Sedimentary deposits of the Lower Cretaceous Xiagou Formation form the most significant potential hydrocarbon reservoirs in the Qingxi Sag, Jiuquan Basin(NW China). Zircon U-Pb ages of the dated basalts at the top of ...Sedimentary deposits of the Lower Cretaceous Xiagou Formation form the most significant potential hydrocarbon reservoirs in the Qingxi Sag, Jiuquan Basin(NW China). Zircon U-Pb ages of the dated basalts at the top of the Xiagou Formation give an isochron age of 115.6 Ma, and the sedimentation interval of the Xiagou Formation was speculated to range from about 125/124 Ma to 115 Ma based on paleontological research and stratigraphic correlation analysis. Here we use GR logging data as a palaeoenvironmental and palaeoclimatic proxy to conduct a detailed cyclostratigraphic study of five selected wells. Power spectra, evolutionary fast Fourier transformation and wavelet analysis all reveal significant sedimentary cycles in the Xiagou Formation. The ratios of cycle wavelengths in these stratigraphic units are 33.82 m : 7.91 m : 3.06 m : 1.79 m, which is similar to the ratio of orbital targets of 20 : 5 : 2 : 1. The ratio of 20 : 5 : 2 : 1 is interpreted as Milankovitch cycles of 405 kyr long eccentricity,100 kyr short eccentricity, 37 kyr obliquity, and 22 kyr precession cycles respectively. A high-resolution astronomical time scale is constructed by tuning the stratigraphy into target curves of orbital cycles respectively. Based on the astronomical time scale, the absolute ages of 55 samples were estimated,which are used for subsequent stable carbon and oxygen isotope stratigraphy analysis. The analysis results of the five studied wells in the Qingxi Sag indicate:(1) a negative trend of δ^(13)C values upwards in the Xiagou Formation, and(2) negative δ^(18)O values with a positive trend upwards. Both relatively heavy values and pronounced covariances of δ^(13)C values and δ^(18)O values indicate an arid-evaporationcontrolled climate during the sedimentary period of the Lower Cretaceous Xiagou Formation, Qingxi Sag, Jiuquan Basin. Moreover, positive covariances of SQK_1g_(2+3) indicate extremely high temperature, and negative covariances of SQK_1g_1 indicate a relatively low temperature.展开更多
The conjecture E(k)≤k is proved to be true if and only if k=1, 2, 3, where E(k) is the cyclicity of condimension k generic elementary polycycles. It is also proved that the cyclicity of any codimension 3 ensembles ex...The conjecture E(k)≤k is proved to be true if and only if k=1, 2, 3, where E(k) is the cyclicity of condimension k generic elementary polycycles. It is also proved that the cyclicity of any codimension 3 ensembles except ensembles with "lips" is ≤6. By the way, the methods usually used in the study of cyclicity of polycycles such as derivation division algorithm, Khovanskii procedure and the method of critical point analysis are introduced.展开更多
The simultaneity and the regionality of the chemo-cycles are proved by cycle-to-cycle correlation integrated with conodont biostratigraphic correlation of the upper part of the Givetian (Devonian) between Liujing and ...The simultaneity and the regionality of the chemo-cycles are proved by cycle-to-cycle correlation integrated with conodont biostratigraphic correlation of the upper part of the Givetian (Devonian) between Liujing and Dale. The study indicates that these chemo-cycles with time spans of 0.10 Ma have an internal relation with paleoclimatic changes, and it might have an origin through Milankovitch eccentricity cyclicity.展开更多
New conditions for a planar homoclinic loop to have cyclicity two under multiple parameter perturbations have been obtained. As an application it is proved that a homoclinic loop of a nongeneric cubic Hamiltonian has ...New conditions for a planar homoclinic loop to have cyclicity two under multiple parameter perturbations have been obtained. As an application it is proved that a homoclinic loop of a nongeneric cubic Hamiltonian has cyclicity two under arbitrary quadratic perturbations.展开更多
We establish an algebraic method and an integral method to compute the Liapunov constants and Hopf cyclicity for a general Lienard system on the plane.
This paper deals with the cyclicity of a kind of degenerate planar polycycles through a saddle-node P0 and two hyperbolic saddles P1 and P2, where the hyperbolicity ratio of the saddle P1 (which connects the saddle-no...This paper deals with the cyclicity of a kind of degenerate planar polycycles through a saddle-node P0 and two hyperbolic saddles P1 and P2, where the hyperbolicity ratio of the saddle P1 (which connects the saddle-node with hh-connection) is equal to 1 and that of the other saddle P2 is irrational. It is assumed that the connections between P0 to P2 and P0 to P1 keep unbroken. Then the cyclicity of this kind of polycycle is no more than m + 3 if the saddle P1 is of order m and the hyperbolicity ratio of P2 is bigger than m.Furthermore, the cyclicity of this polycycle is no more than 7 if the saddle P1 is of order 2 and the hyperbolicity ratio of P2 is located in the interval (1, 2).展开更多
Among various architectures of polymers,end-group-free rings have attracted growing interests due to their distinct physicochemical performances over the linear counterparts which are exemplified by reduced hydrodynam...Among various architectures of polymers,end-group-free rings have attracted growing interests due to their distinct physicochemical performances over the linear counterparts which are exemplified by reduced hydrodynamic size and slower degradation.It is key to develop facile methods to large-scale synthesis of polymer rings with tunable compositions and microstructures.Recent progresses in large-scale synthesis of polymer rings against single-chain dynamic nanoparticles,and the example applications in synchronous enhancing toughness and strength of polymer nanocomposites are summarized.Once there is the breakthrough in rational design and effective large-scale synthesis of polymer rings and their functional derivatives,a family of cyclic functional hybrids would be available,thus providing a new paradigm in developing polymer science and engineering.展开更多
This paper deals with the cyclicity of a kind of degenerate planar polycycles through a saddle-node and two hyperbolic saddles, where the hyperbolicity ratio of the saddle （which connects the saddle-node with hp-conn...This paper deals with the cyclicity of a kind of degenerate planar polycycles through a saddle-node and two hyperbolic saddles, where the hyperbolicity ratio of the saddle （which connects the saddle-node with hp-connection） is equal to 1 and that of the other saddle is irrational. It is obtained that the cyclicity of this kind of polycycle is no more than 5 if the hp-connection keeps unbroken under the C^∞ perturbations.展开更多
