The usage characteristics of the large numerals in child language reflects both linguistic and cognitive development.The present study systematically examined Mandarin children’s naturalistic use of large numerals“...The usage characteristics of the large numerals in child language reflects both linguistic and cognitive development.The present study systematically examined Mandarin children’s naturalistic use of large numerals“bai”,“qian”,and“wan”and compared it with adult usage patterns based on a self-constructed corpus.The results revealed a significant preference for the use of“bai”over both“qian”and“wan”among children and adults alike.This shared pattern suggests that children’s acquisition of large numerals is strongly shaped by adult language input.This study addresses a critical gap in research on the acquisition of large numerals by Mandarin-speaking children,providing valuable insights for the broader theoretical framework of cross-linguistic numerical cognition.展开更多
A method has been proposed to classify handwritten Arabic numerals in its compressed form using partitioning approach, Leader algorithm and Neural network. Handwritten numerals are represented in a matrix form. Compre...A method has been proposed to classify handwritten Arabic numerals in its compressed form using partitioning approach, Leader algorithm and Neural network. Handwritten numerals are represented in a matrix form. Compressing the matrix representation by merging adjacent pair of rows using logical OR operation reduces its size in half. Considering each row as a partitioned portion, clusters are formed for same partition of same digit separately. Leaders of clusters of partitions are used to recognize the patterns by Divide and Conquer approach using proposed ensemble neural network. Experimental results show that the proposed method recognize the patterns accurately.展开更多
Through probing into the diversity of numerals' functions in language use which gives prominence to the importance of numeral translation, this paper aims to analyze the limits of numeral translation and explain t...Through probing into the diversity of numerals' functions in language use which gives prominence to the importance of numeral translation, this paper aims to analyze the limits of numeral translation and explain the cause for these limits. The analy sis of the limits in numeral translation is guided by the principle of functional equivalence. It is discussed that in numeral transla tion, the limits on different levels of culture, image, sound and form arise when the full functional equivalence can not be achieved. Furthermore, this paper finds that the differences in culture and formal structure as well as the semantic fuzziness are three reasons for the presence of limits in numeral translation. However, the author suggests that these limits in numeral transla tion can be adjusted with the further development of research on translation methodology and the deep infiltration of different cultures.展开更多
The uplift resistance of the soil overlying shield tunnels significantly impacts their anti-floating stability.However,research on uplift resistance concerning special-shaped shield tunnels is limited.This study combi...The uplift resistance of the soil overlying shield tunnels significantly impacts their anti-floating stability.However,research on uplift resistance concerning special-shaped shield tunnels is limited.This study combines numerical simulation with machine learning techniques to explore this issue.It presents a summary of special-shaped tunnel geometries and introduces a shape coefficient.Through the finite element software,Plaxis3D,the study simulates six key parameters—shape coefficient,burial depth ratio,tunnel’s longest horizontal length,internal friction angle,cohesion,and soil submerged bulk density—that impact uplift resistance across different conditions.Employing XGBoost and ANN methods,the feature importance of each parameter was analyzed based on the numerical simulation results.The findings demonstrate that a tunnel shape more closely resembling a circle leads to reduced uplift resistance in the overlying soil,whereas other parameters exhibit the contrary effects.Furthermore,the study reveals a diminishing trend in the feature importance of buried depth ratio,internal friction angle,tunnel longest horizontal length,cohesion,soil submerged bulk density,and shape coefficient in influencing uplift resistance.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
According to the characteristics of mpox transmission,we establish a class of S1S2EIQR mpox infectious disease models with individual consciousness influence,and obtain the basic reproduction number of the model by us...According to the characteristics of mpox transmission,we establish a class of S1S2EIQR mpox infectious disease models with individual consciousness influence,and obtain the basic reproduction number of the model by using the next generation matrix method.The existence of the endemic equilibrium is demonstrated,and the global asymptotic stability of the disease-free equilibrium is obtained when R0≤1.When R0>1,the disease-free equilibrium is unstable and the endemic equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable.The data of mpox cases from Beijing are collected to simulating the epidemic trends of mpox in the next few months.The results show that increasing the isolation ratio of infected patients,increasing the cure rate of infected patients,and increasing the rate of unconscious to conscious transfer could reduce the cumulative number of mpox infections.展开更多
Strain measurements during uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)testing and their subsequent interpretation to obtain elastic parameters are relatively straightforward for most rocks.However,for slates,which are foliated...Strain measurements during uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)testing and their subsequent interpretation to obtain elastic parameters are relatively straightforward for most rocks.However,for slates,which are foliated metamorphic rocks characterized by significant anisotropy,the dependence of elastic properties on the orientation of foliation complicates the measurement and interpretation of strain data.In this study,a series of wave propagation velocity tests and UCS tests are conducted on cylindrical and prismatic slate specimens to gain a better understanding of how to obtain and process deformability and strength results.Wave propagation velocity results demonstrate an increase with the dip of foliation planes crossed,which is consistent with previous studies.Based on UCS test results,two methodologies are considered for obtaining transversely isotropic deformability parameters:the least-squares method and the recently proposed generalized reduction gradient(GRG)algorithm.Their performance is assessed in the context of potentially variable and limited amounts of data.GRG algorithms provide an enhanced analysis technique for estimating anisotropic elastic properties when dealing with limited or heterogeneous laboratory test data.Different strength models have also been considered,including the classic Jaeger's weakness plane(JPW)and its subsequent modification,i.e.2HBJPW.The 2HBJPW approach has proven to be more consistent with the obtained results and enhances the representation of the strength properties of slates.Additionally,a finite element method(FEM)numerical approach is employed to compare results with analytical and experimental ones,demonstrating a good match,thereby offering calibrated inputs for rock engineering applications.展开更多
