Insight Into the Separation-of-Variable Methods for the Closed-Form Solutions of Free Vibration of Rectangular Thin Plates

The separation-of-variable(SOV)methods,such as the improved SOV method,the variational SOV method,and the extended SOV method,have been proposed by the present authors and coworkers to obtain the closed-form analytical solutions for free vibration and eigenbuckling of rectangular plates and circular cylindrical shells.By taking the free vibration of rectangular thin plates as an example,this work presents the theoretical framework of the SOV methods in an instructive way,and the bisection–based solution procedures for a group of nonlinear eigenvalue equations.Besides,the explicit equations of nodal lines of the SOV methods are presented,and the relations of nodal line patterns and frequency orders are investigated.It is concluded that the highly accurate SOV methods have the same accuracy for all frequencies,the mode shapes about repeated frequencies can also be precisely captured,and the SOV methods do not have the problem of missing roots as well.

Estimation of Chloride Diffusivity in Hydrated Tricalcium Silicate Using a Hydration-Diffusion Integrated Method

This study aims to develop a chloride diffusion simulation method that considers the hydration microstructure and pore solution properties during the hydration of tricalcium silicate(C3S).The method combines the hydration simulation,thermodynamic calculation,and finite element analysis to examine the effects of pore solution,including effect of electrochemical potential,effect of chemical activity,and effect of mechanical interactions between ions,on the chloride effective diffusion coefficient of hydrated C3S paste.The results indicate that the effect of electrochemical potential on chloride diffusion becomes stronger with increasing hydration age due to the increase in the content of hydrated calcium silicate;as the hydration age increases,the effect of chemical activity on chloride diffusion weakens when the number of diffusible elements decreases;the effect of mechanical interactions between ions on chloride diffusion decreases with the increase of hydration age.

Structural Modal Parameter Recognition and Related Damage Identification Methods under Environmental Excitations: A Review

Modal parameters can accurately characterize the structural dynamic properties and assess the physical state of the structure.Therefore,it is particularly significant to identify the structural modal parameters according to the monitoring data information in the structural health monitoring(SHM)system,so as to provide a scientific basis for structural damage identification and dynamic model modification.In view of this,this paper reviews methods for identifying structural modal parameters under environmental excitation and briefly describes how to identify structural damages based on the derived modal parameters.The paper primarily introduces data-driven modal parameter recognition methods(e.g.,time-domain,frequency-domain,and time-frequency-domain methods,etc.),briefly describes damage identification methods based on the variations of modal parameters(e.g.,natural frequency,modal shapes,and curvature modal shapes,etc.)and modal validation methods(e.g.,Stability Diagram and Modal Assurance Criterion,etc.).The current status of the application of artificial intelligence(AI)methods in the direction of modal parameter recognition and damage identification is further discussed.Based on the pre-vious analysis,the main development trends of structural modal parameter recognition and damage identification methods are given to provide scientific references for the optimized design and functional upgrading of SHM systems.

Effects of spatial heterogeneity on pseudo-static stability of coal mine overburden dump slope,using random limit equilibrium and random finite element methods:A comparative study

Sudden and unforeseen seismic failures of coal mine overburden(OB)dump slopes interrupt mining operations,cause loss of lives and delay the production of coal.Consideration of the spatial heterogeneity of OB dump materials is imperative for an adequate evaluation of the seismic stability of OB dump slopes.In this study,pseudo-static seismic stability analyses are carried out for an OB dump slope by considering the material parameters obtained from an insitu field investigation.Spatial heterogeneity is simulated through use of the random finite element method(RFEM)and the random limit equilibrium method(RLEM)and a comparative study is presented.Combinations of horizontal and vertical spatial correlation lengths were considered for simulating isotropic and anisotropic random fields within the OB dump slope.Seismic performances of the slope have been reported through the probability of failure and reliability index.It was observed that the RLEM approach overestimates failure probability(P_(f))by considering seismic stability with spatial heterogeneity.The P_(f)was observed to increase with an increase in the coefficient of variation of friction angle of the dump materials.Further,it was inferred that the RLEM approach may not be adequately applicable for assessing the seismic stability of an OB dump slope for a horizontal seismic coefficient that is more than or equal to 0.1.

