: A case study of Muğla,Turkey

This study examines the possibility of designating and implementing a citywide public space network, constituted of randomly dispersed and not interrelated public spaces and greenways across the city of Mu?la. Although Mu?la is a major coastal province, with worldwide tourism districts, the city centre falls behind other settlements in terms of quality of social life, physical layout, economic investment and tourism revenue. In 2001, the local government commissioned the Department of Landscape Architecture of Ege University to prepare a comprehensive master plan towards achieving a corporate public space network, as well as development strategies to ameliorate the previous failures. The master plan developed a blueprint for the citywide network and addressed each existing or potential public space and greenway as integrated components of the network. The process involved short-, medium- and long-term action from the local government to achieve the physical layout and efficiently implement phases of the network. As a guide for other small or medium urban settlements in Turkey, a model proposal was derived from the study to address formulation, implementation, and management of the network in order to create a sustainable urban development.     

Effects of nanoparticles on Daphnia magna population dynamics

Spherical TiO₂ nanoparticles (npTiO₂) were prepared by controlled hydrolysis of tetraethoxy orthotitanate under a nitrogen atmosphere. ZnO nanoparticles (npZnO) were prepared using hydrothermal methods. The crystal structure, chemical, thermal and morphological properties of npZnO and npTiO₂ were characterised using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer, enery-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscope techniques. The short- and long-term experiments were started with neonates taken from the same culture and laboratory condition. In the acute experiments, npTiO₂, npZnO, and cocktail concentrations were applied. 96h-LC₅₀ values were 1.8, 0.7, and 0.1?mg?L^?1, respectively (p?<?.05). For the chronic experiments, different npTiO₂ concentrations were performed. 21d-LC₅₀ value was 1.0?mgL^?1 (p?<?.05). Morphometry became progressively worse in concentrations of more than 1?mgL^?1 npTiO₂. Neonate and young individuals were more sensitive to death because of their low tolerance. This result was affected by population progeny and growth rates (p?<?.05). While control and 0.5?mgL^?1 npTiO₂ groups were determined as growing population, 1.5 and 2?mgL^?1 npTiO₂ groups had decreased population size as R₀ values. Consequently, the relationships between nanoparticle accumulation within Daphnia magna and its population structure and body morphometry for each concentration were important indicators. Its tolerance level to nanoparticles under laboratory conditions reflected its replacement and behaviour in the ecosystem.     

多氯联苯复合污染农田土壤的植物协同修复效应

采用田间微域试验,初步研究了紫花苜蓿与海州香薷、伴矿景天在不同栽培模式下对多氯联苯(PCBs)复合污染农田土壤的协同修复作用.结果表明,紫花苜蓿与海州香薷、伴矿景天混作对PCBs复合污染土壤的修复效果明显高于紫花苜蓿单作,其中紫花苜蓿-海州香薷混作、紫花苜蓿-海州香薷-伴矿景天混作种植120d后,土壤中PCBs含量比紫花苜蓿单作时分别降低43.0%和47.8%,强化效果显著.与紫花苜蓿单作相比,紫花苜蓿与海州香薷、伴矿景天混作可有效提高植株总生物量,增强植物对土壤中PCBs的吸收富集能力.土壤PCBs同系物分析结果表明,种植植物可有效降低土壤中低氯代PCBs含量,植物混作栽培模式可以促进高氯代PCBs组分向低氯代PCBs组分的转变.可见,紫花苜蓿与海州香薷、伴矿景天混作对多氯联苯复合污染农田土壤具有较好的协同修复作用.     

软土路基的最终沉降量计算方法探讨

根据武汉四新大道软基沉降实测资料,介绍了采用双曲线法、Asaoka法以及三点法对软基最终沉降量进行推算的过程,通过各种方法优缺点的对比,从推算过程及推算结果的比较中找到类似工程的最佳计算方法.     

Evaluation of soil solid amendments for TCE biodegradation in a biobarrier system

Permeable biobarrier systems (PBSs) are being recognized as low‐cost passive bioremediation technologies for chlorinated organic contamination. This innovative technology can play a crucial and effective role in site restorations. Laboratory‐scale experiments were conducted to investigate the biodegradation of trichloroethylene (TCE) to ethylene in shallow groundwater through the use of a PBS enhanced by bioaugmentation at the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site (SRS). Two composts and two plant amendments, eucalyptus mulch (EM) and corncobs (CC), were examined for their effectiveness at creating and maintaining conditions suitable for TCE anaerobic dechlorination. These materials were evaluated for their (1) nutrient and organic carbon content, (2) TCE sorption characteristics, and (3) longevity of release of nutrients and soluble carbon in groundwater to support TCE dechlorination. Native bacteria in the columns had the ability to convert TCE to dichloroethenes (DCEs); however, the inoculation with the TCE‐degrading culture greatly increased the rate of biodegradation. This caused a significant increase in by‐product concentration, mostly in the form of DCEs and vinyl chloride (VC) followed by a slow degradation to ethylene. Of the tested amendments, eucalyptus mulch was the most effective at supporting the reductive dechlorination of TCE. Corncobs created a very acidic condition in the column that inhibited dechlorination. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.