In this investigation,a hybrid approach integrating the IDDES turbulence model and FW-H is employed to forecast the hydroacoustic of the rim driven thruster(RDT)under non-cavitation and uniform flow conditions at vary...In this investigation,a hybrid approach integrating the IDDES turbulence model and FW-H is employed to forecast the hydroacoustic of the rim driven thruster(RDT)under non-cavitation and uniform flow conditions at varying loading conditions(J=0.3 and J=0.6).It is revealed that the quadrupole term contribution in the P-FWH method significantly affects the monopole term in the low-frequency region,while it mainly affects the dipole term in the high-frequency region.Specifically,the overall sound pressure levels(SPL)of the RDT using the P-FWH method are 2.27 dB,10.03 dB,and 16.73 dB at the receiving points from R1 to R3 under the heavy-loaded condition,while they increase by 0.67 dB at R1,and decrease by 14.93 dB at R2,and 22.20 dB at R3,for the light-loaded condition.The study also utilizes the pressure-time derivatives to visualize the numerical noise and to pinpoint the dynamics of the vortex cores,and the optimization of the grid design can significantly reduce the numerical noise.The computational accuracy of the P-FWH method can meet the noise requirements for the preliminary design of rim driven thrusters.展开更多
Understanding the bubble behaviours and flow characteristics of large-capacity bottom-blowing electric arc furnace(EAF)is crucial for potential exogenous gas-induced slag foaming process and enhancement of molten bath...Understanding the bubble behaviours and flow characteristics of large-capacity bottom-blowing electric arc furnace(EAF)is crucial for potential exogenous gas-induced slag foaming process and enhancement of molten bath dynamics.A physical model and a 3D gas-slag-steel transient bottom-blowing numerical model of a 150 t EAF were established to investigate the bubble behaviour and flow characteristics throughout the molten steel bath and slag layer under bottom-blowing,with referring to gas flow rate,plug diameter,plug arrangement and injection angle.Results indicate that the average bubble sizes experience increase,dynamic stability and decrease in molten steel bath and then undergo decrease and increase after entering into slag layer for all bottom-blowing modes.The bubble numbers exhibit the opposing trends during the process.Increase in gas flow rate leads to a significant rise in average bubble size but a decrease in number,average dwelling time and the spread area of bubbles in slag layer.Increase in plug diameter causes an opposite impact.The effect of plug arrangement radii on bubbles is almost negligible.Increasing the injection angle results in an increase in bubble size and a decrease in both bubble number and dwelling time in slag layer.The slag foaming potential was discussed referring to the bubble size,number and dwelling time in slag layer.Increase in gas flow rate and plug diameters can significantly enhance the fluids flow through increasing average flow velocity,decreasing mixing time and dead zone ratio of molten bath.Plug arrangement radius and injection angle express nonlinear correlation with average flow velocity and dead zone ratio,and the plug arrangement radius of 0.5R(R represents the radius of bottom circle of EAF model)and injection angle of 15°perform better in enhancing dynamics of molten bath.A group of bottom-blowing parameters are proposed to achieve better comprehensive performance of bubble-induced slag foaming and molten bath dynamics.展开更多
Burden is one of the main parameters in blast design.However,field tests,either single-or multi-hole blasts,used to determine an appropriate burden,are difficult to capture crack propagation,evolution of breakage angl...Burden is one of the main parameters in blast design.However,field tests,either single-or multi-hole blasts,used to determine an appropriate burden,are difficult to capture crack propagation,evolution of breakage angle,and the mechanism governing these processes in the rock.In this study,a single-hole bench blasting model is developed using LS-DYNA software to comprehensively investigate the relationship between burden and rock breakage.The simulation results show that the breakage angle decreases with the increase in burden,and the blasted volume reaches a peak value with a burden of 4 m.Meanwhile,backbreak distance increases with increasing burden.The optimum burden in this simulation is found to be 4.0 m,as the ratio of burden to blasthole diameter is equal to 20.62 and the ratio of burden to bench height is 0.44,based on a comprehensive analysis of the blasted volume,average damage,and total damage.Under the optimum burden condition,tensile stress wave regions are simultaneously generated at the free surfaces of both the bench top and bench slope,allowing more effective utilization of the two free surfaces and resulting in a more uniform damage distribution within the burden region.展开更多
Tire-derived aggregate(TDA)is an engineered construction material produced from recycled scrap tires and is often used as a compressible layer overlying buried structures to reduce overburden loads.The potential ampli...Tire-derived aggregate(TDA)is an engineered construction material produced from recycled scrap tires and is often used as a compressible layer overlying buried structures to reduce overburden loads.The potential amplification of ground motion in a tunnel site is well understood,but the effect of the tunnel-TDA layer system on ground surface acceleration remains unclear.In this study,both linear and nonlinear dynamic analyses were performed to evaluate the contributions of a TDA layer to the acceleration amplification at the ground surface.The numerical model was calibrated using recorded data from a shaking table test and validated against the literature results,followed by extensive parametric studies.The mechanical and geometrical parameters investigated for the TDA layer included damping ratio,density,Young’s modulus,width,thickness,and depth.The predominant frequency and intensity level of input motions were also investigated.This study showed that the presence of the TDA layer provided an additional acceleration amplification effect.The amplification was more pronounced in areas above the tunnel,particularly for the wider and shallower TDA layer subjected to high frequency and low intensity input motions.展开更多
