An exquisite mesostructure model was presented to predict the effective elastic modulus of concrete,in which concrete is realized as a four-phase composite material consisting of coarse aggregates,mortar matrix,interf...An exquisite mesostructure model was presented to predict the effective elastic modulus of concrete,in which concrete is realized as a four-phase composite material consisting of coarse aggregates,mortar matrix,interfacial transition zone(ITZ),and initial defects.With the three-dimensional(3D)finite element(FE)simulation,the highly heterogeneous composite elastic behavior of concrete was modeled,and the predicted results were compared with theoretical estimations for validation.Monte Carlo(MC)simulations were performed with the proposed mesostructure model to investigate the various factors of initial defects influencing the elastic modulus of concrete,such as the shape and concentration(pore volume fraction or crack density)of microspores and microcracks.It is found that the effective elastic modulus of concrete decreases with the increase of initial defects concentration,while the distribution and shape characteristics also exert certain influences due to the stress concentration caused by irregular inclusion shape.展开更多
The meniscus shell plays an important role in slab quality and process operation for continuously cast steel. One decisive reason is initial solidifying shell and growing dendrite under the mechanical stress caused by...The meniscus shell plays an important role in slab quality and process operation for continuously cast steel. One decisive reason is initial solidifying shell and growing dendrite under the mechanical stress caused by mold oscil- lation and liquid steel flow to generate disturbance of casting. The mechanical state of meniscus shell was analyzed using mathematical models in combination with thermo-physical properties and flow rate of steel to shed light on the formation of initial defects. The results show that the mold oscillation is a critical factor on the initial crack formation because the periodic stress makes the shell bending. The formed crack may also expand and propagate due to the fol- lowing secondary cooling and straightening behavior. The primary dendrite has high possibility to be broken by fluid flow in the solidification front to lead to the non-uniform thickness of solidifying shell. The inter-dendrite bridging is also likely to be formed to produce other internal defects, such as air hole and solute enrichment in the residual mol- ten steel located in the bridging area.展开更多
The advancement of aqueous magnesium ion energy storage devices encounters limitations due to the substantial hydration radius of magnesium ions(Mg^(2+))and their strong electrostatic interaction with the primary mate...The advancement of aqueous magnesium ion energy storage devices encounters limitations due to the substantial hydration radius of magnesium ions(Mg^(2+))and their strong electrostatic interaction with the primary material.Consequently,this study successfully developed a MnS/MnO heterostructure through a straightforward hydrothermal and annealing method,marking its initial application in aqueous magnesium ion capacitors(AMICs).The fabricated MnS/MnO heterostructure,characterized by S defects,also generates Mn defects via in-situ initiation of early electrochemical processes.This unique dual ion defects MnS/MnO heterostructure(DID-MnS/MnO)enables the transformation of MnS and MnO,initially not highly active electrochemically for Mg^(2+),into cathode materials exhibiting high electrochemical activity and superior performance.Moreover,DID-MnS/MnO enhances conductivity,improves the kinetics of surface redox reactions,and increases the diffusion rate of Mg^(2+).Furthermore,this study introduces a dual energy storage mechanism for DID-MnS/MnO,which,in conjunction with dual ion defects,offers additional active sites for Mg^(2+)insertion/deinsertion in the host material,mitigating volume expansion and structural degradation during repeated charge-discharge cycles,thereby significantly enhancing cycling reversibility.As anticipated,using a three-electrode system,the developed DID-MnS/MnO demonstrated a discharge specific capacity of 237.9 mAh/g at a current density of 0.1 A/g.Remarkably,the constructed AMIC maintained a capacity retention rate of 94.3%after 10000 cycles at a current density of 1.0 A/g,with a specific capacitance of 165.7 F/g.Hence,DID-MnS/MnO offers insightful perspectives for designing alternative clean energy sources and is expected to contribute significantly to the advancement of the clean energy sector.展开更多
To analyze fracture mechanism of propellant grain and study the mechanical properties of propellant grain, the press and fracture processes of propellant grain with and without initial defects are modeled using the di...To analyze fracture mechanism of propellant grain and study the mechanical properties of propellant grain, the press and fracture processes of propellant grain with and without initial defects are modeled using the discrete element method. On the basis of the appropriate constitutive relationships, the discrete element model of the propellant grain was established. Compared with experimental measurements, the micro-parameters of the bonded-particle model of the propellant grain under unconfined uniaxial compression tests were calibrated. The propellant grains without initial defects, with initial surface defects, and with initial internal defects were studied numerically through a series of unconfined uniaxial compression tests. Results show that the established discrete element model is an efficient tool to study the press and fracture processes of the propellant grain. The fracture process of the propellant grain without initial defects can be divided into the elastic deformation phase, crack initiation phase, crack stable propagation phase, and crack unstable propagation phase. The fracture mechanism of this grain is the global shear failure along the direction of the maximum shear stress. Initial defects have significant effects on both the fracture mechanism and peak strength of the propellant grain. The major fracture mechanism of the propellant grain with initial surface defects is local shear failure, whereas that of the propellant grain with initial internal defects is global tensile failure. Both defects weaken the peak strengths of the propellant grain. Therefore, the carrying and filling process of the propellant grain needs to minimize initial defects as far as possible.展开更多
