As the most important type or component in the terrestrial ecosystems, forest ecosystem makes its role obviously prominent and important on environment and human being. It possesses non-substitutable functions in the ...As the most important type or component in the terrestrial ecosystems, forest ecosystem makes its role obviously prominent and important on environment and human being. It possesses non-substitutable functions in the process of sustainable development. However, due to the complexity of the forest ecosystem and the relatively delay or lack of the related research technology, the science is still in the case of immature and questions. This paper summarized and reviewed briefly the development and the present case of the forest ecology, then pointed out the existing problems in the forest ecosystem researches. In the end, we discussed several fields that need to pay more attention to in future researches.展开更多
Ferritic steel with a nominal composition of Fe-14Cr-3W-0.42Ti-0.32Y was prepared by mixing gas-atomized prealloyed powder and mechanically alloyed powder. The microstructure is much different fxom other ferritic stee...Ferritic steel with a nominal composition of Fe-14Cr-3W-0.42Ti-0.32Y was prepared by mixing gas-atomized prealloyed powder and mechanically alloyed powder. The microstructure is much different fxom other ferritic steels with the same composition and prepared via only mechanically alloyed powder. A bi-modal structure, which consists of pure ferritic grains and martensitic grains, was obtained after hot forging and air cooling. A phase transformation of αbcc→γfcc→α'bcc was also discovered in microstructural observation. The bi-modal microstructure shows a good combination of high strength and high ductility.展开更多
[Objective] To analyze the efficiency of Hunan agro-ecosystem in 1980- 2010. [Method] This paper adopts the emergy methods to evaluate the emergy input and output. [Result] The growth of total emergy input was mainly ...[Objective] To analyze the efficiency of Hunan agro-ecosystem in 1980- 2010. [Method] This paper adopts the emergy methods to evaluate the emergy input and output. [Result] The growth of total emergy input was mainly caused by the auxiliary factors in this phase. The proportion of the nonrenewable purchased emergy input to the total auxiliary emergy input increased from 21.80% in 1980 to 33.04% in 2010. In 1980-2010 the total emergy output of the system increased by 2.43 times, the proportions of the stock farming emergy output and fishery emergy output to the total emergy output increased sharply, while those of the planting emergy output and forestry emergy output showed a considerable decline. [Conclusion] The emergy yield ratio of this system was improved but its sustainability was worrying.展开更多
The nominal Ti44Al6Nb1.0Cr2.0V alloy was newly designed and prepared by vacuum consumable melting technique with the ingot sizes of d225 mm×320 mm. The results show that the average lamella colony size is 780-18...The nominal Ti44Al6Nb1.0Cr2.0V alloy was newly designed and prepared by vacuum consumable melting technique with the ingot sizes of d225 mm×320 mm. The results show that the average lamella colony size is 780-1830 μm. This as-cast alloy has a modified near lamellar(M-NL) structure that is composed of mainly larger(α2+γ) lamella colonies and smaller(B2+equiaxed γ) blocky morphology. It exhibits the moderate tensile properties at room temperature, in which the Region(5) yields the ultimate tensile strength(UTS) about 499 MPa and the elongation about 0.53%. The obvious brittle fracture characteristics and trans-granular interlamellar fracture are the predominant modes. After room temperature tensile testing, there are some <101] and a few 1/2<112] superdislocations in the γ phase. The as-cast microcrack is the main factor to deteriorate the tensile property, which results in the premature fracture, poor ductility and few dislocations. The addition of Nb, Cr and V can decrease stacking fault energy(SFE) obviously, which is helpful to enhancing the ductility of the alloy.展开更多
In order to effectively solve combinatorial optimization problems,a membrane-inspired quantum bee colony optimization(MQBCO)is proposed for scientific computing and engineering applications.The proposed MQBCO algorith...In order to effectively solve combinatorial optimization problems,a membrane-inspired quantum bee colony optimization(MQBCO)is proposed for scientific computing and engineering applications.The proposed MQBCO algorithm applies the membrane computing theory to quantum bee colony optimization(QBCO),which is an effective discrete optimization algorithm.The global convergence performance of MQBCO is proved by Markov theory,and the validity of MQBCO is verified by testing the classical benchmark functions.Then the proposed MQBCO algorithm is used to solve decision engine problems of cognitive radio system.By hybridizing the QBCO and membrane computing theory,the quantum state and observation state of the quantum bees can be well evolved within the membrane structure.Simulation results for cognitive radio system show that the proposed decision engine method is superior to the traditional intelligent decision engine algorithms in terms of convergence,precision and stability.Simulation experiments under different communication scenarios illustrate that the balance between three objective functions and the adapted parameter configuration is consistent with the weights of three normalized objective functions.展开更多
