Richard Rorty＇s moral finitism is based on some ideas from John Stuart Mill＇s work On Liberty. For Rorty, religious truths would be the main obstacles for the development of freedom and, at the same time, for human ...Richard Rorty＇s moral finitism is based on some ideas from John Stuart Mill＇s work On Liberty. For Rorty, religious truths would be the main obstacles for the development of freedom and, at the same time, for human happiness. Rorty introduces the concepts of contingency and literary culture to express the situation of personal moral development, stressing that our life must be seen as an endless narration. So, there is no fixed development given once and for all. Rorty＇s anticlericalism is also based on the idea that the creation of clerical institutions and hierarchies is dangerous in the sense that they pose demands which go beyond individual perspectives and make religious obligations be prior to moral ones. Nevertheless, there are some misconceptions in Rorty＇s position when he discusses the idea of moral obligation and the relationship between religion and religious institutions.展开更多
In modern ZnO varistors,traditional aging mechanisms based on increased power consumption are no longer relevant due to reduced power consumption during DC aging.Prolonged exposure to both AC and DC voltages results i...In modern ZnO varistors,traditional aging mechanisms based on increased power consumption are no longer relevant due to reduced power consumption during DC aging.Prolonged exposure to both AC and DC voltages results in increased leakage current,decreased breakdown voltage,and lower nonlinearity,ultimately compromising their protective performance.To investigate the evolution in electrical properties during DC aging,this work developed a finite element model based on Voronoi networks and conducted accelerated aging tests on commercial varistors.Throughout the aging process,current-voltage characteristics and Schottky barrier parameters were measured and analyzed.The results indicate that when subjected to constant voltage,current flows through regions with larger grain sizes,forming discharge channels.As aging progresses,the current focus increases on these channels,leading to a decline in the varistor’s overall performance.Furthermore,analysis of the Schottky barrier parameters shows that the changes in electrical performance during aging are non-monotonic.These findings offer theoretical support for understanding the aging mechanisms and condition assessment of modern stable ZnO varistors.展开更多
The contact deformation and buckling of elastic rods against rigid surfaces represent a prevalent phenomenon in applications such as oil drilling,arterial stents,and energy harvesting.This has attracted widespread att...The contact deformation and buckling of elastic rods against rigid surfaces represent a prevalent phenomenon in applications such as oil drilling,arterial stents,and energy harvesting.This has attracted widespread attention from researchers.In this paper,the deformation and buckling behaviors of a circular arch subject to compression by a rigid plate are investigated with a planar elastic rod model that incorporates tension,shearing,and bending.In comparison with the existing models that solely consider the bending energy,the deflection curve,the internal force distribution,and the critical load of the present model show good agreement with the finite element results.Through the dimensional analysis and order-of-magnitude estimation,we examine the factors influencing the critical load.The study reveals that the semi-central angle of the arch has the most significant effect.The dimensionless geometric parameter describing arch slenderness becomes prominent when the semi-central angle is less than 30°,while Poisson's ratio and the cross-sectional shear correction factor exhibit negligible influence.Furthermore,the variation in the proportions of strain energy components during critical buckling is presented with respect to the semi-central angle and the geometric parameter,thereby delineating the applicable ranges of both the original model(OM)and the modified model(MM).展开更多
Slopes are likely to fail in areas with frequent rainfall and earthquakes.The deformation characteristics of unsaturated slopes subjected to post-rainfall earthquakes are investigated using centrifuge model tests and ...Slopes are likely to fail in areas with frequent rainfall and earthquakes.The deformation characteristics of unsaturated slopes subjected to post-rainfall earthquakes are investigated using centrifuge model tests and finite element analyses.Three tests of the slope deformation under earthquake and post-rainfall earthquakes are first studied using image analysis techniques.Then,based on an elastoplastic constitutive model,numerical simulations are carried out using the finite element method and compared with the centrifuge test results.Finally,a parametric study is performed to clarify the effects of antecedent rainfall on earthquake-induced slope deformation.The results show that slope deformation caused by post-rainfall earthquakes differs from that caused by earthquakes without antecedent rainfall.The seepage flow and soil strength of the slope are affected by previous rainfall conditions,such as intensity and duration,which directly influence the slope deformation caused by the subsequent earthquake.Soil displacement and strain become greater and the slip surface is more noticeable during the post-rainfall earthquake of higher intensity.In addition,the time interval between the rainfall and the earthquake has a considerable impact on the detailed characteristics of the slope deformation,and the significant deformation occurs at the time of lowest soil strength when seepage flow reaches the lower part of the slope.Moreover,the repeated intermittent rainfall greatly affects the subsequent earthquake-induced slope deformation,the main characteristics of which are closely related to the changes in saturation and strength of the slope.However,with the prolonged time gap between each round of rainfall,the earthquake-induced slope deformation becomes insignificant.展开更多
A new quadrilateral edge element method is proposed and analyzed for Maxwell equations.This proposed method is based on Duan-Liang quadrilateral element(Math.Comp.73(2004),pp.1–18).When applied to the eigenvalue prob...A new quadrilateral edge element method is proposed and analyzed for Maxwell equations.This proposed method is based on Duan-Liang quadrilateral element(Math.Comp.73(2004),pp.1–18).When applied to the eigenvalue problem,the method is spectral-correct and spurious-free.Stability and error estimates are obtained,including the interpolation error estimates and the error estimates between the finite element solution and the exact solution.The method is suitable for singular solution as well as smooth solution,and consequently,the method is valid for nonconvex domains which may have a number of reentrant corners.Of course,the method is suitable for arbitrary quadrilaterals(under the usual shape-regular condition).展开更多
