A numerical scheme is presented which enables the use of symmetric equation solvers in tangential stiffness programs for non-associated viscoplastic materials.
The axial load-bearing capacity of grouted anchorage systems is critical for rock reinforcement and reflects the interactions among system components.Hence,the mechanical response and failure characteristics of the an...The axial load-bearing capacity of grouted anchorage systems is critical for rock reinforcement and reflects the interactions among system components.Hence,the mechanical response and failure characteristics of the anchorage system under axial loading are of vital importance.They serve as the foundation for establishing the mechanical model of the anchorage system and provide significant guidance for the optimization design of bolts and the assessment of anchorage conditions.However,as the most widely used research method,current pullout tests have not paid sufficient attention to simulating actual rock mass stiffness,have not fully revealed the radial mechanical response during the pullout process,and have not clarified the locations and modes of pullout failure.To address these issues,a testing method simulating hard rock stiffness and strength was developed using elasticity and stiffness equivalence theories.Tests revealed three anchorage failure modes under equivalent hard rock stiffness:tooth cutting,sliding,and sliding-tooth cutting composite failure,with the composite failure being dominant.The pullout load-displacement curves exhibited bimodal patterns for composite failure and single peaks for tooth cutting and sliding failures.Post-peak softening showed up-convex curves for tooth cutting and down-concave curves for sliding failure,while bolt yielding displayed distinct plateaus.The radial stress trends at the rock-grout interface paralleled pullout load curves,with sliding failure exhibiting approximately 10 MPa lower peak radial stress compared to tooth cutting failure.Anchorage length most strongly affected peak load,while grout properties predominantly governed failure mode.展开更多
This study focuses on a new and high-efficiency approach in a unified sense of accurately simulating strength-degrading effects for geomaterials,including non-symmetric hardening-to-softening effects in tension and co...This study focuses on a new and high-efficiency approach in a unified sense of accurately simulating strength-degrading effects for geomaterials,including non-symmetric hardening-to-softening effects in tension and compression as well as non-symmetric tensile and compressive stiffness-degrading effects during unloading.It is intended to bypass both modeling and numerical complexities involved in existing approaches.To this goal,new elastoplastic equations are established with new numerical techniques.With a decoupling technique of treating tension-compression asymmetry,the foregoing complex effects are automatically incorporated as inherent response features of the new elastoplastic equations,thus bypassing usual modeling complexities.A new numerical technique of renormalizing piecewise spline functions is introduced to resolve the central yet tough issue of obtaining accurate and unified expressions for the tensile and compressive strength functions,thus bypassing usual numerical complexities and uncertainties in treating numerous unknown parameters and multiple ad hoc criteria.As such,the new approach is not only of wide applicability for various geomaterials but also of high computational efficiency with no more than three adjustable parameters.Toward validating the efficacy of the new approach,numerical examples for granite,salt rock,and sandstone-concrete combined body as well as plain concrete,high-performance concrete,and ultrahigh-performance concrete are presented by comparing model predictions with multiple data sets for strength-degrading effects in tension and compression.展开更多
Inspired that kangaroo can buffer the impact and absorb vibration from the ground and keep the whole-body stable,an integrated kangaroo bio-inspired vibration suppression(IKBVS)structure considering vibration isolatio...Inspired that kangaroo can buffer the impact and absorb vibration from the ground and keep the whole-body stable,an integrated kangaroo bio-inspired vibration suppression(IKBVS)structure considering vibration isolation-absorption simultaneously is proposed for low/wide band frequency vibration control.Based on skeleton mass,articulation friction,and the synergistic action among skeleton,articulation,and muscle/tendon,a vibration suppression model with more biological basic characteristics is derived.The validity of model and method is confirmed,and the static and dynamic analysis of the IKBVS system is carried out to investigate the vibration suppression performance.The quasi-zero stiffness region can be achieved with a smaller initial installation angle,medium rod length,smaller foot stiffness,and slightly lighter isolated mass in a wide displacement interval.The coupling mechanism of vibration isolation-absorption is revealed by parameter analysis.The results indicate that the IKBVS structure has favorite dynamic properties due to adjustable nonlinearity,namely,lower and adjustable resonance and anti-resonance frequency/peak and different levels of vibration suppression effect in high-frequency range are achieved readily.This research provides new insight into application of bio-inspired vibration suppression structures in various engineering systems for better vibration control.展开更多
Intermittent joints are common in rock masses and are subjected to cyclic shear loads from seismic events,environmental factors,and human activities.In this study,we conducted cyclic shear tests to investigate the eff...Intermittent joints are common in rock masses and are subjected to cyclic shear loads from seismic events,environmental factors,and human activities.In this study,we conducted cyclic shear tests to investigate the effect of joint geometry(persistence,overlap,and spacing)on the cyclic shear behavior of intermittent joints under constant normal stiffness conditions.Our results revealed step‐path failure surfaces comprising tensile and shear failure surfaces.Shear failure surface controlled the degradation of shear properties,with shear strength decreasing progressively with cycles,ranging from 74.07%to 97.94%.Intermittent joints exhibited significant compressibility,with dilation predominant in early cycles and compression in later ones.Shear strength and dilation were more sensitive to joint persistence and spacing than overlap.Friction coefficients showed nonmonotonic variations with cycle number.High persistence,moderate overlap,and small spacing were identified as the most destabilizing combination.These findings offer valuable insights for stability assessment and deformation characterization in deep rock engineering.展开更多
Bolting steel angles at the bottom ends of columns provides a rapid and efficient method for repairing damaged structures,while also offering a viable approach to restore their potential bearing capacity.To validate t...Bolting steel angles at the bottom ends of columns provides a rapid and efficient method for repairing damaged structures,while also offering a viable approach to restore their potential bearing capacity.To validate the suitability of specific strengthening strategies,particularly the utilization of bolted steel angles,three reinforced concrete frame specimens were subjected to hysteresis testing.These specimens all featured RC columns strengthened with steel angle ends.Additionally,one control specimen without steel angle ends was included in the testing.The hysteresis effects of bolting steel angles were discussed in terms of typical failure mode,hysteresis and skeleton curves,stiffness degradation and energy dissipation.The experimental results revealed that the three specimens that had bolted steel angles exhibited ductile failure behavior.Through analysis of hysteresis and skeleton curves,it was observed that the frame demonstrated distinct plasticity,maintaining sufficient load-bearing capacity even after yielding and exhibiting superior displacement ductility performance.Considering equivalent viscous damping,the energy dissipation capacity of the RC frame increased linearly with drift and remained largely unaffected by structural damage.Therefore,bolting steel angles at specified cross-sections proved to be a viable technique for structural repair and restoration.展开更多
