Strength criterion for crystalline rocks considering grain size effect and tensile-compressive strength ratio

The macroscopic mechanical properties of rocks are significantly influenced by their microstructure.As a material bonded by mineral grains,the grain morphology of crystalline rock is the primary factor influencing the strength.However,most strength criteria neglect the strength variations caused by different grain characteristics in rocks.Furthermore,the traditional linear criteria tend to overestimate tensile strength and exhibit apex singularity.To address these shortcomings,a piecewise strength criterion that considers the grain size effect has been proposed.A part of an ellipse was employed to construct the envelope of the tensive-shear region on the meridian plane,to accurately reproduce the low tensile-compressive strength ratio.Based on the analysis of experimental data,both linear and exponential modification functions that account for grain size effects were integrated into the proposed criterion.The corresponding finite element algorithm has been implemented.The accuracy and applicability of the proposed criterion were validated by comparing with the experimental data.

Modeling for critical state line of granular soil with evolution of grain size distribution due to particle breakage

Determination of the critical state line(CSL)is important to characterize engineering properties of granular soils.Grain size distribution(GSD)has a significant influence on the location of CSL.The influence of particle breakage on the CSL is mainly attributed to the change in GSD due to particle breakage.However,GSD has not been properly considered in modeling the CSL with influence of particle breakage.This study aims to propose a quantitative model to determine the CSL considering the effect of GSD.We hypothesize that the change of critical state void ratio with respect to GSD is caused by the same mechanism that influences of the change of minimum void ratio with respect to GSD.Consequently,the particle packing model for minimum void ratio proposed by Chang et al.(2017)is extended to predict critical state void ratio.The developed model is validated by experimental results of CSLs for several types of granular materials.Then the evolution of GSD due to particle breakage is incorporated into the model.The model is further evaluated using the experimental results on rockfill material,which illustrates the applicability of the model in predicting CSL for granular material with particle breakage.

OsDA1 positively regulates grain width in rice

The size and shape of rice grains influence their yield and commercial value.We investigated the role of OsDA1,a rice homolog of the Arabidopsis DA1 gene,in regulating grain size and shape.OsDA1 was highly expressed in young spikelets and glumes.Its overexpression led to enlarged seeds with increased width and decreased length/width ratio(LWR)and knocking out OsDA1 reduced grain width and increased grain length and LWR.A R310K point mutation in the DA1-like domain is a potential target for breeding for increased grain width and length.OsDA1 interacted with TCP gene-family proteins to regulate grain size and shape.Our findings deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying grain size regulation and provide useful information for improving grain yield.

Inversion and Prediction of Consolidation Settlement Characteristics of the Fluvial Sediments Based on Void Ratio Variation in the Northern Modern Yellow River Subaqueous Delta, China

The modern Yellow River delta is formed near the estuary of the Yellow River with the characteristics of short formation time, efficient sedimentation rate and loose structure which make sediments prone to be compacted and consolidate under the geostatic stress and overburden stress. It is one of the key areas with land subsidence disasters in China, bringing a series of safety hazards to production and living. Based on the data of massive surface cores and ten drill holes ranging from 12 to 40 m obtained from the northern modern Yellow River subaqueous delta, the inversion method suitable for the calculation of consolidation settlement characteristics of the modern Yellow River subaqueous delta is discussed, and the consolidation settlement characteristics of the delta sediments are inversed and predicted in this paper. The actual void ratio of the delta sediments at the depth from 3 to 15 m shows a significant power function relationship with the depth, while the void ratio of the sediments below 15 m changes little with depth. The pre-consolidation settlement(from deposition to sampling) of the delta sediments is between 0.91 and 1.96 m, while the consolidation settlement of unit depth is between 9.6 and 14.0 cm m^(-1). The post-consolidation settlement(from sampling to stable) of the subaqueous delta sediments is between 0.65 and 1.56 m in the later stage, and the consolidation settlement of unit depth is between 7.6 and 13.1 cm m^(-1) under the overburden stress. The delta sediments with a buried depth of 3 to 7 m contribute the most to the possible consolidation settlement in the later stage.

