Effects of slab geometry and obliquity on the interplate thermal regime associated with the subduction of three-dimensionally curved oceanic plates

We investigated the relationships among slab geometry, obliquity, and the thermal regime associated with the subduction of oceanic plates using a three-dimensional （3D） parallelepiped thermal convection model. Various models with convex and concave slab shapes were constructed in the numerical simu- lation, and the temperature and mantle flow distributions were calculated. The results revealed that when the slab dip angle increases, or the obliquity of subduction becomes steeper, the interplate tem- perature decreases remarkably. Cooler （warmer） zones on the plate interface were identified from the modeling where there was a larger （smaller） subduction angle. Consequently, the interplate temperature distribution is partly controlled by the true subduction angle （TSA）, which is a function of the slab dip angle and the obliquity of subduction. The rate of change of the interface temperature for the TSA was 10-50 ℃ （10°〈 TSA 〈 20°） at depths ranging from （TSA 10） × 5 km to 60 ＋ （TSA 10） × 5 km for a fiat slab after a subduction history of 7 Myrs. The along-arc slab curvature affects the variation in TSA. The slab radius also appeared to influence the radius of induced mantle flow.

Changes in Intra-pelvic Obliquity Angle 0-2 Years After Total Hip Arthroplasty and Its Effects on Leg Length Discrepancy：A Retrospective Study

Background：Total hip arthroplasty （THA） is one of the most effective treatments for phase Ⅲ and Ⅳ hip arthrosis.Lower limb length balancing is one of the determining factors of a successful surgery,particularly in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip （DDH）.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the postoperative change in intra-pelvic obliquity （intra-PO） angle in the coronal plane and its effects on leg length discrepancy （LLD） within 2 years.Methods：A total of 78 patients （70 females,8 males） were enrolled in this study.All patients were suffering from DDH with varying degrees of LLD.Pelvic plain radiographs were collected before and after the operation.The intra-PO angles were measured 0,0.5,1 and 2 years after THA.At the same time,postoperative LLD was measured with blocking test.Results：PO changed significantly in the first year after THA surgery （0 year vs.0.5 year,P 〈 0.01;0.5 year vs.1 year,P 〈 0.01）,and the changing value of intra-PO angle （△PO） slowed down substantially during the first 2 years after THA （0.5 year vs.0.5-1 year,P 〈 0.01;0.5-1 year vs.1-2 years,P 〈 0.01）.With the change in intra-PO angle,LLD also got narrow within the 1st year （0 year vs.0.5 year,P 〈 0.01;0.5 year vs.1 year,P 〈 0.01）.Elderly patients had a smaller intra-PO angle reduction （Group A vs.Group B,P =0.01;Group B vs.Group C,P〈 0.01）.Conclusions：Intra-PO angle and LLD gap narrowed with time after THA surgery.In particular,elderly patients had smaller change in intra-PO angle.

FlowBreakdown of Hybrid Nanofluid on a Rigid Surface with Power Law Fluid as Lubricated Layers

Thiswork investigates an oblique stagnation point flowof hybrid nanofluid over a rigid surface with power lawfluidas lubricated layers. Copper (Cu) and Silver (Ag) solid particles are used as hybrid particles acting in water H2O asa base fluid. The mathematical formulation of flow configuration is presented in terms of differential systemthat isnonlinear in nature. The thermal aspects of the flow field are also investigated by assuming the surface is a heatedsurface with a constant temperature T. Numerical solutions to the governing mathematical model are calculatedby the RK45 algorithm. The results based on the numerical solution against various flow and thermal controllingparameters are presented in terms of line graphs. The specific results depict that the heat flux increases over thelubricated-indexed parameter.