Lower Buntsandstein small—scale cycles recognized in the Central European Basin(CEB) are readily used for astrochronological calibration of the Early Triassic time scales,although they are not well studied sedimentol...Lower Buntsandstein small—scale cycles recognized in the Central European Basin(CEB) are readily used for astrochronological calibration of the Early Triassic time scales,although they are not well studied sedimentologically.Three borehole sections from the eastern part of the CEB,forming a south-north transect perpendicular to the basin axis,were studied in terms to better understand the depositional history of the Lower Buntsandstein developed as the Baltic Formation in the studied Polish part of the basin.Eleven sedimentary facies were recognized,based on lithological and sedimentological investigations of 655.7 m of drill cores from the Otyń IG 1,Gorzów Wielkopolski IG 1 and Kamień Pomorski IG 1 boreholes.The facies can be grouped according to a lithological criterion into facies of predominantly siliciclastic lithology(including 9facies types) and facies of predominantly carbonate lithology(including 2 facies types).Facies analysis allowed to distinguish 8 facies associations of:1) alluvial fan,2) playa,3) sandy-muddy coastal plain,4)embayment and distal delta,5) lagoon,6) sand bars or shoals,7) ooidal shoals or bars,and 8) offshore.Deepening-upward(DC) and shallowing-upward(SC) sedimentary cycles were recognized in parts of the Baltic Formation,with DCs dominating in the southernmost located Otyń IG 1,and SCs dominating in Gorz ow Wielkopolski IG 1,located in the axial part of the basin.Symmetrical cycles are very rare.The statistical significance of the sedimentary cycles is relatively low according to Markov-chain analysis conducted with the phpSedistat software of Stanova et al.(2009).Analysis of small—scale cycles performed on well logs of investigated boreholes and additional boreholes in the vicinity of Otyń IG 1,implementing the earlier study of Becker(2005),showed that the correlation of well-log cycles(GR cycles) and sedimentary cycles is not obvious.GR cycles can be roughly correlated with lithological carbonate—siliciclastic cycles(c-s cycles),reflecting alternations of facies groups of predominantly carbonate and siliciclastic lithology.Calibration of GR cycles to earlier magnetostratigraphic results of Nawrocki(1997) and Becker and Nawrocki(2014) showed that neither the boundaries of GR cycles serve as reference horizons,nor the cycles document equal time periods.All existing depositional models of the Lower Buntsandstein were discussed,stressing the possible simultaneous interaction of allochthonous and autochthonous processes.Moreover,the tectonic overprint of the Central European Basin system during the Early Triassic should be taken into account.The presented results suggest that the Lower Buntsandstein cyclicity of the CEB cannot serve as a basis for astrochronological analysis.展开更多
A general method for a homoclinic loop of planar Hamiltonian systems to bifurcate two or three limit cycles under perturbations is established.Certain conditions are given under which the cyclicity of a homoclinic loo...A general method for a homoclinic loop of planar Hamiltonian systems to bifurcate two or three limit cycles under perturbations is established.Certain conditions are given under which the cyclicity of a homoclinic loop equals 1 or 2.As an application to quadratic systems,it is proved that the cyclicity of homoclinic loops of quadratic in-tegrable and non-Hamiltonian systems equals 2 except for one case.展开更多
Silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesives(Si-PSAs)are valued for their thermal stability,flexibility,and biocompatibility,but their weak bonding strength restricts high-performance use.Polyurethane-modified Si-PSAs ...Silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesives(Si-PSAs)are valued for their thermal stability,flexibility,and biocompatibility,but their weak bonding strength restricts high-performance use.Polyurethane-modified Si-PSAs enhance adhesion,however diisocyanates remain essential.The raw materials of isocyanates are toxic,and their synthesis involves phosgene.To make up for those shortcomings,a series of poly(hydroxy urethane-siloxane)PSAs,named as PHUSi here,were synthesized through the ring-opening reaction of cyclic carbonate-functionalized polysiloxanes(PSi_(x)-VEC_(z))with various aliphatic diamines.The PSi_(x)-VEC_(z) precursors were prepared via the hydrosilylation of hydrogen-containing polysiloxanes(PSi_(x)-H_(y))with 4-vinyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one(VEC).The chemical structures of PSi_(x)-H_(y),PSi_(x)-VEC_(z) and PHUSi were characterized,and bonding properties of PHUSi were systematically evaluated.The influence of architectures on adhesive performance was elucidated through comprehensive analyses,including rheology,crosslink density assessment,and so on.These studies revealed that the tailored design of PHUSi adhesives combine the advantages of traditional Si-PSAs with enhanced adhesion while eliminating isocyanate toxicity.The optimized PHUSi formulation achieved remarkable 180°peel strength(76.5 N/m on skin)and maximum probe tack force(1.61 N),enabling secure 24 h attachment of flexible sensors to skin.These properties make PHUSi particularly suitable for medical applications,as demonstrated by successful implementation in flexible electrocardiogram devices,offering a biocompatible,high-performance adhesive.展开更多
Drill string vibration during drilling plays a vital and potentially decisive role in maintaining wellbore stability,as repeated impacts may lead to fatigue and borehole collapse.While drilling through geological laye...Drill string vibration during drilling plays a vital and potentially decisive role in maintaining wellbore stability,as repeated impacts may lead to fatigue and borehole collapse.While drilling through geological layers,a material contrast may act as a localization point for wellbore damage.The hypothesis tested in this paper is that wellbore instability is focused on the boundary between the layers and that mechanical contrasts accelerate the wellbore collapse.In this study,an elastic-plastic damage model was employed to investigate the effects of repeated mechanical impacts on wellbore stability.A 2-dimensional(2D)model of a wellbore surrounded by contrasting materials was developed,and the accumulated damage caused by repeated lateral impacts was monitored.It was found that damage develops not only around the wall of the wellbore but also along the material boundaries.A sensitivity analysis was carried out to identify the impact of contrasts in both elastic(Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio)and plastic(cohesion,friction angle,and dilation angle)parameters between layers.Four damage patterns were identifiedin the simulated models.The results also suggested that the number of impacts required to reach the critical damage was highly affected by the contrast in elastic parameters,while cohesion and friction angle contrasts had a lesser effect.Additionally,increasing the contrast in the dilation angle localized the damage,thus reducing the number of impacts required to trigger wellbore failure.展开更多
