To investigate the progressive fracture processes around a tunnel triggered by static stress and dynamic disturbance,experiments and numerical simulations were performed.The results show that the spatial distributions...To investigate the progressive fracture processes around a tunnel triggered by static stress and dynamic disturbance,experiments and numerical simulations were performed.The results show that the spatial distributions of acoustic emission(AE)events become very different as lateral pressure coefficients change.The combined effect of static stress and dynamic disturbance causes the damage around the tunnel,and initial stress conditions control the damage morphology.The blast disturbance cannot fundamentally change the damaged area but will deepen the extent of damage and accelerate the failure speed.The more significant the difference between the vertical and horizontal stresses is,the higher the impact on the tunnel by the dynamic disturbance is.The AE activity recovers to a relatively stable state within a short time after the blast and conforms to power-law characteristics.展开更多
Exact calculations of the static earth pressure from a thick alluvium require accurate/Co values. These calculations influence the sinking cost and the safety of the freezing method. The static earth pressure coeffici...Exact calculations of the static earth pressure from a thick alluvium require accurate/Co values. These calculations influence the sinking cost and the safety of the freezing method. The static earth pressure coefficient （K0） of thick and deep soil was analyzed using laboratory tests. The results show that the static earth pressure coefficient of thick and deep soils is nonlinear and different from that of superficial soils. The constant of superficial soils is usually invariant and the total stress or incremental stress definitions used in traditional geo-meehanics give the same value. The influence of load increments when calculating for superficial soil is ignored. The difference in values of K0 for thick alluvium defimed by the total stress or the incremental stress methods is over 10%. The effects of the thick alluvium on K0 should be considered during the design of frozen shaft projects. Such things as the frozen shaft thickness and the excavated section height should be chosen to assure the rationality of the design and to avoid potential faults and accidents.展开更多
In this study consecutive consolidated isotropically drained triaxial tests for the coefficient of earth pressure at rest(K_0) were carried out to investigate its rules of evolution as well as its strength characteris...In this study consecutive consolidated isotropically drained triaxial tests for the coefficient of earth pressure at rest(K_0) were carried out to investigate its rules of evolution as well as its strength characteristics for normal,consolidated saturated silt under high pressure.The tests results indicate that:1) for normal,consolidated saturated silt,K_0 values increase as the consolidation stress increases at high pressure levels,while the nonlinear characteristics of K_0 are inconspicuous compared to cohesive soils;2) the Jaky and Roscoe equations,used to calculate K_0,are only suitable for certain soils,but cannot represent these values for normal, consolidated saturated silt due to the variation in bilinear strength at high pressure;and 3) there are close relations between the nonlinear characteristics of K_0 and the void ratio,measured in the tests.Both share the same functional form while under pressure. Based on our experimental results,we developed an empirical linear model to interpret the rules of nonlinear variation for the coefficient of earth pressure at rest.展开更多
The static earth pressure coefficient of soils is,approximately,considered to be a constant in the view of clas-sical soil mechanics. This is supported by many research results. The high pressure experimental research...The static earth pressure coefficient of soils is,approximately,considered to be a constant in the view of clas-sical soil mechanics. This is supported by many research results. The high pressure experimental research and analysis of remolding deep soil described herein indicate that the static earth pressure of thick overburden has a notable non lin-ear characteristic. It also appears larger than that of superficial soils. It is necessary for deep coal mine design and con-struction to consider this particularity of soil pressure so as to avoid engineering accidents and heavy loss of life and property.展开更多
In order to obtain the earth pressure coefficient at rest (K0) at higher consolidation pressures during secondary compression, a series of K0 tests for saturated reconstituted clay were conducted. The results indicate...In order to obtain the earth pressure coefficient at rest (K0) at higher consolidation pressures during secondary compression, a series of K0 tests for saturated reconstituted clay were conducted. The results indicate that the measured K0 in secondary compression can be described by equations related to internal friction angle, secondary compression coefficient, compression index, recompression index, and sediment time. Effects of consolidation pressures and sediment time on K0 during secondary compression can be attributed to cementation (part of cohesion) increase and internal friction angle decrease. Cementation increase leads to nonlinear variation for K0 and internal friction angle decrease results in increase of K0. K0 computed by equations associated with internal friction angle is overestimated at apparent lower consolidation pressures with different sediment time, which agrees with the measured values well at apparent higher consolidation pressures.展开更多
