The widespread variation of focal depths and fault plane solutions observed in the Hindukush region depicts continuous deformation along the Indian-Eurasian collision zone.For period of twelve years i.e.from 2010 to 2...The widespread variation of focal depths and fault plane solutions observed in the Hindukush region depicts continuous deformation along the Indian-Eurasian collision zone.For period of twelve years i.e.from 2010 to 2022,a total of 89 intermediate-depth earthquakes of magnitude(Mw)≥5.5 of the Hindukush Region were considered,relocated using both regional and tele seismic data with 90 per cent confidence limits of less than 20 km.Two distinct seismic activity clusters:First one at a deeper depth and second at a shallower depth having different P-axes were observed that verifies the internal structure and geometry of Hindukush zone as suggested in previous studies.Beneath the Hindukush collision zone,there exists a complex pattern of deformation,arising from a combination of compression,tension,shearing and necking states due to an unusual and a rare case of subduction that is not from oceanic plate.The Hindukush seismic zone extends from 70 to 300 km depth and mostly strikes east-west and then turns northeast.The relocated seismicity by merging data of seismic network close to Hindukush along with international data shows that the Hindukush zone may be divided vertically into upper and lower slabs separated by a gap at about 150 km depth at which strike and dip directions change sharply with significant structural changes.Seismicity rate is higher in the lower part of Hindukush,having large magnitude events in a small volume below 180 km forming complex pattern of source mechanisms.Contrary in upper part seismicity rate is lower and scattered.The Global CMT(Global Centroid-Moment-Tensor Project)source mechanisms of intermediate depth earthquakes have a systematic pattern of reverse faulting with the vertical T-axes,while shallow events do not have such pattern.The vertical T-axes of the intermediate-depth events may be attributed to negative buoyancy caused by subduction of the cold and denser slab.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the impact of preoperative anterior corneal topographic parameters on the morphology of the postoperative effective optical zone(EOZ)in patients undergoing keratorefractive lenticule extraction(KLEx...AIM:To investigate the impact of preoperative anterior corneal topographic parameters on the morphology of the postoperative effective optical zone(EOZ)in patients undergoing keratorefractive lenticule extraction(KLEx)and wavefront-guided LASIK(WG-LASIK).METHODS:This retrospective study included 310 eyes from patients who underwent either KLEx(via small incision lenticule extraction,171 eyes)or WG-LASIK(139 eyes).Patients were stratified into subgroups based on the median values of spherical equivalent(SE)and anterior corneal topographic parameters.Postoperative EOZ parameters were measured 1mo after surgery and compared across subgroups.Correlation analysis and multivariable linear regression analysis were performed to explore the associations between preoperative anterior corneal topographic parameters and EOZ parameters.RESULTS:A total of 310 eyes were included(KLEx:171 eyes from 88 patients;WG-LASIK:139 eyes from 82 patients).The mean age was 30.65±5.67y in the KLEx cohort and 29.06±5.94y in the WG-LASIK cohort.In the KLEx cohort,SE,preoperative mean keratometry(Km),steep keratometry(K2),and anterior corneal astigmatism(K2-K1)were positively correlated with the postoperative optical zone reduction ratio(RR=EOZ/planned optical zone×100%;all P<0.01).Multivariable regression identified SE[β=0.027,95%confidence interval(CI):0.022-0.032,P<0.001],Km(β=0.009,95%CI:0.002-0.016,P=0.014),and anterior corneal astigmatism(β=0.031,95%CI:0.013-0.049,P<0.001)as significant predictors of RR(R²=0.456,P<0.001).In the WG-LASIK cohort,SE was positively correlated with RR(P<0.01);K2 and anterior corneal astigmatism were positively correlated with both RR(P<0.05)and EOZ eccentricity(P<0.01).Multivariable regression showed SE(β=0.015,95%CI:0.007-0.023,P<0.001)and anterior corneal astigmatism(β=0.029,95%CI:0.012-0.047,P=0.001)were significant predictors of RR(R²=0.121,P<0.001).CONCLUSION:Preoperative anterior corneal topographic parameters,particularly anterior corneal astigmatism,significantly affect postoperative EOZ morphology in both KLEx and WG-LASIK.Additionally,Km is a predictor of EOZ reduction specifically in KLEx.展开更多
The structures of the mantle transition zone(MTZ)are of great significance for studying interactions of the subducted slab and deep mantle and related slab dynamics beneath subduction zones.Here by dense near-source S...The structures of the mantle transition zone(MTZ)are of great significance for studying interactions of the subducted slab and deep mantle and related slab dynamics beneath subduction zones.Here by dense near-source SdP sampling from a large global dataset,we image topographies of transition zone discontinuities such as the 410-km and 660-km discontinuities(410 and 660)beneath the Kamchatka and conduct cross-section comparisons with the seismicity.Compared with the IASP91 model,the 410 exhibits apparent uplifts of 45-65 km with an average of 55 km in a horizontal width of~130 km,corresponding to lowtemperature anomalies of 750-1083 K with an average of 916 K.In contrast,the 660 shows depressions of 15-37 km with an average of 25 km together with downward deflections in a width of~260 km,implying low-temperature anomalies of 161-397 K with an average of 268 K.Thus,we confirm a thickened MTZ with a thickness of 325-345 km around the cold descending Pacific slab.We suggest that topographic patterns of transition zone discontinuities imply a Pacific slab that has been significantly heated in the MTZ with broadened thermal effects on the 660.When considered along with other studies,we infer that the slab is possibly heated by hot mantle flows around the torn slab window extended to at least the MTZ range,thus inducing variations in thermal and rheological properties of the slab.Our seismic results can provide more insight into slab dynamics in the northwestern Pacific.展开更多
The strength of the sliding zone soil determines the stability of reservoir landslides.Fluctuations in water levels cause a change in the seepage field,which serves as both the external hydrogeological environment and...The strength of the sliding zone soil determines the stability of reservoir landslides.Fluctuations in water levels cause a change in the seepage field,which serves as both the external hydrogeological environment and the internal component of a landslide.Therefore,considering the strength changes of the sliding zone with seepage effects,they correspond with the actual hydrogeological circumstances.To investigate the shear behavior of sliding zone soil under various seepage pressures,24 samples were conducted by a self-developed apparatus to observe the shear strength and measure the permeability coefficients at different deformation stages.After seepage-shear tests,the composition of clay minerals and microscopic structure on the shear surface were analyzed through X-ray and scanning electron microscope(SEM)to understand the coupling effects of seepage on strength.The results revealed that the sliding zone soil exhibited strain-hardening without seepage pressure.However,the introduction of seepage caused a significant reduction in shear strength,resulting in strain-softening characterized by a three-stage process.Long-term seepage action softened clay particles and transported broken particles into effective seepage channels,causing continuous damage to the interior structure and reducing the permeability coefficient.Increased seepage pressure decreased the peak strength by disrupting occlusal and frictional forces between sliding zone soil particles,which carried away more clay particles,contributing to an overhead structure in the soil that raised the permeability coefficient and decreased residual strength.The internal friction angle was less sensitive to variations in seepage pressure than cohesion.展开更多
