The existing analytical models for umbrella arch method(UAM)based on elastic foundation beams often overlook the influence of the surrounding soil beyond the beam edges on the shear stresses acting on the beam.Consequ...The existing analytical models for umbrella arch method(UAM)based on elastic foundation beams often overlook the influence of the surrounding soil beyond the beam edges on the shear stresses acting on the beam.Consequently,such models fail to adequately reflect the continuity characteristics of soil deformation.Leveraging the Pasternak foundation-Euler beam model,this study considers the generalized shear force on the beam to account for the influence of soil outside the beam ends on the shear stress.An analytical model for the deformation and internal forces of finite-length beams subjected to arbitrary loads is derived based on the initial parameter method under various conditions.The mechanical model of the elastic foundation beam for advanced umbrella arch under typical tunnel excavation cycles is established,yielding analytical solutions for the longitudinal response of the umbrella arch.The reliability of the analytical model is verified with the existing test data.The improved model addresses anomalies in existing models,such as abnormal upward deformation in the loosened segment and maximum deflection occurring within the soil mass.Additionally,dimensionless characteristic parameters reflecting the relative stiffness between the umbrella arch structure and the foundation soil are proposed.Results indicate that the magnitude of soil characteristic parameters significantly influences the deformation and internal forces of the umbrella arch.Within common ranges of soil values,the maximum deformation and internal forces of the umbrella arch under semi-logarithmic coordinates exhibit nearly linear decay with decreasing soil characteristic parameters.The impact of tunnel excavation height on the stress of unsupported sections of the umbrella arch is minor,but it is more significant for umbrella arch buried within the soil mass.Conversely,the influence of tunnel excavation advance on the umbrella arch is opposite.展开更多
Foundation models(FMs)have rapidly evolved and have achieved signicant accomplishments in computer vision tasks.Specically,the prompt mechanism conveniently allows users to integrate image prior information into the m...Foundation models(FMs)have rapidly evolved and have achieved signicant accomplishments in computer vision tasks.Specically,the prompt mechanism conveniently allows users to integrate image prior information into the model,making it possible to apply models without any training.Therefore,we proposed a workflow based on foundation models and zero training to solve the tasks of photoacoustic(PA)image processing.We employed the Segment Anything Model(SAM)by setting simple prompts and integrating the model's outputs with prior knowledge of the imaged objects to accomplish various tasks,including:(1)removing the skin signal in three-dimensional PA image rendering;(2)dual speed-of-sound reconstruction,and(3)segmentation ofnger blood vessels.Through these demonstrations,we have concluded that FMs can be directly applied in PA imaging without the requirement for network design and training.This potentially allows for a hands-on,convenient approach to achieving efficient and accurate segmentation of PA images.This paper serves as a comprehensive tutorial,facilitating the mastery of the technique through the provision of code and sample datasets.展开更多
Predictive maintenance often involves imbalanced multivariate time series datasets with scarce failure events,posing challenges for model training due to the high dimensionality of the data and the need for domain-spe...Predictive maintenance often involves imbalanced multivariate time series datasets with scarce failure events,posing challenges for model training due to the high dimensionality of the data and the need for domain-specific preprocessing,which frequently leads to the development of large and complex models.Inspired by the success of Large Language Models(LLMs),transformer-based foundation models have been developed for time series(TSFM).These models have been proven to reconstruct time series in a zero-shot manner,being able to capture different patterns that effectively characterize time series.This paper proposes the use of TSFM to generate embeddings of the input data space,making them more interpretable for machine learning models.To evaluate the effectiveness of our approach,we trained three classical machine learning algorithms and one neural network using the embeddings generated by the TSFM called Moment for predicting the remaining useful life of aircraft engines.We test the models trained with both the full training dataset and only 10%of the training samples.Our results show that training simple models,such as support vector regressors or neural networks,with embeddings generated by Moment not only accelerates the training process but also enhances performance in few-shot learning scenarios,where data is scarce.This suggests a promising alternative to complex deep learning architectures,particularly in industrial contexts with limited labeled data.展开更多
The Euler-Bernoulli(E-B)beam theory is combined with Green-Lindsay's(G-L)generalized thermoelasticity theory to analyze the vibration of microbeams.The frequency control equation,based on the two-parameter Winkler...The Euler-Bernoulli(E-B)beam theory is combined with Green-Lindsay's(G-L)generalized thermoelasticity theory to analyze the vibration of microbeams.The frequency control equation,based on the two-parameter Winkler-Pasternak elastic foundation for simply-supported microbeams,is presented.This study investigates the effects of the side-to-thickness ratio and relaxation time parameters on the vibrational natural frequency of thermoelastic microbeam resonators.The frequencies derived from the present model are compared with those from Lord and Shulman's(L-S)theory.The fourthorder solutions for natural vibration frequencies are graphically displayed for comparison.Therefore,attention should be paid to the use of effective foundations to prevent microbeam damage caused by contraction and expansion problems caused by high temperatures.展开更多
Since the 1950s,when the Turing Test was introduced,there has been notable progress in machine language intelligence.Language modeling,crucial for AI development,has evolved from statistical to neural models over the ...Since the 1950s,when the Turing Test was introduced,there has been notable progress in machine language intelligence.Language modeling,crucial for AI development,has evolved from statistical to neural models over the last two decades.Recently,transformer-based Pre-trained Language Models(PLM)have excelled in Natural Language Processing(NLP)tasks by leveraging large-scale training corpora.Increasing the scale of these models enhances performance significantly,introducing abilities like context learning that smaller models lack.The advancement in Large Language Models,exemplified by the development of ChatGPT,has made significant impacts both academically and industrially,capturing widespread societal interest.This survey provides an overview of the development and prospects from Large Language Models(LLM)to Large Multimodal Models(LMM).It first discusses the contributions and technological advancements of LLMs in the field of natural language processing,especially in text generation and language understanding.Then,it turns to the discussion of LMMs,which integrates various data modalities such as text,images,and sound,demonstrating advanced capabilities in understanding and generating cross-modal content,paving new pathways for the adaptability and flexibility of AI systems.Finally,the survey highlights the prospects of LMMs in terms of technological development and application potential,while also pointing out challenges in data integration,cross-modal understanding accuracy,providing a comprehensive perspective on the latest developments in this field.展开更多
