Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions....Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions.A field blast experiment was conducted under close-in explosion with varying detonation offset distances(0 m,0.5 m,and 1 m),the overpressure load and dynamic responses of the full-scale RC columns were measured.Compared with the centrally detonated condition,a relative offset distance of 1.67 decreases the maximum and residual deflections of the RC column by 16.8%and 21.4%,respectively,while increasing the maximum and residual support rotations by 24.7%and 17.8%.Based on the experimental results,a theoretical model was proposed that considers the detonation location and charge mass,boundary conditions,axial compression ratio and material properties.The theoretical model exhibited good agreement with the experimental results,with prediction errors below 10%for both maximum and residual deflection.The effects of parameters were analyzed,and it indicated that an increase in offset distance results in decreased maximum and residual deflections but an increased support angle,thereby exacerbating damage.Higher axial load ratio,span-depth ratio,and longitudinal reinforcement ratio reduce both deflections and support angle.Additionally,a rapid method to predict the maximum and residual deflection of RC columns under off-central blast loading was also proposed based on the Generalized Regression Neural Network(GRNN).Eleven features which related to the RC column properties and the blast characteristics were used in the training process of GRNN,and accurate predictions were achieved with prediction errors within 20%.This study fills the gap in predicting the dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosion,providing valuable references for blast-resistant design.展开更多
This study proposes a new post-tensioned precast bridge column(PT-PBC)with a socket connection.Compared to conventional PBCs connected by PT tendons,the combination of the PT tendons with the socket connection can avo...This study proposes a new post-tensioned precast bridge column(PT-PBC)with a socket connection.Compared to conventional PBCs connected by PT tendons,the combination of the PT tendons with the socket connection can avoid tensioning the PT tendons on site,which further accelerates construction speed while improving construction quality and safety.In addition,compared to conventional PBCs with a socket connection,a rocking interface can avoid the formation of a plastic hinge in a column,which greatly alleviates seismic damage to that area.One specimen for quasi-static testing is used to validate the feasibility of this connection type.Subsequently,finite element models(FEM)are established to systematically predict the responses of the proposed columns under lateral cyclic loading.The accuracy of the FEM is verified through quasistatic testing.Next,the influences of the key design parameters of the PT-PBC,including the area ratio and prestress level of the PT tendons,the area ratio of energy dissipation(ED)steel rebars,and the total axial compression ratio on the seismic performances of PT-PBC are systematically investigated.The use of shape memory alloy(SMA)rods as energy dissipation devices and their performances also are investigated.The results show that increasing the area ratio and prestress level of PT tendons has an overall positive impact on the self-centering capacity of the column.The prestress level of PT tendons should be kept between 35%and 55%,depending on different conditions.The total compression axial ratio of the columns should be maintained between 0.3 and 0.4.Both ED steel rebars and SMA rods can boost the column’s energy dissipation capacity,while SMA rods can reduce residual deformation due to their inherent mechanical properties.展开更多
Bolting steel angles at the bottom ends of columns provides a rapid and efficient method for repairing damaged structures,while also offering a viable approach to restore their potential bearing capacity.To validate t...Bolting steel angles at the bottom ends of columns provides a rapid and efficient method for repairing damaged structures,while also offering a viable approach to restore their potential bearing capacity.To validate the suitability of specific strengthening strategies,particularly the utilization of bolted steel angles,three reinforced concrete frame specimens were subjected to hysteresis testing.These specimens all featured RC columns strengthened with steel angle ends.Additionally,one control specimen without steel angle ends was included in the testing.The hysteresis effects of bolting steel angles were discussed in terms of typical failure mode,hysteresis and skeleton curves,stiffness degradation and energy dissipation.The experimental results revealed that the three specimens that had bolted steel angles exhibited ductile failure behavior.Through analysis of hysteresis and skeleton curves,it was observed that the frame demonstrated distinct plasticity,maintaining sufficient load-bearing capacity even after yielding and exhibiting superior displacement ductility performance.Considering equivalent viscous damping,the energy dissipation capacity of the RC frame increased linearly with drift and remained largely unaffected by structural damage.Therefore,bolting steel angles at specified cross-sections proved to be a viable technique for structural repair and restoration.展开更多
Karst collapse columns typically appear unpredictably and without a uniform spatial arrangement,posing challenges for mining operations and water inrush risk assessment.As major structural pathways for mine water inru...Karst collapse columns typically appear unpredictably and without a uniform spatial arrangement,posing challenges for mining operations and water inrush risk assessment.As major structural pathways for mine water inrush,they are responsible for some of the most frequent and severe water-related disasters in coal mining.Understanding the mechanisms of water inrush in these collapse columns is therefore essential for effective disaster prevention and control,making it a key research priority.Additionally,investigating the developmental characteristics of collapse columns is crucial for analyzing seepage instability mechanisms.In such a context,this paper provides a comprehensive review of four critical aspects:(1)The development characteristics and hydrogeological properties of collapse columns;(2)Fluid-solid coupling mechanisms under mining-induced stress;(3)Non-Darcy seepage behavior in fractured rock masses;(4)Flow regime transitions and mass variation effects.Key findings highlight the role of flow-solid coupling in governing the seepage mechanisms of fractured rock masses within karst collapse columns.By synthesizing numerous studies on flow pattern transitions,this paper outlines the complete seepage process-from groundwater movement within the aquifer to its migration through the collapse column and eventual inflow into mine roadways or working faces-along with the associated transformations in flow patterns.Furthermore,the seepage characteristics and water inrush behaviors influenced by particle migration are examined through both experimental and numerical simulation approaches.展开更多