Hypersonic morphing vehicle(HMV)can reconfigure aerodynamic geometries in real time,adapting to diverse needs like multi-mission profiles and wide-speed-range flight,spanwise morphing and sweep angle variation are rep...Hypersonic morphing vehicle(HMV)can reconfigure aerodynamic geometries in real time,adapting to diverse needs like multi-mission profiles and wide-speed-range flight,spanwise morphing and sweep angle variation are representative large-scale wing reconfiguration modes.To meet the HMV's need for an increased lift and a lift to drag ratio during hypersonic maneuverability and cruise or reentry equilibrium glide,this paper proposes an innovative single-DOF coupled morphing-wing system.We then systematically analyze its open-loop kinematics and closed-loop connectivity constraints,and the proposed system integrates three functional modules:the preset locking/release mechanism,the coupled morphing-wing mechanism,and the integrated wing locking with active stiffness control mechanism.Experimental validation confirms stable,continuous morphing under simulated aerodynamic loads.The experimental results indicate:(i)SMA actuators exhibit response times ranging from 18 s to 160 s,providing sufficient force output for wing unlocking;(ii)The integrated wing locking with active stiffness control mechanism effectively secures wing positions while eliminating airframe clearance via SMA actuation,improving the first-order natural frequency by more than 17%;(iii)The distributed aerodynamic loading system enables precise multi-stage follow-up loading during morphing,with the coupled morphing wing maintaining stable,continuous operation under 0-3500 N normal loads and 110-140 N axial force.The proposed single-DOF coupled morphing mechanism not only simplifies and improves structural efficiency but also demonstrates superior performance in locking control,stiffness enhancement,and aerodynamic responsiveness.This establishes a foundational framework for the design of future intelligent morphing configurations and the implementation of flight control systems.展开更多
Variable stiffness composites present a promising solution for mitigating impact loads via varying the fiber volume fraction layer-wise,thereby adjusting the panel's stiffness.Since each layer of the composite may...Variable stiffness composites present a promising solution for mitigating impact loads via varying the fiber volume fraction layer-wise,thereby adjusting the panel's stiffness.Since each layer of the composite may be affected by a different failure mode,the optimal fiber volume fraction to suppress damage initiation and evolution is different across the layers.This research examines how re-allocating the fibers layer-wise enhances the composites'impact resistance.In this study,constant stiffness panels with the same fiber volume fraction throughout the layers are compared to variable stiffness ones by varying volume fraction layer-wise.A method is established that utilizes numerical analysis coupled with optimization techniques to determine the optimal fiber volume fraction in both scenarios.Three different reinforcement fibers(Kevlar,carbon,and glass)embedded in epoxy resin were studied.Panels were manufactured and tested under various loading conditions to validate results.Kevlar reinforcement revealed the highest tensile toughness,followed by carbon and then glass fibers.Varying reinforcement volume fraction significantly influences failure modes.Higher fractions lead to matrix cracking and debonding,while lower fractions result in more fiber breakage.The optimal volume fraction for maximizing fiber breakage energy is around 45%,whereas it is about 90%for matrix cracking and debonding.A drop tower test was used to examine the composite structure's behavior under lowvelocity impact,confirming the superiority of Kevlar-reinforced composites with variable stiffness.Conversely,glass-reinforced composites with constant stiffness revealed the lowest performance with the highest deflection.Across all reinforcement materials,the variable stiffness structure consistently outperformed its constant stiffness counterpart.展开更多
A novel vibration isolation system designed for superior performance in low-frequency environments is proposed in this work.The isolator is based on a unique hexagonal arrangement of linear springs,allowing for an adj...A novel vibration isolation system designed for superior performance in low-frequency environments is proposed in this work.The isolator is based on a unique hexagonal arrangement of linear springs,allowing for an adjustable geometric configuration via the initial inclination angle.Based on the principle of Lagrangian mechanics,the equation of motion governing the structural dynamics is rigorously derived.The system is modeled as a strongly nonlinear single-degree-of-freedom dynamical system,loaded with a normalized payload and subject to harmonic base excitation.To analyze the steady-state response,the harmonic balance method is employed,providing accurate predictions of the payload's vibration amplitude and displacement transmissibility as functions of both the base excitation amplitude and frequency.The analysis reveals a direct relationship between the isolator's geometric and stiffness parameters and its load-bearing capacity,leading to the identification of three distinct operational regimes.Depending on the unloaded initial inclination angle,the equivalent stiffness ratio,and the payload design configuration,the system can exhibit one of three vibration isolation modes:(i)the quasizero stiffness(QZS)isolation mode,(ii)the zero linear stiffness with controllable nonlinear stiffness,and(iii)the full-band perfect zero stiffness.The vibration isolation performance of the proposed structure is thoroughly discussed for all three oscillation modes in terms of frequency response curves,displacement transmissibility,and time-domain responses.The key novel finding is that this structure can operate as a full-band,high-performance vibration isolator when the initial inclination angle is designed to be a right angle,enabling full isolation of the maximum possible payload.Moreover,the analytical results and numerical simulations demonstrate that the isolator's displacement transmissibility T with the unit dB tends to-∞as the air-damping coefficient approaches zero,enabling ideal vibration isolation across the entire excitation frequency range.These analytical insights are validated through comprehensive numerical simulations,which show excellent agreement with the theoretical predictions.展开更多
When the upper chord beam of the beam-string structure(BSS)is made of concrete-filled steel tube(CFST),its overall stiffness will change greatly with the construction of concrete placement,which will have an impact on ...When the upper chord beam of the beam-string structure(BSS)is made of concrete-filled steel tube(CFST),its overall stiffness will change greatly with the construction of concrete placement,which will have an impact on the design of the tensioning plans and selection of control measures for the BSS.In order to accurately obtain the bending stiffness of CFST beam and clarify its impact on the mechanical properties of composite BSS during con-struction,the influence of some factors such as height-width ratio,wall thickness of steel tube,elasticity modulus of concrete,and friction coefficient on the bending stiffness are analyzed parametrically by the numerical simula-tion technology based on an actual project.The calculation formula of the equivalent bending stiffness of CFST is also established through mathematical statistical simulation.Then,the equivalent bending stiffness is introduced into the construction and use stages of the composite BSS,respectively,and the mechanical properties such as prestress-tensioning control value,structural deformation,and internal force of key members are comparatively analyzed when adopting two different construction plans.Moreover,the optimal construction plan of concrete placementfirst and then prestress-tensioning is proposed.展开更多
Increased matrix stiffness of nucleus pulposus(NP)tissue is a main feature of intervertebral disc degeneration(IVDD)and affects various functions of nucleus pulposus cells(NPCs).Glycolysis is the main energy source fo...Increased matrix stiffness of nucleus pulposus(NP)tissue is a main feature of intervertebral disc degeneration(IVDD)and affects various functions of nucleus pulposus cells(NPCs).Glycolysis is the main energy source for NPC survival,but the effects and underlying mechanisms of increased extracellular matrix(ECM)stiffness on NPC glycolysis remain unknown.In this study,hydrogels with different stiffness were established to mimic the mechanical environment of NPCs.Notably,increased matrix stiffness in degenerated NP tissues from IVDD patients was accompanied with impaired glycolysis,and NPCs cultured on rigid substrates exhibited a reduction in glycolysis.展开更多
