螺栓法兰连接结构的失效分析及优化设计

针对某种管路螺栓法兰连接结构在实际装配过程中出现的螺栓断裂故障,通过有限元仿真分析及试验,说明了活套环设计刚度不足是导致螺栓断裂的主要原因。为此提出了3种提高活套环刚度的优化设计方案,并对其中增加活套环厚度的方案进行了有限元仿真分析和试验研究,证明增加活套环厚度可有效增加其刚度及螺栓的承载能力,并提高连接结构的可靠性。试验结果表明,改进后连接结构的断裂拧紧力矩比原结构提高了38%,可较好地满足使用要求。     

Influence of Cladding-Peripheral Hydride on Mechanical Fuel Failure under Reactivity-Initiated Accident Conditions

In order to investigate the influence of hydrogen embrittlement on fuel failure under reactivity-initiated accident (RIA) conditions, pulse irradiation experiments were performed with unirradiated fuel rods at the Nuclear Safety Research Reactor (NSRR). Fresh cladding was pre-hydrided so that the other factors of cladding degradation, such as irradiation damage and oxidation, were excluded. Hydride clusters are circumferentially oriented and localized in the cladding periphery in order to simulate ‘hydride rim’ which is formed in high burnup PWR cladding. The present study demonstrated hydride-assisted pellet-cladding mechanical interaction (PCMI) failure which has been observed in high burnup fuel experiments. The fuel enthalpy at failure was lower when the cladding had a thicker hydride rim where surface cracks were easily generated. It indicates that the failure limit is highly correlated with the stress intensity factor assuming that the crack depth is equivalent to the hydride rim thickness. Hence, we conclude that hydride rim formation is the primary factor of decreasing the failure limit for high burnup fuels. Based on the experimental results together with an analysis on cladding mechanical state during PCMI, the present study suggests a process of through-wall crack generation which is originated with brittle cracking within the hydride rim.     

Dynamic failure in coal seams: Implications of coal composition for bump susceptibility

As a contributing factor in the dynamic failure (bumping) of coal pillars, a bump-prone coal seam has been described as one that is “uncleated or poorly cleated, strong…that sustains high stresses.” Despite extensive research regarding engineering controls to help reduce the risk for coal bumps, there is a paucity of research related to the properties of coal itself and how those properties might contribute to the mechanics of failures. Geographic distribution of reportable dynamic failure events reveals a highly localized clustering of incidents despite widespread mining activities. This suggests that unique, contributing geologic characteristics exist within these regions that are less prevalent elsewhere. To investigate a new approach for identifying coal characteristics that might lead to bumping, a principal component analysis (PCA) was performed on 306 coal records from the Pennsylvania State Coal Sample database to determine which characteristics were most closely linked with a positive history of reportable bumping. Selected material properties from the data records for coal samples were chosen as variables for the PCA and included petrographic, elemental, and molecular properties. Results of the PCA suggest a clear correlation between low organic sulfur content and the occurrence of dynamic failure, and a secondary correlation between volatile matter and dynamic failure phenomena. The ratio of volatile matter to sulfur in the samples shows strong correlation with bump-prone regions, with a minimum threshold value of approximately 20, while correlations determined for other petrographic and elemental variables were more ambiguous. Results suggest that the composition of the coal itself is directly linked to how likely a coal is to have experienced a reportable dynamic failure event. These compositional controls are distinct from other previously established engineering and geologic criteria and represent a missing piece to the bump prediction puzzle.     

Long-term performance of a HDPE geomembrane stabilized with HALS in chlorinated water

A high density polyethylene geomembrane (GMB) stabilized with hindered amine (light) stabilizers (HALS or HAS) is immersed in four chlorinated water solutions with a simulated free chlorine concentration range of 0.5–5 ppm at five different temperatures (25, 40, 65, 75, and 85 °C) for 70 months. Standard and high pressure oxidative induction time (OIT) tests are performed to monitor antioxidants depletion while melt flow index, tensile, and stress crack resistance (SCR) tests are conducted to monitor degradation in physical and mechanical properties. Degradation in the GMB properties occurred shortly after immersion in chlorinated water at all temperatures except at 25 °C. Increasing the free chlorine concentration resulted in faster degradation of the tensile properties and SCR. The predicted time to nominal failure based on SCR ranges between 25 years at 40 °C and 5 years at 85 °C in chlorinated water (with 0.5 ppm free chlorine). A comparison between the degradation in SCR of this GMB and a GMB with a different resin and without HALS shows significant difference in their performance in chlorinated water but not in other incubation media.     