Patient-specific finite element analysis(FEA)is a promising tool for noninvasive quantification of cardiac and vascular structural mechanics in vivo.However,inverse material property identification using FEA,which req...Patient-specific finite element analysis(FEA)is a promising tool for noninvasive quantification of cardiac and vascular structural mechanics in vivo.However,inverse material property identification using FEA,which requires iteratively solving nonlinear hyperelasticity problems,is computationally expensive which limits the ability to provide timely patient-specific insights to clinicians.In this study,we present an inverse material parameter identification strategy that integrates deep neural networks(DNNs)with FEA,namely inverse DNN-FEA.In this framework,a DNN encodes the spatial distribution of material parameters and effectively regularizes the inverse solution,which aims to reduce susceptibility to local optima that often arise in heterogeneous nonlinear hyperelastic problems.Consequently,inverse DNN-FEA enables identification of material parameters at the element level.For validation,we applied DNN-FEA to identify four spatially varying passive Holzapfel-Ogden material parameters of the left ventricular myocardium in synthetic benchmark cases with a clinically-derived geometry.To evaluate the benefit of DNN integration,a baseline FEA-only solver implemented in PyTorch was used for comparison.Results demonstrated that DNN-FEA achieved substantially lower average errors in parameter identification compared to FEA(case 1,DNN-FEA:0.37%~2.15%vs.FEA:2.64%~12.91%).The results also demonstrate that the same DNN architecture is capable of identifying a different spatial material property distribution(case 2,DNN-FEA:0.03%~0.60%vs.FEA:0.93%~16.25%).These findings suggest that DNN-FEA provides an accurate framework for inverse identification of heterogeneous myocardial material properties.This approach may facilitate future applications in patient-specific modeling based on in vivo clinical imaging and could be extended to other biomechanical simulation problems.展开更多
Thin-film structures are widely used in industry due to their advantages in lightweight,flexibility and deployability.This paper investigates the wrinkling deformation pattern of square film subjected to in-plane tors...Thin-film structures are widely used in industry due to their advantages in lightweight,flexibility and deployability.This paper investigates the wrinkling deformation pattern of square film subjected to in-plane torsion through the post-buckling theory of shell,with the geometric nonlinear behavior derived by energy principle and analyzed with finite element method.An equal-sized experimental verification platform is designed and fabricated,and the wrinkling surface of polyimide film driven by rotary motor is reconstructed by 3D-digital image correlation measurement and verified with finite element simulation comparisons.Wrinkling region within the film expands continuously as the torsion proceeds,accompanied by multiple wrinkling configuration transitions throughout the complete evolutionary process.Due to the non-axial symmetry between structure and loading,significant discrepancies arise in amplitude,span and wavelength between different stripes,effects of thickness,torsion radius and pre-stretch on wrinkling pattern configuration are further discussed.This study can provide valuable references for understanding the wrinkling mechanism of hard film under complex torsion loading.展开更多
The specific surface area(S S)and pore size(D)exhibit an inherent trade-off in the microscale design of bone implants:larger pores typically correlate with reduced surface area and vice versa.This relationship has att...The specific surface area(S S)and pore size(D)exhibit an inherent trade-off in the microscale design of bone implants:larger pores typically correlate with reduced surface area and vice versa.This relationship has attracted notable attention because of its critical role in the regulation of cell adhesion and osteogenesis.However,it remains largely unclear how S S and D affect the generated bone tissue and dynamically change during long-term osteogenesis.Herein,by applying rigorous geometric mapping to minimal surfaces,we constructed precisely partitioned and layer-by-layer thickened tissue models to simulate osteogenesis across different temporal scales and thereby track the dynamic evolution of geometric characteristics,permeability,and mechanobiological tissue differentiation.The high-S S samples were found to facilitate the rapid formation of new bone tissue in the early stages.However,their smaller pores tended to cause occlusions,hindering further tissue development.In contrast,low-S S samples showed slower bone regeneration,but their larger pores provided adequate physical space for tissue regeneration and mass transport,ultimately promoting bone formation in the long term.Mechanobiological regulation suggests that fibrous tissue formation inhibits additional bone formation,establishing a dynamic equilibrium between osteogenesis and pore space to sustain nutrient/waste exchange throughout the regenerative process.Overall,smaller pores are preferable in implants for minimally loaded osteoplasty procedures focused on early-stage bone consolidation,whereas larger pores are preferable in dynamically loaded implants requiring prolonged mechanical stability.展开更多
We investigate the effects of temperature on the structural evolution and clustering in the hypernucleus,taking_(Λ)^(21)Ne as an example,in the framework of deformed finite-temperature Skyrme-Hartree-Fock.The SkI4 Sk...We investigate the effects of temperature on the structural evolution and clustering in the hypernucleus,taking_(Λ)^(21)Ne as an example,in the framework of deformed finite-temperature Skyrme-Hartree-Fock.The SkI4 Skyrme force is employed for nucleon-nucleon interaction,while the NSC97f force is used for the hyperon-nucleon interaction.It is found that the system exhibits a strongly deformed ground state with pronouncedα-cluster correlations and localized density distributions at low temperatures.As temperature increases,nuclear deformation weakens,the nuclear density spreads over the surface,and clustering gradually diminishes and vanishes entirely at T≈2.8 MeV.This is because that the thermal excitations lower the Fermi surface and enhance single-particle level splitting.In particular,owing to the lower excitation threshold of hyperons in the hypernuclear system,the hyperon radii exhibit a stronger temperature dependence than the nucleons.We further analyze the temperature-dependent changes in deformation,single-Λbinding energy,and entropy,providing new insights into the thermal evolution of the hypernuclear structure.展开更多
Unbonded post-tensioned(PT)concrete systems are widely used in safety-critical structures,yet model-ing practices for prestress implementation and tendon-concrete interaction remain inconsistent.This study investigate...Unbonded post-tensioned(PT)concrete systems are widely used in safety-critical structures,yet model-ing practices for prestress implementation and tendon-concrete interaction remain inconsistent.This study investigates the effects of sheath(duct)implementation and confinement assumptions through nonlinear finite element analysis.Four modeling cases were defined,consisting of an explicit sheath without tendon-concrete confinement(S)and three no-sheath variants with different confinement levels(X,N,A).One-way beams and two-way panels were analyzed,and panel blast responses were validated against experimental results.In both beams and panels,average initial stress levels were similar across models,through local stress concentrations appeared when the sheath was modeled.Under blast loading,these local effects became critical,and the sheath-implemented model reproduced experimental behavior most accurately,whereas non-implemented models deviated.Reduced blast intensity diminished the differences among models,thereby reaffirming that sheath-induced localization and damage propagation are critical factors.These findings highlight the importance of explicit sheath implementation for realistic numerical assessment of unbonded PT structures under extreme loads.展开更多
