To address the problem of conventional approaches for mechanical property determination requiring destructive sampling, which may be unsuitable for in-service structures, the authors proposed a method for determining ...To address the problem of conventional approaches for mechanical property determination requiring destructive sampling, which may be unsuitable for in-service structures, the authors proposed a method for determining the quasi-static fracture toughness and impact absorbed energy of ductile metals from spherical indentation tests (SITs). The stress status and damage mechanism of SIT, mode I fracture, Charpy impact tests, and related tests were frst investigated through fnite element (FE) calculations and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations, respectively. It was found that the damage mechanism of SITs is diferent from that of mode I fractures, while mode I fractures and Charpy impact tests share the same damage mechanism. Considering the diference between SIT and mode I fractures, uniaxial tension and pure shear were introduced to correlate SIT with mode I fractures. Based on this, the widely used critical indentation energy (CIE) model for fracture toughness determination using SITs was modifed. The quasi-static fracture toughness determined from the modifed CIE model was used to evaluate the impact absorbed energy using the dynamic fracture toughness and energy for crack initiation. The efectiveness of the newly proposed method was verifed through experiments on four types of steels: Q345R, SA508-3, 18MnMoNbR, and S30408.展开更多
The present study deals with the experimental,finite element(FE)and analytical assessment of low ballistic impact response of proposed flexible‘green’composite make use of naturally available jute and rubber as the ...The present study deals with the experimental,finite element(FE)and analytical assessment of low ballistic impact response of proposed flexible‘green’composite make use of naturally available jute and rubber as the constituents of the composite with stacking sequences namely jute/rubber/jute(JRJ),jute/rubber/rubber/jute(JRRJ)and jute/rubber/jute/rubber/jute(JRJRJ).Ballistic impact tests were carried out by firing a conical projectile using a gas gun apparatus at lower range of ballistic impact regime.The ballistic impact response of the proposed flexible composites are assesses based on energy absorption and damage mechanism.Results revealed that inclusion of natural rubber aids in better energy absorption and mitigating the failure of the proposed composite.Among the three different stacking sequences of flexible composites considered,JRJRJ provides better ballistic performance compared to its counterparts.The damage study reveals that the main mechanism of failure involved in flexible composites is matrix tearing as opposed to matrix cracking in stiff composites indicating that the proposed flexible composites are free from catastrophic failure.Results obtained from experimental,FE and analytical approach pertaining to energy absorption and damage mechanism agree well with each other.The proposed flexible composites due to their exhibited energy absorption capabilities and damage mechanism are best suited as claddings for structural application subjected to impact with an aim of protecting the main structural component from being failed catastrophically.展开更多
A kind of composite buffering material was made by filling the voids of honeycomb paperboard with polyurethane. Drop tests were performed to evaluate the dynamic energy absorption capacity of the material. Based on th...A kind of composite buffering material was made by filling the voids of honeycomb paperboard with polyurethane. Drop tests were performed to evaluate the dynamic energy absorption capacity of the material. Based on the tests results,the mechanical behaviors of the material under low velocity dynamic impact conditions were analyzed. It was shown that the absorbed energy of the composite material varies inversely with the void diameter. The absorbed energy of the composite material is 1- 2 times than that of honeycomb paperboard and polyurethane. The energy absorption efficiency of the composite material is better than those of honeycomb paperboard and polyurethane.展开更多
The paper presents the experimental results of fabrication and characterization of ceramic/polyurethane composites.The composites were fabricated from preforms with gradient of porosity and different pores size.The co...The paper presents the experimental results of fabrication and characterization of ceramic/polyurethane composites.The composites were fabricated from preforms with gradient of porosity and different pores size.The composites obtained via infiltration of porous Al_(2)O_(3)ceramics by urea-urethane elastomers poses a microstructure of percolated phases.In order to improve thermal resistance and mechanical properties of composites,fire retardants and silane coupling agent were used.The microstructure of ceramic/elastomer composites was characterized using X-ray tomography as well as Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM).The microscopic observations proved that the matrix pores are filled with the elastomer.It was found that residual porosity of composites was up to 5vol.%.Such composites exhibit high initial strength with the ability to sustain large deformations due to combining the ceramic stiffness and rubbery elasticity of elastomer.Static compression tests for the obtained composites were carried out and the energy absorbed during compression was calculated as the area under the stress-strain curve.The dynamic behavior of the composite was investigated using the split Hopkinson pressure bar technique in conjunction with high-speed photography.It was found that ceramic-elastomer composites effectively absorb the energy.Moreover,ballistic test was carried out using armor piercing bullets.