Study on soil-pile-structure-TMD interaction system by shaking table model test

The success of the tuned mass damper (TMD) in reducing wind-induced structural vibrations has been well established. However, from most of the recent numerical studies, it appears that for a structure situated on very soft soil, soil-structure interaction (SSI) could render a damper on the structure totally ineffective. In order to experimentally verify the SSI effect on the seismic performance of TMD, a series of shaking table model tests have been conducted and the results are presented in this paper. It has been shown that the TMD is not as effective in controlling the seismic responses of structures built on soft soil sites due to the SSI effect. Some test results also show that a TMD device might have a negative impact if the SSI effect is neglected and the structure is built on a soft soil site. For structures constructed on a soil foundation, this research verifies that the SSI effect must be carefully understood before a TMD control system is designed to determine if the control is necessary and if the SSI effect must be considered when choosing the optimal parameters of the TMD device.

THE SYNTHESIS AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF B-(32) MODEL COMPOUND: 1-C_4H_9Co(salen)(Py)

The title complex i-C_4H_9Co(salen)(Py) (Py=pyridine. salen=dianion of disalicylideneethylenediamine) has been first synthesized. Its crystal structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction method. The crystsis are monoclinic with space group P2_1/ C. The unit cell parametes are presented. The structure has been refined to a final R of 0.038.

Effect of the sloping seabed on 3D soil-spudcan interaction using a material point-finite element(MPM-FEM)model

The sloping seabed affects the bearing capacity and failure mechanism of soil,which may compromise the stability and safety of offshore structures such as jack-up platforms.This paper employs a coupled model combining the material point method and finite element method(MPM-FEM)to analyze the impact of sloping seabeds on the three-dimensional soil-spudcan interaction.The MPM-FEM model implements the B¯approach to solve the challenge of volumetric locking due to the incompressibility constraints imposed by yield criterion.It is validated against the centrifuge results.The effects of sloping seabeds on penetration resistance,soil flow pattern,lateral response,stress distribution,and failure mechanism are discussed.The soil mainly undergoes overall failure when the ratio of penetration depth to spudcan diameter(i.e.D P/D)is between 0 and 0.25.As the slope angle increases,the soil on the side of lower slope is expelled further,resulting in an asymmetric stress distribution and a larger horizontal sliding force of soil.When D P/D increases to 0.75,the soil transitions to localized plastic flow failure,and the range of soil flow affected by the spudcan penetration decreases.The results show that,when the slope angle increases,the lateral displacement and stress distribution on the lower slope of a sloping seabed is significantly larger than that of a horizontal seabed,impacting the spudcan and surrounding soil behavior.The study suggests that the seabed slope significantly affects the range of soil flow and failure at shallow penetration,indicating that the slope angle should be taken into account in the design and installation of offshore jack-up rigs,particularly in areas with sloping seabeds.

Estimation and testing of linkages between forest structure and rainfall interception characteristics of a Robinia pseudoacacia plantation on China’s Loess Plateau

Understanding the interaction between canopy structure and the parameters of interception loss is essential in predicting the variations in partitioning rainfall and water resources as affected by changes in canopy structure and in implementing water-based management in semiarid forest plantations.In this study,seasonal variations in rainfall interception loss and canopy storage capacity as driven by canopy structure were predicted and the linkages were tested using seasonal filed measurements.The study was conducted in nine 50 m×50 m Robinia pseudoacacia plots in the semiarid region of China’s Loess Plateau.Gross rain-fall,throughfall and stemflow were measured in seasons with and without leaves in 2015 and 2016.Results show that measured average interception loss for the nine plots were 17.9% and 9.4% of gross rainfall during periods with leaves (the growing season) and without leaves, respectively. Average canopy storage capacity estimated using an indirect method was 1.3 mm in the growing season and 0.2 mm in the leafless season. Correlations of relative interception loss and canopy storage capacity to canopy variables were highest for leaf/wood area index (LAI/WAI) and canopy cover, fol-lowed by bark area, basal area, tree height and stand density. Combined canopy cover, leaf/wood area index and bark area multiple regression models of interception loss and canopy storage capacity were established for the growing season and in the leafless season in 2015. It explained 97% and 96% of the variations in relative interception loss during seasons with and without leaves, respectively. It also explained 98% and 99% of the variations in canopy storage capacity during seasons with and without leaves, respectively. The empiri-cal regression models were validated using field data col-lected in 2016. The models satisfactorily predicted relative interception loss and canopy storage capacity during seasons with and without leaves. This study provides greater under-standing about the effects of changes in tree canopy structure (e.g., dieback or mortality) on hydrological processes.

