An Edge Server Placement Method Based on Reinforcement Learning

In mobile edge computing systems, the edge server placement problem is mainly tackled as a multi-objective optimization problem and solved with mixed integer programming, heuristic or meta-heuristic algorithms, etc. These methods, however, have profound defect implications such as poor scalability, local optimal solutions, and parameter tuning difficulties. To overcome these defects, we propose a novel edge server placement algorithm based on deep q-network and reinforcement learning, dubbed DQN-ESPA, which can achieve optimal placements without relying on previous placement experience. In DQN-ESPA, the edge server placement problem is modeled as a Markov decision process, which is formalized with the state space, action space and reward function, and it is subsequently solved using a reinforcement learning algorithm. Experimental results using real datasets from Shanghai Telecom show that DQN-ESPA outperforms state-of-the-art algorithms such as simulated annealing placement algorithm (SAPA), Top-K placement algorithm (TKPA), K-Means placement algorithm (KMPA), and random placement algorithm (RPA). In particular, with a comprehensive consideration of access delay and workload balance, DQN-ESPA achieves up to 13.40% and 15.54% better placement performance for 100 and 300 edge servers respectively.     

无机晶须材料的合成与应用

本文综述了无机晶须材料的合成与应用研究现状.近年来我国在这一研究领域取得了很大发展,以"硼酸铝晶须产业化"项目为代表的无机晶须材料的工业化生产,无疑将对我国高技术新材料的发展起极大的促进作用.本文还对几种典型的无机晶须材料--SiC晶须、Al18B4O33晶须、K2Ti6O13晶须、CaCO3晶须、Mg2B2O5晶须、莫来石晶须的合成与应用研究现状作了概述,并就其研究前景作了展望.     

大开口复合材料加筋壁板稳定性分析

运用大型有限元软件Patran/Nastran分析了大开口复合材料加筋壁板的稳定性,并对不同加筋方式下壁板屈曲特征值和屈曲模态图进行了比较。结果表明:补强提高了大开口复合材料壁板的稳定性,但往往无法达到很好的效果,需要通过加筋改善其稳定性;加筋复合材料壁板稳定性较原有模型有较大提高;加筋大开口复合材料壁板屈曲特征值随筋条距开口中心距离的增加而减小,其屈曲分界线均位于筋条布置处;纵筋大开口复合材料加筋壁板一阶屈曲特征值为2.13,而横筋只达到1.08;纵筋布置对复合材料壁板稳定性影响明显高于横筋布置,可在实际工程应用中适当增加纵筋的布置。     

不同索网加劲的气承式膜结构受力特性研究

气承式膜结构是典型的柔性结构,具有较强的非线性,通过铺设索网以保证其具有足够的刚度和稳定性。本文首先通过缩尺试验对设有不同索网的气承式膜结构进行不同内压下的试验研究,得到了内压的变化对索力值大小的影响和变化规律;其次,采用Ansys软件建立与试验相同的模型,结果对比分析验证了数值模拟方法的准确性;最后,建立实际工程模型,研究了不同内压和矢跨比条件下结构膜面位移和应力分布,确定结构存在合理的矢跨比,并进行了两种索网布置下结构在不同内压下最大应力和位移的对比分析。研究表明,斜交索网有效约束了结构的位移并改善了膜面的受力性能,该结果能为今后相关的工程设计提供参考依据。     

SiC和石墨混杂增强铜基复合材料的高温摩擦磨损特性研究

采用MMU-5G型端面摩擦磨损试验机研究了SiC和石墨颗粒混杂增强铜基复合材料在250～400 ℃与GCr15钢对摩时的高温摩擦磨损特性,并与SiC/Cu复合材料进行对比分析.结果表明:加入石墨颗粒可以降低复合材料和偶件GCr15钢的磨损率,获得低而稳定的摩擦系数;同时,有效防止高温条件下严重粘着转移现象的发生,使得在400 ℃下混杂复合材料仍具有较低的磨损率.这是由于在混杂增强铜基复合材料的高温磨损表面上通过"磨屑机械混合→热压"的机制形成了连续的富石墨机械混合层,而对磨损表面起到良好的固体润滑作用,使得SiC和石墨混杂增强铜基复合材料具有良好的高温摩擦磨损特性.     

