Factors Analysis of Affecting Loading and Reinforcing Scheme of Large Goods in Railway

Large goods transported in railway are kinds of special goods and they are very important in national construction. In order to transport safely, loading and reinforcing schemes must be made first. How to design a reasonable scheme will be affected by many factors. This paper presents the characteristic of the large goods, summarizes the process of designing a loading and reinforcing scheme of large good, then probes the factors of affecting the loading and reinforcing scheme and gives a detail analysis. It’s considered that those out-of-gauge and overweight degree of goods, center-of- gravity height of a loaded wagon, position of center-of-gravity of goods, type of wagon for using, reinforcement material and reinforcement method, transport expense and transport organization could affect a scheme in the aspects of safety, economy, rapidity and convenience. This conclusion will instruct and help to make a good scheme.

Coupling effects of influence factors on probability of corrosion initiation time of reinforced concrete

The coupling model of major influence factors such state affecting the chloride diffusion process in concrete is as environmental relative humidity, load-induced crack and stress discussed. The probability distributions of the critical chloride concentration Cc, the chloride diffusion coefficient D, and the surface chloride concentration Cs were determined based on the collected natural exposure data. And the estimation of probability of corrosion initiation considering the coupling effects of influence factors is presented. It is found that the relative humidity and curing time are the most effective factors affecting the probability of corrosion initiation before and after 10 years of exposure time. At the same exposure time, the influence of load-induced crack and stress state on the probability of corrosion initiation is obvious, in which the effect of crack is the most one

Seismic design factors for RC special moment resisting frames in Dubai,UAE

This study investigates the seismic design factors for three reinforced concrete （RC） framed buildings with 4, 16 and 32-stories in Dubai, UAE utilizing nonlinear analysis. The buildings are designed according to the response spectrum procedure defined in the 2009 International Building Code （IBC＇09）. Two ensembles of ground motion records with 10% and 2% probability of exceedance in 50 years （10/50 and 2/50, respectively） are used. The nonlinear dynamic resPonses to the earthquake records are computed using IDARC-2D. Key seismic design parameters are evaluated; namely, response modification factor （R）, deflection amplification factor （Cd）, system overstrength factor （Ωo）, and response modification factor for ductility （Rd） in addition to inelastic interstory drift. The evaluated seismic design factors are found to significantly depend on the considered ground motion （10/50 versus 2/50）. Consequently, resolution to the controversy of Dubai seismicity is urged. The seismic design factors for the 2/50 records show an increase over their counterparts for the 10/50 records in the range of 200%-400%, except for the D~ factor, which shows a mere 30% increase. Based on the observed trends, perioddependent R and Cd factors are recommended if consistent collapse probability （or collapse prevention performance） in moment frames with varying heights is to be expected.

Reinforcing Effect of Organo-Modified Fillers in Rubber Composites as Evidenced from DMA Studies

The use of organically enhanced kaolin clay as reinforcing filler for NR(natural rubber)and blends of NR with NBR(nitrile-butadiene rubber)and poly BR(butadiene rubber)system were investigated on the basis of DMA(dynamic mechanical analysis).Kaolin clay was modified using a chemical complex of HH(hydrazine hydrate)and SRSO(sodium salt of rubber seed oil).Intercalation of SRSO into kaolin under optimized condition showed an inter-lamellar layer expansion to 4.668 nm,compared to the characteristic d001 XRD(X-ray diffraction)peak of pristine kaolin at 0.714 nm.The morphology,visco-elastic behavior,modulus property,polymer miscibility and Tg(glass transition temperature)of nano-kaolin filled NR and its blend with synthetic rubbers have been studied in detail.DMA showed a diminution in tanδpeak height and a modulus shift in correspondence with increased CLD(crosslink density).Pure NR shows only~1%increase in storage modulus(E′)while adding nanoclay rather than micron sized pristine clay under experimental conditions,because of the feeble interaction between filler and matrix,as compared to blend.An increment of~76%and~117%in E′was recognized by the addition of 4 wt%nanoclay in blends such as BR mK and NBR mK.With loss modulus(E″)pure NR shows only~7%decrease while adding nanoclay,compared to blend.A decrement of~54%and~55%in E″by the addition of 4 wt%nanoclay in BR mK and NBR mK blends were observed.As a whole,DMA was performed to figure out the effect of surface modification enabling to materialize composite.

