Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions....Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions.A field blast experiment was conducted under close-in explosion with varying detonation offset distances(0 m,0.5 m,and 1 m),the overpressure load and dynamic responses of the full-scale RC columns were measured.Compared with the centrally detonated condition,a relative offset distance of 1.67 decreases the maximum and residual deflections of the RC column by 16.8%and 21.4%,respectively,while increasing the maximum and residual support rotations by 24.7%and 17.8%.Based on the experimental results,a theoretical model was proposed that considers the detonation location and charge mass,boundary conditions,axial compression ratio and material properties.The theoretical model exhibited good agreement with the experimental results,with prediction errors below 10%for both maximum and residual deflection.The effects of parameters were analyzed,and it indicated that an increase in offset distance results in decreased maximum and residual deflections but an increased support angle,thereby exacerbating damage.Higher axial load ratio,span-depth ratio,and longitudinal reinforcement ratio reduce both deflections and support angle.Additionally,a rapid method to predict the maximum and residual deflection of RC columns under off-central blast loading was also proposed based on the Generalized Regression Neural Network(GRNN).Eleven features which related to the RC column properties and the blast characteristics were used in the training process of GRNN,and accurate predictions were achieved with prediction errors within 20%.This study fills the gap in predicting the dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosion,providing valuable references for blast-resistant design.展开更多
Time-delayed blasting is widely utilized in engineering to mitigate induced vibration hazards and enhance fragmentation.The underlying vibration reduction principle is the decrease of the charge weight per delay,while...Time-delayed blasting is widely utilized in engineering to mitigate induced vibration hazards and enhance fragmentation.The underlying vibration reduction principle is the decrease of the charge weight per delay,while the potential for further vibration reduction remains debated,largely due to unclear underlying mechanisms.In light of the popularization of electronic detonators and the representativeness of double-hole configurationsfor multiple blastholes,it is essential to investigate the vibration characteristics induced by time-delayed double blastholes.Therefore,a series of doubleborehole experimental blasts was conducted in an underground roadway to clarify the variation in vibration from single-hole to dual-hole conditions.Based on the experimental data and inherent limitations,an exact full-fieldtheoretical model was further employed to systematically analyze the effects of delay time,charge length,and borehole inclination angle on vibrations induced by various doublehole configurations.The experimental data and theoretical analysis reveal that the general scaled distance effectively predicts vibrations in delayed blasting but does not reflectvibration reduction.Increasing delay time causes fluctuatingPPVs,which stabilize slightly above single-hole PPVs as delay times exceed a certain value.The delayed blasting primarily reduces near-fieldfrequencies.Longer charge lengths in double boreholes increase PPV levels and attenuation rates within a certain length,and the vibration behavior of combined long and short charge lengths is governed by the long blasthole.Larger blasthole inclination angles enhance vibration amplitude and reduce PPV attenuation rates.Optimizing inclination angles is more critical than adjusting delay times,and parallel boreholes offer the best vibration control.展开更多
Currently,there are a limited number of dynamic models available for braided composite plates with large overall motions,despite the incorporation of three-dimensional(3D)braided composites into rotating blade compone...Currently,there are a limited number of dynamic models available for braided composite plates with large overall motions,despite the incorporation of three-dimensional(3D)braided composites into rotating blade components.In this paper,a dynamic model of 3D 4-directional braided composite thin plates considering braiding directions is established.Based on Kirchhoff's plate assumptions,the displacement variables of the plate are expressed.By incorporating the braiding directions into the constitutive equation of the braided composites,the dynamic model of the plate considering braiding directions is obtained.The effects of the speeds,braiding directions,and braided angles on the responses of the plate with fixed-axis rotation and translational motion,respectively,are investigated.This paper presents a dynamic theory for calculating the deformation of 3D braided composite structures undergoing both translational and rotational motions.It also provides a simulation method for investigating the dynamic behavior of non-isotropic material plates in various applications.展开更多
Understanding and predicting droplet breakup is essential in droplet-based microfluidic systems,as it enables precise control over droplet manipulation for various applications.In this study,droplet breakup behavior i...Understanding and predicting droplet breakup is essential in droplet-based microfluidic systems,as it enables precise control over droplet manipulation for various applications.In this study,droplet breakup behavior in a T-junction microchannel is investigated under the influence of microchannel geometry using three-dimensional numerical simulations.A theoretical model is developed based on the balance between surface tension and viscous drag forces acting on the droplet,incorporating the effects of geometric parameters on droplet length.This model predicts the critical Capillary number required for breakup to occur.The theoretical predictions are validated using both previous research data and the present numerical simulations.The results show that the model accurately predicts the transition between breakup and non-breakup regimes.Specifically,an increase in sidearm length ratio inhibits droplet breakup and leads to an asymmetric breakup regime.Furthermore,increasing the outlet-to-inlet width ratio also reduces the likelihood of droplet breakup.These findings provide a predictive framework for understanding and controlling droplet dynamics in microfluidic T-junctions,with potential applications in lab-on-a-chip technologies.展开更多