Purpose–The bridge expansion joint(BEJ)is a key device for accommodating spatial displacement at the beam end,and for providing vertical support for running trains passing over the gap between the main bridge and the...Purpose–The bridge expansion joint(BEJ)is a key device for accommodating spatial displacement at the beam end,and for providing vertical support for running trains passing over the gap between the main bridge and the approach bridge.For long-span railway bridges,it must also be coordinated with rail expansion joint(REJ),which is necessary to accommodate the expansion and contraction of,and reducing longitudinal stress in,the rails.The main aim of this study is to present analysis of recent developments in the research and application of BEJs in high-speed railway(HSR)long-span bridges in China,and to propose a performance-based integral design method for BEJs used with REJs,from both theoretical and engineering perspectives.Design/methodology/approach–The study first presents a summary on the application and maintenance of BEJs in HSR long-span bridges in China representing an overview of their state of development.Results of a survey of typical BEJ faults were analyzed,and field testing was conducted on a railway cable-stayed bridge in order to obtain information on the major mechanical characteristics of its BEJ under train load.Based on the above,a performance-based integral design method for BEJs with maximum expansion range 1600 mm(±800 mm),was proposed,covering all stages from overall conceptual design to consideration of detailed structural design issues.The performance of the novel BEJ design thus derived was then verified via theoretical analysis under different scenarios,full-scale model testing,and field testing and commissioning.Findings–Two major types of BEJs,deck-type and through-type,are used in HSR long-span bridges in China.Typical BEJ faults were found to mainly include skewness of steel sleepers at the bridge gap,abnormally large longitudinal frictional resistance,and flexural deformation of the scissor mechanisms.These faults influence BEJ functioning,and thus adversely affect track quality and train running performance at the beam end.Due to their simple and integral structure,deck-type BEJs with expansion range 1200 mm(±600 mm)or less have been favored as a solution offering improved operational conditions,and have emerged as a standard design.However,when the expansion range exceeds the above-mentioned value,special design work becomes necessary.Therefore,based on engineering practice,a performance-based integral design method for BEJs used with REJs was proposed,taking into account four major categories of performance requirements,i.e.,mechanical characteristics,train running quality,durability and insulation performance.Overall BEJ design must mainly consider component strength and the overall stiffness of BEJ;the latter factor in particular has a decisive influence on train running performance at the beam end.Detailed BEJ structural design must stress minimization of the frictional resistance of its sliding surface.The static and dynamic performance of the newlydesigned BEJ with expansion range 1600 mm have been confirmed to be satisfactory,via numerical simulation,full-scale model testing,and field testing and commissioning.Originality/value–This research provides a broad overview of the status of BEJs with large expansion range in HSR long-span bridges in China,along with novel insights into their design.展开更多
Bioprinting of cell-laden hydrogels is a rapidly growing field in tissue engineering.The advent of digital light processing(DLP)three-dimensional(3D)bioprinting technique has revolutionized the fabrication of complex ...Bioprinting of cell-laden hydrogels is a rapidly growing field in tissue engineering.The advent of digital light processing(DLP)three-dimensional(3D)bioprinting technique has revolutionized the fabrication of complex 3D structures.By adjusting light exposure,it becomes possible to control the mechanical properties of the structure,a critical factor in modulating cell activities.To better mimic cell densities in real tissues,recent progress has been made in achieving high-cell-density(HCD)printing with high resolution.However,regulating the stiffness in HCD constructs remains challenging.The large volume of cells greatly affects the light-based DLP bioprinting by causing light absorption,reflection,and scattering.Here,we introduce a neural network-based machine learning technique to predict the stiffness of cell-laden hydrogel scaffolds.Using comprehensive mechanical testing data from 3D bioprinted samples,the model was trained to deliver accurate predictions.To address the demand of working with precious and costly cell types,we employed various methods to ensure the generalizability of the model,even with limited datasets.We demonstrated a transfer learning method to achieve good performance for a precious cell type with a reduced amount of data.The chosen method outperformed many other machine learning techniques,offering a reliable and efficient solution for stiffness prediction in cell-laden scaffolds.This breakthrough paves the way for the next generation of precision bioprinting and more customized tissue engineering.展开更多
Quasi-zero-stiffness(QZS)metamaterials have attracted significant interest for application in low-frequency vibration isolation.However,previous work has been limited by the design mechanism of QZS metamaterials,as it...Quasi-zero-stiffness(QZS)metamaterials have attracted significant interest for application in low-frequency vibration isolation.However,previous work has been limited by the design mechanism of QZS metamaterials,as it is still difficult to achieve a simplified structure suitable for practical engineering applications.Here,we introduce a class of programmable QZS metamaterials and a novel design mechanism that address this long-standing difficulty.The proposed QZS metamaterials are formed by an array of representative unit cells(RUCs)with the expected QZS features,where the QZS features of the RUC are tailored by means of a structural bionic mechanism.In our experiments,we validate the QZS features exhibited by the RUCs,the programmable QZS behavior,and the potential promising applications of these programmable QZS metamaterials in low-frequency vibration isolation.The obtained results could inspire a new class of programmable QZS metamaterials for low-frequency vibration isolation in current and future mechanical and other engineering applications.展开更多
Triggered seismicity is a key hazard where fluids are injected or withdrawn from the subsurface and may impact permeability. Understanding the mechanisms that control fluid injection-triggered seismicity allows its mi...Triggered seismicity is a key hazard where fluids are injected or withdrawn from the subsurface and may impact permeability. Understanding the mechanisms that control fluid injection-triggered seismicity allows its mitigation. Key controls on seismicity are defined in terms of fault and fracture strength, second-order frictional response and stability, and competing fluid-driven mechanisms for arrest. We desire to constrain maximum event magnitudes in triggered earthquakes by relating pre-existing critical stresses to fluid injection volume to explain why some recorded events are significantly larger than anticipated seismic moment thresholds. This formalism is consistent with several uncharacteristically large fluid injection-triggered earthquakes. Such methods of reactivating fractures and faults by hydraulic stimulation in shear or tensile fracturing are routinely used to create permeability in the subsurface. Microearthquakes (MEQs) generated by such stimulations can be used to diagnose permeability evolution. Although high-fidelity data sets are scarce, the EGS-Collab and Utah FORGE hydraulic stimulation field demonstration projects provide high-fidelity data sets that concurrently track permeability evolution and triggered seismicity. Machine learning deciphers the principal features of MEQs and the resulting permeability evolution that best track permeability changes – with transfer learning methods allowing robust predictions across multiple eological settings. Changes in permeability at reactivated fractures in both shear and extensional modes suggest that permeability change (Δk) scales with the seismic moment (M) of individual MEQs as Δk∝M. This scaling relation is exact at early times but degrades with successive MEQs, but provides a method for characterizing crustal permeability evolution using MEQs, alone. Importantly, we quantify for the first time the role of prestress in defining the elevated magnitude and seismic moment of fluid injection-triggered events, and demonstrate that such MEQs can also be used as diagnostic in quantifying permeability evolution in the crust.展开更多