This study presents a physics-informed modelling framework that combines finite element method(FEM)simulations and supervised machine learning(ML)to predict the self-healing performance of microbial concrete.A FEniCS-...This study presents a physics-informed modelling framework that combines finite element method(FEM)simulations and supervised machine learning(ML)to predict the self-healing performance of microbial concrete.A FEniCS-based FEM platform resolves multiphysics phenomena including nutrient diffusion,microbial CaCO_(3) precipitation,and stiffness recovery.These simulations,together with experimental data,are used to train ML models(Random Forest yielding normalized RMSE≈0.10)capable of predicting performance over a wide range of design parameters.Feature importance analysis identifies curing temperature,calcium carbonate precipitation rate,crack width,bacterial strain,and encapsulation method as the most influential parameters.The coupled FEM-ML approach enables sensitivity analysis,design optimization,and prediction beyond the training dataset(consistently exceeding 90%healing efficiency).Experimental validation confirms model robustness in both crack closure and strength recovery.This FEM–ML pipeline thus offers a generalizable,interpretable,and scalable strategy for the design of intelligent,self-adaptive construction materials.展开更多
Quasi-periodic solutions with multiple base frequencies exhibit the feature of 2π-periodicity with respect to each of the hyper-time variables.However,it remains a challenge work,due to the lack of effective solution...Quasi-periodic solutions with multiple base frequencies exhibit the feature of 2π-periodicity with respect to each of the hyper-time variables.However,it remains a challenge work,due to the lack of effective solution methods,to solve and track the quasi-periodic solutions with multiple base frequencies until now.In this work,a multi-steps variable-coefficient formulation is proposed,which provides a unified framework to enable either harmonic balance method or collocation method or finite difference method to solve quasi-periodic solutions with multiple base frequencies.For this purpose,a method of alternating U and S domain is also developed to efficiently evaluate the nonlinear force terms.Furthermore,a new robust phase condition is presented for all of the three methods to make them track the quasi-periodic solutions with prior unknown multiple base frequencies,while the stability of the quasi-periodic solutions is assessed by mean of Lyapunov exponents.The feasibility of the constructed methods under the above framework is verified by application to three nonlinear systems.展开更多
We investigate the effects of projectile material on high-speed penetration/perforation of Inconel 718 alloy(IN718)plates.High-speed ballistic impact tests are conducted on 2 mm-thickness IN718 plates with 5-mm-diamet...We investigate the effects of projectile material on high-speed penetration/perforation of Inconel 718 alloy(IN718)plates.High-speed ballistic impact tests are conducted on 2 mm-thickness IN718 plates with 5-mm-diameter stainless steel 304(SS304),Ti alloy TC4,and Al alloy AA1060 spherical projectiles.The impact processes are captured with high-speed photography.Optical and scanning electron microscopy and laser scan are conducted on recovered projectiles and targets.Finite element models of the ballistic impact are established based on the coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian algorithm with the Johnson-Cook constitutive model and failure criterion,and can well reproduce the experimental results.The experimental and simulated data related to projectile dynamics,and the geometries of postmortem projectiles and bullet holes are analyzed with phenomenological models.Projectile velocity evolution can be described with hydrodynamic models of penetration.Dimensional analysis reveals a universal relationship between the bullet hole expansion coefficient and the normalized dynamic pressure,regardless of the projectile material.However,the projectile material does affect projectile deformation,bullet hole size,and energy absorption of target.展开更多
In modern construction,Lightweight Aggregate Concrete(LWAC)has been recognized as a vital material of concern because of its unique properties,such as reduced density and improved thermal insulation.Despite the extens...In modern construction,Lightweight Aggregate Concrete(LWAC)has been recognized as a vital material of concern because of its unique properties,such as reduced density and improved thermal insulation.Despite the extensive knowledge regarding its macroscopic properties,there is a wide knowledge gap in understanding the influence of microscale parameters like aggregate porosity and volume ratio on the mechanical response of LWAC.This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap,spurred by the need to enhance the predictability and applicability of LWAC in various construction environments.With the help of advanced numerical methods,including the finite element method and a random circular aggregate model,this study critically evaluates the role played by these microscale factors.We found that an increase in the aggregate porosity from 23.5%to 48.5%leads to a drastic change of weakness from the bonding interface to the aggregate,reducing compressive strength by up to 24.2%and tensile strength by 27.8%.Similarly,the increase in the volume ratio of lightweight aggregate from 25%to 40%leads to a reduction in compressive strength by 13.0%and tensile strength by 9.23%.These results highlight the imperative role of microscale properties on the mechanical properties of LWAC.By supplying precise quantitative details on the effect of porosity and aggregate volume ratio,this research makes significant contributions to construction materials science by providing useful recommendations for the creation and optimization of LWAC with improved performance and sustainability in construction.展开更多
Railway noise barriers are an essential piece of infrastructure for reducing noise propagation.However,these barriers experience aerodynamic loads generated by high-speed trains,leading to dynamic effects that may com...Railway noise barriers are an essential piece of infrastructure for reducing noise propagation.However,these barriers experience aerodynamic loads generated by high-speed trains,leading to dynamic effects that may compromise their fatigue capacity.The most common structural design for railway noise barriers consists of vertical configurations of posts and panels.However,there have been few dynamic analyses of steel post/wood panel noise barriers under train-induced aerodynamic loads.This study used dynamic finite element analysis to assess the dynamic behavior of such noise barriers.Analysis of a 40-m-long noise barrier model and a triangular simplified load model,the latter of which effectively represented the detailed aerodynamic load,were first used to establish the model and input of the moving load during dynamic simulation.Then,the effects of different parameters on the dynamic response of the noise barrier were evaluated,including the damping ratio,the profile of the steel post,the span length of the panel,the barrier height,and the train speed.Gray relational analysis indicated that barrier height exhibited the highest correlations with the dynamic responses,followed by train speed,post profile,span length,and damping ratio.A reduction in the natural frequency and an increase in the train speed result in a higher peak response and more pronounced fluctuations between the nose and tail waves.The dynamic amplification factor(DAF)was found to be related to both the natural frequency and train speed.A model was proposed showing that the DAF significantly increases as the square of the natural frequency decreases and the cube of the train speed rises.展开更多
In this paper,we present a finite volume trigonometric weighted essentially non-oscillatory(TWENO)scheme to solve nonlinear degenerate parabolic equations that may exhibit non-smooth solutions.The present method is de...In this paper,we present a finite volume trigonometric weighted essentially non-oscillatory(TWENO)scheme to solve nonlinear degenerate parabolic equations that may exhibit non-smooth solutions.The present method is developed using the trigonometric scheme,which is based on zero,first,and second moments,and the direct discontinuous Galerkin(DDG)flux is used to discretize the diffusion term.Moreover,the DDG method directly applies the weak form of the parabolic equation to each computational cell,which can better capture the characteristics of the solution,especially the discontinuous solution.Meanwhile,the third-order TVD-Runge-Kutta method is applied for temporal discretization.Finally,the effectiveness and stability of the method constructed in this paper are evaluated through numerical tests.展开更多
