Extensions to the repetitive branch and bound algorithm for globally optimal clusterwise regression

A branch and bound strategy is proposed for solving the clusterwise regression problem, extending Brusco's repetitive branch and bound algorithm (RBBA). The resulting strategy relies upon iterative heuristic optimization, new ways of observation sequencing, and branch and bound optimization of a limited number of ending subsets. These three key features lead to significantly faster optimization of the complete set and the strategy has more general applications than only for clusterwise regression. Additionally, an efficient implementation of incremental calculations within the branch and bound search algorithm eliminates most of the redundant ones. Experiments using both real and synthetic data compare the various features of the proposed optimization algorithm and contrasts them against a benchmark mixed logical-quadratic programming formulation optimized by CPLEX. The results indicate that all components of the proposed algorithm provide significant improvements in processing times, and, when combined, generally provide the best performance, significantly outperforming CPLEX.     

A pure proactive scheduling algorithm for multiple earth observation satellites under uncertainties of clouds

Most earth observation satellites (EOSs) are equipped with optical sensors, which cannot see through clouds. Hence, observations are significantly affected and blocked by clouds. In this work, with the inspiration of the notion of a forbidden sequence, we propose a novel assignment formulation for EOS scheduling. Considering the uncertainties of clouds, we formulate the cloud coverage for observations as stochastic events, and extend the assignment formulation to a chance constraint programming (CCP) model. To solve the problem, we suggest a sample approximation (SA) method, which transforms the CCP model into an integer linear programming (ILP) model. Subsequently, a branch and cut (B&C) algorithm based on lazy constraint generation is developed to solve the ILP model. Finally, we conduct a lot of simulation experiments to verify the effectiveness and efficiency of our proposed formulation and algorithm.     

偏心异径管流量计特性的试验研究

在模拟现场条件下通过试验研究了偏心异径管流量计的特性，给出了试验曲线，为流量测量与监测提供了一种新方法，具有工程实用价值。     

碳纳米管/纳米TiO2-聚苯胺复合膜电极的制备及电容性能研究

用循环伏安法,在含有0．2mol／L苯胺的0．5mol／L硫酸溶液中,以50mv／s的扫描速度,在-0．1-0．9V的范围内实现了苯胺在Ti基碳纳米管／纳米TiO2电极上的电化学聚合,并用循环伏安（CV）法和电化学交流阻抗谱（EIS）对制备的碳纳米管／纳米TiO2-聚苯胺（CNT／nanoTiO2-PAn）复合膜电极的电化学性质进行了表征,同时进一步对该电极的充放电性能进行了研究。实验结果表明,此条件下得到的PAn膜电极具有良好的导电性,同时具有疏松、多孔的网络结构;充放电测试研究表明,基于CNT／TiO2基体上的PAn膜的面积比电容在放电电流密度为2．5mA／cm^2时达到了833mF／cm^2,说明有很好的电容性能,可以作为超级电容器的电极材料。     

基底动脉闭塞的DSA分析

目的探讨脑干梗死经DSA全脑血管造影证实基底动脉闭塞后的临床与预后,以期对临床治疗有一定的指导意义。方法选取14例在临床中发现并经脑血管造影证实为基底动脉闭塞而临床症状轻微的患者。分析基底动脉闭塞后的临床表现与侧支代偿之间的关系。结果(1)基底动脉近端闭塞,临床表现多以眩晕发作为主(占91%);中段或远端闭塞,则多表现为间断性意识障碍(占66.7%)。(2)基底动脉近端闭塞,侧支血流多由颈外动脉和锁骨下动脉分支及椎动脉颅外段的肌支或脊髓前动脉代偿供血;基底动脉中、远段闭塞,侧支血流多由小脑后下动脉与小脑上动脉吻合(占100%)。结论基底动脉闭塞若侧支代偿充分,可不表现明显的脑干缺血表现或表现轻微。内科治疗效果较好。     

Impact of processing history on rheological properties for branched polypropylene