Design of Voltage Equalization Circuit and Control Method for Lithium-ion Battery Packs

The active equalization of lithium-ion batteries involves transferring energy from high-voltage cells to low-voltage cells,ensuring consistent voltage levels across the battery pack and maintaining safety.This paper presents a voltage balancing circuit and control method.First,a single capacitor method is used to design the circuit topology for energy transfer.Next,real-time voltage detection and control are employed to balance energy between cells.Finally,simulation and experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method,achieving balanced voltages of 3.97 V from initial voltages of 4.10,3.97,and 3.90 V.The proposed circuit is simple,reliable,and effectively prevents overcharge and overdischarge.

An Improved Local RBF Collocation Method for 3D Excavation Deformation Based on Direct Method and Mapping Technique

Since the plasticity of soil and the irregular shape of the excavation,the efficiency and stability of the traditional local radial basis function(RBF)collocation method(LRBFCM)are inadequate for analyzing three-dimensional(3D)deformation of deep excavation.In this work,the technique known as the direct method,where the local influence nodes are collocated on a straight line,is introduced to optimize the LRBFCM.The direct method can improve the accuracy of the partial derivative,reduce the size effect caused by the large length-width ratio,and weaken the influence of the shape parameters on the LRBFCM.The mapping technique is adopted to transform the physical coordinates of a quadratic-type block to normalized coordinates,in which the deformation problem can easily be solved using the direct method.The stability of the LRBFCM is further modified by considering the irregular shape of 3D excavation,which is divided into several quadratic-type blocks.The soil’s plasticity is described by the Drucker-Prager(D-P)model.The improved LRBFCM is integrated with the incremental method to analyze the plasticity.Five different examples,including strip excavations and circular excavations,are presented to validate the proposed approach’s efficiency.

Assessment of leachate-contaminated clays using experimental and artificial methods

The investigation of leachate-contaminated clay(LCC)is essential for landfill engineering assessment and achievement of sustainable development goals.Several static and dynamic laboratory tests,including unconfined compressive strength(UCS),California bearing ratio(CBR),and cyclic simple shear,are conducted.Cyclic simple shear experiments on LCCs were performed to evaluate the damping and shear modulus.The investigated factors are vertical load(VL),leachate content(LC),frequency(F),and shear strain(ShS)for LCC.Forensic-based investigation optimization(FBIO)and equilibrium optimizer algorithm(EOA)were utilized in addition to multiple types of ensemble models,including adaptive boosting(ADB),gradient boosting regression tree(GBRT),extreme gradient boosting(XGB) and random forest(RF).The comparison of the methods showed that GBRT-FBIO and XGB-EOA models outperformed other models for shear modulus and damping of LCC.The p-value less than 0.0001 shows the significance of the used models in the response surface methodology(RSM)method.

Hollow cerium nanoparticles synthesized by one-step method for multienzyme activity to reduce colitis in mice

BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is a common chronic intestinal inflammatory disease.High oxidative stress is a treatment target for IBD.Cerium oxide(CeO2)nanomaterials as nanozymes with antioxidant activity are potential drugs for the treatment of colitis.AIM To synthesize hollow cerium(H-CeO2)nanoparticles by one-step method and to validate the therapeutic efficacy of H-CeO2 in IBD.METHODS H-CeO2 was synthesized by one-step method and examined its characterization and nanoenzymatic activity.Subsequently,we constructed dextran sulfate so-dium(DSS)-induced colitis in mice to observe the effects of H-CeO2 on colonic inflammation.The effects of H-CeO2 on colon inflammation and reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels in IBD mice were detected by hematoxylin and eosin staining and dichlorofluorescein diacetate staining,respectively.Finally,the biological sa-fety of H-CeO2 on mice was evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin staining,blood routine,and blood biochemistry.RESULTS H-CeO2 nanoparticles prepared by the one-step method were uniform,monodi-sperse and hollow.H-CeO2 had a good ability to scavenge ROS,∙OH and∙OOH.H-CeO2 reduced DSS-induced decreases in body weight and colon length,colonic epithelial damage,inflammatory infiltration,and ROS accumulation.H-CeO2 administration reduced the disease activity index of DSS-induced animals from about 8 to 5.H-CeO2 had no significant effect on body weight,total platelet count,hemoglobin,white blood cell,and red blood cell counts in healthy mice.No significant damage to major organs was observed in healthy mice following H-CeO2 administration.CONCLUSION The one-step synthesis of H-CeO2 nanomaterials had good antioxidant activity,biosafety,and inhibited deve-lopment of DSS-induced IBD in mice by scavenging ROS.