The design of roof frame is one of the most important parts of LNG tank design.In China,however,the calculation of roof frame system of extra-large LNG tanks is currently faced with a series of problems.For example,th...The design of roof frame is one of the most important parts of LNG tank design.In China,however,the calculation of roof frame system of extra-large LNG tanks is currently faced with a series of problems.For example,there is no united yardstick on buckling characteristic value,the calculation is based on many assumptions,and the calculation is inconsistent with domestic specifications and stipulations.In view of these problems,the material non-linearity and structural non-linearity were introduced and the initial defect was taken into consideration.Then,the large non-linear finite element calculation software ABAQUS was adopted to carry out modeling on the roof frame and liner system of extra-large LNG tanks and calculate and analyze the force applied on them and their stability.Finally,a complete set of design algorithm for the roof frame and liner system of extra-large LNG tanks was established and applied to the design of a certain LNG tank(20×10^(4)m^(3))in China.It is indicated that this design algorithm can simulate the actual situations accurately.This design algorithm is structurally composed of shell units and beam units,and it is connected in the pattern of common node.Besides,force calculation is conducted in 10 operational modes and the buckling calculation in 7 operational modes,including all operational modes in the construction process of roof frame and liner system of LNG tanks.It is also revealed that the maximum stress on the roof frame is 125.7 MPa,that on the liner is 101.4 MPa and the minimum safety coefficient used for buckling calculation is 2.57.Under this system,the force and stability of the roof frame of LNG tanks are satisfactory.The research results can be used as reference for relevant design and calculation.展开更多
基金Founded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42002287)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China University of Geosciences(Wuhan)(No.CUG2106335)。
文摘An exquisite mesostructure model was presented to predict the effective elastic modulus of concrete,in which concrete is realized as a four-phase composite material consisting of coarse aggregates,mortar matrix,interfacial transition zone(ITZ),and initial defects.With the three-dimensional(3D)finite element(FE)simulation,the highly heterogeneous composite elastic behavior of concrete was modeled,and the predicted results were compared with theoretical estimations for validation.Monte Carlo(MC)simulations were performed with the proposed mesostructure model to investigate the various factors of initial defects influencing the elastic modulus of concrete,such as the shape and concentration(pore volume fraction or crack density)of microspores and microcracks.It is found that the effective elastic modulus of concrete decreases with the increase of initial defects concentration,while the distribution and shape characteristics also exert certain influences due to the stress concentration caused by irregular inclusion shape.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51004031)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(N140205002)National Outstanding Young Scientist Foundation of China(50925415)
文摘The meniscus shell plays an important role in slab quality and process operation for continuously cast steel. One decisive reason is initial solidifying shell and growing dendrite under the mechanical stress caused by mold oscil- lation and liquid steel flow to generate disturbance of casting. The mechanical state of meniscus shell was analyzed using mathematical models in combination with thermo-physical properties and flow rate of steel to shed light on the formation of initial defects. The results show that the mold oscillation is a critical factor on the initial crack formation because the periodic stress makes the shell bending. The formed crack may also expand and propagate due to the fol- lowing secondary cooling and straightening behavior. The primary dendrite has high possibility to be broken by fluid flow in the solidification front to lead to the non-uniform thickness of solidifying shell. The inter-dendrite bridging is also likely to be formed to produce other internal defects, such as air hole and solute enrichment in the residual mol- ten steel located in the bridging area.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52071171,52202248)Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program(LNBQW2018B0048)+8 种基金Shenyang Science and Technology Project(21-108-9-04)Key Research Project of Department of Education of Liaoning Province(LJKZZ20220015)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Liaoning Province(2022-BS-114)Chunhui Program of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China(202201135)Australian Research Council(ARC)through Future Fellowship(FT210100298,FT210100806)Discovery Project(DP220100603)Linkage Project(LP210100467,LP210200504,LP210200345,LP220100088)Industrial Transformation Training Centre(IC180100005)schemes,and the Australian Government through the Cooperative Research Centres Projects(CRCPXIII000077)the Australian Renewable Energy Agency(ARENA)as part of ARENA’s Transformative Research Accelerating Commercialisation Program(TM021).
