Bound-Preserving Discontinuous Galerkin Methods with Modified Patankar Time Integrations for Chemical Reacting Flows

In this paper,we develop bound-preserving discontinuous Galerkin(DG)methods for chemical reactive flows.There are several difficulties in constructing suitable numerical schemes.First of all,the density and internal energy are positive,and the mass fraction of each species is between 0 and 1.Second,due to the rapid reaction rate,the system may contain stiff sources,and the strong-stability-preserving explicit Runge-Kutta method may result in limited time-step sizes.To obtain physically relevant numerical approximations,we apply the bound-preserving technique to the DG methods.Though traditional positivity-preserving techniques can successfully yield positive density,internal energy,and mass fractions,they may not enforce the upper bound 1 of the mass fractions.To solve this problem,we need to(i)make sure the numerical fluxes in the equations of the mass fractions are consistent with that in the equation of the density;(ii)choose conservative time integrations,such that the summation of the mass fractions is preserved.With the above two conditions,the positive mass fractions have summation 1,and then,they are all between 0 and 1.For time discretization,we apply the modified Runge-Kutta/multi-step Patankar methods,which are explicit for the flux while implicit for the source.Such methods can handle stiff sources with relatively large time steps,preserve the positivity of the target variables,and keep the summation of the mass fractions to be 1.Finally,it is not straightforward to combine the bound-preserving DG methods and the Patankar time integrations.The positivity-preserving technique for DG methods requires positive numerical approximations at the cell interfaces,while Patankar methods can keep the positivity of the pre-selected point values of the target variables.To match the degree of freedom,we use polynomials on rectangular meshes for problems in two space dimensions.To evolve in time,we first read the polynomials at the Gaussian points.Then,suitable slope limiters can be applied to enforce the positivity of the solutions at those points,which can be preserved by the Patankar methods,leading to positive updated numerical cell averages.In addition,we use another slope limiter to get positive solutions used for the bound-preserving technique for the flux.Numerical examples are given to demonstrate the good performance of the proposed schemes.

A Modified Lagrange Method for Solving Convex Quadratic Optimization Problems

In this paper, a modified version of the Classical Lagrange Multiplier method is developed for convex quadratic optimization problems. The method, which is evolved from the first order derivative test for optimality of the Lagrangian function with respect to the primary variables of the problem, decomposes the solution process into two independent ones, in which the primary variables are solved for independently, and then the secondary variables, which are the Lagrange multipliers, are solved for, afterward. This is an innovation that leads to solving independently two simpler systems of equations involving the primary variables only, on one hand, and the secondary ones on the other. Solutions obtained for small sized problems (as preliminary test of the method) demonstrate that the new method is generally effective in producing the required solutions.

Investigation of granite failure precursor under axial load using modified LSTM framework

Granite is usually composed of quartz,biotite,feldspar,and cracks,and the variation characteristics of these components could reflect the deformation and failure process of rock well.Taking granite as an example,the video camera was used to record the deformation and failure process of rock.The distribution of meso-components in video images was then identified.The meso-components of rock failure precursors were also discussed.Moreover,a modified LSTM(long short-term memory method)based on SSA(sparrow search algorithm)was proposed to estimate the change of meso-components of rock failure precursor.It shows that the initiation and expansion of cracks are mainly caused by feldspar and quartz fracture,and when the quartz and feldspar exit the stress framework,rock failure occurs;the second large increase of crack area and the second large decrease of quartz or feldspar area may be used as a precursor of rock failure;the precursor time of rock failure based on meso-scopic components is about 4 s earlier than that observed by the naked eye;the modified LSTM network has the strongest estimation ability for quartz area change,followed by feldspar and biotite,and has the worst estimation ability for cracks;when using the modified LSTM network to predict the precursors of rock instability and failure,quartz and feldspar could be given priority.The results presented herein may provide reference in the investigation of rock failure mechanism.