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D)printing allows for the creation of complex,layered structures with precise micro and macro architectures that are not achievable through traditional methods.By designing 3D structures with geomet...Three-dimensional(3D)printing allows for the creation of complex,layered structures with precise micro and macro architectures that are not achievable through traditional methods.By designing 3D structures with geometric precision,it is possible to achieve selective regulation of mechanical properties,enabling efficient dissipation of mechanical energy.In this study,a series of modular samples inspired by the Bouligand structure were designed and produced using a direct ink writing system,along with a classical printable polydimethylsiloxane ink.By altering the angles of filaments in adjacent layers(from 30◦to 90◦)and the filament spacing during printing(from 0.8 mm to 2.4 mm),the mechanical properties of these modular samples can be adjusted.Compression mechanical testing revealed that the 3D printed modular Bouligand structures exhibit stress-strain responses that enable multiple adjustments of the elastic modulus from 0.06 MPa to over 0.8 MPa.The mechanical properties were adjusted more than 10 times in printed samples prepared using uniform materials.The gradient control mechanism of mechanical properties during this process was analyzed using finite element analysis.Finally,3D printed customized modular Bouligand structures can be assembled to create an array with Bouligand structures displaying various orientations and interlayer details tailored to specific requirements.By decomposing the original Bouligand structure and then assembling the modular samples into a specialized array,this research aims to provide parameters for achieving gradient energy absorption structures through modular 3D printing.展开更多
A number of parameters,e.g.cement content,cement type,relative density,and grain size distribution,can influence the mechanical behaviors of cemented soils.In the present study,a series of conventional triaxial compre...A number of parameters,e.g.cement content,cement type,relative density,and grain size distribution,can influence the mechanical behaviors of cemented soils.In the present study,a series of conventional triaxial compression tests were conducted on a cemented poorly graded sandegravel mixture containing 30% gravel and 70% sand in both consolidated drained and undrained conditions.Portland cement used as the cementing agent was added to the soil at 0%,1%,2%,and 3%(dry weight) of sandegravel mixture.Samples were prepared at 70% relative density and tested at confining pressures of 50 kPa,100 kPa,and150 kPa.Comparison of the results with other studies on well graded gravely sands indicated more dilation or negative pore pressure in poorly graded samples.Undrained failure envelopes determined using zero Skempton’s pore pressure coefficient (= 0) criterion were consistent with the drained ones.Energy absorption potential was higher in drained condition than undrained condition,suggesting that more energy was required to induce deformation in cemented soil under drained state.Energy absorption increased with increase in cement content under both drained and undrained conditions.展开更多
A new structural configuration with better impact stability for increasing energy absorbing efficiency is found. Based on finite element analysis, deformation modes of double-hat structure under axial impact loading a...A new structural configuration with better impact stability for increasing energy absorbing efficiency is found. Based on finite element analysis, deformation modes of double-hat structure under axial impact loading are categorized to find the main reasons that affect deformation stability. It is revealed that, in a double-hat structure, the location of the flanges is highly related to the deform- ation mode and energy absorbing efficiency. Moving the flanges away from their traditional mid-loca- tion may result in more regular and stable deformation mode and achieve higher energy absorbing ef- ficiency. The flange offset value needs to be controlled within a certain range, otherwise, the doub- le-hat structure would tend to deform like a top-hat structure and the energy absorbing efficiency could be compromised. These findings and analyses lead to a new structural design configuration- asymmetric flange locations--for enhancing the deformation mode stability in double-hat structures.展开更多
The increasing demand for energy absorbent structures,paired with the need for more efficient use of materials in a wide range of engineering fields,has led to an extensive range of designs in the porous forms of sand...The increasing demand for energy absorbent structures,paired with the need for more efficient use of materials in a wide range of engineering fields,has led to an extensive range of designs in the porous forms of sandwiches,honeycomb,and foams.To achieve an even better performance,an ingenious solution is to learn how biological structures adjust their configurations to absorb energy without catastrophic failure.In this study,we have attempted to blend the shape freedom,offered by additive manufacturing techniques,with the biomimetic approach,to propose new lattice structures for energy absorbent applications.To this aim we have combined multiple bio-inspirational sources for the design of optimized configurations under compressive loads.Periodic lattice structures are fabricated based on the designed unit cell geometries and studied using experimental and computational strategies.The individual effect of each bio-inspired feature has been evaluated on the energy absorbance performance of the designed structure.Based on the design parameters of the lattices,a tuning between the strength and energy absorption could be obtained,paving the way for transition within a wide range of real-life applicative scenarios.展开更多
This paper deals with the hydrodynamic response to waves of a 3-D OWC(oscillating water column)wave energy absorber with converging channel.The theoretical solutions are presented by means of three-dimensional GREEN f...This paper deals with the hydrodynamic response to waves of a 3-D OWC(oscillating water column)wave energy absorber with converging channel.The theoretical solutions are presented by means of three-dimensional GREEN function method.In the calculation,the flow field is divided into two subregions:an inside field and an outside one.In the outside field the solution is represented by oscillating sources distributed on the outer surface of the chamber of the absorber,while the solution of the inside field is expressed by Rakine source-distribution on the inner surface of the chamber.Both solutions are matched on the artificial interface.The calculated.values seem to agree reasonably well with experimental results.展开更多
