This paper describes designing and constructing a test machine having an 1,800 N capacity and maximum 3 Hz frequency which will be used in static and dynamic testing of biological tissues and orthopedic devices such as external fixers. It consists of an octagonal base with 500 mm distance between faces and a crosshead which slides between two columns (useful 350 mm opening) thus allowing changing the height (maximum 600 mm) according to the size of the specimen to be tested. A ball screw actuator is mounted over the crosshead which transforms a servomotor’s rotating movement into a lineal movement (maximum 150 mm stroke). First validations indicated that the machine performed within the design parameters. This project shows that the technology required for supporting research is possible in developing countries thereby avoiding dependence on foreign companies for supporting, maintaining and updating equipment. Some conditions were also produced for the evolution of mechanical engineering in Colombia.
Estudios acerca de las habilidades profesionales y su relación con el rendimiento laboral siempre serán de gran interés para empresarios y académicos en su apuesta de mejorar el desempeño organizacional. Es así, que el objetivo del artículo es determinar el tipo de asociación existente entre las competencias directivas personales y el desempeño laboral medido desde la perspectiva del IWPQ (Individual Work Performance Questionnaire). El enfoque investigativo se concentrará en la inteligencia emocional, sus dimensiones personales y sociales. Los instrumentos de medición fueron aplicados a los estudiantes de la jornada nocturna del programa de ingeniería industrial del centro regional Buga de Uniminuto, quienes estudian en la universidad y laboran para organizaciones del centro del Valle del Cauca, simultáneamente. Se encuentra una asociación positiva moderada entre la inteligencia emocional en su dimensión social y el desempeño laboral, a partir de dichos resultados se realiza una propuesta de entrenamiento en Inteligencia emocional con efecto positivo en el desempeño laboral.
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