Integrability test of a higher-order (2+1)-dimensional KdV-type equation

The so-called KdV6 equation has recently generated much interest. Here we show that a recently considered (2+1)-dimensional extension of this equation is in fact nonintegrable.     

Recent advances in the metallurgy of aluminium alloys. Part I: Solidification and casting

The goal of these review papers is to summarize the recent advances in the metallurgy of aluminium alloys and from this analysis, to try to outline future developments in this field. Part I deals with the transformation of aluminium alloys from the liquid to the solid state, while Part II will focus on solid-state transformations. These papers are by no means exhaustive since the literature is very abundant, but the authors wish to give a personal view of what they think are the most relevant scientific contributions that can impact future technological developments.     

Note on the longest paths in {K 1,4, K 1,4 + e}-free graphs

A graph G is {K 1,4,K 1,4 + e}-free if G contains no induced subgraph isomorphic to K 1,4 or K 1,4 + e.In this paper,we show that G has a path which is either hamiltonian or of length at least 2δ(G) + 2 if G is a connected {K 1,4,K 1,4 + e}-free graph on at least 7 vertices.     

Motion of a porous sphere in a spherical container

The creeping motion of a porous sphere at the instant it passes the center of a spherical container has been investigated. The Brinkman's model for the flow inside the porous sphere and the Stokes equation for the flow in the spherical container were used to study the motion. The stream function (and thus the velocity) and pressure (both for the flow inside the porous sphere and inside the spherical container) are calculated. The drag force experienced by the porous spherical particle and wall correction factor is determined. <em>To cite this article: D. Srinivasacharya, C. R. Mecanique 333 (2005).em>     

On Landau theory and symmetric energy landscapes for phase transitions

The aim of this presentation is the development of a general approach for modelling the global complex energy landscapes of phase transitions. For the sake of clarity and brevity the exposition is restricted to martensitic phase transition (i.e., diffusionless phase transitions in crystalline solids). The methods, however, are more broadly applicable. Explicit energy functions are derived for the cubic-to-tetragonal phase transition, where data are fitted for InTl. Another example is given for the cubic-to-monoclinic transition in CuZnAl. The resulting energies are defined globally, in a piecewise manner. We use splines that are twice continuously differentiable to ensure sufficient smoothness. The modular (piecewise) technique advocated here allows for modelling elastic moduli, energy barriers and other characteristics independent of each other.     

Déformation cumulée tensorielle dans le référentiel en rotation logarithmiqueCumulated tensorial strain measure in the logarithmic rotating frame.

The time integration of strain rate tensor ent="true" is="true">D?er> is a central problem in large transformations even if it is often an underlying one. The cumulated tensorial strains, obtained by the time integration of strain rate tensor ent="true" is="true">D?er>, allow the tackling of this problem from a geometrical point of view, and independently of material behaviour considerations. The time integration here takes place in the local objective frame defined by the logarithmic spin proposed by Lehmann et al. and Xiao et al. The numerical results obtained in a closed deformation path are presented here. The advantages and drawbacks of this novel integration for the development of behaviour laws are described. <em>To cite this article: V. Mora et al., C. R. Mecanique 332 (2004).em>     

Développement d''un modèle en vue de la prédiction du rallumage d''un foyer de turboréacteur à haute altitudeDevelopment of a model to predict the ignition performance of a turbojet engine at high altitude

Within the context of turbojet engine re-ignition after in-flight extinction, a thermo-diffusive model has been developed to describe the electrical ignition, at low pressure and low temperature, of a cluster of fuel droplets. The model involves the resolution of the conservation equations of mass, species and energy. It also takes into account the various physical and chemical phenomena occurring during the ignition process. This Note presents the ignition model and preliminary results of this model applied to an experimental configuration. To cite this article: V. Quintilla et al., C. R. Mecanique 330 (2002) 811–818.     

软铁磁薄板磁弹性耦合作用的变分原理

研究磁弹性耦合问题的关键是正确计算作用在铁磁弹性体上的磁力，该文以磁场系统的磁能与磁介质弹性板应变能之和作为软铁磁薄板位于外加磁场合作用系统的能量泛函，以磁标势函数和位移函数的变分为独立变量，给出软铁磁薄板在任意外磁场中磁弹性耦俣作用变分原理，由此不仅导出磁和结构变形的联立控制方程，而且获得作用在薄板上的磁力表达式，进而可以对两类不同性质的铁磁板耦合作用的实验现象进行理论模拟     

Electron impact ionization of neon and neonic ions under distorted-wave Born approximation

The （e, 2e） triple differential cross sections of 2s orbitals of neon and neonic ions （Z = 11-14） are calculated using a distorted-wave Born approximation under coplanar asymmetric geometry. The calculated results show that, with the increase in the nuclear charge number Z, the amplitude of triple differential cross sections decreases. The angle difference between the binary peak position and the direction of momentum transfer gradually increases with the increase in the nuclear charge Z, and a new structure appears at an ejected angle 90° 〈 θ2 〈 120°. Three kinds of collision processes are proposed to illustrate the formation mechanism of such collision peaks.     

Actuator fault detection and estimation for the Lur’e differential inclusion system

This paper deals with actuator fault detection and estimation for the Lur’e differential inclusion system. An adaptive full-order observer is used to detect the occurrence of the actuator fault. Then, based on a reduced-order observer, an approach to estimate the actuator fault is presented. A simulation of rotor system is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.