Geotechnical parameters derived from an intrusive cone penetration test(CPT)are used to asses mechanical properties to inform the design phase of infrastructure projects.However,local,in situ 1D measurements can fail ...Geotechnical parameters derived from an intrusive cone penetration test(CPT)are used to asses mechanical properties to inform the design phase of infrastructure projects.However,local,in situ 1D measurements can fail to capture 3D subsurface variations,which could mean less than optimal design decisions for foundation engineering.By coupling the localised measurements from CPTs with more global 3D measurements derived from geophysical methods,a higher fidelity 3D overview of the subsurface can be obtained.Machine Learning(ML)may offer an effective means to capture all types of geophysical information associated with CPT data at a site scale to build a 2D or 3D ground model.In this paper,we present an ML approach to build a 3D ground model of cone resistance and sleeve friction by combining several CPT measurements with Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves(MASW)and Electrical Resistivity Tomography(ERT)data on a land site characterisation project in the United Arab Emirates(UAE).To avoid a potential overfitting problem inherent to the use of machine learning and a lack of data at certain locations,we explore the possibility of using a prior Geo-Statistical(GS)approach that attempts to constrain the overfitting process by“artificially”increasing the amount of input data.A sensitivity study is also performed on input features used to train the ML algorithm to better define the optimal combination of input features for the prediction.Our results showed that ERT data were not useful in capturing 3D variations of geotechnical properties compared to Vs due to the geographical location of the site(200 m east from the Oman Gulf)and the possible effect of saline water intrusion.Additionally,we demonstrate that the use of a prior GS phase could be a promising and interesting means to make the prediction of ground properties more robust,especially for this specific case study described in this paper.Looking ahead,better representation of the subsurface can lead to a number of benefits for stakeholders involved in developing assets.Better ground/geotechnical models mean better site calibration of design methods and fewer design assumptions for reliability-based design,creating an opportunity for value engineering in the form of lighter construction without compromising safety,shorter construction timelines,and reduced resource requirements.展开更多
In order to obtain the reasonable undrained shear strength Su for geotechnical analyses of bridge foundations in Yangtze River floodplain clayey soils, a site-specific study is conducted using the imported piezocone p...In order to obtain the reasonable undrained shear strength Su for geotechnical analyses of bridge foundations in Yangtze River floodplain clayey soils, a site-specific study is conducted using the imported piezocone penetration test （CPTu） with dissipation phases at the Fourth Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge construction sites. Taking the values of Su from laboratory tests as references, several existing Su-predicted methods based on CPTu are compared and evaluated. To verify the presented cone factor Nk, additional test sites are selected and examined. The results show that the values of cone factors such as Nkt, Nke, and Nau, depend on the shear test mode and disturbance. Generally, the values of Nke show more scattering than those of Nkt and N△u. For the stratified and layered sediments of the Yangtze River floodplain, it is recommended using the net cone resistance qT to estimate Su and the preliminary cone factor values Nkt are from 7 to 16, with an average of 11. It is also confirmed that the CPTu test, as a new technique in site characterization, can present reasonable parameters for bridge foundations.展开更多
