Strength and deformation behaviour of coarse-grained soil by true triaxial tests

In order to investigate the influence of intermediate principal stress on the stress-strain and strength behaviour of a coarse-grained soil, a series of true triaxial tests were performed. The tests were conducted in a recently developed true triaxial apparatus with constant minor principal stress σ ₃ and constant value of intermediate principal stress ratio b=(σ ₂−σ ₃)/(σ ₁−σ ₃) (σ ₁ is the vertical stress, and σ ₂ is the horizontal stress). It is found that the intermediate principal strain, ɛ ₂, increases from negative to positive value with the increase of parameter b from zero to unity under a constant minor principal stress. The minor principal strain, ɛ ₃, is always negative. This implies that the specimen exhibits an evident anisotropy. The relationship between b and friction angle obtained from the tests is different from that predicted by LADE-DUNCAN and MATSUOKA-NAKAI criteria. Based on the test results, an empirical equation of g(b) that is the shape function of the failure surface on π-plane was presented. The proposed equation is verified to be reasonable by comparing the predicted results using the equation with true triaxial test results of soils, such as coarse-grained soils in this study, sands and gravels in other studies.     

Use of double edge-cracked Brazilian disk geometry for compression-shear fracture investigation of rock

A new specimen geometry-the double edge-cracked Brazilian disk and a relevant fracture analysis by weight function method are proposed for the investigation of rock fracture caused by compression-shear loading. Not only can the mixed mode fracture with any ratio of KI /KII be achieved, but also the pure mode n crack extension can be obtained. The combined mode fracture analysis for this geometry shows that diametral compression in the far-field can induce a compression-shear stress state in the singular stress field ahead of crack tips. Experimental investigations conducted on marble specimens show that the pure mode [I crack extension can be obtained when the dimen-sionless crack length a>0. 7 and the inclined crack angle 5°≤ψ≤40°. Normalized mode I and mode II stress intensity factors decrease from -0. 45 and 2. 47 at ψ= 5° to - 1. 65 and 1. 52 at ψ=40°, respectively. The strains at three points of specimen are also measured in order to investigate the influence of stress singularity on initi     

Nucleation barrier of fcc(γ)→hcp(ε) martensitic transformation in Fe-based alloys

Based on the dislocation theory and Olson's stacking fault model, a model describing the nucleation of an hcp(ε) martensite embryo at low-angle grain boundary is proposed with the influence of external stress field taken into account. The dependences of temperature (T), shear stress (τ) and dislocation density at grain boundary on the martensite nucleation in FeMnSi based alloy, as an example, are numerically simulated. It has been shown that there exist the subcritical and critical embryos during the course of ε-phase nucleation. The free energy difference between them is just the energy barrier of embryo growth. Depending on T and τ. the characteristic embryo sizes may vary in wide ranges and decreases with increasing σ and decreasing T. The energy condition of martensitic transformation at M _s and critical shear stress (τ_c) is discussed from the viewpoint of kinetics and thus the TEM observed result that stacking fault energy is not zero at M _s temperature is reasonably explained. Besides, it is predicted that the high dislocation density at grain boundary can promote the nucleation of fcc→hcp transformation in Fe-based alloys.     

Experimental study on new method and automatic system for fast evaluating Al-Si alloy modification effect in front of furnace

A new method based on the surface tension measurement for fast evaluating modification effect of Al-Si alloy in front of furnace and an automatic system for fast measuring surface tension of molten Al-Si alloy are introduced. By theoretical analysis the relation between surface tension σe of molten Al-Si alloy and information parameters △P , N , φx and T has been established, namely, σ e = a △P b . N c . (φ x- φ0) d . T e . By ex- periments the relationship between surface tension and modification level of Al-Si alloy has been also got that σ e > 530 mN/m, 400 ≤σe ≤530 mN/m and σ e < 400 mN/m are corresponding with AFS 1-2, AFS 3-4 and AFS 5-6 of Al-Si modification effect. Depending on the conclusions, modification effect can be recognized in a few seconds, which is of practical significance for real-time evaluating modification effect of Al-Si alloy in front of furnace.     

