Perturbation of an elementary logic system submitted to the effects induced by a perturbing sine wave

Data transmission networks and systems are often subject to perturbations due to the fact that (low level) data signals are surrounded by perturbing electromagnetic fields. This paper presents and analyses information perturbing mechanisms. The authors examine data streams transmitted by an elementary system which represents the basis of any electronic device. We show the influence of technological families of cmos circuits and present a test method and bench to investigate the sensitivity of devices under test by means of statistical parameters.     

A knowledge base model for complex forging die machining

Recent evolutions on forging process induce more complex shape on forging die. These evolutions, combined with High Speed Machining (HSM) process of forging die lead to important increase in time for machining preparation. In this context, an original approach for generating machining process based on machining knowledge is proposed in this paper. The core of this approach is to decompose a CAD model of complex forging die in geometrical features. Technological data and topological relations are aggregated to a geometrical feature in order to create machining features. Technological data, such as material, surface roughness and form tolerance are defined during forging process and dies design. These data are used to choose cutting tools and machining strategies. Topological relations define relative positions between the surfaces of the die CAD model. After machining features identification cutting tools and machining strategies currently used in HSM of forging die, are associated to them in order to generate machining sequences. A machining process model is proposed to formalize the links between information imbedded in the machining features and the parameters of cutting tools and machining strategies. At last machining sequences are grouped and ordered to generate the complete die machining process. In this paper the identification of geometrical features is detailed. Geometrical features identification is based on machining knowledge formalization which is translated in the generation of maps from STL models. A map based on the contact area between cutting tools and die shape gives basic geometrical features which are connected or not according to the continuity maps. The proposed approach is illustrated by an application on an industrial study case which was accomplished as part of collaboration.     

Crusta: A new virtual globe for real-time visualization of sub-meter digital topography at planetary scales

Virtual globes are becoming ubiquitous in the visualization of planetary bodies and Earth specifically. While many of the current virtual globes have proven to be quite useful for remote geologic investigation, they were never designed for the purpose of serving as virtual geologic instruments. Their shortcomings have become more obvious as earth scientists struggle to visualize recently released digital elevation models of very high spatial resolution (0.5-1 m²/sample) and extent (>2000 km²). We developed Crusta as an alternative virtual globe that allows users to easily visualize their custom imagery and more importantly their custom topography. Crusta represents the globe as a 30-sided polyhedron to avoid distortion of the display, in particular the singularities at the poles characteristic of other projections. This polyhedron defines 30 “base patches,” each being a four-sided region that can be subdivided to an arbitrarily fine grid on the surface of the globe to accommodate input data of arbitrary resolution, from global (BlueMarble) to local (tripod LiDAR), all in the same visualization. We designed Crusta to be dynamic with the shading of the terrain surface computed on-the-fly when a user manipulates his point-of-view. In a similarly interactive fashion the globe's surface can be exaggerated vertically. The combination of the two effects greatly improves the perception of shape. A convenient pre-processing tool based on the GDAL library facilitates importing a number of data formats into the Crusta-specific multi-scale hierarchies that enable interactive visualization on a range of platforms from laptops to immersive geowalls and caves. The main scientific user community for Crusta is earth scientists, and their needs have been driving the development.     

锻造变形量对TC4-DT钛合金锻件组织与力学性能的影响

TC4-DT钛合金是一种高强高韧损伤容限型钛合金,常被用于新型飞机制造中,而变形量会对该合金的组织产生重要影响,并最终决定其力学性能。为此,本实验以300 mm×180 mm的TC4-DT钛合金棒材为原料,进行3种不同变形量的锻造变形,研究锻造变形量对锻件组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明:变形量太大或太小均会引起锻件内部显微组织不均匀,同时引起锻件不同部位力学性能存在较大的偏差,经综合分析确定TC4-DT钛合金合理的锻造变形量为35%左右。     

