The gecko's feet possess unique microstructures that enable strong adhesive forces when interacting with various surfaces.Understanding the interfacial forces generated by these microstructures is crucial for deci...The gecko's feet possess unique microstructures that enable strong adhesive forces when interacting with various surfaces.Understanding the interfacial forces generated by these microstructures is crucial for deciphering their adhesion mechanism.This study developed a contact mechanics model based on van der Waals forces and frictional self-locking effects,incorporating both the spatular pad and spatular shaft of the gecko’s foot microstructures.Building on this foundation,a discrete element simulation model was established using the bonding method to replicate the contact between the gecko's spatula and different surfaces.The dynamic adhesion and detaching processes under normal and tangential external forces were simulated,allowing for the analysis of variation curves of normal and tangential adhesion forces at different detaching angles.This provided insights into the directional adhesion mechanics of the gecko's spatula.Furthermore,a force measurement system was constructed using a multi-degree-of-freedom nano-manipulator and an atomic force microscope within a scanning electron microscope.This system was used to experimentally test the adhesion characteristics of the gecko’s foot microstructures,validating the accuracy of the proposed adhesion mechanics model.展开更多
Human effects and environment impacts associated with nanoparticles generated from road traffic have recently attracted wide attention.Knowledge of the influencing variables on both number and mass of nanoparticles,so...Human effects and environment impacts associated with nanoparticles generated from road traffic have recently attracted wide attention.Knowledge of the influencing variables on both number and mass of nanoparticles,sources,characteristics and limitations of advanced commercially accessible instruments for monitoring nanoparticles,are still scarce and not sufficient to make regulatory decision on solid particles smaller than 23 nm(SPN<23 nm).Given the harmful effects of nanoparticles on human health(i.e.visibility impairment,cardiac-rhythm disturbance,heart attacks,premature death,etc.),their control and assessment seem to be an absolute priority.In this overview,we classify and analyze the existing knowledge of nanoparticles in road traffic atmosphere,recent progress,and emerging priorities in research related to these topics.The major aspects of ongoing research in this field,and a brief discussion of the main sources of atmosphere nanoparticles are presented.The subsequent section focuses on the influencing parameters of nanoparticles including climate conditions,height above the road surface and distance between source(road traffic)and sampling site.The next section provides a comprehensive summary on sampling measurement methodologies and instrumental techniques.We also review the health and environment implications associated with particle exposure.Finally,an evaluation of the state of research related to nanoparticles together with highlights for future research activities are also presented.展开更多
This paper examines a new method of evaluating the stability of a rock slope using a remotely positioned LDV （laser Doppler vibrometer）. We conducted an experiment using physical models and performed a numerical ana...This paper examines a new method of evaluating the stability of a rock slope using a remotely positioned LDV （laser Doppler vibrometer）. We conducted an experiment using physical models and performed a numerical analysis to evaluate the new method. The physical model included： （l） concrete blocks on an artificial soil slope with two block sizes and three slopes; （2） concrete blocks bonded to the concrete base with different contact area. The LDV measurements agreed with conventional seismometer measurements. The dominant frequency of the blocks varied with the stability and dominant frequency and the amplitude varied with the block size. The numerical model was used to examine a concrete block adhered to a concrete base with different contact areas. The dominant frequency of the blocks determined using the numerical model agreed with those obtained from the physical experiments. We analyzed different sized blocks to examine the scaling effects. The dominant frequency of the blocks was inversely related to the block size. These results demonstrated the effectiveness of LDV for evaluating the stability of rock slopes and cleared the block size scaling effects.展开更多
In this paper, a parallel solution framework for the linear static analysis of large structures on PC clusters is presented. The framework consists of two main steps: data preparation and parallel solution. The parall...In this paper, a parallel solution framework for the linear static analysis of large structures on PC clusters is presented. The framework consists of two main steps: data preparation and parallel solution. The parallel solution is performed by a substructure based method with direct solvers. The aim of the data preparation step is to create the best possible substructures so that the parallel solution time is minimized. An actual structural model was solved utilizing both homogeneous and heterogeneous PC clusters to illustrate the performance and applicability of the presented framework.展开更多
基金funded by The National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFC2205600)Open Project of Space Structure and Mechanism Technology Laboratory of China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co.,Ltd.(YY-F805202312005)+1 种基金HIT Youth Scientist Laboratory Project,Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZB20230259)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023TQ0133)(2023M731288).
