As unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) are increasingly designed to perform long-duration missions in highly complex and often extreme environments, traditional design methods face significant and growing challenges^(...As unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) are increasingly designed to perform long-duration missions in highly complex and often extreme environments, traditional design methods face significant and growing challenges^([1,2]).展开更多
From an engineering feasibility standpoint, what level of performance metrics can be ultimately achieved when designing a reactor using well-established nuclear fuels and structural materials that have already undergo...From an engineering feasibility standpoint, what level of performance metrics can be ultimately achieved when designing a reactor using well-established nuclear fuels and structural materials that have already undergone irradiation testing? The irradiation capability, which hinges on parameters like neutron flux level, irradiation channels' volume, and fuel cycle duration, is a core indicator for high-flux reactors. We propose a conceptual design of an ultra-high flux fast reactor(UFFR) with strong irradiation capability, which utilizes U-20Pu-10Zr alloy fuel and employs lead-bismuth as the coolant. The maximum neutron flux in the core reaches 1.32×10^(16) cm^(-2)s^(-1), while the average neutron flux in the irradiation channels attains 1.19×10^(16) cm^(-2)s^(-1). The volume of the central irradiation channel exceeds 10000 cm^(3), and the fuel cycle duration is 165 d, placing all its performance indicators among the top in the world. Based on the analyses of reactor physics and thermalhydraulics, it has been demonstrated that all reactivity coefficients are negative and all physical parameters meet the design criteria, ensuring the inherent safety of UFFR. An assessment of the irradiation capability has been carried out based on californium-252(^(252)Cf) production, indicating that the irradiation capability of UFFR surpasses that of the high flux isotope reactor(HFIR). The yield of ^(252)Cf from UFFR is 14.39 times that of HFIR, and its nuclei conversion rate is 3.21 times that of HFIR.展开更多
A novel Additive Manufacturing(AM)-driven concurrent design strategy based on the beam characterization model considering strength constraints is proposed.The lattice topology,radius size,Building Orientation(BO),and ...A novel Additive Manufacturing(AM)-driven concurrent design strategy based on the beam characterization model considering strength constraints is proposed.The lattice topology,radius size,Building Orientation(BO),and structural yield strength can be simultaneously adjusted by integrating the overall process-structure-performance relationship of the AM process into the optimization.Specifically,the transverse isotropic material model is adopted to describe the material properties induced by the layer-by-layer manner of additive manufacturing.To bolster lattice strength performance,the stress constraints and ratio constraints of lattice struts are employed.The Tsai-Wu yield criterion is implemented to characterize the lattice strut's strength,while the P-norm method streamlines the handling of multiple constraints,minimizing computational overhead.Moreover,the gradient-based optimization model is established,where both the individual struts diameters and BO can be designed,and the buckling-prone spatial struts are strategically eliminated to improve the lattice strength further.Furthermore,several typical structures are optimized to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.The optimized results are quite encouraging since the heterogeneous lattice structures with optimized BO obtained by the strength-based concurrent method show a remarkably improved performance compared to traditional designs.展开更多
By leveraging the unique qualities of microorganisms,engineered living materials(ELMs)offer functional and economic advantages in everyday applications along with notable ecological benefits.This study contributes to ...By leveraging the unique qualities of microorganisms,engineered living materials(ELMs)offer functional and economic advantages in everyday applications along with notable ecological benefits.This study contributes to the growing field of biodesign by examining the potential of Flavobacteria for thermochromic ELMs.Many Flavobacteria,commonly found in marine environments,produce iridescent structural colorations as their colonies expand on semi-solid surfaces through gliding motility.In this study,we analyzed the effects of temperature variations on flavobacterium Cellulophaga lytica PLY A 2,characterizing distinct changes in colony growth and iridescent colorations at a macroscopic and microscopic scale.Using scanning electron microscopy,we investigated the relationship between iridescent color and the underlying cell-based optical structures.By providing insights into the temperature-responsive behavior of Flavobacteria,our findings highlight their potential for future thermochromic ELMs-with applications ranging from sustainable food packaging to smart textiles-while encouraging further characterization studies within biodesign research.展开更多
