The black shales of Wufeng and Longmaxi Formation(Late Ordovician-Early Silurian period)in Sichuan Basin are the main strata for marine shale gas exploration,which have a yearly shale gas production of 228×10^(8)...The black shales of Wufeng and Longmaxi Formation(Late Ordovician-Early Silurian period)in Sichuan Basin are the main strata for marine shale gas exploration,which have a yearly shale gas production of 228×10^(8)m^(3)and cumulative shale gas production of 919×10^(8)m^(3).According to the lithological and biological features,filling sequences,sedimentary structures and lab analysis,the authors divided the Wufeng/Guanyinqiao and Longmaxi Formations into shore,tidal flat,shoal,shallow water shelf and deep water shelf facies,and confirmed that a shallow water deposition between the two sets of shales.Although both Formations contain similar shales,their formation mechanisms differ.During the deposition of Wufeng shale,influenced by the Caledonian Movement,the Central Sichuan and Guizhou Uplifts led to the transformation of the Sichuan Basin into a back-bulge basin.Coinstantaneous volcanic activity provided significant nutrients,contributing to the deposition of Wufeng Formation black shales.In contrast,during the deposition of Longmaxi shale,collisions caused basement subsidence,melting glaciers raised sea levels,and renewed volcanic activity provided additional nutrients,leading to Longmaxi Formation black shale accumulation.Considering the basic sedimentary geology and shale gas characteristics,areas such as Suijiang-Leibo-Daguan,Luzhou-Zigong,Weirong-Yongchuan,and Nanchuan-Dingshan are identified as key prospects for future shale gas exploration in the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formations.展开更多
The lower member of Dalazi Formation is an important oil reservoir in the Songjiang Basin.Based on the research on its field-measured geological profiles,lithological combination characteristics and grain size distrib...The lower member of Dalazi Formation is an important oil reservoir in the Songjiang Basin.Based on the research on its field-measured geological profiles,lithological combination characteristics and grain size distribution characteristics,combined with the analysis of the spatial distribution characteristics,sedimentary structural characteristics and hydrodynamic conditions of the sediments in this member,nine sedimentary microfacies of the fan delta plain subfacies,fan delta front subfacies and littoral-shallow lacustrine subfacies have been identified.The study reveals that lower member of Dalazi Formation in the research area follows a fan delta–shallow lacustrine depositional model in the steep slope zone of a rift lake basin.The sediments primarily originate from the Pre-Mesozoic strata in the steep southeastern and eastern margins.The basin center migrated from the early Xiaoshahe area to the Yangmucun–Shenglicun area,and the sedimentary system gradually transitioned from fan delta to littoral-shallow lacustrine facies.展开更多
Recent advances in hydrocarbon exploration have been made in the Member Deng-2 marginal microbial mound-bank complex reservoirs of the Dengying Formation in the western Sichuan Basin, SW China,where the depositional p...Recent advances in hydrocarbon exploration have been made in the Member Deng-2 marginal microbial mound-bank complex reservoirs of the Dengying Formation in the western Sichuan Basin, SW China,where the depositional process is regarded confusing. The microfacies, construction types, and depositional model of the Member Deng-2 marginal microbial mound-bank complex have been investigated using unmanned aerial vehicle photography, outcrop section investigation, thin section identification,and seismic reflections in the southwestern Sichuan Basin. The microbialite lithologic textures in this region include thrombolite, dendrolite, stromatolite, fenestral stromatolite, spongiostromata stone,oncolite, aggregated grainstone, and botryoidal grapestone. Based on the comprehensive analysis of“depositional fabrics-lithology-microfacies”, an association between a fore mound, mound framework,and back mound subfacies has been proposed based on water depth, current direction, energy level and lithologic assemblages. The microfacies of the mound base, mound core, mound flank, mound cap, and mound flat could be recognized among the mound framework subfacies. Two construction types of marginal microbial mound-bank complex have been determined based on deposition location, mound scale, migration direction, and sedimentary facies association. Type Jinkouhe microbial mound constructions(TJMMCs) develop along the windward margin owing to their proximity to the seaward subfacies fore mound, with a northeastwardly migrated microbial mound on top of the mud mound,exhibiting the characteristics of large-sized mounds and small-sized banks in the surrounding area. Type E'bian microbial mound constructions(TEMMCs) primarily occur on the leeward margin, resulting from the presence of onshore back mound subfacies, with the smaller southwestward migrated microbial mounds existing on a thicker microbial flat. The platform margin microbial mound depositional model can be correlated with certain lateral comparison profile and seismic reflection structures in the 2D seismic section, which can provide references for future worldwide exploration. Microbial mounds with larger buildups and thicker vertical reservoirs are typically targeted on the windward margin, while small-sized microbial mounds and flats with better lateral connections are typically focused on the leeward margin.展开更多
The deltas serve as the primary interactive zone where terrestrial and marine environments converge,playing a pivotal role in the coastal deposition.In the Holocene,climate changes and sea level fluctuation are the pr...The deltas serve as the primary interactive zone where terrestrial and marine environments converge,playing a pivotal role in the coastal deposition.In the Holocene,climate changes and sea level fluctuation are the principal driving factors in the evolution of deltas.However,human activities such as the construction of dams and reservoirs in the Anthropocene have significantly altered sediment transport in rivers,leading to depositional pattern variation during deltaic evolution.In this study,we have conducted a comparative analysis of the morphological variations(1986-2021)in the barrier system of the Hanjiang River Delta(HRD)using satellite remote sensing(SRS)method.Additionally,we have examined the lithological changes and facies alterations observed in eight boreholes on the present barrier spit.Our findings indicate that the intensification of anthropogenic activities led to a significant reduction in the sediment flux of the Hanjiang River(HR),resulting in depocenter landward migration at the estuary.SRS analysis reveals their periodical morphological characteristics and spatial variations of estuarine sandbars(1986-1992),barrier islands-lagoons(1993-2009),and barrier spits(2010-2021)during 1986 to 2021.The stratigraphy of boreholes demonstrates a south-to-north facies transition from lagoon to lagoon-barrier spit and barrier spit in vertical lithology.Therefore,the depositional evolution of the HRD barrier system is categorized into three phases:estuarine sandbar-barrier island phase(1986-1998);barrier island-lagoon phase(1999-2009);and barrier spit phase(2010-2021).During the estuarine sandbar-barrier island phase,fluvial processes played a predominate role in the deposition.Consequently,with a significant decrease in river sediment load,the dominant factors driving depositional processes shifted towards wave action and alongshore current.Based on the conceptual model in the Holocene,we propose a modified depositional model of wave-dominated deltas during Anthropocene that encompasses three evolutionary phases:estuarine sandbars and delta front platforms,barrier island-lagoon formation and landward migration of barrier spits.This pattern highlights that human-induced reduction in river sediment flux has led to a seaward deltaic progradation driven by barrier landward migration.展开更多
