In order to study the seismic response characteristics of extradosed cable-stayed bridges with continuous system for different seismic isolation design scheme. A parametric study, based on the nonlinear dynamic time h...
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(纸本)9781728113678;9781728113661
In order to study the seismic response characteristics of extradosed cable-stayed bridges with continuous system for different seismic isolation design scheme. A parametric study, based on the nonlinear dynamic time history analysis method, is conducted to investigate the contribution of the bearings on the seismic response of five typologies of the extradosed cable-stayed bridges. The analysis results showed that the other isolation design scheme can effectively control the relative displacement of the beam end, which compared with the JQZ scheme; The FZQZ scheme can effectively coordinate the force between the piers and play the seismic potential of the pier, which can be applied to the different characteristics of the ground motions. For the system, is a more ideal antiseismic design.
Utility building value depends, among other things, on the renovation and modernization activities undertaken at the maintenance stage. They result from a correct assessment of the building condition. Lack of appropri...
Utility building value depends, among other things, on the renovation and modernization activities undertaken at the maintenance stage. They result from a correct assessment of the building condition. Lack of appropriate methods, which in a comprehensive way, taking into account the utility requirements for these buildings, would allow to assess the condition of buildings is one of the main reasons for negligence in the proper maintenance of public buildings. With this in mind, the author carried out a study aimed at an in-depth analysis and assessment of the possibility of applying renovation and modernization measures in relation to the improvement of the utility value of the building and the cost of their implementation. As part of the research, a mathematical model was first developed, which was used to carry out the research. As part of the development of the model, a set of criteria relating to technical-utility, economic and environmental requirements was selected and a method for their evaluation was developed. Next, proposals of renovation and modernization activities were presented, the aim of which is to improve the utility value ratio of the building. For its evaluation the method based on the theory of fuzzy sets was used, which at the stage of inference uses expert knowledge included in the fuzzy rules database. The calculated utility value of the proposed renovation and modernization activities is the basis for further research analyses. Optimization tasks consisting in the selection of an appropriate repair variant are carried out by means of appropriate optimization methods. The adopted optimization objectives concerned both the possibility of improving the assumed increase in utility value and limitations in their financing. The assessment of utility value of public utility buildings, which has not been carried out yet, taking into account the current legal and utility requirements, will allow to determine the impact of renovation and modernization
We present an optimized training and prediction model for Rate of Penetration (ROP) forecasting using on-line artificial neural network (ANN) in real-time. The technique aims to assist decision making on drilling oper...
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Various procurement methods are employed in the construction industry, with each having varying success rates. The popularity of design and build (D-B) method has been increasing worldwide because its distinctive feat...
Various procurement methods are employed in the construction industry, with each having varying success rates. The popularity of design and build (D-B) method has been increasing worldwide because its distinctive features of integrating design and construction have successfully addressed the problems inherent in the traditional design-bid-build (D-B-B) method. Previous research efforts in Malaysia have been focused on establishing a D-B strategy, including its challenges and risks and defining a broader scope for implementing D-B in public projects. However, not many empirical studies have identified the D-B success factors in Malaysia's construction industry. This paper aims to determine the main factors attributing to the successful application of the D-B method for public projects in Malaysia's construction industry. Specifically, this paper answers the main research question of 'What are the success factors of the D-B project delivery method in Malaysian public-sector projects?'. To achieve that objective, this study involves interviewing industry practitioners that have direct hands-on experience in managing D-B public sector projects in Malaysia. The interview data are analyzed to identify the D-B success factors in construction projects. The findings suggest that the underlying factors for successful D-B public project include client capabilities, competency of the construction leader, competency of the consultant team, organizational behavior, and effective project management system. The success factors in each underlying categories are discussed in the paper. This paper contributes a better understanding of the D-B project success factors in Malaysia's construction industry.
Corrosion of steel in reinforced concrete is one of the main issues among construction stakeholders. The main consequences of steel corrosion include loss of cross section of steel area, generation of expansive pressu...
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The influence of CaCO3 on nano-structured, flowability and plastic strength of alkali activated alumonosilicate binders based on metakaolin for the range of oxide ratios in a structural formula of the Na2O∙Al2O3∙(2.5-...