Nanocrystals have emerged as cutting-edge functional materials benefiting from the increased surface and enhanced coupling of electronic states.High-resolution imaging in transmission electron microscope can provide i...Nanocrystals have emerged as cutting-edge functional materials benefiting from the increased surface and enhanced coupling of electronic states.High-resolution imaging in transmission electron microscope can provide invaluable structural information of crystalline materials,albeit it remains greatly challenging to nanocrystals due to the arduousness of accurate zone axis adjustment.Herein,a homemade software package,called SmartAxis,is developed for rapid yet accurate zone axis alignment of nanocrystals.Incident electron beam tilt is employed as an eccentric goniometer to measure the angular deviation of a crystal to a zone axis,and then serves as a linkage to calculate theαandβtilts of goniometer based on an accurate quantitative relationship.In this way,high-resolution imaging of one identical small Au nanocrystal,as well as electron beam-sensitive MIL-101 metal-organic framework crystals,along multiple zone axes,was performed successfully by using this accurate,time-and electron dose-saving zone axis alignment software package.展开更多
Knowledge of the seismogenic environment of fault zones is critical for understanding the processes and mechanisms of large earthquakes.We conducted a rock magnetic study of the fault rocks and protoliths to investiga...Knowledge of the seismogenic environment of fault zones is critical for understanding the processes and mechanisms of large earthquakes.We conducted a rock magnetic study of the fault rocks and protoliths to investigate the seismogenic environment of earthquakes in the Motuo fault zone,in the eastern Himalayan syntaxis.The results indicate that magnetite is the principal magnetic carrier in the fault rocks and protolith,while the protolith has a higher content of paramagnetic minerals than the fault rocks.The fault rocks are characterized by a high magnetic susceptibility relative to the protolith in the Motuo fault zone.This is likely due to the thermal alteration of paramagnetic minerals to magnetite caused by coseismic frictional heating with concomitant hydrothermal fluid circulation.The high magnetic susceptibility of the fault rocks and neoformed magnetite indicate that large earthquakes with frictional heating temperatures>500℃have occurred in the Motuo fault zone in the past,and that the fault maintained an oxidizing environment with weak fluid action during these earthquakes.Our results reveal the seismogenic environment of the Motuo fault zone,and they are potentially important for the evaluation of the regional stability in the eastern Himalayan syntaxis.展开更多
The Tan-Lu Fault Zone is a large NNE-trending fault zone that has a substantial effect on the development of eastern China and its earthquake disaster prevention efforts. Aiming at the azimuthally anisotropic structur...The Tan-Lu Fault Zone is a large NNE-trending fault zone that has a substantial effect on the development of eastern China and its earthquake disaster prevention efforts. Aiming at the azimuthally anisotropic structure in the upper crust and seismogenic tectonics in the Hefei segment of this fault, we collected phase velocity dispersion data of fundamental mode Rayleigh waves from ambient noise cross-correlation functions of ~400 temporal seismographs in an area of approximately 80 × 70 km along the fault zone. The period band of the dispersion data was ~0.5–10 s. We inverted for the upper crustal three-dimensional(3-D) shear velocity model with azimuthal anisotropy from the surface to 10 km depth by using a 3-D direct azimuthal anisotropy inversion method. The inversion result shows the spatial distribution characteristics of the tectonic units in the upper crust. Additionally, the deformation of the Tan-Lu Fault Zone and its conjugated fault systems could be inferred from the anisotropy model. In particular, the faults that have remained active from the early and middle Pleistocene control the anisotropic characteristics of the upper crustal structure in this area. The direction of fast axes near the fault zone area in the upper crust is consistent with the strike of the faults, whereas for the region far away from the fault zone, the direction of fast axes is consistent with the direction of the regional principal stress caused by plate movement. Combined with the azimuthal anisotropy models in the deep crust and uppermost mantle from the surface wave and Pn wave, the different anisotropic patterns caused by the Tan-Lu Fault Zone and its conjugated fault system nearby are shown in the upper and lower crust. Furthermore,by using the double-difference method, we relocated the Lujiang earthquake series, which contained 32 earthquakes with a depth shallower than 10 km. Both the Vs model and earthquake relocation results indicate that earthquakes mostly occurred in the vicinity of structural boundaries with fractured media, with high-level development of cracks and small-scale faults jammed between more rigid areas.展开更多
As the mine depth around the world increases,the temperature of the surrounding rock of the mining workface increases significantly.To control the heat hazards,the hot water in the mining floor is developed during min...As the mine depth around the world increases,the temperature of the surrounding rock of the mining workface increases significantly.To control the heat hazards,the hot water in the mining floor is developed during mining to decrease the min-ing workface temperature while also developing geothermal energy.This method is called the co-exploitation of mine and geothermal energy(CMGE).The geothermal development may precipitate the large-scale failure of the nearby fault zone during the mining process.However,the evolution of shear slide and shear failure of fault under geothermal production/rein-jection during mining is missing.Therefore,a fully-coupled hydraulic mechanism(HM)double-medium model for CMGE was developed based on the measured data of the Chensilou mine.A comparative analysis of the mechanical response of fault between CMGE and single mining was conducted.The disturbance of geothermal production pressure and reinjection pressure under mining on fault stability were respectively expounded.The results indicate that:(1)The disturbance of geo-thermal reinjection amplifies the disturbance of mining on fault stability.The amplified effect resulted in a normal stress drop of the fault,further leading to a substantial increase in shear slide distance,failure area,and cumulative seismic moment of fault compared with the single mining process.(2)As the distance of reinjection well to the fault decreases,the fault failure intensity increases.Setting the production well within the fault is advantageous for controlling fault stability under CMGE.(3)The essence of the combined disturbance of CMGE on the nearby fault is the overlay of tensile stress disturbance on the fault rock mass of the mining and geothermal reinjection.Though the geothermal reinjection causes a minor normal stress drop of fault,it can result in a more serious fault failure under CMGE.This paper supplies a significant gap in understanding thenearby faults failure under CMGE.展开更多
