Comparative Study between Dielectric Properties and Compaction Parameters: Case Study on Three Laterite Quarries

This work studies the variability of the relationship between relative permittivity and compaction parameters as a function of certain geotechnical properties for different laterite types. This study allows to purpose the dielectric permittivity as a third compaction parameter allowing to obtain a non destructive control méthod. Preliminary studies on Diack laterite had shown a good correlation. Additional investigations are carried out to verify the possibility of generalizing this correlation to three new laterite careers: Ngoudiane, Yéba and Fandene. To proceed, particle size analysis, Atterberg limits, specific weight tests and compaction according to the modified Proctor test were performed on laterite samples. Using the radar method, experimental permittivities are determined for laterite samples by the point method of propagation times and confirmed by the diffraction hyperbole method. The geotechnical and radar data obtained allowed correlations between permittivity and water content on the one hand and between permittivity and dry density on the other. The results show that the maximum dry density as a function of permittivity corresponds with the optimum Proctor, which confirms the results previously obtained on Diack laterite.

SOME PROPERTIES OF THE INTEGRATION OPERATORS ON THE SPACES F(p,q,s)

We study the closed range property and the strict singularity of integration operators acting on the spaces F(p,pα-2,s).We completely characterize the closed range property of the Volterra companion operator I_(g)on F(p,pα-2,s),which generalizes the existing results and answers a question raised in[A.Anderson,Integral Equations Operator Theory,69(2011),no.1,87-99].For the Volterra operator J_(g),we show that,for 0<α≤1,J_(g)never has a closed range on F(p,pα-2,s).We then prove that the notions of compactness,weak compactness and strict singularity coincide in the case of J_(g)acting on F(p,p-2,s).

Quantitative characterizations of anisotropic dynamic properties in organic-rich shale with different kerogen content

Understanding the quantitative responses of anisotropic dynamic properties in organic-rich shale with different kerogen content(KC)is of great significance in hydrocarbon exploration and development.Conducting controlled experiments with a single variable is challenging for natural shales due to their high variations in components,diagenesis conditions,or pore fluid.We employed the hot-pressing technique to construct 11 well-controlled artificial shale with varying KC.These artificial shale samples were successive machined into prismatic shape for ultrasonic measurements along different directions.Observations revealed bedding perpendicular P-wave velocities are more sensitive to the increasing KC than bedding paralleling velocities due to the preferential alignments of kerogen.All elastic stiffnesses except C_(13)are generally decreasing with the increasing KC,the variation of C_(1) and C_(33)on kerogen content are more sensitive than those of C_(44)and C_(66).Apparent dynamic mechanical parameters(v and E)were found to have linear correlation with the true ones from complete anisotropic equations independent of KC,which hold value towards the interpretation of well logs consistently across formations,Anisotropic mechanical parameters(ΔE and brittlenessΔB)tend to decrease with the reducing KC,withΔB showing great sensitivity to KC variations.In the range of low KC(<10%),the V_(P)/V_(S) ratio demonstrated a linearly negative correlation with KC,and the V_(P)/V_(S) ratio magnitude of less than 1.75may serve as a significant characterization for highly organic-rich(>10%)shale,compilation of data from natural organic rich-shales globally verified the similar systematic relationships that can be empirically used to predict the fraction of KC in shales.

Microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of AZ31 Mg alloy fabricated by a novel bifurcation-equal channel angular pressing

In this work,a novel type of short-process deformation technology of Mg alloys,bifurcation-equal channel angular pressing(B-ECAP),was proposed to refine grain and improve the basal texture.The cylindrical billets were first compressed into the die cavity,then sequentially flowed downward through a 90°corner and two 120°shear steps.The total strain of B-ECAP process could reach 3.924 in a single pass.The results of microstructure observation showed that DRX occurred at upsetting process in the die cavity and completed at position D.The grains were refined to 6.3μm at being extruded at 300℃ and grew obviously with the extrusion temperature increase.The shear tress induced by 900 corner and two 120°shear steps resulted in the basal poles of most grains tilted to extrusion direction(ED)by±25°.Compared with the original billets,the extruded sheets exhibited higher yield strengths(YS),which was mainly attributed to the grain refinement.The higher Schmid factor caused by ED-tilt texture resulted in a fracture elongation(FE)more than that of the original bar in ED,while was equivalent to that in transverse direction(TD).As the extrusion temperature increased,the variation of UTS and YS in ED and TD decreased gradually without ductility obviously decrease.

