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
Purpose–The brake pipe system was an essential braking component of the railway freight trains,but the existing E-type sealing rings had problems such as insufficient low-temperature resistance,poor heat stability an...Purpose–The brake pipe system was an essential braking component of the railway freight trains,but the existing E-type sealing rings had problems such as insufficient low-temperature resistance,poor heat stability and short service life.To address these issues,low-phenyl silicone rubber was prepared and tested,and the finite element analysis and experimental studies on the sealing performance of its sealing rings were carried out.Design/methodology/approach–The low-temperature resistance and thermal stability of the prepared lowphenyl silicone rubber were studied using low-temperature tensile testing,differential scanning calorimetry,dynamic thermomechanical analysis and thermogravimetric analysis.The sealing performance of the lowphenyl silicone rubber sealing ring was studied by using finite element analysis software abaqus and experiments.Findings–The prepared low-phenyl silicone rubber sealing ring possessed excellent low-temperature resistance and thermal stability.According to the finite element analysis results,the finish of the flange sealing surface and groove outer edge should be ensured,and extrusion damage should be avoided.The sealing rings were more susceptible to damage in high compression ratio and/or low-temperature environments.When the sealing effect was ensured,a small compression ratio should be selected,and rubbers with hardness and elasticity less affected by temperature should be selected.The prepared low-phenyl silicone rubber sealing ring had zero leakage at both room temperature(RT)and�508C.Originality/value–The innovation of this study is that it provides valuable data and experience for the future development of the sealing rings used in the brake pipe flange joints of the railway freight cars in China.展开更多
Total hip arthroplasty for adults with sequelae from childhood hip disorders poses significant challenges due to altered anatomy.The paper published by Oommen et al reviews the essential management strategies for thes...Total hip arthroplasty for adults with sequelae from childhood hip disorders poses significant challenges due to altered anatomy.The paper published by Oommen et al reviews the essential management strategies for these complex cases.This article explores the integration of finite element analysis(FEA)to enhance surgical precision and outcomes.FEA provides detailed biomechanical insights,aiding in preoperative planning,implant design,and surgical technique optimization.By simulating implant configurations and assessing bone quality,FEA helps in customizing implants and evaluating surgical techniques like subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy.Advanced imaging techniques,such as 3D printing,virtual reality,and augmented reality,further enhance total hip arthroplasty precision.Future research should focus on validating FEA models,developing patient-specific simulations,and promoting multidisciplinary collaboration.Integrating FEA and advanced technologies in total hip arthroplasty can improve functional outcomes,reduce complications,and enhance quality of life for patients with childhood hip disorder sequelae.展开更多
This article presents a micro-structure tensor enhanced elasto-plastic finite element(FE)method to address strength anisotropy in three-dimensional(3D)soil slope stability analysis.The gravity increase method(GIM)is e...This article presents a micro-structure tensor enhanced elasto-plastic finite element(FE)method to address strength anisotropy in three-dimensional(3D)soil slope stability analysis.The gravity increase method(GIM)is employed to analyze the stability of 3D anisotropic soil slopes.The accuracy of the proposed method is first verified against the data in the literature.We then simulate the 3D soil slope with a straight slope surface and the convex and concave slope surfaces with a 90turning corner to study the 3D effect on slope stability and the failure mechanism under anisotropy conditions.Based on our numerical results,the end effect significantly impacts the failure mechanism and safety factor.Anisotropy degree notably affects the safety factor,with higher degrees leading to deeper landslides.For concave slopes,they can be approximated by straight slopes with suitable boundary conditions to assess their stability.Furthermore,a case study of the Saint-Alban test embankment A in Quebec,Canada,is provided to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed FE model.展开更多
Design a precision electroplating mechanical structure for automobiles based on finite element analysis method and analyze its mechanical properties.Taking the automobile steering knuckle as the research object,ABAQUS...Design a precision electroplating mechanical structure for automobiles based on finite element analysis method and analyze its mechanical properties.Taking the automobile steering knuckle as the research object,ABAQUS parametric modeling technology is used to construct its three-dimensional geometric model,and geometric simplification is carried out.Two surface treatment processes,HK-35 zinc nickel alloy electroplating and pure zinc electroplating,were designed,and the influence of different coatings on the mechanical properties of steering knuckles was compared and analyzed through numerical simulation.At the same time,standard specimens were prepared for salt spray corrosion testing and scratch method combined strength testing to verify the numerical simulation results.The results showed that under emergency braking and composite working conditions,the peak Von Mises stress of the zinc nickel alloy coating was 119.85 MPa,which was lower than that of the pure zinc coating and the alkaline electroplated zinc layer.Its equivalent strain value was 652×10^(-6),which was lower than that of the pure zinc coating and the alkaline electroplated zinc layer.Experimental data confirms that zinc nickel alloy coatings exhibit significant advantages in stress distribution uniformity,strain performance,and load-bearing capacity in high stress zones.The salt spray corrosion test further indicates that the coating has superior corrosion resistance and coating substrate interface bonding strength,which can significantly improve the mechanical stability and long-term reliability of automotive precision electroplating mechanical structures.展开更多
To enhance the computational efficiency of spatio-temporally discretized phase-field models,we present a high-speed solver specifically designed for the Poisson equations,a component frequently used in the numerical c...To enhance the computational efficiency of spatio-temporally discretized phase-field models,we present a high-speed solver specifically designed for the Poisson equations,a component frequently used in the numerical computation of such models.This efficient solver employs algorithms based on discrete cosine transformations(DCT)or discrete sine transformations(DST)and is not restricted by any spatio-temporal schemes.Our proposed methodology is appropriate for a variety of phase-field models and is especially efficient when combined with flow field systems.Meanwhile,this study has conducted an extensive numerical comparison and found that employing DCT and DST techniques not only yields results comparable to those obtained via the Multigrid(MG)method,a conventional approach used in the resolution of the Poisson equations,but also enhances computational efficiency by over 90%.展开更多
