Deep rock engineering is affected by coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical(THM)-dynamic fields,necessitating the elucidation of the dynamic mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms.This study utilized a Multi-field Couple...Deep rock engineering is affected by coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical(THM)-dynamic fields,necessitating the elucidation of the dynamic mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms.This study utilized a Multi-field Coupled Controlled Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(MCC-SHPB)system to elucidate the cross-scale dynamic responses of rocks and the boundaries of failure modes under THM coupling.Impact tests were conducted on green sandstone under coupled conditions of temperature(25℃-80℃),confining pressure(0-15 MPa),and seepage water pressure(0-15 MPa).Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)microstructural characterization and COMSOL Multiphysics numerical simulations were conducted,and a dynamic constitutive theoretical framework and failure-prediction methodology were established.We investigated the impact toughness index(I_(t)),dynamic modulus(E_(d)),dynamic triaxial compressive strength(TCS_(d)),fragmentation degree(W),and failure modes of green sandstone under thermo-confining pressure-seepage-impact loading conditions.The key findings reveal that the(I_(t))reflects different energy regulation mechanisms across different confining pressure regimes.Thermal-microcrack interactions dominate at low pressure,and energy absorption prevails at high pressure.A triphasic dynamic modulus model captures stiffness evolution under energy-driven conditions,revealing cross-scale crack nucleation-propagation and fragment reorganization.The TCSd inflection point signifies energy dissipation shifts,causing nonlinear skeleton bearing-capacity degradation.A critical criterion based on the W was established to distinguish between the two failure modes and predict the unstable failure initiation.Numerical simulations were used to elucidate the effects of inertia-dominated crack propagation and stress wave interference,validating the critical criterion and the predictive accuracy of the theoretical model during cross-scale failure.This study provides a theoretical foundation for assessing the dynamic stability of rock masses subjected to multi-field coupling during deep resource exploitation.展开更多
Deep-buried tunnels traversing complex hydrogeological zones with clay-sand-filled structures are highly susceptible to water inrush hazards.High ground temperature,high in-situ stress,and highwater pressure render th...Deep-buried tunnels traversing complex hydrogeological zones with clay-sand-filled structures are highly susceptible to water inrush hazards.High ground temperature,high in-situ stress,and highwater pressure render these events a complex thermohydro-mechanical coupling problem.However,current research on water inrush often insufficiently investigates the multi-field coupled instability mechanisms within highly permeable filling media and frequently neglects the influence of temperature.This study aims to investigate the evolutionary mechanism of seepage instability in filling structures that trigger water inrush hazards under the complex conditions of deep-buried tunnels.Laboratory tests were conducted using a large-scale triaxial thermo-hydro-mechanical system,and a DEM-CFD coupled model was established to numerically simulate the seepage process.The influences of temperature,particle size distribution,and confining pressure were analyzed on the seepage characteristics of the filling media.By examining the variations in water inflow rate,discharged clay-sand particle mass,porosity and permeability,we analyzed the entire process of seepage behavior and instability evolution under the thermohydro-mechanical coupling effect.The results show that:(1)Temperature significantly affects water inflow,discharged particle mass,porosity,and permeability.Higher temperatures remarkably increase porosity and permeability,with the maximum permeability coefficient of filling media at 90℃being 1.6 times that at 45℃.(2)The Talbol power index exhibits a positive correlation with water inflow rate and discharged particle mass,while confining pressure is negatively correlated with water inflow rate.(3)For filling materials dominated by clay-sand particles or with favorable gradation,the seepage instability process exhibits distinct phase characteristics,with different stages reflected in changes in water inflow,porosity,and permeability.The experimental results are consistent with the numerical simulation results.(4)In high ground temperature environments,temperature enhances convective heat transfer and energy exchange between water and filling media,thereby accelerating the process of water inrush caused by seepage instability.The findings provide scientific support for risk assessment,early warning,and prevention of water inrush hazards in deep-buried tunnels crossing clay-sand-filled structures.展开更多
By comprehensively considering the influences of temperature and pressure on fluid density in high temperature and high pressure(HTHP)wells in deepwater fractured formations and the effects of formation fracture defor...By comprehensively considering the influences of temperature and pressure on fluid density in high temperature and high pressure(HTHP)wells in deepwater fractured formations and the effects of formation fracture deformation on well shut-in afterflow,this study couples the shut-in temperature field model,fracture deformation model,and gas flow model to establish a wellbore pressure calculation model incorporating thermo-hydro-mechanical coupling effects.The research analyzes the governing patterns of geothermal gradient,bottomhole pressure difference,drilling fluid pit gain,and kick index on casing head pressure,and establishes a shut-in pressure determination chart for HPHT wells based on coupled model calculation results.The study results show:geothermal gradient,bottomhole pressure difference,and drilling fluid pit gain exhibit positive correlations with casing head pressure;higher kick indices accelerate pressure rising rates while maintaining a constant maximum casing pressure;validation against field case data demonstrates over 95%accuracy in predicting wellbore pressure recovery after shut-in,with the pressure determination chart achieving 97.2%accuracy in target casing head pressure prediction and 98.3%accuracy in target shut-in time.This method enables accurate acquisition of formation pressure after HPHT well shut-in,providing reliable technical support for subsequent well control measures and ensuring safe and efficient development of deepwater and deep hydrocarbon reservoirs.展开更多
A new calculation formula of THM coupling stress intensity factor was derived by the boundary collocation method, in which an additional constant stress function was successfully introduced for the cracked specimen wi...A new calculation formula of THM coupling stress intensity factor was derived by the boundary collocation method, in which an additional constant stress function was successfully introduced for the cracked specimen with hydraulic pressure applied on its crack surface. Based on the newly derived formula, THM coupling fracture modes （including tensile, shear and mixed fracture mode） can be predicted by a new fracture criterion of stress intensity factor ratio, where the maximum axial load was measured by self-designed THM coupling fracture test. SEM analyses of THM coupling fractured surface indicate that the higher the temperature and hydraulic pressure are and the lower the confining pressure is, the more easily the intergranular （tension） fracture occurs. The transgranular （shear） fracture occurs in the opposite case while the mixed-mode fracture occurs in the middle case. The tested THM coupling fracture mechanisms are in good agreement with the predicted THM coupling fracture modes, which can verify correction of the newly-derived THM coupling stress intensity factor formula.展开更多