Retrospective comparative study of different surgical methods for gastric ulcer perforation:Efficacy and postoperative complications

BACKGROUND Gastric ulcer perforation is a critical condition that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if not promptly addressed.It is often the result of chronic peptic ulcer disease,which is characterized by a breach in the gastric wall due to ulceration.Surgical intervention is essential for managing this life-threatening complication.However,the optimal surgical technique remains debatable among clinicians.Various methods have been employed,including simple closure,omental patch repair,and partial gastrectomy,each with distinct advantages and disadvantages.Understanding the comparative efficacy and postoperative outcomes of these techniques is crucial for improving patient care and surgical decision-making.This study addresses the need for a comprehensive analysis in this area.AIM To compare the efficacy and postoperative complications of different surgical methods for the treatment of gastric ulcer perforation.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 120 patients who underwent surgery for gastric ulcer perforation between September 2020 and June 2023.The patients were divided into three groups based on the surgical method:Simple closure,omental patch repair,and partial gastrectomy.The primary outcomes were the operative success rate and incidence of postoperative complications.Secondary outcomes included the length of hospital stay,recovery time,and long-term quality of life.RESULTS The operative success rates for simple closure,omental patch repair,and partial gastrectomy were 92.5%,95%,and 97.5%,respectively.Postoperative complications occurred in 20%,15%,and 17.5%of patients in each group,respectively.The partial gastrectomy group showed a significantly longer operative time(P<0.001)but the lowest rate of ulcer recurrence(2.5%,P<0.05).The omental patch repair group demonstrated the shortest hospital stay(mean 7.2 days,P<0.05)and fastest recovery time.CONCLUSION While all three surgical methods showed high success rates,omental patch repair demonstrated the best overall outcomes,with a balance of high efficacy,low complication rates,and shorter recovery time.However,the choice of the surgical method should be tailored to individual patient factors and the surgeon’s expertise.

Sensitivity Analysis of Structural Dynamic Behavior Based on the Sparse Polynomial Chaos Expansion and Material Point Method

This paper presents a framework for constructing surrogate models for sensitivity analysis of structural dynamics behavior.Physical models involving deformation,such as collisions,vibrations,and penetration,are devel-oped using the material point method.To reduce the computational cost of Monte Carlo simulations,response surface models are created as surrogate models for the material point system to approximate its dynamic behavior.An adaptive randomized greedy algorithm is employed to construct a sparse polynomial chaos expansion model with a fixed order,effectively balancing the accuracy and computational efficiency of the surrogate model.Based on the sparse polynomial chaos expansion,sensitivity analysis is conducted using the global finite difference and Sobol methods.Several examples of structural dynamics are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method in addressing structural dynamics problems.

高温气冷堆多组分流动换热耦合系统的Newton-Krylov求解方法研究

高温气冷堆的进水事故和进气事故是需要特殊考虑的事故,这两类事故中空气或水蒸气会与堆芯石墨发生化学反应生成多种气体并腐蚀石墨。研究化学腐蚀现象的前提是对堆芯中多种气体的流动扩散现象进行研究,相比于单组分问题,这是一个更为复杂的非线性耦合系统,需要稳定、准确、高效求解。本文以计算性能优异的Newton-Krylov(NK)方法为耦合框架,针对高温气冷堆特点,开发了多组分气体流动耦合计算模块,提出了基于物理特性的NK修正算法,避免非物理解的中间迭代值。通过与高温气冷堆分析程序TINTE的对比验证了新程序的正确性。测试结果表明,在计算效率上NK算法的计算性能约为Picard算法的6~7倍。