High-purity indium finds extensive application in the aerospace,electronics,medical,energy,and national defense sectors.Its purity and impurity contents significantly influence its performance in these applications.Hi...High-purity indium finds extensive application in the aerospace,electronics,medical,energy,and national defense sectors.Its purity and impurity contents significantly influence its performance in these applications.High-purity indium was prepared by combining zone refining with vacuum distillation.Results show that the average removal efficiency of impurity Sb can approach 95%,while the removal efficiency of impurities Sn and Bi can reach over 95%,and the removal efficiency of Si,Fe,Ni,and Pb can reach over 85%.Ultimately,the amount of Sn and Sb impurities is reduced to 2.0 and 4.1μg/kg,respectively,and that of most impurities,including Fe,Ni,Pb,and Bi,is reduced to levels below the instrumental detection limit.The average impurity removal efficiency is 90.9%,and the indium purity reaches 7N9.展开更多
Objective: The present research aims to determine if adherence to the Lewinnek safe zone, when exclusively considered, constitutes a pivotal element for ensuring stability in the context of total hip arthroplasty. Thi...Objective: The present research aims to determine if adherence to the Lewinnek safe zone, when exclusively considered, constitutes a pivotal element for ensuring stability in the context of total hip arthroplasty. This is done by examining the acetabular placement in instances of hip dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methodology: The authors searched 2653 patient records from 2015 to 2022 looking for patients who had total hip arthroplasty at our facility. For the analysis, 23 patients were culled from 64 individuals who exhibited post-THA dislocations, employing a stringent exclusion criterion, and the resultant acetabular angulation and anteversion were quantified utilizing PEEKMED software (Peek Health S.A., Portugal) upon radiographic evidence. Results: Within the operational timeframe, from the cohort of 2653 subjects, 64 presented with at least a singular incident of displacement. Post-exclusion criterion enforcement, 23 patients were eligible for inclusion. Of these, 10 patients conformed to the safe zone demarcated by Lewinnek for both inclination and anteversion angles, while 13 exhibited deviations from the prescribed anteversion and/or inclination benchmarks. Conclusion: Analysis of the 23 patients reveals that 13 did not confirm to be in the safe zone parameters for anteversion and/or inclination, whereas 10 were within the safe zone as per Lewinnek’s guidelines. This investigative review, corroborated by extant literature, suggests that the isolated consideration of the Lewinnek safe zone does not suffice as a solitary protective factor. It further posits that additional variables are equally critical as acetabular positioning and mandate individual assessment.展开更多
The difference in the microstructure,texture in the stir zone(SZ)of the AZ31(Mg-3 Al-1 Zn,wt.%)alloy after friction stir welding(FSW)and subsequent annealing at 400℃for 1 h was characterized by scanning electron micr...The difference in the microstructure,texture in the stir zone(SZ)of the AZ31(Mg-3 Al-1 Zn,wt.%)alloy after friction stir welding(FSW)and subsequent annealing at 400℃for 1 h was characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)with electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)measurements at the surface and core regions.The findings indicate that FSW produced grain refinement where the mean grain size decreases from 19μm(base metal)to 5.1 and 3.5μm at the surface and core regions,respectively.The c-axis of the grains at the surface region was aligned with the normal direction(<0001>//ND)due to the additional strain of the tool shoulder.In contrast,the core region shows a typical shear texture,where the c-axis tends to be oriented parallel to the welding direction(<0001>//WD).The Vickers microhardness mapping across the SZ revealed that the core region was soften than the surface region due to the dynamic recrystallization and texture weakening.The microstructure of the SZ remains principally deformed after annealing treatment except for the development of massive Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates and the abnormal grain growth of a few grains with<11-20>//WD orientation at the upper side of the surface region.The c-axis of the grains at the surface region was tilted about 10°toward WD,while an inclined<0001>//WD orientation about 30°from WD was developed at the core region.Consequently,the distribution of microhardness values across the SZ was more heterogeneous than the FSW sample.The results were discussed in the light of grain boundary misorientation,dislocation density and the pinning effect of Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates.Additionally,Schmid factor analysis was used to examine the activation of the basal slip mode to characterize the associated mechanical response.展开更多
The approximately 3000 km long Tan-Lu fault zone(TLFZ)in East Asia is the longest continental strike-slip fault zone in the world and exemplifies how such a fault zone forms and propagates on a continental scale.Struc...The approximately 3000 km long Tan-Lu fault zone(TLFZ)in East Asia is the longest continental strike-slip fault zone in the world and exemplifies how such a fault zone forms and propagates on a continental scale.Structural and geochronological data from the TLFZ and surrounding regions indicate that the fault zone originated as NE/SW-striking sinistral ductile shear zones along an oblique continental convergence margin during the Triassic indentation collision between the North China Craton and the Yangtze Block.The Triassic fault zone,with a total length of about 720 km between the Dabie and Sulu orogens,exhibited an apparent sinistral offset of approximately 300 km along the TLFZ.The second stage of sinistral movement occurred in the earliest Late Jurassic,reactivating the pre-existing southern segment and propagating northwards to the southern coastline of present-day Bohai Bay,as well as forming a significant portion of the Dunhua-Mishan fault zone.The third stage of sinistral movement,in the earliest Early Cretaceous,was the most intense strike-slip movement of the Mesozoic,leading to the complete linkage of the TLFZ.This stage included further northward propagation of the southern-middle segment,both southward and northward propagation of the Dunhua-Mishan fault zone,as well as the formation of the entire Yilan-Yitong fault zone.The fourth stage,in the earliest Late Cretaceous,involved the reactivation of the entire TLFZ.Following its Triassic origin due to the indentation collision,the subduction of the Paleo-Pacific Plate and the subduction and closure of the Mongol-Okhotsk Ocean were responsible for the multi-stage sinistral movements from the Late Jurassic to the Cretaceous.The evolution of the TLFZ demonstrates that a continental-scale strike-slip fault zone(>1000 km long)forms through multiple stages of propagation and linkage in dynamic settings of plate convergence.展开更多
