Indicators for inspection and maintenance planning of concrete structures

Based on an idea introduced by Benjamin and Cornell (1970. Probability, statistics and decision for civil engineers. New York: McGaw Hill) and previous works by the authors it is demonstrated how condition indicators may be formulated for the general purpose of quality control and for assessment and inspection planning in particular. The formulation facilitates quality control based on sampling of indirect information about the condition of the considered components. This allows for a Bayesian formulation of the indicators whereby the experience and expertise of the inspection personnel may be fully utilized and consistently updated as frequentistic information is collected. The approach is illustrated on an example considering a concrete structure subject to corrosion. It is shown how half-cell potential measurements may be utilized to update the probability of excessive repair after 50 years. Furthermore in the same example it is shown how the concept of condition indicators might be applied to develop a cost optimal maintenance strategy composed of preventive and corrective repair measures.     

Energy indicators for tracking sustainability in developing countries

Due to the fact that human activities and most sustainability issues are closely related to energy use, the energy system is a sound framework for providing lead indicators for sustainable development. Common energy-economic models enable the estimation of future states of the energy system. An energy system-based lead indicator set can be used to develop consistent and coherent future indicator estimates and to track sustainability, a clear advantage over existing sets.     

Internal-corrosion inhibitors for pipelines carrying deaerated heating water

The effect of internal-corrosion inhibitors on heating-system pipelines is investigated. Tests were conducted on a testing device for polarization measurements under conditions corresponding to the Rostov Heat-Supply System. The concentration of OEDP-zinc, which provides a high degree of protection from general corrosion, is determined. The reagent has been successfully incorporated into the Rostov No. 2 TPP. __________ Translated from élektricheskie Stantsii, No. 7, July 2007, pp. 37–43.     

秦岭金矿9~#脉主要矿物特征及矿物学标志

小秦岭地区金矿床严格受构造控制，各成矿阶段及矿物学特征明显，通过对矿物学特征的研究找出矿物学标志，认为今后找矿要注意各阶段石英的颜色、黄铁矿中金的含量以及矿石中银的含量，这些与金有密切关系.     

地震勘探震源药柱技术进展

介绍国内外震源药柱产品现状,着重介绍了湖北凯龙化工集团股份有限公司近期所取得的技术进展,探讨了一些施工设想及地震勘探震源药柱今后可能的发展方向.     

核电厂运行安全指标

本文着重介绍了 IAEA 所制定的核电厂运行安全指标,同时也介绍了美国所制定的类似指标。这些指标为定量地评估和比较各国核电厂运行安全提供了可靠的依据。     

袖珍计算机放射性总量测量系统

本文介绍以PC-1500(A)型袖珍计算机为主体的地面放射性总量数据采集及处理系统的方案、硬件、软件及应用。     

矿床技术经济评价

简要介绍了矿床技术经济评价中的评价阶段及条件。论述了评价的原则、方法和要素。指出在技术经济评价中 ,地勘费是否计入投资 ,对评价的结果影响甚大