基于改进N-K模型的地铁盾构掘进安全风险耦合研究

为预防和控制地铁盾构掘进施工过程中的关键安全风险,并精准判断哪些风险耦合情境是导致事故发生的显著情境,提出改进N-K模型研究地铁盾构掘进安全风险耦合;综合运用文献研究、事故案例、专家访谈等方法,辨识地铁盾构掘进的关键安全风险因素;基于N-K模型提出新的地铁盾构掘进安全风险耦合评估模型,并选用安全事故案例验证该模型的适用性。结果表明:辨识得到地铁盾构掘进关键安全风险因素清单,包括4类一级风险因素,21个二级风险因素;地铁盾构掘进施工安全风险随着耦合因素种类的增加而变大,4因素风险耦合值最高,3因素风险耦合值次之,双因素风险耦合值最低,作业人员安全意识薄弱和机械故障参与作用的耦合情境更容易发生安全事故。

基于DEMATEL/N-K的机坪管制系统运行风险因素耦合分析

为了分析机坪管制系统风险因素的耦合性,将决策实验室分析(DEMATEL)模型与N-K模型相结合形成新的风险因素耦合分析模型。首先,利用N-K模型对2017—2019年机坪管制运行不安全事件进行耦合分析,计算不同耦合方式的耦合值;然后,利用DEMATEL模型计算安全风险因素的影响度和被影响度,确定要素的中心度排序,通过DEMATEL模型得到的综合影响矩阵计算可达矩阵,用来分析风险因素的可达性,最后,利用风险因素耦合值对各风险节点的中心度进行修正,获得关键的风险因素。基于实际运行数据,通过DEMATEL/N-K模型分析机坪管制系统的关键风险因素。结果表明,人为因素和机械因素之间的耦合程度明显更高,即更容易导致事故的发生,其中地面保障人员操作出错或未有效观察航空器造成航空器或地面保障设备故障是重点防控的对象。此外,在夜晚或雨天等视线条件下工作,更容易发生不安全事件,应当采取措施控制此类风险。

融合N-K模型的复杂网络船舶自沉事故风险因素耦合分析

为定量分析船舶自沉风险因素间的影响关系,识别导致船舶自沉事故的关键因素,科学预防事故的发生,引入融合N-K模型的复杂网络研究船舶自沉事故风险耦合。首先结合中国海事局公布的136起船舶自沉事故案例,分析事故致因,将船舶自沉事故风险因素归纳为4个一级风险因素和15个二级风险因素,运用N-K模型计算出一级风险因素风险耦合的发生概率和风险值;然后,以二级风险因素为节点、致因关联为边,构建危险因子的关联网络,通过风险可达性分析和网络节点中心度分析,探究危险因子的作用机制,对危险因子进行初步识别,并以N-K模型计算的耦合值对节点中心度进行改进,获得最终的关键风险因素;最后,挖掘船舶自沉事故致因网络的凝聚子群并进行分析,得到密度矩阵,确定风险关联性最强的二级风险因素,以期从事故源头上采取有效措施,为船舶自沉事故的科学预防提供有益参考。结果表明:船舶自沉事故的发生与风险耦合值成正比,耦合因素越多则风险值越大;人的因素和船舶因素风险耦合易导致船舶自沉事故;导致船舶自沉事故的关键风险因素为安全意识淡薄、公司未履责、船舶管理不到位、公司管理不到位、船舶故障、船舶不适航,其中安全意识淡薄与其他风险关联性最大,须重点防范。

基于N-K模型的石化储罐事故风险耦合度分析

为预防石化储罐事故,通过收集212份石化储罐事故报告,将事故风险因素归纳为人为、设备、环境、管理4个类别,利用N-K模型分析事故风险因素之间的耦合作用,并运用N-K模型计算各种耦合模式下的风险耦合度,得出了石化储罐事故风险因素的耦合关系及耦合作用规律。结果表明,随着参与耦合的因素增多,风险耦合值总体呈现上升趋势;人为因素与其它因素耦合更容易导致事故;石化储罐区事故各风险因素之间的耦合作用程度相比其它行业更高。研究结果可为石化企业储罐事故管控提供依据和参考。

Solutions of the Duffin-Kemmer-Petiau equation in the presence of Hulthn potential in(1+2) dimensions for unity spin particles using the asymptotic iteration method

The relativistic Duffin-Kemmer-Petiau equation in the presence of Hulthen potential in （1 ＋2） dimensions for spin-one particles is studied. Hence, the asymptotic iteration method is used for obtaining energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions.

