Research Progress of High Entropy Ceramic Materials

High-entropy materials(HEMs)have better mechanical,thermal,and electrical properties than traditional materials due to their special"high entropy effect".They can also adjust the performance of high entropy ceramics by adjusting the proportion of raw materials,and have broad application prospects in many fields.This article provides a review of the high entropy effect,preparation methods,and main applications of high entropy ceramic materials,especially exploring relevant research on high entropy perovskite ceramics.It is expected to provide reference for the promotion of scientific research and the development of further large-scale applications of high-entropy ceramic materials.

Mobility and dynamic erosion process of granular flow:insights from numerical investigation using material point method

In order to understand the dynamics of granular flow on an erodible base soil,in this paper,a series of material point method-based granular column collapse tests were conducted to investigate numerically the mobility and dynamic erosion process of granular flow subjected to the complex settings,i.e.,the aspect ratio,granular mass,friction and dilatancy resistance,gravity and presence of water.A set of power scaling laws were proposed to describe the final deposit characteristics of granular flow by the relations of the normalized run-out distance and the normalized final height of granular flow against the aspect ratio,being greatly affected by the complex geological settings,e.g.,granular mass,the friction and dilatancy resistance of granular soil,and presence of water in granular flow.An index of the coefficient of friction of granular soil was defined as a ratio of the target coefficient of friction over the initial coefficient of friction to quantify the scaling extent of friction change(i.e.,friction strengthening or weakening).There is a characteristic aspect ratio of granular column corresponding to the maximum mobility of granular flow with the minimum index of the apparent coefficient of friction.The index of the repose coefficient of friction of granular flow decreased gradually with the increase in aspect ratio because higher potential energy of granular column at a larger aspect ratio causes a larger kinetic energy of granular soil to weaken the friction of granular soil as a kind of velocity-related friction weakening.An increase in granular mass reduces gradually the indexes of the apparent and repose coefficients of friction of granular soil to enhance the mobility of granular flow.The mobility of granular flow increases gradually with the decrease in friction angle or increase in dilatancy angle of granular soil.However,the increase of gravity accelerates granular flow but showing the same final deposit profile without any dependence on gravity.The mobility of granular flow increases gradually by lowering the indexes of the apparent and repose coefficients of friction of granular flow while changing the surroundings,in turn,the dry soil,submerged soil and saturated soil,implying a gradually increased excessive mobility of granular flow with the friction weakening of granular soil.Presence of water in granular flow may be a potential catalyzer to yield a long run-out granular flow,as revealed in comparison of water-absent and water-present granular flows.In addition,the dynamic erosion and entrainment of based soil induced by granular flow subjected to the complex geological settings,i.e.,the aspect ratio,granular mass,gravity,friction and dilatancy resistance,and presence of water,were comprehensively investigated as well.

The Role of the American Oil Chemists’Society in World Trade——Quality Assurance Testing,Certified Reference Materials,and International Liaison Activities

The American Oil Chemists’ Society(AOCS) is a volunteer-led association. AOCS develops and publishes methods of analysis for fats, oils, proteins, surfactants, and related materials according to accepted international standards to ensure equitable trade practices on a global scale. AOCS Official Method development has been going on for over a hundred years. The founding vision of AOCS in 1909 was "an organization designed for the development and advancement of analytical methods for cottonseed products." AOCS Official Methods are essential to world trade and are used to confirm the value of billions of pounds of oilseed-based commodities and finished products each year. In addition, AOCS conducts proficiency testing, provides certified reference materials, and collaborates with other standards developers including the International Organization for Standardization(ISO) and the Codex Alimentarius Commission. AOCS serves as a professional scientific membership organization providing current and emerging information as well as disseminating research results in oils, fats, lipids, proteins, surfactants, and related materials. Several avenues are used, especially meetings, publications, interest groups, networking opportunities, and web presence. Many scientists, experts, and others engaged in working in these fields find their professional "home" in AOCS. The AOCS Technical Leadership Committee comprises some of the most experienced AOCS members and scientists. The AOCS Technical Services department staff relies on this committee for guidance on scientific matters and for advice in prioritizing the opportunities facing AOCS.

Impact and Friction Sensitivity of Energetic Materials：Methodical Evaluation of Technological Safety Features

Key methods developed and used in the USSR and in the Russian Federation to determine the impact and friction sensitivity of energetic materials and explosives have been discussed.Experimental methodologies and instruments that underlie the assessment of their production and handling safety have been described.Studies of a large number of compounds have revealed relationships between their sensitivity parameters and structure of individual compounds and compositions.The range of change of physical and chemical characteristics for the compounds we examined covers the entire region of their existence.Theoretical methodology and equations have been formulated to estimate the impact and friction sensitivity parameters of energetic materials and to evaluate the technological safety in use.The developed methodology is characterized by high-accuracy calculations and prediction of sensitivity parameters.

