Flexural gravity wave generation by initial disturbances in the presence of current

The effect of uniform current on the generation of flexural gravity waves resulting from initial disturbances at a point was analyzed in two dimensions. The problem was formulated as an initial boundary value problem under the assumptions of the linearized theory of water waves. By direct application of the Laplace transform and then the Fourier transform, explicit expressions for the velocity potential and free surface elevation were obtained in integral forms; these were evaluated asymptotically for large distances and times by the application of the method of the stationary phase to obtain the far field behavior of the surface elevations in specific cases. Simple numerical computations were performed to illustrate the effect of uniform current on the surface elevation, wavelength, phase velocity, and group velocity of the flexural gravity waves and on the far field behavior of the progressive waves in two different cases, namely, when there is an initial depression concentrated at the origin and an initial impulse concentrated at the origin.     

Workspace analysis to generate a collision-free torch path for a ship welding robot

We propose a method to determine the optimal initial location and to generate torch paths for a ship welding robot with 6 degrees of freedom (DOF). The optimal initial location is determined using an objective function, which is set up by combining constraints on the torch posture, manipulability, and the range of each joint angle to avoid collisions. A genetic algorithm (GA) is used to optimize the objective function because it does not require additional derivatives. After the initial location is determined, torch paths are generated by interpolating the starting point, endpoints and torch postures using inverse kinematics. Our method can be applied to automate the welding job for each block during ship building, irrespective of the shape of the robots, by changing the objective function.     

Residual stress measurement in an extra thick multi-pass weld using initial stress integrated inherent strain method

Residual stresses existing in a multi-pass butt joint with a thickness of 70 mm, using a flux-cored arc welding process, were measured by an inherent strain method (ISM). Since such a thick plate before welding contains a large amount of initial residual stresses (−300 to +100 MPa), the initial stresses were integrated with conventional ISM in order to determine the total residual stresses in a welded joint. Two methods named as initial stress integrated ISM and initial inherent strain integrated ISM were suggested for the consideration of the initial stress distributions through the thickness of base plates. The results show that there is a significant difference between the integrated ISM with initial stresses or initial inherent strain and the conventional ISM without initial stresses. The residual stresses measured by any of the initial stress integrated ISM and initial inherent strain integrated ISM agreed well with the neutron diffraction measurement. Thus, the proposed initial stress integrated ISM is a proper destructive measurement method in the case of thick weld joints.     

Effect of fuel stratification on initial flame development: Part 2-low swirl condition

This paper is the second invstigation on the effect of fuel stratification on flame propagation. In the previous work, the characteristics under the no port-generated swirl condition, i.e., the conventional case was studied. In this work, the flame development under the low swirl condition was considered. For this purpose, the initial flame development and propagation were visualized under different axially stratified states in a modified optical single cylinder SI engine. The images were captured by an intensified CCD camera through the quartz window mounted in the piston. Stratification was controlled by the combination of the port swirl ratio and injection timing. These were averaged and processed to characterize the flame propagation. The flame stability was estimated by the weighted average of flame area and luminosity. The stability was also evaluated through the standard deviation of flame area and propagation distance and through the mean absolute deviation of the propagating direction. The results show that the flame-flow interaction determines the direction of flame propagation and that the governing roles of the two factors vary according to the stratified state and the location in the cylinder. In addition, the flame development and the initial flame stability are strongly dependent on the stratified conditions, and the initial flame stability is closely related to the engine stability and lean misfire limit. Lastly, there is no essential difference in gasoline and CNG flame propagation characteristics.     