The increasing occurrence of corrosion-related damage in steel pipelines has led to the growing use of composite-based repair techniques as an efficient alternative to traditional replacement methods.Computer modeling...The increasing occurrence of corrosion-related damage in steel pipelines has led to the growing use of composite-based repair techniques as an efficient alternative to traditional replacement methods.Computer modeling and structural analysis were performed for the repair reinforcement of a steel pipeline with a composite bandage.A preliminary analysis of possible contact interaction schemes was implemented based on the theory of cylindrical shells,taking into account transverse shear deformations.The finite element method was used for a detailed study of the stress state of the composite bandage and the reinforced section of the pipeline.The limit state of the reinforced section was assessed based on the von Mises criterion for steel and the Tsai-Wu criterion for composites.The effectiveness of the repair was demonstrated on a pipeline whose wall thickness had decreased by 20%as a result of corrosion damage.At a nominal pressure of P=6 MPa,the maximum normal stress in the weakened area reached 381 MPa.The installation of a composite bandage reduced this stress to 312 MPa,making the repaired section virtually as strong as the undamaged pipeline.Due to the linearity of the problem,the results obtained can be easily used to find critical internal pressure values.展开更多
The presented study analyses the impact of hysteresis on the response of mechanical systems.The main objective is to determine how the hysteretic models influence the system behaviour and if they can be utilised to de...The presented study analyses the impact of hysteresis on the response of mechanical systems.The main objective is to determine how the hysteretic models influence the system behaviour and if they can be utilised to describe a damaged or a faulty system.The hysteretic models are able to describe various types of nonlinear behaviour that can reflect the wear or damage of the system components.The data obtained from these models can possibly serve as a basis for the advanced approaches,such as digital twin modelling and predictive maintenance.All the results presented in this study were obtained in the MATLAB environment.The first part of the study provides a concise review of hysteretic models and compares them under the condition of equal energy dissipation per loading cycle.The models considered include the linear,bilinear,Bouc-Wen,Wang-Wen,and generalised Bouc-Wen models.The second part focuses on the development of a mechanical model and the implementation of the mentioned hysteretic models.The stochastic modelling of the driving forces is carried out using the Kanai-Tajimi differential model.The results show that the hysteretic models noticeably influence the treated model.This is also reflected in the frequency domain.The behaviour of hysteretic systems suggests increased energy dissipation combined with the changes in stiffness of the suspension components.Among the presented models,the asymmetric models can be considered as the most suitable for further modelling of damaged systems.展开更多
Ice crystal icing is an important cause of accidents in aircraft engines.Ice formation in aircraft engines can cause internal blades to freeze,affecting the quality of the air flow field and blocking the flow path.On ...Ice crystal icing is an important cause of accidents in aircraft engines.Ice formation in aircraft engines can cause internal blades to freeze,affecting the quality of the air flow field and blocking the flow path.On the other hand,the entry of ice crystal particles into the combustion chamber can cause a decrease in temperature or even flameout,leading to engine surge or shutdown.Therefore,it is necessary to conduct multiphase flow tests on ice crystals for aircraft components such as aircraft engines.Conducting ice crystal multiphase flow tests on aircraft is an effective research method,but it requires the construction of an ice crystal multiphase flow test platform that meets relevant technical requirements.The paper focuses on the relevant experimental requirements and combines wind tunnel test structures to conduct multiphase flow numerical simulations on various forms of jet pipelines,obtaining particle motion distribution results.After comparison,the optimal form of jet structure is obtained,providing the best selection scheme for the design of relevant wind tunnel structures.展开更多
Machine learning-assisted methods for rapid and accurate prediction of temperature field,mushy zone,and grain size were proposed for the heating−cooling combined mold(HCCM)horizontal continuous casting of C70250 alloy...Machine learning-assisted methods for rapid and accurate prediction of temperature field,mushy zone,and grain size were proposed for the heating−cooling combined mold(HCCM)horizontal continuous casting of C70250 alloy plates.First,finite element simulations of casting processes were carried out with various parameters to build a dataset.Subsequently,different machine learning algorithms were employed to achieve high precision in predicting temperature fields,mushy zone locations,mushy zone inclination angle,and billet grain size.Finally,the process parameters were quickly optimized using a strategy consisting of random generation,prediction,and screening,allowing the mushy zone to be controlled to the desired target.The optimized parameters are 1234℃for heating mold temperature,47 mm/min for casting speed,and 10 L/min for cooling water flow rate.The optimized mushy zone is located in the middle of the second heat insulation section and has an inclination angle of roughly 7°.展开更多
Adhesively bonded joints are widely used in modern lightweight structures due to their high strengthto-weight ratio and design flexibility.However,the reliable non-destructive evaluation of bond integrity remains a si...Adhesively bonded joints are widely used in modern lightweight structures due to their high strengthto-weight ratio and design flexibility.However,the reliable non-destructive evaluation of bond integrity remains a significant challenge.This study presents a numerical investigation of adhesively bonded joints with different adhesive properties using ultrasonic guided waves.The main focus of the investigation is to evaluate the feasibility of using guided waves to assess bond integrity,particularly for detecting challenging weak bonds.For this purpose,a theoretical analysis of dispersion curves was conducted,revealing that the S0 Lamb wave mode is significantly sensitive to variations in adhesive properties in the 300-700 kHz frequency range.Finite element modelling was used to analyse the propagation of guided waves in two scenarios:an adhesively bonded aluminum structure and a more complex configuration-adhesively bonded lap joints.The Short-Time Fourier Transform(STFT)was used to process the obtained results and determine the group velocities of guided waves.By analysing the group velocity characteristics,their dependence on the adhesive properties was identified.In the first scenario,a clear separation of S0 modes from A0 modes was observed in the STFT analysis,with a decrease in group velocity as adhesive stiffness increased.For the more complex lap joint scenario,the separation between A0 and S0 modes was less distinct.However,the analysis of the average group velocity shows a dependence of average group velocity on adhesive properties.This is similar to the first scenario.There is a decrease in average group velocity as adhesive stiffness increases.The results obtained demonstrate that guided wavebased methods have a high potential for non-destructive evaluation of adhesively bonded structures,including the detection of weak bonds.展开更多
