An R (x)-orthonormal theory for the vibration performance of a non-smooth symmetric composite beam with complex interface

A composite beam is symmetric if both the material property and support are symmetric with respect to the middle point. In order to study the free vibration performance of the symmetric composite beams with different complex nonsmooth/discontinuous interfaces, we develop an R(x)-orthonormal theory, where R(x) is an integrable flexural rigidity function. The R(x)-orthonormal bases in the linear space of boundary functions are constructed, of which the second-order derivatives of the boundary functions are asked to be orthonormal with respect to the weight function R(x). When the vibration modes of the symmetric composite beam are expressed in terms of the R(x)-orthonormal bases we can derive an eigenvalue problem endowed with a special structure of the coefficient matrix A :=[aij ],aij= 0 if i + j is odd. Based on the special structure we can prove two new theorems, which indicate that the characteristic equation of A can be decomposed into the product of the characteristic equations of two sub-matrices with dimensions half lower. Hence, we can sequentially solve the natural frequencies in closed-form owing to the specialty of A. We use this powerful new theory to analyze the free vibration performance and the vibration modes of symmetric composite beams with three different interfaces.     

Time-delay identification for vibration systems with multiple feedback

An approach for time-delay identification is pro-posed in multiple-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) linear sys-tems with multiple feedback. The applicability of the approach is discussed in detail. Based on the characteris-tics of frequency domain in feedback controlled system with multiple time-delays, this paper proposes a time-delay iden-tification approach, which is based on the pseudo impedance function of reference point. Treating feedback time-delays as the“frequencies”of the oscillation curve, the time-delays can be obtained from the“frequencies”of the curve. Numerical simulation is conducted to validate the proposed approach. The application scope of the approach is discussed with regard to different forms of feedback.     

New regularization method and iteratively reweighted algorithm for sparse vector recovery

Motivated by the study of regularization for sparse problems,we propose a new regularization method for sparse vector recovery.We derive sufficient conditions on the well-posedness of the new regularization,and design an iterative algorithm,namely the iteratively reweighted algorithm(IR-algorithm),for efficiently computing the sparse solutions to the proposed regularization model.The convergence of the IR-algorithm and the setting of the regularization parameters are analyzed at length.Finally,we present numerical examples to illustrate the features of the new regularization and algorithm.     

A NEW CYCLIC J-INTEGRAL FOR LOW-CYCLE FATIGUE CRACK GROWTH

The constitutive equation under the low-cycle fatigue (LCF) was discussed, and a two-dimensional (2-D) model for simulating fatigue crack extension was put forward in order to propose a new cyclic J-integral. The definition, primary characteristics, physical interpretations and numerical evaluation of the new parameter were investigated in detail. Moreover, the new cyclic J-integral for LCF behaviors was validated by the compact tension (CT) specimens. Results show that the calculated values of the new parameter can correlate well with LCF crack growth rate, during constant-amplitude loading. In addition, the phenomenon of fatigue retardation was explained through the viewpoint of energy based on the concept of the new parameter.     

Numerical well test for well with finite conductivity vertical fracture in coalbed

A new well test model is developed for the hydraulic fractured well in coalbed by considering the following aspects： methane desorption phenomena, finite conductivity vertical fractures, and asymmetry of the fracture about the well. A new parameter is introduced to describe the storage of the fracture, which is named as a combined fracture storage. Another new concept called the fracture asymmetry coefficient is used to define the asymmetry of the fracture about the well. Finite element method （FEM） is used to solve the new mathematical model. The well test type curves and pressure fields are obtained and analyzed. The effects of the combined fracture storage, desorption factor, fracture conductivity, and fracture asymmetry coefficient on the well test type curves are discussed in detail. In order to verify the new model, a set of field well test data is analyzed.     

