scholarly journals Design and Performance of Ultrathin Overlay Epoxy-Rubber Concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Qi Huang ◽  
Fei Chen

Epoxy-rubber concrete has a big potential to be used for pavement overlays, but there is currently no appropriate epoxy-rubber concrete design method and process. To explore the reasonable mix design process of epoxy-rubber concrete, the ultrathin overlay aggregate gradation and epoxy resin binder with high toughness and durability were selected to carry out the design process investigation of epoxy-rubber concrete. The performance of epoxy-rubber concrete was characterized by vibration compaction, repeated load CBR, porosity, Fort Kentucky, uniaxial compression, bending, rutting, antiskid performance, and noise-reduction performance test. Firstly, the optimum range of the rubber powder replacement rate was determined based on the porosity and deformation characteristics of the aggregate mixture. Then, the amount of epoxy resin binder was further determined based on the porosity and antistripping performance of the epoxy-rubber concrete. Finally, the mechanical properties, road performance, and functions of epoxy-rubber concrete were comprehensively considered to determine the optimum rubber power replacement rate obtaining the composition design of epoxy-rubber concrete. The results showed that adding rubber powder decreased the elastic modulus and plastic deformation of the mineral structure, enhancing the suitability of the mixture for flexible road pavements. However, when the replacement rate increased to a specific range, the rubber particles significantly interfered with the mineral material, worsening the stability of the structure. Therefore, it was preliminarily determined that the reasonable replacement rate of rubber powder was 30–50%. The ultrathin overlay epoxy-rubber concrete exhibited excellent antistripping performance, and its porosity increased with the epoxy resin dosage. The optimum epoxy content was 6.5% at 4.17% porosity. Within the preliminarily determined replacement rate range of rubber particles, as the replacement rate increased, the flexibility, high-temperature stability, antiskid performance, and shock and noise resistance of the mixture increased, but the compressive and flexural tensile strength values decreased. The integrated properties of the ultrathin overlay epoxy-rubber concrete indicated that the best replacement rate of rubber powder was 45%. In this paper, the replacement rate range of the rubber powder was initially determined based on the gradation composition of the mixture, which avoids blind determination of the replacement rate. And the composition of the concrete was obtained comprehensively by the performance and function of the epoxy-rubber concrete, which is reasonable and reliable. The epoxy-rubber concrete design method proposed in this paper can promote the application the epoxy-rubber concrete in pavement overlay engineering.

Author(s):  
Timur Smetani ◽  
Elizaveta Gureva ◽  
Vyacheslav Andreev ◽  
Natalya Tarasova ◽  
Nikolai Andree

The article discusses methods for optimizing the design of the Neutron Converter research plant design with parameters that are most suitable for a particular consumer. 38 similar plant structures with different materials and sources were calculated, on the basis of which the most optimal options were found. As part of the interaction between OKBM Afrikantov JSC and the Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after R. E. Alekseev, the Neutron Converter research plant was designed and assembled. The universal neutron converter is a device for converting a stream of fast neutrons emitted by isotopic sources into a "standardized" value of flux density with known parameters in the volume of the central part of the product, which is the working part of the universal neutron converter. To supply neutron converters to other customer organizations (universities, research organizations and collective centers), it is necessary to take into account the experience of operating an existing facility, as well as rationalize the design process of each specific instance in accordance with the requirements of the customer.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3266
Author(s):  
Insub Choi ◽  
Dongwon Kim ◽  
Junhee Kim

Under high gravity loads, steel double-beam floor systems need to be reinforced by beam-end concrete panels to reduce the material quantity since rotational constraints from the concrete panel can decrease the moment demand by inducing a negative moment at the ends of the beams. However, the optimal design process for the material quantity of steel beams requires a time-consuming iterative analysis for the entire floor system while especially keeping in consideration the rotational constraints in composite connections between the concrete panel and steel beams. This study aimed to develop an optimal design method with the LM (Length-Moment) index for the steel double-beam floor system to minimize material quantity without the iterative design process. The LM index is an indicator that can select a minimum cross-section of the steel beams in consideration of the flexural strength by lateral-torsional buckling. To verify the proposed design method, the material quantities between the proposed and code-based design methods were compared at various gravity loads. The proposed design method successfully optimized the material quantity of the steel double-beam floor systems without the iterative analysis by simply choosing the LM index of the steel beams that can minimize objective function while satisfying the safety-related constraint conditions. In particular, under the high gravity loads, the proposed design method was superb at providing a quantity-optimized design option. Thus, the proposed optimal design method can be an alternative for designing the steel double-beam floor system.