The operational state of distillation columns significantly impacts product quality and production efficiency.However,due to the complex operation and diverse influencing factors,ensuring the safety and efficient oper...The operational state of distillation columns significantly impacts product quality and production efficiency.However,due to the complex operation and diverse influencing factors,ensuring the safety and efficient operation of the distillation columns becomes paramount.This research combines passive acoustic monitoring with artificial intelligence techniques,proposed a technology based on residual network(ResNet),which involves the transformation of the acoustic signals emitted by three distillation columns under different operating states.The acoustic signals were initially in one-dimensional waveform format and then converted into two-dimensional Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients spectrogram database using fast Fourier transform.Ultimately,this database was employed to train a ResNet for the purpose of identifying the operational states of the distillation columns.Through this approach,the operational states of distillation columns were monitored.Various faults,including flooding,entrainment,dry-tray,etc.,were diagnosed with an accuracy of 98.91%.Moreover,an intermediate transitional state between normal operation and fault was identified and accurately recognized by the proposed method.Under the transitional state,the acoustic signals achieved an accuracy of 97.85%on the ResNet,which enables early warnings before faults occur,enhancing the safety of chemical production processes.The approach presents a powerful tool for the monitoring and diagnosis of chemical equipment,particularly distillation columns,ensuring the safety and efficiency.展开更多
The behavior of reinforced concrete(RC)square columns strengthened with self-compacting concrete(SCC)-filled steel tubes under cyclic loading was experimentally investigated.Tests were carried out on eleven reinforced...The behavior of reinforced concrete(RC)square columns strengthened with self-compacting concrete(SCC)-filled steel tubes under cyclic loading was experimentally investigated.Tests were carried out on eleven reinforced columns and one unreinforced column.The parameters studied for the strengthened columns included axial compression ratio,reinforcement rate,defect rate,strength of SCC,and the section form of a reinforced steel tube.The results show that the steel tube SCC reinforcement method can effectively strengthen RC columns,exert the restraint effect of steel tube,and delay the development of internal concrete cracks.The method can also significantly improve the bearing capacity of RC columns.Regarding ductility,the improvement of the reinforced column is obvious,the deformation resistance of the specimen is enhanced,and the degradation of stiffness and strength is relatively slow,indicating that it has good seismic performance.展开更多
Geosynthetic-encased stone column(GESC)technology for strengthening soft clay offers significant advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness,environmental sustainability,and engineering applicability.It is widely applie...Geosynthetic-encased stone column(GESC)technology for strengthening soft clay offers significant advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness,environmental sustainability,and engineering applicability.It is widely applied in treating soft foundations for railways,bridges,and embankments.This study evaluates the cyclic response of the geosynthetic-encased steel slag column(GESSC)composite foundation employing three-dimensional nonlinear finite element analysis.A numerical study is conducted to assess the cyclic response of floating GESSC considering the influence of key design variables,including cyclic load amplitude,loading frequency,geosynthetic encasement stiffness,and length-to-diameter ratio.Results show that both cyclic load amplitude and frequency affect the cumulative settlement and excess pore pressure within the GESSC foundation.Within specified limits,increasing the encasement stiffness and column length can significantly improve the GESSC load-bearing characteristics.The parametric study suggests an optimal geosynthetic encasement stiffness for the field prototype columns within the range of 4480–5760 kN/m and a critical steel slag column length of 10 times the column diameter.展开更多
As a core power device in strategic industries such as new energy power generation and electric vehicles,the thermal reliability of IGBT modules directly determines the performance and lifetime of the whole system.A s...As a core power device in strategic industries such as new energy power generation and electric vehicles,the thermal reliability of IGBT modules directly determines the performance and lifetime of the whole system.A synergistic optimization structure of“inlet plate-channel spoiler columns”is proposed for the local hot spot problem during the operation of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor(IGBT),combined with the inherent defect of uneven flow distribution of the traditional U-type liquid cooling plate in this paper.The influences of the shape,height(H),and spacing from the spoiler column(b)of the plate on the comprehensive heat dissipation performance of the liquid cooling plate are analyzed at different Reynolds numbers,A dual heat source strategy is introduced and the effect of the optimized structure is evaluated by the temperature inhomogeneity coefficient(Φ).The results show that the optimum effect is achieved when the shape of the plate is square,H=4.5 mm,b=2 mm,and u=0.05 m/s,at which the HTPE=1.09 and Φ are reduced by 40%.In contrast,the maximum temperatures of the IGBT and the FWD(Free Wheeling Diode)chips are reduced by 8.7 and 8.4 K,respectively,and ΔP rises by only 1.58 Pa while keeping ΔT not significantly increased.This optimized configuration achieves a significant reduction in the critical chip temperature and optimization of the flow field uniformity with almost no change in the system flow resistance.It breaks through the limitation of single structure optimization of the traditional liquid cooling plate and effectively solves the problem of uneven flow in the U-shaped cooling plate,which provides a new solution with important engineering value for the thermal management of IGBT modules.展开更多
This study explores the combination of ultrasound technology with a detection algorithm to categorize flow regimes in bubble columns used for aeration in aquaculture.An ultrasonic velocity profiler is used to obtain t...This study explores the combination of ultrasound technology with a detection algorithm to categorize flow regimes in bubble columns used for aeration in aquaculture.An ultrasonic velocity profiler is used to obtain the standard deviation of the bubble velocity distributed throughout the column.The bubble velocity data for three known flow regimes were used to develop a probability density function(PDF)classification model.The experimental apparatus consisted of a circular tank equipped with a bubble generator and gas hold-up monitoring systems.The flow regimes of the experimental fluid were determined,and the classification was conducted via the PDF method.The results demonstrate that the classification accuracy is not lower than that of traditional machine learning methods.展开更多
This paper aims to evaluate the stochastic response of steel columns subjected to blast loads using the modified single degree of freedom(MSDOF)method,which assessed towards the conventional single degree of freedom(S...This paper aims to evaluate the stochastic response of steel columns subjected to blast loads using the modified single degree of freedom(MSDOF)method,which assessed towards the conventional single degree of freedom(SDOF)and the experimentally validated Finite Element(FE)methods(LSDYNA).For this purpose,special atten-tion is given to calculating the response of H-shaped steel columns under blast.The damage amount is determined based on the support rotation criterion,which is expressed as a function of their maximum lateral mid-span dis-placement.To account for uncertainties in input parameters and obtain the failure probability,the Monte Carlo simulation(MCS)method is employed,complemented by the Latin Hypercube Sampling(LHS)method to reduce the number of simulations.A parametric analysis is hence performed to examine the effect of several input pa-rameters(including both deterministic and probabilistic parameters)on the probability of column damage as a function of support rotation.First,the MSDOF method confirms its higher accuracy in estimating the probability of column damage due to blast,compared to the conventional SDOF.The collected results also show that un-certainties of several input parameters have significant effects on the column behavior.In particular,geometric parameters(including cross-sectional characteristics,boundary conditions and column length)have major effect on the corresponding column response,in the same way of input blast load parameters and material properties.展开更多
