In Search of the Optimum Harvey Wallbanger Recipe via Mixture Experiment Techniques

A Harvey Wallbanger is an alcoholic drink composed of three ingredients: orange juice, vodka, and Galliano. One of the authors (Sahrmann), a connoisseur of the libation, was perplexed upon discovering that different bartender handbooks listed different recipes for the drink. Determined to shed some light on this irksome problem, he issued invitations for an evening workshop session (party) to former and current attendees of an experimental-design training course taught within his company. A mixture experiment was designed and data collected using the class participants. This article describes the experimental design and the analysis of the data. The results of the experiment indicate that reducing the proportion of vodka produces better-flavored drinks. The results of the experiment were not entirely conclusive, however, so recommendations are made for future experimentation.     

广西三个文化板块共性和个性探索

文化是一个国家软实力的重要标志之一,繁荣社会主义文化是党和国家构建社会主义核心价值体系的重要举措之一。从中华文化板块的结构论起,以丰富的史学资料为证,阐释了广西三个文化板块的共性和个性,为更好地挖掘和传播广西文化提供理论依据,进而为广西经济社会发展服务。     

An infinite class of PBIB designs

In this paper, an infinite class of partially balanced incomplete block (PBIB) designs of m+1 associate classes is constructed through the use of a series of row-orthogonal matrices known as partially balanced orthogonal designs (PBOD) of m-associate classes. For the purpose, a series of PBOD is obtained through a method described herein. An infinite class of regular GD designs is also reported.     

A generating algorithm for linear trend-free and nearly linear trend-free block designs

The theory and properties of trend-free (TF) and nearly trend-free (NTF) block designs are wel1 developed. Applications have been hampered because a methodology for design construction has not been available.

This article begins with a short review of concepts and properties of TF and NTF block designs. The major contribution is provision of an algorithm for the construction of linear and nearly linear TF block designs. The algorithm is incorporated in a computer program in FORTRAN 77 provided in an appendix for the IBM PC or compatible microcomputer, a program adaptable also to other computers. Three sets of block designs generated by the program are given as examples.

A numerical example of analysis of a linear trend-free balanced incomplete block design is provided.     

A correlation-theoretical interpretation of schur analysis

This paper is heavily leaned on the author's recent investigations concerning SCHUR analysis of non-negative Hermitian block matrices. The parameters of the matrix balls and the triangular choice scheme which describe a non-negative Hermitian block matrix will be interpreted in the framework of correlation theory     

A method for obtaining randomized block designs in preclinical studies with multiple quantitative blocking variables

A method is proposed for block randomization of treatments to experimental units that can accommodate both multiple quantitative blocking variables and unbalanced designs. Hierarchical clustering in conjunction with leaf‐order optimization is used to block experimental units in multivariate space. The method is illustrated in the context of a diabetic mouse assay. A simulation study is presented to explore the utility of the proposed randomization method relative to that of a completely randomized approach, both in the presence and absence of covariate adjustment. An example R function is provided to illustrate the implementation of the method. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

采用神经网络滑模控制的齿隙摩擦补偿

基于滞环齿隙模型和集合摩擦模型,建立了齿轮传动系统动力学变结构模型。采用径向基函数(RBF)神经网络和滑模控制构成复合控制器,对系统齿隙、摩擦非线性因素进行了补偿。利用RBF神经网络调节滑模控制器的切换项增益,降低了滑模控制的抖振,提高了补偿效果,仿真结果验证了该方法的可行性。     

中国雕版印刷术向日本传播的途径

印刷术是我国历史上著名的“四大发明”之一，它对人类文明的发展作出了杰出的贡献。本文从商船的往来与汉籍的输入，两国间的文化往来，中国刻工到日本亲传身授，讨论了中国雕版印刷术向日本传播的途径     

A study of BIB designs through support matrices

This paper deals with the existence and nonexistence of BIB designs with repeated blocks. The approach is an algebraic one. The concept of a support matrix is introduced and some of its basic properties are noted. Some basic examples of support matrices are given when the block size is 3. The connection between full column rank proper support matrices and irreducible designs is explored and some examples of such matrices are given.     

三峡工程二期截流水力学试验研究

为了解决好大流量下的深水截流．并且保证整个截流施工期通航.长江科学院在1：80与1：100整体与1：40断面三个模型上进行了水力学试验研究．研究的主要内容有：截流时段与截流流量的选择;龙口位置与宽度的选择；纯立堵与先平抛垫底立堵方案的比较；以上两种方案的通航水流条件；两种方案的龙口水力学条件；戗堤坍塌试验与防护措施等．