Both the complex geometrical morphology of rough-walled rock fractures and the nonlinearity of fluid flow contribute to resistance in fluid flow through rock fractures.The interactions of the shear-flow process furthe...Both the complex geometrical morphology of rough-walled rock fractures and the nonlinearity of fluid flow contribute to resistance in fluid flow through rock fractures.The interactions of the shear-flow process further complicate the characterisation of flow behaviours in rock fractures.In this study,an improved friction factor model involving both the effects of viscous and inertial forces is presented based on the Forchheimer equation.The model incorporates two key variables,i.e.Reynolds number and relative roughness,which reflect the effects of flow regimes and fracture roughness,respectively.The changes in geometrical parameters induced by shearing are considered,with the peak asperity height predicted through a correlation with post-peak roughness degradation.The hydraulic aperture during shearing is estimated using a suggested equation that accounts for the mobilised contact area ratio and variable aperture distribution.The parametric sensitivity analysis reveals that shear-induced changes in fracture geometry enhance the flow nonlinearity in rock fractures.The model performs well in predicting the friction factor based on two validation criteria.Then,the proposed friction factor model is incorporated into the three-dimensional distinct element code(3DEC)in the form of the Darcy-Weisbach equation.Coupled with the numerically implemented mechanical model and hydraulic aperture prediction model,numerical simulations of coupled shear-flow processes in single rock fractures are conducted.The simulation outcomes are validated through comparison with the experimental results,showing acceptable agreement and demonstrating that the numerical model is capable of accurately evaluating the hydro-mechanical coupling behaviour during the shearing of rock fractures.展开更多
Rock mass is a fractured porous medium usually subjected to complex geostress and fluid pressure simultaneously.Moreover,the properties of rock mass change in time and space due to mining-induced fractures.Therefore,i...Rock mass is a fractured porous medium usually subjected to complex geostress and fluid pressure simultaneously.Moreover,the properties of rock mass change in time and space due to mining-induced fractures.Therefore,it is always challenging to accurately measure rock mass properties.In this study,a three-dimensional(3D)microseismic(MS)data-driven damage model for jointed rock mass under hydro-mechanical coupling conditions is proposed.It is a 3D finite element model that takes seepage,damage and stress field effects into account jointly.Multiple factors(i.e.joints,water and microseismicity)are used to optimize the rock mass mechanical parameters at different scales.The model is applied in Shirengou iron mine to study the damage evolution of rock mass and assess the crown pillar stability during the transition from open-pit to underground mining.It is found that the damage pattern is mostly controlled by the structure,water and rock mass parameters.The damage pattern is evidently different from the two-dimensional result and is more consistent with the field observations.This difference is caused by the MS-derived damage acting on the rock mass.MS data are responsible for gradually correcting the damage zone,changing the direction in which it expands,and promoting it to evolve close to reality.For the crown pillar,the proposed model yields a more trustworthy safety factor.In order to guarantee the stability of the pillar,it is suggested to take waterproof and reinforcement measures in areas with a high degree of damage.展开更多
The joint of clay core-wall and concrete cut-off wall is one of the weakest parts in high earth and rockftll dams.A kind of highly plastic clay is always fixed on the joint to fit the large shear deformation between c...The joint of clay core-wall and concrete cut-off wall is one of the weakest parts in high earth and rockftll dams.A kind of highly plastic clay is always fixed on the joint to fit the large shear deformation between clay core-wall and concrete cut-offwall,so the hydro-mechanical coupling mechanisms on the joint under high stress,high hydraulic gradient,and large shear deformation are of great importance for the evaluation of dam safety.The hydro-mechanical coupling characteristics of the joint of the highly plastic clay and the concrete cut-off wall in a high earth and rockfill dam in China were studied by using a newly designed soil-structure contact erosion apparatus.The experimental results indicate that：1） Shear failure on the joint is due to the hydro-mechanical coupling effect of stress and seepage failure.The seepage failure will induce the final shear failure when the ratio of deviatoric stress to confining pressure is within 1.0-1.2; 2） A negative exponential permeability empirical model for the joint denoted by a newly defined principal stress function,which considers the coupling effect of confining pressure and axial pressure on the permeability,is established based on hydro-mechanical coupling experiments.3） The variation of the settlement before and after seepage failure is very different.The settlement before seepage failure changes very slowly,while it increases significantly after the seepage failure.4） The stress-strain relationship is of a strain softening type.5） Flow along the joint still follows Darcian flow rule.The results will provide an important theoretical basis for the further evaluation on the safety of the high earth and rockfill dam.展开更多
Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical （THM） coupling pro- cesses in unsaturated soils are very important in both theoretical researches and engineering applications. A coupled formulation based on hybrid mixture theory is derived...Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical （THM） coupling pro- cesses in unsaturated soils are very important in both theoretical researches and engineering applications. A coupled formulation based on hybrid mixture theory is derived to model the THM coupling behavior of unsaturated soils. The free-energy and dissipative functions for different phases are derived from Taylor＇s series expansions. Constitutive relations for THM coupled behaviors of unsaturated soils, which include deformation, entropy change, fluid flow, heat conduction, and dynamic compatibility conditions on the interfaces, are then established. The number of field equations is shown to be equal to the number of unknown variables; thus, a closure of this coupling problem is established. In addition to modifications of the physical conservation equations with coupling effect terms, the constitutive equations, which consider the coupling between elastoplastic deformation of the soil skeleton, fluid flow, and heat transfer, are also derived.展开更多
A calculation formula of thermal-hydro-mechanical(THM)coupling crack initiation rate for brittle rock was derived based on the energy conservation law.The self-designed THM coupling fracture test with conductive adhe...A calculation formula of thermal-hydro-mechanical(THM)coupling crack initiation rate for brittle rock was derived based on the energy conservation law.The self-designed THM coupling fracture test with conductive adhesive electrical measurement method was applied to measuring the THM coupling crack propagation rate of brittle rock continuously.Research results show that both calculation and test results of crack initiation rate increased with increase of the temperature and the hydraulic pressure.They are almost in good agreement,which can prove validity of the calculation formula of THM coupling crack initiation rate.展开更多
