Electromyographic analysis of relevant muscle groups during completion of computer tasks using different computer mouse positions

Background. We analyzed muscular activity for different computer mouse positions during the completion of a timed computer task and determined whether the different mouse positions could affect muscular activity, productivity and perceived fatigue. Methods. The subjects were nine healthy young men. Two mouse positions were studied: the distal position (DP), with the forearm rested on the desk; the proximal position (PP), with only the wrist rested on the desk. The subjects performed a 16-min task in each position. Surface electromyography data were recorded for the upper back and shoulder muscles. Work productivity and muscular activity were measured for each mouse position. A visual analog scale was used to assess subjective fatigue. Results. Muscular activity was higher in muscle (m.) deltoideus (posterior) for the DP, while it was significantly higher in m. inferior infraspinatus for the PP. The visual analog scale score was significantly higher and work productivity was lower in the PP. Conclusions. We found that using a mouse in the DP rather than the PP leads to less activity of the external rotators, less perceived fatigue and more productivity. This suggests that the DP is preferable to the PP for computer work involving a mouse.     

废锌锰电池真空蒸馏法去除汞的研究

废锌锰电池回收利用中的一个关键问题是实现汞的无害化。介绍了使用真空蒸馏装置，通过单因素实验和正交实验，研究蒸馏温度、系统压强和蒸馏时间对去除汞的综合影响；寻找去除汞的最优工艺条件。根据实验结果，使用真空蒸馏的方法处理锌锰电池优化的工艺参数为：蒸馏温度500～600℃，蒸馏时间60～80min，系统压强3000～7000Pa。     

游览性公共场所人员拥堵缓解策略的仿真模拟

为研究公共场所人群聚集情况下不同人员拥堵缓解管理策略的实施效果,在分析游客游览行为影响因素的基础上,以北京动物园熊猫馆为研究对象,通过实地调研获得场馆结构、游客数量和游客游览过程等基本信息,以此作为应用STEPS软件进行人员拥堵缓解策略仿真模拟的必要条件,从客流总量控制和游览模式控制2个方面重点研究了4种拥堵缓解策略的实施效果。模拟结果表明:在高峰时期大客流情况下,延缓检票时间模式明显优于分批检票入场模式;延缓检票时间模式与单向游览模式相结合,可以增加场馆内游客游览的有序性,但由于游客游览行为受到限制,会在局部造成拥堵;延缓检票时间模式与路线引导护栏模式相结合有利于减轻局部拥堵。不同的拥堵缓解策略能够影响客流总数和客流分布,有效的拥堵缓解策略能够降低公共场所的客流聚集风险。     

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS: A NECESSITY IN WATER PLANNING1

ABSTRACT In water planning activities, major emphasis has been placed on the development of procedures for devising “optimum plans.” These plans are defined as those which meet prespecified demands for water at “minimum cost.” However, all plans are developed subject to postulated conditions regarding the state of the physical system and of nature. Because planning takes place in a dynamic and uncertain environment in which postulated conditions are known to change, it is imperative that the planner be apprised in the planning phase of the effect of changes which can occur. Using “this information, a planner can temper his judgment with a knowledge of the effect of the uncertainty resulting from changes in the system state variables. This paper presents results of the use of a computer simulation and optimization model to quantify possible variations in system response which could occur as a result of uncertainty in the postulated physical and economic conditions under which the proposed water development system was to perform. The possible effects of these variable responses on planning decision-making is discussed.     

Risk models for wildfowl diseases

The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of computer models, including artificial intelligence systems, in the context of risk assessment and management for wildfowl diseases. In particular, the paper focuses on avian cholera and botulism in U.S. wildfowl, which are a source of continuing concern to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Severe outbreaks occur frequently, and some have been estimated to claim the lives of as many as 300 000 waterfowl. A potentially valuable support to the USFWS would be a set of models that assist in recognizing situations with high risk of an outbreak, assessing the anticipated severity of an outbreak, and advising on possible preventive measures. The USFWS has already initiated development of several potentially useful models. This paper reviews these as well as other related efforts, within the overall context of risk management for avian botulism and cholera.     

AN ANALOG COMPUTER DEMONSTRATION OF DOUBLE-PEAKED INSTANTANEOUS UNIT HYDROGRAPHS1

The properties of an instantaneous unit hydrograph model consisting of two cascades of linear reservoirs in parallel were explored with the aid of an analog computer. By proper choice of the model parameters it is possible to produce two-peaked instantaneous unit hydrographs. The relative magnitudes and locations of the two peaks can be varied by changing the values of the parameters. An example of the use of the analog computer to select the parameters of the model giving the best fit to an observed runoff hydrograph is also included. The analog computer used in the study was the ASTRAC II developed at the University of Arizona.     

XQH1.00地震安全性评价工作程序包简介

ＸＱＨ１．００地震安全性评价工作程序包具先进性、灵活性、可靠性和实用性。编制者对危险性分析、人造地震动和土层反应等主要程序作了一系列改进，使之具有较强的计算性能。其中，人造地震动采用了自己研究提出的新技术——即时域迭加技术和反应谱整体逼近技术。该软件包采用菜单方式，实行人机对话和各种表格图件全部汉化。图件的输出可使用打印机和绘图仪，具有优良的服务性能。     

基于细胞尺度的光照对四尾栅藻生长的影响

以四尾栅藻（Scenedesmus quadricauda）为研究对象,采用平行平板流动腔装置,基于计算机视觉的藻细胞动态生长观察方法,从单细胞尺度研究不同光照强度对四尾栅藻藻细胞生长的影响.成功建立了四尾栅藻个体生长曲线模型,模型拟合效果良好.结果表明：在8000lux光照强度下,藻细胞的体积最大比生长速率最大,即四尾栅藻生长的最适光照强度为8000lux;适宜的光照条件可以增加藻细胞分裂时的大小,小于8000lux时,藻细胞分裂体积随着光照强度的增加而增加,大于8000lux时,藻细胞分裂时体积反而越来越小;较高的光照强度还有利于藻细胞适应新的环境,减少藻细胞复苏时间.     

利用计算机技术编制多媒体环境质量报告书

利用计算机技术编制多媒体声像环境质量报告书，具有三维图像、全程多媒体自动播放坐标图动态显示、生动活泼、声图并貌的特点。     

计算机仿真技术应用于奥运场馆火灾安全分析

以奥运场馆旧馆改造项目为背景,利用计算机技术,采用性能化防火分析手段,建立了对奥运场馆进行性能化防火分析的软件系统.该系统采用数值模拟的方法,将火灾场景模拟与结构分析综合为一体,完成了性能化防火分析思想的软件实现,利用该系统模拟了被指定为北京奥运会比赛用馆的某已建体育馆在设定火灾下的火灾场景和结构温度场分布,并对该场馆的火灾安全提出了进一步分析的建议,通过分析结果可以得到网架结构的最危险区域的温度.实例分析表明,该系统功能强大,运行方便,充分体现了计算机仿真技术在建筑防火分析中的优越性.