Confinement of rock bolts by the surrounding rock formation has long been recognized as a positive contributor to the pull-out behavior,yet only a few experimental works and analytical models have been reported,most o...Confinement of rock bolts by the surrounding rock formation has long been recognized as a positive contributor to the pull-out behavior,yet only a few experimental works and analytical models have been reported,most of which are based on the global rock bolt response evaluated in pull-out tests.This paper presents a laboratory experimental setup aiming to capture the rock formation effect,while using distributed fiber optic sensing to quantify the effect of the confinement and the reinforcement pull-out behavior on a more local level.It is shown that the behavior along the sample itself varies,with certain points exhibiting stress drops with crack formation.Some edge effects related to the kinematic freedom of the grout to dilate are also observed.Regardless,it was found that the mid-level response is quite similar to the average response along the sample.The ability to characterize the variation of the response along the sample is one of the many advantages high-resolution fiber optic sensing allows in such investigations.The paper also offers a plasticity-based hardening load transfer function,representing a"slice"of the anchor.The paper describes in detail the development of the model and the calibration/determination of its parameters.The suggested model captures well the coupled behavior in which the pull-out process leads to an increase in the confining stress due to dilative behavior.展开更多
A test platform is established as per the practical working condition ofelevating platform fire truck. The influences of pipes and load on dynamic characteristics ofload-sensing system are studied by series of step re...A test platform is established as per the practical working condition ofelevating platform fire truck. The influences of pipes and load on dynamic characteristics ofload-sensing system are studied by series of step response experiments. Experimental results showthat the feedback pipe makes the most important influence on the dynamic response speed ofload-sensing system. Its internal diameter should be optimized for given length of pipe. On theother hand, the stability of load-sensing pump is improved as the length of input pipe increases ina certain range. The influence of input pipe on the dynamic response speed is caused mainly by thepressure-wave travel time in the input pipe.展开更多
In this work, we report an enhanced nitrogen dioxide(NO_2) gas sensor based on tungsten oxide(WO_3)nanowires/porous silicon(PS) decorated with gold(Au) nanoparticles. Au-loaded WO_3 nanowires with diameters of...In this work, we report an enhanced nitrogen dioxide(NO_2) gas sensor based on tungsten oxide(WO_3)nanowires/porous silicon(PS) decorated with gold(Au) nanoparticles. Au-loaded WO_3 nanowires with diameters of 10 nm–25 nm and lengths of 300 nm–500 nm are fabricated by the sputtering method on a porous silicon substrate. The high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM) micrographs show that Au nanoparticles are uniformly distributed on the surfaces of WO_3 nanowires. The effect of the Au nanoparticles on the NO_2-sensing performance of WO_3 nanowires/porous silicon is investigated over a low concentration range of 0.2 ppm–5 ppm of NO_2 at room temperature(25℃). It is found that the 10-? Au-loaded WO_3 nanowires/porous silicon-based sensor possesses the highest gas response characteristic. The underlying mechanism of the enhanced sensing properties of the Au-loaded WO_3 nanowires/porous silicon is also discussed.展开更多
In mobile machinery,hydro-mechanical pumps are increasingly replaced by electronically controlled pumps to improve the automation level,but diversified control functions(e.g.,power limitation and pressure cut-off)are ...In mobile machinery,hydro-mechanical pumps are increasingly replaced by electronically controlled pumps to improve the automation level,but diversified control functions(e.g.,power limitation and pressure cut-off)are integrated into the electronic controller only from the pump level,leading to the potential instability of the overall system.To solve this problem,a multi-mode electrohydraulic load sensing(MELS)control scheme is proposed especially considering the switching stability from the system level,which includes four working modes of flow control,load sensing,power limitation,and pressure control.Depending on the actual working requirements,the switching rules for the different modes and the switching direction(i.e.,the modes can be switched bilaterally or unilaterally)are defined.The priority of different modes is also defined,from high to low:pressure control,power limitation,load sensing,and flow control.When multiple switching rules are satisfied at the same time,the system switches to the control mode with the highest priority.In addition,the switching stability between flow control and pressure control modes is analyzed,and the controller parameters that guarantee the switching stability are obtained.A comparative study is carried out based on a test rig with a 2-ton hydraulic excavator.The results show that the MELS controller can achieve the control functions of proper flow supplement,power limitation,and pressure cut-off,which has good stability performance when switching between different control modes.This research proposes the MELS control method that realizes the stability of multi-mode switching of the hydraulic system of mobile machinery under different working conditions.展开更多
