Local toolpath smoothing for five-axis machine tools

When five axis CNC machine tools follow series linear toolpath segments, the drives experience velocity, acceleration and jerk discontinuities at the block transition points. The discontinuities result in fluctuations on machine tool motions which lead to poor surface quality. This paper proposes to insert quintic and septic micro-splines for the tool tip and tool-orientation, respectively, at the adjacent linear toolpath segments. Optimal control points are calculated for position and orientation splines to achieve C³ continuity at the junctions while respecting user-defined tolerance limits. The geometrically smoothed corners are traveled at a smoothly varying feed with cubic acceleration trajectory profile. The proposed method is experimentally demonstrated to show improvements in motion smoothness and tracking accuracy in five-axis machining of free-form surfaces found in dies, molds and aerospace parts.     

Quantum computation based bundling optimization for combinatorial auction in freight service procurements

Combinatorial auction is a useful trade manner for transportation service procurements in e-marketplaces. To enhance the competition of combinatorial auction, a novel auction mechanism of two-round bidding with bundling optimization is proposed. As the recommended the auction mechanism, the shipper/auctioneer integrates the objects into several bundles based on the bidding results of first round auction. Then, carriers/bidders bid for the object bundles in second round. The bundling optimization is described as a multi-objective model with two criteria on price complementation and combination consistency. A Quantum Evolutionary Algorithm (QEA) with β-based rotation gate and the encoding scheme based on non-zero elements in complementary coefficient matrix is developed for the model solution. Comparing with a Contrast Genetic Algorithm, QEA can achieve better computational performances for small and middle size problems.     

Vapor absorption by LiBr aqueous solution in vertical smooth tubes

Heat and mass transfer in a falling film vertical in-tube absorber was studied experimentally with LiBr aqueous solution. The presented results include the effect of solution flow rate, solution subcooling and cooling water temperature on the absorption in a smooth copper tube 16.05 mm I.D. and 400 mm long. The experimental data in the previous report for a 1200-mm-long tube was also re-examined and compared. It was demonstrated by the observation of the flow in the tube that the break down of the liquid film into rivulets leads to deterioration of heat and mass transfer at lower film Reynolds number or in longer tubes. An attempt to evaluate physically acceptable heat and mass transfer coefficients that are defined with estimated temperature and concentration at the vapor–liquid interface was also presented.     

Evaluation of Laminated Circular Elastomeric Bearings

This paper evaluates the behavior and performance of laminated circular elastomeric bearings and compares them to those of square and rectangular bearings. The study included an experimental evaluation and a nationwide survey of state Department of Transportations on the use and performance of circular bearings and bearings in general in their states. The experimental investigation studied the bearings' behavior in compression, compression and rotation, and compression and shear. Results from this limited study showed that the three bearings have similar stress-strain behavior in compression and they are in agreement with the AASHTO LRFD guide stress–strain curves. In compression and rotation, the AASHTO LRFD substructure moments are slightly less than the measured values for circular bearings and rectangular bearings rotated about their strong axis for a compressive stress of 10.3?MPa (1.5?ksi) and slightly higher than those of rectangular bearings rotated about their weak axis. In compression and shear, the shear stiffness of circular and square bearings is in agreement with theoretical values within the range of design displacements. Results from the survey showed that many states are using circular bearings and more states would consider using them, however no maintenance or monitoring data were available on their short-term and long-term performance.     

空间RSCR四杆机构图解综合法的研究

根据空间RSCR四杆机构出现特殊位置的几何特征,运用旋转变换把空间问题转换为平面问题,对实现两特殊位置运动的空间RSCR曲柄摇杆机构的图解综合法进行了探讨。     

兰尖铁矿边帮控制爆破的实践

兰尖铁矿需要用预裂爆破、光面爆破、刷帮爆破等不同的控制爆破技术来减小爆破震动及后冲对固定边坡的危害。文中概述了这些控制爆破的设计及施工中的关键问题 ;对预裂爆破布孔参数和单孔药量的选取以及缓冲孔的参数、超深、装药量和主爆孔药量与预裂爆破的关系进行了较详细的阐述。此外 ,讨论了光面爆破、刷帮爆破的布孔参数、装药量和装药结构。作者认为 ,预裂爆破可作为降震措施 ;在破碎带中可用光面爆破来保证边坡的平整和稳定 ;特殊情况下才采用刷帮爆破来清理边坡     

消失模生产中应用表面光泽涂料防止球铁件产生夹渣缺陷

以汽车弹簧托架为实例，分析用EPC法生产球铁件时产生夹渣缺陷的原因，提出采用表面光泽涂料可有效防止夹渣缺陷的产生，同时亦可改善铸件表面粗糙度。     

旋转喷淋式干红发酵罐的设计及改进方案

介绍了一种实用新型干红葡萄酒发酵罐。它利用设置在罐顶的旋转喷淋装置对浮于液面上的葡萄皮进行间歇喷淋。解决了葡萄皮由于长期与空气接触而变质发霉的问题。与上次介绍的压板式干红葡萄酒发酵罐的区别在于：它具有制造难度小、生产成本低、维护容易等优点。适用于中小型葡萄酒厂的推广与应用。     

Rotational Restraint of Pile Caps during Lateral Loading

A pure fixed-head (zero-rotation) condition at the top of a group of laterally loaded piles is seldom achievable in the field, even when piles are installed in a group that is “rigidly” constrained by a stiff concrete pile cap. Assuming complete fixity during design (zero rotation at the pile head) can result in underestimated values of pile-head deflection, and incorrect estimates of the magnitude and the location of maximum bending moments. A simple and practical approach is presented for estimating the moment restraint that is provided by the pile cap at the top of a pile group. The moment restraint, represented by the rotational restraint coefficient (KMθ), serves as a boundary condition for analyzing groups of laterally loaded piles. Full-scale field tests performed on two pile groups with concrete pile caps show that the proposed method for estimating rotational restraint provides results that are in good agreement with measured field performance.     

光面爆破专用炸药的研究

文章分析了光爆炸药的性能特点，提出了制造光爆炸药新方法。该炸药密度（０．３５、０．７０ｇ／ｃｍ￣３）与爆速（１３００、２２００ｍ／ｓ）可调，贮存性能稳定；爆轰感度好，能满足不同硬度岩石尤其是软岩的光爆需要。