We studied the sedimentary characteristics of a Paleocene-Eocene salt lake in the Jiangling Depression through field core observation,thin section identification,scanning electron microscopy,and X-ray diffraction anal...We studied the sedimentary characteristics of a Paleocene-Eocene salt lake in the Jiangling Depression through field core observation,thin section identification,scanning electron microscopy,and X-ray diffraction analysis.On the basis of sedimentary characteristics we have summarized the petrological and mineralogical characteristics of the salt lake and proposed 9 types of grade IV salt rhythms.The deposition shows a desalting to salting order of halite-argillaceous-mudstone-mud dolostonemud anhydrock-glauberite-halite.The relationship among grade IV rhythms,water salinity and climate fluctuations was analyzed.Based on the analysis of the relationship between boron content and mudstone color and by combining the mineralogy and sedimentary environment characteristics,we propose that the early and late Paleocene Shashi Formation in the Jiangling Depression was a paleolacustrine depositional environment with a high salt content,which is a representation of the shallow water salt lake depositional model.The middle Paleocene Shashi Formation and the early Eocene Xingouzui Formation were salt and brackish sedimentary environments with low salt content in a deep paleolake,which represents a deep salt lake depositional model.展开更多
The Changxing (长兴) Formation has two sequences (sql and sq2) in the Panlongdong (盘龙洞) Section, Xuanhan (宣汉), northeastern Sichuan (四川). It belongs to the platform edge facies belt, rich in reefs and...The Changxing (长兴) Formation has two sequences (sql and sq2) in the Panlongdong (盘龙洞) Section, Xuanhan (宣汉), northeastern Sichuan (四川). It belongs to the platform edge facies belt, rich in reefs and banks, which were developed in the highstand system tract (HST) of sql and sq2, respectively. During third-order relative sea level dropping, the platform edge reef bank were mainly developed in the overall progradation parasequence sets. The platform edge reefs were developed in three phases, while platform edge banks in two phases. Outcrop observation and microscopic identification for platform egde reefs and banks in the section show that the three-phase-reefs are all composed of reef base and reef core, with string of tube sponge as the major reef-building organisms and fiber sponge, hydrazoan and bryozoans as the minor, while the reef-attached organisms mainly being fo- raminifera, brachiopod, echinoderm and ostracod. The first-phase-reef rock type is baffling reefs, the second phase baffling reefs and framework reefs assembles, the third phase framework reefs. Typically, the second phase reefs were developed with the maximum sedimentary scale and thickness, with the most abundant reef-building organisms and reef-attached organisms, showing best physical properties for reservoirs. The platform edge banks mainly consists of gravel debris and ooide grains, mostly dolomized. The dolomitizition in the second phase was relatively intense, favoring good reservoirs.展开更多
Shales in deep lake basins have become the main focus of continental shale oil and gas exploration.In order to highlight the sedimentary dynamics of mud deposition in deep lake basins,a combination of core observation...Shales in deep lake basins have become the main focus of continental shale oil and gas exploration.In order to highlight the sedimentary dynamics of mud deposition in deep lake basins,a combination of core observation,thin section examination,X-ray diffraction,and QEMSCAN(quantitative evaluation of minerals by scanning electron microscopy)was used to analyze the depositional characteristics of mudrocks in the Chang-7 Member from the Yanchang Formation(Upper Triassic)in Ordos Basin,and to establish a depositional model for mud accumulation in deep lake basins.This study recognizes four mudrock lithofacies in the Chang-7 Member:(1)the laminated silt-bearing mudstone,which generally develops a binary composition of“silt-clay”or a ternary composition of“silt-clay-organic matter”;(2)the graded mudstone,mainly composed of dark gray and gray-black mudstone sandwiched by silt-bearing mudstone;(3)the massive mudstone,internally showing a uniform distribution of quartz,clay,and carbonate minerals,with also a small amount of organic detritus;and(4)the laminated shale,which is generally composed of clay laminae,and organic laminae of the former two.Sediment supply,topographic slope,and flood intensity combine to control the evolution of gravity flows and the transport and deposition of the mudrock in the Chang-7 Member.The influence of orogeny provides terrain gradient,water depth,abundant sediments at source areas,and triggering mechanism for the formation of gravity flows.Floods triggered by wetting events provide the impetus for sediment transport.Mud deposition in the Chang-7 Member was mainly related to the transport and sedimentation of mud by hyperpycnal flows and rapid sedimentation by buoyant plume flocculation.A comprehensive evolutionary model for shale accumulation in the deep lake basin is established by integrating various triggering mechanisms and mud transport sedimentary processes.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM),particularly fused deposition modeling(FDM),has emerged as a transformative technology in modern manufacturing processes.The dimensional accuracy of FDM-printed parts is crucial for ensuring...Additive manufacturing(AM),particularly fused deposition modeling(FDM),has emerged as a transformative technology in modern manufacturing processes.The dimensional accuracy of FDM-printed parts is crucial for ensuring their functional integrity and performance.To achieve sustainable manufacturing in FDM,it is necessary to optimize the print quality and time efficiency concurrently.However,owing to the complex interactions of printing parameters,achieving a balanced optimization of both remains challenging.This study examines four key factors affecting dimensional accuracy and print time:printing speed,layer thickness,nozzle temperature,and bed temperature.Fifty parameter sets were generated using enhanced Latin hypercube sampling.A whale optimization algorithm(WOA)-enhanced support vector regression(SVR)model was developed to predict dimen-sional errors and print time effectively,with non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm Ⅲ(NSGA-Ⅲ)utilized for multi-objective optimization.The technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS)was applied to select a balanced solution from the Pareto front.In experimental validation,the parts printed using the optimized parameters exhibited excellent dimensional accuracy and printing efficiency.This study comprehensively considered optimizing the printing time and size to meet quality requirements while achieving higher printing efficiency and aiding in the realization of sustainable manufacturing in the field of AM.In addition,the printing of a specific prosthetic component was used as a case study,highlighting the high demands on both dimensional precision and printing efficiency.The optimized process parameters required significantly less printing time,while satisfying the dimensional accuracy requirements.This study provides valuable insights for achieving sustainable AM using FDM.展开更多
Based on the element geochemistry and biomarkers of the oil shale from the Chang 7 sub-unit in the southern Ordos Basin,the depositional conditions and organic source of the oil shale are discussed.Biomarkers analyses...Based on the element geochemistry and biomarkers of the oil shale from the Chang 7 sub-unit in the southern Ordos Basin,the depositional conditions and organic source of the oil shale are discussed.Biomarkers analyses show that the oil shale has a homologous organic matter source,with a mix of plankton and advanced plants.U/Th and V/Ni ratios suggest that the redox condition is dominated by a reducing condition,and the degree of anoxia in the Tongchuan area is higher than that of the Xunyi area.Sr/Ba ratios illustrate that the oil shale is deposited in fresh water and the paleosalinity in the Tongchuan area is slightly higher.Fe/Ti ratios imply that the Tongchuan area underwent obvious hydrothermal fluid activities.Sr/Cu ratios show warm and humid paleoclimate in both areas.As assessed by(La/Yb)NASC,the deposition rate in the Tongchuan area is relatively lower.Fe/Co and Th/U ratios suggest that the paleo-water-depth in the Tongchuan area is deeper.The source rock could have the advance plants source,which must have close relationship with the Qinling orogeny.Comparing the paleoenvironment,the Tongchuan area has better depositional conditions,and is the key oil shale exploration area in the southern Ordos Basin.展开更多