APPLICATION OF WU ELIMINATION METHOD TO CONSTRAINED DYNAMICS

The polynomial type Lagrange equation and Hamilton equation of finite dimensional constrained dynamics were considered. A new algorithm was presented for solving constraints based on Wu elimination method. The new algorithm does not need to calculate the rank of Hessian matrix and determine the linear dependence of equations, so the steps of calculation decrease greatly. In addition, the expanding of expression occurring in the computing process is smaller. Using the symbolic computation software platform, the new algorithm can be executed in computers.     

Discrete time transfer matrix method for dynamics of multibody system with flexible beams moving in space

In this paper,by defining new state vectors and developing new transfer matrices of various elements moving in space,the discrete time transfer matrix method of multi-rigid-flexible-body system is expanded to study the dynamics of multibody system with flexible beams moving in space.Formulations and numerical example of a rigidflexible-body three pendulums system moving in space are given to validate the method.Using the new method to study the dynamics of multi-rigid-flexible-body system moving in space,the global dynamics equations of system are not needed,the orders of involved matrices of the system are very low and the computational speed is high,irrespective of the size of the system.The new method is simple,straightforward,practical,and provides a powerful tool for multi-rigid-flexible-body system dynamics.     

ON THE NEW FORMS OF THE DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OF THE SYSTEMS WITH HIGHER-ORDER NONHOLONOMIC CONSTRAINTS

In this paper,the new forms of the differential equations of motion of the systems withhigher-order nonholonomic constraints are obtained at first,and then the equivalencebetween these equations and the known equations is demonstrated.Finally an example isgiven to illustrate the application of our new equations.     

APPLICATIONS OF STAIR MATRICES AND THEIR GENERALIZATIONS TO ITERATIVE METHODS

Stair matrices and their generalizations are introduced. The definitions and some properties of the matrices were first given by Lu Hao. This class of matrices provide bases of matrix splittings for iterative methods. The remarkable feature of iterative methods based on the new class of matrices is that the methods are easily implemented for parallel computation. In particular, a generalization of the accelerated overrelaxation method (GAOR) is introduced. Some theories of the AOR method are extended to the generalized method to include a wide class of matrices. The convergence of the new method is derived for Hermitian positive definite matrices. Finally, some examples are given in order to show the superiority of the new method.     

THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD OF SINGULAR PERTURBATION PROBLEM

In this paper we construct new finite element subspace using polynomials of different degrees and the new finite element scheme is established. The convergence of the scheme and the stability of the reduced difference equation are proved.     

First-order optimality condition of basis pursuit denoise problem

A new first-order optimality condition for the basis pursuit denoise （BPDN） problem is derived. This condition provides a new approach to choose the penalty param- eters adaptively for a fixed point iteration algorithm. Meanwhile, the result is extended to matrix completion which is a new field on the heel of the compressed sensing. The numerical experiments of sparse vector recovery and low-rank matrix completion show validity of the theoretic results.     

Suggestion of a new definition of angular strain

A new definition of angular strain is put forward in this paper. Analogous to the definition of linear strain, angular strain is also defined as a rate of change (of angular displacement). It is verified that the new definition is equivalent to the original besides being more convenient for geometrical interpretations. Using this new definition we have deduced the transformation formulas for rotation of coordinate axes, established the strain tensor and proved the Hooke’s law for shearing.     

Generalized complementarity problems for fuzzy mappings

In this paper we introduce a new class of generalized complementarity problems for the fuzzy mappings and construct a new iterative algorithm. We also discuss the existence of solutions for the generalized complementarity problems and the convergence of tterative sequence.     

2D numerical manifold method based on quartic uniform B-spline interpolation and its application in thin plate bending

A new numerical manifold （NMM） method is derived on the basis of quartic uniform B-spline interpolation. The analysis shows that the new interpolation function possesses higher-order continuity and polynomial consistency compared with the conven- tional NMM. The stiffness matrix of the new element is well-conditioned. The proposed method is applied for the numerical example of thin plate bending. Based on the prin- ciple of minimum potential energy, the manifold matrices and equilibrium equation are deduced. Numerical results reveal that the NMM has high interpolation accuracy and rapid convergence for the global cover function and its higher-order partial derivatives.     

