To ensure that vertical lifeline systems (VLLSs) are well designed, calculation methods are required to estimate the extension of a personal energy absorber (PEA) () and the total fall distance (). Thus, the authors conducted 28 tests to validate the accuracy of the energy balance approach for estimating and of VLLSs and propose suitable correction factors to improve the accuracy and safety of the estimated and . For 9 out of 19 tests with a PEA, the difference between the theorical and empirical was 25% or higher, indicating that the energy balance approach is not accurate for estimation of . In contrast, theoretical values of are more accurate. Linear regression equations for estimating ( = 0.81) and ( = 0.99) were developed. The regression equations can be used to improve the accuracy and conservativeness of estimations of and during the design of VLLSs.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2019.1616948DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

energy balance
12
balance approach
12
vertical lifeline
8
lifeline systems
8
improve accuracy
8
regression equations
8
validation energy
4
approach design
4
design vertical
4
systems ensure
4

Similar Publications

Neural pathways of nausea and roles in energy balance.

Curr Opin Neurobiol

January 2025

Department of Physiology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Electronic address:

Our internal sensory systems encode various gut-related sensations, such as hunger, feelings of fullness, and nausea. These internal feelings influence our eating behaviors and play a vital role in regulating energy balance. Among them, the neurological basis for nausea has been the least well characterized, which has hindered comprehension of the connection between these sensations.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Exploring the mechanism and crosstalk between IL-6 and IL- 1β on M2 macrophages under metabolic stress conditions.

Cytokine

January 2025

Department of Basic Sciences, Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), OMR Campus, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai 603103, Tamil Nadu, India. Electronic address:

Macrophages are highly variable immune cells that are important in controlling inflammation and maintaining tissue balance. The ability to polarize into two major types-M1, promoting inflammation, and M2, resolving inflammation and contributing to tissue repair-determines their specific roles in health and disease. M2 macrophages are particularly important for reducing inflammation and promoting tissue regeneration, but their function is shaped mainly by surrounding cells.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

LiCoO2 batteries for 3C electronics demand high charging voltage and wide operating temperature range, which are virtually impossible for existing electrolytes due to aggravated interfacial parasitic reactions and sluggish kinetics. Herein, we report an electrolyte design strategy based on a partially fluorinated ester solvent (i.e.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

This study investigates the structural and dynamic properties of ternary mixtures composed of NaPF, ethylene carbonate (EC), and the ionic liquid choline glycine (ChGly), with a focus on their potential as electrolytes for supercapacitors. The combination of NaPF-EC, known for its high ionic conductivity, with the biodegradable and environmentally friendly ChGly offers a promising approach to enhancing electrolyte performance. Through molecular simulations, we analyze how the inclusion of small concentrations of ChGly affects key properties such as density, cohesive energy, and ion mobility.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Disappointment is a vital factor in the learning and adjustment of strategies in reward-seeking behaviors. It helps them conserve energy in environments where rewards are scarce, while also increasing their chances of maximizing rewards by prompting them to escape to environments where richer rewards are anticipated (e.g.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!