Average consensus in networks of dynamic agents with switching topologies and multiple time-varying delays

In this paper, we discuss average consensus problem in undirected networks of dynamic agents with fixed and switching topologies as well as multiple time-varying communication delays. By employing a linear matrix inequality method, we prove that all the nodes in the network achieve average consensus asymptotically for appropriate communication delays if the network topology is connected. Particularly, several feasible linear matrix inequalities are established to determine the maximal allowable upper bound of time-varying communication delays. Numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness and the sharpness of the theoretical results.     

铰孔孔径增大的工艺探析

通过对铰孔孔径增大，误差大产生原因的工艺探讨、分析，提出了有效、切实可行的避免措施，通过灵活应用，提高了产品质量。     

基于聚类算法实现信号盲分类

本文解决了信号处理、工业控制等领域存在的非平稳信号盲分类问题。在聚类中广泛应用的K-Means算法及其它基于中心的聚类算法有两个共同的缺陷-需要预先确定类数目且随机初始化中心引起性能不稳定。本文提出的算法较好地解决了这两个问题，提高了算法稳定性，实现了非平稳信号盲分类。提取非平稳信号的小波系数作为聚类的样本空间，分析聚类结果的统计偏差以估计类的数目，采用调和均值准则进行分类。最后给出的仿真结果表明本文提出的方法较传统的K-Means算法明显降低分类错误率。     

Modelling biological processes under anaerobic conditions through integrating titrimetric and off-gas measurements-applied to EBPR systems.

An innovative method for modelling biological processes under anaerobic conditions is presented and discussed. The method is based on titrimetric and off-gas measurements. Titrimetric data is recorded as the addition rate of hydroxyl ions or protons that is required to maintain pH in a bioreactor at a constant level. An off-gas analysis arrangement measures, among other things, the transfer rate of carbon dioxide. The integration of these signals results in a continuous signal which is solely related to the biological reactions. When coupled with a mathematical model of the biological reactions, the signal allows a detailed characterisation of these reactions, which would otherwise be difficult to achieve. Two applications of the method to the enhanced biological phosphorus removal processes are presented and discussed to demonstrate the principle and effectiveness of the method.     

溶胶-凝胶法制备Li（MoO4）2：Eu及表征

用溶胶-凝胶法制备了平均粒径为2～3μm的小颗粒、高亮度的Li（2-x）（MoO4）2：Eu系列钼酸盐红色荧光体。用XRD、SEM、粒度分析和分子荧光光度计对荧光体进行了表征和研究。常规的固相反应合成Li（2-x）（MoO4）2：Eux系列红色荧光粉需要在900℃以上的高温才能够形成均一的固溶体，而采用溶胶-凝胶法制取，在700℃就可以形成均一的单相Li（2-x）（MoO4）2：Eux，在750℃就可得到发光亮度最高的荧光体。其亮度是常规固相反应于900℃制得的荧光体的124％。采用溶胶-凝胶法制取Li（2-x）（MoO4）2：Eux系列，可以在相当宽的实验条件范围内得到小粒径、窄分布和高亮度的荧光体，具有良好的颗粒形貌。     

CMOS gyrator-C active transformers

A systematic approach for synthesising gyrator-C active transformers using MOS transistors is presented. The topology of gyrator-C active inductors and their characteristics are briefly reviewed first. This is followed by the development of ideal gyrator-C active transformers, where only the capacitor loads of the transconductors synthesising active transformers are considered. The self and mutual inductances of both the primary and secondary windings of active transformers are investigated in detailed. Non-ideal gyrator-C active transformers are developed with the consideration of both the resistance and capacitance loads of transconductors. The intrinsic relation between the self and mutual inductances is derived. The configuration of gyrator-C active transformers with multiple primary and secondary windings is also developed. The proposed active transformers offer large and tunable self and mutual inductances with virtually no silicon area requirement. Several practical implementations of the proposed active transformers have been realised in TSMC-0.18 mum 1.8 V CMOS technology and analysed using SpectreRF with BSIM3v3 device models. Simulation results on voltage transfer characteristics, self and mutual inductances, quality factors, stability, the effect of process variations, and noise are presented. The application of the proposed active transformers is exemplified using a 1.6 GHz active transformer quadrature oscillator.     

Fatigue Behavior and Retrofit Investigation of Distortion-Induced Web Gap Cracking

This paper studies a Kansas Department of Transportation welded plate girder bridge that developed fatigue cracks at small web gaps close to the girder top flange. Repair had been previously performed by softening the connection plate end with a slot retrofit, but cracks were recently found to have reinitiated at some of the repaired details and are again propagating. A comprehensive finite-element method study was performed to investigate the cracking behavior observed in the bridge and to recommend appropriate measures for future bridge retrofit. The analytical results show that stresses developed at the top flange web gaps could exceed yielding under the loading of an HS15 fatigue truck. The current slot repair used in the bridge was found to have introduced higher magnitude fatigue stresses in the web gap. To achieve a permanent repair of the bridge, it is recommended that a welded connection plate to flange attachment be used during future bridge retrofit. The web gap details should be able to withstand unlimited number of load cycles once this additional repair is performed.     

Mechanism and Optimal Application of Chemical Additives for Accelerating Early Strength of Lime-flyash Stabilized Soils

1IntroductionLime-flyashstabilizedsoil as a semi-rigid base mate-rial in highwayis widely usedin China.The goodintegri-ty,great bearing capacity,highstiffness and water-proof-ing quality areits special advantages.But itsinherent lowearly strength makes it…     

Prolog逻辑程序的测试方法

Prolog逻辑程序设计语言具有不同于传统程序设计语言的特点.本文根据测试Prolog程序的实践,提出了一系列为Prolog程序生成测试用例的准则.按这些准则测试实际程序效果良好.这是在逻辑程序测试新领域迈出的一步.     

Ozonation of CI Reactive Black 5 using rotating packed bed and stirred tank reactor

This study investigates the ozonation of CI Reactive Black 5 (RB5) by using the rotating packed bed (RPB) and completely stirred tank reactor (CSTR) as ozone contactors. The RPB, which provides high gravitational force by adjusting the rotational speed, was employed as a novel ozone contactor. The same ozone dosage was separately introduced into either the RPB or the CSTR for the investigation, while the experimental solution was continuously circulated within the apparatus consisting of the RPB and CSTR. The decolorization and mineralization efficiencies of RB5 in the course of ozonation are compared for these two methods. Moreover, the dissolved and off‐gas ozone concentrations were simultaneously monitored for the further analysis. As a result, the ozone mass transfer rate per unit volume of the RPB was significantly higher because of its higher mass transfer coefficient and gas–liquid concentration driving force. Furthermore, ozonation kinetics was found to be independent of the gravitational magnitude of an ozone gas–liquid contactor. Therefore, the results suggest employing RPBs as ozone‐contacting devices with the advantage of volume reduction. The experimental results, which can be used for further modeling of the ozonation process in the RPB, also show the requirement of correct design for the RPB. Consequently, the present study is useful for the understanding of practical application of RPBs. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry