Four exterior joints with special-shaped columns which have different lengths of limbs are tested under low cyclic loading. Speeial-shaped columns adopted are L- and T-shaped in section. It can be concluded that crack...Four exterior joints with special-shaped columns which have different lengths of limbs are tested under low cyclic loading. Speeial-shaped columns adopted are L- and T-shaped in section. It can be concluded that crack pattern, failure mode and shear strength of joints are affected by the length of limb, and that shear strength and ductility increase with the length of limb; the joints with the flexural failure of the beam have better seismic behavior than those with the shear failure of the joint core.展开更多
To investigate the seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints with X-shaped reinforcement,two groups of specimens with or without X-shaped reinforcement in joint core region were tested under constant axial co...To investigate the seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints with X-shaped reinforcement,two groups of specimens with or without X-shaped reinforcement in joint core region were tested under constant axial compression load and low reversed cyclic loading,which imitated low to moderate earthquake force.The seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints with X-shaped reinforcement in terms of bearing capacity,displacement,ductility,hysteretic curve,stiffness degradation and energy dissipation was studied and compared to that without Xshaped reinforcement in joint core region.With the damage estimation model,the accumulated damage was analyzed.The shearing capacity formula of specially shaped column joints reinforced by X-shaped reinforcement was proposed with a simple form.The test results show that X-shaped reinforcement is an effective measure for improving the seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints including deformation behavior,ductility and hysteretic characteristic.All specimens were damaged with gradual stiffness degeneration.In addition,X-shaped reinforcement in the joint core region is an effective way to lighten the degree of cumulated damage.The good seismic performance obtained from the specially shaped column joint with X-shaped reinforcement can be used in engineering applications.The test value is higher than the calculated value,which indicates that the formula is safe for the design of specially shaped column joints.展开更多
A 1/3-scale reinfored concrete(RC) frame of unequal storey height with specially shaped columns was tested under low frequency cyclic loading.The damage characteristic,bearing capacity,deformation capacity and ductili...A 1/3-scale reinfored concrete(RC) frame of unequal storey height with specially shaped columns was tested under low frequency cyclic loading.The damage characteristic,bearing capacity,deformation capacity and ductility were analyzed.The restoring force model of the frame was obtained based on the study of the hysteresis curve measured in experiment,and the stiffness degeneration characteristics of every storey of the frame were analyzed.Finally the accumulated damage was analyzed with the damage assessment model.It is shown that the seismic behavior of this frame of unequal storey height with specially shaped columns is generally good,but the bottom of first floor column is a weak part,which should be paid more attention in design,and the restoring force model derived from this experiment can be seen as a valuable guide for design and non-linear finite element analysis for this kind of structure.展开更多
The special column of "Invasive Species and Global Change" is the outcome of the International Symposium on Invasive Plants and Global Change in Urumqi, China in 2012. Invasive species, being responsible for half to...The special column of "Invasive Species and Global Change" is the outcome of the International Symposium on Invasive Plants and Global Change in Urumqi, China in 2012. Invasive species, being responsible for half to two-thirds of global species extinctions, pose a significant threat to ecosystems. Furthermore, climate change is exacerbating this problem, and thus promotes the introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species. Aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the sustainable management of arid ecosystems, this column, which is to cover two issues, devotes a considerable number of pages to the discussion on species invasion mechanisms and comparative studies on large regional scales. Special thanks are due to our guest editor Professor Robert S NOWAK (University of Nevada, Reno of the USA) for his supportive organizational and editorial efforts. Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography organized the Symposium and provided finan- cial support that made the Symposium and this special column possible.展开更多
The State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting in China University of Petroleum (Beijing) was designated to be a state key laboratory by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 2007. It was founde...The State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting in China University of Petroleum (Beijing) was designated to be a state key laboratory by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 2007. It was founded on the basis of the Key Laboratory of Hydrocarbon Accumulation Mechanisms of the Ministry of Education and CNPC Key Laboratory of Geophysics. Professor Hao Fang serves as the director of the laboratory. His main research interest is in hydrocarbon accumulation mechanisms.展开更多