Precast concrete structures have gained popularity due to their advantages.However,the seismic performance of their connection joints remains an area of ongoing research and improvement.Grouted Sleeve Connection(GSC)o...Precast concrete structures have gained popularity due to their advantages.However,the seismic performance of their connection joints remains an area of ongoing research and improvement.Grouted Sleeve Connection(GSC)offers a solution for connecting reinforcements in precast components,but their vulnerability to internal defects,such as construction errors and material variability,can significantly impact performance.This article presents a finite element analysis(FEA)to evaluate the impact of internal grouting defects in GSC on the structural performance of precast reinforced concrete columns.Four finite elementmodels representing GSC with varying degrees of defects were used to investigate the effects on mechanical properties,including bearing capacity,stress-deformation behavior,and stiffness degradation.The study highlights the significant impact of internal grouting defects on the mechanical performance of GSC,with findings indicating a decrease in stiffness,increased plastic deformation,and reduced energy dissipation as the proportion of internal defects rises.The analysis reveals that the internal defects in GSC act as stress concentration points,leading to early crack formation and accelerated damage under cyclic loading.By improving construction quality and reducing the prevalence of grouting defects,the adverse effects on the performance of GSC can be mitigated.Compared to defect-free specimens,those with defects of 30%exhibited a 31.23%reduction in horizontal bearing capacity,highlighting the importance of minimizing defects in practical engineering applications.展开更多
The liquid-only transfer dividing wall column(LDWC)offers a promising path for industrializing dividing wall columns by simplifying vapor split control.However,their energy efficiency is insufficient due to the additi...The liquid-only transfer dividing wall column(LDWC)offers a promising path for industrializing dividing wall columns by simplifying vapor split control.However,their energy efficiency is insufficient due to the addition of heat at the bottom and its removal at the top.Therefore,developing an effective strategy to enhance the energy efficiency of the entire LDWC system is crucial.This work investigates the intensification of LDWC based on the column grand composite curve(CGCC)and thermodynamic analysis,proposing a novel intensification strategy to improve energy efficiency effectively.An optimization model with four blocks is developed to minimize the total annual cost(TAC)of the intensified LDWC.Energy,exergy,economic,and environmental analyses are used to evaluate its performance.Ternary mixtures with different easy separation indexes(ESI)are selected as illustrative examples.For mixtures with ESI≤1,the optimal configuration involves partial feed preheating,compressors and intermediate reboilers on both side sections,along with optimized operating pressure.This setup leads to significant reductions in total energy consumption,TAC,and gas emissions by 43.80%,28.08%,and 42.85%for ESI=1,and by 46.17%,29.06%,and 45.35%for ESI<1,respectively,when compared to conventional distillation sequences(CDS).For mixtures with ESI>1,the best performance is achieved by implementing partial feed preheating and modifications only to the right section.This results in reductions of 21.64%in energy consumption,16.26%in TAC,and 21.51%in gas emissions when compared to CDS.In all cases,the optimal configurations show the lowest lost work and minimum work,indicating an improved thermodynamic performance.展开更多
To enhance the deformation capacity of vertical support columns of underground structures and improve their overall seismic performance,a new truncated column connected by unbonded prestressed tendons is proposed,insp...To enhance the deformation capacity of vertical support columns of underground structures and improve their overall seismic performance,a new truncated column connected by unbonded prestressed tendons is proposed,inspired by the concepts of the toughness seismic resistance and rocking design.Although many experimental and numerical studies have focused on underground structures,research on the behavior of truncated columns remains limited.This paper develops threedimensional(3D)finite element(FE)models for various columns,including cast-in-place column(CIPC)and prestressed tendon truncated column(PTTC),to evaluate the effects of three parameters,including axial compression ratio(ACR),initial tendon stress,and the effect of hole diameter on mechanical performance—specifically deformation capacity,strength,residual deformation and gap width.The results indicate that the deformability and self-centering ability of the prestressed tendon truncated column is obviously superior to the cast-in-place column,but its strength was comparatively lower.The axial compression ratio has obvious effects on seismic performance,especially deformation and residual deformation,while initial tendon stress and hole diameter influence performance only in the case of a small axial compression ratio.This study systematically identifies the influence of various factors on seismic performance.Additionally,this study proposes a method to evaluate the self-centering capability of structures and establishes an empirical relationship between maximum recoverable deformation and the axial compression ratio.The developed numerical model can serve as a tool for future studies to predict the seismic responses of overall subway stations that feature truncated columns.展开更多
In order to study the dynamic behavior of hybrid reinforced concrete columns, shaking table tests of three concrete columns with equal initial stiffness were conducted.The longitudinal reinforcements include an ordina...In order to study the dynamic behavior of hybrid reinforced concrete columns, shaking table tests of three concrete columns with equal initial stiffness were conducted.The longitudinal reinforcements include an ordinary steel bar,a steel-fiber reinforced polymer（FRP） composite bar（SFCB）, and hybrid reinforcement（steel bar and FRP bar, CH）. Test results show that the peak ground acceleration（PGA） responses of different columns are similar to each other. For an ordinary reinforced concrete（RC） column, the plastic strain of the steel bar develops rapidly after the PGA of the input ground motion reaches 100 cm / s^2, and the corresponding residual strain develops dramatically. For a SFCB column, even after the peak strain reaches 0. 015, the residual strain is below 5 × 10^- 4. For the hybrid column C-H,the residual strain of the FRP bar is similar to that of the SFCB column. In general, concrete columns with hybrid steel and FRP bar reinforcement can achieve smaller residual deformation, and the SFCB reinforced columns can be constructed in extreme environments, such as offshore bridges, due to good anti-corrosion performance.展开更多
Numerical analysis is carried out to study the sectional properties of the fiber-reinforced polymer（FRP）-confined reinforced concrete（RC）circular columns. The axial load ratio, the FRP confinement ratio and the lo...Numerical analysis is carried out to study the sectional properties of the fiber-reinforced polymer（FRP）-confined reinforced concrete（RC）circular columns. The axial load ratio, the FRP confinement ratio and the longitudinal reinforcement characteristic value are the three main parameters that can influence the neutral axis depth when concrete compression strain reaches an ultimate value. The formula for computing the central angle θ, corresponding to the compression zone, is established according to the data regression of the numerical analysis results. The numerical analysis results demonstrate that the concrete stress enhancement from transverse confinement and strain hardening of the longitudinal reinforcement can cause a much greater flexural strength than that defined by the design code. Based on the analytical studies and the test results of 36 large scale columns, the formula to calculate the flexural strength when columns fail under seismic loading is proposed, and the calculated results agree well with the test results. Finally, parametric studies are conducted on a typical column with different axial load ratios, longitudinal reinforcement characteristic value and FRP confinement ratios. Analysis of the results shows that the calculated flexural strength can be increased by 50% compared to that of unconfined columns defined by the code.展开更多