For the development of an integrated rounded rectangular wellhead platform with a bucket foundation,a model test was conducted to study the towing motion response of such a structure under still water and wave conditi...For the development of an integrated rounded rectangular wellhead platform with a bucket foundation,a model test was conducted to study the towing motion response of such a structure under still water and wave conditions.The influence of various factors on the floating stability of the structure was investigated through alterations of the towing conditions(draft,towing point position,and wave conditions),and the related influencing mechanism was analyzed.Comparison and analysis were performed to determine the changes in the structure motion pattern and various effects of towing conditions on the structure during towing in still water and regular waves.Moreover,the influence of each factor on the structure’s motion response during towing was analyzed using the Apriori algorithm.In addition,for the simulation of the towing process under actual sea conditions,a towing test was performed under irregular waves,and the stability of towing in irregular waves was compared with that in regular waves.展开更多
As an important part of offshore wind turbine support and fixed units, the multibucket jacket foundation bears large loads and a complex marine environment. In this paper, the horizontal bearing characteristics of the...As an important part of offshore wind turbine support and fixed units, the multibucket jacket foundation bears large loads and a complex marine environment. In this paper, the horizontal bearing characteristics of the four-bucket jacket foundation of offshore wind power in sandy soil are studied. Through model tests and numerical simulations, the influence of bucket foundation sealing properties, load application speed, and loading direction on foundation-bearing capacity are discussed. The results show that the horizontal ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation in the nonsealing condition is decreased by 51.3% compared with the sealing condition;therefore, after the foundation penetration construction is completed, the bucket sealing must be ensured to increase the load-bearing performance of the structure. At a loading speed of 3.25 mm/s, the horizontal ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation is increased by 9.4% over the working condition of 1.85 mm/s. The bearing capacity of the foundation is maximized in the loading direction α =45° and is the smallest when α =0°. That is, the foundation can maximize its loadbearing performance under the condition of single-bucket compression/tension. During the design process, the main load of the structure should be loaded in the 45° direction. The contrast error of the experiment and numerical simulation does not exceed 10%. The research results have important guiding importance for designing and constructing the jacket foundation and can be used as a reference for the stable operation and sustainable development of offshore wind power systems.展开更多
In order to effectively improve the horizontal bearing capacity of pile foundations,this study proposes post-expanded arm grouting technology and associated pile foundations.The horizontal bearing characteristic of th...In order to effectively improve the horizontal bearing capacity of pile foundations,this study proposes post-expanded arm grouting technology and associated pile foundations.The horizontal bearing characteristic of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was explored through model tests.The test results indicate that the post-expanded arm grouting pile can increase the contact area between the pile and soil,and can improve the strength of the soil.The horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was approximately 3 times that of the conventional pile.It also shows that the larger the plate diameter ratio or grouting volume,the higher the horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile.The maximum bending moment of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was located at the pile plate,and the displacement zero point of the new pile was higher than that of the conventional pile.The soil resistance at the pile plate was significantly higher than that of conventional piles,indicating that the pile plate effectively enhances the soil resistance.The improved p-y curve model and horizontal bearing capacity calculation method for the post-expanded arm grouting pile were proposed by considering the pile plate diameter factor.This method was finally verified by experimental results.The results of this study can provide a reference for calculating the horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile.展开更多
This study investigates the ground and structural response of adjacent raft foundations induced by largescale surcharge by ore in soft soil areas through a 130g centrifuge modeling test with an innovative layered load...This study investigates the ground and structural response of adjacent raft foundations induced by largescale surcharge by ore in soft soil areas through a 130g centrifuge modeling test with an innovative layered loading device.The prototype of the test is a coastal iron ore yard with a natural foundation of deep soft soil.Therefore,it is necessary to adopt some measures to reduce the influence of the large-scale surcharge on the adjacent raft foundation,such as installing stone columns for foundation treatment.Under an acceleration of 130 g,the model conducts similar simulations of iron ore,stone columns,and raft foundation structures.The tested soil mass has dimensions of 900 mm×700 mm×300 mm(lengthwidthdepth),which is remodeled from the soil extracted from the drilling holes.The test conditions are consistent with the actual engineering conditions and the effects of four-level loading conditions on the composite foundation of stone columns,unreinforced zone,and raft foundations are studied.An automatic layer-by-layer loading device was innovatively developed to simulate the loading process of actual engineering more realistically.The composite foundation of stone columns had a large settlement after the loading,forming an obvious settlement trough and causing the surface of the unreinforced zone to rise.The 12 m surcharge loading causes a horizontal displacement of 13.19 cm and a vertical settlement of 1.37 m in the raft foundation.The stone columns located on both sides of the unreinforced zone suffered significant shear damage at the sand-mud interface.Due to the reinforcement effect of stone columns,the sand layer below the top of the stone columns moves less.Meanwhile,the horizontal earth pressure in the raft foundation zone increases slowly.The stone columns will form new drainage channels and accelerate the dissipation of excess pore pressure.展开更多