This study presents and verifies a hybrid methodology for reliable determination of parameters in structural rheological models(Zener,Burgers,and Maxwell)describing the viscoelastic behavior of polyurethane specimens ...This study presents and verifies a hybrid methodology for reliable determination of parameters in structural rheological models(Zener,Burgers,and Maxwell)describing the viscoelastic behavior of polyurethane specimens manufactured using extrusion-based 3D printing.Through comprehensive testing,including cyclic compression at strain rates ranging from 0.12 to 120 mm/min(0%-15%strain)and creep/relaxation experiments(10%-30%strain),the lumped parameters were independently determined using both analytical and numerical solutions of the models’differential equations,followed by cross-verification in additional experiments.Numerical solutions for creep and relaxation problems were obtained using finite element analysis,with the three-parameter Mooney-Rivlin model and Prony series employed to simulate elastic and viscous stress components,respectively.Energy dissipation per cycle was quantified during cyclic compression tests.The results demonstrate that all three models adequately describe material behavior within the 0%-15%strain range across various strain rates.Comparative analysis revealed the Burgers model’s superior performance in characterizing creep and stress relaxation at low strain levels.While Zener and Burgers model parameters from uniaxial compression showed limited applicability for energy dissipation calculations,the generalized Maxwell model effectively captured viscoelastic properties across different strain rates.Notably,parameters derived from creep tests provided a more universal assessment of dissipative properties due to optimization based on characteristic curve regions.Both parameter sets described polyurethane’s elastic-hysteretic behavior with approximately 20%error,proving significantly more accurate than the linear strain-time dependence hypothesis.Finite element analysis(FEA)complemented numerical modeling by demonstrating that while the generalized Maxwell model effectively describes initial rapid stress-strain changes,FEA provides superior characterization of steady-state processes.This computational approach yields more physically representative results compared to simplified analytical solutions,despite certain limitations in transient analysis.展开更多
Variable stiffness composites present a promising solution for mitigating impact loads via varying the fiber volume fraction layer-wise,thereby adjusting the panel's stiffness.Since each layer of the composite may...Variable stiffness composites present a promising solution for mitigating impact loads via varying the fiber volume fraction layer-wise,thereby adjusting the panel's stiffness.Since each layer of the composite may be affected by a different failure mode,the optimal fiber volume fraction to suppress damage initiation and evolution is different across the layers.This research examines how re-allocating the fibers layer-wise enhances the composites'impact resistance.In this study,constant stiffness panels with the same fiber volume fraction throughout the layers are compared to variable stiffness ones by varying volume fraction layer-wise.A method is established that utilizes numerical analysis coupled with optimization techniques to determine the optimal fiber volume fraction in both scenarios.Three different reinforcement fibers(Kevlar,carbon,and glass)embedded in epoxy resin were studied.Panels were manufactured and tested under various loading conditions to validate results.Kevlar reinforcement revealed the highest tensile toughness,followed by carbon and then glass fibers.Varying reinforcement volume fraction significantly influences failure modes.Higher fractions lead to matrix cracking and debonding,while lower fractions result in more fiber breakage.The optimal volume fraction for maximizing fiber breakage energy is around 45%,whereas it is about 90%for matrix cracking and debonding.A drop tower test was used to examine the composite structure's behavior under lowvelocity impact,confirming the superiority of Kevlar-reinforced composites with variable stiffness.Conversely,glass-reinforced composites with constant stiffness revealed the lowest performance with the highest deflection.Across all reinforcement materials,the variable stiffness structure consistently outperformed its constant stiffness counterpart.展开更多
Urban tunnels are often built in multiples,yet the influence of surface structures on their support demands is frequently overlooked,highlighting the need for refined design under realistic loading.This study addresse...Urban tunnels are often built in multiples,yet the influence of surface structures on their support demands is frequently overlooked,highlighting the need for refined design under realistic loading.This study addresses this gap by examining the response of a uniformly loaded strip footing above twin horseshoe tunnels with structural linings.A non-dimensional Footing Stability Improvement Factor(I_(f)),defined as the ratio of ultimate bearing capacity with and without lining to that of a footing on intact rock—is evaluated using adaptive finite element limit analysis.The effects of normalized vertical depth of tunnel,normalised horizontal spacing of tunnel,and lining-thickness factor are examined,providing key insights into foundation-tunnel interaction and support optimization.This study finds that,for unlined twin tunnels,footing-tunnel interaction becomes negligible when embedment exceeds four times of footing widths and tunnel spacing surpasses eleven times of footing widths,beyond which additional support is unnecessary.For lined tunnels,the tunnel-lining thickness required to maintain footing stability equivalent to that on intact rock decreases rapidly with embedment depth.At a tunnel spacing equal to onehalf of the footing width,the critical lining-thickness ratio is about six percent of the footing width at a tunnel depth of half the footing width,reducing to approximately five,four,and three percent at depths of one,one-and-a-half,and two footing widths,and asymptotically approaching nearly one percent for embedment depths exceeding two-and-a-half footing widths.Additionally,rock mass parameters exhibit minimal impact(±2%)on I_(f).The results show that failure mechanisms in footing-tunnel systems are primarily governed by tunnels-positional parmeters,and lining thickness.The study presents a mechanistic framework that delineates the critical depth-spacing-thickness regimes controlling twin-tunnel behavior,providing engineers with clear design boundaries and performance-based lining guidelines to improve the stability of both tunnels and overlying foundations.展开更多
文摘Richard Rorty＇s moral finitism is based on some ideas from John Stuart Mill＇s work On Liberty. For Rorty, religious truths would be the main obstacles for the development of freedom and, at the same time, for human happiness. Rorty introduces the concepts of contingency and literary culture to express the situation of personal moral development, stressing that our life must be seen as an endless narration. So, there is no fixed development given once and for all. Rorty＇s anticlericalism is also based on the idea that the creation of clerical institutions and hierarchies is dangerous in the sense that they pose demands which go beyond individual perspectives and make religious obligations be prior to moral ones. Nevertheless, there are some misconceptions in Rorty＇s position when he discusses the idea of moral obligation and the relationship between religion and religious institutions.
