高压加气混凝土/CFRP夹芯板的低速撞击响应

高压加气混凝土(AAC)-CFRP复合结构已证明可作为轻型结构材料用于连梁、过梁、墙或柱子。除了必须具有足够的受弯能力,AAC/CFRP复合结构也需要具有抵抗局部破坏力的性能。在使用过程中,这些结构可能会承受类似爆炸、或龙卷风、台风、暴风雪的局部撞击、冲击。为评估AAC/CFRP夹芯板结构抗低速冲击的响应能力,通过一个能量守恒模型得出的预测能量吸收值与试验结果进行对比。在相对低速下,AAC/CFRP可以承受相对低速重物的冲击,比如物体/工具落在梁上或对柱子的低速撞击。     

An interactive algorithm for multi-objective flow shop scheduling with fuzzy processing time through resolution method and TOPSIS

This paper develops a method for solving a multi-objective flow shop scheduling in a fuzzy environment where processing times are fuzzy numbers. The objective functions are designed to simultaneously minimize the makespan (completion time), the mean flow time, and the machine idle time. For each objective function, a fuzzy subset in the decision space whose membership function represents the balance between feasibility degree of constraints and satisfaction degree of the goal is defined. Then, technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS) method finds the nondominated solution in a multiple objective state. The TOPSIS method and the interactive resolution method are integrated in the proposed method to solve the multi-objective flow shop scheduling problem. One of the new contributions of this research is combining these two methods in solving this problem. The proposed algorithm provides a way to find a crisp solution for the fuzzy flow shop scheduling in a multi-objective state. Also, the proposed method yields a reasonable solution that represents the balance between the feasibility of a decision vector and the optimality for an objective function by the interactive participation of the decision maker in all steps of decision process. Application of the proposed method to flow shop scheduling is shown with two numerical examples. The results show that the algorithm could be applied for determining the most preferable sequence by finding a nondominated solution for different degrees of satisfaction of constraints, and with regard to objective value, where processing time is fuzzy.     

Optimization of background suppression for arterial spin labeling perfusion imaging

Object  

To present an algorithm for optimization of background suppression pulse timing for arterial spin labeling (ASL) perfusion imaging.     

Analysis of Effective Environmental Flow Release Strategies for Lake Urmia Restoration

Saline lakes have diminished considerably due to large-scale irrigation projects throughout the world. Environmental flow (EF) release from upstream reservoirs could help conserve and restore these lakes. However, experiences from regions lacking environmental legislation or with insufficient water resources management show that, despite EF allocation, farmers tend to use all available water for agriculture. In this study, we employed a new method for designing environmental flow release strategies to restore desiccated terminal lakes in arid and semi-arid regions with intensive cultivation within the catchment. The novelty of the method is that it takes into account farmers’ water use behavior and the natural flow regime in upstream systems to design an optimum monthly EF release strategy for reservoirs. We applied the method to the water resource system of Lake Urmia, once the largest saline lake in the Middle East and now one of the most endangered saline lakes in the world. The analysis showed that the EF released is exploited by lowland farmers before reaching Lake Urmia and that inflow to the lake from some rivers has decreased by up to 80%. We propose a new EF release strategy that requires a considerable change in practice whereby water is released in the shortest possible time (according to reservoir outlet capacity) during the period of lowest irrigation demand in winter. Restoring the lake to minimum ecological level would require 2.4–3.4 km³ EF allocation by different methods of release based on the recent condition (2002–2011) of the lake.     

Experimental and analytical study of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)/autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) sandwich panels

The structural behavior of hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)–autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) panels has been investigated. FRP laminates can be used to reinforce externally the plain AAC producing a very high stiff panel. The resulting hybrid FRP/AAC panel can be used as structural or non-structural member for the housing construction. In order to accomplish this, FRP/AAC panels have been fabricated and prepared for testing. The specimens have been processed using the advanced semi-mechanical processing technique VARTM (Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding). The concept of the FRP/AAC panel is based on the theory of sandwich construction with strong and stiff skins, like FRP composites, bonded to a core material, like AAC panel. The FRP composite material was made of carbon reinforcing fabrics embedded in an epoxy resin matrix. The panels were tested under four-point bending test to investigate their strength and ductility responses using a Tinius–Olsen Universal Testing Machine. Experimental results showed a significant influence of FRP laminates on both strength and ductility of the FRP/AAC panels. A theoretical analysis was conducted to predict the strength of the FRP/AAC member and results found were in good accordance with the experimental ones.     

Arterial thrombosis: a complication of loop ileostomy

Maternal thyrotoxicosis complicates approximately 0.2% of pregnancies. Simultaneous occurrence of maternal and fetal thyrotoxicosis during labor is rare, and control of maternal tachycardia and hypertension, as well as fetal manifestations of thyrotoxicosis, are cornerstones of management. An 18-year-old nulliparous female at 33 weeks gestational age presented in labor with thyrotoxicosis. Fetal tachycardia was present as well. Labetalol therapy resulted in a decrease in maternal pulse and blood pressure, and resolution of fetal tachycardia. Vaginal delivery occurred. Subsequent evaluation demonstrated neonatal thyrotoxicosis and high maternal titers of thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin. In conclusion, labetalol was beneficial in the treatment of maternal and fetal thyrotoxicosis during labor.