S^2 BHCA Multiple AUVs cooperation oriented control architecture

Oceanographic survey, or other similar applications should be the applications of multiple AUVs. In this paper, the skill ＆ simulation based hybrid control architecture （S^2BHCA） as the controller＇s design reference was proposed. It is a multi-robot cooperation oriented intelligent control architecture based on hybrid ideas. The S^2BHCA attempts to incorporate the virtues of the reactive controller and of the deliberative controller by introducing the concept of the ＂skill＂. The additional online task simulation ability for cooperation is supported, too. As an application, a multiple AUV control system was developed with three ＂skills＂ for the MCM mission including two different cooperative tasks. The simulation and the sea trials show that simple task expression, fast reaction and better cooperation support can be achieved by realizing the AUV controller based on the S^2BHCA.     

Mixed analysis of shell and solid elements using the overlaying mesh method

 This article presents a mixed method of analyzing shell elements and solid elements using the overlaying mesh method. In the structural design of a ship's hull, the shell elements are used for the global model. However, the solid elements are necessary to analyze the stress concentration zones or the vicinity of a crack. In such cases, the models are analyzed using zooming analysis, in which the results of a global model analysis are transferred to a local model analysis by imposing boundary conditions. This method is more advantageous than zooming analysis in terms of the accuracy of the solution and the modeling flexibility. Some examples of a plate model with a cracked surface or with a projection are shown in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the method. Received: August 6, 2002 / Accepted: November 25, 2002 Address correspondence to: S. Nakasumi (sumi@nasl.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp) Updated from the Japanese original, which won the 2002 SNAJ prize (J Soc Nav Archit Jpn 2001;189:219–224; and 190:655–662)     

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.     

地铁隧道沉降监测基准网的稳定性分析

对狭长的地铁隧道结构进行沉降监测,其监测基准网布设的特殊形式使得对平差基准的选取和稳定性分析有其独特性。从对监测基准网的分析原理和方法入手,讨论了其参考系问题。结合某城市地铁工程隧道结构沉降监测实例,采用三种不同的平差基准对沉降监测网进行稳定性分析和比较,认为三种分析结果基本相同,但相对于固定基准,拟稳基准或重心基准所得点位精度更高,采用后者更有利于隧道实际变形状况的准确分析。     

A review of the Effect of α/W ratio on fracture toughness （Ⅱ） experimental investigation in LEFM

In part I of this series, experimental investigation in EPFM （elastic-plastic fracture mechanics） had been discussed. In this paper, experimental investigation in LEFM （ linear elastic fracture mechanics） is given. Fracture toughness tests had been carried out on three different strength steels, using both through-cracked specimens with different α/W ratio and semi-elliptical cracked specimens with variable crack size and shape. Results show that the fracture toughness KIC increases with decreasing α/W when α/W 〈 0.3 for three-point-bend specimens, and that for α/W 〉 0.3, it is independent of α/W. Shallow crack specimens, both through-cracked and surface-cracked, gave markedly higher values than deeply notched specimens. However, the effect of crack shape on fracture toughness is negligible. Results also show that the LEFM approach to fracture is not tenable for design stresses where αc is often very small, far less than 2.5 （ KIC/σy）^2.     

既有线扩能平面方案比选

以改建铁路新长线盐城北至海安段扩能工程可行性研究为例,结合既有线平面特点,综合考虑工程经济性与合理性,对既有线扩能工程中局部新建双线方案与改建既有线增二线方案进行比选,最终确定最佳方案.     

现代有轨电车调度指挥系统的研究

借鉴高速铁路及城市轨道交通调度系统建设的经验,对现代有轨电车的调度指挥系统运行模式及系统控制模式进行了深入研究,阐述了现代有轨电车的调度系统的功能定位,在此基础上,提出了构建现代有轨电车调度系统的方法及系统整体架构。     

固化剂在黄土路基工程中的研究进展

我国黄土面积分布广、厚度大,具有高压缩性与强湿陷性的缺点.在天然石料缺乏的条件下,以黄土作为路基填土容易导致路基下陷,造成路面开裂,因此对黄土进行加固才能满足工程要求.利用土壤固化剂加固黄土路基与传统物理加固方法相比,具有掺量少、效果好、省时省力等优点.通过总结不同类别固化剂的加固机理、改良黄土现状及优缺点,从理论上概括出在黄土路基工程中值得推广使用的产品.结合分析现有工程实际应用,认为在后期研究中还应注重以下方面:(1)生物酶类固化剂的开发研究;(2)固化材料的复合使用;(3)室内试验与工程实践相结合;(4)动荷载作用下的固化效果;(5)制订统一的固化剂试验规程.