The objective of this paper is to investigate the dynamic characteristics of two adjacent building structures interconnected by viscoelastic dampers under seismic excitations. The computational procedure for an analyt...The objective of this paper is to investigate the dynamic characteristics of two adjacent building structures interconnected by viscoelastic dampers under seismic excitations. The computational procedure for an analytical model including the system model formulation, complex modal analysis and seismic time history analysis is presented for this purpose. A numerical example is also provided to illustrate the analytical model. The complex modal analysis is conducted to determine the optimal damping ratio, the optimal damper stiffness and the optimal damper damping of the viscoelastic dampers for each mode of the system. For the damper stiffness and damping with optimal values, the responses can be categorized into underdamped and critically damped vibrations. Furthermore, compared to the viscous dampers with only the energy dissipation mechanism, the viscoelastic dampers with both the energy dissipation and redistribution mechanisms are more effective for increasing the damping ratio of the system. The seismic time history analysis is conducted to assess the effectiveness of the viscoelastic dampers for vibration control. Based on the optimal damping ratio, the optimal damper stiffness, the optimal damper damping of the viscoelastic dampers for a certain mode of the system, and the viscoelastic dampers can be used to effectively suppress the root-mean-square responses as well as the peak responses of the two adjacent buildings.展开更多
In this article,we review the recent progress in active control of a turbulent boundary layer for skin-friction drag reduction.Near-wall coherent structures,which are closely associated with large skin-friction drag a...In this article,we review the recent progress in active control of a turbulent boundary layer for skin-friction drag reduction.Near-wall coherent structures,which are closely associated with large skin-friction drag and are thus often the target to be manipulated,are discussed briefly,providing a rationale of various control strategies.Open-and closed-loop controls are extensively reviewed,largely focusing on techniques and drag-reduction mechanisms.Finally,some concluding remarks are given.展开更多
Herein is introduced the mechanism for active control influencing the generation of the near-wall streamwise vortices,which are closely related to the production of high skin friction in wall-bounded turbulent flows.A...Herein is introduced the mechanism for active control influencing the generation of the near-wall streamwise vortices,which are closely related to the production of high skin friction in wall-bounded turbulent flows.A new opposition control scheme with adjusting control amplitude is proposed and evaluated in turbulent channel flow by direct numerical simulations.The maximum drag reduction rate can be greatly enhanced by the strengthened control.Finally the effectiveness of the control to the coherent structures at high Reynolds numbers is investigated by using a linear transient growth model.展开更多
A four-level quantum dot (QD) nanostructure interacting with four fields (two weak near-infrared (NIR) pulses and two control fields) forms the well-known double-cascade configuration.We investigate the cross-phase mo...A four-level quantum dot (QD) nanostructure interacting with four fields (two weak near-infrared (NIR) pulses and two control fields) forms the well-known double-cascade configuration.We investigate the cross-phase modulation (XPM) between the two NIR pulses.The results show,in such a closed-loop scheme,that the XPM can be greatly enhanced,while the linear absorption and two-photon absorption (gain) can be efficiently depressed by tuning the relative phase among the applied fields.This protocol may have potential applications in NIR all-optical switch design and quantum information processing with the solid-state materials.展开更多
This paper investigates static axially symmetric models in self-interacting Brans-Dicke gravity. We discuss physically feasible sources of models, derive field equations as well as evolution equations from Bianchi ide...This paper investigates static axially symmetric models in self-interacting Brans-Dicke gravity. We discuss physically feasible sources of models, derive field equations as well as evolution equations from Bianchi identities and construct structure scalars. Using these scalars and evolution equations, the inhomogeneity factors of the system are evaluated. It is found that structure scalars related to double dual of Riemann tensor control the density inhomogeneity. Finally, we obtain exact solutions of homogenous isotropic and inhomogeneous anisotropic spheroid models. It turns out that homogenous solutions reduce to Schwarzschild type interior solutions for a spherical case. We conclude that homogenous models involve homogenous distribution of scalar field whereas inhomogeneous correspond to inhomogeneous sca/ar field.展开更多
MnSi in the B20 structure is a prototypical helimagnet that forms a skyrmion lattice, a vortex-like spin texture under applied magnetic field. We have systematically explored the synthesis of single crystal MnSi nanow...MnSi in the B20 structure is a prototypical helimagnet that forms a skyrmion lattice, a vortex-like spin texture under applied magnetic field. We have systematically explored the synthesis of single crystal MnSi nanowires via controlled oxide-assisted chemical vapor deposition and observed a characteristic signature of skyrmion magnetic ordering in the MnSi nanowires. The thickness of the SiO2 layer on the Si substrate plays the key role in obtaining a high yield of B20 MnSi skyrmion nanowires. A growth mechanism was proposed that is consistent with the existence of an optimum SiO2 thickness. A growth phase diagram was constructed based on the extensive studies of various growth conditions for various MnSi nanostructures. The persistence of both the helicoidal and skyrmion magnetic ordering in the one-dimensional wires was directly revealed by ac and dc magnetic measurements.展开更多
