Border bases for lattice ideals

The main ingredient to construct an O-border basis of an ideal I $\subseteq$ K[x1,. .., xn] is the order ideal O, which is a basis of the K-vector space K[x1,. .., xn]/I. In this paper we give a procedure to find all the possible order ideals associated with a lattice ideal IM (where M is a lattice of Z n). The construction can be applied to ideals of any dimension (not only zero-dimensional) and shows that the possible order ideals are always in a finite number. For lattice ideals of positive dimension we also show that, although a border basis is infinite, it can be defined in finite terms. Furthermore we give an example which proves that not all border bases of a lattice ideal come from Gr\"obner bases. Finally, we give a complete and explicit description of all the border bases for ideals IM in case M is a 2-dimensional lattice contained in Z 2 .Comment: 25 pages, 3 figures. Comments welcome!, MEGA'2015 (Special Issue), Jun 2015, Trento, Ital

Geosynthetic-encased stone columns: analytical calculation model

This paper presents a newly developed design method for non-encased and encased stone columns. The developed analytical closed-form solution is based on previous solutions, initially developed for non-encased columns and for non-dilating rigid-plastic column material. In the present method, the initial stresses in the soil/column are taken into account, with the column considered as an elasto-plastic material with constant dilatancy, the soil as an elastic material and the geosynthetic encasement as a linear-elastic material. To check the validity of the assumptions and the ability of the method to give reasonable predictions of settlements, stresses and encasement forces, comparative elasto-plastic finite element analyses have been performed. The agreement between the two methods is very good, which was the reason that the new method was used to generate a parametric study in order to investigate various parameters, such as soil/column parameters, replacement ratio, load level and geosynthetic encasement stiffness on the behaviour of the improved ground. The results of this study show the influence of key parameters and provide a basis for the rational predictions of settlement response for various encasement stiffnesses, column arrangements and load levels. The practical use of the method is illustrated through the design chart, which enables preliminary selection of column spacing and encasement stiffness to achieve the desired settlement reduction for the selected set of the soil/column parameters. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

A study of road safety crossing G1 - 4, section 1258 Otiški vrh - Sl. Gradec/G1 - 4, section 1445 Sl. Gradec / LZ 378021 Glavni trg - Murko

In this thesis I analyze the traffic load and throughput of 4-way junction with traffic lights. On this basis, I propose two possible solutions to improve existing arrangement. As a first option I present the reconstruction of the intersection with modified geometry and attached left turn lane on the import of the crossing, which is problematic. My second proposal for resolving the current situation, is to place a new roundabout. In both cases, I also change the management of non-motorized road users, which under the new regulation takes place across the river over a wooden footbridge. Eligibility and suitability of each variant I prove by calculation of the degree of saturation and level of services for each way in a classic crossroads with traffic lights, and the calculation of the traffic throughput for every importing lane

DETECTION OF RECESSIVE MUTATIONS (CVM, BLAD AND RED FACTOR) INHOLSTEIN BULLS IN SLOVENIA

Detection of recessive mutations that causes complex vertebral malformation (CVM) and bovine leukocyte adhesion defi ciency (BLAD) in Holstein cattle is especially required for bulls, which are used for artifi cial insemination (A.I.); these enable elimination of carriers from the A.I. programs and therefore prevent transmission of unwanted mutations to a large number of offspring. Some breeders are also interested in the identifi cation of carriers of recessive allele for red and white coat colour (Red factor). Here, we performed genetic tests for detection of mutations associated with CVM, BLAD and Red factor using methods previously reported or modifi ed methods. Analysis of Holstein bulls, which were recommended for A.I in Slovenia in the years 2007 and 2008, revealed four (10 %) carriers of CVM, and two (5.4 %) carriers of red gene, while all bulls were non-carriers of BLAD

Use of Automatic Target Recognition System for the Displacement Measurements in a Small Diameter Tunnel Ahead of the Face of the Motorway Tunnel During Excavation