Understanding the relationship between normal stiffness and permeability in rock fractures under high and true-triaxial in situ stress conditions is critical to assess hydro-mechanical coupling in the Earth's crus...Understanding the relationship between normal stiffness and permeability in rock fractures under high and true-triaxial in situ stress conditions is critical to assess hydro-mechanical coupling in the Earth's crust.Previous data on stiffness–permeability relations are measured under uniaxial stress states as well as under normal stress.However,many projects involve faulted formations with complex three-dimensional(3D)stress states or significant changes to the original stress state.We rectified this by following the permeability evolution using a true-triaxial stress-permeability apparatus as well as independently applying a spectrum of triaxial stresses from low to high.The relationship between permeability and fracture normal stiffness was quantified using constraints based on the principle of virtual work.The impacts of fracture-lateral and fracture-normal stresses on permeability and normal stiffness evolution were measured.It was found that permeability decreases with increasing fracture-lateral and fracture-normal stresses as a result of Poisson confinement,independent of the orientation of the fracture relative to the stresses.The lateral stresses dominated the evolution of normal stiffness at lower normal stresses(σ_(3)=10 MPa)and played a supplementary role at higher normal stresses(σ_(3)>10 MPa).Moreover,correlations between the evolution of permeability and normal stiffness were extended beyond the low-stiffness,high-permeability region to the high-stiffness,low-permeability region under high fracture-lateral stresses(10–80 MPa)with fracture-normal stress(10–50 MPa)conditions.Again,high lateral stresses further confined the fracture and therefore reduced permeability and increased normal stiffness,which exceeded the previous reported stiffness under no lateral stress conditions.This process enabled us to identify a fundamental change in the flow regime from multi-channel to isolated channelized flow.These results provide important characterizations of fracture permeability in the deep crust,including recovery from deep shale-gas reservoirs.展开更多
A conceptual model of intermittent joints is introduced to the cyclic shear test in the laboratory to explore the effects of loading parameters on its shear behavior under cyclic shear loading.The results show that th...A conceptual model of intermittent joints is introduced to the cyclic shear test in the laboratory to explore the effects of loading parameters on its shear behavior under cyclic shear loading.The results show that the loading parameters(initial normal stress,normal stiffness,and shear velocity)determine propagation paths of the wing and secondary cracks in rock bridges during the initial shear cycle,creating different morphologies of macroscopic step-path rupture surfaces and asperities on them.The differences in stress state and rupture surface induce different cyclic shear responses.It shows that high initial normal stress accelerates asperity degradation,raises shear resistance,and promotes compression of intermittent joints.In addition,high normal stiffness provides higher normal stress and shear resistance during the initial cycles and inhibits the dilation and compression of intermittent joints.High shear velocity results in a higher shear resistance,greater dilation,and greater compression.Finally,shear strength is most sensitive to initial normal stress,followed by shear velocity and normal stiffness.Moreover,average dilation angle is most sensitive to initial normal stress,followed by normal stiffness and shear velocity.During the shear cycles,frictional coefficient is affected by asperity degradation,backfilling of rock debris,and frictional area,exhibiting a non-monotonic behavior.展开更多
Neuronal growth, extension, branching, and formation of neural networks are markedly influenced by the extracellular matrix—a complex network composed of proteins and carbohydrates secreted by cells. In addition to p...Neuronal growth, extension, branching, and formation of neural networks are markedly influenced by the extracellular matrix—a complex network composed of proteins and carbohydrates secreted by cells. In addition to providing physical support for cells, the extracellular matrix also conveys critical mechanical stiffness cues. During the development of the nervous system, extracellular matrix stiffness plays a central role in guiding neuronal growth, particularly in the context of axonal extension, which is crucial for the formation of neural networks. In neural tissue engineering, manipulation of biomaterial stiffness is a promising strategy to provide a permissive environment for the repair and regeneration of injured nervous tissue. Recent research has fine-tuned synthetic biomaterials to fabricate scaffolds that closely replicate the stiffness profiles observed in the nervous system. In this review, we highlight the molecular mechanisms by which extracellular matrix stiffness regulates axonal growth and regeneration. We highlight the progress made in the development of stiffness-tunable biomaterials to emulate in vivo extracellular matrix environments, with an emphasis on their application in neural repair and regeneration, along with a discussion of the current limitations and future prospects. The exploration and optimization of the stiffness-tunable biomaterials has the potential to markedly advance the development of neural tissue engineering.展开更多
This paper studies the coupling mechanism between the nonlinear stiffness and damping coefficients of Active Elastic Support/Dry Friction Damper(AESDFD)and rotor system.First,parameters for evaluating the vibration re...This paper studies the coupling mechanism between the nonlinear stiffness and damping coefficients of Active Elastic Support/Dry Friction Damper(AESDFD)and rotor system.First,parameters for evaluating the vibration reduction characteristics are proposed to facilitate the design of the AESDFD.To achieve this,the nonlinear friction force is initially represented as equivalent stiffness and damping coefficients,based on the ball-plate friction model.Second,three evaluation parameters—optimal slipping displacement,loss factor,and controllability—are proposed to reveal the vibration reduction characteristics of the AESDFD,alongside determining the optimal normal force.Subsequently,the finite element method,in conjunction with the ball-plate friction model,is introduced to formulate the governing equation of a low-pressure rotor system equipped with AESDFDs.The steady-state responses of the AESDFDs-rotor system are solved using the harmonic balance method combined with an efficient iteration method.Finally,the solutions are validated on the AESDFDs-rotor system both numerically and experimentally.The results indicate that controllability effectively assesses the vibration reduction performance of the AESDFD and is relatively insensitive to variations in low normal force.Away from the critical speed,the AESDFD suppresses vibration by altering the resonance position of the rotor system through its stiffness coefficient.Near the critical speed,vibration reduction is achieved primarily through energy dissipation by the damping coefficient.If the loss factor is less than one,the stiffness coefficient can diminish the vibration reduction effect of the damping coefficient.Notably,the optimal normal force of the AESDFD achieves optimal vibration reduction effect.This study reveals that changes in rotor system unbalance do not affect the vibration reduction characteristics of the AESDFD,with the same upper limit to the vibration reduction effect of the AESDFD.展开更多
The wheel-rail dynamic load(WRL)and its vibration energy transfer(VET)are foundational for studying ballastless track dynamics in high-speed railways.In this study,the higher-order modal parameters of track beds with ...The wheel-rail dynamic load(WRL)and its vibration energy transfer(VET)are foundational for studying ballastless track dynamics in high-speed railways.In this study,the higher-order modal parameters of track beds with different isolating layers were identified experimentally and a vehicle-track coupled dynamic model considering track bed broadband vibrations(TBBVs)was established.The WRL and its VET were investigated,and the contribution law as well as the influence mechanism of TBBVs on them was determined.The results showed the WRL and track bed vibration energy exhibited significant resonances,with more prominent high-frequency resonance peaks in the track bed vibration energy.TBBVs had a significant effect on low-frequency WRLs,and markedly influenced the VET across various frequency bands.Intense low-frequency and weak high-frequency intermodulation effects between the wheel-rail and track beds were observed.The effect of track bed vibrations can be disregarded when focusing on high-frequency WRLs above 200 Hz.Variations in the isolating layer stiffness have more significant effects on the track bed vibration energy than the WRL.Rational stiffness of the isolating layer should be selected to avoid mode-coupling resonance from track beds to the wheel-rail subsystem.展开更多
文摘A numerical scheme is presented which enables the use of symmetric equation solvers in tangential stiffness programs for non-associated viscoplastic materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52279116)the Key Projects of the Yalong River Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1865203).
