In the practice of pipeline transport of oil,oil products and gas to perform turns of trunk and field pipelines in vertical and horizontal planes are used bends of various designs such as:elbows with bending radius of...In the practice of pipeline transport of oil,oil products and gas to perform turns of trunk and field pipelines in vertical and horizontal planes are used bends of various designs such as:elbows with bending radius of 1.0DN or 1.5DN and standardized angles of 30°,45°,60°,90°;induction bends with bending angles from 1°to 90°;cold bends with bending angles depending on the nominal diameter DN.展开更多
Transport of nanoparticles and coagulation is simulated with the combination of CFD in a circular bend. The Taylor-expansion moment method(TEMOM)is employed to study dynamics of nanoparticles with Brownian motion,base...Transport of nanoparticles and coagulation is simulated with the combination of CFD in a circular bend. The Taylor-expansion moment method(TEMOM)is employed to study dynamics of nanoparticles with Brownian motion,based on the flow field from numerical simulation.A fully developed flow pattern in the present simulation is compared with previous numerical results for validating the model and computational code.It is found that for the simulated particulate flow system,the particle mass concentration,number concentration,particle polydispersity, mean particle diameter and geometric standard deviation over cross-section increase with time.The distribution of particle mass concentration at different time is independent of the initial particle size.More particles are concen-trated at outer edge of the bend.Coagulation plays more important role at initial stage than that in the subsequent period.The increase of Reynolds number and initial particle size leads to the increase of particle number concentration.The particle polydispersity,mean particle diameter and geometric standard deviation increase with decreasing Reynolds number and initial particle size.展开更多
The present paper intends to introduce a new method for reducingbends erosion from particles impacts: the ribbed bend erosionprotection method. Ribs are evenly fixed in the range of 20 deg-80deg on the inner-wall of i...The present paper intends to introduce a new method for reducingbends erosion from particles impacts: the ribbed bend erosionprotection method. Ribs are evenly fixed in the range of 20 deg-80deg on the inner-wall of inside 90 deg bend and the bend (includingribs) is made of medium carbon steel. Three-dimensional numericalworks is performed and the result shows satisfactory agreement withthe experimental measurement. Numerical simulation studies thecharacteristics of axial gas flow along the bend and secondary flowat cross section.展开更多
The upper reach of the Yellow River from Daliushu to Shapotou consists of five bends and has complex topography. A two-dimensional Re-Normalisation Group (RNG) k-ε model was developed to simulate the flow in the re...The upper reach of the Yellow River from Daliushu to Shapotou consists of five bends and has complex topography. A two-dimensional Re-Normalisation Group (RNG) k-ε model was developed to simulate the flow in the reach. In order to take the circulation currents in the bends into account, the momentum equations were improved by adding an additional source term. Comparison of the numerical simulation with field measurements indicates that the improved two-dimensional depth-averaged RNG k-e model can improve the accuracy of the numerical simulation. A rapid adaptive algorithm was constructed, which can automatically adjust Manning's roughness coefficient in different parts of the study river reach. As a result, not only can the trial computation time be significantly shortened, but the accuracy of the numerical simulation can also be greatly improved. Comparison of the simulated and measured water surface slopes for four typical cases shows that the longitudinal and transverse slopes of the water surface increase with the average velocity upstream. In addition, comparison was made between the positions of the talweg and the main streamline, which coincide for most of the study river reach. However, deviations between the positions of the talweg and the main streamline were found at the junction of two bends, at the position where the river width suddenly decreases or increases.展开更多
Mechanical properties of weld metal are the key factors affecting the quality of heavy-wall X80 hot induction bends. The effects of bending parameters on the mechanical properties of weld metal for hot bends were inve...Mechanical properties of weld metal are the key factors affecting the quality of heavy-wall X80 hot induction bends. The effects of bending parameters on the mechanical properties of weld metal for hot bends were investigated by simulation conducted on a Gleeble 3500 thermal simulator. Continuous cooling transformation (CCT) dia- grams of the weld metal were also constructed. The influences of hot bending parameters (such as reheating temperature, cooling rate, and tempering temperature) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of weld metal were also analyzed. Results show that the strength of all weld metal specimens is higher than the value indicated in the technical specification and increases with the increase of reheating temperature, cooling rate, and tempering tempera ture. The impact toughness is apparently related to the variation of reheating temperature, cooling rate, and tempering temperature.展开更多
A model for incipient movement of sediment in rolling pattern was established. In this model, the starting of sediment particles under low transport rate, the exposure degree of sediment, the lateral slope of water su...A model for incipient movement of sediment in rolling pattern was established. In this model, the starting of sediment particles under low transport rate, the exposure degree of sediment, the lateral slope of water surface and the effect of transverse circulating current induced by the hydraulic structure of bend flow were fully considered. A theoretical formula for the incipient velocity of non-cohesive and non-uniform sediment in sloping river bends was developed. The results from the theoretical formula compared well with the experimental data.展开更多