Author(s):  
Jan Schumann ◽  
Ulrich Harbecke ◽  
Daniel Sahnen ◽  
Thomas Polklas ◽  
Peter Jeschke ◽  
...  

The subject of the presented paper is the validation of a design method for HP and IP steam turbine stages. Common design processes have been operating with simplified design methods in order to quickly obtain feasible stage designs. Therefore, inaccuracies due to assumptions in the underlying methods have to be accepted. The focus of this work is to quantify the inaccuracy of a simplified design method compared to 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. Short computing time is very convenient in preliminary design; therefore, common design methods work with a large degree of simplification. The origin of the presented analysis is a mean line design process, dealing with repeating stage conditions. Two features of the preliminary design are the stage efficiency, based on loss correlations, and the mechanical strength, obtained by using the beam theory. Due to these simplifications, only a few input parameters are necessary to define the primal stage geometry and hence, the optimal design can easily be found. In addition, by using an implemented law to take the radial equilibrium into account, the appropriate twist of the blading can be defined. However, in comparison to the real radial distribution of flow angles, this method implies inaccuracies, especially in regions of secondary flow. In these regions, twisted blades, developed by using the simplified radial equilibrium, will be exposed to a three-dimensional flow, which is not considered in the design process. The analyzed design cases show that discrepancies at the hub and shroud section do exist, but have minor effects. Even the shroud section, with its thinner leading-edge, is not vulnerable to these unanticipated flow angles.


2014 ◽  
Vol 941-944 ◽  
pp. 761-764
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Zhen Huang ◽  
Xiao Chu Wang ◽  
Zi Sheng Zang

The cementitiousness between rubber particles and cement-based material could be raised because of the surface modification of rubber,thus enhance the mechanical property of crumb rubber concrete and improve the interface effect of rubber particles.We had researched the change regulation about the ratio of bending-compressive strength of the crumb rubber concrete modified by latex,the concrete with various quantity of rubber,under the condition dosage of latex is 0.5% of cement quality.The result of experimental prove that,compressive strength, splitting tensile and flexural strength could be enhanced because of latex injecting,and the ratio of bending-compressive strength could be enhanced at the same time.


2012 ◽  
Vol 263-266 ◽  
pp. 1853-1857
Author(s):  
Mao Lin Wang ◽  
Ai Jun Xu

In this article, geometric primitive approach is used to realize the design and development of point symbol database for mapping based on C# .NET and ArcGIS Engine. This paper presents the design framework and the design process of point symbol database, and studies design method and attribute management of point symbol, especially the design of point symbol attribute of word type of TrueType, which makes conveniently the point symbol for special map users needed.


Author(s):  
Noor Hamidah ◽  
Dwi Anung Nindito ◽  
Tatau Wijaya Garib ◽  
Waluyo Nuswantoro ◽  
Mahdi Santoso

