Study of supports for the final doublets of ATF2

We investigated supports for the final doublets of ATF2 with vertical relative motion to the floor of final doublets below 10nm. Our calculations of relative motion were done by using data of ATF ground motion. We studied the vibratory behaviour of a steel lightweight honeycomb table as a base for fixing magnets. First, the table was fixed to the floor by four steel feet at its corners. Its first vertical resonance was at 41Hz, which induces a non negligible relative motion (5.7nm) compared to ATF2 tolerances. Modal shape measurements show that the six first resonances of the table (below 150Hz) are rigid body modes in the six degrees of freedom. The conclusion of these measurements is that the table is very rigid and well adapted for ATF2 project but the rigidity of the four steel feet is not sufficient compared to the rigidity of the table. Consequently, the table was fixed to the floor on one entire face to break these six rigid body modes by three large steel plates. The first vertical resonance was then at higher frequencies (92Hz), which show that good boundary conditions were chosen for the table. The relative motion was then low (3.5nm above 0.1Hz) compared to ATF2 tolerances. To finish, we studied the vibratory behaviour of one ATF2 FD sextupole and one ATF2 FD quadrupole with their intermediary supports made at LAPP and used to fix these magnets to the honeycomb table. The measurements showed that the final doublets with their intermediary supports were well designed because the first resonance of sextupoles and quadrupoles was at high frequency (above 100 Hz and at 76Hz respectively), which induced a small relative motion of final doublets to the floor compared to ATF2 tolerances

Mechanical characterization of metal-ceramic composites

Metal-ceramic composites represent a class of quasi-brittle materials for advanced structural applications that require adequate mechanical characterization. Difficulties and costs associated with material production and specimen extraction prevent the execution of a statistically meaningful number of standard laboratory tests. Parameter calibration methodologies based on instrumented indentation and inverse analysis represent fast and reliable identification procedures in the present context, as shown by the present contribution, based on some experience achieved in the framework of the European Network of Excellence on ‘Knowledge-based Multi-component Materials for durable and safe performance’ (KMM-NoE)

Failure analysis of thin metal foils

The mechanical response and the failure mode of thin metal foils under tensile load has been analyzed supplementing the usual test records with full-field measurements performed by three-dimensional digital image correlation (3D DIC) techniques. The experiments have been simulated by finite element models formulated within a non-linear continuum framework. The study presented in this contribution concerns symmetrically pre-cracked aluminum samples. The wrinkling of the specimens during the test and the possible and alternative failure mechanisms are evidenced and discussed

Linear Collider Test Facility: Twiss Parameter Analysis at the IP/Post-IP location of the ATF2 beam line

THPD077International audienceAt the first stage of the ATF2 beam tuning, vertical beam size is usually bigger than 3um at the IP. Beam waist measurements using wire scanners and a laser wire are usually performed to check the initial matching of the beam through to the IP. These measurements are described in this paper for the optics currently used (?x=4cm and ?y=1mm). Software implemented in the control room to automate these measurements with integrated analysis is also described. Measurements showed that beta functions and emittances were within errors of measurements when no rematching and coupling corrections were done. However, it was observed that the waist in the horizontal (X) and vertical (Y) plane was abnormally shifted and simulations were performed to try to understand these shifts. They also showed that multiknobs are needed in the current optics to correct simultaneously ?x, ?y and the horizontal dispersion (Dx). Such multiknobs were found and their linearity and orthogonality were successfully checked using MAD optics code. The software for these multiknobs was implemented in the control room and waist scan measurements using the ?y knob were successfully performed

Estudos das propriedades anatômicas de Pinus greggii Engelm. preditas convencionalmente e através de espectroscopia de infravermelho próximo.

O setor madeireiro e de celulose e papel necessitam uniformizar e otimizar seus produtos, e o controle da qualidade da madeira usada como matéria-prima é uma exigência cada vez maior. A espectroscopia de infravermelho próximo vem se difundindo como método de análise devido a rapidez, a pequena preparação de amostras, nenhum uso de reagentes químicos. Este trabalho objetiva correlacionar os espectros de NIR com as dimensões de fibras de amostras de madeira de Pinus greggii Engelm.. A técnica envolve a aquisição de espectros de reflectância difusa na faixa do NIR de amostras que são também submetidas às análises convencionais. A seguir é feita uma análise estatística multivariada para construir um modelo de predição das propriedades. As medidas convencionais foram feitas usando-se microscopia óptica em lâmina de macerado. Nas análises anatômicas, verificou-se uma variação de comprimento de traqueídeos entre 4100 µm e 2300 µm, diâmetro entre 71 µm e 50 µm e espessuras de parede entre 10 µm e 19 µm. O equipamento utilizado para obtenção dos espectros foi um espectrofotômetro FemWin900. Os cálculos matemáticos foram realizados utilizando o software Unscrambler 9.2. As correlações encontradas para calibração e validação respectivamente foram: comprimento dos traqueídeos 68 % e 41 %; diâmetro externo 54 % e 41 %; diâmetro interno 19 % e 0,6 %; espessura de parede 64 % e 53 %. Conseguiuse uma correlação baixa para as propriedades de comprimento e espessura dos traqueídeos, já para as duas outras propriedades não houve uma boa correlação.EBRAMEM

Seleção e classificação por método óptico - espectroscopia no infravermelho - nir - na ocorrência de fungos manchadores nas lâminas de madeira de Pinus taeda L.

A espectrofotometria na região do infravermelho próximo (NIR) tem sido freqüentemente aplicada como um método analítico que fornece resultados rápidos e satisfatórios, possibilitando a realização de análises não-destrutiva, com aplicação de métodos quimiométricos. A técnica baseada na espectroscopia no infravermelho próximo consiste em medir a interação da radiação eletromagnética com as espécies químicas presentes em uma amostra na região espectral de 800 a 2500 nm, obtendo-se informações que permitem uma análise qualitativa e/ou quantitativa. Neste estudo foram processadas 1200 amostras (25x3x148mm) de lâminas de madeiras de Pinus taeda, sendo que 250 amostras para a criação do modelo, e o restante para a validação da classificação. Os espectros foram obtidos com equipamento portátil da Ocean Optics USB 2000, usando-se uma esfera integradora no intervalo espectral de 400 a 1000 nm. Aplicou-se a 2ª derivada no sinal e, após isso, o PCA, com 10 componentes principais. A classificação pelo método óptico mostrou-se eficiente e rápida

Mechanical characterization of metal-ceramic composites

Metal-ceramic composites represent a class of quasi-brittle materials for advanced structural applications that require adequate mechanical characterization. Difficulties and costs associated with material production and specimen extraction prevent the execution of a statistically meaningful number of standard laboratory tests. Parameter calibration methodologies based on instrumented indentation and inverse analysis represent fast and reliable identification procedures in the present context, as shown by the present contribution, based on some experience achieved in the framework of the European Network of Excellence on ‘Knowledge-based Multi-component Materials for durable and safe performance’ (KMM-NoE)

An investigation on corrosion protection layers in pipelines transporting hydrocarbons

Chemical reactions between carbon steel, water and chemical species produce corrosion layers (scales) on the internal surface of pipelines transporting hydrocarbons. Scales act as a diffusion barrier and prevent the progress of corrosion, a dangerous failure initiator. The protective film (10-100 m thickness) can be removed locally by the action of the internal flow, or by other mechanisms. Adhesion with the substrate and the failure modes of the corrosion layer can be tested by indentation. Some results are presented of experiments performed on specimens with scales grown in a controlled environment