We have performed a first-principles investigation for the family of compounds ZnGa2X4 （X = S, Se, Te）. The properties of two possible structures, defect chalcopyrite and defect famatinite are both calculated. We re...We have performed a first-principles investigation for the family of compounds ZnGa2X4 （X = S, Se, Te）. The properties of two possible structures, defect chalcopyrite and defect famatinite are both calculated. We reveal that ZnGa2S4 and ZnGa2Se4 have direct band gaps, while ZnGa2Te4 has an indirect band gap. The local density approximation band gaps are found to be very different in two structures, while the lattice parameters and bulk moduli are similar. We extend Cohen＇s empirical formula for zinc-blende compounds to this family of compounds. The pressure coefficients are calculated and metallization pressures are discussed. We find that agi remains fairly constant when thegroup-V/element X is varied in ZnGa2X4（Ⅱ-Ⅲ2-Ⅵ4）.展开更多
A throttling experiment for the multi-hole orifice （MO） using water was conducted based on the conclusion of key parameters affecting the MO throttling performance. Testing MOs and standard orifice plates （ SO ） w...A throttling experiment for the multi-hole orifice （MO） using water was conducted based on the conclusion of key parameters affecting the MO throttling performance. Testing MOs and standard orifice plates （ SO ） were designed for the throttling experiment to compare the throttling effect using the equivalent diameter ratio （RED） and diameter ratio （RD ） as key parameters, respectively. Meanwhile, effective metrical conditions were provided for experimental accuracy. The throttling model form was determined according to the theoretical throttling model of SO. Then the unknown parameters involved were identified by experimental data. A good concordance between the modeling computation and experimental results shows a validation of the MO throtting model.展开更多
This study developed the equipment for thermo-fluid–solid coupling of methane-containing coal, and investigated the seepage character of loaded coal under different working conditions. Regarding the effective pressur...This study developed the equipment for thermo-fluid–solid coupling of methane-containing coal, and investigated the seepage character of loaded coal under different working conditions. Regarding the effective pressure as a variable, the variation characteristics of the gas permeability of loaded methane-containing coal has been studied under the conditions of different confining pressures and pore pressures. The qualitative and quantitative relationship between effective stress and permeability of loaded methane-containing coal has been established, considering the adsorption of deformation, amount of pore gas compression and temperature variation. The results show that the permeability of coal samples decreases along with the increasing effective stress. Based on the Darcy law, the correlation equation between the effective stress and permeability coefficient of coal seam has been established by combining the permeability coefficient of loaded coal and effective stress. On the basis of experimental data, this equation is used for calculation, and the results are in accordance with the measured gas permeability coefficient of coal seam. In conclusion, this method can be accurate and convenient to determine the gas permeability coefficient of coal seam, and provide evidence for forecasting that of the deep coal seam.展开更多
The objective of this study is to predict grain size and heat transfer coefficient at the metal-die interface during high pressure die casting process and solidification of the magnesium alloy AM60. Multiple runs of t...The objective of this study is to predict grain size and heat transfer coefficient at the metal-die interface during high pressure die casting process and solidification of the magnesium alloy AM60. Multiple runs of the commercial casting simulation package, ProCASTTM, were used to model the mold filling and solidification events employing a range of interfacial heat transfer coefficient values. The simulation results were used to estimate the centerline cooling curve at various locations through the casting. The centerline cooling curves, together with the die temperature and the thermodynamic properties of the alloy, were then used as inputs to compute the solution to the Stefan problem of a moving phase boundary, thereby providing the through-thickness cooling curves at each chosen location of the casting, Finally, the local cooling rate was used to calculate the resulting grain size via previously established relationships. The effects of die temperature, filling time and heat transfer coefficient on the grain structure in skin region and core region were quantitatively characterized. It was observed that the grain size of skin region strongly depends on above three factors whereas the grain size of core region shows dependence on the interracial heat transfer coefficient and thickness of the samples. The grain size distribution from surface to center was estimated from the relationship between grain size and the predicted cooling rate. The prediction of grain size matches well with experimental results. A comparison of the predicted and experimentally determined grain size profiles enables the determination of the apparent interracial heat transfer coefficient for different locations.展开更多
Orifice plate energy dissipaters have been successfully used in large-scale hydropower projects due to their simple structure, convenient construction procedure, and high energy dissipation ratio. The minimum wall pre...Orifice plate energy dissipaters have been successfully used in large-scale hydropower projects due to their simple structure, convenient construction procedure, and high energy dissipation ratio. The minimum wall pressure coefficient of an orifice plate can indirectly reflect its cavitation characteristics： the lower the minimum wall pressure coefficient is, the better the ability of the orifice plate to resist cavitation damage is. Thus, it is important to study the minimum wall pressure coefficient of the orifice plate. In this study, this coefficient and related parameters, such as the contraction ratio, defined as the ratio of the orifice plate diameter to the flood-discharging tunnel diameter; the relative thickness, defined as the ratio of the orifice plate thickness to the tunnel diameter; and the Reynolds number of the flow through the orifice plate, were theoretically analyzed, and their relationships were obtained through physical model experiments. It can be concluded that the minimum wall pressure coefficient is mainly dominated by the contraction ratio and relative thickness. The lower the contraction ratio and relative thickness are, the larger the minimum wall pressure coefficient is. The effects of the Reynolds number on the minimum wall pressure coefficient can be neglected when it is larger than 10^5. An emoirical expression was presented to calculate the minimum wall oressure coefficient in this study.展开更多