基于事故树的N-K模型施工事故风险耦合分析

为了研究水平定向钻施工事故风险,考虑事故树定性分析与N-K模型(N为系统的组件数量,K为每个组件与其他组件的交互数量)定量分析方法的缺点,从人为、设备、环境及管理4类风险因素构建一种基于事故树的N-K施工事故风险分析综合模型。通过建立事故树施工底层事件与N-K模型耦合风险因素集合映射关系,分别计算单因素、双因素以及多因素耦合风险概率,求解风险耦合值。结果表明:水平定向钻施工事故风险概率随着风险耦合因素的增加而增大;三因素耦合作用时,设备-环境-管理耦合作用值最大为0.2608,人为-设备-管理次之为0.2034;双因素耦合作用时,环境-管理耦合作用值最大为0.1554;水平定向钻施工事故共有50种引发事故的可能途径,可以按照准备阶段、导向孔钻进阶段、扩孔阶段、管道回拖阶段与规划管理阶段对整体事故风险进行分阶段预防。研究成果一方面可为风险研究提供新的综合模型,另一方面也可为水平定向钻安全施工提供重要的参考依据。

基于N-K-FRAM的空中交通运行安全风险耦合机制

为探究空中交通运行安全风险耦合演化特征,厘清基于N-K模型与功能共振分析方法(FRAM)相结合的空中交通运行系统耦合变异形成机制,首先,收集不安全事件文本数据,归纳事件中的风险因素并归类,得到其历史发生频率以及风险因素之间的耦合关系;其次,利用N-K模型求解运行风险因素间的耦合度值;然后,结合输出时间与精度,定量评估FRAM功能模块的可变性,分析空中交通运行安全风险耦合机制;最后,分别以区域导航(RNAV)进近不安全事件与偏离航路不安全事件为例,分析其安全风险。结果表明:基于N-K-FRAM的风险耦合机制能够合理有效地定量计算功能模块间的变异性,弱化了传统分析方法对主观意识的依赖性,分析结果更为客观科学。

融合N-K模型社会网络的化工企业爆炸风险因素耦合研究

为揭示我国化工企业爆炸事故风险因素耦合特性,并识别关键风险因素,将风险因素划分为人、机、环、管4类,风险耦合形式界定为单因素、双因素和多因素风险耦合3类,进而采用N-K模型测度风险耦合水平,运用社会网络分析(Social Network Analysis,SNA)模型分析风险因素节点的中心度及可达性,并结合风险因素耦合水平测度结果和风险因素节点分析结果确定化工企业爆炸关键风险因素,据此提出防控建议。结果表明:风险因素耦合水平与参与因素的数量成正比,4类因素耦合水平最高,且人员风险对耦合影响较大;现场安全管理不到位,安全风险分析或隐患排查不全面,监理、安评等单位依法履职不到位,变更管理制度存在缺陷,安全生产信息档案不全是需要重点防范的关键风险因素。

A Review on Sources,Extractions and Analysis Methods of a Sustainable Biomaterial:Tannins

Condensed and hydrolysable tannins are non-toxic natural polyphenols that are a commercial commodity industrialized for tanning hides to obtain leather and for a growing number of other industrial applications mainly to substitute petroleum-based products.They are a definite class of sustainable materials of the forestry industry.They have been in operation for hundreds of years to manufacture leather and now for a growing number of applications in a variety of other industries,such as wood adhesives,metal coating,pharmaceutical/medical applications and several others.This review presents the main sources,either already or potentially commercial of this forestry by-materials,their industrial and laboratory extraction systems,their systems of analysis with their advantages and drawbacks,be these methods so simple to even appear primitive but nonetheless of proven effectiveness,or very modern and instrumental.It constitutes a basic but essential summary of what is necessary to know of these sustainable materials.In doing so,the review highlights some of the main challenges that remain to be addressed to deliver the quality and economics of tannin supply necessary to fulfill the industrial production requirements for some materials-based uses.