[Objectives]To explore the relationship between vegetation index and forest surface fuel load.[Methods]UAV multispectral remote sensing was used to obtain large-scale forest images and obtain structural data of forest...[Objectives]To explore the relationship between vegetation index and forest surface fuel load.[Methods]UAV multispectral remote sensing was used to obtain large-scale forest images and obtain structural data of forest surface fuel load.This experimental area was located in Gaoming District,Foshan City,Guangdong Province.The average surface fuel load of the experimental area was as high as 39.33 t/ha,and the forest surface fuel load of Pinus elliottii was the highest.[Results]The normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI)and enhanced vegetation index(EVI)had a moderately strong correlation with the forest surface fuel load.The regression model of NDVI(X)and forest surface fuel load(Y)was established:Y=-5.9354X+8.4663,and the regression model of EVI(X)and forest surface fuel load(Y)was established:Y=-5.8485X+6.7271.The study also found that the linear relationship between NDVI and surface fuel load was more significant.[Conclusions]Both NDVI and EVI have moderately strong correlations with forest surface fuel load.NDVI is moderately or strongly correlated with the surface fuel load of Pinus massoniana forest,shrub grassland,broad-leaf forest and bamboo forest,while EVI is only strongly correlated with surface fuel load of broad-leaf forest and bamboo forest.It is expected that the relationship between other vegetation indices and forest surface fuel load can be obtained by the method in this study,so as to find a more universal vegetation index for calculating surface fuel load.展开更多
Expanding photovoltaic(PV)resources in rural-grid areas is an essential means to augment the share of solar energy in the energy landscape,aligning with the“carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”objectives.However,ru...Expanding photovoltaic(PV)resources in rural-grid areas is an essential means to augment the share of solar energy in the energy landscape,aligning with the“carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”objectives.However,rural power grids often lack digitalization;thus,the load distribution within these areas is not fully known.This hinders the calculation of the available PV capacity and deduction of node voltages.This study proposes a load-distribution modeling approach based on remote-sensing image recognition in pursuit of a scientific framework for developing distributed PV resources in rural grid areas.First,houses in remote-sensing images are accurately recognized using deep-learning techniques based on the YOLOv5 model.The distribution of the houses is then used to estimate the load distribution in the grid area.Next,equally spaced and clustered distribution models are used to adaptively determine the location of the nodes and load power in the distribution lines.Finally,by calculating the connectivity matrix of the nodes,a minimum spanning tree is extracted,the topology of the network is constructed,and the node parameters of the load-distribution model are calculated.The proposed scheme is implemented in a software package and its efficacy is demonstrated by analyzing typical remote-sensing images of rural grid areas.The results underscore the ability of the proposed approach to effectively discern the distribution-line structure and compute the node parameters,thereby offering vital support for determining PV access capability.展开更多
The research progress of a novel traffic solution,a submerged floating tunnel(SFT),is reviewed in terms of a study approach and loading scenario.Among existing publications,the buoyancy-weight ratio(BWR) is usuall...The research progress of a novel traffic solution,a submerged floating tunnel(SFT),is reviewed in terms of a study approach and loading scenario.Among existing publications,the buoyancy-weight ratio(BWR) is usually predefined.However,BWR is a critical structural parameter that tremendously affects the dynamic behaviour of not only the tunnel tube itself but also the cable system.In the context of a SFT prototype(SFTP) project in Qiandao Lake(Zhejiang Province,China),the importance of BWR is illustrated by finite element analysis and subsequently,an optimized BWR is proposed within a reasonable range in the present study.In the numerical model,structural damping is identified to be of importance.Rayleigh damping and the corresponding Rayleigh coefficients are attained through a sensitivity study,which shows that the adopted damping ratios are fairly suitable for SFTP.Lastly,the human sense of security is considered by quantifying the comfort index,which helps further optimize BWR in the SFTP structural parameter design.展开更多
