DESIGN SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS AND OPTIMAL DESIGN OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES USING HIGHER ORDER DISCRETE MODELS

This paper deals with the structural optimization of multilaminated composite plate structures of arbitrary geometry and layup, using single layer higher order shear deformation theory discrete models. The structural and sensitivity analysis formulation is developed for a family of C° Lagrangian elements. The design sensitivities of static response for objective and/or constraint functions, such as maximum displacements, stress failure criterion and elastic strain energy, with respect to ply angles and ply thickness are presented. The objectives of the design are the minimization of the structural elastic strain energy, minimization of maximum deflection and/or the minimization of the structure volume. The accuracy and relative performance of the proposed discrete models are compared and discussed among developed elements and alternative models. Several test designs are optimized to show the applicability of the proposed refined discrete models.     

BRAZILIAN HULL-LESS AND MALTING BARLEY GENOTYPES: I. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PARTIAL CHARACTERIZATION

Barley represents an important source of total dietary fiber (TDF) and β‐glucans. The chemical composition and partial characterization of two Brazilian barley experimental lines, hull‐less and malting, are reported. The range in diameter of the A‐ and B‐type granules was similar in both barley lines, 15 to 28 µm and 8 to 10 µm, respectively. Higher values for total starch, damage starch, ash, TDF and insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) were observed in the malting line while β‐glucan content was similar in both samples. The malting barley line had higher values of total isolated starch, as well as residual protein and total lipids in starch. The starch from the hull‐less barley line had lower swelling power and higher solubility than malting barley.     

应用显微技术观察未涂布纸中墨滴渗透图像的研究

摘译 墨滴在纸页结构中的渗吸是一个非常复杂的过程.纸页中的孔隙以纳米级尺寸存在于纤维(纤维之间或几微米的大孔径)及其细胞壁中.墨滴的渗吸过程包括纤维间孔隙的毛细管作用、在纤维内部和细胞壁微孔中的渗透,以及沿纤维的表面扩散.喷墨墨滴大小只达到皮升级,因此纤维的芯吸效应和墨水在纤维表面的扩散起主要作用.     

Effects of Sodium Chloride Reduction and Polyphosphate Addition on Clostridium Botulinum Toxin Production in Turkey Frankfurters

Mechanically deboned turkey meat emulsions were made with 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, or 3.0% salt (NaCl), or with combinations of 1.5% or 2.0% salt with 0.4% sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP), sodium hexametaphosphate (HMP), or sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP). Sodium nitrite levels were constant at 150 ppm. Emulsions were inoculated with a mixture of 10 strains of C. botulinum (10³/g) and incubated at 27°C. Increasing NaCl content from 1.0% to 3.0% delayed toxin production by 3 days on the average. Toxin production was detected earlier when TPP was added, HMP had no effect, and SAPP delayed toxin production.     

TANGENTIAL FORCE DISTRIBUTION AND FORCE PULSATION IN A LINEAR RELUCTANCE MOTOR

ABSTRACT

A study of normal flux density, tangential force distribution and force pulsation is made on a segmented secondary linear reluctance motor. Appropriate analysis is included in a form convenient for numerical study. Results are obtained numerically for two different linear reluctance motor geometries corresponding to laboratory models. Some experimental results are compared with numerical results. The numerical results show that the normal flux density and the tangential force distribution vary with linear displacement but in a less severe manner than the same variables in a linear induction motor. The tangential force pulsation is significantly large and the normal force pulsation is less severe.     

Enhancement of confocal microscopy images using Mueller-matrix polarimetry

A simplified procedure based on Mueller-matrix polarimetry has recently been reported as a method of retinal image improvement in a confocal ophthalmoscope [J. M. Bueno et al ., J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 24, 1337 (2007)]. Here, we have applied the technique to imaging static samples providing well-defined reflection properties. The method uses a generator of polarization states in the illumination pathway of a confocal scanning laser system. From the calculated four elements of the Mueller matrix of any sample and instrument combination, the best images defined by different metrics were constructed. For samples with specular, diffuse and mixed reflections, the best-constructed images showed an enhancement in both objective and subjective image quality compared to the original images and those obtained from frame averaging. This technique could improve microscopic imaging in many diverse fields, particularly in biomedical imaging.     

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.

DISCUSSES THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES AND ITS APPLICATION TO MODERN AMERICAN SOCIETY. 5 GENERAL BEHAVIORAL CONCEPTS FOR INITIATING SPECIFIC SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ARE DESCRIBED: (1) SELECTIVE OR DIFFERENTIAL REINFORCEMENT OR RESPONSES WITH IMMEDIATE REWARDS, (2) MODELING (E.G., A SYSTEMATIC PROVISION FOR OBSERVING THE BEHAVIOR OF OTHERS), (3) EXPECTATIONS WHICH INDUCE AND REINFORCE A CONSTRUCTIVE SELF-IMAGE, (4) IDEAS WHICH SERVE AS DISCRIMINATIVE STIMULI, AND (5) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING SITUATIONS. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

A MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALING ANALYSIS OF THE JOB OF CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR.

35 REGIONAL AND HEADQUARTERS STAFF JUDGED THE SIMILARITY OF 34 JOB-RELEVANT TASK FUNCTIONS CULLED FROM THE OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE (OCD) PLANS OF 7 STATES, 3 BIPOLAR FACTORS EMERGED FROM THE SUBSEQUENTLY FACTORED MATRIX: (1) INTERNAL VS. EXTERNAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, (2) ROUTINE VS. EMERGENCY PROGRAMING, AND (3) RESOURCE USE VS. RESOURCE EVALUATION. A 4TH FACTOR, LABELED EMERGENCY SYSTEM INTEGRATION, WAS LESS CLEAR AND APPEARED UNIPOLAR. IT IS CONCLUDED THAT MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALING ANALYSIS IS A PRACTICAL APPROACH FOR DEFINING COMPLEX JOBS. SUCH DEFINING WOULD PERMIT SUBSEQUENT UNIDIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT. THE FACTORS FOUND MAY BE USED FOR SELECTION, TRAINING, ETC., OF OCD DIRECTORS. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Mushroom Response to Postharvest Hyperbaric Storage

Vessels suitable for storing mushrooms [Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Singe] at absolute pressures to 35 atm were constructed from 43 liter (1A) gas cylinders and plumbed for conducting static or continuous-flow experiments. Neither pressurization nor gradual depressurization over 6 hr injured mushrooms. Pressure did not affect respiration, but significantly reduced moisture loss during storage. Mushrooms depleted O₂ to very low levels and showed high tolerance to CO₂. Pressure was used to safely increase CO partial pressure (p) 35-fold. At 0.035p, CO reduced mushroom browning but not respiration. A completely autonomous storage system with CO₂ removal and automatic O₂, replenishment was developed.