In this work,we compute the Grothendieck groups of finite 2-Calabi-Yau triangulated categories with maximal rigid objects which are not cluster tilting.These finite 2-Calabi-Yau triangulated categories are divided int...In this work,we compute the Grothendieck groups of finite 2-Calabi-Yau triangulated categories with maximal rigid objects which are not cluster tilting.These finite 2-Calabi-Yau triangulated categories are divided into,by the work of Amiot[Bull.Soc.Math.France,2007,135(3):435-474](see also[Adv.Math.,2008,217(6):2443-2484]and[J.Algebra,2016,446:426-449]),three classes:type A,type D and type E.展开更多
This paper mainly studies the well-posedness of steady incompressible impinging jet flow problem through a 3D axisymmetric finitely long nozzle.This problem originates from the physical phenomena encountered in practi...This paper mainly studies the well-posedness of steady incompressible impinging jet flow problem through a 3D axisymmetric finitely long nozzle.This problem originates from the physical phenomena encountered in practical engineering fields,such as in short take-off and vertical landing(STOVL)aircraft.Nowadays many intricate phenomena associated with impinging jet flows remain inadequately elucidated,which limits the ability to optimize aircraft design.Given a boundary condition in the inlet,the impinging jet problem is transformed into a Bernoulli-type free boundary problem according to the stream function.Then the variational method is used to study the corresponding variational problem with one parameter,thereby the wellposedness is established.The main conclusion is as follows.For a 3D axisymmetric finitely long nozzle and an infinitely long vertical wall,given an axial velocity in the inlet of nozzle,there exists a unique smooth incom‑pressible impinging jet flow such that the free boundary initiates smoothly at the endpoint of the nozzle and extends to infinity along the vertical wall at far fields.The key point is to investigate the regularity of the corner where the nozzle and the vertical axis intersect.展开更多
Accurately simulating water flow movement in vadose zone is crucial for effective water resources assessment.Richards'equation,which describes the movement of water flow in the vadose zone,is highly nonlinear and ...Accurately simulating water flow movement in vadose zone is crucial for effective water resources assessment.Richards'equation,which describes the movement of water flow in the vadose zone,is highly nonlinear and challenging to solve.Existing numerical methods often face issues such as numerical dispersion,oscillation,and mass non-conservation when spatial and temporal discretization conditions are not appropriately configured.To address these problems and achieve accurate and stable numerical solutions,a finite analytic method based on water content-based Richards'equation(FAM-W)is proposed.The performance of the FAM-W is compared with analytical solutions,Finite Difference Method(FDM),and Finite Analytic Method based on the pressure Head-based Richards'equation(FAM-H).Compared to analytical solution and other numerical methods(FDM and FAM-H),FAM-W demonstrates superior accuracy and efficiency in controlling mass balance errors,regardless of spatial step sizes.This study introduces a novel approach for modelling water flow in the vadose zone,offering significant benefits for water resources management.展开更多
This paper presents a nonlinear micropolar nonclassical continuum theory (MPNCCT) for finite deformation, finite strain deformation physics of thermosviscoelastic solid medium with memory (polymeric micropolar solids)...This paper presents a nonlinear micropolar nonclassical continuum theory (MPNCCT) for finite deformation, finite strain deformation physics of thermosviscoelastic solid medium with memory (polymeric micropolar solids) based on classical rotations cΘand their rates. Contravariant second Piola-Kirchhoff stress and moment tensors, in conjunction with finite deformation measures derived by the authors in recent paper, are utilized in deriving the conservation and balance laws and the constitutive theories based on conjugate pairs in entropy inequality and the representation theorem. This nonlinear MPNCCT for TVES with rheology: 1) incorporates nonlinear ordered rate dissipation mechanism based on Green’s strain rates up to order n;2) also incorporates an additional ordered rate dissipation mechanism due to microconstituents, the viscosity of the medium and the rates of the symmetric part of the rotation gradient (of cΘ) tensor up to order n, referred to as micropolar dissipation or micropolar viscous dissipation mechanism;3) incorporates the primary mechanism of memory or rheology due to long chain molecules of the polymer and the viscosity of the medium by using the contravaraint second Piola-Kirchhoff stress tensor and its rates up to order m, resulting in a relaxation spectrum;4) incorporates second mechanism of memory or rheology due to nonclassical physics, interaction of microconstituents with the viscous medium and long chain molecules by considering rates of the contravariant second Piola-Kirchhoff moment tensor up to order m, resulting in relaxation of second Piola-Kirchhoff moment tensor. This results in another relaxation spectrum for the second Piola-Kirchhoff moment tensor due to microconstituents, referred to as micropolar relaxation spectrum consisting of micropolar relaxation time constants of the material. This nonlinear MPNCCT for TVES with memory is thermodynamically and mathematically consistent, and the mathematical model consisting of conservation and balance laws and the constitutive theories has closure and naturally reduces to linear MPNCCT based on infinitesimal deformation assumption. BMM is the essential balance law for all MPNCCT and is used in the present work as well. In the absence of this balance law, a valid thermodynamically and mathematically consistent nonlinear MPNCCT is not possible. The nonlinear MPNCCT based on rotations (cΘ+αΘ) and αΘ(ignoring cΘ) is not considered due to the fact that even the linear MPNCCT based on these rotations is invalid and is thermodynamically and mathematically inconsistent MPNCCT.展开更多
Due to their superior properties, the interest in nanostructures is increasing today in engineering. This study presents a new two-noded curved finite element for analyzing the in-plane static behaviors of curved nano...Due to their superior properties, the interest in nanostructures is increasing today in engineering. This study presents a new two-noded curved finite element for analyzing the in-plane static behaviors of curved nanobeams. Opposite to traditional curved finite elements developed by using approximate interpolation functions, the proposed curved finite element is developed by using exact analytical solutions. Although this approach was first introduced for analyzing the mechanical behaviors of macro-scale curved beams by adopting the local theory of elasticity, the exact analytical expressions used in this study were obtained from the solutions of governing equations that were expressed via the differential form of the nonlocal theory of elasticity. Therefore, the effects of shear strain and axial extension included in the analytical formulation are also inherited by the curved finite element developed here. The rigidity matrix and the consistent force vector are developed for a circular finite element. To demonstrate the applicability of the method, static analyses of various curved nanobeams subjected to different boundary conditions and loading scenarios are performed, and the obtained results are compared with the exact analytical ones. The presented study provides an accurate and low computational cost method for researchers to investigate the in-plane static behavior of curved nanobeams.展开更多