文摘The axial load-bearing capacity of grouted anchorage systems is critical for rock reinforcement and reflects the interactions among system components.Hence,the mechanical response and failure characteristics of the anchorage system under axial loading are of vital importance.They serve as the foundation for establishing the mechanical model of the anchorage system and provide significant guidance for the optimization design of bolts and the assessment of anchorage conditions.However,as the most widely used research method,current pullout tests have not paid sufficient attention to simulating actual rock mass stiffness,have not fully revealed the radial mechanical response during the pullout process,and have not clarified the locations and modes of pullout failure.To address these issues,a testing method simulating hard rock stiffness and strength was developed using elasticity and stiffness equivalence theories.Tests revealed three anchorage failure modes under equivalent hard rock stiffness:tooth cutting,sliding,and sliding-tooth cutting composite failure,with the composite failure being dominant.The pullout load-displacement curves exhibited bimodal patterns for composite failure and single peaks for tooth cutting and sliding failures.Post-peak softening showed up-convex curves for tooth cutting and down-concave curves for sliding failure,while bolt yielding displayed distinct plateaus.The radial stress trends at the rock-grout interface paralleled pullout load curves,with sliding failure exhibiting approximately 10 MPa lower peak radial stress compared to tooth cutting failure.Anchorage length most strongly affected peak load,while grout properties predominantly governed failure mode.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12172149,12172151,and 12202378)the MOE Key Laboratory of Fututer Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies for High-End Equipment of China(No.FIMFYUST-2025B07)+1 种基金the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology of China(No.SL2023A04J01461)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.G20221990122)。
文摘This study focuses on a new and high-efficiency approach in a unified sense of accurately simulating strength-degrading effects for geomaterials,including non-symmetric hardening-to-softening effects in tension and compression as well as non-symmetric tensile and compressive stiffness-degrading effects during unloading.It is intended to bypass both modeling and numerical complexities involved in existing approaches.To this goal,new elastoplastic equations are established with new numerical techniques.With a decoupling technique of treating tension-compression asymmetry,the foregoing complex effects are automatically incorporated as inherent response features of the new elastoplastic equations,thus bypassing usual modeling complexities.A new numerical technique of renormalizing piecewise spline functions is introduced to resolve the central yet tough issue of obtaining accurate and unified expressions for the tensile and compressive strength functions,thus bypassing usual numerical complexities and uncertainties in treating numerous unknown parameters and multiple ad hoc criteria.As such,the new approach is not only of wide applicability for various geomaterials but also of high computational efficiency with no more than three adjustable parameters.Toward validating the efficacy of the new approach,numerical examples for granite,salt rock,and sandstone-concrete combined body as well as plain concrete,high-performance concrete,and ultrahigh-performance concrete are presented by comparing model predictions with multiple data sets for strength-degrading effects in tension and compression.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52275091)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(Grant No.2022-MS-125)+1 种基金Shenyang Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.23-503-6-02)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.N2303011).
文摘Inspired that kangaroo can buffer the impact and absorb vibration from the ground and keep the whole-body stable,an integrated kangaroo bio-inspired vibration suppression(IKBVS)structure considering vibration isolation-absorption simultaneously is proposed for low/wide band frequency vibration control.Based on skeleton mass,articulation friction,and the synergistic action among skeleton,articulation,and muscle/tendon,a vibration suppression model with more biological basic characteristics is derived.The validity of model and method is confirmed,and the static and dynamic analysis of the IKBVS system is carried out to investigate the vibration suppression performance.The quasi-zero stiffness region can be achieved with a smaller initial installation angle,medium rod length,smaller foot stiffness,and slightly lighter isolated mass in a wide displacement interval.The coupling mechanism of vibration isolation-absorption is revealed by parameter analysis.The results indicate that the IKBVS structure has favorite dynamic properties due to adjustable nonlinearity,namely,lower and adjustable resonance and anti-resonance frequency/peak and different levels of vibration suppression effect in high-frequency range are achieved readily.This research provides new insight into application of bio-inspired vibration suppression structures in various engineering systems for better vibration control.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:42172292Shandong Energy Group,Grant/Award Number:SNKJ2022A01-R26Taishan Scholars Project Special Funding。
文摘Intermittent joints are common in rock masses and are subjected to cyclic shear loads from seismic events,environmental factors,and human activities.In this study,we conducted cyclic shear tests to investigate the effect of joint geometry(persistence,overlap,and spacing)on the cyclic shear behavior of intermittent joints under constant normal stiffness conditions.Our results revealed step‐path failure surfaces comprising tensile and shear failure surfaces.Shear failure surface controlled the degradation of shear properties,with shear strength decreasing progressively with cycles,ranging from 74.07%to 97.94%.Intermittent joints exhibited significant compressibility,with dilation predominant in early cycles and compression in later ones.Shear strength and dilation were more sensitive to joint persistence and spacing than overlap.Friction coefficients showed nonmonotonic variations with cycle number.High persistence,moderate overlap,and small spacing were identified as the most destabilizing combination.These findings offer valuable insights for stability assessment and deformation characterization in deep rock engineering.
基金National Key R&D Program of China under Grant No.2023YFC3805100Technologies R&D Project of China Construction First Group Corporation Limited under Grant No.PT-2022-09National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.52178126。
文摘Bolting steel angles at the bottom ends of columns provides a rapid and efficient method for repairing damaged structures,while also offering a viable approach to restore their potential bearing capacity.To validate the suitability of specific strengthening strategies,particularly the utilization of bolted steel angles,three reinforced concrete frame specimens were subjected to hysteresis testing.These specimens all featured RC columns strengthened with steel angle ends.Additionally,one control specimen without steel angle ends was included in the testing.The hysteresis effects of bolting steel angles were discussed in terms of typical failure mode,hysteresis and skeleton curves,stiffness degradation and energy dissipation.The experimental results revealed that the three specimens that had bolted steel angles exhibited ductile failure behavior.Through analysis of hysteresis and skeleton curves,it was observed that the frame demonstrated distinct plasticity,maintaining sufficient load-bearing capacity even after yielding and exhibiting superior displacement ductility performance.Considering equivalent viscous damping,the energy dissipation capacity of the RC frame increased linearly with drift and remained largely unaffected by structural damage.Therefore,bolting steel angles at specified cross-sections proved to be a viable technique for structural repair and restoration.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52405257)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2024M764201).
