Analysis on the turning point of dynamic in-plane compressive strength for a plain weave composite

Experimental investigations on dynamic in-plane compressive behavior of a plain weave composite were performed using the split Hopkinson pressure bar. A quantitative criterion for calculating the constant strain rate of composites was established. Then the upper limit of strain rate, restricted by stress equilibrium and constant loading rate, was rationally estimated and confirmed by tests. Within the achievable range of 0.001/s-895/s, it was found that the strength increased first and subsequently decreased as the strain rate increased. This feature was also reflected by the turning point(579/s) of the bilinear model for strength prediction. The transition in failure mechanism, from local opening damage to completely splitting destruction, was mainly responsible for such strain rate effects. And three major failure modes were summarized under microscopic observations: fiber fracture, inter-fiber fracture, and interface delamination. Finally, by introducing a nonlinear damage variable, a simplified ZWT model was developed to characterize the dynamic mechanical response. Excellent agreement was shown between the experimental and simulated results.

Design of a coated thinly clad chalcogenide long-period fiber grating refractive index sensor based on dual-peak resonance near the phase matching turning point

A novel method for designing chalcogenide long-period fiber grating(LPFG) sensors based on the dual-peak resonance effect of the LPFG near the phase matching turning point(PMTP) is presented. Refractive index sensing in a high-refractive-index chalcogenide fiber is achieved with a coated thinly clad film. The dual-peak resonant characteristics near the PMTP and the refractive index sensing properties of the LPFG are analyzed first by the phase-matching condition of the LPFG. The effects of film parameters and cladding radius on the sensitivity of refractive index sensing are further discussed. The sensor is optimized by selecting the appropriate film parameters and cladding radius. Simulation results show that the ambient refractive index sensitivity of a dual-peak coated thinly clad chalcogenide LPFG at the PMTP can be 2400 nm/RIU, which is significantly higher than that of non-optimized gratings. It has great application potential in the field of chemical sensing and biosensors.

Investigations on spectroscopic parameters, vibrational levels, classical turning points and inertial rotation and centrifugal distortion constants for the 1 ＋ X^1∑g^＋ state of sodium dimer

The density functional theory （B3LYP, B3P86） and the quadratic configuration-interaction method including single and double substitutions （QCISD（T）, QCISD） presented in Gaussian03 program package are employed to calculate the equilibrium internuclear distance Re, the dissociation energy De and the harmonic frequency We for the XIEg＋ state of sodium dimer in a number of basis sets. The conclusion is gained that the best Re, De and We results can be attained at the QCISD/6-311G（3df,3pd） level of theory. The potential energy curve at this level of theory for this state is obtained over a wide internuclear separation range from 0.16 to 2.0 nm and is fitted to the analytic Murrell-Sorbie function. The spectroscopic parameters De, DO, Re, ωe, ωe Xe, αe and Be are calculated to be 0.7219 eV, 0.7135 eV, 0.31813 nm, 151.63 cm^-1, 0.7288 cm^-1, 0.000729 cm^-1 and 0.1449 cm^-1, respectively, which are in good agreement with the measurements. With the potential obtained at the QCISD/6-311G（3df,3pd） level of theory, a total of 63 vibrational states is found when J = 0 by solving the radial SchrSdinger equation of nuclear motion. The vibrational level, corresponding classical turning point and inertial rotation constant are computed for each vibrational state. The centrifugal distortion constants （Dr Hv, Lv, Mv, Nv and Ov） are reported for the first time for the first 31 vibrational states when J = 0.

A Statistical Model for Investigating Climatic Trend Turning Points

A two-phase trend model is presented to investigate the turning-point signals of evolution trend in long-term series of a climatic element. Based on nonlinear fitting, the revised model brings out more evident improvement of the linear model proposed by Solow et al. (1987). Both theoretical deduction and case calculation show that our version can search the turning point and period accurately and objectively. In particular it is fit for computer exploring the turning points in long-range records from stations covering a large area, thus avoiding subjective judgement by a usual drawing method.