This paper studies the lithofacies,sedimentary facies,depositional models and reservoir architecture of the rudist-bearing Sar-3 zone of Cretaceous Sarvak in the Southwest of Iran by utilizing coring,thin section,XRD ...This paper studies the lithofacies,sedimentary facies,depositional models and reservoir architecture of the rudist-bearing Sar-3 zone of Cretaceous Sarvak in the Southwest of Iran by utilizing coring,thin section,XRD data of five coring wells and 3D seismic data.Research results include the following:According to lithofacies features and their association,the rudist-mound and tidal flat are the main microfacies in the Sar-3 depositional time.By investigating the regional tectonic setting and seismic interpretation,a depositional model was built for the Sar-3 zone,which highlights four key points:1)The distribution of the rudist-buildup is controlled by the paleo-high.2)The build-up outside of the wide colonize stage but reached the wave-base level in a short time by regression and formation uplift,and was destroyed by the high energy current,then forming the moundy allochthonous deposition after being dispersed and redeposited.3)The tidal flat develops widely in the upper Sar-3,and the deposition thickness depends on the paleo-structure.The tidal channel develops in the valley and fringe of the Paleo-structure.4)The exposure within the leaching effect by the meteoric water of the top of Sar-3 is the main controlling factor of the reservoir vertical architecture.The Sar-3 zone featured as the dualistic architecture consists of two regions:the lower is the rudist reef limestone reservoir and the upper is the tidal condense limestone interlayer.The thickness of each is controlled by the paleo-structure.The Paleo-high zone is the preferential development zone.Based on reservoir characteristics of the different zones,a targeted development strategy has been proposed.Keeping the trajectory in the middle of the oillayer in the paleo-high,and in the paleo-low,make the trajectory crossing the oil-zone and then keep it in the lower.展开更多
In the South Yellow Sea Basin,Mesozoic–Paleozoic marine strata are generally well developed with large thickness,and no substantial breakthroughs have been made in hydrocarbon exploration.Through research,it is belie...In the South Yellow Sea Basin,Mesozoic–Paleozoic marine strata are generally well developed with large thickness,and no substantial breakthroughs have been made in hydrocarbon exploration.Through research,it is believed that the Upper Permian–Lower Triassic can be regarded as a long-term base-level cycle.Based on drilling data,characteristics of the lithology–electric property combination cyclicity,and the special lithology,the long-term base-level cycle was divided into five medium-term base-level cycles(MC1–MC5).On this basis,the Permian–Triassic sedimentary systems and their filling model were analyzed in accordance with the change of base-level cycle and transition of sedimentary environment,as well as characteristics of the drilling sedimentary facies and seismic facies.The results show that there were six sedimentary systems(fluvial,delta,tidal flat,open platform,restricted platform,and continental shelf)developed in the Upper Permian–Lower Triassic,the sedimentary systems were distributed such that the water was deep in the northwest and shallow in the southeast,and there were two base-level cycle filling models(a relatively stable tidal flat facies and a rapidly transgressive continental shelf facies to stable platform facies)developed in the Upper Permian–Lower Triassic.These models can provide a basis for evaluation of the Mesozoic–Paleozoic hydrocarbon geology in the South Yellow Sea Basin.展开更多
The objective of the work is to determine the influence of the PLA melting temperature during 3D printing on the dimensional accuracy of the model parts. Two modular drilling devices were also made using PLA model par...The objective of the work is to determine the influence of the PLA melting temperature during 3D printing on the dimensional accuracy of the model parts. Two modular drilling devices were also made using PLA model parts. The model parts were 3D printed using FDM technology and the ZMorph 2.0 hybrid 3D printer. The accuracy of 3D printing of the model part influences the realization of modular devices. In recent years, technology has evolved a lot, and the need to have the most efficient manufacturing equipment has increased. This is the reason for the development of 3D printers using FDM technology for plastic parts. The software used by these 3D printers used in FDM technology is very sophisticated, as they allow the manufacture of very precise 3D prototypes, identical to the designed 3D model, through modern additive manufacturing techniques. The quality and mechanical strength of the prototypes obtained using 3D printers is very good. The materials used by the 3D printers manufactured by FDM are cheap and accessible. These 3D printers are used to make three-dimensional objects (gears, flanges, bearings, covers, casings, mechanisms, figurines, interior and exterior design elements, architectural models, medical models).展开更多
Based on analyzing the influences of a slicing scheme on stair-stepping effect, supporting structure, efficiency and deformation, etc. , analytical hierarchical process (AHP) combining with fuzzy synthetic evaluatio...Based on analyzing the influences of a slicing scheme on stair-stepping effect, supporting structure, efficiency and deformation, etc. , analytical hierarchical process (AHP) combining with fuzzy synthetic evaluation is introduced to make decision in slicing schemes for a processing part. The application in determining the slicing scheme for a computer mouse during prototyping shows that the method increases the rationality during decision- making and improves quality and efficiency for the prototyping part.展开更多
Recent exploration results indicate that a significant exploration potential remains in the Dongying Depression of the Bohai Bay Basin and the undiscovered oil and gas are largely reservoired in subtle traps including...Recent exploration results indicate that a significant exploration potential remains in the Dongying Depression of the Bohai Bay Basin and the undiscovered oil and gas are largely reservoired in subtle traps including turbidite litholigcal traps of the Sha-3 Member. In order to effectively guide the exploration program targeting turbidites, this study will focus on the depositional models of the Sha-3 Member turbidites and oil/gas accumulation characteristics in these turbidites. Two corresponding relationships were found. One is that the East African Rift Valley provides a modern analog for the depositional systems in the Dongying Depression. The other is that the depositional models of line-sourced slope aprons, single point-source submarine fan and multiple source ramp turbidite, established for deep-sea turbidites, can be applied to interpret the depositional features of the turbidite fans of three different origins: slope turbidite aprons, lake floor turbidite fans and delta-fed turbidite fans in the Sha-3 Member. Updip sealing integrity is the key factor determining whether oil/gas accumulates or not in the slope aprons and lake floor fans. The factors controlling oil/gas migration and accumulation in the delta-fed turbidite fans are not very clear. Multiple factors rather than a single factor probably played significant roles in these processes.展开更多
The use of additive manufacturing techniques in the development of unconventional materials can help reduce the environmental impact of traditional construction materials.In this paper,the properties of a 3D-printed b...The use of additive manufacturing techniques in the development of unconventional materials can help reduce the environmental impact of traditional construction materials.In this paper,the properties of a 3D-printed biocomposite were evaluated.Biofilaments obtained by mixing pulverized bamboo fibers with polylactic acid(PLA)resin were extruded during the manufacturing process.To assess the effect of incorporating plant fibers,an analysis was conducted on the morphology,elemental chemical composition,crystallinity index,principal functional groups,thermal stability,surface roughness,microhardness,density,tensile strength,elastic modulus,and strain percentage of reinforced samples.The results were comparedwith those obtained from the characterization of standard PLAfilaments(unreinforced).The fused deposition modeling(FDM)technique was employed to print biocomposite specimens.Additionally,the influence of the printing parameters(infill density,build orientation,and layer thickness)on the physical,tribological,andmechanical properties of the biocomposites was analyzed.These results were compared with those obtained for specimens printed with pure PLA.The findings indicate that incorporating 10%vegetable filler into PLA filaments enhanced the strength and stiffness of the biocomposite under axial loads.Finally,the strength of the biocomposite subjected to axial loads was compared with the standardized values for wood-plastic composites,demonstrating the feasibility of its use for non-structural purposes in civil construction.展开更多
