A miniature triaxial apparatus for investigating the micromechanics of granular soils with in situ X-ray micro-tomography scanning

The development of a miniature triaxial apparatus is presented. In conjunction with an X-ray micro-tomography (termed as X-ray μCT hereafter) facility and advanced image processing techniques, this apparatus can be used for in situ investigation of the micro-scale mechanical behavior of granular soils under shear. The apparatus allows for triaxial testing of a miniature dry sample with a size of \mathrm{8}\hspace{0.17em}\mathrm{mm}\times \mathrm{16}\hspace{0.17em}\mathrm{mm} (diameter \times height). In situ triaxial testing of a 0.4–0.8 mm Leighton Buzzard sand (LBS) under a constant confining pressure of 500 kPa is presented. The evolutions of local porosities (i.e., the porosities of regions associated with individual particles), particle kinematics (i.e., particle translation and particle rotation) of the sample during the shear are quantitatively studied using image processing and analysis techniques. Meanwhile, a novel method is presented to quantify the volumetric strain distribution of the sample based on the results of local porosities and particle tracking. It is found that the sample, with nearly homogenous initial local porosities, starts to exhibit obvious inhomogeneity of local porosities and localization of particle kinematics and volumetric strain around the peak of deviatoric stress. In the post-peak shear stage, large local porosities and volumetric dilation mainly occur in a localized band. The developed triaxial apparatus, in its combined use of X-ray μCT imaging techniques, is a powerful tool to investigate the micro-scale mechanical behavior of granular soils.     

能源实时监控与信息管理系统出现的问题及解决的方法

中国石化北京燕化石油化工股份有限公司动力事业部二供水车间电气改造完成后，能源实时监控与信息管理系统出现线路名称不统一、电流互感系数变比不起作用、数据查询功能及统计报表数据的准确性等问题，严重地影响系统的使用。通过对比分析，找到了出现问题的实质，对源代码进行修改，问题得到了解决。同时也成功地解决了其他部门遇到相类似的问题。     

Cryptosporidium Log-inactivation with Ozone Using Effluent CT10, Geometric Mean CT10, Extended Integrated CT10 and Extended CSTR Calculations

The draft Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) contains Cryptosporidium log-inactivation CT tables (ozone-in-water concentration [residual], “C” times contact time, T). Depending on water temperature, Cryptosporidium CT values that are listed are 15 to 25 times greater than CT values for equivalent Giardia log-inactivation credit. The elevated operating dose required for Cryptosporidium log-inactivation credit has the potential to increase disinfection by-product (DBP) formation (e.g., bromate). Calculating CT value accurately will minimize ozone dose, which will decrease operating cost and lower DBP formation, and at the same time maintain disinfection protection through implementation of scientifically based safety factors. Various methods are available for calculating CT value. The method chosen depends largely on the available information concerning ozone residual characteristics and hydrodynamic features of the ozone contactor, plus local regulatory requirements. Four methods are discussed in this paper. Each method can be used to calculate Giardia, virus, and Cryptosporidium log-inactivation credit.     

伪彩色数字高程模型在工业CT断层图像检查中的应用

在工业CT断层图像缺陷检测应用中，提出了将数字高程模型DEM与伪彩色技术一起应用于二维灰度图像缺陷检测领域的算法流程。应用该算法流程，能够充分利用CT断层灰度图像信息，获得清晰的视觉检查效果，从而大大增强了系统检测缺陷的能力。在大型工业CT图像重建与检查分系统中采用该算法流程已经取得了较为理想的效果。     

用CT技术确定砂岩的孔隙度

周渤然等．用ＣＴ技术确定砂岩的孔隙度．测井技术，１９９４，１８（３）：１７８～１８４本文首先提出用计算机层析（ＣＴ）技术确定砂岩孔隙度的原理和方法。通过对四块人工岩样和六十块砂岩岩样的测定，其结果表明该方法是可靠的。使用ＣＴ技术可定量、定性地解释某些岩样的内部特征，重矿物分布及裂缝变化情况。实践表明，采用图象减法技术则有助于消除光束硬化现象造成的误差。     

A snake for model-based segmentation of biomedical images

In this work we present a snake based approach for the segmentation of images of computerized tomography (CT) scans. We introduce a new term for the internal energy and another one for external energy which solve common problems associated with classical snakes in this type of images. A simplified minimizing method is also presented.     

Effect of fiber types on relevant properties of porous asphalt

The research was conducted to evaluate the effects of cellulose and polyester fibers on the properties of porous asphalt mixes, using the tests of draindown, abrasion, volumetric properties, rutting, and moisture damage. Images of scanning electron microscopy and X-ray computerized tomography were adopted to identify the microstructure of the fiber and inner stone skeleton of porous asphalt. The influence of rutting parameter （G＊/sin δ） of asphalt modified by different fibers on the rutting resistance of the mixes was investigated. Based upon MOHR-COULOMB theory, the cohesion and the angle of internal friction of the mixes were derived from both indirect tension and unconfined compression strength. The experimental results indicate that fibers mainly stabilize asphalt binder and thicken asphalt film around aggregates. Furthermore, they result in the improved mechanical strength of porous asphalt mixes at high temperature slightly. From comparison analysis, cellulose fibers appear to perform better than polyester fibers in porous asphalt mixes.     

工业CT技术在无损检测炸药部件中的应用综述

综述了美国能源部的有关单位将工业ＣＴ技术用于高能炸药无损检测的研究状况，劳伦斯利弗莫尔国家实验室（ＬＬＮＬ）洛斯阿拉莫斯国家实验室（ＬＡＮＬ）和潘台克斯工厂（ＰａｎｔｅｘＰｌａｎｔ）在这方面做的大量工作，包括ＣＴ机的建造，实验方法的制定和图像的重建等。测试样品有ＰＢＸ－９５０２，ＰＢＸ－９５０１和ＬＸ－１０－２炸药的药饼和半球，对ＣＴ技术在无损检测高能炸药方面的实用性和优越性作了评价。