The girder end restraint devices such as bearings and dampers on long span suspension bridge will deteriorate over time.However,it is difficult to achieve the quantitative assessment of the performance of the restrain...The girder end restraint devices such as bearings and dampers on long span suspension bridge will deteriorate over time.However,it is difficult to achieve the quantitative assessment of the performance of the restraint device through existing detection methods in actual inspections,making it difficult to obtain the impact of changes in the performance of the restraint device on the bridge structure.In this paper,a random vehicle load model is firstly established based on the WIM data of Jiangyin Bridge,and the displacement of girder end under the actual traffic flow is simulated by using finite element dynamic time history analysis.On this basis,according to the performance test data of the bearings and dampers,the performance degradation laws of the above two restraint devices are summarized,and the performance degradation process of the two restraint devices and the effects of different restraint parameters on the bridge structure are simulated.The results show that the performance degradation of the damper will significantly reduce the damping force at low speed,resulting in a significant increase in the cumulative displacement of the girder end;in the presence of longitudinal dampers,the increase in the friction coefficient caused by the deterioration of the bearing sliding plate has little effect on the cumulative displacement,but excessive wear of the bearing sliding plate adversely affects the structural dynamic performance.展开更多
Throughout the vehicle crash event, the interactions between vehicle, occupant, restraint system (VOR) are complicated and highly non-linear. CAE and physical tests are the most widely used in vehicle passive safety d...Throughout the vehicle crash event, the interactions between vehicle, occupant, restraint system (VOR) are complicated and highly non-linear. CAE and physical tests are the most widely used in vehicle passive safety development, but they can only be done with the detailed 3D model or physical samples. Often some design errors and imperfections are difficult to correct at that time, and a large amount of time will be needed. A restraint system concept design approach which based on single-degree-of-freedom occupant-vehicle model (SDOF) is proposed in this paper. The interactions between the restraint system parameters and the occupant responses in a crash are studied from the view of mechanics and energy. The discrete input and the iterative algorithm method are applied to the SDOF model to get the occupant responses quickly for arbitrary excitations (impact pulse) by MATLAB. By studying the relationships between the ridedown efficiency, the restraint stiffness, and the occupant response, the design principle of the restraint stiffness aiming to reduce occupant injury level during conceptual design is represented. Higher ridedown efficiency means more occupant energy absorbed by the vehicle, but the research result shows that higher ridedown efficiency does not mean lower occupant injury level. A proper restraint system design principle depends on two aspects. On one hand,the restraint system should lead to as high ridedown efficiency as possible, and at the same time, the restraint system should maximize use of the survival space to reduce the occupant deceleration level. As an example, an optimization of a passenger vehicle restraint system is designed by the concept design method above, and the final results are validated by MADYMO, which is the most widely used software in restraint system design, and the sled test. Consequently, a guideline and method for the occupant restraint system concept design is established in this paper.展开更多
Objective: Physical restraint is frequently used in medical services,such as in mental health settings,intensive care units and nursing homes,but its nature varies in different institutions.By reviewing related litera...Objective: Physical restraint is frequently used in medical services,such as in mental health settings,intensive care units and nursing homes,but its nature varies in different institutions.By reviewing related literature,this study aims to clarify the concept of physical restraint in mental health nursing.Method: Three databases (PubMed,PsyclNFO and CINAHL) were retrieved,and Walker and Avant's concept analysis method was used to analyze the concept of physical restraint in mental health nursing.Results: Physical restraint is a coercive approach that enables the administration of necessary treatment by safely reducing the patient's physical movement.It should be the last option used by qualified personnel.Antecedents of physical restraint are improper behavior (violence and disturbance) of patients,medical assessment prior to implementation and legislation governing clinical usage.Consequences of physical restraint are alleviation of conflict,physical injury,mental trauma and invisible impact on the institution.Discussion: This study defined the characteristics of physical restraint in mental health nursing.The proposed concept analysis provided theoretical foundation for future studies.展开更多