文摘Hypersonic morphing vehicle(HMV)can reconfigure aerodynamic geometries in real time,adapting to diverse needs like multi-mission profiles and wide-speed-range flight,spanwise morphing and sweep angle variation are representative large-scale wing reconfiguration modes.To meet the HMV's need for an increased lift and a lift to drag ratio during hypersonic maneuverability and cruise or reentry equilibrium glide,this paper proposes an innovative single-DOF coupled morphing-wing system.We then systematically analyze its open-loop kinematics and closed-loop connectivity constraints,and the proposed system integrates three functional modules:the preset locking/release mechanism,the coupled morphing-wing mechanism,and the integrated wing locking with active stiffness control mechanism.Experimental validation confirms stable,continuous morphing under simulated aerodynamic loads.The experimental results indicate:(i)SMA actuators exhibit response times ranging from 18 s to 160 s,providing sufficient force output for wing unlocking;(ii)The integrated wing locking with active stiffness control mechanism effectively secures wing positions while eliminating airframe clearance via SMA actuation,improving the first-order natural frequency by more than 17%;(iii)The distributed aerodynamic loading system enables precise multi-stage follow-up loading during morphing,with the coupled morphing wing maintaining stable,continuous operation under 0-3500 N normal loads and 110-140 N axial force.The proposed single-DOF coupled morphing mechanism not only simplifies and improves structural efficiency but also demonstrates superior performance in locking control,stiffness enhancement,and aerodynamic responsiveness.This establishes a foundational framework for the design of future intelligent morphing configurations and the implementation of flight control systems.
基金funded by the American University of Sharjah.United Arab Emirates award number EN 9502-FRG19-M-E75。
文摘Variable stiffness composites present a promising solution for mitigating impact loads via varying the fiber volume fraction layer-wise,thereby adjusting the panel's stiffness.Since each layer of the composite may be affected by a different failure mode,the optimal fiber volume fraction to suppress damage initiation and evolution is different across the layers.This research examines how re-allocating the fibers layer-wise enhances the composites'impact resistance.In this study,constant stiffness panels with the same fiber volume fraction throughout the layers are compared to variable stiffness ones by varying volume fraction layer-wise.A method is established that utilizes numerical analysis coupled with optimization techniques to determine the optimal fiber volume fraction in both scenarios.Three different reinforcement fibers(Kevlar,carbon,and glass)embedded in epoxy resin were studied.Panels were manufactured and tested under various loading conditions to validate results.Kevlar reinforcement revealed the highest tensile toughness,followed by carbon and then glass fibers.Varying reinforcement volume fraction significantly influences failure modes.Higher fractions lead to matrix cracking and debonding,while lower fractions result in more fiber breakage.The optimal volume fraction for maximizing fiber breakage energy is around 45%,whereas it is about 90%for matrix cracking and debonding.A drop tower test was used to examine the composite structure's behavior under lowvelocity impact,confirming the superiority of Kevlar-reinforced composites with variable stiffness.Conversely,glass-reinforced composites with constant stiffness revealed the lowest performance with the highest deflection.Across all reinforcement materials,the variable stiffness structure consistently outperformed its constant stiffness counterpart.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFE0125900)。
文摘A novel vibration isolation system designed for superior performance in low-frequency environments is proposed in this work.The isolator is based on a unique hexagonal arrangement of linear springs,allowing for an adjustable geometric configuration via the initial inclination angle.Based on the principle of Lagrangian mechanics,the equation of motion governing the structural dynamics is rigorously derived.The system is modeled as a strongly nonlinear single-degree-of-freedom dynamical system,loaded with a normalized payload and subject to harmonic base excitation.To analyze the steady-state response,the harmonic balance method is employed,providing accurate predictions of the payload's vibration amplitude and displacement transmissibility as functions of both the base excitation amplitude and frequency.The analysis reveals a direct relationship between the isolator's geometric and stiffness parameters and its load-bearing capacity,leading to the identification of three distinct operational regimes.Depending on the unloaded initial inclination angle,the equivalent stiffness ratio,and the payload design configuration,the system can exhibit one of three vibration isolation modes:(i)the quasizero stiffness(QZS)isolation mode,(ii)the zero linear stiffness with controllable nonlinear stiffness,and(iii)the full-band perfect zero stiffness.The vibration isolation performance of the proposed structure is thoroughly discussed for all three oscillation modes in terms of frequency response curves,displacement transmissibility,and time-domain responses.The key novel finding is that this structure can operate as a full-band,high-performance vibration isolator when the initial inclination angle is designed to be a right angle,enabling full isolation of the maximum possible payload.Moreover,the analytical results and numerical simulations demonstrate that the isolator's displacement transmissibility T with the unit dB tends to-∞as the air-damping coefficient approaches zero,enabling ideal vibration isolation across the entire excitation frequency range.These analytical insights are validated through comprehensive numerical simulations,which show excellent agreement with the theoretical predictions.
基金supported by the Project on Excellent Post-Graduate Dissertation of Hohai University,Nanjing,China(422003508)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China(SJCX23_0187+2 种基金422003287)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52250410359)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by Jiangsu Provincial Association for Science and Technology(TJ-2023-043).
文摘When the upper chord beam of the beam-string structure(BSS)is made of concrete-filled steel tube(CFST),its overall stiffness will change greatly with the construction of concrete placement,which will have an impact on the design of the tensioning plans and selection of control measures for the BSS.In order to accurately obtain the bending stiffness of CFST beam and clarify its impact on the mechanical properties of composite BSS during con-struction,the influence of some factors such as height-width ratio,wall thickness of steel tube,elasticity modulus of concrete,and friction coefficient on the bending stiffness are analyzed parametrically by the numerical simula-tion technology based on an actual project.The calculation formula of the equivalent bending stiffness of CFST is also established through mathematical statistical simulation.Then,the equivalent bending stiffness is introduced into the construction and use stages of the composite BSS,respectively,and the mechanical properties such as prestress-tensioning control value,structural deformation,and internal force of key members are comparatively analyzed when adopting two different construction plans.Moreover,the optimal construction plan of concrete placementfirst and then prestress-tensioning is proposed.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.82002345 to J.D and 81902179 to L.S)the Gusu Talent Program(No.Qngg2022008 and GSWS2021027 to J.D)the Preliminary Research Project of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University(No.SDFEYBS1905 to J.D).
文摘Increased matrix stiffness of nucleus pulposus(NP)tissue is a main feature of intervertebral disc degeneration(IVDD)and affects various functions of nucleus pulposus cells(NPCs).Glycolysis is the main energy source for NPC survival,but the effects and underlying mechanisms of increased extracellular matrix(ECM)stiffness on NPC glycolysis remain unknown.In this study,hydrogels with different stiffness were established to mimic the mechanical environment of NPCs.Notably,increased matrix stiffness in degenerated NP tissues from IVDD patients was accompanied with impaired glycolysis,and NPCs cultured on rigid substrates exhibited a reduction in glycolysis.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB2602900)R&D Fund Project of China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation Limited(2021YJ084)+2 种基金Project of Science and Technology R&D Program of China Railway(2016G002-K)R&D Fund Project of China Railway Major Bridge Reconnaissance&Design Institute Co.,Ltd.(2021)R&D Fund Project of China Railway Shanghai Group(2021141).