To address the performance limitations of conventional LiPF6-carbonate electrolytes under extreme temperatures and high-rate charging,lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate(LiDFOB)is introduced into the LiPF6-carbonate elect...To address the performance limitations of conventional LiPF6-carbonate electrolytes under extreme temperatures and high-rate charging,lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate(LiDFOB)is introduced into the LiPF6-carbonate electrolyte to form a dual-salt system.The optimization mechanism enhancing the fast-charging capability of LiNi_(0.52)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.28)O_(2)(NCM523)cathode is systematically explored.Molecular dynamics simulations and electrochemical characterization demonstrate the reconstruction of Li+solvation structures,expanding the voltage window and reducting Li^(+)desolvation barriers.In addition,the incorporation of LiDFOB induces the generation of a LiF/Li_(x)BO_(y)F_(z)-enriched cathode-electrolyte interphase,which effectively suppresses the dissolution of transition metals.In situ impedance measurements reveal the accelerated interfacial charge transfer kinetics.As expected,the NCM523 cathode achieves an 82%state-of-charge(SOC)in 12 min at 5 C(25°C)with 87%capacity retention after 100 cycles,and exhibits a 65%higher discharge capacity at 1 C than the baseline at−20°C.The 1 Ah pouch cells based on LiNi_(0.52)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.28)O_(2)cathodes,graphite anodes,and 0.5 wt%LiDFOB-modified electrolyte demonstrate fast-charging capabilities:charging 97%of the pouch cell capacity within 30 min(2 C)and 80%within 15 min(4 C)at 25°C.This study offers a practical electrolyte design strategy that enhances the fast-charging performance of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)over a wide temperature range(from−20 to 25°C).展开更多
Collaboration in large projects is a major challenge for contemporary architectural practice and this paper presents a notation for describing and analyzing how these collaborations can take place.Based on an extensiv...Collaboration in large projects is a major challenge for contemporary architectural practice and this paper presents a notation for describing and analyzing how these collaborations can take place.Based on an extensive literature review some opportunities were found for the development of a notation that combined three particular aspects:network diagrams,Euler diagrams and a model from architectural design.An exploratory case study was conducted based on the collaboration during a complex architectural project,which combined three approaches:document analysis,semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a comparison of the documents with results from the interviews.The notation demonstrated to be suitable for two purposes:to improve the understanding of particular design events and as support material for presenting and exploring collaborations.Results indicate that the notation was suitable,comprehensible and flexible,and it demonstrated good value when used in speculative ways,such as an intermediary design artifact that supports discussion and improvements in the collaboration process,which indicates promising future directions.It can also be argued that,similar to a sketch,the notation can also support the process of planning and“designing”the interaction between teams in design fields and even in other project-based organizations.展开更多
Urban memory is the soul and vitality of the city, which is created and maintained by people’s memory of the living environment. However, urban planning and architecture increasingly lose attention to urban memory, r...Urban memory is the soul and vitality of the city, which is created and maintained by people’s memory of the living environment. However, urban planning and architecture increasingly lose attention to urban memory, resulting in the loss of uniqueness of urban appearance, and then affect people’s sense of identity of the city. Therefore, using the theory of typology for reference, a new design tool - urban memory typology is proposed, which focuses on and introduces historical elements into urban design, and maintains urban memory through the protection of cultural heritage. This method involves clarifying the intrinsic relationship between existing buildings and urban space through typology theory, identifying carriers of urban memory, and, on this basis, proposing strategies and technologies for urban renewal. This study verifies the validity of urban memory typology through case analysis, such as the conservation planning of Qingdao Old city. The results show that using the typology theory can protect the city memory, maintain the stability of the city form, and enhance the local identity of the residents, which is a new method of urban planning and design in line with the concept of humanistic care and sustainable development. This research work provides new theoretical guidance and practical strategies for the protection of urban memory and urban planning and design.展开更多
Urban underutilized spaces,often the secondary by-products of large infrastructure projects,are often overlooked,despite their potential to enhance city life.With meaningful design interventions,these neglected areas ...Urban underutilized spaces,often the secondary by-products of large infrastructure projects,are often overlooked,despite their potential to enhance city life.With meaningful design interventions,these neglected areas can be transformed into inclusive public environments that offer social,environmental,and cultural value.This research investigates how modular,temporary installations beneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway,in Canada,can enhance thermal comfort and foster community engagement during the shoulder seasons.Using a multi-step methodology,including literature review,thermal comfort guidelines,site-specific climate analysis,and precedent studies,the research identifies key design strategies tailored to the unique microclimatic and social conditions of under-bridge spaces.The study culminates in the proposal of a flexible system of movable panels that provide wind protection,solar control,and opportunities for gathering,interaction,and rest.By reimagining these unnoticed infrastructure zones as adaptable,climate-responsive public spaces,this research contributes to sustainable urban design and highlights the importance of design strategies that address the challenges of a warming and increasingly variable climate.展开更多
