Special Column for Petroleum Geology & Geophysics:State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting,China University of Petroleum

The State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting in China University of Petroleum （Beijing） was designated to be a state key laboratory by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 2007. It was founded on the basis of the Key Laboratory of Hydrocarbon Accumulation Mechanisms of the Ministry of Education and CNPC Key Laboratory of Geophysics. Professor Hao Fang serves as the director of the laboratory. His main research interest is in hydrocarbon accumulation mechanisms.

Preface to Special Column:Flow Battery

The transition of the current energy infrastructure from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is critical to the continuous prosperity of our society and economy. In order to accelerate the extensive adoption of the sustainable energy sources, challenges of intermittence and instability from the renewables must be resolved. Theretbre, large-scale energy storage technologies, especially flow batteries, have attracted more and more attention, mainly because flow batteries own very intriguing characteristics of independently tuned power and capacity, high safety, high efficiency, long cycle life, flexible modular design, and low cost.

Preface for the Special Column of Gas Hydrates

Gas hydrate （or Hydrate）, is also known as cage-shaped inclusion （Clathrate）. It is ice-like, non-chemical cage-shaped crystal compound, composed of the gas and small water molecules on certain conditions （appropriate temperature, pressure, gas saturation, water salinity, pH, etc.）. It can be represented with M-r^H20, in which M stands for gas molecules of hydrate, and n is the number of water molecules. Small-molecule gases CH4, C2H6, C3H8, C4Hlo equivalent homologue, as well as CO2, N2, H2S, etc., can form a single hydrate or multi-component of gas hydrate. Perhaps the most important gas hydrate is natural gas hydrate, which contains more than 99% methane molecules. So the natural gas hydrate is usually called methane hydrate.

The leaderette for two special columns

The special column of ＂Invasive Species and Global Change＂ is the outcome of the International Symposium on Invasive Plants and Global Change in Urumqi, China in 2012. Invasive species, being responsible for half to two-thirds of global species extinctions, pose a significant threat to ecosystems. Furthermore, climate change is exacerbating this problem, and thus promotes the introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species. Aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the sustainable management of arid ecosystems, this column, which is to cover two issues, devotes a considerable number of pages to the discussion on species invasion mechanisms and comparative studies on large regional scales. Special thanks are due to our guest editor Professor Robert S NOWAK （University of Nevada, Reno of the USA） for his supportive organizational and editorial efforts. Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography organized the Symposium and provided finan- cial support that made the Symposium and this special column possible.

Preface for the Special Column of the INRET 2006

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the editorial board of Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry for allowing me to write a preface for this special column. The articles appearing in this section are specially selected from the First International Conference on Natural Resources Engineering and Technology 2006 （INRET 2006）. In line with the theme of JNGC, the selected articles are focused on natural gas or low hydrocarbon conversions to important chemicals, fuels and materials. The conference was held on July 24-25, 2006 in Marriott Putrajaya, Malaysia. It was organized by the Chemical and Biotechnology （ChemBio） Focus Group, under the Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Preface for the Special Column of Methane Transformation

Methane is the main constituent of natural gas, coal-bed gas, landfill gas and methane hydrate resources. These resources may be used more efficiently as clean fuels or as chemical feedstocks if methane can be effectively transformed into liquid fuels or chemicals. However, methane only possesses C-H bonds and is a very stable organic molecule hard to functionalize. The C-H activation, particularly the selective functionalization of C-H bonds in saturated hydrocarbons, remains a difficult challenge in chemistry. The present technology for chemical utilization of methane involves the steam reforming of methane to synthesis gas and the subsequent transformation of synthesis gas to methanol or hydrocarbon fuels via methanol synthesis or Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. However, the steam reforming of methane is a high-cost process. The development of more efficient and economical processes for methane transformation is a dream of all chemists and chemical engineers. I think that this is also one of the most important themes of the Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry.

Preface for Special Column on Automotive Steel

It is believed that steels are still the most important materials for automobile in the foreseeable future because of the advantages in performance, cost, tolerance, fabrication, and recycling, etc. Over decades, a variety of steels are developed and widely used in the car body, from low carbon steel to IF steel, BH steel,

A special column highlighting young scientists at Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS)

Just seeing off the BOth anniversary of the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences （ICCAS）, we are here with pleasure to conduct A Special Column for Young Scientists at ICCAS published in Chinese Chemistry Letters （CCL） endeavoring to disseminate positive energy of several enthusiastic chemists and spread their recent research to the global scientific community.