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By attaching the tenon design to the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) steel-plastic composite geogrid, one new type of geogrid structure named steel-plastic tenon geogrid is designed, which can improve the anti-extrac...
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Fugitive dust, generated along unpaved roads or uncovered construction sites, defined as a type of atmospheric matter (PM), is considered as a major source of air pollution in metropolitan areas. Fugitive dust can pot...
Fugitive dust, generated along unpaved roads or uncovered construction sites, defined as a type of atmospheric matter (PM), is considered as a major source of air pollution in metropolitan areas. Fugitive dust can potentially cause respiratory illness and lung damage for humans, and even lead to premature death in sensitive individuals. Aiming to reduce the fugitive dust emission on unpaved roads, scientists did various lab experiences to analyse the performance of different types of dust suppressants mixed with different soils. In our previous papers, we evaluated the co-polymer-based dust suppressant (CPS) mixed with loamy sand (soils are from Sedona, Arizona) and silty clay (SP-SC) (soils are from Flagstaff, Arizona). The objective of this paper is to analyse the efficiency of fugitive dust reduction and present the quantitative laboratory evaluation of CPS mixed with poorly sand (SP). The soils were sampled from Page, Arizona. Soil classification is based on United Soil Classification System (USCS). Four concentrations of CPS (0%, 1%, 3%, and 5% by weight) were diluted and mixed with soil samples to prepared soil specimens. A series of laboratory experiences were performed on the soil specimens including moisture retention test, surface strength test, dynamic rolling test, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging. The laboratory results show that the higher the concentration of CPS is, the better CPS performs, and CPS with 5% concentration by weight controls the dust emissions better as compared with the other three concentrations, provided the results from the moisture retention rate, surface strength, dynamic rolling resistance, and interlock/cohesion effect in SEM images are promising.
Due to the need for energy conservation in buildings and the simultaneous benefit of cost savings, the development of a low firing rate load modulating residential oil burner is very desirable. One of the two main req...
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Due to the need for energy conservation in buildings and the simultaneous benefit of cost savings, the development of a low firing rate load modulating residential oil burner is very desirable. One of the two main requirements of such a burner is the development of a burner nozzle that is able to maintain the particle size distribution of the fuel spray in the desirable (small) size range for efficient and stable combustion. The other being the ability to vary the air flow rate and air distribution around the fuel nozzle in the burner for optimal combustion at the current fuel firing rate. In this paper, which deals with the first requirement, we show that by using pulse width modulation in the bypass channel of a commercial off-the-shelf bypass nozzle, this objective can be met. Here we present results of spray patterns and particle size distribution for a range of fuel firing rates. The results show that a desirable fuel spray pattern can be maintained over a fuel firing rate turndown ratio (Maximum Fuel Flow Rate/Minimum Fuel Flow Rate) of 3.7. Thus here we successfully demonstrate the ability to electronically vary the fuel firing rate by more than a factor of 3 while simultaneously maintaining good atomization.
Effective control on chemoselectivity in the catalytic hydrogenation of C=O over C=C bonds is uncommon with Pd-based catalysts because of the favored adsorption of C=C bonds on Pd surface. Here we report a unique orth...
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Effective control on chemoselectivity in the catalytic hydrogenation of C=O over C=C bonds is uncommon with Pd-based catalysts because of the favored adsorption of C=C bonds on Pd surface. Here we report a unique orthorhombic PdSn intermetallic phase with unprecedented chemoselectivity toward C=O hydrogenation. We observed the formation and metastability of this PdSn phase in situ. During a natural cooling process, the PdSn nanoparticles readily revert to the favored Pd 3 Sn 2 phase. Instead, using a thermal quenching method, we prepared a pure-phase PdSn nanocatalyst. PdSn shows an >96 % selectivity toward hydrogenating C=O bonds of various α,β-unsaturated aldehydes, highest in reported Pd-based catalysts. Further study suggests that efficient quenching prevents the reversion from PdSn- to Pd 3 Sn 2 -structured surface, the key to the desired catalytic performance. Density functional theory calculations and analysis of reaction kinetics provide an explanation for the observed high selectivity.
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