A modified inner-element edge-based smoothed finite element method(IES-FEM)is developed and integrated with ABAQUS using a user-defined element(UEL)in this study.Initially,the smoothing domain discretization of IES-FE...A modified inner-element edge-based smoothed finite element method(IES-FEM)is developed and integrated with ABAQUS using a user-defined element(UEL)in this study.Initially,the smoothing domain discretization of IES-FEM is described and compared with ES-FEM.A practical modification of IES-FEM is then introduced that used the technique employed by ES-FEM for the nodal strain calculation.The differences in the strain computation among ES-FEM,IES-FEM,and FEM are then discussed.The modified IES-FEM exhibited superior performance in displacement and a slight advantage in stress compared to FEM using the same mesh according to the results obtained from both the regular and irregular elements.The robustness of the IES-FEM to severely deformed meshes was also verified.展开更多
To effectively address the challenge where the speed of tunnel lining construction struggles to match that of tunnel face and inverted arch construction,and to enhance the quality of secondary lining,a new type of ske...To effectively address the challenge where the speed of tunnel lining construction struggles to match that of tunnel face and inverted arch construction,and to enhance the quality of secondary lining,a new type of skeleton-free,traversing secondary lining trolley has been developed.This trolley features a set of gantries paired with two sets of formwork.The formwork adopts a multi-segment hinged and strengthened design,ensuring its own strength can meet the requirements of secondary lining concrete pouring without relying on the support of the gantries.When retracted,the formwork can be transported by the gantries through another set of formwork in the supporting state,enabling early formwork support,effectively accelerating the construction progress of the tunnel’s secondary lining,and extending the maintenance time of the secondary lining with the formwork.Finite element software modeling was used for simulation calculations,and the results indicate that the structural strength,stiffness,and other performance parameters of the new secondary lining trolley meet the design requirements,verifying the rationality of the design.展开更多
This study investigates the complex heat transfer dynamics inmultilayer bifacial photovoltaic(bPV)solar modules under spectrally resolved solar irradiation.A novel numericalmodel is developed to incorporate internal h...This study investigates the complex heat transfer dynamics inmultilayer bifacial photovoltaic(bPV)solar modules under spectrally resolved solar irradiation.A novel numericalmodel is developed to incorporate internal heat generation resulting from optical absorption,grounded in the physical equations governing light-matter interactions within the module’smultilayer structure.The model accounts for reflection and transmission at each interface between adjacent layers,as well as absorption within individual layers,using the wavelength-dependent dielectric properties of constituent materials.These properties are used to calculate the spectral reflectance,transmittance,and absorption coefficients,enabling precise quantification of internal heat sources from irradiance incidents on both the front and rear surfaces of the module.The study further examines the influence of irradiance reflection on thermal behavior,evaluates the thermal impact of various supporting materials placed beneath the module,and analyzes the role of albedo in modifying heat distribution.By incorporating spectrally resolved heat generation across each layer often simplified or omitted in conventional models,the proposed approach enhances physical accuracy.The transient heat equation is solved using a one-dimensional finite difference(FD)method to produce detailed temperature profiles under multiple operating scenarios,including Standard Test Conditions(STC),Bifacial Standard Test Conditions(BSTC),Normal Operating Cell Temperature(NOCT),and Bifacial NOCT(BNOCT).The results offer valuable insights into the interplay between optical and thermal phenomena in bifacial systems,informing the design and optimization of more efficient photovoltaic technologies.展开更多
In the field of discretization-based meshfree/meshless methods,the improvements in the higher-order consistency,stability,and computational efficiency are of great concerns in computational science and numerical solut...In the field of discretization-based meshfree/meshless methods,the improvements in the higher-order consistency,stability,and computational efficiency are of great concerns in computational science and numerical solutions to partial differential equations.Various alternative numerical methods of the finite particle method(FPM)frame have been extended from mathematical theories to numerical applications separately.As a comprehensive numerical scheme,this study suggests a unified resolved program for numerically investigating their accuracy,stability,consistency,computational efficiency,and practical applicability in industrial engineering contexts.The high-order finite particle method(HFPM)and corrected methods based on the multivariate Taylor series expansion are constructed and analyzed to investigate the whole applicability in different benchmarks of computational fluid dynamics.Specifically,four benchmarks are designed purposefully from statical exact solutions to multifaceted hydrodynamic tests,which possess different numerical performances on the particle consistency,numerical discretized forms,particle distributions,and transient time evolutional stabilities.This study offers a numerical reference for the current unified resolved program.展开更多
Geared-rotor systems are critical components in mechanical applications,and their performance can be severely affected by faults,such as profile errors,wear,pitting,spalling,flaking,and cracks.Profile errors in gear t...Geared-rotor systems are critical components in mechanical applications,and their performance can be severely affected by faults,such as profile errors,wear,pitting,spalling,flaking,and cracks.Profile errors in gear teeth are inevitable in manufacturing and subsequently accumulate during operations.This work aims to predict the status of gear profile deviations based on gear dynamics response using the digital model of an experimental rig setup.The digital model comprises detailed CAD models and has been validated against the expected physical behavior using commercial finite element analysis software.The different profile deviations are then modeled using gear charts,and the dynamic response is captured through simulations.The various features are then obtained by signal processing,and various ML models are then evaluated to predict the fault/no-fault condition for the gear.The best performance is achieved by an artificial neural network with a prediction accuracy of 97.5%,which concludes a strong influence on the dynamics of the gear rotor system due to profile deviations.展开更多