The architectural features of dandelion seeds contribute to their excellent flight ability.Previous studies have primarily focused on the interaction between air flow and seeds when wind passes through dandelion seeds...The architectural features of dandelion seeds contribute to their excellent flight ability.Previous studies have primarily focused on the interaction between air flow and seeds when wind passes through dandelion seeds from pappus bottom to pappus top(called‘type-I wind'hereafter).However,it is also common that wind passes through dandelion seeds from pappus top to pappus bottom(called‘type-II wind'hereafter)during abscission on the inflorescence head or flight in the air,due to the atmospheric turbulence and the diversity in architectural features.Nevertheless,the interaction between airflow and seeds in the type-II wind has not yet been investigated.In this study,we conducted numerical investigations on the variations in drag coefficients of dandelion pappus models and flow patterns around them in both wind types,considering changes in wind speed,pappus angle,and pappus porosity.Generally,flow patterns and drag coefficients could be significantly altered due to reversing wind direction.The disturbance of pappus'filaments to air flow is moved from the leeward side to the windward side when the wind changes from type-I to type-II,leading to that vortex rings in the type-II wind to be more likely to attach to the central disk of non-flattened dandelion pappus models while separation vortex rings occur in the type-I wind.The contribution of the pressure-induced drag force to the total drag force is largely promoted when the wind changes from type I to type II,resulting in the enhancement of the drag coefficients of non-flattened dandelion pappus models.However,the enhancement role may be weakened as wind speed,pappus angle,and pappus porosity increase.These findings will be helpful for further quantitative prediction of seed dispersal by wind and guiding the design of micro bionic air vehicles.展开更多
In this paper,the wind load on an arc-shaped canopy roof was studied with numerical wind tunnel method(NWTM) .Three-dimensional models were set up for the canopy roof with opened or closed skylights.The air flow aroun...In this paper,the wind load on an arc-shaped canopy roof was studied with numerical wind tunnel method(NWTM) .Three-dimensional models were set up for the canopy roof with opened or closed skylights.The air flow around the roof under wind action from three directions was analysed respectively.Wind pressure coefficients on the canopy roof were determined by NWTM.The results of NWTM agreed well with those of wind tunnel test for the roof with opened skylights,which verified the applicability and rationality of NWTM.The effect of the closure of skylights was then investigated with NWTM.It was concluded that the closure of the skylights may increase the wind suction on the top surface of the roof greatly and should be considered in the structure design of the canopy roof.展开更多
A wind tunnel tests with different configurations,pitch and yaw angles were performed to study the wind load characteristics of the rigid model of the airship Zhiyuan-1. The rigid model was aimed to simulate a technic...A wind tunnel tests with different configurations,pitch and yaw angles were performed to study the wind load characteristics of the rigid model of the airship Zhiyuan-1. The rigid model was aimed to simulate a technical demonstrating stratospheric airship named Zhiyuan-1 according to the similarity principle of geometric and Reynolds number. Based on the results of wind tunnel test,the features of pressure coefficient distributions on the surface of the airship were described. It was indicated that the fins and the gondola of airship hardly have the effect on the pressure distribution on the surface of airship,but have obviously effect on the local areas near the fins and the gondola.展开更多
The influence of the pressure transmission medium（PTM）on the excitonic interband transitions in monolayer tungsten diselenide（WSe2）is investigated using photoluminescence（PL）spectra under hydrostatic pressure up...The influence of the pressure transmission medium（PTM）on the excitonic interband transitions in monolayer tungsten diselenide（WSe2）is investigated using photoluminescence（PL）spectra under hydrostatic pressure up to 5GPa.Three kinds of PTMs,condensed argon（Ar）,1：1 n-pentane and isopentane mixture（PM）,and4：1 methanol and ethanol mixture（MEM,a PTM with polarity）,are used.It is found that when either Ar or PM is used as the PTM,the PL peak of exciton related to the direct K-K interband transition shows a pressure-induced blue-shift at a rate of 32±4 or 32±1 meV/GPa,while it turns to be 50±9meV/GPa when MEM is used as the PTM.The indirect A-K interband transition presents almost no shift with increasing pressure up to approximatel.y 5 GPa when Ar and PM are used as the PTM,while it shows a red-shift at the rate of-17±7meV/GPa by using MEM as the PTM.These results reveal that the optical interband transitions of monolayer WSe2 are very sensitive to the polarity of the PTM.The anomalous pressure coefficient obtained using the polar PTM of MEM is ascribed to the existence of hydrogen-like bonds between hydroxyl in MEM and Se atoms under hydrostatic pressure.展开更多
