The integration of Human-Robot Collaboration(HRC)into Virtual Reality(VR)technology is transforming industries by enhancing workforce skills,improving safety,and optimizing operational processes and efficiency through...The integration of Human-Robot Collaboration(HRC)into Virtual Reality(VR)technology is transforming industries by enhancing workforce skills,improving safety,and optimizing operational processes and efficiency through realistic simulations of industry-specific scenarios.Despite the growing adoption of VR integrated with HRC,comprehensive reviews of current research in HRC-VR within the construction and manufacturing fields are lacking.This review examines the latest advances in designing and implementing HRC using VR technology in these industries.The aim is to address the application domains of HRC-VR,types of robots used,VR setups,and software solutions used.To achieve this,a systematic literature review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses methodology was conducted on the Web of Science and Google Scholar databases,analyzing 383 articles and selecting 53 papers that met the established selection criteria.The findings emphasize a significant focus on enhancing human-robot interaction with a trend toward using immersive VR experiences and interactive 3D content creation tools.However,the integration of HRC with VR,especially in the dynamic construction environment,presents unique challenges and opportunities for future research,including developing more realistic simulations and adaptable robot systems.This paper offers insights for researchers,practitioners,educators,industry professionals,and policymakers interested in leveraging the integration of HRC with VR in construction and manufacturing industries.展开更多
Scientific and technological advancements are rapidly transforming underground engineering,shifting from labor-intensive,time-consuming methods to automated,real-time systems.This timely and comprehensive review cover...Scientific and technological advancements are rapidly transforming underground engineering,shifting from labor-intensive,time-consuming methods to automated,real-time systems.This timely and comprehensive review covers in-situ testing,intelligent monitoring,and geophysical testing methods,highlighting fundamental principles,testing apparatuses,data processing techniques,and engineering applications.The state-of-the-art summary emphasizes not only cutting-edge innovations for complex and harsh environments but also the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in data interpretations.The integration of big data and advanced algorithms is particularly impactful,enabling the identification,prediction,and mitigation of potential risks in underground projects.Key aspects of the discussion include detection capabilities,method integration,and data convergence of intelligent technologies to drive enhanced safety,operational efficiency,and predictive reliability.The review also examines future trends in intelligent technologies,emphasizing unified platforms that combine multiple methods,real-time data,and predictive analytics.These advancements are shaping the evolution of underground construction and maintenance,aiming for risk-free,high-efficiency underground engineering.展开更多
Background:Postural control deficits and persistent joint stability issues are prevalent in population with anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)injuries or reconstructions.Postural control is typically assessed using the c...Background:Postural control deficits and persistent joint stability issues are prevalent in population with anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)injuries or reconstructions.Postural control is typically assessed using the center of pressure(CoP)parameters during the static single-leg stance with a force plate.However,previous studies have reported unclear definitions and descriptions of the CoP parameters,causing inconsistent results of postural control deficits in a specific population.Objective:To 1)summarize CoP parameters commonly used to evaluate postural control deficits in ACL injured or reconstructed population,and 2)identify the differences in CoP parameters with opened and closed eyes during the single-leg stance between ACL injured or reconstructed and control groups.Methods:PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,CINAHL,Scopus,Web of Science,and SPORTDiscus databases were searched up to July 2023.Data were obtained from the selected articles and underwent quality and risk of bias assessment and meta-analysis using random-effect models.Subgroup analysis within ACL injured or reconstructed group were also performed.Results:A total of 14 articles were included in the analysis after screening.The injured knee of the ACL injured or reconstructed group differed insignificantly in sway amplitude,sway area,and sway velocity during static singleleg stance under opened and closed eyes when compared with the control group.In the subgroup analysis,we found that there was only significant difference in sway velocity with open eyes(SMD=0.47,p=0.001)between ACL reconstructed group and control group.Conclusion:This study summarized the common CoP parameters used to evaluate postural control in ACL injured or reconstructed population.The results only showed weak difference in sway velocity between ACL reconstructed population and healthy individuals with opened eyes during the static single-leg stance.展开更多
The process of engaging private sector in the provision of public infrastructure can improve economic value in service delivery and enable the government to utilize the capabilities and expertise held by private secto...The process of engaging private sector in the provision of public infrastructure can improve economic value in service delivery and enable the government to utilize the capabilities and expertise held by private sector. This has a positive impact on the public in terms of improving their well-being. This literature review attempts to compare the challenges encountered in implementation of PPP projects across the world, with a view to determining cross cutting challenges and recommendations for developing countries. A literature review was conducted for empirical studies focusing on construction projects. The studies are reviewed by analyzing the methodology used and conclusions made to identify the geographical study area, Public Private Partnership project financing model, emerging challenges and recommendation for future project management. The literature search was based on four keywords: construction projects, completion of construction projects, public private partnership, challenges in construction projects. Thus, a total of 11 empirical studies were identified for review in Europe, Asia and Africa. The review revealed that most risk factors affecting project completion can be categorized as human and organizational factors and unknown geotechnical conditions that were not known beforehand. Specifically, project owners’ interference was also attributable to delays with the delays having significant implications for project execution. Risks have great impact on the performance of construction projects because they affect their quality, time and cost. The general remedy to such potential risk factors is adoption of reliable prediction mechanisms which would estimate those factors using a probabilistic model that does not rely on expert judgments as they tend to be unreliable.展开更多
We tried to collect all publications based on Scopus for 24 years in English for the keyword Wollastonite.We analyzed the most popular journals,top authors,top-cited papers,and the role of top countries in the world o...We tried to collect all publications based on Scopus for 24 years in English for the keyword Wollastonite.We analyzed the most popular journals,top authors,top-cited papers,and the role of top countries in the world on the usage of Wollastonite in construction.Moreover,a comprehensive examination of literature and patent data pertaining to the production and utilisation of wollastonite and materials derived from wollastonite was conducted.We then consolidated and presented our findings about Wollastonite's characteristics.We demonstrated the theoretical possibility of using recycled wollastonite in some areas of cement-based construction materials and product manufacture.Our research results shows that the number of available articles on Wollastonite-mineral as a fibre and aggregate is less than that on other areas.In addition,the research enables us to discover potential deficiencies in the utilization of Wollastonite in situations where there is currently no available published literature.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicines(CHMs)for incomplete immune reconstruction in patients with HIV/AIDS.Methods:Eight electronic databases were searched for randomized contro...Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicines(CHMs)for incomplete immune reconstruction in patients with HIV/AIDS.Methods:Eight electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials(RCTs)on the use of CHM for patients with HIV/AIDS with incomplete immune reconstruction.Outcomes included CD4þcell count,quality of life,and adverse events/effects.The Cochrane Risk of Bias was employed to evaluate the methodological quality of the included RCTs.Results:We identified 13 eligible RCTs,with an overall high risk of bias,on 10 different CHMs.There was a significant increase in CD4þcell count after the use of Jianpi Yiqi medicinal paste for 3 months;tripterygium glycosides tablets(TGTs)for 3 months(mean difference[MD]52.63 cells/mL,95%confidence interval[CI,46.98,58.28]),6,9,and 12 months;Wenshen Jianpi granules for 6 months;Shenling Fuzheng capsules for 6 months(MD 49.53 cells/mL,95%CI[8.45,90.61])and 12 months;Aikeqing granules for 9 months(MD 61.51 cells/mL,95%CI[16.25,106.77])and 12 months;Guipi decoction for 12 months;Mianyi No.2 granules(JT)for 12 and 18 months;and Chinese medicine granules for 18 months.The increase in the mean difference of CD4þcell count from 6 to 18 months was larger in Chinese medicine granules and Mianyi No.2 granules(JT).Guipi decoction and Jianpi Qushi decoction improved the Karnofsky score.Four RCTs reported the outcome of adverse events/effects,while four cases of minor adverse effects were reported in the TGTs group.Conclusion:Jianpi Yiqi medicinal paste,Wenshen Jianpi granules,Shenling Fuzheng capsules,Aikeqing granules,Guipi decoction,and TGTs may be effective in increasing CD4þwithin 12 months,and Mianyi No.2 granules(JT)and Chinese medicine granules may show long-term effects.High-quality large RCTs on the effectiveness and safety of CHMs are still warranted.展开更多
Currently, rural China is committed to constructing beautiful countryside and promoting ecological progress. However, this process is accompanied with a distinct misconception that eco–countryside construction only s...Currently, rural China is committed to constructing beautiful countryside and promoting ecological progress. However, this process is accompanied with a distinct misconception that eco–countryside construction only serves as a solution to rural environmental pollution and a tool for ecological progress, instead of a strategy for the innovation and development of the Chinese economy. China's eco–countryside construction concerns its future economic development and transformation, as well as the improvement of the rural environment. This eco–countryside construction should be supposed to be a great strategy to boost China's ecological progress. It is designed to bring about new economic drivers and rural prosperity. From a philosophical perspective, this paper reviews China's eco–countryside construction, specifies its strategic value to economic development, and practical significance to the innovation of the Chinese economy.展开更多
In the construction area,visuals such as drawings,photos,videos,and 3D models,play a significant role in the design,build and maintenance of a facility,bringing efficiency to generate,transfer,and store information.Ad...In the construction area,visuals such as drawings,photos,videos,and 3D models,play a significant role in the design,build and maintenance of a facility,bringing efficiency to generate,transfer,and store information.Advanced visual computing techniques facilitate the understanding of design contents,work plans,and other types of information shared in the construction industry.Automatic visual data collection and analysis provide many possibilities to the construction industry and a large number of works have investigated how visual computing can improve construction management processes and other problems in the construction area.However,a comprehensive literature review is needed.This study uses bibliometric approaches to review the works published to date,and analyses the development of knowledge,significant research results,and trends.The purpose of this study is to help newcomers to this research field understand knowledge structure and formulate research directions,thereby enhancing knowledge development.From this study,it can be concluded that computer vision is a key axis of improvement.Moreover,building information modeling,laser scanning,and other visualizationrelated techniques are also important in advancing the construction area.展开更多
Located at the easternextreme of the new Asian-European continental Bridge,the LianyungangDevelopment Zone was anarid and saline seashore tenyears ago,but today it hasbecome one of the mostdynamic opening areas inLian...Located at the easternextreme of the new Asian-European continental Bridge,the LianyungangDevelopment Zone was anarid and saline seashore tenyears ago,but today it hasbecome one of the mostdynamic opening areas inLianyungang City andJiangsu Province strewn withfactories and thoroughfares,churning out an annualindustrial output value ofRMB1.8 billion. The development zonewas approved by the StateCouncil to be established inthe Zhong Yun Dai area ofLianyungang City inDecember 1984.InSeptember of the followingyear,the city broke theground for the construction.展开更多
Understanding long-term human-environment interactions requires historical reconstruction of past land-use and land-cover changes. Most reconstructions have been based primarily on consistently available and relativel...Understanding long-term human-environment interactions requires historical reconstruction of past land-use and land-cover changes. Most reconstructions have been based primarily on consistently available and relatively standardized information from historical sources. Based on available data sources and a retrospective research, in this paper we review the approaches and methods of the digital reconstruction and analyze their advantages and possible constraints in the following aspects： （1） Historical documents contain qualitative or semi-quantitative information about past land use, which also usually include land-cover data, but preparation of archival documents is very time-consuming. （2） Historical maps and pictures offer visual and spatial quantitative land-cover information. （3） Natural archive has significant advantages as a method for reconstructing past vegetation and has its unique possibilities especially when historical records are missing or lacking, but it has great limits of rebuilding certain land-cover types. （4） Historical reconstruction models have been gradually developed from empirical models to mechanistic ones. The method does not only reconstruct the quantity of land use/cover in historical periods, but it also reproduces the spatial distribution. Yet there are still few historical land-cover datasets with high spatial resolution. （5） Reconstruction method based on multiple-source data and multidisciplinary research could build historical land-cover from multiple perspectives, complement the missing data, verify reconstruction results and thus improve reconstruction accuracy. However, there are challenges that make the method still in the exploratory stage. This method can be a long-term development goal for the historical land-cover reconstruction. Researchers should focus on rebuilding historical land-cover dataset with high spatial resolution by developing new models so that the study results could be effectively applied in simulations of climatic and ecological effects.展开更多
