Commercial aluminum(grade 1900) in rotary motion was exposed to slurry of sand in water.Samples were mounted at various angles and rotated at different speeds.Wear rate was calculated using mass loss measurement.The...Commercial aluminum(grade 1900) in rotary motion was exposed to slurry of sand in water.Samples were mounted at various angles and rotated at different speeds.Wear rate was calculated using mass loss measurement.The results show that wear rates increase with increasing impingement angle up to 90°.Contrary to the conventional understanding of maximum loss of ductile material at about 45° impingement angle,maximum wear rate was observed in case of the aluminum sample fixed at 90°.However,increasing rotation speed of the samples results in exponential increase in wear rate.The findings are substantiated with the metallographic study of worn surface.展开更多
Mortars are among the first building materials used in constructions, even from prehistoric times (8th millennium BC). Their study reveals a great source of information regarding the evolution of their technological...Mortars are among the first building materials used in constructions, even from prehistoric times (8th millennium BC). Their study reveals a great source of information regarding the evolution of their technological characteristics and application techniques, the availability and exploitation of raw materials, as well the wider socio-economic aspects of each era. The aim of this paper is to comparatively evaluate the analysis results from approximately 1,000 structural mortar samples taken from various monuments and historic buildings of Greece, dated from the Hellenistic period, until the beginning of the 20th century. The analysis focused in the determination of their physico-mechanical and chemical properties, such as porosity, apparent specific gravity, mechanical strength, aggregates type and granulometry and chemical composition. Through the results' evaluation, significant remarks can be made upon the evolution of the raw materials used (binding system, aggregates, additives), as well as regarding the final properties of historic structural mortars. It is concluded that hydrated lime was the main binding agent used for a long-lasting period of 2.5 millenniums, while mixed type binding systems based on lime and natural pozzolan were systematically used for producing durable mortars, resistant to humidity. In any case, it seems that ancient masons were fully aware of the significant role of mortars in constructions and were capable of exploiting the available raw materials and application techniques to the maximum.展开更多
The present paper reports the testing of 14 OPC-slag mortars and 2 controls OPC and slag mortars. The main aim is to determine the optimum level of replacement slag for achievement to the highest early strength with r...The present paper reports the testing of 14 OPC-slag mortars and 2 controls OPC and slag mortars. The main aim is to determine the optimum level of replacement slag for achievement to the highest early strength with reasonable flow. Variable was the level of GGBFS in the binder. In this experimental work, two types of sands were used that are: silica and mining sands. It is determined that the optimum level of replacement slag is 40% and use of silica sand in OPC is preferable to mining sand and reversely, use of mining sand is preferred in GG100 to silica sand. All mortars had W/B and S/B 0.33 and 2.25, respectively.展开更多
In this experimental work, three groups of cement-slag mortars namely OPC, OPC-slag, and slag mortars were made. All were cured in both water and air under room temperature. Strength development was studied up to 90 d...In this experimental work, three groups of cement-slag mortars namely OPC, OPC-slag, and slag mortars were made. All were cured in both water and air under room temperature. Strength development was studied up to 90 days. The mortars were prepared using 0%, 50%, and 100% replacement with slag. The sensitivity for all groups was obtained against the curing regime with the highest being attributed to the slag mortars. The highest and lowest strengths at early ages were attributed to OPC and slag mortars when both were cured in water. The highest and lowest strengths were attributed to OPC-slag and slag mortars at later ages, respectively. The highest strengths for OPC-slag, OPC, and slag mortars were as 72.0, 64.0, and 21.5 MPa at 90 days when the specimens cured in water, respectively. Strength loss was observed for all groups at later ages when cured in air under room temperature. The maximum and minimum, of about 8.0% and 1.3%, occurred at 56 and 90 days for slag and OPC-slag mortars, respectively.展开更多
This study proposes a model to determine the content of cement in mortars using the background of X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectra taking advantage of the fact that fluorescence radiation for the Cu anticathode is di...This study proposes a model to determine the content of cement in mortars using the background of X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectra taking advantage of the fact that fluorescence radiation for the Cu anticathode is different in cement paste and aggregates, and also that cement paste and aggregates have different crystallinity degrees. The method has been tested for limestone mortars with five different types of cement: I52,5N/SR, CEMII/A-L32,5N, IIIA42,5N/SR, IVA(V)32,5N/SR y CAC.展开更多
