目的:系统评价培土生金中药联合西医常规疗法治疗支气管哮喘缓解期肺脾两虚证的疗效以及证据质量,为临床决策及疾病指南制订提供循证依据。方法:检索中国知网(CNKI)、万方数据库(Wangfang)、Pubmed、Web of Science等8大中英文数据库,由...目的:系统评价培土生金中药联合西医常规疗法治疗支气管哮喘缓解期肺脾两虚证的疗效以及证据质量,为临床决策及疾病指南制订提供循证依据。方法:检索中国知网(CNKI)、万方数据库(Wangfang)、Pubmed、Web of Science等8大中英文数据库,由2名研究者独立进行文献筛选、信息提取、偏倚风险评估及方法学质量评价,并对纳入研究的总有效率、中医证候积分、第一秒用力呼气容积(FEV1)、第一秒用力呼气容积/用力肺活量(FEV1/FVC)、哮喘控制测试(ACT)评分等结局指标进行Meta分析,最终依照GRADE评估证据质量。结果:共纳入14项研究,合计1263例患者。结果显示:(1)培土生金中药联合常规西医疗法可有效改善患者总有效率,降低患者中医证候积分,改善患者FEV1水平、FEV1/FVC及ACT评分。(2)总有效率证据质量较优,可信度高,其余指标证据质量较低,尚待更多高质量的研究支持以提升证据级别。结论:培土生金中药联合西医常规疗法治疗支气管哮喘缓解期肺脾两虚证优于单用西医常规治疗,且在总有效率上证据质量较高,具有一定的循证学意义。展开更多
Functionally graded cellular structures(FGCSs)have a multitude of applications to a wide range of industries.Utilising the ever-progressing technology of additive manufacturing(AM),FGCSs can be applied to control mate...Functionally graded cellular structures(FGCSs)have a multitude of applications to a wide range of industries.Utilising the ever-progressing technology of additive manufacturing(AM),FGCSs can be applied to control material grading and achieve the desired mechanical properties.The current study explores the design and optimisation of FGCSs for AM,with a focus on improving the compression and impact performance of below knee(BK)prosthetic limbs made of thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU).A multiscale research methodology integrating topology optimization(TO),finite element analysis(FEA),and design of experiments(Do E)was adopted to optimise lattice structures in terms of stiffness and lightweight properties.Two-unit cell designs were considered in the study:Schwarz P gyroid and body-centered cubic(BCC).Response surface methodology(RSM)was implemented to analyse the effect of minimum and maximum cell wall thickness,cell size,and unit cell type on the mechanical performance of TPU FGCS structures.The results indicated that a Schwarz P FGCS structure with cell size,minimum and maximum cell wall thickness of 6,0.9 and 2.8 mm,respectively,could be optimal for a compromise between performance and weight.In this optimized case,stiffness and volume fraction values of 684 N/mm and 0.64 were obtained,respectively.The study also presents a proof-of-concept design for a BK prosthetic damper,highlighting the potential of FGCSs to enhance patient comfort,reduce manufacturing costs,and enable personalised designs through 3D scanning and AM.The obtained results could be a step forward towards the incorporation of AM technologies in prosthetics,offering a pathway to lightweight,cost-effective,and functionally tailored solutions.展开更多
In this paper,the free vibration and stationary stochastic response of functionally graded(FG)rectangular plates with varying thickness in supersonic flow and thermal environment are analyzed.Two types of material pro...In this paper,the free vibration and stationary stochastic response of functionally graded(FG)rectangular plates with varying thickness in supersonic flow and thermal environment are analyzed.Two types of material property variations of FG plates with varying thickness are considered:the variation along the direction perpendicular to the mid-surface and that along the direction perpendicular to the bottom surface.Considering the effects of aerodynamic pressure and thermal load,the governing equations of motion of FG plates with varying thickness are derived using Hamilton’s principle within the framework of first-order shear deformation theory.A meshfree Jacobi radial point interpolation(Jacobi-RPI)shape function is constructed by combining the Jacobi polynomials and radial basis to approximate the displacement components of the plate.The accuracy and reliability of the present approach are confirmed through sufficient comparisons with numerical results from the published literature and the finite element software ABAQUS.Finally,the effects of different parameters on the free vibration and stationary stochastic response of FG plates are investigated.展开更多
China's requisition-compensation balance strategy has dramatically reshaped cropland spatial patterns,drawing multidisciplinary research attention.However,existing studies predominantly emphasize horizontal distri...China's requisition-compensation balance strategy has dramatically reshaped cropland spatial patterns,drawing multidisciplinary research attention.However,existing studies predominantly emphasize horizontal distribution,overlooking the significant influence of slope gradient on cropland spatial patterns.This paper proposes a slope location quotient(SLQ)index that reflects the relative advantage of cropland distribution and explores the slope grade difference of cropland spatial patterns in China at the county scale.The analysis adopts 30-m resolution digital elevation model with land cover data,taking 2672 counties with cropland ratio>1%as study units.The temporal scope covers 1990 and 2020,with slope gradients categorized into five grades:0°~2°,2°~6°,6°~15°,15°~25°,and 25°~90°.Results show that:1)The inverse correlation between cropland area and slope gradient remained stable throughout the study period,with the variation in cropland area frequency across slope grades being less than 1%.2)The spatial patterns of SLQ in 1990 and 2020 both transited stepwise with slope gradient,while≤2°and>6°slopes exhibited opposing patterns.3)The mean absolute variation of SLQ during 1990-2020 increased with slope gradient(R2=0.926,p<0.01).Particularly for slope grades>15°,the mean absolute variation reached 0.26(for 15°~25°)and 0.43(for 25°~90°),respectively,and displayed a distinct southward-increasing and northwarddecreasing pattern.This study offers novel slopegradient perspectives for analyzing cropland spatial patterns.To enhance cropland protection benefits,reversing the steep cropland SLQ surge in southern China is recommended.展开更多
Thermomagnetic generation(TMG),a heat-to-electricity conversion technology based on the thermomagnetic effect,offers high reliability and broad adaptability to diverse heat sources.By exploiting the temperature-depend...Thermomagnetic generation(TMG),a heat-to-electricity conversion technology based on the thermomagnetic effect,offers high reliability and broad adaptability to diverse heat sources.By exploiting the temperature-dependent magnetization of thermomagnetic materials,TMG converts thermal energy into electrical energy through cyclic changes in magnetic flux based on Faraday's law.The performance of TMG systems is largely governed by the intrinsic properties of the working materials and the design of device architecture.Ideal TMG materials exhibit sharp and reversible magnetization transitions near the operating temperature,low thermal hysteresis,and high thermal conductivity.Device configurations can be broadly categorized into active and passive systems:active TMG devices rely on controlled thermal cycling and optimized magnetic circuits for enhanced output,whereas passive devices utilize self-actuated mechanical motion to generate electricity.In this topical review,we provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in TMG materials and device configurations.Furthermore,we discuss future development trends and offer perspectives on experimental strategies to advance this field.展开更多