To comprehensively utilize the valuable geological map,exploration profile,borehole,and geochemical logging data and the knowledge on the formation of the Jinshan Ag-Au deposit for forecasting the exploration targets ...To comprehensively utilize the valuable geological map,exploration profile,borehole,and geochemical logging data and the knowledge on the formation of the Jinshan Ag-Au deposit for forecasting the exploration targets of concealed ore bodies,three-dimensional Mineral Prospectivity Modeling(MPM)of the deposit has been conducted using the weights-of-evidence(WofE)method.Conditional independence between evidence layers was tested,and the outline results using the prediction-volume(P-V)and Student's t-statistic methods for delineating favorable mineralization areas from continuous posterior probability map were critically compared.Four exploration targets delineated ultimately by the Student's t-statistic method for the discovery of minable ore bodies in each of the target areas were discussed in detail.The main conclusions include:(1)three-dimensional modeling of a deposit using multi-source reconnaissance data is useful for MPM in interpreting their relationships with known ore bodies;(2)WofE modeling can be used as a straightforward tool for integrating deposit model and reconnaissance data in MPM;(3)the Student's t-statistic method is more applicable in binarizing the continuous prospectivity map for exploration targeting than the PV approach;and(4)two target areas within high potential to find undiscovered ore bodies were diagnosed to guide future near-mine exploration activities of the Jinshan deposit.展开更多
Satellite Component Layout Optimization(SCLO) is crucial in satellite system design.This paper proposes a novel Satellite Three-Dimensional Component Assignment and Layout Optimization(3D-SCALO) problem tailored to en...Satellite Component Layout Optimization(SCLO) is crucial in satellite system design.This paper proposes a novel Satellite Three-Dimensional Component Assignment and Layout Optimization(3D-SCALO) problem tailored to engineering requirements, aiming to optimize satellite heat dissipation while considering constraints on static stability, 3D geometric relationships between components, and special component positions. The 3D-SCALO problem is a challenging bilevel combinatorial optimization task, involving the optimization of discrete component assignment variables in the outer layer and continuous component position variables in the inner layer,with both influencing each other. To address this issue, first, a Mixed Integer Programming(MIP) model is proposed, which reformulates the original bilevel problem into a single-level optimization problem, enabling the exploration of a more comprehensive optimization space while avoiding iterative nested optimization. Then, to model the 3D geometric relationships between components within the MIP framework, a linearized 3D Phi-function method is proposed, which handles non-overlapping and safety distance constraints between cuboid components in an explicit and effective way. Subsequently, the Finite-Rectangle Method(FRM) is proposed to manage 3D geometric constraints for complex-shaped components by approximating them with a finite set of cuboids, extending the applicability of the geometric modeling approach. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed MIP model are demonstrated through two numerical examples"and a real-world engineering case, which confirms its suitability for complex-shaped components and real engineering applications.展开更多
The photosynthetic oxygen-evolving center(OEC)is a unique Mn_(4)CaO_(5)cluster catalyzing the water oxidation into electrons,protons and O_(2)through a five-intermediate state cycle(Sn,n=0,1,2,3,4).The modeling of OEC...The photosynthetic oxygen-evolving center(OEC)is a unique Mn_(4)CaO_(5)cluster catalyzing the water oxidation into electrons,protons and O_(2)through a five-intermediate state cycle(Sn,n=0,1,2,3,4).The modeling of OEC is essential for understanding the water oxidation mechanism and developing high efficient water oxidation catalysts.Recently,a series of Mn_(4)CaO_(4)model complexes have been synthesized,which have very similar structures to OEC and also show reactivity of water oxidation.In this work,we employed DFT method to investigate the stability of Mn_(4)CaO_(4)model complex in oxidative conditions,aiming to figure out whether it decomposes itself to release O_(2)during the catalytic water oxidation process.We discovered that the barrier for the O−O bond formation is quite high in the S1 and S2 states,while decreases to 40.2 kcal/mol in the S3 state,indicating the good stability in all oxidation states under normal conditions.Acetonitrile and pyridine can effectively reduce the barrier to 36.5 kcal/mol and 29.9 kcal/mol,respectively.Therefore,strong Lewis base,such as pyridine,could be harmful to the stability of Mn_(4)CaO_(4)and shall be avoided when designing such a catalytic system.Once the O−O bond is formed,Mn_(4)CaO_(4)in the S3 state can readily decompose to O_(2),solvated Ca^(2+)and Mn_(4)O_(2)complex,with the assistance of acetonitrile or pyridine.As a comparison,the O_(2)decomposition in the S2 state is kinetically hindered and thermodynamically disfavored.The S4 state Mn_(4)CaO_(4)has a much lower barrier for O-O bond formation,and is unstable.However,the S4 state Mn_(4)CaO_(4)is difficult to achieve under water oxidation condition,as evidenced by the calculated redox potential of 2.3 V for S3→S4 transition.展开更多
Background:Traditional imaging approaches to keratoconus(KCN)have thus far failed to produce a standardized approach for diagnosis.While many diagnostic modalities and metrics exist,none have proven robust enough to b...Background:Traditional imaging approaches to keratoconus(KCN)have thus far failed to produce a standardized approach for diagnosis.While many diagnostic modalities and metrics exist,none have proven robust enough to be considered a gold standard.This study aims to introduce novel metrics to differentiate between KCN and healthy corneas using three-dimensional(3D)measurements of surface area and volume.Methods:This retrospective observational study examined KCN patients along with healthy control patients between the ages of 20 and 79 years old at the University of Maryland,Baltimore.The selected patients underwent a nine-line raster scan anterior segment optical coherence tomography(AS-OCT).ImageJ was used to determine the central 6 mm of each image and each corneal image was then divided into six 1 mm segments.Free-D software was then used to render the nine different images into a 3D model to calculate corneal surface area and volume.A two-tailed Mann-Whitney test was used to assess statistical significance when comparing these subsets.Results:Thirty-three eyes with KCN,along with 33 healthy control,were enrolled.There were statistically significant differences between the healthy and KCN groups in the metric of anterior corneal surface area(13.927 vs.13.991 mm^(2),P=0.046),posterior corneal surface area(14.045 vs.14.173 mm^(2),P<0.001),and volume(8.430 vs.7.773 mm3,P<0.001)within the central 6 mm.Conclusions:3D corneal models derived from AS-OCT can be used to measure anterior corneal surface area,posterior corneal surface area,and corneal volume.All three parameters are statistically different between corneas with KCN and healthy corneas.Further study and application of these parameters may yield new methodologies for the detection of KCN.展开更多