The model of pressure solution for granular aggregate was introduced into the FEM code for analysis of thermo-hydro- mechanical （T-H-M） coupling in porous medium. Aiming at a hypothetical nuclear waste repository in...The model of pressure solution for granular aggregate was introduced into the FEM code for analysis of thermo-hydro- mechanical （T-H-M） coupling in porous medium. Aiming at a hypothetical nuclear waste repository in an unsaturated quartz rock mass, two computation conditions were designed： 1） the porosity and the permeability of rock mass are fimctions of pressure solution; 2） the porosity and the permeability are constants. Then the corresponding numerical simulations for a disposal period of 4 a were carried out, and the states of temperatures, porosities and permeabilities, pore pressures, flow velocities and stresses in the rock mass were investigated. The results show that at the end of the calculation in Case 1, pressure solution makes the porosities and the permeabilities decrease to 10%-45% and 0.05%-1.4% of their initial values, respectively. Under the action of the release heat of nuclear waste, the negative pore pressures both in Case 1 and Case 2 are 1.2-1.4 and 1.01-l.06 times of the initial values, respectively. So, the former represents an obvious effect of pressure solution. The magnitudes and distributions of stresses within the rock mass in the two calculation cases are the same.展开更多
Based on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and damage mechanics, thermal-hydro-mechanical （THM） coupling damage model of brittle rock is established by analyzing THM coupling mechanism, where THM coupling damage varia...Based on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and damage mechanics, thermal-hydro-mechanical （THM） coupling damage model of brittle rock is established by analyzing THM coupling mechanism, where THM coupling damage variable DTHM is dominated by TH coupling damage variable DTH, TM coupling damage variable DTM and HM coupling damage variable DHM, and DTH is firstly expressed in term of dimensionless total thermal conductivity of the water Nu. Permeability test, uni-axial compression test and THM coupling test are conducted to measure the permeability, elastic modulus and THM coupling stress-strain curves of brittle rock. The tested values of THM coupling elastic modulus E＇HM are in good agreement with the predicted values of THM coupling elastic modulus ETHM, which can verify the newly established THM coupling damage model.展开更多
At the Mont Terri Underground Research Laboratory （Switzerland）, a field-scale investigation has been conducted in order to investigate the hydro-mechanical and chemical perturbations induced in the argilla- ceous f...At the Mont Terri Underground Research Laboratory （Switzerland）, a field-scale investigation has been conducted in order to investigate the hydro-mechanical and chemical perturbations induced in the argilla- ceous formation by forced ventilation through a tunnel. This experiment has been selected to be used for processing model development and validation in the international project DECOVALEX-2011. The con- ceptual and mathematical representation of the engineered void, which itself forms a major part of the experiment and is not simply a boundary condition, is the subject of this paper. A variety of approaches have been examined by the contributors to DECOVALEX and a summary of their findings is presented here. Two major aspects are discussed. Firstly, the approaches for the treatment of the surface condition at the porous media/tunnel interface are examined, with two equivalent but differing formulations successfully demonstrated. Secondly, approaches for representing the tunnel with associated air and water vapour movement, when coupled with the hydro-mechanical （HM） representation of the porous medium, are also examined. It is clearly demonstrated that, for the experimental conditions of the ventilation experiment （VE） that abstracted physical and empirical models of the tunnel, can be used successfully to represent the hydraulic behaviour of the tunnel and the hydraulic interaction between the tunnel and the surrounding rock mass.展开更多
Excessively high pore water pressure presents unpredictable risks to the safety of rock tunnels in mountainous regions that are predominantly composed of limestone. Investigating the creep characteristics and permeabi...Excessively high pore water pressure presents unpredictable risks to the safety of rock tunnels in mountainous regions that are predominantly composed of limestone. Investigating the creep characteristics and permeability evolution of limestone under varying hydrated conditions is crucial for a better understanding of the delayed deformation mechanisms of limestone rock tunnels. To this end, this paper initially conducts a series of multi-stage triaxial creep tests on limestone samples under varying pore water pressures. The experiment examines how pore water pressure affects limestone’s creep strain, strain rate, long-term strength, lifespan, and permeability, all within the context of hydraulicmechanical(HM) coupling. To better describe the creep behavior associated with pore water pressure, this paper proposes a new nonlinear fractional creep constitutive model. This constitutive model depicts the initial, steady-state, and accelerated phases of limestone’s creep behavior. Finally, the proposed model is applied to the numerical realization of deformation in limestone tunnel, validating the effectiveness of the proposed constitutive model in predicting tunnel’s creep deformation. This research enhances our understanding of limestone’s creep characteristics and permeability evolution under HM coupling, laying a foundation for assessing the longterm stability of mountain tunnels.展开更多
Rock damage significantly affects coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical(THM)behavior in deep geothermal exploitation through changing thermal and hydrological properties of rocks.For this,a thermo-hydro-mechanical-damage(TH...Rock damage significantly affects coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical(THM)behavior in deep geothermal exploitation through changing thermal and hydrological properties of rocks.For this,a thermo-hydro-mechanical-damage(THMD)coupled model was developed to describe the coupling between rock damage and mechanical,fluid flow and heat transfer fields.The model considers rock heterogeneity,and incorporates the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion and the maximum tensile stress criterion to evaluate shear and tensile damage.This numerical modeling methodology was first verified against analytical solutions and experimental results,and was then used to simulate the THMD coupling behavior in deep geothermal exploitation.A coupled numerical model was set up to simulate the geothermal fluids extraction and re-injection process in a reservoir at 1 km depth over a 7-year period.Rock damage was found to accelerate the propagation of cold fronts away from the injection well,and have a distinct effect on the performance of geothermal exploitation.When the rock damage was considered,the field injectivity increases by 8.4 times,the range of cooled regions increases by 18.6 times,and the vertical deformation changes by 1.2 times after 7 years of geothermal operations,compared to the scenario where it was not considered.Parametric studies have suggested that thermal contraction dominates the rock damage evolution,and that thermal-induced rock damage only occurs at a sufficiently large temperature difference between fluids injected and the reservoir.This work underscores the importance of accurately accounting for the damage effect on reservoir response during fluid injection activities that cause significant cooling of reservoir rocks.展开更多
A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical cohesive phase-field model for hydraulic fracturing in deep coal seams is presented.Heat exchange between the cold fluid and the hot rock is considered,and the thermal contribution t...A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical cohesive phase-field model for hydraulic fracturing in deep coal seams is presented.Heat exchange between the cold fluid and the hot rock is considered,and the thermal contribution terms between the cold fluid and the hot rock are derived.Heat transfer obeys Fourier's law,and porosity is used to relate the thermodynamic parameters of the fracture and matrix domains.The net pressure difference between the fracture and the matrix is neglected,and thus the fluid flow is modeled by the unified fluid-governing equations.The evolution equations of porosity and Biot's coefficient during hydraulic fracturing are derived from their definitions.The effect of coal cleats is considered and modeled by Voronoi polygons,and this approach is shown to have high accuracy.The accuracy of the proposed model is verified by two sets of fracturing experiments in multilayer coal seams.Subsequently,the differences in fracture morphology,fluid pressure response,and fluid pressure distribution between direct fracturing of coal seams and indirect fracturing of shale interlayers are explored,and the effects of the cluster number and cluster spacing on fracture morphology for multi-cluster fracturing are also examined.The numerical results show that the proposed model is expected to be a powerful tool for the fracturing design and optimization of deep coalbed methane.展开更多
