A three‐dimensional model describing stress‐temperature induced solid phase transformations: solution algorithm and boundary value problems

An always increasing knowledge on material properties as well as a progressively more sophisticated production technology make shape memory alloys (SMA) extremely interesting for the industrial world. At the same time, SMA devices are typically characterized by complex multi‐axial stress states as well as non‐homogeneous and non‐isothermal conditions both in space and time. This aspect suggests the finite element method as a useful tool to help and improve application design and realization. With this aim, we focus on a three‐dimensional macroscopic thermo‐mechanical model able to reproduce the most significant SMA features (Int. J. Numer. Methods Eng. 2002; 55 : 1255–1264), proposing a simple modification of such a model. However, the suggested modification allows the development of a time‐discrete solution algorithm, which is more effective and robust than the one previously discussed in the literature. We verify the computational tool ability to simulate realistic mechanical boundary value problems with prescribed temperature dependence, studying three SMA applications: a spring actuator, a self‐expanding stent, a coupling device for vacuum tightness. The effectiveness of the model to solve thermo‐mechanical coupled problems will be discussed in a forthcoming work. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Analysis of the Ductile Strength of Welds Weakened by Notches in Longitudinally Welded Pipes of Large Diameter by the Method of Slip Lines

We study the stressed state of an inhomogeneous welded joint containing an interlayer of a more high-strength material under the action of tensile loads. It is assumed that the contact boundary has a cracklike defect. We deduce analytic dependences of the fracture load on the mechanical inhomogeneity of the joint, thickness of the interlayer, and depth of the defect. The maximum depth of the defect to which the joint is insensitive is established. The proposed theoretical results are innovative and agree with the experimental data obtained for specimens cut out from a pipe of 14KhGS steel.     

从事放射性个人剂量监测分析与防护调查

为了能及时了解放射性工作人员的受照剂量，以便能够更好地保障放射工作人员的健康与安全，采用热释光测量法对包头地区从事放射性工作的工作人员进行了个人剂量监测，并对他们的剂量当量频数分布进行了统计与分析，对工作环境的防护进行了调查对比，就今后的工作提出建议。     

遗落的明珠——浅谈岑参山水写景诗的艺术价值

唐代诗人岑参以边塞诗闻名于中国古代诗坛，同时他的山水写景诗写得也毫不逊色，取得了极高的艺术成就，特别是其清淡、清新、清旷、清丽的“四清”并行的艺术风格尤为突出。由于历史和个人原因，岑参的山水写景诗历来鲜为人知，但这并不能否定其特有的艺术价值。     

基于奇异值分解和神经网络的个性化信息模式识别

随着信息资源的持续增长，信息获取系统为特定用户提供特定信息服务的需求越来越重要。该文提出了基于奇异值分解和神经网络的个性化信息模式识别的方法，可以方便地获取用户信息需求的特征，并且利用这些特征信息完成个性化的信息识别和匹配，即实现个性化信息的模式识别，进而实现信息的个性化获取和管理。该文中的算法实现简单，可以方便地应用到目前的一些信息管理、服务系统中。     

Mining for trigger events with survival analysis

This paper discusses a new application of data mining, quantifying the importance of responding to trigger events with reactive contacts. Trigger events happen during a customer’s lifecycle and indicate some change in the relationship with the company. If detected early, the company can respond to the problem and retain the customer; otherwise the customer may switch to another company. It is usually easy to identify many potential trigger events. What is needed is a way of prioritizing which events demand interventions. We conceptualize the trigger event problem and show how survival analysis can be used to quantify the importance of addressing various trigger events. The method is illustrated on four real data sets from different industries and countries.     

强折射轴对称流场的干涉再现方法

利用光学方法测量气体状态参数的关键在于确定气体折射率场的变化。光线通过稳定的非均匀折射率场时发生偏折，并且在强折射对称场中会产生交叉，使得条纹位移量的判读困难。本文首先分析了光线在轴对称折射率场中的偏折效应，在此基础上，给出了一种利用成像透镜对强折射轴对称场中折射率的干涉再现方法。该方法与其它方法相比较能够精确地确定折射率ｎ（ｒ）的值。     

Energy Value of Resistant Starch

Resistant starch was evaluated for energy value using fine silica and normal starch as controls and young rats as a test model. The net increase in rats' carcass energy due to the test materials fed over a 3-wk period formed the basis for assessing energy value. Rats fed normal starch deposited about twice as much fat and significantly more protein in the carcass than those fed either resistant starch or silica. Rats fed resistant starch or silica showed similar growth responses and increases in components of body composition and carcass energy content. This suggested that resistant starch provided, like silica, no energy.     

Influence of Missing Values on the Prediction of a Stationary Time Series

Abstract. The influence of missing observations on the linear prediction of a stationary time series is investigated. Simple bounds for the prediction error variance and asymptotic behaviours for short and long‐memory processes respectively are presented.     

基于数字CATV的超宽带技术研究

如何利用现有的数字CATV系统开展各种增值业务已成为一个重要课题.首先简要介绍了数字CATV和超宽带技术,然后给出了两种超宽带技术在现有数字CATV系统中的应用方案,利用这些方案可以有效地开展各项增值业务.