This study proposes a new post-tensioned precast bridge column(PT-PBC)with a socket connection.Compared to conventional PBCs connected by PT tendons,the combination of the PT tendons with the socket connection can avo...This study proposes a new post-tensioned precast bridge column(PT-PBC)with a socket connection.Compared to conventional PBCs connected by PT tendons,the combination of the PT tendons with the socket connection can avoid tensioning the PT tendons on site,which further accelerates construction speed while improving construction quality and safety.In addition,compared to conventional PBCs with a socket connection,a rocking interface can avoid the formation of a plastic hinge in a column,which greatly alleviates seismic damage to that area.One specimen for quasi-static testing is used to validate the feasibility of this connection type.Subsequently,finite element models(FEM)are established to systematically predict the responses of the proposed columns under lateral cyclic loading.The accuracy of the FEM is verified through quasistatic testing.Next,the influences of the key design parameters of the PT-PBC,including the area ratio and prestress level of the PT tendons,the area ratio of energy dissipation(ED)steel rebars,and the total axial compression ratio on the seismic performances of PT-PBC are systematically investigated.The use of shape memory alloy(SMA)rods as energy dissipation devices and their performances also are investigated.The results show that increasing the area ratio and prestress level of PT tendons has an overall positive impact on the self-centering capacity of the column.The prestress level of PT tendons should be kept between 35%and 55%,depending on different conditions.The total compression axial ratio of the columns should be maintained between 0.3 and 0.4.Both ED steel rebars and SMA rods can boost the column’s energy dissipation capacity,while SMA rods can reduce residual deformation due to their inherent mechanical properties.展开更多
Gravity-caisson wharves have been widely constructed in coastal and island regions, which are threaten by potential underwater explosions. This work aims to study the dynamic behaviors and propose a damage evaluation ...Gravity-caisson wharves have been widely constructed in coastal and island regions, which are threaten by potential underwater explosions. This work aims to study the dynamic behaviors and propose a damage evaluation approach of caisson wharf against underwater explosion. Firstly, based on both the underwater explosion loading test and underwater explosion test on the reduced-scale caisson specimen, a high-fidelity finite element analysis approach for numerically reproduce the dynamic behaviors of prototype caisson wharves against underwater explosions was proposed and verified. Secondly, the underwater explosion loadings and dynamic behaviors of prototype caisson wharf (14.9 m×8.1 m×10.95 m) against sequential blast wave and bubble pulsation of typical torpedo with a charge weight of 200 kg were studied. The influences of the seabed and cabin infill materials, as well as the explosion standoff distances of 3.4–10.2 m and depths of burst between 1/4 and 3/4 of water depth, on the blast resistance of caisson wharf were further examined through deflection distributions of exterior wall, damage evolution, and overall displacement of caisson wharf. Finally, a performance evaluation approach for prototype caisson wharves against underwater explosions was proposed by comprehensively considering the bearing, storage, and berthing capabilities. The corresponding protective measures and design recommendations were further provided. It indicates that: (i) under the explosion of a typical torpedo, the damage modes of prototype caisson wharf mainly involve the overall vibration, spalling and cracking of the exterior wall, collapse of the upper operating platform and cracking of the top plate;(ii) the blast wave and cavitation zone generated between the bubble and the exterior wall are the two primary causes of damage to caisson wharf;(iii) compared to the saturated calcareous sand seabed, the assumption of rigid seabed underestimates the spalling on the exterior wall, which is not recommended for scenarios where cavitation zones may generate;(iv) rock rubble is the most effective infill material in improving the blast resistance of caisson wharf among four types of infill configurations, i.e., fully filled and half-filled saturated calcareous sand, rock rubble and pure water;(v) the standoff distance of 10.2 m is regarded as a secure protective range in the scenarios discussed currently. As the standoff distance decreases and the depth of burst increases, the spalling of the exterior wall induced by the cavitation intensifies, posing a great threat to the functionality of caisson wharf.展开更多
Waves are important physical phenomena in an ocean,and their accurate prediction is essential for ocean engineering,maritime traffic,and marine early warning systems.This study focuses on the Qinhuangdao Sea area loca...Waves are important physical phenomena in an ocean,and their accurate prediction is essential for ocean engineering,maritime traffic,and marine early warning systems.This study focuses on the Qinhuangdao Sea area located in the Bohai Sea,China.Herein,we use on-site wind data to correct the reanalysis wind data obtained from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts(ECMWF),improving the accuracy of boundary conditions.Then,we use the Simulating WAves Nearshore(SWAN)model to simulate the regional wave field over time.A regional wave-parameter prediction model is then developed using a limited number of sampled data(covering only 2 years,2020–2021);the model is based on the Whale Optimization Algorithm(WOA),convolutional neural networks(CNNs),and long short-term memory(LSTM)neural networks.WOA is used to optimize the CNN and LSTM framework;in this framework,CNN extracts spatial features,and the LSTM network captures temporal features,enabling accurate short and long-term predictions of wave height,period,and direction.The experimental results showed that despite the small sample size,the model achieves a goodness of fit of 0.9957 for wave height prediction,0.9973 for period,and 0.9749 for wave direction in short-term forecasting.As the prediction step size increases,the accuracy of the model decreases.When the prediction step size reaches 9 h,the root mean square error for the prediction of wave height,period,and direction increases to 0.2060 m,0.4582 s,and32.5358°,respectively.The reliability and applicability of the model are further validated by the experimental results.Our findings highlighted the potential of the developed model in operational wave forecasting,even with a limited number of sampled data.展开更多
文摘The usage characteristics of the large numerals in child language reflects both linguistic and cognitive development.The present study systematically examined Mandarin children’s naturalistic use of large numerals“bai”,“qian”,and“wan”and compared it with adult usage patterns based on a self-constructed corpus.The results revealed a significant preference for the use of“bai”over both“qian”and“wan”among children and adults alike.This shared pattern suggests that children’s acquisition of large numerals is strongly shaped by adult language input.This study addresses a critical gap in research on the acquisition of large numerals by Mandarin-speaking children,providing valuable insights for the broader theoretical framework of cross-linguistic numerical cognition.