结合遗传算法的BP神经网络训练方法研究

针对BP神经网络存在收敛到局部极小问题,研究了直接利用遗传算法训练BP网络的方法和结合遗传算法训练网络初始权值的BP算法;通过简单异或问题说明了第一种方法所需训练时间较长;将第二种用于解决结构损伤识别问题,得到较好结果,说明利用遗传算法训练初始权值可以克服BP神经网络局部极值点问题,加快网络的收敛速度。     

寒区隧道玻化微珠保温砂浆保温隔热效果分析

对于当前寒区隧道普遍采用的保温隔热材料存在的诸多不足,根据玻化微珠保温砂浆的物理力学性能,提出将玻化微珠保温砂浆应用于寒区隧道隔热层。结合工程实例,通过有限元计算,对玻化微珠保温砂浆在寒区隧道保温隔热效果进行分析,并对隧道围岩温度场的影响因素进行评定。结果表明,8cm厚的玻化微珠保温砂浆具有良好的保温隔热性能,可以减少自然气候对隧道围岩温度场的影响,为其在工程中的应用提供相应的依据。     

高速铁路CP0基线解算中起算点坐标精度研究

在高速铁路CP0基线解算过程中,需要将IGS参考站作为起算点,当起算点坐标出现误差或兼容性较差时,将导致整个框架控制网基线向量解产生系统性旋转和尺度变化,因此必须对起算点坐标的允许精度进行研究。介绍起算点误差传播与影响模型,从理论上分析起算点误差对基线解算的影响程度,通过设计不同解算方案采用工程测量数据对起算点坐标的允许精度进行研究。结果表明,使用GAMIT软件进行CP0框架控制网解算时必须严格控制起算点坐标的误差,起算点点位坐标精度最好控制在10 cm之内;当起算点坐标误差达到20 cm时,各基线分量的解算结果的精度在毫米级的量级;当起算点坐标误差达到2 m时,基线解算结果不可靠,不满足高精度解算要求。     

地铁车站直接蒸发式空调解决方案探讨

直接蒸发式空调系统以节能、占地小、控制灵活等特点多用于中小型建筑,地铁车站空调的冷量规模和空气末端的数量具备采用直接蒸发空调机组的条件,针对该系统应用于地铁车站进行具体分析,根据地铁车站特点,对冷却水系统进行优化整合,提出整体配置方案,从空气处理过程、制冷压缩循环、系统运营成本、土建和设备初投资等方面与常规空调系统进行对比分析。结果表明:该系统具有一定的优势,同时也指出了其存在的缺点和局限性;在设计中应根据具体工程的特点判断是否采用该系统。直接蒸发式空调系统作为一种运行节能、投资节省的空调方式,可以为地铁工程空调系统设计提供一种新的思路和参考。     

The Calculation of Collision Risk on Air-Routes Based on Variable Nominal Separation

In this paper, a new method to calculate collision risk of air-routes, based on variable nominal separation, is proposed. The collision risk model of air-routes, based on the time variable and initial time interval variable, is given. Because the distance and the collision probability vary with time when the nominal relative speed between aircraft is not zero for a fixed initial time interval, the distance, the variable nominal separation, and the collision probability at any time can be expressed as functions of time and initial time interval. By the probabilistic theory, a model for calculating collision risk is acquired based on initial time interval distribution, flow rates, and the proportion of aircraft type. From the results of calculations, the collision risk can be characterized by the model when the nominal separation changes with time. As well the roles of parameters can be shown more readily.     

A general scaled model design method of stiffened plate subjected to combined longitudinal compression and lateral pressure considering the ultimate strength and collapse modes

A general and efficient scaled method for stiffened plates subjected to combined longitudinal compression and lateral pressure is proposed based on slenderness, simply by adjusting the number of stiffeners. The design method makes it easier to determine the dimensions of the scaled model for a given scale ratio compared with the previously proposed method. The emphasis is on the influence of the plate slenderness, the column slenderness, and the non-dimensional parameter of the lateral pressure on the ultimate strength. By maintaining the consistency of the plate slenderness and column slenderness, the proposed method is applicable for designing scaled models with materials of different yield stresses and Young's moduli. A similar effect of the lateral pressure on the ultimate strength of the prototype and scaled models is achieved by maintaining the non-dimensional parameter. In addition, the applicability of the scaled method to the initial deflection is considered, which provides a reference for similar models. The similitude of the scaled method is verified for several typical buckling modes, including the beam–column, tripping, web and overall collapse modes. Given the numerical results, the proposed general and fast scaled method can provide reasonable dimensions of scaled stiffened plates subjected to combined loads.