Harrat Lunayyir,a volcanic field in western Saudi Arabia,exhibits diverse geomorphological and topographical features shaped by volcanic,tectonic,and climatic processes.This study integrates field observations,remote ...Harrat Lunayyir,a volcanic field in western Saudi Arabia,exhibits diverse geomorphological and topographical features shaped by volcanic,tectonic,and climatic processes.This study integrates field observations,remote sensing,and GIS analysis to investigate the spatial distribution and relationships between volcanic landforms,lava flows,and topographical variation result obtained is a morphological classification of the cinder cones of Harrat Lunayyir,which can be sub-divided into four types:tephra rings,horseshoe-shaped volcanoes,multiple volcanoes and volcanoes without craters.All of these are monogenetic volcanoes,unlike central volcanoes(stratovolcanoes)which live for tens or hundreds of thousands of years and erupt numerous times.In Harrat Lunayyir,there is a clear dominance of arched horseshoe-shaped volcanoes(58)over ring-shaped cinder cones(10),A1_symmetric cones(circular,uniform cinder cones with a single crater)(32),A2_asymmetric cones(elongated,irregular cones and may feature one or more craters)(8),volcanoes without craters(55)and multiple volcanoes(20).The classification presented in this paper makes it possible to include all morphological types of volcanoes found in the region.This fact also renders the present classification a useful tool to apply in other,both insular and continental volcanic areas to eventually analyze and systematize the study of eruptive edifices with similar traits.Hence,this research will explore the standard physical volcanology literature so as to follow accepted definitions.展开更多
Currently,the cranes used at sea do not have enough flexibility,efficiency,and safety.Thus,this study proposed a floating multirobot coordinated towing system to meet the demands for offshore towing.Because of the fle...Currently,the cranes used at sea do not have enough flexibility,efficiency,and safety.Thus,this study proposed a floating multirobot coordinated towing system to meet the demands for offshore towing.Because of the flexibility of rope-driven robots,the one-way pulling characteristics of the rope,and the floating characteristics of the base,towing robots are easily overturned.First,the spatial configuration of the towing system was established according to the towing task,and the kinematic model of the towing system was established using the coordinate transformation.Then,the dynamic model of the towing system was established according to the rigid-body dynamics and hydrodynamic theory.Finally,the stability of the towing system was analyzed using the stability cone method.The simulation experiments provide a reference for the practical application of the floating multirobot coordinated towing system,which can improve the stability of towing systems by changing the configuration of the towing robot.展开更多
We explore some necessary and sufficient conditions for the boundedness of the Forelli-Rudin type operator T on the weighted Lebesgue space associated with tubular domains over the forward light cone.Our approach invo...We explore some necessary and sufficient conditions for the boundedness of the Forelli-Rudin type operator T on the weighted Lebesgue space associated with tubular domains over the forward light cone.Our approach involves conducting precise computations for a series of complex integrals to identify appropriate test functions,and through a detailed analysis of these test functions,we derive the boundedness properties of the operator T.This work is significant in the study of the Bergman projection operators.展开更多
The hydrogen-enriched direct reduction shaft furnace addresses the high CO_(2) emissions associated with the blast furnace process.A discrete element method(DEM)model was introduced to explore how the structure of the...The hydrogen-enriched direct reduction shaft furnace addresses the high CO_(2) emissions associated with the blast furnace process.A discrete element method(DEM)model was introduced to explore how the structure of the diversion cone affects particle descent behavior in a hydrogen-enriched shaft furnace.The results indicated that in the absence of a diversion cone,the descending velocity near the furnace wall zone is significantly lower than that at its center,resulting in a‘V’-shaped burden flow pattern.The discharge velocity has a minor impact on the flow pattern in the shaft furnace.Upon installation of a diversion cone,burden descending velocity becomes more uniform,leading to a‘-’-shaped burden flow pattern.As the bottom of the diversion cone ascends(i.e.,the lower end of the diversion cone is progressively closer to the top),there is an increase in the volume fraction of the dead zone within the shaft furnace.This is particularly evident in the formation of a triangular dead zone at the base of the diversion cone.It is suggested that the lower cone of the bi-conical diversion cone should maintain a sufficient height.展开更多