The dripping zone in a blast furnace plays a crucial role in connecting the cohesive zone with the hearth,and its stability significantly impacts low-carbon smelting processes.Based on a detailed anatomical study of a...The dripping zone in a blast furnace plays a crucial role in connecting the cohesive zone with the hearth,and its stability significantly impacts low-carbon smelting processes.Based on a detailed anatomical study of a 2200-m3 blast furnace in China,it involves core sampling of the furnace dripping zone and uses scanning electron microscopy to investigate the micro-morphology of potassium(K)and sulfur(S)within this region.The formation process of kalsilite(KAlSiO4)and CaS inside the furnace is elucidated.The results show that when potassium vapor rises to the upper area of the dripping zone,some of it adsorbs onto the coke pore walls and reacts with the dripping slag and coke ash to form kalsilite.The formation pathways of CaS differ between upper and lower areas of the dripping zone.It forms mainly from the reaction of slag with SO2 in the gas flow and from the slag–coke interface reaction.The CaS generated from the slag–coke interface reaction is the major source of CaS in the dripping zone.Based on the formation mechanisms of kalsilite and CaS in the dripping zone,it is possible to regulate their formation by adjusting the temperature,slag phase composition,and the content of harmful elements in the raw materials.It provides theoretical insights into the behavior of harmful elements in the blast furnace,offering guidance for steel enterprises to ensure the stable operation of the dripping zone,reduce fuel consumption,and achieve greener production.展开更多
This paper critically re-examines the anthropocentric“Goldilocks Zone”paradigm that has dominated the search for extraterrestrial life.As of 2024,more than 5,500 exoplanets have been identified,yet only about 2%are ...This paper critically re-examines the anthropocentric“Goldilocks Zone”paradigm that has dominated the search for extraterrestrial life.As of 2024,more than 5,500 exoplanets have been identified,yet only about 2%are located within the traditionally defined habitable zone(National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)Exoplanet Archive,2024;Kane et al.,2023).Moreover,the discovery of extremophiles-organisms thriving in high-radiation,extreme heat,or vacuum environments-demonstrates that the boundaries of life far exceed Earth-like conditions(Rothschild&Mancinelli,2001).展开更多
By large-scale cold mold experiments,pressure pulsation signals within the jet influence zone of riser reactor are processed by using Hilbert-Huang analysis(HHT)in this study.Effects of different jet forms and operati...By large-scale cold mold experiments,pressure pulsation signals within the jet influence zone of riser reactor are processed by using Hilbert-Huang analysis(HHT)in this study.Effects of different jet forms and operating conditions on the intrinsic mode function(IMF)energy and Hilbert-Huang spectrum are compared.Results show that the IMF energy and Hilbert-Huang spectrum of pressure pulsation signals show significant differences under the influence of upward and downward jets.Moreover,the change of jet velocity will also lead to significant changes in IMF energy and Hilbert-Huang spectrum.Among them,energy values and energy proportions corresponding to high-frequency pressure pulsations show a good correlation with the jet velocity.On this basis,energy value and energy proportion data in the high frequency range of the original pressure signal are clustered and analyzed by using the K-means clustering algorithm.Based on clustering results,the jet influence zone of riser can be defined into three regions.From partitioning results,it is found that the introduction of downward inclined jets could effectively improve the gas-solid mixing in the feed injection zone of riser.展开更多
Understanding the anisotropic fracture behavior and the characteristics of the fracture process zone(FPZ)under size effects in laminated rocks,as well as its role in rock fracturing,is crucial for various engineering ...Understanding the anisotropic fracture behavior and the characteristics of the fracture process zone(FPZ)under size effects in laminated rocks,as well as its role in rock fracturing,is crucial for various engineering applications.In this study,three-point bending tests were conducted on shale specimens with varying bedding angles and sizes.The anisotropic characteristics and size effects of fracture parameters were revealed.A comparative analysis was performed on the evolutions of FPZs computed using size effect theory,digital image correlation(DIC),and linear elastic fracture mechanics.The results divulged that:(i)With increasing bedding angles,there is a noticeable decrease in apparent fracture toughness(KICA),apparent fracture energy(GICA),and nominal strength(σ_(Nu)).When the bedding angle of shale is less than 45°,the crack propagation and fracture parameters are mainly influenced by the matrix.Contrary,shale with bedding angles greater than 60°,the crack propagation and fracture parameters are mainly controlled by the bedding.When the bedding angle is between 45°and 60°,the fracture propagation evolves from permeating the matrix to extending along the bedding;(ii)The fracture parameters exhibit significant size dependent behavior,as KICA and GICA rise with increasing specimen size,butσNu falls with increasing specimen sizes.The fracture parameters align with the theoretical predictions of Bažant size effect law;and(iii)The lengths of DIC-based FPZ,effective FPZ,and inelastic zone follow W-shape variations with bedding angle.The dimensionless sizes of FPZ and inelastic zone decrease with specimen size,indicating a size effect.Furthermore,there is a negative relation between KICA and the dimensionless size of the FPZ,whileσNu is positively correlated to the dimensionless size of the FPZ.This highlights the essential role of the FPZ in the size effect of rock fracture.The bedding angle exerts an influence on the FPZ,subsequently affecting the anisotropic fracture and size-dependent behavior of shale.展开更多
This paper is concerned with a diffusive Ivlev-type predator-prey system with Smith growth and a protection zone. By discussing the existence and non-existence of positive solutions,we discover that the incorporation ...This paper is concerned with a diffusive Ivlev-type predator-prey system with Smith growth and a protection zone. By discussing the existence and non-existence of positive solutions,we discover that the incorporation of the Smith growth function has enabled us to obtain a more precise criterion when judging the structure of bifurcation solutions, and determine a critical size for the protection zone. The results indicate that if the size of the protection zone is below the critical patch size, then the system has no positive steady state solution for excessively high intrinsic growth rates of predators. Conversely, if the size of the protection zone exceeds the critical patch size, there exists positive steady state solution regardless of how large the intrinsic growth rate of the predators is.展开更多
Geodynamic processes following the Indo-Eurasian plate collision remain a key research focus,and the Jinshajiang-Red River tectonic zone(JRTZ),situated along this collision boundary,provides critical insights into pos...Geodynamic processes following the Indo-Eurasian plate collision remain a key research focus,and the Jinshajiang-Red River tectonic zone(JRTZ),situated along this collision boundary,provides critical insights into post-collision tectonic evolution.In this study,we identify a lithological assemblage in the JRTZ,including amphibolite,granite gneiss,and migmatite.These rocks exhibit contrasting geochemical signatures,reflecting multiple source regions:asthenospheric mantle,lithospheric mantle,mafic lower and upper crust.Specifically,amphibolite(28.5 Ma)formed through the partial melting of OIB-like mantle source,whereas S-type granite gneiss(28.2 Ma)originated from the dehydration melting of metamorphosed sedimentary rocks.Amphibole monzonite(28.9 Ma)records the mixing of ancient crustal material with mantle-derived components,while migmatite(37.9 Ma)resulted from deep melting processes of metasedimentary rocks under shear conditions.We propose that the ongoing Indo-Eurasian convergence progressively thickened the crust,ultimately driving large-scale lithospheric delamination between the Eocene and Oligocene.This delamination triggered asthenospheric upwelling,which provided the thermal input required for widespread melting.This lithospheric delamination event started around 38-37 Ma and lasted at least until 28 Ma.展开更多
