An orthotropic plate model for decks of suspension bridges

The main purpose of the present paper is to compare two different kinds of approaches in modeling the deck of a suspension bridge: in the first approach we look at the deck as a rectangular plate and in the second one we look at the deck as a beam for vertical deflections and as a rod for torsional deformations. Throughout this paper we will refer to the model corresponding to the second approach as the beam-rod model. In our discussion, we observe that the beam-rod model contains a larger number of elastic parameters if compared with the isotropic plate model. For this reason the beam-rod model is supposed to be more appropriate to describe the behavior of the deck of a real suspension bridge. A possible strategy to make the plate model more efficient could be to relax the isotropy condition with a more general condition of orthotropy, which is expected to increase the number of elastic parameters. In this new setting, a comparison between the two approaches becomes now possible.Basic results are proved for the suggested problem, from existence and uniqueness of solutions to spectral properties. We suggest realistic values for the elastic parameters thus obtaining with both approaches similar responses in the static and dynamic behavior of the deck. This can be considered as a preliminary article since many work has still to be done with the perspective of formulating models for a complete suspension bridge which take into account not only the deck but also the action on it of cables and hangers. With this perspective, a section is devoted to possible future developments.     

Heat effects and rates and molecular mechanisms of water sorption by perfluorinated polymer materials bearing functional groups

The heat effects and the rates and equilibrium quantities of H₂O vapour sorbed and desorbed on polymeric perfluorinated materials (functional groups -SO₃H, -SC₃Na, -SO₃K) and on material treated with FeCl₃ solution as sorbent were investigated.Sorbed H₂O may be completely desorbed in vacuum at 443 K. The material bearing -SO₃H has maximum sorption affinity: the molar heat of -SO₃H wetting is close to that of H₂SO₄ wetting. The differential heat of sorption decreases from 68 kJ mol^–1 atn0(n=H₂O/-SO₃H) to 45 kJ mol^–1 atn5, but not below the heat of H₂O condensation. The -SO₃H samples sorb H₂O vapour in the presence of liquid H₂O at 293 K up ton=17. The -SO₃K material has minimum affinity for H₂O: the equilibrium quantity sorbed in room air is less by a factor of 4 than that for the -SO₃H material. The spatial arrangement of H₂O molecules near the sulpho groups is considered.     

稀土磷酸盐发光材料的微波合成

稀土磷酸盐发光材料的微波合成徐文国，田一光，刘淼，刘海堂，方光华，庞文琴（吉林大学化学系，环境科学系，长春，１３００２３）关键词微波合成，稀土磷酸盐，微晶玻璃，玻璃态，发光材料稀土磷酸盐发光材料的研究是当前材料科学的热门研究课题。它们一般通过高温固相...     

Rapid dissolution procedure for base-metals-bearing complex materials for quality control assessment

A less labour-intensive method, involving a mixture of 1.0 g MnO₂ + 20 mL HCl (11), is proposed for decomposing seven ores and six metallurgical products for accurate and precise estimation of copper, lead, zinc, cobalt and nickel for quality control assessment. Twentyone international reference materials were also analysed. Results of regression analyses are presented and intermethod comparison studies reveal that the probability of results being different compared with a reference method was less than 1%. Sample decomposition is straightforward and the method has been found to be very simple, rapid and easily adaptable, as it involves no separation of the analyte from the matrix elements.     

稀土元素在钢中的热力学参数及应用

综合报道了通过采用几种不同的高温金属溶液实验方法，研究所得到的稀土元素在金属溶液冶炼温度范围内分别与硫、氧、氧 硫、碳、氮、低熔点铜、磷、钛、铌、钒等重要元素相互作用规律及有关的一系列热力学参数和温度函数式，并简要地讨论了这些热力学参数在含稀土钢中的应用。     

Incorporation of quadruply-bonded units into solid-state materials

The thirtieth anniversary of the quadruple bond marks a time in science when synthetic inorganic chemists are exploring molecular routes to new solid-state materials. Dinuclear transition metal complexes possessing , , and components to their M-M bonding present exciting opportunities for the design of macromolecular compounds with interesting optical, electronic, and magnetic properties. This brief review reports recent progress in the area of ordered molecular arrays incorporating quadruply bonded and other multiply bonded M₂ units.     

Surface chemistry of nanoscale Fe_3O_4 dispersed in magnetic fluids

The interaction between stabilizers and nanoparticles is one of the important factors to prepare stable magnetic fluids. The magnetic nano-size Fe3O4 core with single domain and the average grain size around 8-12 nm were prepared by chemical precipitation method. The O/Fe molar ratio of the particle surface was measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The heat effects of stabilizers ad- sorption on nanoparticles were measured by solution calorimetry. The excess amount of oxygen was possibly the result of the hydroxygen formed on the surface of the nanoparticles. The heat effects showed that compounds containing carboxyl groups can be adsorbed chemically on magnetite by forming chemical bonds. The other stabilizers involving NH-groups, such as polyethylene-imine, can be adsorbed physically. The exothermic value is about half of the former case.     

Al3Ti1B1RE细化剂对罐用铝材的细化效果及稀土的作用

采用XRD，OM，SEM，EDAX等探讨了一种新型Al3Ti1B1RE中间合金细化剂对罐用铝材的细化效果及RE的作用。结果表明，该细化剂对罐用铝材的细化效果优于进口和国产Al3Ti1B，且具有长效性，达6h后仍未见明显衰退，明显提高了该材料的强度和塑性；其细化效果及稳定性好的主要原因是：RE可降低铝液的表面能，增加铝液对细化核心(如TiAl3，TiB2)的润湿性，既充分发挥了异质形核作用，又防止了TiB2聚集沉淀倾向；RE也极易在结晶前沿富集造成成分过冷，阻碍了α-Al晶粒生长，并促进其在细化核心上形核；此外RE还兼有一定的净化、细化和变质作用，尤其是净化作用提高了该细化剂的冶金质量。     

Correction procedure for the electron microprobe analysis of porous materials

A correction method is proposed for the quantitative determination of stoichiometric ratios in porous materials by electron microprobe analysis. Analysis of this kind of material is complicated by an imperfect surface that can only be improved to some extent. The correction is based on a linear dependence (different for each element) of the analyses on a sum of weight concentrations of oxides. With this correction it is possible to use analyses affected by the imperfection of the surface with much better confidence compared to common normalisation. An example is presented for a series of ceramic superconductors Bi_2.1(SrCa)_2.9Cu₂O₈₊.