With the rapid development of urban underground space,the construction of shield-driven cross-river twin tunnels is increasing,and the complex hydro-mechanical coupling effects and twin-tunnel interactions bring huge ...With the rapid development of urban underground space,the construction of shield-driven cross-river twin tunnels is increasing,and the complex hydro-mechanical coupling effects and twin-tunnel interactions bring huge construction risks to such projects,which have attracted more and more attention.This study aims to understand the excavation effects induced by shield driving of cross-river twin tunnels through numerical simulation.A refined three-dimensional numerical model based on the fully coupled hydro-mechanical theory is established.The model considers the main components of the slurry pressure balance shield(SPBS)machine,including support force,jacking thrust,grouting pressure,shield-rock interaction and lining-grouting interaction,as well as the detailed construction process.The purpose is to examine the excavation effects during construction,including rock deformation around tunnels,the change in pore pressure,and the response of the lining.The results show the influence range of twin-tunnel excavation on rock deformation and pore pressure,as well as the modes of lining response.In addition,this study also systematically investigates the effects of water level fluctuation and burial depth on twin-tunnel excavation.The results indicate that the increase of water level or burial depth will enhance the excavation effects and strengthen the twin-tunnel interactions.These results provide useful insights for estimating the construction impact range and degree of twin tunnels,and serve as basic references for the design of cross-river twin tunnels.展开更多
Wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)has emerged as a promising approach for fabricating large-scale components.However,conventional WAAM still faces challenges in optimizing microstructural evolution,minimizing addit...Wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)has emerged as a promising approach for fabricating large-scale components.However,conventional WAAM still faces challenges in optimizing microstructural evolution,minimizing additive-induced defects,and alleviating residual stress and deformation,all of which are critical for enhancing the mechanical performance of the manufactured parts.Integrating interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)into WAAM significantly enhances the quality of deposited materials.However,numerical simulation research focusing on elucidating the associated thermomechanical coupling mechanisms remains insufficient.A comprehensive numerical model was developed to simulate the thermomechanical coupling behavior in friction stir-assisted WAAM.The influence of post-deposition FSP on the coupled thermomechanical response of the WAAM process was analyzed quantitatively.Moreover,the residual stress distribution and deformation behavior under both single-layer and multilayer deposition conditions were investigated.Thermal analysis of different deposition layers in WAAM and friction stir-assisted WAAM was conducted.Results show that subsequent layer deposition induces partial remelting of the previously solidified layer,whereas FSP does not cause such remelting.Furthermore,thermal stress and deformation analysis confirm that interlayer FSP effectively mitigates residual stresses and distortion in WAAM components,thereby improving their structural integrity and mechanical properties.展开更多
This study aims to promote the optimization and upgrading of the economic structure in rural areas of China by focusing on the coupling coordination mechanism between digital economy–agriculture integration and rural...This study aims to promote the optimization and upgrading of the economic structure in rural areas of China by focusing on the coupling coordination mechanism between digital economy–agriculture integration and rural revitalization.By examining panel data from 30 Chinese provinces,autonomous regions,and municipalities between 2011 and 2022,the research constructs a weight-based evaluation system that integrates subjective and objective methods and a coupling coordination model to reveal its dynamic evolution patterns.Key findings indicate that digital economy–agriculture integration and rural revitalization achieve cross-coupling through critical activities.The impact of digital-agriculture integration on advancing rural revitalization lags by 2–3 years.Although the coupling development degree between the two systems continues to improve,it remains at the stage of primary coordination.Regional disparities are significant,showing a gradient pattern of“high degree of coupling development in the east and low degree of coupling development in the west.”展开更多
Multilayer complex dynamical networks,characterized by the intricate topological connections and diverse hierarchical structures,present significant challenges in determining complete structural configurations due to ...Multilayer complex dynamical networks,characterized by the intricate topological connections and diverse hierarchical structures,present significant challenges in determining complete structural configurations due to the unique functional attributes and interaction patterns inherent to different layers.This paper addresses the critical question of whether structural information from a known layer can be used to reconstruct the unknown intralayer structure of a target layer within general weighted output-coupling multilayer networks.Building upon the generalized synchronization principle,we propose an innovative reconstruction method that incorporates two essential components in the design of structure observers,the cross-layer coupling modulator and the structural divergence term.A key advantage of the proposed reconstruction method lies in its flexibility to freely designate both the unknown target layer and the known reference layer from the general weighted output-coupling multilayer network.The reduced dependency on full-state observability enables more deployment in engineering applications with partial measurements.Numerical simulations are conducted to validate the effectiveness of the proposed structure reconstruction method.展开更多
The F_(1)-ATPase and V_(1)-ATPase are rotary biomotors.Alignment of their amino acid sequences,which originate from bovine heart mitochondria(1BMF)and Enterococcus hirae(3VR6),respectively,demonstrates that the segmen...The F_(1)-ATPase and V_(1)-ATPase are rotary biomotors.Alignment of their amino acid sequences,which originate from bovine heart mitochondria(1BMF)and Enterococcus hirae(3VR6),respectively,demonstrates that the segment forming the ATP catalytic pocket is highly conserved.Single-molecule experiments,however,have revealed subtle differences in efficiency between the F_(1) and V_(1) motors.Here,we perform both atomistic and coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the mechanochemical coupling and coordination in F_(1) and V_(1) ATPase.Our results show that the correlation between conformational changes in F_(1) is stronger than that in V_(1),indicating that the mechanochemical coupling in F_(1) is tighter than in V_(1).Moreover,the unidirectional rotation of F_(1) is more processive than that of V_(1),which accounts for the higher efficiency observed in F_(1) and explains the occasional backward steps detected in single-molecule experiments on V_(1).展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12272411 and 42007259).
