Extended Hyperbolic Model for Sand-to-Concrete Interfaces

A relatively simple, four-parameter extended hyperbolic model for interfaces was developed for use in soil-structure interaction analyses. The model accommodates arbitrary stress path directions and includes three important elements: (1) development of a yield surface during interface shear; (2) a formulation for yield-inducing shear stiffness that is applicable to any stress path orientation; and (3) a formulation for unloading-reloading shear stiffness. The model was evaluated against the results of shear tests performed at the interface between three different types of sand and a concrete surface under a variety of stress paths. Comparisons between measured and calculated interface response indicate that the model provides accurate estimates of the response of sand-to-concrete interfaces.     

Limited reinforced space in segmental retaining walls

Current design of geosynthetic reinforced segmental retaining walls considers an a priori limitless length for reinforcement installation. Such length is typically 0.5–0.7 times the height of the wall. However, often there are constraints on such space; e.g., bedrock formation located at a small distance behind the facing. The objective of this note is to introduce a procedure for assessing the required long-term strength of the reinforcement while considering its limited length. Predictions by a conventional slope stability analysis were first checked against a continuum-mechanics based numerical analysis. Upon obtaining good agreement, a design chart was developed. The chart enables the determination of the reduction in the lateral earth pressure coefficient due to the constrained space. The revised earth pressure coefficient can be used with current analytical methods to account for the limited space. The results appear to be valid for conventional walls retaining a limited volume of soil. Comparison with limited experimental results for unreinforced backfill shows reasonably good agreement.     

As Hangs the Flexible Line: Equilibrium of Masonry Arches

In 1675, English scientist Robert Hooke discovered “the true... ...manner of arches for building,” which he summarized with a single phrase: “As hangs the flexible line, so but inverted will stand the rigid arch.” In the centuries that followed, Hooke’s simple idea has been used to understand and design numerous important works. Recent research at MIT on the interactive analysis of structural forces provides new graphical tools for the understanding of arch behavior, which are useful for relating the forces and geometry of masonry structures. The key mathematical principle is the use of graphical analysis to determine possible equilibrium states.     

MALTING AND BREWING SCIENCE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES*,†

Molecular technologies have been developed for the transformation of barley. These technologies complement current methods of barley breeding. In addition, they offer the potential of altering specific components in barley that affect malting quality and of introducing foreign genes, controlling desirable traits, into barley. Application of genetic engineering to improving malt quality factors such as cell wall degradation, protein modification, starch hydrolysis and flavour stability, is discussed. Limitations to the use of this technology for improving malt-related functional properties of barley components such as cell walls and starch granules are also evaluated. Some possible constraints to the utilization of genetic engineering for malt quality improvements are identified.     

某砖混结构加层改造的设计

通过对某砖混结构加层改造的设计实践,介绍了加层改造的方法,分析了在加层改造过程中需解决的问题。主要包括地基及基础的处理,墙体抗压、抗震验算,节点连接处理,如何保证新结构与原结构连接的整体性,楼梯间处理,构造柱的连接等,并提出了结构加层对施工技术的要求。给出一些具体的构造大样,供工程设计参考。     

砌体结构墙体裂缝的成因及防治措施

分析了砌体结构墙体裂缝的类型及成因,结合我国当前砌体结构在民用建筑中的使用情况,阐明了《砌体结构设计规范》防止或减轻墙体开裂的主要措施,从预防和治理两方面提出相应的具体建议,为房屋建筑设计、施工及使用管理提供参考.     

Dependence of domain wall structures on repetition n in[Pt（0.5 nm）/Co（0.4 nm）]n/NiO（1.1 nm）/[Co（0.4 nm）/Pt（0.5 nm）]n multilayers

The magnetic force microscopy and a sample vibrating magnetometer have been used to investigate the domain structure in two antiferromagnetically coupled Co/Pt multilayers.In the antiferromagnetic coupled[Pt(0.5 nm)/Co(0.4 nm)]_n/NiO(1.1 nm)/[Co(0.4 nm)/Pt(0.5 nm)]_n multilayers with perpendicular anisotropy,the antiferromagnetic interlayer coupling strength increases linearly with the repetition number n in Co/Pt multilayers.In demagnetized states,relatively shifted domain walls in the two Co/Pt multila...     

7.63m特大型焦炉砌筑施工技术及要点

主要针对7.63m特大型焦炉砌筑施工技术,从工程实践效果分析其施工技术在质量、工期、成本等方面收到良好的经济效益和社会效益,现对7.63m特大型焦炉施工技术作简要介绍。     

高压旋喷灌浆在锦屏二级电站进水口围堰防渗中的运用

锦屏二级水电站进水口纵向围堰防渗设计采用塑性砼防渗墙,施工中发现,防渗墙实际施工深度远远超过设计深度,这将意味着增加施工成本,延长施工工期．为解决这一问题,在施工中将部分深槽段修改为悬挂式塑性砼防渗墙,针对其未达到截渗的目的,在塑性砼防渗墙中预埋钢管,对其下部进行高压旋喷灌浆,形成高喷防渗墙,经检测防渗效果满足要求,达到了节约投资,缩短工期的目的．     

双洞口配筋砌块砌体框支墙梁试验

为研究双洞口配筋砌块砌体框支墙梁地震前后的受力模式,在拟动力子试验前后进行了底层框架配筋砌块短肢砌体剪力墙结构三层足尺模型的竖向力静载试验.试验结果表明:托梁与上部墙体表现出良好的协同工作能力,其工作模式为拉杆拱.通过对其在拟动力试验前后的受力模式进行了比较,可知带洞口配筋砌块砌体框支墙梁结构体系在墙体受到一定损伤时,并不会使墙梁的受力机理发生明显改变.