Drilling and blasting tunneling is a cyclic process in which tunnel rock undergoes repeated blast loading,affecting its dynamic characteristics,energy evolution,and damage progression.To explore the dynamic mechanical...Drilling and blasting tunneling is a cyclic process in which tunnel rock undergoes repeated blast loading,affecting its dynamic characteristics,energy evolution,and damage progression.To explore the dynamic mechanical properties and damage mechanisms of carbonaceous slate under cyclic impact loads of varying intensities,cyclic dynamic tests are conducted using a triaxial split Hopkinson pressure bar.This study analyzes the stress-strain relationship,energy damage evolution,and macro-to-micro failure characteristics.The results show that peak stress and strain are significantly influenced by impact intensity and the number of impacts.The initial dynamic stress is positively correlated with the impact intensity,but with more impact,the dynamic stress decreases while the peak strain increases.Energy evolution follows a pattern of"slow growthfluctuating growthrapid growth,"with the crack initiation stress and its proportion decreasing.CT and SEM analyses reveal that as the impact intensity increases,failure becomes more chaotic,the fracture volume increases,and the fracture mode shifts from interlayer and intergranular to through-layer and trans-granular fractures.These findings provide an experimental basis for soft rock tunnel stability analysis.展开更多
Freeze-thaw(F-T)cycle is receiving increasing attention as a primary threat to the long-term stability of rock engineering in high-elevation regions.In this study,artificial F-T cycle tests are first conducted on pre-...Freeze-thaw(F-T)cycle is receiving increasing attention as a primary threat to the long-term stability of rock engineering in high-elevation regions.In this study,artificial F-T cycle tests are first conducted on pre-flawed sandstone specimens with real-time frost heave pressure(FHP)monitoring,followed by subsequent cyclic loading tests with different maximum stresses.Given the water-ice-sandstone interaction,the evolution process of FHP in flaws can be divided into six phases,i.e.initial,silence,eruption,reduction,second-arising,and dissipation phases.Its magnitude exhibits an exponential decrease with increasing F-T cycle number.The influences of F-T cycles and the maximum stress on the fatigue mechanical characteristics of flawed sandstone are revealed.Subjected to higher F-T cycles and maximum stress,larger irreversible strain and less dissipated energy are accumulated inside flawed sandstone specimens,leading to faster damage and lower fatigue life.The three-stage evolution characters of irreversible strain and dissipated energy are both weakened by repeated F-T treatment,i.e.the prolonged initial and accelerated stages and shortened stable stage.In addition,the repeated F-T cycles diminish the impact of prefabricated flaws on cracking behavior of flawed sandstone specimens,and the fatigue failure pattern changes from shear-dominated failure with a transfixion shear band to tensile-dominated failure with massive tensile cracks as the F-T cycle number increases.Employing the scanning electron microscopy(SEM),the underlying damage mechanisms of flawed rocks under the coupling effect of F-T treatment and cyclic loading are discussed.Finally,an F-T-fatigue damage model is proposed based on FHP evolution and irreversible strain,which possesses distinct physical significance and reasonably quantifies the F-T deterioration and fatigue damage accumulation of flawed rocks.展开更多
In contrast to cyclic polymers with ring-like backbones,side-chain cyclization is another intriguing structural feature that has not been extensively studied.In this study,a library of orthogonally protected monomers ...In contrast to cyclic polymers with ring-like backbones,side-chain cyclization is another intriguing structural feature that has not been extensively studied.In this study,a library of orthogonally protected monomers featuring monocyclic,dicyclic,or tricyclic pendant motifs was designed and prepared based on malic acid derivatives.Polyesters with precise chemical structures and uniform chain lengths were prepared modularly through iterative growth.Meticulous control over the chemical details allows for a close investigation of the topological effects on the polymer properties.Compared to their linear side chain counterparts,the presence of cyclic pendant groups has a significant impact on chain conformation,leading to a reduction in hydrodynamic volume and an enhancement in the glass transition temperature.These results underscore the potential of tailoring polymer properties through rational engineering of side chain topology.展开更多
Large-scale geological energy storage plays a crucial role in balancing the intermittency of renewable energy.As an energy storage medium,soaked sandstone has a wide range of applications in geological energy storage....Large-scale geological energy storage plays a crucial role in balancing the intermittency of renewable energy.As an energy storage medium,soaked sandstone has a wide range of applications in geological energy storage.Understanding the damage characteristics in soaked sandstones is essential for ensuring the stability and longevity of these energy storage systems.This study involved multi-stage cyclic loading tests conducted on soaked sandstone to explore the damage evolution throughout the loading process.The findingsreveal several important insights:(1)The plastic hysteresis loops observed during multi-stage cyclic loading evolved from dense to sparse.An increase in stress level led to greater damage in the rock,as evidenced by an increase in accumulated peak/plastic strains.(2)Energy density and stress level are related by quadratic polynomial relationships.The elastic and dissipated energy densities are related by a linear law.The average energy storage coefficientdecreased by up to 24.1%with increasing stress amplitude,reflectingchanges in energy dynamics within the samples.(3)AE counts,amplitude,and frequency provided critical insights into rock damage and fracture patterns.The greater the loading rate and stress amplitude,the lower the proportion of high-amplitude,high-peak frequency,and shear-type fractures.Increasing stress amplitude caused a maximum 16.63%reduction in the AE bvalue,indicating shifts in fracture behavior under varying stress conditions.(4)The increase in loading rate and stress amplitude promotes the transformation of micropores and mesopores to macropores/microcracks.(5)Damage variables,definedin terms of cumulative dissipation energy,aligned closely with the fatigue damage model under multi-stage cyclic loading.Accelerated damage primarily occurred during the finalstages of fatigue loading,highlighting critical periods in the degradation of soaked sandstones.This study can offer guidance for designing operational parameters for energy storage geological bodies dominated by soaked sandstones.展开更多