The current design and optimization of the occupant restraint system（ORS） are based on numerous actual tests and mathematic simulations. These two methods are overly time-consuming and complex for the concept design...The current design and optimization of the occupant restraint system（ORS） are based on numerous actual tests and mathematic simulations. These two methods are overly time-consuming and complex for the concept design phase of the ORS, though they＇re quite effective and accurate. Therefore, a fast and directive method of the design and optimization is needed in the concept design phase of the ORS. Since the airbag system is a crucial part of the ORS, in this paper, a theoretical model for the vehicle airbag is established in order to clarify the interaction between occupants and airbags, and further a fast design and optimization method of airbags in the concept design phase is made based on the proposed theoretical model. First, the theoretical expression of the simplified mechanical relationship between the airbag＇s design parameters and the occupant response is developed based on classical mechanics, then the momentum theorem and the ideal gas state equation are adopted to illustrate the relationship between airbag＇s design parameters and occupant response. By using MATLAB software, the iterative algorithm method and discrete variables are applied to the solution of the proposed theoretical model with a random input in a certain scope. And validations by MADYMO software prove the validity and accuracy of this theoretical model in two principal design parameters, the inflated gas mass and vent diameter, within a regular range. This research contributes to a deeper comprehension of the relation between occupants and airbags, further a fast design and optimization method for airbags＇ principal parameters in the concept design phase, and provides the range of the airbag＇s initial design parameters for the subsequent CAE simulations and actual tests.展开更多
As an environmental risk factor, psychological stress may trigger the onset or accelerate the progression of Parkinson＇s disease （PD）. Here, we evaluated the effects of acute restraint stress on striatal dopaminerg...As an environmental risk factor, psychological stress may trigger the onset or accelerate the progression of Parkinson＇s disease （PD）. Here, we evaluated the effects of acute restraint stress on striatal dopaminergic terminals and the brain metabolism of 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahy- dropyridine （MPTP）, which has been widely used for creating a mouse model of PD. Exposure to 2 h of restraint stress immediately after injection of a low dose of MPTP caused a severe loss of striatal dopaminergic terminals as indicated by decreases in the dopamine transporter protein and dopamine levels compared with MPTP administration alone. Both striatal 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium ion （MPP＋） and MPTP concentrations were significantly increased by the application of restraint stress. Striatal monoamine oxidase-B, which catalyzes the oxidation of MPTP to MPP＋, was not changed by the restraint stress. Our results indicate that the enhanced striatal dopaminergic terminal loss in the stressed mice is associated with an increase in the transport of neurotoxin into the brain.展开更多
The restraint intensity （RI） of the pipeline girth welding joint was investigated using finite element method and experimental method to predict the cold cracking susceptibility of pipeline steel. The distribution o...The restraint intensity （RI） of the pipeline girth welding joint was investigated using finite element method and experimental method to predict the cold cracking susceptibility of pipeline steel. The distribution of RI along the girth weld was investigated to study the influence of welding position on the RL Subsequently, the effects of outer diameter （OD） and wall thickness of pipeline on the RI were studied with ABAQUS software. The results show that the RI is almost independent of welding position. The RI increased with the increasing wall thickness but decreased with the increasing OD. A prediction model of Rl was developed based on the effects of the OD and the wall thickness. It has been found that the predicted RIs were in good agreement with the experimental values. The maximum fractional error between the predicted RI and the experimental values was just about 10%. h was indicated that the errors were mainly caused by the heterogeneous of the weld bead.展开更多
Involvement in road traffic crashes as vehicle occupants is a leading cause of death and serious injury among children. The objective of this study was to investigate crash severity factors and child safety restraint ...Involvement in road traffic crashes as vehicle occupants is a leading cause of death and serious injury among children. The objective of this study was to investigate crash severity factors and child safety restraint use characteristics in order to identify effective countermeasures to increase children＇s highway safety. Characteristics and percentages of restraint use among child passengers aged 4-13 years were examined using highway crash data from Kansas. The association between restraint use, injury severity and characteristics of children involved in crashes were investigated using OR （odds ratios） and