Exploring mechanism of hidden,steep obliquely inclined bedding landslides using a 3DEC model:A case study of the Shanyang landslide in Shaanxi Province,China

Catastrophic geological disasters frequently occur on slopes with obliquely inclined bedding structures(also referred to as obliquely inclined bedding slopes),where the apparent dip sliding is not readily visible.This phenomenon has become a focal point in landslide research.Yet,there is a lack of studies on the failure modes and mechanisms of hidden,steep obliquely inclined bedding slopes.This study investigated the Shanyang landslide in Shaanxi Province,China.Using field investigations,laboratory tests of geotechnical parameters,and the 3DEC software,this study developed a numerical model of the landslide to analyze the failure process of such slopes.The findings indicate that the Shanyang landslide primarily crept along a weak interlayer under the action of gravity.The landslide,initially following a dip angle with the support of a stable inclined rock mass,shifted direction under the influence of argillization in the weak interlayer,moving towards the apparent dip angle.The slide resistance effect of the karstic dissolution zone was increasingly significant during this process,with lateral friction being the primary resistance force.A reduction in the lateral friction due to karstic dissolution made the apparent dip sliding characteristics of the Shanyang landslide more pronounced.Notably,deformations such as bending and uplift at the slope’s foot suggest that the main slide resistance shifts from lateral friction within the karstic dissolution zone to the slope foot’s resistance force,leading to the eventual buckling failure of the landslide.This study unveils a novel failure mode of apparent dip creep-buckling in the Shanyang landslide,highlighting the critical role of lateral friction from the karstic dissolution zone in its failure mechanism.These insights offer a valuable reference for mitigating risks and preventing disasters related to obliquely inclined bedding landslides.

Preliminary estimation of rock-fall lateral dispersion by laboratory test

Lateral dispersion significantly directs the assessment of rockfall hazard and design of countermeasures. In the present study, the dependence of lateral dispersion on different controlling factors has been systematically evaluated by performing laboratory tests using three different rock block types, namely circular block, and two types of elliptical block. The three types of rock block are released onto an inclined surface with the identical initial status. Parallel, anti-parallel, and oblique impact tests set at slope angles of 22.5° and 45°are conducted to study the block-slope interaction of rockfall. Lateral dispersion of rockfall is less influenced by the block shape for the oblique impact, while the post-impact behaviors are greatly affected by the block shape. The key factors influencing the deviation of the post-impact trajectory direction are the slope angle (θ) and direction difference (Δφ). An empirical model is then developed to characterize the deviation distribution of lateral dispersion by 5th and 95th percentile values with the inclusion of the two key factors. Linear function can be used to describe the 5th percentile boundary, while hyperbolic function is good for the 95th percentile boundary, which need to be validated by field tests in the subsequent research.

Architectural Model of a Dryland Gravel Braided River,based on 3D UAV Oblique Photogrammetric Data:A Case Study of West Dalongkou River in Eastern Xinjiang,China

Three-dimensional unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)oblique photogrammetric data were used to infer mountainous gravel braided river lithofacies,lithofacies associations and architectural elements.Hierarchical architecture and lithofacies associations with detailed lithofacies characterizations were comprehensively described to document the architectural model,architectural element scale and gravel particle scale.(1)Nine lithofacies(i.e.,Gmm,Gcm,Gcc,Gci,Gcl,Ss,Sm,Fsm and Fl)were identified and classified as gravel,sand and fine matrix deposits.These are typical depositional features of a mountainous dryland gravel-braided river.(2)Three architectural elements were identified,including channel(CH),gravel bar(GB)and overbank(OB).CH can be further divided into flow channel and abandoned channel,while GB consists of Central Gravel bar(CGB)and Margin Gravel bar(MGB).(3)The gravel bar is the key architectural element of the gravel braided river,with its geological attributes.The dimensions of GBs and their particles are various,but exhibit good relationships with each other.The grain size of GB decreases downstream,but the dimensions of GB do not.The bank erosion affects the GB dimensions,whereas channel incision and water flow velocity influence the grain size of GB.The conclusions can be applied to the dryland gravel braided river studies in tectonically active areas.

