Quantity,controls and functions of large woody debris in Midwestern USA streams

Large woody debris (LWD) can increase stream habitat heterogeneity by providing structure, altering flow patterns, enhancing sediment deposition, forming pools and retaining organic matter. In North America, the role of LWD has been studied extensively in streams of mature forests (e.g. Pacific Northwest), but few studies have assessed LWD in streams of younger forests (e.g. Midwestern USA). Our objectives were to: (1) quantify the volume and abundance of LWD in a set of Midwestern streams; (2) evaluate possible factors influencing LWD quantity; (3) identify the functional roles of LWD; and (4) compare LWD levels in the upper Midwest to those elsewhere in North America. In 2002 and 2003, we measured LWD and geomorphological variables in 15 low‐gradient streams draining previously logged watersheds in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Mean (±SE) LWD volume (0.77 ± 0.12 m³ 100 m⁻²) and abundance (33 ± 3 pieces 100 m⁻¹) were 71% and 10% lesser, respectively, than in streams of similar gradient elsewhere in North America. Channel shape (width:depth ratio) explained 30% of the variation in LWD volume (multiple stepwise regression, P = 0.015) while LWD length and length:channel width combined, explained 72% of the variation in LWD density (multiple stepwise regression, P < 0.0001). About 50% of the LWD either stored sediment or stabilized banks and 14% of the LWD formed pools, although pool density was not significantly related to LWD volume or density. LWD levels, overall, were low in upper Midwestern streams, but the relative importance of that LWD to ecosystem function may be magnified in these wood‐poor systems. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

钢结构稳定设计——理论与实践

本文提出了实际工程结构的非线性理论设计和分析方法(NIDA),并以澳门回归纪念馆的设计为例,展示了本方法的优越性.在设计过程中,设计者无需假设K系数和有效长度,在结构分析完成后便可迅速完成设计,因此本文提出的方法既经济又便利.尽管对于钢框架在往复荷载及动力荷载作用下的弹塑性大位移分析已经非常成熟,但本文的方法开创了结构的非线性分析及设计的新纪元,能够对现行的设计方法理论起到巨大的推动作用.     

薄板坯表面变形实验分析

对连铸薄板坯的坯壳表面变形的物理模拟实验方法进行了分析,提出一种"铜裹铅双金属"新实验方案,并对坯壳表面弯曲变形进行了分析.     

蜂窝梁在大跨度走廊设计中的应用

介绍仪征化纤股份有限公司大跨度走廊中蜂窝梁的设计。     

竹坑水库大坝安全鉴定分析

在竹坑水库大坝安全鉴定中,认真分析了该工程存在的主要问题,并针对大坝的结构稳定和渗流稳定作了详细的分析论证.     

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本文应用灰色关联分析方法,对70种不同类型和组成的钻井液,进行了两参数流变模式优选及评价。与现行方法比较的结果表明此方法与现行结果的吻合度高,并有新颖、数据要求量少、结论易于比较等优点。     

激光在塑性变形测量中的应用

本文将激光应用于云纹法，研究了缺口滚压强化后根部区域的位移场及应变分布规律。结果表明，本方法是提高塑性变形测量精度的有效手段。     

大中型风力发电机组可靠性研究

研究了大中型风力发电机组的可靠性，讨论了可靠性指标的分配，可靠性设计的四个重要方面、可靠性试验计算机模拟。     

Energy absorption in splitting square metal tubes

This paper presents an investigation into the energy absorbing behaviour of axially splitting square metal tubes. Tubes 50 mm square with a variable thickness were pushed slowly against rigid pyramid shaped dies, which had various semi-angles. By pre-cutting 5 mm long slits at the four corners, the tube splits along the corners and curls outward with a certain radius at a constant force. In this energy dissipating system, there are three components: tearing energy, plastic deformation energy and frictional energy. Theoretical analysis of the three energy components is presented. Curl radius is also studied in detail. Good agreement between experiments and theory is obtained. The results show that tubes which both split and curl may be used as efficient, long stroke energy absorbing devices.