With the rapid development of China's economy and the government's issuance of a series of rural revitalization strategies,the design of rural landscapes has garnered increasing attention.However,some rural la...With the rapid development of China's economy and the government's issuance of a series of rural revitalization strategies,the design of rural landscapes has garnered increasing attention.However,some rural landscape designs have become more urbanized,neglecting the natural ecology,distinctive characteristics,and cultural heritage of rural areas,leading to a homogenized phenomenon.To address issues such as landscape homogenization and cultural erosion in traditional villages,this paper analyzes the current status of ethnic minority village landscapes and integrates landscape design principles to propose design strategies for rural landscapes in traditional ethnic minority villages in Hunan Province.It is intended to better achieve the construction of rural landscapes in traditional ethnic minority villages in Hunan Province.展开更多
In the context of Industry 5.0,more emphasis is placed on human-centric smart manufacturing patterns.Product design is a vital phase of smart manufacturing,involving user engagement is an essential factor in enhancing...In the context of Industry 5.0,more emphasis is placed on human-centric smart manufacturing patterns.Product design is a vital phase of smart manufacturing,involving user engagement is an essential factor in enhancing design quality and fostering innovation.With user involvement in-depth,dynamically changing user requirements and feedback bring new problems to the design process,and the traditional linear solving process cannot perceive such variations timely,which causes hysteresis in the solution.The design solution's hysteresis affects the consensus achievement process between the designer and user,further prolonging the iteration cycle.To address this issue,a human-centric product conceptual design model is proposed for the timely translation of such variations into design solutions.In this model,design problems are formed by centering on user requirements,designer and user collaboratively solve the problems to form design solutions.Through a cycle of problem-driven,knowledgesupported,and solution evaluation,new problems are solved promptly to achieve progressive solution convergence,which clarifies the iterative evolution process and improves iterative efficiency.To verify the effectiveness of the model,a natural gas well foaming agent automatic filling device design is presented.展开更多
A design problem with deficient information is generally described as wicked or ill-defined.The information insufficiency leaves designers with loose settings,free environments,and a lack of strict boundaries,which pr...A design problem with deficient information is generally described as wicked or ill-defined.The information insufficiency leaves designers with loose settings,free environments,and a lack of strict boundaries,which provides them with more opportunities to facilitate innovation.Therefore,to capture the opportunity behind the uncertainty of a design problem,this study models an innovative design as a composite solving process,where the problem is clarified and resolved from fuzziness to satisfying solutions by interplay among design problems,knowledge,and solutions.Additionally,a triple-helix structured model for the innovative product design process is proposed based on the co-evolution of the problem,solution,and knowledge spaces,to provide designers with a distinct design strategy and method for innovative design.The three spaces interact and co-evolve through iterative mappings,including problem structuring,knowledge expansion,and solution generation.The mappings carry the information processing and decision-making activities of the design,and create the path to satisfying solutions.Finally,a case study of a reactor coolant flow distribution device is presented to demonstrate the practicability of this model and the method for innovative product design.展开更多
Nature is an information sourcebook of behaviour, function, colour and shape which can inspire visual design and invention. Studying the form and functional characteristics of a natural object can provide inspiration ...Nature is an information sourcebook of behaviour, function, colour and shape which can inspire visual design and invention. Studying the form and functional characteristics of a natural object can provide inspiration for product design and help to improve the marketability of manufactured products. The inspiration can be triggered either by direct observation or captured by three-dimensional （3D） digitising techniques to obtain superficial information （geometry and colour）. An art designer often creates a concept in the form of a two-dimensional （2D） sketch while engineering methods lead to a point cloud in 3D. Each has its limitations in that the art designer commonly lacks the knowledge to build a final product from a 2D sketch and the engi- neering designer＇s 3D point clouds may not be very beautiful. We propose a method for Product Design from Nature （PDN）, coupling aesthetic intent and geometrical characteristics, exploring the interactions between designers and nature＇s systems in PDN. We believe that this approach would considerably reduce the lead time and cost of product design from nature.展开更多