In order to study the effectiveness of combined carbon fiber-reinforced polymer （CFRP） sheets and steel jacket in strengthening the seismic performance of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete （RC） columns, twelve...In order to study the effectiveness of combined carbon fiber-reinforced polymer （CFRP） sheets and steel jacket in strengthening the seismic performance of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete （RC） columns, twelve reinforced concrete columns are tested under combined lateral cyclic displacement excursions and constant axial load. The variables studied in this program include effects of corrosion degree of the rebars, level of axial load, the amount of CFRP sheets and steel jacket. The results indicate that the combined CFRP and steel jacket retrofitting technique is effective in improving load-carrying, ductility and energy absorption capacity of the columns. Compared with the corrosion-damaged RC column, the lateral load and the ductility factor of many strengthened columns increase more than 90% and 100%, respectively. The formulae for the calculation of the yielding load, the maximum lateral load and the displacement ductility factor of the strengthened columns under combined constant axial load and cyclically increasing lateral loading are developed. The test results are also compared with the results obtained from the proposed formulae. A good agreement between calculated values and experimental results is observed.展开更多
An experimental study, in which six columns were loaded concentrically toinvestigate the behavior of reinforced normal strength and high strength circular columns underconcentric compression, is described. The concret...An experimental study, in which six columns were loaded concentrically toinvestigate the behavior of reinforced normal strength and high strength circular columns underconcentric compression, is described. The concrete strengths of the columns were 30 MPa and 60 MPa.The primary variables considered were the concrete strength and the amount of transversereinforcement. Test results indicate that smaller hoop spacing provides higher column capacity andgreater strength enhancement in a confined concrete core of columns. For the same lateralconfinement, high strength concrete columns develop lower strength enhancement than normal strengthconcrete columns. Both the strength enhancement ratio (f'_(cc) /f'_(co)) and the column capacityratio (P_(test)/P_o) were observed to show linear increase variations with rho_s f_(yt)/f'_c incircular columns.展开更多
In order to improve the load capacity, seismic performance and performance-cost ratio of the columns, the concrete at the base of reinforced concrete （RC） columns is substituted with engineered cementitious composit...In order to improve the load capacity, seismic performance and performance-cost ratio of the columns, the concrete at the base of reinforced concrete （RC） columns is substituted with engineered cementitious composites （ECC） to form ECC/RC composite columns. Based on the existing material properties, the mechanical behaviors of the ECC columns, ECC/RC composite columns and RC columns were numerically studied under combined vertical and horizontal loading with the software of ATENA. Then, the failure mechanism of ECC columns and ECC/RC composite columns were comprehensively studied and compared with that of the RC columns. Then, the effects of the height of the ECC, the axial compression ratio, and the transverse reinforcement ratio on the mechanical behaviors of the composite or the ECC column are studied. The calculation results show that the ultimate load capacity, ductility and crack resistance of the ECC or ECC/RC composite columns are superior to those of the RC columns. The ECC/RC composite column with a height of the ECC layer of 1.2h （ h is the height of the cross section） can achieve similar mechanical properties of a full ECC column. With high shear strength, ECC can undertake the shear force and significantly reduce the amount of stirrups, avoiding construction issues and promoting its engineering application.展开更多
In recent years, precast segmental concrete bridge columns became prevalent because of the benefits of accelerated construction, low environmental impact, high quality and low life cycle costs. The lack of a detailed ...In recent years, precast segmental concrete bridge columns became prevalent because of the benefits of accelerated construction, low environmental impact, high quality and low life cycle costs. The lack of a detailed configuration and appropriate design procedure to ensure a comparable performance with monolithic construction has impeded this structural system from being widely used in areas of high seismicity. In this study, precast segmental bridge column cyclic loading tests were conducted to investigate the performance of unbonded post-tensioned segmental bridge columns. One monolithic and two precast segmental columns were tested. The preeast segmental column exhibited minor damage and small residual displacement after the maximum 7% cyclic drift; energy dissipation （ED） can be enhanced byadding ED bars. The experimental results were modeled by a simplified pushover method （SPOM）, as well as a fiber model （FIBM） finite element method. Forty-five cases of columns with different aspect ratios, axial load ratios and ED bar ratios were analyzed with the SPOM and FIBM, respectively. Using these parametric results, a simplified design method was suggested by regressive analysis. Satisfactory correlation was found between the experimental results and the simplified design method for preeast segmental columns with different design parameters.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.12472399)。
文摘Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions.A field blast experiment was conducted under close-in explosion with varying detonation offset distances(0 m,0.5 m,and 1 m),the overpressure load and dynamic responses of the full-scale RC columns were measured.Compared with the centrally detonated condition,a relative offset distance of 1.67 decreases the maximum and residual deflections of the RC column by 16.8%and 21.4%,respectively,while increasing the maximum and residual support rotations by 24.7%and 17.8%.Based on the experimental results,a theoretical model was proposed that considers the detonation location and charge mass,boundary conditions,axial compression ratio and material properties.The theoretical model exhibited good agreement with the experimental results,with prediction errors below 10%for both maximum and residual deflection.The effects of parameters were analyzed,and it indicated that an increase in offset distance results in decreased maximum and residual deflections but an increased support angle,thereby exacerbating damage.Higher axial load ratio,span-depth ratio,and longitudinal reinforcement ratio reduce both deflections and support angle.Additionally,a rapid method to predict the maximum and residual deflection of RC columns under off-central blast loading was also proposed based on the Generalized Regression Neural Network(GRNN).Eleven features which related to the RC column properties and the blast characteristics were used in the training process of GRNN,and accurate predictions were achieved with prediction errors within 20%.This study fills the gap in predicting the dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosion,providing valuable references for blast-resistant design.