文摘In modern ZnO varistors,traditional aging mechanisms based on increased power consumption are no longer relevant due to reduced power consumption during DC aging.Prolonged exposure to both AC and DC voltages results in increased leakage current,decreased breakdown voltage,and lower nonlinearity,ultimately compromising their protective performance.To investigate the evolution in electrical properties during DC aging,this work developed a finite element model based on Voronoi networks and conducted accelerated aging tests on commercial varistors.Throughout the aging process,current-voltage characteristics and Schottky barrier parameters were measured and analyzed.The results indicate that when subjected to constant voltage,current flows through regions with larger grain sizes,forming discharge channels.As aging progresses,the current focus increases on these channels,leading to a decline in the varistor’s overall performance.Furthermore,analysis of the Schottky barrier parameters shows that the changes in electrical performance during aging are non-monotonic.These findings offer theoretical support for understanding the aging mechanisms and condition assessment of modern stable ZnO varistors.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.124B2043,U2241267,12172155,and 12302278)the Science and Technology Leading Talent Project of Gansu Province of China(No.23ZDKA0009)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province of China(Nos.24JRRA473 and 24JRRA489)。
文摘The contact deformation and buckling of elastic rods against rigid surfaces represent a prevalent phenomenon in applications such as oil drilling,arterial stents,and energy harvesting.This has attracted widespread attention from researchers.In this paper,the deformation and buckling behaviors of a circular arch subject to compression by a rigid plate are investigated with a planar elastic rod model that incorporates tension,shearing,and bending.In comparison with the existing models that solely consider the bending energy,the deflection curve,the internal force distribution,and the critical load of the present model show good agreement with the finite element results.Through the dimensional analysis and order-of-magnitude estimation,we examine the factors influencing the critical load.The study reveals that the semi-central angle of the arch has the most significant effect.The dimensionless geometric parameter describing arch slenderness becomes prominent when the semi-central angle is less than 30°,while Poisson's ratio and the cross-sectional shear correction factor exhibit negligible influence.Furthermore,the variation in the proportions of strain energy components during critical buckling is presented with respect to the semi-central angle and the geometric parameter,thereby delineating the applicable ranges of both the original model(OM)and the modified model(MM).
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(CPSF)(Grant No.2024M762769)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Grant No.2024JC-YBQN-0333)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(Grant No.GZC20232230).
文摘Slopes are likely to fail in areas with frequent rainfall and earthquakes.The deformation characteristics of unsaturated slopes subjected to post-rainfall earthquakes are investigated using centrifuge model tests and finite element analyses.Three tests of the slope deformation under earthquake and post-rainfall earthquakes are first studied using image analysis techniques.Then,based on an elastoplastic constitutive model,numerical simulations are carried out using the finite element method and compared with the centrifuge test results.Finally,a parametric study is performed to clarify the effects of antecedent rainfall on earthquake-induced slope deformation.The results show that slope deformation caused by post-rainfall earthquakes differs from that caused by earthquakes without antecedent rainfall.The seepage flow and soil strength of the slope are affected by previous rainfall conditions,such as intensity and duration,which directly influence the slope deformation caused by the subsequent earthquake.Soil displacement and strain become greater and the slip surface is more noticeable during the post-rainfall earthquake of higher intensity.In addition,the time interval between the rainfall and the earthquake has a considerable impact on the detailed characteristics of the slope deformation,and the significant deformation occurs at the time of lowest soil strength when seepage flow reaches the lower part of the slope.Moreover,the repeated intermittent rainfall greatly affects the subsequent earthquake-induced slope deformation,the main characteristics of which are closely related to the changes in saturation and strength of the slope.However,with the prolonged time gap between each round of rainfall,the earthquake-induced slope deformation becomes insignificant.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12401482)the second author was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12371371,12261160361,11971366)supported by the Open Research Fund of Hubei Key Laboratory of Computational Science,Wuhan University.
文摘A new quadrilateral edge element method is proposed and analyzed for Maxwell equations.This proposed method is based on Duan-Liang quadrilateral element(Math.Comp.73(2004),pp.1–18).When applied to the eigenvalue problem,the method is spectral-correct and spurious-free.Stability and error estimates are obtained,including the interpolation error estimates and the error estimates between the finite element solution and the exact solution.The method is suitable for singular solution as well as smooth solution,and consequently,the method is valid for nonconvex domains which may have a number of reentrant corners.Of course,the method is suitable for arbitrary quadrilaterals(under the usual shape-regular condition).