To the Editor,Artificial intelligence(AI)usage has been increasing.Many fields have implemented the use of AI and Large LanguageModels(LLMs),especially in medicine.Furthermore,manypatients have increasingly been using...To the Editor,Artificial intelligence(AI)usage has been increasing.Many fields have implemented the use of AI and Large LanguageModels(LLMs),especially in medicine.Furthermore,manypatients have increasingly been using AI;often,they will prompt AI with questions before even stepping into a physi-cian's office.The question lies in whether the information produced by AI is reliable and if this information is concise and easy to read across all patient populations.展开更多
Bidirectional functionally graded(BDFG)beams are a promising solution for spacecraft structures subjected to extreme thermal and vibrational environments due to their superior thermal performance and design flexibilit...Bidirectional functionally graded(BDFG)beams are a promising solution for spacecraft structures subjected to extreme thermal and vibrational environments due to their superior thermal performance and design flexibility.Therefore,developing an efficient and highly convergent thermal vibration analysis method for BDFG beams under complex temperature fields is of paramount importance.This paper proposes a Chebyshev spectral method based on Reddy’s higher-order shear deformation theory(HSDT)to investigate the thermoelastic vibrations of BDFG beams.The material properties are temperature-dependent and vary with both thickness and length.The proposed method is validated by comparing the results with those in the existing literature.The analysis reveals that the critical buckling temperature rise is primarily influenced by the ceramic content,but thermal buckling can be mitigated by adjusting the material distribution.A trade-off exists between suppressing thermal buckling and relaxing thermal stresses,necessitating a balanced approach.The titanium alloy BDFG beam offers a broader design envelope compared to the metal-ceramic BDFG beam.The method presented in this study will provide theoretical support and guidance for the design of BDFG beams.展开更多
We used hydrodynamic simulations and shock wave propagation theories to analyze the behavior of shock waves within Ti/Pt periodically modulated graded structures and their integration layers.The effects of the total n...We used hydrodynamic simulations and shock wave propagation theories to analyze the behavior of shock waves within Ti/Pt periodically modulated graded structures and their integration layers.The effects of the total number of periodic layers,the total thickness of graded materials and loading velocity on the integration layer thickness and behavior of pressure-strain rate were systematically investigated.The results reveal that,by adjusting the total number of periodically modulated layers,the total thickness of graded materials and loading velocity the pressure amplitudes of the reflected compressive and rarefaction waves at different interfaces of Ti/Pt periodically modulated graded materials can be precisely controlled.Furthermore,empirical structural design criteria for Ti/Pt periodically modulated graded materials are established.The thickness ratio variation between adjacent Ti/Pt layers in the periodic structure must exceed 0.32.After the collaborative design of the integration layer,Ti/Pt periodically modulated graded materials can achieve a controllable loading function with pressures ranging from 1.4 to 144 GPa and strain rates from 3.8×10^(4) to 1.7×10^(7) s^(–1).The outcomes of this research provide a theoretical and simulation basis for the optimized design of periodically modulated graded materials to be utilized in ramp compression experiments.展开更多
Functionally graded material(FGM)plates are widely used in various engineering structures owing to their tailor-made mechanical properties,whereas cracked homogeneous plates constitute a canonical setting in fracture ...Functionally graded material(FGM)plates are widely used in various engineering structures owing to their tailor-made mechanical properties,whereas cracked homogeneous plates constitute a canonical setting in fracture mechanics analysis.These two classes of problems respectively embody material non-uniformity and geometric discontinuity,thereby imposing more stringent requirements on numerical methods in terms of high-order field continuity and accurate defect representation.Based on the classical Kirchhoff-Love plate theory,a numerical manifold method(MLS-NMM)incorporating moving least squares(MLS)interpolation is developed for bending analysis of FGM plates and fracture simulation of homogeneous plates with defects.The method constructs an H^(2)-regular approximation with high-order continuous weighting functions and,combined with the separation of mathematical and physical covers,establishes a unified framework that accurately handles material gradients and cracks without mesh reconstruction.For the crack tip,a singular physical cover incorporating the Williams asymptotic field is introduced to achieve local enrichment,enabling the natural capture of displacement discontinuity and stress singularity.Stress intensity factors are extracted using the interaction integral method,and the dimensionless J-integral shows a maximum relative error below 1.2%compared with the reference solution.Numerical results indicate that MLS-NMM exhibits excellent convergence performance:using 676 mathematical nodes,the nondimensional central deflection of both FGM and homogeneous plates agrees with reference solutions with a maximum relative error below 0.81%,and no shear locking occurs.A systematic analysis reveals that for a simply supported on all four edges(SSSS)FGM square plate with a/h=10,the nondimensional central deflection increases by 212%as the gradient index nrises from 0 to 5.For a homogeneous plate containing a central crack with c/a=0.6,the nondimensional central deflection increases by approximately 46%compared with the intact plate.Under weak boundary constraints(e.g.,SFSF),the deformation is markedly amplified,with the deflection reaching more than three times that under strong constraints(SCSC).The proposed method provides an efficient,reconstruction-free numerical tool for high-accuracy bending and fracture analyses of FGM and cracked thin-plate structures.展开更多