With the growing global demand for energy,deep underground salt caverns are emerging as a potential solution for large-scale energy storage.In this study,multistage cyclic loading tests were conducted on rock salt at ...With the growing global demand for energy,deep underground salt caverns are emerging as a potential solution for large-scale energy storage.In this study,multistage cyclic loading tests were conducted on rock salt at different temperatures in combination with real-time acoustic emission(AE)monitoring.The results show that the cumulative AE count increases stepwise with increasing cyclic stress.The peak frequency is concentrated primarily in the medium-frequency range,exhibiting a band distribution across low-,medium-,and high-frequency ranges.As the temperature increases,the proportion of low-frequency signals decreases from 14.32%to 5.76%,whereas the proportion of medium-frequency signals increases from 85.48%to 94.1%.The proportion of high-frequency signals remains relatively constant between 0.1%and 0.2%.The amplitude-count relationship of the AE signals demonstrates a strong negative power-law correlation.Furthermore,with increasing temperature,the negative power-law exponent of the amplitude gradually decreases,with the b value decreasing from 1.096 to 0.837 and the a value decreasing from 7.4871 to 6.6982.Under all four temperature conditions,the dominant failure mode in rock salt is tensile cracking.However,as the temperature increases,the proportion of tensile cracks decreases from 88.59%to 75.12%,whereas the proportion of shear cracks at 80℃is nearly double that at 20℃.This finding indicates that as the temperature increases,the ductility of the material increases,and the crack propagation mode shifts from tensile to shear.This research provides valuable insights for the design and stability assessment of salt cavern reservoirs for deep underground energy storage systems.展开更多
The growing demands on global infrastructure highlight the critical need for durable and efficient pavement systems,particularly under the stress of repetitive heavy traffic loads.The use of geosynthetics within the p...The growing demands on global infrastructure highlight the critical need for durable and efficient pavement systems,particularly under the stress of repetitive heavy traffic loads.The use of geosynthetics within the pavement structure increases the load-carrying capacity of unbound pavement layers by providing lateral restraint,improving vertical stress distribution,and enhancing bearing capacity.Such reinforcement typically aims to either improve the service life of pavements or achieve equivalent performance with a reduced granular cover.Previous and ongoing research quantifies geosynthetic performance in pavement reinforcement using various testing methods.Among these,laboratory model box tests subjected to cyclic loading are pivotal,as they closely replicate real-world traffic conditions.Hence,these studies are essential for understanding how geosynthetics distribute loads and enhance pavement durability.This facilitates the development of optimized geosynthetic design and installation practices,accelerating the loading process to simulate years of traffic wear in a shorter period.This review discusses the improved rutting resistance of unbound pavements reinforced with geosynthetic materials,specifically drawing on data from cyclic plate load tests conducted on laboratory model boxes,as highlighted in the literature.Key variables such as optimum geosynthetic placement,geosynthetic material properties,performance of different geosynthetic materials and the effects of aperture shape and size on rutting resistance are discussed.Furthermore,the review assesses various predictive rutting models,analysing their applicability and accuracy in forecasting the rutting performance of geosynthetic-reinforced unbound pavements.This comprehensive literature review aids pavement engineers and researchers,in guiding the selection and design of geosynthetics to optimize pavement durability and functionality under repetitive traffic loads.展开更多
The outstanding performance of O3-type NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)(NFM111)at both high and low temperatures coupled with its impressive specific capacity makes it an excellent cathode material for sodium-ion batte...The outstanding performance of O3-type NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)(NFM111)at both high and low temperatures coupled with its impressive specific capacity makes it an excellent cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.However,its poor cycling,owing to highpressure phase transitions,is one of its disadvantages.In this study,Cu/Ti was introduced into NFM111 cathode material using a solidphase method.Through both theoretically and experimentally,this study found that Cu doping provides a higher redox potential in NFM111,improving its reversible capacity and charge compensation process.The introduction of Ti would enhance the cycling stability of the material,smooth its charge and discharge curves,and suppress its high-voltage phase transitions.Accordingly,the NaNi_(0.27)Fe_(0.28)Mn_(0.33)Cu_(0.05)Ti_(0.06)O_(2)sample used in the study exhibited a remarkable rate performance of 142.97 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 C(2.0-4.2 V)and an excellent capacity retention of 72.81%after 300 cycles at 1C(1C=150 mA·g^(-1)).展开更多