文摘Deep rock engineering is affected by coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical(THM)-dynamic fields,necessitating the elucidation of the dynamic mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms.This study utilized a Multi-field Coupled Controlled Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(MCC-SHPB)system to elucidate the cross-scale dynamic responses of rocks and the boundaries of failure modes under THM coupling.Impact tests were conducted on green sandstone under coupled conditions of temperature(25℃-80℃),confining pressure(0-15 MPa),and seepage water pressure(0-15 MPa).Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)microstructural characterization and COMSOL Multiphysics numerical simulations were conducted,and a dynamic constitutive theoretical framework and failure-prediction methodology were established.We investigated the impact toughness index(I_(t)),dynamic modulus(E_(d)),dynamic triaxial compressive strength(TCS_(d)),fragmentation degree(W),and failure modes of green sandstone under thermo-confining pressure-seepage-impact loading conditions.The key findings reveal that the(I_(t))reflects different energy regulation mechanisms across different confining pressure regimes.Thermal-microcrack interactions dominate at low pressure,and energy absorption prevails at high pressure.A triphasic dynamic modulus model captures stiffness evolution under energy-driven conditions,revealing cross-scale crack nucleation-propagation and fragment reorganization.The TCSd inflection point signifies energy dissipation shifts,causing nonlinear skeleton bearing-capacity degradation.A critical criterion based on the W was established to distinguish between the two failure modes and predict the unstable failure initiation.Numerical simulations were used to elucidate the effects of inertia-dominated crack propagation and stress wave interference,validating the critical criterion and the predictive accuracy of the theoretical model during cross-scale failure.This study provides a theoretical foundation for assessing the dynamic stability of rock masses subjected to multi-field coupling during deep resource exploitation.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52278404)Taishan Young Scholar Program of Shandong Province(Grant No.tsqn202103002),which collectively funded this project。
文摘Deep-buried tunnels traversing complex hydrogeological zones with clay-sand-filled structures are highly susceptible to water inrush hazards.High ground temperature,high in-situ stress,and highwater pressure render these events a complex thermohydro-mechanical coupling problem.However,current research on water inrush often insufficiently investigates the multi-field coupled instability mechanisms within highly permeable filling media and frequently neglects the influence of temperature.This study aims to investigate the evolutionary mechanism of seepage instability in filling structures that trigger water inrush hazards under the complex conditions of deep-buried tunnels.Laboratory tests were conducted using a large-scale triaxial thermo-hydro-mechanical system,and a DEM-CFD coupled model was established to numerically simulate the seepage process.The influences of temperature,particle size distribution,and confining pressure were analyzed on the seepage characteristics of the filling media.By examining the variations in water inflow rate,discharged clay-sand particle mass,porosity and permeability,we analyzed the entire process of seepage behavior and instability evolution under the thermohydro-mechanical coupling effect.The results show that:(1)Temperature significantly affects water inflow,discharged particle mass,porosity,and permeability.Higher temperatures remarkably increase porosity and permeability,with the maximum permeability coefficient of filling media at 90℃being 1.6 times that at 45℃.(2)The Talbol power index exhibits a positive correlation with water inflow rate and discharged particle mass,while confining pressure is negatively correlated with water inflow rate.(3)For filling materials dominated by clay-sand particles or with favorable gradation,the seepage instability process exhibits distinct phase characteristics,with different stages reflected in changes in water inflow,porosity,and permeability.The experimental results are consistent with the numerical simulation results.(4)In high ground temperature environments,temperature enhances convective heat transfer and energy exchange between water and filling media,thereby accelerating the process of water inrush caused by seepage instability.The findings provide scientific support for risk assessment,early warning,and prevention of water inrush hazards in deep-buried tunnels crossing clay-sand-filled structures.
基金Supported by the Joint Fund Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21B2069)Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(2022CXGC020407)Basic Science Center Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52288101)。
文摘By comprehensively considering the influences of temperature and pressure on fluid density in high temperature and high pressure(HTHP)wells in deepwater fractured formations and the effects of formation fracture deformation on well shut-in afterflow,this study couples the shut-in temperature field model,fracture deformation model,and gas flow model to establish a wellbore pressure calculation model incorporating thermo-hydro-mechanical coupling effects.The research analyzes the governing patterns of geothermal gradient,bottomhole pressure difference,drilling fluid pit gain,and kick index on casing head pressure,and establishes a shut-in pressure determination chart for HPHT wells based on coupled model calculation results.The study results show:geothermal gradient,bottomhole pressure difference,and drilling fluid pit gain exhibit positive correlations with casing head pressure;higher kick indices accelerate pressure rising rates while maintaining a constant maximum casing pressure;validation against field case data demonstrates over 95%accuracy in predicting wellbore pressure recovery after shut-in,with the pressure determination chart achieving 97.2%accuracy in target casing head pressure prediction and 98.3%accuracy in target shut-in time.This method enables accurate acquisition of formation pressure after HPHT well shut-in,providing reliable technical support for subsequent well control measures and ensuring safe and efficient development of deepwater and deep hydrocarbon reservoirs.
基金Project(11072269)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(20090162110066)supported by the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China
文摘A new calculation formula of THM coupling stress intensity factor was derived by the boundary collocation method, in which an additional constant stress function was successfully introduced for the cracked specimen with hydraulic pressure applied on its crack surface. Based on the newly derived formula, THM coupling fracture modes （including tensile, shear and mixed fracture mode） can be predicted by a new fracture criterion of stress intensity factor ratio, where the maximum axial load was measured by self-designed THM coupling fracture test. SEM analyses of THM coupling fractured surface indicate that the higher the temperature and hydraulic pressure are and the lower the confining pressure is, the more easily the intergranular （tension） fracture occurs. The transgranular （shear） fracture occurs in the opposite case while the mixed-mode fracture occurs in the middle case. The tested THM coupling fracture mechanisms are in good agreement with the predicted THM coupling fracture modes, which can verify correction of the newly-derived THM coupling stress intensity factor formula.