The spontaneous conversion of muonium to antimuonium is an interesting charged lepton flavor violation phenomenon that offers a sensitive probe for potential new physics and serves as a tool to constrain the parameter...The spontaneous conversion of muonium to antimuonium is an interesting charged lepton flavor violation phenomenon that offers a sensitive probe for potential new physics and serves as a tool to constrain the parameter space beyond the Standard Model.The Muonium-to-Antimuonium Conversion Experiment(MACE)was designed to utilize a high-intensity muon beam,a Michel electron magnetic spectrometer,a positron transport system,and a positron detection system to either discover or constrain this rare process with a conversion probability of O(10^(-13)).This article presents an overview of the theoretical framework and a detailed description of the experimental design for muonium-to-antimuonium conversion.展开更多
With the progress of urbanization,urban landscape design has garnered increasing attention.Urban landscape design can not only reflect the construction level of a city but also has the functions of beautifying the urb...With the progress of urbanization,urban landscape design has garnered increasing attention.Urban landscape design can not only reflect the construction level of a city but also has the functions of beautifying the urban environment and enhancing the city image.Modern art enriches the expression forms of urban landscape design,and its integration with urban landscape design can greatly improve the urban landscape.This article elaborated on the connotations of modern art and urban landscape design and analyzed the application of modern art in urban landscape design.The application of modern art can help to achieve the goal of urban landscape design to the maximum extent.展开更多
Chaoshan drawnwork handkerchief design exhibits self-similarity and fractal characteristics due to their grid-based structure,overall symmetry,and the way local motifs reflect the whole pattern.To explore the potentia...Chaoshan drawnwork handkerchief design exhibits self-similarity and fractal characteristics due to their grid-based structure,overall symmetry,and the way local motifs reflect the whole pattern.To explore the potential of fractals in traditional textile design,a fractal-based generative framework was proposed for efficiently creating drawnwork patterns suitable for practical handicraft production.The research was initiated with an analysis of the structural composition of center,skeleton,and filler motifs extracted from a pattern sample library.Based on this hierarchical classification,the box-counting method was employed to calculate their respective fractal dimensions.Building on fractal art theory,generative algorithms,and studies on the application of Ultra Fractal,a Chaoshan drawnwork fractal design model was established.Using this model,51 drawnwork fractal patterns and 153 handkerchief patterns were generated.These patterns were subsequently applied in real-world production to validate the feasibility and value of fractal techniques in textile design.展开更多
This study takes children as the research subjects to explore the rationality of integrating food and agriculture education with serious games,thereby consolidating children’s agricultural knowledge,fostering agricul...This study takes children as the research subjects to explore the rationality of integrating food and agriculture education with serious games,thereby consolidating children’s agricultural knowledge,fostering agricultural skills,and developing healthy eating habits.Based on the game mechanics of serious games,combined with children’s cognitive and behavioral characteristics,this study identifies the core indicators of food and agriculture education,refines them into specific design elements,constructs a serious game design model for children’s food and agriculture education,and conducts usability evaluation through the design of corresponding game interfaces.The contextual and incentive properties of serious game mechanics are crucial factors in enhancing children’s acquisition of food and agriculture knowledge,skills,and healthy eating habits.The game design integrating food and agriculture education with serious games can significantly improve the level of children’s food and agriculture education,and has important guiding value for promoting the design and development of children’s educational games.展开更多
This paper explains how the optimized classrooms were selected and the results that were achieved by the optimizations carried out and finalized.The context of the research is the city of Concepción,in Chile.Virt...This paper explains how the optimized classrooms were selected and the results that were achieved by the optimizations carried out and finalized.The context of the research is the city of Concepción,in Chile.Virtual models of classrooms were evaluated using the Radiance software.We used a methodology that allowed us to determine the luminous conditions under different types of skies,seasons of the year and times of the day.The evaluation of the typologies was performed based on three defined criteria,in order to achieve the stated design objectives.We defined the optimal solutions for each orientation and,finally,we stated design recommendations for daylit classrooms to ensure the visual comfort of the students.These recommendations link all that found in the initial analysis with that found in the optimization stage.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52405033)。
