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EDNN based prediction of strength and durability properties of HPC using fibres & copper slag

  • Gupta, Mohit;Raj, Ritu;Sahu, Anil Kumar
    • Advances in concrete construction
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    • 제14권3호
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    • pp.185-194
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    • 2022
  • For producing cement and concrete, the construction field has been encouraged by the usage of industrial soil waste (or) secondary materials since it decreases the utilization of natural resources. Simultaneously, for ensuring the quality, the analyses of the strength along with durability properties of that sort of cement and concrete are required. The prediction of strength along with other properties of High-Performance Concrete (HPC) by optimization and machine learning algorithms are focused by already available research methods. However, an error and accuracy issue are possessed. Therefore, the Enhanced Deep Neural Network (EDNN) based strength along with durability prediction of HPC was utilized by this research method. Initially, the data is gathered in the proposed work. Then, the data's pre-processing is done by the elimination of missing data along with normalization. Next, from the pre-processed data, the features are extracted. Hence, the data input to the EDNN algorithm which predicts the strength along with durability properties of the specific mixing input designs. Using the Switched Multi-Objective Jellyfish Optimization (SMOJO) algorithm, the weight value is initialized in the EDNN. The Gaussian radial function is utilized as the activation function. The proposed EDNN's performance is examined with the already available algorithms in the experimental analysis. Based on the RMSE, MAE, MAPE, and R2 metrics, the performance of the proposed EDNN is compared to the existing DNN, CNN, ANN, and SVM methods. Further, according to the metrices, the proposed EDNN performs better. Moreover, the effectiveness of proposed EDNN is examined based on the accuracy, precision, recall, and F-Measure metrics. With the already-existing algorithms i.e., JO, GWO, PSO, and GA, the fitness for the proposed SMOJO algorithm is also examined. The proposed SMOJO algorithm achieves a higher fitness value than the already available algorithm.

Behavior of self-compacting recycled concrete filled aluminum tubular columns under concentric compressive load

  • Yasin Onuralp Ozkilic;Emrah Madenci;Walid Mansour;I.A. Sharaky;Sabry Fayed
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • 제51권3호
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    • pp.243-260
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    • 2024
  • Thirteen self-compacting recycled concrete filled aluminium tubular (SCRCFAT) columns were tested under concentric compression loads. The effects of the replacement ratio of the recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and steel fibre (SF) reinforcement on the structural performance of the SCRCFAT columns were studied. A control specimen (C000) was cast with normal concrete without SF to be reference for comparison. Twelve columns were cast using RCA, six columns were cast using concrete incorporating 2% SF while the rest of columns were cast without SF. Failure mode, ductility, ultimate load capacity, axial deformation, ultimate strains, stress-strain response, and stiffness of the SCRCFAT columns were studied. The results showed that, the peak load of tested SCRCFAT columns incorporating 5-100 % RCA without SF reduced by 2.33-11.28 % compared to that of C000. Conversely, the peak load of tested SCRCFAT columns incorporating 5-100% RCA in addition to 2% SF increased by 21.1-40.25%, compared to C000. Consequently, the ultimate axial deformation (Δ) of column C100 (RCA=100% and SF 0%) increased by about 118.9 % compared to C000. The addition of 2% SF to the concrete mix decreased the axial deformation of SCRCFAT columns compared to those cast with 0% SF. Moreover, the stiffness of the columns cast without SF decreased as the RCA % increased. In contrast, the columns stiffness cast with 2% SF increased by 26.28-89.7 % over that of C000. Finally, a theoretical model was proposed to predict the ultimate loads tested SCRCFAT columns and the obtained theoretical results agreed well with the experimental results.

다방향 채널형 단부정착장치를 이용한 CFRP판 보강 RC 보의 휨거동 (Flexural Behavior of RC Beams Strengthened with CFRP Plate Using Multi-directional Channel-type Anchorage System)

  • 홍기남;한상훈
    • 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.171-180
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    • 2008
  • 본 논문의 목적은 채널형 단부정착장치를 사용하여 CFRP판으로 보강한 철근콘크리트 보의 구조적 거동을 평가하는 것이다. 총 12개의 시험체를 제작하였으며, 이 중에는 보강판의 효율성을 높이기 위해 채널형 단부정착장치를 사용한 시험체와 사용하지 않은 시험체가 있다. 모든 시험체의 단면 크기는 동일하며, 주철근량과 콘크리트의 강도를 변화시켰다. 하중재하는 모든 시험체에서 4점 휨시험으로 진행되었으며, 각 재료의 변형률, 균열, 하중, 및 파괴모드가 시험 중에 측정되었다. 모든 시험체의 시험결과는 변형, 강도, 그리고 파괴모드 측면으로 분석되었다. 실험결과에 대한 분석를 통해서 채널형 단부정착장치를 사용한 RC보는 그 파괴모드가 급작스런 부착파괴에서 변형이나 강도적 측면에서 구조적 성능이 매우 향상된 연성적 파괴모드로 전환되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