压延率对无氧铜板高温退火的组织及性能影响

高导热AMB陶瓷基板的覆铜厚板性能直接影响基板的电性能和力学性能。通过对无氧铜原料板的加工、微观组织调整以及陶瓷与铜板的活性焊料复合,达到AMB陶瓷覆铜基板最优的组织状态和电学与力学性能。首先对无氧铜板原料进行450℃和650℃再结晶退火0.5 h处理,得到两种原始的铜板组织。其次,对原始铜板进行压延率为15%、30%、45%、60%、75%的压延和800℃/1 h的退火处理,研究了退火铜板的微观组织及力学性能和电学性能。结果表明:当压延率在15%~75%时,随着压延率增加,晶粒逐渐被拉长变成扁平状,再变成纤维状;硬度随着压延率增加逐渐增大,铜板的延伸率逐渐减小,抗拉强度在压延率为15%~60%时逐渐增大,压延率达到75%时出现了小幅度降低。当在800℃退火1 h后,铜板表面晶粒尺寸随着压延率的增加逐渐减小,晶粒分布更加均匀,其大小稳定在400~800μm之间。铜板在压延率为15%~60%时的抗拉强度基本保持不变;当压延率到达75%时,抗拉强度出现小幅度降低。铜板硬度随着压延率增加基本保持不变。当压延率从15%变为75%时,铜板的电阻率有小幅度上升。

42CrMoA奥氏体晶粒长大行为研究

利用箱式电阻炉以及金相显微镜,试验研究不同Al含量以及热处理工艺对42CrMoA晶粒度长大行为的影响,确定不同Al含量、奥氏体化温度及对应保温时间下该钢种晶粒度长大行为的规律。结果表明:42CrMoA晶粒度长大行为与铝氮比和温度有直接关系,晶粒度临界长大温度随着铝氮比的降低而降低。当铝含量低于0.021时,随着Al/N值的降低,晶粒度临界长大温度与异常长大温度均降低,当铝含量高于0.021时,晶粒度异常长大临界开始升高。且当其他化学成分基本一致时,不同Al含量与奥氏体温度对应的晶粒度尺寸存在一定线性关系。

Grain size-dependent Mg/Si ratio effect on the microstructure and mechanical/electrical properties of Al-Mg-Si-Sc alloys

Al-Mg-Si-Sc alloys with different Mg/Si ratio(<1.73 in wt.% vs>1.73 in wt.%) and different grain size(coarse grains vs ultrafine grains) were prepared, which allowed to investigate the grain size-dependent Mg/Si ratio effect on the microstructural evolution and concomitantly on the hardness and electrical conductivity when subjected to aging at 200℃. In the coarse-grained Al-Mg-Sc-Sc alloys, the β" precipitation within the grain interior and also the precipitation hardening were highly dependent on the Mg/Si ratio,while the electrical conductivity was slightly affected by the Mg/Si ratio. A promoted β" precipitation was found in the case of Si excess(Mg/Si ratio <1.73), much greater than in the case of Mg excess(Mg/Si ratio>1.73). While in the ultrafine-grained Al-Mg-Si-Sc alloys, the electrical conductivity rather than the hardness was more sensitive to the Mg/Si ratio. The alloy with Si excess displayed electrical conductivity much higher than its counterpart with Mg excess. This is rationalized by the grain boundary precipitation promoted by Si, which reduced the solute atoms and precipitates within the grain interior. Age softening was found in the ultrafine-grained alloy with Si excess, but the ultrafine-grained alloy with Mg excess held the hardness almost unchanged during the aging. The hardness-conductivity correlation is comprehensively discussed by considering the coupling effect of Mg/Si ratio and grain size. A strategy to simultaneously increase the hardness/strength and electrical conductivity is proposed for the Al-Mg-SiSc alloys, based on present understanding of the predominant factors on strengthening and conductivity,respectively.

Geochemical indicator of original eolian grain size and implications on winter monsoon evolution

Grain size of eolian deposits from the Loess Plateau in China has been widely used to reconstruct the history of the East Asian winter monsoon. However, the grain size of bulk samples is only partially indicative to the strength of the winter monsoon because post-depositional weathering processes have significantly changed the grain size of original eolian particles. Here, non-weathered loess samples were separated into eight different particle fractions, and major chemical elements were determined in order to establish a geochemical indicator of original eolian grain size. The results show that SiO2 and AI2O3 contents and the SiO2/AI2O3 ratio in different fractions vary regularly with grain size, and that a good linear relation exists between the SiO2/AI2O3 ratio and grain size for the fractions <50μm. Because Al and Si are among the most stable elements and pedogenic processes in the Loess Plateau cannot affect the SiO2/AI2O3 ratio, this index can be used to reflect the grain size of original eolian particles. Application of this index in the Weinan and Luochuan loess sections of the last climatic cycle shows that SiO2/AI2O3 is in good agreement with median grain size (Md) in the loess units. On the contrary, SiO2/AI2O3 has documented a series of fluctuations in the soil units that are not clearly indicated by the grain-size changes of bulk samples.

