Three-dimensional limit variation analysis on the ultimate pullout capacity of the anchor cables based on the Hoek-Brown failure criterion

Only simplified two-dimensional model and a single failure mode are adopted to calculate the ultimate pullout capacity(UPC)of anchor cables in most previous research.This study focuses on a more comprehensive combination failure mode that consists of bond failure of an anchorage body and failure of an anchored rock mass.The three-dimensional ultimate pullout capacity of the anchor cables is calculated based on the Hoek-Brown failure criterion and variation analysis method.The numerical solution for the curvilinear function in fracture plane is obtained based on the finite difference theory,which more accurately reflects the failure state of the anchor cable,as opposed to that being assumed in advance.The results reveal that relying solely on a single failure mode for UPC calculations has limitations,as changes in parameter values not only directly impact the UPC value but also can alter the failure model and thus the calculation method.

Effects of cement-enhanced soil on the ultimate lateral resistance of composite pile in clayey soil

The composite pile consisting of core-pile and surrounding cement-enhanced soil is a promising pile foundation in recent years.However,how and to what extent the cement-enhanced soil influences the ultimate lateral resistance has not been fully investigated.In this paper,the ultimate lateral resistance of the composite pile was studied by finite element limit analysis(FELA)and theoretical upper-bound analysis.The results of FELA and theoretical analysis revealed three failure modes of laterally loaded composite piles.The effects of the enhanced soil thickness,strength,and pile-enhanced soil interface characteristics on the ultimate lateral resistance were studied.The results show that increasing the enhanced soil thickness leads to a significant improvement on ultimate lateral resistance factor(N P),and there is a critical thickness beyond which the thickness no longer affects the N P.Increasing the enhanced soil strength induced 6.2%-232.6%increase of N P.However,no noticeable impact was detected when the enhanced soil strength was eight times higher than that of the natural soil.The maximum increment of N P is only 30.5%caused by the increase of interface adhesion factor(a).An empirical model was developed to calculate the N P of the composite pile,and the results show excellent agreement with the analytical results.

Lava Ultimate优韧瓷高嵌体修复无髓后牙牙体缺损的临床分析

目的探讨Lava Ultimate优韧瓷高嵌体修复无髓后牙牙体缺损的临床效果。方法选取本院于2019年3月至2022年3月收治的无髓后牙牙体缺损患者为研究对象,采用随机排列法分为对照组和研究组。对照组45例患者Ceramage聚合瓷高嵌体修复,研究组45例患者则予以Lava Ultimate优韧瓷高嵌体修复,比较治疗前和治疗6周后两组患者菌斑指数(PLI)和牙龈指数(GI)等指标变化;同时采用牙齿咬合力测试仪与沉重法评估患者治疗前后的咬合力与咀嚼功能,统计两组满意度。结果治疗前,两组PLI、GI无显著差异(P>0.05),治疗后,研究组PLI、GI低于对照组,两组差异显著(P<0.05);治疗前两组患者牙齿功能相比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。相较于对照组,研究组患者治疗后咬合力、咀嚼功能指标均明显上升,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);研究组病患牙齿外观总满意度高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论Lava Ultimate优韧瓷高嵌体修复无髓后牙牙体缺损的的效果满意,能有效提升患者咀嚼功能,维持良好的牙龈状态,抑制牙龈沟炎性因子生成,缓解局部炎症,改善牙功能,但其也存在固有缺点,如价格昂贵、操作复杂等,需要临床根据患者的实际情况合理选择最佳修复材料。