The transition of the current energy infrastructure from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is critical to the continuous prosperity of our society and economy. In order to accelerate the extensive adoption of t...The transition of the current energy infrastructure from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is critical to the continuous prosperity of our society and economy. In order to accelerate the extensive adoption of the sustainable energy sources, challenges of intermittence and instability from the renewables must be resolved. Theretbre, large-scale energy storage technologies, especially flow batteries, have attracted more and more attention, mainly because flow batteries own very intriguing characteristics of independently tuned power and capacity, high safety, high efficiency, long cycle life, flexible modular design, and low cost.展开更多
Gas hydrate (or Hydrate), is also known as cage-shaped inclusion (Clathrate). It is ice-like, non-chemical cage-shaped crystal compound, composed of the gas and small water molecules on certain conditions (approp...Gas hydrate (or Hydrate), is also known as cage-shaped inclusion (Clathrate). It is ice-like, non-chemical cage-shaped crystal compound, composed of the gas and small water molecules on certain conditions (appropriate temperature, pressure, gas saturation, water salinity, pH, etc.). It can be represented with M-r^H20, in which M stands for gas molecules of hydrate, and n is the number of water molecules. Small-molecule gases CH4, C2H6, C3H8, C4Hlo equivalent homologue, as well as CO2, N2, H2S, etc., can form a single hydrate or multi-component of gas hydrate. Perhaps the most important gas hydrate is natural gas hydrate, which contains more than 99% methane molecules. So the natural gas hydrate is usually called methane hydrate.展开更多
Methane is the main constituent of natural gas, coal-bed gas, landfill gas and methane hydrate resources. These resources may be used more efficiently as clean fuels or as chemical feedstocks if methane can be effecti...Methane is the main constituent of natural gas, coal-bed gas, landfill gas and methane hydrate resources. These resources may be used more efficiently as clean fuels or as chemical feedstocks if methane can be effectively transformed into liquid fuels or chemicals. However, methane only possesses C-H bonds and is a very stable organic molecule hard to functionalize. The C-H activation, particularly the selective functionalization of C-H bonds in saturated hydrocarbons, remains a difficult challenge in chemistry. The present technology for chemical utilization of methane involves the steam reforming of methane to synthesis gas and the subsequent transformation of synthesis gas to methanol or hydrocarbon fuels via methanol synthesis or Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. However, the steam reforming of methane is a high-cost process. The development of more efficient and economical processes for methane transformation is a dream of all chemists and chemical engineers. I think that this is also one of the most important themes of the Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry.展开更多
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the editorial board of Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry for allowing me to write a preface for this special column. The articles appearing in this section are specially s...I would like to take this opportunity to thank the editorial board of Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry for allowing me to write a preface for this special column. The articles appearing in this section are specially selected from the First International Conference on Natural Resources Engineering and Technology 2006 (INRET 2006). In line with the theme of JNGC, the selected articles are focused on natural gas or low hydrocarbon conversions to important chemicals, fuels and materials. The conference was held on July 24-25, 2006 in Marriott Putrajaya, Malaysia. It was organized by the Chemical and Biotechnology (ChemBio) Focus Group, under the Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.展开更多
文摘Four exterior joints with special-shaped columns which have different lengths of limbs are tested under low cyclic loading. Speeial-shaped columns adopted are L- and T-shaped in section. It can be concluded that crack pattern, failure mode and shear strength of joints are affected by the length of limb, and that shear strength and ductility increase with the length of limb; the joints with the flexural failure of the beam have better seismic behavior than those with the shear failure of the joint core.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50878141)Hebei Natural Science Foundation,China (No. E2011202013)High School of Hebei Science and Technology Research Youth Foundation,China(No. Q2012083)
文摘To investigate the seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints with X-shaped reinforcement,two groups of specimens with or without X-shaped reinforcement in joint core region were tested under constant axial compression load and low reversed cyclic loading,which imitated low to moderate earthquake force.The seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints with X-shaped reinforcement in terms of bearing capacity,displacement,ductility,hysteretic curve,stiffness degradation and energy dissipation was studied and compared to that without Xshaped reinforcement in joint core region.With the damage estimation model,the accumulated damage was analyzed.The shearing capacity formula of specially shaped column joints reinforced by X-shaped reinforcement was proposed with a simple form.The test results show that X-shaped reinforcement is an effective measure for improving the seismic behavior of specially shaped column joints including deformation behavior,ductility and hysteretic characteristic.All specimens were damaged with gradual stiffness degeneration.In addition,X-shaped reinforcement in the joint core region is an effective way to lighten the degree of cumulated damage.The good seismic performance obtained from the specially shaped column joint with X-shaped reinforcement can be used in engineering applications.The test value is higher than the calculated value,which indicates that the formula is safe for the design of specially shaped column joints.
