Advanced Materials Research Vols. 268-270

Abstract: In this paper, we describe efficient ontology integration model for better context inference based on distributed ontology framework. Context aware computing with inference based on ontology is widely used in distributed surveillance environment. In such a distributed surveillance environment, surveillance devices such as smart cameras may carry heterogeneous video data with different transmission ranges, latency, and formats. However even smart devices, they generally have small memory and power which can manage only part of ontology data. In our efficient ontology integration model, each of agents built in such devices get services not only from a region server, but also peer servers. For such a collaborative network, an effective cache framework that can handle heterogeneous devices is required for the efficient ontology integration. In this paper, we propose a efficient ontology integration model which is adaptive to the actual device demands and that of its neighbors. Our scheme shows the efficiency of model resulted in better context inference.

Abstract: Cutting discs are affected by various forces which cause stresses and deflections on the discs. Lateral deflection is one of the most frequent. It is important to know that major lateral deflections can cause undesired failures on the disc. In this study, time/frequency analysis of deflection on a cutting disc used in metal sawing process has been performed. The deflections are measured by using a laser device called KEYENCE and data recorded during the cutting process. The data sequence is converted into frequency domain with Fourier transform techniques and frequency components are analyzed. It is observed that some frequency components carry important information about the process. Using this information, the starting and ending times of cutting are determined and presented.

Abstract: Bioceramics have rapidly emerged as one of major biomaterials in modern biomedical applications because of its outstanding biocompatibility. However, one drawback is its low tensile strength and fracture toughness due to brittleness and inherent microstructural defects, which to a certain extent prevents the ceramics from fully replacing metals used as load-bearing prostheses. This paper aims to model the crack initiation and propagation in ceramic fixed partial denture, namely dental bridge, by using two recently developed methods namely continuum-to-discrete element method (CDEM) in ELFEN and extended finite element methods (XFEM) in ABAQUS. Unlike most existing studies that typically required prescriptions of initial cracks, these two new approaches will model crack initiation and propagation automatically. They are applied to a typical prosthodontic example, thereby demonstrating their applicability and effectiveness in biomedical applications.

Abstract: In this paper, the bond length effect of FRP plate on bonding performance and the distribution patterns of the stress in FRP plate was investigated using 3D Realistic Failure Process Analysis (RFPA^3D) code to study the debonding mechanism of the FRP plate bonded to concrete block. Numerical simulations show that the progressive debonding of FRP plate bonded to concrete occurs in the concrete on the condition of different bond lengths can be divided into four stages: elastic-deformation stage, elastic-softening stage, elastic-softening-debonding stage and softening-debonding stage. It is also show that the interfacial bond strength and the global slip of FRP-to-concrete increase with the increase of the bond length.

Abstract: We present a verification method for the finite element computation of the J-integrals in functionally graded material. An interval is obtained for the J-integral by an output bound procedure for the quantity of interest. The difference between homogeneous material and functionally graded material is that the parameter before the quadratic term in the error equation is a function of coordinates, not a constant in the homogeneous material. An optimal value for of the parameter is calculated for obtaining efficient bounds on the J-integral.

Abstract: A supersonic atomizing nozzle is the quite vital component in manufacturing superfine copper powders. The performances of the nozzle have a extremely major influence on the properties of copper powders. Base on the manufacturing technological conditions and the structural features of supersonic nozzle, the mathematical models of fluid field in the supersonic nozzle can be established. According to the method of computational fluid dynamics, the control equation is dispersed. The gridding is created by the means of free division. The finite element equations are set up by Galerkin. Then the impact of nozzle structures on airflow is showed. In the same situation of fluid parameters, the out velocity becomes higher by changing the nozzle structure. The result proves that quadric accelerating nozzle is better.

Abstract: In this article, the tamper system of multifunction- paver has been simulated by AMESim, and the simulation model of the tamper system of multifunction- paver has been established. The simulation results show that the hydraulic impact of the system will be decreased and the response speed of the system will be improved, when accumulator and PID controller are equipped. Simultaneously, the stability of vibrated system will go down with the increase of vibration frequency. When vibration frequency is over 20 HZ, the performance of system will go bad, and the vibration of system will be significantly enhanced.

Abstract: The first-principle calculation method with plane-wave basis and pseudo-potentials was employed to investigate the intercalation/extraction mechanism of lithium in NiSn₃Sb₄. The insertion/substitution formation energies and the electronic structures of NiSn₃Sb₄ as well as its lithiated products were studied in order to research the migration path of lithium intercalation. The results show that lithium would firstly occupy interstitial sites, then Ni and Sn atoms are replaced gradually by additional lithium. The dissociated Ni atom can relieve the volume expansion and improve the recycling performance of the crystal. It can be also found that as lithium atoms insert into host material, intense electron transport from Li2s to Sn5p and Sb5p occurs at the Fermi level.

Abstract: the equilibrium lattice constants, elastic and thermodynamic properties of cubic CdTe are systemically investigated at high temperature using the plane-wave pseudopotential method as well as the quasi-harmonic Debye model. The bulk modulus of CdTe are calculated as a function of temperature up to 1000K, the relationship between bulk modulus B and pressure is also obtained. The results gained from this model will provide overall predictions accurately for the temperature and pressure dependence of various quantities such as the bulk modulus, the heat capacity and the thermal expansion coefficient. More over, the dependences between Debye temperature and temperature are also successfully obtained. Our results are compared with the experimental data and discussed in light of previous works.

Abstract: Based on linear magneto-electro-elasticity, the circumferential SH wave equation of transversely isotropy piezoelectricity-piezomagnetic functionally graded cylindrical curved plate is obtained. The Legendre orthogonal polynomial series expansion approach is employed to derive its asymptotic solution. The dispersion curves, electric potential and magnetic potential distributions are calculated. The influence of the piezoelectricity and piezomagnetism on the circumferential SH wave is investigated and the influential factors are analyzed. Finally, the influence of the gradient field and the ratio of the radius to thickness on the piezoelectric effect and piezomagnetic effect are illustrated.