Experimental investigation of engineered geopolymer composite for structural strengthening against blast loads

The recent increase in blast/bombing incidents all over the world has pushed the development of effective strengthening approaches to enhance the blast resistance of existing civil infrastructures.Engineered geopolymer composite(EGC)is a promising material featured by eco-friendly,fast-setting and strain-hardening characteristics for emergent strengthening and construction.However,the fiber optimization for preparing EGC and its protective effect on structural elements under blast scenarios are uncertain.In this study,laboratory tests were firstly conducted to evaluate the effects of fiber types on the properties of EGC in terms of workability,dry shrinkage,and mechanical properties in compression,tension and flexure.The experimental results showed that EGC containing PE fiber exhibited suitable workability,acceptable dry shrinkage and superior mechanical properties compared with other types of fibers.After that,a series of field tests were carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of EGC retrofitting layer on the enhancement of blast performance of typical elements.The tests include autoclaved aerated concrete(AAC)masonry walls subjected to vented gas explosion,reinforced AAC panels subjected to TNT explosion and plain concrete slabs subjected to contact explosion.It was found that EGC could effectively enhance the blast resistance of structural elements in different scenarios.For AAC masonry walls and panels,with the existence of EGC,the integrity of specimens could be maintained,and their deflections and damage were significantly reduced.For plain concrete slabs,the EGC overlay could reduce the diameter and depth of the crater and spallation of specimens.

Preparation, interfacial regulation and strengthening of Mg/Al bimetal fabricated by compound casting: A review

Mg/Al bimetal combines the advantages of both aluminum and magnesium and has broad application prospects in automotive, aerospace,weapons, digital products and so on. The compound casting has the characteristics of low cost, easy to achieve metallurgical combination and suitable for the preparation of complex bimetallic parts. However, bimetallic joint strength is low due to differences of physical properties between Al and Mg, oxide film on metallic surface and interfacial Al-Mg IMCs, which is closely related to the interfacial microstructure and properties. Therefore, how to control the interface of the bimetal to achieve performance enhancement is the focus and difficulty in this field. At present, there are mainly the following strengthening methods. First, the “zincate galvanizing” and “electrolytic polishing+anodic oxidation” technology were exert on the surface of Al alloy to remove and break the oxide film, which improved the wettability between Al and Mg. Second, the undesirable Al-Mg IMCs were reduce or elimination by adding the interlayers(Zn, Ni and Ni-Cu). Thirdly, the evolution process of interfacial microstructure was changed and fine strengthening phases were formed by adding Si element to Al alloy or rare earth element to Mg alloy. Fourthly, mechanical vibration and ultrasonic vibration were applied in the process of the filling and solidification to refine and homogenize the interfacial structure. Finally, some other methods, including secondary rolling, thermal modification, heat treatment and constructing exterior 3D morphology, also can be used to regulate the interfacial microstructure and compositions. The above strengthening methods can be used alone or in combination to achieve bimetallic strengthening. Finally, the future development direction of the Mg/Al bimetal is prospected, which provides some new ideas for the development and application of the Mg/Al bimetal.

Quantifying Solid Solution Strengthening in Nickel-Based Superalloys via High-Throughput Experiment and Machine Learning

Solid solution strengthening(SSS)is one of the main contributions to the desired tensile properties of nickel-based superalloys for turbine blades and disks.The value of SSS can be calculated by using Fleischer’s and Labusch’s theories,while the model parameters are incorporated without fitting to experimental data of complex alloys.In thiswork,four diffusionmultiples consisting of multicomponent alloys and pure Niare prepared and characterized.The composition and microhardness of singleγphase regions in samples are used to quantify the SSS.Then,Fleischer’s and Labusch’s theories are examined based on high-throughput experiments,respectively.The fitted solid solution coefficients are obtained based on Labusch’s theory and experimental data,indicating higher accuracy.Furthermore,six machine learning algorithms are established,providing a more accurate prediction compared with traditional physical models and fitted physical models.The results show that the coupling of highthroughput experiments and machine learning has great potential in the field of performance prediction and alloy design.

Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete (RC) with FRP Sheets Using Different Guidelines

The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of fiber reinforcement polymer (FRP) on shear behavior of reinforcement concrete (RC) beams with various guidelines. The FRP thickness, beam depth and concrete strength at ultimate load are considered as main strength parameters. A finite element (FE) by using ANSYS computer program was used to analyze the reinforced concrete beams. The numerical models were used to investigate the effect of beam depth, concrete strength, CFRP sheet configuration, and CFRP sheet thickness on the behavior of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with CFRP sheets compared with different guidelines. The results from ACI guideline show little difference compared with FE, which make it suitable for RC beams strengthened with FRP sheets.

Assessing the predictive capabilities of precipitation strengthening models for deformation twinning in Mg alloys using phase-field simulations

Precipitation strengthening is a key strategy for improving the overall mechanical properties of Mg alloys. In Mg-Al alloys, basal precipitates are known to strengthen against twinning, resulting in an increase in the critical resolved shear stress(CRSS) necessary for continued deformation. Although several models have been proposed to quantify the influence of precipitate shape, size, and distribution on the CRSS, the accuracy, scope, and applicability of these models has not been fully assessed. Accordingly, the objectives of this study are:(i)to analyze the accuracy of analytical models proposed in the literature for precipitation strengthening against twin thickening and propagation(in Mg-Al alloys) using phase-field(PF) simulations,(ii) to propose modifications to these model forms to better capture the observed trends in the PF data, and(iii) to subsequently test the predictiveness of the extended models in extrapolating to experimental strengthening data.First, using an atomistically-informed phase-field method, the interactions between migrating twin boundaries(during the propagation and thickening stages) and basal plates are simulated for different precipitate sizes and arrangements. In general, comparison of the increase in CRSS determined from the PF simulations and the predictions from four precipitation strengthening models reveals that modifications are necessary to the model forms to extend their applicability to precipitation strengthening against both twin thickening and propagation. A subsequent comparison between predictions from the extended models and experimental strengthening data for peak age-hardened samples reveals that the(extended) single dislocation and dislocation wall models provide reasonably accurate values of the increase in CRSS.Ultimately, the results presented here help elucidate the fidelity and applicability of the various hardening models in predicting precipitation strenghtening effects in technologically important alloys.

Significant strengthening of copper-based composites using boron nitride nanotubes

Nanotubes, such as boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), exhibit excellent mechanical properties. In this work, high-quality BNNTs were synthesized by ball milling and annealing. Subsequently, well-dispersed 3vol%BNNTs/Cu and 3vol%CNTs/Cu composites were successfully prepared using ball milling, spark plasma sintering, and followed by hot-rolling. Moreover, the mechanical properties and strengthening mechanisms of BNNTs/Cu and CNTs/Cu composites were compared and discussed in details. At 293 K,both BNNTs/Cu and CNTs/Cu composites exhibited similar ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of~404 MPa, which is approximately 170%higher than pure Cu. However, at 873 K, the UTS and yield strength of BNNTs/Cu are 27%and 29%higher than those of CNTs/Cu, respectively.This difference can be attributed to the stronger inter-walls shear resistance, higher thermomechanical stability of BNNTs, and stronger bonding at the BNNTs/Cu interface as compared to the CNTs/Cu interface. These findings provide valuable insights into the potential of BNNTs as an excellent reinforcement for metal matrix composites, particularly at high temperature.

On the strengthening and slip activity of Mg-3Al-1Zn alloy with pre-induced{1012¯}twins

{1012¯}twins were introduced into the magnesium(Mg)plate AZ31 via pre-rolling along its transverse direction.The plates,both with and without the pre-induced{1012¯}twins,were subjected to uniaxial tension along different directions.Using crystal plasticity modeling,we found that the strengthening effect of the pre-induced{1012¯}twins on the macroscopic flow stress primarily arised from the increased slip resistance caused by the boundaries,rather than the orientation hardening due to the twinning reorientation(although the latter did make its contribution in some specific loading directions).Besides,the pre-existing{1012¯}twins were found,by both experiments and simulation,to promote the activity of prismatic and pyramidal<c+a>in the parent matrix of the material.Further analysis showed that the enhanced non-basal slip activity is related to the{1012¯}twin boundaries’low micro Hall-Petch slope ratios of non-basal slips to basal slip.With the critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)obtained from crystal plasticity modeling and the orientation data from EBSD,a probability-based slip transfer model was proposed.The model predicts higher slip transfer probabilities and thus lower strain concentration tendencies at{1012¯}twin boundaries than that at grain boundaries,which agrees with the experimental observation that the strain localization was primarily associated with the latter.The present findings are helpful scientifically,in deepening our understanding of how the pre-induced{1012¯}twins affect the strength and slip activity of Mg alloys,and technologically,in guiding the design of the pre-strain protocol of Mg alloys.

