Empirische nichtlineare Berechnung von Kombinierten Pfahl‐Plattengründungen (KPP)

Empirical nonlinear analysis of combined piled‐raft foundation (CPRF). Depending on load‐settlement curve obtained from field measurements or empirical relations, a nonlinear analysis of combined piled‐raft is presented to take into account the actual response of subsoil behavior. In the analysis, each pile is treated as two units, shaft and base, having a uniform settlement along the pile shaft and in the pile base. This assumption enables modeling the nonlinear behavior of combined piled‐raft. The nonlinear response of the pile is based on the DIN 4014 empirical relation of load‐settlement curve. Connecting between empirical and theoretical procedures, a method termed NPRD for nonlinear analysis of combined piled‐raft using DIN 4014 is developed. The procedure meets the requrements of the KPP‐guideline, section 6, to a computation model. The efficiency of NPRD is demonstrated in a comparison computation of Frankfurt Messeturm with the results of different authors. The proposed method was implemented in the program ELPLA. The special cases “single pile/pile group” and “raft” are contained in.     

A comparison of three turbulence models for the prediction of parallel lobed jets in perforated panel optimization

The general context of the present study is the design of high induction HVAC air diffusers by means of passive jet control. When the diffuser is a perforated panel with lobed orifices (Meslem et al. 2010), the optimization of jet induction consists in improving the orifice’s geometry, the spacing between orifices and their arrangement on the panel. In this study, the flow field of a turbulent twin cross-shaped jet is investigated numerically using the standard k-ε model, the Shear Stress Transport (SST) k-ω model and the Reynolds Stress Model (RSM). The results are compared with PIV measurements. The objective is to assess their capability and limitations to predict the significant features of twin jet flow when the flow is numerically resolved through a lobed diffuser. It is shown that the k-ε and RSM models are more appropriate for predicting potential jet core length, the change in jet centreline streamwise velocity, and flow expansion in the symmetry plane of the twin jet flow. However, these models overestimate the overall flow expansion and the jet volumetric flow rate. The SST k-ω model seems more appropriate for the prediction of such dynamic integral quantities. A high level of turbulent kinetic energy predicted by the k-ε and RSM models in the near field of jets is probably the reason for this overestimation of jet induction. The SST k-ω model would appear to be the most appropriate tool for optimizing orifice design, orifice to orifice spacing and relative orifice orientation on a perforated panel diffuser.     

Simulation of alachlor fate and transport: model calibration and sensitivity analysis

Spraying of agricultural chemicals result in their travel downward through the unsaturated zone and adsorption on the surrounding soil. Infiltration from rainfall and irrigation solubilize these chemicals and carry the dissolved components to the ground water. This process can cause soil and ground water contamination the extent of which is greatly influenced by soil characteristics, the rate and method of chemical application. This paper presents experimental and mathematical results describing the transport of the herbicide Alachlor in laboratory soil columns with variable length, initial moisture content, and Alachlor application rate and method. The laboratory time‐dependent distribution of Alachlor concentration is used to calibrate a numerical flow and transport model. The model was also used to conduct a sensitivity analysis with respect to soil and chemical properties and identify parameters value ranges controlling Alachlor transport in porous media.     

Automated trade‐off between time and cost in planning repetitive construction projects

An automated model is developed to support the optimization of the planning and scheduling of repetitive construction projects. The model provides the capability of optimizing two important objectives commonly sought in scheduling repetitive construction projects: minimizing project duration; and minimizing project cost. The model performs this multi‐objective optimization using a genetic algorithm approach. The output of the model is a set of optimal solutions that represent the trade‐off between time and cost in planning repetitive construction projects. Furthermore, the model can be utilized to find a single scheduling solution that provides the minimum overall project cost by simply adding project indirect cost to the obtained project direct cost for each of the obtained scheduling solutions on the Pareto optimal curve. Other important time‐related costs are also considered in the model including: early completion incentives, late completion penalties and lane rental costs. Providing the planners of repetitive construction projects with an automated set of optimal time–cost trade‐off solutions should contribute to cost‐effective and speedy delivery of this type of construction project. An application example is analysed to illustrate the use of the model and demonstrate its capabilities in generating optimal trade‐off solutions between minimizing the project time and cost for repetitive construction projects.     

State of the art in additive manufacturing and its possible chemical and particle hazards—review

Additive manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping and so-called on-demand production, has become a common method of creating parts or whole devices. On a 3D printer, real objects are produced layer by layer, thus creating extraordinary possibilities as to the number of applications for this type of devices. The opportunities offered by this technique seem to be pushing new boundaries when it comes to both the use of 3D printing in practice and new materials from which the 3D objects can be printed. However, the question arises whether, at the same time, this solution is safe enough to be used without limitations, wherever and by everyone. According to the scientific reports, three-dimensional printing can pose a threat to the user, not only in terms of physical or mechanical hazards, but also through the potential emissions of chemical substances and fine particles. Thus, the presented publication collects information on the additive manufacturing, different techniques, and ways of printing with application of diverse raw materials. It presents an overview of the last 5 years’ publications focusing on 3D printing, especially regarding the potential chemical and particle emission resulting from the use of such printers in both the working environment and private spaces.     

