一种多元复合地基复合模量的计算方法

多元复合地基的沉降计算依赖于其复合模量的取值.目前多元复合地基复合模量计算均未考虑桩对桩间土的侧向挤密作用,因而其沉降计算结果与实际值相差较大.而考虑桩体与桩间土的侧向挤压作用,依据线弹性变形理论,推求的多元复合地基的复合模量公式应用于工程实例,结果表明,该方法是合理可行的,并且存在着参数易于确定、方法简便、机理清楚的特点.     

The dark side of information technology use

A large body of research has considered the positive aspects of information technology (IT) use. However, emerging research and practice commentary is beginning to focus on complex and often alarming ways in which use of IT affects organisational and social life. This Special Issue focuses on these ‘dark’ effects of IT use.     

基于时态层次链的Data Cube 多版本维护方案

针对Data Cube的模式变动造成的多版本问题,对时态聚集关系与时态层次链进行了形式化描述,并基于这些关系实现了多个版本的Data Cube的统一生成算法,不仅可以高效地进行Data Cube多个版本的维护,而且在OLAP查询也可以基于时态层次链来执行,从而提高系统的整体效率。     

Random Bichromatic Matchings

Given a graph with edges colored Red and Blue, we study the problem of sampling and approximately counting the number of matchings with exactly k Red edges. We solve the problem of estimating the number of perfect matchings with exactly k Red edges for dense graphs. We study a Markov chain on the space of all matchings of a graph that favors matchings with k Red edges. We show that it is rapidly mixing using non-traditional canonical paths that can backtrack. We show that this chain can be used to sample matchings in the 2-dimensional toroidal lattice of any fixed size ℓ with k Red edges, where the horizontal edges are Red and the vertical edges are Blue. An extended abstract appeared in J.R. Correa, A. Hevia and M.A. Kiwi (eds.) Proceedings of the 7th Latin American Theoretical Informatics Symposium, LNCS 3887, pp. 190–201, Springer, 2006. N. Bhatnagar’s and D. Randall’s research was supported in part by NSF grants CCR-0515105 and DMS-0505505. V.V. Vazirani’s research was supported in part by NSF grants 0311541, 0220343 and CCR-0515186. N. Bhatnagar’s and E. Vigoda’s research was supported in part by NSF grant CCR-0455666.     

A supply network-modelling system for a small- to medium-sized manufacturing company

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, the profile of global manufacturing has experienced many changes. There is anecdotal evidence that many western manufacturing companies have chosen to expand their manufacturing base across geographical boundaries. The common reasons sited for these ventures are to exploit less expensive labour markets, to establish a presence in expanding markets and in response to the threat of new competition. Whilst a global manufacturing base can prove to have many cost and sales benefits, there are also many disadvantages. Logistics operations can often increase in complexity leading to higher reliance on planning and effective interpretation of demand data. In response, systems modelling has remerged as a fertile research area after many years. Many modelling and simulation techniques have been developed, but these have had very limited practical success. The authors have identified that majority of these simulation techniques rely upon a detailed market structure being known, when this is rarely the case. This paper describes the outcome of a research project to develop of a pragmatic set of tools to gather, assess and verify supply chain structure data. A hybrid collection of technologies are utilised to assist these operations and to build a dynamic supply network model.     

基于多级单向哈希链的网格代理证书管理

代理证书是网格安全基础设施(GSI)中关键机制之一,用户需要通过代理证书访问网格服务,但目前的GSI方案中缺乏有效的代理证书管理机制。针对代理证书的生命周期控制不灵活、证书容易受到攻击等问题,该文提出一种基于多级单向哈希链的网格代理证书管理方案。多级单向哈希链由2层或2层以上哈希链构成,每个代理证书都由一个哈希值保护,其有效时间能够得到自适应控制,增强了网格代理证书管理的安全性和任务成功率。实验表明网格环境下该方案计算和通信开销较小。     

多级集群式供应链跨链库存合作及鲁棒优化算法

以四级两单链的集群式供应链为研究对象,在两个单链相巨竞合条件下,建立了两单链问两零售商跨链问库存协作的时变鲁棒控制系统模型,以及牛鞭效应的弱化方法,并用H∞优化算法来求解动态最优决策.通过实例分析表明,集群式供应链跨链间协调及鲁棒优化能有效抑制牛鞭效应、降低库存水平,在减小订货波动的同时可提高对集群市场的响应速度.     

西门子S7可编程控制器在内衬层生产线上的应用

介绍了用西门子S7-400可编程控制器（PLC）在内衬层生产线上的应用,根据生产线的生产工艺和控制要求,对电气系统的硬件组成和软件程序进行了设计,并且应用了组态软件设计生产线和配方画面。     

Managing supply systems with partial information on shipment locations

This paper studies a supply system for a retailer who orders a single product from one manufacturer. Orders filled by the manufacturer pass through multiple transportation stages before reaching the retailer. Each stage represents either a physical location or a step in the delivery process. The lead time for a new order depends on the location of shipments against prior orders in transit. Shipments are not allowed to cross over in time. Thus, the movement of each shipment depends on the movements of shipments ahead of it and the resulting congestion. The retailer is able to track shipments as they move through the transportation channel. The retailer adopts an ordering policy that minimises the sum of his one-period holding and shortage costs, using available status information of shipments already in transit. The case where practical constraints prevent the retailer from obtaining a complete status of shipments at all stages in the transportation channel is considered. The methodology developed evaluates the value of partial shipment tracking information, and uses it to determine the optimal placement of a limited number of tracking devices. The methodology can also be used to evaluate the cost–benefit of placing additional tracking devices in the supply system.