一种基于小波变换的非均匀量化索引调制水印算法

为了提高数字水印的稳健性与不可见性,将图像小波变换与量化索引调制算法相结合,提出了一种基于小波变换的非均匀量化索引调制数字水印算法。该算法对原始图像进行离散小波变换,将中频小波系数分成3×3的系数子块作为水印载体,对子块的系数均值采用非均匀量化索引调制,实现二值水印的嵌入。根据人类视觉特性,不同的系数子块采用不同的量化间隔并自适应于子块内相邻系数的差值。实验结果表明,该算法透明性好,安全性高,对高斯白噪声、剪切、滤波以及JPEG压缩等常见攻击具有较强的稳健性。     

基于收敛-约束原理的岩质隧道初衬安全系数计算

以越岭公路岩质隧道为研究对象,构建隧道围岩与支护结构的安全系数.首先,基于围岩开挖后二次应力场的空间效应,确定隧道模型的边界条件、尺寸要求及应力条件.结合实际的隧道工程施工工艺,建立具备开挖支护功能的隧道三维数值模拟研究模型,以该模型作为研究隧道开挖与支护结构耦合分析的基础.基于数值模拟计算,分别构建围岩收敛曲线及纵向变形规律曲线.其次,建立隧道围岩与支护系统的收敛-约束图,并基于收敛-约束原理建立岩质隧道初衬安全系数求解方法.最后,通过案例分析,详细展示上述过程.结果表明该安全系数法可以量化表征围岩开挖与支护过程中的隧道安全性问题.同时,若以安全系数为量化分析指标,则能够对隧道施工工艺进行优化.     

A Novel DUF569 Gene Is a Positive Regulator of the Drought Stress Response in Arabidopsis

In the last two decades, global environmental change has increased abiotic stress on plants and severely affected crops. For example, drought stress is a serious abiotic stress that rapidly and substantially alters the morphological, physiological, and molecular responses of plants. In Arabidopsis, several drought-responsive genes have been identified; however, the underlying molecular mechanism of drought tolerance in plants remains largely unclear. Here, we report that the “domain of unknown function” novel gene DUF569 (AT1G69890) positively regulates drought stress in Arabidopsis. The Arabidopsis loss-of-function mutant atduf569 showed significant sensitivity to drought stress, i.e., severe wilting at the rosette-leaf stage after water was withheld for 3 days. Importantly, the mutant plant did not recover after rewatering, unlike wild-type (WT) plants. In addition, atduf569 plants showed significantly lower abscisic acid accumulation under optimal and drought-stress conditions, as well as significantly higher electrolyte leakage when compared with WT Col-0 plants. Spectrophotometric analyses also indicated a significantly lower accumulation of polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and chlorophylls in atduf569 mutant plants. Overall, our results suggest that novel DUF569 is a positive regulator of the response to drought in Arabidopsis.     

Synergistic Flame Retardant Effects of Carbon Nanotube-Based Multilayer Nanocoatings

In an effort to develop highly functionalized flame retardant materials, hybrid nanocoatings are prepared by alternately depositing a positively charged polyaniline (PANi) and negatively charged montmorillonite (MMT) using the layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technique. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are employed in polymer nanocomposites as effective reinforcement, where nanotubes are stabilized in MMT aqueous solution. The 3D structure and high density of CNTs deposited in the PANi/CNTs-MMT multilayers produce thicker and heavier coatings in comparison to the LbL assemblies without CNTs. Vertical and horizontal flame testing show that the incorporation of CNTs improves fire resistance. Additionally, cone calorimetry reveals that stacking two nanomaterials (MMT and CNTs) in a single coating shows a significant reduction in peak heat release rate (up to 51%), total smoke release (up to 47%), and total heat release (up to 37%) for the polyurethane foam. The enhancement of flame retardancy is attributed to a synergistic effect; MMT serves as a physical barrier that retards the diffusion of heat and gas. The addition of CNTs strengthens the thermal stability and high char yield. These results, coupled with the simplicity with which the LbL deposition is applied, present a viable alternative to halogen-free flame retardant nanocoatings to natural and synthetic fibers.     

Ni3Al中B和Mg的非平衡晶界共偏聚

在1023－1373K的初始温度和0.05-268.91K/s的冷速范围内，用Auger剖层分析确定含B和Mg的Ni3Al合金中B和Mg的非平衡晶界共偏聚行为，按照溶质－空位复合体迁移机制所导出的描述非平衡晶界偏聚的扩散速率方程解析表达式，很好地模拟了本实验结果，并确定了Ni3Al-B-Mg合金中B及B－空位复合体，Mg及Mg-空位复合体的扩散系数及复合体激活能。     

机械加工设备中满足人机安全的典型控制电路分析

介绍了机械加工设备中人机安全的等级标准，详细分析了满足不同安全等级标准的典型控制电路。     

铜基形状记忆合金马氏体相变宏观形状应变特征

利用X射线衍射仪、透射电镜、扫描电镜、原子力显微镜等研究了Cu-18Al-9Mn-3.4Zn(摩尔分数,%)形状记忆合金的马氏体晶体结构、亚结构以及马氏体相变宏观形状应变特征.结果表明:该合金的马氏体晶体结构为18R结构,亚结构为层错;单变体马氏体表面浮凸呈"( ) "型,浮凸高度为400～500nm,浮凸宽度为2 000～2 400 nm;多变体马氏体表面浮凸呈"N"型和"山尖"型,浮凸高度为200～400 nm,浮凸宽度为1 000～1 800nm;浮凸角均为8°～12°;马氏体相变符合G-T模型的双切变特征,惯习面为(113)面.     

Defect classification using a new feature for pulsed eddy current sensors

The objective of this study is to identify defects such as surface cracks, subsurface defects and metal losses using feature based pulsed eddy current sensors. A new feature, termed as the rising point, related to the propagation time of electromagnetic waves in metallic targets is proposed for defect classification. Experimental studies of the validation, robustness of the new feature of rising time are reported. In addition to other features, defects can be detected and quantified robustly and lift-off can also be derived from the rising time. Conclusion and further work are derived on the basis of the findings.     

Bayesian decision-based pattern recognition on spectrum signal of metal transfer modes

A software system of pattern recognition on spectrum signal of metal transfer mode has been developed using Visual Basic under Windows environment. On the basis of the coincidence relation between the spectrum signal and metal transfer mode, according to the geometrical pattern feature of the spectrum signal, several key characteristic parameters are extracted. The correspondent recognition function and a minimum distance classifier have been constructed based on Bayesian decision theory. The results show that using this system, the metal transfer mode of MIG, MAG, CO2 welding can be recognized automatically which provides the basis for automatically controlling of the metal gas arc welding metal transfer.     

Development of microstructure and mechanical properties of a Ni-base single-crystal superalloy by hot-isostatic pressing

Effects of the hot-isostatic pressing (HIP) process on microstructures and mechanical properties of Ni-base single crystal superalloy CMSX-4 were investigated. In the overall heat treatment process, the HIP treatment remarkably induced the healing behavior of micropores and decreased the pore size and porosity of superalloy CMSX-4 compared with normally treated specimens. The microstructure of γ′ phase after the HIP process showed rather a coarsening tendency and could be developed by the partially solution and aging treatment. Consequently, the elimination of cast micropores using the HIP step resulted in the inhibition of crack initiation in microstructure and improved the stress-rupture lives of Ni-base single crystal superalloy by 185%.