For cone beam computed tomography(CBCT),there has long been a desire to modulate the intensity and distribution of the X-rays to accommodate the patient’s anatomy as the gantry rotates from one projection to another....For cone beam computed tomography(CBCT),there has long been a desire to modulate the intensity and distribution of the X-rays to accommodate the patient’s anatomy as the gantry rotates from one projection to another.This would reduce both image artifacts and radiation dose.However,the current beam modulation setups,such as dynamic bowtie filters,may be too complex for practical use in clinical applications.This study aimed to investigate a simplified dynamic beam filtration strategy for CBCT imaging to reduce image artifacts and radiation dose.In this study,the beam filtration was designed to vary dynamically as the CBCT gantry rotates around the object.Specifically,two distinct components were integrated:the sheet filter part and the bowtie filter part.The dynamic beam filtration setup has two working schemes,one is a combination of dynamic sheet filter and dynamic bowtie filter,denoted as dynamic filterdynamic bowtie(DFDB);the other is a combination of dynamic sheet filter and static bowtie filter,denoted as dynamic filter-static bowtie(DFSB).Numerical imaging experiments were performed for three human body parts:the shoulder,chest,and knee.In addition,the Monte Carlo simulation platform MC-GPU was used to generate the dose distribution maps.Results showed that the proposed DFDB and DFSB beam filtration schemes can significantly reduce the image artifacts and thus improve the CBCT image quality.Depending on the scanned object,the total radiation dose could be reduced by 30%.The proposed simple dynamic beam filtration strategy,especially the DFSB approach,could be beneficial in the future to improve the CBCT image quality with reduced image artifacts and radiation dose.展开更多
Cone penetration testing(CPT)and its variant with pore pressure measurements(CPTu)are versatile tools that have been traditionally used for in situ geotechnical site investigations.These investigations are among the m...Cone penetration testing(CPT)and its variant with pore pressure measurements(CPTu)are versatile tools that have been traditionally used for in situ geotechnical site investigations.These investigations are among the most challenging yet indispensable tasks,providing a crucial reference for infrastructure planning,design and construction.However,data obtained through the CPT/CPTu testing often exhibit significant variability,even at closely spaced test points.This variability is primarily attributed to the complex mineral compositions and sedimentary process of the Quaternary sediments.Problems induced by the scattering data include the difficulties in estimating the shear strength of the sediments and determining the appropriate bearing stratum for pile foundations.In this paper,the conventional interpretation methods of the CPT/CPTu data are enhanced with sedimentary facies knowledge.The geotechnical investigation mainly involves 42 CPTu tests(39 essential data sets available)and 4 boring samples.Sediment types are interpreted from the CPTu data and calibrated by the nearby boring samples.Sedimentary facies are derived from the interpreted sequence stratigraphy,for which the interpretation skills are summarized in the form of characteristic curves of the CPTu data.Scattering distribution of the sediment types and their mechanical parameters are well explained by the sedimentary facies.The sediments are then categorized into a few groups by their sedimentary facies,resulting in reduced uncertainties and scattering in terms of shear strength.Bearing stratum of pile foundations is also suggested based on the sedimentary regulations.展开更多
The optimization of the waverider is constrained by the reversely designed leading edge and the constant shock angle distribution. This paper proposes a design method called the variable Leading-Edge Cone (vLEC) metho...The optimization of the waverider is constrained by the reversely designed leading edge and the constant shock angle distribution. This paper proposes a design method called the variable Leading-Edge Cone (vLEC) method to address these limitations. In the vLEC method, the waverider is directly designed from the preassigned leading edge and the variable shock angle distribution based on the Leading-Edge Cone (LEC) concept. Since the vLEC method is an approximate method, two test waveriders are designed and evaluated using numerical simulations to validate the shock design accuracy and the effectiveness of the vLEC method. The results show that the shocks of the test waveriders coincide well with the preassigned positions. Furthermore, four specifically designed application cases are conducted to analyze the performance benefits of the vLEC waveriders. The results of these cases indicate that, due to their variable shock angle distributions, the vLEC waveriders exhibit higher lift-to-drag ratios and better longitudinal static stability than conventional waveriders. Additionally, the vLEC waveriders demonstrate superior volumetric capacities near the symmetry plane, albeit with a minor decrease in volumetric efficiency.展开更多