In the future development direction of the sixth generation(6G)mobile communication,several communication models are proposed to face the growing challenges of the task.The rapid development of artificial intelligence...In the future development direction of the sixth generation(6G)mobile communication,several communication models are proposed to face the growing challenges of the task.The rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)foundation models provides significant support for efficient and intelligent communication interactions.In this paper,we propose an innovative semantic communication paradigm called task-oriented semantic communication system with foundation models.First,we segment the image by using task prompts based on the segment anything model(SAM)and contrastive language-image pretraining(CLIP).Meanwhile,we adopt Bezier curve to enhance the mask to improve the segmentation accuracy.Second,we have differentiated semantic compression and transmission approaches for segmented content.Third,we fuse different semantic information based on the conditional diffusion model to generate high-quality images that satisfy the users'specific task requirements.Finally,the experimental results show that the proposed system compresses the semantic information effectively and improves the robustness of semantic communication.展开更多
To obtain the vertical earth pressure on a soft foundation box culvert and investigate the interaction of the soil-culvert-foundation system, both a centrifugal model test and a numerical simulation were conducted and...To obtain the vertical earth pressure on a soft foundation box culvert and investigate the interaction of the soil-culvert-foundation system, both a centrifugal model test and a numerical simulation were conducted and the comparisons with the current methods to determine the load on a culvert were completed. The results of the model test and numerical analysis are in satisfactory agreement, which shows that the direction of the shear stress between the culvert and the adjacent embankment depends on the differential settlement between them. A vertical earth pressure concentration appears on the culvert with a rigid piles foundation because of a downward shear stress. The ratio of the load on a soft foundation culvert and the overburden pressure above the culvert raises first and then decreases as the backfill height increases. In order to reduce the load on a culvert, it is suggested to limit the stiffness difference of the foundations under the culvert and embankment and to use a light backfill over the culvert.展开更多
As the top of the pile foundation in high-pile wharf is connected to the superstructure and most of the pile bodies are located below the water surface, traditional damage detection methods are greatly limited in thei...As the top of the pile foundation in high-pile wharf is connected to the superstructure and most of the pile bodies are located below the water surface, traditional damage detection methods are greatly limited in their application to pile foundation in service. In the present study, a new method for pile foundation damage detection is developed based on the curve shape of the curvature mode difference(CMD) before and after damage. In the method, the influence at each node on the overall CMD curve shape is analyzed through a data deletion model, statistical characteristic indexes are established to reflect the difference between damaged and undamaged units, and structural damage is accurately detected. The effectiveness and robustness of the method are verified by a finite element model(FEM) of high-pile wharf under different damage conditions and different intensities of Gaussian white noise. The applicability of the method is then experimentally validated by a physical model of high-pile wharf. Both the FEM and the experimental results show that the method is capable of detecting pile foundation damage in noisy curvature mode and has strong application potential.展开更多
The semi-rigid pile-supported composite foundation is widely used in highway projects due to its effectiveness in increasing the bearing capacity and stability of foundations.It is crucial to understand the stress dis...The semi-rigid pile-supported composite foundation is widely used in highway projects due to its effectiveness in increasing the bearing capacity and stability of foundations.It is crucial to understand the stress distribution across the embankment width and the behaviour of unreinforced foundations.Thus,five centrifuge tests were conducted to examine the bearing and deformation behaviours of NPRS(Non-Connected Piled Raft Systems)and GRPS(GeosyntheticReinforced Pile-Supported systems)with varying substratum stiffness,then a comparative analysis was conducted on embankment settlement,pressures underneath the embankments,and axial forces along the piles.The results indicated that greater substratum stiffness correlates with reduced settlement and deformation at various depths.Deformation occurring 5 meters from the embankment toe includes settlement in NPRS and upward movement in GRPS.The potential sliding surface is primarily located within the embankment in NPRS,whereas it may extend through both the embankment and foundation in GRPS.The pile-soil stress ratio and efficiency in NPRS are higher than in GRPS across the embankment.The axial force borne by end-bearing piles is significantly greater than that by floating piles.As the buried depth increases,the axial force in GRPS initially rises then declines,whereas in NPRS,it remains relatively constant within a certain range before decreasing.This study aids in assessing the applicability of composite foundations in complex railway environments and provides a reference for procedural measures under similar conditions.展开更多
To reveal the bearing capacity of the X-section concrete piles pile raft foundation in silica sand,a series of vertical load tests are carried out.The X-section concrete piles are compared with circular section pile w...To reveal the bearing capacity of the X-section concrete piles pile raft foundation in silica sand,a series of vertical load tests are carried out.The X-section concrete piles are compared with circular section pile with the same section area.The load−settlement curves,axial force and skin friction,strain on concave and convex edge of the pile,pile-sand stress ratio,distributions of side and tip resistance are presented.The results show that bearing capacity of the X section concrete pile raft foundation is much larger than that of the circular pile raft foundation.Besides,compared with the circular pile,the peak axial force of X-section piles under raft is deeper and smaller while the neutral point of X-section concrete pile is deeper.Moreover,the strain on the concave edge is much larger than that on the convex edge of the pile,and the convex edge has more potential in bearing capacity as the vertical load increases.The X-section pile has higher pile-sand stress ratios and load-sharing between side resistance and tip resistance.Above all,the X-section concrete pile can significantly increase the bearing capacity of pile-raft foundations in silica sand.展开更多
