The concept of smartness in cyber–physical systems and connection to urban environment

The next-generation systems are expected to be largely cyber–physical systems (CPSs) that autonomously control physical processes, through sensors and actuators typically in real-time feedback and cooperative control loops distributed among physical and cyber environments. The rapid technological advancements enhance the smartness of these CPSs, pushing their boundaries of performance and efficiency by embedding new information and communication technologies. However, to what extent CPSs should be smarter so that they do not compromise safety and security of safety critical systems? is an open research question. Towards this goal, the purpose of this study is to establish a grounded theory to analyse what makes these systems smart? and eventually, how to find a balance between smartness and safety risks? In this precinct, this article aims to develop a conceptual framework, define the dimensions and derive the characteristics that make CPSs smart. The proposed approach combines an automated informetric and systematic analysis of literature pertinent to the topic of smartness across anthropology, science, engineering and technology. The analysis of a case study building and the discussions presented herein support the connection between the existing understanding of CPSs and smartness offered by the building design approach in urban environment.     

Ceramics composites from iron ore tailings and blast furnace slag

The search for materials and methods capable of reducing human impacts on the environment is of utmost importance nowadays. This study's primary purpose was to analyze the technical feasibility of ceramic composites production utilizing Fundão Dam's Iron Ore Tailings (IOT), Blast Furnace Slag (BFS) from charcoal, and Foundry Sand (FS) as partial substitutes for the traditional raw materials – sand and clay – for application in building industry materials. The composites were molded in rectangular specimens and fired at temperatures of 900, 950, 1000, 1050, and 1200 °C. The developed materials were analyzed and characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Thermogravimetry (TGA), and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA). The obtained materials had flexural strength modulus of up to 12.19 MPa, water absorption ranging from 2 to 22%, linear shrinkage ranging from 0.02 to 6.50%, and apparent density ranging from 2.03 to 1.63 g/cm³. The study of the internal structure formation process revealed the formation of amorphous structures in the composites. The results demonstrated that these waste materials may be jointly used in construction materials, contributing to the reduction of natural resource extraction, besides enabling their correct disposal, minimizing environmental impacts, and improving the life quality of the surrounding communities.     

射孔完井出砂预测新模型及其在射孔优化中的应用

分析了射孔完井的油层出砂机理，以线弹性理论为基础，考虑变温应力和流体渗流作用的拖曳力影响，建立了一种新的射孔完井出砂预测模型。应用该模型研究射孔方位、射孔参数对油井出砂的影响，结果表明，深穿透射孔弹比大孔半径射孔弹能更好地避免孔道出砂，采用定向射孔能有效地减少油井出砂问题。其结果对砂岩油藏射孔优化设计具有一定指导意义。     

现场总线漫谈

从现场总线多标准的现状出发，阐述了控制对象多样性与技术多样性之间的必然联系，通过对目前现场总线与传统DCS应用现状的分析，对现场总线的发展和应用前景进行了展望。     

川东气藏直井完井方法的产能预测研究

在分析研究目前国内外油气井完井产能计算经验公式的基础上，针对四川气田东部浅层气藏常用的几种完井方式，建立了该地区完井产能预测的数学模型。通过实例计算，表明了其数学模型的准确可行性，并为出砂井和非出砂井的完井方式提供了选择依据：对于出砂井，砾石裸眼充填完井方式是最理想的完井方式；对于非出砂井，实际裸眼完井的产能最大。得出的结论对该地区直井完井方式的选择，完井参数优化设计以及产能预测具有一定的指导作用。     

FF现场总线的网段负载能力的设计及计算

从生产安全运行的管理要求；电压压降和电流的限制及信号的衰减；网络运行时间的要求；系统设计的影响；备用能力的考虑等各个方面，结合上海赛科聚苯乙烯项目的具体设计，分析隔爆条件下FF现场总线的H1网段负载能力的设计，以供大家探讨。     

墙体裂缝的成因及防治

介绍了墙体裂缝的种类，从地基不均匀下沉、温度变化等方面分析了引起墙体裂缝的原因，介绍了墙体裂缝的预防措施和治理措施，以有效控制墙体裂缝的危害程度。     

双排桩门架—锚杆新型组合支护体系的应用研究

本文分析了双排桩门架支护结构的受力机理。针对工程实际进行变形分析,提出增设锚杆形成锚杆———双排桩门架式组合支护体系的方法,并与监测数据对比、验证。     

对CFG桩质量缺陷的探讨

根据具体工程的概况及水文地质条件，分析了CFG桩在地下水位出现大面积缩颈现象和复合地基载荷试验达不到设计要求的原因，并介绍了地基补强措施，以满足工程质量的要求。     

控制爆破在复杂基坑开挖中的应用

在紧邻厂房中控室的基坑开挖中，根据复杂环境条件与施工要求，采用浅孔微差爆破并通过选取合理开沟掏槽位置来控制最小抵抗线方向以及控制一次最大起爆药量等措施，达到了控制飞石、降低爆破地震的效果，保证了爆破质量与爆破安全，提高了施工效率。