具有双对称截面的双轴加载薄壁楔形梁柱的性能分析

纵向加劲肋可以有效提高方形或矩形薄壁钢管混凝土柱的整体性能。主要讨论轴压下加劲方形短柱的非线性分析与设计。运用有限元程序ABAQUS进行非线性分析。关于荷载-位移曲线和极限强度的试验与分析结果具有良好的一致性。运用这个模型同时也对柱的性能进行了研究,讨论板的宽厚比限值和加劲肋刚度需求,以及运用现有规范预测加劲复合柱承载能力的可行性。     

The microstructure of buccal cavity and alimentary canal of Siganus rivulatus: Scanning electron microscope study

The microstructure of the oral cavity and alimentary canal of herbivorous fish Siganus rivulatus collected from the Red Sea were investigated by using scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results showed that S. rivulatus has three types of teeth, tri‐cusped, bi‐cusped, and papilliform. A taste bud (Type I) was recorded in the oropharyngeal cavity. Characteristic styles of microridges on the cell's surface inside the buccal cavity were recorded. Also, the distribution of the mucous cells in the lining of the mouth cavity, alimentary canal was observed. Mucosal folds along the distinct parts of alimentary canal, showed characteristic pattern which was complex in the intestinal mucosa. The results concluded that there are characteristic microstructures according to feeding habitat compared with other bony fishes.     

An Experimental Study of the Hertzian Contact of Surfaces Covered by Soft Metal Films

This paper describes an investigation of the static contact between a steel ball and a lead-plated steel flat. Both the normal approach of the surfaces and their area of contact have been measured as functions of normal load and the thickness of the lead film. It is shown that, at high loads where the radius of contact is greater than five times the film thickness, all the coated surfaces behaved elastically, and the elastic properties of the coated surfaces were identical to those of the uncoated steel. At lower loads and high film thicknesses, the films deform plastically. The transition from elastic to plastic deformation occurred when the radius of the contact area was approximately five times the film thickness.     

Equation of state and the dynamic compression of cerium in the range of the γ-α phase transition

A thermodynamically complete equation of two-phase (γ, α) state of cerium was derived in terms of a pseudobinary solid-solution model developed by Aptekar’ and Ponyatovskii. According to the model, unalloyed cerium is considered to be a substitutional solid solution whose components are represented by atoms with different electron configurations. The free energy of the individual phases (solid-solution components) is represented as a sum of three terms that describe the atomic interaction at T = 0 K, quasi-harmonic lattice vibrations, and the combined contribution of the anharmonicity and thermally excited electrons. The equation of state is shown to adequately describe the unusual behavior of cerium under the effect of static actions. In this work, calculations of the dynamic compression of cerium are performed. The calculations indicate that, up to the completion of the γ-α transition, the formation of the shockwave front in cerium is impossible and compression of cerium occurs in an isentropic wave of simple compression. As the pressure increases, a multiwave configuration with the participation of isentropic and shock waves is realized in cerium. The initial state in which the shock wave is propagated changes depending on the wave intensity; i.e., the initial state “slides” along the leading isentropic wave. The shock adiabat was shown to not pass through the very complex range of metastable existence of α-, α′-, and α″ phases. This provides prerequisites for experimental finding the α-ε transformation which can occur in the shock wave and is not masked with the preceding α-α′ and α′-α″ transformations. When assuming the absence of the α-ε transformation, the calculated coordinates of the point corresponding to the start of melting in the shock wave are p _melt = 11.3 GPa and T _melt = 1130 K.     

Investigations on composition and morphology of electrochemical conversion layer/titanium dioxide deposit on stainless steel

In this study, the formation and characterization of conversion coatings modified by a sol-gel TiO₂ deposit were investigated as a way to develop a new photocatalyst for water and air depollution. The conversion coating, characterised by strong interfacial adhesion, high roughness and high surface area facilitates the sol-gel deposition of titania and enhances its adhesion to the substrate. The conversion treatment is carried out in an acid solution. Observation by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) reveals a rough surface with pores and cavities. According to SIMS measurements, the thickness of the initial conversion layer is evaluated at about 1.5 μm. On this pre-functionalised support, the titanium dioxide was deposited by the sol-gel method. The roughness measurements coupled with SIMS analysis allowed a precise evaluation of the surface state of the final layers. The coating consists of two layers: a TiO₂ outer layer and an inner layer containing iron chromium oxides. Characterization by X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed the existence of the TiO₂ anatase structure as the main compound.