宋朝的配隶法与厢军中的配军

宋朝的配军制度,是建立在配隶法基础上的强制罪犯充军的集兵制度,是宋代兵制中于募兵制之外又一个值得注意的特点。配隶法自宋初实行以后,逐步成为一个内容繁杂、适用于各种犯罪的刑种。两宋时期的厢军是配军数量较多的军种,配军不仅集中分布在厢军的牢城营,而且在厢军其他重役军分和一般军分中都有较多分布。由于配隶法适用范围的泛化和枉法滥配现象的大量存在,宋朝牢城等配军军分的溢额成为一种常态,配军数量十分庞大。宋统治者之所以将罪犯配隶充军,很大程度上是为了直接控制一批能够服兵役和劳役、随时听候国家调遣的人力资源,配军的存在也因此具有了其自身的社会经济价值和军事价值。     

中国古文献中所看到的古代建筑结构力学认识研究

考察古代人的结构力学认识,是对古建筑结构的分析及解释必不可少的研究之一。因为与现代建筑结构不同,古代建筑结构主要取决于当时工匠们的经验与直观判断。古代人对结构力学的认识概念,我们从中国古文献中可以看到。通过本研究发现,古代人已经有对力与荷重的力学认识以及古建筑的对称结构就是从古代力学的平衡概念出发而发展的。     

隋末唐初东突厥与中原势力的关系

本共分三个部分,第一部分论述隋末唐初东突厥分化操纵中原各派势力的史事;第二部分分析东突厥对付中原各派势力的策略,指出不同时期东突厥的策论有不同的特点和变化;第三部分讨论东突厥分化操纵中原势力的几种措施,措施的特点以及形成的原因：承袭突厥的传统、借鉴隋朝的经验、利用居住突厥的胡人和华人的作用等等。最后还讨论了东突厥这些措施与中原民族的差异。     

Evaluation of IBC Equivalent Static Procedure for Base Shear Distribution of Seismic Isolated Structures

It has been pointed out that the static lateral response procedure for base isolated structures presented in IBC somewhat overestimates the seismic story force [Lashkari and Kircher, 1993 Lashkari, B. and Kircher, C. A. . Evaluation of SEAOC/UBC analysis procedures, Part 1: Stiff superstructure. Proceedings of a Seminar on Seismic Isolation, Passive Energy Dissipation and Active Control. Redwood City, California. ATC Report 17-1.  [Google Scholar]; Constantinou et al., 1993 Constantinou, M. C., Winters, C. W. and Theodossiou, D. . Evaluation of SEAOC and UBC analysis procedures, Part 2: Flexible Superstructure. Proceedings of a Seminar on Seismic Isolation, Passive Energy Dissipation and Active Control. Redwood City, California. ATC Report 17-1.  [Google Scholar]]. In this article IBC equivalent static method for base shear distribution of seismic isolated structures is evaluated. For this purpose one-story to six-story building models are designed according to equivalent lateral response procedure for different elastomeric isolation systems. The results of equivalent lateral response procedure in parameters such as base shear and vertical distribution of base shear are compared with results obtained from dynamic nonlinear analysis and the efficiency and limitations of its application are investigated. In general, the results of equivalent lateral response procedure in base shears are acceptable within the scope of this procedure, but the proposed triangular distribution of base shear is somewhat conservative. So a new formulation for vertical distribution of base shear is proposed which results in a more realistic distribution of shear over the height of isolated buildings. The accuracy of the new formulation is examined by comparing the resulting responses obtained from this study with those calculated by nonlinear time history analysis.     

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of IPE Reduced Beam Sections with Diagonal Web Stiffeners

A reduced beam section (RBS) is a new type of connection in steel moment resistant frames. In addition to the major benefits, RBS has its own weaknesses, such as web local buckling and lateral torsional buckling. The purpose of this paper is to improve the performance of European I-beam profile (IPE) with an arched cut in the flange, using a diagonal stiffener of the beam web. With the help of laboratory tests and numerical models, it was found that the use of a diagonal stiffener in the area of an arched cut increased the energy dissipation and plastic rotation capacity of RBS connection.     

Seismic Behavior of L-Shaped RC Squat Walls under Various Lateral Loading Directions

Considerable progress has been made on the research of non-rectangular reinforced concrete (RC) squat walls over the past decades. However, the experimental data of L-shaped RC squat walls remain limited, especially for their seismic behaviors under non-principal bending actions. This paper presents an experimental and numerical investigation on L-shaped RC squat structural walls with an emphasis on how varying the directions of lateral cyclic loading influences the seismic responses of these walls. Four L-shaped specimens are tested under lateral cyclic displacements and low levels of axial compression The variables are axial loads and lateral loading directions. The performance of specimens is discussed in terms of cracking patterns, failure mechanisms, hysteretic responses, deformation components and strain profiles. Furthermore, three-dimensional finite element models are developed to supplement the experimental results. The direction of lateral loading is found to have a significant effect on the peak shear strength of L-shaped RC squat walls.     

Influence of Masonry Strength and Openings on Infilled R/C Frames Under Cycling Loading

The influence of masonry infills with openings on the seismic performance of reinforced concrete (R/C) frames that were designed in accordance with modern codes provisions is investigated. Two types of masonry infills were considered that had different compressive strength but almost identical shear strength. Infills were designed so that the lateral cracking load of the solid infill is less than the available column shear resistance. Seven 1/3 – scale, single–story, single–bay frame specimens were tested under cyclic horizontal loading up to a drift level of 40%. The parameters investigated are the opening shape and the infill compressive strength. The assessment of the behavior of the frames is presented in terms of failure modes, strength, stiffness, ductility, energy dissipation capacity, and degradation from cycling. The experimental results indicate that infills with openings can significantly improve the performance of RC frames. Further, as expected, specimens with strong infills exhibited better performance than those with weak infills. For the prediction of the lateral resistance of the studied single-bay, single-story infilled frames with openings, a special plastic analysis method has been employed.     

Effect of Shaft Diameter of Pile on Lateral Winkler Springs' Stiffness

Soil was modelled with linearly elastic three-dimensional finite elements. Lateral spring stiffness was calculated from FE results. Spring stiffness is shown varying linearly with shaft diameter. It is also found that spring stiffness is inversely proportional to powers (less than unity) of pile flexural rigidity. Scaling factors for shaft diameter and pile flexural rigidity are introduced. Basic stiffness of lateral spring is studied considering both full vertical slippage and zero slippage between the soil and the pile. Relevant relationships for stiffness are proposed. Some applications are suggested.     

Review of Different Pushover Analysis Methods Applied to Masonry Buildings and Comparison with Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis

This article presents the comparison among different nonlinear seismic analysis methods applied to masonry buildings, i.e., pushover analyses with invariant lateral force distributions, adaptive pushover analysis and nonlinear dynamic analysis. The study focuses on the influence of lateral force distribution on the results of the pushover analysis. Two simple benchmark case studies are considered for the purpose of the research, i.e., a four-wall masonry building prototype without floor rigid diaphragms and a two-wall system with a cross-vault. The comparative study offers a useful review of pushover analysis methods for masonry structures and shows advantages and possible limitations of each approach.