Development of models for prediction of the antioxidant activity of derivatives of natural compounds

Antioxidants are important for maintaining the appropriate balance between oxidizing and reducing species in the body and thus preventing oxidative stress. Many natural compounds are being screened for their possible antioxidant activity. It was found that a mushroom pigment Norbadione A, which is a pulvinic acid derivative, shows an antioxidant activity; the same was found for other pulvinic acid derivatives and structurally related coumarines. Based on the results of in vitro studies performed on these compounds as a part of this study quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) predictive models were constructed using multiple linear regression, counter-propagation artificial neural networks and support vector regression (SVR). The models have been developed in accordance with current QSAR guidelines, including the assessment of the models applicability domains. A new approach for the graphical evaluation of the applicability domain for SVR models is suggested. The developed models show sufficient predictive abilities for the screening of virtual libraries for new potential antioxidants.     

A new type of micropump driven by a low electric voltage

In this paper, we propose a new prototype model of a micro pump using ICPF (Ionic Conducting Polymer Film) actuator as the servo actuator. This micro pump consists of two active oneway valves that make use of the same ICPF actuator. The overall size of this micro pump prototype is 12mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The actuating mechanism is as follows: (1) The ICPF actuator as the diaphragm is bent into anode side by application of electricity. Then the volume of the pump chamber increases, resulting in the inflow of liquid from the inlet to the chamber. (2) By changing the current direction, the volume of the pump chamber decreases, resulting in the liquid flow from the chamber to the outlet. (3) The ICPF actuator is put on a sine voltage, the micro pump provides liquid flow from the inlet to the outlet continuously. Characteristic of the micro pump is measured. The experimental results indicate that the micro pump has the satisfactory responses.     

用ADINA确定热电厂磨煤机打击轮磨损极限

利用ＡＤＩＮＡ程序计算磨损后打击轮的应力分布状态；根据强度理论，得到磨损极限，为打击轮维修提供了依据．实践证明，不超过磨损极限的打击轮修复以后可以满足使用精度要求，其使用期限与新的打击轮相同．磨损极限的确定为国家创造了经济效益     

T22铁基粉末冶金摩阻材料的研制与应用

重载机械的发展对摩阻材料提出了更高的技术要求。铁基粉末冶金摩阻材料是以铁为基体,含有适量摩擦组元和润滑组元的多相复合材料,成本较低,适用于制作重载机械制动瓦。作者介绍了自行研制的用于制作装甲履带车辆制动瓦的T22铁基粉末冶金摩阻材料的基本组成和性能,并将这种制动瓦与铸铁瓦进行了对比试验,表明前者不仅在热稳定性和耐磨性上都明显地比后者的好,而且它还具有车辆减速度高、制动距离短和使用寿命长等优点,可以满足转向灵活、使用可靠的要求,提高了装甲履带车辆的机动性。     

THE THEORETICAL COST OF SEQUENTIAL AND PARALLEL ALGORITHMS FOR SOLVING LINEAR SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS

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全断面隧道掘进机分类及其应用范围(英文)

目前,隧道掘进机的机械化及自动化水平得到了很大提高,隧道掘进机可以开挖不同的地质条件下各种形状的隧道。隧道掘进机的类型也越来越多,根据隧道工程场地所处的水文地质与工程地质条件,工程的使用特性及环境的限制,不同类型的隧道掘进机的工作机理需要进一步的理解并依此进行分类,以便选择合适的隧道掘进机。本文介绍了各种类型的全断面隧道掘进机的运行机理,并根据最终开挖隧道断面,掌子面的支护类型及岩土体的破碎机理对全断面隧道掘进机进行分类。本文也总结了各类型的隧道掘进机的应用范围。使用者可根据地质条件及特殊需要对隧道掘进机进行初步的选型。     

A 3D Model of One-Legged Hopping Machine

The paper models the spatial motion of a hopping machine with allowance for the inertial properties of its leg. A control system is synthesized and a program trajectory is determined in view of the collision processes accompanying touchdowns. The synthesis procedure is based on optimization of periodic systems. The results from numerical simulation of the hopper's nonstationary motion are demonstrative of the high efficiency of the control system     

Improved operator comfort and off-road capability through pendulum arm technology

The Nordic forest industry requires just-in-time wood deliveries. Operations must continue regardless of season, weather and terrain. Soil compaction and deep ruts must be avoided while providing high performance and a reasonable working environment for operators.The Xt28 pendulum arm forwarder is a full-size concept forwarder with six hydrostatic propelled wheels on pendulum arms built on a three-piece frame connected with two articulation joints. The Xt28 concept machine was tested according to Skogforsk standard machine tests. Rut depth test focused on soil interaction where rut depth was measured related to number of passes. Machine dynamics were measured using standardized test track with focus on operator comfort.The project proved the potential of pendulum arm technology in off-road transportation. Automatic pendulum arm levelling, equalized ground pressure between wheels and improved operator comfort through reducing adverse vibrations and roll angles, simultaneously reducing dynamic forces transferred to the forest floor. Pendulum arm technology improves travel speed in adverse terrain, providing unparalleled side slope capability and enhanced productivity.