Behaviors of concrete-filled steel tubular members subjected to combined loading

The present study is an investigation on the behaviors of concrete-filled thin-walled steel tubular members subjected to combined loading, such as compression and torsion, bending and torsion, compression, bending and torsion. ABAQUS software is used in this paper for the finite element analysis (FEA). A comparison of results calculated using this modeling shows generally good agreement with test results. The FEA modeling is then used to investigate the influence of important parameters that determine the ultimate strength of the composite members under combined loading, such as compression and torsion, bending and torsion, compression, bending and torsion. The parametric studies provide information for the development of formulae for calculating the ultimate strength of the composite members subjected to combined loading.     

Optimal design of gating systems by gradient search methods

A numerical optimization technique based on gradient-search is applied to obtain an optimal design of a typical gating system used for the gravity process to produce aluminum parts. This represents a novel application of coupling nonlinear optimization techniques with a foundry process simulator, and it is motivated by the fact that a scientifically guided search for better designs based on techniques that take into account the mathematical structure of the problem is preferred to commonly found trial-and-error approaches. The simulator applies the finite volume method and the VOF algorithm for CFD analysis. The direct gradient optimization algorithm, sequential quadratic programming (SQP), was used to solve both a 2D and a 3D gating system design problems using two design variables. The results clearly show the effectiveness of the proposed approach for finding high quality castings when compared with current industry practices.     

David W. Johnson: Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training.

Provides the biography of David W. Johnson and announces that he has won the Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training for programmatic research, comprehensive research reviews, and revision of theory over four decades of persistence that have provided the knowledge foundation for cooperative learning, constructive controversy, conflict resolution, and peer mediation training. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

影响私营企业健康发展的因素及对策

指出私营企业是我国国民经济中的一支生力军。它起步晚、基础差,但发展速度快,具有顽强的生命力,已成为推动我国经济持续、快速、健康发展的重要力量。在增加财政税收、繁荣经济、增加就业等方面,亦作出了一定的贡献。笔者在文中分析了影响私营企业健康发展的因素,并提出了一些促进私营企业健康发展的对策。     

浅谈工程设计阶段的造价控制

文章主要介绍针对工程设计现状,分析工程造价失控原因,提出控制造价要点及方法,为有效控制工程造价提供探讨。     

水喷雾灭火系统在电信枢纽工程燃气锅炉房的应用

分析了燃气锅炉的火灾危险性和水喷雾用于燃气锅炉消防的灭火机理,提出了水喷雾灭火系统的设计参数的选择、系统的控制方法以及在设计中可能涉及到的问题和注意事项,并结合工程实例进行了探讨。     

街面水电站混凝土面板堆石坝主要技术问题探讨

街面水电站拦河坝为混凝土面板堆石坝,在面板止水结构型式、面板防裂措施、上游面的施工方法、趾板开挖处理及趾板灌浆等方面,根据工程实际情况,结合国内外的新技术新工艺进行了探讨。     

MALL在中国的现状及其建筑设计要点

该文介绍了Mall的产生条件和国内发展概况，并结合实例分析，着重论述建筑设计方面的有关问题。     

制造业跟踪系统解决方案剖析

NetLinx技术的发展，使得跟踪系统发生了划时代的飞跃，在制造业上的应用更加广泛。本文以一间显像管厂为例，详细介绍了跟踪系统在制造业上的应用。