Time-modulated array(TMA)antennas,introduce the dimension of time into antenna design to control the radiation patterns and frequency spectral characteristics,thus improve the reconfigurability of array antennas and p...Time-modulated array(TMA)antennas,introduce the dimension of time into antenna design to control the radiation patterns and frequency spectral characteristics,thus improve the reconfigurability of array antennas and provide multiple functional-ities.They have great application potential in military and civilian fields,such as precision guidance and mobile communication,and are currently a hot spot of academic research.This article provides a review on the fundamentals and applications of TMAs.First,the basic theory and mathematical formulations of TMAs are introduced.Second,the most important applications of TMAs,namely time-modulated phased arrays(TMPA),are discussed from the perspectives of harmonic suppression and harmonic utiliza-tion,which are used for single-beam and multibeam radiation.Then,we survey the combination of TMA with various types of novel antenna arrays,such as single-channel digital beamforming(DBF)arrays,frequency diverse arrays(FDAs),and retrodirective arrays,to create new hardware implementation methods and enhance their performance.Next,recent advances in dedicated integrated chips for TMA,which have played a significant role in driving the progress of TMAs from academic research to practical applications,are presented.Finally,the challenges and prospects for TMAs are discussed,including new research directions and emerging applica-tion scenarios.展开更多
Sheet metal forming is one of the most preferred manufacturing processes in automotive and aerospace industries. However, due to increase in fuel prices and more stringent environmental regulation, these industries ar...Sheet metal forming is one of the most preferred manufacturing processes in automotive and aerospace industries. However, due to increase in fuel prices and more stringent environmental regulation, these industries are facing many challenges to meet the criteria. Due to this, many efforts in design and manufacturing were considered and presented.Those efforts were implementing lighter-weight materials like aluminum and magnesium（but they have higher elasticity as compared to steel） and implementing higher-strength steel with lower thickness. The main challenge found in both cases is springback after deformation. Springback is the elastic recovery after the part is unloaded. In this paper, the 3D channels with large length were deformed numerically and springback at different section was predicted. For this purpose, tailorwelded blank was considered. The geometric change along the long axis was also discussed. In addition, the effect of flange springback on wall springback was also analyzed. It was found that different section produced different springback and greater influence of flange springback. To validate the numerical simulation approach, the experiments on one case were performed and compared.展开更多
Friction stir welding [FSW） has achieved remarkable success in the joining and processing of aluminium alloys and other softer structural alloys. Conventional FSW, however, has not been entirely successful in the joi...Friction stir welding [FSW） has achieved remarkable success in the joining and processing of aluminium alloys and other softer structural alloys. Conventional FSW, however, has not been entirely successful in the joining, processing and manufacturing of different desired materials essential to meet the sophis- ticated green globe requirements. Through the efforts of improving the process and transferring the existing friction stir knowledge base to other advanced applications, several friction stir based daughter technologies have emerged over the timeline, A few among these technologies are well developed while others are under the process of emergence. Beginning with a broad classification of the scattered fric- tions stir based technologies into two categories, welding and processing, it appears now time to know, compile and review these to enable their rapid access for reference and academia. In this review article, the friction stir based technologies classified under the categol^J of welding are those applied for join- ing of materials while the remnant are labeled as friction stir processing （FSP） technologies. This review article presents an overview of four general aspects of both the developed and the developing friction stir based technologies, their associated process parameters, metallurgical features of their products and their feasibility and application to various materials. The lesser known and emerging technologies have been emphasized.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62101258,62071235 and 62271260)the Jiangsu Province Science&Technology Department(Grant No.BE2021017).
文摘Time-modulated array(TMA)antennas,introduce the dimension of time into antenna design to control the radiation patterns and frequency spectral characteristics,thus improve the reconfigurability of array antennas and provide multiple functional-ities.They have great application potential in military and civilian fields,such as precision guidance and mobile communication,and are currently a hot spot of academic research.This article provides a review on the fundamentals and applications of TMAs.First,the basic theory and mathematical formulations of TMAs are introduced.Second,the most important applications of TMAs,namely time-modulated phased arrays(TMPA),are discussed from the perspectives of harmonic suppression and harmonic utiliza-tion,which are used for single-beam and multibeam radiation.Then,we survey the combination of TMA with various types of novel antenna arrays,such as single-channel digital beamforming(DBF)arrays,frequency diverse arrays(FDAs),and retrodirective arrays,to create new hardware implementation methods and enhance their performance.Next,recent advances in dedicated integrated chips for TMA,which have played a significant role in driving the progress of TMAs from academic research to practical applications,are presented.Finally,the challenges and prospects for TMAs are discussed,including new research directions and emerging applica-tion scenarios.
文摘Sheet metal forming is one of the most preferred manufacturing processes in automotive and aerospace industries. However, due to increase in fuel prices and more stringent environmental regulation, these industries are facing many challenges to meet the criteria. Due to this, many efforts in design and manufacturing were considered and presented.Those efforts were implementing lighter-weight materials like aluminum and magnesium（but they have higher elasticity as compared to steel） and implementing higher-strength steel with lower thickness. The main challenge found in both cases is springback after deformation. Springback is the elastic recovery after the part is unloaded. In this paper, the 3D channels with large length were deformed numerically and springback at different section was predicted. For this purpose, tailorwelded blank was considered. The geometric change along the long axis was also discussed. In addition, the effect of flange springback on wall springback was also analyzed. It was found that different section produced different springback and greater influence of flange springback. To validate the numerical simulation approach, the experiments on one case were performed and compared.
基金financial support on this work from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51475272 and 51550110501)Shandong University for the Postdoctoral fellowship
文摘Friction stir welding [FSW） has achieved remarkable success in the joining and processing of aluminium alloys and other softer structural alloys. Conventional FSW, however, has not been entirely successful in the joining, processing and manufacturing of different desired materials essential to meet the sophis- ticated green globe requirements. Through the efforts of improving the process and transferring the existing friction stir knowledge base to other advanced applications, several friction stir based daughter technologies have emerged over the timeline, A few among these technologies are well developed while others are under the process of emergence. Beginning with a broad classification of the scattered fric- tions stir based technologies into two categories, welding and processing, it appears now time to know, compile and review these to enable their rapid access for reference and academia. In this review article, the friction stir based technologies classified under the categol^J of welding are those applied for join- ing of materials while the remnant are labeled as friction stir processing （FSP） technologies. This review article presents an overview of four general aspects of both the developed and the developing friction stir based technologies, their associated process parameters, metallurgical features of their products and their feasibility and application to various materials. The lesser known and emerging technologies have been emphasized.