A three-electrode high-energy plasma synthetic jet(PSJ) actuator was used for shock wave control. This actuator is an enhanced version of the two-electrode actuator as a high-voltage trigger electrode is added to incr...A three-electrode high-energy plasma synthetic jet(PSJ) actuator was used for shock wave control. This actuator is an enhanced version of the two-electrode actuator as a high-voltage trigger electrode is added to increase the cavity volume and the input energy while retaining a relatively low disruptive voltage. The electrical properties were studied using current-voltage measurements, and the energy consumption was calculated. To assess the jet strength, the penetration of PSJ was compared with empirical values, and the results show that the momentum flux ratio of PSJ for a capacitance of 0.96, 1.6, and 3 μF was approximately equal to 0.6, 1.0, and 1.3, respectively. The interaction of PSJ with shock waves was acquired using high-speed shadowgraph imaging. The shock was generated by a 25° compression ramp in Mach 2 flow, and PSJ actuator was placed up-stream of the compression ramp. Under the action of PSJ, the strength of the shock was notably weakened, and the near-wall part of the shock was entirely eliminated. The results show the good control effect of the three-electrode high-energy PSJ in high-speed flow.展开更多
We analyzed plasma perturbations occurring in the coexisting environment of powerful VLF transmitter emission, intense lightning strokes and strong seismic activity during pregnant period. The results suggest that ano...We analyzed plasma perturbations occurring in the coexisting environment of powerful VLF transmitter emission, intense lightning strokes and strong seismic activity during pregnant period. The results suggest that anomalous electron bursts with energy dispersion in the range of ~100–350 keV, forming the "wisp" signature, are due to cyclotron resonance of electrons with monochromatic waves from the powerful NWC VLF transmitters during nighttime. The intense broad band VLF emissions (up-going 0+ whistlers) are observed while the DEMETER satellite goes through the region of intense thunderstorm activities at mid-latitudes. However, the effects of intense lightning activity and pregnant earthquake have little impact on this kind of stable energy-dispersed electron structures, despite the fact that they are presumably two primary reasons for the particle precipitation in the ionosphere. The case studied here provides us a valuable opportunity to address the various sources triggering the anomalous plasma perturbations in the ionosphere.展开更多
This Article presents a three dimensional numerical model investigating thermal performance and hydrodynamics features of the confined slot jet impingement using slurry of Nano Encapsulated Phase Change Material(NEPCM...This Article presents a three dimensional numerical model investigating thermal performance and hydrodynamics features of the confined slot jet impingement using slurry of Nano Encapsulated Phase Change Material(NEPCM)as a coolant.The slurry is composed of water as a base fluid and n-octadecane NEPCM particles with mean diameter of 100 nm suspended in it.A single phase fluid approach is employed to model the NEPCM slurry.The thermo physical properties of the NEPCM slurry are computed using modern approaches being proposed recently and governing equations are solved with a commercial Finite Volume based code.The effects of jet Reynolds number varying from 100 to 600 and particle volume fraction ranging from 0% to 28% are considered.The computed results are validated by comparing Nusselt number values at stagnation point with the previously published results with water as working fluid.It was found that adding NEPCM to the base fluid results with considerable amount of heat transfer enhancement.The highest values of heat transfer coefficients are observed at H/W=4 and C_m=0.28.However,due to the higher viscosity of slurry compared with the base fluid,the slurry can produce drastic increase in pressure drop of the system that increases with NEPCM particle loading and jet Reynolds number.展开更多
文摘Commercial aluminum(grade 1900) in rotary motion was exposed to slurry of sand in water.Samples were mounted at various angles and rotated at different speeds.Wear rate was calculated using mass loss measurement.The results show that wear rates increase with increasing impingement angle up to 90°.Contrary to the conventional understanding of maximum loss of ductile material at about 45° impingement angle,maximum wear rate was observed in case of the aluminum sample fixed at 90°.However,increasing rotation speed of the samples results in exponential increase in wear rate.The findings are substantiated with the metallographic study of worn surface.
文摘Mortars are among the first building materials used in constructions, even from prehistoric times (8th millennium BC). Their study reveals a great source of information regarding the evolution of their technological characteristics and application techniques, the availability and exploitation of raw materials, as well the wider socio-economic aspects of each era. The aim of this paper is to comparatively evaluate the analysis results from approximately 1,000 structural mortar samples taken from various monuments and historic buildings of Greece, dated from the Hellenistic period, until the beginning of the 20th century. The analysis focused in the determination of their physico-mechanical and chemical properties, such as porosity, apparent specific gravity, mechanical strength, aggregates type and granulometry and chemical composition. Through the results' evaluation, significant remarks can be made upon the evolution of the raw materials used (binding system, aggregates, additives), as well as regarding the final properties of historic structural mortars. It is concluded that hydrated lime was the main binding agent used for a long-lasting period of 2.5 millenniums, while mixed type binding systems based on lime and natural pozzolan were systematically used for producing durable mortars, resistant to humidity. In any case, it seems that ancient masons were fully aware of the significant role of mortars in constructions and were capable of exploiting the available raw materials and application techniques to the maximum.