SUGGESTION OF A NEW DEFINITION OF ANGULAR STRAIN

A new definition of angular strain is put forward in this paper. Analogous to the definition of linear strain, angular strain is also defined as a rate of change (of angular displacement). It is verified that the new definition is equivalent to the original besides being more convenient for geometrical interpretations. Using this new definition we have deduced the transformation formulas for rotation of coordinate axes, established the strain tensor and proved the Hooke's law for shearing.     

TWISTING STATICS AND DYNAMICS FOR CIRCULAR ELASTIC NANOSOLIDS BY NONLOCAL ELASTICITY THEORY

The torsional static and dynamic behaviors of circular nanosolids such as nanoshafts, nanorods and nanotubes are established based on a new nonlocal elastic stress field theory. Based on a new expression for strain energy with a nonlocal nanoscale parameter, new higher-order governing equations and the corresponding boundary conditions are first derived here via the variational principle because the classical equilibrium conditions and/or equations of motion can- not be directly applied to nonlocal nanostructures even if the stress and moment quantities are replaced by the corresponding nonlocal quantities. The static twist and torsional vibration of circular, nonlocal nanosolids are solved and discussed in detail. A comparison of the conventional and new nonlocal models is also presented for a fully fixed nanosolid, where a lower-order governing equation and reduced stiffness are found in the conventional model while the new model reports opposite solutions. Analytical solutions and numerical examples based on the new nonlocal stress theory demonstrate that nonlocal stress enhances stiffness of nanosolids, i.e. the angular displacement decreases with the increasing nonlocal nanoscale while the natural frequency increases with the increasing nonlocal nanoscale.     

New method to solve electromagnetic parabolic equation

This paper puts forward a new method to solve the electromagnetic parabolic equation （EMPE） by taking the vertically-layered inhomogeneous characteristics of the atmospheric refractive index into account. First, the Fourier transform and the convo- lution theorem are employed, and the second-order partial differential equation, i.e., the EMPE, in the height space is transformed into first-order constant coefficient differential equations in the frequency space. Then, by use of the lower triangular characteristics of the coefficient matrix, the numerical solutions are designed. Through constructing ana- lytical solutions to the EMPE, the feasibility of the new method is validated. Finally, the numerical solutions to the new method are compared with those of the commonly used split-step Fourier algorithm.     

The correlative potential function and a new method for solving Maxwell equations

This paper is a continuation of Paper [1]. 1. A new potential ψ which is defined as the correlative potential is developed in this paper. The potential ψ is different from the classical scalar potential φ and the vector potential developed by Helmholtz. The new formulae of the solution of eqs.are given in terms of ψ· 2. In the time-varying electromagnetic field, two new retarded potentials, the electric type retarded correlative potential ψ_e and the magnetic-type retarded correlative potential ψ_m, which are distinct from the classical retarded potentials and φ,are used to solve Maxwell equations. The new formulae of solution of Maxwell equation are given in terms of ψ_e and ψ_m 3. The methods for constructing a rotational field with given curl function (vorticity) is proposed.     

THE STOKES FLOW OF THE ROTATING DOUBLE SPHERES AND MULTIPLE SPHERES

In this paper the expressions for a kind of new rotlets in Stokes flow are derived. Bymeans of superposition of this new rotlets, the drag moment for rotating double spheres andmultiple spheres along the smae axis are presented. It has been demonstrated that dragmoment for each sphere is the linear function of its angular velocity.     

Some problems in the Z-C-X space

The new concepts of the Z-C-X space and excellent cone are introduced. Some problems of random semiclosed 1-set-contractive operator are investigated in the Z-C-X space. At first, an important inequality is proved. Secondly, several new conclusions are proved by means of random fixed point index in the theory of random topological degree. A random solution of a class of random operator equations under conditions of imitating the parallelogram law is obtained, famous Altman’s theorem is generalized in partially ordered Z-C-X space. Therefore, some new results are obtained.