A Euclidean-Like Discrete Spacetime from the Unification of a Multitude of Hypercubic Lattices

An autonomous discrete space is proposed consisting of a huge number of four dimensional hypercubic lattices, unified along one of the four axes. The unification is such that the properties of the individual lattice are preserved. All the unifying axes are parallel, and the other axes have indeterminate mutual relations. The two kinds of axes are non-interchangeable resembling time and space of reality. The unification constitutes a framework without spatial properties. In case the axes with indeterminate relations are present at regular intervals in the time and the space, a Euclidean-like metric and goniometry can be obtained. In thus defined space-like structure, differences in speed and relativistic relations are only possible within regions of space enclosed by aberrations of the structure.

Physical Constants as Result of the Many Hypercubic Lattices of a Multidirectional Discrete Space

A multidirectional discrete space consists of numerous hypercubic lattices each of which contains one of the spatial directions. In such a space, several groups of lattices can be distinguished with a certain property. Each group is determined by the number of lattices it comprises, forming the characterizing numbers of the space. Using the specific properties of a multidirectional discrete space, it is shown that some of the characterizing numbers can be associated with a physical constant. The fine structure constant appears to be equal to the ratio of two of these numbers, which offers the possibility of calculating the series of smallest numerical values of these numbers. With these values, a reasoned estimate can be made of the upper limit of the smallest distance of the discrete space of approximately the Planck length.

Particle-Wave Duality Resulting from the Granulation of Fields in a Hypercubic Lattice

The possibility of granulated discrete fields is considered in which there are at least three distinct base granules. Because of the limited size of the granules, the motion of an endlessly extended particle field must to be split into an inner and an outer part. The inner part moves gradually in a point particle-like fashion, the outer is moving step-wise in a wave-like manner. This dual behaviour is reminiscent of the particle-wave duality. Field granulation can be caused by deviations of the structure of the lattice at the boundaries of the granule, causing some axes of the granule to be tilted. The granules exhibit relativistic effects, inter alia, caused by the universality of the coordination number of the lattice.

Simulation of internal nitrogen release from bottom sediments in an urban lake using a nitrogen flux model

Nutrient release from sediment is considered a significant source for overlying water. Given that nutrient release mechanisms in sediment are complex and difficult to simulate, traditional approaches commonly use assigned parameter values to simulate these processes. In this study, a nitrogen flux model was developed and coupled with the water quality model of an urban lake. After parameter sensitivity analyses and model calibration and validation, this model was used to simulate nitrogen exchange at the sediment–water interface in eight scenarios. The results showed that sediment acted as a buffer in the sediment–water system. It could store or release nitrogen at any time, regulate the distribution of nitrogen between sediment and the water column, and provide algae with nitrogen. The most effective way to reduce nitrogen levels in urban lakes within a short time is to reduce external nitrogen loadings. However, sediment release might continue to contribute to the water column until a new balance is achieved. Therefore, effective measures for reducing sediment nitrogen should be developed as supplementary measures. Furthermore, model parameter sensitivity should be individually examined for different research subjects.

Sensitivity analysis of factors affecting gravity dam anti-sliding stability along a foundation surface using Sobol method

The anti-sliding stability of a gravity dam along its foundation surface is a key problem in the design of gravity dams.In this study,a sensitivity analysis framework was proposed for investigating the factors affecting gravity dam anti-sliding stability along the foundation surface.According to the design specifications,the loads and factors affecting the stability of a gravity dam were comprehensively selected.Afterwards,the sensitivity of the factors was preliminarily analyzed using the Sobol method with Latin hypercube sampling.Then,the results of the sensitivity analysis were verified with those obtained using the Garson method.Finally,the effects of different sampling methods,probability distribution types of factor samples,and ranges of factor values on the analysis results were evaluated.A case study of a typical gravity dam in Yunnan Province of China showed that the dominant factors affecting the gravity dam anti-sliding stability were the anti-shear cohesion,upstream and downstream water levels,anti-shear friction coefficient,uplift pressure reduction coefficient,concrete density,and silt height.Choice of sampling methods showed no significant effect,but the probability distribution type and the range of factor values greatly affected the analysis results.Therefore,these two elements should be sufficiently considered to improve the reliability of the dam anti-sliding stability analysis.