Glass fiber 강화 복합레진을 사용한 3본 고정성 국소의치의 개념 설계 연구 (Conceptual Design of the Three Unit Fixed Partial Denture with Glass Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites)

  • 나경희;이규복;조광헌
    • 구강회복응용과학지
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    • 제18권3호
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    • pp.145-155
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    • 2002
  • 본 연구에서는 knitted glass fabric 강화 레진에 대한 치과보철소재로서의 적용가능성을 평가하기 위한 목적으로, 가장 높은 수준의 교합하중이 작용하게 되는 구치부 3본 고정성국소의치에 이 재료를 사용하는 경우에 대해 해석을 수행하였다. 우선 구치부3본 고정성국소의치에 대해 knitted glass fabric 강화 레진을 적용한 두 가지 설계 개념을 상정하였고, 각 설계형상에 대한 유한요소해석을 하였다. 강도 평가를 위해서75N의 생리적인 반복 수직 교합 하중 조건을 부여, 보철물에 유도되는 국소응력을 피로강도측면에서 고찰하였다. 각각의 설계에는 knitted glass fabric을 모재로 하고 보강재로 unidirectional 형의 glass 복합재가 사용되었다. 본 연구에서 개념설계 된 두 가지의 3본 고정성국소의치는 수직 교합 하중 75N 에 대해 충분한 강성과 강도를 가진 것으로 분석되었다. 가공치와 knitted caps사이의 연결 부위에서 국소적인 응력 집중이 관찰되었으나 그 크기는 재료의 피로강도 범위 이내였으며 국소적인 설계변경을 통하여 응력분포를 더욱 개선할 수 있을 것으로 추정하였다. 본 연구를 통해 knitted glass fabric 은 새로운 치과 보철 소재로서의 그 가능성이 기대된다.

병원성세균에 의한 잉어의 궤양성질병에 관한 조직병리학적 연구 (HISTOPATHOLOGICAL STUDIES ON THE DISEASE CAUSED BY PATHOGENIC BACTERIA OF THE CARP)

  • 박수일;전세규
    • 한국수산과학회지
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    • 제7권1호
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    • pp.15-27
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    • 1974
  • 1972년 여름 이후 어류의 궤양성 질병이 각처에서 갑자기 발생하여 양어가들에게 많은 피해를 입히고 있다. 그래서 잉어의 궤양성 질병의 원인과 치료법을 밝히기 위해서, 1972년 8월부터 1973년 11월까시 잉어의 궤양에 대한 세균학적 조사 및 조직병리학적 조사를 하였고, 치료 실험을 하며 아래와 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 환부의 점액에서 병원성 세균인 Chodrococcus columnaris와 Aeromonas sp.를 검출했다. 2. 이 증세를 보면 비늘 밑에 출혈성 반점이 나타난 후, 진피가 붕괴되어 비늘이 탈락되고, 환부는 궤양을 형성하고 근육이 노출되었다. 지느러미의 침식은 선단부에서 시작되는 경우가 많으나 때로는 기부에서 부식되는 예도 볼 수 있었다. 아가미에서는 빈혈 증세가 나타난 후, 부분적으로 회백색을 띠고 그 부위의 조직이 붕괴되었다. 3. 피부 상피조직의 붕괴에 이어 진피가 노출되었으며 근육조직이 괴사되고 근섬유가 찢어지는 현상이 일어났다. 아가미 조직은 상피세포가 증식되고 새열이 유착되며 붕괴하였다. 그리고, 간의 지방변성과 괴사가 일어나는 조직의 병변을 볼 수 있었다. 4. 수온 $22\~25^{\circ}C$에서의 치료 결과는 다음과 같은 처방에 의한 것이 효과가 있었다. 혼합액 1. Aivet (HB-115.HCI) 0.3ppm Malachite green 0.2ppm Dipterex 0.4ppm 혼합액 2. Furanace(P-7138) 0.05ppm Malachite green 0.2ppm Dipterex 0.4ppm 그러나, 상기 혼합액일지라도 수온이 저하($13\~15^{\circ}C$)되니 효과가 없었다. 5. 치료된 궤양 환부는 상피세포 및 진피가 재생되고, 근섬유가 융합되었다.기에 뇌역의 4안점 중에서 양측 바깥쪽의 2안점이 퇴화되었다. 10. 저서초기유생은 S. ijimai가 P. obscurus 두 종류 모두 저질이 이토인 곳에서만 발견되었다.6\times10^3$ 및 $0.25\times10^3$, 카드뮴은 $0.11\~0.31ppm$ 및 0.18 ppm에 $0.61\times10^3\~1.7\times10^3$$1.0\times10^3$이고, 납은 $0.8\~2.2ppm$ 및 1.4 ppm에 $3.1\times10^3\~8.5\times10^3$$5.4\times10^3$, 구리는 $3.6\~13.1ppm$ 및 5.7 ppm에 $14.4\times10^3\~52.4\times10^3$$22.8\times10^3$이다. 7, 미역의 수은 카드뮴 및 납의 농축계수는 모자반의 약 3배가되고 구리의 그것은 오히려 모자반이 크다. (이 연구는 1973년도 문교부 연구조성비로 되었으며, 시료를 제공해 주신 해운대 김경재씨에 감사드립니다) 27.17mm(변태 후 40일)까지는 L=1.6864C-1.0387의 회귀 직선으로 표시되었고, 체중은 갑장 7.47mm부터 18.53mm까지(새끼 게 변태 후 23일)는 $W=9.367\times10^{-5}C^{3.5567}$였고, 갑장 22.11mm부터 27.17mm까지(새끼 게 변태 후 40일)는 $W=3.406\times10^{-5}C^{3.8571}$ 등의 지수 곡선으로 표시되었다. 식으로 표시되었고 해안 쪽의 포항산이 남해안산에 비하여 각장에