a logistic regression model, which was used to identify risk factors. Results showed that children, who were unrestrained, were seated in the front seat, traveling with drunk drivers and on rural roads, and traveling during nighttime was more vulnerable to severe injury in the case of motor vehicle crashes. The most frequent contributing causes related to crashes involving children included driver＇s inattention while driving, failure to yield right-of-way, driving too fast, wet roads and animals in the road. Based on identified critical factors, general countermeasure ideas to improve children＇s traffic safety were suggested, including age-appropriate and size-appropriate seat belt restraints and having children seated in the rear seat. Parents and children must gain better education regarding these safety measures in order to increase child safety on the road.展开更多
为探究混合Ⅲ(HybridⅢ)假人与人体乘员约束测试装置(test device for human occupant restraint,THOR)在小偏置碰撞试验中的生物逼真度差异,对比分析了HybridⅢ假人、THOR和人体安全模型(total human model for safety,THUMS)3种乘员...为探究混合Ⅲ(HybridⅢ)假人与人体乘员约束测试装置(test device for human occupant restraint,THOR)在小偏置碰撞试验中的生物逼真度差异,对比分析了HybridⅢ假人、THOR和人体安全模型(total human model for safety,THUMS)3种乘员模型在不同小偏置碰撞模式下的碰撞响应情况.采用有限元数值模拟方法,以吸能与侧滑两种典型小偏置碰撞模式的整车模型在碰撞过程中的脉冲曲线作为边界条件;结合包含完整内饰结构的某中型轿车驾驶舱模型和HybridⅢ假人、THOR以及THUMS,构建驾驶员侧约束系统仿真模型,分析小偏置碰撞过程中乘员模型的运动学响应与损伤风险差异.与HybridⅢ假人相比,THOR躯干的整体运动趋势与THUMS近似.在损伤方面,THOR头部、脑部和下肢部位的损伤风险与THUMS更接近.THOR胸部整体压缩量要高于HybridⅢ假人和THUMS 10 mm左右;颈部损伤风险大体介于HybridⅢ假人和THUMS中间,更接近THUMS.结果表明,THOR在小偏置碰撞过程中表现出的运动趋势与预测损伤风险的能力与THUMS更接近,与HybridⅢ假人相比,在小偏置碰撞过程中展现出了更高的生物逼真度.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3706704)the Academician Special Science Research Project of CCCC(No.YSZX-03-2022-01-B).
文摘The girder end restraint devices such as bearings and dampers on long span suspension bridge will deteriorate over time.However,it is difficult to achieve the quantitative assessment of the performance of the restraint device through existing detection methods in actual inspections,making it difficult to obtain the impact of changes in the performance of the restraint device on the bridge structure.In this paper,a random vehicle load model is firstly established based on the WIM data of Jiangyin Bridge,and the displacement of girder end under the actual traffic flow is simulated by using finite element dynamic time history analysis.On this basis,according to the performance test data of the bearings and dampers,the performance degradation laws of the above two restraint devices are summarized,and the performance degradation process of the two restraint devices and the effects of different restraint parameters on the bridge structure are simulated.The results show that the performance degradation of the damper will significantly reduce the damping force at low speed,resulting in a significant increase in the cumulative displacement of the girder end;in the presence of longitudinal dampers,the increase in the friction coefficient caused by the deterioration of the bearing sliding plate has little effect on the cumulative displacement,but excessive wear of the bearing sliding plate adversely affects the structural dynamic performance.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51075180)Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Vehicle NVH and Safety Technology of China (Grant No.NVHSKL-201013)
文摘Throughout the vehicle crash event, the interactions between vehicle, occupant, restraint system (VOR) are complicated and highly non-linear. CAE and physical tests are the most widely used in vehicle passive safety development, but they can only be done with the detailed 3D model or physical samples. Often some design errors and imperfections are difficult to correct at that time, and a large amount of time will be needed. A restraint system concept design approach which based on single-degree-of-freedom occupant-vehicle model (SDOF) is proposed in this paper. The interactions between the restraint system parameters and the occupant responses in a crash are studied from the view of mechanics and energy. The discrete input and the iterative algorithm method are applied to the SDOF model to get the occupant responses quickly for arbitrary excitations (impact pulse) by MATLAB. By studying the relationships between the ridedown efficiency, the restraint stiffness, and the occupant response, the design principle of the restraint stiffness aiming to reduce occupant injury level during conceptual design is represented. Higher ridedown efficiency means more occupant energy absorbed by the vehicle, but the research result shows that higher ridedown efficiency does not mean lower occupant injury level. A proper restraint system design principle depends on two aspects. On one hand,the restraint system should lead to as high ridedown efficiency as possible, and at the same time, the restraint system should maximize use of the survival space to reduce the occupant deceleration level. As an example, an optimization of a passenger vehicle restraint system is designed by the concept design method above, and the final results are validated by MADYMO, which is the most widely used software in restraint system design, and the sled test. Consequently, a guideline and method for the occupant restraint system concept design is established in this paper.
