Exploitation of iron ore tailing for the development of ceramic tiles

India ranks as the sixth largest producer of iron ore in the world. The current practice of washing iron ore in India generates as high as 18 million tonnes of tailings per year. These tailings are stored in massive ponds and pose environmental hazards. Safe disposal or utilisation of these materials thus remains a challenging task for the iron ore industry in India. The present paper describes a new development in managing these tailings by converting them into value added products such as ceramic floor and wall tiles for building application. These tiles have high strength and hardness compared to conventional tiles and conform to most of the EN standards. Energy economy and lower production costs are some other benefits.     

底部开缝预应力剪力墙结构力学性能的有限元分析

根据现浇混凝土结构与装配混凝土结构的耗能特点,建立了底部开缝后张拉预应力摇摆剪力墙结构模型,并采用数值模拟方法研究其抗震耗能性能,分析分布钢筋、预应力水平、轴压力等参数对其力学性能的影响,并与同类型整体现浇剪力墙进行了对比分析。结果表明:底部开缝后张拉预应力摇摆剪力墙结构具有一定的耗能能力,虽然相对于现浇剪力墙结构,其承载力较低,但变形能力较强,墙体损伤和残余变形较小,并且具有较好的自复位能力。     

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis at 20 years

First reported in 1990, PGD has evolved into a complementary form of prenatal diagnosis offering novel indications. DNA for PGD can be recovered with equal safety and facility from polar bodies I and II, blastomere (8 cell embryo) and trophectoderm (5–6 day blastocyst). Diagnostic accuracy is very high (>99%) for both chromosomal abnormalities and single gene disorders. Traditional application of FISH with chromosome specific probes for detecting aneuploidy and translocations may be replaced or complemented by array comparative genome hybridization (array CGH); biopsied embryos can now be cryopreserved (vitrification) while analysis proceeds in orderly fashion. PGD has been accomplished for over 200 different single gene disorders. Novel indications for PGD not readily applicable by traditional prenatal genetic diagnosis include avoiding clinical pregnancy termination, performing preconceptional diagnosis (polar body I), obtaining prenatal diagnosis without disclosure of prenatal genotype (nondisclosure), diagnosing adult-onset disorders particularly cancer, and identifying HLA compatible embryos suitable for recovering umbilical cord blood stem cells. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

厚壁管变形横波周向超声检测工艺及缺陷定位系统开发

在理论研究的基础上，利用试块对厚壁管变型横波与折射横波检测灵敏度进行了比较，证实了变型横波在厚壁管件中的检测灵敏度高于折射横波；设计开发计算软件，实现缺陷进行自动定位，大大提高现场检测效率和定位精度。     

上海市建筑玻璃幕墙光反射影响案例研究

玻璃幕墙光反射影响评价是建设项目环境影响评价的一项新内容,上海市建筑玻璃幕墙光反射评价的实践工作开展后,不同类型建筑产生的光反射影响的特点渐渐为评价工作者所熟知,然而提出一个可操作性强的防治措施却并非易事。本文介绍了几种典型案例的光反射影响的特点及其防治措施,为在上海进行的建筑玻璃幕墙设计和光反射影响评价工作提供借鉴作用。     

Postnatal management of prenatally diagnosed abdominal masses and anomalies

Rapid advancement in fetal diagnostic imaging has increased our ability to diagnose a multitude of anomalies in the prenatal period. The purpose of this chapter is to review our current understanding of prenatally diagnosed intra-abdominal lesions, and describe the current guidelines for the postnatal management and subsequent outcome for these lesions. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Modelling feeding flow related shrinkage defects in aluminum castings

The process modelling of shape casting is geometrically complex and computationally very challenging. Besides the three-dimensional complex shapes with multiple domains, the defects of interest to industry arise as a consequence of the interaction amongst a range of phenomena. Conventionally, the key phenomena and defect prediction are modelled through empirical relations applied to the simulation results. Such approaches are neither comprehensive nor reliable. This paper presents a 3-D model that is capable of predicting the formation of shrinkage defects explicitly as a function of the interacting continuum phenomena, i.e. free surface flow, heat transfer, and solidification, in complex three-dimensional geometries which allows to identify the distinction between surface depression, surface connected cavities and internal cavities.The model solves the coupled macroscopic conservation equations for mass, momentum, and energy with a phase change during solidification. In the model, the volume deficit due to solidification can either be compensated by depression of the outside surface or by creating a cavity that initiates either on the surface or in the interior of the casting. The solidification morphology is taken into account by using a parameter, which depends on the fraction solid, in the momentum equation. By using an adapted free surface algorithm, it is suitable to predict surface connected defects: depressed surfaces and caved surfaces. A critical pressure serves as a criterion to open internal shrinkage cavities. The model does not need to search for connected zones to feed shrinkage, but the shrinkage distribution will automatically emerge from the continuity equation.This advanced shrinkage model has experimentally been validated successfully using two Al-Si alloys, a skin freezing eutectic alloy and a mushy freezing hypo-eutectic alloy.     

Syndromic associations with congenital anomalies of the fetal thorax and abdomen

Anomalies of the thorax and abdomen can be found in a number of genetic syndromes. Whilst it may not be possible to make a definitive diagnosis before birth, knowledge of the potential associations can be useful for the prenatal diagnostician when examining the fetus and counselling the parents. In this article, we describe conditions where other features may be detectable using prenatal ultrasound. We describe the features, potential diagnostic aids and prognosis. The tables list other potential features that may be identified. The range of conditions that can occur emphasises the value of genetic input in the management of a fetus with an apparently normal karyotype and multiple anomalies, the need to save material for future molecular analysis and the requirement of a detailed examination after delivery. These are needed in order to make accurate diagnoses and advise parents with regard to recurrence risks and the potential for prenatal diagnosis in future pregnancies. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

正确认识绿色贸易壁垒

绿色贸易壁垒能促进广大发展中国家不断提高产品的环境保护水平,保护本国的生态环境,但在环保大潮的冲击下,一些贸易企业会由于产品不符合要求而面临出口困境。本文以绿色贸易壁垒产生的原因及应采取的措施等方面进行论述,指出绿色贸易壁垒既是挑战又是机遇,要正确认识绿色贸易壁垒。     

锅炉水冷壁大面积变形原因分析

分析了锦山电厂2^#锅炉水冷壁管大面积变形的原因，介绍了水冷壁变形的处理办法及留下的思考。