One of the most important issues in geotechnical engineering is excess pore pressure caused by clay soil loading and consolidation. Regarding uncertainties and complexities, this issue has long been the subject of att...One of the most important issues in geotechnical engineering is excess pore pressure caused by clay soil loading and consolidation. Regarding uncertainties and complexities, this issue has long been the subject of attention of many researchers. In this work, a one-dimensional consolidation apparatus was equipped in a way that pore water pressure and settlement could be continuously read and recorded during consolidation process under static loading. The end of primary consolidation was obtained using water pressure changes helping to present a new method for determining the end of primary consolidation and consolidation coefficient. This method was then compared with two classical theory methods of lg t and t. Using Terzaghi's theory, the way of pore pressure dissipation for lg t, t and the new method was found and compared with experimental results. It is concluded that the new method has better results.展开更多
The safety of the initial support during the construction of inclined shafts in tunnels traversing through high-hydraulic-pressure surrounding rocks is paramount.This study examines a high-hydraulic-pressure inclined ...The safety of the initial support during the construction of inclined shafts in tunnels traversing through high-hydraulic-pressure surrounding rocks is paramount.This study examines a high-hydraulic-pressure inclined shaft of a tunnel in Western Sichuan Province to analyze the damage characteristics of the initial support and propose a radial drainage and decompression treatment method.Field monitoring was conducted to assess the load and deformation of the initial support structure,and on-site investigations identified the distribution of cracked areas.In addition,numerical simulations were performed to evaluate the force and deformation characteristics of the initial support structure,which were then compared with field observations for validation.The variations in the lateral pressure coefficient and water pressure were evaluated.The results revealed that damage was primarily concentrated in the shoulder,spring line,and knee areas,with the bending moment at the knee increasing by up to 66.9%.The application of the radial drainage and decompression treatment method effectively reduced water pressure loads on the initial support.Post-treatment analysis indicated significant reductions in axial force and bending moment,enhancing structural stability.These findings provide valuable insights for improving the safety and durability of initial support systems in inclined shafts of high-hydraulicpressure railroad tunnels.展开更多
Despite significant Brazilian social programs to expand energy access,approximately one million people in rural Amazonia still lack electricity.Moreover,the existing rural electricity grid in the region is inadequate ...Despite significant Brazilian social programs to expand energy access,approximately one million people in rural Amazonia still lack electricity.Moreover,the existing rural electricity grid in the region is inadequate for supporting efficient small-scale production systems due to both the poor quality and high cost of supplied energy.In parallel,traditional wooden bridges in the Amazon have been progressively replaced by more durable concrete structures in recent years.In this context,this study explores the application of very low-head hydropower installations in the Amazon,focusing on integrating axial-flow turbines beneath small concrete bridges.The methodology involves analyzing flow duration curves and key hydraulic parameters upstream and downstream to design a micro-hydropower system comprising two or more units,thereby maximizing annual energy generation.Additionally,the study assesses the applicability of the minimum pressure coefficient criterion to improve the efficiency of very low-head turbines.This design criterion is first validated against an existing experimental study featuring a propeller turbine with a simple curved plate blade.The proposed methodology is then applied to a case study involving a small dam-bridge with a head variation from 1.4 to 2.4 m and a flow rate ranging from 0.23 to 0.92 m^(3)/s.The optimal configuration achieves an energy output of 26.2 MWh/year with an efficiency of up to 86%.展开更多
To minimize negative effects of geostress distribution on mining safety near the fault areas, the UPM40 triaxial geostress testing system was introduced to conduct in-situ geostress measurements at three sites and nin...To minimize negative effects of geostress distribution on mining safety near the fault areas, the UPM40 triaxial geostress testing system was introduced to conduct in-situ geostress measurements at three sites and nine points by the borehole stress-relief method. The results of strain?confining pressure curves show that rock masses at the three measuring sites exhibit comprehensive linear elasticity in spite of various fissures or cracks within rocks. Horizontal and vertical stress components distribute discrepantly near the fault areas, and the maximum lateral pressure coefficient is as high as 6.15. The maximum principle stress ranges from 8.01 to 14.93 MPa, and stress directions are in the range of N78.07°W?N17.55°W. Geostresses near fault areas are dominated by the horizontal tectonic stresses, while the lower values, compared to those under similar geological conditions are due to stress release by the fault. Additionally, the fault and shear stress nearby are partially responsible for asymmetric elongation and southwesterly migration of orebodies.展开更多