In this work,we synthesized a brand-new Al foam with a periodic structure via a simple powder metallurgical route.The periodic architecture consists of both hierarchical porous and bi-directional composition-graded st...In this work,we synthesized a brand-new Al foam with a periodic structure via a simple powder metallurgical route.The periodic architecture consists of both hierarchical porous and bi-directional composition-graded structures.The results show that the hierarchical porous material includes large pores on millimeter scale inheriting from the hollow structure of the Al tubes,and small pores on mi-crometer scale produced by the sintering of Al/Mg powders.The bi-directional Mg concentration-graded structure is formed in the tube walls due to the condensation of Mg vapor in the inner tube wall.The addition of Mg powders achieves excellent metallurgical bonding between the Al powders and the hollow tubes at 550℃.The plateau stress and energy absorption capacity of the Al foam in y-axis compression are significantly higher than that in the x-axis due to their anisotropic structure.In general,the Al foam with Mg addition presents the most superior compression performance,and we believe that our find-ings could open up a unique strategy for developing high-performance metallic foams with the periodic architecture involving both hierarchical porous and bi-directional graded structure.展开更多
Comprehensive mechanized top-coal caving mining is one of the efficient mining methods in coal mines.However,the goaf formed by comprehensive mechanized top-coal caving mining is high,and the goaf roof collapse will c...Comprehensive mechanized top-coal caving mining is one of the efficient mining methods in coal mines.However,the goaf formed by comprehensive mechanized top-coal caving mining is high,and the goaf roof collapse will cause strong dynamic pressure disturbance,especially the collapse of thick hard roof.Strong dynamic pressure disturbance has an influence on the stability of the roadway,which can lead to large deformation.In order to solve the above problem,a comprehensive pressure releasing and constant resistance energy absorbing control method is proposed.Comprehensive pressure releasing can change the roadway roof structure and cut off the stress transfer between goaf and roadway,which can improve the stress environment of the roadway.The constant resistance energy absorbing(CREA)anchor cable can absorb the energy of surrounding rock deformation and resist the impact load of gangue collapse,so as to ensure the stability of roadway disturbed by strong dynamic pressure.A three-dimensional geomechanics model test is carried out,based on the roadway disturbed by strong dynamic pressure of the extra-large coal mine in western China,to verify the control effect of the new control method.The stress and displacement evolution laws of the roadway with traditional control method and new control method are analyzed.The pressure releasing and energy absorbing control mechanism of the new control method is clarified.The geomechanics model test results show that the new control method can increase the range of low stress zone by 150%and reduce the average stress and the displacement by 34.7%and 67.8%respectively,compared with the traditional control method.The filed application results show that the new control method can reduce the roadway surrounding rock displacement by 67.4%compared with the traditional control method.It shows that the new control method can effectively control the displacement of the roadway disturbed by strong dynamic pressure and ensure that the roadway meets the safety requirements.On this basis,the engineering suggestions for large deformation control of this kind of roadway are put forward.The new control method can provide a control idea for the roadway disturbed by strong dynamic pressure.展开更多
Enhancing containment capability and reducing weight are always great concerns in the design of casings. Ballistic tests can help to mitigate a catastrophic event after a blade out, yet taking time and costing money. ...Enhancing containment capability and reducing weight are always great concerns in the design of casings. Ballistic tests can help to mitigate a catastrophic event after a blade out, yet taking time and costing money. A wise way is to hunt for a validated numerical simulation technology, through which the material dynamic behavior over the strain rate range in the ballistic tests should be represented and reasonable failure strain should be defined. The simulation results show that the validation of the numerical simulation technology based on the test data can accurately estimate the absorption energy, describe the physical process and failure mode during the penetration, as well as the failure mechanism. It is found that energy dissipation of projectiles is in manner of compression stage, energy conversion stage, and interactive scrap stage. An effect indicator is proposed, where the factors of critical velocity including impact orientation and mass of projectiles and thickness of casings are considered. The critical velocity presents a linear relation with the effect indicator, which implies the critical velocity obtained by the flat casing could underestimate the capability of the real casing.展开更多
Rock bolting technique is an important reinforcement measure in the geotechnical engineering practice.New rock bolts have been continuously emerging through the development of rock supporting technology.Complex condit...Rock bolting technique is an important reinforcement measure in the geotechnical engineering practice.New rock bolts have been continuously emerging through the development of rock supporting technology.Complex conditions,such as high crustal stress,extremely soft rock,and strong mining disturbance often occur in the deep mining,resulting in large deformation of the surrounding rock masses.Since the deformation of traditional rock bolts is generally below 200 mm,failure often occurs to the rock bolts because of insufficient deformability.To effectively control the large deformation of surrounding rock masses caused by complex conditions,it is necessary to develop large deformation rock bolts with high constant resistance,also called energy-absorbing bolts.This paper systematically reviews the development of large deformation rock bolts and the structure,energy absorption mechanism,anchorage performance,and mechanical properties of several typical large deformation rock bolts.The advantages and disadvantages of existing large deformation rock bolts are compared and the concept of constant resistance large deformation support is introduced.展开更多
