Postbuckling behaviour of stainless steel (SUS304) columns under loading-unloading cycles

Based on the equilibrium configuration paths, this study investigates the postbuckling behaviour, including the shape recovery capability, of stainless steel (SUS304) columns after a complete loading-unloading cycle. Experiments were conducted and later numerical simulation was carried out in order to analyze the observed buckling and postbuckling behaviour. Large deflection analysis is necessary for slender columns. Moreover, comparison of the experimental critical load with analytical predictions verifies the fact that physical nonlinearity should be taken into account to analyze the column’s buckling behaviour comprehensively. Thus, based on large deflection theory as well as the nonlinear stress-strain relations, the load-deformation curves of the columns during a complete loading-unloading cycle have been predicted by using the finite element modelling (FEM) code ANSYS.Precise and quantitative analyses of the results verify the fact that the material’s stress-strain properties, both in tension and compression, attribute to the column’s buckling behaviour.     

Spectroelectrochemical reflection studies of gold nano-rod array membrane

Gold nano-rod array membranes (Au-NRM) were prepared by modification of the template method. A simple two-electrode device was assembled by holding an electrolyte solution between the Au-NRM and a transparent electrode. Small reflectance changes (less than 2%) in the visible band were induced on the Au-NRM surface by applying a DC voltage to the device. These changes could be visually observed. It was found based on a further evaluation that the reflectance changes responded very fast (less than 100 ms) to the DC voltage application, and were stable during the switching repetition (over 5000 times). When the cyclic scanning of the applied voltage to the device was carried out between -1.5 V and +1.5 V, the reflectance changes were increased over +1.0 V (-1.0 V). It was suggested from these experimental results that the reflectance changes were attributed to the surface oxidation and the deformation or mechanical motion of the Au nano-rod.     

Some properties of boronized layers on steels with direct diode laser

Boronized layer on steel is known to be formed by thermal diffusion of boron into the surface of steel improving corrosion-erosion resistant properties. Boronizing is carried out at temperatures ranging from 800 °C to 1050 °C and takes from one to several hours. There is one problem in this process, however, that the structure and properties of the base material are influenced considerably by the high temperature and long time of treatment. In order to avoid the aforementioned drawbacks of pack boronizing and laser-assisted boronizing, a better way is to activate the pack boronizing media and the workpiece with a high density power. The laser boronizing processes do not change the properties of the base material. In this study, the effect of laser characteristics was examined on the laser boronizing of carbon steel. After laser boronizing, the microstructure of the boride layer was analysed with an optical microscope and X-ray diffractometer (XRD). The mechanical properties of borided layer are evaluated using Vickers hardness tester and sand erosion tester. Results showed that the boride layer was composed of FeB and Fe₂B with thickness ranging 200-300 μm. The laser boronizing process did not change the properties of the base material.     

An International Research Comparative Study of the Degree of Cooperation between disciplines within mathematics and mathematical sciences: proposal and application of new indices for identifying the specialized field of researchers

Behaviormetrika - Based on 10 years of data on academic papers from 2005 to 2014 available on the “Web of Science”, we conducted an in-depth review and analysis of...     

Effect of elevated annealing temperature on the morphology, microstructure, conductivity and microwave absorption properties of phthalocyanine polymer

An aromatic, diether-linked phthalocyanine resin (Pc) was prepared from 4,4′-bis (3,4-dicyanophenoxy) biphenyl (BPh) and investigated for morphology, microstructure, dielectric, conductivity and microwave absorption properties at different annealing temperatures from 300 to 800 °C. The results showed that the annealing temperature could significantly change the morphology and microstructure of the Pc polymer, leading to the generation of carbon-Pc polymer composites, and enhance the microwave absorbing and electrical properties of the Pc polymer. The dramatic electrical and dielectric transition happened when the annealing condition was 550 °C 24 h. The conductivity of the samples exhibited a transition of electrical behavior from an insulator to semiconductor of approximately 10⁺² S/cm. Pc polymer exhibited excellent microwave absorption properties in the frequency range of 0.5–18.0 GHz after sintering process. The microwave absorption of the annealing Pc polymer can be mainly attributed to the dielectric loss rather than magnetic loss. The sample annealed at 500 °C 24 h had two strong microwave absorbing peaks and achieved a maximum absorbing value of ?44 dB around 10.7 and 17.5 GHz when the thickness was 3.0 mm. The novel carbon-Pc polymer composites were believed to have potential applications in the microwave absorbing area.     