This article describes the effects of some factors on the tip clearance flow in axial linear turbine cascades. The measurements of the total pressure loss coefficient are made at the cascade outlets by using a five-ho...This article describes the effects of some factors on the tip clearance flow in axial linear turbine cascades. The measurements of the total pressure loss coefficient are made at the cascade outlets by using a five-hole probe at exit Mach numbers of 0.10, 0.14 and 0.19. At each exit Mach number, experiments are performed at the tip clearance heights of 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0%, 2.5% and 3.0% of the blade height. The effects of the non-uniform tip clearance height of each blade in the pitchwise direction are also studied. The results show that at a given tip clearance height, generally, total pressure loss rises with exit Mach numbers proportionally. At a fixed exit Mach number, the total pressure loss augments nearly proportionally as the tip clearance height increases. The increased tip clearance heights in the tip regions of two adjacent blades are to be blame for the larger clearance loss of the center blade. Compared to the effects of the tip clearance height, the effects of the exit Mach number and the pitchwise variation of the tip clearance height on the cascade total pressure loss are so less significant to be omitted.展开更多
To study the relative sensitivity of permeability to pore pressure Pp and confining pressure Pc for clay-rich rocks, permeability measurements were performed on samples of four clay-rich sandstones. A new method （her...To study the relative sensitivity of permeability to pore pressure Pp and confining pressure Pc for clay-rich rocks, permeability measurements were performed on samples of four clay-rich sandstones. A new method （hereafter denoted the ＂slide method＂） was developed and used for analyzing the permeability data obtained. The effective pressure coefficients for permeability nk were calculated. The values of nk were found to be greater than 1.0 and insensitive to changes in pressure. These results confirmed observations previously made on clay-rich rocks. Also, the coefficients nk obtained had different characteristics for different samples because of differences in the types of clay they contained. The effective pressure law （σeff=Pc-nkPp） determined using the slide method gave better results about k（oefr） than classic Terzaghi＇s law （σeff=Pc-nkPp）.展开更多
基金Project(2017YFC0602904)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(51974059)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(N180115010)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
文摘To investigate the progressive fracture processes around a tunnel triggered by static stress and dynamic disturbance,experiments and numerical simulations were performed.The results show that the spatial distributions of acoustic emission(AE)events become very different as lateral pressure coefficients change.The combined effect of static stress and dynamic disturbance causes the damage around the tunnel,and initial stress conditions control the damage morphology.The blast disturbance cannot fundamentally change the damaged area but will deepen the extent of damage and accelerate the failure speed.The more significant the difference between the vertical and horizontal stresses is,the higher the impact on the tunnel by the dynamic disturbance is.The AE activity recovers to a relatively stable state within a short time after the blast and conforms to power-law characteristics.
基金Project BK2007040 supported by the Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu, China
文摘Exact calculations of the static earth pressure from a thick alluvium require accurate/Co values. These calculations influence the sinking cost and the safety of the freezing method. The static earth pressure coefficient （K0） of thick and deep soil was analyzed using laboratory tests. The results show that the static earth pressure coefficient of thick and deep soils is nonlinear and different from that of superficial soils. The constant of superficial soils is usually invariant and the total stress or incremental stress definitions used in traditional geo-meehanics give the same value. The influence of load increments when calculating for superficial soil is ignored. The difference in values of K0 for thick alluvium defimed by the total stress or the incremental stress methods is over 10%. The effects of the thick alluvium on K0 should be considered during the design of frozen shaft projects. Such things as the frozen shaft thickness and the excavated section height should be chosen to assure the rationality of the design and to avoid potential faults and accidents.
基金Financial support for this work,provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50534040)the Project of the Science and Technology Ministry of China(No.2006BAB16B01)the Post Graduate Research Project of Jiangsu Province (No.CX08B_103Z),
文摘In this study consecutive consolidated isotropically drained triaxial tests for the coefficient of earth pressure at rest(K_0) were carried out to investigate its rules of evolution as well as its strength characteristics for normal,consolidated saturated silt under high pressure.The tests results indicate that:1) for normal,consolidated saturated silt,K_0 values increase as the consolidation stress increases at high pressure levels,while the nonlinear characteristics of K_0 are inconspicuous compared to cohesive soils;2) the Jaky and Roscoe equations,used to calculate K_0,are only suitable for certain soils,but cannot represent these values for normal, consolidated saturated silt due to the variation in bilinear strength at high pressure;and 3) there are close relations between the nonlinear characteristics of K_0 and the void ratio,measured in the tests.Both share the same functional form while under pressure. Based on our experimental results,we developed an empirical linear model to interpret the rules of nonlinear variation for the coefficient of earth pressure at rest.
基金Project 50534040 supported by the National Natrual Science Foundation of China
文摘The static earth pressure coefficient of soils is,approximately,considered to be a constant in the view of clas-sical soil mechanics. This is supported by many research results. The high pressure experimental research and analysis of remolding deep soil described herein indicate that the static earth pressure of thick overburden has a notable non lin-ear characteristic. It also appears larger than that of superficial soils. It is necessary for deep coal mine design and con-struction to consider this particularity of soil pressure so as to avoid engineering accidents and heavy loss of life and property.