ABSTRACT The sterilization chamber is designed to sterilize the body using a filler formulation that is not harmful to the skin surface. Formulation, namely the composition of filler fluids (type, dose and amount) using substances that are safe for the body accordingly, certainly provides benefits. The use of the sterilization booth uses the correct and safe filling fluid. The sterilization chamber uses a mist nozzle sprayer (with the appropriate discharge) to spray the filling liquid so that the user is safe. This sterilization booth is named "White Box". This "White Box" research aims to design (functional and structural) and test (function test and performance test) on a system and mechanism for condensing the condensation of a humidifier that can fill the sterilization room optimally. The design method of the "White Box" sterilization booth uses a qualitative method with the following phases: (1) The preparation stage, namely the functional design and the structural design of the "White Box"; (2) The implementation stage is analyzing the use of tools and materials and making sterilization booths; (3) Post-implementation stage, namely testing the sterilization chamber, including the function test and performance test of the sterilization chamber. The design activity of the "White Box" sterilization booth was carried out by testing various variations of the prototype, including variations in the dimensions of the distribution pipe, the shape of the distribution pipe, and variations of the piping system. The validation process includes: (1) The diameter of the pipe against humidifier dew bursts; (2) The shape of the piping against humidifier dew spray; and (3) the length of the pipe passage to the humidifier dew spray. ABSTRAKBilik sterilisasi didesain untuk mensterilisasi tubuh dengan menggunakan formulasi zat pengisi yang tidak berbahaya bagi permukaan kulit. Formulasi yaitu komposisi cairan pengisi (jenis, takaran dan jumlah) menggunakan zat yang aman bagi tubuh yang sesuai, tentu memberi manfaat. Penggunaan bilik sterilisasi menggunakan cairan pengisi yang benar dan aman. Bilik sterilisasi menggunakan mist nozzle sprayer (yang debitnya sesuai) untuk menyemprotkan cairan pengisinya sehingga pengguna aman. Bilik sterilisasi ini diberi nama "White Box". Penelitian "White Box"ini bertujuan merancang (fungsional dan struktural) dan menguji coba (uji fungsi dan uji kinerja) pada sebuah sistem dan mekanisme penyaluran pengembunan dari alat humidifier yang mampu memenuhi ruang bilik sterilisasi secara optimal. Metode rancang bangun bilik sterilisasi "White Box" menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan tahap kegiatan meliputi: (1) Tahap persiapan yaitu rancangan fungsional dan rancangan struktural"White Box"; (2) Tahap pelaksanaan yaitu analisa penggunaan alat dan bahan dan Pembuatan bilik sterilisasi; (3) Tahap Pasca Pelaksanaan yaitu pengujian bilik sterilisasi antara lain uji fungsi dan uji kinerja bilik sterilisasi. Muatan kegiatan rancang bangun bilik sterilisasi "White Box" dilakukan dengan cara menguji coba berbagai variasi prototipe, meliputi variasi dimensi pipa penyaluran, bentuk pipa penyalur, variasi sistem perpipaan. Proses validasi yang dilakukan meliputi: (1) Diamater pipa terhadap semburan embun humidifier; (2) Bentuk pipa penyalur terhadap semburan embun humidifier; dan (3) Panjang lintasan pipa terhadap semburan embun humidifier.


Author(s):  
Taesik Jeong ◽  
Thomas P. Kicher ◽  
Ronald J. Zab

Abstract An object-oriented programming (OOP) technique is investigated in order to develop the framework for mechanical design automation systems. A task-oriented decomposition approach is applied to conceptualize the task-object (or task-performing-object) in which common behavior and communication protocols are encapsulated [1]. Each task in the entire design process, either controlling design strategies or performing design methods, is made into an object. The design method objects are implemented using Artificial Intelligence (AI) paradigms, such as artificial neural networks and expert systems. This report explains how OOP is integrated to develop a mechanical design framework (MDF). A single reduction gear box design process was used to identify some of the general tasks involved in mechanical design process. From this process the guidelines for developing task-objects for future systems are formed. Full details of these guidelines and an implementation example in Smalltalk on a PC are available in [7].


Author(s):  
Seyed Rasoul Mousavi ◽  
Sara Estaji ◽  
Mahsa Raouf Javidi ◽  
Azin Paydayesh ◽  
Hossein Ali Khonakdar ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleonore Roguet ◽  
Emmanuel Persent ◽  
Daniel Averbuch

Abstract A new method which uses elastic and elasto-plastic Finite Element analyses is developed to design a double breech-block type connector. All relevant criteria proposed by API16F are fulfilled. In addition, plastic and bearing criteria have been added to support the use of lugs for load transfer in the connector. The proposed methodology has been applied and validated through experimental tests at different scales and in particular on laboratory specimens and small-scaled connectors. Based on these last structural tests, a safety factor of almost 8 was obtained for the design method on small-scaled connectors. Prototype tests at scale 1:1 allowed the methodology to be fully validated and a new product to be qualified. Certification bodies validated the whole design process, the employed methodology and the new connector.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 4416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Do Young Kim

In this study, a design methodology based on prototyping is proposed. This design methodology is intended to enhance the functionality of the test, differentiating it from the prototyping that is being conducted in conventional architectural design projects. The objective of this study is to explore reference cases that enable designers to maximize the utilization of both digital models and physical models that have been currently used in architectural designs. Also, it is to explore the complementary roles and effects of digital models and physical models. Smart Building Envelopes (SBEs) are one of challenging topics in architectural design and requires innovative design process included tests and risk management. A conceptual prototyping-based model considering the topic is applied to the design studio (education environment in university). Designing SBEs is not difficult to conceive ideas, but it is impossible to “implement” using the conventional design method. Implementing SBEs requires to strengthen validities and improve responsibilities of ideas in the stages of architectural designs, with cutting-edge technologies and smart materials. The design methodology enables designers (represented by students) to apply materials and manufacturing methods using digital models (parametric design, simulation, BIM) and physical models, rather than representing vanity images that are considered simple science fiction.


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