树脂纳米陶瓷Lava Ultimate髓腔内固位冠修复老年脑卒中病人短冠磨牙的疗效观察

目的探讨树脂纳米陶瓷Lava Ultimate髓腔内固位冠修复老年脑卒中病人短冠磨牙的疗效。方法收集研究2018年3月至2021年10月北京市大兴区医院老年脑卒中短冠磨牙病人124例,根据修复方案分为两组,采用紫荆氧化锆全瓷冠修复治疗的61例病人为对照组,采用树脂纳米陶瓷Lava Ultimate髓腔内固位冠修复治疗的63例为观察组。采用改良美国公共卫生机构(United States public health service,USPHS)标准比较两组修复后6、12个月修复效果、微渗漏分级、并发症发生率、修复前、修复后12个月口腔健康影响程度量表中文版(OHIP-14)评分及修复后12个月李克特量表(Likert scale)评分。结果修复效果:修复后12个月观察组边缘密合度、颜色匹配度、修复体折裂、牙体完整性、继发龋合格率分别为93.65%(59/63)、93.65%(59/63)、96.83%(61/63)、96.83%(61/63)、95.24%(60/63),均高于对照组[80.33%(49/61)、81.97%(50/61)、83.61%(51/61)、81.97%(50/61)、83.61%(51/61)](P<0.05);微渗漏分级:两组修复后6、12个月微渗漏分级比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);并发症:观察组并发症发生率3.17%(2/63)低于对照组14.75%(9/61)(P<0.05);口腔健康相关生活质量:修复后12个月观察组OHIP-14量表功能限制、生理疼痛、心理不适、生理障碍、心理障碍、社交障碍评分分别为(1.89±0.57)分、(2.03±0.62)分、(0.92±0.30)分、(0.53±0.18)分、(0.42±0.10)分、(0.63±0.25)分,均低于对照组[(2.55±0.74)分、(2.73±0.88)分、(1.29±0.27)分、(0.74±0.26)分、(0.31±0.13)分、(0.89±0.20)分](P<0.05);修复效果满意度:修复后12个月观察组修复效果自我评估、并发症满意度、生活质量满意度评分依次为(4.62±0.39)分、(4.25±0.44)分、(4.57±0.40)分,均高于对照组[(4.12±0.35)分、(3.86±0.35)分、(4.03±0.46)分](P<0.05)。结论树脂纳米陶瓷Lava Ultimate髓腔内固位冠修复应用于老年脑卒中病人短冠磨牙,修复效果良好,有助于降低并发症发生率,提高口腔健康相关生活质量,改善修复效果满意度。

Lava Ultimate髓超嵌体对磨牙缺损根管修复美观度及实用性价值

目的:探讨Lava Ultimate髓超嵌体对磨牙缺损根管修复美观度及实用性价值。方法:选取2020年3月至2021年4月在古田县医院接受磨牙缺损根管治疗的患者178例(204颗磨牙)作为研究对象,按照入院先后顺序分为对照组和观察组,各89例(102颗磨牙)。对照组以Vita Tri Luxe髓超嵌体为修复方法,观察组以Lava Ultimate髓超嵌体为修复方法。对两组修复效果、美观度及预后效果进行观察分析。结果:修复后12个月,观察组颌牙磨耗情况明显少于对照组(P<0.05);观察组红色美学指数(PES)评分、白色美学指数(WES)评分及咀嚼效率均高于对照组(P<0.05);观察组牙龈指数(GI)、龈沟出血指数(SBI)指标均低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组并发症发生率显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:行根管治疗后磨牙缺损患者应用Lava Ultimate髓超嵌体进行修复有助于颌牙磨耗情况的减少,美观度及咀嚼能力明显提升,牙龈状况及并发症情况明显改善,远期治疗获益优势明显。

Experimental and Numerical Investigation on High-Pressure Centrifugal Pumps:Ultimate Pressure Formulation,Fatigue Life Assessment and Topological Optimization of Discharge Section

A high percentage of failure in pump elements originates from fatigue.This study focuses on the discharge section behavior,made of ductile iron,under dynamic load.An experimental protocol is established to collect the strain under pressurization and depressurization tests at specific locations.These experimental results are used to formulate the ultimate pressure expression function of the strain and the lateral surface of the discharge section and to validate finite element modeling.Fe-Safe is then used to assess the fatigue life cycle using different types of fatigue criteria(Coffin-Manson,Morrow,Goodman,and Soderberg).When the pressure is under 3000 PSI,pumps have an unlimited service life of 107 cycles,regardless of the criterion.However,for a pressure of 3555 PSI,only the Morrow criterion denotes a significant decrease in fatigue life cycles,as it considers the average stress.The topological optimization is then applied to the most critical pump model(with the lowest fatigue life cycle)to increase its fatigue life.Using the solid isotropic material with a penalization approach,the Abaqus Topology OptimizationModule is employed.The goal is to reduce the strain energy density while keeping the volume within bounds.According to the findings,a 5%volume reduction causes the strain energy density to decrease from 1.06 to 0.66106 J/m^(3).According to Morrow,the fatigue life cycle at 3,555 PSI is 782,425 longer than the initial 309,742 cycles.

Development of mathematically motivated hybrid soft computing models for improved predictions of ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations

Ultimate bearing capacity(UBC)is a key subject in geotechnical/foundation engineering as it determines the limit of loads imposed on the foundation.The most reliable means of determining UBC is through experiment,but it is costly and time-consuming which has led to the development of various models based on the simplified assumptions.The outcomes of the models are usually validated with the experimental results,but a large gap usually exists between them.Therefore,a model that can give a close prediction of the experimental results is imperative.This study proposes a grasshopper optimization algorithm(GOA)and salp swarm algorithm(SSA)to optimize artificial neural networks(ANNs)using the existing UBC experimental database.The performances of the proposed models are evaluated using various statistical indices.The obtained results are compared with the existing models.The proposed models outperformed the existing models.The proposed hybrid GOA-ANN and SSA-ANN models are then transformed into mathematical forms that can be incorporated into geotechnical/foundation engineering design codes for accurate UBC measurements.