文摘The present paper reports the testing of 14 OPC-slag mortars and 2 controls OPC and slag mortars. The main aim is to determine the optimum level of replacement slag for achievement to the highest early strength with reasonable flow. Variable was the level of GGBFS in the binder. In this experimental work, two types of sands were used that are: silica and mining sands. It is determined that the optimum level of replacement slag is 40% and use of silica sand in OPC is preferable to mining sand and reversely, use of mining sand is preferred in GG100 to silica sand. All mortars had W/B and S/B 0.33 and 2.25, respectively.
文摘In this experimental work, three groups of cement-slag mortars namely OPC, OPC-slag, and slag mortars were made. All were cured in both water and air under room temperature. Strength development was studied up to 90 days. The mortars were prepared using 0%, 50%, and 100% replacement with slag. The sensitivity for all groups was obtained against the curing regime with the highest being attributed to the slag mortars. The highest and lowest strengths at early ages were attributed to OPC and slag mortars when both were cured in water. The highest and lowest strengths were attributed to OPC-slag and slag mortars at later ages, respectively. The highest strengths for OPC-slag, OPC, and slag mortars were as 72.0, 64.0, and 21.5 MPa at 90 days when the specimens cured in water, respectively. Strength loss was observed for all groups at later ages when cured in air under room temperature. The maximum and minimum, of about 8.0% and 1.3%, occurred at 56 and 90 days for slag and OPC-slag mortars, respectively.
文摘This study proposes a model to determine the content of cement in mortars using the background of X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectra taking advantage of the fact that fluorescence radiation for the Cu anticathode is different in cement paste and aggregates, and also that cement paste and aggregates have different crystallinity degrees. The method has been tested for limestone mortars with five different types of cement: I52,5N/SR, CEMII/A-L32,5N, IIIA42,5N/SR, IVA(V)32,5N/SR y CAC.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11372349&11502295)the Nature Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of National University of Defense Technology(Grant No.CJ110101)
文摘A three-electrode high-energy plasma synthetic jet(PSJ) actuator was used for shock wave control. This actuator is an enhanced version of the two-electrode actuator as a high-voltage trigger electrode is added to increase the cavity volume and the input energy while retaining a relatively low disruptive voltage. The electrical properties were studied using current-voltage measurements, and the energy consumption was calculated. To assess the jet strength, the penetration of PSJ was compared with empirical values, and the results show that the momentum flux ratio of PSJ for a capacitance of 0.96, 1.6, and 3 μF was approximately equal to 0.6, 1.0, and 1.3, respectively. The interaction of PSJ with shock waves was acquired using high-speed shadowgraph imaging. The shock was generated by a 25° compression ramp in Mach 2 flow, and PSJ actuator was placed up-stream of the compression ramp. Under the action of PSJ, the strength of the shock was notably weakened, and the near-wall part of the shock was entirely eliminated. The results show the good control effect of the three-electrode high-energy PSJ in high-speed flow.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 41431071)
文摘We analyzed plasma perturbations occurring in the coexisting environment of powerful VLF transmitter emission, intense lightning strokes and strong seismic activity during pregnant period. The results suggest that anomalous electron bursts with energy dispersion in the range of ~100–350 keV, forming the "wisp" signature, are due to cyclotron resonance of electrons with monochromatic waves from the powerful NWC VLF transmitters during nighttime. The intense broad band VLF emissions (up-going 0+ whistlers) are observed while the DEMETER satellite goes through the region of intense thunderstorm activities at mid-latitudes. However, the effects of intense lightning activity and pregnant earthquake have little impact on this kind of stable energy-dispersed electron structures, despite the fact that they are presumably two primary reasons for the particle precipitation in the ionosphere. The case studied here provides us a valuable opportunity to address the various sources triggering the anomalous plasma perturbations in the ionosphere.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51322604)
文摘This Article presents a three dimensional numerical model investigating thermal performance and hydrodynamics features of the confined slot jet impingement using slurry of Nano Encapsulated Phase Change Material(NEPCM)as a coolant.The slurry is composed of water as a base fluid and n-octadecane NEPCM particles with mean diameter of 100 nm suspended in it.A single phase fluid approach is employed to model the NEPCM slurry.The thermo physical properties of the NEPCM slurry are computed using modern approaches being proposed recently and governing equations are solved with a commercial Finite Volume based code.The effects of jet Reynolds number varying from 100 to 600 and particle volume fraction ranging from 0% to 28% are considered.The computed results are validated by comparing Nusselt number values at stagnation point with the previously published results with water as working fluid.It was found that adding NEPCM to the base fluid results with considerable amount of heat transfer enhancement.The highest values of heat transfer coefficients are observed at H/W=4 and C_m=0.28.However,due to the higher viscosity of slurry compared with the base fluid,the slurry can produce drastic increase in pressure drop of the system that increases with NEPCM particle loading and jet Reynolds number.