文摘A method has been proposed to classify handwritten Arabic numerals in its compressed form using partitioning approach, Leader algorithm and Neural network. Handwritten numerals are represented in a matrix form. Compressing the matrix representation by merging adjacent pair of rows using logical OR operation reduces its size in half. Considering each row as a partitioned portion, clusters are formed for same partition of same digit separately. Leaders of clusters of partitions are used to recognize the patterns by Divide and Conquer approach using proposed ensemble neural network. Experimental results show that the proposed method recognize the patterns accurately.
文摘Through probing into the diversity of numerals' functions in language use which gives prominence to the importance of numeral translation, this paper aims to analyze the limits of numeral translation and explain the cause for these limits. The analy sis of the limits in numeral translation is guided by the principle of functional equivalence. It is discussed that in numeral transla tion, the limits on different levels of culture, image, sound and form arise when the full functional equivalence can not be achieved. Furthermore, this paper finds that the differences in culture and formal structure as well as the semantic fuzziness are three reasons for the presence of limits in numeral translation. However, the author suggests that these limits in numeral transla tion can be adjusted with the further development of research on translation methodology and the deep infiltration of different cultures.
基金Guangzhou Metro Scientific Research Project(No.JT204-100111-23001)Chongqing Municipal Special Project for Technological Innovation and Application Development(No.CSTB2022TIAD-KPX0101)Science and Technology Research and Development Program of China State Railway Group Co.,Ltd.(No.N2023G045)。
文摘The uplift resistance of the soil overlying shield tunnels significantly impacts their anti-floating stability.However,research on uplift resistance concerning special-shaped shield tunnels is limited.This study combines numerical simulation with machine learning techniques to explore this issue.It presents a summary of special-shaped tunnel geometries and introduces a shape coefficient.Through the finite element software,Plaxis3D,the study simulates six key parameters—shape coefficient,burial depth ratio,tunnel’s longest horizontal length,internal friction angle,cohesion,and soil submerged bulk density—that impact uplift resistance across different conditions.Employing XGBoost and ANN methods,the feature importance of each parameter was analyzed based on the numerical simulation results.The findings demonstrate that a tunnel shape more closely resembling a circle leads to reduced uplift resistance in the overlying soil,whereas other parameters exhibit the contrary effects.Furthermore,the study reveals a diminishing trend in the feature importance of buried depth ratio,internal friction angle,tunnel longest horizontal length,cohesion,soil submerged bulk density,and shape coefficient in influencing uplift resistance.
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National Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(Grant No.2025JCYBMS-004).
文摘According to the characteristics of mpox transmission,we establish a class of S1S2EIQR mpox infectious disease models with individual consciousness influence,and obtain the basic reproduction number of the model by using the next generation matrix method.The existence of the endemic equilibrium is demonstrated,and the global asymptotic stability of the disease-free equilibrium is obtained when R0≤1.When R0>1,the disease-free equilibrium is unstable and the endemic equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable.The data of mpox cases from Beijing are collected to simulating the epidemic trends of mpox in the next few months.The results show that increasing the isolation ratio of infected patients,increasing the cure rate of infected patients,and increasing the rate of unconscious to conscious transfer could reduce the cumulative number of mpox infections.
文摘Strain measurements during uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)testing and their subsequent interpretation to obtain elastic parameters are relatively straightforward for most rocks.However,for slates,which are foliated metamorphic rocks characterized by significant anisotropy,the dependence of elastic properties on the orientation of foliation complicates the measurement and interpretation of strain data.In this study,a series of wave propagation velocity tests and UCS tests are conducted on cylindrical and prismatic slate specimens to gain a better understanding of how to obtain and process deformability and strength results.Wave propagation velocity results demonstrate an increase with the dip of foliation planes crossed,which is consistent with previous studies.Based on UCS test results,two methodologies are considered for obtaining transversely isotropic deformability parameters:the least-squares method and the recently proposed generalized reduction gradient(GRG)algorithm.Their performance is assessed in the context of potentially variable and limited amounts of data.GRG algorithms provide an enhanced analysis technique for estimating anisotropic elastic properties when dealing with limited or heterogeneous laboratory test data.Different strength models have also been considered,including the classic Jaeger's weakness plane(JPW)and its subsequent modification,i.e.2HBJPW.The 2HBJPW approach has proven to be more consistent with the obtained results and enhances the representation of the strength properties of slates.Additionally,a finite element method(FEM)numerical approach is employed to compare results with analytical and experimental ones,demonstrating a good match,thereby offering calibrated inputs for rock engineering applications.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52201376)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(Grant No.2023AFB683).
