Effective indices to characterize short sequences of human random generations

Brain impediments such as dementia are a serious problem today. It would be very useful if software for private diagnosis were available. In this paper, we show the effectiveness of the human random generation test (HRG) for such software, and propose a set of four indices to be used for classifying the HRG data. Human-generated random numbers have strong characteristics compared to computer-generated random numbers, and these are known to be correlated to the individual characters of the subjects. However, analysis using the correlation dimension or HMM requires a long data sequence, and thus is not suitable for diagnoses. We therefore focus on short sequences of HRG and search for effective indices to detect signs of brain disability hidden in the HRG data. We studied data from subjects of different age groups, and successfully differentiated the data from the different groups. This work was presented in part at the 12th International Symposium on Artificial Life and Robotics, Oita, Japan, January 25–27, 2007     

Predictable service overlay networks: Predictability through adaptive monitoring and efficient overlay construction and management

Providing bounded communication among participating nodes is significant for distributed systems. Internet-based applications suffer with lower performance due to absence of bounded latency. We describe PSON, an overlay network solution to this challenging problem. PSON has two components. The monitoring component, SyncProbe, utilizes efficient and adaptive monitoring techniques to measure latency, detect packet loss, and provide real-time estimates of maximum expected latency along paths of an Internet substrate. The QoSMap component constructs and manages overlay such that it yields application-level QoS and provides resilience against network failures. A distinctive feature of QoSMap is construction of QoS-compliant backup paths which facilitate in overlay management and operation during the period when primary overlay paths violate QoS. We evaluate PSON on PlanetLab to provide predictable communication for applications with different topology and QoS requirement. Our experiments confirm the effectiveness of PSON in providing an inexpensive and efficient application-layer solution to Internet’s unpredictable behavior.     

Computing the homology of groups: The geometric way

In this paper, we present several algorithms related with the computation of the homology of groups, from a geometric perspective (that is to say, carrying out the calculations by means of simplicial sets and using techniques of Algebraic Topology). More concretely, we have developed some algorithms which, making use of the effective homology   method, construct the homology groups of Eilenberg–MacLane spaces K(G,1)$K(G,1)$ for different groups G$G$, allowing one in particular to determine the homology groups of G$G$.     

Sensitivity optimization of surface plasmon sensors for detection of intermediate layers

A sensitivity optimization method for the detection of an intermediate layer using a surface plasmon sensor is presented. The dependence of detection sensitivity on distance from the metal surface and the average refractive index over the sensing region are considered. Based on the calculated results, the sensitivity for detecting an intermediate layer in a multilayered sample is determined by varying the refractive index and thickness of each layer. It is shown that, in particular cases, controlling the refractive index and thickness increases the detection sensitivity. The proposed method is useful for designing multilayered samples.     

基于预应力锚索设计和施工要点

近些年来建筑产业经济高速发展,一些新兴技术也逐渐被人们所关注与重视。其中,预应力锚索技术在当前岩体加固施工过程中基本已实现普及推广。这是因为预应力锚索技术具备应用便捷、施工占地空间小、以及加固性能良好等优良特性,进而能够保证加固质量。基于此,以预应力锚索作为研究视角,阐述了预应力锚索具备的特性、设计要点、以及锚索施工技术要点等,以期岩体加固工程作业成果与质量得以保障。     

预应力旋喷搅拌锚桩在基坑支护工程中的应用

从钻进成孔搅拌、提钻杆复喷、张拉锚索3个层面,描述了某基坑支护工程预应力旋喷搅拌锚桩技术,并通过基坑坡顶水平位移和坡顶沉降监测,结果说明,自钻式预应力旋喷搅拌锚桩加冲钻孔灌注围护桩的基坑支护形式,具有基坑开挖施工便捷、基坑边位移小和总体造价低等优点,在周边场地允许的情况下,对于大跨度深基坑支护有很好的适用性和经济性。     

负弯矩作用下预应力钢-混凝土组合梁的受力性能

为了研究负弯矩作用下预应力钢-混凝土组合梁的受力性能,对3根组合梁试件进行了单调静力试验,其中包括非预应力组合梁、体内预应力组合梁和体外预应力组合梁各1根.试验结果表明:负弯矩作用下,3根试件的破坏均始于钢梁的受压屈服,在达到极限承载力时钢梁均发生了屈曲;与非预应力试件相比,体内预应力试件的开裂荷载、屈服荷载和极限荷载分别提高了120％、35.1％和18.7％;体外预应力试件的开裂荷载较非预应力试件提高了24％,但屈服荷载和极限荷载略有降低;施加体内预应力可以有效地提高组合梁的极限变形能力,但对延性不利;施加体外预应力对组合梁的延性有一定的提高作用.     

Mesoscale models of conductivity in polymeric electrolytes—A comparative study

The studies of conductivity behavior of composite polymeric electrolytes (CPE) have been widely realized for about 15 years. There is, however, a lack of a versatile and efficient model of conductivity in these systems. The effective medium approach was introduced to predict the conductivity of systems according to some previously defined mixing rules. The main limitation of this method, however, is the fact that each new composite microstructure forces a new mixing rule development. This paper presents the random resistor network approach as an alternative method to the effective medium theory based approach. The presented comparison of both methods is based on both dc and ac simulated conductivity data. Some experimental data are introduced to compare the models with the conductivity values obtained for real samples.     

张弦式网壳结构中的拉索预应力值设计方法的应用研究

依据大跨度网壳结构的几何非线性特性,采用几何非线性有限元技术,按预应力控制网壳变形的原则,并结合武汉体育中心体育馆张弦天穹网壳实际工程,对预应力值的设计做了研究,提出了一种新的预应力方法.该方法具有简便实用,具有明确的物理意义,并在实际工程应用中取得了理想的结果.