基金Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.52178449,the Beijing Natural Science Foundation under Grant No.8234060the Innovation Center of Beijing Association for Science and Technology。
文摘This study proposes a new post-tensioned precast bridge column(PT-PBC)with a socket connection.Compared to conventional PBCs connected by PT tendons,the combination of the PT tendons with the socket connection can avoid tensioning the PT tendons on site,which further accelerates construction speed while improving construction quality and safety.In addition,compared to conventional PBCs with a socket connection,a rocking interface can avoid the formation of a plastic hinge in a column,which greatly alleviates seismic damage to that area.One specimen for quasi-static testing is used to validate the feasibility of this connection type.Subsequently,finite element models(FEM)are established to systematically predict the responses of the proposed columns under lateral cyclic loading.The accuracy of the FEM is verified through quasistatic testing.Next,the influences of the key design parameters of the PT-PBC,including the area ratio and prestress level of the PT tendons,the area ratio of energy dissipation(ED)steel rebars,and the total axial compression ratio on the seismic performances of PT-PBC are systematically investigated.The use of shape memory alloy(SMA)rods as energy dissipation devices and their performances also are investigated.The results show that increasing the area ratio and prestress level of PT tendons has an overall positive impact on the self-centering capacity of the column.The prestress level of PT tendons should be kept between 35%and 55%,depending on different conditions.The total compression axial ratio of the columns should be maintained between 0.3 and 0.4.Both ED steel rebars and SMA rods can boost the column’s energy dissipation capacity,while SMA rods can reduce residual deformation due to their inherent mechanical properties.
基金National Key R&D Program of China under Grant No.2023YFC3805100Technologies R&D Project of China Construction First Group Corporation Limited under Grant No.PT-2022-09National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.52178126。
文摘Bolting steel angles at the bottom ends of columns provides a rapid and efficient method for repairing damaged structures,while also offering a viable approach to restore their potential bearing capacity.To validate the suitability of specific strengthening strategies,particularly the utilization of bolted steel angles,three reinforced concrete frame specimens were subjected to hysteresis testing.These specimens all featured RC columns strengthened with steel angle ends.Additionally,one control specimen without steel angle ends was included in the testing.The hysteresis effects of bolting steel angles were discussed in terms of typical failure mode,hysteresis and skeleton curves,stiffness degradation and energy dissipation.The experimental results revealed that the three specimens that had bolted steel angles exhibited ductile failure behavior.Through analysis of hysteresis and skeleton curves,it was observed that the frame demonstrated distinct plasticity,maintaining sufficient load-bearing capacity even after yielding and exhibiting superior displacement ductility performance.Considering equivalent viscous damping,the energy dissipation capacity of the RC frame increased linearly with drift and remained largely unaffected by structural damage.Therefore,bolting steel angles at specified cross-sections proved to be a viable technique for structural repair and restoration.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(242300421246,222300420007,232300421134)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52004082,52174073,52274079,42402255)+4 种基金the Science and Technology Project of Henan Province(232102321098)Zhongyuan Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talent Program(244200510005)the Program for Science&Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province(24HASTIT021)the Program for the Scientific and Technological Innovation Team in Universities of Henan Province(23IRTSTHN005)the National Postdoctoral Researchers Program Foundation of China(GZC20230709)。
文摘Karst collapse columns typically appear unpredictably and without a uniform spatial arrangement,posing challenges for mining operations and water inrush risk assessment.As major structural pathways for mine water inrush,they are responsible for some of the most frequent and severe water-related disasters in coal mining.Understanding the mechanisms of water inrush in these collapse columns is therefore essential for effective disaster prevention and control,making it a key research priority.Additionally,investigating the developmental characteristics of collapse columns is crucial for analyzing seepage instability mechanisms.In such a context,this paper provides a comprehensive review of four critical aspects:(1)The development characteristics and hydrogeological properties of collapse columns;(2)Fluid-solid coupling mechanisms under mining-induced stress;(3)Non-Darcy seepage behavior in fractured rock masses;(4)Flow regime transitions and mass variation effects.Key findings highlight the role of flow-solid coupling in governing the seepage mechanisms of fractured rock masses within karst collapse columns.By synthesizing numerous studies on flow pattern transitions,this paper outlines the complete seepage process-from groundwater movement within the aquifer to its migration through the collapse column and eventual inflow into mine roadways or working faces-along with the associated transformations in flow patterns.Furthermore,the seepage characteristics and water inrush behaviors influenced by particle migration are examined through both experimental and numerical simulation approaches.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22308079)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,China(B2022202008,B2023202025)the Science and Technology Project of Hebei Education Department,China(BJK2022037).