Cohesive/adhesive failure interaction in ductile adhesive joints Part II: Quasi-static and fatigue analysis of double lap-joint specimens subjected to through-thickness compressive loading

This paper proposes a new methodology for the finite element (FE) modelling of failure in adhesively bonded joints. Cohesive and adhesive failure are treated separately which allows accurate failure predictions for adhesive joints of different thicknesses using a single set of material parameters. In a companion paper (part I), a new smeared-crack model for adhesive joint cohesive failure was proposed and validated. The present contribution gives an in depth investigation into the interaction among plasticity, cohesive failure and adhesive failure, with application to structural joints. Quasi-static FE analyses of double lap-joint specimens with different thicknesses and under different levels of hydrostatic pressure were performed and compared to experimental results. In all the cases studied, the numerical analysis correctly predicts the driving mechanisms and the specimens’ final failure. Accurate fatigue life predictions are made with the addition of a Paris based damage law to the interface elements used to model the adhesive failure.     

Understanding e-government failure in the developing country context: a process-oriented study

This research aims to investigate the underlying process-based causes of e-government failure. Through the lens of actor-network theory, this paper presents a process-oriented study of the failure of Thailand’s Smart ID Card project. Adding to the extant knowledge on e-government failures that attributes this phenomenon to internal and external factors, this paper argues that the reason the project failed was a cumulative process of failure to create and maintain the actor-network. Policy implications for developing countries to efficiently manage their e-government initiatives are given, such as adopting an open principle in setting e-government project objectives and initiating the actor-network; implementing the e-government target in stages based on prepared environment; allowing an e-government system to evolve according to the degree of readiness in the information and communications technology (ICT) system design, implementation and local adoption; and including large, nationwide projects as part of a national informatization strategy.     

混凝土坝基防渗帷幕体老化的基本模式及识别指标

采用综合分析方法,对混凝土坝基防渗帷幕体的老化模式以及识别指标进行了系统的探讨。基于相对防渗效率,把帷幕体老化分为相对稳定型、缓慢变化型以及阶段性变化型3种基本模式;在分析时段内,不同的模式具有不同的防渗效率。用于识别帷幕体老化的指标有3类:第一类为渗流的微观动态要素,包括析钙量、TDS值、pH值、无机质和有机质等,可用于揭示帷幕体的老化机制;第二类为渗流的宏观动态要素,包括扬压力、排水量等,可用于判断帷幕体的老化程度及其基本模式;第三类为数值分析指标,包括饱和指数和渗漏水源比例系数等,可用于量化分析帷幕体的老化过程。3类指标的识别有助于构建混凝土坝基防渗帷幕体老化评估体系。     

Evaluating accidents in the offshore drilling of petroleum: Regional picture and reducing impact

This study examined several accidents over the last 56 years in the offshore drilling of petroleum. The aim is to examine the situation in relation to jack-ups, drill ships, semi-submersible and platforms and have a better awareness and understanding which may reduce the number of accidents. The materials examined were available published reports and data on exploration and production activities. From 219 accidents recorded the highest was due to blowouts with 46.1%, followed by storms and hurricanes with 15.1% and structural failures with 11.4%. High fatalities occurred at the Funiwa 5 platform in Nigeria with 230, the Piper Alpha platform in the North Sea with 167 and the Keilland semi-submersible in Norway. Other high fatalities were recorded at the Ocean Ranger fire and sinking, Java Sea sinking, Bohai 2 and Bohai 3 fire and sinking. Worker training and discipline must be maintained at a high level. The facilities must be kept sea-worthy and reliable through regular maintenance.     

铠装硅酸钾胶黏剂在特殊工况下的绝缘失效分析

为探索铠装硅酸盐胶黏剂在特殊环境下的绝缘特性，本文制备不同碱金属离子含量及固液配比的硅酸钾胶黏剂样品，将其固封于不锈钢管体中，在潮湿环境与高温条件下分析其绝缘性能并进行失效分析。结果表明：在潮湿环境中，胶体中的固液配比及碱金属（K⁺）含量会影响铠装试样的整体绝缘性能，当固液配比为2∶1时，硅酸钾与硅溶胶质量比在（2～1）∶1之间时，其绝缘效果较佳；在高温条件下，随着温度的升高及保温时间的延长，铠装壳体中部分合金元素渗入胶体表面，造成样品绝缘性能较大幅度的下降。