The development of robust damage detection methods for offshore structures is crucial to prevent catastrophes caused by structural failures. In this research, we developed an Improved Modal Strain Energy (IMSE) meth...The development of robust damage detection methods for offshore structures is crucial to prevent catastrophes caused by structural failures. In this research, we developed an Improved Modal Strain Energy (IMSE) method for detecting damage in offshore platform structures based on a traditional modal strain energy method (the Stubbs index method). The most significant difference from the Stubbs index method was the application of modal frequencies. The goal was to improve the robustness of the traditional method. To demonstrate the effectiveness and practicality of the proposed IMSE method, both numerical and experimental studies were conducted for different damage scenarios using a jacket platform structure. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the IMSE method in damage location when only limited, spatially incomplete, and noise-polluted modal data is available. Comparative studies showed that the IMSE index outperformed the Stubbs index and exhibited stronger robustness, confirming the superiority of the proposed approach.展开更多
The effects of kinds of secondary phases on texture and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Er alloys were investigated. The results suggest that the I-phase has a great effect on modification of the texture via the discon...The effects of kinds of secondary phases on texture and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Er alloys were investigated. The results suggest that the I-phase has a great effect on modification of the texture via the discontinuous dynamic recrystallization mechanism(DDRX), which tends to form well-developed equiaxed recrystallized grains. Meanwhile, the W-phase plays an important role in refining the grain size via continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX), companied with a higher maximum texture intensity. Thus, the Mg-6Zn-1 Er alloy containing I-phase shows a performance of higher elongation of 20.4%. The Mg-2Zn-2Er alloy including W-phase displays a better tensile strength, and the yield strength(YS) is about 247 MPa.展开更多
Ecosystem valuation can serve as a basis of scientific support for decision-making. So far, the most popular methods for ecosystem valuation are ecosystem service valuation (ESV), which is based on the utility of ec...Ecosystem valuation can serve as a basis of scientific support for decision-making. So far, the most popular methods for ecosystem valuation are ecosystem service valuation (ESV), which is based on the utility of ecosystem to human beings rather than on the objective value of the ecosystem. After more than 10 years' application, it has been found that all losses of ESV were about 10% of the benefits of human activities. In this paper, the ecosystem intrinsic value (EIV) is defined. EIV is an objective value that emerges from the existence, structures, functions and processes of ecosystem, but independent with man, man's will and preferences. The valuating approach and methods used for EIV were developed by using energy approach and the methods of emergy analysis and eco-exergy analysis. The EIV calculated by emergy from the substance, energy and information of ecosystem and by eco-exergy from the structure and function of ecosystem represents the existent value and the externally working capacity of ecosystem, respectively. The approach and methods of EIV evaluation were applied to Xiamen Bay, China. The results showed that the marine EIV in Xiamen Bay was 209 billion RMB, including 116 billion RMB of emergy and 92.4 billion RMB of eco-exergy in 2010, nearly 30 times of ESV and 8.5 times of the GDP of Xiamen marine industry in 2010. The EIV in unit area of Xiarnen Bay is more than 10 times higher than the average global ESV in estuaries. It implied a potential undervaluation to ecosystem value by ESV calculation, which may mislead decisions-making processes.展开更多
10%(volume fraction) SiCp/Al-Mg composites with different Mg contents were successfully fabricated by semi-solid mechanical stirring technique under optimum processing conditions.Effects of Mg content on microstructur...10%(volume fraction) SiCp/Al-Mg composites with different Mg contents were successfully fabricated by semi-solid mechanical stirring technique under optimum processing conditions.Effects of Mg content on microstructure and mechanical properties were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffractometry(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The results indicate that SiC particles disperse homogeneously in Al-Mg matrix and interfacial reaction between Al matrix and SiC particles is effectively controlled.Distribution of SiCp reinforcement and interfacial bonding are improved by adding Mg.Additionally,the mechanical properties of composites are remarkably improved with the Mg content increasing.展开更多