Situated in the southwestern Pacific,the Tonga-Kermadec subduction zone is separated into two parts by the Louisvlle Ridge Seamount Chain(LRSC),i.e.,the Tanga subduction zone and the Kermadec subduction zone.Known for...Situated in the southwestern Pacific,the Tonga-Kermadec subduction zone is separated into two parts by the Louisvlle Ridge Seamount Chain(LRSC),i.e.,the Tanga subduction zone and the Kermadec subduction zone.Known for its vigorous volcanic activity,frequent large earthquakes,rapid plate subduction,and distinctive subducting plate morphology,this subduction zone provides valuable insights into its structures,dynamics,and associated geohazards.This study compiles geological and geophysical datasets in this region,including seismicity,focal mechanisms,seismic reflection and refraction profiles,and seismic tomography,to understand the relationship between lithospheric structures of the subduction system and associated seismicity-volcanic activities.Our analysis suggests that variations in overlying sediment thickness,subduction rate,and subduction angle significantly influence the lithospheric deformation processes within the Tonga-Kermadec subduction system.Furthermore,these factors contribute to the notable differences in seismicity and volcanism observed between the Tonga subduction zone and the Kermadec subduction zone.This study enhances our understanding of plate tectonics by providing insights into the interplay between subduction dynamics and lithospheric deformation,which are crucial for analyzing geological and geophysical behaviors in similar subduction environments.展开更多
文摘The widespread variation of focal depths and fault plane solutions observed in the Hindukush region depicts continuous deformation along the Indian-Eurasian collision zone.For period of twelve years i.e.from 2010 to 2022,a total of 89 intermediate-depth earthquakes of magnitude(Mw)≥5.5 of the Hindukush Region were considered,relocated using both regional and tele seismic data with 90 per cent confidence limits of less than 20 km.Two distinct seismic activity clusters:First one at a deeper depth and second at a shallower depth having different P-axes were observed that verifies the internal structure and geometry of Hindukush zone as suggested in previous studies.Beneath the Hindukush collision zone,there exists a complex pattern of deformation,arising from a combination of compression,tension,shearing and necking states due to an unusual and a rare case of subduction that is not from oceanic plate.The Hindukush seismic zone extends from 70 to 300 km depth and mostly strikes east-west and then turns northeast.The relocated seismicity by merging data of seismic network close to Hindukush along with international data shows that the Hindukush zone may be divided vertically into upper and lower slabs separated by a gap at about 150 km depth at which strike and dip directions change sharply with significant structural changes.Seismicity rate is higher in the lower part of Hindukush,having large magnitude events in a small volume below 180 km forming complex pattern of source mechanisms.Contrary in upper part seismicity rate is lower and scattered.The Global CMT(Global Centroid-Moment-Tensor Project)source mechanisms of intermediate depth earthquakes have a systematic pattern of reverse faulting with the vertical T-axes,while shallow events do not have such pattern.The vertical T-axes of the intermediate-depth events may be attributed to negative buoyancy caused by subduction of the cold and denser slab.
文摘AIM:To investigate the impact of preoperative anterior corneal topographic parameters on the morphology of the postoperative effective optical zone(EOZ)in patients undergoing keratorefractive lenticule extraction(KLEx)and wavefront-guided LASIK(WG-LASIK).METHODS:This retrospective study included 310 eyes from patients who underwent either KLEx(via small incision lenticule extraction,171 eyes)or WG-LASIK(139 eyes).Patients were stratified into subgroups based on the median values of spherical equivalent(SE)and anterior corneal topographic parameters.Postoperative EOZ parameters were measured 1mo after surgery and compared across subgroups.Correlation analysis and multivariable linear regression analysis were performed to explore the associations between preoperative anterior corneal topographic parameters and EOZ parameters.RESULTS:A total of 310 eyes were included(KLEx:171 eyes from 88 patients;WG-LASIK:139 eyes from 82 patients).The mean age was 30.65±5.67y in the KLEx cohort and 29.06±5.94y in the WG-LASIK cohort.In the KLEx cohort,SE,preoperative mean keratometry(Km),steep keratometry(K2),and anterior corneal astigmatism(K2-K1)were positively correlated with the postoperative optical zone reduction ratio(RR=EOZ/planned optical zone×100%;all P<0.01).Multivariable regression identified SE[β=0.027,95%confidence interval(CI):0.022-0.032,P<0.001],Km(β=0.009,95%CI:0.002-0.016,P=0.014),and anterior corneal astigmatism(β=0.031,95%CI:0.013-0.049,P<0.001)as significant predictors of RR(R²=0.456,P<0.001).In the WG-LASIK cohort,SE was positively correlated with RR(P<0.01);K2 and anterior corneal astigmatism were positively correlated with both RR(P<0.05)and EOZ eccentricity(P<0.01).Multivariable regression showed SE(β=0.015,95%CI:0.007-0.023,P<0.001)and anterior corneal astigmatism(β=0.029,95%CI:0.012-0.047,P=0.001)were significant predictors of RR(R²=0.121,P<0.001).CONCLUSION:Preoperative anterior corneal topographic parameters,particularly anterior corneal astigmatism,significantly affect postoperative EOZ morphology in both KLEx and WG-LASIK.Additionally,Km is a predictor of EOZ reduction specifically in KLEx.
基金supported by the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(No.CEAIEF 20220201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42374113 and 42074101)the Central Publicinterest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(No.CEAIEF20230204).
文摘The structures of the mantle transition zone(MTZ)are of great significance for studying interactions of the subducted slab and deep mantle and related slab dynamics beneath subduction zones.Here by dense near-source SdP sampling from a large global dataset,we image topographies of transition zone discontinuities such as the 410-km and 660-km discontinuities(410 and 660)beneath the Kamchatka and conduct cross-section comparisons with the seismicity.Compared with the IASP91 model,the 410 exhibits apparent uplifts of 45-65 km with an average of 55 km in a horizontal width of~130 km,corresponding to lowtemperature anomalies of 750-1083 K with an average of 916 K.In contrast,the 660 shows depressions of 15-37 km with an average of 25 km together with downward deflections in a width of~260 km,implying low-temperature anomalies of 161-397 K with an average of 268 K.Thus,we confirm a thickened MTZ with a thickness of 325-345 km around the cold descending Pacific slab.We suggest that topographic patterns of transition zone discontinuities imply a Pacific slab that has been significantly heated in the MTZ with broadened thermal effects on the 660.When considered along with other studies,we infer that the slab is possibly heated by hot mantle flows around the torn slab window extended to at least the MTZ range,thus inducing variations in thermal and rheological properties of the slab.Our seismic results can provide more insight into slab dynamics in the northwestern Pacific.
基金supported by the Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.42090055)the National Major Scientific Instruments and Equipment Development Projects of China (Grant No.41827808)the National Nature Science Foundation of China (Grant No.42207216).