In meandering rivers, the flow pattern is highly complex, with specific characteristics at bends that are not observed along straight paths. A numerical model can be effectively used to predict such flow fields. Since...In meandering rivers, the flow pattern is highly complex, with specific characteristics at bends that are not observed along straight paths. A numerical model can be effectively used to predict such flow fields. Since river bends are not uniform-some are divergent and others convergent-in this study, after the SSIIM 3-D model was calibrated using the result of measurements along a uniform 180° bend with a width of 0.6 m, a similar but convergent 180v bend, 0.6 m to 0.45 m wide, was simulated using the SSI1M 3-D numerical model. Flow characteristics of the convergent 180° bend, including lengthwise and vertical velocity profiles, primary and secondary flows, lengthwise and widtbwise slopes of the water surface, and the helical flow strength, were compared with those of the uniform 180° bend. The verification results of the model show that the numerical model can effectively simulate the flow field in the uniform bend. In addition, this research indicates that, in a convergent channel, the maximum velocity path at a plane near the water surface crosses the channel's centerline at about a 30° to 40° cross-section, while in the uniform bend, this occurs at about the 50° cross-section. The varying range of the water surface elevation is wider in the convergent channel than in the uniform one, and the strength of the helical flow is generally greater in the uniform channel than in the convergent one. Also, unlike the uniform bend, the convergent bend exhibits no rotational cell against the main direction of secondary flow rotation at the 135° cross-section.展开更多
Nanoparticle transport and deposition in bends with circular cross-section are solved for different Reynolds numbers and Schmidt numbers. The perturbation method is used in solving the equations. The results show that...Nanoparticle transport and deposition in bends with circular cross-section are solved for different Reynolds numbers and Schmidt numbers. The perturbation method is used in solving the equations. The results show that the particle transport patterns are similar and independent of the particle size and other parameters when suspended nanoparticles flow in a straight tube. At the outside edge, particle deposition is the most intensive, while deposition at the inside edge is the weakest. In the upper and lower parts of the tube, depositions are approximately the same for different Schmidt numbers. Curvatures of tube, Reynolds number, and Schmidt number have second-order, forth-order, and first-order effects on the relative deposition efficiency, respectively.展开更多
While a small-radius induction bend is manufactured,various cross-section distortions may occur,such as its cross section tending to be elliptic,and wall thickness reduction or increase.These defects may deteriorate t...While a small-radius induction bend is manufactured,various cross-section distortions may occur,such as its cross section tending to be elliptic,and wall thickness reduction or increase.These defects may deteriorate the bearing capacity of pipelines.In order to study the effect of cross-section distortion on the performance of small-radius induction bends,3D(D refers to pipe diameter)induction bends were manufactured based on different combinations of process parameters.Then,the cross-section distortion,structure properties and their correlation of 3D bends and conventional 5D bends were analyzed comprehensively by means of cross-section geometry analysis,distortion analysis,physical and chemical property test,micro-structural analysis and so on.The following results were obtained.First,the wall thickening/thinning rate of 3D bends is about 2 times that of 5D bends,and the roundness of 3D bends is about 2e4 times that of 5D bends.Second,the cross-section distortion of 3D bends is obvious,so its heating temperature varies greatly in different parts,leading to different structure morphologies and contents.As a result,the numerical distribution of mechanical properties of each part of 3D bends(e.g.intrados,extrados and neutral zone)is discrete.Third,the strength at the intrados of most bends doesn't meet the standard,and it is sorted form the higher to the lower as extrados,neutral zone and intrados while the sequence of Charpy impact toughness is right contrary to the strength.Fourth,the strength at intrados and extrados decreases with the increase of roundness.The strength at intrados decreases with the increase of thickening rates.And the strength at extrados increases with the increase of thinning rates.展开更多
This study investigates the flexural performance of ultra-high performance concrete(UHPC)in reinforced concrete T-beams,focusing on the effects of interfacial treatments.Three concrete T-beam specimens were fabricated...This study investigates the flexural performance of ultra-high performance concrete(UHPC)in reinforced concrete T-beams,focusing on the effects of interfacial treatments.Three concrete T-beam specimens were fabricated and tested:a control beam(RC-T),a UHPC-reinforced beam with a chiseled interface(UN-C-50F),and a UHPC-reinforced beam featuring both a chiseled interface and anchored steel rebars(UN-CS-50F).The test results indicated that both chiseling and the incorporation of anchored rebars effectively created a synergistic combination between the concrete T-beam and the UHPC reinforcement layer,with the UN-CS-50F exhibiting the highest flexural resistance.The cracking load and ultimate load of UN-CS-50F were 221.5%and 40.8%,respectively,higher than those of the RC-T.Finite element(FE)models were developed to provide further insights into the behavior of the UHPCreinforced T-beams,showing a maximumdeviation of just 8%when validated against experimental data.A parametric analysis varied the height,thickness,andmaterial strength of the UHPC reinforcement layer based on the validated FE model,revealing that increasing the UHPC layer thickness from 30 to 50 mm improved the ultimate resistance by 20%while reducing the UHPC reinforcement height from 440 to 300 mm led to a 10%decrease in bending resistance.The interfacial anchoring rebars significantly reduced crack propagation and enhanced stress redistribution,highlighting the importance of strengthening interfacial bonds and optimizing geometric parameters ofUHPCfor improved T-beam performance.These findings offer valuable insights for the design and retrofitting of UHPC-reinforced bridge girders.展开更多