In this paper,the influence of the limited-tension interface between lid and soil on the undrained bearing capacity of the wide-shallow bucket foundation is examined by finite element(FE)analysis.The interface between...In this paper,the influence of the limited-tension interface between lid and soil on the undrained bearing capacity of the wide-shallow bucket foundation is examined by finite element(FE)analysis.The interface between the lid and the soil is modeled using a simplified approach called the surface-based cohesive behavior,with the aim of simulating the limited-tension interface.Initially,the interaction between the lid and the soil is explored under the zero-and unlimited-tension conditions by small-scale experiments.Afterward,the effects of the embedment ratio,soil strength heterogeneity,and lid-soil interface on the bearing capacity are outlined,and the failure mechanisms are explained by FE analysis.A modified closed-form formula is given to compute the moment bearing capacity with the limited-tension interface between the lid and the soil for different embedment ratios and soil strength heterogeneities.The numerical results reveal that the existing approximating solutions,which assume fully bonded interaction,accurately exhibit the shape of the normalized failure envelopes in hm and vh load space for the limited-tension interface.However,the shape of the vm envelopes differs,requiring a novel solution to estimate the combined bearing capacity of the bucket foundation based on the embedment ratio and soil strength heterogeneity with a zero-tension interface between the lid and the soil.展开更多
Local scour around offshore wind turbine foundations presents a considerable challenge due to its potential influence on structural stability,driven by hydrodynamic forces.While research has made strides in comprehend...Local scour around offshore wind turbine foundations presents a considerable challenge due to its potential influence on structural stability,driven by hydrodynamic forces.While research has made strides in comprehending scouring mechanisms,notable complexities persist,specifically with newer foundation types.Addressing these limitations is vital for advancing our understanding of scour mechanisms and for improving mitigation strategies in offshore wind energy development.This review synthesizes current findings on local scour across various offshore foundations,encompassing field observations,data-driven approaches,turbulence-sediment interactions,scour evolution processes,influencing factors,and numerical model advancements.The objective is to enrich our understanding of local scour mechanisms.In addition,future research directions are outlined,including the development of robust arti-ficial intelligence models for accurate predictions,the exploration of vortex structure characteristics,and the refinement of numerical models to strengthen prediction capabilities while minimizing computational efforts.展开更多
The traditional ground direct current method is not suitable for leakage detection of underground diaphragm walls in foundation pits because of its low accuracy and poor anti-noise ability.Here,we propose a joint surf...The traditional ground direct current method is not suitable for leakage detection of underground diaphragm walls in foundation pits because of its low accuracy and poor anti-noise ability.Here,we propose a joint surface-borehole observation device for leakage electric fi eld detection to achieve rapid measurement of the electric fi eld distribution characteristics at ground level in the foundation pit,thus enabling rapid localization of leakage points.We first establish the mechanism and basic equation of the leakage electric field response by combining the electric field formed by electrokinetic effect(EK)and the stable electric fi eld formed by conduction current in a combined leakage channel.Then,the fi nite–infi nite element coupling method is used to solve the electric fi eld equation to simulate the responses of a three-dimensional foundation pit leakage model.Furthermore,we conduct numerical simulations of diff erent pit models to investigate the infl uencing factors of the detection device and response characteristics of the change in the properties of the leakage channel.The results demonstrate that the proposed joint surface-borehole observation device can effi ciently reveal anomalous potential caused by leakage,and the amplitude of the electric fi eld generated by EK can eff ectively strengthen the leakage electric fi eld signal at the leakage,thus improving detection accuracy and effi ciency.展开更多
To ensure the safety of buildings surrounding foundation pits, a study was made on a settlement monitoring and trend prediction method. A statistical testing method for analyzing the stability of a settlement monitori...To ensure the safety of buildings surrounding foundation pits, a study was made on a settlement monitoring and trend prediction method. A statistical testing method for analyzing the stability of a settlement monitoring datum has been discussed. According to a comprehensive survey, data of 16 stages at operating control point, were verified by a standard t test to determine the stability of the operating control point. A stationary auto-regression model, AR(p), used for the observation point settlement prediction has been investigated. Given the 16 stages of the settlement data at an observation point, the applicability of this model was analyzed. Settlement of last four stages was predicted using the stationary auto-regression model AR (1); the maximum difference between predicted and measured values was 0.6 mm, indicating good prediction results of the model. Hence, this model can be applied to settlement predictions for buildings surrounding foundation pits.展开更多
The influence of non-coaxial constitutive model on predictions of dense sand behavior is investigated in this paper. The non-coaxial model with strain softening plasticity is applied into finite-element program ABAQUS...The influence of non-coaxial constitutive model on predictions of dense sand behavior is investigated in this paper. The non-coaxial model with strain softening plasticity is applied into finite-element program ABAQUS, which is first used to predict the stress-strain behavior and the non-coaxial characteristic between the orientations of the principal stress and principal plastic strain rate in simple shear tests. The model is also used to predict load settlement responses and bearing capacity factors of shallow foundations. A series of centrifuge tests for shallow foundations on saturated dense sand are performed under drained conditions and the test results are compared with the corresponding numerical results. Various footing dimensions, depths of embedment, and footing shapes are considered in these tests. In view of the load settlement relationships, the stiffness of the load-displacement curves is significantly affected by the non-coaxial model compared with those predicted by the coaxial model, and a lower value of non-coaxial modulus gives a softer response. Considering the soil behavior at failure, the coaxial model predictions of bearing capacity factors are more advanced than those of centrifuge test results and the non-coaxial model results;besides, the non-coaxial model gives better predictions. The non-coaxial model predictions are closer to those of the centrifuge results when a proper non-coaxial plastic modulus is chosen.展开更多
