In the hilly region due to scarcity of the plain area, buildings like set back-step back are more often used and also as a big surge in the telecommunication industries, rooftop tower adaptation is very common story n...In the hilly region due to scarcity of the plain area, buildings like set back-step back are more often used and also as a big surge in the telecommunication industries, rooftop tower adaptation is very common story nowadays. In the present study an analogy has been drawn to find out the influence of the rooftop telecommunication tower on the setback-step back building resting on ground at 20° and 30° slopes. A dynamic analysis has been performed and compared on the 4 legged angled section telecommunication tower which is located on the roof top of set back-step back building by varying positions of tower with the existing host structure built up on ground slope of 20° and 30° in both directions(X and Y).展开更多
The present study focuses on the flow of a yield-stress(Bingham)nanofluid,consisting of suspended Fe3O4 nanoparticles,subjected to a magnetic field in a backward-facing step duct(BFS)configuration.The duct is equipped...The present study focuses on the flow of a yield-stress(Bingham)nanofluid,consisting of suspended Fe3O4 nanoparticles,subjected to a magnetic field in a backward-facing step duct(BFS)configuration.The duct is equipped with a cylindrical obstacle,where the lower wall is kept at a constant temperature.The yield-stress nanofluid enters this duct at a cold temperature with fully developed velocity.The aim of the present investigation is to explore the influence of flow velocity(Re=10 to 200),nanoparticle concentration(ϕ=0 to 0.1),magnetic field intensity(Ha=0 to 100),and its inclination angle(γ=0 to 90)and nanofluid yield stress(Bn=0 to 20)on the thermal and hydrodynamic efficiency inside the backward-facing step.The numerical results have been obtained by resolving the momentum and energy balance equations using the Galerkin finite element method.The obtained results have indicated that an increase in Reynolds number and nanoparticle volume fraction enhances heat transfer.In contrast,a significant reduction is observed with an increase in Hartmann and Bingham numbers,resulting in quasi-immobilization of the fluid under the magnetic influence and radical solidification of this type of fluid,accompanied by the suppression of the vortex zone downstream of the cylindrical obstacle.This study sheds light on the complexity of this magnetically influenced fluid,with potential implications in various engineering and materials science fields.展开更多
Taking a C1x motor with a backward-facing step which can generate a typical corner vortex as a reference,a numerical methodology using large eddy simulation was established in this study.Based on this methodology,the ...Taking a C1x motor with a backward-facing step which can generate a typical corner vortex as a reference,a numerical methodology using large eddy simulation was established in this study.Based on this methodology,the position of the backward-facing step of the motor was computed and analyzed to determine a basic configuration.Two key geometrical parameters,the head cavity angle and submerged nozzle cavity height,were subsequently introduced.Their effects on the corner vortex motion and their interactions with the acoustic pressure downstream of the backward-facing step were analyzed.The phenomena of vortex acoustic coupling and characteristics of pressure oscillations were further explored.The results show that the maximum error between the simulations and experimental data on the dominant frequency of pressure oscillations is 5.23%,which indicates that the numerical methodology built in this study is highly accurate.When the step is located at less than 5/8 of the total length of the combustion chamber,vortex acoustic coupling occurs,which can increase the pressure oscillations in the motor.Both the vorticity and the scale of vortices in the downstream step increase when the head cavity angle is greater than 24°,which increases the amplitude of the pressure oscillation by maximum 63.0%.The submerged nozzle cavity mainly affects the vortices in the cavity itself rather than those in the downstream step.When the height of the cavity increases from 10 to 20 mm,the pressure oscillation amplitude under the main frequency increases by 39.1%.As this height continues to increase,the amplitude of pressure oscillations increases but the primary frequency decreases.展开更多
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the stepped self-care program on the self-care,self-efficacy,and quality of life of stroke survivors.Methods This quasi-experimental study allocated 110 str...Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the stepped self-care program on the self-care,self-efficacy,and quality of life of stroke survivors.Methods This quasi-experimental study allocated 110 stroke survivors from two neurology wards into an intervention group(n=55)who received the stepped self-care program and a control group(n=55)who received usual care from June to December 2023.The Self-Care of Stroke Inventory,Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire,and the short version of the Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale were administered at baseline(T0),immediately post-intervention(T_(1)),and at 1-month(T_(2))and 3-month(T_(3))follow-ups.Data were analyzed using repeated measures analyses of variance,and generalized estimating equations.Results A total of 48 participants in the intervention group and 50 participants in the control group completed the study.No statistically significant differences were observed at T0 in any of the measured indicators(all P>0.05).The study showed significant group,time,and group×time interaction effects across the assessed outcomes(all P<0.05).Follow-up between-group comparisons at T_(1),T_(2),and T_(3) indicated that the intervention group had significantly higher scores in self-care maintenance,self-care monitoring,self-care management,self-efficacy,and quality of life than the control group(all P<0.001).Conclusions The stepped self-care program significantly improved self-care behaviors,self-efficacy,and quality of life among stroke survivors.These findings support the broader implementation of this approach in post-discharge home self-care.展开更多