Broad Federated Meta-Learning of Damaged Objects in Aerial Videos

We advanced an emerging federated learning technology in city intelligentization for tackling a real challenge-to learn damaged objects in aerial videos.Ameta-learning system was integrated with the fuzzy broad learning system to further develop the theory of federated learning.Both the mixed picture set of aerial video segmentation and the 3D-reconstructed mixed-reality data were employed in the performance of the broad federated meta-learning system.The study results indicated that the object classification accuracy is up to 90%and the average time cost in damage detection is only 0.277 s.Consequently,the broad federated meta-learning system is efficient and effective in detecting damaged objects in aerial videos.

Modified inferior oblique anterior transposition for dissociated vertical deviation combined with superior oblique palsy:A case report

BACKGROUND Inferior oblique anterior transposition(IOAT)has emerged as an effective surgery in the management of dissociated vertical deviation(DVD)combined with superior oblique palsy(SOP).Traditional IOAT usually provides satisfactory primary position alignment and simultaneously restricts the superior floating phenomenon.However,it also increases the risk of the anti-elevation syndrome and narrowing of the palpebral fissure in straight-ahead gaze,especially after the unilateral operation.CASE SUMMARY We report the outcomes of the modified unilateral IOAT in two patients with unilateral DVD combined with SOP.The anterior-nasal fibers of the inferior oblique muscle were attached at 9 mm posterior to the corneal limbus along the temporal board of the inferior rectus muscle,the other fibers were attached a further 5 mm temporal to the anterior-nasal fibers.Postoperatively,both hypertropia and floating were improved,and no obvious complications occurred.CONCLUSION In these cases,the modified unilateral IOAT was an effective and safe surgical method for treating DVD with SOP.

Royal Crown Shaped Polarization Insensitive Perfect Metamaterial Absorber for C-, X-, and Ku-Band Applications

This study proposed a new royal crown-shaped polarisation insensitive double negative triple band microwave range electromagnetic metamaterial absorber(MA).The primary purpose of this study is to utilise the exotic characteristics of this perfect metamaterial absorber(PMA)for microwave wireless communications.The fundamental unit cell of the proposed MA consists of two pentagonal-shaped resonators and two inverse C-shaped metallic components surrounded by a split ring resonator(SRR).The bottom thin copper deposit and upper metallic resonator surface are disjoined by an FR-4 dielectric substrate with 1.6 mm thickness.The CST MW studio,a high-frequency electromagnetic simulator has been deployed for numerical simula-tion of the unit cell in the frequency range of 4 to 14 GHz.In the TE mode,the offered MA structure demonstrated three different absorption peaks at 6.85 GHz(C-band),8.87 GHz(X-band),and 12.03 GHz(Ku-band),with 96.82%,99.24%,and 99.43%absorptivity,respectively.The electric field,magnetic field,and surface current distribution were analysed using Maxwell’s-Curl equations,whereas the angle sensitivity was investigated to comprehend the absorption mechanism of the proposed absorber.The numerical results were verified using the Ansys HFSS(high-frequency structure simulator)and ADS(advanced design system)for equivalent circuit models.Moreover,the proposed MA is polarisation and incident angle independent.Hence,the application of this MA can be extended to a great extent,including airborne radar applications,defence,and stealth-coating technology.

Effectiveness of modified inferior oblique muscle belly transposition for V-pattern exotropia combined with mild to moderate inferior oblique muscle overaction