Load sensing pumps have been widely used in diverse hydraulic systems.Studies show that structural parameters have undeniable impacts on the characteristics and efficiency of the load sensing pump.The main purpose of ...Load sensing pumps have been widely used in diverse hydraulic systems.Studies show that structural parameters have undeniable impacts on the characteristics and efficiency of the load sensing pump.The main purpose of this article is to study the influence of load sensing pump structure parameters on flow characteristics.In the present study,a nonlinear multi-parameter model is proposed for this type of pump.In this model,different parameters,including spool clearance,spool covering amount,internal leakage are considered to reflect the displacement adjustment process of the load sensing pump.Moreover,a frequency sweep method is proposed to analyze the frequency domain of the nonlinear mathematical model.An experiment rig was built to study the influence of key structural parameters on the dynamic follow-up characteristics of the pump flow.The obtained results show that the diameter of the orifice d can significantly affect the working characteristics of the pump.It is found that a large diameter of the orifice d can improve the phase following ability of the system,while a small diameter of the orifice d can reduce the bypass flow rate and increase the amplitude following ability.This paper provides a new consideration to study the dynamic follow-up characteristics of the load sensing pump.展开更多
Railroad condition monitoring is paramount due to frequent passage through densely populated regions.This significance arises from the potential consequences of accidents such as train derailments,hazardous materials ...Railroad condition monitoring is paramount due to frequent passage through densely populated regions.This significance arises from the potential consequences of accidents such as train derailments,hazardous materials leaks,or collisions which may have far-reaching impacts on communities and the surrounding areas.As a solution to this issue,the use of distributed acoustic sensing(DAS)-fiber optic cables along railroads provides a feasible tool for monitoring the health of these extended infrastructures.Nevertheless,analyzing DAS data to assess railroad health or detect potential damage is a challenging task.Due to the large amount of data generated by DAS,as well as the unstructured patterns and substantial noise present,traditional analysis methods are ineffective in interpreting this data.This paper introduces a novel approach that harnesses the power of deep learning through a combination of CNNs and LSTMs,augmented by sliding window techniques(CNN-LSTM-SW),to advance the state-of-the-art in the railroad condition monitoring system.As well as it presents the potential for DAS and fiber optic sensing technologies to revolutionize the proposed CNN-LSTM-SW model to detect conditions along the rail track networks.Extracting insights from the data of High tonnage load(HTL)-a 4.16 km fiber optic and DAS setup,we were able to distinguish train position,normal condition,and abnormal conditions along the railroad.Notably,our investigation demonstrated that the proposed approaches could serve as efficient techniques for processing DAS signals and detecting the condition of railroad infrastructures at any remote distance with DAS-Fiber optic cable setup.Moreover,in terms of pinpointing the train's position,the CNN-LSTM architecture showcased an impressive 97%detection rate.Applying a sliding window,the CNN-LSTM labeled data,the remaining 3%of misclassified labels have been improved dramatically by predicting the exact locations of each type of condition.Altogether,these proposed models exhibit promising potential for accurately identifying various railroad conditions,including anomalies and discrepancies that warrant thorough exploration.展开更多
基金funding support from the Israeli Ministry of Housing and Construction(Grant No.2028286).
文摘Confinement of rock bolts by the surrounding rock formation has long been recognized as a positive contributor to the pull-out behavior,yet only a few experimental works and analytical models have been reported,most of which are based on the global rock bolt response evaluated in pull-out tests.This paper presents a laboratory experimental setup aiming to capture the rock formation effect,while using distributed fiber optic sensing to quantify the effect of the confinement and the reinforcement pull-out behavior on a more local level.It is shown that the behavior along the sample itself varies,with certain points exhibiting stress drops with crack formation.Some edge effects related to the kinematic freedom of the grout to dilate are also observed.Regardless,it was found that the mid-level response is quite similar to the average response along the sample.The ability to characterize the variation of the response along the sample is one of the many advantages high-resolution fiber optic sensing allows in such investigations.The paper also offers a plasticity-based hardening load transfer function,representing a"slice"of the anchor.The paper describes in detail the development of the model and the calibration/determination of its parameters.The suggested model captures well the coupled behavior in which the pull-out process leads to an increase in the confining stress due to dilative behavior.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.59875076).