Memory characteristics of Au/PZT/BIT/p-Si ferroelectric diode

A ferroelectric memory diode consisting of Au/PZT/BIT/p-Si multilayer configuration has been fabricated by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. The ferroelectric properties and the memory characteristics are investigated. The P-E curve of the PZT/BIT/p-Si films system had an asymmetry saturated hysteresis loop with P, = 15 μC/cm2 and Ec = 48 kV/cm, and the decay in remanent polarization was only 10% after 109 switching cycles, meanwhile the increase in coercive field was 12% . The C-V hysteresis loop and the I-V curve showed a memory effect derived from the ferroelectric polarization of PZT/BIT films, and the current density was 6.7 × 10-8 A/cm2 at a voltage of + 4V. Our diode had nonvolatile and nondestructive memory readout operation. There was a read current disparity of 0.05 μA for logic "1" and logic "0" at a read voltage of + 2V, and the stored logical value ("1" or "0") could be read out in 30 min.     

Water permeability parameters of dermal fibroblast employed in tissue engineering in subzero temperatures

In the construction of the tissue engineered dermal equivalent, the dermal fibroblast plays a crucial role[1]. While the fibroblasts need time to proliferate, synthesize, and se-crete extracellular matrix in the three-dimensional scaffold postseeding, a degradablescaffold commences disintegration over time. This may lead to an unusable product, if proper preservation does not conduct. Cryopreservation could solve this problem. The possibility of the long-term banking of cells and tissues would…     

Physical simulation of hot deformation of TiAI based alloy

In order to establish a model between the grain size and the process parameters, the hot deformation behaviors of Ti-49.5Al alloy was investigated by isothermal compressive tests at temperatures ranging from 800 to 1 100 ℃ with strain rates of 10^-3-10^-1 s^-1. Within this range, the deformation behavior obeys the power law relationship, which can be described using the kinetic rate equation. The stress exponent, n, has a value of about 5.0, and the apparent activation energy is about 320 J/mol, which fits well with the value estimated in previous investigations. The results show that, the dependence of flow stress on the recrystallized grain size can be expressed by the equation: σ = K1 drex^-0.56. The relationship between the deformed microstructure and the process control parameter can be expressed by the formula: lgdrex= -0.281 1gZ 3.908 1.     

Flow stress behavior of Cu13Zn alloy deformed at elevated temperature

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Relationship between attachment probability and surface energy in adhesion process of gold particles to oil-carbon agglomerates

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Dynamics of electrodeposition of tetraethylthioram disulphide (TETD) on pyrite surface

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Experiments and reaction characteristics of liquid phase simultaneous removal of SO<Subscript>2</Subscript> and NO

Experiments of simultaneous removal of SO₂ and NO from simulated flue gas, using NaClO₂ solution as the absorbent, were carried out in a self-designed bubble reactor, and high simultaneous removal efficiencies of SO₂ and NO were obtained under the optimal experimental conditions. The mechanism of simultaneous removal based on NaClO₂ acid solutions was proposed by analyzing the removal products. Possibility and limitation of the desulfurization and denitrification using NaClO₂ acid solutions were calculated by thermodynamic methods. Experimental results of reaction kinetics for simultaneous desulfurization and denitrification indicated that the oxidation-absorption processes of SO₂ and NO were divided into two zones, namely the fast and slow reaction zones. In the slow reaction zones both were zero order reactions, and in the fast reaction zones, the reaction order, rate constant and activation energy of SO₂ reaction with absorbent were 1.4, 1.22 (mol·L⁻¹)^−0.4·s⁻¹ and 66.25 kJ·mol⁻¹, respectively, and 2, 3.15×10³ (mol·L⁻¹) ⁻¹·s⁻¹, and 42.50 kJ·mol⁻¹ for NO reaction, respectively. Supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China (“863” Project) (Grant No. 2007AA061803)     

疲劳荷载作用下植筋锚固粘结的滑移性能

为研究疲劳荷载对植筋拉拔承载力、粘结应力的影响,设计植筋直径为16~25 mm、锚固深度为10d~25d（d为植筋直径）的10组拉拔试件进行疲劳试验,试件经200万次荷载上限为0.45P_u的疲劳加载后均未破坏,施加静载至破坏。加载过程中测量植筋的应变、滑移和荷载。结果表明：疲劳荷载削弱了承载能力,试件经疲劳荷载作用后极限承载力下降,粘结应力的减小随循环加载次数增加呈对数发展趋势。分析了粘结应力与试件破坏形态的关系。对于拔出破坏的试件,达到一定植筋深度后,胶筋界面的粘结应力是控制试件破坏与否的主要因素。增加植筋直径和锚固深度,粘结应力峰值逐渐降低,沿锚固长度的应力分布曲线趋于平缓,提高了植筋整体受力性能。     

