Variation in selected solid wood properties of young Pinus patula from diverse sites in the Mpumalanga escarpment area in South Africa

Regression analyses identified ‘Growth Days’ (an index expressing site moisture availability) as the only site variable contributing significantly to the prediction to wood density (R² = 0.57), whereas the model predicting grain angle included only ‘Altitude’ (R² = 0.60). These results surfaced during an investigative study to quantify various sources of variation in wood properties and to quantify the effect of a number of site factors on wood properties of Pinus patula grown in the Mpumalanga escarpment area of South Africa. For this purpose, 10 trees were sampled from each of 17 diverse sites for wood property analyses. The effects of site, distance from the pith and differences between trees within site on wood density, transverse shrinkage, grain angle and dynamic modulus of elasticity were investigated. The site factors considered included a wide variety of soil and climatic factors. The effect of radial distance from the pith and differences between individual trees within sites were highly significant, accounting for most of the variation in wood properties. Although the effects of a number of site factors were statistically significant, they generally explained relatively small but important variation in wood properties among sites. The study not only quantified the effects of important sources of variation on a few key wood properties, but it also revealed that the extent of differences between sites can be explained in terms of some specific site factors. It is envisaged that the results will contribute significantly towards the refinement of current forest site classification systems for improved decision-making with respect to wood quality in intensively managed plantation systems.     

Water relations of Eucalyptus nitens × Eucalyptus grandis: is there interclonal variation in response to experimentally imposed water stress?

This study tested the hypothesis that water stress increases the hydraulic efficiency of Eucalyptus nitens × E. grandis saplings as a result of osmotic and elastic adjustments. Eucalyptus nitens × E. grandis clones (NH00, NH58, NH69 and NH70) were potted in coarse river sand supplemented with a slow-release fertiliser, drip-irrigated four times daily and exposed to full sunlight for eight months. Thereafter, irrigation was withheld twice for seven consecutive days from half of the saplings of each clone, with a seven-day recovery period (regular irrigation) in-between. Relative soil moisture content did not correlate with stomatal conductance (g_s) at pre-dawn and at midday. Leaves of plants subjected to the water-stress treatment wilted in 7 d, and the reduction in g_s was significant at midday with no significant differences between clones. Stomatal conductance and all traits derived from pressure-volume graphs (e.g. osmotic potential at full turgor) were constant in the control treatment. There were no clear patterns in osmotic and elastic adjustments in both treatments. Root hydraulic conductance was constant between treatments and clones. However, water stress reduced shoot hydraulic conductance and stem hydraulic conductivity with significant interclonal effects. Plant biomass, leaf area and leaf weight ratio were significantly lower in the water-stressed plants, but there were no differences between the clones. In conclusion, the water-stress treatment did not introduce significant differences in stomatal conductance and tissue-water relations of Eucalyptus nitens × E. grandis clones. Interclonal variation in water-stress response was found in shoot hydraulic traits, and clone NH58 may be more suitable for planting across sites prone to moderate water stress.     

基于小波变换的木材声发射驻波信号特征研究

为研究木材损伤断裂时的声发射(AE)信号所激发的驻波信号特征与木材固有特性之间的关系,采用薄木条折断的方式产生AE源,在小波变换的基础上分析驻波频率,并计算纵波传播速率,依据弹性波理论计算出木材顺纹弹性模量(MOE)。首先,在2种不同长度的木材试件一端分别加工出8根80 mm×10 mm的薄木条,通过外加冲击力折断木条以产生AE源,通过放置在试件端面的2个传感器采集原始AE信号,采样频率设定为500 kHz。然后,根据驻波特性确定原始信号的驻波阶段,进而对该阶段AE信号进行4层小波分解,依据分解后信号的时频域特征析取驻波信号波形。最后,依据驻波产生原理计算纵波传播速率,并结合弹性波理论计算试件的MOE。结果表明,拉伸试验测得樟子松和榉木试件的MOE分别为9.30 GPa和11.63 GPa, 800 mm樟子松和榉木试件通过驻波计算所得MOE分别为9.37 GPa和12.34 GPa,与实测MOE的误差分别为0.75%和5.24%;600 mm的樟子松和榉木试件通过驻波计算所得MOE分别为9.31 GPa和11.81 GPa,与实测MOE的误差分别为0.10%和1.55%。     