A new control strategy based on modal energy criterion is proposed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the control system in reducing structural earthquake responses. The modal control algorithm combining LQR(linear q...A new control strategy based on modal energy criterion is proposed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the control system in reducing structural earthquake responses. The modal control algorithm combining LQR(linear quadratic regulator) control algorithm is adopted in the discrete time-history analysis. The various modal energy forms are derived by definition of the generalized absolute displacement vector. A preliminary numerical study of the effectiveness of this control strategy is carried out on a 20-storey framed steel structural model. The controlled performance of the model is studied from the perspectives of both response and modal energy. Results show that the modal energy-based control strategy is very effective in reducing structural responses as well as in consuming a large amount of modal energy,while augmentation of additional generalized control force corresponding to the modes that contain little modal energy is unnecessary,as it does little help to improve the controlled structural performance.展开更多
Based on investigations of 112 Chinese firms and studies on foreign leading corporations, a theoretical framework of dynamic capabilities based strategy innovation (SI) is put forward. Several large firms in China wi...Based on investigations of 112 Chinese firms and studies on foreign leading corporations, a theoretical framework of dynamic capabilities based strategy innovation (SI) is put forward. Several large firms in China winning through SI were studied empirically. This paper complements previous publications on the theories of innovation and strategy. This work's findings will be useful for managers interested in our approach, which highlights the importance of SI and focuses on and points out the major pitfalls in the innovation processes. Implementing the dynamic capabilities based strategy innovation can effectively cultivate and develop core competences of corporations. It is concluded that implementing SI is the only path for Chinese enterprise growth in the intensified competition in the knowledge economy.展开更多
The impregnation of a special grade polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor fibres was carried out in a 8 wt. % KMnO4 aqueous solution to obtain modified PAN precursor fibres. The foctts is primarily on the effects of mod...The impregnation of a special grade polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor fibres was carried out in a 8 wt. % KMnO4 aqueous solution to obtain modified PAN precursor fibres. The foctts is primarily on the effects of modification on the chemical structure and the physical mechanical properties of precursor ribres, them-aft stabilised and their resulting carbon fibres, which were characterized by the con-bination use of densities, wide-angle X-my diffraction (WAXD), X-my photoelectron spectrosopy (XPS), Elemental analysis (EA), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and scanning clectronmicroscope (SEM), etc. KMnO4 as a strong oxidizer can swell, oxidize and corrode the skin of a precursor fibre, tin, form partly C≡N groups to C=N ones, decrcase the crystal size, increase the orientation index, increase the crystallinity index, furthermore increase the densities of modified PAN precursors and resulting thermal stabiliscd fibres. As a result, the carbonfibres developed from modified PAN fibres show an improvement in tensile strength of 31.25% and an improvement in elongation of 77.78%, but a decrease of 16.52% in Young's modulus.展开更多
The microstructure, dielectric properties and chemical state of Ti element on BaTi_4O_9 (f)/(0.64 BaTi_4O_9-0.36BaPr_2Ti_4O_(12)) composites sample surface were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission e...The microstructure, dielectric properties and chemical state of Ti element on BaTi_4O_9 (f)/(0.64 BaTi_4O_9-0.36BaPr_2Ti_4O_(12)) composites sample surface were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), LCR meter method and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that the system is composed of BaTi_4O_9 and BaPr_2Ti_4O_(12) two phases. Pr ions are distributed in the BaWi_4O_9 grains and the segregation of Pr ions was observed on the grain boundaries of BaTi_4O_9/BaTi_4O_9. The content of Ti^(3+) and Ti^(2+) decrease in the BPT system composites due to the addition of BaTi_4O_9 fibers, which improved the dielectric properties of the system. BPT10 sample with 10% BaTi_4O_9 fibers, has the best dielectric properties in the system, its ε_r = 64, tan δ= 1×10^(-4)(at 1 MHz) , and it may be a potential candidate for microwave dielectric ceramics.展开更多
The photophysics of 3-dimethylamino-2-methyl-propenal (DMAMP) after excitation to the S2 (ππ^*) electronic state was studied using the resonance Raman spectroscopy and complete active space self-consistent fiel...The photophysics of 3-dimethylamino-2-methyl-propenal (DMAMP) after excitation to the S2 (ππ^*) electronic state was studied using the resonance Raman spectroscopy and complete active space self-consistent field method calculations. The transition barriers of the ground state tautomerization reactions between DMAMP and its three isomers were determined at B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level of theory. The vibrational spectra were assigned. The A- band resonance Raman spectra were obtained in acetonitrile with excitation wavelengths in resonance with the first intense absorption band to probe the structural dynamics of DMAMP. The B3LYP-TD computation was carried out to determine the relative A-band resonance Raman intensities of the fundamental modes, and the result indicated that the vibronic-coupling existed in Franck-Condon region. Complete active space self-consistent field (CASSCF) calculations were carried out to determine the excitation energies of the lower-lying singlet and triplet excited states, the