When micro/nano-scale gradient coatings are subject to large thermal gradients or high heat fluxes,the spatial size effect cannot be ignored.It is important to understand how the size effect influences the thermal fra...When micro/nano-scale gradient coatings are subject to large thermal gradients or high heat fluxes,the spatial size effect cannot be ignored.It is important to understand how the size effect influences the thermal fracture behavior of functionally graded coating/substrate structures.This study aims at analyzing the transient thermal fracture behavior of collinear interface cracks in functionally graded coating/substrate structures based on the nonlocal dual-phase-lag heat conduction model.By means of integral transform techniques,the mixed boundary problem is transformed into a set of singular integral equations,which are solved by the Chebyshev polynomials.The effects of the nonlocal parameter,coating thickness,crack spacing,and non-homogeneous parameters on the temperature and stress intensity factors(SIFs)are examined.The numerical results show that these parameters play an essential role in controlling the thermal fracture behavior of the structures,especially at micro/nano-scales.展开更多
The accurate mechanical analysis of thick-walled pressure vessel structures composed of advanced materials,such as hyperelastic and functionally graded materials(FGMs),is critical for ensuring their safety and optimiz...The accurate mechanical analysis of thick-walled pressure vessel structures composed of advanced materials,such as hyperelastic and functionally graded materials(FGMs),is critical for ensuring their safety and optimizing their design.However,conventional numerical methods can face challenges with the non-linearities inherent in hyperelasticity and the complex spatial variations in FGMs.This paper presents a novel hybrid numerical approach combining Physics-Informed Neural Networks(PINNs)with Finite Element Method(FEM)derived data for the robust analysis of thick-walled,axisymmetric,heterogeneous,hyperelastic pressure vessels with elliptical geometries.A PINN framework incorporating neo-Hookean constitutive relations is developed in MATLAB.To enhance training efficiency and accuracy,the PINN’s loss function is augmented with displacement data obtained from high-fidelity FEM simulations performed in ANSYS.The methodology is rigorously validated by comparing PINN-predicted displacement and von Mises stress fields against ANSYS benchmarks for various scenarios of FGMconfigurations(with material properties varying according to a power law)subjected to internal and external pressurization.The results demonstrate excellent agreement between the proposed hybrid PINN-FEMapproach and conventional FEMsolutions across all test cases,accurately capturing complex deformation patterns and stress concentrations.This study highlights the potential of data-augmented PINNs as an effective and accurate computational tool for tackling complex solid mechanics problems involving non-linearmaterials and significant heterogeneity,offering a promising avenue for future research in engineering design and analysis.展开更多
Sandwich functionally graded(FG)auxetic beams are extensively utilized in aerospace,automotive,and biomedical industries due to their excellent strength-toweight ratio,impact resistance,and tunable mechanical properti...Sandwich functionally graded(FG)auxetic beams are extensively utilized in aerospace,automotive,and biomedical industries due to their excellent strength-toweight ratio,impact resistance,and tunable mechanical properties.The integration of FG materials with auxetic structures enhances their adaptability in advanced engineering applications.However,understanding their dynamic behavior under external excitations is essential for optimal design and structural reliability.Nonlinear interactions in such structures pose significant challenges in vibration analysis,necessitating robust analytical methods.This study presents a closed-form solution for the nonlinear forced vibration analysis of sandwich FG auxetic beams,offering an accurate and efficient method for predicting their dynamic response.The beam consists of two FG face sheets with material properties varying through the thickness and a re-entrant honeycomb auxetic core with an adjustable Poisson's ratio.The governing nonlinear equations of motion are derived using the first-order shear deformation theory(FSDT),the modified Gibson model,and the von Kármán relations,formulated through Hamilton's principle.A closed-form solution is obtained via the Galerkin method and multiple-scale technique.The results demonstrate that FG layers enable control of the overweight and dynamic response amplitude,with positive power law indexes reducing weight.Comparisons with finite element results confirm the accuracy of the proposed formulation.展开更多
AIM To compare intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM)-derived parameters with conventional diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI) parameters in predicting the histological grade of hepatocellular carcinoma(h CC) and to evaluate ...AIM To compare intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM)-derived parameters with conventional diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI) parameters in predicting the histological grade of hepatocellular carcinoma(h CC) and to evaluate the correlation between the parameters and the histological grades.METHODS A retrospective study was performed. Sixty-two patients with surgically confirmed h CCs underwent diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging with twelve b values(10-1200 s/mm^2). The apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC), pure diffusion coefficient(D), pseudo-diffusion coefficient(D*), and perfusion fraction(f) were calculated by two radiologists. The IVIM and conventional DWI parameters were compared among the different grades by using analysis of variance(ANOVA) and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of