Optimization of anisotropic composite panels with T-shaped stiffeners including transverse shear effects and out-of-plane loading

A two-step method to optimize anisotropic composite panels with T-shaped stiffeners, including a new formulation of the transverse shear properties and an approximation of the ply contiguity (blocking) constraints as functions of the lamination parameters is provided. At the first step, a representative element of the stiffened panel (superstiffener) is optimized using mathematical programming and lamination parameters subjected to combined loading (in-plane and out-of-plane) under strength (laminate or ply failure), buckling and practical design constraints. Ply blocking constraints are imposed at this step to improve convergence towards practical laminates. At the second step, the actual superstiffener’s laminates are obtained by using a genetic algorithm. Results, for the case considered, show that the inclusion of transverse shear effects has an associated 2.5% mass penalty and that neglecting its effects might invoke earlier buckling failure. In addition, the influence of designing for failure strength at laminate or ply level is assessed.     

基于Linux的在线更新服务系统

介绍了一个能够在用户态下支持动态加载服务的应用系统,重点阐述了该系统的实现思想和方法。     

Optimum loading of machines in a flexible manufacturing system using a mixed-integer linear mathematical programming model and genetic algorithm

Machine loading problem in a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) encompasses various types of flexibility aspects pertaining to part selection and operation assignments. The evolution of flexible manufacturing systems offers great potential for increasing flexibility by ensuring both cost-effectiveness and customized manufacturing at the same time. This paper proposes a linear mathematical programming model with both continuous and zero-one variables for job selection and operation allocation problems in an FMS to maximize profitability and utilization of system. The proposed model assigns operations to different machines considering capacity of machines, batch-sizes, processing time of operations, machine costs, tool requirements, and capacity of tool magazine. A genetic algorithm (GA) is then proposed to solve the formulated problem. Performance of the proposed GA is evaluated based on some benchmark problems adopted from the literature. A statistical test is conducted which implies that the proposed algorithm is robust in finding near-optimal solutions. Comparison of the results with those published in the literature indicates supremacy of the solutions obtained by the proposed algorithm for attempted model.     

Inter-rater reliability of output measures for a posture matching assessment approach: a pilot study with food service workers

Despite the ongoing health problem of repetitive strain injuries, there are few tools currently available for ergonomic applications evaluating cumulative loading that have well-documented evidence of reliability and validity. The purpose of this study was to determine the inter-rater reliability of a posture matching based analysis tool (3DMatch, University of Waterloo) for predicting cumulative and peak spinal loads. A total of 30 food service workers were each videotaped for a 1-h period while performing typical work activities and a single work task was randomly selected from each for analysis by two raters. Inter-rater reliability was determined using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) model 2,1 and standard errors of measurement for cumulative and peak spinal and shoulder loading variables across all subjects. Overall, 85.5% of variables had moderate to excellent inter-rater reliability, with ICCs ranging from 0.30–0.99 for all cumulative and peak loading variables. 3DMatch was found to be a reliable ergonomic tool when more than one rater is involved.     

Model test of helical angle effect on coal loading performance of shear drum

The work presented in this paper focuses on improving coal loading performance of shear drum.Employing the similarity theory,we carried out a dimensional analysis of the correlation parameters which in...     

Nutrients and water level fluctuations: A study of three aquatic plants

Water holes characteristic of the middle sections of fragmented, lowland, semi‐arid rivers act as refuge areas for biota during low flow and drought. However, river regulation and catchment development has altered the hydrological and nutrient status of these refuges. A series of artificial ponds were used to imitate these habitats and experiments were designed to determine whether stochastically fluctuating water levels with maximum amplitude of 65 cm would counteract the influence of nutrient enrichment on the growth of three key aquatic plant species. The species (Cyperus gymnocaulos, Triglochin procerum and Typha domingensis) represented different functional groups that inhabit contrasting zones across the elevation gradient. Each species was grown at a different elevation within the experiment reflecting each species' elevation preference and supplied with the equivalent to 0, 10 or 30 g N m^?2 year^?1. Under a static water regime nutrient enrichment doubled the total biomass of all three species. In contrast under a fluctuating water regime, nutrient addition did not influence total biomass of either T. domingensis or T. procerum and the performance of C. gymnocaulos was reduced by ca. 30%. These data suggest that if environmental flows were managed to provide a natural stochastically fluctuating water regime, this would nullify the influence of nutrient enrichment and limit the distribution and spread of invasive species such as Typha, that exists under the current altered conditions. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Use of pressure insoles to compare in-shoe loading for modern running shoes

The primary objective of this paper was to compare in-shoe loading for different models of running shoe using measurements of force distribution. It was hypothesised that a shoe designed with minimal focus on cushioning would demonstrate significantly higher peak forces and rates of loading than running shoes designed with cushioning midsoles. Loading was compared using in-shoe peak forces for six footwear conditions. It was found that peak rate of loading at the heel provided clear distinctions between shoes. In support of the study hypothesis, the shoe with minimal focus on cushioning had a significantly higher rate of loading than all but one of the other test shoes. Data collected for midfoot and forefoot areas of the foot highlighted the importance of considering loading across the foot surface. The results of the present study demonstrate that pressure insoles provide a useful tool for the assessment of loading across the foot plantar surface for different footwear conditions. There are numerous models of running shoe for individuals to select from, with limited information available regarding the performance of the shoes during running. The current study demonstrates differences in loads across the foot plantar surface during running, indicating differences in performance for different footwear models.     

车辆装载长度测量系统研发

车辆超长会影响车辆的通过性与行驶安全性,为准确测量车辆装载长度,研发了基于红外光幕传感器和光电开关、单片机及超声波测距传感器的车辆装载长度测量系统,对系统的软件程序和硬件系统进行了设计和调试,搭建了高速公路入(出)口模拟平台,对所研发的系统进行实验验证,实验结果表明:该测量系统的测量精度较高,由于采用了双基准触发机制,解决了高速路入(出)口车辆排队情况下的车辆装载长度的准确测量,该系统可以应用到高速路入(出)口处,可以配合其他几何尺寸测量系统与称重系统对车辆的超限情况进行全面的检测。     

无线迁移工作流环境中功能片动态装载机制

从无线迁移工作流环境中资源受限的移动设备特性出发,提出一种基于功能片的动态装载机制,以实现大型迁移工作流程序在移动设备上的不降级运行.首先,给出了动态装载单元的定义,包括功能片、说明文档和控制块.控制块确定了功能片的状态;其次,设计并实现了FU的动态装载方案,包括功能片的读入、处理、调度、执行和卸载几个部分;最后,设计并实现了一个移动酒店预订系统来验证其合理性.     

Transverse shear and pressurization effects in the bending of plates with reinforced cracks

The authors develop an eigth-order model for bending of transversally isotropic plates and use integral transforms and a collocation method to form a line-spring model for a cracked plate. The eigth-order model allows satisfaction of the three standard plate bending boundary conditions; the normal moment, twisting moment, and transverse shear force, and an additional shear stress resultant that allows analysis of transverse normal stresses near the crack tip. The line-spring model is used to develop geometry correction factors for bending of finite-thickness plates, accounting for transverse shear deformation and pressurization of the plate near the crack tip. The line-spring model is then applied to the problem of a plate with a reinforced crack, and the results are used to validate an interpolation solution based on an energy method. While not explicitly analysed, the models are applicable to many problems, including bending of bonded repairs, fracture and fatigue of composite and layered materials, surface cracks, crack tip plasticity and crack closure or crack face interaction.