The directional explosion behavior of finite volume water confined within nanochannels holds considerable potential for applications in precision nanofabrication and bioengineering.However,precise control of nanoscale...The directional explosion behavior of finite volume water confined within nanochannels holds considerable potential for applications in precision nanofabrication and bioengineering.However,precise control of nanoscale mass transfer remains challenging in nanofluidics.This study examined the dynamic evolution of water clusters confined within a single-end-opened carbon nanotube(CNT)under pulsed electric field(EF)excitation,with a particular focus on the structural reorganization of hydrogen bond(H-bond)networks and dipole orientation realignment.Molecular dynamics simulations reveal that under the influence of pulsed EF,the confinedwatermolecules undergo cooperative restructuring to maximize hydrogen bond formation through four independent motions during deformation,such as waving,spinning,axial slipping,and radial migration.In this process,the dynamic fracture and recombination of the hydrogen bond network generate an instantaneous high pressure,and drive a unidirectional explosion along the CNT axis.A smaller CNT diameter or a reduced water volume under the same EF conditions leads to a stronger explosion.In contrast,in a wider CNT,the water cluster expands axially and forms a cylindrical shell whose thickness gradually decreases as the axial expansion slows.These insights offer precise control strategies for nanofluidic systems in nanofabrication or bioengineering applications,where finite volume water serves as a programmable nanoscale energy transfer medium.展开更多
Both the thickness effect and surface effect should be important in nano-indentation behavior of coatings due to the finite thickness and small indentation size.As a basic solution,the two-dimensional Boussinesq probl...Both the thickness effect and surface effect should be important in nano-indentation behavior of coatings due to the finite thickness and small indentation size.As a basic solution,the two-dimensional Boussinesq problem of a finite elastic layer bonded to a rigid substrate is studied in this paper,employing the surface-energy-density-based elastic theory.The Airy stress function and Fourier integral transform methods are adopted to solve the problem.A nalytical solutions of both the stress and displacement fields are well achieved for a finite elastic layer under a concentrated force and a uniform pressure.Unlike the classical solutions,it is discovered that both the thickness effect and surface effect will show significant influences on the Boussinesq elastic behaviors.The surface effect would harden the finite elastic layer and induce a more uniformly distributing displacements and stresses.Only when the thickness is sufficiently large,the Boussinesq solution of an elastic half space may represent that of a finite elastic layer case.A generalized hardness is further defined to include the coupling effects of thickness and surface for the Boussinesq problem of a finite elastic layer.Such a study would assist in the design and property evaluation of coatings and micro-devices with layer-substrate structures.展开更多
Fatigue crack growth is a critical phenomenon in engineering structures,accounting for a significant percentage of structural failures across various industries.Accurate prediction of crack initiation,propagation path...Fatigue crack growth is a critical phenomenon in engineering structures,accounting for a significant percentage of structural failures across various industries.Accurate prediction of crack initiation,propagation paths,and fatigue life is essential for ensuring structural integrity and optimizing maintenance schedules.This paper presents a comprehensive finite element approach for simulating two-dimensional fatigue crack growth under linear elastic conditionswith adaptivemesh generation.The source code for the programwas developed in Fortran 95 and compiled with Visual Fortran.To achieve high-fidelity simulations,the methodology integrates several key features:it employs an automatic,adaptive meshing technique that selectively refines the element density near the crack front and areas of significant stress concentration.Specialized singular elements are used at the crack tip to ensure precise stress field representation.The direction of crack advancement is predicted using the maximum tangential stress criterion,while stress intensity factors are determined through either the displacement extrapolation technique or the J-integral method.The simulation models crack growth as a series of linear increments,with solution stability maintained by a consistent transfer algorithm and a crack relaxation method.The framework’s effectiveness is demonstrated across various geometries and loading scenarios.Through rigorous validation against both experimental data and established numerical benchmarks,the approach is proven to accurately forecast crack trajectories and fatigue life.Furthermore,the detailed description of the program’s architecture offers a foundational blueprint,serving as a valuable guide for researchers aiming to develop their specialized software for fracture mechanics analysis.展开更多
This study explores the magnetohydrodynamic(MHD)boundary layer flow of a water-based Boger nanofluid over a stretching sheet,with particular focus on the influences of nanoparticle diameter,nanolayer effects,and therm...This study explores the magnetohydrodynamic(MHD)boundary layer flow of a water-based Boger nanofluid over a stretching sheet,with particular focus on the influences of nanoparticle diameter,nanolayer effects,and thermal radiation.The primary aim is to examine how variations in nanoparticle size and nanolayer thickness affect the hydrothermal behavior of the nanofluid.The model also incorporates the contributions of viscous dissipation and Joule heating within the heat transfer equation.The governing momentum and energy equations are converted into dimensionless partial differential equations(PDEs)using appropriate similarity variables and are numerically solved using the finite element method(FEM)implemented in MATLAB.Extensive validation of this method confirms its reliability and accuracy in numerical solutions.The findings reveal that increasing the diameter of copper nanoparticles significantly enhances the velocity profile,with a more pronounced effect observed at wider inter-particle spacings.A higher solvent volume fraction leads to decreased velocity and temperature distributions,while a greater relaxation time ratio improves velocity and temperature profiles due to the increased elastic response of the fluid.Moreover,enhancements in the magnetic parameter,thermal radiation,and Eckert number lead to an elevation in temperature profiles.Furthermore,higher nanolayer thickness reduces the temperature profile,whereas particle radius yields the opposite outcome.展开更多
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supported by the Science and Technology Research and Development Plan of the China State Railway Group Company Limited(No.Q2023J012).