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섬유 보강토벽체의 인장력 평가 및 변형 예측 (Evaluation of Tensions and Prediction of Deformations for the Fabric Reinforeced -Earth Walls)

  • 김홍택;이은수;송병웅
    • 한국지반공학회지:지반
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    • 제12권4호
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    • pp.157-178
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    • 1996
  • 기존의 보강토벽체에 주로 이용되어온 steel strict등 고강도 인장보강재는 주변 뒤채움흙에 비해 상대적으로 변형이 작기 때문에, 설계검토시 과강재 자체에서 유발되는 변형의 크기에 대해서는 크게 유의할 필요가 없었다. 그러나 비교적 저강도인 섬유보강재의 경우, 한계상태에서 예상되는 섬유보강재 자체의 변형량은 주변 뒤채움흙의 소성변형 유발에 필요시 되는 변형량을 종종 초과하게 되며, 이와같은 크기의 과도한 변형량은 보강토벽체 구조체 자체의 안정성 확보 측면에서 허용할 수 없는 경우가 대부분이다. 결국 보증토벽체 구조체의 전면부 발생변위에 대한 일반적인 허용조건을 충족하기 위해서는, 극한강도 보다 훨씬 작은 크기의 강도가 섬유보강재의 경우 발휘하는 것으로 보아야 할 것이며, 따라서 최종적인 구조체 안정검토를 위해서는 보강재 자체의 예상변형량에 대한 평가가 섬유보강재의 경우 특히 중요시 된다. 보강재의 인장응력 -변형률 관계는 강보강재의 경우 선형탄성거동으로 가정할 수 있으나, 섬 유보강재의 경우에는 일반적으로 비 선형거동을 나타낸다. 본 연구에서는 쌍곡선 함수를 이용하여 섬유보강재의 비선형 거동특성을 모델링하였으며,또한 뒤채움흙 다짐으로 인한 유발응력등을 고려하기 위해 Ehrlich SE Mitchell, Duncan등이 제안한 방법을 수정하여 섬유 보강토벽체의 안정 해석법을 제시하였다. 본 안정 해석법 에서는 침투수압의 영향 및 뒤채움흙의 구속효과에 따른 섬유보강재의 부분적인 상대강성 변화 등을 고려하였으며, 이를 토대로 깊이별 각 섬유보 강재의 최대인장력 및 변형량 등의 예측이 가능하다. 본 연구에서는 제시하리라 하는 안정해석법의 적용성을 위해, paraweb polyester fibre multicord, non-woven polyester 지오텍스타일 및 knitted polyester 지오그리드 등 3가지 종류 보강재의 인장응력-변형률 관계 실험결과를 회귀분석하여 쌍곡선 함수형태로 이와같은 섬유보 강재의 비선형거동을 모델링하였다. 또한 이를 토대로 한 븐 연구 해석법의 적합성 검토를 위해, Ho & Rowe가 제시한 유한요소해석결과 및 LCPC, FHWA등에서 시행한 시험결과와 깊이별 각 섬유보강재의 최대인장력,변형량 및 지점별 변형률 등에 대해서도 비교하였다. 아울러 섬유 보강재의 상대강성, 뒤채움흙의 깊이별 구속효과의 정도, 다짐정도 및 침투수압 등이 각 섬유보강재의 변형량 및 전체적인 변형형태 등에 미치는 영향을 종합적으로 분석하였다.