The offshore pipeline network in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is the largest and most transparent system in the world. A review of deepwater projects in the region provides insight into construction cost and installation m...The offshore pipeline network in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is the largest and most transparent system in the world. A review of deepwater projects in the region provides insight into construction cost and installation methods and the evolution of contract strategies. Pipeline projects are identified as export systems, infield flowline systems, and combined export and infield systems, and three dozen deepwater pipeline installations from 1980–2014 are described based on Offshore Technology Conference(OTC) and Society of Petroleum Engineers(SPE) industry publications and press release data. Export lines and infield flowlines are equally represented and many projects used a combination of J-lay, S-lay and reel methods with rigid steel, flexible line, and pipe-in-pipe systems. The average 2014 inflation-adjusted cost for pipeline projects based on OTC/SPE publications was $2.76 million/mi and ranged from $520 000/mi to $12.94 million/mi. High cost pipelines tend to be short segments or specialized pipeline. Excluding the two cost endpoints, the majority of projects ranged from $1 to $6 million/mi. The average inflation-adjusted cost to install deepwater pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico based on available public data is estimated at $3.1 million/mi.展开更多
With the rapid development of the global economy,more and more attention has been paid to the energy conservation of construction machinery.The hydraulic system is the key component of construction machinery,and impro...With the rapid development of the global economy,more and more attention has been paid to the energy conservation of construction machinery.The hydraulic system is the key component of construction machinery,and improving its energy utilization rate has become an important means to achieve energy conservation.In conventional valve-controlled or pump-controlled hydraulic systems of construction machinery,controllability and energy-saving performance typically cannot be considered at the same time.The pump-valve coordinated system combines the energy-saving characteristics of the pump-controlled system and the high-precision and high-frequency response of the valve-controlled system,which has the potential to become a primary research direction of electro-hydraulic systems.This review summarizes the recent research progress in energy-saving technologies based on pump-valve coordinated systems.Particularly,we discuss the structures of hydraulic systems in different categories of construction machinery,various control methods of the electro-hydraulic system,novel hydraulic hybrid energy regeneration systems,and key components.In addition,future directions and challenges of the pump-valve coordinated systems are described,such as independent metering system(IMS),common pressure rail(CPR),and hybrid power source(HPS).展开更多
The issues of energy shortage and environmental pollution have accelerated the electrification of construction ma-chinery(CM)industry globally.In China,the amount of electric construction machinery(ECM)has been growin...The issues of energy shortage and environmental pollution have accelerated the electrification of construction ma-chinery(CM)industry globally.In China,the amount of electric construction machinery(ECM)has been growing across the industry.The sales of ECM are estimated to reach 600000 vehicles by the end of 2025,while the total demand for battery power will reach 60 GWh.However,the development of ECM still faces critical challenges including reliable power supply and energy distribution among various components.In this review,we primarily focus on important technological breakthroughs and the difficulties faced by the CM industry in China.An overview of ECM including classification and characteristics is given at the beginning.Next,the selection of key components such as the electric motor and the energy storage units,and the control strategy in the pure electric drive system are discussed.The characteristics of the hybrid electric drive system such as structure design and power matching are analyzed in detail.The battery management system(BMS)is critical to ensure appropriate battery health for reliable power supply.Here,we extensively review technical developments in various BMSs.In addition,we roughly estimate the national total of CM emissions and the potential environmental benefits of employing ECMs in China.Finally,we set out future research directions and industrial development of ECM.展开更多
The Moon,as the closest celestial body to the Earth,plays a pivotal role in the progression of deep space exploration,and the establishment of research outposts on its surface represents a crucial step in this mission...The Moon,as the closest celestial body to the Earth,plays a pivotal role in the progression of deep space exploration,and the establishment of research outposts on its surface represents a crucial step in this mission.Lunar lava tubes are special underground caves formed by volcanic eruptions and are considered as ideal natural shelters and scientific laboratories for lunar base construction.This paper begins with an in-depth overview of the geological origins,exploration history,and distribution locations of lunar lava tubes.Subsequently,it delves into the presentation of four distinctive advantages and typical concepts for constructing bases within lava tubes,summarizing the ground-based attempts made thus far in lunar lava tube base construction.Field studies conducted on a lava tube in Hainan revealed rock compositions similar to those found during the Apollo missions and clear lava tube structures,making it a promising analog site.Lastly,the challenges and opportunities encountered in the field of geotechnical engineering regarding the establishment of lunar lava tube bases are discussed,encompassing cave exploration technologies,in-situ testing methods,geomechanical properties under lunar extreme environments,base design and structural stability assessment,excavation and reinforcement techniques,and simulated Earth-based lava tube base.展开更多