Investigation on mechanical properties regulation of rock-like specimens based on 3D printing and similarity quantification

3D printing is widely adopted to quickly produce rock mass models with complex structures in batches,improving the consistency and repeatability of physical modeling.It is necessary to regulate the mechanical properties of 3D-printed specimens to make them proportionally similar to natural rocks.This study investigates mechanical properties of 3D-printed rock analogues prepared by furan resin-bonded silica sand particles.The mechanical property regulation of 3D-printed specimens is realized through quantifying its similarity to sandstone,so that analogous deformation characteristics and failure mode are acquired.Considering similarity conversion,uniaxial compressive strength,cohesion and stress–strain relationship curve of 3D-printed specimen are similar to those of sandstone.In the study ranges,the strength of 3D-printed specimen is positively correlated with the additive content,negatively correlated with the sand particle size,and first increases then decreases with the increase of curing temperature.The regulation scheme with optimal similarity quantification index,that is the sand type of 70/140,additive content of 2.5‰and curing temperature of 81.6℃,is determined for preparing 3D-printed sandstone analogues and models.The effectiveness of mechanical property regulation is proved through uniaxial compression contrast tests.This study provides a reference for preparing rock-like specimens and engineering models using 3D printing technology.

Paraelectric Doping Simultaneously Improves the Field Frequency Adaptability and Dielectric Properties of Ferroelectric Materials:A Phase-Field Study

Recent years,the polarization response of ferroelectrics has been entirely studied.However,it is found that the polarization may disappear gradually with the continually applied of electric field.In this paper,taking K0.48Na0.52NbO3(KNN)as an example,it was demonstrated that the residual polarization began to decrease when the electric field frequency increased to a certain extent using a phase-field methods.The results showed that the content of out-of-plane domains increased first and then decreased with the increase of applied electric field frequency,the maximum polarization disappeared at high frequencies,and the hysteresis loop became elliptical.In order to further study the abnormal changes of hysteresis loops of ferroelectrics under high electric field frequency,we analyzed the hysteresis loop and dielectric response of solid solution 0.1SrTiO_(3)-0.9K_(0.48)Na_(0.52)NbO_(3).It was found that the doped hysteresis loop maintained its shape at higher frequency and the dielectric constant increased.This kind of doping has a higher field frequency adaptability,which has a key guiding role in improving the dielectric properties of ferroelectric thin films and expanding the frequency application range of ferroelectric nano memory。

Effects of Milling Methods on Rice Flour Properties and Rice Product Quality:A Review

High-quality rice flour is the foundation for the production of various rice-based products.Milling is an essential step in obtaining rice flour,during which significant changes occur in the physicochemical and quality characteristics of the flour.Although rice flour obtained through mainstream wet milling methods exhibits superior quality,low production efficiency and wastewater discharge limit the development of the industry.Dry milling,on the other hand,conserves water resources,but adversely affects flour performance due to excessive heat generation.As an emerging powder-making technique,semi-dry milling offers a promising solution by enhancing flour quality and reducing environmental impact.This is achieved by minimizing soaking time through hot air treatment while reducing mechanical energy consumption to reach saturated water absorption levels.However,continuous production remains a challenge.This comprehensive review summarizes the effects of various milling technologies on rice flour properties and product qualities.It also discusses key control indicators and technical considerations for rice flour processing equipment and processes.

Microstructure and properties of LZQT600-3 HCCDIBs for plunger pump cylinder

It is important to improve the comprehensive performance of the ductile iron bars(DIBs)for the cylinder block of the extra high pressure hydraulic plunger pump and accelerate the industrial application.In this work,the LZQT600-3 DIBs with the diameter of 145 mm were prepared by the horizontal continuous casting(HCC)process,that is,LZQT600-3 HCCDIBs.The microstructure and room temperature tensile properties of different sections[left-edge(surface layer),left-1/2R(left half of the radius),and the center of the HCCDIBs]were studied.The results show that the spheroidization of LZQT600-3 HCCDIBs matrix from the left-edge,left-1/2R to the center is at nodulizing grade II and above.As the cooling rate gradually decreases from surface to the center of the HCCIBs,the number of spheroidized graphite is gradually reduced,the size is gradually increased,the shape factor is decreased,and the pearlite content and lamellate spacing are increased.Along the horizontal direction of the section,the hardness of the material is distributed symmetrically around the center of the HCCDIBs.In the vertical direction,the hardness distribution in the center of the HCCDIBs is asymmetrical due to the gravity during the solidification process.Therefore,the microstructure in the lower part of the section solidifies relatively quickly.The left-edge has the best tensile mechanical properties,and the ultimate tensile strength,yield tensile strength and elongation are 597.3 MPa,418.5 MPa and 9.6%,respectively.The tensile fracture belongs to the ductile-brittle hybrid fracture.The comprehensive performances of LZQT600-3 HCCDIBs meet the actual application requirements of ultra-high pressure hydraulic plunger pump cylinder.