Ab initio calculations on the spectroscopic constants, vibrational levels and classical turning points for the 2^1Пu state of dimer ^7Li2

The accurate dissociation energy and harmonic frequency for the highly excited 2^1Пu state of dimer ^7Li2 have been calculated using a symmetry-adapted-cluster configuration-interaction method in complete active space. The calculated results are in excellent agreement with experimental measurements. The potential energy curves at numerous basis sets for this state are obtained over a wide internuclear separation range from about 2.4a0 to 37.0a0. And the conclusion is gained that the basis set 6-311＋＋G（d,p） is a most suitable one. The calculated spectroscopic constants De, Re, ωe, ωeχe, ae and Be at 6-311＋＋G（d,p） are 0.9670 eV, 0.3125 nm, 238.6 cm^-1, 1.3705 cm^-1, 0.0039 cm^-1 and 0.4921 cm^-1, respectively. The vibrational levels are calculated by solving the radial SchrSdinger equation of nuclear motion. A total of 53 vibrational levels are found and reported for the first time. The classical turning points have been computed. Comparing with the measurements, in which only the first nine vibrational levels have been obtained so far, the present calculations are very encouraging. A careful comparison of the present results of the parameters De and We with those obtained from previous theories clearly shows that the present calculations are much closer to the measurements than previous theoretical results, thus representing an improvement on the accuracy of the ab initio calculations of the potentials for this state.

NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF NONLINEAR ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION FOR A TURNING POINT PROBLEM

By using the method in [3], several useful estimations of the derivatives of the solution of the boundary value problem for a nonlinear ordinary differential equation with a turning point are obtained. With the help of the technique in [4], the uniform convergence on the small parameter e for a difference scheme is proved. At the end of this paper, a numerical example is given. The numerical result coincides with theoretical analysis.

Forced vibration and special effects of revolution shells in turning point range

The forced vibration in the turning point frequency range of a truncated revolution shell subject to a membrane drive or a bending drive at its small end or large end is studied by applying the uniformly valid solutions obtained in a previous paper. The vibration shows a strong coupling between the membrane and bending solutions： either the membrane drive or the bending drive causes motions of both the membrane type and bending type. Three interesting effects characteristic of the forced vibration emerge from the coupling nature： the non-bending effect, the inner-quiescent effect and the inner-membrane-motion-and-outer-bending-motion effect. These effects may have potential applications in engineering.

ASYMPTOTIC SOLUTIONS OF BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS FOR THIRD-ORDER ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH TURNING POINTS

Boundary value problem; for third-order ordinary differential equations with turning points are studied as follows : epsilon gamma ' ' + f(x ; epsilon) gamma ' + g(x ; epsilon) gamma ' +h(x ; epsilon) gamma = 0 (- a < x < b, 0 epsilon 1), where f(x ; 0) has several multiple zero points in ( - n, b). the necessary conditions for exhibiting resonance is given, and the uniformly valid asymptotic solutions and the estimations of remainder terms are obtained.

A SECOND ORDER UNIFORM DIFFERENCE SCHEME FOR A SINGULARLY PERTURBED TURNING POINT PROBLEM

We construct a positive type difference scheme for a singularly perturbed boundary value problem with a turning point. It's proved that this scheme is the second order convergence, uniformly in ? , to the solution of the singularly perturbed B. V.P. Numerical examples are provided.

A COMPLETE EXPRESSION OF THE ASYMPTOTIC SOLUTION OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION WITH THREE_TURNING POINTS

In this paper, a second order linear ordinary differential equation with three-turning points is studied. This equation is as follows (dx2)/(d2y) + [lambda(2)q(1)(x) + lambda q(2)(x, lambda)]y = 0, where q(1) (x) = (x - mu(1))(x - mu(2))(x - mu(3))f(x), f(x) not equal 0, mu(1) < mu(2) < mu(3) and lambda is a large parameter, but q(2)(x, lambda) = Sigma(i = 0)(epsilon a) g(i)(x)lambda(-i) (here g(0)(x) not equivalent to 0). By using JL function, the complete expression of the formal uniformly, valid asymptotic solutions of the equation near turning point is obtained.