基金supported in part by the National Science Foundation under GrantsDMS 2436630 and 2436629.
文摘Patient-specific finite element analysis(FEA)is a promising tool for noninvasive quantification of cardiac and vascular structural mechanics in vivo.However,inverse material property identification using FEA,which requires iteratively solving nonlinear hyperelasticity problems,is computationally expensive which limits the ability to provide timely patient-specific insights to clinicians.In this study,we present an inverse material parameter identification strategy that integrates deep neural networks(DNNs)with FEA,namely inverse DNN-FEA.In this framework,a DNN encodes the spatial distribution of material parameters and effectively regularizes the inverse solution,which aims to reduce susceptibility to local optima that often arise in heterogeneous nonlinear hyperelastic problems.Consequently,inverse DNN-FEA enables identification of material parameters at the element level.For validation,we applied DNN-FEA to identify four spatially varying passive Holzapfel-Ogden material parameters of the left ventricular myocardium in synthetic benchmark cases with a clinically-derived geometry.To evaluate the benefit of DNN integration,a baseline FEA-only solver implemented in PyTorch was used for comparison.Results demonstrated that DNN-FEA achieved substantially lower average errors in parameter identification compared to FEA(case 1,DNN-FEA:0.37%~2.15%vs.FEA:2.64%~12.91%).The results also demonstrate that the same DNN architecture is capable of identifying a different spatial material property distribution(case 2,DNN-FEA:0.03%~0.60%vs.FEA:0.93%~16.25%).These findings suggest that DNN-FEA provides an accurate framework for inverse identification of heterogeneous myocardial material properties.This approach may facilitate future applications in patient-specific modeling based on in vivo clinical imaging and could be extended to other biomechanical simulation problems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12472347).
文摘Thin-film structures are widely used in industry due to their advantages in lightweight,flexibility and deployability.This paper investigates the wrinkling deformation pattern of square film subjected to in-plane torsion through the post-buckling theory of shell,with the geometric nonlinear behavior derived by energy principle and analyzed with finite element method.An equal-sized experimental verification platform is designed and fabricated,and the wrinkling surface of polyimide film driven by rotary motor is reconstructed by 3D-digital image correlation measurement and verified with finite element simulation comparisons.Wrinkling region within the film expands continuously as the torsion proceeds,accompanied by multiple wrinkling configuration transitions throughout the complete evolutionary process.Due to the non-axial symmetry between structure and loading,significant discrepancies arise in amplitude,span and wavelength between different stripes,effects of thickness,torsion radius and pre-stretch on wrinkling pattern configuration are further discussed.This study can provide valuable references for understanding the wrinkling mechanism of hard film under complex torsion loading.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52035012)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A1515012203)。
文摘The specific surface area(S S)and pore size(D)exhibit an inherent trade-off in the microscale design of bone implants:larger pores typically correlate with reduced surface area and vice versa.This relationship has attracted notable attention because of its critical role in the regulation of cell adhesion and osteogenesis.However,it remains largely unclear how S S and D affect the generated bone tissue and dynamically change during long-term osteogenesis.Herein,by applying rigorous geometric mapping to minimal surfaces,we constructed precisely partitioned and layer-by-layer thickened tissue models to simulate osteogenesis across different temporal scales and thereby track the dynamic evolution of geometric characteristics,permeability,and mechanobiological tissue differentiation.The high-S S samples were found to facilitate the rapid formation of new bone tissue in the early stages.However,their smaller pores tended to cause occlusions,hindering further tissue development.In contrast,low-S S samples showed slower bone regeneration,but their larger pores provided adequate physical space for tissue regeneration and mass transport,ultimately promoting bone formation in the long term.Mechanobiological regulation suggests that fibrous tissue formation inhibits additional bone formation,establishing a dynamic equilibrium between osteogenesis and pore space to sustain nutrient/waste exchange throughout the regenerative process.Overall,smaller pores are preferable in implants for minimally loaded osteoplasty procedures focused on early-stage bone consolidation,whereas larger pores are preferable in dynamically loaded implants requiring prolonged mechanical stability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12575124,12175071,12205103)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2024YFE0109803)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘We investigate the effects of temperature on the structural evolution and clustering in the hypernucleus,taking_(Λ)^(21)Ne as an example,in the framework of deformed finite-temperature Skyrme-Hartree-Fock.The SkI4 Skyrme force is employed for nucleon-nucleon interaction,while the NSC97f force is used for the hyperon-nucleon interaction.It is found that the system exhibits a strongly deformed ground state with pronouncedα-cluster correlations and localized density distributions at low temperatures.As temperature increases,nuclear deformation weakens,the nuclear density spreads over the surface,and clustering gradually diminishes and vanishes entirely at T≈2.8 MeV.This is because that the thermal excitations lower the Fermi surface and enhance single-particle level splitting.In particular,owing to the lower excitation threshold of hyperons in the hypernuclear system,the hyperon radii exhibit a stronger temperature dependence than the nucleons.We further analyze the temperature-dependent changes in deformation,single-Λbinding energy,and entropy,providing new insights into the thermal evolution of the hypernuclear structure.
基金supported by the Nuclear Safety Research Program through the Korea Foundation of Nuclear Safety(KoFONS)using the financial resource granted by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission(NSSC)of the Republic of Korea[RS-2025-02310881]the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning[KETEP]grant funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry and Energy(MOTIE)[RS-2025-25447272].
文摘Unbonded post-tensioned(PT)concrete systems are widely used in safety-critical structures,yet model-ing practices for prestress implementation and tendon-concrete interaction remain inconsistent.This study investigates the effects of sheath(duct)implementation and confinement assumptions through nonlinear finite element analysis.Four modeling cases were defined,consisting of an explicit sheath without tendon-concrete confinement(S)and three no-sheath variants with different confinement levels(X,N,A).One-way beams and two-way panels were analyzed,and panel blast responses were validated against experimental results.In both beams and panels,average initial stress levels were similar across models,through local stress concentrations appeared when the sheath was modeled.Under blast loading,these local effects became critical,and the sheath-implemented model reproduced experimental behavior most accurately,whereas non-implemented models deviated.Reduced blast intensity diminished the differences among models,thereby reaffirming that sheath-induced localization and damage propagation are critical factors.These findings highlight the importance of explicit sheath implementation for realistic numerical assessment of unbonded PT structures under extreme loads.