文摘In this investigation,a hybrid approach integrating the IDDES turbulence model and FW-H is employed to forecast the hydroacoustic of the rim driven thruster(RDT)under non-cavitation and uniform flow conditions at varying loading conditions(J=0.3 and J=0.6).It is revealed that the quadrupole term contribution in the P-FWH method significantly affects the monopole term in the low-frequency region,while it mainly affects the dipole term in the high-frequency region.Specifically,the overall sound pressure levels(SPL)of the RDT using the P-FWH method are 2.27 dB,10.03 dB,and 16.73 dB at the receiving points from R1 to R3 under the heavy-loaded condition,while they increase by 0.67 dB at R1,and decrease by 14.93 dB at R2,and 22.20 dB at R3,for the light-loaded condition.The study also utilizes the pressure-time derivatives to visualize the numerical noise and to pinpoint the dynamics of the vortex cores,and the optimization of the grid design can significantly reduce the numerical noise.The computational accuracy of the P-FWH method can meet the noise requirements for the preliminary design of rim driven thrusters.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52374317).
文摘Understanding the bubble behaviours and flow characteristics of large-capacity bottom-blowing electric arc furnace(EAF)is crucial for potential exogenous gas-induced slag foaming process and enhancement of molten bath dynamics.A physical model and a 3D gas-slag-steel transient bottom-blowing numerical model of a 150 t EAF were established to investigate the bubble behaviour and flow characteristics throughout the molten steel bath and slag layer under bottom-blowing,with referring to gas flow rate,plug diameter,plug arrangement and injection angle.Results indicate that the average bubble sizes experience increase,dynamic stability and decrease in molten steel bath and then undergo decrease and increase after entering into slag layer for all bottom-blowing modes.The bubble numbers exhibit the opposing trends during the process.Increase in gas flow rate leads to a significant rise in average bubble size but a decrease in number,average dwelling time and the spread area of bubbles in slag layer.Increase in plug diameter causes an opposite impact.The effect of plug arrangement radii on bubbles is almost negligible.Increasing the injection angle results in an increase in bubble size and a decrease in both bubble number and dwelling time in slag layer.The slag foaming potential was discussed referring to the bubble size,number and dwelling time in slag layer.Increase in gas flow rate and plug diameters can significantly enhance the fluids flow through increasing average flow velocity,decreasing mixing time and dead zone ratio of molten bath.Plug arrangement radius and injection angle express nonlinear correlation with average flow velocity and dead zone ratio,and the plug arrangement radius of 0.5R(R represents the radius of bottom circle of EAF model)and injection angle of 15°perform better in enhancing dynamics of molten bath.A group of bottom-blowing parameters are proposed to achieve better comprehensive performance of bubble-induced slag foaming and molten bath dynamics.
基金supported by the European Union in the frame of Horizon Europe AVANTIS project,Grant Agreement No.101137552.
文摘Burden is one of the main parameters in blast design.However,field tests,either single-or multi-hole blasts,used to determine an appropriate burden,are difficult to capture crack propagation,evolution of breakage angle,and the mechanism governing these processes in the rock.In this study,a single-hole bench blasting model is developed using LS-DYNA software to comprehensively investigate the relationship between burden and rock breakage.The simulation results show that the breakage angle decreases with the increase in burden,and the blasted volume reaches a peak value with a burden of 4 m.Meanwhile,backbreak distance increases with increasing burden.The optimum burden in this simulation is found to be 4.0 m,as the ratio of burden to blasthole diameter is equal to 20.62 and the ratio of burden to bench height is 0.44,based on a comprehensive analysis of the blasted volume,average damage,and total damage.Under the optimum burden condition,tensile stress wave regions are simultaneously generated at the free surfaces of both the bench top and bench slope,allowing more effective utilization of the two free surfaces and resulting in a more uniform damage distribution within the burden region.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province under Grant No.E2025201025,the Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department under Grant No.BJK2024121the Open Fund of Hebei Cangzhou Groundwater and Land Subsidence National Observation and Research Station under Grant No.CGLOS-2025-04+1 种基金the HBU Innovation Team for Multi-Disaster Prevention in Transportation Geotechnics under Grant No.IT2023C04the Research Fund for Talented Scholars of HBU under Grant No.521100221063。
文摘Tire-derived aggregate(TDA)is an engineered construction material produced from recycled scrap tires and is often used as a compressible layer overlying buried structures to reduce overburden loads.The potential amplification of ground motion in a tunnel site is well understood,but the effect of the tunnel-TDA layer system on ground surface acceleration remains unclear.In this study,both linear and nonlinear dynamic analyses were performed to evaluate the contributions of a TDA layer to the acceleration amplification at the ground surface.The numerical model was calibrated using recorded data from a shaking table test and validated against the literature results,followed by extensive parametric studies.The mechanical and geometrical parameters investigated for the TDA layer included damping ratio,density,Young’s modulus,width,thickness,and depth.The predominant frequency and intensity level of input motions were also investigated.This study showed that the presence of the TDA layer provided an additional acceleration amplification effect.The amplification was more pronounced in areas above the tunnel,particularly for the wider and shallower TDA layer subjected to high frequency and low intensity input motions.