Editor Profiles: Guest Editor of Special Column on Targeted Cancer Therapy

Dr.Guan Chen previously worked in Sun Yat-sen University and German cancer research Center as well in Dana-Farber focused on investigating on biochemical mechanisms involved in cancer drug response by discovering Thaliblastine as a novel and non-toxic

Editor Profile: Guest Editor of Special Column on Molecular Imaging and Theranostics

Dr. Wei Lu is a professor of School of Pharmacy at Fudan University,Shanghai,China.He received his Bachelor of pharmaceutical sciences in 2000 and Ph.D.of pharmaceutics in 2005from Fudan University.After graduation,he worked as a lecturer at Fudan University(2005–2006).Dr. Lu took his post-doctoral training of molecular imaging at Department of

Seismic Behavior of Specially Shaped Column Joints with X-Shaped Reinforcement

To investigate the seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints with X-shaped reinforcement,two groups of specimens with or without X-shaped reinforcement in joint core region were tested under constant axial compression load and low reversed cyclic loading,which imitated low to moderate earthquake force.The seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints with X-shaped reinforcement in terms of bearing capacity,displacement,ductility,hysteretic curve,stiffness degradation and energy dissipation was studied and compared to that without Xshaped reinforcement in joint core region.With the damage estimation model,the accumulated damage was analyzed.The shearing capacity formula of specially shaped column joints reinforced by X-shaped reinforcement was proposed with a simple form.The test results show that X-shaped reinforcement is an effective measure for improving the seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints including deformation behavior,ductility and hysteretic characteristic.All specimens were damaged with gradual stiffness degeneration.In addition,X-shaped reinforcement in the joint core region is an effective way to lighten the degree of cumulated damage.The good seismic performance obtained from the specially shaped column joint with X-shaped reinforcement can be used in engineering applications.The test value is higher than the calculated value,which indicates that the formula is safe for the design of specially shaped column joints.

Frame property of unequal storey height with specially shaped columns under cyclic loading

A 1/3-scale reinfored concrete(RC) frame of unequal storey height with specially shaped columns was tested under low frequency cyclic loading.The damage characteristic,bearing capacity,deformation capacity and ductility were analyzed.The restoring force model of the frame was obtained based on the study of the hysteresis curve measured in experiment,and the stiffness degeneration characteristics of every storey of the frame were analyzed.Finally the accumulated damage was analyzed with the damage assessment model.It is shown that the seismic behavior of this frame of unequal storey height with specially shaped columns is generally good,but the bottom of first floor column is a weak part,which should be paid more attention in design,and the restoring force model derived from this experiment can be seen as a valuable guide for design and non-linear finite element analysis for this kind of structure.

Experimental Study on Seismic Behavior of Exterior Joints of Special-shaped Columns with Different Lengths of Limbs

Four exterior joints with special-shaped columns which have different lengths of limbs are tested under low cyclic loading. Speeial-shaped columns adopted are L- and T-shaped in section. It can be concluded that crack pattern, failure mode and shear strength of joints are affected by the length of limb, and that shear strength and ductility increase with the length of limb; the joints with the flexural failure of the beam have better seismic behavior than those with the shear failure of the joint core.

冻融循环对十字形型钢混凝土柱轴压性能影响分析

为探究十字形型钢混凝土(SRC)柱经冻融作用后力学性能的演变,考虑混凝土强度、配筋率及长细比三个影响因素,采用ABAQUS软件对十字形SRC柱进行冻融和压缩模拟研究,对比分析冻融循环对十字形SRC柱荷载-应变曲线及承载力退化规律的影响,并归纳总结其承载力退化系数表达式.结果表明:SRC试件极限承载力与冻融循环次数呈负相关趋势,冻融循环导致混凝土劣化,使构件轴压承载能力降低,100次冻融循环后,SRC柱的极限承载力最大下降8.48%;而构件轴压承载能力与配筋率呈正相关趋势,因此适当提高混凝土强度及配筋率可有效抵御构件的冻融损伤;此外,极限承载力与长细比成反比,长细比过大,构件易发生弯曲失稳破坏;所提出轴压承载力退化系数计算值与模拟值吻合度较好.

窄翼缘异形柱-波纹钢板剪力墙体系的抗震性能

针对钢结构住宅凸梁、凸柱和抗侧刚度不足的问题,提出一种新型窄翼缘异形柱-波纹钢板剪力墙体系;通过与传统H形钢柱-平钢板剪力墙体系进行对比,确定内嵌波纹钢板布置方式,采用ABAQUS软件建立所提出体系的有限元模型,对所提出体系的抗震性能进行分析,探讨外部框架截面形式与布置方式、波纹钢板厚度与剪跨比等对所提出体系的抗侧承载力、耗能能力和塑性变形能力的影响。结果表明:所提出的体系具有较大的抗侧承载力和较强的耗能能力、塑性变形能力,极限抗侧承载力为设计值的1.73倍,具备一定的安全储备;横向布置的波纹钢板能有效减小其作用于框架梁柱的荷载;采用十字形异形柱使所提出的体系有更强的塑性变形能力;所提出体系中的异形柱偏肢宜沿剪力墙面内方向布置,内嵌波纹钢板厚度宜取为3~5 mm,剪跨比宜控制在1.25左右。

