EFFECT OF SPECIMEN SIZE ON J_R RESISTANCE CURVE

The effect of specimen thinkness on JR resistance curve has been investigated using low and middle strength steels. As the J dominance regime is reached, the initial J-integral values, J(i), are definite even if the elastic component Ji(e) and plastic component Ji(p)vary with the thinkness of specimen. The wider the specimen width, the larger the Ji(e)/Ji and the smaller the Ji(p)/Ji. The crack propagation resistance, dJR/da and dJp/da, decreases, while dJe/da increases linearly with increasing specimen thinness.Based on the above experimental results, an empirical formula dJ/da = α+β. B is given, which can be used to evaluate the safety of practical structural components.A modified J-integral is presented, upon which a new view is Put forward that the increase in crack growth resistance is induced mainly by the increase in the plastic J-integral component with the crack propagation,

Low temperature J-resistance curve determination of asphalt concrete using wavelet-Radon transform

A single specimen test using the three point single edge notched beam configuration at low temperatures for obtaining hot mix asphalt （HMA） resistance curves is developed.Resistance curves are obtained for mixtures at six temperature levels of＋5,0,-5,-10,-15,and-20 ℃ and three binder contents of 4％,4.5％,and 5％.Crack extension increments during the test are measured by means of an image processing technique using Radon transform and feature extraction.All the specimens exhibit a rising R-curve,indicating ductility and toughening mechanisms in the ductile-quasi brittle fracture of the mixture.It is observed that the reduction of temperature results in a further tendency of the mixture for unstable crack growth and less subcritical crack length.It is also shown that using the binarization process,an automatic index can be developed that can represent the extent of brittleness and extent of the low temperature in which the cracking has occurred.

Analysis of the Correlation between the Level of Contact Degradation and the Dynamic Resistance Curve in Circuit Breakers

The DRM （dynamic contact resistance measurement） in high voltage circuit breakers is a manner of evaluating the internal ageing condition of the chamber. DRM is similar to static contact resistance measurement testing, but instead of measuring a single value when the breaker contacts are closed （static value）, the ohmic resistance is measured at various contact positions, from the beginning of the contact opening until a complete separation of the contacts. The relationship between the contact resistances of the new circuit breaker and the ageing circuit breaker in operation provides subsidy for the evaluation of both the main and arcing contact conditions. This research aims to analyze the correlation between the various levels of degradation of the contacts and the configuration of the DRM curve. This work considers curve samples from new acceleration tests. breaker chamber contacts and different levels of degradation by

Direct tension and fracture resistance curves of ultra high performance marine composite materials

Fracture behavior is one of the most important,yet still little understood properties of ultra-high performance cementitious composites(UHPCC),a new marine structural engineering material. Research on the fracture and direct tension behavior of UHPCC was carried out.The constitution law of UHPCC was divided into three phases:pre-partial debonding,partial debonding,and pullout phases.A direct tension constitution law was constructed based on the proposed fiber reinforcing parameter as a function of fiber volume fraction,fiber diameter and length,and fiber bonding strength.With the definition of linear crack shape,the energy release rate of UHPCC was derived and the R-curve equation was calculated from this.Loading tests of UHPCC using a three-point bending beam with an initial notch were carried out.The predictions from the proposed R-curve were in good agreement with the test results, indicating that the proposed R-curve accurately describes the fracture resistance of UHPCC.Introduction of a fiber reinforcement parameter bridges the fracture property R-curve and micro-composites’ mechanics parameters together.This has laid the foundation for further research into fracture properties based on micro-mechanics.The proposed tension constitution law and R-curve can be references for future UHPCC fracture evaluation.

Morphological disruption and visual tuning alterations in the primary visual cortex in glaucoma(DBA/2J)mice

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreve rsible blindness wo rldwide,and previous studies have shown that,in addition to affecting the eyes,it also causes abnormalities in the brain.However,it is not yet clear how the primary visual cortex(V1)is altered in glaucoma.This study used DBA/2J mice as a model for spontaneous secondary glaucoma.The aim of the study was to compare the electrophysiological and histomorphological chara cteristics of neurons in the V1between 9-month-old DBA/2J mice and age-matched C57BL/6J mice.We conducted single-unit recordings in the V1 of light-anesthetized mice to measure the visually induced responses,including single-unit spiking and gamma band oscillations.The morphology of layerⅡ/Ⅲneurons was determined by neuronal nuclear antigen staining and Nissl staining of brain tissue sections.Eighty-seven neurons from eight DBA/2J mice and eighty-one neurons from eight C57BL/6J mice were examined.Compared with the C57BL/6J group,V1 neurons in the DBA/2J group exhibited weaker visual tuning and impaired spatial summation.Moreove r,fewer neuro ns were observed in the V1 of DBA/2J mice compared with C57BL/6J mice.These findings suggest that DBA/2J mice have fewer neurons in the VI compared with C57BL/6J mice,and that these neurons have impaired visual tuning.Our findings provide a better understanding of the pathological changes that occur in V1 neuron function and morphology in the DBA/2J mouse model.This study might offer some innovative perspectives regarding the treatment of glaucoma.