conical intersection points and the intersystem crossing points. The A-band short-time structural dynamics and the corresponding decay dynamics of DMAMP were obtained by analysis of the resonance Raman intensity pattern and CASSCF computations. It was found that a sudden de-conjugation between C1=O6 and C2=C3 occurred at the Franck-Condon region of the S2(ππ^*) state, while the enhancement of the conjugation interaction between C3 and N(CH3)2, and between C1 and C2 evolutions shortly after the wavepacket leaves away the Pranck-Condon region via the excited state charge redistribution. The de-conjugation interaction between C1=O6 and C2=C3 made the rotation of C3=N(CH3)2 group around the C2-C3 bond much easier, while the enhanced conjugation between C1 and C2, and between C3 and N(CH3)2 made the rotation around the C1-C2 bond and C3-N5 more difficult. It was revealed that the initial structural dynamics of DMAMP was predominantly towards the CI-I(S2/S0) point, while the opportunities towards either CI-2(S2/S0) or CI-3(S2/S0) point were negligible. Two decay channels of DMAMP from S2,FC(ππ^*) to So or Tl,min via various CIs and ISCs were proposed.展开更多
Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-xNd (x=0, 1, 3 and 5, mass fraction, %) alloys were prepared by metal mould casting, and the microstructures and mechanical properties were investigated. The results show that the grain size of as-cast a...Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-xNd (x=0, 1, 3 and 5, mass fraction, %) alloys were prepared by metal mould casting, and the microstructures and mechanical properties were investigated. The results show that the grain size of as-cast alloys reduces and the hardness and strength increase with the increase of Nd content. The alloys are aged followed by solid solution treatment. Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-3Nd and Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-5Nd alloys exhibit obvious age hardening response. The hardness value of Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-5Nd alloy increases from HV104 at as-cast state to HV136 at peak-aged state. The maximum ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of the Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-5Nd alloy are obtained in at peak-aged state, and the values are 323 MPa, 212 MPa at room temperature, and 258 MPa, 176 MPa at 250 ℃, respectively. The improvement of the tensile strength is mainly attributed to the fine and dispersively distributed plate-shaped β′ metastable phase.展开更多
In order to clarify the mechanism of optical transitions for cubic SrHfO_3, we have investigated the electronicstructure and optical properties of cubic SrHfO_3 using the plane-wave ultrasoft pseudopotential technique...In order to clarify the mechanism of optical transitions for cubic SrHfO_3, we have investigated the electronicstructure and optical properties of cubic SrHfO_3 using the plane-wave ultrasoft pseudopotential technique based on thefirst-principles density-functional theory (DFT).The ground-state properties, obtained by minimizing the total energy,are in favorable agreement with the previous work.From the band structure and charge densities as well as the theoryof crystal-field and molecular-orbital bonding, we have systematically studied how the optical transitions are affected bythe electronic structure and molecular orbitals.Our calculated complex dielectric function is in good agreement withthe experimental data and the optical transitions are in accord with the electronic structure.展开更多
Concrete dam construction, reservoir impoundment and operation are a complicated and long-term process. During the course of this process dam suffers lots of factors including changing temperature, humidity, deformati...Concrete dam construction, reservoir impoundment and operation are a complicated and long-term process. During the course of this process dam suffers lots of factors including changing temperature, humidity, deformation, loads and restraints around dam. With time going by, damage to darn concrete happens. As a result, the strength, stiffness and resistance of concrete will decrease accompanying with damage accumulation and dam structure performance behavior and lifetime will be shorten or even destructed. At present, most of researches focus on concrete material itself and seldom consider effects of water content for concrete structures. That is apparently inconsistent with the actual situation. In engineering practice, it is urgently needed to assess existing dam structure damage state considering dry zoning in concrete. Through taking C30 dam concrete as standard specimen, alternate freezing and thawing tests are undertaken and changing law of time-dependent concrete damage state resulting in alternate wetting and drying has been studied in this paper. And then calculation formulas of time-dependent concrete damage evolution process considering alternate wetting and drying under condition of freeze-thaw cycle tests are established. Combining with four parameters Hsieh-Ting-Chen ( H -T-C ) model, some relevant factors or parameters are obtained through indoor testing and life prediction model of concrete dam based on dry zoning and damage theory is put forward which provides technical supports for dam safety evaluation and management of sustainable development.展开更多
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC39970123 30170744)+1 种基金 Chinese Academy of Sciences (A grant KZCX2-406) and Changbai Mountain Open Research Station.