Novel wood-plastic composite fabricated via modified steel slag:Preparation,mechanical and flammability properties

A novel method was developed to enhance the utilization rate of steel slag(SS).Through treatment of SS with phosphoric acid and aminopropyl triethoxysilane(KH550),we obtained modified SS(MSS),which was used to prepare MSS/wood-plastic composites(MSS/WPCs)by replacing talcum powder(TP).The composites were fabricated through melting blending and hot pressing.Their mechanical and combustion properties,which comprise heat release,smoke release,and thermal stability,were systematically investigated.MSS can improve the mechanical strength of the composites through grafting reactions between wood powder and thermoplastics.Notably,MSS/WPC#50(16wt%MSS)with an MSS-to-TP mass ratio of 1:1 exhibited optimal comprehensive performance.Compared with those of WPC#0 without MSS,the tensile,flexural,and impact strengths of MSS/WPC#50 were increased by 18.5%,12.8%,and 18.0%,respectively.Moreover,the MSS/WPC#50 sample achieved the highest limited oxygen index of 22.5%,the highest vertical burning rating at the V-1 level,and the lowest horizontal burning rate at 44.2 mm/min.The formation of a dense and stable char layer led to improved thermal stability and a considerable reduction in heat and smoke releases of MSS/WPC#50.However,the partial replacement of TP with MSS slightly compromised the mechanical and flame-retardant properties,possibly due to the weak grafting caused by SS powder agglomeration.These findings suggest the suitability of MSS/WPCs for high-value-added applications as decorative panels indoors or outdoors.

Research Progress of Agricultural Genetically Modified Crop Safety Evaluation

The commercial cultivation of genetically modified(GM)crops has eased the global food crisis and brought considerable economic and social benefits to countries.Because of the potential safety problems,it is necessary to make clear the molecular genetic characteristics,edible safety,planting,processing,and other aspects of the safety evaluation of GM crops.The safety problems existing in the cultivation of GM crops,safety evaluation and detection of GM crops were introduced in this paper,which provided the basis for safety evaluation and effective supervision of GM crops and their products.Commercial cultivation and reasonable supervision based on safety evaluation have far-reaching significance for ensuring consumer safety,enhancing the credibility of the national political system and enhancing citizens'confidence in the safety of GM crop products for consumption.

Dispersive propagation of optical solitions and solitary wave solutions of Kundu-Eckhaus dynamical equation via modified mathematical method

In this research work,we constructed the optical soliton solutions of nonlinear complex Kundu-Eckhaus(KE)equation with the help of modified mathematical method.We obtained the solutions in the form of dark solitons,bright solitons and combined dark-bright solitons,travelling wave and periodic wave solutions with general coefficients.In our knowledge earlier reported results of the KE equation with specific coefficients.These obtained solutions are more useful in the development of optical fibers,dynamics of solitons,dynamics of adiabatic parameters,dynamics of fluid,problems of biomedical,industrial phenomena and many other branches.All calculations show that this technique is more powerful,effective,straightforward,and fruitfulness to study analytically other higher-order nonlinear complex PDEs involves in mathematical physics,quantum physics,Geo physics,fluid mechanics,hydrodynamics,mathematical biology,field of engineering and many other physical sciences.

Solving Different Types of Differential Equations Using Modified and New Modified Adomian Decomposition Methods

The Modified Adomian Decomposition Method (MADM) is presented. A number of problems are solved to show the efficiency of the method. Further, a new solution scheme for solving boundary value problems with Neumann conditions is proposed. The scheme is based on the modified Adomian decomposition method and the inverse linear operator theorem. Several differential equations with Neumann boundary conditions are solved to demonstrate the high accuracy and efficiency of the proposed scheme.

Application of the Modified Adomian Decomposition Method on a Mathematical Model of COVID-19

In this study, we constructed and analysed a mathematical model of COVID-19 in order to comprehend the transmission dynamics of the disease. The reproduction number (RC) was calculated via the next generation matrix method. We also used the Lyaponuv method to show the global stability of both the disease free and endemic equilibrium points. The results showed that the disease-free equilibrium point is globally asymptotically stable if RC RC > 1. We further used the Adomian decomposition method and the modified Adomian decomposition method to obtain the solutions of the model. Numerical analysis of the model was done using Sagemath 9.0 software.