文摘The strength of the sliding zone soil determines the stability of reservoir landslides.Fluctuations in water levels cause a change in the seepage field,which serves as both the external hydrogeological environment and the internal component of a landslide.Therefore,considering the strength changes of the sliding zone with seepage effects,they correspond with the actual hydrogeological circumstances.To investigate the shear behavior of sliding zone soil under various seepage pressures,24 samples were conducted by a self-developed apparatus to observe the shear strength and measure the permeability coefficients at different deformation stages.After seepage-shear tests,the composition of clay minerals and microscopic structure on the shear surface were analyzed through X-ray and scanning electron microscope(SEM)to understand the coupling effects of seepage on strength.The results revealed that the sliding zone soil exhibited strain-hardening without seepage pressure.However,the introduction of seepage caused a significant reduction in shear strength,resulting in strain-softening characterized by a three-stage process.Long-term seepage action softened clay particles and transported broken particles into effective seepage channels,causing continuous damage to the interior structure and reducing the permeability coefficient.Increased seepage pressure decreased the peak strength by disrupting occlusal and frictional forces between sliding zone soil particles,which carried away more clay particles,contributing to an overhead structure in the soil that raised the permeability coefficient and decreased residual strength.The internal friction angle was less sensitive to variations in seepage pressure than cohesion.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1501002)Thousand Talents Program for Distinguished Young Scholars.X.Li thanks the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22309021).
文摘Nanocrystals have emerged as cutting-edge functional materials benefiting from the increased surface and enhanced coupling of electronic states.High-resolution imaging in transmission electron microscope can provide invaluable structural information of crystalline materials,albeit it remains greatly challenging to nanocrystals due to the arduousness of accurate zone axis adjustment.Herein,a homemade software package,called SmartAxis,is developed for rapid yet accurate zone axis alignment of nanocrystals.Incident electron beam tilt is employed as an eccentric goniometer to measure the angular deviation of a crystal to a zone axis,and then serves as a linkage to calculate theαandβtilts of goniometer based on an accurate quantitative relationship.In this way,high-resolution imaging of one identical small Au nanocrystal,as well as electron beam-sensitive MIL-101 metal-organic framework crystals,along multiple zone axes,was performed successfully by using this accurate,time-and electron dose-saving zone axis alignment software package.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds of the Institute of Geomechanics(DZLXJK202401)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42177172,U2244226,42172255)+1 种基金the China Geological Survey Project(DD20230538)Deep Earth Probe and Mineral Resources ExplorationNational Science and Technology Major Project(2024ZD1000500)。
文摘Knowledge of the seismogenic environment of fault zones is critical for understanding the processes and mechanisms of large earthquakes.We conducted a rock magnetic study of the fault rocks and protoliths to investigate the seismogenic environment of earthquakes in the Motuo fault zone,in the eastern Himalayan syntaxis.The results indicate that magnetite is the principal magnetic carrier in the fault rocks and protolith,while the protolith has a higher content of paramagnetic minerals than the fault rocks.The fault rocks are characterized by a high magnetic susceptibility relative to the protolith in the Motuo fault zone.This is likely due to the thermal alteration of paramagnetic minerals to magnetite caused by coseismic frictional heating with concomitant hydrothermal fluid circulation.The high magnetic susceptibility of the fault rocks and neoformed magnetite indicate that large earthquakes with frictional heating temperatures>500℃have occurred in the Motuo fault zone in the past,and that the fault maintained an oxidizing environment with weak fluid action during these earthquakes.Our results reveal the seismogenic environment of the Motuo fault zone,and they are potentially important for the evaluation of the regional stability in the eastern Himalayan syntaxis.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFC3005600)the Foundation of the Anhui Educational Commission (2023AH051198)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (42125401 and 42104063)the Joint Open Fund of Mengcheng National Geophysical Observatory (MENGO-202201)。
文摘The Tan-Lu Fault Zone is a large NNE-trending fault zone that has a substantial effect on the development of eastern China and its earthquake disaster prevention efforts. Aiming at the azimuthally anisotropic structure in the upper crust and seismogenic tectonics in the Hefei segment of this fault, we collected phase velocity dispersion data of fundamental mode Rayleigh waves from ambient noise cross-correlation functions of ~400 temporal seismographs in an area of approximately 80 × 70 km along the fault zone. The period band of the dispersion data was ~0.5–10 s. We inverted for the upper crustal three-dimensional(3-D) shear velocity model with azimuthal anisotropy from the surface to 10 km depth by using a 3-D direct azimuthal anisotropy inversion method. The inversion result shows the spatial distribution characteristics of the tectonic units in the upper crust. Additionally, the deformation of the Tan-Lu Fault Zone and its conjugated fault systems could be inferred from the anisotropy model. In particular, the faults that have remained active from the early and middle Pleistocene control the anisotropic characteristics of the upper crustal structure in this area. The direction of fast axes near the fault zone area in the upper crust is consistent with the strike of the faults, whereas for the region far away from the fault zone, the direction of fast axes is consistent with the direction of the regional principal stress caused by plate movement. Combined with the azimuthal anisotropy models in the deep crust and uppermost mantle from the surface wave and Pn wave, the different anisotropic patterns caused by the Tan-Lu Fault Zone and its conjugated fault system nearby are shown in the upper and lower crust. Furthermore,by using the double-difference method, we relocated the Lujiang earthquake series, which contained 32 earthquakes with a depth shallower than 10 km. Both the Vs model and earthquake relocation results indicate that earthquakes mostly occurred in the vicinity of structural boundaries with fractured media, with high-level development of cracks and small-scale faults jammed between more rigid areas.
基金supported by the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23B2091)the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFC2905600)+1 种基金the Youth Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52304104 and 52404157)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(GZB20240825).
文摘As the mine depth around the world increases,the temperature of the surrounding rock of the mining workface increases significantly.To control the heat hazards,the hot water in the mining floor is developed during mining to decrease the min-ing workface temperature while also developing geothermal energy.This method is called the co-exploitation of mine and geothermal energy(CMGE).The geothermal development may precipitate the large-scale failure of the nearby fault zone during the mining process.However,the evolution of shear slide and shear failure of fault under geothermal production/rein-jection during mining is missing.Therefore,a fully-coupled hydraulic mechanism(HM)double-medium model for CMGE was developed based on the measured data of the Chensilou mine.A comparative analysis of the mechanical response of fault between CMGE and single mining was conducted.The disturbance of geothermal production pressure and reinjection pressure under mining on fault stability were respectively expounded.The results indicate that:(1)The disturbance of geo-thermal reinjection amplifies the disturbance of mining on fault stability.The amplified effect resulted in a normal stress drop of the fault,further leading to a substantial increase in shear slide distance,failure area,and cumulative seismic moment of fault compared with the single mining process.(2)As the distance of reinjection well to the fault decreases,the fault failure intensity increases.Setting the production well within the fault is advantageous for controlling fault stability under CMGE.(3)The essence of the combined disturbance of CMGE on the nearby fault is the overlay of tensile stress disturbance on the fault rock mass of the mining and geothermal reinjection.Though the geothermal reinjection causes a minor normal stress drop of fault,it can result in a more serious fault failure under CMGE.This paper supplies a significant gap in understanding thenearby faults failure under CMGE.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC2907904)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52374364)。
文摘High-purity indium finds extensive application in the aerospace,electronics,medical,energy,and national defense sectors.Its purity and impurity contents significantly influence its performance in these applications.High-purity indium was prepared by combining zone refining with vacuum distillation.Results show that the average removal efficiency of impurity Sb can approach 95%,while the removal efficiency of impurities Sn and Bi can reach over 95%,and the removal efficiency of Si,Fe,Ni,and Pb can reach over 85%.Ultimately,the amount of Sn and Sb impurities is reduced to 2.0 and 4.1μg/kg,respectively,and that of most impurities,including Fe,Ni,Pb,and Bi,is reduced to levels below the instrumental detection limit.The average impurity removal efficiency is 90.9%,and the indium purity reaches 7N9.