Studies on determining and analyzing the crushing response of tubular structures are of significant interest,primarily due to their relation to safety.Several aspects of tubular structures,such as geometry,material,co...Studies on determining and analyzing the crushing response of tubular structures are of significant interest,primarily due to their relation to safety.Several aspects of tubular structures,such as geometry,material,configuration,and hybrid structure,have been used as criteria for evaluation.In this review,a comprehensive analysis of the important findings of extensive research on understanding the crushing response of thin-walled tubular structures is presented.Advancements in thin-walled structures,including multi-cell tube,honeycomb and foam-filled,multi wall,and functionally graded thickness tubes,are also discussed,focusing on their energy absorption ability.An extensive review of experimentation and numerical analysis used to extract the deformation behavior of materials,such as aluminum and steel,against static and dynamic loadings are also provided.Several tube shapes,such as tubes of uniform and nonuniform(tapered)cross sections of circular,square,and rectangular shapes,have been used in different studies to identify their efficacy.Apart from geometric and loading parameters,the effects of fabrication process,heat treatment,and triggering mechanism on initiating plastic deformation,such as cutouts and grooves,on the surface of tubular structures are discussed.展开更多
Ultrathin planar absorbers hold promise in solar energy systems because they can reduce the material, fabrication, and system cost. Here, we present a general strategy of effective medium design to realize ultrathin p...Ultrathin planar absorbers hold promise in solar energy systems because they can reduce the material, fabrication, and system cost. Here, we present a general strategy of effective medium design to realize ultrathin planar broadband absorbers. The absorber consists of two ultrathin absorbing dielectrics to design an effective absorbing medium, a transparent layer, and metallic substrate. Compared with previous studies, this strategy provides another dimension of freedom to enhance optical absorption; therefore, destructive interference can be realized over a broad spectrum. To demonstrate the power and simplicity of this strategy, we both experimentally and theoretically characterized an absorber with 5-nm-thick Ge, 10-nm-thick Ti, and 50-nm-thick SiO2 films coated on an Ag substrate fabricated using simple deposition methods. Absorptivity higher than 80% was achieved in 15-nm-thick (1/50 of the center wavelength) Ge and Ti films from 400 nm to near 1 btm. As an application example, we experimentally demonstrated that the absorber exhibited a normal solar absorptivity of 0.8 with a normal emittance of 0.1 at 500 ~C, thus demonstrating its potential in solar thermal systems. The effective medium design strategy is general and allows material versatility, suggesting possible applications in real-time optical manipulation using dynamic materials.展开更多
The powders of RE2Co17(RE=Y, Ce, Nd, Ho, Er) and Ho x Co100–x(x=6, 8, 10, 12) alloys were prepared by the arc melting method and high-energy ball mill process. The compositions and morphologies of the alloys were...The powders of RE2Co17(RE=Y, Ce, Nd, Ho, Er) and Ho x Co100–x(x=6, 8, 10, 12) alloys were prepared by the arc melting method and high-energy ball mill process. The compositions and morphologies of the alloys were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM), and the microwave absorbing properties were studied by a vector network analyzer. The results showed that the alloy of Y2Co17 had better absorbing properties at low frequencies and its lowest reflectivity value was –9.5 d B at 3.8 GHz. The lowest reflectivity value of Ho2Co17 alloy was –13.7 d B at 7.02 GHz and it obtained large absorbing bandwidth. Reflectivity value less than –5 d B was from 5.1 to 10.2 GHz. When x=6 and x=8, the alloys of Ho x Co100–x consisted of Ho2Co17 phase and Co phase. They had good radar absorbing properties. With increase in Ho content, the minimum reflectivity value worsened and the absorbing peak frequency shifted toward higher frequencies. But when x=12, the absorbing peak frequency shifted toward lower frequencies but the minimum reflectivity value worsened.展开更多
Triple layer absorptive structure is designed to reinforce a missile silo against shock wave blasts. An energy absorbing layer and a cushion layer overlay the circular silo cover made of reinforced concrete. The dyn...Triple layer absorptive structure is designed to reinforce a missile silo against shock wave blasts. An energy absorbing layer and a cushion layer overlay the circular silo cover made of reinforced concrete. The dynamic stress analysis is performed by ABAQUS/Explicit. The mesoscopic structure of the energy absorbing layer is designed as an assembly of ductile tubes containing crushable cellular ceramics. Combined mesoscopic and macroscopic simulations indicate that the structure can enhance the survivability of a missile silo against blast waves.展开更多
The thermo-oxidative aging behaviors of Nylon 1010 films were studied by various analytical methods,such as measuring the chromaticity,relative viscosity,carbonyl index,UV absorbance at 280 nm and elongation at break ...The thermo-oxidative aging behaviors of Nylon 1010 films were studied by various analytical methods,such as measuring the chromaticity,relative viscosity,carbonyl index,UV absorbance at 280 nm and elongation at break of the aged films.The thermo-oxidative aging plots of the results obtained via these various methods at different temperatures are subjected to the time-temperature superposition analysis,which are found to be well superposed.The b* values are used as X axis and the other results,i.e.,relative viscosity,carbonyl index,UV absorbance at 280 nm and elongation at break,are used as V axis,respectively.The relationship between the b values and the other results is obtained,from which we can derive the changes of physical and chemical properties at different b* values.Since the b* values can be quickly determined by using a portable spectrophotometer,the on-line evaluation of the thermo-oxidative aging of Nylon 1010 can be realized.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52275154)National Key Research and Development Project of China(Grant No.2016YFF0203005).