AIM:To investigate the effectiveness of a modified inferior oblique muscle belly transposition for treatment of V-pattern exotropia combined with mild to moderate inferior oblique muscle overaction.METHODS:Thirteen cases(23 affected eyes)of V-pattern exotropia with inferior oblique muscle overaction(+or++)who underwent the modified inferior oblique muscle belly transposition procedure were retrospectively reviewed.The amount of V-pattern,grade of inferior oblique overaction,degree of vertical strabismus,abnormal head posture,and the fovea-disc angle were evaluated before and after surgery.RESULTS:The V-pattern was corrected in all cases,and the amount of V-pattern reduced by 17.85±5.13 prism diopter(PD)on average(t=16.07,P<0.001).The surgical cure rate for mild to moderate inferior oblique muscle overaction was 87.0%(20/23).The degree of the foveadisc angle has a mean reduction of 5.45°±2.87°(t=3.95,P=0.003)after surgery.The mean vertical deviation in 5 cases with a small-angle hypertropia(5.23±3.06 PD)in the primary position reduced by 3.15±1.86 PD(t=6.10,P<0.001).No serious complications were observed.CONCLUSION:The modified inferior oblique muscle belly transposition procedure can effectively treat mild to moderate inferior oblique overaction and relieve the V-pattern,which is safe and easy to perform.

Numerical Analysis of the Tunnel-Train-Air Interaction Problem in a Tunnel with a Double-Hat Oblique Hood

The tunnel-train-air interaction problem is investigated by using a numerical method able to provide relevant information about pressure fluctuations,aerodynamic drag characteristics and the“piston wind”effect.The method relies on a RNG k-εtwo-equation turbulence model.It is shown that although reducing the oblique slope can alleviate the pressure gradient resulting from initial compression waves at the tunnel entrance,the pressure fluctuations in the tunnel are barely affected;however,a large reduction of micro-pressure wave amplitudes is found outside the tunnel.In comparison to the case where no tunnel hood is present,the amplitudes of micro-pressure waves at 40 m from the tunnel reach an acceptable range.The aerodynamic drag of the head and tail fluctuates greatly while that of the intermediate region undergoes only limited variations when the high-speed train passes through the double-hat oblique tunnel.It is shown that the effects of the oblique slope of the portal on the aerodynamic drag can almost be ignored while the train speed plays an important role.

在斜向非定常流动中由层流向湍流转变对模型尺度螺旋桨性能和压力脉动的影响

In this paper,after the successful applications to open water propeller performance estimations,the influence of transition sensitive and modified mass transfer models tuned to account for the laminar flow in the prediction of the cavitation inception of marine propulsors is investigated from the point of view of the unsteady functioning and induced pressure pulses.The VP1304(also known as PPTC)test case,for which dedicated data were collected during several workshops,is considered first.After preliminary analyses using RANS,also Detached Eddy Simulations(DES)are included to better account for the vortex dynamics and its influence on pressure pulses.Similarly to what observed in uniform inflow,results show a better agreement with the available measurements of propeller performances and confirm the reliability of the proposed approaches for unsteady,non-cavitating,model scale propeller predictions.The overall cavitation pattern is improved too by the application of the transition sensitive correction to the mass transfer model,but the complex dynamics of bubble cavitation observed in experiments prevents quantitatively better predictions in terms of thrust/torque breakdown and induced pressure pulses levels regardless the use of RANS or DES methods.

3D Model Construction and Ecological Environment Investigation on a Regional Scale Using UAV Remote Sensing

The acquisition of digital regional-scale information and ecological environmental data has high requirements for structural texture,spatial res-olution,and multiple parameter categories,which is challenging to achieve using satellite remote sensing.Considering the convenient,facilitative,and flexible characteristics of UAV(unmanned air vehicle)remote sensing tech-nology,this study selects a campus as a typical research area and uses the Pegasus D2000 equipped with a D-MSPC2000 multi-spectral camera and a CAM3000 aerial camera to acquire oblique images and multi-spectral data.Using professional software,including Context Capture,ENVI,and ArcGIS,a 3D(three-dimensional)campus model,a digital orthophoto map,and multi-spectral remote sensing map drawing are realized,and the geometric accuracy of typical feature selection is evaluated.Based on a quantitative remote sensing model,the campus ecological environment assessment is performed from the perspectives of vegetation and water body.The results presented in this study could be of great significance to the scientific management and sustainable development of regional natural resources.