High Resolution Melting Curve Analysis for Rapid Detection of Pyrazinamide Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Clinical Isolates

Background: Pyrazinamide (PZA) is one of the most important drugs for tuberculosis (TB) treatment, however, its susceptibility is not routinely tested. High-resolution melting (HRM) curve analysis has been widely used for many applications. In this study, HRM assay was developed and evaluated for the detection of PZA resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical isolates. Methods: Ninety five M. tuberculosis clinical isolates with different susceptibility patterns to anti-TB drugs were used to evaluate this assay. Isolates were phenotypically (Bactec MGIT 960) and genotypically (HRM and pncA gene sequencing) analysed for PZA resistance. Results: Bactec MGIT 960 analysis revealed that 29 of the 95 M. tuberculosis isolates were PZA resistant. In comparison to the Bactec MGIT 960, HRM showed a sensitivity of 47.7% and specificity of 74.6%, and the overall agreement between the two methods was 68.4%. Based on DNA sequencing, a correlation of 0.67 (significant at p-value pncA mutations was observed. PZA resistance was strongly associated with multi-drug resistant (MDR)-TB as it was shown in 79.3% of the MDR isolates included in the study. Conclusion: HRM is simple and useful for screening clinical M. tuberculosis isolates for PZA resistance, however, further modifications to improve its performance are required.

Analysis of the generation mechanism of the S-shaped J–V curves of MoS_(2)/Si-based solar cells

Amorphous–microcrystalline MoS_(2)thin films are fabricated using the sol-gel method to produce MoS_(2)/Si-based solar cells. The generation mechanisms of the S-shaped current density–voltage(J–V) curves of the solar cells are analyzed. To improve the performance of the solar cells and address the problem of the S-shaped J–V curve, a MoS_(2)film and a p^(+) layer are introduced into the front and back interfaces of the solar cell, respectively, which leads to the formation of a p–n junction between the p-Si and the MoS_(2)film as well as ohmic contacts between the MoS_(2)film and the ITO, improving the S-shaped J–V curve. As a result of the high doping characteristics and the high work function of the p^(+) layer, a high–low junction is formed between the p;and p layers along with ohmic contacts between the p;layer and the Ag electrode. Consequently,the S-shaped J–V curve is eliminated, and a significantly higher current density is achieved at a high voltage. The device exhibits ideal p–n junction rectification characteristics and achieves a high power-conversion efficiency(CE) of 7.55%. The findings of this study may improve the application of MoS_(2)thin films in silicon-based solar cells, which are expected to be widely used in various silicon-based electronic and optical devices.

Testing the Hypothesis of J Curve for Turkish Economy

The purpose of this paper is to find the relationship between balance of foreign trade and real exchange rate in econometrics concept by using time series method. The authors used annual data of foreign trade deficit, real exchange rate, gross domestic product （GDP） of Turkey from 1989 to 2014, and analyzed the long-term relation of them by using ARDL bound testing method. By the result of test method; although there was a long-term relationship between balance of foreign trade, real exchange rate, GDP of Turkey and of the world, the coefficient of real exchange rate was insignificant in terms of statistical methods. Turkey and the world as well as being statistically significant coefficient of GDP, it was concluded that there was significant relationship with the economic aspects.

Development of Cubic Bezier Curve and Curve-Plane Intersection Method for Parametric Submarine Hull Form Design to Optimize Hull Resistance Using CFD