Background:Although Cone reconstruction has been shown to improve biventricular functionover time,postoperative right ventricular dysfunction(RVD)is frequently observed,signiffcantly affectingreoperation and long-term...Background:Although Cone reconstruction has been shown to improve biventricular functionover time,postoperative right ventricular dysfunction(RVD)is frequently observed,signiffcantly affectingreoperation and long-term prognosis.This study aims to identify the predictors for postoperative RVD.Methods:This retrospective cohort study included 51 patients with Ebstein’s anomaly who underwentthe Cone reconstruction.RVD was deffned as right ventricular fractional area change(RV-FAC)lessthan 35%and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion(TAPSE)less than 17 mm through pre-dischargeechocardiography.Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to analyze the pre-operative predictors.Results:The median age at surgery was 37.7(±15.3)years,RVD was documented in 25 patients(49%)of the51 patients.Patients with RVD had signiffcantly higher right ventricular end-systolic volume index(RVESVi)(p=0.001),right ventricular end-diastolic volume index(RVEDVi)(p=0.03),and septal leaffet displacement(p=0.003).Multivariate analysis conffrmed that septal leaffet displacement was independently associatedwith postoperative RVD(p=0.02).Additionally,RVD was not related to the cardiopulmonary bypass time,ICU stay and total hospital time.Conclusions:This study suggests that preoperative right ventricularejection fraction(RVEF)reduction,severe septal leaffet displacement and signiffcant right ventriculardilatation are key predictors of early postoperative RVD.RVD may exacerbate tricuspid regurgitation,andthis ffnding indicates that predicting RVD may aid in identifying high-risk patients prone to recurrence oftricuspid regurgitation after Cone reconstruction.展开更多
The author gives a dual characterization of solid cones in locally convex spaces. From this the author obtains some criteria for judging convex cones to be solid in various kinds of locally convex spaces. Using a gene...The author gives a dual characterization of solid cones in locally convex spaces. From this the author obtains some criteria for judging convex cones to be solid in various kinds of locally convex spaces. Using a general expression of the interior of a solid cone, the author obtains a number of necessary and sufficient conditions for convex cones to be solid in the framework of Banach spaces. In particular, the author gives a dual relationship between solid cones and generalized sharp cones. The related known results are improved and extended.展开更多
A multicriterion clustering model with cone dominated structure is established and the concept of cone-efficient clustering is put forward. The properties of cone-efficient clustering are disscussed, and a method to s...A multicriterion clustering model with cone dominated structure is established and the concept of cone-efficient clustering is put forward. The properties of cone-efficient clustering are disscussed, and a method to solve multicriterion clustering is put forward.The model of Ref.[3] is a special case of that proposed in this paper.展开更多
目的探讨采用紧贴小转子截骨结合Wagner cone股骨假体行人工全髋关节置换术（total hip arthroplasty,THA）治疗成人CroweⅣ型先天性髋关节发育不良（developmental dysplasia of the hip,DDH）的近期疗效。方法 2009年11月-2012年9月,...目的探讨采用紧贴小转子截骨结合Wagner cone股骨假体行人工全髋关节置换术（total hip arthroplasty,THA）治疗成人CroweⅣ型先天性髋关节发育不良（developmental dysplasia of the hip,DDH）的近期疗效。方法 2009年11月-2012年9月,收治7例（9髋）成人CroweⅣ型DDH女性患者。年龄24～62岁,平均42岁。左髋2例、右髋3例,双髋2例。术前患髋Harris评分为（50.00±7.04）分。双下肢不等长,患侧较健侧短缩3～4 cm;平均3.4 cm,Trendelenburg征均呈阳性。X线片示患髋高位完全脱位。采用紧贴小转子截骨结合Wagner cone股骨假体行THA。结果术后切口均Ⅰ期愈合,无下肢深静脉血栓形成、血管神经损伤、髋关节脱位、假体周围感染等并发症发生。7例患者均获随访,随访时间25～48个月,平均36.4个月。患者疼痛缓解,术前跛行步态明显改善,均恢复日常生活,双下肢基本等长。Trendelenburg征均为阴性。患髋H arris评分达（83.42±6.47）分,与术前比较差异有统计学意义（t=8.90,P=0.00）。X线片复查示,3例大转子滑移截骨处均于术后3～6个月愈合,随访期间假体骨长入良好,宿主骨与假体界面稳定牢固,无假体松动及下沉。结论成人CroweⅣ型DDH行THA时,当患肢较健肢短缩不大于4 cm时,通过充分松解挛缩软组织,紧贴小转子截骨,并结合Wagner cone股骨假体,能有效避免肢体长度纠正时对神经血管的损伤以及降低复位难度,近期疗效较满意,但假体远期生存率有待进一步观察。展开更多