A modified single edge V-notched beam method for evaluating surface fracture toughness of thermal barrier coatings

The surface fracture toughness is an important mechanical parameter for studying the failure behavior of air plasma sprayed(APS)thermal barrier coatings(TBCs).As APS TBCs are typical multilayer porous ceramic materials,the direct applications of the traditional single edge notched beam(SENB)method that ignores those typical structural characters may cause errors.To measure the surface fracture toughness more accurately,the effects of multilayer and porous characters on the fracture toughness of APS TBCs should be considered.In this paper,a modified single edge V-notched beam(MSEVNB)method with typical structural characters is developed.According to the finite element analysis(FEA),the geometry factor of the multilayer structure is recalculated.Owing to the narrower V-notches,a more accurate critical fracture stress is obtained.Based on the Griffith energy balance,the reduction of the crack surface caused by micro-defects is corrected.The MSEVNB method can measure the surface fracture toughness more accurately than the SENB method.

Exact Traveling Wave Solutions to Phi-4 Equation and Joseph-Egri (TRLW) Equation and Calogro-Degasperis (CD) Equation by Modified (G'/G2)-Expansion Method

In this study, we will introduce the modified (G'/G2)-expansion method to explore some of the exact traveling wave solutions of some nonlinear partial differential equations namely, Phi-4 equation, Joseph-Egri (TRLW) equation, and Calogro-Degasperis (CD) equation. As a result, we have obtained solutions for the equations expressed in terms of trigonometric, hyperbolic and rational functions. Moreover, some selected solutions are plotted using some specific values for the parameters.

A Method Suitable for Extracting Genomic DNA from Animal and Plant——Modified CTAB Method

[Objective] The study aimed to introduce a rapid and effective method that is suitable for extracting genomic DNA from animal and plant. [ Method ] The genomic DNAs were extracted from tender leaves of 24 peanut cuhivars and from the liver, lung and kidney of white mouse through the specifically modified CTAB method. The DNAs were run on agarose gel, next detected by DNA/Protein analyzer. Finally PCR amplification was conducted to detect the quality of DNAs extracted using the modified CTAB method. [ Result] The clear and orderly bands were observed in gel detection, and the values of OD200/OD200 for DNAs extracted via modified CTAB method were between 1.77 - 1.83. The DNAs performed well in PCR amplification. [ Conclusion] The DNAs extracted by modified CTAB method could satisfy the requirement of PCR amplification.

Modified CTAB Method for Extracting Genomic DNA from Wheat Leaf

ObjectiveThe aim was to seek for a rapid DNA minipreparation method from wheat leaf. MethodThe total DNA of wheat leaf was extracted using CTAB, SDS and boiling water, separately, with some modifications. Integrity and purity of nucleic acids were detected through agarose gel electrophoresis, ultraviolet absorption and PCR. ResultThe DNA extracted by the modified CTAB method had high quality and purity, and was not degraded. Two hundreds of DNA samples could be extracted each workday by per capita using this method; and the PCR detection of wheat transgenic plants showed that amplified bands of target gene were clear, without false-positive, and the test results were satisfactory. The DNA purity and concentration extracted by modified SDS method were not as good as that extracted by modified CTAB method, but it also met the DNA requirements of major molecular research. The DNA quantity extracted by modified boiling method was small and there were a lot of impurities in it, PCR detection of this DNA showed no amplified band. ConclusionModified CTAB method is a simple and rapid method for DNA minipreparation from wheat leaf, and was suitable for PCR amplification and other molecular biology researches.