文摘The operational state of distillation columns significantly impacts product quality and production efficiency.However,due to the complex operation and diverse influencing factors,ensuring the safety and efficient operation of the distillation columns becomes paramount.This research combines passive acoustic monitoring with artificial intelligence techniques,proposed a technology based on residual network(ResNet),which involves the transformation of the acoustic signals emitted by three distillation columns under different operating states.The acoustic signals were initially in one-dimensional waveform format and then converted into two-dimensional Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients spectrogram database using fast Fourier transform.Ultimately,this database was employed to train a ResNet for the purpose of identifying the operational states of the distillation columns.Through this approach,the operational states of distillation columns were monitored.Various faults,including flooding,entrainment,dry-tray,etc.,were diagnosed with an accuracy of 98.91%.Moreover,an intermediate transitional state between normal operation and fault was identified and accurately recognized by the proposed method.Under the transitional state,the acoustic signals achieved an accuracy of 97.85%on the ResNet,which enables early warnings before faults occur,enhancing the safety of chemical production processes.The approach presents a powerful tool for the monitoring and diagnosis of chemical equipment,particularly distillation columns,ensuring the safety and efficiency.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province under Grant Nos.2022NSFSC0319 and 2022NSFSC0095the Science and Technology Research Projects of Mianyang,China under Grant No.15S-02-3。
文摘The behavior of reinforced concrete(RC)square columns strengthened with self-compacting concrete(SCC)-filled steel tubes under cyclic loading was experimentally investigated.Tests were carried out on eleven reinforced columns and one unreinforced column.The parameters studied for the strengthened columns included axial compression ratio,reinforcement rate,defect rate,strength of SCC,and the section form of a reinforced steel tube.The results show that the steel tube SCC reinforcement method can effectively strengthen RC columns,exert the restraint effect of steel tube,and delay the development of internal concrete cracks.The method can also significantly improve the bearing capacity of RC columns.Regarding ductility,the improvement of the reinforced column is obvious,the deformation resistance of the specimen is enhanced,and the degradation of stiffness and strength is relatively slow,indicating that it has good seismic performance.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52078427 and 51608461)is greatly acknowledged.
文摘Geosynthetic-encased stone column(GESC)technology for strengthening soft clay offers significant advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness,environmental sustainability,and engineering applicability.It is widely applied in treating soft foundations for railways,bridges,and embankments.This study evaluates the cyclic response of the geosynthetic-encased steel slag column(GESSC)composite foundation employing three-dimensional nonlinear finite element analysis.A numerical study is conducted to assess the cyclic response of floating GESSC considering the influence of key design variables,including cyclic load amplitude,loading frequency,geosynthetic encasement stiffness,and length-to-diameter ratio.Results show that both cyclic load amplitude and frequency affect the cumulative settlement and excess pore pressure within the GESSC foundation.Within specified limits,increasing the encasement stiffness and column length can significantly improve the GESSC load-bearing characteristics.The parametric study suggests an optimal geosynthetic encasement stiffness for the field prototype columns within the range of 4480–5760 kN/m and a critical steel slag column length of 10 times the column diameter.
基金supported by Tianjin Science and Technology Planning Project(22YDTPJC0020).
文摘As a core power device in strategic industries such as new energy power generation and electric vehicles,the thermal reliability of IGBT modules directly determines the performance and lifetime of the whole system.A synergistic optimization structure of“inlet plate-channel spoiler columns”is proposed for the local hot spot problem during the operation of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor(IGBT),combined with the inherent defect of uneven flow distribution of the traditional U-type liquid cooling plate in this paper.The influences of the shape,height(H),and spacing from the spoiler column(b)of the plate on the comprehensive heat dissipation performance of the liquid cooling plate are analyzed at different Reynolds numbers,A dual heat source strategy is introduced and the effect of the optimized structure is evaluated by the temperature inhomogeneity coefficient(Φ).The results show that the optimum effect is achieved when the shape of the plate is square,H=4.5 mm,b=2 mm,and u=0.05 m/s,at which the HTPE=1.09 and Φ are reduced by 40%.In contrast,the maximum temperatures of the IGBT and the FWD(Free Wheeling Diode)chips are reduced by 8.7 and 8.4 K,respectively,and ΔP rises by only 1.58 Pa while keeping ΔT not significantly increased.This optimized configuration achieves a significant reduction in the critical chip temperature and optimization of the flow field uniformity with almost no change in the system flow resistance.It breaks through the limitation of single structure optimization of the traditional liquid cooling plate and effectively solves the problem of uneven flow in the U-shaped cooling plate,which provides a new solution with important engineering value for the thermal management of IGBT modules.
基金supported by the Center of Excellence on Instru-mentation Technology and Automation(CEITA),Department of Instru-mentation and Electronics Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok,Thailand。
文摘This study explores the combination of ultrasound technology with a detection algorithm to categorize flow regimes in bubble columns used for aeration in aquaculture.An ultrasonic velocity profiler is used to obtain the standard deviation of the bubble velocity distributed throughout the column.The bubble velocity data for three known flow regimes were used to develop a probability density function(PDF)classification model.The experimental apparatus consisted of a circular tank equipped with a bubble generator and gas hold-up monitoring systems.The flow regimes of the experimental fluid were determined,and the classification was conducted via the PDF method.The results demonstrate that the classification accuracy is not lower than that of traditional machine learning methods.