文摘As unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) are increasingly designed to perform long-duration missions in highly complex and often extreme environments, traditional design methods face significant and growing challenges^([1,2]).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12575180)the Lingchuang Research Project of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)。
文摘From an engineering feasibility standpoint, what level of performance metrics can be ultimately achieved when designing a reactor using well-established nuclear fuels and structural materials that have already undergone irradiation testing? The irradiation capability, which hinges on parameters like neutron flux level, irradiation channels' volume, and fuel cycle duration, is a core indicator for high-flux reactors. We propose a conceptual design of an ultra-high flux fast reactor(UFFR) with strong irradiation capability, which utilizes U-20Pu-10Zr alloy fuel and employs lead-bismuth as the coolant. The maximum neutron flux in the core reaches 1.32×10^(16) cm^(-2)s^(-1), while the average neutron flux in the irradiation channels attains 1.19×10^(16) cm^(-2)s^(-1). The volume of the central irradiation channel exceeds 10000 cm^(3), and the fuel cycle duration is 165 d, placing all its performance indicators among the top in the world. Based on the analyses of reactor physics and thermalhydraulics, it has been demonstrated that all reactivity coefficients are negative and all physical parameters meet the design criteria, ensuring the inherent safety of UFFR. An assessment of the irradiation capability has been carried out based on californium-252(^(252)Cf) production, indicating that the irradiation capability of UFFR surpasses that of the high flux isotope reactor(HFIR). The yield of ^(252)Cf from UFFR is 14.39 times that of HFIR, and its nuclei conversion rate is 3.21 times that of HFIR.
基金co-supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB4602003)Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12032018)+2 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515110489)National Natural Science Foundation of China-China Academy of General Technology Joint Fund for Basic Research(No.52375380)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3402200)。
文摘A novel Additive Manufacturing(AM)-driven concurrent design strategy based on the beam characterization model considering strength constraints is proposed.The lattice topology,radius size,Building Orientation(BO),and structural yield strength can be simultaneously adjusted by integrating the overall process-structure-performance relationship of the AM process into the optimization.Specifically,the transverse isotropic material model is adopted to describe the material properties induced by the layer-by-layer manner of additive manufacturing.To bolster lattice strength performance,the stress constraints and ratio constraints of lattice struts are employed.The Tsai-Wu yield criterion is implemented to characterize the lattice strut's strength,while the P-norm method streamlines the handling of multiple constraints,minimizing computational overhead.Moreover,the gradient-based optimization model is established,where both the individual struts diameters and BO can be designed,and the buckling-prone spatial struts are strategically eliminated to improve the lattice strength further.Furthermore,several typical structures are optimized to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.The optimized results are quite encouraging since the heterogeneous lattice structures with optimized BO obtained by the strength-based concurrent method show a remarkably improved performance compared to traditional designs.
基金partial support from the Living Circular Labels project,funded by the Taskforce for Applied Research SIA’s KIEM programme(No.CIE.06.007)in the Netherlands。
文摘By leveraging the unique qualities of microorganisms,engineered living materials(ELMs)offer functional and economic advantages in everyday applications along with notable ecological benefits.This study contributes to the growing field of biodesign by examining the potential of Flavobacteria for thermochromic ELMs.Many Flavobacteria,commonly found in marine environments,produce iridescent structural colorations as their colonies expand on semi-solid surfaces through gliding motility.In this study,we analyzed the effects of temperature variations on flavobacterium Cellulophaga lytica PLY A 2,characterizing distinct changes in colony growth and iridescent colorations at a macroscopic and microscopic scale.Using scanning electron microscopy,we investigated the relationship between iridescent color and the underlying cell-based optical structures.By providing insights into the temperature-responsive behavior of Flavobacteria,our findings highlight their potential for future thermochromic ELMs-with applications ranging from sustainable food packaging to smart textiles-while encouraging further characterization studies within biodesign research.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52372191)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 22271106)+2 种基金the National Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 52073286 (C.-Z.L.), 22275185 (C.-Z.L.))the Fujian Science&Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China(2021ZZ115 (C.-Z.L.)the XMIREM Autonomously Deployment Project (2023GG01 (C.-Z.L.))
