This study investigated the effects of weathering depth and thickness on the failure mechanisms of rock samples through experimental and numerical methods.The first configuration involved conducting artificial weather...This study investigated the effects of weathering depth and thickness on the failure mechanisms of rock samples through experimental and numerical methods.The first configuration involved conducting artificial weathering on limestone using the freezing and thawing(F-T)for 40 cycles.The mechanical parameters of the samples were measured at the end of the 40th cycle.In the second configuration,a series of specimens underwent salt crystallization(S-C)tests for 20 cycles.Experimental results were validated using discrete element method(DEM).Next,the weathered limestone model with dimensions of 108 mm54 mm were prepared.The weathering layers were tested at four different thicknesses(i.e.2.5 mm,5 mm,7.5 mm,and 10 mm)and three different positions(at the surface,5 mm under the rock surface,and 10 mm under the rock surface).According to the results,weathering depth and thickness have a considerable effect on the failure process.The results also showed a correlation between the values of compressive strength and failure mechanisms associated with the weathering layer.The numerical results revealed that the tension crack was the dominant factor.Additionally,with increasing weathering thickness,Young's modulus,crack initiation stress,and final strength decreased in constant weathering depth.The results also demonstrated that the failure progress of the numerical models was similar to that observed in the laboratory.展开更多
A reduction in the track width of magnetic recording systems results in a welcome increase in Areal Density(AD),but can severely deteriorate system performance in the unfortunate appearance of extreme Inter-Track Inte...A reduction in the track width of magnetic recording systems results in a welcome increase in Areal Density(AD),but can severely deteriorate system performance in the unfortunate appearance of extreme Inter-Track Interference(ITI).The effect of severe ITI may be mitigated by using coding schemes.In this paper,therefore,we present a rate-5/62-Dimensional(2D)modulation code based on a proposed Single-Reader/Two-track Reading(SRTR)technique to cope with this serious problem in staggered Bit-Pattemed Magnetic Recording(BPMR)systems.We then evaluate the Bit-Error Rate(BER)performance of the proposed system in the presence of media noises,e.g.,position and size fluctuations.Our simulation results indicate that,at the same User Density(UD),the proposed system performs better than an uncoded system by about 1.0 dB at the BER of 105 and is also superior to the conventional recording system.展开更多
A two-dimensionM discrete element code, particle flow code （PFC2D）, is employed to investigate foundations reinforced with horizontal-vertical （H-V） inclusions. The initial states and loading processes of both unr...A two-dimensionM discrete element code, particle flow code （PFC2D）, is employed to investigate foundations reinforced with horizontal-vertical （H-V） inclusions. The initial states and loading processes of both unreinforced and H-V reinforced foundations are simulated by PFC2D method. The interface between particles and reinforcements, and the reinforcement mechanism of the H-V reinforced foundations are studied through stress distribution graphs, displacement vector graphs and contact force graphs. The simulation results demonstrate that the vertical elements of the H-V reinforcement keep the particles from being displaced under the applied load. The H-V reinforcement can distribute the load uniformly over a wider area, thereby improving the bearing capacity of soil foundation.展开更多
In this paper,we propose an interference management scheme for device-to-device(D2D)communications in cellular networks.Considering the underlay D2D communications,the signal quality of cellular users would be affecte...In this paper,we propose an interference management scheme for device-to-device(D2D)communications in cellular networks.Considering the underlay D2D communications,the signal quality of cellular users would be affected by D2D users.To solve this problem,we explore the application of network coding and relay-assistance to mitigate interference.In the proposed scheme,helper nodes overhear the signal from cellular users,encode the received packets,and send the encoded packets to the base station.We design the helper node selection scheme and the transmission policy of helper nodes.The performance of the proposed scheme for different positions of the cellular user and D2D users is then evaluated.The results suggest that the cellular transmission scheme should be adjusted dynamically when underlay D2D communications are active.Compared with the existing solutions,the proposed scheme can effectively increase system throughput.展开更多
