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The finite element analysis method (FEM), for its advantages of lower time and economic costing in predicting the mechanical properties of fabrics, was applied to warp-knitted fabrics. In this paper, two bar warp-knitted fabric knitted with wires was used as reflecting mesh antennas. Firstly the loop unit of the metallic warp-knitted fabric was simulated in 3-D by TexGen software. Secondly the 3-D loop unit model was inputted into ABAQUS software to form a model of the metallic warp-knitted fabric sheet for uni-axial tension analysis. Thirdly numerical results were obtained after setting the parameters in ABAQUS. Finally numerical results were verified by uni-axial tensile experiments on the metallic warp-knitted fabric. The results showed that the simulation was in good agreement with the experimental tensile process, where the transfer of yarns between loops when in low fabric elongation and in yarn elongation when in high fabric elongation were simulated by FEM of warp-knitted fabric in the tensile process. Also the same trend of tensile force was found in experiment and FEM results. Therefore it can be concluded that FEM can be used to predict the mechanical properties of warp-knitted fabric with a complex structure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to obtain a three-dimensional computer simulation of warp knitted structures with more flexibility and realism, a new algorithm using Matlab was developed by NURBS based on empirical geometrical loop models. With the principles of NURBS curves, once the values of data points are known, the control points with two coincidence points at the start and end points can be uncomplicatedly calculated by Matlab. Then the NURBS curve of a single typical stitch can be simulated flexibly by Matlab. A new typical stitch selected from two stitches simulated directly by the new method is redefined to improve the joint of neighboring stitches, and it is found that there are two types of redefined typical warp knitted stitches judged by whether the two under lap on the same side or not. Based on the redefined typical warp knitted stitch, two warp knitted structures are simulated regardless of the loop offset, and all the joints of stitches are smooth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the enrollment scale of universities expanded because of the large population in China, the Chinese government gradually began to pay attention to green campus' construction. In order to guide the water conservation construction and operation management for the national universities and colleges, it was proposed the water conservation construction and operation management technology system for green campus. The main contents include perfecting water conservation management systems, popularizing water conservation implements and facilities, improving the utilization rate of non-traditional water resources such as reclaimed water and rainwater, and using water conservation irrigation technologies, which can lead to a water-saving rate increase with 20%, and a 10%. Increase in the utilization rate of non-traditional water resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a study which described solvothermal synthesis of γ-LiV[sub2]O[sub5] nanorods as cathode material for rechargeable lithium batteries. Analysis of the x-ray diffraction pattern of the nanorods; Process used in the synthesis of the nanorods; Expression of the formation mechanism, of the nanorods through the reaction of LiOH, V[sub2]O[sub5] and excess ethanol under the solvothermal condition.