The depth adjustment factor for bending strength stated in Eurocode 5(EC5)is only applicable to timbers having a characteristic density below 700 kg/m^(3).However,most Malaysian timbers are hardwood,some with a charac...The depth adjustment factor for bending strength stated in Eurocode 5(EC5)is only applicable to timbers having a characteristic density below 700 kg/m^(3).However,most Malaysian timbers are hardwood,some with a characteristic density reaching above 700 kg/m^(3).Therefore,the objective of this study was to examine whether the depth adjustment factor stipulated in EC5 is valid for Malaysian hardwood timbers.Six timber species were selected for this study,namely Kapur(Dryobalanops C.F.Gaertn.),Kempas(Koompassia Maingay ex Benth.),Keruing(Dipterocarpus C.F.Gaertn.),Light red meranti(Shorea Roxb.ex C.F.Gaertn.),Geronggang(Cratoxylum Blume)and Balau(Shorea Roxb.ex C.F.Gaertn.).The determination of bending strength and characteristic density was conducted according to BS EN 408:2010 and BS EN 384:2016,respectively.A graph for mean bending strength vs.(150/h)was plotted for each timber species.The power function was selected to analyze the relationship between the two variables.The power of the regression equations varied depending on the characteristic density of the timber species.For species with a characteristic density below 700 kg/m^(3),such as Kapur,Keruing,and Light red meranti,the power was between 0.16 to 0.17.In contrast,for species having a characteristic density above 700 kg/m^(3),namely Kempas and Balau,the power was higher at 0.23 and 0.24,respectively.Geronggang was an exception to this pattern.These values are close to the depth adjustment factor given in EC5,which is 0.2.Based on the results,it can be suggested that the adjustment factor of 0.2 is also applicable to Malaysian hardwood timbers with a characteristic density above 700 kg/m^(3).展开更多
The research on the self-propelled electric tiller is vital for further improving the quality and efficiency of greenhouse rotary tillage operation,reducing the work intensity and operation risk of operators,and achie...The research on the self-propelled electric tiller is vital for further improving the quality and efficiency of greenhouse rotary tillage operation,reducing the work intensity and operation risk of operators,and achieving environmentally friendly characteristics.Most of the existing self-propelled tillers rely on manual adjustment of the tillage depth.Moreover,the consistency and stability of the tillage depth are difficult to guarantee.In this study,the automatic control method of tillage depth of a self-propelled electric tiller is investigated.A method of applying the fuzzy PID(Proportional Integral Derivative)control method to the tillage depth adjustment system of a tiller is also proposed to realize automatic control.The system uses the real-time detection of the resistance sensor and angle sensor.The controller runs the electronically controlled hydraulic system to adjust the force and position comprehensively.The fuzzy control algorithm is used in the operation error control to realize the double-parameter control of the tillage depth.The simulation and experimental verification of the system are conducted.Results show that the control system applying fuzzy PID can improve the soil breaking rate by 3%in the operation process based on reducing the stability variation of tillage depth by 24%.The control strategy can reach the set value of tillage depth quickly and accurately.It can also meet the requirement of tillage depth consistency during the operation.展开更多
基金funded by Geran Penyelidikan Khas(GPK),(600-RMC/GPK 5/3(071/2020)).
文摘The depth adjustment factor for bending strength stated in Eurocode 5(EC5)is only applicable to timbers having a characteristic density below 700 kg/m^(3).However,most Malaysian timbers are hardwood,some with a characteristic density reaching above 700 kg/m^(3).Therefore,the objective of this study was to examine whether the depth adjustment factor stipulated in EC5 is valid for Malaysian hardwood timbers.Six timber species were selected for this study,namely Kapur(Dryobalanops C.F.Gaertn.),Kempas(Koompassia Maingay ex Benth.),Keruing(Dipterocarpus C.F.Gaertn.),Light red meranti(Shorea Roxb.ex C.F.Gaertn.),Geronggang(Cratoxylum Blume)and Balau(Shorea Roxb.ex C.F.Gaertn.).The determination of bending strength and characteristic density was conducted according to BS EN 408:2010 and BS EN 384:2016,respectively.A graph for mean bending strength vs.(150/h)was plotted for each timber species.The power function was selected to analyze the relationship between the two variables.The power of the regression equations varied depending on the characteristic density of the timber species.For species with a characteristic density below 700 kg/m^(3),such as Kapur,Keruing,and Light red meranti,the power was between 0.16 to 0.17.In contrast,for species having a characteristic density above 700 kg/m^(3),namely Kempas and Balau,the power was higher at 0.23 and 0.24,respectively.Geronggang was an exception to this pattern.These values are close to the depth adjustment factor given in EC5,which is 0.2.Based on the results,it can be suggested that the adjustment factor of 0.2 is also applicable to Malaysian hardwood timbers with a characteristic density above 700 kg/m^(3).
基金the Agricultural Science and Technology Independent Innovation Fund of Jiangsu Province(CX(22)3101)State Key Research and development program(2022YFD2001204)the Modern Agricultural Machinery Equipment and Technology Promotion Project in Jiangsu Province(NJ2021-26).
文摘The research on the self-propelled electric tiller is vital for further improving the quality and efficiency of greenhouse rotary tillage operation,reducing the work intensity and operation risk of operators,and achieving environmentally friendly characteristics.Most of the existing self-propelled tillers rely on manual adjustment of the tillage depth.Moreover,the consistency and stability of the tillage depth are difficult to guarantee.In this study,the automatic control method of tillage depth of a self-propelled electric tiller is investigated.A method of applying the fuzzy PID(Proportional Integral Derivative)control method to the tillage depth adjustment system of a tiller is also proposed to realize automatic control.The system uses the real-time detection of the resistance sensor and angle sensor.The controller runs the electronically controlled hydraulic system to adjust the force and position comprehensively.The fuzzy control algorithm is used in the operation error control to realize the double-parameter control of the tillage depth.The simulation and experimental verification of the system are conducted.Results show that the control system applying fuzzy PID can improve the soil breaking rate by 3%in the operation process based on reducing the stability variation of tillage depth by 24%.The control strategy can reach the set value of tillage depth quickly and accurately.It can also meet the requirement of tillage depth consistency during the operation.
