Based on a simplified 3-DOF model of twin-tower structure linked by a sky-bridge, the frequency response functions, the displacement power spectral density (PSD) functions, and the time-averaged total vibration energy were derived, by assuming the white noise as the earthquake excitation. The effects of connecting parameters, such as linking stiffness ratio and linking damping ratio, on the structural vibration responses were then studied, and the optimal connecting parameters were obtained to minimize the vibration energy of either the independent monomer tower or the integral structure. The influences of sky-bridge elevation position on the optimal connecting parameters were also discussed. Finally, the distribution characteristics of the top displacement PSD and the structural responses, excited by El Centro, Taft and artificial waves, were compared in both frequency and time domain. It is found that the connecting parameters at either end of connection interactively affect the responses of the towers. The optimal connecting parameters can greatly improve the damping connections on their seismic reduction effectiveness, but are unable to reduce the seismic responses of the towers to the best extent simultaneously. It is also indicated that the optimal connecting parameters derived from the simplified 3-DOF model are applicable for two multi-story structures linked by a sky-bridge with dampers. The seismic reduction effectiveness obtained varies from 0.3 to 1.0 with different sky-bridge mass ratio. The displacement responses of the example structures are reduced by approximately 22% with sky-bridge connections. 相似文献
The chemical composition, defect structure, and diffusion in nickel sulfide -Ni3S2 have been investigated in H2S-H2 mixtures containing between 1 and 65% H2S between 560 and 700°C. Gravimetric, density, and X-ray studies were carried out. In the thermodynamically stable compound the ratio of Ni/S varied between 1.3 and 1.75. The X-ray examination showed a step change in the lattice parameter at the Ni/S ratio 1.4. A linear dependence of the density values (between 5.5 and 6.2 g/cm3) on the composition was observed. On the basis of the chemical composition and density measurements the number of nickel and sulfur atoms in 1 cm3 were determined. It has been shown that the Ni3S2 phase is defected in both anion and cation sublattices and that its chemical formula may be described as follows: Ni3±yS2x, where y 2x. It has been found that in the mixture containing 10% H2S the process of defect formation is determined by their diffusion in the sulfide. The temperature dependence of the diffusion coefficient is described by the equation D = 13.15 exp(-30,000/RT) cm2/sec. No dependence of D on the sulfur partial pressure was observed, but this may be due to the relatively large uncertainties in the measurement of the diffusion coefficients. 相似文献
The effect of titanium on the structure and properties of a rapidly cooled hypereutectic cast gray iron has been studied on
the example of permanent mold (PM) casting. A microstructure study showed that titanium is a relatively strong element in
controlling solidification structure by increasing undercooling and thus promoting type D graphite. The effectiveness of titanium
additions depends on the base iron carbon equivalent (CE) with more pronounced changes in iron with a lower CE. The undercooling
ability of the titanium decreases after exceeding a certain level. Increasing titanium from 0.09–0.12% slightly increases
undercooling in iron with lower CE, but this effect was reduced in a more strongly hypereutectic iron. Alloying with titanium
generally improves tensile strength, but the effectiveness of titanium additions also depends on the base iron CE range. Scanning
electron microscope (SEM) studies revealed that most of the titanium-containing compounds were located in the metallic matrix:
titanium carbides have been found in pearlite, while titanium nitrides and carbonitrides were located in ferrite. The presence
of large amounts of extremely hard titanium-containing compounds, which often appear with steadite in a relatively high phosphorous
content PM gray iron, amplifies the negative effect of titanium on machinability. This study suggests that for optimal combination
of tensile strength/microstructure with good machinability, the titanium content in PM gray iron should not exceed 0.075%. 相似文献