文摘Purpose–The brake pipe system was an essential braking component of the railway freight trains,but the existing E-type sealing rings had problems such as insufficient low-temperature resistance,poor heat stability and short service life.To address these issues,low-phenyl silicone rubber was prepared and tested,and the finite element analysis and experimental studies on the sealing performance of its sealing rings were carried out.Design/methodology/approach–The low-temperature resistance and thermal stability of the prepared lowphenyl silicone rubber were studied using low-temperature tensile testing,differential scanning calorimetry,dynamic thermomechanical analysis and thermogravimetric analysis.The sealing performance of the lowphenyl silicone rubber sealing ring was studied by using finite element analysis software abaqus and experiments.Findings–The prepared low-phenyl silicone rubber sealing ring possessed excellent low-temperature resistance and thermal stability.According to the finite element analysis results,the finish of the flange sealing surface and groove outer edge should be ensured,and extrusion damage should be avoided.The sealing rings were more susceptible to damage in high compression ratio and/or low-temperature environments.When the sealing effect was ensured,a small compression ratio should be selected,and rubbers with hardness and elasticity less affected by temperature should be selected.The prepared low-phenyl silicone rubber sealing ring had zero leakage at both room temperature(RT)and�508C.Originality/value–The innovation of this study is that it provides valuable data and experience for the future development of the sealing rings used in the brake pipe flange joints of the railway freight cars in China.
文摘Total hip arthroplasty for adults with sequelae from childhood hip disorders poses significant challenges due to altered anatomy.The paper published by Oommen et al reviews the essential management strategies for these complex cases.This article explores the integration of finite element analysis(FEA)to enhance surgical precision and outcomes.FEA provides detailed biomechanical insights,aiding in preoperative planning,implant design,and surgical technique optimization.By simulating implant configurations and assessing bone quality,FEA helps in customizing implants and evaluating surgical techniques like subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy.Advanced imaging techniques,such as 3D printing,virtual reality,and augmented reality,further enhance total hip arthroplasty precision.Future research should focus on validating FEA models,developing patient-specific simulations,and promoting multidisciplinary collaboration.Integrating FEA and advanced technologies in total hip arthroplasty can improve functional outcomes,reduce complications,and enhance quality of life for patients with childhood hip disorder sequelae.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51890912,51979025 and 52011530189).
文摘This article presents a micro-structure tensor enhanced elasto-plastic finite element(FE)method to address strength anisotropy in three-dimensional(3D)soil slope stability analysis.The gravity increase method(GIM)is employed to analyze the stability of 3D anisotropic soil slopes.The accuracy of the proposed method is first verified against the data in the literature.We then simulate the 3D soil slope with a straight slope surface and the convex and concave slope surfaces with a 90turning corner to study the 3D effect on slope stability and the failure mechanism under anisotropy conditions.Based on our numerical results,the end effect significantly impacts the failure mechanism and safety factor.Anisotropy degree notably affects the safety factor,with higher degrees leading to deeper landslides.For concave slopes,they can be approximated by straight slopes with suitable boundary conditions to assess their stability.Furthermore,a case study of the Saint-Alban test embankment A in Quebec,Canada,is provided to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed FE model.
文摘Design a precision electroplating mechanical structure for automobiles based on finite element analysis method and analyze its mechanical properties.Taking the automobile steering knuckle as the research object,ABAQUS parametric modeling technology is used to construct its three-dimensional geometric model,and geometric simplification is carried out.Two surface treatment processes,HK-35 zinc nickel alloy electroplating and pure zinc electroplating,were designed,and the influence of different coatings on the mechanical properties of steering knuckles was compared and analyzed through numerical simulation.At the same time,standard specimens were prepared for salt spray corrosion testing and scratch method combined strength testing to verify the numerical simulation results.The results showed that under emergency braking and composite working conditions,the peak Von Mises stress of the zinc nickel alloy coating was 119.85 MPa,which was lower than that of the pure zinc coating and the alkaline electroplated zinc layer.Its equivalent strain value was 652×10^(-6),which was lower than that of the pure zinc coating and the alkaline electroplated zinc layer.Experimental data confirms that zinc nickel alloy coatings exhibit significant advantages in stress distribution uniformity,strain performance,and load-bearing capacity in high stress zones.The salt spray corrosion test further indicates that the coating has superior corrosion resistance and coating substrate interface bonding strength,which can significantly improve the mechanical stability and long-term reliability of automotive precision electroplating mechanical structures.