Reconstruction during the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)significantly transforms the geometric structure of transition metal compounds,leading to enhanced catalytic performance.However,the resulting structural disorde...Reconstruction during the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)significantly transforms the geometric structure of transition metal compounds,leading to enhanced catalytic performance.However,the resulting structural disorder complicates the development of accurate theoretical models.In this study,CoS2 is used as a model system to establish a framework for rationally modeling reconstructed OER catalysts based on density functional theory(DFT).In the reconstruction process,sulfur atoms are likely to be substituted by oxygen atoms,leading to the formation of the CoOOH phase.Based on the difference in reconstruction degree,we constructed three types of models:doping,heterostructure,and fully reconstructed,representing the reconstruction degree from minimal to full phase transition,respectively.Fully reconstructed models,which account for strain and vacancy effects,effectively simulate the unique coordination environments of reconstructed catalysts.Model e-CoOOH achieves a theoretical overpotential of 0.38 V,outperforming pristine CoOOH(0.56 V),demonstrating that the unique structural features resulting from reconstruction improve OER performance.The doping model and the heterostructure model are helpful to explain the electronic structure and performance transformation of the reconstruction process.This work provides a rational theoretical modeling approach,which is conducive to improving the reliability of the theoretical OER performance of the reconstructed catalyst.展开更多
During strike-slip fault dislocation,multiple fault planes are commonly observed.The resulting permanent ground deformation can lead to profound structural damage to tunnels.However,existing analytical models do not c...During strike-slip fault dislocation,multiple fault planes are commonly observed.The resulting permanent ground deformation can lead to profound structural damage to tunnels.However,existing analytical models do not consider multiple fault planes.Instead,they concentrate the entire fault displacement onto a single fault plane for analysis,thereby giving rise to notable errors in the calculated results.To address this issue,a refined nonlinear theoretical model was established to analyze the mechanical responses of the tunnels subjected to multiple strike-slip fault dislocations.The analytical model considers the number of fault planes,nonlinear soil‒tunnel interactions,geometric nonlinearity,and fault zone width,leading to a significant improvement in its range of applicability and calculation accuracy.The results of the analytical model are in agreement,both qualitatively and quantitatively,with the model test and numerical results.Then,based on the proposed theoretical model,a sensitivity analysis of parameters was conducted,focusing on the variables such as the number of fault planes,fault plane distance(d),fault displacement ratio(η),burial depth(C),crossing angle(β),tunnel diameter(D),fault zone width(Wf),and strike-slip fault displacement(Δfs).The results show that the peak shear force(Vmax),bending moment(Mmax),and axial force(Nmax)decrease with increasing d.The Vmax of the tunnel is found at the fault plane with the largest fault displacement.C,D,andΔfs contribute to the increases in Vmax,Mmax,and Nmax.Additionally,increasing the number of fault planes reduces Vmax and Mmax,whereas the variation in Nmax remains minimal.展开更多
The development of digital twins for geotechnical structures necessitates the real-time updates of threedimensional(3D)virtual models(e.g.numerical finite element method(FEM)model)to accurately predict time-varying ge...The development of digital twins for geotechnical structures necessitates the real-time updates of threedimensional(3D)virtual models(e.g.numerical finite element method(FEM)model)to accurately predict time-varying geotechnical responses(e.g.consolidation settlement)in a 3D spatial domain.However,traditional 3D numerical model updating approaches are computationally prohibitive and therefore difficult to update the 3D responses in real time.To address these challenges,this study proposes a novel machine learning framework called sparse dictionary learning(T-3D-SDL)for real-time updating of time-varying 3D geotechnical responses.In T-3D-SDL,a concerned dataset(e.g.time-varying 3D settlement)is approximated as a linear superposition of dictionary atoms generated from 3D random FEM analyses.Field monitoring data are then used to identify non-trivial atoms and estimate their weights within a Bayesian framework for model updating and prediction.The proposed approach enables the real-time update of temporally varying settlements with a high 3D spatial resolution and quantified uncertainty as field monitoring data evolve.The proposed approach is illustrated using an embankment construction project.The results show that the proposed approach effectively improves settlement predictions along temporal and 3D spatial dimensions,with minimal latency(e.g.within minutes),as monitoring data appear.In addition,the proposed approach requires only a reasonably small number of 3D FEM model evaluations,avoids the use of widely adopted yet often criticized surrogate models,and effectively addresses the limitations(e.g.computational inefficiency)of existing 3D model updating approaches.展开更多
Based on the previous researches on scattering theory, a model of single and multiple scattering in a three-dimensional infinite medium with non-zero hypocentral distance is proposed in this paper. According to the as...Based on the previous researches on scattering theory, a model of single and multiple scattering in a three-dimensional infinite medium with non-zero hypocentral distance is proposed in this paper. According to the assumptionof three-dimensional medium with numerous, statistically isotropic and uniformly distributed scatterers, we obtain the analytic form of power spectrum of coda waves for single scattering and the integral form of power spectrum of coda waves for multiple scattering.展开更多
The paper presents and discusses theoretical bases and methodology of development of two- and three-dimensional analytical and optical isodynes. Atten- tion is given to the theoretical admissibility of the major compo...The paper presents and discusses theoretical bases and methodology of development of two- and three-dimensional analytical and optical isodynes. Atten- tion is given to the theoretical admissibility of the major components of the physical and mathematical models which are taken as the theoretical basis of the isodynes, and of the related analytical and experimental procedures of stress analysis. Efficiency and reliability of the nondestructive isodyne stress analysis are discussed.展开更多
An in-depth study of the complicated trajectory characteristics of skipping stones is carried out in the present work.A three-dimensional numerical simulation validated by acquiring good agreement with experimental re...An in-depth study of the complicated trajectory characteristics of skipping stones is carried out in the present work.A three-dimensional numerical simulation validated by acquiring good agreement with experimental results is established.It is devoted to illustrating five different types of motion responses after the stone impacts the water surface in the o-xy plane,including“dive”,“hydroplaning trout”,“hydroplaning skip”,“stable skip”,and“skipping trout”.Then,the lateral deviations are investigated quantitatively based on dimensionless parameter sin(α+β)cosαin the o-yz plane.Steady interval and linear interval are divided for lateral deviation Z1/D and Z2/D based on the values of(α+β)andα,respectively.The results reveal that(1)Z1/D increases almost linearly with the increasing sin(α+β)cosαat different slopes in different(α+β)intervals;(2)Z2/D increases almost linearly with the increasing sin(α+β)cosαat different slopes in differentαintervals;(3)in linear interval,numerical lateral deviations are much larger than the fitting values at pointsβ/α≥4.5,and much smaller than the fitting values at points 2.3≤β/α<4.3.Finally,a theoretical approach is proposed to predict the maximum immersion depth of trailing edge point P.展开更多