文摘To address the problem of conventional approaches for mechanical property determination requiring destructive sampling, which may be unsuitable for in-service structures, the authors proposed a method for determining the quasi-static fracture toughness and impact absorbed energy of ductile metals from spherical indentation tests (SITs). The stress status and damage mechanism of SIT, mode I fracture, Charpy impact tests, and related tests were frst investigated through fnite element (FE) calculations and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations, respectively. It was found that the damage mechanism of SITs is diferent from that of mode I fractures, while mode I fractures and Charpy impact tests share the same damage mechanism. Considering the diference between SIT and mode I fractures, uniaxial tension and pure shear were introduced to correlate SIT with mode I fractures. Based on this, the widely used critical indentation energy (CIE) model for fracture toughness determination using SITs was modifed. The quasi-static fracture toughness determined from the modifed CIE model was used to evaluate the impact absorbed energy using the dynamic fracture toughness and energy for crack initiation. The efectiveness of the newly proposed method was verifed through experiments on four types of steels: Q345R, SA508-3, 18MnMoNbR, and S30408.
基金The work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under grant No.50275107by Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation under grant No.81405.
文摘The present study deals with the experimental,finite element(FE)and analytical assessment of low ballistic impact response of proposed flexible‘green’composite make use of naturally available jute and rubber as the constituents of the composite with stacking sequences namely jute/rubber/jute(JRJ),jute/rubber/rubber/jute(JRRJ)and jute/rubber/jute/rubber/jute(JRJRJ).Ballistic impact tests were carried out by firing a conical projectile using a gas gun apparatus at lower range of ballistic impact regime.The ballistic impact response of the proposed flexible composites are assesses based on energy absorption and damage mechanism.Results revealed that inclusion of natural rubber aids in better energy absorption and mitigating the failure of the proposed composite.Among the three different stacking sequences of flexible composites considered,JRJRJ provides better ballistic performance compared to its counterparts.The damage study reveals that the main mechanism of failure involved in flexible composites is matrix tearing as opposed to matrix cracking in stiff composites indicating that the proposed flexible composites are free from catastrophic failure.Results obtained from experimental,FE and analytical approach pertaining to energy absorption and damage mechanism agree well with each other.The proposed flexible composites due to their exhibited energy absorption capabilities and damage mechanism are best suited as claddings for structural application subjected to impact with an aim of protecting the main structural component from being failed catastrophically.
基金Sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51008306)
文摘A kind of composite buffering material was made by filling the voids of honeycomb paperboard with polyurethane. Drop tests were performed to evaluate the dynamic energy absorption capacity of the material. Based on the tests results,the mechanical behaviors of the material under low velocity dynamic impact conditions were analyzed. It was shown that the absorbed energy of the composite material varies inversely with the void diameter. The absorbed energy of the composite material is 1- 2 times than that of honeycomb paperboard and polyurethane. The energy absorption efficiency of the composite material is better than those of honeycomb paperboard and polyurethane.
基金supported by the Polish National Center for Research and Development as grant no.N R15002106.
文摘The paper presents the experimental results of fabrication and characterization of ceramic/polyurethane composites.The composites were fabricated from preforms with gradient of porosity and different pores size.The composites obtained via infiltration of porous Al_(2)O_(3)ceramics by urea-urethane elastomers poses a microstructure of percolated phases.In order to improve thermal resistance and mechanical properties of composites,fire retardants and silane coupling agent were used.The microstructure of ceramic/elastomer composites was characterized using X-ray tomography as well as Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM).The microscopic observations proved that the matrix pores are filled with the elastomer.It was found that residual porosity of composites was up to 5vol.%.Such composites exhibit high initial strength with the ability to sustain large deformations due to combining the ceramic stiffness and rubbery elasticity of elastomer.Static compression tests for the obtained composites were carried out and the energy absorbed during compression was calculated as the area under the stress-strain curve.The dynamic behavior of the composite was investigated using the split Hopkinson pressure bar technique in conjunction with high-speed photography.It was found that ceramic-elastomer composites effectively absorb the energy.Moreover,ballistic test was carried out using armor piercing bullets.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB4600102)the strategic priority research program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0470000)+1 种基金Western Young Scholars Foundations of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52175201,52108410)Project ZR2023ME061 supported by Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation.