Flexoelectricity refers to the link between electrical polarization and strain gradient fields in piezoelectric materials,particularly at the nano-scale.The present investigation aims to comprehensively focus on the s...Flexoelectricity refers to the link between electrical polarization and strain gradient fields in piezoelectric materials,particularly at the nano-scale.The present investigation aims to comprehensively focus on the static bending analysis of a piezoelectric sandwich functionally graded porous(FGP)double-curved shallow nanoshell based on the flexoelectric effect and nonlocal strain gradient theory.Two coefficients that reduce or increase the stiffness of the nanoshell,including nonlocal and length-scale parameters,are considered to change along the nanoshell thickness direction,and three different porosity rules are novel points in this study.The nanoshell structure is placed on a Pasternak elastic foundation and is made up of three separate layers of material.The outermost layers consist of piezoelectric smart material with flexoelectric effects,while the core layer is composed of FGP material.Hamilton’s principle was used in conjunction with a unique refined higher-order shear deformation theory to derive general equilibrium equations that provide more precise outcomes.The Navier and Galerkin-Vlasov methodology is used to get the static bending characteristics of nanoshells that have various boundary conditions.The program’s correctness is assessed by comparison with published dependable findings in specific instances of the model described in the article.In addition,the influence of parameters such as flexoelectric effect,nonlocal and length scale parameters,elastic foundation stiffness coefficient,porosity coefficient,and boundary conditions on the static bending response of the nanoshell is detected and comprehensively studied.The findings of this study have practical implications for the efficient design and control of comparable systems,such as micro-electromechanical and nano-electromechanical devices.展开更多
This study aimed to investigate the moment redistribution in continuous glass fiber reinforced polymer(GFRP)-concrete composite slabs caused by concrete cracking and steel bar yielding in the negative bending moment z...This study aimed to investigate the moment redistribution in continuous glass fiber reinforced polymer(GFRP)-concrete composite slabs caused by concrete cracking and steel bar yielding in the negative bending moment zone.An experimental bending moment redistribution test was conducted on continuous GFRP-concrete composite slabs,and a calculation method based on the conjugate beam method was proposed.The composite slabs were formed by combining GFRP profiles with a concrete layer and supported on steel beams to create two-span continuous composite slab specimens.Two methods,epoxy resin bonding,and stud connection,were used to connect the composite slabs with the steel beams.The experimental findings showed that the specimen connected with epoxy resin exhibited two moments redistribution phenomena during the loading process:concrete cracking and steel bar yielding at the internal support.In contrast,the composite slab connected with steel beams by studs exhibited only one-moment redistribution phenomenon throughout the loading process.As the concrete at the internal support cracked,the bending moment decreased in the internal support section and increased in the midspan section.When the steel bars yielded,the bending moment further decreased in the internal support section and increased in the mid-span section.Since GFRP profiles do not experience cracking,there was no significant decrease in the bending moment of the mid-span section.All test specimens experienced compressive failure of concrete at the mid-span section.Calculation results showed good agreement between the calculated and experimental values of bending moments in the mid-span section and internal support section.The proposed model can effectively predict the moment redistribution behavior of continuous GFRP-concrete composite slabs.展开更多
When the upper chord beam of the beam-string structure(BSS)is made of concrete-filled steel tube(CFST),its overall stiffness will change greatly with the construction of concrete placement,which will have an impact on ...When the upper chord beam of the beam-string structure(BSS)is made of concrete-filled steel tube(CFST),its overall stiffness will change greatly with the construction of concrete placement,which will have an impact on the design of the tensioning plans and selection of control measures for the BSS.In order to accurately obtain the bending stiffness of CFST beam and clarify its impact on the mechanical properties of composite BSS during con-struction,the influence of some factors such as height-width ratio,wall thickness of steel tube,elasticity modulus of concrete,and friction coefficient on the bending stiffness are analyzed parametrically by the numerical simula-tion technology based on an actual project.The calculation formula of the equivalent bending stiffness of CFST is also established through mathematical statistical simulation.Then,the equivalent bending stiffness is introduced into the construction and use stages of the composite BSS,respectively,and the mechanical properties such as prestress-tensioning control value,structural deformation,and internal force of key members are comparatively analyzed when adopting two different construction plans.Moreover,the optimal construction plan of concrete placementfirst and then prestress-tensioning is proposed.展开更多