不同界面下梁端直剪型锚栓钢板剪切承载力试验研究

开展梁端直剪型锚栓钢板剪切承载力加固试验研究。试验序列包含1个对比试验段、5个剪切承载力加固试验段。试验参数包括界面条件和钢板高度。结果表明:受力过程中钢板与混凝土之间的黏结界面终会剥离,不同黏结界面不影响剪切承载力;增加钢板高度和配套的直剪型锚栓数量能有效提高混凝土梁的剪切承载力。直剪型锚栓钢板剪切承载力加固存在2种机制,约束机制通过限制斜裂缝宽度提高剪切承载力,而组合受力机制通过钢板将一部分剪力直接传入支座。加固钢板高度较小时以约束机制为主,加固钢板高度较大时,2种加固机制联合发挥作用。

Research on Practical Pathways of Strengthening Labor Education for College and University Students in the New Era

Labor education is an essential component of college and university education that can help students to develop a strong work ethic,acquire practical skills,and better understand the value of work.Strengthening labor education for college and university students is an urgent need of the high-quality development of the society and the internal requirement of promoting the all-round development of individuals.This study analyzes the importance of strengthening labor education for college and university students in the new era and proposes four practical pathways which draw on labor courses and campus activities,social practices,scientific research projects,and internships.After implementing these pathways,a survey of 967 students showed that students’understanding and awareness of labor was deepened,their hands-on skills and interests in science and labor practices were improved,and they became more cordially respectful to the working class.Taken together,the exploration and practice of these pathways helps college and university students to recognize their abilities,strengths,and interests,and guides them to form good labor habits that permeate all aspects of their studies and lives.

原位合成TiB_(2)颗粒增强铝基复合材料研究进展

原位合成技术制备的铝基复合材料,权衡了强度和塑性间的矛盾,有望实现铝基复合材料的结构功能一体化。原位合成TiB_(2)颗粒增强铝基复合材料比刚度,比模量高,具有优异的力学性能、耐腐蚀性能、耐磨性能和抗疲劳性能,是近年来金属基复合材料的研究热点之一,在汽车制造、高铁动车、航空航天和国防军事等领域具有广阔的应用前景。归纳了三种原位合成TiB_(2)颗粒增强铝基复合材料反应体系(Al-K_(2)TiF_(6)-KBF_(4)体系、Al-TiO_(2)-B_(2)O_(3)体系和Al-Ti-B体系)的特点和优势,概述了原位合成TiB_(2)颗粒对铝基体晶粒尺寸、界面结合和润湿性产生影响的研究现状,对TiB_(2)颗粒强化铝复合材料力学性能的作用机制展开了讨论,梳理总结现阶段在此领域研究过程中仍未解决的问题,展望TiB_(2)颗粒增强铝基复合材料的潜在发展空间,以期为研究和开发原位合成颗粒增强铝基复合材料提供参考。

钢筋混凝土拱桥主拱圈加固方式及效果研究

目的 寻求钢筋混凝土拱桥主拱圈最佳加固方式,以改善加固效果,给同类危旧拱桥加固提供参考。方法 基于某实际加固桥例提出3种不同卸载方式的加固改造方案,采用Midas civil软件建立有限元模型,分析不同加固方式的影响规律;对原拱圈初始应力水平、施工阶段内力、成桥状态下应力、内力及挠度进行分析;利用加固层最大应力比、荷载置换率和挠度变化率对加固效果进行评价。结果 方案三的加固层最大应力比分别比方案一、二大45.12%与52.74%,荷载置换效果最显著,最大值达3.82,挠度变化率最大。结论 选择拱上建筑拆除得越多的方式进行加固,加固效果越好;对钢筋混凝土拱桥进行加固时,应基于加固方式制定加固施工方案,同时需考虑施工工期与加固成本。