文摘Three-dimensional(3D)printing allows for the creation of complex,layered structures with precise micro and macro architectures that are not achievable through traditional methods.By designing 3D structures with geometric precision,it is possible to achieve selective regulation of mechanical properties,enabling efficient dissipation of mechanical energy.In this study,a series of modular samples inspired by the Bouligand structure were designed and produced using a direct ink writing system,along with a classical printable polydimethylsiloxane ink.By altering the angles of filaments in adjacent layers(from 30◦to 90◦)and the filament spacing during printing(from 0.8 mm to 2.4 mm),the mechanical properties of these modular samples can be adjusted.Compression mechanical testing revealed that the 3D printed modular Bouligand structures exhibit stress-strain responses that enable multiple adjustments of the elastic modulus from 0.06 MPa to over 0.8 MPa.The mechanical properties were adjusted more than 10 times in printed samples prepared using uniform materials.The gradient control mechanism of mechanical properties during this process was analyzed using finite element analysis.Finally,3D printed customized modular Bouligand structures can be assembled to create an array with Bouligand structures displaying various orientations and interlayer details tailored to specific requirements.By decomposing the original Bouligand structure and then assembling the modular samples into a specialized array,this research aims to provide parameters for achieving gradient energy absorption structures through modular 3D printing.
文摘A number of parameters,e.g.cement content,cement type,relative density,and grain size distribution,can influence the mechanical behaviors of cemented soils.In the present study,a series of conventional triaxial compression tests were conducted on a cemented poorly graded sandegravel mixture containing 30% gravel and 70% sand in both consolidated drained and undrained conditions.Portland cement used as the cementing agent was added to the soil at 0%,1%,2%,and 3%(dry weight) of sandegravel mixture.Samples were prepared at 70% relative density and tested at confining pressures of 50 kPa,100 kPa,and150 kPa.Comparison of the results with other studies on well graded gravely sands indicated more dilation or negative pore pressure in poorly graded samples.Undrained failure envelopes determined using zero Skempton’s pore pressure coefficient (= 0) criterion were consistent with the drained ones.Energy absorption potential was higher in drained condition than undrained condition,suggesting that more energy was required to induce deformation in cemented soil under drained state.Energy absorption increased with increase in cement content under both drained and undrained conditions.
基金Supported by US-China CERC on Clean Vehicle Consortium,the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2010DFA72760)
文摘A new structural configuration with better impact stability for increasing energy absorbing efficiency is found. Based on finite element analysis, deformation modes of double-hat structure under axial impact loading are categorized to find the main reasons that affect deformation stability. It is revealed that, in a double-hat structure, the location of the flanges is highly related to the deform- ation mode and energy absorbing efficiency. Moving the flanges away from their traditional mid-loca- tion may result in more regular and stable deformation mode and achieve higher energy absorbing ef- ficiency. The flange offset value needs to be controlled within a certain range, otherwise, the doub- le-hat structure would tend to deform like a top-hat structure and the energy absorbing efficiency could be compromised. These findings and analyses lead to a new structural design configuration- asymmetric flange locations--for enhancing the deformation mode stability in double-hat structures.
文摘The increasing demand for energy absorbent structures,paired with the need for more efficient use of materials in a wide range of engineering fields,has led to an extensive range of designs in the porous forms of sandwiches,honeycomb,and foams.To achieve an even better performance,an ingenious solution is to learn how biological structures adjust their configurations to absorb energy without catastrophic failure.In this study,we have attempted to blend the shape freedom,offered by additive manufacturing techniques,with the biomimetic approach,to propose new lattice structures for energy absorbent applications.To this aim we have combined multiple bio-inspirational sources for the design of optimized configurations under compressive loads.Periodic lattice structures are fabricated based on the designed unit cell geometries and studied using experimental and computational strategies.The individual effect of each bio-inspired feature has been evaluated on the energy absorbance performance of the designed structure.Based on the design parameters of the lattices,a tuning between the strength and energy absorption could be obtained,paving the way for transition within a wide range of real-life applicative scenarios.
文摘This paper deals with the hydrodynamic response to waves of a 3-D OWC(oscillating water column)wave energy absorber with converging channel.The theoretical solutions are presented by means of three-dimensional GREEN function method.In the calculation,the flow field is divided into two subregions:an inside field and an outside one.In the outside field the solution is represented by oscillating sources distributed on the outer surface of the chamber of the absorber,while the solution of the inside field is expressed by Rakine source-distribution on the inner surface of the chamber.Both solutions are matched on the artificial interface.The calculated.values seem to agree reasonably well with experimental results.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3802300)the Guang-dong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2021B0301030001)+1 种基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51804239,51972252,and 52171045)the Fundamen-tal Research Project at Zhongshan City in Guangdong province(No.2020B2013).