Environmental change inferred from Rb and Sr of lacustrine sediments in Huangqihai Lake,Inner Mongolia

Based on the geochemical elements Rb and Sr in sediments with three different grain size fractions from profile H3 on the northern lacustrine bottomland 13 m above the Huangqihai Lake surface in 1986,the paper investigates the record of palaeolake stand state, sedimentary environmental evolution,and winter monsoon change.First,these samples are separated into three different grain size fractions,i.e.,total sediments,77-20μm and〈20μm. Second,the chemical elements-Rb and Sr-of the grain size separation were tested and analyzed systematically in this paper.Then the elements compositions of these samples are measured using VP-320 mode fluorescence spectrum instrument,respectively.The magnetic susceptibility of these samples is measured using Kappabridge KLY-3 mode instrument made in Czech AGICO Company.The results showed the elements and the ratios varied regularly with the grain size.But the ratio of Rb/Sr in the sediments〈20μm correlates positively with the magnetic susceptibility of these samples.Therefore,the ratio of Rb/Sr in the fraction〈20 μm from the lake sediments reflected the strengthening of the weathering in the deposition sites.It is a good indicator of the summer monsoon-induced weathering and pedogenesis fluctuations and can be used to reconstruct the conditions of the paleoclimate and paleoenvironment.

Effect of Rare Earth on Microstructure of γ-TiAl Intermetallics

The rare earth (RE) elements (Ce, La) were added to binary Ti 47% Al alloys (atomic fraction) by Induction Skull Melting. The element Ce of 1.0 atomic percent was added individually, and La of 0.2 atomic percent was added individually. This article studied the influences of rare earth metal (Ce, La) on microstructure of as cast TiAl based alloy by XRD, SEM, EMPA and TEM measurement methodology. The results show that most of rare earth rich phases (AlCe, AlLa) are uniformly distributed in grain boundary in the shape of discontinuous network, and some particles of rare earth rich phases within the grains are mainly ellipsoids. In addition, rare earth element can obviously refine the grain size and the lamellar thickness of as cast TiAl based alloy samples. The grain size of Ti 47Al 1.0Ce 0.2La alloy reaches about 30～80 μm, and the lamellar thickness of its γ phase and α 2 phase are less than 200 and 20 nm, respectively.

Spatial and temporal variations of sedimented organic matter in Xiaohai Lagoon,Hainan Island

The characteristics of grain-size,total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN) contents,TOC/TN ratios,stable carbon isotope (δ13C) and 210Pb dating were measured in six sediment cores from the Xiaohai Lagoon.The results show distinct spatial and temporal variations in sedimentation patterns.The sediments are dominated by clayey silt,sandy silt and by silty sand in the southern,middle lagoon and the northern lagoon,respectively.TOC and TN contents decline from south to north.Sedimentation rates,determined by 210Pb dating,tend to decrease from south to middle.However,the determination of sedimentation rate in the north is difficult.These spatial variations are related to the variations in sediment sources and hydrodynamic conditions in the Xiaohai Lagoon.The variations of organic matter signatures can be divided into two stages in the cores from the southern and middle lagoon.Before 1988,the organic matter signatures are relatively stable.The contribution of terrestrial organic carbon sources varies between 60％ and 85％.After 1988,the organic matter signatures demonstrate significant variations.TOC and TN contents increase rapidly,TOC/TN ratios decrease,δ13C values shift to higher and the contribution of terrestrial organic carbon sources decreases to 40％-50％.The contributions of phytoplankton organic matter have increased in the sediment since 1988.Increasing aquaculture activities have had a significant impact on organic matter signatures since 1988.The sedimentation rates have increased rapidly in the southern and middle lagoon since 1988 due to the anthropogenic activities which include aquaculture,mining and deforestation.These activities have caused eutrophication and increased siltation in the southern and middle lagoon.

Impact of grain size,Pr3+ concentration and host composition on non-contact temperature sensing abilities of polyphosphate nano- and microcrystals