This study presents and verifies a hybrid methodology for reliable determination of parameters in structural rheological models(Zener,Burgers,and Maxwell)describing the viscoelastic behavior of polyurethane specimens ...This study presents and verifies a hybrid methodology for reliable determination of parameters in structural rheological models(Zener,Burgers,and Maxwell)describing the viscoelastic behavior of polyurethane specimens manufactured using extrusion-based 3D printing.Through comprehensive testing,including cyclic compression at strain rates ranging from 0.12 to 120 mm/min(0%-15%strain)and creep/relaxation experiments(10%-30%strain),the lumped parameters were independently determined using both analytical and numerical solutions of the models’differential equations,followed by cross-verification in additional experiments.Numerical solutions for creep and relaxation problems were obtained using finite element analysis,with the three-parameter Mooney-Rivlin model and Prony series employed to simulate elastic and viscous stress components,respectively.Energy dissipation per cycle was quantified during cyclic compression tests.The results demonstrate that all three models adequately describe material behavior within the 0%-15%strain range across various strain rates.Comparative analysis revealed the Burgers model’s superior performance in characterizing creep and stress relaxation at low strain levels.While Zener and Burgers model parameters from uniaxial compression showed limited applicability for energy dissipation calculations,the generalized Maxwell model effectively captured viscoelastic properties across different strain rates.Notably,parameters derived from creep tests provided a more universal assessment of dissipative properties due to optimization based on characteristic curve regions.Both parameter sets described polyurethane’s elastic-hysteretic behavior with approximately 20%error,proving significantly more accurate than the linear strain-time dependence hypothesis.Finite element analysis(FEA)complemented numerical modeling by demonstrating that while the generalized Maxwell model effectively describes initial rapid stress-strain changes,FEA provides superior characterization of steady-state processes.This computational approach yields more physically representative results compared to simplified analytical solutions,despite certain limitations in transient analysis.展开更多
基金the support of a Chinese Scholarship Council’s overseas student scholarship to enable her to visit the University of Vienna for 24 monthssupported by Research Institute Exploration and Development, PetroChina Yumen Oilfield CompanyThe China National Key Research Project (No. 2017ZX05009-002-003) supported this study
文摘Sedimentary deposits of the Lower Cretaceous Xiagou Formation form the most significant potential hydrocarbon reservoirs in the Qingxi Sag, Jiuquan Basin(NW China). Zircon U-Pb ages of the dated basalts at the top of the Xiagou Formation give an isochron age of 115.6 Ma, and the sedimentation interval of the Xiagou Formation was speculated to range from about 125/124 Ma to 115 Ma based on paleontological research and stratigraphic correlation analysis. Here we use GR logging data as a palaeoenvironmental and palaeoclimatic proxy to conduct a detailed cyclostratigraphic study of five selected wells. Power spectra, evolutionary fast Fourier transformation and wavelet analysis all reveal significant sedimentary cycles in the Xiagou Formation. The ratios of cycle wavelengths in these stratigraphic units are 33.82 m : 7.91 m : 3.06 m : 1.79 m, which is similar to the ratio of orbital targets of 20 : 5 : 2 : 1. The ratio of 20 : 5 : 2 : 1 is interpreted as Milankovitch cycles of 405 kyr long eccentricity,100 kyr short eccentricity, 37 kyr obliquity, and 22 kyr precession cycles respectively. A high-resolution astronomical time scale is constructed by tuning the stratigraphy into target curves of orbital cycles respectively. Based on the astronomical time scale, the absolute ages of 55 samples were estimated,which are used for subsequent stable carbon and oxygen isotope stratigraphy analysis. The analysis results of the five studied wells in the Qingxi Sag indicate:(1) a negative trend of δ^(13)C values upwards in the Xiagou Formation, and(2) negative δ^(18)O values with a positive trend upwards. Both relatively heavy values and pronounced covariances of δ^(13)C values and δ^(18)O values indicate an arid-evaporationcontrolled climate during the sedimentary period of the Lower Cretaceous Xiagou Formation, Qingxi Sag, Jiuquan Basin. Moreover, positive covariances of SQK_1g_(2+3) indicate extremely high temperature, and negative covariances of SQK_1g_1 indicate a relatively low temperature.
文摘The conjecture E(k)≤k is proved to be true if and only if k=1, 2, 3, where E(k) is the cyclicity of condimension k generic elementary polycycles. It is also proved that the cyclicity of any codimension 3 ensembles except ensembles with "lips" is ≤6. By the way, the methods usually used in the study of cyclicity of polycycles such as derivation division algorithm, Khovanskii procedure and the method of critical point analysis are introduced.
文摘The simultaneity and the regionality of the chemo-cycles are proved by cycle-to-cycle correlation integrated with conodont biostratigraphic correlation of the upper part of the Givetian (Devonian) between Liujing and Dale. The study indicates that these chemo-cycles with time spans of 0.10 Ma have an internal relation with paleoclimatic changes, and it might have an origin through Milankovitch eccentricity cyclicity.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 19531070 and 19771037)
文摘New conditions for a planar homoclinic loop to have cyclicity two under multiple parameter perturbations have been obtained. As an application it is proved that a homoclinic loop of a nongeneric cubic Hamiltonian has cyclicity two under arbitrary quadratic perturbations.
文摘We establish an algebraic method and an integral method to compute the Liapunov constants and Hopf cyclicity for a general Lienard system on the plane.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.19901001).
文摘This paper deals with the cyclicity of a kind of degenerate planar polycycles through a saddle-node P0 and two hyperbolic saddles P1 and P2, where the hyperbolicity ratio of the saddle P1 (which connects the saddle-node with hh-connection) is equal to 1 and that of the other saddle P2 is irrational. It is assumed that the connections between P0 to P2 and P0 to P1 keep unbroken. Then the cyclicity of this kind of polycycle is no more than m + 3 if the saddle P1 is of order m and the hyperbolicity ratio of P2 is bigger than m.Furthermore, the cyclicity of this polycycle is no more than 7 if the saddle P1 is of order 2 and the hyperbolicity ratio of P2 is located in the interval (1, 2).
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52293472,22473096 and 22471164)。
文摘Among various architectures of polymers,end-group-free rings have attracted growing interests due to their distinct physicochemical performances over the linear counterparts which are exemplified by reduced hydrodynamic size and slower degradation.It is key to develop facile methods to large-scale synthesis of polymer rings with tunable compositions and microstructures.Recent progresses in large-scale synthesis of polymer rings against single-chain dynamic nanoparticles,and the example applications in synchronous enhancing toughness and strength of polymer nanocomposites are summarized.Once there is the breakthrough in rational design and effective large-scale synthesis of polymer rings and their functional derivatives,a family of cyclic functional hybrids would be available,thus providing a new paradigm in developing polymer science and engineering.