distinguishing between low-grade(grade 1, G1) and high-grade(grades 2 and 3, G2 and G3) hC C. The correlation between the parameters and the histological grades was assessed by using the Spearman correlation test. Bland-Altman analysis was used to evaluate the reproducibility of the two radiologists' measurements.RESULTS The differences in the ADC and D values among the groups with G1, G2, and G3 histological grades of HCCs were statistically significant(P < 0.001). The D* and f values had no significant differences among the different histological grades of h CC(P > 0.05). The ROC analyses demonstrated that the D and ADC values had better diagnostic performance in differentiating the low-grade h CC from the high-grade h CC, with areas under the curve(AUCs) of 0.909 and 0.843, respectively, measured by radiologist 1 and of 0.911 and 0.852, respectively, measured by radiologist 2. The following significant correlations were obtained between the ADC, D, and D~* values and the histological grades: r =-0.619(P < 0.001), r =-0.628(P < 0.001), and r =-0.299(P = 0.018), respectively, as measured by radiologist 1; r =-0.622(P < 0.001), r =-0.633(P < 0.001), and r =-0.303(P = 0.017), respectively, as measured by radiologist 2. The intra-class correlation coefficient(ICC) values between the two observers were 0.996 for ADC, 0.997 for D, 0.996 for D*, and 0.992 for f values, which indicated excellent interobserver agreement in the measurements between the two observers.CONCLUSION The IVIM-derived D and ADC values show better diagnostic performance in differentiating high-grade hC C from low-grade hC C, and there is a moderate to good correlation between the ADC and D values and the histological grades.展开更多
Traditional gear weight optimization methods consider gear tooth number, module, face width or other dimension parameters of gear as design variables. However, due to the complicated form and geometric features peculi...Traditional gear weight optimization methods consider gear tooth number, module, face width or other dimension parameters of gear as design variables. However, due to the complicated form and geometric features peculiar to the gear, there will be large amounts of design parameters in gear design, and the influences of gear parameters changing on gear trains, transmission system and the whole equipment have to be taken into account, which increases the complexity of optimization problem. This paper puts forward to apply functionally graded materials（FGMs） to gears and then conduct the optimization. According to the force situation of gears, the material distribution form of FGM gears is determined. Then based on the performance parameters analysis of FGMs and the practical working demands for gears, a multi-objective optimization model is formed. Finally by using the goal driven optimization（GDO） method, the optimal material distribution is achieved, which makes gear weight and the maximum deformation be minimum and the maximum bending stress do not exceed the allowable stress. As an example, the applying of FGM to automotive transmission gear is conducted to illustrate the optimization design process and the result shows that under the condition of keeping the normal working performance of gear, the method achieves in greatly reducing the gear weight. This research proposes a FGM gears design method that is able to largely reduce the weight of gears by optimizing the microscopic material parameters instead of changing the macroscopic dimension parameters of gears, which reduces the complexity of gear weight optimization problem.展开更多
This paper presents a novel topology optimization method to design graded lattice structures to minimize the volume subject to displacement constraints based on the independent continuous mapping(ICM)method.First,the ...This paper presents a novel topology optimization method to design graded lattice structures to minimize the volume subject to displacement constraints based on the independent continuous mapping(ICM)method.First,the effective elastic properties of graded unit cells are analyzed by the strain energy-based homogenization method.A surrogate model using quartic polynomial interpolation is built to map the independent continuous topological variable to the effective elastic matrix of the unit cell and set up the relationship between the macroscale structure and microscale unit cells.Second,a lightweight topology optimization model is established,which can be transformed into an explicitly standard quadratic programming problem by sensitivity analysis and solved by dual sequential quadratic programming.Third,several numerical examples demonstrate that graded lattice structures have a better lightweight effect than uniform lattice structures,which validates the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.The results show that graded lattice structures become lighter with increasing displacement constraints.In addition,some diverse topological configurations are obtained.This method provides a reference for the graded lattice structure design and expands the application of the ICM method.展开更多
An efficient approach was introduced for improving the condition of major controlled rolling process pa- rameters of roughing, finishing and coiling temperatures and optimizing these parameters to obtain minimum grain...An efficient approach was introduced for improving the condition of major controlled rolling process pa- rameters of roughing, finishing and coiling temperatures and optimizing these parameters to obtain minimum grain size and maximum dome height simultaneously. Taguchi method combined with grey relational analysis was applied to achieve optimum grain size and dome height during controlled rolling process. For this purpose, four levels for the above temperatures were chosen and sixteen experiments were conducted based on orthogonal array of Taguchi meth- od. Based on Taguchi approach, signal-to-noise （S/N） ratios were calculated and used in order to obtain the opti- mum levels for every input parameter. Analysis of variance revealed that finishing and coiling temperatures have the maximum effect on the grain size and dome height of microalloyed steels. The confirmation tests with the optimal levels of parameters indicated that the grain size and dome height of controlled rolled microalloyed steels can be im- proved effectively through this approach.展开更多
For a transitive depth-one graded Lie algebra over a field of characteristic greater than two, a limit on the degree of the highest gradation space is determined.