Modified L-P小波最小二乘支持向量机及在动态系统辩识中的应用

为了提高动态系统的辩识品质,提出了一种新的可调带宽多维支持向量小波核函数—modified L-P小波核函数。理论上证明了这种核函数是满足平移不变核定理的支持向量核函数。由于该核函数具有平移伸缩正交性,而且适用于信号的局部分析、信噪分离和突变信号的检测,从而提升了支持向量机的泛化性能。应用Modified L-P小波核作为最小二乘支持向量机的核函数,可以简化计算复杂性,提高学习效率。回归实验和动态系统辩识的仿真结果表明,Modified L-P小波核函数最小二乘支持向量机的建模和逼近能力优于基于L-P小波核函数或高斯核函数最小二乘支持向量机,更适合工程应用。

改良LBL-PBL-LBL教学法在骨科见习学生教学中的应用

目的探究改良传统授课模式-基于问题的学习-传统授课模式(lecture-based learning,problem-based learning,lecture-based learning,LBL-PBL-LBL)教学法在骨科见习学生教学中的应用效果。方法选取2023年3-11月河北大学附属医院骨科接收的120名见习学生,采取计算机等量随机方式进行分组,对照组(n=60)学生见习教学应用LBL教学法,观察组(n=60)给予改良LBL-PBL-LBL教学法,见习结束后,通过对2组学生发放调查问卷和进行理论和实践考核,收集对比2组见习学生评教情况、考试成绩及教学满意度。结果对比2组学生教学后数据,其中观察组见习学生评分[自主学习能力:(3.14±0.35)分、小组协作能力:(3.07±0.32)分、学习兴趣:(2.93±0.42)分、知识点掌握:(3.29±0.62)分、实践技能:(3.28±0.63)分]高于对照组[自主学习能力:(2.29±0.18)分、小组协作能力:(1.65±0.24)分、学习兴趣:(2.17±0.38)分、知识点掌握:(2.16±0.34)分、实践技能:(2.56±0.48)分],差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);观察组的考试成绩[理论考核:(84.12±0.81)分、实践考核:(88.59±0.68)分]优于对照组[理论考核:(72.32±0.87)分、实践考核:(71.16±0.32)分],差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);观察组学生对改良LBL-PBL-LBL教学法的教学满意度[教学组织管理:(3.22±0.32)分、教师带教能力:(3.69±0.24)分、教学效果满意度:(3.39±0.55)分、教学模式认可度:(3.24±0.36)分]优于对照组[教学组织管理:(2.12±0.27)分、教师带教能力:(2.56±0.22)分、教学效果满意度:(2.45±0.38)分、教学模式认可度:(1.96±0.21)分],差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。结论对骨科见习学生应用改良LBL-PBL-LBL教学法进行教学,教学效果有显著的改善,不仅能够有效增加见习学生的理论知识储备,提高对骨科临床实践的认识,还能提高医院的教学满意度。

Grouping response method for equivalent static wind loads based on a modified LRC method

Wind loading is one of the most important loads for controlling the design of large-span roof structures. Equivalent static wind loads, which can generally aim at determining a specific response, are widely used by structural designers. A method for equivalent static wind loads applicable to multi-responses is proposed in this paper. A modified load- response-correlation （LRC） method corresponding to a particular peak response is presented, and the similarity algorithm implemented for the group response is described. The main idea of the algorithm is that two responses can be put into one group if the value of one response is close to that of the other response, when the structure is subjected to equivalent static wind loads aiming at the other response. Based on the modified LRC, the grouping response method is put forward to construct equivalent static wind loading. This technique can simultaneously reproduce peak responses for some grouped responses. To verify its computational accuracy, the method is applied to an actual large-span roof structure. Calculation results show that when the similarity of responses in the same group is high, equivalent static wind loads with high accuracy and reasonable magnitude of equivalent static wind distribution can be achieved.

Density of Ni-Al Alloys in Liquid and Solid-Liquid Coexistence State Measured by a Modified Pycnometric Method

The density of Ni-AI alloys in both liquid state and solid-liquid coexistence state was measured with a modified pycnometric method. It was found that the density of Ni-AI alloys decreases with increasing temperature and Al concentration in the alloys. The molar volume of liquid Ni-AI binary alloys increases with the increase of temperature and Al concentration. The partial molar volume of Al in Ni-AI binary alloy was calculated approximately. The molar volume of liquid Ni-AI alloy determined in the present work shows a negative deviation from the ideal linear molar volume.

