Predictive optimal control for seismic analysis of non-linear and hysteretic structures

In this paper, an effective active predictive control algorithm is developed for the vibration control of non-linear hysteretic structural systems subjected to earthquake excitation. The non-linear characteristics of the structural behaviour and the effects of time delay in both the measurements and control action are included throughout the entire analysis (design and validation). This is very important since, in current design practice, structures are assumed to behave non-linearly, and time delays induced by sensors and actuator devices are not avoidable. The proposed algorithm focuses on the instantaneous optimal control approach for the development of a control methodology where the non-linearities are brought into the analysis through a non-linear state vector and a non-linear open-loop term. An autoregressive (AR) model is used to predict the earthquake excitation to be considered in the prediction of the structural response. A performance index that is quadratic in the control force and in the predicted non-linear states, with two additional energy related terms, and that is subjected to a non-linear constraint equation, is minimized at every time step. The effectiveness of the proposed closed-open loop non-linear instantaneous optimal prediction control (CONIOPC) strategy is presented by the results of numerical simulations. Since non-linearity and time-delay effects are incorporated in the mathematical model throughout the derivation of the control methodology, good performance and stability of the controlled structural system are guaranteed. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

大陆逃逸构造研究现状

大陆逃逸构造是陆内构造变形主要方式之一,系统总结分析逃逸构造形成机制,对建立大陆构造模式、认识大陆构造变形机理具有重要意义。基于目前发现的大陆逃逸构造,总结并提出了其力学机制、构造模型以及研究方法。大陆逃逸构造是板块碰撞后期在共轭的"Ⅴ"字形构造控制下发展而来的重要构造形式,协调了构造应力机制的转变。在力学机制方面,逃逸构造"Ⅴ"字型断裂带符合PGS模型（paired general-shear model）和先存构造活动性准则,该准则是基于库伦—摩尔准则和摩擦滑动律的扩展;构造模型方面,侧向逃逸和斜向挤出模式是逃逸构造的基本模型;研究方法方面,构造解析仍然是建立逃逸构造的基本方法,利用构造模拟进一步再现其变形过程与动力学机制是其必要的研究方法。      

考虑结构性的冻融作用对黄土湿陷系数的影响

结构性是黄土的基本属性,黄土的湿陷特性与其结构性之间有着必然的联系。针对冻融作用对不同结构性黄土湿陷性的影响,以水泥作为模拟土颗粒间的联结材料制备了人工结构性土,开展了不同水泥含量的人工结构性土与相应的原状土、重塑土的湿陷试验,分析了结构性、冻融作用、初始含水率、湿重度及荷载大小对湿陷系数的影响规律。试验结果表明：冻融前后,人工结构性黄土的湿陷系数均比原状土、重塑土的湿陷系数小,且随着水泥含量的增加,湿陷系数有所减小;冻融之后,各土样的湿陷系数几乎均有所增加,但增加的程度和土样初始结构、含水率、干密度（压实系数）及竖向荷载关系密切,尤其当含水率接近最优含水率和土样为重塑土或水泥含量较低的人工结构性土时,冻融后湿陷系数增大幅度显著。在标准荷载200 kPa下,冻融前后原状土、重塑土的湿陷系数与其湿重度之间基本呈较好的线性负相关关系,而人工结构性黄土湿陷系数与湿重度之间并不呈线性关系;竖向荷载为50 kPa时,重塑黄土和5%水泥含量黄土的湿陷系数与冻融次数之间存在着较好的对数关系。以水泥作为土颗粒间联结材料,制备的人工结构性土是否能很好地代替原状土反映结构性黄土的湿陷特性,还需更进一步深入研究。     

我国低序次扭动构造体系控油模式研究

以地质力学理论为指导,通过开展塔里木、准噶尔-吐哈、走廊、鄂尔多斯、四川、松辽、渤海湾等8个（地区）构造体系控油作用研究,深刻认识到油气田分布主要受各类低序次扭动构造体系的控制,在此基础上,发展和建立了五类低序次扭动构造体系控油模式,包括帚状构造体系、旋扭构造体系、雁列构造体系、入字型构造体系和反"S"型构造体系。文章分别以具体典型实例系统概述了其各类低序次构造体系的形成特征、油气成藏条件及分布规律,认为构造体系的形成受不同构造环境和应力场控制;不同低序次扭动构造控制油气田分布规律各异。这些控油模式的建立对当前和今后油气勘探和油气田发现有重要指导意义。      

Socio-economic vulnerability due to climate change: Deriving indicators for fishing communities in Mumbai

This paper assessed the socio-economic implications of climate change and vulnerability of fishing communities known as “Koli” living in Mumbai, India. The vulnerability indicators are derived from sustainable livelihood literature and use of multi-criteria analyses and are validated with expert opinions. A survey of two hundred fishermen from five fishing villages in Mumbai was conducted to collect data. The results demonstrate that vulnerability perpetuates due to physical and financial resource constraints among the fishing community. Fishermen from Madh and Worli villages are observed to be more vulnerable and less adaptive due to their inability to use efficient mechanized boats and advanced fishing implements, such as fish finders and GPS (Global Positioning System). The divergence in the vulnerability scores among fishing villages is attributed to the coping strategies, resource availability, knowledge and the benefit derived from the local government. Fishermen have been observing the negative impacts of climate change on their fishing livelihoods. Adaptation strategies to maximize fish catch are observed in such practices as targeting different species and fishing intensively for several days. However, these practices are leading to an imbalance in the common resource pool and biased resource sharing among different groups of fishermen.     