An experimental study on variation of b value during deformation of rock samples with different structural models

A preliminary study of b value of rocks with two kinds of structural models has been made on the base of a new acoustic emission recording system. It shows that b value of the sample decreases obviously when the sample with compressive en echelon faults changes into a tensile one after interchange occurs between stress axis σ1 and σ2. A similar experiment is observed when the sample with tensile en echelon faults changes into that with a bend fault after two segments of the en echelon fault linking up. These facts indicate that the variation of b value may con-tain the information of the regional dominant structural model. Therefore, b-value analyses could be a new method for studying regional dominant structural models.

Computational Simulations of Bone Remodeling under Natural Mechanical Loading or Muscle Malfunction Using Evolutionary Structural Optimization Method

Live bone inherently responds to applied mechanical stimulus by altering its internal tissue composition and ultimately biomechanical properties, structure and function. The final formation may structurally appear inferior by design but complete by function. To understand the loading response, this paper numerically investigated structural remodeling of mature sheep femur using evolutionary structural optimization method (ESO). Femur images from Computed Tomography scanner were used to determine the elastic modulus variation and subsequently construct finite element model of the femur with stiffest elasticity measured. Major muscle forces on dominant phases of healthy sheep gait were imposed on the femur under static mode. ESO was applied to progressively alter the remodeling of numerically simulated femur from its initial to final design by iteratively removing elements with low strain energy density (SED). The computations were repeated with two different mesh sizes to test the convergence. The elements within the medullary canal had low SEDs and therefore were removed during the optimization. The SEDs in the remaining elements varied with angle around the circumference of the shaft. Those elements with low SED were inefficient in supporting the load and thus fundamentally explained how bone remodels itself with less stiff inferior tissue to meet load demand. This was in line with the Wolff’s law of transformation of bone. Tissue growth and remodeling process was found to shape the sheep femur to a mechanically optimized structure and this was initiated by SED in macro-scale according to traditional principle of Wolff’s law.

Design and Application of English Learning System based on B/S Structure

This paper analyzes advantages and disadvantages of the current several popular computer-aided English learning software. combined with modem English teaching philosophy, proposed learning system with synchronization, interactivity, intelligence, and incentives in one of the English to students. System uses JavaEE framework to build, each module uses a low coupling between the way facilitate future extensions. The system can help students build confidence and motivate its progress.

Structural Modeling of the Top Turonian Reservoir in the Northern Seme Oilfield (Benin, West-Africa)

The Sèmè oilfield is located in Benin’s offshore coastal sedimentary basin, near the Benin-Nigeria border, and contains two important oil bearing structures called “Sèmè North” and “Sèmè South”. In this coastal basin, Turonian sandstones of Abeokuta formation (Cenomanian-Turonian to Early Senonian age) form two reservoir units differentiated by two seismic horizons H6 and H6.5. The H6 seismic horizon represents the upper reservoir unit and is the main reservoir from which, more than 22 million barrels of crude oil had previously been produced in Sèmè oilfield. In order to improve knowledge of field petroleum geology, the present study presents the structural features of this upper reservoir unit. The use of Petrel software modules for the integration of 15 wells data, allowed presenting a structural model and illustrative cross sections that precise the geometry and specifying the structural characteristics of this reservoir unit within Sèmè field. The displayed structural architecture shows that the upper Turonian sandstones unit is composed of 11 layers including 7 reservoir layers (A, B, C1, C2, D1, D2, E) and 4 intra-reservoir layers (1, 2, 3 and 4) controlled by faults systems. The model provides basic framework necessary for geological characterization of the reservoir through a static model. The results of this study can be used for petrophysical modeling, Gross Rock Volume (GRV) determination and technical redevelopment of the field.

