Stochastic micromechanical model of the deterioration of asphalt mixtures subject to moisture diffusion processes

The deleterious effect of moisture in the microstructure of asphalt mixtures, usually referred to as moisture damage, has been recognized as a main cause of early deterioration of asphalt pavements. The initiation and evolution of moisture‐related deterioration is strongly influenced by the internal air void structure of asphalt mixtures. Despite its importance, the majority of works conducted on the micromechanical modeling of asphalt mixtures overlook the role of the air void structure, mainly because of its high complexity and variability. This paper explores the influence of air void variability on the performance of asphalt mixtures subjected to moisture diffusion processes. A stochastic modeling technique based on random field theory was used to generate internal distributions of physical and mechanical properties of the asphalt matrix of the mixture that depend on probable air voids distributions. The analysis was conducted by means of a coupled numerical micromechanical model of moisture damage. The results showed that the variability and distribution of air voids are decisive in determining the moisture‐dependent performance of asphalt mixtures. Furthermore, it was also shown that a stochastic characterization of the diverse air void configurations is a feasible and useful approach to better represent and understand mechanically related deterioration processes in asphalt mixtures. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Experimental and numerical behaviour of reinforced mortar plates subjected to accelerated corrosion

Most reinforced concrete structures are damaged due to corrosion of reinforcements in concrete. In normal conditions the pH near the reinforcements is around 12–13 which means that steel is in a passive state. But aggressive species, such as chloride ions or carbon dioxide, may penetrate into concrete and promote active corrosion. As a consequence (hydro)oxides are produced leading to degradation of concrete structures. For instance cracking of the concrete is generated due to the pressure induced by rust. In this paper, we study the inception and the propagation of cracking on reinforced mortar plates with rebars located either in the middle or at the corner. Additional experiments have been performed on cylindrical specimens to determine the local effect of rust pressure at the interface rust/mortar. The specimens have been subjected to imposed current density in order to enhance the corrosion and digital image intercorrelation has been used to determine displacement fields. The experiments have been compared to numerical modelling. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

岩体损伤力学理论进展

回顾了对损伤及岩体损伤理论的发展历史，并简要介绍了岩体损伤力学的主要内容，任务和研究它的若干假设，详细讨论了什么是损伤的表征，什么样的变量可作为损伤变量及如何用直接的或间接的，力学的或物理学的方法来测量它们，研究表明，岩体的损伤是在初始损伤的基础上累进性发展的，是不可逆的，研究材料的损伤演化时，可引进一些能反映材料内部结构变化的内变量构成损伤演变方程，损伤演变过程的研究也必是今后研究的热门。     

Evaluation of the seismic response of masonry buildings based on energy functions

This work is based on energies evaluated from the responses of 12 stone and brick masonry systems subjected to 58 shaking table tests. The evolution of input energy during a damaging base excitation is correlated to the change of the damage patterns of the considered buildings. The comparison among energies dissipated and absorbed by the buildings during the various shocks gives some hints on strengthening strategies. It is found that damage to spandrel beams produces a more significant energy absorption than other types of damage. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A GIS-based method for flooded area calculation and damage evaluation

Using geographic information system to study flooded area and damage evaluation has been a hotspot in environmental disaster research for years. In this paper, a model for flooded area calculation and damage evaluation is presented. Flooding is divided into two types: ‘source flood’ and ‘non-source flood’. The source-flood area calculation is based on seed spread algorithm. The flood damage evaluation is calculated by overlaying the flooded area range with thematic maps and relating the result to other social and economic data. To raise the operational efficiency of the model, a skipping approach is used to speed seed spread algorithm and all thematic maps are converted to raster format before overlay analysis. The accuracy of flooded area calculation and damage evaluation is mainly dependent upon the resolution and precision of the digital elevation model (DEM) data, upon the accuracy of registering all raster layers, and upon the quality of economic information. This model has been successfully used in the Zhejiang Province Comprehensive Water Management Information System developed by the authors. The applications show that this model is especially useful for most counties of China and other developing countries.     

岩石受压状态的损伤分析

以损伤力学的方法对岩石在受压状态下的破坏行为进行了分析，损伤力学（CDM）方法近年来在金属、混凝土及复合材料等工程材料的蠕变、断裂等问题的研究中得到大量应用。损伤演变是物质内部结构的不可逆变化过程，损伤变量是与塑性变形一样的内变量，文中据实验数据推导出某类岩石的损伤变量演化曲线，以及损伤与应力的变化关系，以期用损伤学方法研究岩石变形的局部化行为。     

新疆克孜尔水库F_2断层近期形变特征初探

通过对布设在克孜尔水库大坝及库区一等水准点及 GPS监测网多期观测结果的分析 ,对贯穿大坝的 F2 断层近期形变特征进行了初步研究。结果表明 :F2 断层的活动属于新构造继承性运动 ,其水平形变速率大于垂直形变速率 ,并与地震活动存在着一定相关性     

必须重视大型石油储罐的抗震问题

地震灾害是各种自然灾害中最大的一种灾害，而大型石油储罐则是石油化工设备中震害最大设备，因此必须重视大型油罐的抗震问题，本文从油罐的几何形状的荷载特征等方面说明了油罐震害之所以特别大的主要原因；指出了油罐的主要震害；并从四个方面说明了油罐的抗震理论是非常复杂的。     

1994年世界灾害地震综述

本文综合叙述了１９９４年世界地震灾害的概况和特征；不同国情的地震灾害特点；成灾主要原因：地震预测、预报和抗震减灾的一些问题。     

1995年5月27日俄罗斯萨哈林岛强烈地震概况

１９９５年５月２７日俄罗斯远东地区萨哈林岛发生７．５级强烈地震，造成生命和财产的严重损失，这是俄罗斯历史上受灾最严重的一次地震。本文概述了这次地震的情况，内容包括：震源参数，震灾情况，救援情况，地震成因和地震趋势，以及俄罗斯的地震研究情况等。