The Impact of Sea Level Rise on Roadway Design and Evacuation Routes in Delaware

As the global temperature continues to increase, the sea level continues to rise at a rapid rate that has never been seen before. This becomes an issue for many facets of life but one of the most impacted is the transportation infrastructure. Many people living in low elevation coastal areas can become trapped by flooding with no way in or out. With Delaware being a coastal state, this would affect a large portion of the population and will have detrimental effects over time if nothing is done to combat sea level rise. The issue with sea level rise in transportation is that once the roads become flooded, they become virtually unusable and detour routes would be needed. If all the roads in a coastal area were to be affected by sea level rise, the options for detours would become limited. This article looks at direct solutions to combat sea level rise and indirect solutions that would specifically help transportation infrastructure and evacuation routes in Delaware. There is not one solution that can fix every problem, so many solutions are laid out to see what is applicable to each affected area. Some solutions include defense structures that would be put close to the coast, raising the elevation of vulnerable roads throughout the state and including pumping stations to drain the water on the surface of the road. With an understanding of all these solutions around the world, the ultimate conclusion came in the form of a six-step plan that Delaware should take in order to best design against sea level rise in these coastal areas.

A method to calculate design tide levels on the basis of numerical model of tidal current and its application

In order to determine the design tide levels in the areas without measured tide level data, especially in the areas where it is difficult to measure tidal levels, a calculation method based on a numerical model of tidal current is proposed. The essentials of the method are described, and its application is illustrated with an example. The results of the application show that the design tide levels calculated by the method are close to those determined by long-time measured tide level data, and its calculation precision is high, so it is feasible to use the method to determine the design tide levels in the areas.

System-on-Chip Design Using High-Level Synthesis Tools

This paper addresses the challenges of System-on-Chip designs using High-Level Synthesis (HLS). HLS tools convert algorithms designed in C into hardware modules. This approach is a practical choice for developing complex applications. Nevertheless, certain hardware considerations are required when writing C applications for HLS tools. Hence, in order to demonstrate the fundamental hardware design concepts, a case studyis presented. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) implementation in ANSI C is examined in order to explore the important design issues such as concurrency, data recurrences and memory accesses that need to be resolved before generating the hardware using HLS tools. There are additional language constraints that need to be addressed including use of pointers, recursion and floating point types.

Design on AM-OLED display control ASIC with high gray scale levels

The paper puts forward a method on controlling the AM-OLED panel to display image with high gray scale levels. It also gives an ASIC design sample to implement this method. A twenty sub-fields scan scheme has been taken into use in the chip to display 256 gray scale levels on a QVGA resolution AM-OLED display screen. The functions of image scaling and rotating have also been implemented for multiply application. The simulation and chip test result show that the chip design has met the design requirements.

FUZZY OPTIMIZATION MODEL OF MAINTENANCE DESIGN FOR PRODUCT LEVEL REUSE

Most used products must be maintained before they are reused. The modelingmethod for maintenance design of product level reuse based on quality function deployment ispresented. A fuzzy linear optimization model is developed under financial uncertainty. Objective ofthe model is to maximize improvement rate of customer satisfaction level. Maintenance cost constrainis fuzzy. The algorithm for solution to the model is given. Its optimized results not only giveattention to satisfaction degree of cost constraint, but also maximize objective value. Anillustrative example involved water bump reuse is studied and the results show that the proposedmodel can effectively help maintenance planner determine the better design scheme.

Research on Flood Control Design Based on Joint Distribution of Flood Levels and Flood Peak Discharges

The return level of the joint distribution of flood levels and flood peak discharges was analyzed by Archimedean Gumbel-Hougaard copula and Kendall distribution functions.Using the annual maximum level(H)and discharge(Q)of flood peak at Boluo Hydrologic Station in the Dongjiang River in last 56 years,the"OR"return period,"AND"return period and Kendall return period of their joint distribution and the most likely design flood value were calculated.The main conclusions of this study can be summarized as follows:the Kendall return period can more accurately reflect the risk rate of the combination of flood elements,relative to"OR"return period and"AND"return period.The design value of univariate flood element based on the current specification can meet the design standard.While the design value calculated according to"OR"return period was on the high side,and the design value calculated by the"AND"return period was on low side.Based on the principle of maximum probability,the calculated design value of Kendall return period under the different combinations of flood peak discharge and water level can provide new options for flood control project safety and risk management.

Top-Level Design of Smart City Based on“Integration of Four Plans”

A smart city provides a new idea and model for urban construction, management, and development. This article proposes the concepts and methodology for top-level design of smart cities based on the ＂ Integration of Four Plans ＂, and the planning process and systems for implementing the top-level design of smart cities. This article discusses, from the perspective of a city, how to optimize resource allocation, coordinate the development of urban economy, society, resources, environment, and people＇s livelihood, and map out the blueprints for healthy and sustainable development of a smart city.