文摘The gecko's feet possess unique microstructures that enable strong adhesive forces when interacting with various surfaces.Understanding the interfacial forces generated by these microstructures is crucial for deciphering their adhesion mechanism.This study developed a contact mechanics model based on van der Waals forces and frictional self-locking effects,incorporating both the spatular pad and spatular shaft of the gecko’s foot microstructures.Building on this foundation,a discrete element simulation model was established using the bonding method to replicate the contact between the gecko's spatula and different surfaces.The dynamic adhesion and detaching processes under normal and tangential external forces were simulated,allowing for the analysis of variation curves of normal and tangential adhesion forces at different detaching angles.This provided insights into the directional adhesion mechanics of the gecko's spatula.Furthermore,a force measurement system was constructed using a multi-degree-of-freedom nano-manipulator and an atomic force microscope within a scanning electron microscope.This system was used to experimentally test the adhesion characteristics of the gecko’s foot microstructures,validating the accuracy of the proposed adhesion mechanics model.
文摘Human effects and environment impacts associated with nanoparticles generated from road traffic have recently attracted wide attention.Knowledge of the influencing variables on both number and mass of nanoparticles,sources,characteristics and limitations of advanced commercially accessible instruments for monitoring nanoparticles,are still scarce and not sufficient to make regulatory decision on solid particles smaller than 23 nm(SPN<23 nm).Given the harmful effects of nanoparticles on human health(i.e.visibility impairment,cardiac-rhythm disturbance,heart attacks,premature death,etc.),their control and assessment seem to be an absolute priority.In this overview,we classify and analyze the existing knowledge of nanoparticles in road traffic atmosphere,recent progress,and emerging priorities in research related to these topics.The major aspects of ongoing research in this field,and a brief discussion of the main sources of atmosphere nanoparticles are presented.The subsequent section focuses on the influencing parameters of nanoparticles including climate conditions,height above the road surface and distance between source(road traffic)and sampling site.The next section provides a comprehensive summary on sampling measurement methodologies and instrumental techniques.We also review the health and environment implications associated with particle exposure.Finally,an evaluation of the state of research related to nanoparticles together with highlights for future research activities are also presented.
文摘This paper examines a new method of evaluating the stability of a rock slope using a remotely positioned LDV （laser Doppler vibrometer）. We conducted an experiment using physical models and performed a numerical analysis to evaluate the new method. The physical model included： （l） concrete blocks on an artificial soil slope with two block sizes and three slopes; （2） concrete blocks bonded to the concrete base with different contact area. The LDV measurements agreed with conventional seismometer measurements. The dominant frequency of the blocks varied with the stability and dominant frequency and the amplitude varied with the block size. The numerical model was used to examine a concrete block adhered to a concrete base with different contact areas. The dominant frequency of the blocks determined using the numerical model agreed with those obtained from the physical experiments. We analyzed different sized blocks to examine the scaling effects. The dominant frequency of the blocks was inversely related to the block size. These results demonstrated the effectiveness of LDV for evaluating the stability of rock slopes and cleared the block size scaling effects.
基金the Scientific Research Project Foundation of METU (No. BAP-2007-03-03-09)
文摘In this paper, a parallel solution framework for the linear static analysis of large structures on PC clusters is presented. The framework consists of two main steps: data preparation and parallel solution. The parallel solution is performed by a substructure based method with direct solvers. The aim of the data preparation step is to create the best possible substructures so that the parallel solution time is minimized. An actual structural model was solved utilizing both homogeneous and heterogeneous PC clusters to illustrate the performance and applicability of the presented framework.