The distribution of the sediment material storage quantity along the debris flow channels(SMSQ_DFC)can provide a foundation for runoffgenerated debris flow prediction or susceptibility assessment.Current models for es...The distribution of the sediment material storage quantity along the debris flow channels(SMSQ_DFC)can provide a foundation for runoffgenerated debris flow prediction or susceptibility assessment.Current models for estimating SMSQ_DFC do not consider the capacity of the channel cross-section to accommodate sediment materials.This accommodation condition serves as a limiting factor in determining whether the expected surplus of sediment materials can ultimately be stored.To address this issue,a mass-conservative index was used to represent the balance of deposit materials at any cross-section,considering the influx from upstream,outflux to downstream,and accommodation capacity.Based on this index,a new model for estimating SMSQ_DFC was developed and subsequently evaluated.The evaluation results show that the model meets the accuracy requirements with average error rates of 14.06%for self-validation and 14.81%for generalization ability validation.To assess its practical applications,the model was applied to the Yeniu Gully in Wenchuan County,Sichuan Province,an area with detailed field survey data.The results show that the model exhibits a commendable performance.Compared to traditional theoretical and semi-theoretical statistical models,our model is easier to use(input parameters can be obtained using Geographic Information Systems(GIS)).The modeling parameters chosen in this study have more theoretical significance than those used in existing purely statistical models,offering more effective technical support for estimating SMSQ_DFC.展开更多
By the aid of the international mining software SURPAC, a geologic database for a multi-metal mine was established, 3D models of the surface, geologic fault, ore body, cavity and the underground openings were built, a...By the aid of the international mining software SURPAC, a geologic database for a multi-metal mine was established, 3D models of the surface, geologic fault, ore body, cavity and the underground openings were built, and the volume of the cavity of the mine based on the cavity 3D model was calculated. In order to compute the reserves, a grade block model was built and each metal element grade was estimated using Ordinary Kriging. Then, the reserve of each metal element and every sublevel of the mine was worked out. Finally, the calculated result of each metal reserve to its actual prospecting reserve was compared, and the results show that they are all almost equal to each other. The absolute errors of Sn, Pb, and Zn reserves are only 1.45%, 1.59% and 1.62%, respectively. Obviously, the built models are reliable and the calculated results of reserves are correct. They can be used to assist the geologic and mining engineers of the mine to do research work of reserves estimation, mining design, plan making and so on.展开更多
Fused deposition modelling(FDM), a widely used rapid prototyping process, is a promising technique in manufacturing engineering. In this work, a method for characterizing elastic constants of FDM-fabricated materials ...Fused deposition modelling(FDM), a widely used rapid prototyping process, is a promising technique in manufacturing engineering. In this work, a method for characterizing elastic constants of FDM-fabricated materials is proposed. First of all, according to the manufacturing process of FDM, orthotropic constitutive model is used to describe the mechanical behavior. Then the virtual fields method(VFM) is applied to characterize all the mechanical parameters(Q, Q, Q, Q) using the full-field strain,which is measured by digital image correlation(DIC). Since the principal axis of the FDM-fabricated structure is sometimes unknown due to the complexity of the manufacturing process, a disk in diametrical compression is used as the load configuration so that the loading angle can be changed conveniently. To verify the feasibility of the proposed method, finite element method(FEM) simulation is conducted to obtain the strain field of the disk. The simulation results show that higher accuracy can be achieved when the loading angle is close to 30?. Finally, a disk fabricated by FDM was used for the experiment. By rotating the disk, several tests with different loading angles were conducted. To determine the position of the principal axis in each test, two groups of parameters(Q, Q, Q, Q) are calculated by two different groups of virtual fields. Then the corresponding loading angle can be determined by minimizing the deviation between two groups of the parameters. After that, the four constants(Q, Q, Q, Q) were determined from the test with an angle of 27?.展开更多
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of rapid prototyping (RP) technologies which uses an additive fabrication approach.Each commercially available FDM model has different types of process parameters for different ...Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of rapid prototyping (RP) technologies which uses an additive fabrication approach.Each commercially available FDM model has different types of process parameters for different applications.Some of the desired parts require excellent surface finish as well as good tolerance.The most common parameters requiring setup are the raster angle,tool path,slice thickness,build orientation,and deposition speed.The purpose of this paper is to discuss the process parameters of FDM Prodigy Plus (Stratasys,Inc.,Eden Prairie,MN,USA).Various selected parameters were tested and the optimum condition was proposed.The quality of the parts produced was accessed in terms of dimensional accuracy and surface finish.The optimum parameters obtained were then applied in the fabrication of the master pattern prior to silicone rubber moulding (SRM).These parameters would reduce the post processing time.The dimensional accuracy and surface roughness were analyzed using coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and surface roughness tester,respectively.Based on this study,the recommended parameters will improve the quality of the FDM parts produced in terms of dimensional accuracy and surface roughness for the application of SRM.展开更多
Biodegradable polymers are highly attractive as potential alternatives to petroleum-based polymers in an attempt to achieve carbon neutrality whilst maintaining the mechanical properties of the structures.Among these ...Biodegradable polymers are highly attractive as potential alternatives to petroleum-based polymers in an attempt to achieve carbon neutrality whilst maintaining the mechanical properties of the structures.Among these polymers,polylactic acid(PLA)is particularly promising due to its good mechanical properties,biocompatibility and thermoplasticity.In this work,we aim to enhance the mechanical properties of PLA using mechanically-defibrated cellulose nanofibers(CNFs)that exhibit remarkable mechanical properties and biodegradability.We also employ fused deposition modeling(FDM),one of the three-dimensional printing methods for thermoplastic polymers,for the low-cost fabrication of the products.Mechanically-defibrated CNF-reinforced PLA matrix composites are fabricated by FDM.Their tensile properties are investigated in two printing directions(0°/90°and+45°/-45°).The discussion about the relationship between printing direction and tensile behavoir of mechanically-defibrated CNF-reinforced PLA matrix composite is the unique point of this study.We further discuss the microstructure and fracture surface of mechanically-defibrated CNF-reinforced PLA matrix composite by scanning electron microscope.展开更多
基金supported by the project of the China Geological Survey(DD20221661).