文摘The increasing occurrence of corrosion-related damage in steel pipelines has led to the growing use of composite-based repair techniques as an efficient alternative to traditional replacement methods.Computer modeling and structural analysis were performed for the repair reinforcement of a steel pipeline with a composite bandage.A preliminary analysis of possible contact interaction schemes was implemented based on the theory of cylindrical shells,taking into account transverse shear deformations.The finite element method was used for a detailed study of the stress state of the composite bandage and the reinforced section of the pipeline.The limit state of the reinforced section was assessed based on the von Mises criterion for steel and the Tsai-Wu criterion for composites.The effectiveness of the repair was demonstrated on a pipeline whose wall thickness had decreased by 20%as a result of corrosion damage.At a nominal pressure of P=6 MPa,the maximum normal stress in the weakened area reached 381 MPa.The installation of a composite bandage reduced this stress to 312 MPa,making the repaired section virtually as strong as the undamaged pipeline.Due to the linearity of the problem,the results obtained can be easily used to find critical internal pressure values.
基金supported by projects KEGA,Nos.002ŽU-4/2023,and 005ŽU-4/2024,and by the project VEGA,No.1/0423/23.
文摘The presented study analyses the impact of hysteresis on the response of mechanical systems.The main objective is to determine how the hysteretic models influence the system behaviour and if they can be utilised to describe a damaged or a faulty system.The hysteretic models are able to describe various types of nonlinear behaviour that can reflect the wear or damage of the system components.The data obtained from these models can possibly serve as a basis for the advanced approaches,such as digital twin modelling and predictive maintenance.All the results presented in this study were obtained in the MATLAB environment.The first part of the study provides a concise review of hysteretic models and compares them under the condition of equal energy dissipation per loading cycle.The models considered include the linear,bilinear,Bouc-Wen,Wang-Wen,and generalised Bouc-Wen models.The second part focuses on the development of a mechanical model and the implementation of the mentioned hysteretic models.The stochastic modelling of the driving forces is carried out using the Kanai-Tajimi differential model.The results show that the hysteretic models noticeably influence the treated model.This is also reflected in the frequency domain.The behaviour of hysteretic systems suggests increased energy dissipation combined with the changes in stiffness of the suspension components.Among the presented models,the asymmetric models can be considered as the most suitable for further modelling of damaged systems.
文摘Ice crystal icing is an important cause of accidents in aircraft engines.Ice formation in aircraft engines can cause internal blades to freeze,affecting the quality of the air flow field and blocking the flow path.On the other hand,the entry of ice crystal particles into the combustion chamber can cause a decrease in temperature or even flameout,leading to engine surge or shutdown.Therefore,it is necessary to conduct multiphase flow tests on ice crystals for aircraft components such as aircraft engines.Conducting ice crystal multiphase flow tests on aircraft is an effective research method,but it requires the construction of an ice crystal multiphase flow test platform that meets relevant technical requirements.The paper focuses on the relevant experimental requirements and combines wind tunnel test structures to conduct multiphase flow numerical simulations on various forms of jet pipelines,obtaining particle motion distribution results.After comparison,the optimal form of jet structure is obtained,providing the best selection scheme for the design of relevant wind tunnel structures.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2023YFB3812601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51925401)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST, China (No. 2022QNRC001)。
文摘Machine learning-assisted methods for rapid and accurate prediction of temperature field,mushy zone,and grain size were proposed for the heating−cooling combined mold(HCCM)horizontal continuous casting of C70250 alloy plates.First,finite element simulations of casting processes were carried out with various parameters to build a dataset.Subsequently,different machine learning algorithms were employed to achieve high precision in predicting temperature fields,mushy zone locations,mushy zone inclination angle,and billet grain size.Finally,the process parameters were quickly optimized using a strategy consisting of random generation,prediction,and screening,allowing the mushy zone to be controlled to the desired target.The optimized parameters are 1234℃for heating mold temperature,47 mm/min for casting speed,and 10 L/min for cooling water flow rate.The optimized mushy zone is located in the middle of the second heat insulation section and has an inclination angle of roughly 7°.
基金supported by the Research Council of Lithuania(LMTLT),agreement no.S-MIP-22-5.
文摘Adhesively bonded joints are widely used in modern lightweight structures due to their high strengthto-weight ratio and design flexibility.However,the reliable non-destructive evaluation of bond integrity remains a significant challenge.This study presents a numerical investigation of adhesively bonded joints with different adhesive properties using ultrasonic guided waves.The main focus of the investigation is to evaluate the feasibility of using guided waves to assess bond integrity,particularly for detecting challenging weak bonds.For this purpose,a theoretical analysis of dispersion curves was conducted,revealing that the S0 Lamb wave mode is significantly sensitive to variations in adhesive properties in the 300-700 kHz frequency range.Finite element modelling was used to analyse the propagation of guided waves in two scenarios:an adhesively bonded aluminum structure and a more complex configuration-adhesively bonded lap joints.The Short-Time Fourier Transform(STFT)was used to process the obtained results and determine the group velocities of guided waves.By analysing the group velocity characteristics,their dependence on the adhesive properties was identified.In the first scenario,a clear separation of S0 modes from A0 modes was observed in the STFT analysis,with a decrease in group velocity as adhesive stiffness increased.For the more complex lap joint scenario,the separation between A0 and S0 modes was less distinct.However,the analysis of the average group velocity shows a dependence of average group velocity on adhesive properties.This is similar to the first scenario.There is a decrease in average group velocity as adhesive stiffness increases.The results obtained demonstrate that guided wavebased methods have a high potential for non-destructive evaluation of adhesively bonded structures,including the detection of weak bonds.