A LEVEL SET METHOD FOR MICROSTRUCTURE DESIGN OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Based on a level set model and the homogenization theory, an optimization al- gorithm for ?nding the optimal con?guration of the microstructure with speci?ed properties is proposed, which extends current research on the level set method for structure topology opti- mization. The method proposed employs a level set model to implicitly describe the material interfaces of the microstructure and a Hamilton-Jacobi equation to continuously evolve the ma- terial interfaces until an optimal design is achieved. Meanwhile, the moving velocities of level set are obtained by conducting sensitivity analysis and gradient projection. Besides, how to handle the violated constraints is also discussed in the level set method for topological optimization, and a return-mapping algorithm is constructed. Numerical examples show that the method exhibits outstanding ?exibility of handling topological changes and ?delity of material interface represen- tation as compared with other conventional methods in literatures.

Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of A Human Occupied Vehicle Based on Bi-Level Integrated System Collaborative Optimization

The design of Human Occupied Vehicle （HOV） is a typical multidisciplinary problem, but heavily dependent on the experience of naval architects at present engineering design. In order to relieve the experience dependence and improve the design, a new Multidisciplinary Design Optimization （MDO） method ＂Bi-Level Integrated System Collaborative Optimization （BLISCO）＂ is applied to the conceptual design of an HOV, which consists of hull module, resistance module, energy module, structure module, weight module, and the stability module. This design problem is defined by 21 design variables and 23 constraints, and its objective is to maximize the ratio of payload to weight. The results show that the general performance of the HOV can be greatly improved by BLISCO.

Design of Low Power Level Shifter Circuit with Sleep Transistor Using MultiSupply Voltage Scheme

New low-power Level Shifter (LS) circuit is designed by using sleep transistor with Multi Threshold CMOS (MTCMOS) technique for robust logic voltage shifting from sub-threshold to above- threshold domain. MultiSupply Voltage Design (MSVD) technique is mainly used for energy and speed in modern system-on-chip. In MSVD, level shifters are required to allow different voltage supply to shift from the lower power supply voltage to the higher power supply voltage. This new low-power level shifter circuit is also used for fast response and low leakage power consumption. This low leakage power consumption can be achieved through insertion of sleep transistor and proper transistors sizing. The proposed design efficiently converts 100 mv input signal into 1 v output signal and achieves the power of 2.56 nW by using 90 nm technology.

A preliminary study on seismic design criteria of offshore platforms in Bohai Sea of China

This paper analyzes the seismicity in Bohai Sea,introducing a shape factor K to characterize the seismic risk distribution in sub-regions of the sea. Based on the seismic design ground motions for 46 platforms located in the Bohai Sea,a statistical analysis was performed for different peak ground acceleration (PGA) ratios at two different probability levels. In accordance with the two-stage design method,a scheme of two seismic design levels is proposed,and two seismic design objectives are established respectively for the strength level earthquake and the ductility level earthquake. By analogy with and comparison to the Chinese seismic design code for buildings,it is proposed that the probability level for the strength level earthquake and ductility level earthquake have a return period of 200 and 1000 - 2500 years,respectively. The validity of these proposed values is discussed. Finally,the PGAs corresponding to these two probability levels are calculated for different sub-regions of the Bohai Sea.

依托性能化设计方法的复杂建筑结构设计研究

某复杂高层连体建筑其主要构成部分为框架-剪力墙和连续式桁架。针对这种连续式桁架结构的选择优化展开研究,并根据完整的连续体模型,对其进行小震弹性评估、中震性能测试以及大震动态弹塑性评估。本文通过对连体建筑的核心议题进行深入研究,涉及主要构件与节点的布置、抗连续坍塌的能力,以及在强烈地震作用下建筑物的形态与受损状况。经过深入剖析,研究结果显示,复杂高层连体建筑架构布局适宜,主要构件与节点的布置已实现预期功能,同时具备抵抗连续坍塌的能力。

Study on the Lowest Navigable Water Level

The design lowest navigable water level is a primary index to the channel grade division.But differ- ent method can get different calculated result,and that even brings contradiction to decide the navigation grade.In this paper the differences between guaranteed rate method and guaranteed rate-frequency method on the fundamental concept of guaranteed rate and the calculated result are carried out.According to the theoreti- cal expression forms of the two methods,the reason leading to the difference is an...