Structural integrity of Ellisolandia elongata reefs: A mechanical approach to compare tensile strengths in natural and controlled environments

Geniculate coralline algae are oases of biodiversity, providing nursery areas and shelter for the species that live amongst their fronds. The key to their success in the inter‐tidal is the ability to withstand hydrodynamic forces. Under culturing conditions most of the physical and ecological stressors such as intense hydrodynamic forces and grazing are extremely reduced, thus affecting species mechanical properties and their response to external threats. The aim of the present study was to investigate tensile mechanical properties of clusters of fronds of Ellisolandia elongata from natural (sheltered and exposed reef) and culturing conditions (after 1 month of culturing). The tensile test showed that the first failure stress (σ_I) was not significantly different between the natural and culturing conditions, indicating that the two reefs (sheltered and exposed) were characterized by the same distribution of pre‐existing, inherent structural flaws. Interestingly, the σ_max (maximum stress before rupture) was significantly different between the two conditions, with the culturing condition being more resistant to average load compared to the natural conditions. The maximum stress before rupture (σ_max) showed the influence of the environment in reducing the strength and elasticity of the fronds.     

GC-MS联合二维核磁对文蛤多糖Fr.2A组分结构的解析

采用GC-MS联合二维核磁的方法,对文蛤均多糖结构进行解析。运用双酶辅助水提的方法,提取文蛤粗多糖(MMPX),分离纯化得到文蛤均多糖,并通过气质联用技术(GC-MS)和核磁共振波谱(1D,2D NMR),对文蛤均多糖的结构进行了分析。结果表明,从文蛤中提取得到文蛤粗多糖(MMPX),经分离纯化得到高纯度文蛤均多糖Fr.2A,其单糖组成为葡萄糖(Glc)。GC-MS分析发现,Fr.2A存在三种残基单元1,4-Glcp、T-Glcp和1,4,6-Glcp,摩尔比为5.58︰1.26︰1.0;核磁共振波谱分析表明,Fr.2A是以α-(1→4)与少量α-(1→6)连接为主链,并存在少量的α-(1→6)和β-(1→4)支链的新型水溶性D型吡喃葡聚糖。     

The Implementation Effects of a Nationwide Sloping Farmland Soil Erosion Control Project in China

To understand implementation of a nationwide sloping farmland soil erosion comprehensive control project during China’s 12^th Five-Year Plan we used data collection and expert consultation. We selected 24 indexes across three aspects including project management, engineering construction and implementation benefit and used AHP-grey correlation analysis methods. We found that the scores for engineering construction were greater than 0.65 in most of the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. These scores are high and scores for project management and implementation benefit are between 0.45-0.65; however, overall scores are low. The comprehensive evaluation results are normally distributed. The composite scores for Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou are 0.71, 0.68 and 0.68 respectively, indicating that the implementation effects are good. The scores for Jilin and Liaoning are 0.38 and 0.42 respectively, indicating that the implementation effects need improvement. Scores for other provinces are between 0.45-0.65 and the effects are medium. The evaluation results show certain zonal rules spatially and the implementation effect in karst regions of Southwest China is the highest, followed by the purple soil region in Southwest China, Loess Plateau region of Northwest China, earth-rock mountain region of North China and red soil hilly region of South China. The implementation effect in the black soil region of Northeast China suggests that improvement is needed in this region.     

松辽盆地增强型地热系统开发选区评价

干热岩是一种新型清洁能源,其开发利用区的确定十分重要。笔者首先通过对松辽盆地热源、资源量、导热、聚热、地震活动5个方面资料的收集,提出了松辽盆地增强型地热系统开发选区适宜性评价方法;然后选取8项评价因子,利用ArcGIS 10.2平台将松辽盆地划分为26个评价单元,根据打分法和层次分析法(AHP)求取每个因子的权重;最后,对26个选区进行综合评价,将其分成适宜、较适宜、一般适宜、较不适宜和不适宜5个等级。结果表明:松辽盆地干热岩开发适宜区和较适宜区主要集中在盆地中部的大安—大庆一带,确定的适宜选区范围对今后干热岩开发工作具有一定指导作用。     

东昆仑东段杨树沟金矿地质特征及找矿方向

杨树沟金矿位于东昆仑成矿省伯喀里克-香日德印支期金、铅、锌、铁、石墨（铜、稀有、稀土）成矿带的东段.矿体严格受近东西向、北东向断裂构造控制.成矿类型为构造蚀变岩型金矿床,成矿时代为印支早期.矿区中已发现的金矿带深部及矿区东南部断裂发育地区具有较好的找矿空间,下一步工作应针对含矿构造破碎带,采用探矿工程与化探工作相结合等手段开展矿区东南部及深部找矿工作,寻找金矿体,争取该矿区找矿的更大突破.