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THE LUMINOSITY-LINEWIDTH RELATION AS A PROBE OF THE EVOLUTION OF FIELD GALAXIES

  • GUHATHAKURTA PURAGRA;ING KRISTINE;RIX HANS-WALTER;COLLESS MATTHEW;WILLIAMS TED
    • 천문학회지
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    • 제29권spc1호
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    • pp.63-64
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    • 1996
  • The nature of distant faint blue field galaxies remains a mystery, despite the fact that much attention has been devoted to this subject in the last decade. Galaxy counts, particularly those in the optical and near ultraviolet bandpasses, have been demonstrated to be well in excess of those expected in the 'no-evolution' scenario. This has usually been taken to imply that galaxies were brighter in the past, presumably due to a higher rate of star formation. More recently, redshift surveys of galaxies as faint as B$\~$24 have shown that the mean redshift of faint blue galaxies is lower than that predicted by standard evolutionary models (de-signed to fit the galaxy counts). The galaxy number count data and redshift data suggest that evolutionary effects are most prominent at the faint end of the galaxy luminosity function. While these data constrain the form of evolution of the overall luminosity function, they do not constrain evolution in individual galaxies. We are carrying out a series of observations as part of a long-term program aimed at a better understanding of the nature and amount of luminosity evolution in individual galaxies. Our study uses the luminosity-linewidth relation (Tully-Fisher relation) for disk galaxies as a tool to study luminosity evolution. Several studies of a related nature are being carried out by other groups. A specific experiment to test a 'no-evolution' hypothesis is presented here. We have used the AUTOFIB multifibre spectro-graph on the 4-metre Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) and the Rutgers Fabry-Perot imager on the Cerro Tolalo lnteramerican Observatory (CTIO) 4-metre tele-scope to measure the internal kinematics of a representative sample of faint blue field galaxies in the red-shift range z = 0.15-0.4. The emission line profiles of [OII] and [OIII] in a typical sample galaxy are significantly broader than the instrumental resolution (100-120 km $s^{-l}$), and it is possible to make a reliable de-termination of the linewidth. Detailed and realistic simulations based on the properties of nearby, low-luminosity spirals are used to convert the measured linewidth into an estimate of the characteristic rotation speed, making statistical corrections for the effects of inclination, non-uniform distribution of ionized gas, rotation curve shape, finite fibre aperture, etc.. The (corrected) mean characteristic rotation speed for our distant galaxy sample is compared to the mean rotation speed of local galaxies of comparable blue luminosity and colour. The typical galaxy in our distant sample has a B-band luminosity of about 0.25 L$\ast$ and a colour that corresponds to the Sb-Sd/Im range of Hub-ble types. Details of the AUTOFIB fibre spectroscopic study are described by Rix et al. (1996). Follow-up deep near infrared imaging with the 10-metre Keck tele-scope+ NIRC combination and high angular resolution imaging with the Hubble Space Telescope's WFPC2 are being used to determine the structural and orientation parameters of galaxies on an individual basis. This information is being combined with the spatially resolved CTIO Fabry-Perot data to study the internal kinematics of distant galaxies (Ing et al. 1996). The two main questions addressed by these (preliminary studies) are: 1. Do galaxies of a given luminosity and colour have the same characteristic rotation speed in the distant and local Universe? The distant galaxies in our AUTOFIB sample have a mean characteristic rotation speed of $\~$70 km $s^{-l}$ after correction for measurement bias (Fig. 1); this is inconsistent with the characteristic rotation speed of local galaxies of comparable photometric proper-ties (105 km $s^{-l}$) at the > $99\%$ significance level (Fig. 2). A straightforward explanation for this discrepancy is that faint blue galaxies were about 1-1.5 mag brighter (in the B band) at z $\~$ 0.25 than their present-day counterparts. 2. What is the nature of the internal kinematics of faint field galaxies? The linewidths of these faint galaxies appear to be dominated by the global disk rotation. The larger galaxies in our sample are about 2"-.5" in diameter so one can get direct insight into the nature of their internal velocity field from the $\~$ I" seeing CTIO Fabry-Perot data. A montage of Fabry-Perot data is shown in Fig. 3. The linewidths are too large (by. $5\sigma$) to be caused by turbulence in giant HII regions.