文摘As the most important type or component in the terrestrial ecosystems, forest ecosystem makes its role obviously prominent and important on environment and human being. It possesses non-substitutable functions in the process of sustainable development. However, due to the complexity of the forest ecosystem and the relatively delay or lack of the related research technology, the science is still in the case of immature and questions. This paper summarized and reviewed briefly the development and the present case of the forest ecology, then pointed out the existing problems in the forest ecosystem researches. In the end, we discussed several fields that need to pay more attention to in future researches.
基金Projects (50634060,50721003) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (2009AA03Z526) supported by the High-tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject supported by the Open-End Fund for Valuable and Precision Instruments of Central South University
文摘Ferritic steel with a nominal composition of Fe-14Cr-3W-0.42Ti-0.32Y was prepared by mixing gas-atomized prealloyed powder and mechanically alloyed powder. The microstructure is much different fxom other ferritic steels with the same composition and prepared via only mechanically alloyed powder. A bi-modal structure, which consists of pure ferritic grains and martensitic grains, was obtained after hot forging and air cooling. A phase transformation of αbcc→γfcc→α'bcc was also discovered in microstructural observation. The bi-modal microstructure shows a good combination of high strength and high ductility.
基金Supported by Hunan Provincial Situation and Decision Consultation Project (2012BZZ16)National Social Science Fund of China(11BJY029)Youth Fund Project of Central South University of Forestry and Technology(2011ZB003)~~
文摘[Objective] To analyze the efficiency of Hunan agro-ecosystem in 1980- 2010. [Method] This paper adopts the emergy methods to evaluate the emergy input and output. [Result] The growth of total emergy input was mainly caused by the auxiliary factors in this phase. The proportion of the nonrenewable purchased emergy input to the total auxiliary emergy input increased from 21.80% in 1980 to 33.04% in 2010. In 1980-2010 the total emergy output of the system increased by 2.43 times, the proportions of the stock farming emergy output and fishery emergy output to the total emergy output increased sharply, while those of the planting emergy output and forestry emergy output showed a considerable decline. [Conclusion] The emergy yield ratio of this system was improved but its sustainability was worrying.
基金Project(2011CB605504)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(NCET-12-0153)supported by the Program of New Century Excellent Talents in UniversityProject(51274076)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The nominal Ti44Al6Nb1.0Cr2.0V alloy was newly designed and prepared by vacuum consumable melting technique with the ingot sizes of d225 mm×320 mm. The results show that the average lamella colony size is 780-1830 μm. This as-cast alloy has a modified near lamellar(M-NL) structure that is composed of mainly larger(α2+γ) lamella colonies and smaller(B2+equiaxed γ) blocky morphology. It exhibits the moderate tensile properties at room temperature, in which the Region(5) yields the ultimate tensile strength(UTS) about 499 MPa and the elongation about 0.53%. The obvious brittle fracture characteristics and trans-granular interlamellar fracture are the predominant modes. After room temperature tensile testing, there are some <101] and a few 1/2<112] superdislocations in the γ phase. The as-cast microcrack is the main factor to deteriorate the tensile property, which results in the premature fracture, poor ductility and few dislocations. The addition of Nb, Cr and V can decrease stacking fault energy(SFE) obviously, which is helpful to enhancing the ductility of the alloy.