基金supported by the China Scholarship Council(CSC)(Grant No.202006060033).
文摘Both the complex geometrical morphology of rough-walled rock fractures and the nonlinearity of fluid flow contribute to resistance in fluid flow through rock fractures.The interactions of the shear-flow process further complicate the characterisation of flow behaviours in rock fractures.In this study,an improved friction factor model involving both the effects of viscous and inertial forces is presented based on the Forchheimer equation.The model incorporates two key variables,i.e.Reynolds number and relative roughness,which reflect the effects of flow regimes and fracture roughness,respectively.The changes in geometrical parameters induced by shearing are considered,with the peak asperity height predicted through a correlation with post-peak roughness degradation.The hydraulic aperture during shearing is estimated using a suggested equation that accounts for the mobilised contact area ratio and variable aperture distribution.The parametric sensitivity analysis reveals that shear-induced changes in fracture geometry enhance the flow nonlinearity in rock fractures.The model performs well in predicting the friction factor based on two validation criteria.Then,the proposed friction factor model is incorporated into the three-dimensional distinct element code(3DEC)in the form of the Darcy-Weisbach equation.Coupled with the numerically implemented mechanical model and hydraulic aperture prediction model,numerical simulations of coupled shear-flow processes in single rock fractures are conducted.The simulation outcomes are validated through comparison with the experimental results,showing acceptable agreement and demonstrating that the numerical model is capable of accurately evaluating the hydro-mechanical coupling behaviour during the shearing of rock fractures.
基金We acknowledge the combined support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52039007 and 42102325)Tiandi Science and Technology Co.,Ltd.(Grant No.2022-2-TD-MS012).
文摘Rock mass is a fractured porous medium usually subjected to complex geostress and fluid pressure simultaneously.Moreover,the properties of rock mass change in time and space due to mining-induced fractures.Therefore,it is always challenging to accurately measure rock mass properties.In this study,a three-dimensional(3D)microseismic(MS)data-driven damage model for jointed rock mass under hydro-mechanical coupling conditions is proposed.It is a 3D finite element model that takes seepage,damage and stress field effects into account jointly.Multiple factors(i.e.joints,water and microseismicity)are used to optimize the rock mass mechanical parameters at different scales.The model is applied in Shirengou iron mine to study the damage evolution of rock mass and assess the crown pillar stability during the transition from open-pit to underground mining.It is found that the damage pattern is mostly controlled by the structure,water and rock mass parameters.The damage pattern is evidently different from the two-dimensional result and is more consistent with the field observations.This difference is caused by the MS-derived damage acting on the rock mass.MS data are responsible for gradually correcting the damage zone,changing the direction in which it expands,and promoting it to evolve close to reality.For the crown pillar,the proposed model yields a more trustworthy safety factor.In order to guarantee the stability of the pillar,it is suggested to take waterproof and reinforcement measures in areas with a high degree of damage.
基金Projects(51009053,51079039)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(20100094120004)supported by the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China
文摘The joint of clay core-wall and concrete cut-off wall is one of the weakest parts in high earth and rockftll dams.A kind of highly plastic clay is always fixed on the joint to fit the large shear deformation between clay core-wall and concrete cut-offwall,so the hydro-mechanical coupling mechanisms on the joint under high stress,high hydraulic gradient,and large shear deformation are of great importance for the evaluation of dam safety.The hydro-mechanical coupling characteristics of the joint of the highly plastic clay and the concrete cut-off wall in a high earth and rockfill dam in China were studied by using a newly designed soil-structure contact erosion apparatus.The experimental results indicate that：1） Shear failure on the joint is due to the hydro-mechanical coupling effect of stress and seepage failure.The seepage failure will induce the final shear failure when the ratio of deviatoric stress to confining pressure is within 1.0-1.2; 2） A negative exponential permeability empirical model for the joint denoted by a newly defined principal stress function,which considers the coupling effect of confining pressure and axial pressure on the permeability,is established based on hydro-mechanical coupling experiments.3） The variation of the settlement before and after seepage failure is very different.The settlement before seepage failure changes very slowly,while it increases significantly after the seepage failure.4） The stress-strain relationship is of a strain softening type.5） Flow along the joint still follows Darcian flow rule.The results will provide an important theoretical basis for the further evaluation on the safety of the high earth and rockfill dam.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51208031 and 51278047)the National Basic Research Program of China(2010CB732100)
文摘Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical （THM） coupling pro- cesses in unsaturated soils are very important in both theoretical researches and engineering applications. A coupled formulation based on hybrid mixture theory is derived to model the THM coupling behavior of unsaturated soils. The free-energy and dissipative functions for different phases are derived from Taylor＇s series expansions. Constitutive relations for THM coupled behaviors of unsaturated soils, which include deformation, entropy change, fluid flow, heat conduction, and dynamic compatibility conditions on the interfaces, are then established. The number of field equations is shown to be equal to the number of unknown variables; thus, a closure of this coupling problem is established. In addition to modifications of the physical conservation equations with coupling effect terms, the constitutive equations, which consider the coupling between elastoplastic deformation of the soil skeleton, fluid flow, and heat transfer, are also derived.
基金Project(51474251) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A calculation formula of thermal-hydro-mechanical(THM)coupling crack initiation rate for brittle rock was derived based on the energy conservation law.The self-designed THM coupling fracture test with conductive adhesive electrical measurement method was applied to measuring the THM coupling crack propagation rate of brittle rock continuously.Research results show that both calculation and test results of crack initiation rate increased with increase of the temperature and the hydraulic pressure.They are almost in good agreement,which can prove validity of the calculation formula of THM coupling crack initiation rate.