Acute acquired concomitant esotropia with congenital paralytic strabismus:A case report

BACKGROUND An unusual case of acute acquired concomitant esotropia(AACE)with congenital paralytic strabismus in the right eye is reported.CASE SUMMARY A 23-year-old woman presented with complaints of binocular diplopia and esotropia of the right eye lasting 4 years and head tilt to the left since 1 year after birth.The Bielschowsky head tilt test showed right hypertropia on a right head tilt.She did not report any other intracranial pathology.A diagnosis of AACE and right congenital paralytic strabismus was made.Then,she underwent medial rectus muscle recession and lateral rectus muscle resection combined with inferior oblique muscle myectomy in the right eye.One day after surgery,the patient reported that she had no diplopia at either distance or near fixation and was found to be orthophoric in the primary position;furthermore,her head posture immediately and markedly improved.CONCLUSION In future clinical work,in cases of AACE combined with other types of strabismus,we can perform conventional single surgery for both at the same time,and the two types of strabismus can be solved simultaneously.

Type 2 Possibility Factor Rotation in No-Data Problem

Uemura [1] discovered a mapping formula that transforms and maps the state of nature into fuzzy events with a membership function that expresses the degree of attribution. In decision theory in no-data problems, sequential Bayesian inference is an example of this mapping formula, and Hori et al. [2] made the mapping formula multidimensional, introduced the concept of time, to Markov (decision) processes in fuzzy events under ergodic conditions, and derived stochastic differential equations in fuzzy events, although in reverse. In this paper, we focus on type 2 fuzzy. First, assuming that Type 2 Fuzzy Events are transformed and mapped onto the state of nature by a quadratic mapping formula that simultaneously considers longitudinal and transverse ambiguity, the joint stochastic differential equation representing these two ambiguities can be applied to possibility principal factor analysis if the weights of the equations are orthogonal. This indicates that the type 2 fuzzy is a two-dimensional possibility multivariate error model with longitudinal and transverse directions. Also, when the weights are oblique, it is a general possibility oblique factor analysis. Therefore, an example of type 2 fuzzy system theory is the possibility factor analysis. Furthermore, we show the initial and stopping condition on possibility factor rotation, on the base of possibility theory.

Retrospective Case Series of Porous Titanium Cages in Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery Assessing Subsidence, Fusion and Functional Outcomes

Purpose: Implant subsidence is a possible complication of spinal interbody fusion. We aim to evaluate porous titanium cages subsidence, fusion and functional outcomes in patients subjected to oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) with these novel devices. Methods: Our institutional review board approved a single-center experience which included 60 patients who underwent OLIF from June 2018 to June 2020 utilizing the porous titanium implants. Data was collected in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, and written informed consent was obtained. Imaging studies including radiographs 1, 3, 6 and 12 months and computed tomography (CT) scan at 6 months obtained during routine postoperative follow-up visits, were studied for signs of implant subsidence, fusion and clinical parameters to determine the effectiveness of surgery such as Oswestry disability index (ODI). Results: Radiographic subsidence occurred in 1 out of 89 porous titanium interbody cages (1.1%). No subsidence was observed in the posterior screws and rods fixation group (N = 57). However, one case of subsidence occurred in the lateral plate fixation group (N = 3). The subsidence occurred in an osteoporotic elderly patient operated for adjacent segment disease, and she was later revised with posterior instrumentation using cemented screws and rods. She had an uneventful recovery. Fusion rates were evaluated under CT scan at 6 months with a rate of 88%. In terms of clinical outcomes, ODI decreased significantly from 20.3 preop to 10.7 postop with a P-value Conclusions: In our study, the subsidence rate was lower than previously reported in the literature. Also, we had good fusion rates at 6 months likely due to the porous titanium cages use. We had no subsidence in the posterior instrumented group and one case in the lateral fixation group with improved clinical outcomes.

