Present status of Rn in groundwater in Extremadura

Radon-222 was measured in groundwater sources of Extremadura (Spain), analyzing 350 samples from private and public springs, wells, and spas by liquid scintillation counting (LSC) and gamma spectrometry. The ²²²Rn activity concentrations ranged from 0.24 to 1168 Bq L⁻¹. The statistical analysis showed a log-normal distribution with a mean of (111 ± 7) Bq L⁻¹ and a median of (36 ± 3) Bq L⁻¹. A hydrogeological study revealed correlations between the activity concentration and the aquifer material's characteristics. A map of ²²²Rn in groundwater was elaborated and compared with the natural gamma radiation map for this region. About 35% of the samples showed ²²²Rn activity concentrations above the Euratom recommended limit of 100 Bq L⁻¹. Three uranium series radionuclides (²³⁸U, ²³⁴U, and ²²⁶Ra) were also assayed by alpha-particle spectrometry, estimating the annual effective dose due to the presence of these natural radionuclides in drinking water.     

国六重型柴油车挥发性有机物排放特性

选取5辆典型国六重型柴油车,进行基于C-WTVC的挥发性有机物(VOCs)排放测试,分析了包括7种苯系物以及14种醛酮类物质的比排放量.结果表明,甲苯、苯、苯乙烯是国六重型柴油车苯系物排放的主体物质,占总量的60％～86％;而甲醛、乙醛、苯甲醛是醛酮污染物的主要物质,占总量的72％～87％.在同时包含市区、市郊和高速综...     

残余能量差法用于在役结构无损检测的研究

在役结构因其原始指纹不易获得,使得对其进行损伤检测存在一定的困难。基于动力检测方法的原理,提出了一种新的损伤识别指标———残余能量差,并且推导了各节点对于残余能量差贡献的表达式。根据结构损伤前后的残余能量差的变化可以判断损伤的发生与否及其损伤位置,它不需要结构的完好指纹作为比较,适用于在役结构的无损检测和状态监测。数值模拟和试验测试的结果都证明了该方法的有效性。     

电解锰渣库失稳概率分析

以流固耦合的极限平衡法为基础,运用了泰勒级数法,对一铺膜防渗锰渣库在不同堆积高度的可靠度和失稳概率进行了计算分析,并参照美国陆军工程兵团对于岩土边坡的失稳概率评价标准,对锰渣库在运行过程中的边坡失稳风险进行了评估。分析表明:铺膜防渗的电解锰渣坝,当沿用常规不防渗尾矿坝设计时,边坡失稳概率过高,应通过增加导渗体数量、降低边坡坡度、放缓渣库上升速度等设计优化措施,降低锰渣库边坡失稳风险;对于影响渣库边坡稳定的重要参数,如抗剪强度、渗透系数、界面抗剪强度等,有必要通过高质量的取样和审慎的试验获得可靠的试验数据,以降低参数的不确定性,进而增加预期安全水平。     

The use of proactive risk management to reduce emergency service vehicle crashes among firefighters

IntroductionEmergency service vehicle crashes (ESVCs), including rollovers and collisions with other vehicles and fixed objects, are a leading cause of death among U.S. firefighters. Risk management (RM) is a proactive intervention to identifying and mitigating occupational risks and hazards. The goal of this study was to assess the effect of RM in reducing ESVCs. Methods: Three fire departments (A, B and C), representing urban and suburban geographies, and serving medium to large populations, participated in facilitated RM programs to reduce their ESVCs. Interventions were chosen by each department to address their department-specific circumstances and highest risks. Monthly crash rates per 10,000 calls were calculated for each department an average of 28 months before and 23 months after the start of the RM programs. Interrupted time series analysis was used to assess the effect of the RM programs on monthly crash rates. Poisson regression was used to estimate the number of crashes avoided. Economic data from Department A were analyzed to estimate cost savings. Results: Department A had a 15.4% (P = 0.30) reduction in the overall monthly crash rate immediately post-RM and a 1% (P = 0.18) decline per month thereafter. The estimated two-year average cost savings due to 167 crashes avoided was $253,100 (95%CI= $192,355 – $313,885). Department B had a 9.7% (P = 0.70) increase in the overall monthly crash rate immediately post-RM and showed no significant changes in their monthly crash rate. Department C had a 28.4% (P = 0.001) reduction in overall monthly crash rate immediately post-RM and a 1.2% (P = 0.09) increase per month thereafter, with an estimated 122 crashes avoided. Conclusions: RM programs have the potential to reduce ESVCs in the fire service and their associated costs; results may vary based on the interventions chosen and how they are implemented. Practical applications: Risk management may be an effective and broadly implemented intervention to reduce ESVCs in the US fire service.     