基金Projects(61102106,61102105)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2013M530148)supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation+1 种基金Project(HEUCF140809)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(LBH-Z13054)supported by Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Fund,China
文摘In order to effectively solve combinatorial optimization problems,a membrane-inspired quantum bee colony optimization(MQBCO)is proposed for scientific computing and engineering applications.The proposed MQBCO algorithm applies the membrane computing theory to quantum bee colony optimization(QBCO),which is an effective discrete optimization algorithm.The global convergence performance of MQBCO is proved by Markov theory,and the validity of MQBCO is verified by testing the classical benchmark functions.Then the proposed MQBCO algorithm is used to solve decision engine problems of cognitive radio system.By hybridizing the QBCO and membrane computing theory,the quantum state and observation state of the quantum bees can be well evolved within the membrane structure.Simulation results for cognitive radio system show that the proposed decision engine method is superior to the traditional intelligent decision engine algorithms in terms of convergence,precision and stability.Simulation experiments under different communication scenarios illustrate that the balance between three objective functions and the adapted parameter configuration is consistent with the weights of three normalized objective functions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51209189, 51379196), and the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (ZR2013 EEQ006, ZR2011 EL049)
文摘The development of robust damage detection methods for offshore structures is crucial to prevent catastrophes caused by structural failures. In this research, we developed an Improved Modal Strain Energy (IMSE) method for detecting damage in offshore platform structures based on a traditional modal strain energy method (the Stubbs index method). The most significant difference from the Stubbs index method was the application of modal frequencies. The goal was to improve the robustness of the traditional method. To demonstrate the effectiveness and practicality of the proposed IMSE method, both numerical and experimental studies were conducted for different damage scenarios using a jacket platform structure. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the IMSE method in damage location when only limited, spatially incomplete, and noise-polluted modal data is available. Comparative studies showed that the IMSE index outperformed the Stubbs index and exhibited stronger robustness, confirming the superiority of the proposed approach.
基金Project(51401005)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2172013,2164055)supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation,China+1 种基金Project(2016YFB0301101-1)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program,ChinaProject(2015-RX-L11)supported by Ti Xin Talents Plan of Beijing University of Technology,China
文摘The effects of kinds of secondary phases on texture and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Er alloys were investigated. The results suggest that the I-phase has a great effect on modification of the texture via the discontinuous dynamic recrystallization mechanism(DDRX), which tends to form well-developed equiaxed recrystallized grains. Meanwhile, the W-phase plays an important role in refining the grain size via continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX), companied with a higher maximum texture intensity. Thus, the Mg-6Zn-1 Er alloy containing I-phase shows a performance of higher elongation of 20.4%. The Mg-2Zn-2Er alloy including W-phase displays a better tensile strength, and the yield strength(YS) is about 247 MPa.
文摘Ecosystem valuation can serve as a basis of scientific support for decision-making. So far, the most popular methods for ecosystem valuation are ecosystem service valuation (ESV), which is based on the utility of ecosystem to human beings rather than on the objective value of the ecosystem. After more than 10 years' application, it has been found that all losses of ESV were about 10% of the benefits of human activities. In this paper, the ecosystem intrinsic value (EIV) is defined. EIV is an objective value that emerges from the existence, structures, functions and processes of ecosystem, but independent with man, man's will and preferences. The valuating approach and methods used for EIV were developed by using energy approach and the methods of emergy analysis and eco-exergy analysis. The EIV calculated by emergy from the substance, energy and information of ecosystem and by eco-exergy from the structure and function of ecosystem represents the existent value and the externally working capacity of ecosystem, respectively. The approach and methods of EIV evaluation were applied to Xiamen Bay, China. The results showed that the marine EIV in Xiamen Bay was 209 billion RMB, including 116 billion RMB of emergy and 92.4 billion RMB of eco-exergy in 2010, nearly 30 times of ESV and 8.5 times of the GDP of Xiamen marine industry in 2010. The EIV in unit area of Xiarnen Bay is more than 10 times higher than the average global ESV in estuaries. It implied a potential undervaluation to ecosystem value by ESV calculation, which may mislead decisions-making processes.
基金Project(2006CB605203-3) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘10%(volume fraction) SiCp/Al-Mg composites with different Mg contents were successfully fabricated by semi-solid mechanical stirring technique under optimum processing conditions.Effects of Mg content on microstructure and mechanical properties were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffractometry(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The results indicate that SiC particles disperse homogeneously in Al-Mg matrix and interfacial reaction between Al matrix and SiC particles is effectively controlled.Distribution of SiCp reinforcement and interfacial bonding are improved by adding Mg.Additionally,the mechanical properties of composites are remarkably improved with the Mg content increasing.