Step ladder-structured nitrocellulose(LNC)is a novel energetic binder prepared by chemically modifying nitrocellulose(NC)with the introduction of flexible polyethylene glycol(PEG-400)chain segments,with a regular stru...Step ladder-structured nitrocellulose(LNC)is a novel energetic binder prepared by chemically modifying nitrocellulose(NC)with the introduction of flexible polyethylene glycol(PEG-400)chain segments,with a regular structure and good performance of bonding.The step ladder-structured addresses critical limitations of NC-based propellants,including low-temperature brittleness and high sensitivity,while enhancing process safety.Although the structural,thermal,and other properties of LNC have been investigated in our previous research,there is a lack of systematic studies on the rheological properties during solution and gelatinization.The study of the relationship between the structural features and rheological properties of LNC is a key factor in guiding its gelatinization and improving the properties of LNC-based propellants.Steady-state rheology flow experiments revealed that LNC exhibited shear thinning in different solutions,which decreased with increasing concentration.It has desirable solu-bility and dispersion in N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF)solvent.The effect of solvents on the entan-glement or orientation of LNC molecular chains may be reduced.These results can be quantitatively demonstrated using the Herschel-Bulkley model.Dynamic viscoelastic studies identified a critical point of concentration-frequency of 2.5 rad/s.This particular frequency point is a turning point in the law of the effect of concentration on the loss factor(tanδ).For gelatinized systems,increasing the solvent content reduces the temperature sensitivity of the gelatinized materials.The viscosity-temperature correlation based on the Arrhenius equation allowed the optimization of the solvent content through the derived equilibrium relationship.These structure-rheological performance relationships establish basic guidelines for the precision gelatinization of LNC-based propellant,provide theoretical support for the replacement of conventional NC by LNC,and guide the gelatinization process to improve the performance of gun propellants.展开更多
Spherical robot has good static and dynamic stability, which provides it with strong viability in hostile environment, but the lack of effective control methods has hindered its application and development. This artic...Spherical robot has good static and dynamic stability, which provides it with strong viability in hostile environment, but the lack of effective control methods has hindered its application and development. This article deals with the dynamic trajectory tracking problem of the spherical robot BHQ-2 designed for unmanned environment exploration. The dynamic model of the spherical robot is established with a simplified Boltzmann-Hamel equation, based on which a trajectory tracking controller is designed by using the back-stepping method. The convergence of the controller is proved with the Lyapunov stability theory. Numerical simulations show that with the controller the robot can globally and asymptotically track desired trajectories, both linear and circular.展开更多
Large eddy simulation (LES) explicitly calculates the large-scale vortex field and parameterizes the small-scale vortices.In this study,LES and κ-ε models were developed for a specific geometrical configuration of b...Large eddy simulation (LES) explicitly calculates the large-scale vortex field and parameterizes the small-scale vortices.In this study,LES and κ-ε models were developed for a specific geometrical configuration of backward-facing step (BFS).The simulation results were validated with particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements and direct numerical simulation (DNS).This LES simulation was carried out with a Reynolds number of 9000 in a pressurized water tunnel with an expansion ratio of 2.00.The results indicate that the LES model can reveal largescale vortex motion although with a larger grid-cell size.However,the LES model tends to overestimate the top wall separation and the Reynolds stress components for the BFS flow simulation without a sufficiently fine grid.Overall,LES is a potential tool for simulating separated flow controlled by large-scale vortices.展开更多
In this study,magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD) mixed convection effects of Al2O3-water nanofluid flow over a backward-facing step were investigated numerically for various electrical conductivity models of nanofluids.A uni...In this study,magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD) mixed convection effects of Al2O3-water nanofluid flow over a backward-facing step were investigated numerically for various electrical conductivity models of nanofluids.A uniform external magnetic field was applied to the flow and strength of magnetic field was varied with different values of dimensionless parameter Hartmann number (Ha=0,10,20,30,40).Three different electrical conductivity models were used to see the effects of MHD nanofluid flow.Besides,five different inclination angles between 0°-90° is used for the external magnetic field.The problem geometry is a backward-facing step which is used in many engineering applications where flow separation and reattachment phenomenon occurs.Mixed type convective heat transfer of backward-facing step was examined with various values of Richardson number (Ri=0.01,0.1,1,10) and four different nanoparticle volume fractions (Ф=0.01,0.015,0.020,0.025) considering different electrical conductivity models.Finite element method via commercial code COMSOL was used for computations.Results indicate that the addition of nanoparticles enhanced heat transfer significantly.Also increasing magnetic field strength and inclination angle increased heat transfer rate.Effects of different electrical conductivity models were also investigated and it was observed that they have significant effects on the fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics in the presence of magnetic field.展开更多
文摘In the hilly region due to scarcity of the plain area, buildings like set back-step back are more often used and also as a big surge in the telecommunication industries, rooftop tower adaptation is very common story nowadays. In the present study an analogy has been drawn to find out the influence of the rooftop telecommunication tower on the setback-step back building resting on ground at 20° and 30° slopes. A dynamic analysis has been performed and compared on the 4 legged angled section telecommunication tower which is located on the roof top of set back-step back building by varying positions of tower with the existing host structure built up on ground slope of 20° and 30° in both directions(X and Y).