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Review of Production, Husbandry and Sustainability of Free-range Pig Production Systems

  • Miao, Z.H.;Glatz, P.C.;Ru, Y.J.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제17권11호
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    • pp.1615-1634
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    • 2004
  • A review was undertaken to obtain information on the sustainability of pig free-range production systems including the management, performance and health of pigs in the system. Modern outdoor rearing systems requires simple portable and flexible housing with low cost fencing. Local pig breeds and outdoor-adapted breeds for certain environment are generally more suitable for free-range systems. Free-range farms should be located in a low rainfall area and paddocks should be relatively flat, with light topsoil overlying free-draining subsoil with the absence of sharp stones that can cause foot damage. Huts or shelters are crucial for protecting pigs from direct sun burn and heat stress, especially when shade from trees and other facilities is not available. Pigs commonly graze on strip pastures and are rotated between paddocks. The zones of thermal comfort for the sow and piglet differ markedly; between 12-22$^{\circ}C$ for the sow and 30-37$^{\circ}C$ for piglets. Offering wallows for free-range pigs meets their behavioural requirements, and also overcomes the effects of high ambient temperatures on feed intake. Pigs can increase their evaporative heat loss via an increase in the proportion of wet skin by using a wallow, or through water drips and spray. Mud from wallows can also coat the skin of pigs, preventing sunburn. Under grazing conditions, it is difficult to control the fibre intake of pigs although a high energy, low fibre diet can be used. In some countries outdoor sows are fitted with nose rings to prevent them from uprooting the grass. This reduces nutrient leaching of the land due to less rooting. In general, free-range pigs have a higher mortality compared to intensively housed pigs. Many factors can contribute to the death of the piglet including crushing, disease, heat stress and poor nutrition. With successful management, free-range pigs can have similar production to door pigs, although the growth rate of the litters is affected by season. Piglets grow quicker indoors during the cold season compared to outdoor systems. Pigs reared outdoors show calmer behaviour. Aggressive interactions during feeding are lower compared to indoor pigs while outdoor sows are more active than indoor sows. Outdoor pigs have a higher parasite burden, which increases the nutrient requirement for maintenance and reduces their feed utilization efficiency. Parasite infections in free-range pigs also risks the image of free-range pork as a clean and safe product. Diseases can be controlled to a certain degree by grazing management. Frequent rotation is required although most farmers are keeping their pigs for a longer period before rotating. The concept of using pasture species to minimise nematode infections in grazing pigs looks promising. Plants that can be grown locally and used as part of the normal feeding regime are most likely to be acceptable to farmers, particularly organic farmers. However, one of the key concerns from the public for free-range pig production system is the impact on the environment. In the past, the pigs were held in the same paddock at a high stocking rate, which resulted in damage to the vegetation, nutrient loading in the soil, nitrate leaching and gas emission. To avoid this, outdoor pigs should be integrated in the cropping pasture system, the stock should be mobile and stocking rate related to the amount of feed given to the animals.

Effect of Different Seasons on the Performance of Grey Giant Rabbits under Sub-Temperate Himalayan Conditions

