A Block Parallel l_0-Norm Penalized Shrinkage and Widely Linear Affine Projection Algorithm for Adaptive Filter

To improve the identification capability of AP algorithm in time-varying sparse system, we propose a block parallel l_0-SWL-DCD-AP algorithm in this paper. In the proposed algorithm, we first introduce the l_0-norm constraint to promote its application for sparse system. Second, we use the shrinkage denoising method to improve its track ability. Third, we adopt the widely linear processing to take advantage of the non-circular properties of communication signals. Last, to reduce the high computational complexity and make it easy to implemented, we utilize the dichotomous coordinate descent(DCD) iterations and the parallel processing to deal with the tapweight update in the proposed algorithm. To verify the convergence condition of the proposed algorithm, we also analyze its steadystate behavior. Several simulation are done and results show that the proposed algorithm can achieve a faster convergence speed and a lower steady-state misalignment than similar APA-type algorithm. When apply the proposed algorithm in the decision feedback equalizer(DFE), the bite error rate(BER) decreases obviously.

Effect of adding natural pozzolana on geotechnical properties of lime-stabilized clayey soil

Clayey soils in Syria cover a total area of more than 20,000 km2 of the country, most of which are located in the southwestern region. In many places of the country, the clayey soils caused severe damage to infrastructures. Extensive studies have been carried out on the stabilization of clayey soils using lime. Syria is rich in both lime and natural pozzolana. However, few works have been conducted to investigate the influence of adding natural pozzolana on the geotechnical properties of lime-treated clayey soils. The aim of this paper is to understand the effect of adding natural pozzolana on some geotechnical properties of lime-stabilized clayey soils. Natural pozzolana and lime are added to soil within the range of 0%–20% and 0%–8%, respectively. Consistency, compaction, California bearing ratio （CBR） and linear shrinkage properties are particularly investigated. The test results show that the investigated properties of lime-treated clayey soils can be considerably enhanced when the natural pozzolana is added as a stabilizing agent. Analysis results of scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDX） show significant changes in the microstructure of the treated clayey soil. A better flocculation of clayey particles and further formation of cementing materials in the natural pozzolana-lime-treated clayey soil are clearly observed.

High Alumina Fiber Composite SiO_2 Based Nanoporous Insulation Boards

The specimens were prepared with high alumina fiber accounting for 0. 5% , 10% or 15% by mass of the total amount of amorphous silica and high alumina fiber, using phenolic resin as binder, and extra-adding 0 or 0. 5% ZnO as sunscreen to cut the cost of SiO2 nanoporous insulation board. The hot volume stability and thermal conductivity （flat plate method ） of the specimens were tested and multi-Jimetion simulation equipment was used to study the thermal insulation performante. The results show that： （1） with high alumina fiber addition increasing, the linear shrinkage rate decreases, but thermal eonductivity changes a little; （2） adding ZnO can decrease thermal conductivity obviously; （3）for the specimen with ZnO and 15% of high alumina fiber, its cold face temperature hardly rises during the simulation experiment at 1 000 ℃ for 2 h, and the cold face temperature of the specimen with the smallest thickness of 2 cm doesn＇t exceed 180 ℃.

Comparative Analysis of Curing Methods:Natural and Activated Lateritic Concrete

This work was on non-activated and activated lateritic soil used in proportions of 0%to 30%,to replace fine sand by wt.%,in the production of lateritic concrete.A mix of 1:2:4 was used,and the cube samples were cured in four(4)curing media of water,sand,polythene,and sawdust.The aim was to evaluate the effects of these curing methods on the mechanical strengths,and other properties of lateritic concrete.The sensitivity of the generated data was characterized statistically and developing linear regression models for predictions.For the Non-Activated Laterite soil(NALS,control mix(0%)),the design strength of 20 MPa was achieved by all the curing methods(standard and non-standard).However,for other replacement levels,water curing was adequate for 10%and 30%,sand at 10%,and sawdust for 20%and 30%,respectively.On the other hand,for the Activated Laterite soil(ALS),the 20 MPa design strength was met only at 0%replacement for all curing methods.Sawdust medium at 10%also satisfied the 20 MPa strength.