Modelling life tables with advanced ages: An extreme value theory approach

We propose a new model – we call it a smoothed threshold life table (STLT) model – to generate life tables incorporating information on advanced ages. Our method allows a smooth mortality transition from non-extreme to extreme ages, and provides objectively determined highest attained ages with which to close the life table.We proceed by modifying the threshold life table (TLT) model developed by Li et al. (2008). In the TLT model, extreme value theory (EVT) is used to make optimal use of the relatively small number of observations at high ages, while the traditional Gompertz distribution is assumed for earlier ages. Our novel contribution is to constrain the hazard function of the two-part lifetime distribution to be continuous at the changeover point between the Gompertz and EVT models. This simple but far-reaching modification not only guarantees a smooth transition from non-extreme to extreme ages, but also provides a better and more robust fit than the TLT model when applied to a high quality Netherlands dataset. We show that the STLT model also compares favourably with other existing methods, including the Gompertz–Makeham model, logistic models, Heligman–Pollard model and Coale–Kisker method, and that a further generalisation, a time-dependent dynamic smooth threshold life table (DSTLT) model, generally has superior in-sample fitting as well as better out-of-sample forecasting performance, compared, for example, with the Cairns et al. (2006) model.     

一类宏观经济学中的二阶离散方程的正解的有界性

利用Leray-Schauder延拓定理,使用对角化方法考虑了来源于宏观经济学中的一类二阶差分方程的有界性.     

Forced oscillation of second-order neutral equations

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Oscillation of solutions of parabolic differential equations of neutral type

In this paper, we investigate a class of parabolic differential equations of neutral type, and obtain some sufficient conditions of the oscillation for such equations satisfying two kinds of boundary value conditions.     

Runge–Kutta methods for first-order periodic boundary value differential equations with piecewise constant arguments

In this paper we deal with the numerical solutions of Runge–Kutta methods for first-order periodic boundary value differential equations with piecewise constant arguments. The numerical solution is given by the numerical Green’s function. It is shown that Runge–Kutta methods preserve their original order for first-order periodic boundary value differential equations with piecewise constant arguments. We give the conditions under which the numerical solutions preserve some properties of the analytic solutions, e.g., uniqueness and comparison theorems. Finally, some experiments are given to illustrate our results.     

高等代数与解析几何一体化教学思考

本探讨了高等代数与解析几何进行一体化教学的必要性，研究了高等代数与解析几何进行一体化教学以后教学内容的协调性与教学手段的合理性，强调了数学实验在高等代数与解析几何一体化教学中的重要性。     

On the global attractivity for a logistic equation with piecewise constant arguments

In this paper, we consider the following logistic equation with piecewise constant arguments:

     

Runge–Kutta Methods for Systems of Differential Equation with Piecewise Continuous Arguments: Convergence and Stability

This work deals with the convergence and stability of Runge–Kutta methods for systems of differential equation with piecewise continuous arguments x^′(t) = Px(t)+Qx([t+1∕2]) under two cases for coe?cient matrix. First, when P and Q are complex matrices, the su?cient condition under which the analytic solution is asymptotically stable is given. It is proven that the Runge–Kutta methods are convergent with order p. Moreover, the su?cient condition under which the analytical stability region is contained in the numerical stability region is obtained. Second, when P and Q are commutable Hermitian matrices, using the theory of characteristic, the necessary and su?cient conditions under which the analytic solution and the numerical solution are asymptotically stable are presented, respectively. Furthermore, whether the Runge–Kutta methods preserve the stability of analytic solution are investigated by the theory of Padé approximation and order star. To demonstrate the theoretical results, some numerical experiments are adopted.     

广义Khasminskii条件下自变量分段连续型带Poisson随机测度随机微分方程Euler方法的依概率收敛性

针对满足广义Khasminskii条件的由维纳过程和泊松随机测度驱动的自变量分段连续型随机微分方程(EPCASDEs),给出了Euler方法,广义Khasminskii条件比经典条件包容了更多的EPC.ASDEs.现有文献对该类方程的研究成果较少.针对EPCASDEs在广义Khasminskii条件下证明了全局解的存在唯一性,并研究了Euler方法的依概率收敛性.给出了数值算例支持主要结论.     

Modeling and numerical simulation of the resistance spot welding of zinc coated steel sheets using rounded tip electrode: Analysis of required conditions

This paper investigates the essential conditions to improve the accuracy of a resistance spot welding computational study of advanced zinc coated steel sheets using rounded tip electrode. An experimental analysis is performed to highlight the required considerations for a suitable simulation. A sequential Electrical-Thermal-Metallurgical and Mechanical (ETMM) finite element analysis with appropriate precautions of the contact conditions enables to accurately simulate the nugget development during the welding. A critical smooth evolution of the contact radius is required. A fine meshing with an interfacial mesh size of at least 0.05 × 10⁻³ m combined with a coupling time step of 0.0025 s between the electrical-thermal-metallurgical and the mechanical analysis allows a regular incrementation of the contact radius, without burdening the time computing. Accurate values of the contact resistance depending on the interfacial pressure and temperature are essential for a good simulation of the nugget size. The ETMM calculation is successfully extended to the simulation of the welding of a typical two sheets assembly.