Novel headstand pyrocarbon cones （HPCs） with hollow structure were developed on the surfaces of pyrocarbon layers of the carbon/carbon （C/C） composites at 650-750 °C by the electromagnetic-field-assisted chem...Novel headstand pyrocarbon cones （HPCs） with hollow structure were developed on the surfaces of pyrocarbon layers of the carbon/carbon （C/C） composites at 650-750 °C by the electromagnetic-field-assisted chemical vapor deposition in the absence of catalysts. The fine microstructures of the HPCs were characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The results show that the textural features of the HPCs directly transfer from turbostratic structure in roots to a well-ordered high texture in stems. And the degree of high texture ordering decreases gradually from the stem to the tail of the HPCs. The formation mechanism of the HPCs was inferred as the comprehensive effect of polarization induction on electromagnetic fields and particle-filler property under disruptive discharge.展开更多
文摘Geotechnical parameters derived from an intrusive cone penetration test(CPT)are used to asses mechanical properties to inform the design phase of infrastructure projects.However,local,in situ 1D measurements can fail to capture 3D subsurface variations,which could mean less than optimal design decisions for foundation engineering.By coupling the localised measurements from CPTs with more global 3D measurements derived from geophysical methods,a higher fidelity 3D overview of the subsurface can be obtained.Machine Learning(ML)may offer an effective means to capture all types of geophysical information associated with CPT data at a site scale to build a 2D or 3D ground model.In this paper,we present an ML approach to build a 3D ground model of cone resistance and sleeve friction by combining several CPT measurements with Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves(MASW)and Electrical Resistivity Tomography(ERT)data on a land site characterisation project in the United Arab Emirates(UAE).To avoid a potential overfitting problem inherent to the use of machine learning and a lack of data at certain locations,we explore the possibility of using a prior Geo-Statistical(GS)approach that attempts to constrain the overfitting process by“artificially”increasing the amount of input data.A sensitivity study is also performed on input features used to train the ML algorithm to better define the optimal combination of input features for the prediction.Our results showed that ERT data were not useful in capturing 3D variations of geotechnical properties compared to Vs due to the geographical location of the site(200 m east from the Oman Gulf)and the possible effect of saline water intrusion.Additionally,we demonstrate that the use of a prior GS phase could be a promising and interesting means to make the prediction of ground properties more robust,especially for this specific case study described in this paper.Looking ahead,better representation of the subsurface can lead to a number of benefits for stakeholders involved in developing assets.Better ground/geotechnical models mean better site calibration of design methods and fewer design assumptions for reliability-based design,creating an opportunity for value engineering in the form of lighter construction without compromising safety,shorter construction timelines,and reduced resource requirements.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40702047)
文摘In order to obtain the reasonable undrained shear strength Su for geotechnical analyses of bridge foundations in Yangtze River floodplain clayey soils, a site-specific study is conducted using the imported piezocone penetration test （CPTu） with dissipation phases at the Fourth Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge construction sites. Taking the values of Su from laboratory tests as references, several existing Su-predicted methods based on CPTu are compared and evaluated. To verify the presented cone factor Nk, additional test sites are selected and examined. The results show that the values of cone factors such as Nkt, Nke, and Nau, depend on the shear test mode and disturbance. Generally, the values of Nke show more scattering than those of Nkt and N△u. For the stratified and layered sediments of the Yangtze River floodplain, it is recommended using the net cone resistance qT to estimate Su and the preliminary cone factor values Nkt are from 7 to 16, with an average of 11. It is also confirmed that the CPTu test, as a new technique in site characterization, can present reasonable parameters for bridge foundations.