基金Projects(52008403,52378421)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2022-Key-10)supported by the Science and Technology Research and Development Program Project of China Railway Group LimitedProject(202207)supported by the Hunan Provincial Transportation Science and Technology,China。
文摘The existing analytical models for umbrella arch method(UAM)based on elastic foundation beams often overlook the influence of the surrounding soil beyond the beam edges on the shear stresses acting on the beam.Consequently,such models fail to adequately reflect the continuity characteristics of soil deformation.Leveraging the Pasternak foundation-Euler beam model,this study considers the generalized shear force on the beam to account for the influence of soil outside the beam ends on the shear stress.An analytical model for the deformation and internal forces of finite-length beams subjected to arbitrary loads is derived based on the initial parameter method under various conditions.The mechanical model of the elastic foundation beam for advanced umbrella arch under typical tunnel excavation cycles is established,yielding analytical solutions for the longitudinal response of the umbrella arch.The reliability of the analytical model is verified with the existing test data.The improved model addresses anomalies in existing models,such as abnormal upward deformation in the loosened segment and maximum deflection occurring within the soil mass.Additionally,dimensionless characteristic parameters reflecting the relative stiffness between the umbrella arch structure and the foundation soil are proposed.Results indicate that the magnitude of soil characteristic parameters significantly influences the deformation and internal forces of the umbrella arch.Within common ranges of soil values,the maximum deformation and internal forces of the umbrella arch under semi-logarithmic coordinates exhibit nearly linear decay with decreasing soil characteristic parameters.The impact of tunnel excavation height on the stress of unsupported sections of the umbrella arch is minor,but it is more significant for umbrella arch buried within the soil mass.Conversely,the influence of tunnel excavation advance on the umbrella arch is opposite.
基金support from Strategic Project of Precision Surgery,Tsinghua UniversityInitiative Scientific Research Program,Institute for Intelligent Healthcare,Tsinghua University+5 种基金Tsinghua-Foshan Institute of Advanced ManufacturingNational Natural Science Foundation of China(61735016)Beijing Nova Program(20230484308)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2023QNRC001)Youth Elite Program of Beijing Friendship Hospital(YYQCJH2022-9)Science and Technology Program of Beijing Tongzhou District(KJ2023CX012).
文摘Foundation models(FMs)have rapidly evolved and have achieved signicant accomplishments in computer vision tasks.Specically,the prompt mechanism conveniently allows users to integrate image prior information into the model,making it possible to apply models without any training.Therefore,we proposed a workflow based on foundation models and zero training to solve the tasks of photoacoustic(PA)image processing.We employed the Segment Anything Model(SAM)by setting simple prompts and integrating the model's outputs with prior knowledge of the imaged objects to accomplish various tasks,including:(1)removing the skin signal in three-dimensional PA image rendering;(2)dual speed-of-sound reconstruction,and(3)segmentation ofnger blood vessels.Through these demonstrations,we have concluded that FMs can be directly applied in PA imaging without the requirement for network design and training.This potentially allows for a hands-on,convenient approach to achieving efficient and accurate segmentation of PA images.This paper serves as a comprehensive tutorial,facilitating the mastery of the technique through the provision of code and sample datasets.
基金Funded by the Spanish Government and FEDER funds(AEI/FEDER,UE)under grant PID2021-124502OB-C42(PRESECREL)the predoctoral program“Concepción Arenal del Programa de Personal Investigador en formación Predoctoral”funded by Universidad de Cantabria and Cantabria’s Government(BOC 18-10-2021).
文摘Predictive maintenance often involves imbalanced multivariate time series datasets with scarce failure events,posing challenges for model training due to the high dimensionality of the data and the need for domain-specific preprocessing,which frequently leads to the development of large and complex models.Inspired by the success of Large Language Models(LLMs),transformer-based foundation models have been developed for time series(TSFM).These models have been proven to reconstruct time series in a zero-shot manner,being able to capture different patterns that effectively characterize time series.This paper proposes the use of TSFM to generate embeddings of the input data space,making them more interpretable for machine learning models.To evaluate the effectiveness of our approach,we trained three classical machine learning algorithms and one neural network using the embeddings generated by the TSFM called Moment for predicting the remaining useful life of aircraft engines.We test the models trained with both the full training dataset and only 10%of the training samples.Our results show that training simple models,such as support vector regressors or neural networks,with embeddings generated by Moment not only accelerates the training process but also enhances performance in few-shot learning scenarios,where data is scarce.This suggests a promising alternative to complex deep learning architectures,particularly in industrial contexts with limited labeled data.
基金the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University for funding this work through a large research project(No.RGP2/80/45)。
文摘The Euler-Bernoulli(E-B)beam theory is combined with Green-Lindsay's(G-L)generalized thermoelasticity theory to analyze the vibration of microbeams.The frequency control equation,based on the two-parameter Winkler-Pasternak elastic foundation for simply-supported microbeams,is presented.This study investigates the effects of the side-to-thickness ratio and relaxation time parameters on the vibrational natural frequency of thermoelastic microbeam resonators.The frequencies derived from the present model are compared with those from Lord and Shulman's(L-S)theory.The fourthorder solutions for natural vibration frequencies are graphically displayed for comparison.Therefore,attention should be paid to the use of effective foundations to prevent microbeam damage caused by contraction and expansion problems caused by high temperatures.
基金We acknowledge funding from NSFC Grant 62306283.