Scale effect of ISWs loads on Floating Production Storage and Offloading(FPSO) is studied in this paper. The application conditions of KdV, eKdV and MCC ISWs theories are used in the numerical method. The depthaverage...Scale effect of ISWs loads on Floating Production Storage and Offloading(FPSO) is studied in this paper. The application conditions of KdV, eKdV and MCC ISWs theories are used in the numerical method. The depthaveraged velocities induced by ISWs are used for the velocity-inlet boundary. Three scale ratio numerical models λ=1, 20 and 300 were selected, which the scale ratio is the size ratio of numerical models to the experimental model.The comparisons between the numerical and former experimental results are performed to verify the feasibility of numerical method. The comparisons between the numerical and simplified theoretical results are performed to discuss the applicability of the simplified theoretical model summarized from the load experiments. Firstly, the numerical results of λ=1 numerical model showed a good agreement with former experimental and simplified theoretical results. It is feasible to simulate the ISWs loads on FPSO by the numerical method. Secondly, the comparisons between the results of three scale ratio numerical models and experimental results indicated that the scale ratios have more significant influence on the experimental horizontal forces than the vertical forces. The scale effect of horizontal forces mainly results from the different viscosity effects associated with the model’s dimension.Finally, through the comparisons between the numerical and simplified theoretical results for three scale ratio models, the simplified theoretical model of the pressure difference and friction forces exerted by ISWs on FPSO is applied for large-scale or full-scale FPSO.展开更多
Urban waste solids are now becoming one of the most crucial environmental problems. There are several different kinds of technologies normally used for waste solids disposal, among which landfill is more favorable in ...Urban waste solids are now becoming one of the most crucial environmental problems. There are several different kinds of technologies normally used for waste solids disposal, among which landfill is more favorable in China than others, especially for urban waste solids. Most of the design works up to now are based on a roughly estimation of the amount of urban waste solids without any theoretical support, which lead to a series problems. To meet the basic information requirements for the design work, the amount of the urban waste solids was predicted in this research by applying the gray theoretical model GM (1,1) through non linear differential equation simulation. The model parameters were estimated with the least square method (LSM) by running a certain MATALAB program, and the hypothesis test results show that the residual between the prediction value and the actual value approximately comply with the normal distribution N (0,0 21 2), and the probability of the residual within the range (-0 17, 0 19) is more than 95%, which indicate obviously that the model can be well used for the prediction of the amount of waste solids and those had been already testified by the latest two years data about the urban waste solids from Loudi City of China. With this model, the predicted amount of the waste solids produced in Loudi City in the next 30 years is 8049000 ton in total.展开更多
This paper presents a hybrid model for three-dimensional Geographical Information Systems which is an integration of surface- and volume-based models. The Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) and octree models are int...This paper presents a hybrid model for three-dimensional Geographical Information Systems which is an integration of surface- and volume-based models. The Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) and octree models are integrated in this hybrid models. The TIN model works as a surface-based model which mainly serves for surface presentation and visualization. On the other hand, the octree encoding supports volumetric analysis. The designed data structure brings a major advantage in the three-dimensional selective retrieval. This technique increases the efficiency of three-dimensional data operation.展开更多
Abstract With the recent products being more reliable, engineers cannot obtain enough failure or degradation information through the design period and even the product lifetime, therefore, accel erated life test （ALT...Abstract With the recent products being more reliable, engineers cannot obtain enough failure or degradation information through the design period and even the product lifetime, therefore, accel erated life test （ALT） ihas become the most popular way to quantify the life characteristics of prod ucts. Test design is the most essential topic, such as testing duration, stress profile, data inference, etc. In this paper, a method and procedure based on theoretical life models is proposed to determine the accelerated stress profile. Firstly, the method for theoretical life calculation is put forward based on the main failure mechanism analysis and the theoretical life models. Secondly, the method is pro vided to determine the accelerated stress profile, including the method to determine the accelerated stress types and the stress range on the basis of the main failure mechanism analysis, the method to determine the acceleration factor and the accelerated stress level based on life quantitative calcula tion models, and the collaborative analysis method of the accelerated test time while taking the mul tiple failure mechanisms into consideration. Lastly, the actuator is taken as an example to describe the procedure of the method and the engineering applicability and the validity are verified.展开更多
As a major aspect of the ′China Model′, urbanization in China is being heatedly discussed in the Anglophone literature in the last two decades. By considering China′s urbanization as a ′testing ground′ of ′west...As a major aspect of the ′China Model′, urbanization in China is being heatedly discussed in the Anglophone literature in the last two decades. By considering China′s urbanization as a ′testing ground′ of ′western′ theories, these studies are important for the understanding of China′s ongoing urban restructuring and exchanging knowledge with ′western′ insights. Based on a survey of existing studies, this paper identifies various endogenous and exogenous concepts and explanations of China′s urbanization. It is suggested that China′s urbanization is mainly driven by a combination of political decentralization and neoliberalization with various forms of social stratification and mobility. However, it is argued that the distinctness of the ′China Model′, which is usually used to support the legitimacy of studies of China′s urbanization, has led to many controversial arguments and diminished the due contributions of Chinese scholars in the knowledge production of China′s urbanization. To consolidate the legitimacy of studies on China′s urbanization and enhance the roles of Chinese scholars, we suggest future studies to pay more attentions to the fundamental theories with looser constraints and ′true questions′ on China′s urbanization.展开更多