Stability behavior of the Lanxi ancient flood control levee after reinforcement with upside-down hanging wells and grouting curtain

The stability of the ancient flood control levees is mainly influenced by water level fluctuations, groundwater concentration and rainfalls. This paper takes the Lanxi ancient levee as a research object to study the evolution laws of its seepage, displacement and stability before and after reinforcement with the upside-down hanging wells and grouting curtain through numerical simulation methods combined with experiments and observations. The study results indicate that the filled soil is less affected by water level fluctuations and groundwater concentration after reinforcement. A high groundwater level is detrimental to the levee's long-term stability, and the drainage issues need to be fully considered. The deformation of the reinforced levee is effectively controlled since the fill deformation is mainly borne by the upside-down hanging wells. The safety factors of the levee before reinforcement vary significantly with the water level. The minimum value of the safety factors is 0.886 during the water level decreasing period, indicating a very high risk of the instability. While it reached 1.478 after reinforcement, the stability of the ancient levee is improved by a large margin.

Analytic model of non-uniform corrosion induced cracking of reinforced concrete structure

In order to perfectly reflect the dynamic corrosion of reinforced concrete (RC) cover in practical engineering,an analytic model of non-uniform corrosion induced cracking was presented based on the elastic-plastic fracture mechanics theory.Comparisons with the published experimental data show that the predictions given by the present model are in good agreement with the results both for natural exposed experiments and short-time indoor tests (the best difference is about 2.7%).Also it obviously provides much better precision than those models under the assumption of uniform corrosion (the maximal improved precision is about 48%).Therefore,it is pointed out that the so-called uniform corrosion models to describe the cover cracking of RC should be adopted cautiously.Finally,the influences of thickness of local rusty layer around the reinforcing steel bar on the critical corrosion-induced crack indexes were investigated.It is found that the thickness of local rusty layer has great effect on the critical mass loss of reinforcing steel,threshold expansion pressure,and time to cover cracking.For local rusty layer thickness with a size of a=0.5 mm,the time to cover cracking will increase by about one times when a/b (a,semi-minor axis;b,semi-major axis) changes from 0.1 to 1 mm.

Influence of Recycled Aggregate Composites on the Factor of Safety of Earthen Structures

In this study, six composite reinforcements such as cement composite made of Abandoned Cell Husks (ASH), Stones, Wood chips, Concrete and Bricks have been used along with control specimen. It is known that the material used in earth reinforcement applications must be safe against tension failure and adhesion failure for its effective utilization in the field and reliable design of earth structures. Single type of material can provide limited reinforcement capability in reinforced earth structures due to its low frictional resistance and poor cohesion. For an optimal response, therefore, composite reinforcement, that fulfils both the requirements such as possess adequate tensile strength and adequate frictional resistance, is getting considerable attention. Slope stability analyses containing six types of reinforcement have been performed. Stability of the slope has been quantified using minimum factor of safety corresponding to critical slip surface. It was observed that the composite reinforcement whose surface treated by brick aggregate enhanced the factor of safety significantly. The paper also depicted the design aids of reinforced slope in terms of embedding lengths and spacing of reinforcements.

Behavior of ring footing resting on reinforced sand subjected to eccentric-inclined loading

Ring footings are suitable for the structures like tall transmission towers, chimneys, silos and oil storages.These types of structures are susceptible to horizontal loads(wind load) in addition to their dead weight.In the literature, very little or no effort has been made to study the effect of ring footing resting on reinforced sand when subjected to eccentric, inclined and/or eccentric-inclined loadings. This paper aims to study the behavior of ring footing resting on loose sand and/or compacted randomly distributed fiberreinforced sand(RDFS) when subjected to eccentric(0 B, 0.05 B and 0.1 B, where B is the outer diameter of ring footing), inclined(0°,5°,10°, 15°,-5°,-10° and-15°)and eccentric-inclined loadings by using a finite element(FE) software PLAXIS 3 D. The behavior of ring footing is studied by using a dimensionless factor called reduction factor(RF). The numerical model used in the PLAXIS 3 D has been validated by conducting model plate load tests. Moreover, an empirical expression using regression analysis has been presented which will be helpful in plotting a load-settlement curve for the ring footing.