文摘目的:系统评价培土生金中药联合西医常规疗法治疗支气管哮喘缓解期肺脾两虚证的疗效以及证据质量,为临床决策及疾病指南制订提供循证依据。方法:检索中国知网(CNKI)、万方数据库(Wangfang)、Pubmed、Web of Science等8大中英文数据库,由2名研究者独立进行文献筛选、信息提取、偏倚风险评估及方法学质量评价,并对纳入研究的总有效率、中医证候积分、第一秒用力呼气容积(FEV1)、第一秒用力呼气容积/用力肺活量(FEV1/FVC)、哮喘控制测试(ACT)评分等结局指标进行Meta分析,最终依照GRADE评估证据质量。结果:共纳入14项研究,合计1263例患者。结果显示:(1)培土生金中药联合常规西医疗法可有效改善患者总有效率,降低患者中医证候积分,改善患者FEV1水平、FEV1/FVC及ACT评分。(2)总有效率证据质量较优,可信度高,其余指标证据质量较低,尚待更多高质量的研究支持以提升证据级别。结论:培土生金中药联合西医常规疗法治疗支气管哮喘缓解期肺脾两虚证优于单用西医常规治疗,且在总有效率上证据质量较高,具有一定的循证学意义。
基金financially supported and funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University(IMSIU)(No.IMSIU-DDRSP2503)。
文摘Functionally graded cellular structures(FGCSs)have a multitude of applications to a wide range of industries.Utilising the ever-progressing technology of additive manufacturing(AM),FGCSs can be applied to control material grading and achieve the desired mechanical properties.The current study explores the design and optimisation of FGCSs for AM,with a focus on improving the compression and impact performance of below knee(BK)prosthetic limbs made of thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU).A multiscale research methodology integrating topology optimization(TO),finite element analysis(FEA),and design of experiments(Do E)was adopted to optimise lattice structures in terms of stiffness and lightweight properties.Two-unit cell designs were considered in the study:Schwarz P gyroid and body-centered cubic(BCC).Response surface methodology(RSM)was implemented to analyse the effect of minimum and maximum cell wall thickness,cell size,and unit cell type on the mechanical performance of TPU FGCS structures.The results indicated that a Schwarz P FGCS structure with cell size,minimum and maximum cell wall thickness of 6,0.9 and 2.8 mm,respectively,could be optimal for a compromise between performance and weight.In this optimized case,stiffness and volume fraction values of 684 N/mm and 0.64 were obtained,respectively.The study also presents a proof-of-concept design for a BK prosthetic damper,highlighting the potential of FGCSs to enhance patient comfort,reduce manufacturing costs,and enable personalised designs through 3D scanning and AM.The obtained results could be a step forward towards the incorporation of AM technologies in prosthetics,offering a pathway to lightweight,cost-effective,and functionally tailored solutions.
文摘In this paper,the free vibration and stationary stochastic response of functionally graded(FG)rectangular plates with varying thickness in supersonic flow and thermal environment are analyzed.Two types of material property variations of FG plates with varying thickness are considered:the variation along the direction perpendicular to the mid-surface and that along the direction perpendicular to the bottom surface.Considering the effects of aerodynamic pressure and thermal load,the governing equations of motion of FG plates with varying thickness are derived using Hamilton’s principle within the framework of first-order shear deformation theory.A meshfree Jacobi radial point interpolation(Jacobi-RPI)shape function is constructed by combining the Jacobi polynomials and radial basis to approximate the displacement components of the plate.The accuracy and reliability of the present approach are confirmed through sufficient comparisons with numerical results from the published literature and the finite element software ABAQUS.Finally,the effects of different parameters on the free vibration and stationary stochastic response of FG plates are investigated.
