Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 71-78

Abstract: To enable reliable prediction of the stress-strain behaviour of GFRP-confined concrete, the mechanical properties of GFRP tube needs to be properly understood and modelled. This paper presents test results of an experimental investigation carried out on 400-mm-diameter and 800-mm-height concrete-filled fiber reinforced polymer tubes. A total of four GFRP-confined concrete columns were subjected to concentric compression to identify the properties of GFRP tube. The performance of GFRP tubes in the tests were compared with the calculation results based on the classical lamination theory. In addition, more in-depth interpretations of the test results and further tests need to be refined in future tests to better capture the properties of the GFRP tube.

Abstract: A novel adsorption material was synthesized and characterized by the methods of X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The optimum reaction conditions of the 8-hydroxyquinoline modified bentonites were studied. And the modified bentonite was applied into the treatment of dyeing wastewater. The decoloration rate was invested as index. The effects of pH, adsorbent dosage, stirring speed, sedimentation time on adsorption have also been studied. The result showed that the decoloration rate of direct light turquoise blue dye on modified bentonites reached 94.12%, and the decoloration rate of acid orange dyeing wastewater reached 74.46%. So this type of modified bentonite was suitable for the treatment of dyeing wastewater.

Abstract: Chitosan coated bentonite (CCB) was prepared by microwave irridiation, original bentonite as raw materials and chitosan as modifier. The adsorption performance in acid scarlet dye solution was discussed. Firstly the optimum adsorption conditions: concentration of chitosan of 35 g/L, bentonite quality and chitosan solution volume rate of 0.7(g/L), microwave time of 17 min, infilltration time of 50 min, deacetylation degree of chitosan of 85%, soil particle size of 15 mm, pH of 5, dosage of CCB of 20 g/g, stirring speed of 300 r/min, centrifugal time of 15 min, and stirring time of 35 min, were investigated by single factor experiment. And the maximum adsorption rate reached to 96.2%. Subsquently, all the effect tendencies of the physicochemical parameters of the preparation and adsorption were studied on the optium experimental condition, which would provide reference data for the subsequent pilot test. The results suggested that CCB was a promising sorbent to remove organic contaminants and might be utilized to purify water contaminated by organic compounds.

Abstract: In the paper, a 1-D unsteady mathematical model is used to analyze the cooling process of high temperature sinter. The modeling result is compared with measured data, and the agreement is good. The effect of sinter particle size and void fraction on the cooling process of the annular cooler has been investigated.

Abstract: Using the industrial wastes such as fly ash, phyllite and ove tails, the light ordinary type and high strength ceramsite are produced based on the different formulations by rotary kiln. The study is totally based on industrial wastes to produce new building materials. It is far-reaching practical significance for sustainable development of environment. Ceramsite is artificial light aggregate, which has the features of big surface area and light density, and widely apply in housing construction，road and bridge engineering etc. It is can place gravel as the main concrete aggregate in building structure to reduce the structural weight, improve the earthquake resistance of building structures, increase safety and durability of the structure. For road pavement, it can increase the wear resistance of the road. For wall materials, it is lightweight, high strength, maintain the temperature, heat insulation and sound insulation. It also used in buildings with its superiority, which has the functions such as fire-resistant, high temperature, anti-radiation.

Abstract: Introduce the realizing the non-load bearing walls material products of building energy conservation and durable fire integration, which is also called the heat-cutting off energy-saving composite block. Introducing it’s constitute, structural features, mix design, productive technology, properties of products, main technological, economic indicators and energy saving and emission reduction effect. It is also introducing a technology thinking of new wall materials development.

Abstract: Based on the life cycle evaluation system and Fuzzy Mathematics Hierarchy Process,analysted the factors which influenced environment on wall building material full life,establishedall factor^’s hierarchy structure,calculated each factor^’s weight,constructed a wall building material’s quantitative environment impact degree evaluation model.

Abstract: The mechanical properties of foam asphalt mixture are investigated, including indirect tensile strength (ITS), moisture resistance, rutting resistance and fatigue resistance. The test results indicate the 40°C3d curing mehod can stimulate the 30d or 60d natural environment temperature (25°C) curing procedures, which can quickly evaluate the long term ITS of foam asphalt mixture with cement or without cement. Cement can obviously improve the ITS, moisture resistance and fatigue test. The paper recommends proper cement content of foam asphalt mixture should be in between 1.5% to 2.5%.

Abstract: The PLA/Rice straw fiber composites with various content ratios were prepared by using an internal mixer and a flatten press. The thermal properties, interface effect and mechanical performance of as-prepared PLA/Rice straw fiber composites were studied by mechanical performance measurement, TG, DSC and SEM technique. It was found that increasing the content of rice straw fiber leads to the decrease of the melting temperature while the improvement of the crystallinity of these composites. Introducing the rice straw fibers into PLA matrix does not result in any enhancement of mechanical property. However, the tensile strength of the composite increases as the content of rice straw fiber increases from 10% to 30%. The interface effect between fibers and PLA was obviously observed by SEM photo. It was thought such an issue could be improved by the addition of appropriate coupling agents into the composites.

Abstract: Due to the complexity and variability of unsaturated soil, the permeability property of unsaturated soils is clearly different from that of saturated soil. And because the test equipment is more complex and technical requirements are higher and diachronic cycle is longer, the researches related are slow. Using the triaxial apparatus of unsaturated soil, the direct and indirect experiments to study the permeability coefficient of unsaturated silty clay are done. Test results show that the permeability coefficient of unsaturated soil can be done by the indirect method and direct method. Not only the direct measurements of the permeability coefficient of unsaturated soil are realized through this trial, but also the reliability of indirect method is proved.