Dynamics of conductive and nonconductive particles under high-voltage electrostatic coupling fields

With the high-voltage electrostatic theory and numerical analysis, the dynamics of conductive and nonconductive particles under high-voltage electrostatic coupling fields was studied. The oscillation behavior of the conductive particle between the corona electrode and ground electrode was analyzed and its oscillation amplitude was Sm=(ta+ts)·νm/2. It was found that there was the "lift-off voltage (Ulo)" for the conductive particle between the electrostatic electrode and ground electrode. The concepts of "cr...     

Creep properties and permeability evolution in triaxial rheological tests of hard rock in dam foundation

Triaxial creep tests were carried out under seepage pressure by using rock servo-controlled triaxial rheology testing equipment. Based on experimental results, rock rheological properties influenced by seepage-stress coupling were studied, and variations of seepage rate with time in complete creep processes of rock were analyzed. It is shown that, when the applied stress is less than failure stress level, the creep deformation is not obvious, and its main form is steady-state creep. When applied stress level is greater than or less than but close to fracture stress, it is easier to see the increase of creep deformation and the more obvious accelerative creep characteristics. The circumferential creep deformation is obviously higher than the axial creep deformation. At the stage of steady-state creep, the average of seepage flow rate is about 4.7×10⁻⁹ m/s at confining pressure (σ ₃) of 2 MPa, and is about 3.9×10⁻⁹ m/s at σ ₃ of 6 MPa. It is seen that the seepage flow rate at σ ₃ of 2 MPa in this case is obviously larger than that at σ ₃ of 6 MPa. At the stage of creep acceleration, the seepage flow rate is markedly increased with the increase of time. The variation of rock permeability is directly connected to the growth and evolution of creep crack. It is suggested that the permeability coefficient in complete creep processes of rock is not a constant, but is a function of rock creep strain, confining pressure, damage variable and pore water pressure. The results can be considered to provide a reliable reference for the establishment of rock rheological model and parameter identification.     

Low-temperature sintering and microwave dielectric properties of Li2MgTi3O8 ceramics doped with BaCu（B2O5）

The influences of BaCu(B₂O₅) (BCB) addition on sintering, microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of Li₂MgTi₃O₈ ceramics were investigated using X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy and microwave dielectric measurements. The experimental results show that a small amount of BaCu(B₂O₅) addition can effectively reduce the sintering temperature to 900 °C, and induce only a limited degradation of the microwave dielectric properties. Typically, the best microwave dielectric properties of ɛ _r=24.5, Q×f =24 622 GHz, τ _f=4.2×10⁻⁶ °C⁻¹ are obtained for 1.0% BCB-doped Li₂MgTi₃O₈ ceramics sintered at 900 °C for 3 h. The BCB-doped Li₂MgTi₃O₈ ceramics can be compatible with Ag electrode, which may be a strong candidate for low temperature co-fired ceramics applications.     

Thermodynamic prediction ofM s in Fe−Mn−Si shape memory alloys associated with fcc (γ) → hcp (ε) martensitic transformation

By means of X-ray diffraction profile analysis of three different composition Fe−Mn−Si alloys, the relationship between stacking fault probabilityP _sf with the concentrations of constituents in alloys, 1/P _sf =540.05+23.70× Mn wt%-138.74×Si wt%, was determined. According to the nucleation mechanism by stacking fault in this alloy, the equation between critical driving force †G _c andP _sf †G _c=67.487+0.177 5/P _sf (J/mol), was made. Therefore, the relationship between critical driving force and compositions was established. Associated with the thermodynamic calculation, theM _s of fcc (γ)→ hcp(ε) martensitic transformation in any suitable composition Fe−Mn−Si shape memory alloys can be predicted and results seem reasonable as compared with some experimental data. Project supported by the National Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 59671023).     