基金Project(2010CB732101) supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(51079145) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2009BAK53B03) supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program of China
文摘The model of pressure solution for granular aggregate was introduced into the FEM code for analysis of thermo-hydro- mechanical （T-H-M） coupling in porous medium. Aiming at a hypothetical nuclear waste repository in an unsaturated quartz rock mass, two computation conditions were designed： 1） the porosity and the permeability of rock mass are fimctions of pressure solution; 2） the porosity and the permeability are constants. Then the corresponding numerical simulations for a disposal period of 4 a were carried out, and the states of temperatures, porosities and permeabilities, pore pressures, flow velocities and stresses in the rock mass were investigated. The results show that at the end of the calculation in Case 1, pressure solution makes the porosities and the permeabilities decrease to 10%-45% and 0.05%-1.4% of their initial values, respectively. Under the action of the release heat of nuclear waste, the negative pore pressures both in Case 1 and Case 2 are 1.2-1.4 and 1.01-l.06 times of the initial values, respectively. So, the former represents an obvious effect of pressure solution. The magnitudes and distributions of stresses within the rock mass in the two calculation cases are the same.
基金Project(11072269) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(20090162110066) supported by the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China
文摘Based on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and damage mechanics, thermal-hydro-mechanical （THM） coupling damage model of brittle rock is established by analyzing THM coupling mechanism, where THM coupling damage variable DTHM is dominated by TH coupling damage variable DTH, TM coupling damage variable DTM and HM coupling damage variable DHM, and DTH is firstly expressed in term of dimensionless total thermal conductivity of the water Nu. Permeability test, uni-axial compression test and THM coupling test are conducted to measure the permeability, elastic modulus and THM coupling stress-strain curves of brittle rock. The tested values of THM coupling elastic modulus E＇HM are in good agreement with the predicted values of THM coupling elastic modulus ETHM, which can verify the newly established THM coupling damage model.
基金the context of the international DECOVALEX Project (DEmonstration of COupled models and their VALidation against EXperiments)EC project NF-PRO (Contract number FI6W-CT-2003-02389) under the coordination of ENRESA (Empresa Nacional de Residuos Radiactivos)
文摘At the Mont Terri Underground Research Laboratory （Switzerland）, a field-scale investigation has been conducted in order to investigate the hydro-mechanical and chemical perturbations induced in the argilla- ceous formation by forced ventilation through a tunnel. This experiment has been selected to be used for processing model development and validation in the international project DECOVALEX-2011. The con- ceptual and mathematical representation of the engineered void, which itself forms a major part of the experiment and is not simply a boundary condition, is the subject of this paper. A variety of approaches have been examined by the contributors to DECOVALEX and a summary of their findings is presented here. Two major aspects are discussed. Firstly, the approaches for the treatment of the surface condition at the porous media/tunnel interface are examined, with two equivalent but differing formulations successfully demonstrated. Secondly, approaches for representing the tunnel with associated air and water vapour movement, when coupled with the hydro-mechanical （HM） representation of the porous medium, are also examined. It is clearly demonstrated that, for the experimental conditions of the ventilation experiment （VE） that abstracted physical and empirical models of the tunnel, can be used successfully to represent the hydraulic behaviour of the tunnel and the hydraulic interaction between the tunnel and the surrounding rock mass.
基金financially supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2023M742898)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF (No. GZC20232193)。
文摘Excessively high pore water pressure presents unpredictable risks to the safety of rock tunnels in mountainous regions that are predominantly composed of limestone. Investigating the creep characteristics and permeability evolution of limestone under varying hydrated conditions is crucial for a better understanding of the delayed deformation mechanisms of limestone rock tunnels. To this end, this paper initially conducts a series of multi-stage triaxial creep tests on limestone samples under varying pore water pressures. The experiment examines how pore water pressure affects limestone’s creep strain, strain rate, long-term strength, lifespan, and permeability, all within the context of hydraulicmechanical(HM) coupling. To better describe the creep behavior associated with pore water pressure, this paper proposes a new nonlinear fractional creep constitutive model. This constitutive model depicts the initial, steady-state, and accelerated phases of limestone’s creep behavior. Finally, the proposed model is applied to the numerical realization of deformation in limestone tunnel, validating the effectiveness of the proposed constitutive model in predicting tunnel’s creep deformation. This research enhances our understanding of limestone’s creep characteristics and permeability evolution under HM coupling, laying a foundation for assessing the longterm stability of mountain tunnels.
基金funded by the Major National Science and Technology Project for Deep Earth of China(Grant No.2024ZD1003805)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52311530070 and 52004015).
文摘Rock damage significantly affects coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical(THM)behavior in deep geothermal exploitation through changing thermal and hydrological properties of rocks.For this,a thermo-hydro-mechanical-damage(THMD)coupled model was developed to describe the coupling between rock damage and mechanical,fluid flow and heat transfer fields.The model considers rock heterogeneity,and incorporates the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion and the maximum tensile stress criterion to evaluate shear and tensile damage.This numerical modeling methodology was first verified against analytical solutions and experimental results,and was then used to simulate the THMD coupling behavior in deep geothermal exploitation.A coupled numerical model was set up to simulate the geothermal fluids extraction and re-injection process in a reservoir at 1 km depth over a 7-year period.Rock damage was found to accelerate the propagation of cold fronts away from the injection well,and have a distinct effect on the performance of geothermal exploitation.When the rock damage was considered,the field injectivity increases by 8.4 times,the range of cooled regions increases by 18.6 times,and the vertical deformation changes by 1.2 times after 7 years of geothermal operations,compared to the scenario where it was not considered.Parametric studies have suggested that thermal contraction dominates the rock damage evolution,and that thermal-induced rock damage only occurs at a sufficiently large temperature difference between fluids injected and the reservoir.This work underscores the importance of accurately accounting for the damage effect on reservoir response during fluid injection activities that cause significant cooling of reservoir rocks.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42202314)。
文摘A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical cohesive phase-field model for hydraulic fracturing in deep coal seams is presented.Heat exchange between the cold fluid and the hot rock is considered,and the thermal contribution terms between the cold fluid and the hot rock are derived.Heat transfer obeys Fourier's law,and porosity is used to relate the thermodynamic parameters of the fracture and matrix domains.The net pressure difference between the fracture and the matrix is neglected,and thus the fluid flow is modeled by the unified fluid-governing equations.The evolution equations of porosity and Biot's coefficient during hydraulic fracturing are derived from their definitions.The effect of coal cleats is considered and modeled by Voronoi polygons,and this approach is shown to have high accuracy.The accuracy of the proposed model is verified by two sets of fracturing experiments in multilayer coal seams.Subsequently,the differences in fracture morphology,fluid pressure response,and fluid pressure distribution between direct fracturing of coal seams and indirect fracturing of shale interlayers are explored,and the effects of the cluster number and cluster spacing on fracture morphology for multi-cluster fracturing are also examined.The numerical results show that the proposed model is expected to be a powerful tool for the fracturing design and optimization of deep coalbed methane.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52090081 and 52079068)the State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Hydraulic Engineering(Grant No.2021-KY-04).