On the basis of the existing originally modified calculation models of theoretical combustion temperature（TCT）,some factors,such as the combustion ratio of pulverized coal injection（PCI）,the decomposition heat of ...On the basis of the existing originally modified calculation models of theoretical combustion temperature（TCT）,some factors,such as the combustion ratio of pulverized coal injection（PCI）,the decomposition heat of PCI and the heat consumption of SiO2 in ash reduced in high temperature environment,were amended and improved to put forward a more comprehensive model for calculating TCT.The influences of each improvement on TCT were studied and the results were analyzed compared with those of traditional model and originally modified model,which showed that the present model could reflect the thermal state of a hearth more effectively.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.12472399)。
文摘Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions.A field blast experiment was conducted under close-in explosion with varying detonation offset distances(0 m,0.5 m,and 1 m),the overpressure load and dynamic responses of the full-scale RC columns were measured.Compared with the centrally detonated condition,a relative offset distance of 1.67 decreases the maximum and residual deflections of the RC column by 16.8%and 21.4%,respectively,while increasing the maximum and residual support rotations by 24.7%and 17.8%.Based on the experimental results,a theoretical model was proposed that considers the detonation location and charge mass,boundary conditions,axial compression ratio and material properties.The theoretical model exhibited good agreement with the experimental results,with prediction errors below 10%for both maximum and residual deflection.The effects of parameters were analyzed,and it indicated that an increase in offset distance results in decreased maximum and residual deflections but an increased support angle,thereby exacerbating damage.Higher axial load ratio,span-depth ratio,and longitudinal reinforcement ratio reduce both deflections and support angle.Additionally,a rapid method to predict the maximum and residual deflection of RC columns under off-central blast loading was also proposed based on the Generalized Regression Neural Network(GRNN).Eleven features which related to the RC column properties and the blast characteristics were used in the training process of GRNN,and accurate predictions were achieved with prediction errors within 20%.This study fills the gap in predicting the dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosion,providing valuable references for blast-resistant design.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42407267 and 52374152)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.BK20220975).
文摘Time-delayed blasting is widely utilized in engineering to mitigate induced vibration hazards and enhance fragmentation.The underlying vibration reduction principle is the decrease of the charge weight per delay,while the potential for further vibration reduction remains debated,largely due to unclear underlying mechanisms.In light of the popularization of electronic detonators and the representativeness of double-hole configurationsfor multiple blastholes,it is essential to investigate the vibration characteristics induced by time-delayed double blastholes.Therefore,a series of doubleborehole experimental blasts was conducted in an underground roadway to clarify the variation in vibration from single-hole to dual-hole conditions.Based on the experimental data and inherent limitations,an exact full-fieldtheoretical model was further employed to systematically analyze the effects of delay time,charge length,and borehole inclination angle on vibrations induced by various doublehole configurations.The experimental data and theoretical analysis reveal that the general scaled distance effectively predicts vibrations in delayed blasting but does not reflectvibration reduction.Increasing delay time causes fluctuatingPPVs,which stabilize slightly above single-hole PPVs as delay times exceed a certain value.The delayed blasting primarily reduces near-fieldfrequencies.Longer charge lengths in double boreholes increase PPV levels and attenuation rates within a certain length,and the vibration behavior of combined long and short charge lengths is governed by the long blasthole.Larger blasthole inclination angles enhance vibration amplitude and reduce PPV attenuation rates.Optimizing inclination angles is more critical than adjusting delay times,and parallel boreholes offer the best vibration control.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12372071 and 12372070)the Aeronautical Science Fund of China(No.2022Z055052001)the Foundation of China Scholarship Council(No.202306830079)。
文摘Currently,there are a limited number of dynamic models available for braided composite plates with large overall motions,despite the incorporation of three-dimensional(3D)braided composites into rotating blade components.In this paper,a dynamic model of 3D 4-directional braided composite thin plates considering braiding directions is established.Based on Kirchhoff's plate assumptions,the displacement variables of the plate are expressed.By incorporating the braiding directions into the constitutive equation of the braided composites,the dynamic model of the plate considering braiding directions is obtained.The effects of the speeds,braiding directions,and braided angles on the responses of the plate with fixed-axis rotation and translational motion,respectively,are investigated.This paper presents a dynamic theory for calculating the deformation of 3D braided composite structures undergoing both translational and rotational motions.It also provides a simulation method for investigating the dynamic behavior of non-isotropic material plates in various applications.
基金funded by the Master,Ph D Scholarship Programme of Vingroup Innovation Foundation(VINIF),code VINIF.2023.Th S.118。
文摘Understanding and predicting droplet breakup is essential in droplet-based microfluidic systems,as it enables precise control over droplet manipulation for various applications.In this study,droplet breakup behavior in a T-junction microchannel is investigated under the influence of microchannel geometry using three-dimensional numerical simulations.A theoretical model is developed based on the balance between surface tension and viscous drag forces acting on the droplet,incorporating the effects of geometric parameters on droplet length.This model predicts the critical Capillary number required for breakup to occur.The theoretical predictions are validated using both previous research data and the present numerical simulations.The results show that the model accurately predicts the transition between breakup and non-breakup regimes.Specifically,an increase in sidearm length ratio inhibits droplet breakup and leads to an asymmetric breakup regime.Furthermore,increasing the outlet-to-inlet width ratio also reduces the likelihood of droplet breakup.These findings provide a predictive framework for understanding and controlling droplet dynamics in microfluidic T-junctions,with potential applications in lab-on-a-chip technologies.
