The problem of definition expansion and contraction

This article is the fourth of a series of articles discussing various open research problems in automated reasoning. The problem proposed for research focuses on finding criteria that would enable an automated reasoning program to expand or contract definitions wisely. For evaluating a proposed solution to this research problem, we include suggestions concerning possible test problems.This work was supported by the Applied Mathematical Sciences subprogram of the Office of Energy Research, U.S. Department of Energy, under contract W-31-109-Eng-38.     

Ensuring primary realization of pressure unit in the vacuum range without typically utilized static expansion system

After the break-up of Czechoslovakia in 1993 the primary metrological standards authority almost fully remained in Slovakia. So we had to build our primary vacuum metrology anew. But we could do it using uptodate techniques that are more effective and they enable us to fulfil our task more effectively and in a shorter time.The steady demand to widen the lower pressure range and a steady demand for maximal accuracy collide with the financial possibilities open to a small country. So it is impossible to follow the classical pattern for the vacuum standards: liquid columns, static expansion system and dynamic expansion system. But it is possible to utilize contemporary progress in construction of piston manometers. This enables us to discard liquid column and static expansion techniques in favour of piston technique [Tesar J, Prazak D. Vacuum 2002; 67: 311, Tesar J, Prazak D, Krajicek Z. In:Proceedings of international symposium on Pressure and Vacuum, 2003. p. 169, Tesar J, Repa P, Prazak D, Krajicek Z, Peksa L. Vacuum 2004; 76: 491.]. Such system fulfils all the needs of a little industrial country and is economically acceptable.     

Strategic appraisal of energy models for Mozambique

The needs that an energy supply system must meet are constantly changing, due to technological, social and political reasons. Effective energy planning is a dynamic process that is repeated periodically and adjusts to changing conditions. Energy decision makers and planners are no longer able to rely on inductive decision making since they have to investigate the effect of various decision parameters and possible future changes. To help in this process, models have been developed where estimates of future load growth, candidate power plants, fuels and other key factors can be introduced, from which the planners can evaluate decision parameters and the available alternatives. The paper presents the different methodologies and practices that are used by 11 energy models for energy demand forecasting, supply side management and generation expansion planning, demand side management and integrated resource planning. The paper concludes to the presentation of a strategic appraisal of the examined energy models appropriate for energy planning in Mozambique. Three models are proposed for conducting demand forecasting, generation expansion planning and demand side management. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Influence of Ni Interlayers on the Mechanical Properties of Ti6Al4V/(WC-Co) Friction Welds

Ni interlayers were introduced prior to dissimilar friction welding of Ti6Al4V base material to three cemented carbide substrates. The fracture strength of Ti6Al4V/(WC-6 wt% Co) welds were poor and were markedly improved when 20-µm thick Ni interlayers were introduced prior to dissimilar friction welding. These results were only produced when the (WC-6 wt% Co) cermet was electroplated prior to friction welding. When the Ti6Al4V alloy was electroplated prior to friction welding, fractured WC particles and cracking were observed in the (WC-Co) carbide substrate. The fracture strengths of Ti6Al4V/(WC-11 wt% Co) and Ti6Al4V/(WC-24 wt% Co) welds were not improved when 20-µm thick Ni interlayers were introduced prior to friction welding. During mechanical testing, the Ni layer retained at the dissimilar joint interface created a region of weakness.     

山西铝厂锅炉水冷壁膨胀异常原因分析及对策

针对山西铝厂160t／h锅炉在实际运行中膨胀异常的问题，对不同的施工方法下，水冷壁膨胀量是否正常这一问题进行分析，找出了水冷壁膨胀异常的原因，并提出了解决对策。     

SO3和C3A对水泥膨胀性能的影响

本文研究了ＳＯ３和Ｃ３Ａ对水泥浆体膨胀的影响。对于某一较早的龄期，当ＳＯ３掺量超过某一数值时，水泥浆体的膨胀与ＳＯ３掺量关系不大，而提高水泥的Ｃ３Ａ含量则能显著地增加其膨胀。本文还探讨了ＳＯ３和Ｃ３Ａ影响水泥浆体膨胀的机理。     

MICROSTRUCTURE AND FATIGUE PROPERTIES OF A WELDED DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL

Abstract— In response to the increasing structural applications in duplex steels for welded structures, fatigue behaviour of a SAF 2304 grade duplex stainless steel was investigated, considering both the base metal and GTAW welded joints. Fatigue curves and fatigue limits under rotary bending fatigue were obtained. The study focused attention on the microstructural features of fatigue crack propagation of the two series of experiments, thereby permitting an evaluation of the tortuous crack path of welded joints and the mechanisms related to threshold microstructural barriers.     

Analysis of adhesive bonded composite lap joints with transverse stitching

The effect of transverse stitching on the stresses in the adhesive is investigated using an adhesive sandwich model with nonlinear adhesive properties and a transverse stitching model for adhesive bonded composite single-lap and double-lap joints. Numerical results indicate that, among all stitching parameters, thread pretension and stitch density have significant effect on the peel stresses in the adhesive; increase in the thread pretension and the stitch density leads to a decrease in peel stress in the adhesive, while an increase in other parameters generally results in a negligible reduction in peel stress. The effect of stitching was found to be negligible on the shear stresses in the adhesive. Thus it is concluded that stitching is effective for the joints where peel stresses are critical and ineffective for those where shear stresses are critical.     

超低膨胀陶瓷K_（2x）Ba_（1－x）Zr_4（PO_4）_6系统的X射线衍射

用高温Ｘ射线衍射方法对磷酸锆钡钾系统陶瓷材料的各向异性热膨胀作了研究．对七个组份试样的７７套高温Ｘ射线衍射图作了仔细的指标化和精密点阵常数测定．点阵常数随温度作非线性变化·对Ｋ_２ｘＢａ_１－ｘＺｒ_４（ＰＯ_４）_６的不同组份不同温度（３００～１３００Ｋ）的热膨胀系数。α_ａ、α_ｃ、　作了测定·该系统零膨胀陶瓷的组份为Ｋ_１．１６Ｂａ_０．４２Ｚｒ_４（ＰＯ_４）_６（ｘ＝０．５８）     

挠性抗回旋PDC钻头的有限元分析

回旋是导致PDC钻头早期失效的主要原因，介绍了一种基于挠性钻头的构想设计的抗回旋PDC钻头，阐述了其结构和抗回旋原理。对挠性钻头的公、母接头进行了有限元应力分析，说明了模型建立、网格划分以及约束和载荷施加过程中所采用的方法和关键技术。有限元分析结果表明挠性钻头的强度满足要求。