文摘Objective: The present research aims to determine if adherence to the Lewinnek safe zone, when exclusively considered, constitutes a pivotal element for ensuring stability in the context of total hip arthroplasty. This is done by examining the acetabular placement in instances of hip dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methodology: The authors searched 2653 patient records from 2015 to 2022 looking for patients who had total hip arthroplasty at our facility. For the analysis, 23 patients were culled from 64 individuals who exhibited post-THA dislocations, employing a stringent exclusion criterion, and the resultant acetabular angulation and anteversion were quantified utilizing PEEKMED software (Peek Health S.A., Portugal) upon radiographic evidence. Results: Within the operational timeframe, from the cohort of 2653 subjects, 64 presented with at least a singular incident of displacement. Post-exclusion criterion enforcement, 23 patients were eligible for inclusion. Of these, 10 patients conformed to the safe zone demarcated by Lewinnek for both inclination and anteversion angles, while 13 exhibited deviations from the prescribed anteversion and/or inclination benchmarks. Conclusion: Analysis of the 23 patients reveals that 13 did not confirm to be in the safe zone parameters for anteversion and/or inclination, whereas 10 were within the safe zone as per Lewinnek’s guidelines. This investigative review, corroborated by extant literature, suggests that the isolated consideration of the Lewinnek safe zone does not suffice as a solitary protective factor. It further posits that additional variables are equally critical as acetabular positioning and mandate individual assessment.
基金supported by the PHC-Tassili program No.24MDU114。
文摘The difference in the microstructure,texture in the stir zone(SZ)of the AZ31(Mg-3 Al-1 Zn,wt.%)alloy after friction stir welding(FSW)and subsequent annealing at 400℃for 1 h was characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)with electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)measurements at the surface and core regions.The findings indicate that FSW produced grain refinement where the mean grain size decreases from 19μm(base metal)to 5.1 and 3.5μm at the surface and core regions,respectively.The c-axis of the grains at the surface region was aligned with the normal direction(<0001>//ND)due to the additional strain of the tool shoulder.In contrast,the core region shows a typical shear texture,where the c-axis tends to be oriented parallel to the welding direction(<0001>//WD).The Vickers microhardness mapping across the SZ revealed that the core region was soften than the surface region due to the dynamic recrystallization and texture weakening.The microstructure of the SZ remains principally deformed after annealing treatment except for the development of massive Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates and the abnormal grain growth of a few grains with<11-20>//WD orientation at the upper side of the surface region.The c-axis of the grains at the surface region was tilted about 10°toward WD,while an inclined<0001>//WD orientation about 30°from WD was developed at the core region.Consequently,the distribution of microhardness values across the SZ was more heterogeneous than the FSW sample.The results were discussed in the light of grain boundary misorientation,dislocation density and the pinning effect of Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates.Additionally,Schmid factor analysis was used to examine the activation of the basal slip mode to characterize the associated mechanical response.
基金funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China(Grant 2024ZD1001301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants 42272241,42102254 and 41830213)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant JZ2023HGTB0238).
文摘The approximately 3000 km long Tan-Lu fault zone(TLFZ)in East Asia is the longest continental strike-slip fault zone in the world and exemplifies how such a fault zone forms and propagates on a continental scale.Structural and geochronological data from the TLFZ and surrounding regions indicate that the fault zone originated as NE/SW-striking sinistral ductile shear zones along an oblique continental convergence margin during the Triassic indentation collision between the North China Craton and the Yangtze Block.The Triassic fault zone,with a total length of about 720 km between the Dabie and Sulu orogens,exhibited an apparent sinistral offset of approximately 300 km along the TLFZ.The second stage of sinistral movement occurred in the earliest Late Jurassic,reactivating the pre-existing southern segment and propagating northwards to the southern coastline of present-day Bohai Bay,as well as forming a significant portion of the Dunhua-Mishan fault zone.The third stage of sinistral movement,in the earliest Early Cretaceous,was the most intense strike-slip movement of the Mesozoic,leading to the complete linkage of the TLFZ.This stage included further northward propagation of the southern-middle segment,both southward and northward propagation of the Dunhua-Mishan fault zone,as well as the formation of the entire Yilan-Yitong fault zone.The fourth stage,in the earliest Late Cretaceous,involved the reactivation of the entire TLFZ.Following its Triassic origin due to the indentation collision,the subduction of the Paleo-Pacific Plate and the subduction and closure of the Mongol-Okhotsk Ocean were responsible for the multi-stage sinistral movements from the Late Jurassic to the Cretaceous.The evolution of the TLFZ demonstrates that a continental-scale strike-slip fault zone(>1000 km long)forms through multiple stages of propagation and linkage in dynamic settings of plate convergence.
基金financially supported by Key Laboratory of Metallurgical Industry Safety and Risk Prevention and Control,Ministry of Emergency Management,and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-IDRY-22-021]).
文摘The dripping zone in a blast furnace plays a crucial role in connecting the cohesive zone with the hearth,and its stability significantly impacts low-carbon smelting processes.Based on a detailed anatomical study of a 2200-m3 blast furnace in China,it involves core sampling of the furnace dripping zone and uses scanning electron microscopy to investigate the micro-morphology of potassium(K)and sulfur(S)within this region.The formation process of kalsilite(KAlSiO4)and CaS inside the furnace is elucidated.The results show that when potassium vapor rises to the upper area of the dripping zone,some of it adsorbs onto the coke pore walls and reacts with the dripping slag and coke ash to form kalsilite.The formation pathways of CaS differ between upper and lower areas of the dripping zone.It forms mainly from the reaction of slag with SO2 in the gas flow and from the slag–coke interface reaction.The CaS generated from the slag–coke interface reaction is the major source of CaS in the dripping zone.Based on the formation mechanisms of kalsilite and CaS in the dripping zone,it is possible to regulate their formation by adjusting the temperature,slag phase composition,and the content of harmful elements in the raw materials.It provides theoretical insights into the behavior of harmful elements in the blast furnace,offering guidance for steel enterprises to ensure the stable operation of the dripping zone,reduce fuel consumption,and achieve greener production.
