Circulation Space in the Library Reading Room of University of Lampung

University of Lampung (Unila) is the first and oldest public university in Lampung Province, having a Library Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) with a centralized library system. As one type of public space, UPT Unila library is the most widely visited place as a place to find references or others. The number of library visitors who carry out activities will affect the comfort of each user's circulation. The purpose of this study was to determine the user's circulation in the library reading room. The method used is descriptive qualitative. Data obtained through the depiction of a floor plan, measurement of the distance between furniture and the area of the room using a meter. The analysis is done by comparing the measurement results with the standard of circulation. The results showed that the circulation in the library reading room of the University of Lampung has not approached the distance in accordance with the standards. The distance between the reading tables in the reading room is less than the standard, while the distance of traffic between the bookshelf and the reading table exceeds the recommended standard.

The Privacy Aspects in the Malay Dwelling

The Malay dwelling (MD) in Melaka demonstrated the Malay cultural norms, religious beliefs and the basic requirements of privacy in Islam. Privacy needs of the family members and the non-mahram visitor is determinant for designing the space planning in MD. Different types of dwelling size were selected in order to investigate the concept of privacy. Research methodology was designed on occupant observation, layout plan measurement and in-depth interviews. The results affect the privacy provisions and behaviors of MD occupants. Moreover, these findings assist to produce new design recommendations of layout plans, to achieve the privacy level from Islamic perspective.Keywords: Privacy; Malay dwelling; floor space planning; Islamic perspectives of privacyeISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i11.111

Photogrametry-Based 3D Modeling and Measurement for Scale Model of an Arch Bridge

The real and measurable model is helpful for structure simulation. Photogrammetry technology provides a new method to model a structure by photos. This article explored the feasibility of photo-based 3D modeling for the arc bridge structures by ordinary digital camera. Firstly, the preparation processes before modeling were introduced, that included camera calibration, designation of shooting program, how to take photos and plan measurement. Secondly, photo orientation and modeling process were introduced, too. A measurement test was put forward to get some good points to enhance the accuracy. By comparing the measurement accuracy of modeling results from the four photos and eight photographs, some proposals were presented to improve the accuracy. The 3D model can be integrated with the loading conditions and material properties, to provide the detailed data for analyzing the structure.

Analysis of Data on Pipe Wall Thinning Phenomena by Fluid Flow in Pressurized Water Reactor Plant

In August 2004, a pipe rupture accident occurred at The Kansai Electric Power Company Mihama Unit3. Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) recognized that it was an urgent problem to settle the rules on Pipe Wall Thinning Management by Fluid Flow. JSME enacted “rules on Pipe Wall Thinning” that stipulates the basic requirements of pipe wall thinning management, considering from these situations. In 2006, JSME enacted the “rules on Pipe Wall Thinning Management for PWR Power Plants” (JSME S NG1-2006, JSME rules for PWR) that satisfies the requirements of “rules on Pipe Wall Thinning”. This JSME rules for PWR stipulates the process of inspection plan, measurement, evaluation and maintenance. This paper focuses on the technical grounds that specify the management systems, pipe components and initial FAC rate.