During construction of the Sentvid tunnel a unique opportunity arose to measure the 3D displacements ahead of the motorway tunnel excavation face, since the exploratory tunnel was already constructed in the axis of the main tunnel. According to reviewed literature such measurements had not been performed yet and several problems regarding equipment and complete scheme of the experiment needed to be overcome. The paper gives a brief description of the Sentvid tunnel project, presents significant factors that affected the choice of the geodetic equipment and describes the scheme of the experiment. A special attention is focused on the problems relating to the operation of the instrument in demanding environmental conditions (water, dust)

The Mark 3 Haploscope

A computer-operated binocular vision testing device was developed as one part of a system designed for NASA to evaluate the visual function of astronauts during spaceflight. This particular device, called the Mark 3 Haploscope, employs semi-automated psychophysical test procedures to measure visual acuity, stereopsis, phoria, fixation disparity, refractive state and accommodation/convergence relationships. Test procedures are self-administered and can be used repeatedly without subject memorization. The Haploscope was designed as one module of the complete NASA Vision Testing System. However, it is capable of stand-alone operation. Moreover, the compactness and portability of the Haploscope make possible its use in a broad variety of testing environments

Effect of relative orientation of anisotropy planes to tunnel axis on the magnitude of tunnelling displacements

When analysing the measured displacements at the Trojane tunnel (Slovenia), excavated in soft foliated rock mass, some interesting deformation patterns were observed, especially large surface settlements that appeared despite quick ring closure, stiff lining and consequently small tunnel lining displacement. It soon became clear that most of these phenomena are the consequences of highly anisotropic nature of the soft foliated rock mass. A vast number of numerical analyses were performed, varying dip direction and dip angle of the anisotropy planes as well as strength and stiffness parameters of the rock mass (degree of rock mass anisotropy). The share of displacements that occur ahead of the tunnel face and the extent of influential zone ahead of the tunnel face are presented as primary results. Further on, the effect of tunnelling with and against the anisotropy planes in the same material is presented. The effect of overburden above the tunnel and the influence of the orientation of anisotropy plane on the surface settlements were investigated. To verify the obtained numerical results, comparisons to the measurements inside and above the Trojane tunnel were made

History and present state of the Slano Blato landslide

The Slano Blato landslide is more than 1290 m long, 60 to 200 m wide and 3 to 11 m deep with a volume of about 700 000 m(3). It is located in the Eocene flysch region of western Slovenia with a limestone overthrust in the direct vicinity, above the landslide. The landslide moves mainly as a viscous earth flow with occurrences of rapid mud flows. In dry periods or in freezing conditions it behaves as a group of several slow to moderate landslides. The landslide follows the course of the Grajscek stream and is presently only 220 m away from Lokavec village. The landslide was first mentioned about 200 years ago. In 1887 it flowed as a liquid flow and reached and destroyed the main road in the valley 2 km away. The Austro-Hungarian monarchy sent one engineer to the site and 17 years later the slide was remediated with a series of torrential check dams. The monarchy prohibited any construction works in the influence, area of the landslide. During the 20th century the region changed from Austrian, Italian, Yugoslav, and finally to Slovenian government in 1991. The relevant Austrian measures and decisions were forgotten during the course of the years, and building permits were issued after the World War II to local people who populated the part of the landslide influence area. Simultaneously, regular maintenance of the excellent past engineering works was neglected. In November 2000 a large landslide of mud and debris was triggered again and it still presents a danger to the relatively new residential houses today. At present, the village is protected against mudflows by a small rockfill dam and by the regulation of the stream bed. In rainy periods removal of mud is necessary to maintain safe conditions for the village. The paper discusses the geological, hydrogeological, hydrological and geotechnical conditions for the occurrence of the Slano Blato landslide. The primary reasons for the Slano blato landslide are the geological and hydrogeological conditions just beneath the overthrust of a Triassic limestone plateau over the Eocene flysch of Vipava valley. The direct reason for triggering the earth flow in 2000 was the intensive precipitation. During the course of years the precipitation threshold for earth flow movements has diminished. The landslide has to be remediated for two main reasons (1) the village below the landslide is endangered, and (2) the landslide is still advancing retrogressively and laterally. The foreseen permanent remediation measures that are currently under construction are briefly presented