Progressive collapse resisting capacity of reinforced concrete load bearing wall structures

Reinforced concrete(RC) load bearing wall is widely used in high-rise and mid-rise buildings. Due to the number of walls in plan and reduction in lateral force portion, this system is not only stronger against earthquakes, but also more economical. The effect of progressive collapse caused by removal of load bearing elements, in various positions in plan and stories of the RC load bearing wall system was evaluated by nonlinear dynamic and static analyses. For this purpose, three-dimensional model of 10-story structure was selected. The analysis results indicated stability, strength and stiffness of the RC load-bearing wall system against progressive collapse. It was observed that the most critical condition for removal of load bearing walls was the instantaneous removal of the surrounding walls located at the corners of the building where the sections of the load bearing elements were changed. In this case, the maximum vertical displacement was limited to 6.3 mm and the structure failed after applying the load of 10 times the axial load bored by removed elements. Comparison between the results of the nonlinear dynamic and static analyses demonstrated that the "load factor" parameter was a reasonable criterion to evaluate the progressive collapse potential of the structure.

Experimental Research on Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Composite Beams Under Uniformly Distributed Load

An experimental program was carried out to study the shear behavior of the reinforced concrete composite beam (RCCB) subjected to two-phase uniformly distributed load. A total of 12 reinforced concrete composite beams were tested: 10 of them were the RCCB subjected to two-phase uniformly distributed load, the other 2 were the comparative reinforced concrete beams cast at the same time as the RCCB subjected to one-phase uniformly distributed load. The interface of precast unit and recast concrete was natural and rough. The test range of the main composite factors: the ratio of precast section depth to composite section depth was from 0.35 to 0.65, the ratio of first-phase load moment to precast section ultimate bearing moment was from 0.25 to 0.65. Based on the test results, the stresses of the longitudinal reinforcements and stirrups, the load-bearing properties of the interface, the crack state and the failure characteristics of the RCCB under uniformly distributed load are discussed. The effects of the stirrups, the concrete strength and the composite factors on the shear resistance of the RCCB are analyzed, and the method for evaluating the shear resistance of the RCCB is proposed.

Characteristic of Fresh and Harden Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Fibre Reinforced Alkali Activated Composite

Fibre can enhance the mechanical properties of cement-based composites,but fibre also degrades their workability.However,the quantitative effects of fiber content and length-diameter ratio on alkali-activated materials are still unclear.Various aspect ratio,volume fraction of polyvinyl alcohol fibre(PVAF),and various water-binder ratio were employed to prepare a total of 26 groups of fibre reinforced alkali-activated composite(FRAAC).The influence of PVAF fibre factor(product of fiber volume fraction and length-diameter ratio)on flowability,compactness,strength,and crack fractal dimension of FRAAC was researched.The influence of water-binder ratio on the plastic viscosity of FRAAC was more significant than that on the yield stress.When fibre factor was lower than critical value of 150,the influence of fibres could be overlooked.The reason was that the space between fibres was distant,so the flowability of FRAAC was not impacted by PVAF.At this time,fibres were challenging to restrict the cracks in matrix and increase their mechanical properties.When fibre factor was higher than critical value 150 and lower than density packing value 450,the flexural strength,compressive strength and crack fractal dimension of FRAAC were considerably enhanced,and the FRAAC could still flow easily under dead weight.When fibre factor were above 450,noteworthy fibre balling considerably decreased the flowability,leading to poor solidity and reduced compressive strength.Hence,the ideal content of PVAF in alkali activated composite is between 150/(l/d)and 450/(l/d).

GFRP布无损加固输电铁塔角钢受力性能研究

针对现役输电铁塔在覆冰、风荷载、边坡变形等作用下可能存在承载力不足的问题,研究玻璃纤维增强复合材料(GFRP)布无损加固铁塔角钢的受力性能。首先,利用文献中的物理试验对加固钢材数值试验方法进行验证;其次,以铁塔角钢为研究对象,基于验证的数值试验方法建立72组有限元分析模型,探讨长细比、GFRP布粘贴层数、粘贴长度等因素对角钢极限承载力的影响;最后,推导并改进GFRP布角钢复合构件理论承载力计算方法。结果表明:不同长细比对构件极限承载力影响较大,当角钢长细比大于70时,加固后的承载力提升不明显;增加GFRP布粘贴层数,角钢承载力大幅提升,粘贴8层GFRP布的承载力提升率最高达41.03%;柱中GFRP布粘贴长度为75%与粘贴长度为100%的角钢极限承载力相比提升不大,仅为0.27%~2.10%;对推导的GFRP布角钢复合构件理论承载力计算方法引入修正系数后,数值试验与理论计算值相对误差缩小至-2.70%~1.77%,有效提升理论解计算精度。在对现役铁塔加固时,只需对角钢全长的75%粘贴6~8层GFRP布进行加固,且对于长细比λ≤70的角钢加固效果更好。