文摘The advancement of aqueous magnesium ion energy storage devices encounters limitations due to the substantial hydration radius of magnesium ions(Mg^(2+))and their strong electrostatic interaction with the primary material.Consequently,this study successfully developed a MnS/MnO heterostructure through a straightforward hydrothermal and annealing method,marking its initial application in aqueous magnesium ion capacitors(AMICs).The fabricated MnS/MnO heterostructure,characterized by S defects,also generates Mn defects via in-situ initiation of early electrochemical processes.This unique dual ion defects MnS/MnO heterostructure(DID-MnS/MnO)enables the transformation of MnS and MnO,initially not highly active electrochemically for Mg^(2+),into cathode materials exhibiting high electrochemical activity and superior performance.Moreover,DID-MnS/MnO enhances conductivity,improves the kinetics of surface redox reactions,and increases the diffusion rate of Mg^(2+).Furthermore,this study introduces a dual energy storage mechanism for DID-MnS/MnO,which,in conjunction with dual ion defects,offers additional active sites for Mg^(2+)insertion/deinsertion in the host material,mitigating volume expansion and structural degradation during repeated charge-discharge cycles,thereby significantly enhancing cycling reversibility.As anticipated,using a three-electrode system,the developed DID-MnS/MnO demonstrated a discharge specific capacity of 237.9 mAh/g at a current density of 0.1 A/g.Remarkably,the constructed AMIC maintained a capacity retention rate of 94.3%after 10000 cycles at a current density of 1.0 A/g,with a specific capacitance of 165.7 F/g.Hence,DID-MnS/MnO offers insightful perspectives for designing alternative clean energy sources and is expected to contribute significantly to the advancement of the clean energy sector.
基金The National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFD1100401-04)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11772091)+1 种基金the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(No.CE01-2)the Open Research Fund Program of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Engineering M echanics(No.LEM16A08)
文摘To analyze fracture mechanism of propellant grain and study the mechanical properties of propellant grain, the press and fracture processes of propellant grain with and without initial defects are modeled using the discrete element method. On the basis of the appropriate constitutive relationships, the discrete element model of the propellant grain was established. Compared with experimental measurements, the micro-parameters of the bonded-particle model of the propellant grain under unconfined uniaxial compression tests were calibrated. The propellant grains without initial defects, with initial surface defects, and with initial internal defects were studied numerically through a series of unconfined uniaxial compression tests. Results show that the established discrete element model is an efficient tool to study the press and fracture processes of the propellant grain. The fracture process of the propellant grain without initial defects can be divided into the elastic deformation phase, crack initiation phase, crack stable propagation phase, and crack unstable propagation phase. The fracture mechanism of this grain is the global shear failure along the direction of the maximum shear stress. Initial defects have significant effects on both the fracture mechanism and peak strength of the propellant grain. The major fracture mechanism of the propellant grain with initial surface defects is local shear failure, whereas that of the propellant grain with initial internal defects is global tensile failure. Both defects weaken the peak strengths of the propellant grain. Therefore, the carrying and filling process of the propellant grain needs to minimize initial defects as far as possible.
基金Project supported by the Special and Significant Project of China National Offshore Oil Corporation“Study on the design of full-containment large LNG storage tank and engineering applications”(No.:CNOOC-KJ125ZDXM14QD-04QD11).
文摘The design of roof frame is one of the most important parts of LNG tank design.In China,however,the calculation of roof frame system of extra-large LNG tanks is currently faced with a series of problems.For example,there is no united yardstick on buckling characteristic value,the calculation is based on many assumptions,and the calculation is inconsistent with domestic specifications and stipulations.In view of these problems,the material non-linearity and structural non-linearity were introduced and the initial defect was taken into consideration.Then,the large non-linear finite element calculation software ABAQUS was adopted to carry out modeling on the roof frame and liner system of extra-large LNG tanks and calculate and analyze the force applied on them and their stability.Finally,a complete set of design algorithm for the roof frame and liner system of extra-large LNG tanks was established and applied to the design of a certain LNG tank(20×10^(4)m^(3))in China.It is indicated that this design algorithm can simulate the actual situations accurately.This design algorithm is structurally composed of shell units and beam units,and it is connected in the pattern of common node.Besides,force calculation is conducted in 10 operational modes and the buckling calculation in 7 operational modes,including all operational modes in the construction process of roof frame and liner system of LNG tanks.It is also revealed that the maximum stress on the roof frame is 125.7 MPa,that on the liner is 101.4 MPa and the minimum safety coefficient used for buckling calculation is 2.57.Under this system,the force and stability of the roof frame of LNG tanks are satisfactory.The research results can be used as reference for relevant design and calculation.
