Neural network model for resilient modulus of emulsified asphalt mixtures

This paper explores the potential use of neural networks (NNs) in the field of emulsified asphalt mixtures. A neural network model is developed for predicting, with sufficient approximation, relationship between the factors affecting resilient modulus (inputs: curing time, cement addition level, and residual asphalt content) and the resilient modulus (output) of emulsified asphalt mixture. A backpropagation neural network of three layers is employed. First resilient modulus data are obtained by conducting laboratory resilient modulus tests on emulsified asphalt samples, and then the results are used to train the neural network. The effectiveness of different neural network configurations is investigated. Effect of parameters such as curing time, cement addition level and residual asphalt content that influence the resilient modulus is also explored. Results indicate that NN predicts the resilient modulus with high accuracy. It is also demonstrated that NN is an excellent method that can reduce the time consumed and can be used as an important tool in evaluating the factors affecting resilient modulus of emulsified asphalt mixture at the design stage.     

基于CPTU测试的高速公路改扩建新老地基土工程特性评价研究

软土地基上进行高速公路扩建项目面临着极大的挑战,必须对新老地基土体的工程特性进行全面的评价。传统室内试验方法会对土体产生扰动,而且时间长、成本大。孔压静力触探(CPTU)技术作为一种新型的原位测试方法,可以测试锥尖阻力、侧壁摩阻力与孔隙水压力等参数,而且具有多功能、连续性、高精度等优点,在国外得到广泛的应用。采用多功能CPTU技术对京沪高速公路扩建工程新老地基土体进行原位测试,基于承载力理论与孔穴扩张理论分别解译了新老地基土体的应力历史、变形与固结特性参数。研究发现:该方法可以更准确地确定软土层的分布、厚度和深度,可为进一步分析新老路基差异沉降的计算提供科学依据,更好地指导路基拼接相互作用与地基处理的设计和施工。     

Numerical studies on the stress distribution in weldbonded joints with different adhesives

The Effect of elastic modulus and thickness of the adhesives on the stress distribution in weldbonded joints hasbeen studied with three-dimensional elastoplastic finite element method (FEM). Stress distribution curves have beenobtained at the edges of the spot welds and the lap zones in weldbonded joints, which werem made with adhesives ofdifferent elastic modulus or different thickness. Results show that there exists larger stress concentration at the edge of thespot Welds, though the shear stresses in the adhesive layers are smaller for weldbonded joints with low elastic modulus orthick adhesive layers. the stress concentration decreases and the shear stresses in adhesive layers increase with the increaseof the elastic modulus or the decrease of the adhesive thickness. It is concluded that the thiner adhesive layers with higherelastic modulius are preferable in weldbonded joints to cut down the stress concentration.     

CHARACTERISTICS OF INTERNAL FRICTION AND MODULUS ASSOCIATED WITH NON-EQUILIBRIUM DIFFUSION-TYPE PHASE TRANSFORMATION IN EUTECTOID Al-Zn ALLOY

The characteristics of the low frequency internal friction and the modulus effect associatedwith the non-equilibrium spinodal pretransformation and the following discontinuous trans-formation was investigated in an as-quenched eutectiod Al-Zn alloy.It was observed that theloss of the stability in the lattice,which corresponded to the large-amplitude long-wavelengthstatic concentration wave in the non-equilibrium spinodal pretransformation,did not induceany effect of localized soft modulus.Although there are two aging internal friction peaks inphase transformation which correspond to the appearance and disappearance of the coherencyin spinodal pretransformation and the maximum of the interface area in the discontinuoustransformation respectively,the effect of localized soft modulus did not take place yet.     

回火处理对Fe-Mn基合金剪切模量的影响SCIEI

研究了回火温度和时间对两种成分Fe-Mn基合金剪切模量的影响。结果指出,附加Cr,Ti的合金在回火状态下ΔG G-T曲线有极小和极大两个极值,而附加Cr,Ni,W,C的合金只呈现极大值特征。这是由于Ni,W,C降低反铁磁转变点T_N造成的, 随着回火温度升高或回火时间增加,ΔG_λ效应逐渐增加。     

Linear viscoelastic behaviours of bituminous mixtures and fiberglass geogrids interfaces

One major research topic is to characterize the mechanical behaviour of actual reinforced pavement structures from laboratory experimentation and take it into account for the design. This investigation aims to verify the effect of fiberglass geogrid presence on interface linear viscoelastic (LVE) behaviour separately and as a system along with the bituminous mixture layers. To conduct the research, two different fiberglass geogrids, with ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 100 and 50 kN/m, and tack coat made of straight-run bitumen and modified by polymer were combined for the fabrication of three reinforced configurations. In addition, two unreinforced configurations were also fabricated. The first was a single layer slab and the second was a double-layered slab composed of two bituminous mixtures (same type) bonded layers by a tack coat. Complex modulus tests were carried out in specimens cored in two different directions, vertically (V) and horizontally (H) cored. The experimental data were fitted using the 2 Springs, 2 Parabolic Elements and 1 Dashpot (2S2P1D) model. The test results showed that all interfaces’ complex modulus obtained for V specimens were LVE. Moreover, complex viscous properties of the interfaces were obtained from the used binder. The interface containing polymer modification presented the highest stiffness.     

饱和砂土动力特性的动三轴试验研究

利用GDS 10 Hz/20 kN双向振动三轴系统,进行了一系列饱和砂土不排水动三轴试验,研究了不同固结围压对饱和砂土动力特性的影响。试验结果表明:动弹性模量随动弹性应变幅的增大而减小,随围压的增大而增大;阻尼比随动弹性应变幅的增大而增大,围压对阻尼比的影响不显著,动弹性应变比较低的情况下,阻尼比有随围压增大而减小的趋势;不同围压下砂土的动强度曲线可近似地归一,其振动孔压发展模式与Seed提出的砂土的振动孔压发展模式相同,可以用反正弦三角函数拟合。     

高弹性丙烯酸防水涂料的研究及其应用

介绍了SJ-2605高弹性丙烯酸防水涂料的特点和应用,讨论了聚合物乳液品种及用量对防水涂料性能的影响。