LINEAR ACTIVE STRUCTURES AND MODES (Ⅱ) —DISCRETE SYSTEMS AND BEAMS

The basic concepts about the active structures and some attributes of the modes were presented in paper “Liner Active Structures and Modes]( I) ". The characteristics of the active discrete systems and active beams were discussed, especially, the stability of the active structures and the orthogonality of the eigenvectors. The notes about modes were portrayed by a model of a seven-storeyed building with sensors and actuators. The concept of the adjoint active structure was extended from the discrete systems to the beams that were the representations of the continuous structures. Two types of beams with different placements of the measuring and actuating systems were discussed in detail. One is the beam with the discrete sensors and actuators, and the other is the beam with distributed sensor and actuator function. The orthogonality conditions were derived with the modal shapes of the active beam and its adjoint active beam. An example shows that the variation of eigenvalues with feedback amplitude for the homo-configuration and non-homo-configuration active structures.

基于B/S的高校实验室预约管理系统设计与实现

为了实现实验室管理信息化,更好地为师生服务,文章设计并开发一套高校实验室预约管理系统。该系统是基于B/S结构,采用Vue视图框架、Nginx服务器及MySQL数据库构建而成的;支持专业实验室、教室和会议室的预约管理;入口对接华中科技大学统一身份认证系统,在校师生可直接使用已有的统一身份认证系统账号密码登录系统。用户可通过浏览器完成在线预约、预约查询、预约管理和数据统计等功能。该系统的应用提高了实验室管理的规范性和信息化程度。

泸定M_(S)6.8地震发震机制研究——来自震前噪声成像和b值分布的共同约束

2022年9月5日四川省甘孜州泸定县发生了M_(S)6.8地震,打破了鲜水河断裂带东南段的大震"平静期",造成了重大自然灾害.清楚认识泸定地震震源区发震构造、地震活动性和应力状态对研究强震发震机制具有重要作用.本文利用震前在泸定地震震源区布设的50台短周期流动地震台阵观测资料及区域地震台网震相走时数据,分别采用背景噪声成像、双差定位和改进的b值成像技术,获得了震前震源区浅层高分辨率S波速度结构、地震空间分布及b值横向变化图像.结果揭示,泸定地震主震初始破裂起始于鲜水河断裂磨西段、具有高速异常和高应力特征的凹凸体内;主震西侧存在一条隐伏的正断型伴生分支断裂,5.0级的最大余震即发生在该断裂上;主震凹凸体的破裂同时造成了东南方向另一个较小高速凹凸体的破裂并形成密集余震群.由此可见,震源区跨断层高速异常"铆钉"结构和震前的高应力积累在整体上控制了泸定地震的发生和强余震活动.通过浅层高分辨率结构成像识别这种特殊的"铆钉"结构,同时通过b值成像识别高应力区,可有效评估断层的发震能力,对重点区域地震危险性研判具有极其重要的意义.

基于B/S结构的异构数据库加密算法仿真

在处理用户与权限中心的密钥时,传统加密方法存在对应层次不均和异构数据库加密时间长等问题。对此,文章提出了一种基于B/S结构的异构数据库加密算法,首先对比了C/S与B/S结构的优缺点;其次构建了基于B/S结构的异构数据库加密体系框架。该框架包括1套全面的密钥管理机制,用于生成各级权限管理中心的密钥,以及用户在对应权限中心的密钥与用户主密钥。通过使用访问策略树对服务器端的明文数据进行加密,该算法可将需要保护的数据转换为密文形式。仿真结果显示,该算法不仅能有效完成异构数据库加密,达到保护数据库安全的目标,且响应时间相比传统方法有显著提升。

基于模糊数学理论改进B-S模型的专利质押融资价值评估

在专利质押的法规条款不断完善的背景下,越来越多的科技型企业选择以专利作为质押物获得银行融资,所以对专利进行合理估值是高新技术企业进行专利质押融资的重要前提。而针对专利资产在价值评估过程中存在的主观性、不确定性等方面的问题,本文通过模糊数学理论对B-S模型进行改进,并通过实际案例验证该模型对专利质押价值评估具有一定的可行性,最后在对模型潜在价值关键影响因素进行敏感性分析的基础上,确定了关键因素对专利潜在价值的影响方向并提出建议。