As BIM （building information modeling） became the gold standard of the architecture, construction, and engineering industry, lack of skilled BIM professionals is considered one of the major challenges. It is theref...As BIM （building information modeling） became the gold standard of the architecture, construction, and engineering industry, lack of skilled BIM professionals is considered one of the major challenges. It is therefore of significant importance that CM （construction management） programs train future construction professionals in the capabilities and advantages of BIM technology. This paper presents the findings of a comprehensive review of the implementation of BIM education in CM programs and summarizes the process of BIM adoption, existing educational approaches, and identified challenges in the implementation process. The information presented in this paper serves as a guide to CM programs that are new to and in the progress of implementing BIM education.展开更多
Construction project scheduling is one of the most critical factors for project success measurement.Not only for the project planning but for construction process management,the scheduling is the basic tool for commun...Construction project scheduling is one of the most critical factors for project success measurement.Not only for the project planning but for construction process management,the scheduling is the basic tool for communication between the owner and the project manager.By developing the schedule before the project starts,the owner knows in advance that the expected timeline of the project.By preparing construction process scheduling,the owner and general contractor can better manage the subcontractors,sub-trades progress,materials storage and deliveries,labors schedule and equipment set up which will eventually save time,money and hassle.Basically,Critical Path Method(CPM) is commonly used in the construction industry.CPM is a deterministic method that assumes that through the network,there is at least one path that determines the project duration and that the path is the critical path.CPM does not consider the uncertainty in the activities;rather it assumes that each activity can be finished in the given situation.Program Evaluation and Review Technique(PERT) is a stochastic technique which is based on the assumption that the duration of a single activity can be described by a probability density function.PERT takes into account the uncertainty during the construction process and has been created out of the need to plan,schedule and control complex projects with many uncertainties.The PERT approach is stated in some books and papers,but there is no deep investigation on the application in the schedule risk assessment.This paper investigates the PERT work process and takes a valuable try on the construction schedule risk assessment by using case studies.The utilization in the estimate the construction liquidated damage with the uncertainties is performed,which also can be used in the insurance company to calculate the insurance premium.展开更多
This paper is a review of the past researcher of feasibility of the usage of natural fibre composites in various civil engineering applications and also the advantages and limitations of natural fibres reinforced comp...This paper is a review of the past researcher of feasibility of the usage of natural fibre composites in various civil engineering applications and also the advantages and limitations of natural fibres reinforced composites. As the world is gathering attention towards the renewable resources for environmental purposes, studies of natural fibre have been increasing further due to the application of natural fibre throughout various industries such as aerospace, automobiles and construction sectors. This paper is started with brief information regarding the natural fibre composite materials, the natural fibre composite for structural and infrastructure applications, its advantages and also its limitations. With their unique and wide range of variability, natural fibre composites could emerge as a new alternative engineering material that can substitute the use of synthetic fibre composites.展开更多
As an advanced data science technology,the knowledge graph systematically integrates and displays the knowledge framework within the field of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).This not only contributes to a deeper com...As an advanced data science technology,the knowledge graph systematically integrates and displays the knowledge framework within the field of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).This not only contributes to a deeper comprehension of traditional Chinese medical theories but also provides robust support for the intelligent decision systems and medical applications of TCM.Against this backdrop,this paper aims to systematically review the current status and development trends of TCM knowledge graphs,offering theoretical and technical foundations to facilitate the inheritance,innovation,and integrated development of TCM.Firstly,we introduce the relevant concepts and research status of TCM knowledge graphs.Secondly,we conduct an in-depth analysis of the challenges and trends faced by key technologies in TCM knowledge graph construction,such as knowledge representation,extraction,fusion,and reasoning,and classifies typical knowledge graphs in various subfields of TCM.Next,we comprehensively outline the current medical applications of TCM knowledge graphs in areas such as information retrieval,diagnosis,question answering,recommendation,and knowledge mining.Finally,the current research status and future directions of TCM knowledge graphs are concluded and discussed.We believe this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the research dynamics in TCM knowledge graphs and provides essential references for scholars in related fields.展开更多
Construction Coercion （CC）, as an important component of Construction Grammar （Cx G） established in 1995 by Goldberg, has aroused much attention of cognitivist and constructionist scholars abroad and at home in th...Construction Coercion （CC）, as an important component of Construction Grammar （Cx G） established in 1995 by Goldberg, has aroused much attention of cognitivist and constructionist scholars abroad and at home in the past two decades. A series of studies have explore its definition, motivation, principle, type, function, explanatory power and etc. As CC is still a quite young field and lots of relevant theoretical studies and experimental studies have been implemented, it is necessary to review previous development of CC which enables us to better understand its current situation and prospect. This paper aims to make a review on CC to give some implications for further studies and finds that studies abroad and at home have some similarities but show different focuses and denote different developmental trends.展开更多
Tibet is not only famous ＂ the roof of the world＂ but also is recognized as the ＂ third pole of the earth＂ by the whole world, with very im-portant significance in construction and protection of plateau eco-envi...Tibet is not only famous ＂ the roof of the world＂ but also is recognized as the ＂ third pole of the earth＂ by the whole world, with very im-portant significance in construction and protection of plateau eco-environment. In Qinghai - Tibet Plateau, there are abundant wild animal and plant resources and a lot of high-mountain mineral resources, and water resources, light resources and characteristic agriculture and animal husbandry resources have broad development and utilization space. When Tibet economy and society improve and develop, eco-environment construction and protection work is also mentioned in the schedule. In this paper, the history, status quo and prospect of Tibet eco-environment protection and development are explored, which could promote the understanding on Tibet eco-environment construction and protection in academic world.展开更多
基金Supported by National Science Foundation under Grant No.2222881.