基金Project sponsored by National Science Foundation (19901001)
文摘This paper deals with the cyclicity of a kind of degenerate planar polycycles through a saddle-node and two hyperbolic saddles, where the hyperbolicity ratio of the saddle （which connects the saddle-node with hp-connection） is equal to 1 and that of the other saddle is irrational. It is obtained that the cyclicity of this kind of polycycle is no more than 5 if the hp-connection keeps unbroken under the C^∞ perturbations.
基金financed from the statutory funds of the Polish Geological Institute-National Research Institute(projects No. 61.2201.0605.00.0 and No.62.9012.2034.00.0)。
文摘Lower Buntsandstein small—scale cycles recognized in the Central European Basin(CEB) are readily used for astrochronological calibration of the Early Triassic time scales,although they are not well studied sedimentologically.Three borehole sections from the eastern part of the CEB,forming a south-north transect perpendicular to the basin axis,were studied in terms to better understand the depositional history of the Lower Buntsandstein developed as the Baltic Formation in the studied Polish part of the basin.Eleven sedimentary facies were recognized,based on lithological and sedimentological investigations of 655.7 m of drill cores from the Otyń IG 1,Gorzów Wielkopolski IG 1 and Kamień Pomorski IG 1 boreholes.The facies can be grouped according to a lithological criterion into facies of predominantly siliciclastic lithology(including 9facies types) and facies of predominantly carbonate lithology(including 2 facies types).Facies analysis allowed to distinguish 8 facies associations of:1) alluvial fan,2) playa,3) sandy-muddy coastal plain,4)embayment and distal delta,5) lagoon,6) sand bars or shoals,7) ooidal shoals or bars,and 8) offshore.Deepening-upward(DC) and shallowing-upward(SC) sedimentary cycles were recognized in parts of the Baltic Formation,with DCs dominating in the southernmost located Otyń IG 1,and SCs dominating in Gorz ow Wielkopolski IG 1,located in the axial part of the basin.Symmetrical cycles are very rare.The statistical significance of the sedimentary cycles is relatively low according to Markov-chain analysis conducted with the phpSedistat software of Stanova et al.(2009).Analysis of small—scale cycles performed on well logs of investigated boreholes and additional boreholes in the vicinity of Otyń IG 1,implementing the earlier study of Becker(2005),showed that the correlation of well-log cycles(GR cycles) and sedimentary cycles is not obvious.GR cycles can be roughly correlated with lithological carbonate—siliciclastic cycles(c-s cycles),reflecting alternations of facies groups of predominantly carbonate and siliciclastic lithology.Calibration of GR cycles to earlier magnetostratigraphic results of Nawrocki(1997) and Becker and Nawrocki(2014) showed that neither the boundaries of GR cycles serve as reference horizons,nor the cycles document equal time periods.All existing depositional models of the Lower Buntsandstein were discussed,stressing the possible simultaneous interaction of allochthonous and autochthonous processes.Moreover,the tectonic overprint of the Central European Basin system during the Early Triassic should be taken into account.The presented results suggest that the Lower Buntsandstein cyclicity of the CEB cannot serve as a basis for astrochronological analysis.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘A general method for a homoclinic loop of planar Hamiltonian systems to bifurcate two or three limit cycles under perturbations is established.Certain conditions are given under which the cyclicity of a homoclinic loop equals 1 or 2.As an application to quadratic systems,it is proved that the cyclicity of homoclinic loops of quadratic in-tegrable and non-Hamiltonian systems equals 2 except for one case.
基金financially supported by the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(Nos.ZR2022MB051 and ZR2021MB112)Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(No.2022M712343)+2 种基金Jinan City University Integration Development Strategy Project(No.JNSX2024030)Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregates of the Ministry of Education,Shandong University(No.JJT-2023-02)Shandong SD-Link New Material Technology Co.,LTD.
文摘Silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesives(Si-PSAs)are valued for their thermal stability,flexibility,and biocompatibility,but their weak bonding strength restricts high-performance use.Polyurethane-modified Si-PSAs enhance adhesion,however diisocyanates remain essential.The raw materials of isocyanates are toxic,and their synthesis involves phosgene.To make up for those shortcomings,a series of poly(hydroxy urethane-siloxane)PSAs,named as PHUSi here,were synthesized through the ring-opening reaction of cyclic carbonate-functionalized polysiloxanes(PSi_(x)-VEC_(z))with various aliphatic diamines.The PSi_(x)-VEC_(z) precursors were prepared via the hydrosilylation of hydrogen-containing polysiloxanes(PSi_(x)-H_(y))with 4-vinyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one(VEC).The chemical structures of PSi_(x)-H_(y),PSi_(x)-VEC_(z) and PHUSi were characterized,and bonding properties of PHUSi were systematically evaluated.The influence of architectures on adhesive performance was elucidated through comprehensive analyses,including rheology,crosslink density assessment,and so on.These studies revealed that the tailored design of PHUSi adhesives combine the advantages of traditional Si-PSAs with enhanced adhesion while eliminating isocyanate toxicity.The optimized PHUSi formulation achieved remarkable 180°peel strength(76.5 N/m on skin)and maximum probe tack force(1.61 N),enabling secure 24 h attachment of flexible sensors to skin.These properties make PHUSi particularly suitable for medical applications,as demonstrated by successful implementation in flexible electrocardiogram devices,offering a biocompatible,high-performance adhesive.
基金support from the Research Council of Norway,Equinor,and Sekal with NFR project(Grant No.308826).
文摘Drill string vibration during drilling plays a vital and potentially decisive role in maintaining wellbore stability,as repeated impacts may lead to fatigue and borehole collapse.While drilling through geological layers,a material contrast may act as a localization point for wellbore damage.The hypothesis tested in this paper is that wellbore instability is focused on the boundary between the layers and that mechanical contrasts accelerate the wellbore collapse.In this study,an elastic-plastic damage model was employed to investigate the effects of repeated mechanical impacts on wellbore stability.A 2-dimensional(2D)model of a wellbore surrounded by contrasting materials was developed,and the accumulated damage caused by repeated lateral impacts was monitored.It was found that damage develops not only around the wall of the wellbore but also along the material boundaries.A sensitivity analysis was carried out to identify the impact of contrasts in both elastic(Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio)and plastic(cohesion,friction angle,and dilation angle)parameters between layers.Four damage patterns were identifiedin the simulated models.The results also suggested that the number of impacts required to reach the critical damage was highly affected by the contrast in elastic parameters,while cohesion and friction angle contrasts had a lesser effect.Additionally,increasing the contrast in the dilation angle localized the damage,thus reducing the number of impacts required to trigger wellbore failure.