文摘To address the performance limitations of conventional LiPF6-carbonate electrolytes under extreme temperatures and high-rate charging,lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate(LiDFOB)is introduced into the LiPF6-carbonate electrolyte to form a dual-salt system.The optimization mechanism enhancing the fast-charging capability of LiNi_(0.52)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.28)O_(2)(NCM523)cathode is systematically explored.Molecular dynamics simulations and electrochemical characterization demonstrate the reconstruction of Li+solvation structures,expanding the voltage window and reducting Li^(+)desolvation barriers.In addition,the incorporation of LiDFOB induces the generation of a LiF/Li_(x)BO_(y)F_(z)-enriched cathode-electrolyte interphase,which effectively suppresses the dissolution of transition metals.In situ impedance measurements reveal the accelerated interfacial charge transfer kinetics.As expected,the NCM523 cathode achieves an 82%state-of-charge(SOC)in 12 min at 5 C(25°C)with 87%capacity retention after 100 cycles,and exhibits a 65%higher discharge capacity at 1 C than the baseline at−20°C.The 1 Ah pouch cells based on LiNi_(0.52)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.28)O_(2)cathodes,graphite anodes,and 0.5 wt%LiDFOB-modified electrolyte demonstrate fast-charging capabilities:charging 97%of the pouch cell capacity within 30 min(2 C)and 80%within 15 min(4 C)at 25°C.This study offers a practical electrolyte design strategy that enhances the fast-charging performance of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)over a wide temperature range(from−20 to 25°C).
基金supported by process No.2018/12304-8,FAPESP(Sao Paulo Research Foundation).
文摘Collaboration in large projects is a major challenge for contemporary architectural practice and this paper presents a notation for describing and analyzing how these collaborations can take place.Based on an extensive literature review some opportunities were found for the development of a notation that combined three particular aspects:network diagrams,Euler diagrams and a model from architectural design.An exploratory case study was conducted based on the collaboration during a complex architectural project,which combined three approaches:document analysis,semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a comparison of the documents with results from the interviews.The notation demonstrated to be suitable for two purposes:to improve the understanding of particular design events and as support material for presenting and exploring collaborations.Results indicate that the notation was suitable,comprehensible and flexible,and it demonstrated good value when used in speculative ways,such as an intermediary design artifact that supports discussion and improvements in the collaboration process,which indicates promising future directions.It can also be argued that,similar to a sketch,the notation can also support the process of planning and“designing”the interaction between teams in design fields and even in other project-based organizations.
文摘Urban memory is the soul and vitality of the city, which is created and maintained by people’s memory of the living environment. However, urban planning and architecture increasingly lose attention to urban memory, resulting in the loss of uniqueness of urban appearance, and then affect people’s sense of identity of the city. Therefore, using the theory of typology for reference, a new design tool - urban memory typology is proposed, which focuses on and introduces historical elements into urban design, and maintains urban memory through the protection of cultural heritage. This method involves clarifying the intrinsic relationship between existing buildings and urban space through typology theory, identifying carriers of urban memory, and, on this basis, proposing strategies and technologies for urban renewal. This study verifies the validity of urban memory typology through case analysis, such as the conservation planning of Qingdao Old city. The results show that using the typology theory can protect the city memory, maintain the stability of the city form, and enhance the local identity of the residents, which is a new method of urban planning and design in line with the concept of humanistic care and sustainable development. This research work provides new theoretical guidance and practical strategies for the protection of urban memory and urban planning and design.