基金financially supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Nos.2022YFF0801201,2021YFC2900300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41872245,U1911202)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2020A1515010666)。
文摘To comprehensively utilize the valuable geological map,exploration profile,borehole,and geochemical logging data and the knowledge on the formation of the Jinshan Ag-Au deposit for forecasting the exploration targets of concealed ore bodies,three-dimensional Mineral Prospectivity Modeling(MPM)of the deposit has been conducted using the weights-of-evidence(WofE)method.Conditional independence between evidence layers was tested,and the outline results using the prediction-volume(P-V)and Student's t-statistic methods for delineating favorable mineralization areas from continuous posterior probability map were critically compared.Four exploration targets delineated ultimately by the Student's t-statistic method for the discovery of minable ore bodies in each of the target areas were discussed in detail.The main conclusions include:(1)three-dimensional modeling of a deposit using multi-source reconnaissance data is useful for MPM in interpreting their relationships with known ore bodies;(2)WofE modeling can be used as a straightforward tool for integrating deposit model and reconnaissance data in MPM;(3)the Student's t-statistic method is more applicable in binarizing the continuous prospectivity map for exploration targeting than the PV approach;and(4)two target areas within high potential to find undiscovered ore bodies were diagnosed to guide future near-mine exploration activities of the Jinshan deposit.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92371206)the Postgraduate Scientific Research Innovation Project of Hunan Province,China(No.CX2023063).
文摘Satellite Component Layout Optimization(SCLO) is crucial in satellite system design.This paper proposes a novel Satellite Three-Dimensional Component Assignment and Layout Optimization(3D-SCALO) problem tailored to engineering requirements, aiming to optimize satellite heat dissipation while considering constraints on static stability, 3D geometric relationships between components, and special component positions. The 3D-SCALO problem is a challenging bilevel combinatorial optimization task, involving the optimization of discrete component assignment variables in the outer layer and continuous component position variables in the inner layer,with both influencing each other. To address this issue, first, a Mixed Integer Programming(MIP) model is proposed, which reformulates the original bilevel problem into a single-level optimization problem, enabling the exploration of a more comprehensive optimization space while avoiding iterative nested optimization. Then, to model the 3D geometric relationships between components within the MIP framework, a linearized 3D Phi-function method is proposed, which handles non-overlapping and safety distance constraints between cuboid components in an explicit and effective way. Subsequently, the Finite-Rectangle Method(FRM) is proposed to manage 3D geometric constraints for complex-shaped components by approximating them with a finite set of cuboids, extending the applicability of the geometric modeling approach. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed MIP model are demonstrated through two numerical examples"and a real-world engineering case, which confirms its suitability for complex-shaped components and real engineering applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92061114)Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB17010000)。
文摘The photosynthetic oxygen-evolving center(OEC)is a unique Mn_(4)CaO_(5)cluster catalyzing the water oxidation into electrons,protons and O_(2)through a five-intermediate state cycle(Sn,n=0,1,2,3,4).The modeling of OEC is essential for understanding the water oxidation mechanism and developing high efficient water oxidation catalysts.Recently,a series of Mn_(4)CaO_(4)model complexes have been synthesized,which have very similar structures to OEC and also show reactivity of water oxidation.In this work,we employed DFT method to investigate the stability of Mn_(4)CaO_(4)model complex in oxidative conditions,aiming to figure out whether it decomposes itself to release O_(2)during the catalytic water oxidation process.We discovered that the barrier for the O−O bond formation is quite high in the S1 and S2 states,while decreases to 40.2 kcal/mol in the S3 state,indicating the good stability in all oxidation states under normal conditions.Acetonitrile and pyridine can effectively reduce the barrier to 36.5 kcal/mol and 29.9 kcal/mol,respectively.Therefore,strong Lewis base,such as pyridine,could be harmful to the stability of Mn_(4)CaO_(4)and shall be avoided when designing such a catalytic system.Once the O−O bond is formed,Mn_(4)CaO_(4)in the S3 state can readily decompose to O_(2),solvated Ca^(2+)and Mn_(4)O_(2)complex,with the assistance of acetonitrile or pyridine.As a comparison,the O_(2)decomposition in the S2 state is kinetically hindered and thermodynamically disfavored.The S4 state Mn_(4)CaO_(4)has a much lower barrier for O-O bond formation,and is unstable.However,the S4 state Mn_(4)CaO_(4)is difficult to achieve under water oxidation condition,as evidenced by the calculated redox potential of 2.3 V for S3→S4 transition.
文摘Background:Traditional imaging approaches to keratoconus(KCN)have thus far failed to produce a standardized approach for diagnosis.While many diagnostic modalities and metrics exist,none have proven robust enough to be considered a gold standard.This study aims to introduce novel metrics to differentiate between KCN and healthy corneas using three-dimensional(3D)measurements of surface area and volume.Methods:This retrospective observational study examined KCN patients along with healthy control patients between the ages of 20 and 79 years old at the University of Maryland,Baltimore.The selected patients underwent a nine-line raster scan anterior segment optical coherence tomography(AS-OCT).ImageJ was used to determine the central 6 mm of each image and each corneal image was then divided into six 1 mm segments.Free-D software was then used to render the nine different images into a 3D model to calculate corneal surface area and volume.A two-tailed Mann-Whitney test was used to assess statistical significance when comparing these subsets.Results:Thirty-three eyes with KCN,along with 33 healthy control,were enrolled.There were statistically significant differences between the healthy and KCN groups in the metric of anterior corneal surface area(13.927 vs.13.991 mm^(2),P=0.046),posterior corneal surface area(14.045 vs.14.173 mm^(2),P<0.001),and volume(8.430 vs.7.773 mm3,P<0.001)within the central 6 mm.Conclusions:3D corneal models derived from AS-OCT can be used to measure anterior corneal surface area,posterior corneal surface area,and corneal volume.All three parameters are statistically different between corneas with KCN and healthy corneas.Further study and application of these parameters may yield new methodologies for the detection of KCN.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development program(2022YFA1504000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22302101)+4 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(63185015)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20210324121002007,JCYJ20230807151503007)Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Project at Southwest United Graduate School(202402AO370001)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M721699)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A1515010347).