文摘Harrat Lunayyir,a volcanic field in western Saudi Arabia,exhibits diverse geomorphological and topographical features shaped by volcanic,tectonic,and climatic processes.This study integrates field observations,remote sensing,and GIS analysis to investigate the spatial distribution and relationships between volcanic landforms,lava flows,and topographical variation result obtained is a morphological classification of the cinder cones of Harrat Lunayyir,which can be sub-divided into four types:tephra rings,horseshoe-shaped volcanoes,multiple volcanoes and volcanoes without craters.All of these are monogenetic volcanoes,unlike central volcanoes(stratovolcanoes)which live for tens or hundreds of thousands of years and erupt numerous times.In Harrat Lunayyir,there is a clear dominance of arched horseshoe-shaped volcanoes(58)over ring-shaped cinder cones(10),A1_symmetric cones(circular,uniform cinder cones with a single crater)(32),A2_asymmetric cones(elongated,irregular cones and may feature one or more craters)(8),volcanoes without craters(55)and multiple volcanoes(20).The classification presented in this paper makes it possible to include all morphological types of volcanoes found in the region.This fact also renders the present classification a useful tool to apply in other,both insular and continental volcanic areas to eventually analyze and systematize the study of eruptive edifices with similar traits.Hence,this research will explore the standard physical volcanology literature so as to follow accepted definitions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.51965032the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province of China under Grant No.22JR5RA319+2 种基金the Excellent Doctoral Student Foundation of Gansu Province of China under Grant No.23JRRA842the Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of General Aircraft Maintenance under Grant No.GAMRC2023YB05the Key Research and Development Project of Lanzhou Jiaotong University under Grant No.LZJTUZDYF2302.
文摘Currently,the cranes used at sea do not have enough flexibility,efficiency,and safety.Thus,this study proposed a floating multirobot coordinated towing system to meet the demands for offshore towing.Because of the flexibility of rope-driven robots,the one-way pulling characteristics of the rope,and the floating characteristics of the base,towing robots are easily overturned.First,the spatial configuration of the towing system was established according to the towing task,and the kinematic model of the towing system was established using the coordinate transformation.Then,the dynamic model of the towing system was established according to the rigid-body dynamics and hydrodynamic theory.Finally,the stability of the towing system was analyzed using the stability cone method.The simulation experiments provide a reference for the practical application of the floating multirobot coordinated towing system,which can improve the stability of towing systems by changing the configuration of the towing robot.
基金Liu’s research was supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Sun Yat-sen University(31610030)Deng’s research was supported by the NSFC(11971042,12071035)the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFA1002600).
文摘We explore some necessary and sufficient conditions for the boundedness of the Forelli-Rudin type operator T on the weighted Lebesgue space associated with tubular domains over the forward light cone.Our approach involves conducting precise computations for a series of complex integrals to identify appropriate test functions,and through a detailed analysis of these test functions,we derive the boundedness properties of the operator T.This work is significant in the study of the Bergman projection operators.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2021YFC2902400 and 2021YFC2902401)the project of State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optimized Manufacturing in Mining&Metallurgy Process(No.BGRIMM-KZSKL-2023-14).
文摘The hydrogen-enriched direct reduction shaft furnace addresses the high CO_(2) emissions associated with the blast furnace process.A discrete element method(DEM)model was introduced to explore how the structure of the diversion cone affects particle descent behavior in a hydrogen-enriched shaft furnace.The results indicated that in the absence of a diversion cone,the descending velocity near the furnace wall zone is significantly lower than that at its center,resulting in a‘V’-shaped burden flow pattern.The discharge velocity has a minor impact on the flow pattern in the shaft furnace.Upon installation of a diversion cone,burden descending velocity becomes more uniform,leading to a‘-’-shaped burden flow pattern.As the bottom of the diversion cone ascends(i.e.,the lower end of the diversion cone is progressively closer to the top),there is an increase in the volume fraction of the dead zone within the shaft furnace.This is particularly evident in the formation of a triangular dead zone at the base of the diversion cone.It is suggested that the lower cone of the bi-conical diversion cone should maintain a sufficient height.