基金We acknowledge this paper was supported by the program of Key Specialty of TCM Nursing of Guangzhou City,which aims to enrich theoretical content of mental health nursing
文摘Objective: Physical restraint is frequently used in medical services,such as in mental health settings,intensive care units and nursing homes,but its nature varies in different institutions.By reviewing related literature,this study aims to clarify the concept of physical restraint in mental health nursing.Method: Three databases (PubMed,PsyclNFO and CINAHL) were retrieved,and Walker and Avant's concept analysis method was used to analyze the concept of physical restraint in mental health nursing.Results: Physical restraint is a coercive approach that enables the administration of necessary treatment by safely reducing the patient's physical movement.It should be the last option used by qualified personnel.Antecedents of physical restraint are improper behavior (violence and disturbance) of patients,medical assessment prior to implementation and legislation governing clinical usage.Consequences of physical restraint are alleviation of conflict,physical injury,mental trauma and invisible impact on the institution.Discussion: This study defined the characteristics of physical restraint in mental health nursing.The proposed concept analysis provided theoretical foundation for future studies.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51375203)Open Foundation of Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Automobile Safety of China(Grant No.LHY1308J00368)Changchun Municipal Science and Technology Planning Project of China(Grant No.12ZX79)
文摘The current design and optimization of the occupant restraint system（ORS） are based on numerous actual tests and mathematic simulations. These two methods are overly time-consuming and complex for the concept design phase of the ORS, though they＇re quite effective and accurate. Therefore, a fast and directive method of the design and optimization is needed in the concept design phase of the ORS. Since the airbag system is a crucial part of the ORS, in this paper, a theoretical model for the vehicle airbag is established in order to clarify the interaction between occupants and airbags, and further a fast design and optimization method of airbags in the concept design phase is made based on the proposed theoretical model. First, the theoretical expression of the simplified mechanical relationship between the airbag＇s design parameters and the occupant response is developed based on classical mechanics, then the momentum theorem and the ideal gas state equation are adopted to illustrate the relationship between airbag＇s design parameters and occupant response. By using MATLAB software, the iterative algorithm method and discrete variables are applied to the solution of the proposed theoretical model with a random input in a certain scope. And validations by MADYMO software prove the validity and accuracy of this theoretical model in two principal design parameters, the inflated gas mass and vent diameter, within a regular range. This research contributes to a deeper comprehension of the relation between occupants and airbags, further a fast design and optimization method for airbags＇ principal parameters in the concept design phase, and provides the range of the airbag＇s initial design parameters for the subsequent CAE simulations and actual tests.