文摘Reconstruction during the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)significantly transforms the geometric structure of transition metal compounds,leading to enhanced catalytic performance.However,the resulting structural disorder complicates the development of accurate theoretical models.In this study,CoS2 is used as a model system to establish a framework for rationally modeling reconstructed OER catalysts based on density functional theory(DFT).In the reconstruction process,sulfur atoms are likely to be substituted by oxygen atoms,leading to the formation of the CoOOH phase.Based on the difference in reconstruction degree,we constructed three types of models:doping,heterostructure,and fully reconstructed,representing the reconstruction degree from minimal to full phase transition,respectively.Fully reconstructed models,which account for strain and vacancy effects,effectively simulate the unique coordination environments of reconstructed catalysts.Model e-CoOOH achieves a theoretical overpotential of 0.38 V,outperforming pristine CoOOH(0.56 V),demonstrating that the unique structural features resulting from reconstruction improve OER performance.The doping model and the heterostructure model are helpful to explain the electronic structure and performance transformation of the reconstruction process.This work provides a rational theoretical modeling approach,which is conducive to improving the reliability of the theoretical OER performance of the reconstructed catalyst.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52378411,52208404)China National Railway Group Limited Science and Technology Research and Development Program(Grant No.K2023G041).
文摘During strike-slip fault dislocation,multiple fault planes are commonly observed.The resulting permanent ground deformation can lead to profound structural damage to tunnels.However,existing analytical models do not consider multiple fault planes.Instead,they concentrate the entire fault displacement onto a single fault plane for analysis,thereby giving rise to notable errors in the calculated results.To address this issue,a refined nonlinear theoretical model was established to analyze the mechanical responses of the tunnels subjected to multiple strike-slip fault dislocations.The analytical model considers the number of fault planes,nonlinear soil‒tunnel interactions,geometric nonlinearity,and fault zone width,leading to a significant improvement in its range of applicability and calculation accuracy.The results of the analytical model are in agreement,both qualitatively and quantitatively,with the model test and numerical results.Then,based on the proposed theoretical model,a sensitivity analysis of parameters was conducted,focusing on the variables such as the number of fault planes,fault plane distance(d),fault displacement ratio(η),burial depth(C),crossing angle(β),tunnel diameter(D),fault zone width(Wf),and strike-slip fault displacement(Δfs).The results show that the peak shear force(Vmax),bending moment(Mmax),and axial force(Nmax)decrease with increasing d.The Vmax of the tunnel is found at the fault plane with the largest fault displacement.C,D,andΔfs contribute to the increases in Vmax,Mmax,and Nmax.Additionally,increasing the number of fault planes reduces Vmax and Mmax,whereas the variation in Nmax remains minimal.
基金supported by a grant from the Research Grant Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(Project No.11207724).
文摘The development of digital twins for geotechnical structures necessitates the real-time updates of threedimensional(3D)virtual models(e.g.numerical finite element method(FEM)model)to accurately predict time-varying geotechnical responses(e.g.consolidation settlement)in a 3D spatial domain.However,traditional 3D numerical model updating approaches are computationally prohibitive and therefore difficult to update the 3D responses in real time.To address these challenges,this study proposes a novel machine learning framework called sparse dictionary learning(T-3D-SDL)for real-time updating of time-varying 3D geotechnical responses.In T-3D-SDL,a concerned dataset(e.g.time-varying 3D settlement)is approximated as a linear superposition of dictionary atoms generated from 3D random FEM analyses.Field monitoring data are then used to identify non-trivial atoms and estimate their weights within a Bayesian framework for model updating and prediction.The proposed approach enables the real-time update of temporally varying settlements with a high 3D spatial resolution and quantified uncertainty as field monitoring data evolve.The proposed approach is illustrated using an embankment construction project.The results show that the proposed approach effectively improves settlement predictions along temporal and 3D spatial dimensions,with minimal latency(e.g.within minutes),as monitoring data appear.In addition,the proposed approach requires only a reasonably small number of 3D FEM model evaluations,avoids the use of widely adopted yet often criticized surrogate models,and effectively addresses the limitations(e.g.computational inefficiency)of existing 3D model updating approaches.
文摘Based on the previous researches on scattering theory, a model of single and multiple scattering in a three-dimensional infinite medium with non-zero hypocentral distance is proposed in this paper. According to the assumptionof three-dimensional medium with numerous, statistically isotropic and uniformly distributed scatterers, we obtain the analytic form of power spectrum of coda waves for single scattering and the integral form of power spectrum of coda waves for multiple scattering.
文摘The paper presents and discusses theoretical bases and methodology of development of two- and three-dimensional analytical and optical isodynes. Atten- tion is given to the theoretical admissibility of the major components of the physical and mathematical models which are taken as the theoretical basis of the isodynes, and of the related analytical and experimental procedures of stress analysis. Efficiency and reliability of the nondestructive isodyne stress analysis are discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11972138).