文摘Since the 1950s,when the Turing Test was introduced,there has been notable progress in machine language intelligence.Language modeling,crucial for AI development,has evolved from statistical to neural models over the last two decades.Recently,transformer-based Pre-trained Language Models(PLM)have excelled in Natural Language Processing(NLP)tasks by leveraging large-scale training corpora.Increasing the scale of these models enhances performance significantly,introducing abilities like context learning that smaller models lack.The advancement in Large Language Models,exemplified by the development of ChatGPT,has made significant impacts both academically and industrially,capturing widespread societal interest.This survey provides an overview of the development and prospects from Large Language Models(LLM)to Large Multimodal Models(LMM).It first discusses the contributions and technological advancements of LLMs in the field of natural language processing,especially in text generation and language understanding.Then,it turns to the discussion of LMMs,which integrates various data modalities such as text,images,and sound,demonstrating advanced capabilities in understanding and generating cross-modal content,paving new pathways for the adaptability and flexibility of AI systems.Finally,the survey highlights the prospects of LMMs in terms of technological development and application potential,while also pointing out challenges in data integration,cross-modal understanding accuracy,providing a comprehensive perspective on the latest developments in this field.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52171274)。
文摘For the development of an integrated rounded rectangular wellhead platform with a bucket foundation,a model test was conducted to study the towing motion response of such a structure under still water and wave conditions.The influence of various factors on the floating stability of the structure was investigated through alterations of the towing conditions(draft,towing point position,and wave conditions),and the related influencing mechanism was analyzed.Comparison and analysis were performed to determine the changes in the structure motion pattern and various effects of towing conditions on the structure during towing in still water and regular waves.Moreover,the influence of each factor on the structure’s motion response during towing was analyzed using the Apriori algorithm.In addition,for the simulation of the towing process under actual sea conditions,a towing test was performed under irregular waves,and the stability of towing in irregular waves was compared with that in regular waves.
文摘As an important part of offshore wind turbine support and fixed units, the multibucket jacket foundation bears large loads and a complex marine environment. In this paper, the horizontal bearing characteristics of the four-bucket jacket foundation of offshore wind power in sandy soil are studied. Through model tests and numerical simulations, the influence of bucket foundation sealing properties, load application speed, and loading direction on foundation-bearing capacity are discussed. The results show that the horizontal ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation in the nonsealing condition is decreased by 51.3% compared with the sealing condition;therefore, after the foundation penetration construction is completed, the bucket sealing must be ensured to increase the load-bearing performance of the structure. At a loading speed of 3.25 mm/s, the horizontal ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation is increased by 9.4% over the working condition of 1.85 mm/s. The bearing capacity of the foundation is maximized in the loading direction α =45° and is the smallest when α =0°. That is, the foundation can maximize its loadbearing performance under the condition of single-bucket compression/tension. During the design process, the main load of the structure should be loaded in the 45° direction. The contrast error of the experiment and numerical simulation does not exceed 10%. The research results have important guiding importance for designing and constructing the jacket foundation and can be used as a reference for the stable operation and sustainable development of offshore wind power systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52208333 and 52378328)China Communications Construction Company Ltd.(Grant No.2023-ZJKJ-01).
文摘In order to effectively improve the horizontal bearing capacity of pile foundations,this study proposes post-expanded arm grouting technology and associated pile foundations.The horizontal bearing characteristic of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was explored through model tests.The test results indicate that the post-expanded arm grouting pile can increase the contact area between the pile and soil,and can improve the strength of the soil.The horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was approximately 3 times that of the conventional pile.It also shows that the larger the plate diameter ratio or grouting volume,the higher the horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile.The maximum bending moment of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was located at the pile plate,and the displacement zero point of the new pile was higher than that of the conventional pile.The soil resistance at the pile plate was significantly higher than that of conventional piles,indicating that the pile plate effectively enhances the soil resistance.The improved p-y curve model and horizontal bearing capacity calculation method for the post-expanded arm grouting pile were proposed by considering the pile plate diameter factor.This method was finally verified by experimental results.The results of this study can provide a reference for calculating the horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile.
基金funding support from National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFF0502200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52022070 and 51978516).