装配式人字撑复合墙板异形柱框架抗震性能研究

提出一种新型装配式人字撑复合墙板异形柱框架结构。为研究其抗震性能,对一榀1/2缩尺异形柱框架结构进行低周反复荷载试验,分析其破坏形态、滞回曲线、承载力、耗能能力、位移延性、刚度退化等指标,并通过ABAQUS有限元软件模拟后将模拟结果与试验结果进行了对比分析。研究结果表明:装配式人字撑复合墙板异形柱框架结构呈现“泡沫混凝土-人字撑-叠合框架梁-组合异形框架柱”分级破坏顺序;复合墙板以剪切破坏为主;人字撑在水平往复位移荷载作用下,可与异形柱框架结构形成双重抗震体系,提高结构的抗震能力;有限元模拟结果与试验结果吻合良好,该有限元模拟方法适用于装配式人字撑复合墙板异形柱框架结构。

异形多腔钢管混凝土分叉短柱抗震性能试验及数值计算

针对某超高层巨型框架结构中异形截面多腔钢管混凝土(concrete-filled steel tube, CFT)分叉柱,为研究截面加强构造对分叉短柱抗震性能的影响,进行了4个试件在竖向轴压力及水平往复两次的低周反复荷载下的抗震性能试验研究,试件上部为五边形四腔体钢管混凝土双柱肢,下部为八边形十三腔体钢管混凝土单柱肢,以此形成分叉柱;研究的截面构造包括四种:基本构造,钢管钢板整体加厚构造,距中和轴较远的钢管角部钢板内表面贴焊等肢角钢的局部钢板加厚构造,距中和轴较远的钢管腔体内置圆钢管构造。基于试验结果及截面构造特点,进行了数值计算。试验及数值计算结果表明:异形截面多腔钢管混凝土分叉短柱的破坏主要发生在上柱根部分叉截面处,表现为距离中性轴较远处的钢板撕裂以及局部焊缝开裂引起的整块钢板撕裂;内置圆钢管的加强构造承载力提高7.6%、变形能力提高14.4%,综合耗能能力最强,局部钢板加强构造承载力提高9.2%、变形能力下降18.7%,钢管钢板整体加厚构造承载力略有提高、但变形能力下降较多;提出的异形多腔钢管混凝土柱简化建模方法计算效率较高,精度满足工程设计要求。

新型异形钢管混凝土结构可更换剪切板式节点抗震性能研究

提出了一种新型异形钢管混凝土结构剪切板式节点,制作了2个可更换剪切板式梁柱节点进行拟静力试验与有限元分析,获得了2个节点的滞回曲线、延性性能和耗能能力等力学性能指标。研究表明:不同开孔形式的剪切耗能板会造成不同的破坏模式;采用腰孔型剪切耗能板的新型异形钢管混凝土结构剪切板式节点的延性性能和耗能能力较好。在试验和数值模拟的基础上,研究了板件间摩擦系数对节点抗震性能的影响,当摩擦系数增加至0.30时,节点抗震性能更好。

型钢混凝土L形柱耐火性能模拟研究

利用有限元软件ABAQUS对型钢混凝土L形柱的耐火性能进行了模拟研究,并验证相关试验结果一致性。此外,考虑轴压比、偏心距、计算长度和受火方式的影响,研究了在ISO-834《建筑构件耐火试验方法 GB/T 9978.1—2008》标准升温曲线下型钢混凝土L形柱的耐火性能。结果表明:耐火极限随轴压比、偏心距、计算长度和受火面数量的增加而减小;轴压比从0.6增加至0.8,耐火极限下降幅度由13.3%降低为44.6%;偏心距从25 mm增加至75 mm,耐火极限下降幅度为9.3%~31.0%;计算长度从1 000 mm增加至2 000 mm,耐火极限下降幅度为5.2%~17.5%;受火面数量从单面增加至四面受火,耐火极限降低了27.6%。

专业学术期刊小型编辑部专栏组稿策略探索与实践——以《建筑结构学报》为例

在国家大力推进期刊高质量发展的大背景下,探索专业学术期刊小型编辑部专栏出版策略具有重要意义。专栏组稿是提升期刊质量的重要手段,编辑部应充分利用已有资源,提前策划,统筹协调。基于《建筑结构学报》提出的特邀主编专栏组稿制度,详细介绍该制度的专栏组稿流程,总结近些年的专栏组稿实施效果,以期为期刊高质量发展提供参考。