A RIGOROUS PROOF ON CIRCULAR WIRELENGTH FOR HYPERCUBES

We study embeddings of the n-dimensional hypercube into the circuit with 2nvertices.We prove that the circular wirelength attains a minimum by gray coding;that was called the CT conjecture by Chavez and Trapp(Discrete Applied Mathematics,1998).This problem had claimed to be settled by Ching-Jung Guu in her doctoral dissertation“The circular wirelength problem for hypercubes”(University of California,Riverside,1997).Many argue there are gaps in her proof.We eliminate the gaps in her dissertation.

光RP(k)网络上Hypercube通信模式的波长指派算法

波长指派是光网络设计的基本问题,设计波长指派算法是洞察光网络通信能力的基本方法.基于光RP(k)网络,讨论了其波长指派问题. 含有N=2n个节点的Hypercube通信模式,构造了节点间的一种排列次序Xn,并设计了RP(k)网络上的波长指派算法.在构造该算法的过程中,得到了在环网络上实现n维Hypercube通信模式的波长指派算法.这两个算法具有较高的嵌入效率.在RP(k)网络上,实现Hypercube通信模式需要max{2,52n-5/3}个波长.而在环网络上,实现该通信模式需要复用N/3+N/12个波长,比已有算法需要复用N/3+N/4个波长有较大的改进.这两个算法对于光网络的设计具有较大的指导价值.

低偏差OALHD的构造

本文给出了利用均匀设计和正交表构造低偏差 ＯＡＬＨ设计的方法，该方法构造的设计既有优良的均匀性又具有正交设计的均衡性，一个更重要的优点是可以构造较大样本容量的设计点集。本文同时给出了某些参数的均匀设计表，这些设计优于现有的均匀设计，具有实用价值．

大跨度斜拉桥可靠度评估方法研究

针对大型复杂桥梁结构极限状态方程一般难以显式表达的特点,提出了基于神经网络的大跨度斜拉桥可靠度评估方法.通过Latin hypercube抽样技术对随机参数进行抽样,应用大跨度斜拉桥非线性有限元进行分析.通过对随机抽样的样本数据进行训练,应用神经网络的非线性映射和泛化技术,对大跨度斜拉桥的极限状态方程进行数值模拟.通过极限状态方程对随机变量的偏导数,求解结构可靠指标的优化问题,计算大跨度斜拉桥的可靠指标.结果表明:对于隐式极限状态方程的大跨度斜拉桥可靠度评估问题,本文方法具有较高的计算精度和较好的计算效率;荷载布置方式、作用位置等对斜拉桥可靠指标有很大影响;计入3种几何非线性效应后斜拉桥偏于不安全,其中斜拉索垂度非线性效应的影响最为显著.

基于机群并行通信处理器HCP的选播通信操作算法

在我们自行研制的并行通信处理器ＨＰＣ基础上，给出了一种基于Ｈｙｐｅｒｃｕｂｅ互连网络环境下的通信处理器ＨＣＰ的选播通信算法，该算法可实现网络上的一个ＨＣＰ向其他任意多个ＨＣＰ发送相同的Ｆｒａｍｅ的操作。

超立方体网络的EE指数(英文)

一个新的图谱的特征不变量:网络的EE指数被定义为EE=EE(G)=∑i n eλi,λ1,λ2,…,λn为网络的特征多项式对应的特征值.给出了超立方体网络的的EE指数的计算公式.