Influence of interfacial strength on the fracture toughness of glass-ceramic matrix composites

Nine kinds of glass-ceramic matrix composites with different compositions and interfacial strength (τ _s) were prepared. The influence of τ _s on the fracture toughness(K _1c) of composites was studied. It was discoved that, for the system no chemical reaction taking place at the interface, K _1c increased proportionally with τ _s increasing at the first stage, then decreased when τ _s reached a certain value. According to this result, a model of relationship between τ _s, thermal mismatch (Δα _r) and K _1c was built up. If a chemical reaction took place and a new phase was formed in the interface, the K _1c of composite was effected by the combination of τ _s, chemical bonding, radial interfacial stress and other factors. Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Synopsis of the first author Wang Lingsen, professor, born in 1938, current research field: special ceramic and ceramic matrix composite, etc.     

Effect of sintering aid CuO-MnO2 on dielectric properties of 0.5Ba(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.5Ba(Ni1/3Nb2/3)O3 ceramics

Microstructures and microwave dielectric properties of 0.5Ba(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃-0.5Ba(Ni_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃ ceramics with x wt% CuO−x wt% MnO₂ additions (x=0.25–1) prepared by conventional solid-state route were investigated. It is found that low level-doping of CuO-MnO₂ can significantly improve the density of the specimens and their microwave dielectric properties. The relative density of 0.5Ba(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃-0.5Ba(Ni_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃ ceramics can be increased by 95% sintering at 1 330 °C due to the liquid phase effect. The second phase is not observed in ceramics with CuO-MnO₂ addition. The parameter ε _r increases with increasing sintering temperature, and Q _f is effectively promoted by CuO-MnO₂ addition. Higher CuO-MnO₂ content would make τ_f value more positive. Meanwhile, ε _r value of 30.5, Q _f value of 63 200 GHz and τ _f value of 0.5 ppm/°C were obtained for 0.5Ba(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃-0.5Ba(Ni_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃ ceramics with 0.5 wt% CuO-0.5 wt% MnO₂ addition sintered at 1 330 °C for 4 h.     

Microstructures and Properties of SiC／Al2O3 ／Al- Si Composites Prepared by Reactive Penetration

The composition, microstructures and properties of SiC/Al2O3/Al-Si composites formed by reactive penetration of the molten aluminum into the preforms of SiO2 and SiC were investigated. The composition of the composites was measured by X-ray diffraction ( XRD ). The microstructures of the composites were also measured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy. In addition, the factors affecting the properties of the composites were discussed. The experiments show that the mechanical properties of the composites depend on their relative densities and the sizes of the fillers“ SiC gains“. The denser the SiC/Al2O3/Al-Si composites, the higher their bending strength. As the filler “SiC gains“ become fine, the bending strength of the composites increases.     

Toughness and characterization of reactive powder concrete with ultra-high strength

A number of three-point bending and fracture tests of 200 MPa-level reactive powder concrete (RPC) with the various fiber contents have been conducted to probe the nature and characteristics of toughness of RPC200. The contribution of the embedded fibers to improving the crack-resistant capacity, energy absorption capacity and toughness with various deformation mechanisms has been analyzed. Taking account of that the first-crack deformation, peak-load deformation and their improvement varied with the fiber contents and that the deformation mechanism affected differently the performance at the first crack and the peak load, we took the peak-load deformation of plain RPC200 as the reference deformation to measure the toughness of fibered RPC200. Two toughness indices T _2(n−1)(n) and FT _2(n−1)(n) have been formulated based on P-δ responses and P-CMOD responses. The indices quantify the toughness of RPC200 with the various deformation mechanisms relative to perfectly elastoplastic materials by setting the toughness level 2(n−1) as the initial reference. It is shown that the toughness index T _2(n−1)(n) reflects the function of fibers to improve the toughness of RPC with the deformation throughout specimens, but overestimates the contribution to enhancing the toughness in post-peak periods. It underestimates, on other hands, the contribution to improving the toughness in the period from the first crack to the peak load. In contrast, the toughness index FT _2(n−1)(n) properly presents the capability that fibers absorb energy and constrain crack propagation in the matrix when the deformation is concentrated on the open crack. The proposed index unveils the contribution of fibers to toughening RPC200 both in the period from the first-crack to the peak load and in the period of post peak. This characterization method not only reveals the nature of toughness but also levels the toughness of RPC200. It could provide a way to establish an objective toughness characterization for RPC200 and facilitate its applications. Supported by the New Century Excellent Talents Program (Grant No. NCET-05-0215), the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Grant No. PGS D2 2006), the Laboratory Innovation Plan of Beijing Science and Education Committee (Grant No. JD102900671) and the National Basic Research Project of China (“973” Project) (Grant No. 2002CB412705)