基金Project (No. G20050452) supported by the Education Bureau of Zhejiang Province, China
文摘A new control strategy based on modal energy criterion is proposed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the control system in reducing structural earthquake responses. The modal control algorithm combining LQR(linear quadratic regulator) control algorithm is adopted in the discrete time-history analysis. The various modal energy forms are derived by definition of the generalized absolute displacement vector. A preliminary numerical study of the effectiveness of this control strategy is carried out on a 20-storey framed steel structural model. The controlled performance of the model is studied from the perspectives of both response and modal energy. Results show that the modal energy-based control strategy is very effective in reducing structural responses as well as in consuming a large amount of modal energy,while augmentation of additional generalized control force corresponding to the modes that contain little modal energy is unnecessary,as it does little help to improve the controlled structural performance.
文摘Based on investigations of 112 Chinese firms and studies on foreign leading corporations, a theoretical framework of dynamic capabilities based strategy innovation (SI) is put forward. Several large firms in China winning through SI were studied empirically. This paper complements previous publications on the theories of innovation and strategy. This work's findings will be useful for managers interested in our approach, which highlights the importance of SI and focuses on and points out the major pitfalls in the innovation processes. Implementing the dynamic capabilities based strategy innovation can effectively cultivate and develop core competences of corporations. It is concluded that implementing SI is the only path for Chinese enterprise growth in the intensified competition in the knowledge economy.
基金HAIPURT(No.2006KYCX009)National Natural Science Foundation of Henan(No.2006430019)Hanan Innvation Project(No.0523021300)
文摘The impregnation of a special grade polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor fibres was carried out in a 8 wt. % KMnO4 aqueous solution to obtain modified PAN precursor fibres. The foctts is primarily on the effects of modification on the chemical structure and the physical mechanical properties of precursor ribres, them-aft stabilised and their resulting carbon fibres, which were characterized by the con-bination use of densities, wide-angle X-my diffraction (WAXD), X-my photoelectron spectrosopy (XPS), Elemental analysis (EA), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and scanning clectronmicroscope (SEM), etc. KMnO4 as a strong oxidizer can swell, oxidize and corrode the skin of a precursor fibre, tin, form partly C≡N groups to C=N ones, decrcase the crystal size, increase the orientation index, increase the crystallinity index, furthermore increase the densities of modified PAN precursors and resulting thermal stabiliscd fibres. As a result, the carbonfibres developed from modified PAN fibres show an improvement in tensile strength of 31.25% and an improvement in elongation of 77.78%, but a decrease of 16.52% in Young's modulus.
文摘The microstructure, dielectric properties and chemical state of Ti element on BaTi_4O_9 (f)/(0.64 BaTi_4O_9-0.36BaPr_2Ti_4O_(12)) composites sample surface were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), LCR meter method and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that the system is composed of BaTi_4O_9 and BaPr_2Ti_4O_(12) two phases. Pr ions are distributed in the BaWi_4O_9 grains and the segregation of Pr ions was observed on the grain boundaries of BaTi_4O_9/BaTi_4O_9. The content of Ti^(3+) and Ti^(2+) decrease in the BPT system composites due to the addition of BaTi_4O_9 fibers, which improved the dielectric properties of the system. BPT10 sample with 10% BaTi_4O_9 fibers, has the best dielectric properties in the system, its ε_r = 64, tan δ= 1×10^(-4)(at 1 MHz) , and it may be a potential candidate for microwave dielectric ceramics.
基金ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.21033002 and No.21202032) and the National Basic Research Program of China (No.2013CB834604).