The Effect of External Pressure on Mechanical Properties of Aquamarine Gemstone Using First Principles Studies

Aquamarine gemstones are popular jewelry in the gemstone trade and are currently one of the important products in the world market because of their economic value. Aquamarine is a Beryllium Aluminium Silicate with the chemical formula Be3Al2Si6O18 and crystallizes in the hexagonal system with space group P6/mcc (192), and Tanzania has wide deposits of aquamarine gemstones. The quality of gemstone depends on its characteristic properties, including electronic, optical, and mechanical properties. In the present study, the effect of external pressure on mechanical properties including independent elastic constants and other related parameters such as Bulk modulus, Shear modulus, Young modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and Compressibility were studied. Density Function Theory in the forcite module of the material studies software on the external pressure within the range of 0 - 200 GPa on the optimized structure at electrostatic, Van der Waals and Ewald terms were used in this study. The results reveal that the independent elastic constants are mechanically unstable at 50 - 120 Gpa and are stable at 0 - 40 GPa and above 120 GPa, with the average bulk modulus, shear modulus, young modulus, Poisson’s ratio of 2319.9447, 652.3058, 1789.2236, and 0.26 respectively with the compressibility of 0.059921/TPa, this indicates that aquamarine gemstones are stable against strain and strongly against shear stress but opposing shear deformation. These values are within other crystalline materials found in the literature. This provides technological backing for the comprehensive valuation of mechanical properties, quality, and stability of gemstones available in Tanzania.

Investigating Stability Properties for Transition Metal Carbonate Precursors Using Universal Cluster Expansion Technique(UNCLE)as Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries

The universal cluster expansion technique was used in this study to determine the binary phase diagrams for the transition metal carbonate precursors MCO3(M:Mn,Ni,Co).The use of mixed cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries such as NMC(Ni,Mn and Co)formulations,is a strategic approach to optimize performance,enhance safety and address cost and environmental considerations in the rapidly evolving field of energy storage.This study focuses on the cost issue related to lithium ion batteries by investigating the manganese rich NMC since manganese is more abundant and cost-effective.We doped MnCO3 with nickel and doped MnCO3 with cobalt then ran cluster expansion calculations to generate binary phases.The binary phase diagrams generated indicated that doping MnCO3 with nickel favours the Mn-rich side,while doping MnCO3 with cobalt favours 50%Mn-rich and 50%Co-rich.We further extracted the most stable structures from both binary diagrams and determined their electronic,mechanical and vibrational stabilities using DFT(density functional theory)calculations within the LDA(local gradient approximation)with Hubbard parameter(U).The electronic properties revealed that both materials are semiconductors due to their narrow energy band gap obtained while the mechanical properties showed that structures are mechanically stable since their necessary conditions for trigonal and triclinic systems were satisfied.

认知诊断评估中Q矩阵理论及应用

Q矩阵是认知心理学与心理计量学结合的重要载体,Q矩阵在认知诊断中发挥着十分重要的作用。Q矩阵理论和应用研究近年来取得了重要进展。众多研究者从结构化到非结构化、属性二值到多值、简单到复杂模型、独立到一般结构、0-1到多级评分方面不断深入和拓展Q矩阵理论。Q矩阵理论也广泛应用于测验构念效度评价、计算机化自适应测验选题策略设计、Q矩阵学习和标定、认知诊断测验组卷等。与模型无关的Q矩阵理论和适合特定认知诊断模型下Q矩阵理论,以及最新Q矩阵理论的应用都值得深入研究。

一种基于DQN的去中心化优先级卸载策略

边缘计算(EC)可在网络边缘为用户提供低延迟、高响应的服务。因此,资源利用率高、时延低的任务卸载策略成为研究的热门方向。但大部分现有的任务卸载研究是基于中心化的架构,通过中心化设施制定卸载策略并进行资源调度,容易受到单点故障的影响,且会产生较多的能耗和较高的时延。针对以上问题,提出一种基于深度Q网络(DQN)的去中心化优先级(DP-DQN)卸载策略。首先,设置通信矩阵模拟现实中边缘服务器有限的通信状态;其次,通过对任务设定优先级,使任务可以在不同边缘服务器之间跳转,保证各边缘服务器均可以自主制定卸载策略,完成任务卸载的去中心化;最后,根据任务的跳转次数为任务分配更多的计算资源,提高资源利用效率和优化效果。为了验证所提策略的有效性,针对不同DQN下参数的收敛性能进行了研究对比,实验结果表明,在不同测试情景下,DP-DQN的性能均优于本地算法、完全贪婪算法和多目标任务卸载算法,性能可提升约11%~19%。