文摘An in-depth study of the complicated trajectory characteristics of skipping stones is carried out in the present work.A three-dimensional numerical simulation validated by acquiring good agreement with experimental results is established.It is devoted to illustrating five different types of motion responses after the stone impacts the water surface in the o-xy plane,including“dive”,“hydroplaning trout”,“hydroplaning skip”,“stable skip”,and“skipping trout”.Then,the lateral deviations are investigated quantitatively based on dimensionless parameter sin(α+β)cosαin the o-yz plane.Steady interval and linear interval are divided for lateral deviation Z1/D and Z2/D based on the values of(α+β)andα,respectively.The results reveal that(1)Z1/D increases almost linearly with the increasing sin(α+β)cosαat different slopes in different(α+β)intervals;(2)Z2/D increases almost linearly with the increasing sin(α+β)cosαat different slopes in differentαintervals;(3)in linear interval,numerical lateral deviations are much larger than the fitting values at pointsβ/α≥4.5,and much smaller than the fitting values at points 2.3≤β/α<4.3.Finally,a theoretical approach is proposed to predict the maximum immersion depth of trailing edge point P.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11372184)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program,Grant Nos.2015CB251203-3 and 2013CB036103)
文摘Scale effect of ISWs loads on Floating Production Storage and Offloading(FPSO) is studied in this paper. The application conditions of KdV, eKdV and MCC ISWs theories are used in the numerical method. The depthaveraged velocities induced by ISWs are used for the velocity-inlet boundary. Three scale ratio numerical models λ=1, 20 and 300 were selected, which the scale ratio is the size ratio of numerical models to the experimental model.The comparisons between the numerical and former experimental results are performed to verify the feasibility of numerical method. The comparisons between the numerical and simplified theoretical results are performed to discuss the applicability of the simplified theoretical model summarized from the load experiments. Firstly, the numerical results of λ=1 numerical model showed a good agreement with former experimental and simplified theoretical results. It is feasible to simulate the ISWs loads on FPSO by the numerical method. Secondly, the comparisons between the results of three scale ratio numerical models and experimental results indicated that the scale ratios have more significant influence on the experimental horizontal forces than the vertical forces. The scale effect of horizontal forces mainly results from the different viscosity effects associated with the model’s dimension.Finally, through the comparisons between the numerical and simplified theoretical results for three scale ratio models, the simplified theoretical model of the pressure difference and friction forces exerted by ISWs on FPSO is applied for large-scale or full-scale FPSO.
文摘Urban waste solids are now becoming one of the most crucial environmental problems. There are several different kinds of technologies normally used for waste solids disposal, among which landfill is more favorable in China than others, especially for urban waste solids. Most of the design works up to now are based on a roughly estimation of the amount of urban waste solids without any theoretical support, which lead to a series problems. To meet the basic information requirements for the design work, the amount of the urban waste solids was predicted in this research by applying the gray theoretical model GM (1,1) through non linear differential equation simulation. The model parameters were estimated with the least square method (LSM) by running a certain MATALAB program, and the hypothesis test results show that the residual between the prediction value and the actual value approximately comply with the normal distribution N (0,0 21 2), and the probability of the residual within the range (-0 17, 0 19) is more than 95%, which indicate obviously that the model can be well used for the prediction of the amount of waste solids and those had been already testified by the latest two years data about the urban waste solids from Loudi City of China. With this model, the predicted amount of the waste solids produced in Loudi City in the next 30 years is 8049000 ton in total.
文摘This paper presents a hybrid model for three-dimensional Geographical Information Systems which is an integration of surface- and volume-based models. The Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) and octree models are integrated in this hybrid models. The TIN model works as a surface-based model which mainly serves for surface presentation and visualization. On the other hand, the octree encoding supports volumetric analysis. The designed data structure brings a major advantage in the three-dimensional selective retrieval. This technique increases the efficiency of three-dimensional data operation.
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文摘Abstract With the recent products being more reliable, engineers cannot obtain enough failure or degradation information through the design period and even the product lifetime, therefore, accel erated life test （ALT） ihas become the most popular way to quantify the life characteristics of prod ucts. Test design is the most essential topic, such as testing duration, stress profile, data inference, etc. In this paper, a method and procedure based on theoretical life models is proposed to determine the accelerated stress profile. Firstly, the method for theoretical life calculation is put forward based on the main failure mechanism analysis and the theoretical life models. Secondly, the method is pro vided to determine the accelerated stress profile, including the method to determine the accelerated stress types and the stress range on the basis of the main failure mechanism analysis, the method to determine the acceleration factor and the accelerated stress level based on life quantitative calcula tion models, and the collaborative analysis method of the accelerated test time while taking the mul tiple failure mechanisms into consideration. Lastly, the actuator is taken as an example to describe the procedure of the method and the engineering applicability and the validity are verified.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41271165,41130747)Humanities and Social Science Research Planning Fund,Ministry of Education of China(No.12YJAGJW007)
文摘As a major aspect of the ′China Model′, urbanization in China is being heatedly discussed in the Anglophone literature in the last two decades. By considering China′s urbanization as a ′testing ground′ of ′western′ theories, these studies are important for the understanding of China′s ongoing urban restructuring and exchanging knowledge with ′western′ insights. Based on a survey of existing studies, this paper identifies various endogenous and exogenous concepts and explanations of China′s urbanization. It is suggested that China′s urbanization is mainly driven by a combination of political decentralization and neoliberalization with various forms of social stratification and mobility. However, it is argued that the distinctness of the ′China Model′, which is usually used to support the legitimacy of studies of China′s urbanization, has led to many controversial arguments and diminished the due contributions of Chinese scholars in the knowledge production of China′s urbanization. To consolidate the legitimacy of studies on China′s urbanization and enhance the roles of Chinese scholars, we suggest future studies to pay more attentions to the fundamental theories with looser constraints and ′true questions′ on China′s urbanization.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(50974143)
文摘On the basis of the existing originally modified calculation models of theoretical combustion temperature（TCT）,some factors,such as the combustion ratio of pulverized coal injection（PCI）,the decomposition heat of PCI and the heat consumption of SiO2 in ash reduced in high temperature environment,were amended and improved to put forward a more comprehensive model for calculating TCT.The influences of each improvement on TCT were studied and the results were analyzed compared with those of traditional model and originally modified model,which showed that the present model could reflect the thermal state of a hearth more effectively.