基金Supported by Shanxi Province Natural Science Research(202203021212249)Special/Youth Foundation of Taiyuan University of Technology(2022QN101)+3 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(12301556)Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(2021-029)International Cooperation Base and Platform Project of Shanxi Province(202104041101019)Basic Research Plan of Shanxi Province(202203021211129)。
文摘To enhance the computational efficiency of spatio-temporally discretized phase-field models,we present a high-speed solver specifically designed for the Poisson equations,a component frequently used in the numerical computation of such models.This efficient solver employs algorithms based on discrete cosine transformations(DCT)or discrete sine transformations(DST)and is not restricted by any spatio-temporal schemes.Our proposed methodology is appropriate for a variety of phase-field models and is especially efficient when combined with flow field systems.Meanwhile,this study has conducted an extensive numerical comparison and found that employing DCT and DST techniques not only yields results comparable to those obtained via the Multigrid(MG)method,a conventional approach used in the resolution of the Poisson equations,but also enhances computational efficiency by over 90%.
文摘In this work,we compute the Grothendieck groups of finite 2-Calabi-Yau triangulated categories with maximal rigid objects which are not cluster tilting.These finite 2-Calabi-Yau triangulated categories are divided into,by the work of Amiot[Bull.Soc.Math.France,2007,135(3):435-474](see also[Adv.Math.,2008,217(6):2443-2484]and[J.Algebra,2016,446:426-449]),three classes:type A,type D and type E.
文摘This paper mainly studies the well-posedness of steady incompressible impinging jet flow problem through a 3D axisymmetric finitely long nozzle.This problem originates from the physical phenomena encountered in practical engineering fields,such as in short take-off and vertical landing(STOVL)aircraft.Nowadays many intricate phenomena associated with impinging jet flows remain inadequately elucidated,which limits the ability to optimize aircraft design.Given a boundary condition in the inlet,the impinging jet problem is transformed into a Bernoulli-type free boundary problem according to the stream function.Then the variational method is used to study the corresponding variational problem with one parameter,thereby the wellposedness is established.The main conclusion is as follows.For a 3D axisymmetric finitely long nozzle and an infinitely long vertical wall,given an axial velocity in the inlet of nozzle,there exists a unique smooth incom‑pressible impinging jet flow such that the free boundary initiates smoothly at the endpoint of the nozzle and extends to infinity along the vertical wall at far fields.The key point is to investigate the regularity of the corner where the nozzle and the vertical axis intersect.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42372287 and No.U24A20178)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities CHD(No.2024SHEEAR002)+3 种基金the Fund Program for the Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shaanxi Province(No.2020024)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(GZC20232955,2024M753472,and 2024MD763937)the Science-Technology Foundation for Young Scientists of Gansu Province,China(No.24JRRA097)the Study of biodiversity survey and limiting factor analysis of Yinkentala(2023ZL01).
文摘Accurately simulating water flow movement in vadose zone is crucial for effective water resources assessment.Richards'equation,which describes the movement of water flow in the vadose zone,is highly nonlinear and challenging to solve.Existing numerical methods often face issues such as numerical dispersion,oscillation,and mass non-conservation when spatial and temporal discretization conditions are not appropriately configured.To address these problems and achieve accurate and stable numerical solutions,a finite analytic method based on water content-based Richards'equation(FAM-W)is proposed.The performance of the FAM-W is compared with analytical solutions,Finite Difference Method(FDM),and Finite Analytic Method based on the pressure Head-based Richards'equation(FAM-H).Compared to analytical solution and other numerical methods(FDM and FAM-H),FAM-W demonstrates superior accuracy and efficiency in controlling mass balance errors,regardless of spatial step sizes.This study introduces a novel approach for modelling water flow in the vadose zone,offering significant benefits for water resources management.
文摘This paper presents a nonlinear micropolar nonclassical continuum theory (MPNCCT) for finite deformation, finite strain deformation physics of thermosviscoelastic solid medium with memory (polymeric micropolar solids) based on classical rotations cΘand their rates. Contravariant second Piola-Kirchhoff stress and moment tensors, in conjunction with finite deformation measures derived by the authors in recent paper, are utilized in deriving the conservation and balance laws and the constitutive theories based on conjugate pairs in entropy inequality and the representation theorem. This nonlinear MPNCCT for TVES with rheology: 1) incorporates nonlinear ordered rate dissipation mechanism based on Green’s strain rates up to order n;2) also incorporates an additional ordered rate dissipation mechanism due to microconstituents, the viscosity of the medium and the rates of the symmetric part of the rotation gradient (of cΘ) tensor up to order n, referred to as micropolar dissipation or micropolar viscous dissipation mechanism;3) incorporates the primary mechanism of memory or rheology due to long chain molecules of the polymer and the viscosity of the medium by using the contravaraint second Piola-Kirchhoff stress tensor and its rates up to order m, resulting in a relaxation spectrum;4) incorporates second mechanism of memory or rheology due to nonclassical physics, interaction of microconstituents with the viscous medium and long chain molecules by considering rates of the contravariant second Piola-Kirchhoff moment tensor up to order m, resulting in relaxation of second Piola-Kirchhoff moment tensor. This results in another relaxation spectrum for the second Piola-Kirchhoff moment tensor due to microconstituents, referred to as micropolar relaxation spectrum consisting of micropolar relaxation time constants of the material. This nonlinear MPNCCT for TVES with memory is thermodynamically and mathematically consistent, and the mathematical model consisting of conservation and balance laws and the constitutive theories has closure and naturally reduces to linear MPNCCT based on infinitesimal deformation assumption. BMM is the essential balance law for all MPNCCT and is used in the present work as well. In the absence of this balance law, a valid thermodynamically and mathematically consistent nonlinear MPNCCT is not possible. The nonlinear MPNCCT based on rotations (cΘ+αΘ) and αΘ(ignoring cΘ) is not considered due to the fact that even the linear MPNCCT based on these rotations is invalid and is thermodynamically and mathematically inconsistent MPNCCT.