文摘The integration of Human-Robot Collaboration(HRC)into Virtual Reality(VR)technology is transforming industries by enhancing workforce skills,improving safety,and optimizing operational processes and efficiency through realistic simulations of industry-specific scenarios.Despite the growing adoption of VR integrated with HRC,comprehensive reviews of current research in HRC-VR within the construction and manufacturing fields are lacking.This review examines the latest advances in designing and implementing HRC using VR technology in these industries.The aim is to address the application domains of HRC-VR,types of robots used,VR setups,and software solutions used.To achieve this,a systematic literature review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses methodology was conducted on the Web of Science and Google Scholar databases,analyzing 383 articles and selecting 53 papers that met the established selection criteria.The findings emphasize a significant focus on enhancing human-robot interaction with a trend toward using immersive VR experiences and interactive 3D content creation tools.However,the integration of HRC with VR,especially in the dynamic construction environment,presents unique challenges and opportunities for future research,including developing more realistic simulations and adaptable robot systems.This paper offers insights for researchers,practitioners,educators,industry professionals,and policymakers interested in leveraging the integration of HRC with VR in construction and manufacturing industries.
基金supported by Ministry of Education of Singapore,under Academic Research Fund Tier 1(Grant Number RG143/23).
文摘Scientific and technological advancements are rapidly transforming underground engineering,shifting from labor-intensive,time-consuming methods to automated,real-time systems.This timely and comprehensive review covers in-situ testing,intelligent monitoring,and geophysical testing methods,highlighting fundamental principles,testing apparatuses,data processing techniques,and engineering applications.The state-of-the-art summary emphasizes not only cutting-edge innovations for complex and harsh environments but also the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in data interpretations.The integration of big data and advanced algorithms is particularly impactful,enabling the identification,prediction,and mitigation of potential risks in underground projects.Key aspects of the discussion include detection capabilities,method integration,and data convergence of intelligent technologies to drive enhanced safety,operational efficiency,and predictive reliability.The review also examines future trends in intelligent technologies,emphasizing unified platforms that combine multiple methods,real-time data,and predictive analytics.These advancements are shaping the evolution of underground construction and maintenance,aiming for risk-free,high-efficiency underground engineering.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[No.81871823,8207090113]the Shanghai Science and Technology Committee[No.22dz1204700].
文摘Background:Postural control deficits and persistent joint stability issues are prevalent in population with anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)injuries or reconstructions.Postural control is typically assessed using the center of pressure(CoP)parameters during the static single-leg stance with a force plate.However,previous studies have reported unclear definitions and descriptions of the CoP parameters,causing inconsistent results of postural control deficits in a specific population.Objective:To 1)summarize CoP parameters commonly used to evaluate postural control deficits in ACL injured or reconstructed population,and 2)identify the differences in CoP parameters with opened and closed eyes during the single-leg stance between ACL injured or reconstructed and control groups.Methods:PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,CINAHL,Scopus,Web of Science,and SPORTDiscus databases were searched up to July 2023.Data were obtained from the selected articles and underwent quality and risk of bias assessment and meta-analysis using random-effect models.Subgroup analysis within ACL injured or reconstructed group were also performed.Results:A total of 14 articles were included in the analysis after screening.The injured knee of the ACL injured or reconstructed group differed insignificantly in sway amplitude,sway area,and sway velocity during static singleleg stance under opened and closed eyes when compared with the control group.In the subgroup analysis,we found that there was only significant difference in sway velocity with open eyes(SMD=0.47,p=0.001)between ACL reconstructed group and control group.Conclusion:This study summarized the common CoP parameters used to evaluate postural control in ACL injured or reconstructed population.The results only showed weak difference in sway velocity between ACL reconstructed population and healthy individuals with opened eyes during the static single-leg stance.