基金Projects(50534040, 50974117) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(20110491489) supported by China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject(2011QNA03) supported by Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities, China
文摘In order to obtain the earth pressure coefficient at rest (K0) at higher consolidation pressures during secondary compression, a series of K0 tests for saturated reconstituted clay were conducted. The results indicate that the measured K0 in secondary compression can be described by equations related to internal friction angle, secondary compression coefficient, compression index, recompression index, and sediment time. Effects of consolidation pressures and sediment time on K0 during secondary compression can be attributed to cementation (part of cohesion) increase and internal friction angle decrease. Cementation increase leads to nonlinear variation for K0 and internal friction angle decrease results in increase of K0. K0 computed by equations associated with internal friction angle is overestimated at apparent lower consolidation pressures with different sediment time, which agrees with the measured values well at apparent higher consolidation pressures.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10604040)Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars, State Education Mininstry+1 种基金the Youth Scientific Research Foundation of Shanxi Province (Grant No. 2007021002)the Oversea Science Foundation of Shanxi Province
文摘We have performed a first-principles investigation for the family of compounds ZnGa2X4 （X = S, Se, Te）. The properties of two possible structures, defect chalcopyrite and defect famatinite are both calculated. We reveal that ZnGa2S4 and ZnGa2Se4 have direct band gaps, while ZnGa2Te4 has an indirect band gap. The local density approximation band gaps are found to be very different in two structures, while the lattice parameters and bulk moduli are similar. We extend Cohen＇s empirical formula for zinc-blende compounds to this family of compounds. The pressure coefficients are calculated and metallization pressures are discussed. We find that agi remains fairly constant when thegroup-V/element X is varied in ZnGa2X4（Ⅱ-Ⅲ2-Ⅵ4）.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.50578049)
文摘A throttling experiment for the multi-hole orifice （MO） using water was conducted based on the conclusion of key parameters affecting the MO throttling performance. Testing MOs and standard orifice plates （ SO ） were designed for the throttling experiment to compare the throttling effect using the equivalent diameter ratio （RED） and diameter ratio （RD ） as key parameters, respectively. Meanwhile, effective metrical conditions were provided for experimental accuracy. The throttling model form was determined according to the theoretical throttling model of SO. Then the unknown parameters involved were identified by experimental data. A good concordance between the modeling computation and experimental results shows a validation of the MO throtting model.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2012CB723103)the Ministry of Education Innovation Team of China (No. IRT1235)+2 种基金the State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Gas Geology and Gas Control of Henan Polytechnic University of China (No. WS2012A01)the Provincial Open Laboratory Fund of Minal Materials Key disciplines of China (No. MEM13-10)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2014M552003)
文摘This study developed the equipment for thermo-fluid–solid coupling of methane-containing coal, and investigated the seepage character of loaded coal under different working conditions. Regarding the effective pressure as a variable, the variation characteristics of the gas permeability of loaded methane-containing coal has been studied under the conditions of different confining pressures and pore pressures. The qualitative and quantitative relationship between effective stress and permeability of loaded methane-containing coal has been established, considering the adsorption of deformation, amount of pore gas compression and temperature variation. The results show that the permeability of coal samples decreases along with the increasing effective stress. Based on the Darcy law, the correlation equation between the effective stress and permeability coefficient of coal seam has been established by combining the permeability coefficient of loaded coal and effective stress. On the basis of experimental data, this equation is used for calculation, and the results are in accordance with the measured gas permeability coefficient of coal seam. In conclusion, this method can be accurate and convenient to determine the gas permeability coefficient of coal seam, and provide evidence for forecasting that of the deep coal seam.
基金jointly supported by Canadian Network for Research and Innovation in Machining TechnologyNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada-Automotive Partnership Canada programNRCan’s Office of Energy R&D through the Program on Energy R&D
文摘The objective of this study is to predict grain size and heat transfer coefficient at the metal-die interface during high pressure die casting process and solidification of the magnesium alloy AM60. Multiple runs of the commercial casting simulation package, ProCASTTM, were used to model the mold filling and solidification events employing a range of interfacial heat transfer coefficient values. The simulation results were used to estimate the centerline cooling curve at various locations through the casting. The centerline cooling curves, together with the die temperature and the thermodynamic properties of the alloy, were then used as inputs to compute the solution to the Stefan problem of a moving phase boundary, thereby providing the through-thickness cooling curves at each chosen location of the casting, Finally, the local cooling rate was used to calculate the resulting grain size via previously established relationships. The effects of die temperature, filling time and heat transfer coefficient on the grain structure in skin region and core region were quantitatively characterized. It was observed that the grain size of skin region strongly depends on above three factors whereas the grain size of core region shows dependence on the interracial heat transfer coefficient and thickness of the samples. The grain size distribution from surface to center was estimated from the relationship between grain size and the predicted cooling rate. The prediction of grain size matches well with experimental results. A comparison of the predicted and experimentally determined grain size profiles enables the determination of the apparent interracial heat transfer coefficient for different locations.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.Y15E090022)
文摘Orifice plate energy dissipaters have been successfully used in large-scale hydropower projects due to their simple structure, convenient construction procedure, and high energy dissipation ratio. The minimum wall pressure coefficient of an orifice plate can indirectly reflect its cavitation characteristics： the lower the minimum wall pressure coefficient is, the better the ability of the orifice plate to resist cavitation damage is. Thus, it is important to study the minimum wall pressure coefficient of the orifice plate. In this study, this coefficient and related parameters, such as the contraction ratio, defined as the ratio of the orifice plate diameter to the flood-discharging tunnel diameter; the relative thickness, defined as the ratio of the orifice plate thickness to the tunnel diameter; and the Reynolds number of the flow through the orifice plate, were theoretically analyzed, and their relationships were obtained through physical model experiments. It can be concluded that the minimum wall pressure coefficient is mainly dominated by the contraction ratio and relative thickness. The lower the contraction ratio and relative thickness are, the larger the minimum wall pressure coefficient is. The effects of the Reynolds number on the minimum wall pressure coefficient can be neglected when it is larger than 10^5. An emoirical expression was presented to calculate the minimum wall oressure coefficient in this study.