文摘Urban underutilized spaces,often the secondary by-products of large infrastructure projects,are often overlooked,despite their potential to enhance city life.With meaningful design interventions,these neglected areas can be transformed into inclusive public environments that offer social,environmental,and cultural value.This research investigates how modular,temporary installations beneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway,in Canada,can enhance thermal comfort and foster community engagement during the shoulder seasons.Using a multi-step methodology,including literature review,thermal comfort guidelines,site-specific climate analysis,and precedent studies,the research identifies key design strategies tailored to the unique microclimatic and social conditions of under-bridge spaces.The study culminates in the proposal of a flexible system of movable panels that provide wind protection,solar control,and opportunities for gathering,interaction,and rest.By reimagining these unnoticed infrastructure zones as adaptable,climate-responsive public spaces,this research contributes to sustainable urban design and highlights the importance of design strategies that address the challenges of a warming and increasingly variable climate.
基金Supported by Key Scientific Research Project of the Department of Education of Hunan Province in 2022"Research on Art and Design Strategies for Rural Revitalization in Ethnic Minority Traditional Villages of Hunan under the New Development Concept"(22A0396).
文摘With the rapid development of China's economy and the government's issuance of a series of rural revitalization strategies,the design of rural landscapes has garnered increasing attention.However,some rural landscape designs have become more urbanized,neglecting the natural ecology,distinctive characteristics,and cultural heritage of rural areas,leading to a homogenized phenomenon.To address issues such as landscape homogenization and cultural erosion in traditional villages,this paper analyzes the current status of ethnic minority village landscapes and integrates landscape design principles to propose design strategies for rural landscapes in traditional ethnic minority villages in Hunan Province.It is intended to better achieve the construction of rural landscapes in traditional ethnic minority villages in Hunan Province.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52405285)the Sichuan University Young Teachers'Capacity Improvement Program in Science and Technology Innovation(Grant No.2024SCUQJTX026)Sichuan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Broadband Electronics Intelligent Manufacturing(Grant No.BEIM2022A001)。
文摘In the context of Industry 5.0,more emphasis is placed on human-centric smart manufacturing patterns.Product design is a vital phase of smart manufacturing,involving user engagement is an essential factor in enhancing design quality and fostering innovation.With user involvement in-depth,dynamically changing user requirements and feedback bring new problems to the design process,and the traditional linear solving process cannot perceive such variations timely,which causes hysteresis in the solution.The design solution's hysteresis affects the consensus achievement process between the designer and user,further prolonging the iteration cycle.To address this issue,a human-centric product conceptual design model is proposed for the timely translation of such variations into design solutions.In this model,design problems are formed by centering on user requirements,designer and user collaboratively solve the problems to form design solutions.Through a cycle of problem-driven,knowledgesupported,and solution evaluation,new problems are solved promptly to achieve progressive solution convergence,which clarifies the iterative evolution process and improves iterative efficiency.To verify the effectiveness of the model,a natural gas well foaming agent automatic filling device design is presented.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51435011).
文摘A design problem with deficient information is generally described as wicked or ill-defined.The information insufficiency leaves designers with loose settings,free environments,and a lack of strict boundaries,which provides them with more opportunities to facilitate innovation.Therefore,to capture the opportunity behind the uncertainty of a design problem,this study models an innovative design as a composite solving process,where the problem is clarified and resolved from fuzziness to satisfying solutions by interplay among design problems,knowledge,and solutions.Additionally,a triple-helix structured model for the innovative product design process is proposed based on the co-evolution of the problem,solution,and knowledge spaces,to provide designers with a distinct design strategy and method for innovative design.The three spaces interact and co-evolve through iterative mappings,including problem structuring,knowledge expansion,and solution generation.The mappings carry the information processing and decision-making activities of the design,and create the path to satisfying solutions.Finally,a case study of a reactor coolant flow distribution device is presented to demonstrate the practicability of this model and the method for innovative product design.