To enhance encoding efficiency, an unequal error protection （UEP） broadcast scheme based on one additional feedback is proposed. Different from the equal probability selection for source packets in traditional fount...To enhance encoding efficiency, an unequal error protection （UEP） broadcast scheme based on one additional feedback is proposed. Different from the equal probability selection for source packets in traditional fountain encoding, the proposed scheme calculates the packet loss ratio （PLR） according to the feedback results in systematic broadcast phase （SBP） and then optimizes the selection probability for source packets to guarantee higher level error protection for those source packets with larger PLRs. Thus the amount of unnecessarily redundant encoded packets during encoding broadcast phase （EBP） is decreased significantly. Numerical results show that the proposed scheme can recover 60% more packets than the traditional non-feedback broadcast scheme at the ex- pense of tolerably only one feedback procedure.展开更多
The conventional 2D Rake receivers for code division multiple access (CDMA) system over frequency selective fading channels are generally based on the second order statistics while assuming perfect array condition...The conventional 2D Rake receivers for code division multiple access (CDMA) system over frequency selective fading channels are generally based on the second order statistics while assuming perfect array conditions. However, the sensor response, location uncertainty, and the use of sample statistics can severely degrade the performance of second order statistics processing. And in practical application, it is impossible to calibrate the array frequently. In this paper a cumulant based 2D Rake receiver for synchronous CDMA system with decorrelator is presented. Decorrelating is a multi user detection approach that not only provides a fundamental solution to the mutual interference problem in CDMA communications but also makes it convenient for the decoupled signal to be processed spatially and temporally. High order signal processing has some inherent advantages over that of second order. Employing second order statistics it is impossible to estimate source steering vector blindly, while employing higher than second order cumulants, this purpose can be achieved. The performance analysis shows that employing cumulant based signal processing technique the proposed 2D Rake receiver is blind and demonstrates excellent performance.展开更多
In this paper, two-dimensional (2-D) correction scheme is proposed to improve the performance of conventional Min-Sum (MS) decoding of regular low density parity check codes. The adopted algorithm to obtain the correc...In this paper, two-dimensional (2-D) correction scheme is proposed to improve the performance of conventional Min-Sum (MS) decoding of regular low density parity check codes. The adopted algorithm to obtain the correction factors is simply based on estimating the mean square difference (MSD) between the transmitted codeword and the posteriori information of both bit and check node that produced at the MS decoder. Semi-practical tests using software-defined radio (SDR) and specific code simulations show that the proposed quasi-optimal algorithm provides a comparable error performance as Sum-Product (SP) decoding while requiring less complexity.展开更多
文摘This study investigated the effects of weathering depth and thickness on the failure mechanisms of rock samples through experimental and numerical methods.The first configuration involved conducting artificial weathering on limestone using the freezing and thawing(F-T)for 40 cycles.The mechanical parameters of the samples were measured at the end of the 40th cycle.In the second configuration,a series of specimens underwent salt crystallization(S-C)tests for 20 cycles.Experimental results were validated using discrete element method(DEM).Next,the weathered limestone model with dimensions of 108 mm54 mm were prepared.The weathering layers were tested at four different thicknesses(i.e.2.5 mm,5 mm,7.5 mm,and 10 mm)and three different positions(at the surface,5 mm under the rock surface,and 10 mm under the rock surface).According to the results,weathering depth and thickness have a considerable effect on the failure process.The results also showed a correlation between the values of compressive strength and failure mechanisms associated with the weathering layer.The numerical results revealed that the tension crack was the dominant factor.Additionally,with increasing weathering thickness,Young's modulus,crack initiation stress,and final strength decreased in constant weathering depth.The results also demonstrated that the failure progress of the numerical models was similar to that observed in the laboratory.
基金This work was patially supported by the Thailand Research Fund under the grant number RSA6080051,College of Advanced Manufacturing Innovation(AMD),and King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang(KMIIL),Thailand.