The Ultimate Anti-Seismic Design Method

The design mechanisms and methods of the invention are intended to minimize problems related to the safety of structures in the event of natural phenomena such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and strong winds. It is achieved by controlling the deformations of the structure. Damage and deformation are closely related concepts since the control of deformations also controls the damage. The design method of applying artificial compression to the ends of all longitudinal reinforced concrete walls and, at the same time, connecting the ends of the walls to the ground using ground anchors placed at the depths of the boreholes, transfers the inertial stresses of the structure in the ground, which reacts as an external force in the structure’s response to seismic displacements. The wall with the artificial compression acquires dynamic, larger active cross-section and high axial and torsional stiffness, preventing all failures caused by inelastic deformation. By connecting the ends of all walls to the ground, we control the eigenfrequency of the structure and the ground during each seismic loading cycle, preventing inelastic displacements. At the same time, we ensure the strong bearing capacity of the foundation soil and the structure. By designing the walls correctly and placing them in proper locations, we prevent the torsional flexural buckling that occurs in asymmetrical floor plans, and metal and tall structures. Compression of the wall sections at the ends and their anchoring to the ground mitigates the transfer of deformations to the connection nodes, strengthens the wall section in terms of base shear force and shear stress of the sections, and increases the strength of the cross-sections to the tensile at the ends of the walls by introducing counteractive forces. The use of tendons within the ducts prevents longitudinal shear in the overlay concrete, while anchoring the walls to the foundation not only dissipates inertial forces to the ground but also prevents rotation of the walls, thus maintaining the structural integrity of the beams. The prestressing at the bilateral ends of the walls restores the structure to its original position even inelastic displacements by closing the opening of the developing cracks.

Ultimate pit optimization with ecological cost for open pit metal mines

The ecological costs of open pit metal mining are quantified, which include lost value of direct eco-services, lost value of indirect eco-services, prevention and restoration costs, and cost of carbon emission from energy consumption. These ecological costs are incorporated in an iterative ultimate pit optimization algorithm. A case study is presented to demonstrate the influence of ecological costs on pit design outcome. The results show that it is possible to internalize ecological costs in mine designs. The pit optimization outcome shifts considerably to the conservative side and the profitability decreases substantially when ecological costs are accounted for.

Experimental study on ultimate flexural capacity of steel encased concrete composite beams

Based on the experimental study and inelastic theory, the ultimate flexuralcapacity of steel encased concrete composite beams are derived. The difference between steel encasedconcrete composite beams with full shear connection and beams with partial shear connection,together with the relationship between the inelastic neutral axis of steel parts and concrete parts,are considered in the formulae. The calculation results of the eight specimens with full shearconnection and the three specimens with partial shear connection are in good agreement with theexperimental data, which validates the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed calculationmethods. Furthermore, the nonlinear finite element analysis of the ultimate flexural capacity of thesteel encased concrete composite beams is performed. Nonlinear material properties and nonlinearcontact properties are considered in the finite element analysis. The finite element analyticalresults also correlate well with the experimental data.

Experimental research on ultimate bearing capacity of N-joints of grouted square steel tube trusses

Cave-in failure is apt to occur in joints of trusses made of square hollow sections. In order to turn the failure mode into a strength failure mode of joint members, the idea is proposed that the chord of the truss is grouted to increase the cave-in beating capacity of a hollow tube chord. An experiment of eight specimens of N- joints made of grout-filled square steel tubes is performed. Based on the experimental study, the geometrical parameters of specimens are analyzed, and the effects of the confinement index ε, the spacing between the two web members g and the ratio of side length of the vertical web member to that of the chord β on the behavior of specimens are investigated through simulation analysis by simulation analyses, the mechanical properties and the failure an ANSYS program. Based on the test results and modes of this kind of joints are analyzed and the formulae to predict the ultimate bearing capacities corresponding to different failure modes are developed. The ultimate bearing capacity of compressive N-joints is calculated in accordance with the cave-in failure mode of a chord member; the ultimate bearing capacity of tension N-joints is calculated in accordance with the punchingshear failure mode; the ultimate bearing capacity of a chord member is calculated in accordance with the shear failure mode in normal sections.