文摘The black shales of Wufeng and Longmaxi Formation(Late Ordovician-Early Silurian period)in Sichuan Basin are the main strata for marine shale gas exploration,which have a yearly shale gas production of 228×10^(8)m^(3)and cumulative shale gas production of 919×10^(8)m^(3).According to the lithological and biological features,filling sequences,sedimentary structures and lab analysis,the authors divided the Wufeng/Guanyinqiao and Longmaxi Formations into shore,tidal flat,shoal,shallow water shelf and deep water shelf facies,and confirmed that a shallow water deposition between the two sets of shales.Although both Formations contain similar shales,their formation mechanisms differ.During the deposition of Wufeng shale,influenced by the Caledonian Movement,the Central Sichuan and Guizhou Uplifts led to the transformation of the Sichuan Basin into a back-bulge basin.Coinstantaneous volcanic activity provided significant nutrients,contributing to the deposition of Wufeng Formation black shales.In contrast,during the deposition of Longmaxi shale,collisions caused basement subsidence,melting glaciers raised sea levels,and renewed volcanic activity provided additional nutrients,leading to Longmaxi Formation black shale accumulation.Considering the basic sedimentary geology and shale gas characteristics,areas such as Suijiang-Leibo-Daguan,Luzhou-Zigong,Weirong-Yongchuan,and Nanchuan-Dingshan are identified as key prospects for future shale gas exploration in the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formations.
基金Supported by Jinchang City Level Science and Technology Plan Project(No.2023RC012).
文摘The lower member of Dalazi Formation is an important oil reservoir in the Songjiang Basin.Based on the research on its field-measured geological profiles,lithological combination characteristics and grain size distribution characteristics,combined with the analysis of the spatial distribution characteristics,sedimentary structural characteristics and hydrodynamic conditions of the sediments in this member,nine sedimentary microfacies of the fan delta plain subfacies,fan delta front subfacies and littoral-shallow lacustrine subfacies have been identified.The study reveals that lower member of Dalazi Formation in the research area follows a fan delta–shallow lacustrine depositional model in the steep slope zone of a rift lake basin.The sediments primarily originate from the Pre-Mesozoic strata in the steep southeastern and eastern margins.The basin center migrated from the early Xiaoshahe area to the Yangmucun–Shenglicun area,and the sedimentary system gradually transitioned from fan delta to littoral-shallow lacustrine facies.
基金jointly funded by projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41872150)the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U19B6003)Major Scientific and Technological Projects of CNPC during the 13th five-year plan(No.2019A-02-10)。
文摘Recent advances in hydrocarbon exploration have been made in the Member Deng-2 marginal microbial mound-bank complex reservoirs of the Dengying Formation in the western Sichuan Basin, SW China,where the depositional process is regarded confusing. The microfacies, construction types, and depositional model of the Member Deng-2 marginal microbial mound-bank complex have been investigated using unmanned aerial vehicle photography, outcrop section investigation, thin section identification,and seismic reflections in the southwestern Sichuan Basin. The microbialite lithologic textures in this region include thrombolite, dendrolite, stromatolite, fenestral stromatolite, spongiostromata stone,oncolite, aggregated grainstone, and botryoidal grapestone. Based on the comprehensive analysis of“depositional fabrics-lithology-microfacies”, an association between a fore mound, mound framework,and back mound subfacies has been proposed based on water depth, current direction, energy level and lithologic assemblages. The microfacies of the mound base, mound core, mound flank, mound cap, and mound flat could be recognized among the mound framework subfacies. Two construction types of marginal microbial mound-bank complex have been determined based on deposition location, mound scale, migration direction, and sedimentary facies association. Type Jinkouhe microbial mound constructions(TJMMCs) develop along the windward margin owing to their proximity to the seaward subfacies fore mound, with a northeastwardly migrated microbial mound on top of the mud mound,exhibiting the characteristics of large-sized mounds and small-sized banks in the surrounding area. Type E'bian microbial mound constructions(TEMMCs) primarily occur on the leeward margin, resulting from the presence of onshore back mound subfacies, with the smaller southwestward migrated microbial mounds existing on a thicker microbial flat. The platform margin microbial mound depositional model can be correlated with certain lateral comparison profile and seismic reflection structures in the 2D seismic section, which can provide references for future worldwide exploration. Microbial mounds with larger buildups and thicker vertical reservoirs are typically targeted on the windward margin, while small-sized microbial mounds and flats with better lateral connections are typically focused on the leeward margin.
基金The Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation under contract Nos 2024A1515012628the National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 41876059 and 42372213+4 种基金the Open Research Fund Program of Zhoushan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Marine Geo-hazards,China Geological Survey under contract No.ZSORS-22-5the Shantou University Scientific Research Foundation for Talents under contract No.NTF20028China-Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN)Maritime Cooperation Fund Project under contract No.12120100500017001China Geological Survey Projects under contract Nos DD20211553,DD20221710,and DD20230415the Science and Technology Innovation Fund of Command Center of Integrated Natural Resources Survey Center under contract No.KC20230017.