文摘The process of engaging private sector in the provision of public infrastructure can improve economic value in service delivery and enable the government to utilize the capabilities and expertise held by private sector. This has a positive impact on the public in terms of improving their well-being. This literature review attempts to compare the challenges encountered in implementation of PPP projects across the world, with a view to determining cross cutting challenges and recommendations for developing countries. A literature review was conducted for empirical studies focusing on construction projects. The studies are reviewed by analyzing the methodology used and conclusions made to identify the geographical study area, Public Private Partnership project financing model, emerging challenges and recommendation for future project management. The literature search was based on four keywords: construction projects, completion of construction projects, public private partnership, challenges in construction projects. Thus, a total of 11 empirical studies were identified for review in Europe, Asia and Africa. The review revealed that most risk factors affecting project completion can be categorized as human and organizational factors and unknown geotechnical conditions that were not known beforehand. Specifically, project owners’ interference was also attributable to delays with the delays having significant implications for project execution. Risks have great impact on the performance of construction projects because they affect their quality, time and cost. The general remedy to such potential risk factors is adoption of reliable prediction mechanisms which would estimate those factors using a probabilistic model that does not rely on expert judgments as they tend to be unreliable.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51978545)。
文摘We tried to collect all publications based on Scopus for 24 years in English for the keyword Wollastonite.We analyzed the most popular journals,top authors,top-cited papers,and the role of top countries in the world on the usage of Wollastonite in construction.Moreover,a comprehensive examination of literature and patent data pertaining to the production and utilisation of wollastonite and materials derived from wollastonite was conducted.We then consolidated and presented our findings about Wollastonite's characteristics.We demonstrated the theoretical possibility of using recycled wollastonite in some areas of cement-based construction materials and product manufacture.Our research results shows that the number of available articles on Wollastonite-mineral as a fibre and aggregate is less than that on other areas.In addition,the research enables us to discover potential deficiencies in the utilization of Wollastonite in situations where there is currently no available published literature.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81673828).
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicines(CHMs)for incomplete immune reconstruction in patients with HIV/AIDS.Methods:Eight electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials(RCTs)on the use of CHM for patients with HIV/AIDS with incomplete immune reconstruction.Outcomes included CD4þcell count,quality of life,and adverse events/effects.The Cochrane Risk of Bias was employed to evaluate the methodological quality of the included RCTs.Results:We identified 13 eligible RCTs,with an overall high risk of bias,on 10 different CHMs.There was a significant increase in CD4þcell count after the use of Jianpi Yiqi medicinal paste for 3 months;tripterygium glycosides tablets(TGTs)for 3 months(mean difference[MD]52.63 cells/mL,95%confidence interval[CI,46.98,58.28]),6,9,and 12 months;Wenshen Jianpi granules for 6 months;Shenling Fuzheng capsules for 6 months(MD 49.53 cells/mL,95%CI[8.45,90.61])and 12 months;Aikeqing granules for 9 months(MD 61.51 cells/mL,95%CI[16.25,106.77])and 12 months;Guipi decoction for 12 months;Mianyi No.2 granules(JT)for 12 and 18 months;and Chinese medicine granules for 18 months.The increase in the mean difference of CD4þcell count from 6 to 18 months was larger in Chinese medicine granules and Mianyi No.2 granules(JT).Guipi decoction and Jianpi Qushi decoction improved the Karnofsky score.Four RCTs reported the outcome of adverse events/effects,while four cases of minor adverse effects were reported in the TGTs group.Conclusion:Jianpi Yiqi medicinal paste,Wenshen Jianpi granules,Shenling Fuzheng capsules,Aikeqing granules,Guipi decoction,and TGTs may be effective in increasing CD4þwithin 12 months,and Mianyi No.2 granules(JT)and Chinese medicine granules may show long-term effects.High-quality large RCTs on the effectiveness and safety of CHMs are still warranted.
基金a staged research result of "Studies in the Rural Ethics of China"[15ZDB014]–a major program of National Social Sciences Fund
文摘Currently, rural China is committed to constructing beautiful countryside and promoting ecological progress. However, this process is accompanied with a distinct misconception that eco–countryside construction only serves as a solution to rural environmental pollution and a tool for ecological progress, instead of a strategy for the innovation and development of the Chinese economy. China's eco–countryside construction concerns its future economic development and transformation, as well as the improvement of the rural environment. This eco–countryside construction should be supposed to be a great strategy to boost China's ecological progress. It is designed to bring about new economic drivers and rural prosperity. From a philosophical perspective, this paper reviews China's eco–countryside construction, specifies its strategic value to economic development, and practical significance to the innovation of the Chinese economy.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China,No.2018YFD1100900National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.51778336+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.51908323Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program,No.2019Z02UOTTsinghua University-Glodon Joint Research Centre for Building Information Model(RCBIM).
文摘In the construction area,visuals such as drawings,photos,videos,and 3D models,play a significant role in the design,build and maintenance of a facility,bringing efficiency to generate,transfer,and store information.Advanced visual computing techniques facilitate the understanding of design contents,work plans,and other types of information shared in the construction industry.Automatic visual data collection and analysis provide many possibilities to the construction industry and a large number of works have investigated how visual computing can improve construction management processes and other problems in the construction area.However,a comprehensive literature review is needed.This study uses bibliometric approaches to review the works published to date,and analyses the development of knowledge,significant research results,and trends.The purpose of this study is to help newcomers to this research field understand knowledge structure and formulate research directions,thereby enhancing knowledge development.From this study,it can be concluded that computer vision is a key axis of improvement.Moreover,building information modeling,laser scanning,and other visualizationrelated techniques are also important in advancing the construction area.