Influence of dent on residual ultimate strength of 2024-T3 aluminum alloy plate under axial compression

Drop-weight impact tests were conducted on 2024-T3 aluminum plates with five types of impactors, and then the effects of the dent on the residual ultimate strength of the 2024-T3 specimens were investigated through axial compression tests. Results indicate that with increase in dent depth, the five types of dents affect the ultimate strength of the plate in different trends. Nevertheless, other than the plate global deflection caused by impacting, the dent itself has unremarkable effect on the ultimate strength. The mathematical expressions are derived regarding the relationship between impact energy factor and the dent depth factor as well as the compressive ultimate strength reduction rate and the dent depth factor.

Lava Ultimate优韧瓷高嵌体修复无髓后牙牙体缺损的临床疗效

目的分析Lava Ultimate优韧瓷高嵌体修复无髓后牙牙体缺损的临床疗效。方法前瞻性选取2018年1月1日至2020年1月1日首都医科大学附属北京同仁医院诊治的无髓后牙牙体缺损患者62例。采用计算机随机数字分组法将其分成对照组和观察组,各31例。对照组患者接受Ceramage聚合瓷高嵌体修复,观察组患者接受Lava Ultimate优韧瓷高嵌体修复。比较两组患者临床疗效、咀嚼功能、牙龈反应及美观满意度。结果观察组患者临床总有效率为96.77%,高于对照组(77.42%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗前,两组患者咀嚼率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗6、12个月,观察组患者的咀嚼率为0.59±0.11、0.69±0.2,高于对照组(0.55±0.15、0.64±0.21),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗前,两组患者牙龈指数、菌斑指数比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,观察组患者牙龈指数、菌斑指数为1.08±0.21、1.03±0.17,均低于对照组(1.95±0.26、1.89±0.25),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组患者美观总满意率为96.77%,高于对照组(70.97%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论Lava Ultimate优韧瓷高嵌体修复无髓后牙牙体缺损能提升临床治疗效果,促使咀嚼功能恢复,优化牙龈健康情况,建议使用。

Ultimate load bearing capacity evaluation of concrete beams subjected to freeze-thaw cycles

A theoretical prediction method based on the change of concrete material is proposed to evaluate the ultimate bending moment of concrete beams which have undergone freeze-thaw cycles （PTCs）. First, the freeze-thaw damage on concrete material is analyzed and the residual compressive strength is chosen to indicate the freeze-thaw damage. Then, the equivalent block method is employed to simplify the compressive stress-strain curve of the freeze-thaw damaged concrete and the mathematical expression for the ultimate bending moment is obtained. Comparisons of the predicted results with the test data indicate that the ultimate bending moment of concrete beams affected by FTC attack can be predicted by this proposed method. However, the bond-slip behavior and the randomness of freeze-thaw damage will affect the accuracy of the predicted results, especially when the residual compressive strength is less than 50%.

Incidence of Pitting Corrosion Wastage on the Hull Girder Ultimate Strength

The paper focuses on the assessment of the hull girder ultimate strength,combined with random pitting corrosion wastage,by the incremental-iterative method.After a brief review about the state of art,the local ultimate strength of pitted platings under uniaxial compression is preliminarily outlined and subsequently a closed-form design formula is endorsed in the Rule incremental-iterative method,to account for pitting corrosion wastage in the hull girder ultimate strength check.The ISSC bulk carrier is assumed as reference ship in a benchmark study,devoted to test the effectiveness of the incremental-iterative method,by a comparative analysis with a set of FE simulations,performed by Ansys Mechanical APDL.Four reference cases,with different locations of pitting corrosion wastage,are investigated focusing on nine combinations of pitting and corrosion intensity degrees.Finally,a comparative analysis between the hull girder ultimate strength,combined with pitting corrosion wastage,and the relevant values,complying with the Rule net scantling approach,is performed.Based on current results,the modified incremental-iterative method allows efficiently assessing the hull girder ultimate strength,combined with pitting corrosion wastage,so revealing useful both in the design process of new vessels and in the structural health monitoring of aged ships.

