Analysis of the Dynamic Behavior of Magnetorheological Elastomer Composite: Elaboration and Identification of Rheological Properties

Silicon - The present work is devoted to experimental analysis of the magnetorheological elastomer composite behavior under dynamic loading. The elastomer is charged to 40% of ferromagnetic...     

A parallel algorithm for constrained two-staged two-dimensional cutting problems

In this paper, we solve the two-staged two-dimensional cutting problem using a parallel algorithm. The proposed approach combines two main features: beam search (BS) and strip generation solution procedures (SGSP). BS employs a truncated tree-search, where a selected subset of generated nodes are retuned for further search. SGSP, a constructive procedure, combines a (sub)set of strips for providing both partial lower and complementary upper bounds. The algorithm explores in parallel a subset of selected nodes following the master-slave paradigm. The master processor serves to guide the search-resolution and each slave processor develops its proper way, trying a global convergence. The aim of such an approach is to show how the parallelism is able to efficiently solve large-scale instances, by providing new solutions within a consistently reduced runtime. Extensive computational testing on instances, taken from the literature, shows the effectiveness of the proposed approach.     

A measurement-based approach for dynamic QoS adaptation in DiffServ networks

This paper presents a practical approach to managing multimedia traffic in DiffServ network, using network monitoring feedback and control. We exploit the flexibility of multimedia traffic and process network level parameters to adapt the traffic according to the current state of the network. The latter is determined based on reports sent by bandwidth monitors installed on each node of a DiffServ Domain. The bandwidth monitors interact with a policy server which, depending on the network state, decides the policy(ies) that should be enforced by the DiffServ network. The implementation of the selected policies typically leads to accepting, remarking, or dropping the multimedia traffic entering the network. Multimedia streams may be assigned different levels of QoS, as interpreted by the marker at the DiffServ edge router and marked according to network state. To achieve such dynamic QoS adaptation for multimedia applications, we have implemented and evaluated a policy-based management system. Performance evaluation shows that multimedia applications adapt better to network conditions using our approach.     

Continuous analyticⅠ-Ⅴmodel for GS DG MOSFETs including hot-carrier degradation effects

正We have studied the influence of hot-carrier degradation effects on the drain current of a gate-stack double-gate(GS DG) MOSFET device.Our analysis is carried out by using an accurate continuous current-voltage (Ⅰ-Ⅴ) model,derived based on both Poisson's and continuity equations without the need of charge-sheet approximation. The developed model offers the possibility to describe the entire range of different regions(subthreshold, linear and saturation) through a unique continuous expression.Therefore,the proposed approach can bring considerable enhancement at the level of multi-gate compact modeling including hot-carrier degradation effects.     

Effect of Frictions on the Ballistic Performance of a 3D Warp Interlock Fabric: Numerical Analysis

3D interlock woven fabrics are promising materials to replace the 2D structures in the field of ballistic protection. The structural complexity of this material caused many difficulties in numerical modeling. This paper presents a new tool that permits to generate a geometry model of any woven fabric, then, mesh this model in shell or solid elements, and apply the mechanical properties of yarns to them. The tool shows many advantages over existing software. It is very handy in use with an organization of the functions in menu and using a graphic interface. It can describe correctly the geometry of all textile woven fabrics. With this tool, the orientation of the local axes of finite elements following the yarn direction facilitates defining the yarn mechanical properties in a numerical model. This tool can be largely applied because it is compatible with popular finite element codes such as Abaqus, Ansys, Radioss etc. Thanks to this tool, a finite element model was carried out to describe a ballistic impact on a 3D warp interlock Kevlar KM2? fabric. This work focuses on studying the effect of friction onto the ballistic impact behavior of this textile interlock structure. Results showed that the friction among yarns affects considerably on the impact behavior of this fabric. The effect of the friction between projectile and yarn is less important. The friction plays an important role in keeping the fabric structural stability during the impact event. This phenomenon explained why the projectile is easier to penetrate this 3D warp interlock fabric in the no-friction case. This result also indicates that the ballistic performance of the interlock woven fabrics can be improved by using fibers with great friction coefficients.     

Formation of a-Si:H and a-Si1-xCx :H nanowires by Ag-assisted electroless etching in aqueous HF/AgNO3 solution

The formation of hydrogenated amorphous silicon-carbon alloy (a-Si_1-xC_x:H) nanowires is studied for different carbon concentrations (0-7%) by using Ag-assisted electroless etching of the thin a-Si_1-xC_x:H films deposited by plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition from silane/methane gas mixtures. The nanowires morphologies (length, density, …), studied by scanning electron microscopy, strongly depend on the concentration of the etchant (aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid and silver nitrate), the etching time, and the carbon concentration of the deposited layer.     

Online energy management strategy of a hybrid fuel cell/battery/ultracapacitor vehicular power system

A hybrid power system based on a fuel cell (FC) and an energy storage system appears to be very promising for satisfying the high energy and high power requirements of automotive applications in which the power demand is impulsive rather than constant. This paper deals with the use of a hybrid energy storage system with the battery (BAT)/ultracapacitor (UC) as ancillary power source in FC electric vehicles. The energy management strategy (EMS) is one of the most important issues for the efficiency and performance of such systems. The designed EMS uses a splitting method, allowing a natural frequency decomposition of the power demands. It takes into account the slow dynamics of FC and the state of charge of the UC and BAT. A simulation is conducted using MATLAB/SIMULINK software in order to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy. It confirms the performance of the control method and also demonstrates the robustness and stability of the control strategy with good tracking response (transient performance), low overshoot, zero steady‐state error, and control flexibility during a power demand cycle. © 2014 Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Preparation and testing of local polyester composites based on unsaturated polyesters as binder

A series of polymeric composites were prepared with sand/polyester ratio 92:8%. The sand used was local one. The polymeric composites were tested for their compressive strength, exterior volume, porosity, water uptake, specific gravity, volume of open pores and bulk density. The mechanical properties of these polymeric composites were within the range required for building bricks. No significant differences were observed between the polymeric composites made of glass sand and those from untreated sand except in exterior volume and compressive strength. Medium untreated sand was found to give better results in the mechanical properties.     

Quantification and analysis of heat hydration of blended cement at different temperature

The study of the hydration kinetics appears as a prerequisite for understanding the physical and mechanical phenomena that control the behavior of cementitious materials. This research is based on monitoring the evolution of the degree of hydration for ordinary cement and those containing 10% of limestone powder, 20% of natural pozzolana or 30% of the blast furnace slag under high temperatures. The results provide a better understanding the effect of cure temperature on the hydration kinetics and understand the contribution of mineral additions on improving the cement properties. A new model proposed gives the satisfaction results for predicting in later age the heat of hydration of cements blended kept under constant temperatures. The latter has a wider appreciation of the results, where it gives correlation coefficients very close of unity. This justifies the reliability of this new model proposed.