Simulation of depth–dose distributions for various ions in polyethylene medium

Study of depth–dose distributions for intermediate energy ion beams in tissue-like media such as polyethylene (CH₂)_n provides a good platform for further improvements in the fields of hadrontherapy and space radiation shielding. The depth–dose distributions for ¹²C ions at various energies and for light and intermediate ion beams (³He, ¹⁶O, ²⁰Ne and ²⁸Si) as well as for heavy ions ⁵⁶Fe in polyethylene were estimated by using simulation toolkit: Geant4. Calculations were performed mainly by considering two different combinations of standard electromagnetic (EM), binary cascade (BIC), statistical multifragmentation (SMF) and Fermi breakup (FB) models. The energies of the ion beams were selected to achieve the Bragg peaks at predefined position (∼60 mm) and as per their availability. Variations of peak-to-entrance ratio (from 7.44 ± 0.05 to 8.87 ± 0.05), entrance dose (from 2.89 ± 0.01 to 203.71 ± 0.63 MeV/mm) and entrance stopping power (from 3.608 to 208.858 MeV/mm, calculated by SRIM) with atomic number (Z) were presented in a systematic manner. The better peak-to-entrance ratio and less entrance dose in the region Z = 2 to 8 (i.e. ³He to ¹⁶O) may provide the suitability of the ion beams for hadrontherapy.     

Friction Stir Welding of Metal Matrix Composites for use in aerospace structures

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a relatively nascent solid state joining technique developed at The Welding Institute (TWI) in 1991. The process was first used at NASA to weld the super lightweight external tank for the Space Shuttle. Today FSW is used to join structural components of the Delta IV, Atlas V, and Falcon IX rockets as well as the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle. A current focus of FSW research is to extend the process to new materials which are difficult to weld using conventional fusion techniques. Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) consist of a metal alloy reinforced with ceramics and have a very high strength to weight ratio, a property which makes them attractive for use in aerospace and defense applications. MMCs have found use in the space shuttle orbiter's structural tubing, the Hubble Space Telescope's antenna mast, control surfaces and propulsion systems for aircraft, and tank armors. The size of MMC components is severely limited by difficulties encountered in joining these materials using fusion welding. Melting of the material results in formation of an undesirable phase (formed when molten Aluminum reacts with the reinforcement) which leaves a strength depleted region along the joint line. Since FSW occurs below the melting point of the workpiece material, this deleterious phase is absent in FSW-ed MMC joints. FSW of MMCs is, however, plagued by rapid wear of the welding tool, a consequence of the large discrepancy in hardness between the steel tool and the reinforcement material. This work characterizes the effect of process parameters (spindle speed, traverse rate, and length of joint) on the wear process. Based on the results of these experiments, a phenomenological model of the wear process was constructed based on the rotating plug model for FSW. The effectiveness of harder tool materials (such as Tungsten Carbide, high speed steel, and tools with diamond coatings) to combat abrasive wear is explored. In-process force, torque, and vibration signals are analyzed to assess the feasibility of on-line monitoring of tool shape changes as a result of wear (an advancement which would eliminate the need for off-line evaluation of tool condition during joining). Monitoring, controlling, and reducing tool wear in FSW of MMCs is essential to the implementation of these materials in structures (such as launch vehicles) where they would be of maximum benefit.     

金属粉末燃烧装置凝相产物反弹特性实验研究

为获得金属粉末燃烧装置燃烧产物的反弹特性，进而为金属凝相燃烧产物收集装置的设计提供指导，在收集并分析了铁粉燃烧产物特性的基础上，搭建了壁面碰撞反弹装置，开展了凝相燃烧产物与石墨板反弹特性实验研究，获得了铁粉燃烧产物与石墨板碰撞反弹后的法向反弹系数（en）与切向反弹系数（et）随粒子入射速度、入射角度的影响规律，并拟合了反弹系数多项式。结果表明：真实燃烧产物实验条件下，铁粉凝相燃烧产物的入射速度对en和et影响不显著，但入射角度对en和et的影响较大，表现为en随入射角度的增加而增大，et随入射角度的增加先减后增，但增幅较小，当入射角度大于58°时，et又出现减小的趋势。     

SiCp增强体表面改性对铁基复合材料组织性能的影响

为了改善粉末冶金方法制得的SiCp/Fe复合材料性能，采用化学镀的方法，成功地在SiCp表面沉积镍，考察了颗粒表面改性对铁基复合材料组织性能的影响。结果表明，镀镍层的作用明显：第一，阻碍了SiCp/Fe界面的过度反应以及Si原子向基体中的扩散；第二，镀镍层的存在改善了颗粒与基体的界面状况，使得颗粒能够更好地发挥增强体的作用。     

钨渗铜材料在真空高压开关上的应用

为适应高压真空开关抗熔焊、耐电蚀、高电导、低含气量等要求，对传统的生产工艺作了一系列改进，采用纯钨粉经模压成型、高温烧结，然后一次完成渗铜和覆铜。结果表明，钨骨架强度高，钢呈网状分布，基体组织细小均匀，气体含量低，覆铜层与钨铜基体结合紧密，从而满足了使用要求，降低了成本，获得了较好的经济效益。     

关于重型运载火箭若干问题的思考

重型运载火箭涉及众多关键技术,研制难度大,研制周期长。针对重型运载火箭研制过程中的几个问题进行了思考,包括动力类型选择、重型火箭模态试验、动力系统试车、测发模式以及产业基地布局与建设等方面,提出重型运载火箭后续研制过程中的技术难点以及应对措施设想。     

行波机理对低散射目标支架雷达散射截面的影响研究

针对雷达低散射支架,文中首先采用天线机理分析行波对雷达散射截面(RCS)的贡献,并且使用等效相速度的概念求出双弧线外形目标支架在远区的辐射场,最后分析得出低散射支架行波辐射特性,并讨论行波对目标支架RCS的影响。     

PTFE/30CrMnSiNi2A 的重载摩擦性能

采用PTFE与30CrMnSiNi2A钢制成自润滑轴承,在重载工况下进行了数值模拟及试验分析,研究了自润滑轴承的主要失效形式、摩擦面状态及性能对摩擦性能的影响,并分析了轴承的磨损机理.结果表明:该轴承在重载下以润滑层失效为主要破坏形式,改善摩擦面能够有效提高轴承的摩擦性能;在摩擦过程中PTFE不断被挤出,形成转移润滑膜,起到了减小摩擦因数的作用.     

弱界面粘结对复合材料有效性能的影响

采用非线性弹簧元模拟界面,用细观力学有限元法计算分析了不同界面特性下弱界面粘结的纤维增强金属基复合材料的宏细观性能。并考虑了3种不同的界面模型。结果表明弱界面粘结的存在使复合材料宏观性能下降。在常响应界面情况下,复合材料横向拉伸应力-应变曲线存在明显的转折点,对应于界面分离的起始点,转折点的位置取决于界面粘结强度。当存在渐进适应界面时,复合材料横向拉伸应力-应变曲线存在3个阶段。      

AP/KP/GAP富燃料推进剂的热分解特性

用差示扫描量热实验和高压差热分析法，分析，研究了GAP模拟富燃料推进剂的常压和高压热分解特性，同时考虑了过渡金属氧化物（TMO）催化剂对GAP模拟富燃料热分解特性的影响，实验结果表明，TMOwwyjcf GAP,AP和KP的催化作用不同，同一催化剂在不同压强下的催化作用也不同。