基金supported by Scientific Research Projects Department of Istanbul Technical University.Project Number:MGA-2018-41546.Grant receiver:E.T.
文摘Due to their superior properties, the interest in nanostructures is increasing today in engineering. This study presents a new two-noded curved finite element for analyzing the in-plane static behaviors of curved nanobeams. Opposite to traditional curved finite elements developed by using approximate interpolation functions, the proposed curved finite element is developed by using exact analytical solutions. Although this approach was first introduced for analyzing the mechanical behaviors of macro-scale curved beams by adopting the local theory of elasticity, the exact analytical expressions used in this study were obtained from the solutions of governing equations that were expressed via the differential form of the nonlocal theory of elasticity. Therefore, the effects of shear strain and axial extension included in the analytical formulation are also inherited by the curved finite element developed here. The rigidity matrix and the consistent force vector are developed for a circular finite element. To demonstrate the applicability of the method, static analyses of various curved nanobeams subjected to different boundary conditions and loading scenarios are performed, and the obtained results are compared with the exact analytical ones. The presented study provides an accurate and low computational cost method for researchers to investigate the in-plane static behavior of curved nanobeams.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11672238)the 111 Project(No.BP0719007)the Shaanxi Province Natural Science Foundation(No.2020JZ-06)for the financial support.
文摘A modified inner-element edge-based smoothed finite element method(IES-FEM)is developed and integrated with ABAQUS using a user-defined element(UEL)in this study.Initially,the smoothing domain discretization of IES-FEM is described and compared with ES-FEM.A practical modification of IES-FEM is then introduced that used the technique employed by ES-FEM for the nodal strain calculation.The differences in the strain computation among ES-FEM,IES-FEM,and FEM are then discussed.The modified IES-FEM exhibited superior performance in displacement and a slight advantage in stress compared to FEM using the same mesh according to the results obtained from both the regular and irregular elements.The robustness of the IES-FEM to severely deformed meshes was also verified.
文摘To effectively address the challenge where the speed of tunnel lining construction struggles to match that of tunnel face and inverted arch construction,and to enhance the quality of secondary lining,a new type of skeleton-free,traversing secondary lining trolley has been developed.This trolley features a set of gantries paired with two sets of formwork.The formwork adopts a multi-segment hinged and strengthened design,ensuring its own strength can meet the requirements of secondary lining concrete pouring without relying on the support of the gantries.When retracted,the formwork can be transported by the gantries through another set of formwork in the supporting state,enabling early formwork support,effectively accelerating the construction progress of the tunnel’s secondary lining,and extending the maintenance time of the secondary lining with the formwork.Finite element software modeling was used for simulation calculations,and the results indicate that the structural strength,stiffness,and other performance parameters of the new secondary lining trolley meet the design requirements,verifying the rationality of the design.
文摘This study investigates the complex heat transfer dynamics inmultilayer bifacial photovoltaic(bPV)solar modules under spectrally resolved solar irradiation.A novel numericalmodel is developed to incorporate internal heat generation resulting from optical absorption,grounded in the physical equations governing light-matter interactions within the module’smultilayer structure.The model accounts for reflection and transmission at each interface between adjacent layers,as well as absorption within individual layers,using the wavelength-dependent dielectric properties of constituent materials.These properties are used to calculate the spectral reflectance,transmittance,and absorption coefficients,enabling precise quantification of internal heat sources from irradiance incidents on both the front and rear surfaces of the module.The study further examines the influence of irradiance reflection on thermal behavior,evaluates the thermal impact of various supporting materials placed beneath the module,and analyzes the role of albedo in modifying heat distribution.By incorporating spectrally resolved heat generation across each layer often simplified or omitted in conventional models,the proposed approach enhances physical accuracy.The transient heat equation is solved using a one-dimensional finite difference(FD)method to produce detailed temperature profiles under multiple operating scenarios,including Standard Test Conditions(STC),Bifacial Standard Test Conditions(BSTC),Normal Operating Cell Temperature(NOCT),and Bifacial NOCT(BNOCT).The results offer valuable insights into the interplay between optical and thermal phenomena in bifacial systems,informing the design and optimization of more efficient photovoltaic technologies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12002290)。
文摘In the field of discretization-based meshfree/meshless methods,the improvements in the higher-order consistency,stability,and computational efficiency are of great concerns in computational science and numerical solutions to partial differential equations.Various alternative numerical methods of the finite particle method(FPM)frame have been extended from mathematical theories to numerical applications separately.As a comprehensive numerical scheme,this study suggests a unified resolved program for numerically investigating their accuracy,stability,consistency,computational efficiency,and practical applicability in industrial engineering contexts.The high-order finite particle method(HFPM)and corrected methods based on the multivariate Taylor series expansion are constructed and analyzed to investigate the whole applicability in different benchmarks of computational fluid dynamics.Specifically,four benchmarks are designed purposefully from statical exact solutions to multifaceted hydrodynamic tests,which possess different numerical performances on the particle consistency,numerical discretized forms,particle distributions,and transient time evolutional stabilities.This study offers a numerical reference for the current unified resolved program.