鄱阳湖径流量时间序列的混沌特征分析

流域径流受诸多因素影响,变化复杂,仅凭观测站统计数据难以发现其演变规律。以混沌理论为基础,以鄱阳湖入湖外洲站、李家渡站和渡峰坑站的月径流时间序列为研究对象详细说明了求取时间序列中混沌特征数的方法。首先利用C C方法选取相空间重构参数即时间延迟〖WTBX〗τ和嵌入维数m〖WTBZ〗,在此基础上进行相空间重构,采用G P关联积分法计算关联维数和Rosenstein小数据量法计算最大Lypanuov指数。结果表明鄱阳湖入湖外洲站、李家渡站和渡峰坑站的月径流序列的饱和关联维数非整数,同时最大Lyapunov指数也为正数,这充分说明鄱阳湖入湖外洲站、李家渡站和渡峰坑站的月径流序列均具有明显的混沌特征。而且通过最大Lyapunov指数和关联维数的计算表明鄱阳湖入湖的外洲站月径流复杂程度最大,混沌特性最强,对初值的敏感性最强,李家渡站次之,渡峰坑站最小     

二次热解吸直接进样气相色谱法测定空气中苯系物

文章建立了空气中苯系物的分析方法,方法用Tenax TA吸附管吸附空气中苯系物,二次热解吸直接进毛细管气相色谱分析。该方法定性、定量准确,线性响应良好,回归方程的线性相关系数大于0．9991,相对标准偏差在2．1％～5．3％之间,加标回收率大于92％,具有良好的重现性。测定干扰小,检测灵敏度高,当采样体积1L时,平均解吸率在95％以上,苯系物的最低检出浓度可达0．5ug／m^3。本方法适合测定空气中低浓度的苯系物。     

苏州市空气质量的时间序列变化过程研究

城市空气质量水平是以空气质量指数(API)来表征的,API的时空变化可以反映城市空气质量的变化过程。文章以苏州市2002～2007年各月API值为研究对象,将其构成一组时间序列,采用时间序列理论中的小波分析原理和差分自回归滑动平均模型(ARIMA)原理对这组API序列进行趋势的辨识和数值预测,结果表明(1)苏州市近年来的空气质量水平不断提高,并将稳定保持在一个良好的水平上;(2)差分自回归滑动平均模型ARIMA(2,2,2)在拟合该地区API值时间尺度上的变化趋势效果较好,能够较好的预测苏州市月空气质量水平。     

面向密闭空间内外温度的时序预测模型

目的 研究密闭空间条件下已知外部温度时间序列对内部实时温度的预测推理问题。方法 选取密闭空间内外温度时序预测典型场景,抽象为多变量时间序列预测问题,分析变量间的关联性和依赖性。借鉴特征融合、注意力机制、多任务模型等思路,结合物理机制与数据特征,基于长短期记忆网络基本网络单元,构建密闭空间内外温度时序预测模型,并在万宁、敦煌、漠河对某型密闭空间进行数据采样,基于三地数据集进行不同模型试验。结果 多变量模型比单变量模型具有更好性能,注意力机制对该场景没有显著性能提升,结合物理机制的模型结构设计充分考虑了变量之间的关联性和依赖性,能显著提升预测精度,双输入双输出的多变量时序预测模型具有相对最高的精度和最稳定的鲁棒性,是面向密闭空间内外温度时序预测的相对最优模型。结论 研究结论可指导密闭空间其他环境特征建模,研究思路可为其他多变量时序建模问题中变量之间的关联性、依赖性分析提供参考。     

The business cycle and the incidence of workplace injuries: evidence from the U.S.A

Introduction

The current study explored the association between the business cycle and the incidence of workplace injuries to identify cyclically sensitive industries and the relative contribution of physical capital and labor utilization within industries.

Method

Bureau of Labor Statistics nonfatal injury rates from 1976 through 2007 were examined across five industry sectors with respect to several macroeconomic indicators. Within industries, injury associations with utilization of labor and physical capital over time were tested using time series regression methods.

Results

Pro-cyclical associations between business cycle indicators and injury incidence were observed in mining, construction, and manufacturing but not in agriculture or trade. Physical capital utilization was the highest potential contributor to injuries in mining while labor utilization was the highest potential contributor in construction. In manufacturing each effect had a similar association with injuries.

Conclusion

The incidence of workplace injury is associated with the business cycle. However, the degree of association and the mechanisms through with the business cycle affects the incidence of workplace injuries was not the same across industries.

Impact on Industry

The results suggest that firms in the construction, manufacturing, and mining industries should take additional precautionary safety measures during cyclical upturns. Potential differences among industries in the mechanisms through which the business cycle affects injury incidence suggest different protective strategies for those industries. For example, in construction, additional efforts might be undertaken to ensure workers are adequately trained and not excessively fatigued, while safety procedures continue to be followed even during boom times.