基金This work was supported by the High-Level Talent Training Program at Chengdu University(Grant No.2081921086).
文摘The architectural features of dandelion seeds contribute to their excellent flight ability.Previous studies have primarily focused on the interaction between air flow and seeds when wind passes through dandelion seeds from pappus bottom to pappus top(called‘type-I wind'hereafter).However,it is also common that wind passes through dandelion seeds from pappus top to pappus bottom(called‘type-II wind'hereafter)during abscission on the inflorescence head or flight in the air,due to the atmospheric turbulence and the diversity in architectural features.Nevertheless,the interaction between airflow and seeds in the type-II wind has not yet been investigated.In this study,we conducted numerical investigations on the variations in drag coefficients of dandelion pappus models and flow patterns around them in both wind types,considering changes in wind speed,pappus angle,and pappus porosity.Generally,flow patterns and drag coefficients could be significantly altered due to reversing wind direction.The disturbance of pappus'filaments to air flow is moved from the leeward side to the windward side when the wind changes from type-I to type-II,leading to that vortex rings in the type-II wind to be more likely to attach to the central disk of non-flattened dandelion pappus models while separation vortex rings occur in the type-I wind.The contribution of the pressure-induced drag force to the total drag force is largely promoted when the wind changes from type I to type II,resulting in the enhancement of the drag coefficients of non-flattened dandelion pappus models.However,the enhancement role may be weakened as wind speed,pappus angle,and pappus porosity increase.These findings will be helpful for further quantitative prediction of seed dispersal by wind and guiding the design of micro bionic air vehicles.
文摘In this paper,the wind load on an arc-shaped canopy roof was studied with numerical wind tunnel method(NWTM) .Three-dimensional models were set up for the canopy roof with opened or closed skylights.The air flow around the roof under wind action from three directions was analysed respectively.Wind pressure coefficients on the canopy roof were determined by NWTM.The results of NWTM agreed well with those of wind tunnel test for the roof with opened skylights,which verified the applicability and rationality of NWTM.The effect of the closure of skylights was then investigated with NWTM.It was concluded that the closure of the skylights may increase the wind suction on the top surface of the roof greatly and should be considered in the structure design of the canopy roof.
文摘A wind tunnel tests with different configurations,pitch and yaw angles were performed to study the wind load characteristics of the rigid model of the airship Zhiyuan-1. The rigid model was aimed to simulate a technical demonstrating stratospheric airship named Zhiyuan-1 according to the similarity principle of geometric and Reynolds number. Based on the results of wind tunnel test,the features of pressure coefficient distributions on the surface of the airship were described. It was indicated that the fins and the gondola of airship hardly have the effect on the pressure distribution on the surface of airship,but have obviously effect on the local areas near the fins and the gondola.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant No 2016YFA0301202the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11474275,61674135 and 91536101+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant No XDPB0603the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grant No 2017M622400
文摘The influence of the pressure transmission medium（PTM）on the excitonic interband transitions in monolayer tungsten diselenide（WSe2）is investigated using photoluminescence（PL）spectra under hydrostatic pressure up to 5GPa.Three kinds of PTMs,condensed argon（Ar）,1：1 n-pentane and isopentane mixture（PM）,and4：1 methanol and ethanol mixture（MEM,a PTM with polarity）,are used.It is found that when either Ar or PM is used as the PTM,the PL peak of exciton related to the direct K-K interband transition shows a pressure-induced blue-shift at a rate of 32±4 or 32±1 meV/GPa,while it turns to be 50±9meV/GPa when MEM is used as the PTM.The indirect A-K interband transition presents almost no shift with increasing pressure up to approximatel.y 5 GPa when Ar and PM are used as the PTM,while it shows a red-shift at the rate of-17±7meV/GPa by using MEM as the PTM.These results reveal that the optical interband transitions of monolayer WSe2 are very sensitive to the polarity of the PTM.The anomalous pressure coefficient obtained using the polar PTM of MEM is ascribed to the existence of hydrogen-like bonds between hydroxyl in MEM and Se atoms under hydrostatic pressure.
文摘One of the most important issues in geotechnical engineering is excess pore pressure caused by clay soil loading and consolidation. Regarding uncertainties and complexities, this issue has long been the subject of attention of many researchers. In this work, a one-dimensional consolidation apparatus was equipped in a way that pore water pressure and settlement could be continuously read and recorded during consolidation process under static loading. The end of primary consolidation was obtained using water pressure changes helping to present a new method for determining the end of primary consolidation and consolidation coefficient. This method was then compared with two classical theory methods of lg t and t. Using Terzaghi's theory, the way of pore pressure dissipation for lg t, t and the new method was found and compared with experimental results. It is concluded that the new method has better results.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42277165,41920104007)the Hubei Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2023AFD217).