In this article,varied praseodymium polyphosphate hosts:MI(Li,Na K)Pr(PO3)4 microcrystals and LiLa1-xPrx(PO3)4(x = 0.01 ^-1)nanocrystals were successfully synthesized by the flux method and the coprecipitation technique,respectively.The size of stoichiometric nanocrystals of LiPr(PO3)4 was tuned by the te mpe rature of thermal treatment in range of 35-145 nm.In order to dete rmine the most suitable material for the non-contact optical thermometric applications,the temperature sensing measurements were carried out by using luminescence intensity ratio(LIR)of emission bands corresponding to the ^3 P1→ ^3H5 and ^3P0→ ^3 H5 electronic transitions of Pr3+ ions into the 123-423 K temperature range.The influence of the host material composition of MⅠ(Li,Na,K)Pr(PO3)4 microcrystals on the sensitivity of luminescent thermometers was studied.It is found that the sensitivity of lithium praseodymium polyphosphate is the highest of all micropowders under investigation.Moreover,it is found that the nanocrystals reveal much higher relative sensitivity in respect to the microcrystalline counterparts.The highest sensitivity of LIR temperature sensing is found for LiPr(PO3)4 nanocrystals(35 nm grain size)in the whole temperature range,reaching 0.283%/K at 164 K.The impact of the average grain size on the sensitivity of LIR based thermometers of LiPr(PO3)4 nanocrystals was investigated.It is found that the reduction of the grain size from 145 to 35 nm results in the enhancement of the relative sensitivity from0.156 to 0.240%/K at 223 K.Additionally it is found that the high dopant concentration possesses favorable influence on the relative sensitivity of LiLa1-xPrx(PO3)4 nanocrystalline luminescent thermometers.

Evolution and diagenetic implications of framboids in the methane-related carbonates of the northern Okinawa Trough

Authigenic carbonate samples were collected from the northern Okinawa Trough.Based on their carbon and oxygen isotopes,these samples were found to be methane-related carbonates precipitated by the anaerobic oxidation of methane(AOM).Petrological analysis revealed numerous framboidal pyrites that had been partly oxidized.In order to trace the variation and diagenetic information of these framboidal pyrites,their diameters and geochemical components were studied using an electron probe.The results showed that their diameters varied from 4μm to 17μm(n=60;geometric mean of 9.9μm)and were of a normal distribution.The diameters of single pyrite that formed the framboidal pyrites varied from 1μm to 2μm.The framboidal pyrites with diameters of 6–14μm accounted for~80%of the total.The geometric mean of 9.9μm indicates that they are probably diagenetic pyrites that were precipitated in a lower dysoxic environment(weakly oxygenated bottom waters).The S/Fe ratio of the framboidal minerals ranged from 0 to 1.67,and the pyrite content of single framboid varied between 0%and 86.4%.Therefore,numerous pyrites were oxygenated to iron oxides or oxyhydroxides,and were retained as pseudomorphism pyrites.The size of framboidal pyrites precipitated in cold seeps can be used to trace the redox environment;however,acquisition of additional data via investigation of different cold seeps is necessary to obtain more persuasive results.

Numerical Simulation and Experimental Research on Microstructural Evolution During Compact Hot Extrusion of Heavy Caliber Thick-Wall Pipe

Compact hot extrusion(CHE) process of heavy caliber thick-wall pipe is a new material-saving production process. In order to reveal the optimum hot extrusion parameters in CHE process, the e ects of the extrusion parameters on the microstructural evolution are investigated systematically. The metadynamic recrystallization(MDRX) kinetic models and grain size models of as-cast P91 steel are established for the first time according to the hot compression tests performed on the Gleeble-3500 thermal-simulation machine. Then a thermal-mechanical and micro-macro coupled hot extrusion finite element(FE) model is established and further developed in DEFORM software. The results indicated that the grain size of the extruded pipe increases with the increasing of initial temperature and extrusion speed, decreases when extrusion ratio increases. Moreover, the grain size is more sensitive to the initial temperature and the extrusion ratio. The optimum hot extrusion parameters are including that, the initial extrusion temperature of 1250 °C, the extrusion ratio of 9 and the extrusion speed of 50 mm/s. Furthermore, in order to verify the simulation precisions, hot extrusion experiment verification on the heavy caliber thick-wall pipe is carried out on the 500 MN vertical hot extrusion equipment. The load–displacement curve of the extrusion process and the grain sizes of the middle part extruded pipe are in good accuracy with the simulation results, which confirms that the hot extrusion FE models of as-cast P91 steel could estimate the hot extrusion behaviors. The proposed hot extrusion FE model can be used to guide the industrial production research of CHE process.

Effect of the Design Parameters on the Performance of Inner-Recycling Continuous Sand Filter

A novel integrated water treatment facility, inner-recycling continuous sand filter, is discussed. The theory of micro-flocculation is applied in the sand-washing circulation system with continuous filtration and backwashing. The design and operation parameters, which affect the performance of the filter, are discussed. The key design parameters are provided as follows: diameter of filter material is 0.7 to 1.0 mm, depth of filter bed is 0.6 m, filtration velocity is less than 12 m/h, ratio of gas to water is 9:11 and sand recycling rate is 2 to 4 mm/min.