文摘This study investigates the ground and structural response of adjacent raft foundations induced by largescale surcharge by ore in soft soil areas through a 130g centrifuge modeling test with an innovative layered loading device.The prototype of the test is a coastal iron ore yard with a natural foundation of deep soft soil.Therefore,it is necessary to adopt some measures to reduce the influence of the large-scale surcharge on the adjacent raft foundation,such as installing stone columns for foundation treatment.Under an acceleration of 130 g,the model conducts similar simulations of iron ore,stone columns,and raft foundation structures.The tested soil mass has dimensions of 900 mm×700 mm×300 mm(lengthwidthdepth),which is remodeled from the soil extracted from the drilling holes.The test conditions are consistent with the actual engineering conditions and the effects of four-level loading conditions on the composite foundation of stone columns,unreinforced zone,and raft foundations are studied.An automatic layer-by-layer loading device was innovatively developed to simulate the loading process of actual engineering more realistically.The composite foundation of stone columns had a large settlement after the loading,forming an obvious settlement trough and causing the surface of the unreinforced zone to rise.The 12 m surcharge loading causes a horizontal displacement of 13.19 cm and a vertical settlement of 1.37 m in the raft foundation.The stone columns located on both sides of the unreinforced zone suffered significant shear damage at the sand-mud interface.Due to the reinforcement effect of stone columns,the sand layer below the top of the stone columns moves less.Meanwhile,the horizontal earth pressure in the raft foundation zone increases slowly.The stone columns will form new drainage channels and accelerate the dissipation of excess pore pressure.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant(62001246,62231017,62201277,62071255)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province under Grant BK20220390+3 种基金Key R and D Program of Jiangsu Province Key project and topics under Grant(BE2021095,BE2023035)the Natural Science Research Startup Foundation of Recruiting Talents of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(Grant No.NY221011)National Science Foundation of Xiamen,China(No.3502Z202372013)Open Project of the Key Laboratory of Underwater Acoustic Communication and Marine Information Technology(Xiamen University)of the Ministry of Education,China(No.UAC202304)。
文摘In the future development direction of the sixth generation(6G)mobile communication,several communication models are proposed to face the growing challenges of the task.The rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)foundation models provides significant support for efficient and intelligent communication interactions.In this paper,we propose an innovative semantic communication paradigm called task-oriented semantic communication system with foundation models.First,we segment the image by using task prompts based on the segment anything model(SAM)and contrastive language-image pretraining(CLIP).Meanwhile,we adopt Bezier curve to enhance the mask to improve the segmentation accuracy.Second,we have differentiated semantic compression and transmission approaches for segmented content.Third,we fuse different semantic information based on the conditional diffusion model to generate high-quality images that satisfy the users'specific task requirements.Finally,the experimental results show that the proposed system compresses the semantic information effectively and improves the robustness of semantic communication.
基金Project(2012AA112504) supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of ChinaProjects(51108048,51478054) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘To obtain the vertical earth pressure on a soft foundation box culvert and investigate the interaction of the soil-culvert-foundation system, both a centrifugal model test and a numerical simulation were conducted and the comparisons with the current methods to determine the load on a culvert were completed. The results of the model test and numerical analysis are in satisfactory agreement, which shows that the direction of the shear stress between the culvert and the adjacent embankment depends on the differential settlement between them. A vertical earth pressure concentration appears on the culvert with a rigid piles foundation because of a downward shear stress. The ratio of the load on a soft foundation culvert and the overburden pressure above the culvert raises first and then decreases as the backfill height increases. In order to reduce the load on a culvert, it is suggested to limit the stiffness difference of the foundations under the culvert and embankment and to use a light backfill over the culvert.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51709093 and 51679081)Fujian Provincial Department of Transportation Science and Technology Development Project (Grant No. 201708)Hohai University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Project (Grant No. 201910294014Z)。
文摘As the top of the pile foundation in high-pile wharf is connected to the superstructure and most of the pile bodies are located below the water surface, traditional damage detection methods are greatly limited in their application to pile foundation in service. In the present study, a new method for pile foundation damage detection is developed based on the curve shape of the curvature mode difference(CMD) before and after damage. In the method, the influence at each node on the overall CMD curve shape is analyzed through a data deletion model, statistical characteristic indexes are established to reflect the difference between damaged and undamaged units, and structural damage is accurately detected. The effectiveness and robustness of the method are verified by a finite element model(FEM) of high-pile wharf under different damage conditions and different intensities of Gaussian white noise. The applicability of the method is then experimentally validated by a physical model of high-pile wharf. Both the FEM and the experimental results show that the method is capable of detecting pile foundation damage in noisy curvature mode and has strong application potential.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51878577 and 52378463)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Provincial,China(No.ZR2022ME042)the School-Enterprise Cooperation Program of China Railway 14th Bureau Group Co.(QTHT-HGLCHSD-00052)。
文摘The semi-rigid pile-supported composite foundation is widely used in highway projects due to its effectiveness in increasing the bearing capacity and stability of foundations.It is crucial to understand the stress distribution across the embankment width and the behaviour of unreinforced foundations.Thus,five centrifuge tests were conducted to examine the bearing and deformation behaviours of NPRS(Non-Connected Piled Raft Systems)and GRPS(GeosyntheticReinforced Pile-Supported systems)with varying substratum stiffness,then a comparative analysis was conducted on embankment settlement,pressures underneath the embankments,and axial forces along the piles.The results indicated that greater substratum stiffness correlates with reduced settlement and deformation at various depths.Deformation occurring 5 meters from the embankment toe includes settlement in NPRS and upward movement in GRPS.The potential sliding surface is primarily located within the embankment in NPRS,whereas it may extend through both the embankment and foundation in GRPS.The pile-soil stress ratio and efficiency in NPRS are higher than in GRPS across the embankment.The axial force borne by end-bearing piles is significantly greater than that by floating piles.As the buried depth increases,the axial force in GRPS initially rises then declines,whereas in NPRS,it remains relatively constant within a certain range before decreasing.This study aids in assessing the applicability of composite foundations in complex railway environments and provides a reference for procedural measures under similar conditions.
基金Project(51878103)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2016YFE0200100)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China。
文摘To reveal the bearing capacity of the X-section concrete piles pile raft foundation in silica sand,a series of vertical load tests are carried out.The X-section concrete piles are compared with circular section pile with the same section area.The load−settlement curves,axial force and skin friction,strain on concave and convex edge of the pile,pile-sand stress ratio,distributions of side and tip resistance are presented.The results show that bearing capacity of the X section concrete pile raft foundation is much larger than that of the circular pile raft foundation.Besides,compared with the circular pile,the peak axial force of X-section piles under raft is deeper and smaller while the neutral point of X-section concrete pile is deeper.Moreover,the strain on the concave edge is much larger than that on the convex edge of the pile,and the convex edge has more potential in bearing capacity as the vertical load increases.The X-section pile has higher pile-sand stress ratios and load-sharing between side resistance and tip resistance.Above all,the X-section concrete pile can significantly increase the bearing capacity of pile-raft foundations in silica sand.