Application of 3D Digital Modeling Technology in the Construction of Digital Cities

The concepts of “digital twins”, “3D real scene”, “metacosm” and others were the technical paths for building digital cities with the development of emerging surveying and mapping science and technology, which was to build a digital and virtualized city that matched the real physical world, to achieve a one-to-one correspondence between all elements of the physical world and the digital virtual world. And one of its basic geographic information data was a highly similar, virtual simulation of the 3D real scene. After exploring the traditional manual 3DsMax modeling, UAV low-altitude digital oblique photogrammetry modeling, airborne laser scanning modeling and other single modeling technologies, this paper discussed the 3D digital modeling technology used by the UAV airborne laser scanning point cloud and low-altitude digital oblique photogrammetry for complementary integration, constructing the 3D scene of the digital city. This paper expounded the technical route and production process of 3D digital modeling, in order to provide technical references for related projects.

Treatment of Single Level Lumbar Spondylolisthesis with Lumbar Interbody Fusion via Oblique Lateral Approach (OLIF)

Objectives: To investigate the effect of lumbar interbody fusion via the oblique lateral approach (OLIF) in the treatment of single level lumbar spondylolisthesis. Methods: Retrospective analysis was made on 32 cases of single level lumbar spondylolisthesis treated by lumbar interbody fusion via the oblique lateral approach from July 2020 to July 2021. 14 males and 18 females;the age was (66.5 ± 11.5) years (55 - 82 years). 1) The operation time, intraoperative blood loss and complications were recorded;2) the scores of visual analog scale. VAS and Oswestry disability index (ODI) of low back pain and lower limb pain were collected before operation and at the last follow-up;by observing the imaging data, the height of the intervertebral space, the anterior convex angle of the intervertebral space, the anterior convex angle of the lumbar spine, the sagittal diameter of the dural sac and the spondylolisthesis were measured. Results: All patients successfully completed the operation, the average operation time was (103.9 ± 21.1) min, the average intraoperative bleeding volume was (72.3 ± 16.4) ml. There was no vascular injury during the operation, no infection occurred in all surgical incisions, and Class I/A healing was achieved. The VAS scores of low back pain and leg pain before operation and at the last follow-up were lower than those before operation, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05);the ODI at the last follow-up was lower than that before operation, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). At the last follow-up, the height of intervertebral space, the height of intervertebral foramen and the sagittal diameter of dural sac were greater than those before operation, with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05);the spondylolisthesis rate at the last follow-up was lower than that before operation, with a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). Left thigh surface numbness occurred in 2 cases (6.3%) and disappeared after 1 week;Hip flexion weakness occurred in 1 case (0.03%), which recovered after 12 days;there were no complications such as retroperitoneal hematoma, ureteral injury, retrograde ejaculation, intestinal and lumbar plexus injury. Conclusion: The early clinical effect of OLIF in the treatment of single level lumbar spondylolisthesis is significant. This surgical method is minimally invasive, safe and effective, which can significantly reduce the amount of intraoperative bleeding and reduce the risk of postoperative complications. Its main working principle is to make the annulus fibrosus, posterior longitudinal ligament and ligamentum flavum shrink and recover the height of the intervertebral space through decompression, loosening and stretching of the intervertebral space, so as to achieve the reduction of the slipped vertebral body, increase the height of the intervertebral foramen Enlarge the spinal canal volume and eliminate dynamic compression to play an indirect decompression role, improve the symptoms of low back and leg pain, and reconstruct the stability of the spine through interbody fusion.

Greedy Randomized Gauss-Seidel Method with Oblique Direction

For the linear least squares problem with coefficient matrix columns being highly correlated, we develop a greedy randomized Gauss-Seidel method with oblique direction. Then the corresponding convergence result is deduced. Numerical examples demonstrate that our proposed method is superior to the greedy randomized Gauss-Seidel method and the randomized Gauss-Seidel method with oblique direction.

性诱剂防治越冬代茶尺蠖试验初报

对越冬代茶尺蠖(Ectropis oblique)进行了性诱剂诱捕成虫观察。结果表明,襄阳茶区越冬代茶尺蠖成虫羽化期在3月上旬;放置性诱剂诱捕器的时间应在3月10日左右。