基金supported by the project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China entitled“Distribution and change characteristics of construction land on slope gradient in mountainous cities of southern China”(No.41961039)。
文摘China's requisition-compensation balance strategy has dramatically reshaped cropland spatial patterns,drawing multidisciplinary research attention.However,existing studies predominantly emphasize horizontal distribution,overlooking the significant influence of slope gradient on cropland spatial patterns.This paper proposes a slope location quotient(SLQ)index that reflects the relative advantage of cropland distribution and explores the slope grade difference of cropland spatial patterns in China at the county scale.The analysis adopts 30-m resolution digital elevation model with land cover data,taking 2672 counties with cropland ratio>1%as study units.The temporal scope covers 1990 and 2020,with slope gradients categorized into five grades:0°~2°,2°~6°,6°~15°,15°~25°,and 25°~90°.Results show that:1)The inverse correlation between cropland area and slope gradient remained stable throughout the study period,with the variation in cropland area frequency across slope grades being less than 1%.2)The spatial patterns of SLQ in 1990 and 2020 both transited stepwise with slope gradient,while≤2°and>6°slopes exhibited opposing patterns.3)The mean absolute variation of SLQ during 1990-2020 increased with slope gradient(R2=0.926,p<0.01).Particularly for slope grades>15°,the mean absolute variation reached 0.26(for 15°~25°)and 0.43(for 25°~90°),respectively,and displayed a distinct southward-increasing and northwarddecreasing pattern.This study offers novel slopegradient perspectives for analyzing cropland spatial patterns.To enhance cropland protection benefits,reversing the steep cropland SLQ surge in southern China is recommended.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52171169 and 52101210)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB3501204)+3 种基金the State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials(Grant No.2023-ZD01)USTB Concept Verification Funding Project(Grant No.GNYZ-2024-6)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.FRF-TP-24-004A)USTB Research Center for International People-to-people Exchange in Science,Technology and Civilization(Grant Nos.2024KFZD001 and 2024KFYB004)。
文摘Thermomagnetic generation(TMG),a heat-to-electricity conversion technology based on the thermomagnetic effect,offers high reliability and broad adaptability to diverse heat sources.By exploiting the temperature-dependent magnetization of thermomagnetic materials,TMG converts thermal energy into electrical energy through cyclic changes in magnetic flux based on Faraday's law.The performance of TMG systems is largely governed by the intrinsic properties of the working materials and the design of device architecture.Ideal TMG materials exhibit sharp and reversible magnetization transitions near the operating temperature,low thermal hysteresis,and high thermal conductivity.Device configurations can be broadly categorized into active and passive systems:active TMG devices rely on controlled thermal cycling and optimized magnetic circuits for enhanced output,whereas passive devices utilize self-actuated mechanical motion to generate electricity.In this topical review,we provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in TMG materials and device configurations.Furthermore,we discuss future development trends and offer perspectives on experimental strategies to advance this field.
文摘To the Editor,Artificial intelligence(AI)usage has been increasing.Many fields have implemented the use of AI and Large LanguageModels(LLMs),especially in medicine.Furthermore,manypatients have increasingly been using AI;often,they will prompt AI with questions before even stepping into a physi-cian's office.The question lies in whether the information produced by AI is reliable and if this information is concise and easy to read across all patient populations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.U23B20105.
文摘Bidirectional functionally graded(BDFG)beams are a promising solution for spacecraft structures subjected to extreme thermal and vibrational environments due to their superior thermal performance and design flexibility.Therefore,developing an efficient and highly convergent thermal vibration analysis method for BDFG beams under complex temperature fields is of paramount importance.This paper proposes a Chebyshev spectral method based on Reddy’s higher-order shear deformation theory(HSDT)to investigate the thermoelastic vibrations of BDFG beams.The material properties are temperature-dependent and vary with both thickness and length.The proposed method is validated by comparing the results with those in the existing literature.The analysis reveals that the critical buckling temperature rise is primarily influenced by the ceramic content,but thermal buckling can be mitigated by adjusting the material distribution.A trade-off exists between suppressing thermal buckling and relaxing thermal stresses,necessitating a balanced approach.The titanium alloy BDFG beam offers a broader design envelope compared to the metal-ceramic BDFG beam.The method presented in this study will provide theoretical support and guidance for the design of BDFG beams.
基金Funded by the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2021B0301030001)the Foundation of National Key Laboratory of Shock Wave and Detonation Physics(No.JCKYS2022212004)。
文摘We used hydrodynamic simulations and shock wave propagation theories to analyze the behavior of shock waves within Ti/Pt periodically modulated graded structures and their integration layers.The effects of the total number of periodic layers,the total thickness of graded materials and loading velocity on the integration layer thickness and behavior of pressure-strain rate were systematically investigated.The results reveal that,by adjusting the total number of periodically modulated layers,the total thickness of graded materials and loading velocity the pressure amplitudes of the reflected compressive and rarefaction waves at different interfaces of Ti/Pt periodically modulated graded materials can be precisely controlled.Furthermore,empirical structural design criteria for Ti/Pt periodically modulated graded materials are established.The thickness ratio variation between adjacent Ti/Pt layers in the periodic structure must exceed 0.32.After the collaborative design of the integration layer,Ti/Pt periodically modulated graded materials can achieve a controllable loading function with pressures ranging from 1.4 to 144 GPa and strain rates from 3.8×10^(4) to 1.7×10^(7) s^(–1).The outcomes of this research provide a theoretical and simulation basis for the optimized design of periodically modulated graded materials to be utilized in ramp compression experiments.