文摘Geared-rotor systems are critical components in mechanical applications,and their performance can be severely affected by faults,such as profile errors,wear,pitting,spalling,flaking,and cracks.Profile errors in gear teeth are inevitable in manufacturing and subsequently accumulate during operations.This work aims to predict the status of gear profile deviations based on gear dynamics response using the digital model of an experimental rig setup.The digital model comprises detailed CAD models and has been validated against the expected physical behavior using commercial finite element analysis software.The different profile deviations are then modeled using gear charts,and the dynamic response is captured through simulations.The various features are then obtained by signal processing,and various ML models are then evaluated to predict the fault/no-fault condition for the gear.The best performance is achieved by an artificial neural network with a prediction accuracy of 97.5%,which concludes a strong influence on the dynamics of the gear rotor system due to profile deviations.
基金The Start-up Research Fund from Shenzhen,the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong(Grant Nos.2024A1515010821,2025A1515011727)the Shenzhen Development and ReformCommission(Grant No.XMHT20220103004).
文摘The directional explosion behavior of finite volume water confined within nanochannels holds considerable potential for applications in precision nanofabrication and bioengineering.However,precise control of nanoscale mass transfer remains challenging in nanofluidics.This study examined the dynamic evolution of water clusters confined within a single-end-opened carbon nanotube(CNT)under pulsed electric field(EF)excitation,with a particular focus on the structural reorganization of hydrogen bond(H-bond)networks and dipole orientation realignment.Molecular dynamics simulations reveal that under the influence of pulsed EF,the confinedwatermolecules undergo cooperative restructuring to maximize hydrogen bond formation through four independent motions during deformation,such as waving,spinning,axial slipping,and radial migration.In this process,the dynamic fracture and recombination of the hydrogen bond network generate an instantaneous high pressure,and drive a unidirectional explosion along the CNT axis.A smaller CNT diameter or a reduced water volume under the same EF conditions leads to a stronger explosion.In contrast,in a wider CNT,the water cluster expands axially and forms a cylindrical shell whose thickness gradually decreases as the axial expansion slows.These insights offer precise control strategies for nanofluidic systems in nanofabrication or bioengineering applications,where finite volume water serves as a programmable nanoscale energy transfer medium.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12032004,12293000,12293002,and 12272043).
文摘Both the thickness effect and surface effect should be important in nano-indentation behavior of coatings due to the finite thickness and small indentation size.As a basic solution,the two-dimensional Boussinesq problem of a finite elastic layer bonded to a rigid substrate is studied in this paper,employing the surface-energy-density-based elastic theory.The Airy stress function and Fourier integral transform methods are adopted to solve the problem.A nalytical solutions of both the stress and displacement fields are well achieved for a finite elastic layer under a concentrated force and a uniform pressure.Unlike the classical solutions,it is discovered that both the thickness effect and surface effect will show significant influences on the Boussinesq elastic behaviors.The surface effect would harden the finite elastic layer and induce a more uniformly distributing displacements and stresses.Only when the thickness is sufficiently large,the Boussinesq solution of an elastic half space may represent that of a finite elastic layer case.A generalized hardness is further defined to include the coupling effects of thickness and surface for the Boussinesq problem of a finite elastic layer.Such a study would assist in the design and property evaluation of coatings and micro-devices with layer-substrate structures.
基金funding of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research,Jazan University,Saudi Arabia,through Project number:JU-20250230-DGSSR-RP-2025.
文摘Fatigue crack growth is a critical phenomenon in engineering structures,accounting for a significant percentage of structural failures across various industries.Accurate prediction of crack initiation,propagation paths,and fatigue life is essential for ensuring structural integrity and optimizing maintenance schedules.This paper presents a comprehensive finite element approach for simulating two-dimensional fatigue crack growth under linear elastic conditionswith adaptivemesh generation.The source code for the programwas developed in Fortran 95 and compiled with Visual Fortran.To achieve high-fidelity simulations,the methodology integrates several key features:it employs an automatic,adaptive meshing technique that selectively refines the element density near the crack front and areas of significant stress concentration.Specialized singular elements are used at the crack tip to ensure precise stress field representation.The direction of crack advancement is predicted using the maximum tangential stress criterion,while stress intensity factors are determined through either the displacement extrapolation technique or the J-integral method.The simulation models crack growth as a series of linear increments,with solution stability maintained by a consistent transfer algorithm and a crack relaxation method.The framework’s effectiveness is demonstrated across various geometries and loading scenarios.Through rigorous validation against both experimental data and established numerical benchmarks,the approach is proven to accurately forecast crack trajectories and fatigue life.Furthermore,the detailed description of the program’s architecture offers a foundational blueprint,serving as a valuable guide for researchers aiming to develop their specialized software for fracture mechanics analysis.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.D5000230061)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2025A1515011192).
文摘This study explores the magnetohydrodynamic(MHD)boundary layer flow of a water-based Boger nanofluid over a stretching sheet,with particular focus on the influences of nanoparticle diameter,nanolayer effects,and thermal radiation.The primary aim is to examine how variations in nanoparticle size and nanolayer thickness affect the hydrothermal behavior of the nanofluid.The model also incorporates the contributions of viscous dissipation and Joule heating within the heat transfer equation.The governing momentum and energy equations are converted into dimensionless partial differential equations(PDEs)using appropriate similarity variables and are numerically solved using the finite element method(FEM)implemented in MATLAB.Extensive validation of this method confirms its reliability and accuracy in numerical solutions.The findings reveal that increasing the diameter of copper nanoparticles significantly enhances the velocity profile,with a more pronounced effect observed at wider inter-particle spacings.A higher solvent volume fraction leads to decreased velocity and temperature distributions,while a greater relaxation time ratio improves velocity and temperature profiles due to the increased elastic response of the fluid.Moreover,enhancements in the magnetic parameter,thermal radiation,and Eckert number lead to an elevation in temperature profiles.Furthermore,higher nanolayer thickness reduces the temperature profile,whereas particle radius yields the opposite outcome.