Modeling and finite element analysis of transduction process of electromagnetic acoustic transducers for nonferromagnetic metal material testing

Facing the problems lack of considering the non-uniform distribution of the static bias magnetic field and computing the particle displacements in the simulation model of electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT),a multi-field coupled model was established and the finite element method (FEM) was presented to calculate the entire transduction process.The multi-field coupled model included the static magnetic field,pulsed eddy current field and mechanical field.The FEM equations of the three fields were derived by Garlerkin FEM method.Thus,the entire transduction process of the EMAT was calculated through sequentially coupling the three fields.The transduction process of a Lamb wave EMAT was calculated according to the present model and method.The results show that,by the present method,it is valid to calculate the particle displacement under the given excitation signal and non-uniformly distributed static magnetic field.Calculation error will be brought about if the non-uniform distribution of the static bias magnetic field is neglected.

Model of fractured medium and nondestructive control of composite materials

Non-destructive testing of composites is an important issue in the modern aircraft industry.Composites are susceptible to the barely visible impact damage which can affect the residual strength of the material and occurs both during production and operation.The continuum model for describing the damaged zone is presented.The slip theory relations used for a continuous distribution of slip planes are applied.At the initial stage,the isotropic background model is used.This model allows the material slippage along the fractures based on the Coulomb friction law with the small viscous addition.In this regime,the govern system of equations becomes rigid.To overcome this difficulty,the explicit-implicit grid-characteristic scheme is proposed.The standard ultrasound diagnostic procedure of damaged composite materials is successfully simulated.Compared with the trivial free-surface fracture model,different reactions on the compression and stretch waves are registered.This approach provided an effective way for the simulation of complex dynamic behavior of damage zones.

A comprehensive testing method for global stability analysis of high arch dams

Hydropower projects are rapidly developing in China at present, and a number of high daras and large reservoirs are currently under construction or will soon be built. These large projects are mainly located on the great rivers in West China with complicated topographical and geological conditions. Evaluation of stability and safety of these high dam projects is an important topic. Geomechanical model test is one of the main methods to study the global stability of high dam and foundation. In this paper, a comprehensive testing method that combines overloading and strength reduction in a model is proposed. In this method, both the influence of excessive flooding and the effects of strength reduction of rock masses and weak structural planes on dam stability are considered. Thus, the comprehensive testing method can accurately incorporate multiple factors that affect the global stability of high dam and its foundation. Based on the failure testing principle and model similarity theory, a similarity relation formula for safety evaluation through comprehensive test is established. A new model material, temperature-dependent analogous material, is also developed. By rising the temperature and reducing the strength of the mod,~l material, the mechanical behaviors resulting from gradual strength reduction can be simulated. Thus, the comprehensive testing method is realized in a single model. For case studies, the comprehensive geomechanical model test is conducted for Jinpinlg I and Xiaowan high arch dam projects.

A Review of Test Methods for the Determination of the Permeability Coefficient of Gravelly Soils Used for Embankment Dams

The factors influencing the permeability coefficient of gravelly soils used for the development of embankment dams(core wall)are analyzed.Such factors include(but are not limited to)soil size,anisotropy,density and boundary effects.A review of the literature is conducted and new directions of research are proposed.In such a framework,it is shown that gravelly soil with controlled density and vertical stress should be used to optimize the measurement of the vertical and horizontal permeability coefficients,respectively.

Test and Analysis of the Sound Insulation Performance of Four Types of Timber Structure Floors under Jumping Excitation

To improve the impact sound insulation performance of building floors and meet the objective requirements for living comfort of residents,in this article,three kinds of elastic cushion materials,Portuguese cork board,BGL insulation sound insulation foam board,and EPP polypropylene plastic foam board,are applied to the sound insulation of a light frame wood floor structure of the same bedroom and compared to the ordinary floor.This study uses the transfer function method and transient excitation method to measure the sound insulation,damping ratio,and elastic modulus of materials,as well as the sound insulation of the floor under the jumping excitation method of daily behavior.Through comparative analysis,the results and factors of improving the sound insulation performance of the floor are obtained,according to which three types of elastic cushion materials and the floor covering composed of them have higher vibration and noise reduction performance.Among them,the overall sound insulation performance of BGL board floor is the highest,followed by EPP board and cork board floor,and ordinary OSB floor is the lowest.Under the jumping excitation method,three floating floors can improve the impact sound insulation performance of the middle and low-frequency bands.