低温对小麦麸皮拉伸力学特性参数的影响

为了揭示温度对小麦麸皮破碎性能的影响规律,选取?80～30℃作为试验温度,利用动态热机械分析仪(DMA)对小麦麸皮试样进行拉伸破坏试验,研究温度对小麦麸皮杨氏模量、极限应力、极限应变等力学特性参数的影响。结果表明:随着试验温度的下降,小麦麸皮逐渐由弹塑性材料转变为脆性材料,玻璃化转变温度为?80℃。杨氏模量随着温度的下降而显著增大,?80℃时的杨氏模量增大了93.14%。极限应力对温度的变化似乎不太敏感,在整个温度变化范围内的增幅较小,约为14.58%。极限应变随着温度的下降而减小,在整个温度变化范围内,极限应变降低了66.68%。液氮消耗量随着温度的下降而呈线性升高,?80℃时的液氮消耗量是?40℃的1.74倍,是?10℃的2.94倍。同时发现,在?10℃附近杨氏模量、极限应力、极限应变、液氮消耗量均出现了一个局部极小值现象。综合考虑小麦麸皮力学特性与冷媒消耗量之间的关系,低温粉碎小麦麸皮的适宜温度可取?40～0℃。基于试验结果,分别给出了杨氏模量、极限应力、极限应变、液氮消耗量关于温差的函数关系式。研究结果初步揭示了低温脆化对小麦麸皮力学特性参数的影响规律,可为小麦麸皮超微粉碎温度的选择提供参考。     

鲁中南低山丘陵区水土流失原因及治理措施

鲁中南低山丘陵区由于山高坡陡,冲蚀切割强烈,为山东省水土流失最严重的地区。阐述了鲁中南低山丘陵区水土流失的现状及危害,分析了其形成的原因。该区通过建立工程、生物、农业措施紧密结合的防护体系,有效地控制水土流失,改善生态环境,取得了显著的生态效益、社会效益和经济效益。     

Effect of quinoa flour on gluten-free bread batter rheology and bread quality

A new gluten-free bread formulations composed of quinoa, buckwheat, rice flour and potato starch were developed in the present study. Rheological characteristics of the bread batter with increasing amount of quinoa were determined; storage (G′) and loss modulus (G″) values were also measured for investigation of viscoelastic properties. To evaluate the quality of breads; technological and physical (bake loss %, specific volume, texture, microstructure, color), chemical (protein, moisture, ash) and sensory properties were determined. All batter formulations independent of the quinoa amount exhibited pseudoplastic behavior, and G′ values were found to be higher than G″ values in expressing the solid like characteristics of the batter. Amount of quinoa flour addition did not present significant difference on bake loss%, specific volume and protein content (p>0.05); however, 25% quinoa flour bread displayed better results with its higher sensory scores and softer texture. Quinoa and buckwheat flour mixture therefore will be a good alternative for conventional gluten-free bread formulations.     

Study on Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Concrete

In this paper the high-performance concretes with 56-day compressive strengths of 60 to 100 MPa (with or without silica fume) have been studied experimentally in order to develop information about the mechanical properties of high-performance concrete. Results and discussions are presented regarding compressive strength gain with time,effect of drying. A linear equation of static modulus of elasticity has been derived.The static modulus of elasticity and Poisson's ratio are calculated by regression with testing data of 20 specimens.     

土壤侵蚀强度分级标准适用性初探

以水利部颁发的土壤分蚀强度分级拟定标准为基础,利用前人的研究成果,比较了不同植被覆盖度下的土壤侵蚀模数。结果表明,土壤侵蚀强度分级拟定标准与前人研究成果间均存在一定差距,说明该拟定标准的适用性值得进一步斟酌。     

防治陡坡桑园严重水土流失的种植模式探讨

 为防治陡坡桑园严重的水土流失,通过4种种植模式对比试验分析查明,实施茶桑间种模式,能够较好地解决陡坡桑园土壤侵蚀严重的问题,其多年平均侵蚀模数由原来的1000t/(km2 ·a)左右,减少到100t/(km2 ·a)左右。建议推广应用这一模式,对严重水土流失的陡坡桑园加以改造,以促进山区坡地开发的永续利用和农业的可持续发展。     

大米籽粒压缩特性的试验研究

为预测大米在干燥、运输及贮藏过程中的破碎现象,必须了解其弹性模量、破坏力、破坏应力及破坏能等力学参数。本文通过大米的压缩试验测得其力——变形曲线,从而得出其弹性模量、破坏力、破坏应力、破坏能等常规力学参数,通过这些参数可以确定用整粒大米的破坏强度值作为籽粒破坏的评价指标,为建立大米籽粒力学模型,质量评价及机械设计等提供依据。