文摘Purpose–The bridge expansion joint(BEJ)is a key device for accommodating spatial displacement at the beam end,and for providing vertical support for running trains passing over the gap between the main bridge and the approach bridge.For long-span railway bridges,it must also be coordinated with rail expansion joint(REJ),which is necessary to accommodate the expansion and contraction of,and reducing longitudinal stress in,the rails.The main aim of this study is to present analysis of recent developments in the research and application of BEJs in high-speed railway(HSR)long-span bridges in China,and to propose a performance-based integral design method for BEJs used with REJs,from both theoretical and engineering perspectives.Design/methodology/approach–The study first presents a summary on the application and maintenance of BEJs in HSR long-span bridges in China representing an overview of their state of development.Results of a survey of typical BEJ faults were analyzed,and field testing was conducted on a railway cable-stayed bridge in order to obtain information on the major mechanical characteristics of its BEJ under train load.Based on the above,a performance-based integral design method for BEJs with maximum expansion range 1600 mm(±800 mm),was proposed,covering all stages from overall conceptual design to consideration of detailed structural design issues.The performance of the novel BEJ design thus derived was then verified via theoretical analysis under different scenarios,full-scale model testing,and field testing and commissioning.Findings–Two major types of BEJs,deck-type and through-type,are used in HSR long-span bridges in China.Typical BEJ faults were found to mainly include skewness of steel sleepers at the bridge gap,abnormally large longitudinal frictional resistance,and flexural deformation of the scissor mechanisms.These faults influence BEJ functioning,and thus adversely affect track quality and train running performance at the beam end.Due to their simple and integral structure,deck-type BEJs with expansion range 1200 mm(±600 mm)or less have been favored as a solution offering improved operational conditions,and have emerged as a standard design.However,when the expansion range exceeds the above-mentioned value,special design work becomes necessary.Therefore,based on engineering practice,a performance-based integral design method for BEJs used with REJs was proposed,taking into account four major categories of performance requirements,i.e.,mechanical characteristics,train running quality,durability and insulation performance.Overall BEJ design must mainly consider component strength and the overall stiffness of BEJ;the latter factor in particular has a decisive influence on train running performance at the beam end.Detailed BEJ structural design must stress minimization of the frictional resistance of its sliding surface.The static and dynamic performance of the newlydesigned BEJ with expansion range 1600 mm have been confirmed to be satisfactory,via numerical simulation,full-scale model testing,and field testing and commissioning.Originality/value–This research provides a broad overview of the status of BEJs with large expansion range in HSR long-span bridges in China,along with novel insights into their design.
基金supported in part by the National Institutes of Health(Nos.R01HD112026 and R21ES034455)National Science Foundation(NSF,Nos.2135720 and 2223669)performed at San Diego Nanotechnology Infrastructure(SDNI)of UCSD,a member of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure(NNCI),which is supported by NSF(Grant No.ECCS-2025752).
文摘Bioprinting of cell-laden hydrogels is a rapidly growing field in tissue engineering.The advent of digital light processing(DLP)three-dimensional(3D)bioprinting technique has revolutionized the fabrication of complex 3D structures.By adjusting light exposure,it becomes possible to control the mechanical properties of the structure,a critical factor in modulating cell activities.To better mimic cell densities in real tissues,recent progress has been made in achieving high-cell-density(HCD)printing with high resolution.However,regulating the stiffness in HCD constructs remains challenging.The large volume of cells greatly affects the light-based DLP bioprinting by causing light absorption,reflection,and scattering.Here,we introduce a neural network-based machine learning technique to predict the stiffness of cell-laden hydrogel scaffolds.Using comprehensive mechanical testing data from 3D bioprinted samples,the model was trained to deliver accurate predictions.To address the demand of working with precious and costly cell types,we employed various methods to ensure the generalizability of the model,even with limited datasets.We demonstrated a transfer learning method to achieve good performance for a precious cell type with a reduced amount of data.The chosen method outperformed many other machine learning techniques,offering a reliable and efficient solution for stiffness prediction in cell-laden scaffolds.This breakthrough paves the way for the next generation of precision bioprinting and more customized tissue engineering.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52332006)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB380600 and 2023YFB3811401)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M721850)Southwest United Graduate School Research Program(202302AO370008)。
文摘Quasi-zero-stiffness(QZS)metamaterials have attracted significant interest for application in low-frequency vibration isolation.However,previous work has been limited by the design mechanism of QZS metamaterials,as it is still difficult to achieve a simplified structure suitable for practical engineering applications.Here,we introduce a class of programmable QZS metamaterials and a novel design mechanism that address this long-standing difficulty.The proposed QZS metamaterials are formed by an array of representative unit cells(RUCs)with the expected QZS features,where the QZS features of the RUC are tailored by means of a structural bionic mechanism.In our experiments,we validate the QZS features exhibited by the RUCs,the programmable QZS behavior,and the potential promising applications of these programmable QZS metamaterials in low-frequency vibration isolation.The obtained results could inspire a new class of programmable QZS metamaterials for low-frequency vibration isolation in current and future mechanical and other engineering applications.
基金Derek Elsworth acknowledges the support from a Gledden Visiting Fellowship from the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of Western Australia,Australia,and the G.Albert Shoemaker Endowment at Pennsylvania State University,USA.
文摘Triggered seismicity is a key hazard where fluids are injected or withdrawn from the subsurface and may impact permeability. Understanding the mechanisms that control fluid injection-triggered seismicity allows its mitigation. Key controls on seismicity are defined in terms of fault and fracture strength, second-order frictional response and stability, and competing fluid-driven mechanisms for arrest. We desire to constrain maximum event magnitudes in triggered earthquakes by relating pre-existing critical stresses to fluid injection volume to explain why some recorded events are significantly larger than anticipated seismic moment thresholds. This formalism is consistent with several uncharacteristically large fluid injection-triggered earthquakes. Such methods of reactivating fractures and faults by hydraulic stimulation in shear or tensile fracturing are routinely used to create permeability in the subsurface. Microearthquakes (MEQs) generated by such stimulations can be used to diagnose permeability evolution. Although high-fidelity data sets are scarce, the EGS-Collab and Utah FORGE hydraulic stimulation field demonstration projects provide high-fidelity data sets that concurrently track permeability evolution and triggered seismicity. Machine learning deciphers the principal features of MEQs and the resulting permeability evolution that best track permeability changes – with transfer learning methods allowing robust predictions across multiple eological settings. Changes in permeability at reactivated fractures in both shear and extensional modes suggest that permeability change (Δk) scales with the seismic moment (M) of individual MEQs as Δk∝M. This scaling relation is exact at early times but degrades with successive MEQs, but provides a method for characterizing crustal permeability evolution using MEQs, alone. Importantly, we quantify for the first time the role of prestress in defining the elevated magnitude and seismic moment of fluid injection-triggered events, and demonstrate that such MEQs can also be used as diagnostic in quantifying permeability evolution in the crust.
基金funded by the joint fund of the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFC2902101)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52374084)+1 种基金the 111 Project(Grant No.B17009)DE acknowledges support from the G.Albert Shoemaker endowment.