Optimization analysis and computational fluid dynamics （CFDs） have been applied simultaneously, in which a parametric model plays an important role in finding the optimal solution. However, it is difficult to create a parametric model for a complex shape with irregular curves, such as a submarine hull form. In this study, the cubic Bezier curve and curve-plane intersection method are used to generate a solid model of a parametric submarine hull form taking three input parameters into account： nose radius, tail radius, and length-height hull ratio （L/H）. Application program interface （API） scripting is also used to write code in the ANSYS DesignModeler. The results show that the submarine shape can be generated with some variation of the input parameters. An example is given that shows how the proposed method can be applied successfully to a hull resistance optimization case. The parametric design of the middle submarine type was chosen to be modified. First, the original submarine model was analyzed, in advance, using CFD. Then, using the response surface graph, some candidate optimal designs with a minimum hull resistance coefficient were obtained. Further, the optimization method in goal-driven optimization （GDO） was implemented to find the submarine hull form with the minimum hull resistance coefficient （Ct）. The minimum C, was obtained. The calculated difference in （7, values between the initial submarine and the optimum submarine is around 0.26%, with the C, of the initial submarine and the optimum submarine being 0.001 508 26 and 0.001 504 29, respectively. The results show that the optimum submarine hull form shows a higher nose radius （rn） and higher L/H than those of the initial submarine shape, while the radius of the tail （r1） is smaller than that of the initial shape.

Study on Project Progress Curve Model

Because of the discrepancy of project types,the project progress curves present different characteristics.Studying project progress curves can reduce management risk of project and overall grasp the enforcement condition of the project.Combining project characteristic,this paper reaches 4 kinds of project progress curve patterns.If the front of the progress curve is concave,and its rear is protruding in the break point,it is named as S model.If its front is protruding and its rear is concave in the break point,it is named as the reverse side of S model.If the front and rear are concave in the break point,it is named as J model,and two half sections are both upward protruding,it is named as the reverse side of J model.Through a case study,it shows that application project progress curve model can better raise project management.

Inverse J-curve of RMB Appreciation:China Versus America

This is a research report of the study on the inverse J-curve effect of RMB appreciation based on the empirical analysis of trading data between China and America during 1994-2012.This report uses the Marshall-Lerner conditions on J-curve effect explanation,and theoretically analyzes the inverse J-curve effect.Through empirical analysis,that reveals the empirical results exist the‘inverse J-curve effect’in the process of Chinese Yuan appreciation.

基于多试样法的PVC塑料J-R阻力曲线的简便测量方法

获得PVC材料的J-R阻力曲线以及断裂韧度J_(IC)的难点在于裂纹扩展量Δa的测量,传统染色处理以及三维测量等方法过程复杂且测试成本高。由于塑料的易切割性,可以简化Δa的测量过程。因此,基于多试样法,提出根据规范的测点要求对加载后的试件沿着裂纹纵向切割成若干片、再通过工业电子显微镜测量每个切割片上的裂纹长度,从而获得Δa的二维测量方法。通过GB 21143—2014和ASTM D6068-10两个标准,应用该方法均能获得相对一致的J-R阻力曲线和J_(IC)值,测试结果有效且准确。其中根据GB 21143—2014获得PVC的J_(IC)值为8.03 kJ/m^(2),J-R阻力曲线拟合方程的系数为9.93,指数为0.15;根据ASTM D6068-10获得PVC的J_(IC)为8.31 kJ/m^(2),J-R阻力曲线拟合方程的系数为12.7,指数为0.3;表明ASTM D6068-10获得PVC的断裂韧度J_(IC)值和拟合方程的系数、指数均大于GB 21143—2014。由于PVC材料与金属材料性能的差异,得出ASTM D6068-10更适用于测试PVC材料的J-R阻力曲线和J_(IC)值的结论。该方法将传统的裂纹染色处理和三维测量等复杂操作简化为切片和二维测量,简化测量过程,降低了测量成本,可普及应用于塑料断裂韧性的测量。

毛管压力曲线平均化及J函数处理

实验测试结果表明,压汞法测得的毛管压力曲线,其形状特征主要取决于岩石的润湿性和岩石的孔隙结构特征。具有不同渗透率和孔隙度的岩心,测得毛管压力曲线是不相同的。因此,对于某一具体的油藏,如何得到一个具有代表性的毛管压力曲线,就显得十分重要。而J函数就是通过无因次化处理消除了渗透率和孔隙度的影响。提出了毛管压力曲线平均化原理以及处理J函数的方法,并编制程序对实际油田毛管压力实验数据进行处理,得到了较好的结果。

Effect of purification treatment on corrosion resistance of Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy

Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys were purified by filtering purification with and without vacuum. The type, morphology, size distribution and volume fraction of inclusion were analyzed with OM and SEM. The effect of inclusion in Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys on anticorrosion ability was investigated with salt spray test and electrochemical test. The results show that the inclusions in the alloy can be removed effectively by filtering purification. The average size of inclusions in the alloys is decreased from 12.7 μm to 2.0 μm and the volume fraction of inclusions is reduced from 0.30% to 0.04%. With the decrease of the size of inclusions in the alloys, the corrosion rate of the alloys decreases dramatically from 38.8 g/（m 2 ·d） to 2.4 g/（m 2 ·d） in the salt spray test. The corrosion potential increases while the corrosion current decreases and the polarization resistance increases in the electrochemical tests, which indicates that the anticorrosion ability is improved.