具有自适应贪婪因子的深度强化学习路径规划

深度强化学习的开创性(Deep Q-Network,DQN)算法,虽然其在路径规划中表现优异,但仍存在过估值、经验回放机制缺陷以及没有很好地平衡探索与利用的关系等问题。为了解决上述问题,提出了一种具有自适应贪婪因子的深度强化学习路径规划算法。首先,在D3QN算法的基础上引入了优先经验回放机制,解决过估值问题的同时增加了算法对重要样本的抽样概率,提高了算法的效率;其次,设计了一种新的奖励函数,提高了动作的区分度;最后,设计了一种能够自适应调节的贪婪因子,平衡了探索与利用的关系。采用Python中的TensorFlow框架和Tkinter库建立环境地图,验证算法的有效性。结果表明,改进的算法无论是得到的最优路径还是算法迭代次数都优于DQN算法。

配筋空心圆钢管高强混凝土轴压短柱工作机理分析

目的 提出一种配筋空心圆钢管高强混凝土新型组合柱,分析其在轴向荷载作用下的工作机理,以解决空心钢管混凝土柱空心率较大和延性差等问题。方法 对配筋空心圆钢管高强混凝土短柱进行轴压试验,利用ABAQUS有限元分析软件建立组合柱的有限元模型,以试验结果验证有限元模型的准确性。对组合柱的受力工作机理进行分析,重点研究其在轴向荷载作用下的受力过程、各组分分担内力比例和应力状态。结果 与空心圆钢管高强混凝土柱相比,未配置普通钢筋的试件峰值承载力提升了6.37%、DI提高了6.64%、SI提高了3.59%,配置普通钢筋的试件峰值承载力提升了13.31%、DI提高了8.12%、SI提高了5.68%。整个受力过程中,管柱混凝土和夹层混凝土承载的内力比例分别为36.2%~39.7%和29.0%~30.6%。结论 配置普通钢筋的试件具有更高的承载能力和延性能力;夹层混凝土和管柱混凝土在加载过程中为主要受力组分;钢筋在加载前期基本不承担内力,进入塑性强化阶段才开始发挥作用。

针刺捻转补泻手法对自发性高血压大鼠神经递质及炎症因子的影响

目的通过观察针刺捻转补泻手法对自发性高血压大鼠(SHR)下丘脑室旁核(PVN)中神经递质γ-氨基丁酸(GABA)、谷氨酸(Glu)含量以及血清中炎症因子白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平表达的影响,探寻针刺调控血压的作用机制。方法27只雄性SHR大鼠随机分配到补法组、泻法组和模型组中。9只Wistar-Kyoto(WKY)大鼠作为空白组。空白组和模型组只进行捉抓固定不做针刺干预,补法组和泻法组均取双侧的太冲穴进行针刺干预。各组每日上午干预1次,周期为14 d,2周之间休息1 d。于针刺第0、3、7、14日定期测量大鼠尾动脉收缩压并记录。实验第14日取材,采用ELISA法检测大鼠PVN中GABA、Glu的含量,以及检测血清中炎症因子IL-6、TNF-α的含量,最后使用HE染色法观察PVN组织病理学改变。结果与模型组相比,补法组和泻法组均能显著降低SHR大鼠血压(P<0.01),且泻法组降压效果更为显著(P<0.05)。针刺后,与模型组相比,补法组和泻法组PVN组织中GABA含量显著增加,Glu含量显著降低(均P<0.01);补法组和泻法组血清中IL-6、TNF-α水平相比模型组显著下降(P<0.05或P<0.01)。HE染色结果显示:与模型组相比,补法组和泻法组可改善病变情况,细胞总数增多。结论针刺捻转补泻手法可明显降低SHR大鼠血压,且捻转泻法降压效果更为显著,其作用机制可能与PVN中神经递质GABA含量升高、Glu含量降低,以及炎症因子IL-6、TNF-α水平下降相关。