Performance Testing of Tractor Hydraulic Fluids to Simulate In-Use Conditions

Tractor hydraulic fluids are tested to maximize their performance levels and to ensure manufacturer′s standards are met.Common tractor hydraulic fluid tests include: Gear Wear Protection,Brake Chatter Reduction,Wet-Clutch Capacity,and Pump Performance tests.These tests are run by Southwest Research Institute,in the U.S.A.,for tractors built by John Deere and Case-New Holland.This paper details current methods for evaluating tractor hydraulic fluids.The tests that are described utilize full size equipment and were developed by the tractor′s original equipment manufacturers(OEMs).

Exact Bayesian and Fiducial Limits for the Mean of Lognormal Distribution

In this paper, the exact Bayesian limits, taking conjugate and noninformative prior distribution, and the exact fiducial limits for the mean of the lognormal distribution are presented. They can be found iteratively by one-dimension integral on a finite interval. The new algorithm is very convenient and with high accuracy. It can meet the practical engineering need excellently. However, the primitive algorithm is rather cumbersome. By the way, the very close approximate limits with a simple algorithm are derived. They can be applied immediately to engineering. Otherwise, they can also be used as a search interval to find the root of equation for the exact limits.

A Novel Method for Measuring Flexure Strength of Brittle Materials

A novel test method to measure flexure strength for silicon slices and other brittle materials was suggested by using simple supported circular slice samples and steel ball impact loading. The maximal tensile stress expression under concentrating impact load for center of simple supported circular plate was derived based on kinetic energy theorem and small deflection theory of thin plate. The instrument used in the method is simple, the test results are accurate, and the test does not need large scale loading apparatus. An experimental correct method was presented for test results deviated from small deflection limit when the slices were thinner or the strength of slice was higher.

Layered Metal Composites: Newest Generation of Radiation-Protective Materials

The expediency of development of one of the newest highly effective radiation-protective materials—layered composites of “light metal/heavy metal” type is substantiated. The characteristics of the internal architecture of composites of Al/Pb type made by consecutive application of vacuum and normal atmospheric rolling are adduced. The differences between the radioisotope and accelerating techniques of experimental testing of radiation-protective properties of materials are described. The results of the testing of composites and the influence of their structure on radiation-protective properties of the investigated materials are characterized. It is shown that the radiation-protective efficiency of composites certain structures may be 30% - 40% higher than the aluminum. This gives the opportunity to reduce the weight of radiation-protective structure at preservation of effectiveness of protection at aluminum level, or to increase the effectiveness of protection at constant weight of this structure.

MAKING OF THE EQUIVALENT MATERIALS USED FOR STUDYING ROCK RIPPABILITY

Based on the characteristics of the ripping of rock, the simulated conditions that would be satisfied by the prototype ripping and the model ripping have been derived in this paper. In order to .nanufacture the satisfying equivalent materials for the model ripping, a new method has been set up, and the materials, which can simulate the prototype rock "Hawkesbury sandstone", have been made by using the methed.

Quantitative Testing of Defect for Gun Barrels

The magnetic flux leakage (MFL) method is commonly used in the nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of gun barrels. The key point of MFL testing is to estimate the crack geometry parameters based on the measured signal. The analysis of magnetic leakage fields can be obtained by solving Maxwell’s equations using finite element method (FEM). The radial component of magnetic flux density is measured in MFL testing. The peak-peak value, the separation distance between positive and negative peaks of signal and the lift-off value of Hall-sensor are used as the main features of every sample. This paper establishes the multi-regression equations related to the width (the depth) of crack and the main characteristic values. The regression model is tested by use of the magnetic leakage data. The experimental results indicate that the regression equations can accurately predict the 2-D defect geometry parameters and the MFL quantitative testing can be achieved.

基于像素标记法的复合材料异型构件均匀性表征

纤维增强陶瓷基复合材料由孔隙缺陷引起的结构不均匀会严重影响构件的宏观力学性能,而整体孔隙率无法有效表征均匀性。针对此问题,提出了一种基于像素标记的空间区块划分方法,实现对异型构件CT扫描体数据的自动分块。在计算出每个区块体孔隙率值的基础上,以孔隙率均值与标准差的乘积为指标,对构件结构均匀性进行定量表征。采用光线投射法对孔隙率进行三维映射,对孔隙率分布进行直观的可视化表征。结果表明:该方法能有效定量表征出异型构件整体及局部均匀性,并从三维角度给出构件局部孔隙率的大小、空间位置信息,为进一步优化制造工艺参数、提高构件服役的可靠性提供了有力依据。