文摘Located at the easternextreme of the new Asian-European continental Bridge,the LianyungangDevelopment Zone was anarid and saline seashore tenyears ago,but today it hasbecome one of the mostdynamic opening areas inLianyungang City andJiangsu Province strewn withfactories and thoroughfares,churning out an annualindustrial output value ofRMB1.8 billion. The development zonewas approved by the StateCouncil to be established inthe Zhong Yun Dai area ofLianyungang City inDecember 1984.InSeptember of the followingyear,the city broke theground for the construction.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.41271416 CAS ＂Strategic Priority Research Program＂, No.XDA05090310
文摘Understanding long-term human-environment interactions requires historical reconstruction of past land-use and land-cover changes. Most reconstructions have been based primarily on consistently available and relatively standardized information from historical sources. Based on available data sources and a retrospective research, in this paper we review the approaches and methods of the digital reconstruction and analyze their advantages and possible constraints in the following aspects： （1） Historical documents contain qualitative or semi-quantitative information about past land use, which also usually include land-cover data, but preparation of archival documents is very time-consuming. （2） Historical maps and pictures offer visual and spatial quantitative land-cover information. （3） Natural archive has significant advantages as a method for reconstructing past vegetation and has its unique possibilities especially when historical records are missing or lacking, but it has great limits of rebuilding certain land-cover types. （4） Historical reconstruction models have been gradually developed from empirical models to mechanistic ones. The method does not only reconstruct the quantity of land use/cover in historical periods, but it also reproduces the spatial distribution. Yet there are still few historical land-cover datasets with high spatial resolution. （5） Reconstruction method based on multiple-source data and multidisciplinary research could build historical land-cover from multiple perspectives, complement the missing data, verify reconstruction results and thus improve reconstruction accuracy. However, there are challenges that make the method still in the exploratory stage. This method can be a long-term development goal for the historical land-cover reconstruction. Researchers should focus on rebuilding historical land-cover dataset with high spatial resolution by developing new models so that the study results could be effectively applied in simulations of climatic and ecological effects.
基金provided through the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
文摘The offshore pipeline network in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is the largest and most transparent system in the world. A review of deepwater projects in the region provides insight into construction cost and installation methods and the evolution of contract strategies. Pipeline projects are identified as export systems, infield flowline systems, and combined export and infield systems, and three dozen deepwater pipeline installations from 1980–2014 are described based on Offshore Technology Conference(OTC) and Society of Petroleum Engineers(SPE) industry publications and press release data. Export lines and infield flowlines are equally represented and many projects used a combination of J-lay, S-lay and reel methods with rigid steel, flexible line, and pipe-in-pipe systems. The average 2014 inflation-adjusted cost for pipeline projects based on OTC/SPE publications was $2.76 million/mi and ranged from $520 000/mi to $12.94 million/mi. High cost pipelines tend to be short segments or specialized pipeline. Excluding the two cost endpoints, the majority of projects ranged from $1 to $6 million/mi. The average inflation-adjusted cost to install deepwater pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico based on available public data is estimated at $3.1 million/mi.
基金Project supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LR19E050002)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFB2004604)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51821093 and 51708493)the Key R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(Nos.2018C01020 and 2018C01060)the Youth Funds of the State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems(No.SKLoFP_QN_1804),China。
文摘With the rapid development of the global economy,more and more attention has been paid to the energy conservation of construction machinery.The hydraulic system is the key component of construction machinery,and improving its energy utilization rate has become an important means to achieve energy conservation.In conventional valve-controlled or pump-controlled hydraulic systems of construction machinery,controllability and energy-saving performance typically cannot be considered at the same time.The pump-valve coordinated system combines the energy-saving characteristics of the pump-controlled system and the high-precision and high-frequency response of the valve-controlled system,which has the potential to become a primary research direction of electro-hydraulic systems.This review summarizes the recent research progress in energy-saving technologies based on pump-valve coordinated systems.Particularly,we discuss the structures of hydraulic systems in different categories of construction machinery,various control methods of the electro-hydraulic system,novel hydraulic hybrid energy regeneration systems,and key components.In addition,future directions and challenges of the pump-valve coordinated systems are described,such as independent metering system(IMS),common pressure rail(CPR),and hybrid power source(HPS).
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFB2004604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52075481 and 52075477)+2 种基金the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LR19E050002)the Key R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2020C01152)and the“Innovation 2025”Major Project of Ningbo(No.2020Z110),China。
文摘The issues of energy shortage and environmental pollution have accelerated the electrification of construction ma-chinery(CM)industry globally.In China,the amount of electric construction machinery(ECM)has been growing across the industry.The sales of ECM are estimated to reach 600000 vehicles by the end of 2025,while the total demand for battery power will reach 60 GWh.However,the development of ECM still faces critical challenges including reliable power supply and energy distribution among various components.In this review,we primarily focus on important technological breakthroughs and the difficulties faced by the CM industry in China.An overview of ECM including classification and characteristics is given at the beginning.Next,the selection of key components such as the electric motor and the energy storage units,and the control strategy in the pure electric drive system are discussed.The characteristics of the hybrid electric drive system such as structure design and power matching are analyzed in detail.The battery management system(BMS)is critical to ensure appropriate battery health for reliable power supply.Here,we extensively review technical developments in various BMSs.In addition,we roughly estimate the national total of CM emissions and the potential environmental benefits of employing ECMs in China.Finally,we set out future research directions and industrial development of ECM.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52125903 and 52339001).
文摘The Moon,as the closest celestial body to the Earth,plays a pivotal role in the progression of deep space exploration,and the establishment of research outposts on its surface represents a crucial step in this mission.Lunar lava tubes are special underground caves formed by volcanic eruptions and are considered as ideal natural shelters and scientific laboratories for lunar base construction.This paper begins with an in-depth overview of the geological origins,exploration history,and distribution locations of lunar lava tubes.Subsequently,it delves into the presentation of four distinctive advantages and typical concepts for constructing bases within lava tubes,summarizing the ground-based attempts made thus far in lunar lava tube base construction.Field studies conducted on a lava tube in Hainan revealed rock compositions similar to those found during the Apollo missions and clear lava tube structures,making it a promising analog site.Lastly,the challenges and opportunities encountered in the field of geotechnical engineering regarding the establishment of lunar lava tube bases are discussed,encompassing cave exploration technologies,in-situ testing methods,geomechanical properties under lunar extreme environments,base design and structural stability assessment,excavation and reinforcement techniques,and simulated Earth-based lava tube base.