文摘The objective of this paper is to investigate the dynamic characteristics of two adjacent building structures interconnected by viscoelastic dampers under seismic excitations. The computational procedure for an analytical model including the system model formulation, complex modal analysis and seismic time history analysis is presented for this purpose. A numerical example is also provided to illustrate the analytical model. The complex modal analysis is conducted to determine the optimal damping ratio, the optimal damper stiffness and the optimal damper damping of the viscoelastic dampers for each mode of the system. For the damper stiffness and damping with optimal values, the responses can be categorized into underdamped and critically damped vibrations. Furthermore, compared to the viscous dampers with only the energy dissipation mechanism, the viscoelastic dampers with both the energy dissipation and redistribution mechanisms are more effective for increasing the damping ratio of the system. The seismic time history analysis is conducted to assess the effectiveness of the viscoelastic dampers for vibration control. Based on the optimal damping ratio, the optimal damper stiffness, the optimal damper damping of the viscoelastic dampers for a certain mode of the system, and the viscoelastic dampers can be used to effectively suppress the root-mean-square responses as well as the peak responses of the two adjacent buildings.
基金supported by the Research Grants Council of HKSAR (Grant No. PolyU 5350/10E)
文摘In this article,we review the recent progress in active control of a turbulent boundary layer for skin-friction drag reduction.Near-wall coherent structures,which are closely associated with large skin-friction drag and are thus often the target to be manipulated,are discussed briefly,providing a rationale of various control strategies.Open-and closed-loop controls are extensively reviewed,largely focusing on techniques and drag-reduction mechanisms.Finally,some concluding remarks are given.
基金Tsupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10925210 and 11132005)
文摘Herein is introduced the mechanism for active control influencing the generation of the near-wall streamwise vortices,which are closely related to the production of high skin friction in wall-bounded turbulent flows.A new opposition control scheme with adjusting control amplitude is proposed and evaluated in turbulent channel flow by direct numerical simulations.The maximum drag reduction rate can be greatly enhanced by the strengthened control.Finally the effectiveness of the control to the coherent structures at high Reynolds numbers is investigated by using a linear transient growth model.
基金Supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant Nos.10975054,60925021,11104210,and 61108016the Department of Education of China Grant No.200804870051
文摘A four-level quantum dot (QD) nanostructure interacting with four fields (two weak near-infrared (NIR) pulses and two control fields) forms the well-known double-cascade configuration.We investigate the cross-phase modulation (XPM) between the two NIR pulses.The results show,in such a closed-loop scheme,that the XPM can be greatly enhanced,while the linear absorption and two-photon absorption (gain) can be efficiently depressed by tuning the relative phase among the applied fields.This protocol may have potential applications in NIR all-optical switch design and quantum information processing with the solid-state materials.
文摘This paper investigates static axially symmetric models in self-interacting Brans-Dicke gravity. We discuss physically feasible sources of models, derive field equations as well as evolution equations from Bianchi identities and construct structure scalars. Using these scalars and evolution equations, the inhomogeneity factors of the system are evaluated. It is found that structure scalars related to double dual of Riemann tensor control the density inhomogeneity. Finally, we obtain exact solutions of homogenous isotropic and inhomogeneous anisotropic spheroid models. It turns out that homogenous solutions reduce to Schwarzschild type interior solutions for a spherical case. We conclude that homogenous models involve homogenous distribution of scalar field whereas inhomogeneous correspond to inhomogeneous sca/ar field.
文摘MnSi in the B20 structure is a prototypical helimagnet that forms a skyrmion lattice, a vortex-like spin texture under applied magnetic field. We have systematically explored the synthesis of single crystal MnSi nanowires via controlled oxide-assisted chemical vapor deposition and observed a characteristic signature of skyrmion magnetic ordering in the MnSi nanowires. The thickness of the SiO2 layer on the Si substrate plays the key role in obtaining a high yield of B20 MnSi skyrmion nanowires. A growth mechanism was proposed that is consistent with the existence of an optimum SiO2 thickness. A growth phase diagram was constructed based on the extensive studies of various growth conditions for various MnSi nanostructures. The persistence of both the helicoidal and skyrmion magnetic ordering in the one-dimensional wires was directly revealed by ac and dc magnetic measurements.