Ultimate两通接头技术在气质联用仪中的应用

文中论述了Ultimate两通接头技术在气质联用仪中的数种应用情况,针对气质联用仪分析时常见的放空周期长,色谱柱间切换步骤繁琐、分析复杂基质时色谱柱易污染易堵塞等问题,提出了用Ultimate两通接头技术进行解决的方法。

Lava Ultimate优韧瓷髓腔固位冠在大面积牙体缺损短冠磨牙修复中的应用观察

目的观察Lava Ultimate优韧瓷髓腔固位冠在大面积牙体缺损短冠磨牙修复中应用效果。方法大面积牙体缺损短冠磨牙85颗,分为Lava Ultimate优韧瓷髓腔固位冠组(优韧瓷组)40颗、氧化锆髓腔固位冠组(氧化锆组)45颗,分别采用Lava Ultimate优韧瓷、氧化锆髓腔固位冠修复。修复后12个月对两组髓腔固位冠修复体进行临床效果评价,包括修复体完整性、修复体松动及脱落、边缘适合性、边缘着色、继发龋和牙龈健康状况,计算临床成功率。修复后12个月进行满意度调查,包括修复体颜色、外形、咀嚼功能和舒适度4个方面。离体短冠恒磨牙20颗,制作Lava Ultimate优韧瓷以及氧化锆髓腔固位冠修复体各10个,分别记为LU组、ZrO2组,制作硅橡胶间隙印模后,观察修复体边缘适应性(M1点值)和内部适应性(M2、M3及M4点值)。结果优韧瓷组和氧化锆组的髓腔固位冠修复体边缘密合,无边缘着色及继发龋的发生。优韧瓷组在修复后12个月出现1例修复体咬合面破损、1例牙龈轻微炎症,临床成功率为95.0%;氧化锆组在修复后12个月时出现1例修复体脱落、2例牙龈轻微炎症,临床成功率为93.3%,两组临床成功率相比,P>0.05。优韧瓷组患者在修复体舒适度的满意率高于氧化锆组(P<0.05)。LU组M1、M2、M3、M4点间隙值均小于ZrO2组(P均<0.05)。结论与氧化锆相比,Lava Ultimate优韧瓷髓腔固位冠修复大面积牙体缺损短冠磨牙疗效相当,但患者舒适度更高,且Lava Ultimate优韧瓷髓腔固位冠修复体的边缘适应性和内部适应性均更优。

SIMPLIFIED ANALYSIS METHOD FOR ULTIMATE LOAD CAPACITY OF WEB PLATES OF BOX GIRDERS

The prosperous post buckling load capacity of web plates of box girders can be used.In this article,the post buckling behaviour of web plates of box girders under different loading conditions is theoretically analyzed and on the basis of domestic and overseas design codes of steel structures,the corresponding simplified analysis methods are put forward for the engineering design or code revision.It is proved that the simplified methods are safe,efficient and practicable through the comparison between several results.

A deep-learning-based prediction method of the estimated ultimate recovery(EUR)of shale gas wells

The estimated ultimate recovery(EUR)of shale gas wells is influenced by many factors,and the accurate prediction still faces certain challenges.As an artificial intelligence algorithm,deep learning yields notable advantages in nonlinear regression.Therefore,it is feasible to predict the EUR of shale gas wells based on a deep-learning algorithm.In this paper,according to geological evaluation data,hydraulic fracturing data,production data and EUR evaluation results of 282 wells in the WY shale gas field,a deep-learning-based algorithm for EUR evaluation of shale gas wells was designed and realized.First,the existing EUR evaluation methods of shale gas wells and the deep feedforward neural network algorithm was systematically analyzed.Second,the technical process of a deep-learning-based algorithm for EUR prediction of shale gas wells was designed.Finally,by means of real data obtained from the WY shale gas field,several different cases were applied to testify the validity and accuracy of the proposed approach.The results show that the EUR prediction with high accuracy.In addition,the results are affected by the variety and number of input parameters,the network structure and hyperparameters.The proposed approach can be extended to other shale fields using the similar technic process.

Variation analysis of ultimate pullout capacity of shallow horizontal strip anchor plate with 2-layer overlying soil based on nonlinear M-C failure criterion

Based on the nonlinear Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion and an associated flow rule,a kinematic admissible velocity field of failure mechanism of the 2-layer soil above a shallow horizontal strip anchor plate is constructed.The ultimate pull-out force and its corresponding failure mechanism through the upper bound limit analysis according to a variation principle are deduced.When the 2-layer overlying soil is degraded into single-layer soil,the model of ultimate pullout force could also be degraded into the model of single-layer soil.And the comparison between results of single-layer soil variation method and those calculated by rigid limit analysis method proves the correctness of our method.Based on that,the influence of changes of geotechnical parameters on ultimate pullout forces and failure mechanism of a shallow horizontal strip anchor with the 2-layer soil above are analyzed.The results show that the ultimate pull-out force and failure mechanism of a shallow horizontal strip anchor with the 2-layer soil above are affected by the nonlinear geotechnical parameters greatly.Thus,it is very important to obtain the accurate geotechnical parameters of 2-layer soil for the evaluation of the ultimate pullout capacity of the anchor plate.