Stochastic chemo-physical-mechanical degradation analysis on hydrated cement under acidic environments

The accumulation of material degradation under contact with aggressive aqueous environments could lead to reduced structural reliability. In terms of hydrated cementitious materials, such interactions often result in the chemo-physical-mechanical (CPM) degradation, which represents a multiphysics process of high non-linearity and complexity. By further considering the inevitable uncertainties associated with both the materials and the serving conditions, solving such a process requires novel probabilistic approaches. This paper presents a stochastic chemo-physical-mechanical (SCPM) degradation analysis on the hydrated cement under acidic environment. The SCPM analysis consists of modelling the stochastic chemophysical degradation by finite element method, and assessing the mechanical deterioration through analytical micromechanics. The proposed modelling framework couples the conventional Monte Carlo Simulation with a novel support vector regression algorithm. The present method is able to not only address the detailed degradation mechanisms, but also ensure low computational costs for an accurate SCPM degradation assessment.     

Feasibility study on buoyancy–weight ratios of a submerged floating tunnel prototype subjected to hydrodynamic loads

The research progress of a novel traffic solution,a submerged floating tunnel(SFT),is reviewed in terms of a study approach and loading scenario.Among existing publications,the buoyancy-weight ratio(BWR) is usually predefined.However,BWR is a critical structural parameter that tremendously affects the dynamic behaviour of not only the tunnel tube itself but also the cable system.In the context of a SFT prototype(SFTP) project in Qiandao Lake(Zhejiang Province,China),the importance of BWR is illustrated by finite element analysis and subsequently,an optimized BWR is proposed within a reasonable range in the present study.In the numerical model,structural damping is identified to be of importance.Rayleigh damping and the corresponding Rayleigh coefficients are attained through a sensitivity study,which shows that the adopted damping ratios are fairly suitable for SFTP.Lastly,the human sense of security is considered by quantifying the comfort index,which helps further optimize BWR in the SFTP structural parameter design.     

Enriched workflow modelling and Stochastic Branch-and-Bound

Workflow systems provide means and techniques for modelling, designing, performing and controlling repetitive (business) processes. The quality of commercial workflow systems is usually determined to a large extent by their versatility and multi-purpose application. One of the current trends in improving workflow systems lies in enriching modelling methods and techniques in order to enlarge design alternatives.The need for such advanced methods is particularly apparent in those fields in which the process duration can be determined only vaguely, but whose completion schedules are at the same time strictly enforced by a highly competitive market by means of fines and penalties. The risk of an overrun has to be weighed against the expected costs and benefits of certain measures reducing turn-around time and their combinations. Because they can help to avoid such penalties—or, at least, keep any potential losses low by identifying critical subprocesses and evaluate appropriate measures—modelling and evaluation techniques are becoming essential features of workflow systems.Methodologically, we use Stochastic Branch-and-Bound as a technique for finding “optimal” bundles of measures. A numerical study shows the benefits of this meta-approach by means of five stepwise-developed decision scenarios requiring rich modelling. Petri nets as a modelling tool and Stochastic Branch-and-Bound as an optimization technique determine for multi-mode resource constrained workflows of varying complexity an optimal workforce strategy with respect to the number of workers and their qualification.     

Magnetotunneling spectroscopy of a biased triple-barrier semiconductor heterostructure

In this work we describe a magnetotunneling spectroscopy technique for probing the localization degree of two-dimensional states and mapping the subbands in the active region of a resonant-tunneling semiconductor heterostructure. The reported experimental data consist of the low-temperature tunneling current traces of an asymmetric triple-barrier structure measured by sweeping an in-plane magnetic field up to 10 T. According to our interpretation model, the main features observed in the tunnel current traces are due to the field-induced resonant transitions between two-dimensional states at the crossing region between dispersion curves. The data reveals the highly localized nature of the quantum states in an asymmetric double-quantum-well structure even for those with very narrow middle barriers.     

Propagation of thickness-twist waves in a multi-sectioned piezoelectric plate of 6 mm crystals

We study thickness-twist vibrations and waves in an unbounded, multi-sectioned piezoelectric plate of crystals with 6 mm symmetry or polarized ceramics. An exact solution from the three-dimensional equations of piezoelectricity is obtained. Basic vibration and wave propagation characteristics are calculated based on the solution. The results are useful in the understanding and design of plate resonators, filters and acoustic wave sensors of ZnO, AlN and polarized ceramics.     

关于广义四元数代数上矩阵的迹的一个等式

众所周知,相似矩阵的迹相等对于非交换代数和环上的矩阵不一定成立,有趣的问题是给定一个条件使得相似矩阵的迹相等对于非交换代数或非交换环上的矩阵成立。本文对于特征不是2的任意域F上定义的广义四元数代数上的两个矩阵A和B,给出如果A和B相似并且它们的主对角线上的元素在F中,那么它们的迹相等。     

化“材”为“筑”

Chemistry is a central, practical and creative discipline. The development of chemistry plays an important role in the progress of science and society, as well as the improvement of the quality of human life. This paper introduces the chemical knowledge of stone, concrete, glass and other inorganic nonmetallic building materials by the anthropomorphically story. Taking nanomaterials as an example, the prospect of building materials development in the future is put forward.     

裂纹面分布加载裂尖SIFs分析的广义参数Williams单元北大核心CSCD

带裂缝服役是工程结构的常态,由于流体侵入到裂缝内部,裂纹面直接受荷,使得裂缝进一步扩展,甚者影响结构的安全性.广义参数Williams单元(简记W单元)在分析断裂问题中,利用Williams级数建立裂尖奇异区的位移场,通过求解广义刚度方程可直接获得应力强度因子(stress intensity factors,SIFs),具有高精高效性;但W单元需满足奇异区内裂纹面自由的边界条件,故在分析裂纹面加载的问题中受限.该文基于SIFs互等,在等效奇异区范围中,将裂纹面的荷载等效为奇异区外围边界裂纹面上的集中力,避免奇异区内裂纹面受荷,故采用W单元即可简便计算.算例分析表明:等效奇异区尺寸取裂纹长度的1/20,等效荷载系数P建议取2.0,W单元计算精度均满足1%的误差限,证明该文在奇异区裂纹面受荷等效处理方法上具有合理性、通用性,克服了W单元在分析裂纹面加载问题的局限性.     

Cryptanalyzing a novel pseudorandom number generator based on pseudorandomly enhanced logistic map

Nonlinear Dynamics - Dielectric elastomer is a prosperous material in electromechanical systems because it can effectively transform electrical energy to mechanical work. In this paper, the period...     

Spin-polarized current and tunnel magnetoresistance in heterogeneous single-barrier magnetic tunnel junctions

Current in heterogeneous tunnel junctions is studied in the framework of the parabolic conduction-band model. The developed model of the electron tunneling takes explicitly into account the difference of effective masses between ferromagnetic and insulating layers and between conduction subbands. Calculations for Fe/MgO/Fe-like structures have shown the essential impact of effective mass differences in regions (constituents) of the structure on the tunnel magnetoresistance of the junction.