基金support funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Joint Fund Projects(No.U21A20164)。
文摘In this paper,the influence of the limited-tension interface between lid and soil on the undrained bearing capacity of the wide-shallow bucket foundation is examined by finite element(FE)analysis.The interface between the lid and the soil is modeled using a simplified approach called the surface-based cohesive behavior,with the aim of simulating the limited-tension interface.Initially,the interaction between the lid and the soil is explored under the zero-and unlimited-tension conditions by small-scale experiments.Afterward,the effects of the embedment ratio,soil strength heterogeneity,and lid-soil interface on the bearing capacity are outlined,and the failure mechanisms are explained by FE analysis.A modified closed-form formula is given to compute the moment bearing capacity with the limited-tension interface between the lid and the soil for different embedment ratios and soil strength heterogeneities.The numerical results reveal that the existing approximating solutions,which assume fully bonded interaction,accurately exhibit the shape of the normalized failure envelopes in hm and vh load space for the limited-tension interface.However,the shape of the vm envelopes differs,requiring a novel solution to estimate the combined bearing capacity of the bucket foundation based on the embedment ratio and soil strength heterogeneity with a zero-tension interface between the lid and the soil.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52301326)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M731999)the Open Foundation of the Key Laboratory of Coupling Process and Effect of Natural Resources Elements(No.2024KFKT017).
文摘Local scour around offshore wind turbine foundations presents a considerable challenge due to its potential influence on structural stability,driven by hydrodynamic forces.While research has made strides in comprehending scouring mechanisms,notable complexities persist,specifically with newer foundation types.Addressing these limitations is vital for advancing our understanding of scour mechanisms and for improving mitigation strategies in offshore wind energy development.This review synthesizes current findings on local scour across various offshore foundations,encompassing field observations,data-driven approaches,turbulence-sediment interactions,scour evolution processes,influencing factors,and numerical model advancements.The objective is to enrich our understanding of local scour mechanisms.In addition,future research directions are outlined,including the development of robust arti-ficial intelligence models for accurate predictions,the exploration of vortex structure characteristics,and the refinement of numerical models to strengthen prediction capabilities while minimizing computational efforts.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 41864004 and 41674077)Jiangxi Provincial Academic Leaders (Youth) Training Program (No. 20204BCJL23058)Open Fund from Engineering Research Center for Seismic Disaster Prevention and Engineering Geological Disaster Detection of Jiangxi Province (SDGD202102)。
文摘The traditional ground direct current method is not suitable for leakage detection of underground diaphragm walls in foundation pits because of its low accuracy and poor anti-noise ability.Here,we propose a joint surface-borehole observation device for leakage electric fi eld detection to achieve rapid measurement of the electric fi eld distribution characteristics at ground level in the foundation pit,thus enabling rapid localization of leakage points.We first establish the mechanism and basic equation of the leakage electric field response by combining the electric field formed by electrokinetic effect(EK)and the stable electric fi eld formed by conduction current in a combined leakage channel.Then,the fi nite–infi nite element coupling method is used to solve the electric fi eld equation to simulate the responses of a three-dimensional foundation pit leakage model.Furthermore,we conduct numerical simulations of diff erent pit models to investigate the infl uencing factors of the detection device and response characteristics of the change in the properties of the leakage channel.The results demonstrate that the proposed joint surface-borehole observation device can effi ciently reveal anomalous potential caused by leakage,and the amplitude of the electric fi eld generated by EK can eff ectively strengthen the leakage electric fi eld signal at the leakage,thus improving detection accuracy and effi ciency.
基金Project 50279005 supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘To ensure the safety of buildings surrounding foundation pits, a study was made on a settlement monitoring and trend prediction method. A statistical testing method for analyzing the stability of a settlement monitoring datum has been discussed. According to a comprehensive survey, data of 16 stages at operating control point, were verified by a standard t test to determine the stability of the operating control point. A stationary auto-regression model, AR(p), used for the observation point settlement prediction has been investigated. Given the 16 stages of the settlement data at an observation point, the applicability of this model was analyzed. Settlement of last four stages was predicted using the stationary auto-regression model AR (1); the maximum difference between predicted and measured values was 0.6 mm, indicating good prediction results of the model. Hence, this model can be applied to settlement predictions for buildings surrounding foundation pits.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51079018 and 11202109)
文摘The influence of non-coaxial constitutive model on predictions of dense sand behavior is investigated in this paper. The non-coaxial model with strain softening plasticity is applied into finite-element program ABAQUS, which is first used to predict the stress-strain behavior and the non-coaxial characteristic between the orientations of the principal stress and principal plastic strain rate in simple shear tests. The model is also used to predict load settlement responses and bearing capacity factors of shallow foundations. A series of centrifuge tests for shallow foundations on saturated dense sand are performed under drained conditions and the test results are compared with the corresponding numerical results. Various footing dimensions, depths of embedment, and footing shapes are considered in these tests. In view of the load settlement relationships, the stiffness of the load-displacement curves is significantly affected by the non-coaxial model compared with those predicted by the coaxial model, and a lower value of non-coaxial modulus gives a softer response. Considering the soil behavior at failure, the coaxial model predictions of bearing capacity factors are more advanced than those of centrifuge test results and the non-coaxial model results;besides, the non-coaxial model gives better predictions. The non-coaxial model predictions are closer to those of the centrifuge results when a proper non-coaxial plastic modulus is chosen.