基于改进DQN算法的应召搜潜无人水面艇路径规划方法

针对应召反潜中无人水面艇航向和航速机动的情形,提出一种基于改进深度Q学习(Deep Q-learning,DQN)算法的无人艇路径规划方法。结合应召搜潜模型,引入改进的深度强化学习(Improved-DQN,I-DQN)算法,通过联合调整无人水面艇(Unmanned Surface Vessel,USV)的动作空间、动作选择策略和奖励等,获取一条最优路径。算法采用时变动态贪婪策略,根据环境和神经网络的学习效果自适应调整USV动作选择,提高全局搜索能力并避免陷入局部最优解;结合USV所处的障碍物环境和当前位置设置分段非线性奖惩函数,保证不避碰的同时提升算法收敛速度;增加贝塞尔算法对路径平滑处理。仿真结果表明,在相同环境下新方法规划效果优于DQN算法、A^(*)算法和人工势场算法,具有更好的稳定性、收敛性和安全性。

基于Q学习的高超声速飞行器自抗扰控制研究

为实现高超声速飞行器姿态自抗扰控制的参数整定,提出一种模糊Q学习算法。首先,采用强化学习中的Q学习算法来实现姿态自抗扰控制参数的离线闭环快速自适应整定;然后,根据模糊控制的思路,将控制参数划分为不同区域,通过设定奖励,不断更新Q表;最后,将训练好的Q表用于飞行器的控制。仿真结果表明,相对于传统的线性自抗扰控制(linear active disturbance rejection control,LADRC)和滑模控制,基于Q学习的LADRC省去了人工调试参数的繁琐过程,且仍具有良好的跟踪效果。蒙特卡罗仿真测试结果验证了基于Q学习的LADRC的鲁棒性。

基于分数阶Zener模型的VTI黏弹性介质频变Q效应数值模拟

黏弹性是地球介质的基本属性.地震波在黏弹性介质中传播会发生振幅衰减和速度频散,导致能量和走时出现变化,影响地震资料的准确成像及解释.因此,研究地震波在黏弹性介质中的传播规律具有重要意义.当前,主要利用常Q(不随频率变化)模型(CQM)表征地震波在地球介质中的传播规律,与高温、高压或含流体介质中观测到的Q随频率变化规律不符.基于分数阶Zener模型(FZM),通过改变分数阶大小,本文研究了Q的频变特性随分数阶的变化规律.考虑速度和Q各向异性,推导了VTI介质的FZM黏弹性波方程,提出了VTI介质的频变Q效应数值模拟方法.数值算例表明:当Q随频率变化较小时,FZM与CQM方法的结果相似;当Q随频率变化剧烈时,FZM与CQM方法的模拟结果差异较大.

基于自适应短时傅里叶变换的品质因子Q值估算方法

品质因子Q是描述地下介质对地震波吸收衰减强弱程度的参数,同时也是地层含油气性的重要标志。在地震资料Q估算中,常用的方法是短时傅里叶变换方法,当窗函数被选定以后,其时频分辨率就固定了。针对该问题,提出一种自适应窗短时傅里叶变换的方法,以获得更准确的瞬时中心频率,并利用峰值频移法来估算品质因子Q。首先,利用固定窗长的短时傅里叶变换来提取信号的瞬时中心频率作为初始频率;然后,根据初始频率自适应计算不同频率的窗长,并利用自适应窗长短时傅里叶变换来求取瞬时中心频率;最后,结合峰值频移法得到高分辨率的品质因子Q值。利用合成数据和实际数据进行了测试,结果表明,相比于固定时窗短时傅里叶变换方法,自适应短时傅里叶变换方法具有更好的时间和频率分辨率,可以获得更高分辨率的品质因子Q值。该结果可以为地下介质的研究提供更准确、可靠的工具,有助于更好地了解地下结构和油气资源分布情况。

基于UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap HRMS技术结合化学计量学方法的不同干燥处理杜仲叶成分分析

