A new mixed integer program and extended look-ahead heuristic algorithm for the block relocation problem

This paper considers the block relocation problem (BRP), in which a set of identically-sized items is to be retrieved from a set of last-in-first-out (LIFO) stacks in a specific order using the fewest number of moves. The problem is encountered in the maritime container shipping industry and other industries where inventory is stored in stacks. After surveying the work done on the BRP, we introduce “BRP-III”—a new mathematical formulation for the BRP—and show that it has considerably fewer decision variables and better runtime performance than the other formulation in the literature. We then introduce a new look-ahead algorithm (LA-N) that is an extension of the algorithms from the literature and show that the new algorithm generally obtains better solutions than the other algorithms and has minimal CPU runtime.     

An integrated model for screening cargo containers

This paper focuses on detecting nuclear weapons on cargo containers using port security screening methods, where the nuclear weapons would presumably be used to attack a target within the United States. This paper provides a linear programming model that simultaneously identifies optimal primary and secondary screening policies in a prescreening-based paradigm, where incoming cargo containers are classified according to their perceived risk. The proposed linear programming model determines how to utilize primary and secondary screening resources in a cargo container screening system given a screening budget, prescreening classifications, and different device costs. Structural properties of the model are examined to shed light on the optimal screening policies. The model is illustrated with a computational example. Sensitivity analysis is performed on the ability of the prescreening in correctly identifying prescreening classifications and secondary screening costs. Results reveal that there are fewer practical differences between the screening policies of the prescreening groups when prescreening is inaccurate. Moreover, devices that can better detect shielded nuclear material have the potential to substantially improve the system’s detection capabilities.     

桩基测试中基于荷载传递法的应用程序开发

结合自平衡加载试验,研究了荷载传递法求解桩在各个土层界面处的轴力和各个分单元的侧摩阻力,根据荷载传递解析法的假定得到试验桩的极限承载力和桩顶的沉降;同时,基于荷载传递法的解析原理,开发出专用于自平衡加载试验计算的应用程序.     

配电线路快速保护原理及分析

随着配电网络通讯系统的不断完善,特别是城市配电光通讯网的建立,利用通讯通道实现快速保护成为可能,基于通讯的配电线路保护能够有选择性地实现快速故障隔离和系统重构,是配电自动化发展方向.分析了方向闭锁式过电流保护和方向允许式过电流保护的动作原理以及配电系统的特殊性,表明闭锁式方向过电流保护满足配电线路快速保护的要求.提出的配电线路快速保护方案,能准确选出故障线路,瞬时动作隔离故障.当馈线远方终端(FTU)拒动或通讯中断时,变电站馈出线的保护可作为远后备.     

Terminal Server在传统CRM系统改造中的应用

介绍了CRM和Terminal技术发展的概况,以某公司的CRM系统改造为例,讨论了Terminal Server技术在传统的基于Client/Server架构的CRM系统改造中的应用. 通过分析该公司现有的客户关系管理系统的运行状况、用户需求和网络结构, 设计出一种新的基于Terminal Server技术的网络架构, 并给出了具体的实施方案, 为实施CRM项目的企业的系统升级提供一条可行的途径.     

TEMPO-mediated radical polymerization in the synthesis of poly(methyl methacrylate) macromonomer

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Catalytic Hydrocyanation of Activated Terminal Alkynes

A universal, practical and scalable organocatalytic hydrocyanation manifold to provide β-substituted acrylonitriles bearing an electron-withdrawing functionality has been implemented. The catalytic manifold operates under the reactivity generation principle “a good nucleophile generates a strong base”, and it uses 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) as the catalyst, activated terminal alkynes as substrates and acetone cyanohydrin as the cyanide source. The acrylonitriles obtained as E,Z mixtures are straightforwardly resolved by simple flash chromatography delivering the pure isomers in preparative amounts.     

面向港口复杂装卸系统的动态机会维护策略

针对以不同衰退特征设备组成的港口复杂装卸系统,提出了设备层-系统层交互的动态机会维护策略,以支撑自动化码头的智能维护决策.引入维护效果和外部环境工况,提出了独立设备的综合衰退演化规则,并结合多目标价值理论和动态循环决策模式,建立设备层多目标预知维护规划模型.在此基础上,分析串联设备间的相互依赖性,利用设备停机的组合维护机会,建立了多设备维护优化调度的联合区间轴策略,对关联设备的预知维护作业采取有针对性的作业合并.数值实例结果证明,所提出的方法可显著降低系统整体维护成本,提供具有可行性、实时性、经济性的系统层维护优化方案.     

基于ZigBee的车载交通灯监视系统设计

为解决驾驶员在城市道路十字路口遭遇前方大车遮挡、恶劣天气及眩光时,出现交通灯"盲视"现象而引发交通事故的问题,利用ZigBee灵活的组网功能,在城市道路的十字路口安装交通灯监视系统的主控端,在各个车辆上安装车载终端,形成基于ZigBee的车载交通灯监视系统。系统主控端承担网络管理和交通灯信息发送任务,车载终端负责交通灯信息数据接收、交通灯信息LCD显示和交通灯相位切换前语音提示驾驶员的任务,两者通过ZigBee进行无线通信,圆满地解决了驾驶员的"盲视"问题,极大地提升了十字路口的安全通行率。     

A Closed Metallomolecular Cage that can Open its Aperture by Disulfide Exchange

A closed metallomolecular cage based on the tris(saloph) framework, in which its aperture can be opened by disulfide exchange, was designed. At the apertures of the molecular cage, bridging diamine ligands having a disulfide bond were introduced to close the cage structure. These bridging ligands efficiently blocked the uptake of a guest, Cs⁺, but the presence of a thiolate anion significantly accelerated the guest uptake. This clearly means that this cage complex became open by the addition of the thiolate anion, because the cage closure becomes more dynamic due to the disulfide exchange reaction.