嵌套加强的LQ550高强冷弯薄壁C型钢连续檩条受力性能研究

为提高LQ550级高强冷弯薄壁C型钢连续檩条的承载能力,采用在支座处嵌套的方法来加强连续檩条。对未加强和采用两种嵌套方式加强的檩条共7组试件进行三点受弯试验,得到了试件的承载性能和破坏形态,试验结果表明加强后的试件出现跨中局部屈曲和嵌套端部局部屈曲两种破坏形态。采用ABAQUS软件建立了非线性有限元模型对嵌套加强的檩条进行数值模拟,有限元分析得到的承载力和破坏形态与试验结果吻合良好,验证了有限元模型的准确性。基于验证的有限元模型,分析了两种嵌套方式和不同嵌套长度对檩条承载力的提升,且表明嵌套檩条的长度宜取为连续檩条跨度的1/5~1/4。

超高强Ti-15Mo-2.7Nb-3Al-0.2Si钛合金的强化行为及模型

基于XRD、OM、SEM和TEM分析,研究超高强Ti-15Mo-2.7Nb-3Al-0.2Si钛合金的组织演变及强化行为。结果表明,位错强化和析出强化效应对该合金的屈服强度影响较大。冷轧+再结晶+冷轧+双时效组合工艺可获得1518 MPa的最高屈服强度,这主要归因于显微组织中的高密度残存位错及密集而细小的次生α相。建立复合强化模型,其预测误差在16.6%以内。此外,研究发现次生α相体积分数的增加可以不断强化晶内区域,这使得沿晶断裂开始出现并逐渐占据整个断裂面。

中国成为世界重要教育中心:何以必要、何以可能与何以可为

纵观文艺复兴以来的世界历史,世界教育中心的形成与转移皆有迹可循——意大利、英国、法国、德国、美国先后成为世界教育中心。成为世界重要教育中心,既是我国教育发展的宏伟目标与重要归宿,又是以中国式教育现代化助推中华民族伟大复兴的需要,更是世界各国人民利益所系。回首历史、立足现在、展望未来,中国教育凤凰涅槃势不可挡。当前,全球创新格局发生明显变化,呈现由欧美地区向亚太地区、由大西洋区域向太平洋区域转移的趋势。我们要抓住历史机遇,在借鉴世界教育中心成功经验的基础上,结合中国本土教育实践,不断提升中国教育的支撑力、贡献力、国际影响力和全球引领力,使中国早日成为世界重要教育中心。

拔尖创新人才培养的现实困境与路径优化——以“强基计划”为例

拔尖创新人才培养既是实现教育强国和高水平科技自立自强的必然要求,也是贯彻落实科教兴国战略的迫切需要,更是强化社会主义建设人才支撑的重要举措。立足“强基计划”的战略背景与目标要求,从拔尖创新人才的培养现状及态势入手,剖析总结人才培养阶段衔接性不足、创新能力培养不足及交叉学科设置不合理等问题。结合拔尖创新人才培养的目标定位,积极探索科教深度融合的拔尖创新人才培养模式,提出了“二三三四五”拔尖创新人才培养路径,即以双轮驱动配合“三类整合”课程体系,注重三大能力培养与四阶段科研训练,构建五方支撑培养体系,以优化拔尖创新人才培养路径,保证拔尖创新人才培养质量。

重庆官栈河大桥主桥主墩基础锁口钢管桩围堰加固

重庆官栈河大桥主桥为(62+110+62)m三跨连续刚构桥,主墩基础采用锁口钢管桩围堰施工。围堰施工正常水位+325.300 m,施工期控制水位+330.500 m。在该桥主墩围堰完成四周锁口钢管桩插打及前4道内支撑安装后,因极端天气原因,长寿湖水位上涨到+332.200 m,危及围堰安全。为解决钢管桩围堰的安全问题,提出采用水下施工内支撑的加固方案。待围堰内部水头与外部保持一致后,将已经插打的锁口钢管桩加高至标高+334.000 m,拆除已安装好的4道内支撑,重新安装6道内支撑。采用MIDAS Civil软件分别建立加固前、后钢管桩围堰结构有限元模型,分析钢管桩及内支撑的受力安全与稳定性。结果表明:施工控制水位+330.500 m下,围堰结构最大正应力由加固前的162.6 MPa下降到加固后的82.3 MPa,下降了49.3%;承载水位可从施工控制水位+330.500 m增加到目标控制水位+333.500 m,且强度和刚度等均留有一定储备。水下施工内支撑的加固方案可提升围堰的承载能力。该桥围堰加固后整体受力效果良好,已顺利完成承台浇筑施工。