文摘The photophysics of 3-dimethylamino-2-methyl-propenal (DMAMP) after excitation to the S2 (ππ^*) electronic state was studied using the resonance Raman spectroscopy and complete active space self-consistent field method calculations. The transition barriers of the ground state tautomerization reactions between DMAMP and its three isomers were determined at B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level of theory. The vibrational spectra were assigned. The A- band resonance Raman spectra were obtained in acetonitrile with excitation wavelengths in resonance with the first intense absorption band to probe the structural dynamics of DMAMP. The B3LYP-TD computation was carried out to determine the relative A-band resonance Raman intensities of the fundamental modes, and the result indicated that the vibronic-coupling existed in Franck-Condon region. Complete active space self-consistent field (CASSCF) calculations were carried out to determine the excitation energies of the lower-lying singlet and triplet excited states, the conical intersection points and the intersystem crossing points. The A-band short-time structural dynamics and the corresponding decay dynamics of DMAMP were obtained by analysis of the resonance Raman intensity pattern and CASSCF computations. It was found that a sudden de-conjugation between C1=O6 and C2=C3 occurred at the Franck-Condon region of the S2(ππ^*) state, while the enhancement of the conjugation interaction between C3 and N(CH3)2, and between C1 and C2 evolutions shortly after the wavepacket leaves away the Pranck-Condon region via the excited state charge redistribution. The de-conjugation interaction between C1=O6 and C2=C3 made the rotation of C3=N(CH3)2 group around the C2-C3 bond much easier, while the enhanced conjugation between C1 and C2, and between C3 and N(CH3)2 made the rotation around the C1-C2 bond and C3-N5 more difficult. It was revealed that the initial structural dynamics of DMAMP was predominantly towards the CI-I(S2/S0) point, while the opportunities towards either CI-2(S2/S0) or CI-3(S2/S0) point were negligible. Two decay channels of DMAMP from S2,FC(ππ^*) to So or Tl,min via various CIs and ISCs were proposed.
基金Project(648248) supported by Doctoral Foundation of Henan Polytechnic University, China
文摘Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-xNd (x=0, 1, 3 and 5, mass fraction, %) alloys were prepared by metal mould casting, and the microstructures and mechanical properties were investigated. The results show that the grain size of as-cast alloys reduces and the hardness and strength increase with the increase of Nd content. The alloys are aged followed by solid solution treatment. Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-3Nd and Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-5Nd alloys exhibit obvious age hardening response. The hardness value of Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-5Nd alloy increases from HV104 at as-cast state to HV136 at peak-aged state. The maximum ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of the Mg-10Ho-0.6Zr-5Nd alloy are obtained in at peak-aged state, and the values are 323 MPa, 212 MPa at room temperature, and 258 MPa, 176 MPa at 250 ℃, respectively. The improvement of the tensile strength is mainly attributed to the fine and dispersively distributed plate-shaped β′ metastable phase.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.50902110the National Aerospace Science Foundation of China under Grant No.2008ZF53058+3 种基金 the Specialized Research Foundation for Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China under Grant No.200806991032 the Doctorate Foundation of Northwestern Polytechnical University under Grant No.cx201005 the Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) Foundation for Fundamental Research under Grant No.NPU-FFR-W018108the 111 Project under Grant No.B08040
文摘In order to clarify the mechanism of optical transitions for cubic SrHfO_3, we have investigated the electronicstructure and optical properties of cubic SrHfO_3 using the plane-wave ultrasoft pseudopotential technique based on thefirst-principles density-functional theory (DFT).The ground-state properties, obtained by minimizing the total energy,are in favorable agreement with the previous work.From the band structure and charge densities as well as the theoryof crystal-field and molecular-orbital bonding, we have systematically studied how the optical transitions are affected bythe electronic structure and molecular orbitals.Our calculated complex dielectric function is in good agreement withthe experimental data and the optical transitions are in accord with the electronic structure.
基金This research was supported by NSFC (National Natural Science Foundation of China) (Granted No.: 50909054, 50925933).
文摘Concrete dam construction, reservoir impoundment and operation are a complicated and long-term process. During the course of this process dam suffers lots of factors including changing temperature, humidity, deformation, loads and restraints around dam. With time going by, damage to darn concrete happens. As a result, the strength, stiffness and resistance of concrete will decrease accompanying with damage accumulation and dam structure performance behavior and lifetime will be shorten or even destructed. At present, most of researches focus on concrete material itself and seldom consider effects of water content for concrete structures. That is apparently inconsistent with the actual situation. In engineering practice, it is urgently needed to assess existing dam structure damage state considering dry zoning in concrete. Through taking C30 dam concrete as standard specimen, alternate freezing and thawing tests are undertaken and changing law of time-dependent concrete damage state resulting in alternate wetting and drying has been studied in this paper. And then calculation formulas of time-dependent concrete damage evolution process considering alternate wetting and drying under condition of freeze-thaw cycle tests are established. Combining with four parameters Hsieh-Ting-Chen ( H -T-C ) model, some relevant factors or parameters are obtained through indoor testing and life prediction model of concrete dam based on dry zoning and damage theory is put forward which provides technical supports for dam safety evaluation and management of sustainable development.