文摘A test platform is established as per the practical working condition ofelevating platform fire truck. The influences of pipes and load on dynamic characteristics ofload-sensing system are studied by series of step response experiments. Experimental results showthat the feedback pipe makes the most important influence on the dynamic response speed ofload-sensing system. Its internal diameter should be optimized for given length of pipe. On theother hand, the stability of load-sensing pump is improved as the length of input pipe increases ina certain range. The influence of input pipe on the dynamic response speed is caused mainly by thepressure-wave travel time in the input pipe.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61274074 and 61271070)the Key Research Program of Application Foundation and Advanced Technology of Tianjin,China(Grant No.11JCZDJC15300)
文摘In this work, we report an enhanced nitrogen dioxide(NO_2) gas sensor based on tungsten oxide(WO_3)nanowires/porous silicon(PS) decorated with gold(Au) nanoparticles. Au-loaded WO_3 nanowires with diameters of 10 nm–25 nm and lengths of 300 nm–500 nm are fabricated by the sputtering method on a porous silicon substrate. The high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM) micrographs show that Au nanoparticles are uniformly distributed on the surfaces of WO_3 nanowires. The effect of the Au nanoparticles on the NO_2-sensing performance of WO_3 nanowires/porous silicon is investigated over a low concentration range of 0.2 ppm–5 ppm of NO_2 at room temperature(25℃). It is found that the 10-? Au-loaded WO_3 nanowires/porous silicon-based sensor possesses the highest gas response characteristic. The underlying mechanism of the enhanced sensing properties of the Au-loaded WO_3 nanowires/porous silicon is also discussed.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2020YFB2009702)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52075055,U21A20124 and 52111530069)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.cstc2020jcyj-msxmX0780)。
文摘In mobile machinery,hydro-mechanical pumps are increasingly replaced by electronically controlled pumps to improve the automation level,but diversified control functions(e.g.,power limitation and pressure cut-off)are integrated into the electronic controller only from the pump level,leading to the potential instability of the overall system.To solve this problem,a multi-mode electrohydraulic load sensing(MELS)control scheme is proposed especially considering the switching stability from the system level,which includes four working modes of flow control,load sensing,power limitation,and pressure control.Depending on the actual working requirements,the switching rules for the different modes and the switching direction(i.e.,the modes can be switched bilaterally or unilaterally)are defined.The priority of different modes is also defined,from high to low:pressure control,power limitation,load sensing,and flow control.When multiple switching rules are satisfied at the same time,the system switches to the control mode with the highest priority.In addition,the switching stability between flow control and pressure control modes is analyzed,and the controller parameters that guarantee the switching stability are obtained.A comparative study is carried out based on a test rig with a 2-ton hydraulic excavator.The results show that the MELS controller can achieve the control functions of proper flow supplement,power limitation,and pressure cut-off,which has good stability performance when switching between different control modes.This research proposes the MELS control method that realizes the stability of multi-mode switching of the hydraulic system of mobile machinery under different working conditions.
基金Forestry Science and Technology Innovation Project of Guangdong Province(2018KJCX003).
文摘[Objectives]To explore the relationship between vegetation index and forest surface fuel load.[Methods]UAV multispectral remote sensing was used to obtain large-scale forest images and obtain structural data of forest surface fuel load.This experimental area was located in Gaoming District,Foshan City,Guangdong Province.The average surface fuel load of the experimental area was as high as 39.33 t/ha,and the forest surface fuel load of Pinus elliottii was the highest.[Results]The normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI)and enhanced vegetation index(EVI)had a moderately strong correlation with the forest surface fuel load.The regression model of NDVI(X)and forest surface fuel load(Y)was established:Y=-5.9354X+8.4663,and the regression model of EVI(X)and forest surface fuel load(Y)was established:Y=-5.8485X+6.7271.The study also found that the linear relationship between NDVI and surface fuel load was more significant.[Conclusions]Both NDVI and EVI have moderately strong correlations with forest surface fuel load.NDVI is moderately or strongly correlated with the surface fuel load of Pinus massoniana forest,shrub grassland,broad-leaf forest and bamboo forest,while EVI is only strongly correlated with surface fuel load of broad-leaf forest and bamboo forest.It is expected that the relationship between other vegetation indices and forest surface fuel load can be obtained by the method in this study,so as to find a more universal vegetation index for calculating surface fuel load.
基金supported by the State Grid Science&Technology Project of China(5400-202224153A-1-1-ZN).
文摘Expanding photovoltaic(PV)resources in rural-grid areas is an essential means to augment the share of solar energy in the energy landscape,aligning with the“carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”objectives.However,rural power grids often lack digitalization;thus,the load distribution within these areas is not fully known.This hinders the calculation of the available PV capacity and deduction of node voltages.This study proposes a load-distribution modeling approach based on remote-sensing image recognition in pursuit of a scientific framework for developing distributed PV resources in rural grid areas.First,houses in remote-sensing images are accurately recognized using deep-learning techniques based on the YOLOv5 model.The distribution of the houses is then used to estimate the load distribution in the grid area.Next,equally spaced and clustered distribution models are used to adaptively determine the location of the nodes and load power in the distribution lines.Finally,by calculating the connectivity matrix of the nodes,a minimum spanning tree is extracted,the topology of the network is constructed,and the node parameters of the load-distribution model are calculated.The proposed scheme is implemented in a software package and its efficacy is demonstrated by analyzing typical remote-sensing images of rural grid areas.The results underscore the ability of the proposed approach to effectively discern the distribution-line structure and compute the node parameters,thereby offering vital support for determining PV access capability.