文摘Nature is an information sourcebook of behaviour, function, colour and shape which can inspire visual design and invention. Studying the form and functional characteristics of a natural object can provide inspiration for product design and help to improve the marketability of manufactured products. The inspiration can be triggered either by direct observation or captured by three-dimensional （3D） digitising techniques to obtain superficial information （geometry and colour）. An art designer often creates a concept in the form of a two-dimensional （2D） sketch while engineering methods lead to a point cloud in 3D. Each has its limitations in that the art designer commonly lacks the knowledge to build a final product from a 2D sketch and the engi- neering designer＇s 3D point clouds may not be very beautiful. We propose a method for Product Design from Nature （PDN）, coupling aesthetic intent and geometrical characteristics, exploring the interactions between designers and nature＇s systems in PDN. We believe that this approach would considerably reduce the lead time and cost of product design from nature.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12075326,11535014,11975017,12475191,11905092,12105132 and 12175039)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A1515010669)+7 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Guangzhou(No.2024A04J6243)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(23xkjc017)in Sun Yat-sen UniversityBasic Research Conditions and Major Scientific Instrument and Equipment Research and Development Projects of the Ministry of Science and Technology(No.2022YFF0705602)the State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics(SKLPDE-ZZ-202412)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.2023HWYQ-010)the“Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”at Southeast Universitythe National Development and Reform Commission of China(Large Research Infrastructures of 12th Five-Year Plan:China initiative Accelerator Driven System)(No.2017-000052-75-01-000590)Innovation Training Program for bachelor students in Sun Yat-sen University。
文摘The spontaneous conversion of muonium to antimuonium is an interesting charged lepton flavor violation phenomenon that offers a sensitive probe for potential new physics and serves as a tool to constrain the parameter space beyond the Standard Model.The Muonium-to-Antimuonium Conversion Experiment(MACE)was designed to utilize a high-intensity muon beam,a Michel electron magnetic spectrometer,a positron transport system,and a positron detection system to either discover or constrain this rare process with a conversion probability of O(10^(-13)).This article presents an overview of the theoretical framework and a detailed description of the experimental design for muonium-to-antimuonium conversion.
文摘With the progress of urbanization,urban landscape design has garnered increasing attention.Urban landscape design can not only reflect the construction level of a city but also has the functions of beautifying the urban environment and enhancing the city image.Modern art enriches the expression forms of urban landscape design,and its integration with urban landscape design can greatly improve the urban landscape.This article elaborated on the connotations of modern art and urban landscape design and analyzed the application of modern art in urban landscape design.The application of modern art can help to achieve the goal of urban landscape design to the maximum extent.
文摘Chaoshan drawnwork handkerchief design exhibits self-similarity and fractal characteristics due to their grid-based structure,overall symmetry,and the way local motifs reflect the whole pattern.To explore the potential of fractals in traditional textile design,a fractal-based generative framework was proposed for efficiently creating drawnwork patterns suitable for practical handicraft production.The research was initiated with an analysis of the structural composition of center,skeleton,and filler motifs extracted from a pattern sample library.Based on this hierarchical classification,the box-counting method was employed to calculate their respective fractal dimensions.Building on fractal art theory,generative algorithms,and studies on the application of Ultra Fractal,a Chaoshan drawnwork fractal design model was established.Using this model,51 drawnwork fractal patterns and 153 handkerchief patterns were generated.These patterns were subsequently applied in real-world production to validate the feasibility and value of fractal techniques in textile design.
文摘This study takes children as the research subjects to explore the rationality of integrating food and agriculture education with serious games,thereby consolidating children’s agricultural knowledge,fostering agricultural skills,and developing healthy eating habits.Based on the game mechanics of serious games,combined with children’s cognitive and behavioral characteristics,this study identifies the core indicators of food and agriculture education,refines them into specific design elements,constructs a serious game design model for children’s food and agriculture education,and conducts usability evaluation through the design of corresponding game interfaces.The contextual and incentive properties of serious game mechanics are crucial factors in enhancing children’s acquisition of food and agriculture knowledge,skills,and healthy eating habits.The game design integrating food and agriculture education with serious games can significantly improve the level of children’s food and agriculture education,and has important guiding value for promoting the design and development of children’s educational games.
文摘This paper explains how the optimized classrooms were selected and the results that were achieved by the optimizations carried out and finalized.The context of the research is the city of Concepción,in Chile.Virtual models of classrooms were evaluated using the Radiance software.We used a methodology that allowed us to determine the luminous conditions under different types of skies,seasons of the year and times of the day.The evaluation of the typologies was performed based on three defined criteria,in order to achieve the stated design objectives.We defined the optimal solutions for each orientation and,finally,we stated design recommendations for daylit classrooms to ensure the visual comfort of the students.These recommendations link all that found in the initial analysis with that found in the optimization stage.