基金Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.52178449,the Beijing Natural Science Foundation under Grant No.8234060the Innovation Center of Beijing Association for Science and Technology。
文摘This study proposes a new post-tensioned precast bridge column(PT-PBC)with a socket connection.Compared to conventional PBCs connected by PT tendons,the combination of the PT tendons with the socket connection can avoid tensioning the PT tendons on site,which further accelerates construction speed while improving construction quality and safety.In addition,compared to conventional PBCs with a socket connection,a rocking interface can avoid the formation of a plastic hinge in a column,which greatly alleviates seismic damage to that area.One specimen for quasi-static testing is used to validate the feasibility of this connection type.Subsequently,finite element models(FEM)are established to systematically predict the responses of the proposed columns under lateral cyclic loading.The accuracy of the FEM is verified through quasistatic testing.Next,the influences of the key design parameters of the PT-PBC,including the area ratio and prestress level of the PT tendons,the area ratio of energy dissipation(ED)steel rebars,and the total axial compression ratio on the seismic performances of PT-PBC are systematically investigated.The use of shape memory alloy(SMA)rods as energy dissipation devices and their performances also are investigated.The results show that increasing the area ratio and prestress level of PT tendons has an overall positive impact on the self-centering capacity of the column.The prestress level of PT tendons should be kept between 35%and 55%,depending on different conditions.The total compression axial ratio of the columns should be maintained between 0.3 and 0.4.Both ED steel rebars and SMA rods can boost the column’s energy dissipation capacity,while SMA rods can reduce residual deformation due to their inherent mechanical properties.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundations of China(Grant No.52308522).
文摘Gravity-caisson wharves have been widely constructed in coastal and island regions, which are threaten by potential underwater explosions. This work aims to study the dynamic behaviors and propose a damage evaluation approach of caisson wharf against underwater explosion. Firstly, based on both the underwater explosion loading test and underwater explosion test on the reduced-scale caisson specimen, a high-fidelity finite element analysis approach for numerically reproduce the dynamic behaviors of prototype caisson wharves against underwater explosions was proposed and verified. Secondly, the underwater explosion loadings and dynamic behaviors of prototype caisson wharf (14.9 m×8.1 m×10.95 m) against sequential blast wave and bubble pulsation of typical torpedo with a charge weight of 200 kg were studied. The influences of the seabed and cabin infill materials, as well as the explosion standoff distances of 3.4–10.2 m and depths of burst between 1/4 and 3/4 of water depth, on the blast resistance of caisson wharf were further examined through deflection distributions of exterior wall, damage evolution, and overall displacement of caisson wharf. Finally, a performance evaluation approach for prototype caisson wharves against underwater explosions was proposed by comprehensively considering the bearing, storage, and berthing capabilities. The corresponding protective measures and design recommendations were further provided. It indicates that: (i) under the explosion of a typical torpedo, the damage modes of prototype caisson wharf mainly involve the overall vibration, spalling and cracking of the exterior wall, collapse of the upper operating platform and cracking of the top plate;(ii) the blast wave and cavitation zone generated between the bubble and the exterior wall are the two primary causes of damage to caisson wharf;(iii) compared to the saturated calcareous sand seabed, the assumption of rigid seabed underestimates the spalling on the exterior wall, which is not recommended for scenarios where cavitation zones may generate;(iv) rock rubble is the most effective infill material in improving the blast resistance of caisson wharf among four types of infill configurations, i.e., fully filled and half-filled saturated calcareous sand, rock rubble and pure water;(v) the standoff distance of 10.2 m is regarded as a secure protective range in the scenarios discussed currently. As the standoff distance decreases and the depth of burst increases, the spalling of the exterior wall induced by the cavitation intensifies, posing a great threat to the functionality of caisson wharf.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52071057,52171247)the Liaoning Youth Elite Talent Program(No.XLYC220309)。
文摘Waves are important physical phenomena in an ocean,and their accurate prediction is essential for ocean engineering,maritime traffic,and marine early warning systems.This study focuses on the Qinhuangdao Sea area located in the Bohai Sea,China.Herein,we use on-site wind data to correct the reanalysis wind data obtained from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts(ECMWF),improving the accuracy of boundary conditions.Then,we use the Simulating WAves Nearshore(SWAN)model to simulate the regional wave field over time.A regional wave-parameter prediction model is then developed using a limited number of sampled data(covering only 2 years,2020–2021);the model is based on the Whale Optimization Algorithm(WOA),convolutional neural networks(CNNs),and long short-term memory(LSTM)neural networks.WOA is used to optimize the CNN and LSTM framework;in this framework,CNN extracts spatial features,and the LSTM network captures temporal features,enabling accurate short and long-term predictions of wave height,period,and direction.The experimental results showed that despite the small sample size,the model achieves a goodness of fit of 0.9957 for wave height prediction,0.9973 for period,and 0.9749 for wave direction in short-term forecasting.As the prediction step size increases,the accuracy of the model decreases.When the prediction step size reaches 9 h,the root mean square error for the prediction of wave height,period,and direction increases to 0.2060 m,0.4582 s,and32.5358°,respectively.The reliability and applicability of the model are further validated by the experimental results.Our findings highlighted the potential of the developed model in operational wave forecasting,even with a limited number of sampled data.