基金funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No.945478(SASPRO2)supported by the ReBuilt project:Circular and Digital Renewal of Central Europe Construction and Building Sector CE0100390 ReBuiltthe Slovak Research and Development Agency under APVV-23-0383 and the Slovak Grant Agency VEGA No.2/0080/24.
文摘This study presents a physics-informed modelling framework that combines finite element method(FEM)simulations and supervised machine learning(ML)to predict the self-healing performance of microbial concrete.A FEniCS-based FEM platform resolves multiphysics phenomena including nutrient diffusion,microbial CaCO_(3) precipitation,and stiffness recovery.These simulations,together with experimental data,are used to train ML models(Random Forest yielding normalized RMSE≈0.10)capable of predicting performance over a wide range of design parameters.Feature importance analysis identifies curing temperature,calcium carbonate precipitation rate,crack width,bacterial strain,and encapsulation method as the most influential parameters.The coupled FEM-ML approach enables sensitivity analysis,design optimization,and prediction beyond the training dataset(consistently exceeding 90%healing efficiency).Experimental validation confirms model robustness in both crack closure and strength recovery.This FEM–ML pipeline thus offers a generalizable,interpretable,and scalable strategy for the design of intelligent,self-adaptive construction materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12172267 and 12302014).
文摘Quasi-periodic solutions with multiple base frequencies exhibit the feature of 2π-periodicity with respect to each of the hyper-time variables.However,it remains a challenge work,due to the lack of effective solution methods,to solve and track the quasi-periodic solutions with multiple base frequencies until now.In this work,a multi-steps variable-coefficient formulation is proposed,which provides a unified framework to enable either harmonic balance method or collocation method or finite difference method to solve quasi-periodic solutions with multiple base frequencies.For this purpose,a method of alternating U and S domain is also developed to efficiently evaluate the nonlinear force terms.Furthermore,a new robust phase condition is presented for all of the three methods to make them track the quasi-periodic solutions with prior unknown multiple base frequencies,while the stability of the quasi-periodic solutions is assessed by mean of Lyapunov exponents.The feasibility of the constructed methods under the above framework is verified by application to three nonlinear systems.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12402465)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2023NSFSC1284)。
文摘We investigate the effects of projectile material on high-speed penetration/perforation of Inconel 718 alloy(IN718)plates.High-speed ballistic impact tests are conducted on 2 mm-thickness IN718 plates with 5-mm-diameter stainless steel 304(SS304),Ti alloy TC4,and Al alloy AA1060 spherical projectiles.The impact processes are captured with high-speed photography.Optical and scanning electron microscopy and laser scan are conducted on recovered projectiles and targets.Finite element models of the ballistic impact are established based on the coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian algorithm with the Johnson-Cook constitutive model and failure criterion,and can well reproduce the experimental results.The experimental and simulated data related to projectile dynamics,and the geometries of postmortem projectiles and bullet holes are analyzed with phenomenological models.Projectile velocity evolution can be described with hydrodynamic models of penetration.Dimensional analysis reveals a universal relationship between the bullet hole expansion coefficient and the normalized dynamic pressure,regardless of the projectile material.However,the projectile material does affect projectile deformation,bullet hole size,and energy absorption of target.
基金supported by National Science Foundation of China(10972015,11172015)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(8162008).
文摘In modern construction,Lightweight Aggregate Concrete(LWAC)has been recognized as a vital material of concern because of its unique properties,such as reduced density and improved thermal insulation.Despite the extensive knowledge regarding its macroscopic properties,there is a wide knowledge gap in understanding the influence of microscale parameters like aggregate porosity and volume ratio on the mechanical response of LWAC.This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap,spurred by the need to enhance the predictability and applicability of LWAC in various construction environments.With the help of advanced numerical methods,including the finite element method and a random circular aggregate model,this study critically evaluates the role played by these microscale factors.We found that an increase in the aggregate porosity from 23.5%to 48.5%leads to a drastic change of weakness from the bonding interface to the aggregate,reducing compressive strength by up to 24.2%and tensile strength by 27.8%.Similarly,the increase in the volume ratio of lightweight aggregate from 25%to 40%leads to a reduction in compressive strength by 13.0%and tensile strength by 9.23%.These results highlight the imperative role of microscale properties on the mechanical properties of LWAC.By supplying precise quantitative details on the effect of porosity and aggregate volume ratio,this research makes significant contributions to construction materials science by providing useful recommendations for the creation and optimization of LWAC with improved performance and sustainability in construction.
基金financially supported by the Swedish Transport Administration(Trafikverket)through the“Excellence Area 4”and FOI-BBT program(Grant Nos.BBT-2019-022 and BBT-TRV 2024/132497).
文摘Railway noise barriers are an essential piece of infrastructure for reducing noise propagation.However,these barriers experience aerodynamic loads generated by high-speed trains,leading to dynamic effects that may compromise their fatigue capacity.The most common structural design for railway noise barriers consists of vertical configurations of posts and panels.However,there have been few dynamic analyses of steel post/wood panel noise barriers under train-induced aerodynamic loads.This study used dynamic finite element analysis to assess the dynamic behavior of such noise barriers.Analysis of a 40-m-long noise barrier model and a triangular simplified load model,the latter of which effectively represented the detailed aerodynamic load,were first used to establish the model and input of the moving load during dynamic simulation.Then,the effects of different parameters on the dynamic response of the noise barrier were evaluated,including the damping ratio,the profile of the steel post,the span length of the panel,the barrier height,and the train speed.Gray relational analysis indicated that barrier height exhibited the highest correlations with the dynamic responses,followed by train speed,post profile,span length,and damping ratio.A reduction in the natural frequency and an increase in the train speed result in a higher peak response and more pronounced fluctuations between the nose and tail waves.The dynamic amplification factor(DAF)was found to be related to both the natural frequency and train speed.A model was proposed showing that the DAF significantly increases as the square of the natural frequency decreases and the cube of the train speed rises.