文摘The research progress of a novel traffic solution,a submerged floating tunnel(SFT),is reviewed in terms of a study approach and loading scenario.Among existing publications,the buoyancy-weight ratio(BWR) is usually predefined.However,BWR is a critical structural parameter that tremendously affects the dynamic behaviour of not only the tunnel tube itself but also the cable system.In the context of a SFT prototype(SFTP) project in Qiandao Lake(Zhejiang Province,China),the importance of BWR is illustrated by finite element analysis and subsequently,an optimized BWR is proposed within a reasonable range in the present study.In the numerical model,structural damping is identified to be of importance.Rayleigh damping and the corresponding Rayleigh coefficients are attained through a sensitivity study,which shows that the adopted damping ratios are fairly suitable for SFTP.Lastly,the human sense of security is considered by quantifying the comfort index,which helps further optimize BWR in the SFTP structural parameter design.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China under Grant(No.2021YFB2011300)Science and Technology on Aircraft Control Laboratory,Innovation Foundation of CAST(No.CAST-2021-02-02)Open Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems(No.GZKF-202010).
文摘Load sensing pumps have been widely used in diverse hydraulic systems.Studies show that structural parameters have undeniable impacts on the characteristics and efficiency of the load sensing pump.The main purpose of this article is to study the influence of load sensing pump structure parameters on flow characteristics.In the present study,a nonlinear multi-parameter model is proposed for this type of pump.In this model,different parameters,including spool clearance,spool covering amount,internal leakage are considered to reflect the displacement adjustment process of the load sensing pump.Moreover,a frequency sweep method is proposed to analyze the frequency domain of the nonlinear mathematical model.An experiment rig was built to study the influence of key structural parameters on the dynamic follow-up characteristics of the pump flow.The obtained results show that the diameter of the orifice d can significantly affect the working characteristics of the pump.It is found that a large diameter of the orifice d can improve the phase following ability of the system,while a small diameter of the orifice d can reduce the bypass flow rate and increase the amplitude following ability.This paper provides a new consideration to study the dynamic follow-up characteristics of the load sensing pump.
基金supported by funding from The Association of American Railroads(AAR)-MxV Rail(Award number:21-0825-007538)Impact Area Accelerator Award Grant 2023 from Georgia Southern University's Office of Research.
文摘Railroad condition monitoring is paramount due to frequent passage through densely populated regions.This significance arises from the potential consequences of accidents such as train derailments,hazardous materials leaks,or collisions which may have far-reaching impacts on communities and the surrounding areas.As a solution to this issue,the use of distributed acoustic sensing(DAS)-fiber optic cables along railroads provides a feasible tool for monitoring the health of these extended infrastructures.Nevertheless,analyzing DAS data to assess railroad health or detect potential damage is a challenging task.Due to the large amount of data generated by DAS,as well as the unstructured patterns and substantial noise present,traditional analysis methods are ineffective in interpreting this data.This paper introduces a novel approach that harnesses the power of deep learning through a combination of CNNs and LSTMs,augmented by sliding window techniques(CNN-LSTM-SW),to advance the state-of-the-art in the railroad condition monitoring system.As well as it presents the potential for DAS and fiber optic sensing technologies to revolutionize the proposed CNN-LSTM-SW model to detect conditions along the rail track networks.Extracting insights from the data of High tonnage load(HTL)-a 4.16 km fiber optic and DAS setup,we were able to distinguish train position,normal condition,and abnormal conditions along the railroad.Notably,our investigation demonstrated that the proposed approaches could serve as efficient techniques for processing DAS signals and detecting the condition of railroad infrastructures at any remote distance with DAS-Fiber optic cable setup.Moreover,in terms of pinpointing the train's position,the CNN-LSTM architecture showcased an impressive 97%detection rate.Applying a sliding window,the CNN-LSTM labeled data,the remaining 3%of misclassified labels have been improved dramatically by predicting the exact locations of each type of condition.Altogether,these proposed models exhibit promising potential for accurately identifying various railroad conditions,including anomalies and discrepancies that warrant thorough exploration.