文摘The present study focuses on the flow of a yield-stress(Bingham)nanofluid,consisting of suspended Fe3O4 nanoparticles,subjected to a magnetic field in a backward-facing step duct(BFS)configuration.The duct is equipped with a cylindrical obstacle,where the lower wall is kept at a constant temperature.The yield-stress nanofluid enters this duct at a cold temperature with fully developed velocity.The aim of the present investigation is to explore the influence of flow velocity(Re=10 to 200),nanoparticle concentration(ϕ=0 to 0.1),magnetic field intensity(Ha=0 to 100),and its inclination angle(γ=0 to 90)and nanofluid yield stress(Bn=0 to 20)on the thermal and hydrodynamic efficiency inside the backward-facing step.The numerical results have been obtained by resolving the momentum and energy balance equations using the Galerkin finite element method.The obtained results have indicated that an increase in Reynolds number and nanoparticle volume fraction enhances heat transfer.In contrast,a significant reduction is observed with an increase in Hartmann and Bingham numbers,resulting in quasi-immobilization of the fluid under the magnetic influence and radical solidification of this type of fluid,accompanied by the suppression of the vortex zone downstream of the cylindrical obstacle.This study sheds light on the complexity of this magnetically influenced fluid,with potential implications in various engineering and materials science fields.
基金Sponsored by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province (Grant No. S2025-JC-YB-0532)the Practice and Innovation Funds for Graduate Students of Northwestern Polytechnical University (PF2024044)
文摘Taking a C1x motor with a backward-facing step which can generate a typical corner vortex as a reference,a numerical methodology using large eddy simulation was established in this study.Based on this methodology,the position of the backward-facing step of the motor was computed and analyzed to determine a basic configuration.Two key geometrical parameters,the head cavity angle and submerged nozzle cavity height,were subsequently introduced.Their effects on the corner vortex motion and their interactions with the acoustic pressure downstream of the backward-facing step were analyzed.The phenomena of vortex acoustic coupling and characteristics of pressure oscillations were further explored.The results show that the maximum error between the simulations and experimental data on the dominant frequency of pressure oscillations is 5.23%,which indicates that the numerical methodology built in this study is highly accurate.When the step is located at less than 5/8 of the total length of the combustion chamber,vortex acoustic coupling occurs,which can increase the pressure oscillations in the motor.Both the vorticity and the scale of vortices in the downstream step increase when the head cavity angle is greater than 24°,which increases the amplitude of the pressure oscillation by maximum 63.0%.The submerged nozzle cavity mainly affects the vortices in the cavity itself rather than those in the downstream step.When the height of the cavity increases from 10 to 20 mm,the pressure oscillation amplitude under the main frequency increases by 39.1%.As this height continues to increase,the amplitude of pressure oscillations increases but the primary frequency decreases.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China[72174184]provided policy and financialsupport for this research.
文摘Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the stepped self-care program on the self-care,self-efficacy,and quality of life of stroke survivors.Methods This quasi-experimental study allocated 110 stroke survivors from two neurology wards into an intervention group(n=55)who received the stepped self-care program and a control group(n=55)who received usual care from June to December 2023.The Self-Care of Stroke Inventory,Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire,and the short version of the Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale were administered at baseline(T0),immediately post-intervention(T_(1)),and at 1-month(T_(2))and 3-month(T_(3))follow-ups.Data were analyzed using repeated measures analyses of variance,and generalized estimating equations.Results A total of 48 participants in the intervention group and 50 participants in the control group completed the study.No statistically significant differences were observed at T0 in any of the measured indicators(all P>0.05).The study showed significant group,time,and group×time interaction effects across the assessed outcomes(all P<0.05).Follow-up between-group comparisons at T_(1),T_(2),and T_(3) indicated that the intervention group had significantly higher scores in self-care maintenance,self-care monitoring,self-care management,self-efficacy,and quality of life than the control group(all P<0.001).Conclusions The stepped self-care program significantly improved self-care behaviors,self-efficacy,and quality of life among stroke survivors.These findings support the broader implementation of this approach in post-discharge home self-care.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22475100 and 22075146).