采用基于液质联用的非靶向代谢组学技术结合化学计量学数据自动解析软件AntDAS-LCHRMS分析了4种不同干燥处理(冻干、热泵烘干、电热烘干、晒干)杜仲叶样本中的化合物。杜仲叶样本数据由超高效液相色谱-四极杆-静电场轨道阱高分辨质谱(UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap HRMS)分别在正、负离子模式下进行采集,经AntDAS-LCHRMS软件解析,共鉴定出71种差异性化合物,经标准品验证确定40种化合物,包括环烯醚萜类、有机酸类、黄酮类、氨基酸类、核苷类、维生素类等9类物质。其中,正、负离子模式下均可识别并验证的化合物有车叶草苷、绿原酸、芦丁、异槲皮苷、车叶草苷酸、京尼平苷等25种化合物。层次聚类分析(HCA)及主成分分析(PCA)结果均显示,相同处理的杜仲叶样本各自聚成一类,不同处理的杜仲叶样本可明显区分。热图分析进一步揭示了不同干燥处理杜仲叶样本中差异性化合物的含量变化。晒干处理样本中苯丙氨酸及色氨酸等氨基酸类物质的水平较高;冻干及热泵烘干处理样本中有机酸类、环烯醚萜类、糖类等含量较高;电热烘干样本中核苷类、黄酮类物质的含量较高;黄酮类物质在冻干、热泵烘干及晒干样本中差异较小。研究结果为不同干燥处理杜仲叶的成分分析、品质评价及其开发应用提供了科学依据,也可为其他复杂药用植物体系的化学成分分析提供参考。

调Q激光与手术切除治疗口腔黏膜黑斑后的复发率比较:一项回顾性队列研究

目的比较755 nm调Q激光与手术切除治疗口腔黏膜黑斑后的复发率。方法本研究已通过单位伦理委员会审查批准,并获得患者知情同意。采用回顾性队列研究设计,纳入2019年1月—2021年8月在上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院口腔黏膜病科门诊接受调Q激光或手术切除治疗的口腔黏膜黑斑患者,收集患者的一般资料、临床特征和随访病史。将治疗后1年复发率作为主要结局指标,长期不良反应发生率作为安全性评价指标,采用Kaplan⁃Meier法分析两组间的1年无复发率。结果本研究共纳入了57例患者,其中16例患者接受了手术切除治疗,41例患者接受了调Q激光治疗,两组人口统计学和临床特征基线无显著差异。手术切除组所有患者均未观察到口腔黏膜黑斑的复发(0%),而调Q激光组有12例(29.27%)患者出现复发,平均复发时间为治疗后6.08个月,复发与吸烟(P=1.000)、胃肠道息肉(P=1.000)、纵型黑甲(P=0.187)、家族史(P=0.552)、治疗次数(P=0.567)或是否多发(P=0.497)均无相关性。与手术切除相比,调Q激光治疗口腔黏膜黑斑1年复发的比值比为4.41,95%置信区间为1.27⁃15.24(P=0.020)。手术切除组中有3例患者(18.75%)报告损害切除处出现凹陷和疤痕,而调Q激光组没有患者报告长期不良反应(0%)(P=0.019)。结论与手术切除相比,调Q激光治疗口腔黏膜黑斑的优势在于长期不良反应率较低,但复发率相对较高,在治疗前需与患者沟通两种方法的优劣,以助临床决策。

基于余弦相似度列置换的Q矩阵修正方法

国内外研究者已开发出多种有效的Q矩阵修正方法,但当Q矩阵错误率较高时,仍存在修正效果不佳的问题.该文将基于塔克一致性系数和余弦相似度的列置换方法融入4种Q矩阵修正方法(GDI、Hull、MLR-B和stepwise)中,并借助Q矩阵向量和元素正确率等指标来评价新方法的修正效果.蒙特卡罗(Monte Carlo)模拟研究结果表明:在各种条件组合下,4种Q矩阵修正方法经过列置换后的修正效果得到明显提升,特别是当Q矩阵错误率较高时效果更加显著.

基于规则与Q学习的作业车间动态调度算法

为了在特定的作业条件下找到最优调度规则,提高调度规则在不确定动态条件下的自适应、自寻优能力,提出一种调度规则与Q学习算法集成的作业车间动态调度算法。考虑车间中作业随机到达的动态情况,以最小化最大延迟时间为调度目标,在Q学习框架下设计了新的状态特征、奖励机制以及以Boltzmann采样函数为主体的搜索策略,提高了算法探索和利用规则的能力;以最短加工时间优先和最早交货期等经典调度规则构成动作集,继承了调度规则的可解释性,使智能体能实时处理随机到达的作业任务,通过持续学习和迭代更新获得不同作业场景下的最优调度规则。仿真研究和对比测试验证了所提算法的优越性。