基金supported by the Specific Research Foundation of Hokuriku University(250100)
文摘As an environmental risk factor, psychological stress may trigger the onset or accelerate the progression of Parkinson＇s disease （PD）. Here, we evaluated the effects of acute restraint stress on striatal dopaminergic terminals and the brain metabolism of 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahy- dropyridine （MPTP）, which has been widely used for creating a mouse model of PD. Exposure to 2 h of restraint stress immediately after injection of a low dose of MPTP caused a severe loss of striatal dopaminergic terminals as indicated by decreases in the dopamine transporter protein and dopamine levels compared with MPTP administration alone. Both striatal 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium ion （MPP＋） and MPTP concentrations were significantly increased by the application of restraint stress. Striatal monoamine oxidase-B, which catalyzes the oxidation of MPTP to MPP＋, was not changed by the restraint stress. Our results indicate that the enhanced striatal dopaminergic terminal loss in the stressed mice is associated with an increase in the transport of neurotoxin into the brain.
基金financially supported by the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation(No.11JCYBJC06000)the Key Project of Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Support Program(No.11ZCGYSF00100)the Gansu Province Science and Technology Support Program(No.1204GKCA007)
文摘The restraint intensity （RI） of the pipeline girth welding joint was investigated using finite element method and experimental method to predict the cold cracking susceptibility of pipeline steel. The distribution of RI along the girth weld was investigated to study the influence of welding position on the RL Subsequently, the effects of outer diameter （OD） and wall thickness of pipeline on the RI were studied with ABAQUS software. The results show that the RI is almost independent of welding position. The RI increased with the increasing wall thickness but decreased with the increasing OD. A prediction model of Rl was developed based on the effects of the OD and the wall thickness. It has been found that the predicted RIs were in good agreement with the experimental values. The maximum fractional error between the predicted RI and the experimental values was just about 10%. h was indicated that the errors were mainly caused by the heterogeneous of the weld bead.
文摘Involvement in road traffic crashes as vehicle occupants is a leading cause of death and serious injury among children. The objective of this study was to investigate crash severity factors and child safety restraint use characteristics in order to identify effective countermeasures to increase children＇s highway safety. Characteristics and percentages of restraint use among child passengers aged 4-13 years were examined using highway crash data from Kansas. The association between restraint use, injury severity and characteristics of children involved in crashes were investigated using OR （odds ratios） and a logistic regression model, which was used to identify risk factors. Results showed that children, who were unrestrained, were seated in the front seat, traveling with drunk drivers and on rural roads, and traveling during nighttime was more vulnerable to severe injury in the case of motor vehicle crashes. The most frequent contributing causes related to crashes involving children included driver＇s inattention while driving, failure to yield right-of-way, driving too fast, wet roads and animals in the road. Based on identified critical factors, general countermeasure ideas to improve children＇s traffic safety were suggested, including age-appropriate and size-appropriate seat belt restraints and having children seated in the rear seat. Parents and children must gain better education regarding these safety measures in order to increase child safety on the road.
文摘为探究混合Ⅲ(HybridⅢ)假人与人体乘员约束测试装置(test device for human occupant restraint,THOR)在小偏置碰撞试验中的生物逼真度差异,对比分析了HybridⅢ假人、THOR和人体安全模型(total human model for safety,THUMS)3种乘员模型在不同小偏置碰撞模式下的碰撞响应情况.采用有限元数值模拟方法,以吸能与侧滑两种典型小偏置碰撞模式的整车模型在碰撞过程中的脉冲曲线作为边界条件;结合包含完整内饰结构的某中型轿车驾驶舱模型和HybridⅢ假人、THOR以及THUMS,构建驾驶员侧约束系统仿真模型,分析小偏置碰撞过程中乘员模型的运动学响应与损伤风险差异.与HybridⅢ假人相比,THOR躯干的整体运动趋势与THUMS近似.在损伤方面,THOR头部、脑部和下肢部位的损伤风险与THUMS更接近.THOR胸部整体压缩量要高于HybridⅢ假人和THUMS 10 mm左右;颈部损伤风险大体介于HybridⅢ假人和THUMS中间,更接近THUMS.结果表明,THOR在小偏置碰撞过程中表现出的运动趋势与预测损伤风险的能力与THUMS更接近,与HybridⅢ假人相比,在小偏置碰撞过程中展现出了更高的生物逼真度.