硬岩顶板切顶留巷围岩变形分区补强控制研究

【目的】森达源煤矿传统的宽煤柱开采方式导致采掘接续紧张,并引发严重的围岩变形问题。切顶留巷技术可优化巷道支护条件,提高采煤效率,促进煤矿高效安全生产。【方法】以1号煤层的10101工作面为研究对象,运用FLAC 3D数值模拟软件,深入探究了切顶高度、切顶角度、注浆加固深度对巷道掘进、预裂切顶和切顶留巷过程中煤帮内部、采空区及顶板应力变形特性的影响。确定出最佳切顶留巷方案。在此基础上,进一步模拟分析工作面前后不同区域的围岩受力变形情况。提出回采工作面前方0~30 m内为超前补强区,采取“高预应力锚索+单体配合铰接顶梁”的联合支护。后方0~100 m内为滞后补强区,采用“工字钢+单体支柱”联合支护,同时对矸石帮实施注浆加固。通过工程应用验证了区分补强控制变形措施的有效性。【结果】结果显示:最佳切顶留巷方案为切顶高度6 m,切顶角度15°,矸石帮注浆深度1 m。此方案下,10101工作面的巷道顶底板的最终变形量为155 mm,两帮的为84 mm,均符合矿井使用要求,验证了切顶留巷技术具有良好效果。【结论】结果表明:切顶留巷技术能有效解决传统宽煤柱开采方式中存在的围岩变形问题。然而,该技术的实施受切顶高度、切顶角度和矸石帮注浆深度等因素的影响较大,需结合数值模拟和现场状况进行具体确定。总体上,切顶留巷技术和分区补强控制措施对围岩变形的控制效果显著,为类似条件下的煤矿开采提供了宝贵的经验借鉴,因而具有广阔的应用前景。

基于安全系数的挤压性围岩隧道围岩稳定性研究

从挤压性围岩概念出发,采用抗剪强度表达的围岩安全系数法评价围岩稳定性,推导了用应力偏张量表示的围岩安全系数表达式,通过FLAC3D二次开发,实现围岩安全系数的数值表达.探讨了变形等级和断面形状对围岩稳定性的影响规律,并研究了注浆加固对围岩稳定性的影响规律.研究结果显示,与塑性区评价方法相比,围岩安全系数法可以实现任何位置的围岩破坏程度定量评价;围岩破坏边界呈蝴蝶形分布;隧道断面面积越大,围岩破坏范围越大;隧道越接近圆形,围岩相对破坏范围越小,圆形为最优断面形状;超前注浆加固对围岩稳定性的改善效果优于径向注浆加固.研究结果为挤压性围岩隧道结构设计和施工变形控制提供参考。

双向增强复合地基桩土应力比计算方法研究

研究目的:桩土应力比是反映双向增强复合地基工作特性的重要指标。由于路堤荷载下双向增强复合地基承载变形机理复杂,本文以双桩范围内的路堤与双向复合地基为研究对象,考虑路堤土拱效应、加筋层网兜效应、应力扩散效应等多重效应的共同作用,建立路堤-水平加筋垫层-竖向桩体-桩间土协调变形的二维理论分析模型,探究各影响因素对桩土应力比的影响规律。研究结论:(1)桩土应力比随填土重度、桩间距的增加而减小,随填料内摩擦角的增大呈先增加后减小趋势,随路堤填筑高度、格栅层数、填料黏聚力的增加而增大;(2)桩土应力比对各参数的敏感性由高到低排序为:桩间距、路堤填筑高度、路堤填土重度、路堤填料黏聚力、格栅层数及路堤填料内摩擦角;(3)本研究成果可为类似工程的桩土应力比计算提供理论依据及工程借鉴。

氯氧镁水泥混凝土中涂层钢筋的锈蚀劣化模型研究

为了推进钢筋氯氧镁水泥混凝土(magnesium oxychloride cement reinforced concrete,MOCRC)在西部地区的深度应用,设计模拟西部地区盐渍土环境、气候环境的室内加速破坏试验,研究涂层在多因素破坏试验环境下对钢筋的保护效果。利用电化学工作站测试试件的极化曲线和腐蚀电流密度,选用腐蚀电流密度作为Wiener随机退化过程的退化指标,建立随机退化过程的可靠度函数预测模型。结果表明:涂层在多因素试验环境下对钢筋的保护效果弱于纯浸泡试验环境下对钢筋的保护效果;通过可靠度函数寿命预测模型能够确定,MOCRC在不同浓度2%、4%、6%、8%氯化钠盐溶液室内多因素加速破坏试验环境下达到中等腐蚀破坏的时间分别为4000、3500、1400、400d。

基于局部强度折减法的含软弱结构层边坡稳定性分析

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