Dynamic Simulation of a Smart Crank and Slider Mechanism

In this paper, a smart crank and slider mechanism is analyzed mostly from a dynamic view. By means of dynamic explicit finite element method, 3D nonlinear structure is simulated. It is proved that the mechanism can effectively accomplish smart movement prescribed. And in order to ensure reciprocal movement with higher frequency, measures should be taken to avoid over heating of parts. Compared with internal energy, kinetic energy of total rigid body is dominating, and Y direction equivalent rigid velocity is much higher than X direction velocity. Equivalent rigid velocity of all parts is consistent with respective movement condition. For both energy and velocity, slider effect is dominating. Three direction equivalent inertia force oscillates. Force amplitude in Y -direction is comparitively the greatest.     

Maritime accident investigation and temporal determinants of maritime accidents: A case study

This paper presents the results of an investigation into temporal determinants of maritime accidents based on a data-set obtained from the proceedings of formal inquiries in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR). The results show that there is no statistically significant outcome between the probability for an accident and the time of watch. Thus the results do not confirm previous studies, which reported significant time of day effects.The outcome of this study indicates that marine inquiries can provide useful data for an analysis of underlying causes of maritime accidents. It is suggested that accident inquiries should be extended into the area of watch systems employed and should record the hours of work and of rest of the officers on the watch involved in a maritime accident.     

The role of professional associations in shipping

This article is in three parts. The first covers the historical development of qualifying associations. The second covers the particular role of maritime institutions that include The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, The Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology and The Nautical Institute. The third and final section considers the future for maritime professional associations in the context of international shipping.     

基于TOPSIS法的航运企业竞争力评价研究

随着经济全球化步伐的加快,航运市场不断夸张,竞争也日趋激烈,航运企业只有正确评价并发展其竞争力,才能持续的发展。本文运用TOPSIS的决策方法对航运企业竞争力的量化指标进行综合评价,具有重要意义。     

港口腹地划分的两种新方法探讨--以大连国际航运中心为例

引入经济地理学的新理论成果———圈层结构法和点轴法,提出了圈层结构划分法和点轴结构划分法两种新的港口腹地划分方法,并应用这两种新方法对大连国际航运中心港口腹地范围的界定与划分进行实例分析。与以往的行政区划法、经济区域法等港口腹地划分方法相比,这两种方法更加注重对港口原有腹地的细分,更接近于港口腹地的实际状况,进而有利于港口企业的经营发展。     

成也萧何，败也萧何！—浅析“9·11”事件后美国对全球经济的影响

众所周知,从90年代初起,美国经济一直以年均4%左右的速度高速增长着,并奇迹般地持续了近10个年头,成为美国经济史上最长的扩张时期.随着经济持续快速增长,美国经济实力已大大增强.美国已成为名副其实的世界经济"火车头",在自身高速成长的同时,也刺激了全球经济的快速发展.     

后关系模型及其数据库研究

研究后关系模型(Post-Relation Model,PRM),指出它为非1NF关系,分析后关系数据库(Post-RelationDatabase,PRDB)-Caché的特点及类特性,阐明Caché中数据库文件名的意义和命名空间的作用,提出使用Caché要进行面向对象分析(Object-Oriented Analysis,OOA),给出创建PRM数据库的举例。     

现代造船模式下舾装生产设计外场用图纸研究

在软件TRIBON的基础上，以中间产品概念下的全托盘化舾装外场作业任务分解为背景，着重讨论了相应的外场装配图纸形成与表达。对传统舾装作业外场用图纸的表达方式作了一定的扩展。     

组合结构力法分析

本文应用集合概念，对组合结构作了形式化描述。通过矩阵分析，导出了力法方程的统一列式。给出了算法实施的流程框图和具体算例。     

浅谈项目设计阶段工程造价的控制

在工程建设项目中,造价控制的重点在设计阶段,本文就优化设计方案,对工程项目实行限额设计,来有效控制工程造价。