不同测试方法在精密手术器械功能质量检查中的比较效果研究

目的:分析对比不同测试方法在精密手术器械功能质量检查中的测试效果,保障手术器械额安全使用。方法:通过查询相关文献及专业书籍,选定精密手术剪和持针器,选用不同的测试材料及方法。精密手术剪依次采用纱布、棉毛布及Interlock手术器械测试套装内的硅胶薄膜方法测试器械切割性能;精密持针器依次采用光照、夹针和Interlock手术器械测试套装内的夹线方法测试器械夹持性能。选取医院清洗消毒合格的100件精密手术剪和100件持针器进行测试效果研究,自制满意度问卷调查手术医生对器械使用的满意度。结果:100件精密手术剪经纱布、棉毛布和硅胶薄膜3种方法测试后,切割性能合格数量分别为94件、76件和58件,其差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=36.526,P<0.05);手术医生对采用硅胶薄膜测试合格的精密手术剪使用满意率最高,为100%,棉毛布和纱布法分别为82.0%和67.0%,其差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=48.439,P<0.05)。100件精密持针器经光照、夹针和夹线3种方法测试后,夹持性能合格数量分别为96件、78件和62件,其差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=38.160,P<0.05);手术医生对采用夹线测试合格的精密持针器使用满意率最高,为100.0%、夹针和光照分别为79.0%和62.0%,医生使用满意率比较,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=57.705,P<0.05)。结论:采用Interlock手术器械测试套装内的测试物检查精密手术剪及持针器功能质量,能客观精准地反映器械功能状态,为器械定期维护与保养提供参考,确保器械安全使用。

混凝土中氯离子含量研究的关键问题综述

氯离子是影响混凝土结构耐久性的重要因素,合理有效地控制混凝土氯离子含量能够保证建筑使用寿命。因此,充分了解氯离子含量在不同影响因素下的变化规律及作用机理尤为重要。综合评述了混凝土中氯离子含量在不同胶材体系、不同养护温度和不同龄期下的变化规律及其作用机理。其中,不同胶材体系对混凝土氯离子的固化能力不同,粉煤灰、矿渣粉、硅灰等辅助胶凝材料的氯离子结合能力与其活性成分和掺量存在直接关系;氯离子结合能力在1 d龄期前快速增长,28 d后趋于稳定;提高养护温度能够在一定程度上提高氯离子结合能力,但温度过高又会降低其结合能力。此外,测试方法及表征方式的多样化对氯离子含量的研究造成了一定困扰,因此,制定统一的标准对于后续进一步研究具有极其重要的意义。

中国古典园林植物材料的周期性营造技艺与维护管理

借助现有园林图像和文本,对中国古典园林植物材料营造技艺与维护管理进行深入讨论,重点关注整体园林营造与维护过程中多样的时间性和具身性体验。首先,以竹材作为切入点,在分析竹子自身材料特性的基础上,总结归纳“周期性”“可生长”竹庐与柏亭的营造和维护,并进一步关注园林营造中以竹作材的竹篱与竹屏。其次,聚焦“柳枝”这一关键的园林营造材料,重点探讨了柳的形态、“去稍”修剪管理及其相关审美,并将柳的种植与管理置于区域性景观生产和基础设施营造的文脉中进行探讨。以竹材与柳枝作为研究对象,发掘其材料特质、技艺与自然审美,为中国古典园林研究提出一个从文人到非文人,从图像到物质,从文本到技艺的研究新视角。

气体封隔器密封单元的增强方法与安全分析

气体封隔器胶筒是实现气井分层分段开采的关键部件。常规三胶筒结构在坐封时易发生初始破坏,导致胶筒整体应力水平降低,密封安全性储备不足。为此,提出一种多材料组合式密封单元的增强方法,用于HPHT105-232-V0型含硫化氢高温高压气体封隔器密封单元的设计;基于拉伸试验和Yeoh理论获得橡胶的本构模型参数;在温度204℃、坐封力200 kN和环空压力70 MPa下,分析了胶筒的应力和变形规律;试验测试了增强单元的密封安全性。分析结果表明:HPHT105-232-V0型封隔器密封单元胶筒的最大变形量为94.785 mm,最大接触应力为240 MPa,位于金属护环与套管接触区域。根据API标准,对HPHT105-232-V0型封隔器实物进行测试试验,坐封时胶筒未发生初始破坏,密封单元的整体应力水平提高;稳压过程胶筒压降幅度小于1%;整个试验测试过程中,密封单元无气泡溢出,封隔器卸载后胶筒结构无明显的塑性变形。研究结果表明,采用该增强方法所设计的多材料组合式密封单元具有良好的密封性能,满足极端环境下的密封安全性要求。