文摘A reduction in the track width of magnetic recording systems results in a welcome increase in Areal Density(AD),but can severely deteriorate system performance in the unfortunate appearance of extreme Inter-Track Interference(ITI).The effect of severe ITI may be mitigated by using coding schemes.In this paper,therefore,we present a rate-5/62-Dimensional(2D)modulation code based on a proposed Single-Reader/Two-track Reading(SRTR)technique to cope with this serious problem in staggered Bit-Pattemed Magnetic Recording(BPMR)systems.We then evaluate the Bit-Error Rate(BER)performance of the proposed system in the presence of media noises,e.g.,position and size fluctuations.Our simulation results indicate that,at the same User Density(UD),the proposed system performs better than an uncoded system by about 1.0 dB at the BER of 105 and is also superior to the conventional recording system.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 41202215 and 40972192)the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission (No. 11ZZ88)the Innovation Foundation of Shanghai University
文摘A two-dimensionM discrete element code, particle flow code （PFC2D）, is employed to investigate foundations reinforced with horizontal-vertical （H-V） inclusions. The initial states and loading processes of both unreinforced and H-V reinforced foundations are simulated by PFC2D method. The interface between particles and reinforcements, and the reinforcement mechanism of the H-V reinforced foundations are studied through stress distribution graphs, displacement vector graphs and contact force graphs. The simulation results demonstrate that the vertical elements of the H-V reinforcement keep the particles from being displaced under the applied load. The H-V reinforcement can distribute the load uniformly over a wider area, thereby improving the bearing capacity of soil foundation.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61571351 and 61231008)ZTE Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Funds
文摘In this paper,we propose an interference management scheme for device-to-device(D2D)communications in cellular networks.Considering the underlay D2D communications,the signal quality of cellular users would be affected by D2D users.To solve this problem,we explore the application of network coding and relay-assistance to mitigate interference.In the proposed scheme,helper nodes overhear the signal from cellular users,encode the received packets,and send the encoded packets to the base station.We design the helper node selection scheme and the transmission policy of helper nodes.The performance of the proposed scheme for different positions of the cellular user and D2D users is then evaluated.The results suggest that the cellular transmission scheme should be adjusted dynamically when underlay D2D communications are active.Compared with the existing solutions,the proposed scheme can effectively increase system throughput.
基金Supported by China National S&T Major Project(2013ZX03003002003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61371075)"111"Project of China(B14010)
文摘To enhance encoding efficiency, an unequal error protection （UEP） broadcast scheme based on one additional feedback is proposed. Different from the equal probability selection for source packets in traditional fountain encoding, the proposed scheme calculates the packet loss ratio （PLR） according to the feedback results in systematic broadcast phase （SBP） and then optimizes the selection probability for source packets to guarantee higher level error protection for those source packets with larger PLRs. Thus the amount of unnecessarily redundant encoded packets during encoding broadcast phase （EBP） is decreased significantly. Numerical results show that the proposed scheme can recover 60% more packets than the traditional non-feedback broadcast scheme at the ex- pense of tolerably only one feedback procedure.
文摘The conventional 2D Rake receivers for code division multiple access (CDMA) system over frequency selective fading channels are generally based on the second order statistics while assuming perfect array conditions. However, the sensor response, location uncertainty, and the use of sample statistics can severely degrade the performance of second order statistics processing. And in practical application, it is impossible to calibrate the array frequently. In this paper a cumulant based 2D Rake receiver for synchronous CDMA system with decorrelator is presented. Decorrelating is a multi user detection approach that not only provides a fundamental solution to the mutual interference problem in CDMA communications but also makes it convenient for the decoupled signal to be processed spatially and temporally. High order signal processing has some inherent advantages over that of second order. Employing second order statistics it is impossible to estimate source steering vector blindly, while employing higher than second order cumulants, this purpose can be achieved. The performance analysis shows that employing cumulant based signal processing technique the proposed 2D Rake receiver is blind and demonstrates excellent performance.
文摘In this paper, two-dimensional (2-D) correction scheme is proposed to improve the performance of conventional Min-Sum (MS) decoding of regular low density parity check codes. The adopted algorithm to obtain the correction factors is simply based on estimating the mean square difference (MSD) between the transmitted codeword and the posteriori information of both bit and check node that produced at the MS decoder. Semi-practical tests using software-defined radio (SDR) and specific code simulations show that the proposed quasi-optimal algorithm provides a comparable error performance as Sum-Product (SP) decoding while requiring less complexity.
