This study presented the analytical safety evaluation of precast modular bridge super-structure, using standardized modular members and robotic construction during the transportation routing and lifting conditions. In order to evaluate the safety performance of the bridge system, linear and nonlinear 3D full scale Finite Element (FE) for 12 m and 16 m standardized modular blocks was developed in ABAQUS and then analytical study was classified into two different structural systems according to steel girder structures: 1) modular bridge block lifting method including the steel girder system; 2) modular bridge block lifting method without the steel girder system. As a result, in analytical study, the results revealed that the maximum stress of each modular member was in maximum allowable stresses, during lifting condition. However, the stress concentration at the connected area was more critical in comparison to the behavior of entire modular blocks both 12 m and 16m, during lifting time.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the quantitative data of downward pulling tension in subjects with scapular downward rotation syndrome (SDRS) before and after 6-week self scapular upward rotation exercise (SURE) program. Eleven subjects with bilateral SDRS. The downward pulling tension(DPT) was measured digital tension-meter. The tension force data were collected using a surface electromyography before and after a 6-week self-scapular SURE program. The significance of difference between pre- and post-program was assessed using a paired t-test, with the level of significance set at =.05. The results showed that significant differences between pre- and post-SURE program were found for DPT (p<.05). These findings suggest that 6-week self SURE program is effective for reducing DPT in subjects with SDRS. Additionally, our DPT measurement can be useful for maintaining shoulder position and providing quantitative data between pre- and post-SURE program during passive correction of scapular position test.