文摘With the rapid development of urban underground space,the construction of shield-driven cross-river twin tunnels is increasing,and the complex hydro-mechanical coupling effects and twin-tunnel interactions bring huge construction risks to such projects,which have attracted more and more attention.This study aims to understand the excavation effects induced by shield driving of cross-river twin tunnels through numerical simulation.A refined three-dimensional numerical model based on the fully coupled hydro-mechanical theory is established.The model considers the main components of the slurry pressure balance shield(SPBS)machine,including support force,jacking thrust,grouting pressure,shield-rock interaction and lining-grouting interaction,as well as the detailed construction process.The purpose is to examine the excavation effects during construction,including rock deformation around tunnels,the change in pore pressure,and the response of the lining.The results show the influence range of twin-tunnel excavation on rock deformation and pore pressure,as well as the modes of lining response.In addition,this study also systematically investigates the effects of water level fluctuation and burial depth on twin-tunnel excavation.The results indicate that the increase of water level or burial depth will enhance the excavation effects and strengthen the twin-tunnel interactions.These results provide useful insights for estimating the construction impact range and degree of twin tunnels,and serve as basic references for the design of cross-river twin tunnels.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB4600902)Shandong Provincial Science Foundation for Outstanding Young Scholars(ZR2024YQ020)。
文摘Wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)has emerged as a promising approach for fabricating large-scale components.However,conventional WAAM still faces challenges in optimizing microstructural evolution,minimizing additive-induced defects,and alleviating residual stress and deformation,all of which are critical for enhancing the mechanical performance of the manufactured parts.Integrating interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)into WAAM significantly enhances the quality of deposited materials.However,numerical simulation research focusing on elucidating the associated thermomechanical coupling mechanisms remains insufficient.A comprehensive numerical model was developed to simulate the thermomechanical coupling behavior in friction stir-assisted WAAM.The influence of post-deposition FSP on the coupled thermomechanical response of the WAAM process was analyzed quantitatively.Moreover,the residual stress distribution and deformation behavior under both single-layer and multilayer deposition conditions were investigated.Thermal analysis of different deposition layers in WAAM and friction stir-assisted WAAM was conducted.Results show that subsequent layer deposition induces partial remelting of the previously solidified layer,whereas FSP does not cause such remelting.Furthermore,thermal stress and deformation analysis confirm that interlayer FSP effectively mitigates residual stresses and distortion in WAAM components,thereby improving their structural integrity and mechanical properties.
基金Youth project under the National Social Science Foundation of China(15CJY054)key project in Philosophy and Social Sciences funded by the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(22SKGH091)。
文摘This study aims to promote the optimization and upgrading of the economic structure in rural areas of China by focusing on the coupling coordination mechanism between digital economy–agriculture integration and rural revitalization.By examining panel data from 30 Chinese provinces,autonomous regions,and municipalities between 2011 and 2022,the research constructs a weight-based evaluation system that integrates subjective and objective methods and a coupling coordination model to reveal its dynamic evolution patterns.Key findings indicate that digital economy–agriculture integration and rural revitalization achieve cross-coupling through critical activities.The impact of digital-agriculture integration on advancing rural revitalization lags by 2–3 years.Although the coupling development degree between the two systems continues to improve,it remains at the stage of primary coordination.Regional disparities are significant,showing a gradient pattern of“high degree of coupling development in the east and low degree of coupling development in the west.”
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant No.62373197)the Natural Science Foundation of the Higher Education Institutions of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.23KJB120010)+1 种基金the Industry-University-Research Cooperation Project of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.BY20251038)the Cultivation and In-cubation Project of the College of Automation,Nanjing Uni-versity of Posts and Telecommunications.
文摘Multilayer complex dynamical networks,characterized by the intricate topological connections and diverse hierarchical structures,present significant challenges in determining complete structural configurations due to the unique functional attributes and interaction patterns inherent to different layers.This paper addresses the critical question of whether structural information from a known layer can be used to reconstruct the unknown intralayer structure of a target layer within general weighted output-coupling multilayer networks.Building upon the generalized synchronization principle,we propose an innovative reconstruction method that incorporates two essential components in the design of structure observers,the cross-layer coupling modulator and the structural divergence term.A key advantage of the proposed reconstruction method lies in its flexibility to freely designate both the unknown target layer and the known reference layer from the general weighted output-coupling multilayer network.The reduced dependency on full-state observability enables more deployment in engineering applications with partial measurements.Numerical simulations are conducted to validate the effectiveness of the proposed structure reconstruction method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22193032 and 32401033)the Research Fund of Wenzhou Institute,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant Nos.WIUCASQD2020009,WIUCASQD2023005,XSZD2024004,2021HZSY0061,and WIUCASICTP2022)。
文摘The F_(1)-ATPase and V_(1)-ATPase are rotary biomotors.Alignment of their amino acid sequences,which originate from bovine heart mitochondria(1BMF)and Enterococcus hirae(3VR6),respectively,demonstrates that the segment forming the ATP catalytic pocket is highly conserved.Single-molecule experiments,however,have revealed subtle differences in efficiency between the F_(1) and V_(1) motors.Here,we perform both atomistic and coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the mechanochemical coupling and coordination in F_(1) and V_(1) ATPase.Our results show that the correlation between conformational changes in F_(1) is stronger than that in V_(1),indicating that the mechanochemical coupling in F_(1) is tighter than in V_(1).Moreover,the unidirectional rotation of F_(1) is more processive than that of V_(1),which accounts for the higher efficiency observed in F_(1) and explains the occasional backward steps detected in single-molecule experiments on V_(1).