文摘Step ladder-structured nitrocellulose(LNC)is a novel energetic binder prepared by chemically modifying nitrocellulose(NC)with the introduction of flexible polyethylene glycol(PEG-400)chain segments,with a regular structure and good performance of bonding.The step ladder-structured addresses critical limitations of NC-based propellants,including low-temperature brittleness and high sensitivity,while enhancing process safety.Although the structural,thermal,and other properties of LNC have been investigated in our previous research,there is a lack of systematic studies on the rheological properties during solution and gelatinization.The study of the relationship between the structural features and rheological properties of LNC is a key factor in guiding its gelatinization and improving the properties of LNC-based propellants.Steady-state rheology flow experiments revealed that LNC exhibited shear thinning in different solutions,which decreased with increasing concentration.It has desirable solu-bility and dispersion in N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF)solvent.The effect of solvents on the entan-glement or orientation of LNC molecular chains may be reduced.These results can be quantitatively demonstrated using the Herschel-Bulkley model.Dynamic viscoelastic studies identified a critical point of concentration-frequency of 2.5 rad/s.This particular frequency point is a turning point in the law of the effect of concentration on the loss factor(tanδ).For gelatinized systems,increasing the solvent content reduces the temperature sensitivity of the gelatinized materials.The viscosity-temperature correlation based on the Arrhenius equation allowed the optimization of the solvent content through the derived equilibrium relationship.These structure-rheological performance relationships establish basic guidelines for the precision gelatinization of LNC-based propellant,provide theoretical support for the replacement of conventional NC by LNC,and guide the gelatinization process to improve the performance of gun propellants.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (50705003)National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2007AA04Z252).
文摘Spherical robot has good static and dynamic stability, which provides it with strong viability in hostile environment, but the lack of effective control methods has hindered its application and development. This article deals with the dynamic trajectory tracking problem of the spherical robot BHQ-2 designed for unmanned environment exploration. The dynamic model of the spherical robot is established with a simplified Boltzmann-Hamel equation, based on which a trajectory tracking controller is designed by using the back-stepping method. The convergence of the controller is proved with the Lyapunov stability theory. Numerical simulations show that with the controller the robot can globally and asymptotically track desired trajectories, both linear and circular.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51379128)
文摘Large eddy simulation (LES) explicitly calculates the large-scale vortex field and parameterizes the small-scale vortices.In this study,LES and κ-ε models were developed for a specific geometrical configuration of backward-facing step (BFS).The simulation results were validated with particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements and direct numerical simulation (DNS).This LES simulation was carried out with a Reynolds number of 9000 in a pressurized water tunnel with an expansion ratio of 2.00.The results indicate that the LES model can reveal largescale vortex motion although with a larger grid-cell size.However,the LES model tends to overestimate the top wall separation and the Reynolds stress components for the BFS flow simulation without a sufficiently fine grid.Overall,LES is a potential tool for simulating separated flow controlled by large-scale vortices.
文摘In this study,magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD) mixed convection effects of Al2O3-water nanofluid flow over a backward-facing step were investigated numerically for various electrical conductivity models of nanofluids.A uniform external magnetic field was applied to the flow and strength of magnetic field was varied with different values of dimensionless parameter Hartmann number (Ha=0,10,20,30,40).Three different electrical conductivity models were used to see the effects of MHD nanofluid flow.Besides,five different inclination angles between 0°-90° is used for the external magnetic field.The problem geometry is a backward-facing step which is used in many engineering applications where flow separation and reattachment phenomenon occurs.Mixed type convective heat transfer of backward-facing step was examined with various values of Richardson number (Ri=0.01,0.1,1,10) and four different nanoparticle volume fractions (Ф=0.01,0.015,0.020,0.025) considering different electrical conductivity models.Finite element method via commercial code COMSOL was used for computations.Results indicate that the addition of nanoparticles enhanced heat transfer significantly.Also increasing magnetic field strength and inclination angle increased heat transfer rate.Effects of different electrical conductivity models were also investigated and it was observed that they have significant effects on the fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics in the presence of magnetic field.