Low-Temperature Fabrication of Bulk-Type All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Battery Utilizing Nanosized Garnet Solid Electrolytes

Garnet-type Li₇La₃Zr₂O₁₂ (LLZ) materials are attracting attention as solid electrolytes (SEs) in oxide-based all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) owing to their high ionic conductivity. Although the electrochemical stability of LLZ against Li metal is demonstrated with possible high energy density, high-temperature sintering above 1000 °C, which is required to achieve high Li-ion conductivity, results in the formation of insulating impurities at the electrode–electrolyte interfaces. Here, nanosized fine-particle samples of Ta-substituted Li_6.5La₃Zr_1.5Ta_0.5O₁₂ (LLZT) are successfully prepared at a remarkably low temperature of 400 °C utilizing an amorphous precursor oxide. The dense LLZT SE sintered by hot pressing at 500 °C shows room-temperature Li-ion conductivity of 1.03 × 10⁻⁴ S cm⁻¹ without any additives. In addition, the bulk-type NCM–graphite full battery cell fabricated with the LLZT fine particles through a hot-pressing sintering method at 550 °C exhibits a good charge–discharge performance at room temperature with the bulk-type areal discharge capacity of 0.831 mAh cm⁻². The nanosized garnet SE strategy demonstrated in this study paves the way for the formation of oxide-based ASSBs by low-temperature sintering.     

IPC-80亚、跨、超音速风洞弹丸及飞行器试验测试系统

本文主要介绍亚、跨、超音速风洞基本结构及气动原理,新配置的IPC-80测试系统。论述了弹丸及飞行器气动试验模拟信号处理、变换采样、数字量取真、模型迎角和阀位循环码读取方法,对标模动校作了测试精度考核。     

Micro-fabrication techniques applied to aluminosilicate glass surfaces: Micro-indentation and wet etching process

Micro-indentation and HF etching were explored as micro-fabrication techniques applied to glass surfaces. The effects of the aluminosilicate glass composition and of the etching conditions on the etching rate were investigated. It was found that the etching rate increased with increasing the ratio of Al₂O₃ to SiO₂ in the aluminosilicate glass. Etching parameters, such as pH, concentration and temperature of HF acid, had effects on etching rate. However, the effects of these parameters were much smaller at indented area than at non-indented area. The results indicated that the etching rate difference between the two areas, which is one of the key factors in the micro-fabrication technique, could be controlled with these parameters. And the phenomena can be well explained in terms of etching and leaching mechanism of aluminosilicate glass.     

An investigation of non-linear elastic behavior of CFRP laminates and strain measurement using Lamb waves

This paper investigates the non-linear elastic behavior of unidirectional and cross-ply CFRP laminates and proposes a new method to measure tensile strain using Lamb waves. Young’s modulus was measured as a function of strain in situ using Lamb wave velocity during a tensile test. The stiffening effect of the carbon fibers on [0]₈ specimens and the softening effect of the epoxy matrix on [90]₈ specimens were accurately evaluated. Young’s modulus of the 0° ply was obtained as a quadratic function of strain. Using the function and the rule of mixture, the dependence of Young’s modulus on strain was accurately predicted for cross-ply laminates. Based on the results, the tensile strain was quantitatively correlated with the corresponding arrival time of the Lamb waves. The strains obtained from the proposed method agreed well with those from the strain gauge. Finally, the effect of transverse cracks on the in situ Young’s modulus of the cross-ply laminate under a tensile load was investigated. This method clearly detected even a small decrease in the Young’s modulus due to the transverse cracks in stiffening cross-ply laminate.     

Cryogenic optical measurements of 12-segment-bonded carbon-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide composite mirror with support mechanism

A 720 mm diameter 12-segment-bonded carbon-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide (C/SiC) composite mirror has been fabricated and tested at cryogenic temperatures. Interferometric measurements show significant cryogenic deformation of the C/SiC composite mirror, which is well reproduced by a model analysis with measured properties of the bonded segments. It is concluded that the deformation is due mostly to variation in coefficients of thermal expansion among segments. In parallel, a 4-degree-of-freedom ball-bearing support mechanism has been developed for cryogenic applications. The C/SiC composite mirror was mounted on an aluminum base plate with the support mechanism and tested again. Cryogenic deformation of the mirror attributed to thermal contraction of the aluminum base plate via the support mechanism is highly reduced by the support, confirming that the newly developed support mechanism is promising for its future application to large-aperture cooled space telescopes.