Al-Mg系合金中合金化元素作用及其对力学性能的影响

铝镁合金是轻量化材料应用领域中一种重要的金属材料,属于中高强度铝合金,具有较高的塑性、良好的耐蚀性以及优良的焊接性等优势,目前在航空航天、交通运输和军工制造等领域具有广阔的应用前景。笔者综述了铝镁合金力学性能特点以及用途,介绍了Al-Mg系合金中的强化机制,重点阐述了Al-Mg系合金中主合金化元素Mg及其含量对合金微观组织和力学性能的影响规律及机理,详细论述了Mn、Zr、Ti、Sc、Er、Y等微合金化元素的作用以及对Al-Mg系合金微观组织和力学性能的影响规律。最后,结合Al-Mg系合金当前研究现状,提出了今后值得研究的方向。

机械活化微波协同强化铟铁酸锌中铟的浸出

针对常规酸浸提铟浸出率较低的问题,采用机械活化和微波协同强化的方法对铟铁酸锌中的铟进行酸浸提取,分析机械活化前后铟铁酸锌的晶格结构变化,研究不同工艺因素对铟铁酸锌中铟浸出行为的影响规律,并对机械活化微波协同下的铟浸出过程进行动力学分析。结果表明:机械活化后,铟铁酸锌的晶体结构被破坏,衍射峰强度降低、峰型宽化,晶粒尺寸减小,晶格应变增加;常规条件下,铟浸出率在低温低酸时最高仅59.2%,高温高酸时达92.0%(150 min);微波、机械活化分别单独及协同作用时,低温低酸下铟浸出的促进不明显,而高温高酸下浸出率均达到100%,但时间分别逐渐减少为120,90,60 min,机械活化与微波的协同作用可显著提升铟的浸出效率;表面化学反应控制模型比较适用于机械活化微波协同下铟浸出的动力学过程。

纯钼、TZM和MHC合金棒材性能对比研究

采用粉末冶金工艺制备了纯钼、TZM和MHC合金棒材,通过拉伸力学性能测试、硬度测试、金相分析、电镜分析等手段对材料的显微组织、硬度、室温和1000℃高温力学性能进行了对比研究。结果表明:纯钼、TZM和MHC钼合金室温下抗拉强度分别为710、788、843 MPa,1000℃高温抗拉强度分别为223、423、499 MPa,钼合金的主要强化方式是固溶强化以及第二相碳化物TiC、ZrC和HfC强化。由于第二相碳化物HfC较TiC、ZrC熔点高、晶粒细小,因此MHC钼合金综合性能更为优异。

高水平科技自立自强的内涵特征、评价指标与实现路径

高水平科技自立自强是高水平科技自立和高水平科技自强的有机统一,具有自主性、引领性、开放性、体系性、可持续性等重要特征。实现高水平科技自立自强的主要标志是关键核心技术自主可控、重要创新成果全球领先、国际科技合作紧密高效、体系化创新支撑能力强、科技创新体制机制完善,可以用关键核心技术自给率、高被引论文占全球比重、三方专利拥有量占全球比重、全社会研发投入与国内生产总值比值、知识产权出口额占全球比重、全球创新指数排名等18个指标进行衡量。经过多年的发展,我国科技自立自强取得明显成效,但也存在原始创新能力还不强、科技生态需要进一步优化等问题,亟须抓住破除体制机制障碍这个关键,深化科技体制改革,加快构筑完善的新型举国体制、原创技术激发机制、开放合作机制、创新生态育成机制和持续投入机制,形成符合科研规律,有效满足国家发展和市场需求,鼓励创新、开放包容、充满活力、系统有效的科技创新体制机制。