文摘This paper aims to evaluate the stochastic response of steel columns subjected to blast loads using the modified single degree of freedom(MSDOF)method,which assessed towards the conventional single degree of freedom(SDOF)and the experimentally validated Finite Element(FE)methods(LSDYNA).For this purpose,special atten-tion is given to calculating the response of H-shaped steel columns under blast.The damage amount is determined based on the support rotation criterion,which is expressed as a function of their maximum lateral mid-span dis-placement.To account for uncertainties in input parameters and obtain the failure probability,the Monte Carlo simulation(MCS)method is employed,complemented by the Latin Hypercube Sampling(LHS)method to reduce the number of simulations.A parametric analysis is hence performed to examine the effect of several input pa-rameters(including both deterministic and probabilistic parameters)on the probability of column damage as a function of support rotation.First,the MSDOF method confirms its higher accuracy in estimating the probability of column damage due to blast,compared to the conventional SDOF.The collected results also show that un-certainties of several input parameters have significant effects on the column behavior.In particular,geometric parameters(including cross-sectional characteristics,boundary conditions and column length)have major effect on the corresponding column response,in the same way of input blast load parameters and material properties.
文摘Precast concrete structures have gained popularity due to their advantages.However,the seismic performance of their connection joints remains an area of ongoing research and improvement.Grouted Sleeve Connection(GSC)offers a solution for connecting reinforcements in precast components,but their vulnerability to internal defects,such as construction errors and material variability,can significantly impact performance.This article presents a finite element analysis(FEA)to evaluate the impact of internal grouting defects in GSC on the structural performance of precast reinforced concrete columns.Four finite elementmodels representing GSC with varying degrees of defects were used to investigate the effects on mechanical properties,including bearing capacity,stress-deformation behavior,and stiffness degradation.The study highlights the significant impact of internal grouting defects on the mechanical performance of GSC,with findings indicating a decrease in stiffness,increased plastic deformation,and reduced energy dissipation as the proportion of internal defects rises.The analysis reveals that the internal defects in GSC act as stress concentration points,leading to early crack formation and accelerated damage under cyclic loading.By improving construction quality and reducing the prevalence of grouting defects,the adverse effects on the performance of GSC can be mitigated.Compared to defect-free specimens,those with defects of 30%exhibited a 31.23%reduction in horizontal bearing capacity,highlighting the importance of minimizing defects in practical engineering applications.
基金support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U24B6016)the Higher Education Institution Academic Discipline Innovation and Talent Introduction Plan(“111 Plan”)(No.B23025)are gratefully acknowledged.
文摘The liquid-only transfer dividing wall column(LDWC)offers a promising path for industrializing dividing wall columns by simplifying vapor split control.However,their energy efficiency is insufficient due to the addition of heat at the bottom and its removal at the top.Therefore,developing an effective strategy to enhance the energy efficiency of the entire LDWC system is crucial.This work investigates the intensification of LDWC based on the column grand composite curve(CGCC)and thermodynamic analysis,proposing a novel intensification strategy to improve energy efficiency effectively.An optimization model with four blocks is developed to minimize the total annual cost(TAC)of the intensified LDWC.Energy,exergy,economic,and environmental analyses are used to evaluate its performance.Ternary mixtures with different easy separation indexes(ESI)are selected as illustrative examples.For mixtures with ESI≤1,the optimal configuration involves partial feed preheating,compressors and intermediate reboilers on both side sections,along with optimized operating pressure.This setup leads to significant reductions in total energy consumption,TAC,and gas emissions by 43.80%,28.08%,and 42.85%for ESI=1,and by 46.17%,29.06%,and 45.35%for ESI<1,respectively,when compared to conventional distillation sequences(CDS).For mixtures with ESI>1,the best performance is achieved by implementing partial feed preheating and modifications only to the right section.This results in reductions of 21.64%in energy consumption,16.26%in TAC,and 21.51%in gas emissions when compared to CDS.In all cases,the optimal configurations show the lowest lost work and minimum work,indicating an improved thermodynamic performance.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.52478488 and 51908013the National Key Basic Research and Development Program of China under Grant No.2018YFC1504305。
文摘To enhance the deformation capacity of vertical support columns of underground structures and improve their overall seismic performance,a new truncated column connected by unbonded prestressed tendons is proposed,inspired by the concepts of the toughness seismic resistance and rocking design.Although many experimental and numerical studies have focused on underground structures,research on the behavior of truncated columns remains limited.This paper develops threedimensional(3D)finite element(FE)models for various columns,including cast-in-place column(CIPC)and prestressed tendon truncated column(PTTC),to evaluate the effects of three parameters,including axial compression ratio(ACR),initial tendon stress,and the effect of hole diameter on mechanical performance—specifically deformation capacity,strength,residual deformation and gap width.The results indicate that the deformability and self-centering ability of the prestressed tendon truncated column is obviously superior to the cast-in-place column,but its strength was comparatively lower.The axial compression ratio has obvious effects on seismic performance,especially deformation and residual deformation,while initial tendon stress and hole diameter influence performance only in the case of a small axial compression ratio.This study systematically identifies the influence of various factors on seismic performance.Additionally,this study proposes a method to evaluate the self-centering capability of structures and establishes an empirical relationship between maximum recoverable deformation and the axial compression ratio.The developed numerical model can serve as a tool for future studies to predict the seismic responses of overall subway stations that feature truncated columns.
基金The National Key Technology R&D Program of China(No.2014BAK11B04)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51528802,51408126)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20140631)
文摘In order to study the dynamic behavior of hybrid reinforced concrete columns, shaking table tests of three concrete columns with equal initial stiffness were conducted.The longitudinal reinforcements include an ordinary steel bar,a steel-fiber reinforced polymer（FRP） composite bar（SFCB）, and hybrid reinforcement（steel bar and FRP bar, CH）. Test results show that the peak ground acceleration（PGA） responses of different columns are similar to each other. For an ordinary reinforced concrete（RC） column, the plastic strain of the steel bar develops rapidly after the PGA of the input ground motion reaches 100 cm / s^2, and the corresponding residual strain develops dramatically. For a SFCB column, even after the peak strain reaches 0. 015, the residual strain is below 5 × 10^- 4. For the hybrid column C-H,the residual strain of the FRP bar is similar to that of the SFCB column. In general, concrete columns with hybrid steel and FRP bar reinforcement can achieve smaller residual deformation, and the SFCB reinforced columns can be constructed in extreme environments, such as offshore bridges, due to good anti-corrosion performance.