A class of boundary value problems for third-order differential equation with a turning point

A class of boundary value problems for a third-order differential equation with a turning point is considered. Using the method of multiple scales and others, the uniformly valid asymptotic expansion of solution for the boundary value problem is constructed.

EXTENDED AIRY FUNCTION AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH N-TURNING POINTS

This paper studies a second order linear ordinary differential equation with n-turning points d2y/dx2+[λ2q1(x)+q2(x)]y=0 Where q1(x) = (X-μ1) (x-μ2) ... (x-μn) f(x), F(x)≠0, and λ is a large parameter The formal uniformly valid asymptotic solution of the equation is obtained based on the analysis of the three points by means of the matched method. By the work a method is developed and the applicability of this method to the n-turning points is demonstrated.

SINGULARLY PERTURBED BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS FOR ELLIPTIC EQUATION WITH A CURVE OF TURNING POINT

The singularly perturbed elliptic equation boundary value problem with a curve of turning point is considered. Using the method of multiple scales and the comparison theorem, the asymptotic behavior of solution for the boundary value problem is studied.

ON THE BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS FOR ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH TURNING POINTS

In this paper, we consider the boundary value problems of the form ey″ - f(x, e)y′ + g(x, e)y=0 (-a&lex&leb, 0<e1) y(-a)=a, y(b)=β where f(x,0) has several and multiple zeros on the interval [-a,b]. The conditions for exhibiting boundary and interior layers are given, and the corresponding asymptotic expansions of solutions are constructed.

Regular-Singular Crossings on Nonlinear Systems with Turning Point

We consider in this paper the boundary value problems of nonlinear systems the form εY″=F(t,Y,Y′,ε), -1<t<1, Y(-1,ε)=A(ε), Y(1,ε)=B(ε). Supoosing some or all of the components of F , that is, f i satisfy 2 f y′ 2 i t =0 =0, we say that F possesses a generalized turning point at t =0. Our goal is to give sufficient conditions for the existence of solution of the problems and to study the asymptotic behavior of the solution when F possesses a generalized turning point at t =0. We mainly discuss regular singular crossings.

On a Non-Definite Sturm-Liouville Problem in the Two-Turning Point Case—Analysis and Numerical Results

In this paper, we study the non-definite Sturm-Liouville problem comprising of a regular Sturm-Liouville equation and Dirichlet boundary conditions on a closed interval. We consider the case in which the weight function changes sign twice in the given interval of definition. We give detailed numerical results on the spectrum of the problem, from which we verify various results on general non definite Sturm-Liouville problems. We also present some theoretical results which support the numerical results. Some numerical results seem to be in contrast with the results that are so far obtained in the case where the weight function changes sign once. This leads to more open questions for future studies in this particular area.

NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF QUASILINEAR SINGULARLY PERTURBED ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION WITHOUT TURNING POINTS

In this paper we consider a quasilinear second order ordinary diferential equation with a small parameter Firstly an approximate problem is constructed. Then an iterative procedure is developed. Finally we give an algorithm whose accuracy is good for arbitrary e>0 .

ON NECESSARY CONDITIONS FOR RESONANCE IN TURNING POINT PROBLEMS FOR ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

In this paper, some misunderstam igs concerning the necessary conditions for resonance for ordinary differential equations with turning point have been corrected, and a recursive process for finding the sequence of necessary conditions for resonance has beenoffered.

Russia at A New Turning Point

Just as the human civilization has entered into a new century, so has the Rus-sian Federation arrived at a critical turning point. The State Duma election justconcluded and President Boris Yeltsin’s resignation ahead of schedule have heraldeddawning of a stabilising Russian political scene. As Russia is still a big power, es-pecially a heavyweight military power, any new developments in the country wouldhave profound impact upon the international community. Therefore, in what direc-tion Russia will develop in the new century is a question not only being watchedclosely by its own people, but also being followed with great interest by the wholeworld.

A Turning Point

Egypt＇s carefully choreographed China embrace WITH little advanced warning, Egypt＇s new leader, Mohamed Morsi jetted to Beijing for a three-day state visit in August, the first major trip outside the country since being inaugurated as president on June 30. Morsi＇s visit