基金supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(L233025)。
文摘Functionally graded material(FGM)plates are widely used in various engineering structures owing to their tailor-made mechanical properties,whereas cracked homogeneous plates constitute a canonical setting in fracture mechanics analysis.These two classes of problems respectively embody material non-uniformity and geometric discontinuity,thereby imposing more stringent requirements on numerical methods in terms of high-order field continuity and accurate defect representation.Based on the classical Kirchhoff-Love plate theory,a numerical manifold method(MLS-NMM)incorporating moving least squares(MLS)interpolation is developed for bending analysis of FGM plates and fracture simulation of homogeneous plates with defects.The method constructs an H^(2)-regular approximation with high-order continuous weighting functions and,combined with the separation of mathematical and physical covers,establishes a unified framework that accurately handles material gradients and cracks without mesh reconstruction.For the crack tip,a singular physical cover incorporating the Williams asymptotic field is introduced to achieve local enrichment,enabling the natural capture of displacement discontinuity and stress singularity.Stress intensity factors are extracted using the interaction integral method,and the dimensionless J-integral shows a maximum relative error below 1.2%compared with the reference solution.Numerical results indicate that MLS-NMM exhibits excellent convergence performance:using 676 mathematical nodes,the nondimensional central deflection of both FGM and homogeneous plates agrees with reference solutions with a maximum relative error below 0.81%,and no shear locking occurs.A systematic analysis reveals that for a simply supported on all four edges(SSSS)FGM square plate with a/h=10,the nondimensional central deflection increases by 212%as the gradient index nrises from 0 to 5.For a homogeneous plate containing a central crack with c/a=0.6,the nondimensional central deflection increases by approximately 46%compared with the intact plate.Under weak boundary constraints(e.g.,SFSF),the deformation is markedly amplified,with the deflection reaching more than three times that under strong constraints(SCSC).The proposed method provides an efficient,reconstruction-free numerical tool for high-accuracy bending and fracture analyses of FGM and cracked thin-plate structures.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province of China(No.ZR2024MA085)the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities of China(No.27RA2515008)。
文摘When micro/nano-scale gradient coatings are subject to large thermal gradients or high heat fluxes,the spatial size effect cannot be ignored.It is important to understand how the size effect influences the thermal fracture behavior of functionally graded coating/substrate structures.This study aims at analyzing the transient thermal fracture behavior of collinear interface cracks in functionally graded coating/substrate structures based on the nonlocal dual-phase-lag heat conduction model.By means of integral transform techniques,the mixed boundary problem is transformed into a set of singular integral equations,which are solved by the Chebyshev polynomials.The effects of the nonlocal parameter,coating thickness,crack spacing,and non-homogeneous parameters on the temperature and stress intensity factors(SIFs)are examined.The numerical results show that these parameters play an essential role in controlling the thermal fracture behavior of the structures,especially at micro/nano-scales.
文摘The accurate mechanical analysis of thick-walled pressure vessel structures composed of advanced materials,such as hyperelastic and functionally graded materials(FGMs),is critical for ensuring their safety and optimizing their design.However,conventional numerical methods can face challenges with the non-linearities inherent in hyperelasticity and the complex spatial variations in FGMs.This paper presents a novel hybrid numerical approach combining Physics-Informed Neural Networks(PINNs)with Finite Element Method(FEM)derived data for the robust analysis of thick-walled,axisymmetric,heterogeneous,hyperelastic pressure vessels with elliptical geometries.A PINN framework incorporating neo-Hookean constitutive relations is developed in MATLAB.To enhance training efficiency and accuracy,the PINN’s loss function is augmented with displacement data obtained from high-fidelity FEM simulations performed in ANSYS.The methodology is rigorously validated by comparing PINN-predicted displacement and von Mises stress fields against ANSYS benchmarks for various scenarios of FGMconfigurations(with material properties varying according to a power law)subjected to internal and external pressurization.The results demonstrate excellent agreement between the proposed hybrid PINN-FEMapproach and conventional FEMsolutions across all test cases,accurately capturing complex deformation patterns and stress concentrations.This study highlights the potential of data-augmented PINNs as an effective and accurate computational tool for tackling complex solid mechanics problems involving non-linearmaterials and significant heterogeneity,offering a promising avenue for future research in engineering design and analysis.
文摘Sandwich functionally graded(FG)auxetic beams are extensively utilized in aerospace,automotive,and biomedical industries due to their excellent strength-toweight ratio,impact resistance,and tunable mechanical properties.The integration of FG materials with auxetic structures enhances their adaptability in advanced engineering applications.However,understanding their dynamic behavior under external excitations is essential for optimal design and structural reliability.Nonlinear interactions in such structures pose significant challenges in vibration analysis,necessitating robust analytical methods.This study presents a closed-form solution for the nonlinear forced vibration analysis of sandwich FG auxetic beams,offering an accurate and efficient method for predicting their dynamic response.The beam consists of two FG face sheets with material properties varying through the thickness and a re-entrant honeycomb auxetic core with an adjustable Poisson's ratio.The governing nonlinear equations of motion are derived using the first-order shear deformation theory(FSDT),the modified Gibson model,and the von Kármán relations,formulated through Hamilton's principle.A closed-form solution is obtained via the Galerkin method and multiple-scale technique.The results demonstrate that FG layers enable control of the overweight and dynamic response amplitude,with positive power law indexes reducing weight.Comparisons with finite element results confirm the accuracy of the proposed formulation.