基金The National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program)(No.2007CB714200)the National Natural Science Foundationof China (No.50608015,50908102)
文摘Numerical analysis is carried out to study the sectional properties of the fiber-reinforced polymer（FRP）-confined reinforced concrete（RC）circular columns. The axial load ratio, the FRP confinement ratio and the longitudinal reinforcement characteristic value are the three main parameters that can influence the neutral axis depth when concrete compression strain reaches an ultimate value. The formula for computing the central angle θ, corresponding to the compression zone, is established according to the data regression of the numerical analysis results. The numerical analysis results demonstrate that the concrete stress enhancement from transverse confinement and strain hardening of the longitudinal reinforcement can cause a much greater flexural strength than that defined by the design code. Based on the analytical studies and the test results of 36 large scale columns, the formula to calculate the flexural strength when columns fail under seismic loading is proposed, and the calculated results agree well with the test results. Finally, parametric studies are conducted on a typical column with different axial load ratios, longitudinal reinforcement characteristic value and FRP confinement ratios. Analysis of the results shows that the calculated flexural strength can be increased by 50% compared to that of unconfined columns defined by the code.
基金The Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University of Ministry of Education of China (NoIRT0518)
文摘In order to study the effectiveness of combined carbon fiber-reinforced polymer （CFRP） sheets and steel jacket in strengthening the seismic performance of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete （RC） columns, twelve reinforced concrete columns are tested under combined lateral cyclic displacement excursions and constant axial load. The variables studied in this program include effects of corrosion degree of the rebars, level of axial load, the amount of CFRP sheets and steel jacket. The results indicate that the combined CFRP and steel jacket retrofitting technique is effective in improving load-carrying, ductility and energy absorption capacity of the columns. Compared with the corrosion-damaged RC column, the lateral load and the ductility factor of many strengthened columns increase more than 90% and 100%, respectively. The formulae for the calculation of the yielding load, the maximum lateral load and the displacement ductility factor of the strengthened columns under combined constant axial load and cyclically increasing lateral loading are developed. The test results are also compared with the results obtained from the proposed formulae. A good agreement between calculated values and experimental results is observed.
文摘An experimental study, in which six columns were loaded concentrically toinvestigate the behavior of reinforced normal strength and high strength circular columns underconcentric compression, is described. The concrete strengths of the columns were 30 MPa and 60 MPa.The primary variables considered were the concrete strength and the amount of transversereinforcement. Test results indicate that smaller hoop spacing provides higher column capacity andgreater strength enhancement in a confined concrete core of columns. For the same lateralconfinement, high strength concrete columns develop lower strength enhancement than normal strengthconcrete columns. Both the strength enhancement ratio (f'_(cc) /f'_(co)) and the column capacityratio (P_(test)/P_o) were observed to show linear increase variations with rho_s f_(yt)/f'_c incircular columns.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation （51208268）the Pubiic-Welfare-Technology Research Industry Project of Science Technology Department of Zhejiang （2011 C21078） the Social Development Project of Science Technology Bureau of Ningbo （2011CS0017）.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51278118)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK2012756)the Key Project of Ministry of Education of China(No.113029A)
文摘In order to improve the load capacity, seismic performance and performance-cost ratio of the columns, the concrete at the base of reinforced concrete （RC） columns is substituted with engineered cementitious composites （ECC） to form ECC/RC composite columns. Based on the existing material properties, the mechanical behaviors of the ECC columns, ECC/RC composite columns and RC columns were numerically studied under combined vertical and horizontal loading with the software of ATENA. Then, the failure mechanism of ECC columns and ECC/RC composite columns were comprehensively studied and compared with that of the RC columns. Then, the effects of the height of the ECC, the axial compression ratio, and the transverse reinforcement ratio on the mechanical behaviors of the composite or the ECC column are studied. The calculation results show that the ultimate load capacity, ductility and crack resistance of the ECC or ECC/RC composite columns are superior to those of the RC columns. The ECC/RC composite column with a height of the ECC layer of 1.2h （ h is the height of the cross section） can achieve similar mechanical properties of a full ECC column. With high shear strength, ECC can undertake the shear force and significantly reduce the amount of stirrups, avoiding construction issues and promoting its engineering application.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants Nos.51208268 and 51178429K.C.Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University+1 种基金Transportation Science and Technology Project of Ningbo City under Grant No.201507Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo City under Grant No.2015A610293
文摘In recent years, precast segmental concrete bridge columns became prevalent because of the benefits of accelerated construction, low environmental impact, high quality and low life cycle costs. The lack of a detailed configuration and appropriate design procedure to ensure a comparable performance with monolithic construction has impeded this structural system from being widely used in areas of high seismicity. In this study, precast segmental bridge column cyclic loading tests were conducted to investigate the performance of unbonded post-tensioned segmental bridge columns. One monolithic and two precast segmental columns were tested. The preeast segmental column exhibited minor damage and small residual displacement after the maximum 7% cyclic drift; energy dissipation （ED） can be enhanced byadding ED bars. The experimental results were modeled by a simplified pushover method （SPOM）, as well as a fiber model （FIBM） finite element method. Forty-five cases of columns with different aspect ratios, axial load ratios and ED bar ratios were analyzed with the SPOM and FIBM, respectively. Using these parametric results, a simplified design method was suggested by regressive analysis. Satisfactory correlation was found between the experimental results and the simplified design method for preeast segmental columns with different design parameters.