稻城海子山松散堆积物粒度成分空间变化特征

稻城古冰帽中心海子山广布粒度成分不同的由冰碛物和冲洪积物等组成的松散堆积物,给高海拔宇宙线观测站(LHAASO)规划建设带来挑战。对高坡垄岗部位5处冰碛花岗岩砾石、堰塞盆地中2处阶地冲洪积物进行现场观测和取样分析。对106块砾石采用线面集中统计,得到冰碛物砾石数量占百分比较高的砾径为0.5~2.5 m,面积2.5~7.5m^(2),体积5m^(3)。块石形状多为长方体-厚板状,部分面接触为主。采用音频大地电磁法(AMT)等进行探测,解释得到场地冰碛体厚约30m。对冲洪积物的含砾土和细碎屑土的2个砂砾样品用筛分法和激光粒度法进行粒度成分测定,得中值粒径d_(50)=2mm、0.7mm,不均匀系数C_(u)=5.40、2.42,曲率系数C_(c)=0.60、0.95。这两种冲洪积物均为不良级配的土,即均粒土。这些成因和结构不同的冰碛物和冲洪积物对工程布设有不同影响,在工程实践中给予了区分利用。

应力比及宽厚比对CP800复相钢疲劳性能的影响

不同宽厚比CP800复相钢薄板试样的疲劳性能有明显差异。选用两种厚度相同但宽度不同的试样(宽厚比分别为2.5和8.75),研究了CP800钢在R=-1和0.1两种不同应力比下的疲劳特性。利用超景深三维显微镜和SIGMA-500型热场发射扫描电子显微镜观察试样疲劳断口的宏观和微观形貌。结果表明:在加载方式相同的条件下,试样的尺寸对疲劳试验结果有明显影响。宽厚比大的试样在拉压疲劳试验中出现弯曲,试验无效,必须使用防屈曲装置;而宽厚比小的试样不会弯曲失效。在拉拉疲劳试验中,试样的尺寸对试验结果影响不大。

晶粒度对超薄不锈钢拉伸与杯突成形的影响

当材料的宏观尺寸达到毫米或微米级时,由于尺寸效应的影响,使其成形性能有所不同,而研究超薄不锈钢材料成形中受晶粒度与厚度等因素的影响规律,可为其成形性能的预测提供参考。文章选用30、60、100μm厚度的超薄304不锈钢作为试验材料,通过单向拉伸和杯突试验分析材料在单拉和平面应力状态下的成形性能;根据表层晶粒模型构建了应力-应变理论计算模型,并应用于杯突成形的有限元仿真。结果表明:厚度与晶粒度的比值(t/d)是影响成形行为的关键因素;仿真数据与试验结果具有一致性,呈现出t/d比值越大,试件的流动应力、试验成形力及杯突减薄率也越大的规律。

Evolution of grain size and grain shape during thermomechanical processing in a powder metallurgical nickel-based superalloy

With a strain rate range of 0.01–10 s^(−1) and a deformation temperature range of 1110–1200℃,the isothermal compression test was performed on one powder metallurgy superalloy which is macroscopic segregation free.Using electron backscatter diffraction,the effect of strain rate and deformation temperature on grain shape and grain size of superalloys during thermal deformation was studied.The results established that exquisite and equiaxed dynamic recrystallization(DRX)grains are procured at supernal deformation temperature and high strain rate because of the high dislocation density.At the same time,the interaction between high DRX nucleation rate and low grain growth rate at high strain rate is favorable in making finer DRX grains.The equivalent medial grain size expanded with lowering strain rate and elevating proof temperature.Moreover,the grain shape was researched by the effective method of aspect ratio.Most aspect ratio of original grains is 0.61,and the aspect ratio has important implications for DRX and grain growth process.The average aspect ratio increases slightly when deformation temperature rises from 1110 to 1140℃,while the average aspect ratio increases memorably as the deformation temperature is higher than 1140℃.

HRB500E高强抗震钢筋的研发

钢筋作为建筑构件的主要增强材料,要求具备较高的强度、韧性和优异的焊接性等综合性能。国内某钢铁公司根据自身轧钢工艺装备情况,采用钒微合金化控轧控冷技术生产HRB500E高强抗震钢筋。介绍了HRB500E高强钢筋的技术要求、化学成分设计和工艺路线,详细阐述了控轧控冷方案设计,并进行了工业试制,分析了化学成分、力学性能、显微组织等变化。结果表明,此次生产的钢筋具有较高的强度和塑形,实测强屈比≥1.35、屈屈比≤1.17、最大力总延伸率≥13.2%;应变时效性能良好;组织为铁素体+珠光体,晶粒度12~13级;P含量0.015%~0.040%,S含量0.017%~0.036%,满足GB/T1499.2-2018的要求。