文摘The deltas serve as the primary interactive zone where terrestrial and marine environments converge,playing a pivotal role in the coastal deposition.In the Holocene,climate changes and sea level fluctuation are the principal driving factors in the evolution of deltas.However,human activities such as the construction of dams and reservoirs in the Anthropocene have significantly altered sediment transport in rivers,leading to depositional pattern variation during deltaic evolution.In this study,we have conducted a comparative analysis of the morphological variations(1986-2021)in the barrier system of the Hanjiang River Delta(HRD)using satellite remote sensing(SRS)method.Additionally,we have examined the lithological changes and facies alterations observed in eight boreholes on the present barrier spit.Our findings indicate that the intensification of anthropogenic activities led to a significant reduction in the sediment flux of the Hanjiang River(HR),resulting in depocenter landward migration at the estuary.SRS analysis reveals their periodical morphological characteristics and spatial variations of estuarine sandbars(1986-1992),barrier islands-lagoons(1993-2009),and barrier spits(2010-2021)during 1986 to 2021.The stratigraphy of boreholes demonstrates a south-to-north facies transition from lagoon to lagoon-barrier spit and barrier spit in vertical lithology.Therefore,the depositional evolution of the HRD barrier system is categorized into three phases:estuarine sandbar-barrier island phase(1986-1998);barrier island-lagoon phase(1999-2009);and barrier spit phase(2010-2021).During the estuarine sandbar-barrier island phase,fluvial processes played a predominate role in the deposition.Consequently,with a significant decrease in river sediment load,the dominant factors driving depositional processes shifted towards wave action and alongshore current.Based on the conceptual model in the Holocene,we propose a modified depositional model of wave-dominated deltas during Anthropocene that encompasses three evolutionary phases:estuarine sandbars and delta front platforms,barrier island-lagoon formation and landward migration of barrier spits.This pattern highlights that human-induced reduction in river sediment flux has led to a seaward deltaic progradation driven by barrier landward migration.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.20011CB403007)the National Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China(Nos.41502089,41202059)+1 种基金the Central Public Welfare Scientific Research Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses(No.K1415)the Geological Survey(No.1212010011808)
文摘We studied the sedimentary characteristics of a Paleocene-Eocene salt lake in the Jiangling Depression through field core observation,thin section identification,scanning electron microscopy,and X-ray diffraction analysis.On the basis of sedimentary characteristics we have summarized the petrological and mineralogical characteristics of the salt lake and proposed 9 types of grade IV salt rhythms.The deposition shows a desalting to salting order of halite-argillaceous-mudstone-mud dolostonemud anhydrock-glauberite-halite.The relationship among grade IV rhythms,water salinity and climate fluctuations was analyzed.Based on the analysis of the relationship between boron content and mudstone color and by combining the mineralogy and sedimentary environment characteristics,we propose that the early and late Paleocene Shashi Formation in the Jiangling Depression was a paleolacustrine depositional environment with a high salt content,which is a representation of the shallow water salt lake depositional model.The middle Paleocene Shashi Formation and the early Eocene Xingouzui Formation were salt and brackish sedimentary environments with low salt content in a deep paleolake,which represents a deep salt lake depositional model.
基金supported by the National Major Science and Technology Project of China (No. 2011ZX05007-002)
文摘The Changxing (长兴) Formation has two sequences (sql and sq2) in the Panlongdong (盘龙洞) Section, Xuanhan (宣汉), northeastern Sichuan (四川). It belongs to the platform edge facies belt, rich in reefs and banks, which were developed in the highstand system tract (HST) of sql and sq2, respectively. During third-order relative sea level dropping, the platform edge reef bank were mainly developed in the overall progradation parasequence sets. The platform edge reefs were developed in three phases, while platform edge banks in two phases. Outcrop observation and microscopic identification for platform egde reefs and banks in the section show that the three-phase-reefs are all composed of reef base and reef core, with string of tube sponge as the major reef-building organisms and fiber sponge, hydrazoan and bryozoans as the minor, while the reef-attached organisms mainly being fo- raminifera, brachiopod, echinoderm and ostracod. The first-phase-reef rock type is baffling reefs, the second phase baffling reefs and framework reefs assembles, the third phase framework reefs. Typically, the second phase reefs were developed with the maximum sedimentary scale and thickness, with the most abundant reef-building organisms and reef-attached organisms, showing best physical properties for reservoirs. The platform edge banks mainly consists of gravel debris and ooide grains, mostly dolomized. The dolomitizition in the second phase was relatively intense, favoring good reservoirs.
基金co-funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.42372141and Grant No.42072126)Open Fund (DGERA20241002) of Key Laboratory of Deep-time Geography and Environment Reconstruction and Applications of Ministry of Natural Resources,Chengdu University of Technologythe Science Development Fund of Dongying (Grant No.2024kyqd004).
文摘Shales in deep lake basins have become the main focus of continental shale oil and gas exploration.In order to highlight the sedimentary dynamics of mud deposition in deep lake basins,a combination of core observation,thin section examination,X-ray diffraction,and QEMSCAN(quantitative evaluation of minerals by scanning electron microscopy)was used to analyze the depositional characteristics of mudrocks in the Chang-7 Member from the Yanchang Formation(Upper Triassic)in Ordos Basin,and to establish a depositional model for mud accumulation in deep lake basins.This study recognizes four mudrock lithofacies in the Chang-7 Member:(1)the laminated silt-bearing mudstone,which generally develops a binary composition of“silt-clay”or a ternary composition of“silt-clay-organic matter”;(2)the graded mudstone,mainly composed of dark gray and gray-black mudstone sandwiched by silt-bearing mudstone;(3)the massive mudstone,internally showing a uniform distribution of quartz,clay,and carbonate minerals,with also a small amount of organic detritus;and(4)the laminated shale,which is generally composed of clay laminae,and organic laminae of the former two.Sediment supply,topographic slope,and flood intensity combine to control the evolution of gravity flows and the transport and deposition of the mudrock in the Chang-7 Member.The influence of orogeny provides terrain gradient,water depth,abundant sediments at source areas,and triggering mechanism for the formation of gravity flows.Floods triggered by wetting events provide the impetus for sediment transport.Mud deposition in the Chang-7 Member was mainly related to the transport and sedimentation of mud by hyperpycnal flows and rapid sedimentation by buoyant plume flocculation.A comprehensive evolutionary model for shale accumulation in the deep lake basin is established by integrating various triggering mechanisms and mud transport sedimentary processes.
基金supporteded by Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(Grant No.22ZR1463900)State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration(Grant No.MSV202318)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.22120220649).
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM),particularly fused deposition modeling(FDM),has emerged as a transformative technology in modern manufacturing processes.The dimensional accuracy of FDM-printed parts is crucial for ensuring their functional integrity and performance.To achieve sustainable manufacturing in FDM,it is necessary to optimize the print quality and time efficiency concurrently.However,owing to the complex interactions of printing parameters,achieving a balanced optimization of both remains challenging.This study examines four key factors affecting dimensional accuracy and print time:printing speed,layer thickness,nozzle temperature,and bed temperature.Fifty parameter sets were generated using enhanced Latin hypercube sampling.A whale optimization algorithm(WOA)-enhanced support vector regression(SVR)model was developed to predict dimen-sional errors and print time effectively,with non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm Ⅲ(NSGA-Ⅲ)utilized for multi-objective optimization.The technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS)was applied to select a balanced solution from the Pareto front.In experimental validation,the parts printed using the optimized parameters exhibited excellent dimensional accuracy and printing efficiency.This study comprehensively considered optimizing the printing time and size to meet quality requirements while achieving higher printing efficiency and aiding in the realization of sustainable manufacturing in the field of AM.In addition,the printing of a specific prosthetic component was used as a case study,highlighting the high demands on both dimensional precision and printing efficiency.The optimized process parameters required significantly less printing time,while satisfying the dimensional accuracy requirements.This study provides valuable insights for achieving sustainable AM using FDM.