  • Bhatt, R.S.;Sharma, S.R.;Singh, Umesh;Kumar, Davendra;Bhasin, V.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제15권6호
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    • pp.812-820
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    • 2002
  • An experiment was conducted on 190 progeny (winter -74; summer -59; rainy -57) of 12 Grey Giant rabbits (10 female +2 males), to assess the effect of different seasons in a year, on their reproductive, growth and productive performances along with feed efficiency, under sub-temperate Himalayan conditions. The daily meteorological attributes recorded during winter (October to March), summer (April to June) and rainy (July to September) seasons, and analysed were minimum and maximum temperature, relative humidity and rainfall. Various biological parameters recorded were doe weights at mating and kindling, litter size at birth, litter weight at birth, kit mortality, litter size at weaning, litter weight at weaning, weekly body weight up to 98 d and weaner mortality. Individual weight gains, dressing percentages, meat weights, liver weights, raw-pelt weights, processed pelt weights and processed pelt areas at slaughter on d 84 and 98, respectively were also recorded. The feed and fodder compositions and their nutritive values during different seasons were also analysed. Average ambient temperature during winter, summer and rainy seasons were $13.2{\pm}2.8$, $22.4{\pm}3.7$ and $24.8{\pm}2.3^{\circ}C$, respectively. The average relative humidity and total rainfall for winter, summer and rainy seasons were $68.9{\pm}1.5$% and $48{\pm}26.6$mm, $66.3{\pm}4.8$% and $125.6{\pm}56.8$ mm, and $77.3{\pm}1.3$% and $116.3{\pm}90.4$ mm, respectively. The weight of doe at mating and kindling, litter size at birth, litter weight at birth and litter size at weaning were comparatively higher whereas litter weight at weaning was significantly (p<0.05) higher during winter as compared to summer and rainy seasons. The kit mortality was significantly (p<0.05) higher during winter while the weaner mortality was significantly (p<0.05) higher during rainy season. At 84 d, the live weight per doe, slaughter weight, dressing percentage and liver weight were significantly (p<0.05) higher during winter than summer and rainy. Similarly, the gain in weight and meat weight at 84 and 98 d were significantly (p<0.05) higher during winter. The weight of raw pelt and processed pelt were recorded significantly (p<0.05) higher during winter while no difference in the area of processed pelts during different seasons could be observed. No difference in the biological performance could be observed between sexes in any of the seasons. Roughage analysis revealed comparatively higher crude protein percent and lower crude fibre percent during summer and rainy seasons than in winter. The roughage dry matter intake was comparatively higher during summer and rainy seasons vis-a-vis constant amount of concentrate supplied during all the three seasons. The digestibilities of dry matter was significantly (p<0.05) lower, whereas that of crude fiber, acid detergent fibre and cellulose were negative during winter. Interestingly, the feed:gain was exceedingly well during winter than in other seasons and it is concluded that it was the best season for production of rabbits under sub-temperate Himalayan conditions.

Effect of Tannins in Acacia nilotica, Albizia procera and Sesbania acculeata Foliage Determined In vitro, In sacco, and In vivo

  • Alam, M.R.;Amin, M.R.;Kabir, A.K.M.A.;Moniruzzaman, M.;McNeill, D.M.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제20권2호
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    • pp.220-228
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    • 2007
  • The nutritive value and the effect of tannins on the utilization of foliage from three commonly used legumes, Acacia nilotica, Albizia procera, and Sesbania acculeata, were determined. Three mature rumen-fistulated bullocks were used to study in sacco degradability and twelve adult sheep were randomly allocated on the basis of live weight to 4 groups of 3 in each to study the in vivo digestibility of the foliages. In all foliages, the contents of crude protein (17 to 24% of DM) were high. Fibre was especially high in Albizia (NDF 58.8% of DM vs. 21% in Sesbania and 15.4% in Acacia). Contents of both hydrolysable (4.4 to 0.05%) and condensed tannins (1.2 to 0.04%) varied from medium to low in the foliages. Acacia contained the highest level of total phenolics (20.1%), protein precipitable phenolics (13.2%) and had the highest capacity to precipitate protein (14.7%). Drying in shade reduced the tannin content in Acacia and Albizia by 48.6 and 69.3% respectively. The foliages ranked similarly for each of the different methods used to estimate tannin content and activity. Acacia and Sesbania foliage was highly degradable (85-87% potential degradability of DM in sacco), compared to Albizia (52%), indicating a minimal effect of tannins in Acacia and Sesbania. Yet, in vitro, the tannins in the Acacia inhibited microbial activity more than those in Albizia and Sesbania. Following the addition of polyethylene glycol to neutralise the tannins, gas production and microbial growth increased by 59% and 0.09 mg RNA equiv./dg microbial yield respectively in the Acacia, compared to 16-17% and 0.06 mg RNA equiv./dg microbial yield in the other foliages. There was a trend for low in vivo apparent digestibility of N in the Acacia (43.2%) and Albizia (44.2%) compared to the Sesbania (54.5%) supplemented groups. This was likely to be due to presence of tannins. Consistent with this was the low N retention (0.22 and 0.19 g N/g NI) in sheep supplemented with Acacia and Albizia compared to that for the Sesbania (0.32). Similarly, a trend for poor microbial N yield was observed in sheep fed these foliages. Across the foliages tested, an increase in tannin content was associated with a reduction in ruminal fermentation, N digestibility and N retention. For overall nutritive value, Sesbania proved to be the superior forage of the three tested.