基金Project(50878141) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(Z2010250) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Education Department of Hebei Province,China
文摘A 1/3-scale reinfored concrete(RC) frame of unequal storey height with specially shaped columns was tested under low frequency cyclic loading.The damage characteristic,bearing capacity,deformation capacity and ductility were analyzed.The restoring force model of the frame was obtained based on the study of the hysteresis curve measured in experiment,and the stiffness degeneration characteristics of every storey of the frame were analyzed.Finally the accumulated damage was analyzed with the damage assessment model.It is shown that the seismic behavior of this frame of unequal storey height with specially shaped columns is generally good,but the bottom of first floor column is a weak part,which should be paid more attention in design,and the restoring force model derived from this experiment can be seen as a valuable guide for design and non-linear finite element analysis for this kind of structure.
文摘The special column of "Invasive Species and Global Change" is the outcome of the International Symposium on Invasive Plants and Global Change in Urumqi, China in 2012. Invasive species, being responsible for half to two-thirds of global species extinctions, pose a significant threat to ecosystems. Furthermore, climate change is exacerbating this problem, and thus promotes the introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species. Aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the sustainable management of arid ecosystems, this column, which is to cover two issues, devotes a considerable number of pages to the discussion on species invasion mechanisms and comparative studies on large regional scales. Special thanks are due to our guest editor Professor Robert S NOWAK (University of Nevada, Reno of the USA) for his supportive organizational and editorial efforts. Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography organized the Symposium and provided finan- cial support that made the Symposium and this special column possible.
文摘The State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting in China University of Petroleum (Beijing) was designated to be a state key laboratory by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 2007. It was founded on the basis of the Key Laboratory of Hydrocarbon Accumulation Mechanisms of the Ministry of Education and CNPC Key Laboratory of Geophysics. Professor Hao Fang serves as the director of the laboratory. His main research interest is in hydrocarbon accumulation mechanisms.
文摘The transition of the current energy infrastructure from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is critical to the continuous prosperity of our society and economy. In order to accelerate the extensive adoption of the sustainable energy sources, challenges of intermittence and instability from the renewables must be resolved. Theretbre, large-scale energy storage technologies, especially flow batteries, have attracted more and more attention, mainly because flow batteries own very intriguing characteristics of independently tuned power and capacity, high safety, high efficiency, long cycle life, flexible modular design, and low cost.
文摘Gas hydrate (or Hydrate), is also known as cage-shaped inclusion (Clathrate). It is ice-like, non-chemical cage-shaped crystal compound, composed of the gas and small water molecules on certain conditions (appropriate temperature, pressure, gas saturation, water salinity, pH, etc.). It can be represented with M-r^H20, in which M stands for gas molecules of hydrate, and n is the number of water molecules. Small-molecule gases CH4, C2H6, C3H8, C4Hlo equivalent homologue, as well as CO2, N2, H2S, etc., can form a single hydrate or multi-component of gas hydrate. Perhaps the most important gas hydrate is natural gas hydrate, which contains more than 99% methane molecules. So the natural gas hydrate is usually called methane hydrate.
文摘Methane is the main constituent of natural gas, coal-bed gas, landfill gas and methane hydrate resources. These resources may be used more efficiently as clean fuels or as chemical feedstocks if methane can be effectively transformed into liquid fuels or chemicals. However, methane only possesses C-H bonds and is a very stable organic molecule hard to functionalize. The C-H activation, particularly the selective functionalization of C-H bonds in saturated hydrocarbons, remains a difficult challenge in chemistry. The present technology for chemical utilization of methane involves the steam reforming of methane to synthesis gas and the subsequent transformation of synthesis gas to methanol or hydrocarbon fuels via methanol synthesis or Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. However, the steam reforming of methane is a high-cost process. The development of more efficient and economical processes for methane transformation is a dream of all chemists and chemical engineers. I think that this is also one of the most important themes of the Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry.
文摘I would like to take this opportunity to thank the editorial board of Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry for allowing me to write a preface for this special column. The articles appearing in this section are specially selected from the First International Conference on Natural Resources Engineering and Technology 2006 (INRET 2006). In line with the theme of JNGC, the selected articles are focused on natural gas or low hydrocarbon conversions to important chemicals, fuels and materials. The conference was held on July 24-25, 2006 in Marriott Putrajaya, Malaysia. It was organized by the Chemical and Biotechnology (ChemBio) Focus Group, under the Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.