基金Projects(41173055,41772118)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Based on the element geochemistry and biomarkers of the oil shale from the Chang 7 sub-unit in the southern Ordos Basin,the depositional conditions and organic source of the oil shale are discussed.Biomarkers analyses show that the oil shale has a homologous organic matter source,with a mix of plankton and advanced plants.U/Th and V/Ni ratios suggest that the redox condition is dominated by a reducing condition,and the degree of anoxia in the Tongchuan area is higher than that of the Xunyi area.Sr/Ba ratios illustrate that the oil shale is deposited in fresh water and the paleosalinity in the Tongchuan area is slightly higher.Fe/Ti ratios imply that the Tongchuan area underwent obvious hydrothermal fluid activities.Sr/Cu ratios show warm and humid paleoclimate in both areas.As assessed by(La/Yb)NASC,the deposition rate in the Tongchuan area is relatively lower.Fe/Co and Th/U ratios suggest that the paleo-water-depth in the Tongchuan area is deeper.The source rock could have the advance plants source,which must have close relationship with the Qinling orogeny.Comparing the paleoenvironment,the Tongchuan area has better depositional conditions,and is the key oil shale exploration area in the southern Ordos Basin.
文摘This paper studies the lithofacies,sedimentary facies,depositional models and reservoir architecture of the rudist-bearing Sar-3 zone of Cretaceous Sarvak in the Southwest of Iran by utilizing coring,thin section,XRD data of five coring wells and 3D seismic data.Research results include the following:According to lithofacies features and their association,the rudist-mound and tidal flat are the main microfacies in the Sar-3 depositional time.By investigating the regional tectonic setting and seismic interpretation,a depositional model was built for the Sar-3 zone,which highlights four key points:1)The distribution of the rudist-buildup is controlled by the paleo-high.2)The build-up outside of the wide colonize stage but reached the wave-base level in a short time by regression and formation uplift,and was destroyed by the high energy current,then forming the moundy allochthonous deposition after being dispersed and redeposited.3)The tidal flat develops widely in the upper Sar-3,and the deposition thickness depends on the paleo-structure.The tidal channel develops in the valley and fringe of the Paleo-structure.4)The exposure within the leaching effect by the meteoric water of the top of Sar-3 is the main controlling factor of the reservoir vertical architecture.The Sar-3 zone featured as the dualistic architecture consists of two regions:the lower is the rudist reef limestone reservoir and the upper is the tidal condense limestone interlayer.The thickness of each is controlled by the paleo-structure.The Paleo-high zone is the preferential development zone.Based on reservoir characteristics of the different zones,a targeted development strategy has been proposed.Keeping the trajectory in the middle of the oillayer in the paleo-high,and in the paleo-low,make the trajectory crossing the oil-zone and then keep it in the lower.
基金Projects(41506080,41702162)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(DD20160152,DD20160147,GZH200800503)supported by China Geological Survey+1 种基金Projects(XQ-2005-01,2009GYXQ10)supported by China Ministry of Land and ResourcesProject(201602004)supported by the Postdoctoral Innovation Foundation of Shandong Province,China
文摘In the South Yellow Sea Basin,Mesozoic–Paleozoic marine strata are generally well developed with large thickness,and no substantial breakthroughs have been made in hydrocarbon exploration.Through research,it is believed that the Upper Permian–Lower Triassic can be regarded as a long-term base-level cycle.Based on drilling data,characteristics of the lithology–electric property combination cyclicity,and the special lithology,the long-term base-level cycle was divided into five medium-term base-level cycles(MC1–MC5).On this basis,the Permian–Triassic sedimentary systems and their filling model were analyzed in accordance with the change of base-level cycle and transition of sedimentary environment,as well as characteristics of the drilling sedimentary facies and seismic facies.The results show that there were six sedimentary systems(fluvial,delta,tidal flat,open platform,restricted platform,and continental shelf)developed in the Upper Permian–Lower Triassic,the sedimentary systems were distributed such that the water was deep in the northwest and shallow in the southeast,and there were two base-level cycle filling models(a relatively stable tidal flat facies and a rapidly transgressive continental shelf facies to stable platform facies)developed in the Upper Permian–Lower Triassic.These models can provide a basis for evaluation of the Mesozoic–Paleozoic hydrocarbon geology in the South Yellow Sea Basin.
文摘The objective of the work is to determine the influence of the PLA melting temperature during 3D printing on the dimensional accuracy of the model parts. Two modular drilling devices were also made using PLA model parts. The model parts were 3D printed using FDM technology and the ZMorph 2.0 hybrid 3D printer. The accuracy of 3D printing of the model part influences the realization of modular devices. In recent years, technology has evolved a lot, and the need to have the most efficient manufacturing equipment has increased. This is the reason for the development of 3D printers using FDM technology for plastic parts. The software used by these 3D printers used in FDM technology is very sophisticated, as they allow the manufacture of very precise 3D prototypes, identical to the designed 3D model, through modern additive manufacturing techniques. The quality and mechanical strength of the prototypes obtained using 3D printers is very good. The materials used by the 3D printers manufactured by FDM are cheap and accessible. These 3D printers are used to make three-dimensional objects (gears, flanges, bearings, covers, casings, mechanisms, figurines, interior and exterior design elements, architectural models, medical models).
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Support Key Project of Jiangsu Province (DE2008365)~~
文摘Based on analyzing the influences of a slicing scheme on stair-stepping effect, supporting structure, efficiency and deformation, etc. , analytical hierarchical process (AHP) combining with fuzzy synthetic evaluation is introduced to make decision in slicing schemes for a processing part. The application in determining the slicing scheme for a computer mouse during prototyping shows that the method increases the rationality during decision- making and improves quality and efficiency for the prototyping part.
文摘Recent exploration results indicate that a significant exploration potential remains in the Dongying Depression of the Bohai Bay Basin and the undiscovered oil and gas are largely reservoired in subtle traps including turbidite litholigcal traps of the Sha-3 Member. In order to effectively guide the exploration program targeting turbidites, this study will focus on the depositional models of the Sha-3 Member turbidites and oil/gas accumulation characteristics in these turbidites. Two corresponding relationships were found. One is that the East African Rift Valley provides a modern analog for the depositional systems in the Dongying Depression. The other is that the depositional models of line-sourced slope aprons, single point-source submarine fan and multiple source ramp turbidite, established for deep-sea turbidites, can be applied to interpret the depositional features of the turbidite fans of three different origins: slope turbidite aprons, lake floor turbidite fans and delta-fed turbidite fans in the Sha-3 Member. Updip sealing integrity is the key factor determining whether oil/gas accumulates or not in the slope aprons and lake floor fans. The factors controlling oil/gas migration and accumulation in the delta-fed turbidite fans are not very clear. Multiple factors rather than a single factor probably played significant roles in these processes.
基金a derivative product of the project INV-ING-3788 financed by the Vicerectory of Research of the Universidad Militar Nueva Granada,validity 2023.