Optimization on the Impeller of a Low-specific-speed Centrifugal Pump for Hydraulic Performance Improvement

In order to widen the high-efficiency operating range of a low-specific-speed centrifugal pump, an optimization process for considering efficiencies under 1.0Qd and 1.4Qd is proposed. Three parameters, namely, the blade outlet width b2, blade outlet angle β2, and blade wrap angle φ, are selected as design variables. Impellers are generated using the optimal Latin hypercube sampling method. The pump efficiencies are calculated using the software CFX 14.5 at two operating points selected as objectives. Surrogate models are also constructed to analyze the relationship between the objectives and the design variables. Finally, the particle swarm optimization algorithm is applied to calculate the surrogate model to determine the best combination of the impeller parameters. The results show that the performance curve predicted by numerical simulation has a good agreement with the experimental results. Compared with the efficiencies of the original impeller, the hydraulic efficiencies of the optimized impeller are increased by 4.18% and 0.62% under 1.0Qd and 1.4Qd, respectively. The comparison of inner flow between the original pump and optimized one illustrates the improvement of performance. The optimization process can provide a useful reference on performance improvement of other pumps, even on reduction of pressure fluctuations.

PATHS AND CYCLES EMBEDDING ON FAULTY ENHANCED HYPERCUBE NETWORKS

Let Qn,k （n 〉 3, 1 〈 k ≤ n - 1） be an n-dimensional enhanced hypercube which is an attractive variant of the hypercube and can be obtained by adding some complementary edges, fv and fe be the numbers of faulty vertices and faulty edges, respectively. In this paper, we give three main results. First, a fault-free path P[u, v] of length at least 2n - 2fv - 1 （respectively, 2n - 2fv - 2） can be embedded on Qn,k with fv ＋ f≤ n- 1 when dQn,k （u, v） is odd （respectively, dQ,~,k （u, v） is even）. Secondly, an Q,,k is （n - 2） edgefault-free hyper Hamiltonianaceable when n （ 3） and k have the same parity. Lastly, a fault-free cycle of length at least 2n - 2fv can be embedded on Qn,k with f~ 〈 n - 1 and fv＋f≤2n-4.

System Reliability Analysis of an Offshore Jacket Platform

This study investigates strategies for solving the system reliability of large three-dimensional jacket structures.These structural systems normally fail as a result of a series of different components failures.The failure characteristics are investigated under various environmental conditions and direction combinations.Theβ-unzipping technique is adopted to determine critical failure components,and the entire system is simplified as a series-parallel system to approximately evaluate the structural system reliability.However,this approach needs excessive computational effort for searching failure components and failure paths.Based on a trained artificial neural network(ANN),which can be used to approximate the implicit limit-state function of a complicated structure,a new alternative procedure is proposed to improve the efficiency of the system reliability analysis method.The failure probability is calculated through Monte Carlo simulation(MCS)with Latin hypercube sampling(LHS).The features and applicability of the above procedure are discussed and compared using an example jacket platform located in Chengdao Oilfield,Bohai Sea,China.This study provides a reference for the evaluation of the system reliability of jacket structures.

t/k-fault diagnosis algorithm of n-dimensional hypercube network based on the MM*model

Compared with accurate diagnosis, the system’s selfdiagnosing capability can be greatly increased through the t/kdiagnosis strategy at most k vertexes to be mistakenly identified as faulty under the comparison model, where k is typically a small number. Based on the Preparata, Metze, and Chien(PMC)model, the n-dimensional hypercube network is proved to be t/kdiagnosable. In this paper, based on the Maeng and Malek(MM)*model, a novel t/k-fault diagnosis(1≤k≤4) algorithm of ndimensional hypercube, called t/k-MM*-DIAG, is proposed to isolate all faulty processors within the set of nodes, among which the number of fault-free nodes identified wrongly as faulty is at most k. The time complexity in our algorithm is only O(2~n n~2).

Diagnosabilities of exchanged hypercube networks under the pessimistic one-step diagnosis strategy

The exchanged hypercube EH（s, t） （where s ≥ 1 and t ≥ 1） is obtained by systematically reducing links from a regular hypercube Q,＋t＋l. One-step diagnosis of exchanged hypercubes which involves only one testing phase during which processors test each other is discussed. The diagnosabilities of exchanged hypercubes are studied by using the pessimistic one-step diagno- sis strategy under two kinds of diagnosis models： the PMC model and the MM model. The main results presented here are the two proofs that the degree of diagnosability of the EH（s, t） under pessimistic one-step tl/tl fault diagnosis strategy is 2s where I ≤ s ≤ t （respectively, 2t, where 1 ≤ t ≤ s） based on the PMC model and that it is also 2s where 1 ≤ s ≤ t （respectively, 2t, where 1 ≤ t ≤ s） based on the MM＊ model.