文摘In this work,we synthesized a brand-new Al foam with a periodic structure via a simple powder metallurgical route.The periodic architecture consists of both hierarchical porous and bi-directional composition-graded structures.The results show that the hierarchical porous material includes large pores on millimeter scale inheriting from the hollow structure of the Al tubes,and small pores on mi-crometer scale produced by the sintering of Al/Mg powders.The bi-directional Mg concentration-graded structure is formed in the tube walls due to the condensation of Mg vapor in the inner tube wall.The addition of Mg powders achieves excellent metallurgical bonding between the Al powders and the hollow tubes at 550℃.The plateau stress and energy absorption capacity of the Al foam in y-axis compression are significantly higher than that in the x-axis due to their anisotropic structure.In general,the Al foam with Mg addition presents the most superior compression performance,and we believe that our find-ings could open up a unique strategy for developing high-performance metallic foams with the periodic architecture involving both hierarchical porous and bi-directional graded structure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.52074164,42077267,42277174 and 42177130)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China (Grant No.2022JCCXSB03).
文摘Comprehensive mechanized top-coal caving mining is one of the efficient mining methods in coal mines.However,the goaf formed by comprehensive mechanized top-coal caving mining is high,and the goaf roof collapse will cause strong dynamic pressure disturbance,especially the collapse of thick hard roof.Strong dynamic pressure disturbance has an influence on the stability of the roadway,which can lead to large deformation.In order to solve the above problem,a comprehensive pressure releasing and constant resistance energy absorbing control method is proposed.Comprehensive pressure releasing can change the roadway roof structure and cut off the stress transfer between goaf and roadway,which can improve the stress environment of the roadway.The constant resistance energy absorbing(CREA)anchor cable can absorb the energy of surrounding rock deformation and resist the impact load of gangue collapse,so as to ensure the stability of roadway disturbed by strong dynamic pressure.A three-dimensional geomechanics model test is carried out,based on the roadway disturbed by strong dynamic pressure of the extra-large coal mine in western China,to verify the control effect of the new control method.The stress and displacement evolution laws of the roadway with traditional control method and new control method are analyzed.The pressure releasing and energy absorbing control mechanism of the new control method is clarified.The geomechanics model test results show that the new control method can increase the range of low stress zone by 150%and reduce the average stress and the displacement by 34.7%and 67.8%respectively,compared with the traditional control method.The filed application results show that the new control method can reduce the roadway surrounding rock displacement by 67.4%compared with the traditional control method.It shows that the new control method can effectively control the displacement of the roadway disturbed by strong dynamic pressure and ensure that the roadway meets the safety requirements.On this basis,the engineering suggestions for large deformation control of this kind of roadway are put forward.The new control method can provide a control idea for the roadway disturbed by strong dynamic pressure.
文摘Enhancing containment capability and reducing weight are always great concerns in the design of casings. Ballistic tests can help to mitigate a catastrophic event after a blade out, yet taking time and costing money. A wise way is to hunt for a validated numerical simulation technology, through which the material dynamic behavior over the strain rate range in the ballistic tests should be represented and reasonable failure strain should be defined. The simulation results show that the validation of the numerical simulation technology based on the test data can accurately estimate the absorption energy, describe the physical process and failure mode during the penetration, as well as the failure mechanism. It is found that energy dissipation of projectiles is in manner of compression stage, energy conversion stage, and interactive scrap stage. An effect indicator is proposed, where the factors of critical velocity including impact orientation and mass of projectiles and thickness of casings are considered. The critical velocity presents a linear relation with the effect indicator, which implies the critical velocity obtained by the flat casing could underestimate the capability of the real casing.
基金financial supports from the Key Special Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41941018)Open Research Fund of Technology Innovation Center for Geological Environment Monitoring,China(No.2020KFK1212001).
文摘Rock bolting technique is an important reinforcement measure in the geotechnical engineering practice.New rock bolts have been continuously emerging through the development of rock supporting technology.Complex conditions,such as high crustal stress,extremely soft rock,and strong mining disturbance often occur in the deep mining,resulting in large deformation of the surrounding rock masses.Since the deformation of traditional rock bolts is generally below 200 mm,failure often occurs to the rock bolts because of insufficient deformability.To effectively control the large deformation of surrounding rock masses caused by complex conditions,it is necessary to develop large deformation rock bolts with high constant resistance,also called energy-absorbing bolts.This paper systematically reviews the development of large deformation rock bolts and the structure,energy absorption mechanism,anchorage performance,and mechanical properties of several typical large deformation rock bolts.The advantages and disadvantages of existing large deformation rock bolts are compared and the concept of constant resistance large deformation support is introduced.