文摘The safety of the initial support during the construction of inclined shafts in tunnels traversing through high-hydraulic-pressure surrounding rocks is paramount.This study examines a high-hydraulic-pressure inclined shaft of a tunnel in Western Sichuan Province to analyze the damage characteristics of the initial support and propose a radial drainage and decompression treatment method.Field monitoring was conducted to assess the load and deformation of the initial support structure,and on-site investigations identified the distribution of cracked areas.In addition,numerical simulations were performed to evaluate the force and deformation characteristics of the initial support structure,which were then compared with field observations for validation.The variations in the lateral pressure coefficient and water pressure were evaluated.The results revealed that damage was primarily concentrated in the shoulder,spring line,and knee areas,with the bending moment at the knee increasing by up to 66.9%.The application of the radial drainage and decompression treatment method effectively reduced water pressure loads on the initial support.Post-treatment analysis indicated significant reductions in axial force and bending moment,enhancing structural stability.These findings provide valuable insights for improving the safety and durability of initial support systems in inclined shafts of high-hydraulicpressure railroad tunnels.
基金funded by the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico(CNPq),project number 408034/2022−0.
文摘Despite significant Brazilian social programs to expand energy access,approximately one million people in rural Amazonia still lack electricity.Moreover,the existing rural electricity grid in the region is inadequate for supporting efficient small-scale production systems due to both the poor quality and high cost of supplied energy.In parallel,traditional wooden bridges in the Amazon have been progressively replaced by more durable concrete structures in recent years.In this context,this study explores the application of very low-head hydropower installations in the Amazon,focusing on integrating axial-flow turbines beneath small concrete bridges.The methodology involves analyzing flow duration curves and key hydraulic parameters upstream and downstream to design a micro-hydropower system comprising two or more units,thereby maximizing annual energy generation.Additionally,the study assesses the applicability of the minimum pressure coefficient criterion to improve the efficiency of very low-head turbines.This design criterion is first validated against an existing experimental study featuring a propeller turbine with a simple curved plate blade.The proposed methodology is then applied to a case study involving a small dam-bridge with a head variation from 1.4 to 2.4 m and a flow rate ranging from 0.23 to 0.92 m^(3)/s.The optimal configuration achieves an energy output of 26.2 MWh/year with an efficiency of up to 86%.
基金Projects(50934002,51104011)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2012BAB08B02)supported by the National Key Technologies R&D Program during the 12th Five-year Plan of China
文摘To minimize negative effects of geostress distribution on mining safety near the fault areas, the UPM40 triaxial geostress testing system was introduced to conduct in-situ geostress measurements at three sites and nine points by the borehole stress-relief method. The results of strain?confining pressure curves show that rock masses at the three measuring sites exhibit comprehensive linear elasticity in spite of various fissures or cracks within rocks. Horizontal and vertical stress components distribute discrepantly near the fault areas, and the maximum lateral pressure coefficient is as high as 6.15. The maximum principle stress ranges from 8.01 to 14.93 MPa, and stress directions are in the range of N78.07°W?N17.55°W. Geostresses near fault areas are dominated by the horizontal tectonic stresses, while the lower values, compared to those under similar geological conditions are due to stress release by the fault. Additionally, the fault and shear stress nearby are partially responsible for asymmetric elongation and southwesterly migration of orebodies.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (10377011)
文摘This article describes the effects of some factors on the tip clearance flow in axial linear turbine cascades. The measurements of the total pressure loss coefficient are made at the cascade outlets by using a five-hole probe at exit Mach numbers of 0.10, 0.14 and 0.19. At each exit Mach number, experiments are performed at the tip clearance heights of 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0%, 2.5% and 3.0% of the blade height. The effects of the non-uniform tip clearance height of each blade in the pitchwise direction are also studied. The results show that at a given tip clearance height, generally, total pressure loss rises with exit Mach numbers proportionally. At a fixed exit Mach number, the total pressure loss augments nearly proportionally as the tip clearance height increases. The increased tip clearance heights in the tip regions of two adjacent blades are to be blame for the larger clearance loss of the center blade. Compared to the effects of the tip clearance height, the effects of the exit Mach number and the pitchwise variation of the tip clearance height on the cascade total pressure loss are so less significant to be omitted.
基金supported by a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.50774064)the Open Fund PLN0802 of the State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation(Southwest Petroleum University)
文摘To study the relative sensitivity of permeability to pore pressure Pp and confining pressure Pc for clay-rich rocks, permeability measurements were performed on samples of four clay-rich sandstones. A new method （hereafter denoted the ＂slide method＂） was developed and used for analyzing the permeability data obtained. The effective pressure coefficients for permeability nk were calculated. The values of nk were found to be greater than 1.0 and insensitive to changes in pressure. These results confirmed observations previously made on clay-rich rocks. Also, the coefficients nk obtained had different characteristics for different samples because of differences in the types of clay they contained. The effective pressure law （σeff=Pc-nkPp） determined using the slide method gave better results about k（oefr） than classic Terzaghi＇s law （σeff=Pc-nkPp）.