文摘As BIM （building information modeling） became the gold standard of the architecture, construction, and engineering industry, lack of skilled BIM professionals is considered one of the major challenges. It is therefore of significant importance that CM （construction management） programs train future construction professionals in the capabilities and advantages of BIM technology. This paper presents the findings of a comprehensive review of the implementation of BIM education in CM programs and summarizes the process of BIM adoption, existing educational approaches, and identified challenges in the implementation process. The information presented in this paper serves as a guide to CM programs that are new to and in the progress of implementing BIM education.
文摘Construction project scheduling is one of the most critical factors for project success measurement.Not only for the project planning but for construction process management,the scheduling is the basic tool for communication between the owner and the project manager.By developing the schedule before the project starts,the owner knows in advance that the expected timeline of the project.By preparing construction process scheduling,the owner and general contractor can better manage the subcontractors,sub-trades progress,materials storage and deliveries,labors schedule and equipment set up which will eventually save time,money and hassle.Basically,Critical Path Method(CPM) is commonly used in the construction industry.CPM is a deterministic method that assumes that through the network,there is at least one path that determines the project duration and that the path is the critical path.CPM does not consider the uncertainty in the activities;rather it assumes that each activity can be finished in the given situation.Program Evaluation and Review Technique(PERT) is a stochastic technique which is based on the assumption that the duration of a single activity can be described by a probability density function.PERT takes into account the uncertainty during the construction process and has been created out of the need to plan,schedule and control complex projects with many uncertainties.The PERT approach is stated in some books and papers,but there is no deep investigation on the application in the schedule risk assessment.This paper investigates the PERT work process and takes a valuable try on the construction schedule risk assessment by using case studies.The utilization in the estimate the construction liquidated damage with the uncertainties is performed,which also can be used in the insurance company to calculate the insurance premium.
文摘This paper is a review of the past researcher of feasibility of the usage of natural fibre composites in various civil engineering applications and also the advantages and limitations of natural fibres reinforced composites. As the world is gathering attention towards the renewable resources for environmental purposes, studies of natural fibre have been increasing further due to the application of natural fibre throughout various industries such as aerospace, automobiles and construction sectors. This paper is started with brief information regarding the natural fibre composite materials, the natural fibre composite for structural and infrastructure applications, its advantages and also its limitations. With their unique and wide range of variability, natural fibre composites could emerge as a new alternative engineering material that can substitute the use of synthetic fibre composites.
基金supported by the research“Evidence Study Based on Multimodal Knowledge Graph Reasoning of the Idea of Treating Pre-disease in TCM(2023016)”the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82374621).
文摘As an advanced data science technology,the knowledge graph systematically integrates and displays the knowledge framework within the field of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).This not only contributes to a deeper comprehension of traditional Chinese medical theories but also provides robust support for the intelligent decision systems and medical applications of TCM.Against this backdrop,this paper aims to systematically review the current status and development trends of TCM knowledge graphs,offering theoretical and technical foundations to facilitate the inheritance,innovation,and integrated development of TCM.Firstly,we introduce the relevant concepts and research status of TCM knowledge graphs.Secondly,we conduct an in-depth analysis of the challenges and trends faced by key technologies in TCM knowledge graph construction,such as knowledge representation,extraction,fusion,and reasoning,and classifies typical knowledge graphs in various subfields of TCM.Next,we comprehensively outline the current medical applications of TCM knowledge graphs in areas such as information retrieval,diagnosis,question answering,recommendation,and knowledge mining.Finally,the current research status and future directions of TCM knowledge graphs are concluded and discussed.We believe this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the research dynamics in TCM knowledge graphs and provides essential references for scholars in related fields.
文摘Construction Coercion （CC）, as an important component of Construction Grammar （Cx G） established in 1995 by Goldberg, has aroused much attention of cognitivist and constructionist scholars abroad and at home in the past two decades. A series of studies have explore its definition, motivation, principle, type, function, explanatory power and etc. As CC is still a quite young field and lots of relevant theoretical studies and experimental studies have been implemented, it is necessary to review previous development of CC which enables us to better understand its current situation and prospect. This paper aims to make a review on CC to give some implications for further studies and finds that studies abroad and at home have some similarities but show different focuses and denote different developmental trends.
基金Supported by the Program of Tibet Autonomous Region Finance Department(Long-term Positioning Observation Research of Soil Nutrient in Main Climate Type Zone of Tibet)
文摘Tibet is not only famous ＂ the roof of the world＂ but also is recognized as the ＂ third pole of the earth＂ by the whole world, with very im-portant significance in construction and protection of plateau eco-environment. In Qinghai - Tibet Plateau, there are abundant wild animal and plant resources and a lot of high-mountain mineral resources, and water resources, light resources and characteristic agriculture and animal husbandry resources have broad development and utilization space. When Tibet economy and society improve and develop, eco-environment construction and protection work is also mentioned in the schedule. In this paper, the history, status quo and prospect of Tibet eco-environment protection and development are explored, which could promote the understanding on Tibet eco-environment construction and protection in academic world.