文摘Understanding the relationship between normal stiffness and permeability in rock fractures under high and true-triaxial in situ stress conditions is critical to assess hydro-mechanical coupling in the Earth's crust.Previous data on stiffness–permeability relations are measured under uniaxial stress states as well as under normal stress.However,many projects involve faulted formations with complex three-dimensional(3D)stress states or significant changes to the original stress state.We rectified this by following the permeability evolution using a true-triaxial stress-permeability apparatus as well as independently applying a spectrum of triaxial stresses from low to high.The relationship between permeability and fracture normal stiffness was quantified using constraints based on the principle of virtual work.The impacts of fracture-lateral and fracture-normal stresses on permeability and normal stiffness evolution were measured.It was found that permeability decreases with increasing fracture-lateral and fracture-normal stresses as a result of Poisson confinement,independent of the orientation of the fracture relative to the stresses.The lateral stresses dominated the evolution of normal stiffness at lower normal stresses(σ_(3)=10 MPa)and played a supplementary role at higher normal stresses(σ_(3)>10 MPa).Moreover,correlations between the evolution of permeability and normal stiffness were extended beyond the low-stiffness,high-permeability region to the high-stiffness,low-permeability region under high fracture-lateral stresses(10–80 MPa)with fracture-normal stress(10–50 MPa)conditions.Again,high lateral stresses further confined the fracture and therefore reduced permeability and increased normal stiffness,which exceeded the previous reported stiffness under no lateral stress conditions.This process enabled us to identify a fundamental change in the flow regime from multi-channel to isolated channelized flow.These results provide important characterizations of fracture permeability in the deep crust,including recovery from deep shale-gas reservoirs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42172292)Taishan Scholars Project Special Funding,and Shandong Energy Group(Grant No.SNKJ 2022A01-R26).
文摘A conceptual model of intermittent joints is introduced to the cyclic shear test in the laboratory to explore the effects of loading parameters on its shear behavior under cyclic shear loading.The results show that the loading parameters(initial normal stress,normal stiffness,and shear velocity)determine propagation paths of the wing and secondary cracks in rock bridges during the initial shear cycle,creating different morphologies of macroscopic step-path rupture surfaces and asperities on them.The differences in stress state and rupture surface induce different cyclic shear responses.It shows that high initial normal stress accelerates asperity degradation,raises shear resistance,and promotes compression of intermittent joints.In addition,high normal stiffness provides higher normal stress and shear resistance during the initial cycles and inhibits the dilation and compression of intermittent joints.High shear velocity results in a higher shear resistance,greater dilation,and greater compression.Finally,shear strength is most sensitive to initial normal stress,followed by shear velocity and normal stiffness.Moreover,average dilation angle is most sensitive to initial normal stress,followed by normal stiffness and shear velocity.During the shear cycles,frictional coefficient is affected by asperity degradation,backfilling of rock debris,and frictional area,exhibiting a non-monotonic behavior.
基金supported by the Natio`nal Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 81801241a grant from Sichuan Science and Technology Program,No. 2023NSFSC1578Scientific Research Projects of Southwest Medical University,No. 2022ZD002 (all to JX)。
文摘Neuronal growth, extension, branching, and formation of neural networks are markedly influenced by the extracellular matrix—a complex network composed of proteins and carbohydrates secreted by cells. In addition to providing physical support for cells, the extracellular matrix also conveys critical mechanical stiffness cues. During the development of the nervous system, extracellular matrix stiffness plays a central role in guiding neuronal growth, particularly in the context of axonal extension, which is crucial for the formation of neural networks. In neural tissue engineering, manipulation of biomaterial stiffness is a promising strategy to provide a permissive environment for the repair and regeneration of injured nervous tissue. Recent research has fine-tuned synthetic biomaterials to fabricate scaffolds that closely replicate the stiffness profiles observed in the nervous system. In this review, we highlight the molecular mechanisms by which extracellular matrix stiffness regulates axonal growth and regeneration. We highlight the progress made in the development of stiffness-tunable biomaterials to emulate in vivo extracellular matrix environments, with an emphasis on their application in neural repair and regeneration, along with a discussion of the current limitations and future prospects. The exploration and optimization of the stiffness-tunable biomaterials has the potential to markedly advance the development of neural tissue engineering.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project,China,the China Scholarship Council(No.202306290109)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52472456 and 52361165620)。
文摘This paper studies the coupling mechanism between the nonlinear stiffness and damping coefficients of Active Elastic Support/Dry Friction Damper(AESDFD)and rotor system.First,parameters for evaluating the vibration reduction characteristics are proposed to facilitate the design of the AESDFD.To achieve this,the nonlinear friction force is initially represented as equivalent stiffness and damping coefficients,based on the ball-plate friction model.Second,three evaluation parameters—optimal slipping displacement,loss factor,and controllability—are proposed to reveal the vibration reduction characteristics of the AESDFD,alongside determining the optimal normal force.Subsequently,the finite element method,in conjunction with the ball-plate friction model,is introduced to formulate the governing equation of a low-pressure rotor system equipped with AESDFDs.The steady-state responses of the AESDFDs-rotor system are solved using the harmonic balance method combined with an efficient iteration method.Finally,the solutions are validated on the AESDFDs-rotor system both numerically and experimentally.The results indicate that controllability effectively assesses the vibration reduction performance of the AESDFD and is relatively insensitive to variations in low normal force.Away from the critical speed,the AESDFD suppresses vibration by altering the resonance position of the rotor system through its stiffness coefficient.Near the critical speed,vibration reduction is achieved primarily through energy dissipation by the damping coefficient.If the loss factor is less than one,the stiffness coefficient can diminish the vibration reduction effect of the damping coefficient.Notably,the optimal normal force of the AESDFD achieves optimal vibration reduction effect.This study reveals that changes in rotor system unbalance do not affect the vibration reduction characteristics of the AESDFD,with the same upper limit to the vibration reduction effect of the AESDFD.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52308468)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M723390)the Jiangsu Provincial Excellent Postdoctoral Program(No.2023ZB020),China.
文摘The wheel-rail dynamic load(WRL)and its vibration energy transfer(VET)are foundational for studying ballastless track dynamics in high-speed railways.In this study,the higher-order modal parameters of track beds with different isolating layers were identified experimentally and a vehicle-track coupled dynamic model considering track bed broadband vibrations(TBBVs)was established.The WRL and its VET were investigated,and the contribution law as well as the influence mechanism of TBBVs on them was determined.The results showed the WRL and track bed vibration energy exhibited significant resonances,with more prominent high-frequency resonance peaks in the track bed vibration energy.TBBVs had a significant effect on low-frequency WRLs,and markedly influenced the VET across various frequency bands.Intense low-frequency and weak high-frequency intermodulation effects between the wheel-rail and track beds were observed.The effect of track bed vibrations can be disregarded when focusing on high-frequency WRLs above 200 Hz.Variations in the isolating layer stiffness have more significant effects on the track bed vibration energy than the WRL.Rational stiffness of the isolating layer should be selected to avoid mode-coupling resonance from track beds to the wheel-rail subsystem.