文摘For cone beam computed tomography(CBCT),there has long been a desire to modulate the intensity and distribution of the X-rays to accommodate the patient’s anatomy as the gantry rotates from one projection to another.This would reduce both image artifacts and radiation dose.However,the current beam modulation setups,such as dynamic bowtie filters,may be too complex for practical use in clinical applications.This study aimed to investigate a simplified dynamic beam filtration strategy for CBCT imaging to reduce image artifacts and radiation dose.In this study,the beam filtration was designed to vary dynamically as the CBCT gantry rotates around the object.Specifically,two distinct components were integrated:the sheet filter part and the bowtie filter part.The dynamic beam filtration setup has two working schemes,one is a combination of dynamic sheet filter and dynamic bowtie filter,denoted as dynamic filterdynamic bowtie(DFDB);the other is a combination of dynamic sheet filter and static bowtie filter,denoted as dynamic filter-static bowtie(DFSB).Numerical imaging experiments were performed for three human body parts:the shoulder,chest,and knee.In addition,the Monte Carlo simulation platform MC-GPU was used to generate the dose distribution maps.Results showed that the proposed DFDB and DFSB beam filtration schemes can significantly reduce the image artifacts and thus improve the CBCT image quality.Depending on the scanned object,the total radiation dose could be reduced by 30%.The proposed simple dynamic beam filtration strategy,especially the DFSB approach,could be beneficial in the future to improve the CBCT image quality with reduced image artifacts and radiation dose.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42272328 and 52108356).
文摘Cone penetration testing(CPT)and its variant with pore pressure measurements(CPTu)are versatile tools that have been traditionally used for in situ geotechnical site investigations.These investigations are among the most challenging yet indispensable tasks,providing a crucial reference for infrastructure planning,design and construction.However,data obtained through the CPT/CPTu testing often exhibit significant variability,even at closely spaced test points.This variability is primarily attributed to the complex mineral compositions and sedimentary process of the Quaternary sediments.Problems induced by the scattering data include the difficulties in estimating the shear strength of the sediments and determining the appropriate bearing stratum for pile foundations.In this paper,the conventional interpretation methods of the CPT/CPTu data are enhanced with sedimentary facies knowledge.The geotechnical investigation mainly involves 42 CPTu tests(39 essential data sets available)and 4 boring samples.Sediment types are interpreted from the CPTu data and calibrated by the nearby boring samples.Sedimentary facies are derived from the interpreted sequence stratigraphy,for which the interpretation skills are summarized in the form of characteristic curves of the CPTu data.Scattering distribution of the sediment types and their mechanical parameters are well explained by the sedimentary facies.The sediments are then categorized into a few groups by their sedimentary facies,resulting in reduced uncertainties and scattering in terms of shear strength.Bearing stratum of pile foundations is also suggested based on the sedimentary regulations.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U20B2006)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515110145)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.2022QNRC001).
文摘The optimization of the waverider is constrained by the reversely designed leading edge and the constant shock angle distribution. This paper proposes a design method called the variable Leading-Edge Cone (vLEC) method to address these limitations. In the vLEC method, the waverider is directly designed from the preassigned leading edge and the variable shock angle distribution based on the Leading-Edge Cone (LEC) concept. Since the vLEC method is an approximate method, two test waveriders are designed and evaluated using numerical simulations to validate the shock design accuracy and the effectiveness of the vLEC method. The results show that the shocks of the test waveriders coincide well with the preassigned positions. Furthermore, four specifically designed application cases are conducted to analyze the performance benefits of the vLEC waveriders. The results of these cases indicate that, due to their variable shock angle distributions, the vLEC waveriders exhibit higher lift-to-drag ratios and better longitudinal static stability than conventional waveriders. Additionally, the vLEC waveriders demonstrate superior volumetric capacities near the symmetry plane, albeit with a minor decrease in volumetric efficiency.
基金funded by E Fund Congenital Heart Disease Medical Talent Cultivation and Education Fund(grant number[2023QT0009])the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province(grant number[2023B03J1255]).