Non-probabilistic Robust Optimal Design Method

For the purpose of dealing with uncertainty factors in engineering optimization problems, this paper presents a new non-probabilistic robust optimal design method based on maximum variation estimation. The method analyzes the effect of uncertain factors to objective and constraints functions, and then the maximal variations to a solution are calculated. In order to guarantee robust feasibility the maximal variations of constraints are added to original constraints as penalty term; the maximal variation of objective function is taken as a robust index to a solution; linear physical programming is used to adjust the values of quality characteristic and quality variation, and then a bi-level mathematical robust optimal model is constructed. The method does not require presumed probability distribution of uncertain factors or continuous and differentiable of objective and constraints functions. To demonstrate the proposed method, the design of the two-bar structure acted by concentrated load is presented. In the example the robustness of the normal stress, feasibility of the total volume and the buckling stress are studied. The robust optimal design results show that in the condition of maintaining feasibility robustness, the proposed approach can obtain a robust solution which the designer is satisfied with the value of objective function and its variation.

利益群体视角下江西省国家区域医疗中心建设探讨

建设国家区域医疗中心是促进优质医疗资源均衡布局的重大举措。江西省国家区域医疗中心建设数量多,且病种选择准、会商调度勤、思想统一快。但从政府、输出医院、依托医院等利益群体视角看,仍存在顶层设计不清晰、参与医院动力不足等问题,需要加快健全协调机制、明晰三方权责、完善考评和专班制度、优化绿色通道,强化输出医院动力,支持依托医院错位发展,打造可持续的双方合作与项目医院自我发展模式。

Four Major Considerations of a Business English Curriculum Design

Business English(BE)in China is developing in an amazing speed, yet no consensus on curriculum design is reached.This paper reviews the history of Business English development both in and out of China, and gives four major considerations of the curriculum design of Business English for BAlevel.

中国式现代化探索中顶层设计与实践探索之间关系的历史渊源与原创性贡献

推进中国式现代化是一个系统工程,需要正确处理一系列重大关系,顶层设计与实践探索就是其中的一对重大关系。人类现代化在处理这对关系上积累了一系列有益经验,原发现代化倚重自下而上的实践探索,而苏联计划经济推动的现代化则片面地倚重政府的顶层设计。中国式现代化汲取了这两种现代化的经验和教训,正确处理了顶层设计与实践探索的关系,中国式现代化的顶层设计以实践探索为基础,而实践探索又是以顶层设计为指导的实践探索。因此,推进中国式现代化必须进一步正确处理顶层设计与实践探索的关系。

Thoughts on Integrated Monitoring of Ecological Environment at Provincial Level

The Law of Soil and Water Conservation entitles the administrations of water resources at various level to monitor ecological environment and to proclaim status of soil erosion periodically.Monitoring units of soil and water conservation approved by local governments are obliged to undertake this work.How to develop a monitoring program needs an overall and long-term concept.Particularity and objectives of ecological environment monitoring was discussed. Monitoring at provincial level may be divided into two levels:province-wide and at project level. Those indicators meaningful,sensitive to any disturbances,and simple to measure may be selected to test status of ecosystem stability and health.It makes sense to have an integrated sampling design,to set up permanent observation plots and to collect data, so that to have a relative timely,accurate understanding of ecosystems in the province.A program regarding sampling design,field methods, data analysis,documentation and implementation was detailed.

顶层设计与角色重塑:高校学术期刊高质量发展的路径迭代

作为学术共同体的重要组成部分,高质量的学术期刊是助推高校“双一流”建设的重要引擎。然而,“双一流”建设背景下,高校学术期刊高质量发展面临困局。其中,国家“双一流”建设的顶层制度设计对高校学术期刊的高质量发展观照不足,高校学术期刊的角色定位在曲折中发展,在资助政策下成长;主办高校对学术期刊支持不够,存在高校科研评估与期刊建设理性、主办高校对外“窗口”与学术公共“平台”、特色发展与集约规范管理等对立冲突,高校学术期刊的基层实践成效不佳。因此,应以“双一流”建设为契机,促进高校学术期刊的高质量发展与“双一流”建设良性互动,积极构建有利于高校学术期刊高质量发展的生态圈层,重塑高校学术期刊的角色定位。在顶层设计上,指引学术期刊深度参与“双一流”建设的发展定位;在中层支持上,强化主办高校统筹“学术期刊和学科发展”互融互促学术共同体建设的主体责任;在基层创新上,提升高校学术期刊在助力“双一流”建设实践中的学科贡献力和学术引领力。

Empirical Approach for Planning and Designing Constant Stress Accelerated Life Tests

Accelerated life testing(ALT)has been widely used to obtain information about the product's life characteristics at normal conditions in a relatively short period of time.Two key issues with ALT are test design and data analysis.The test design of constant stress ALT was studied in this paper.The test design usually combines engineering experiences with optimization models.Such approaches are hard to be implemented by practitioners.A"pure"empirical approach was presented to address this issue.With the proposed approach,some of the decision variables are determined based on the results from the literature,some of the other variables are determined based on engineering analysis and /or judgment,and the remaining variables are determined based on the empirical relations developed in this paper.A real-world example is included to illustrate the appropriateness of the proposed approach.