The impact of applied processing history and the post-processing annealing procedure on the rheological properties of long-chain branched polypropylene (B-PP) have been studied intensively as compared with conventional linear polypropylene (L-PP) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) produced by autoclave process. It was found that drawdown force, as a measure of melt elasticity for B-PP, is greatly depressed even by the short-time processing in an internal batch mixer, whereas the rheological properties of L-PP are unchanged by the processing history. Considering that the drawdown force is recovered to the original value during the post-processing annealing, the phenomenon is ascribed to the conformation change related to the branch structure, i.e. the alignment of long branches to a backbone chain, which is known as ‘shear modification’. Further, it is demonstrated that the depression of the drawdown force for B-PP is more significant than that for LDPE. Moreover, it is also clarified that B-PP needs a longer post-processing annealing time to recover the drawdown force than LDPE. The difference in the recovery curves during the annealing suggests that B-PP has less relatively ‘short’ long branches.     

Quasi-static and dynamic crushing behaviors of aluminum and steel tubes with a cutout

Tubular members are commonly used as an energy absorber in engineering structures and many such members have a cutout. In this study, the crushing behaviors of tubes with a cutout are characterized and the effects of cutout on the energy absorption capabilities of these tubes are quantified. Systematic parametric studies were carried out to study the effect of material properties, including yield and ultimate strength of material, strain rate effect, location of cutout, tube length and impact speed on the crushing behaviors and energy absorption capacity of aluminum and steel tubes. First, a numerical model was constructed with a commercial explicit finite element code. It will be first proven that the numerical simulation can produce sufficiently accurate results in an economic manner. Subsequently, the crushing behavior of aluminum and steel tubes with a cutout was experimentally characterized and their energy absorption capacity was evaluated in terms of mean crushing force, peak crushing force and specific energy absorption (SEA). Tubes of various lengths with a cutout located at different locations, subject to both quasi-static and dynamic impact loadings were considered. For steel tubes, the numerical simulation investigated the influence of the strain rate effect and variation in strain hardening ratio of the material. Empirical equations describing the mean and peak crushing forces of aluminum and steel tubes with a cutout were developed using linear and nonlinear regression methods applied to the results obtained from the numerical and experimental studies.     

A method for evaluating the mechanical performance of thin-walled titanium tubes

A method which was developed to compare the stress–strain properties of three types of thin-walled, commercially pure titanium tubes is presented. The tubes were of types intended for use in large heat-exchanger applications and were to be subjected to significant plastic deformation during subsequent assembly processes. It had been anticipated that small differences in chemical composition and tube-drawing treatment would produce quite different characteristics. It is known that the properties of titanium can exhibit considerable degrees of anisotropy, especially for wrought products; although axial properties of the materials could be evaluated using standard test equipment and procedures, a novel testing system had to be designed to allow the circumferential properties to be assessed. Significant differences between tube types were observed and anisotropic material behaviour was apparent.     

立体的校园空间--泉州五中分校校园规划设计

通过泉州五中分校建设项目的设计实践,探讨教育建筑的空间组织与形式表征的设计新方法,提出建筑设计的地域性不仅仅是简单地模仿传统地域建筑的外在形式,更多的应该是与现代建筑材料和施工技术相结合,充分考虑当地的气候条件,使建筑的外在形式如实反映内在功能。     

Flexural strength analysis of non-post-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete-filled circular steel tubes

Concrete-filled circular steel tubes (CFT) have recently gained significant attention for their enhanced strength and ductility over the conventional steel and reinforced concrete construction. The concrete compressive strength is significantly increased by the lateral confinement provided by the steel tube and local buckling of the steel tube is restrained by the concrete infill. This paper investigates the further enhancement of these composite actions due to post-tensioning the concrete cores inside circular steel tubes. The flexural behavior of a post-tensioned CFT as well as a non-post-tensioned CFT was studied experimentally and analytically. A numerical algorithm for predicting the moment capacities of circular CFT, with or without the post-tensioning effects, has been validated against the test results by the authors as well as those published in the literature.