Ti-Mo-O alloys were used to analyze the effect of Mo and O contents on the mechanical compatibility and biocompatibility.The bending modulus,bending yield strength and springback ratio of the alloys were evaluated by ...Ti-Mo-O alloys were used to analyze the effect of Mo and O contents on the mechanical compatibility and biocompatibility.The bending modulus,bending yield strength and springback ratio of the alloys were evaluated by using three-point bending tests and bending load-unloading tests.The biocompatibility was investigated by the adhesion,proliferation and the alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity of mouse osteoblast-like cells(MC3T3-E1).The results showed that the bending modulus and bending yield strength first were increased and then decreased with the increase in Mo content,while the springback ratio exhibited an opposite trend to the bending modulus.With the increase in O content,the bending modulus remained almost constant,while the bending yield strength was increased.The springback ratio exhibited a similar trend to the bending yield strength.The in vitro biological experiments showed that the Ti-Mo-O alloys had excellent biocompatibility due to the formed stable oxide films on their surface.With the increase in O and Mo contents,the TiO_(2)-MoO_(2)oxide film became denser.Combining with mechanical compatibility and biocompatibility,the Ti-15Mo-0.2O and Ti-15Mo-0.3O alloys were more suitable for the biomedical application of spinal fixation device.展开更多
Fiber Bragg grating(FBG)sensors are extensively used in various sensing applications due to their high sensitivity.However,they are inherently sensitive to both strain and temperature,with a cross-sensitivity problem,...Fiber Bragg grating(FBG)sensors are extensively used in various sensing applications due to their high sensitivity.However,they are inherently sensitive to both strain and temperature,with a cross-sensitivity problem,making it impossible to simultaneously monitor these two parameters using the Bragg wavelength shifts of a single uniform FBG.In this study,we bend the FBG pigtail to cause bending loss.The peak power of the FBG is used as the second characterization quantity.Our experimental results show that the Bragg wavelength sensitivities to strain(K_(ε))and temperature(K_(T))are 0.17 pm/ue and 16.5 pm/℃,respectively.Additionally,the peak power sensitivities to strain(P_(ε))and temperature(P_(T))are-0.00202 dBm/μεand-0.06 dBm/℃,respectively.The linear correlation coefficients for these measurements are all above 0.996.In this way,it is possible to simultaneously measure both strain and temperature using a single uniform FBG.展开更多
The bending collapse and energy absorption of 7003 aluminum alloy bumper beams under four aging conditions(pre-aging,under-aging,peak-aging,and over-aging)were investigated through three-point bending tests.Microstruc...The bending collapse and energy absorption of 7003 aluminum alloy bumper beams under four aging conditions(pre-aging,under-aging,peak-aging,and over-aging)were investigated through three-point bending tests.Microstructural characterization was performed using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.Based on the Swift−Hockett−Sherby constitutive model combined with the Gurson−Tvergaard−Needleman damage model,the plastic response and fracture behavior of the 7003 aluminum alloy under uniaxial tension and three-point bending were accurately predicted.The results showed that the peak bending force of the beams was proportional to the strength under different aging states,while stress triaxiality governed the cracking failure.Pre-aged and under-aged beams resisted cracking until reaching 250 mm displacement due to stress transition from tensile to compression on the bottom surface.The under-aged beam exhibited optimal energy absorption(7.86 kJ)and a higher peak force(38.75 kN).展开更多
Powered fight in birds is reliant on feathers forming an aerodynamic surface that resists air pressures.Many basic aspects of feather functionality are unknown,which hampers our understanding of wing function in birds...Powered fight in birds is reliant on feathers forming an aerodynamic surface that resists air pressures.Many basic aspects of feather functionality are unknown,which hampers our understanding of wing function in birds.This study measured the dimensions of primary and secondaryfight feathers of 19 species of parrots.The maximum force the feathers could withstand from below was also measured to mimic the pressuresexperienced during a downstroke.The analysis tested whether:(1)feather dimensions differed along the wing and among secondary and primary remiges;(2)the force that feathers could withstand varied among the remiges;and(3)there would be isometric relationships with bodymass for feather characteristics.The results show that body mass signifcantly affected vane width,rachis thickness,maximum force,and ultimate bending moment,but the relationship for feather length only approached signifcance.Many of the proximal secondary feathers showedsignifcantly lower values relative to the frst primary,whereas for distal primaries the values were greater.There were isometric relationships forforce measurements of primary and secondary feathers with body mass,but there was positive allometry for feather lengths and vane widths.The forces feathers can withstand vary along the wing may be a proxy for the aerodynamic properties of the feathers in situ.Broader taxonomicstudies that explore these topics are required for other species representing a range of different orders.A better understanding of the functionality of feathers will improve our understanding of how avian fight works particularly considering the variety in fight style and wing shape in birds.展开更多
文摘In the practice of pipeline transport of oil,oil products and gas to perform turns of trunk and field pipelines in vertical and horizontal planes are used bends of various designs such as:elbows with bending radius of 1.0DN or 1.5DN and standardized angles of 30°,45°,60°,90°;induction bends with bending angles from 1°to 90°;cold bends with bending angles depending on the nominal diameter DN.