单试样J_R阻力曲线测试技术及其应用

介绍卸载柔度单试样法测定金属材料JR 阻力曲线的基本原理和运用微机采集与处理数据的方法 ,详细分析裂纹负增长产生的原因 ,提出修正裂纹负增长的方法。测试了Mn Ni Mo高强度低合金钢及其焊接接头在 -2 0℃的JR阻力曲线 ,试验结果表明卸载柔度单试样法测定JR

关于J积分测定方法的比较及相关问题的讨论

采用多试样方法,应用国内外不同标准测试了X56管线钢焊接接头的低温(-5℃)J-R曲线并对结果进行了分析比较。采用两个夹式引伸计在-5℃下分别得到焊缝和热影响区(HAZ)的双P-V曲线来计算施力点位移,从而得到J积分值。然后对数据点分别根据国家标准GB2038—91和英国标准BS7448进行处理。结果表明,BS7448标准在钝化线、各界限确定等方面存在着很大的优越性,能够拟合得到J-R曲线,计算出J0.2,确定了材料的断裂韧度。而根据国家标准GB2038—91没有合格数据点,从而不能进行断裂韧度的计算。

用J函数法求取碳酸盐岩储层饱和度方法探讨

准确求取非均质碳酸盐岩储层含水饱和度一直是测井解释工作的一大难题(尤其是在缺乏密闭取心等直接确定岩心含水饱和度资料的情况下)。根据毛管压力曲线、物性分析数据及RFT测试等资料,并以中东某油田为例,探讨了利用毛管压力曲线计算非均质碳酸盐岩储层原始含水饱和度的方法(J函数法)。利用此方法计算出的原始含水饱和度与相渗实验分析结果及试油结果均吻合较好。此次研究为缺乏岩心含水饱和度资料的非均质碳酸盐岩储层含水饱和度的求取提供了一种合理、可靠的计算方法。

联合检测血清DJ-1和CA125在上皮性卵巢肿瘤中的意义

目的研究血清DJ-1蛋白联合CA125在上皮性卵巢肿瘤诊断中的应用价值。方法采用双抗体夹心法和电化学发光法测定82例上皮性卵巢肿瘤患者(包括良性卵巢肿瘤16例,交界性卵巢肿瘤14例,卵巢癌52例)与80例同期住院的其他良性妇科疾病患者(对照组)血清DJ-1、CA125水平,分析两种标志物联合检测在诊断卵巢癌中的意义。结果卵巢肿瘤患者血清DJ-1和CA125水平明显高于对照组(P<0.05);以对照组和非卵巢癌组进行参照,血清DJ-1在卵巢癌中的临界值分别为6.800μg/L和6.965μg/L;联合检测血清DJ-1和CA125的敏感度高于单项检测指标。结论 DJ-1和CA125联合检测有助于卵巢癌的诊断,可作为很好的卵巢癌标志物,提高早期卵巢癌的诊断率。

焊接接头非均匀力学性能对J积分和失效评定曲线的影响

由于焊缝填充金属的不同和焊接热循环的作用，焊接接头不同区域有着不同的力学性能。本文将焊接接头模化为由两种材料组成，即母材金属和焊缝金属，用弹塑性有限元分析法计算了焊接接头强度组配对Ｊ积分和失效评定曲线的影响。结果表明，焊接接头不均匀强度组配对裂纹驱动力———Ｊ积分和失效评定曲线的形状与位置有很大影响。对于一个特定的焊接接头，如果接头为低组配或等组配，则以母材金属的极限载荷作为无因次载荷而建立的安全评定图较为保守；如果接头为高组配，则以焊缝金属的极限载荷作为无因次载荷而建立的安全评定图较为保守。

“J”曲线效应与中美贸易收支

本文从实际汇率的角度研究了人民币实际汇率变动对中美贸易收支的短期和长期影响。实证分析的结果表明:人民币实际汇率和贸易收支之间存在长期协整关系;马歇尔-勒纳条件不能成立,即当前还不能通过人民币实际汇率来有效地调节中美贸易收支,也说明当前人民币兑美元的升值并不能有效地改善中美贸易顺差过大的局面;并证明了人民币实际汇率变动对中美贸易收支的影响存在"J"曲线效应。