Ecotoxicological analysis of glasses obtained from industrial residues using E. coli and S. aureus as bioindicators

This work deals with the study of the effect of coal ashes and industrial residues in the inertness of glasses designed for industrial uses. Five formulations with four factors (residues) and constraints were used according a mixture design. The residues were dried, sieved and mixed according to the design. The formulations were melted at 1450 °C during 2 h for stabilization using 10% wt of Na₂CO₃ (fluxing agent). The melts were cast into a refrigerated water mold and annealed at 600 °C, and thus, the glasses were analyzed regarding their ecotoxicological effect using the Agar Diffusion Test for Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus as bioindicators, comparing the results with the Artemia sp. Acute Toxicity Test. The results were studied by analysis of variance in order to determine the individual influence of each residue in the inertness of the glass system. As a final result, the ecotoxicological analysis showed that the galvanic residue makes a non-inert glass due to the high iron and zinc content of this waste. The Agar Diffusion Test is a fast and accurate technique to determine the toxicity of glass systems only for high concentration samples.     

Cognitive complexity and appraisal effectiveness: Back to the drawing board?

Tested C. E. Schneier's (see record 1978-11450-001) cognitive compatibility theory. In Exps I and II, 100 undergraduates rated college instructors and professor vignettes, respectively. Results show that rater cognitive complexity was unrelated to rating accuracy, halo error, acceptability of rating format, or confidence in ratings. In Exp III, 31 police sergeants rated patrol officers, and the results show that halo error and acceptability of formats were unrelated to cognitive complexity. In Exp IV, 95 undergraduates' ratings of managerial performance and instructor effectiveness showed no support for the cognitive compatibility theory. However, the data showed that raters' ability to generate dimensions was significantly related to halo error in instructors' ratings. Implications for cognitive compatibility theory and future research with the method of generating performance dimensions are discussed. (30 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Evaluation Criteria and Model for Risk Between Water Supply and Water Demand and its Application in Beijing

In China, studies on water supply and water demand balance have received much attention, but risk between water supply and water demand lacks the same focus. This paper presents evaluation criteria of risk between water supply and water demand, which includes threat, susceptibility, and vulnerability. A new quantitative definition of threat is given based on fuzzy probability; Susceptibility is proposed for evaluating the inherent state of the water resource systems; Vulnerability is qualitatively defined and computed in terms of economic losses. A model for risk evaluation is developed based on the maximum entropy principle and discriminant analysis. Risks in Beijing, used as a case study, are evaluated under different scenarios of inflow. The results show that all the risks in 2020 are first or second grade. After using reclaimed water and transferred water, the third grade and fourth grade risk account for 75 %, with 25 % of the first grade and second grade risk. Therefore, risks are still high in the situations of low precipitation periods.     

咸水含水层中CO_2地质封存井口压力的确定及应用

CO2地质封存是减少二氧化碳排放的有效途径之一,井口压力的大小直接关系到封存项目的有效性和安全性。本文总结了井口压力求取的常规方法和漂移流模型解析法,并在实际封存场地进行了比较应用分析,结果发现漂移流模型解析法对井中流体运动刻画的更为准确,所得的结果与实际值更接近,而且井径大小对井口压力有一定程度的影响,其结果可为实际CO2地质封存项目的实施提供技术支持。     

Reliability analysis of roadway departure risk using stochastic processes

The work presented here aims to develop a warning device to prevent roadway departure while cornering. Given the random variability arising from the driver, the vehicle and the infrastructure at the entrance of the curve, a probabilistic strategy is adopted to assess the roadway departure risk. Random variables and processes are introduced in a specifically developed vehicle dynamics model. The driver's behaviours are deduced from real traffic measurements. Structural reliability methods are employed to compute a roadway departure risk index, used to take the decision of an alarm triggering. Particular care is brought to the reduction of the computational cost. Refinements made on the standard reliability methods to handle with the model non-linearities and the stochastic dimension are presented.