基金Supported by the Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10632070)
文摘Transport of nanoparticles and coagulation is simulated with the combination of CFD in a circular bend. The Taylor-expansion moment method(TEMOM)is employed to study dynamics of nanoparticles with Brownian motion,based on the flow field from numerical simulation.A fully developed flow pattern in the present simulation is compared with previous numerical results for validating the model and computational code.It is found that for the simulated particulate flow system,the particle mass concentration,number concentration,particle polydispersity, mean particle diameter and geometric standard deviation over cross-section increase with time.The distribution of particle mass concentration at different time is independent of the initial particle size.More particles are concen-trated at outer edge of the bend.Coagulation plays more important role at initial stage than that in the subsequent period.The increase of Reynolds number and initial particle size leads to the increase of particle number concentration.The particle polydispersity,mean particle diameter and geometric standard deviation increase with decreasing Reynolds number and initial particle size.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 29876034).
文摘The present paper intends to introduce a new method for reducingbends erosion from particles impacts: the ribbed bend erosionprotection method. Ribs are evenly fixed in the range of 20 deg-80deg on the inner-wall of inside 90 deg bend and the bend (includingribs) is made of medium carbon steel. Three-dimensional numericalworks is performed and the result shows satisfactory agreement withthe experimental measurement. Numerical simulation studies thecharacteristics of axial gas flow along the bend and secondary flowat cross section.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.11361002 and 91230111)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia,China(Grant No.NZ13086)+1 种基金the Project of Beifang University of Nationalities,China(Grant No.2012XZK05)the Foreign Expert Project of Beifang University of Nationalities,China,and the Visiting Scholar Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science,Wuhan University,China(Grant No.2013A011)
文摘The upper reach of the Yellow River from Daliushu to Shapotou consists of five bends and has complex topography. A two-dimensional Re-Normalisation Group (RNG) k-ε model was developed to simulate the flow in the reach. In order to take the circulation currents in the bends into account, the momentum equations were improved by adding an additional source term. Comparison of the numerical simulation with field measurements indicates that the improved two-dimensional depth-averaged RNG k-e model can improve the accuracy of the numerical simulation. A rapid adaptive algorithm was constructed, which can automatically adjust Manning's roughness coefficient in different parts of the study river reach. As a result, not only can the trial computation time be significantly shortened, but the accuracy of the numerical simulation can also be greatly improved. Comparison of the simulated and measured water surface slopes for four typical cases shows that the longitudinal and transverse slopes of the water surface increase with the average velocity upstream. In addition, comparison was made between the positions of the talweg and the main streamline, which coincide for most of the study river reach. However, deviations between the positions of the talweg and the main streamline were found at the junction of two bends, at the position where the river width suddenly decreases or increases.
基金Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51171162)R & D Project of CITIC-CBMM(2011-D056-3)
文摘Mechanical properties of weld metal are the key factors affecting the quality of heavy-wall X80 hot induction bends. The effects of bending parameters on the mechanical properties of weld metal for hot bends were investigated by simulation conducted on a Gleeble 3500 thermal simulator. Continuous cooling transformation (CCT) dia- grams of the weld metal were also constructed. The influences of hot bending parameters (such as reheating temperature, cooling rate, and tempering temperature) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of weld metal were also analyzed. Results show that the strength of all weld metal specimens is higher than the value indicated in the technical specification and increases with the increase of reheating temperature, cooling rate, and tempering tempera ture. The impact toughness is apparently related to the variation of reheating temperature, cooling rate, and tempering temperature.
基金Supported by the Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51021004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50979066 and No.51009105)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.12JCQNJC05600)
文摘A model for incipient movement of sediment in rolling pattern was established. In this model, the starting of sediment particles under low transport rate, the exposure degree of sediment, the lateral slope of water surface and the effect of transverse circulating current induced by the hydraulic structure of bend flow were fully considered. A theoretical formula for the incipient velocity of non-cohesive and non-uniform sediment in sloping river bends was developed. The results from the theoretical formula compared well with the experimental data.