文摘The use of additive manufacturing techniques in the development of unconventional materials can help reduce the environmental impact of traditional construction materials.In this paper,the properties of a 3D-printed biocomposite were evaluated.Biofilaments obtained by mixing pulverized bamboo fibers with polylactic acid(PLA)resin were extruded during the manufacturing process.To assess the effect of incorporating plant fibers,an analysis was conducted on the morphology,elemental chemical composition,crystallinity index,principal functional groups,thermal stability,surface roughness,microhardness,density,tensile strength,elastic modulus,and strain percentage of reinforced samples.The results were comparedwith those obtained from the characterization of standard PLAfilaments(unreinforced).The fused deposition modeling(FDM)technique was employed to print biocomposite specimens.Additionally,the influence of the printing parameters(infill density,build orientation,and layer thickness)on the physical,tribological,andmechanical properties of the biocomposites was analyzed.These results were compared with those obtained for specimens printed with pure PLA.The findings indicate that incorporating 10%vegetable filler into PLA filaments enhanced the strength and stiffness of the biocomposite under axial loads.Finally,the strength of the biocomposite subjected to axial loads was compared with the standardized values for wood-plastic composites,demonstrating the feasibility of its use for non-structural purposes in civil construction.
基金supported by Geological Disaster Patterns and Mitigation Strategies Under River-Reservoir Hydrodynamics in the Three Gorges Reservoir Fluctuation Zone(5000002024CC20004)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC3007205)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42271013)the West Light Foundation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘The distribution of the sediment material storage quantity along the debris flow channels(SMSQ_DFC)can provide a foundation for runoffgenerated debris flow prediction or susceptibility assessment.Current models for estimating SMSQ_DFC do not consider the capacity of the channel cross-section to accommodate sediment materials.This accommodation condition serves as a limiting factor in determining whether the expected surplus of sediment materials can ultimately be stored.To address this issue,a mass-conservative index was used to represent the balance of deposit materials at any cross-section,considering the influx from upstream,outflux to downstream,and accommodation capacity.Based on this index,a new model for estimating SMSQ_DFC was developed and subsequently evaluated.The evaluation results show that the model meets the accuracy requirements with average error rates of 14.06%for self-validation and 14.81%for generalization ability validation.To assess its practical applications,the model was applied to the Yeniu Gully in Wenchuan County,Sichuan Province,an area with detailed field survey data.The results show that the model exhibits a commendable performance.Compared to traditional theoretical and semi-theoretical statistical models,our model is easier to use(input parameters can be obtained using Geographic Information Systems(GIS)).The modeling parameters chosen in this study have more theoretical significance than those used in existing purely statistical models,offering more effective technical support for estimating SMSQ_DFC.
基金Project(50490274) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘By the aid of the international mining software SURPAC, a geologic database for a multi-metal mine was established, 3D models of the surface, geologic fault, ore body, cavity and the underground openings were built, and the volume of the cavity of the mine based on the cavity 3D model was calculated. In order to compute the reserves, a grade block model was built and each metal element grade was estimated using Ordinary Kriging. Then, the reserve of each metal element and every sublevel of the mine was worked out. Finally, the calculated result of each metal reserve to its actual prospecting reserve was compared, and the results show that they are all almost equal to each other. The absolute errors of Sn, Pb, and Zn reserves are only 1.45%, 1.59% and 1.62%, respectively. Obviously, the built models are reliable and the calculated results of reserves are correct. They can be used to assist the geologic and mining engineers of the mine to do research work of reserves estimation, mining design, plan making and so on.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants 11672153, 11232008, and 11227801)
文摘Fused deposition modelling(FDM), a widely used rapid prototyping process, is a promising technique in manufacturing engineering. In this work, a method for characterizing elastic constants of FDM-fabricated materials is proposed. First of all, according to the manufacturing process of FDM, orthotropic constitutive model is used to describe the mechanical behavior. Then the virtual fields method(VFM) is applied to characterize all the mechanical parameters(Q, Q, Q, Q) using the full-field strain,which is measured by digital image correlation(DIC). Since the principal axis of the FDM-fabricated structure is sometimes unknown due to the complexity of the manufacturing process, a disk in diametrical compression is used as the load configuration so that the loading angle can be changed conveniently. To verify the feasibility of the proposed method, finite element method(FEM) simulation is conducted to obtain the strain field of the disk. The simulation results show that higher accuracy can be achieved when the loading angle is close to 30?. Finally, a disk fabricated by FDM was used for the experiment. By rotating the disk, several tests with different loading angles were conducted. To determine the position of the principal axis in each test, two groups of parameters(Q, Q, Q, Q) are calculated by two different groups of virtual fields. Then the corresponding loading angle can be determined by minimizing the deviation between two groups of the parameters. After that, the four constants(Q, Q, Q, Q) were determined from the test with an angle of 27?.
文摘Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of rapid prototyping (RP) technologies which uses an additive fabrication approach.Each commercially available FDM model has different types of process parameters for different applications.Some of the desired parts require excellent surface finish as well as good tolerance.The most common parameters requiring setup are the raster angle,tool path,slice thickness,build orientation,and deposition speed.The purpose of this paper is to discuss the process parameters of FDM Prodigy Plus (Stratasys,Inc.,Eden Prairie,MN,USA).Various selected parameters were tested and the optimum condition was proposed.The quality of the parts produced was accessed in terms of dimensional accuracy and surface finish.The optimum parameters obtained were then applied in the fabrication of the master pattern prior to silicone rubber moulding (SRM).These parameters would reduce the post processing time.The dimensional accuracy and surface roughness were analyzed using coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and surface roughness tester,respectively.Based on this study,the recommended parameters will improve the quality of the FDM parts produced in terms of dimensional accuracy and surface roughness for the application of SRM.
基金supported by the Program for Creation of Interdisciplinary Research and Ensemble Program of Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences,Tohoku University。
文摘Biodegradable polymers are highly attractive as potential alternatives to petroleum-based polymers in an attempt to achieve carbon neutrality whilst maintaining the mechanical properties of the structures.Among these polymers,polylactic acid(PLA)is particularly promising due to its good mechanical properties,biocompatibility and thermoplasticity.In this work,we aim to enhance the mechanical properties of PLA using mechanically-defibrated cellulose nanofibers(CNFs)that exhibit remarkable mechanical properties and biodegradability.We also employ fused deposition modeling(FDM),one of the three-dimensional printing methods for thermoplastic polymers,for the low-cost fabrication of the products.Mechanically-defibrated CNF-reinforced PLA matrix composites are fabricated by FDM.Their tensile properties are investigated in two printing directions(0°/90°and+45°/-45°).The discussion about the relationship between printing direction and tensile behavoir of mechanically-defibrated CNF-reinforced PLA matrix composite is the unique point of this study.We further discuss the microstructure and fracture surface of mechanically-defibrated CNF-reinforced PLA matrix composite by scanning electron microscope.