文摘AIM To compare intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM)-derived parameters with conventional diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI) parameters in predicting the histological grade of hepatocellular carcinoma(h CC) and to evaluate the correlation between the parameters and the histological grades.METHODS A retrospective study was performed. Sixty-two patients with surgically confirmed h CCs underwent diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging with twelve b values(10-1200 s/mm^2). The apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC), pure diffusion coefficient(D), pseudo-diffusion coefficient(D*), and perfusion fraction(f) were calculated by two radiologists. The IVIM and conventional DWI parameters were compared among the different grades by using analysis of variance(ANOVA) and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of distinguishing between low-grade(grade 1, G1) and high-grade(grades 2 and 3, G2 and G3) hC C. The correlation between the parameters and the histological grades was assessed by using the Spearman correlation test. Bland-Altman analysis was used to evaluate the reproducibility of the two radiologists' measurements.RESULTS The differences in the ADC and D values among the groups with G1, G2, and G3 histological grades of HCCs were statistically significant(P < 0.001). The D* and f values had no significant differences among the different histological grades of h CC(P > 0.05). The ROC analyses demonstrated that the D and ADC values had better diagnostic performance in differentiating the low-grade h CC from the high-grade h CC, with areas under the curve(AUCs) of 0.909 and 0.843, respectively, measured by radiologist 1 and of 0.911 and 0.852, respectively, measured by radiologist 2. The following significant correlations were obtained between the ADC, D, and D~* values and the histological grades: r =-0.619(P < 0.001), r =-0.628(P < 0.001), and r =-0.299(P = 0.018), respectively, as measured by radiologist 1; r =-0.622(P < 0.001), r =-0.633(P < 0.001), and r =-0.303(P = 0.017), respectively, as measured by radiologist 2. The intra-class correlation coefficient(ICC) values between the two observers were 0.996 for ADC, 0.997 for D, 0.996 for D*, and 0.992 for f values, which indicated excellent interobserver agreement in the measurements between the two observers.CONCLUSION The IVIM-derived D and ADC values show better diagnostic performance in differentiating high-grade hC C from low-grade hC C, and there is a moderate to good correlation between the ADC and D values and the histological grades.
基金Supported by National Hi-tech Research and Development Program of China(863 Program,Grant No.2015AA042505)
文摘Traditional gear weight optimization methods consider gear tooth number, module, face width or other dimension parameters of gear as design variables. However, due to the complicated form and geometric features peculiar to the gear, there will be large amounts of design parameters in gear design, and the influences of gear parameters changing on gear trains, transmission system and the whole equipment have to be taken into account, which increases the complexity of optimization problem. This paper puts forward to apply functionally graded materials（FGMs） to gears and then conduct the optimization. According to the force situation of gears, the material distribution form of FGM gears is determined. Then based on the performance parameters analysis of FGMs and the practical working demands for gears, a multi-objective optimization model is formed. Finally by using the goal driven optimization（GDO） method, the optimal material distribution is achieved, which makes gear weight and the maximum deformation be minimum and the maximum bending stress do not exceed the allowable stress. As an example, the applying of FGM to automotive transmission gear is conducted to illustrate the optimization design process and the result shows that under the condition of keeping the normal working performance of gear, the method achieves in greatly reducing the gear weight. This research proposes a FGM gears design method that is able to largely reduce the weight of gears by optimizing the microscopic material parameters instead of changing the macroscopic dimension parameters of gears, which reduces the complexity of gear weight optimization problem.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11872080)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.3192005)Taishan University Youth Teacher Science Foundation(Grant No.QN-01-201901).
文摘This paper presents a novel topology optimization method to design graded lattice structures to minimize the volume subject to displacement constraints based on the independent continuous mapping(ICM)method.First,the effective elastic properties of graded unit cells are analyzed by the strain energy-based homogenization method.A surrogate model using quartic polynomial interpolation is built to map the independent continuous topological variable to the effective elastic matrix of the unit cell and set up the relationship between the macroscale structure and microscale unit cells.Second,a lightweight topology optimization model is established,which can be transformed into an explicitly standard quadratic programming problem by sensitivity analysis and solved by dual sequential quadratic programming.Third,several numerical examples demonstrate that graded lattice structures have a better lightweight effect than uniform lattice structures,which validates the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.The results show that graded lattice structures become lighter with increasing displacement constraints.In addition,some diverse topological configurations are obtained.This method provides a reference for the graded lattice structure design and expands the application of the ICM method.
文摘An efficient approach was introduced for improving the condition of major controlled rolling process pa- rameters of roughing, finishing and coiling temperatures and optimizing these parameters to obtain minimum grain size and maximum dome height simultaneously. Taguchi method combined with grey relational analysis was applied to achieve optimum grain size and dome height during controlled rolling process. For this purpose, four levels for the above temperatures were chosen and sixteen experiments were conducted based on orthogonal array of Taguchi meth- od. Based on Taguchi approach, signal-to-noise （S/N） ratios were calculated and used in order to obtain the opti- mum levels for every input parameter. Analysis of variance revealed that finishing and coiling temperatures have the maximum effect on the grain size and dome height of microalloyed steels. The confirmation tests with the optimal levels of parameters indicated that the grain size and dome height of controlled rolled microalloyed steels can be im- proved effectively through this approach.
文摘For a transitive depth-one graded Lie algebra over a field of characteristic greater than two, a limit on the degree of the highest gradation space is determined.