文摘In meandering rivers, the flow pattern is highly complex, with specific characteristics at bends that are not observed along straight paths. A numerical model can be effectively used to predict such flow fields. Since river bends are not uniform-some are divergent and others convergent-in this study, after the SSIIM 3-D model was calibrated using the result of measurements along a uniform 180° bend with a width of 0.6 m, a similar but convergent 180v bend, 0.6 m to 0.45 m wide, was simulated using the SSI1M 3-D numerical model. Flow characteristics of the convergent 180° bend, including lengthwise and vertical velocity profiles, primary and secondary flows, lengthwise and widtbwise slopes of the water surface, and the helical flow strength, were compared with those of the uniform 180° bend. The verification results of the model show that the numerical model can effectively simulate the flow field in the uniform bend. In addition, this research indicates that, in a convergent channel, the maximum velocity path at a plane near the water surface crosses the channel's centerline at about a 30° to 40° cross-section, while in the uniform bend, this occurs at about the 50° cross-section. The varying range of the water surface elevation is wider in the convergent channel than in the uniform one, and the strength of the helical flow is generally greater in the uniform channel than in the convergent one. Also, unlike the uniform bend, the convergent bend exhibits no rotational cell against the main direction of secondary flow rotation at the 135° cross-section.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 10632070)
文摘Nanoparticle transport and deposition in bends with circular cross-section are solved for different Reynolds numbers and Schmidt numbers. The perturbation method is used in solving the equations. The results show that the particle transport patterns are similar and independent of the particle size and other parameters when suspended nanoparticles flow in a straight tube. At the outside edge, particle deposition is the most intensive, while deposition at the inside edge is the weakest. In the upper and lower parts of the tube, depositions are approximately the same for different Schmidt numbers. Curvatures of tube, Reynolds number, and Schmidt number have second-order, forth-order, and first-order effects on the relative deposition efficiency, respectively.
基金supported by the National Major Research and Development Project“Research on Disaster-caused Mechanism and Evolution Rules of Damages of Oil&Gas Pipelines and Storage&Transportation Facilities”(No.:2016YFC0802101)Scientific New Star Project of Shaanxi Province“Quality Forecast and Defect Control of Mold-free Hot-bending Cross Section with Small Radius of Pipe Material with Large Caliber”(No.:2015KJXX-73).
文摘While a small-radius induction bend is manufactured,various cross-section distortions may occur,such as its cross section tending to be elliptic,and wall thickness reduction or increase.These defects may deteriorate the bearing capacity of pipelines.In order to study the effect of cross-section distortion on the performance of small-radius induction bends,3D(D refers to pipe diameter)induction bends were manufactured based on different combinations of process parameters.Then,the cross-section distortion,structure properties and their correlation of 3D bends and conventional 5D bends were analyzed comprehensively by means of cross-section geometry analysis,distortion analysis,physical and chemical property test,micro-structural analysis and so on.The following results were obtained.First,the wall thickening/thinning rate of 3D bends is about 2 times that of 5D bends,and the roundness of 3D bends is about 2e4 times that of 5D bends.Second,the cross-section distortion of 3D bends is obvious,so its heating temperature varies greatly in different parts,leading to different structure morphologies and contents.As a result,the numerical distribution of mechanical properties of each part of 3D bends(e.g.intrados,extrados and neutral zone)is discrete.Third,the strength at the intrados of most bends doesn't meet the standard,and it is sorted form the higher to the lower as extrados,neutral zone and intrados while the sequence of Charpy impact toughness is right contrary to the strength.Fourth,the strength at intrados and extrados decreases with the increase of roundness.The strength at intrados decreases with the increase of thickening rates.And the strength at extrados increases with the increase of thinning rates.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant#52278161)the Science and Technology Project of Guangzhou(Grant#2024A04J9888)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant#2023A1515010535).
文摘This study investigates the flexural performance of ultra-high performance concrete(UHPC)in reinforced concrete T-beams,focusing on the effects of interfacial treatments.Three concrete T-beam specimens were fabricated and tested:a control beam(RC-T),a UHPC-reinforced beam with a chiseled interface(UN-C-50F),and a UHPC-reinforced beam featuring both a chiseled interface and anchored steel rebars(UN-CS-50F).The test results indicated that both chiseling and the incorporation of anchored rebars effectively created a synergistic combination between the concrete T-beam and the UHPC reinforcement layer,with the UN-CS-50F exhibiting the highest flexural resistance.The cracking load and ultimate load of UN-CS-50F were 221.5%and 40.8%,respectively,higher than those of the RC-T.Finite element(FE)models were developed to provide further insights into the behavior of the UHPCreinforced T-beams,showing a maximumdeviation of just 8%when validated against experimental data.A parametric analysis varied the height,thickness,andmaterial strength of the UHPC reinforcement layer based on the validated FE model,revealing that increasing the UHPC layer thickness from 30 to 50 mm improved the ultimate resistance by 20%while reducing the UHPC reinforcement height from 440 to 300 mm led to a 10%decrease in bending resistance.The interfacial anchoring rebars significantly reduced crack propagation and enhanced stress redistribution,highlighting the importance of strengthening interfacial bonds and optimizing geometric parameters ofUHPCfor improved T-beam performance.These findings offer valuable insights for the design and retrofitting of UHPC-reinforced bridge girders.