A modified domain reduction method for numerical simulation of wave propagation in localized regions

A modified domain reduction method(MDRM) that introduces damping terms to the original DRM is presented in this paper. To verify the proposed MDRM and compare the computational accuracy of these two methods, a numerical test is designed. The numerical results of the MDRM and DRM are compared using an extended meshed model. The results show that the MDRM significantly improved the computational accuracy of the DRM. Then, the MDRM is compared with two existing conventional methods, namely Liao's transmitting boundary and viscous-spring boundary with Liu's method. The MDRM shows its great advancement in computational accuracy, stability and range of applications. This paper also discusses the influence of boundary location on computational accuracy. It can be concluded that smaller models tend to have larger errors. By introducing two dimensionless parameters, φ_1 and φ_2, the rational distance between the observation point and the MDRM boundary is suggested. When φ_1 >2 or φ_2>13, the relative PGA error can be limited to 5%. In practice, the appropriate model size can be chosen based on these two parameters to achieve desired computational accuracy.

Lateral Bearing Capacity of Modified Suction Caissons Determined by Using the Limit Equilibrium Method

The modified suction caisson(MSC) adds a short-skirted structure around the regular suction caissons to increase the lateral bearing capacity and limit the deflection. The MSC is suitable for acting as the offshore wind turbine foundation subjected to larger lateral loads compared with the imposed vertical loads. Determination of the lateral bearing capacity is a key issue for the MSC design. The formula estimating the lateral bearing capacity of the MSC was proposed in terms of the limit equilibrium method and was verified by the test results. Parametric studies on the lateral bearing capacity were also carried out. It was found that the lateral bearing capacity of the MSC increases with the increasing length and radius of the external skirt, and the lateral bearing capacity increases linearly with the increasing coefficient of subgrade reaction. The maximum lateral bearing capacity of the MSC is attained when the ratio of the radii of the internal compartment to the external skirt equals 0.82 and the ratio of the lengths of the external skirt to the internal compartment equals 0.48, provided that the steel usage of the MSC is kept constant.

Density of Liquid Ni-Mo Alloys Measured by a Modified Sessile Drop Method

The density of liquid binary Ni-Mo alloys with molybdenum concentration from 0 to 20% (mass fraction) wasmeasured by a modified sessile drop method. It has been found that the density of the liquid Ni-Mo alloys decreaseswith increasing temperature, but increases with the increase of molybdenum concentration in the alloys. The molarvolume of liquid Ni-Mo binary alloys increases with the increase of temperature and molybdenum concentration. Thepartial molar volume of molybdenum in Ni-Mo binary alloy has been approximately calculated as [13.18-2.65×10^(-3)T+(-47.94+3.10×10^(-2)T)×10^(-2)X_(Mo)]×10^(-6)m^3·mol^(-1). The molar volume of Ni-Mo alloy determined inthe present work shows a negative deviation from the ideal linear mixing molar volume.

A modified stiffness spreading method for layout optimization of truss structures

The stiffness spreading method (SSM) was initially proposed for layout optimization of truss structures,in which an artificial elastic material of low modulus is uniformly distributed in the design domain to create connections between discrete members.In this paper,a modified stiffness spreading method is proposed by replacing the artificial elastic material with auxiliary bars to connect real members of the truss structure.Since the background continuum mesh for the elastic material is no longer required,the computational cost is significantly reduced.Like SSM,the new method is advantageous in that an initial design may consist of disconnected bars allocated in the design domain,and mathematical programming methods can be applied for the efficient solution of the formulated optimization problem.A number of solution strategies are also developed to achieve more practical designs with lower computational cost.Numerical examples of both 2-D and 3-D truss structures are presented to demonstrate the feasibility,robustness and effectiveness of the proposed method.