Experimental investigation on vortex-induced force of a Steel Catenary Riser under in-plane vessel motion

A method to identify vortex-induced forces and coefficients from measured strains of a Steel Catenary Riser (SCR) undergoing vessel motion-induced Vortex-induced Vibration (VIV) is proposed. Euler–Bernoulli beam vibration equations with time-varying tension is adopted to describe the out-of-plane VIV responses. Vortex-induced forces are reconstructed via inverse analysis method, and the Forgetting Factor Least Squares (FF-LS) method is employed to identify time-varying vortex-induced force coefficients, including excitation coefficients and added mass coefficients. The method is verified via a finite element analysis procedure in commercial software Orcaflex. The time-varying excitation coefficients and added mass coefficients of an SCR undergoing vessel motion-induced VIV are investigated. Results show that vessel motion-induced VIV is excited at the middle or lower part of the SCR and in the acceleration period of in-plane velocity, where most of the excitation coefficients are positive, while during the deceleration period, the excitation coefficients becomes too small to excite VIVs. Parameter γ [1] has strong correlation with excitation coefficients. In addition, time-varying tensions contribute significantly to the variations of added mass coefficients under the condition that the ratio of dynamic top tension to pretension exceeds the range of 0.7–1.3. Moreover, chaotic behaviors are observed in vortex-induced force coefficients and are more evident with the increase of vessel motion velocity. This behavior may attribute to the randomness existing in in-plane velocity and its coupling with out-of-plane vibrations.     

An empirical investigation into the time-use and activity patterns of dual-earner couples with and without young children

This paper examines the time-use patterns of adults in dual-earner households with and without children as a function of several individual and household socio-demographics and employment characteristics. A disaggregate activity purpose classification including both in-home and out-of-home activity pursuits is used because of the travel demand relevance of out-of-home pursuits, as well as to examine both mobility-related and general time-use related social exclusion and time poverty issues. The study uses the Nested Multiple Discrete Continuous Extreme Value (MDCNEV) model, which recognizes that time-decisions entail the choice of participating in one or more activity purposes along with the amount of time to invest in each chosen activity purpose, and allows generic correlation structures to account for common unobserved factors that might impact the choice of multiple alternatives. The 2010 American Time Use Survey (ATUS) data is used for the empirical analysis. A major finding of the study is that the presence of a child in dual-earner households not only leads to a reduction in in-home non-work activity participation (excluding child care activities) but also a substantially larger decrease in out-of-home non-work activity participation (excluding child care and shopping activities), suggesting a higher level of mobility-related social exclusion relative to overall time-use social exclusion. To summarize, the results in the paper underscore the importance of considering household structure in activity-based travel demand models, as well as re-designing work policies in the United States to facilitate a reduction in work-family conflict in dual-earner families.     

A practice-ready relocation model for free-floating carsharing systems with electric vehicles – Mesoscopic approach and field trial results

This paper introduces a relocation model for free-floating Carsharing (FFCS) systems with conventional and electric vehicles (EVs). In case of imbalances caused by one-way trips, the approach recommends profit maximizing vehicle relocations. Unlike existing approaches, two types of relocations are distinguished: inter zone relocations moving vehicles between defined macroscopic zones of the operating area and intra zone relocations moving vehicles within such zones. Relocations are combined with the unplugging and recharging of EVs and the refueling of conventional vehicles. In addition, remaining pure service trips are suggested. A historical data analysis and zone categorization module enables the calculation of target vehicle distributions. Unlike existing approaches, macroscopic optimization steps are supplemented by microscopic rule-based steps. This enables relocation recommendations on the individual vehicle level with the exact GPS coordinates of the relocation end positions. The approach is practice-ready with low computational times even for large-scale scenarios.To assess the impact of relocations on the system’s operation, the model is applied to a FFCS system in Munich, Germany within three real world field tests. Test three shows the highest degree of automation and represents the final version of the model. Its evaluation shows very promising results. Most importantly, the profit is increased by 5.8% and the sales per vehicle by up to 10%. The mean idle time per trip end is decreased by 4%.     

分数时滞DAHLIN数字调节器

本文提出了基于分数时滞概念的Dahlin数字调节器,解决了Dahlin算法的分数时滞控制问题。通过引入分数时滞整定参数γ,实现了不稳定逆系统的控制,这不仅可以准确地描述纯时滞过程,而且可将高阶过程合理地简化为低阶分数时滞模型,提高了系统的控制品质。文中给出的仿真例子对所得的结论进行了验证。     

参数自适应DAHLIN调节器

本文提出了一种新的数字控制算法,它是基于Dahlin数字控制算法和递推自适应策略,它能同时辨识和过程时滞,并具有自动整定调节器参数的功能。仿真结呆表明,它具有良好的鲁棒性,克服了由于模型失配时的DDahlin调节器性能的降低,该算法对于大时滞、慢时变的工业过程控制是可行的和有效的。     

我国高校毕业生过度教育现象分析

近年来,我国高校毕业生人数不断增多,随之带来就业市场上的竞争压力,由于毕业生人数供过于求,导致过度教育现象的产生。本文通过对过度教育的含义诠释,结合相关调查数据,分析我国高校毕业生过度教育的现状,从而提出相关对策。     

Stereo Matching of Planar Curves Composed of Time Stamped Points

IntroductionMatching features such as points,lines,curvesegments,etc.in stereo images is a key step forscene reconstruction.The curve matching techniquesfor spatial curve segments and planar curve segmentshave been presented.Alibhai and Zucker[1]described…     

浙江交通职业教育的调查与思考

分析了浙江省交通职业教育现状,总结了当前交通职业教育存在的主要问题,对下一步交通职业教育工作目标、工作重点提出了思考,并对发展交通职业教育提出了四项建议。     

基于VC的转辙机视频缺口监测系统软件设计

用VC作为开发平台,采用MFC类库,利用VC6.0基于对话框的模板,设计了转辙机缺口视频监测软件系统。该系统实现了转辙机缺口视频监测信息、数据的采集和存储,数据、图片和视频的实时显示、历史查询、自动报警等功能。给出了软件的总体设计方案;阐述了该软件的各功能模块;并给出了系统的运行界面和应用模式。     

SS_(4G)型电力机车车轮轮心裂损的检测

根据SS4G型电力机车铸钢车轮轮心和整体辗钢车轮裂损情况,分析裂损原因,介绍目视检查、磁粉探伤、超声波探伤及脉冲涡流探伤的裂损检测方法。结合实际,提出减少轮心裂损发生的措施和出现裂损时的应对方法。