基金This work was supported by the Le Quy Don Technical University Research Fund(Grant No.23.1.11).
文摘Flexoelectricity refers to the link between electrical polarization and strain gradient fields in piezoelectric materials,particularly at the nano-scale.The present investigation aims to comprehensively focus on the static bending analysis of a piezoelectric sandwich functionally graded porous(FGP)double-curved shallow nanoshell based on the flexoelectric effect and nonlocal strain gradient theory.Two coefficients that reduce or increase the stiffness of the nanoshell,including nonlocal and length-scale parameters,are considered to change along the nanoshell thickness direction,and three different porosity rules are novel points in this study.The nanoshell structure is placed on a Pasternak elastic foundation and is made up of three separate layers of material.The outermost layers consist of piezoelectric smart material with flexoelectric effects,while the core layer is composed of FGP material.Hamilton’s principle was used in conjunction with a unique refined higher-order shear deformation theory to derive general equilibrium equations that provide more precise outcomes.The Navier and Galerkin-Vlasov methodology is used to get the static bending characteristics of nanoshells that have various boundary conditions.The program’s correctness is assessed by comparison with published dependable findings in specific instances of the model described in the article.In addition,the influence of parameters such as flexoelectric effect,nonlocal and length scale parameters,elastic foundation stiffness coefficient,porosity coefficient,and boundary conditions on the static bending response of the nanoshell is detected and comprehensively studied.The findings of this study have practical implications for the efficient design and control of comparable systems,such as micro-electromechanical and nano-electromechanical devices.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Project No.51878156,received by Wen-Wei Wang) and EPC Innovation Consulting Project for Longkou Nanshan LNG Phase I Receiving Terminal(Z2000LGENT0399,received by Wen-Wei Wang and ZhaoJun Zhang).
文摘This study aimed to investigate the moment redistribution in continuous glass fiber reinforced polymer(GFRP)-concrete composite slabs caused by concrete cracking and steel bar yielding in the negative bending moment zone.An experimental bending moment redistribution test was conducted on continuous GFRP-concrete composite slabs,and a calculation method based on the conjugate beam method was proposed.The composite slabs were formed by combining GFRP profiles with a concrete layer and supported on steel beams to create two-span continuous composite slab specimens.Two methods,epoxy resin bonding,and stud connection,were used to connect the composite slabs with the steel beams.The experimental findings showed that the specimen connected with epoxy resin exhibited two moments redistribution phenomena during the loading process:concrete cracking and steel bar yielding at the internal support.In contrast,the composite slab connected with steel beams by studs exhibited only one-moment redistribution phenomenon throughout the loading process.As the concrete at the internal support cracked,the bending moment decreased in the internal support section and increased in the midspan section.When the steel bars yielded,the bending moment further decreased in the internal support section and increased in the mid-span section.Since GFRP profiles do not experience cracking,there was no significant decrease in the bending moment of the mid-span section.All test specimens experienced compressive failure of concrete at the mid-span section.Calculation results showed good agreement between the calculated and experimental values of bending moments in the mid-span section and internal support section.The proposed model can effectively predict the moment redistribution behavior of continuous GFRP-concrete composite slabs.
基金supported by the Project on Excellent Post-Graduate Dissertation of Hohai University,Nanjing,China(422003508)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China(SJCX23_0187+2 种基金422003287)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52250410359)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by Jiangsu Provincial Association for Science and Technology(TJ-2023-043).
文摘When the upper chord beam of the beam-string structure(BSS)is made of concrete-filled steel tube(CFST),its overall stiffness will change greatly with the construction of concrete placement,which will have an impact on the design of the tensioning plans and selection of control measures for the BSS.In order to accurately obtain the bending stiffness of CFST beam and clarify its impact on the mechanical properties of composite BSS during con-struction,the influence of some factors such as height-width ratio,wall thickness of steel tube,elasticity modulus of concrete,and friction coefficient on the bending stiffness are analyzed parametrically by the numerical simula-tion technology based on an actual project.The calculation formula of the equivalent bending stiffness of CFST is also established through mathematical statistical simulation.Then,the equivalent bending stiffness is introduced into the construction and use stages of the composite BSS,respectively,and the mechanical properties such as prestress-tensioning control value,structural deformation,and internal force of key members are comparatively analyzed when adopting two different construction plans.Moreover,the optimal construction plan of concrete placementfirst and then prestress-tensioning is proposed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52071051)the(Key)Foundation of Xi'an Key Laboratory of High-Performance Titanium Alloy(No.NIN-HTL-2022-ZD01).