Global Optimization Method Using SLE and Adaptive RBF Based on Fuzzy Clustering

High fidelity analysis models,which are beneficial to improving the design quality,have been more and more widely utilized in the modern engineering design optimization problems.However,the high fidelity analysis models are so computationally expensive that the time required in design optimization is usually unacceptable.In order to improve the efficiency of optimization involving high fidelity analysis models,the optimization efficiency can be upgraded through applying surrogates to approximate the computationally expensive models,which can greately reduce the computation time.An efficient heuristic global optimization method using adaptive radial basis function（RBF） based on fuzzy clustering（ARFC） is proposed.In this method,a novel algorithm of maximin Latin hypercube design using successive local enumeration（SLE） is employed to obtain sample points with good performance in both space-filling and projective uniformity properties,which does a great deal of good to metamodels accuracy.RBF method is adopted for constructing the metamodels,and with the increasing the number of sample points the approximation accuracy of RBF is gradually enhanced.The fuzzy c-means clustering method is applied to identify the reduced attractive regions in the original design space.The numerical benchmark examples are used for validating the performance of ARFC.The results demonstrates that for most application examples the global optima are effectively obtained and comparison with adaptive response surface method（ARSM） proves that the proposed method can intuitively capture promising design regions and can efficiently identify the global or near-global design optimum.This method improves the efficiency and global convergence of the optimization problems,and gives a new optimization strategy for engineering design optimization problems involving computationally expensive models.

Multi-objectives nonlinear structure optimization for actuator in trajectory correction fuze subject to high impact loadings

This paper presents an actuator used for the trajectory correction fuze,which is subject to high impact loadings during launch.A simulation method is carried out to obtain the peak-peak stress value of each component,from which the ball bearings are possible failures according to the results.Subsequently,three schemes against impact loadings,full-element deep groove ball bearing and integrated raceway,needle roller thrust bearing assembly,and gaskets are utilized for redesigning the actuator to effectively reduce the bearings’stress.However,multi-objectives optimization still needs to be conducted for the gaskets to decrease the stress value further to the yield stress.Four gasket’s structure parameters and three bearings’peak-peak stress are served as the four optimization variables and three objectives,respectively.Optimized Latin hypercube design is used for generating sample points,and Kriging model selected according to estimation result can establish the relationship between the variables and objectives,representing the simulation which is time-consuming.Accordingly,two optimization algorithms work out the Pareto solutions,from which the best solutions are selected,and verified by the simulation to determine the gaskets optimized structure parameters.It can be concluded that the simulation and optimization method based on these components is effective and efficient.

(d,m)-DOMINATING NUMBERS OF HYPERCUBE

This paper shows that the (d,m)-dominating number of the m-dimensional hypercube Q m(m≥4) is 2 for any integer d.[FK(W1*1。*2]m2[FK(W1*1。*2]+2≤d≤m.

Reliability and sensitivity analysis of wedge stability in the abutments of an arch dam using artificial neural network

In this study,the seismic stability of arch dam abutments is investigated within the framework of the probabilistic method.A large concrete arch dam is considered with six wedges for each abutment.The seismic safety of the dam abutments is studied with quasi-static analysis for different hazard levels.The Londe limit equilibrium method is utilized to calculate the stability of the wedges in the abutments.Since the finite element method is time-consuming,the neural network is used as an alternative for calculating the wedge safety factor.For training the neural network,1000 random samples are generated and the dam response is calculated.The direction of applied acceleration is changed within 5-degree intervals to reveal the critical direction corresponding to the minimum safety factor.The Latin hypercube sampling(LHS)is employed for sample generation,and the safety level is determined with reliability analysis.Three sample numbers of 1000,2000 and 4000 are used to examine the average and standard deviation of the results.The global sensitivity analysis is used to identify the effects of random variables on the abutment stability.It is shown that friction,cohesion and uplift pressure have the most significant effects on the wedge stability variance.