基金support from the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U23A2060)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42177143 and 52474150).
文摘Drilling and blasting tunneling is a cyclic process in which tunnel rock undergoes repeated blast loading,affecting its dynamic characteristics,energy evolution,and damage progression.To explore the dynamic mechanical properties and damage mechanisms of carbonaceous slate under cyclic impact loads of varying intensities,cyclic dynamic tests are conducted using a triaxial split Hopkinson pressure bar.This study analyzes the stress-strain relationship,energy damage evolution,and macro-to-micro failure characteristics.The results show that peak stress and strain are significantly influenced by impact intensity and the number of impacts.The initial dynamic stress is positively correlated with the impact intensity,but with more impact,the dynamic stress decreases while the peak strain increases.Energy evolution follows a pattern of"slow growthfluctuating growthrapid growth,"with the crack initiation stress and its proportion decreasing.CT and SEM analyses reveal that as the impact intensity increases,failure becomes more chaotic,the fracture volume increases,and the fracture mode shifts from interlayer and intergranular to through-layer and trans-granular fractures.These findings provide an experimental basis for soft rock tunnel stability analysis.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42377144,52225904 and 52039007)supported by the New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE.
文摘Freeze-thaw(F-T)cycle is receiving increasing attention as a primary threat to the long-term stability of rock engineering in high-elevation regions.In this study,artificial F-T cycle tests are first conducted on pre-flawed sandstone specimens with real-time frost heave pressure(FHP)monitoring,followed by subsequent cyclic loading tests with different maximum stresses.Given the water-ice-sandstone interaction,the evolution process of FHP in flaws can be divided into six phases,i.e.initial,silence,eruption,reduction,second-arising,and dissipation phases.Its magnitude exhibits an exponential decrease with increasing F-T cycle number.The influences of F-T cycles and the maximum stress on the fatigue mechanical characteristics of flawed sandstone are revealed.Subjected to higher F-T cycles and maximum stress,larger irreversible strain and less dissipated energy are accumulated inside flawed sandstone specimens,leading to faster damage and lower fatigue life.The three-stage evolution characters of irreversible strain and dissipated energy are both weakened by repeated F-T treatment,i.e.the prolonged initial and accelerated stages and shortened stable stage.In addition,the repeated F-T cycles diminish the impact of prefabricated flaws on cracking behavior of flawed sandstone specimens,and the fatigue failure pattern changes from shear-dominated failure with a transfixion shear band to tensile-dominated failure with massive tensile cracks as the F-T cycle number increases.Employing the scanning electron microscopy(SEM),the underlying damage mechanisms of flawed rocks under the coupling effect of F-T treatment and cyclic loading are discussed.Finally,an F-T-fatigue damage model is proposed based on FHP evolution and irreversible strain,which possesses distinct physical significance and reasonably quantifies the F-T deterioration and fatigue damage accumulation of flawed rocks.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22273026)Scientific Research Innovation Capability Support Project for Young Faculty(No.ZYGXQNJSKYCXNLZCXM-I15)+3 种基金Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province(2024A1515012401)GJYC program of Guangzhou(No.2024D03J0002)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M750938)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZC20240492)for their financial support。
文摘In contrast to cyclic polymers with ring-like backbones,side-chain cyclization is another intriguing structural feature that has not been extensively studied.In this study,a library of orthogonally protected monomers featuring monocyclic,dicyclic,or tricyclic pendant motifs was designed and prepared based on malic acid derivatives.Polyesters with precise chemical structures and uniform chain lengths were prepared modularly through iterative growth.Meticulous control over the chemical details allows for a close investigation of the topological effects on the polymer properties.Compared to their linear side chain counterparts,the presence of cyclic pendant groups has a significant impact on chain conformation,leading to a reduction in hydrodynamic volume and an enhancement in the glass transition temperature.These results underscore the potential of tailoring polymer properties through rational engineering of side chain topology.
基金sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U22B6003 and 52304070)Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Safety,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.SKLGME-JBGS2404).
文摘Large-scale geological energy storage plays a crucial role in balancing the intermittency of renewable energy.As an energy storage medium,soaked sandstone has a wide range of applications in geological energy storage.Understanding the damage characteristics in soaked sandstones is essential for ensuring the stability and longevity of these energy storage systems.This study involved multi-stage cyclic loading tests conducted on soaked sandstone to explore the damage evolution throughout the loading process.The findingsreveal several important insights:(1)The plastic hysteresis loops observed during multi-stage cyclic loading evolved from dense to sparse.An increase in stress level led to greater damage in the rock,as evidenced by an increase in accumulated peak/plastic strains.(2)Energy density and stress level are related by quadratic polynomial relationships.The elastic and dissipated energy densities are related by a linear law.The average energy storage coefficientdecreased by up to 24.1%with increasing stress amplitude,reflectingchanges in energy dynamics within the samples.(3)AE counts,amplitude,and frequency provided critical insights into rock damage and fracture patterns.The greater the loading rate and stress amplitude,the lower the proportion of high-amplitude,high-peak frequency,and shear-type fractures.Increasing stress amplitude caused a maximum 16.63%reduction in the AE bvalue,indicating shifts in fracture behavior under varying stress conditions.(4)The increase in loading rate and stress amplitude promotes the transformation of micropores and mesopores to macropores/microcracks.(5)Damage variables,definedin terms of cumulative dissipation energy,aligned closely with the fatigue damage model under multi-stage cyclic loading.Accelerated damage primarily occurred during the finalstages of fatigue loading,highlighting critical periods in the degradation of soaked sandstones.This study can offer guidance for designing operational parameters for energy storage geological bodies dominated by soaked sandstones.