文摘This paper critically re-examines the anthropocentric“Goldilocks Zone”paradigm that has dominated the search for extraterrestrial life.As of 2024,more than 5,500 exoplanets have been identified,yet only about 2%are located within the traditionally defined habitable zone(National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)Exoplanet Archive,2024;Kane et al.,2023).Moreover,the discovery of extremophiles-organisms thriving in high-radiation,extreme heat,or vacuum environments-demonstrates that the boundaries of life far exceed Earth-like conditions(Rothschild&Mancinelli,2001).
基金sponsored by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1506200)the CNPC Innovation Found(No.2024DQ02-0203)the open foundation of State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering(No.SKL-ChE-23B02).
文摘By large-scale cold mold experiments,pressure pulsation signals within the jet influence zone of riser reactor are processed by using Hilbert-Huang analysis(HHT)in this study.Effects of different jet forms and operating conditions on the intrinsic mode function(IMF)energy and Hilbert-Huang spectrum are compared.Results show that the IMF energy and Hilbert-Huang spectrum of pressure pulsation signals show significant differences under the influence of upward and downward jets.Moreover,the change of jet velocity will also lead to significant changes in IMF energy and Hilbert-Huang spectrum.Among them,energy values and energy proportions corresponding to high-frequency pressure pulsations show a good correlation with the jet velocity.On this basis,energy value and energy proportion data in the high frequency range of the original pressure signal are clustered and analyzed by using the K-means clustering algorithm.Based on clustering results,the jet influence zone of riser can be defined into three regions.From partitioning results,it is found that the introduction of downward inclined jets could effectively improve the gas-solid mixing in the feed injection zone of riser.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12172230,U22A20166)the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2019ZT08G315).
文摘Understanding the anisotropic fracture behavior and the characteristics of the fracture process zone(FPZ)under size effects in laminated rocks,as well as its role in rock fracturing,is crucial for various engineering applications.In this study,three-point bending tests were conducted on shale specimens with varying bedding angles and sizes.The anisotropic characteristics and size effects of fracture parameters were revealed.A comparative analysis was performed on the evolutions of FPZs computed using size effect theory,digital image correlation(DIC),and linear elastic fracture mechanics.The results divulged that:(i)With increasing bedding angles,there is a noticeable decrease in apparent fracture toughness(KICA),apparent fracture energy(GICA),and nominal strength(σ_(Nu)).When the bedding angle of shale is less than 45°,the crack propagation and fracture parameters are mainly influenced by the matrix.Contrary,shale with bedding angles greater than 60°,the crack propagation and fracture parameters are mainly controlled by the bedding.When the bedding angle is between 45°and 60°,the fracture propagation evolves from permeating the matrix to extending along the bedding;(ii)The fracture parameters exhibit significant size dependent behavior,as KICA and GICA rise with increasing specimen size,butσNu falls with increasing specimen sizes.The fracture parameters align with the theoretical predictions of Bažant size effect law;and(iii)The lengths of DIC-based FPZ,effective FPZ,and inelastic zone follow W-shape variations with bedding angle.The dimensionless sizes of FPZ and inelastic zone decrease with specimen size,indicating a size effect.Furthermore,there is a negative relation between KICA and the dimensionless size of the FPZ,whileσNu is positively correlated to the dimensionless size of the FPZ.This highlights the essential role of the FPZ in the size effect of rock fracture.The bedding angle exerts an influence on the FPZ,subsequently affecting the anisotropic fracture and size-dependent behavior of shale.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12161080)。
文摘This paper is concerned with a diffusive Ivlev-type predator-prey system with Smith growth and a protection zone. By discussing the existence and non-existence of positive solutions,we discover that the incorporation of the Smith growth function has enabled us to obtain a more precise criterion when judging the structure of bifurcation solutions, and determine a critical size for the protection zone. The results indicate that if the size of the protection zone is below the critical patch size, then the system has no positive steady state solution for excessively high intrinsic growth rates of predators. Conversely, if the size of the protection zone exceeds the critical patch size, there exists positive steady state solution regardless of how large the intrinsic growth rate of the predators is.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42472181)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA0719000)CNPC Innovation Fund(Grant No.2021DQ02-0103).
文摘Geodynamic processes following the Indo-Eurasian plate collision remain a key research focus,and the Jinshajiang-Red River tectonic zone(JRTZ),situated along this collision boundary,provides critical insights into post-collision tectonic evolution.In this study,we identify a lithological assemblage in the JRTZ,including amphibolite,granite gneiss,and migmatite.These rocks exhibit contrasting geochemical signatures,reflecting multiple source regions:asthenospheric mantle,lithospheric mantle,mafic lower and upper crust.Specifically,amphibolite(28.5 Ma)formed through the partial melting of OIB-like mantle source,whereas S-type granite gneiss(28.2 Ma)originated from the dehydration melting of metamorphosed sedimentary rocks.Amphibole monzonite(28.9 Ma)records the mixing of ancient crustal material with mantle-derived components,while migmatite(37.9 Ma)resulted from deep melting processes of metasedimentary rocks under shear conditions.We propose that the ongoing Indo-Eurasian convergence progressively thickened the crust,ultimately driving large-scale lithospheric delamination between the Eocene and Oligocene.This delamination triggered asthenospheric upwelling,which provided the thermal input required for widespread melting.This lithospheric delamination event started around 38-37 Ma and lasted at least until 28 Ma.
基金supported by Special Projects in Universities’Key Fields of Guangdong Province(No.2023ZDZX3017)the 2022 Tertiary Education Scientific Research Project of Guangzhou Municipal Education Bureau(No.202234607)+1 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A1515012983)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52371059 and 52101358).
文摘Situated in the southwestern Pacific,the Tonga-Kermadec subduction zone is separated into two parts by the Louisvlle Ridge Seamount Chain(LRSC),i.e.,the Tanga subduction zone and the Kermadec subduction zone.Known for its vigorous volcanic activity,frequent large earthquakes,rapid plate subduction,and distinctive subducting plate morphology,this subduction zone provides valuable insights into its structures,dynamics,and associated geohazards.This study compiles geological and geophysical datasets in this region,including seismicity,focal mechanisms,seismic reflection and refraction profiles,and seismic tomography,to understand the relationship between lithospheric structures of the subduction system and associated seismicity-volcanic activities.Our analysis suggests that variations in overlying sediment thickness,subduction rate,and subduction angle significantly influence the lithospheric deformation processes within the Tonga-Kermadec subduction system.Furthermore,these factors contribute to the notable differences in seismicity and volcanism observed between the Tonga subduction zone and the Kermadec subduction zone.This study enhances our understanding of plate tectonics by providing insights into the interplay between subduction dynamics and lithospheric deformation,which are crucial for analyzing geological and geophysical behaviors in similar subduction environments.