Brain networks modeling for studying the mechanism underlying the development of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a primary age-related neurodegenerative disorder that can result in impaired cognitive and memory functions.Although connections between changes in brain networks of Alzheimer’s disease patients have been established,the mechanisms that drive these alterations remain incompletely understood.This study,which was conducted in 2018 at Northeastern University in China,included data from 97 participants of the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative(ADNI)dataset covering genetics,imaging,and clinical data.All participants were divided into two groups:normal control(n=52;20 males and 32 females;mean age 73.90±4.72 years)and Alzheimer’s disease(n=45,23 males and 22 females;mean age 74.85±5.66).To uncover the wiring mechanisms that shaped changes in the topology of human brain networks of Alzheimer’s disease patients,we proposed a local naive Bayes brain network model based on graph theory.Our results showed that the proposed model provided an excellent fit to observe networks in all properties examined,including clustering coefficient,modularity,characteristic path length,network efficiency,betweenness,and degree distribution compared with empirical methods.This proposed model simulated the wiring changes in human brain networks between controls and Alzheimer’s disease patients.Our results demonstrate its utility in understanding relationships between brain tissue structure and cognitive or behavioral functions.The ADNI was performed in accordance with the Good Clinical Practice guidelines,US 21 CFR Part 50-Protection of Human Subjects,and Part 56-Institutional Review Boards(IRBs)/Research Good Clinical Practice guidelines Institutional Review Boards(IRBs)/Research Ethics Boards(REBs).

基于B/S架构的小学家校信息管理系统设计

文章采用模型-视图-控制器(Model-View-Controller,MvC)的软件设计模型,基于浏览器/服务器(Browser/Server,B/S)架构设计一种小学家校信息管理系统,旨在提高学校家校沟通的效率和质量。采用黑盒测试和白盒测试相结合的方式对所设计的系统进行测试。实验结果表明,该系统能够满足小学家校信息管理的需求,并具有良好的性能和稳定性。

B/S架构下水文模型的构建—以TopModel为例

B/S架构下的水文模型是在线洪水预报预警发布系统的核心功能。首先探讨ASP.NET进行B/S架构水文模型设计的技术原理。继而选择经典的TopModel水文模型作为实验对象,在ASP.NET服务端类型化TopModel,构建了Web SemiTopModel,并简要介绍该模型的实现方式,最后通过实际流域观测数据进行驱动试验,结果较好。

基于B/S模式的项目管理信息系统开发与设计

随着信息技术的发展,基于互联网的项目管理模式已成为趋势。为降低系统中模型、视图和控制之间的耦合程度,文章提出一种基于B/S架构的项目管理信息系统。该系统通过保证项目的正确有序处理,实现项目管理信息系统的分层管理和监控。系统架构基于JavaEE技术,能在系统运行过程中提供全面、便捷的数据支持,保证科研项目的精准、规范运行。该系统主要针对项目管理人员、项目评估专家、项目管理部门和项目承办者设计,涵盖项目的立项、进度、结论和评估的全方位管理,从而提高机构的管理效率和管理效益。

基于EVA-BS模型下电商企业价值评估

随着网络的快速发展,大多数人们都在网络中畅行,淘宝、京东、天猫等各大电商平台炙手可热,使得互联网与我国社会的发展息息相关。文章通过之前学者对互联网的研究,概括分析出互联网电商行业的特点以及发展的难点困点,总结出运用常用的评估方法对电商行业进行价值评估时的弊端,并提出运用EVA和B-S模型对企业进行价值评估,从而发现更好的企业价值评估方法来对电商行业进行评估,为投资者提出更加合理且正确的有关企业价值的建议。

Model of an Atom by Analogy with the Transmission Line

Model of an atom by analogy with the transmission line is derived using Maxwell’s equations and Lorentz’ theory of electrons. To be realistic such a model requires that the product of the structural coefficient of Lecher’s transmission lines σ and atomic number Z is constant. It was calculated that this electromechanical constant is 8.27756, and we call it structural constant. This constant builds the fine-structure constant 1/α = 137.036, and with permeability μ, permittivity ε and elementary charge e builds Plank’s constant h. This suggests the electromagnetic character of Planck’s constant. The relations of energy, frequency, wavelength and momentum of electromagnetic wave in an atom are also derived. Finally, an equation, similar to Schrodinger’s equation, was derived, with a clear meaning of the wave function, which represents the electric or magnetic field strength of the observed electromagnetic wave.

基于C2构架风格的B/S应用程序体系结构

在对软件构架和B/S应用程序体系结构的研究过程中,提出了如何运用构架和构件组装技术,通过对可复用构件的组装进行B/S应用程序的设计和快速开发。文章拟以C2构架风格作为在整合应用系统的业务逻辑的基础设施,以B/S Model 2作为表示层的框架原型,提出一种基于构架和构件的B/S结构模型,称为CB Model。并且介绍在研究过程中开发的组装支持工具BSAppBuilder。