高强钢筋混凝土单向板在非接触爆炸下的抗爆性能研究

钢筋混凝土(RC)单向板是桥梁建设的重要组成部分. 对6块高强RC单向板进行非接触爆炸试验, 研究HRB400、HRB500和HTRB600高强RC单向板的抗爆性能, 分析爆炸后试件的破坏形态和参数. 结果表明 非接触爆炸下, 3种类型高强钢筋混凝土单向板的破坏形态相似, 单向板整体响应后出现弯曲破坏, 侧表面出现多条弯曲破坏裂缝; 在2.5kgTNT作用下的HTRB600高强RC单向板的裂缝数量和裂缝类型与2.1kgTNT作用下的HRB500高强RC单向板和1.7 kgTNT作用下的HRB400高强RC单向板差别不大, 相差范围在1条裂缝以内; HTRB600高强RC单向板在承受更大载荷时, 其平均加速度峰值比低载荷下HRB500、HRB400高强RC单向板分别增加45.1%和88.6%, 其抗弯承载力更好, 刚度更大.     

Effect of particle agglomeration and interphase on the glass transition temperature of polymer nanocomposites

In this article, we utilize finite element modeling to investigate the effect of nanoparticle agglomeration on the glass transition temperature of polymer nanocomposites. The case of an attractive interaction between polymer and nanofiller is considered for which an interphase domain of gradient properties is developed. This model utilizes representative volume elements that are created and analyzed with varying degrees of nanoparticle clustering and length scale of interphase domain. The viscoelastic properties of the composites are studied using a statistical approach to account for variations due to the random nature of the microstructure. Results show that a monotonic increase in nanofiller clustering not only results in the loss of interphase volume but also obstructs the formation of a percolating interphase network in the nanocomposite. The combined impacts lead to a remarkable decrease of T_g enhancement of clustering nanofillers in comparison with a well‐dispersed configuration. Our simulation results provide qualitative support for experimental observations that clustering observed at high nanofiller concentrations negatively impacts the effects of the nanofiller on overall properties. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys, 2011     

Flexural reinforcement of concrete floor slabs by carbon fiber textiles

The effect of carbon fiber textile for flexural reinforcement to deteriorated reinforced concrete floor slab is tested in laboratory by cutting out six specimens from existing structure aged more than 70 years. The repair method between concrete and carbon fiber textile is used as experimental parameter. From the test results, deformation, bond characteristic of carbon fiber textile and the applicability of carbon fiber textiles to flexural reinforcement of floor slabs are discussed.     

Blends of carbon blacks and multiwall carbon nanotubes as reinforcing fillers for hydrocarbon rubbers

The reinforcement of a styrene‐butadiene rubber (SBR) by single fillers—carbon black (CB) or multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs)—or by mixtures of CB and MWNTs, is investigated. The morphologies, mechanical and electrical properties of the composites, are analyzed. A significant improvement in the tensile properties is observed for samples containing a dual phase. Using atomic force (AFM) and transmission electron (TEM) microscopies, we demonstrate that the double loading improves the dispersion of the nanotubes in SBR. Electrical measurements show lower resistivity and a lower percolation threshhold for composites containing blends of fillers, which provides further evidence of better dispersion. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 46: 1939–1951, 2008     

Nb芯增强MgB2多芯超导线材的制备及性能研究

以Nb/Cu复合管作为外包套材料,Nb棒作为中心增强体,通过原位法粉末装管工艺(in-situ PIT)制备了不同芯丝结构的TiC 粉末掺杂MgB2/NbCu多芯线材.在高纯流动氩气保护条件下、700℃烧结2h进行成相反应.对烧结后的线材分别进行了应力-应变分析、微观结构以及超导电性等分析检测.拉伸实验分析表明,Nb芯...