文摘Ti-Mo-O alloys were used to analyze the effect of Mo and O contents on the mechanical compatibility and biocompatibility.The bending modulus,bending yield strength and springback ratio of the alloys were evaluated by using three-point bending tests and bending load-unloading tests.The biocompatibility was investigated by the adhesion,proliferation and the alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity of mouse osteoblast-like cells(MC3T3-E1).The results showed that the bending modulus and bending yield strength first were increased and then decreased with the increase in Mo content,while the springback ratio exhibited an opposite trend to the bending modulus.With the increase in O content,the bending modulus remained almost constant,while the bending yield strength was increased.The springback ratio exhibited a similar trend to the bending yield strength.The in vitro biological experiments showed that the Ti-Mo-O alloys had excellent biocompatibility due to the formed stable oxide films on their surface.With the increase in O and Mo contents,the TiO_(2)-MoO_(2)oxide film became denser.Combining with mechanical compatibility and biocompatibility,the Ti-15Mo-0.2O and Ti-15Mo-0.3O alloys were more suitable for the biomedical application of spinal fixation device.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2024JBZX017)。
文摘Fiber Bragg grating(FBG)sensors are extensively used in various sensing applications due to their high sensitivity.However,they are inherently sensitive to both strain and temperature,with a cross-sensitivity problem,making it impossible to simultaneously monitor these two parameters using the Bragg wavelength shifts of a single uniform FBG.In this study,we bend the FBG pigtail to cause bending loss.The peak power of the FBG is used as the second characterization quantity.Our experimental results show that the Bragg wavelength sensitivities to strain(K_(ε))and temperature(K_(T))are 0.17 pm/ue and 16.5 pm/℃,respectively.Additionally,the peak power sensitivities to strain(P_(ε))and temperature(P_(T))are-0.00202 dBm/μεand-0.06 dBm/℃,respectively.The linear correlation coefficients for these measurements are all above 0.996.In this way,it is possible to simultaneously measure both strain and temperature using a single uniform FBG.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52272362,U20A20275)the Technology Innovation and Application Development Special Key Project of Chongqing City,China(No.CSTB2022TIAD-KPX0035).
文摘The bending collapse and energy absorption of 7003 aluminum alloy bumper beams under four aging conditions(pre-aging,under-aging,peak-aging,and over-aging)were investigated through three-point bending tests.Microstructural characterization was performed using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.Based on the Swift−Hockett−Sherby constitutive model combined with the Gurson−Tvergaard−Needleman damage model,the plastic response and fracture behavior of the 7003 aluminum alloy under uniaxial tension and three-point bending were accurately predicted.The results showed that the peak bending force of the beams was proportional to the strength under different aging states,while stress triaxiality governed the cracking failure.Pre-aged and under-aged beams resisted cracking until reaching 250 mm displacement due to stress transition from tensile to compression on the bottom surface.The under-aged beam exhibited optimal energy absorption(7.86 kJ)and a higher peak force(38.75 kN).
文摘Powered fight in birds is reliant on feathers forming an aerodynamic surface that resists air pressures.Many basic aspects of feather functionality are unknown,which hampers our understanding of wing function in birds.This study measured the dimensions of primary and secondaryfight feathers of 19 species of parrots.The maximum force the feathers could withstand from below was also measured to mimic the pressuresexperienced during a downstroke.The analysis tested whether:(1)feather dimensions differed along the wing and among secondary and primary remiges;(2)the force that feathers could withstand varied among the remiges;and(3)there would be isometric relationships with bodymass for feather characteristics.The results show that body mass signifcantly affected vane width,rachis thickness,maximum force,and ultimate bending moment,but the relationship for feather length only approached signifcance.Many of the proximal secondary feathers showedsignifcantly lower values relative to the frst primary,whereas for distal primaries the values were greater.There were isometric relationships forforce measurements of primary and secondary feathers with body mass,but there was positive allometry for feather lengths and vane widths.The forces feathers can withstand vary along the wing may be a proxy for the aerodynamic properties of the feathers in situ.Broader taxonomicstudies that explore these topics are required for other species representing a range of different orders.A better understanding of the functionality of feathers will improve our understanding of how avian fight works particularly considering the variety in fight style and wing shape in birds.