基金Supported by SERB/DST under project number DST/SERB ECR/2016/001440 for providing resources.
文摘Studies on determining and analyzing the crushing response of tubular structures are of significant interest,primarily due to their relation to safety.Several aspects of tubular structures,such as geometry,material,configuration,and hybrid structure,have been used as criteria for evaluation.In this review,a comprehensive analysis of the important findings of extensive research on understanding the crushing response of thin-walled tubular structures is presented.Advancements in thin-walled structures,including multi-cell tube,honeycomb and foam-filled,multi wall,and functionally graded thickness tubes,are also discussed,focusing on their energy absorption ability.An extensive review of experimentation and numerical analysis used to extract the deformation behavior of materials,such as aluminum and steel,against static and dynamic loadings are also provided.Several tube shapes,such as tubes of uniform and nonuniform(tapered)cross sections of circular,square,and rectangular shapes,have been used in different studies to identify their efficacy.Apart from geometric and loading parameters,the effects of fabrication process,heat treatment,and triggering mechanism on initiating plastic deformation,such as cutouts and grooves,on the surface of tubular structures are discussed.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51236004 and 51321002).
文摘Ultrathin planar absorbers hold promise in solar energy systems because they can reduce the material, fabrication, and system cost. Here, we present a general strategy of effective medium design to realize ultrathin planar broadband absorbers. The absorber consists of two ultrathin absorbing dielectrics to design an effective absorbing medium, a transparent layer, and metallic substrate. Compared with previous studies, this strategy provides another dimension of freedom to enhance optical absorption; therefore, destructive interference can be realized over a broad spectrum. To demonstrate the power and simplicity of this strategy, we both experimentally and theoretically characterized an absorber with 5-nm-thick Ge, 10-nm-thick Ti, and 50-nm-thick SiO2 films coated on an Ag substrate fabricated using simple deposition methods. Absorptivity higher than 80% was achieved in 15-nm-thick (1/50 of the center wavelength) Ge and Ti films from 400 nm to near 1 btm. As an application example, we experimentally demonstrated that the absorber exhibited a normal solar absorptivity of 0.8 with a normal emittance of 0.1 at 500 ~C, thus demonstrating its potential in solar thermal systems. The effective medium design strategy is general and allows material versatility, suggesting possible applications in real-time optical manipulation using dynamic materials.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(50961005,51161004,51361007)National Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi(2012GXNSFGA06002,2014GXNSFAA118317)
文摘The powders of RE2Co17(RE=Y, Ce, Nd, Ho, Er) and Ho x Co100–x(x=6, 8, 10, 12) alloys were prepared by the arc melting method and high-energy ball mill process. The compositions and morphologies of the alloys were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM), and the microwave absorbing properties were studied by a vector network analyzer. The results showed that the alloy of Y2Co17 had better absorbing properties at low frequencies and its lowest reflectivity value was –9.5 d B at 3.8 GHz. The lowest reflectivity value of Ho2Co17 alloy was –13.7 d B at 7.02 GHz and it obtained large absorbing bandwidth. Reflectivity value less than –5 d B was from 5.1 to 10.2 GHz. When x=6 and x=8, the alloys of Ho x Co100–x consisted of Ho2Co17 phase and Co phase. They had good radar absorbing properties. With increase in Ho content, the minimum reflectivity value worsened and the absorbing peak frequency shifted toward higher frequencies. But when x=12, the absorbing peak frequency shifted toward lower frequencies but the minimum reflectivity value worsened.
文摘Triple layer absorptive structure is designed to reinforce a missile silo against shock wave blasts. An energy absorbing layer and a cushion layer overlay the circular silo cover made of reinforced concrete. The dynamic stress analysis is performed by ABAQUS/Explicit. The mesoscopic structure of the energy absorbing layer is designed as an assembly of ductile tubes containing crushable cellular ceramics. Combined mesoscopic and macroscopic simulations indicate that the structure can enhance the survivability of a missile silo against blast waves.
文摘The thermo-oxidative aging behaviors of Nylon 1010 films were studied by various analytical methods,such as measuring the chromaticity,relative viscosity,carbonyl index,UV absorbance at 280 nm and elongation at break of the aged films.The thermo-oxidative aging plots of the results obtained via these various methods at different temperatures are subjected to the time-temperature superposition analysis,which are found to be well superposed.The b* values are used as X axis and the other results,i.e.,relative viscosity,carbonyl index,UV absorbance at 280 nm and elongation at break,are used as V axis,respectively.The relationship between the b values and the other results is obtained,from which we can derive the changes of physical and chemical properties at different b* values.Since the b* values can be quickly determined by using a portable spectrophotometer,the on-line evaluation of the thermo-oxidative aging of Nylon 1010 can be realized.