文摘Background:Although Cone reconstruction has been shown to improve biventricular functionover time,postoperative right ventricular dysfunction(RVD)is frequently observed,signiffcantly affectingreoperation and long-term prognosis.This study aims to identify the predictors for postoperative RVD.Methods:This retrospective cohort study included 51 patients with Ebstein’s anomaly who underwentthe Cone reconstruction.RVD was deffned as right ventricular fractional area change(RV-FAC)lessthan 35%and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion(TAPSE)less than 17 mm through pre-dischargeechocardiography.Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to analyze the pre-operative predictors.Results:The median age at surgery was 37.7(±15.3)years,RVD was documented in 25 patients(49%)of the51 patients.Patients with RVD had signiffcantly higher right ventricular end-systolic volume index(RVESVi)(p=0.001),right ventricular end-diastolic volume index(RVEDVi)(p=0.03),and septal leaffet displacement(p=0.003).Multivariate analysis conffrmed that septal leaffet displacement was independently associatedwith postoperative RVD(p=0.02).Additionally,RVD was not related to the cardiopulmonary bypass time,ICU stay and total hospital time.Conclusions:This study suggests that preoperative right ventricularejection fraction(RVEF)reduction,severe septal leaffet displacement and signiffcant right ventriculardilatation are key predictors of early postoperative RVD.RVD may exacerbate tricuspid regurgitation,andthis ffnding indicates that predicting RVD may aid in identifying high-risk patients prone to recurrence oftricuspid regurgitation after Cone reconstruction.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10571035)
文摘The author gives a dual characterization of solid cones in locally convex spaces. From this the author obtains some criteria for judging convex cones to be solid in various kinds of locally convex spaces. Using a general expression of the interior of a solid cone, the author obtains a number of necessary and sufficient conditions for convex cones to be solid in the framework of Banach spaces. In particular, the author gives a dual relationship between solid cones and generalized sharp cones. The related known results are improved and extended.
文摘A multicriterion clustering model with cone dominated structure is established and the concept of cone-efficient clustering is put forward. The properties of cone-efficient clustering are disscussed, and a method to solve multicriterion clustering is put forward.The model of Ref.[3] is a special case of that proposed in this paper.
文摘目的探讨采用紧贴小转子截骨结合Wagner cone股骨假体行人工全髋关节置换术（total hip arthroplasty,THA）治疗成人CroweⅣ型先天性髋关节发育不良（developmental dysplasia of the hip,DDH）的近期疗效。方法 2009年11月-2012年9月,收治7例（9髋）成人CroweⅣ型DDH女性患者。年龄24～62岁,平均42岁。左髋2例、右髋3例,双髋2例。术前患髋Harris评分为（50.00±7.04）分。双下肢不等长,患侧较健侧短缩3～4 cm;平均3.4 cm,Trendelenburg征均呈阳性。X线片示患髋高位完全脱位。采用紧贴小转子截骨结合Wagner cone股骨假体行THA。结果术后切口均Ⅰ期愈合,无下肢深静脉血栓形成、血管神经损伤、髋关节脱位、假体周围感染等并发症发生。7例患者均获随访,随访时间25～48个月,平均36.4个月。患者疼痛缓解,术前跛行步态明显改善,均恢复日常生活,双下肢基本等长。Trendelenburg征均为阴性。患髋H arris评分达（83.42±6.47）分,与术前比较差异有统计学意义（t=8.90,P=0.00）。X线片复查示,3例大转子滑移截骨处均于术后3～6个月愈合,随访期间假体骨长入良好,宿主骨与假体界面稳定牢固,无假体松动及下沉。结论成人CroweⅣ型DDH行THA时,当患肢较健肢短缩不大于4 cm时,通过充分松解挛缩软组织,紧贴小转子截骨,并结合Wagner cone股骨假体,能有效避免肢体长度纠正时对神经血管的损伤以及降低复位难度,近期疗效较满意,但假体远期生存率有待进一步观察。
基金Project (2011CB605801) supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject (2011M500127) supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation+1 种基金Projects (50802115, 51102089) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject supported by the Postdoctoral Fund of the Central South University, China
文摘Novel headstand pyrocarbon cones （HPCs） with hollow structure were developed on the surfaces of pyrocarbon layers of the carbon/carbon （C/C） composites at 650-750 °C by the electromagnetic-field-assisted chemical vapor deposition in the absence of catalysts. The fine microstructures of the HPCs were characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The results show that the textural features of the HPCs directly transfer from turbostratic structure in roots to a well-ordered high texture in stems. And the degree of high texture ordering decreases gradually from the stem to the tail of the HPCs. The formation mechanism of the HPCs was inferred as the comprehensive effect of polarization induction on electromagnetic fields and particle-filler property under disruptive discharge.