基金supported by the Major Research Development Program of Hubei Province,China(Grant Nos.2022BAA093 and 2022BAD163)the Open Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering,Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.SKLGME023008).
文摘With the growing global demand for energy,deep underground salt caverns are emerging as a potential solution for large-scale energy storage.In this study,multistage cyclic loading tests were conducted on rock salt at different temperatures in combination with real-time acoustic emission(AE)monitoring.The results show that the cumulative AE count increases stepwise with increasing cyclic stress.The peak frequency is concentrated primarily in the medium-frequency range,exhibiting a band distribution across low-,medium-,and high-frequency ranges.As the temperature increases,the proportion of low-frequency signals decreases from 14.32%to 5.76%,whereas the proportion of medium-frequency signals increases from 85.48%to 94.1%.The proportion of high-frequency signals remains relatively constant between 0.1%and 0.2%.The amplitude-count relationship of the AE signals demonstrates a strong negative power-law correlation.Furthermore,with increasing temperature,the negative power-law exponent of the amplitude gradually decreases,with the b value decreasing from 1.096 to 0.837 and the a value decreasing from 7.4871 to 6.6982.Under all four temperature conditions,the dominant failure mode in rock salt is tensile cracking.However,as the temperature increases,the proportion of tensile cracks decreases from 88.59%to 75.12%,whereas the proportion of shear cracks at 80℃is nearly double that at 20℃.This finding indicates that as the temperature increases,the ductility of the material increases,and the crack propagation mode shifts from tensile to shear.This research provides valuable insights for the design and stability assessment of salt cavern reservoirs for deep underground energy storage systems.
基金financial and intellectual support provided by Queensland University of Technology(QUT)through its Higher Degree Research Program.
文摘The growing demands on global infrastructure highlight the critical need for durable and efficient pavement systems,particularly under the stress of repetitive heavy traffic loads.The use of geosynthetics within the pavement structure increases the load-carrying capacity of unbound pavement layers by providing lateral restraint,improving vertical stress distribution,and enhancing bearing capacity.Such reinforcement typically aims to either improve the service life of pavements or achieve equivalent performance with a reduced granular cover.Previous and ongoing research quantifies geosynthetic performance in pavement reinforcement using various testing methods.Among these,laboratory model box tests subjected to cyclic loading are pivotal,as they closely replicate real-world traffic conditions.Hence,these studies are essential for understanding how geosynthetics distribute loads and enhance pavement durability.This facilitates the development of optimized geosynthetic design and installation practices,accelerating the loading process to simulate years of traffic wear in a shorter period.This review discusses the improved rutting resistance of unbound pavements reinforced with geosynthetic materials,specifically drawing on data from cyclic plate load tests conducted on laboratory model boxes,as highlighted in the literature.Key variables such as optimum geosynthetic placement,geosynthetic material properties,performance of different geosynthetic materials and the effects of aperture shape and size on rutting resistance are discussed.Furthermore,the review assesses various predictive rutting models,analysing their applicability and accuracy in forecasting the rutting performance of geosynthetic-reinforced unbound pavements.This comprehensive literature review aids pavement engineers and researchers,in guiding the selection and design of geosynthetics to optimize pavement durability and functionality under repetitive traffic loads.
基金supported by the Low-Cost Long-Life Batteries program,China(No.WL-24-08-01)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22279007)。
文摘The outstanding performance of O3-type NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)(NFM111)at both high and low temperatures coupled with its impressive specific capacity makes it an excellent cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.However,its poor cycling,owing to highpressure phase transitions,is one of its disadvantages.In this study,Cu/Ti was introduced into NFM111 cathode material using a solidphase method.Through both theoretically and experimentally,this study found that Cu doping provides a higher redox potential in NFM111,improving its reversible capacity and charge compensation process.The introduction of Ti would enhance the cycling stability of the material,smooth its charge and discharge curves,and suppress its high-voltage phase transitions.Accordingly,the NaNi_(0.27)Fe_(0.28)Mn_(0.33)Cu_(0.05)Ti_(0.06)O_(2)sample used in the study exhibited a remarkable rate performance of 142.97 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 C(2.0-4.2 V)and an excellent capacity retention of 72.81%after 300 cycles at 1C(1C=150 mA·g^(-1)).
文摘This study presents and verifies a hybrid methodology for reliable determination of parameters in structural rheological models(Zener,Burgers,and Maxwell)describing the viscoelastic behavior of polyurethane specimens manufactured using extrusion-based 3D printing.Through comprehensive testing,including cyclic compression at strain rates ranging from 0.12 to 120 mm/min(0%-15%strain)and creep/relaxation experiments(10%-30%strain),the lumped parameters were independently determined using both analytical and numerical solutions of the models’differential equations,followed by cross-verification in additional experiments.Numerical solutions for creep and relaxation problems were obtained using finite element analysis,with the three-parameter Mooney-Rivlin model and Prony series employed to simulate elastic and viscous stress components,respectively.Energy dissipation per cycle was quantified during cyclic compression tests.The results demonstrate that all three models adequately describe material behavior within the 0%-15%strain range across various strain rates.Comparative analysis revealed the Burgers model’s superior performance in characterizing creep and stress relaxation at low strain levels.While Zener and Burgers model parameters from uniaxial compression showed limited applicability for energy dissipation calculations,the generalized Maxwell model effectively captured viscoelastic properties across different strain rates.Notably,parameters derived from creep tests provided a more universal assessment of dissipative properties due to optimization based on characteristic curve regions.Both parameter sets described polyurethane’s elastic-hysteretic behavior with approximately 20%error,proving significantly more accurate than the linear strain-time dependence hypothesis.Finite element analysis(FEA)complemented numerical modeling by demonstrating that while the generalized Maxwell model effectively describes initial rapid stress-strain changes,FEA provides superior characterization of steady-state processes.This computational approach yields more physically representative results compared to simplified analytical solutions,despite certain limitations in transient analysis.