基金The Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China“RBF-Hermite difference scheme for the time-fractional kdv-Burgers equation”(2024D01C43)。
文摘In this paper,we present a finite volume trigonometric weighted essentially non-oscillatory(TWENO)scheme to solve nonlinear degenerate parabolic equations that may exhibit non-smooth solutions.The present method is developed using the trigonometric scheme,which is based on zero,first,and second moments,and the direct discontinuous Galerkin(DDG)flux is used to discretize the diffusion term.Moreover,the DDG method directly applies the weak form of the parabolic equation to each computational cell,which can better capture the characteristics of the solution,especially the discontinuous solution.Meanwhile,the third-order TVD-Runge-Kutta method is applied for temporal discretization.Finally,the effectiveness and stability of the method constructed in this paper are evaluated through numerical tests.
文摘This study presents and verifies a hybrid methodology for reliable determination of parameters in structural rheological models(Zener,Burgers,and Maxwell)describing the viscoelastic behavior of polyurethane specimens manufactured using extrusion-based 3D printing.Through comprehensive testing,including cyclic compression at strain rates ranging from 0.12 to 120 mm/min(0%-15%strain)and creep/relaxation experiments(10%-30%strain),the lumped parameters were independently determined using both analytical and numerical solutions of the models’differential equations,followed by cross-verification in additional experiments.Numerical solutions for creep and relaxation problems were obtained using finite element analysis,with the three-parameter Mooney-Rivlin model and Prony series employed to simulate elastic and viscous stress components,respectively.Energy dissipation per cycle was quantified during cyclic compression tests.The results demonstrate that all three models adequately describe material behavior within the 0%-15%strain range across various strain rates.Comparative analysis revealed the Burgers model’s superior performance in characterizing creep and stress relaxation at low strain levels.While Zener and Burgers model parameters from uniaxial compression showed limited applicability for energy dissipation calculations,the generalized Maxwell model effectively captured viscoelastic properties across different strain rates.Notably,parameters derived from creep tests provided a more universal assessment of dissipative properties due to optimization based on characteristic curve regions.Both parameter sets described polyurethane’s elastic-hysteretic behavior with approximately 20%error,proving significantly more accurate than the linear strain-time dependence hypothesis.Finite element analysis(FEA)complemented numerical modeling by demonstrating that while the generalized Maxwell model effectively describes initial rapid stress-strain changes,FEA provides superior characterization of steady-state processes.This computational approach yields more physically representative results compared to simplified analytical solutions,despite certain limitations in transient analysis.
基金funded by the American University of Sharjah.United Arab Emirates award number EN 9502-FRG19-M-E75。
文摘Variable stiffness composites present a promising solution for mitigating impact loads via varying the fiber volume fraction layer-wise,thereby adjusting the panel's stiffness.Since each layer of the composite may be affected by a different failure mode,the optimal fiber volume fraction to suppress damage initiation and evolution is different across the layers.This research examines how re-allocating the fibers layer-wise enhances the composites'impact resistance.In this study,constant stiffness panels with the same fiber volume fraction throughout the layers are compared to variable stiffness ones by varying volume fraction layer-wise.A method is established that utilizes numerical analysis coupled with optimization techniques to determine the optimal fiber volume fraction in both scenarios.Three different reinforcement fibers(Kevlar,carbon,and glass)embedded in epoxy resin were studied.Panels were manufactured and tested under various loading conditions to validate results.Kevlar reinforcement revealed the highest tensile toughness,followed by carbon and then glass fibers.Varying reinforcement volume fraction significantly influences failure modes.Higher fractions lead to matrix cracking and debonding,while lower fractions result in more fiber breakage.The optimal volume fraction for maximizing fiber breakage energy is around 45%,whereas it is about 90%for matrix cracking and debonding.A drop tower test was used to examine the composite structure's behavior under lowvelocity impact,confirming the superiority of Kevlar-reinforced composites with variable stiffness.Conversely,glass-reinforced composites with constant stiffness revealed the lowest performance with the highest deflection.Across all reinforcement materials,the variable stiffness structure consistently outperformed its constant stiffness counterpart.
文摘Urban tunnels are often built in multiples,yet the influence of surface structures on their support demands is frequently overlooked,highlighting the need for refined design under realistic loading.This study addresses this gap by examining the response of a uniformly loaded strip footing above twin horseshoe tunnels with structural linings.A non-dimensional Footing Stability Improvement Factor(I_(f)),defined as the ratio of ultimate bearing capacity with and without lining to that of a footing on intact rock—is evaluated using adaptive finite element limit analysis.The effects of normalized vertical depth of tunnel,normalised horizontal spacing of tunnel,and lining-thickness factor are examined,providing key insights into foundation-tunnel interaction and support optimization.This study finds that,for unlined twin tunnels,footing-tunnel interaction becomes negligible when embedment exceeds four times of footing widths and tunnel spacing surpasses eleven times of footing widths,beyond which additional support is unnecessary.For lined tunnels,the tunnel-lining thickness required to maintain footing stability equivalent to that on intact rock decreases rapidly with embedment depth.At a tunnel spacing equal to onehalf of the footing width,the critical lining-thickness ratio is about six percent of the footing width at a tunnel depth of half the footing width,reducing to approximately five,four,and three percent at depths of one,one-and-a-half,and two footing widths,and asymptotically approaching nearly one percent for embedment depths exceeding two-and-a-half footing widths.Additionally,rock mass parameters exhibit minimal impact(±2%)on I_(f).The results show that failure mechanisms in footing-tunnel systems are primarily governed by tunnels-positional parmeters,and lining thickness.The study presents a mechanistic framework that delineates the critical depth-spacing-thickness regimes controlling twin-tunnel behavior,providing engineers with clear design boundaries and performance-based lining guidelines to improve the stability of both tunnels and overlying foundations.
