A novel efficient energy absorber with free inversion of a metal foam-filled circular tube

In this paper, a novel efficient energy absorber with free inversion of a metal foam-filled circular tube(MFFCT) is designed, and the axial compressive behavior of the MFFCT under free inversion is studied analytically and numerically. The theoretical analysis reveals that the energy is mainly dissipated through the radial bending of the metal circular tube, the circumferential expansion of the metal circular tube, and the metal filled-foam compression. The principle of energy conservation is used to derive the theoretical formula for the minimum compressive force of the MFFCT over free inversion under axial loading. Furthermore, the free inversion deformation characteristics of the MFFCT are analyzed numerically. The theoretical steady values are found to be in good agreement with the results of the finite element(FE) analysis. The effects of the average diameter of the metal tube, the wall thickness of the metal tube, and the filled-foam strength on the free inversion deformation of the MFFCT are considered. It is observed that in the steady deformation stage, the load-carrying and energy-absorbing capacities of the MFFCT increase with the increase in the average diameter of the metal tube, the wall thickness of the metal tube, or the filled-foam strength. The specific energy absorption(SEA) of free inversion of the MFFCT is significantly higher than that of the metal tube alone.

Comparison of decompression tubes with metallic stents for the management of right-sided malignant colonic obstruction

BACKGROUND Emergency surgical resection is a standard treatment for right-sided malignant colonic obstruction; however, the procedure is associated with high rates of mortality and morbidity. Although a bridge to surgery can be created to obviate the need for emergency surgery, its effects on long-term outcomes and the most practical management strategies for right-sided malignant colonic obstruction remain unclear.AIM To determine the appropriate management approach for right-sided malignant colonic obstruction.METHODS Forty patients with right-sided malignant colonic obstruction who underwent curative resection from January 2007 to April 2017 were included in the study.We compared the perioperative and long-term outcomes of patients who received bridges to surgery established using decompression tubes and those created using self-expandable metallic stents(SEMS). The primary outcome was the overall survival duration(OS) and the secondary endpoints were the diseasefree survival(DFS) duration and the preoperative and postoperative morbidity rates. Analysis was performed on an intention-to-treat basis.RESULTS There were 21 patients in the decompression tube group and 19 in the SEMS group. There were no significant differences in the perioperative morbidity rates of the two groups. The OS rate was significantly higher in the decompression tube group than in the SEMS group(5-year OS rate; decompression tube 79.5%,SEMS 32%, P = 0.043). Multivariate analysis revealed that the bridge to surgery using a decompression tube was significantly associated with the OS(hazard ratio, 17.41; P = 0.004). The 3-year DFS rate was significantly higher in thedecompression tube group than in the SEMS group(68.9% vs 45.9%; log-rank test,P = 0.032). A propensity score–adjusted analysis also demonstrated that the prognosis was significantly better in the decompression tube group than in the SEMS group.CONCLUSION The bridge to surgery using trans-nasal and trans-anal decompression tubes for right-sided malignant colonic obstruction is safe and may improve long-term outcomes.

Focused electron beam transport through a long narrow metal tube at elevated pressures in the forevacuum range

We present here our investigations of the features of focused electron beam transport in free space at elevated pressures of a few pascals.We have explored the effect of the beam accelerating voltage,operating gas pressure,and magnetic focusing upon the trajectory of beam electrons in the crossover region,in particular on the beam convergence and divergence angles.It is shown that for the forevacuum pressure range of 2-5 Pa explored,a distinctive feature of the propagation of a focused electron beam with a current of up to 20 mA at an accelerating voltage of 10-20 kV is the difference in the angles of convergence(before the focus)and divergence(after the focus).Whereas at a low pressure of 2 Pa the divergence angle is smaller than the convergence angle,as the pressure increases the divergence angle increases and for pressures greater than 5 Pa the divergence angle is greater than the convergence angle.The results obtained were used in experiments on electron beam transport through a long narrow metal tube with a diameter of 5.8-9.2 mm and length of 10-30 cm.We show that for a 30 cm long tube of 7.5 mm diameter,the focused beam transmission can exceed 70%.

Effect of cyclotron resonance on ‘hot’ dispersion in a staggered double metallic grating sheet beam travelling wave tube

Based on the beam wave synchronous interaction in transverse and longitudinal directions at the same time and starting from Maxwell’s equation and linear Vlasov equation, the beam–wave interaction ‘hot’ dispersion equation considering both cyclotron resonance and Cherenkov resonance in a staggered double metallic grating traveling wave tube is deduced.Through the reasonable selection for geometric and electrical parameters, the numerical calculation and analysis of the ‘hot’ dispersion equation shows that the beam–wave interaction gain and frequency band with the cyclotron resonance enhancement effect are higher than those with only Cherenkov resonance radiation.

Low-velocity impact of rectangular foam-filled fiber metal laminate tubes

Through theoretical analysis and finite element simulation,the low-velocity impact of rectangular foam-filled fiber metal laminate(FML)tubes is studied in this paper.According to the rigid-plastic material approximation with modifications,simple analytical solutions are obtained for the dynamic response of rectangular foam-filled FML tubes.The numerical calculations for low-velocity impact of rectangular foam-filled FML tubes are conducted.The accuracy of analytical solutions and numerical results is verified by each other.Finally,the effects of the metal volume fraction of FMLs,the number of the metal layers in FMLs,and the foam strength on the dynamic response of foam-filled tubes are discussed through the analytical model in details.It is shown that the force increases with the increase in the metal volume fraction in FMLs,the number of the metal layers in FML,and the foam strength for the given deflection.

Decompression of Malignant Large-bowel Obstruction with a Self-expanding Metallic Stent or Transanal Drainage Tube

Objective To compare the outcomes after self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) or transanal drainage tube (TDT) placement in patients with malignant large-bowel obstruction (MLBO). Methods Seventy-three patients with MLBO from the clinical unit underwent SEMS (n = 51) or TDT (n = 22) placement from 2012 to 2017. The success rates of placement, clinical outcomes after decompression, complications, the time to resuming enteral nutrition (EN), Karnofsky performance status (KPS) scoring and the following-up therapeutic options were investigated. Results Technical success were achieved in 100% of patients in both groups. The clinical success rates were 98.0%(50/51) for SEMS and 95.5%(21/22) for TDT. No perforation was found in any group, while 3.9%(2/51) in the SEMS and 18.2%(4/22) in TDT group experienced displacement (P = 0.26). It took 2.1 IQR (0~2) days and 3 IQR (2~5) days to resume EN in the SEMS and TDT groups, respectively (P < 0.001). The KPS scores were significantly higher in patients implanted with SEMS (70, IQR 50~80) than in those with TDT (35, IQR 30~50)(P < 0.001). In the SEMS group, 37.3%(19/51) of patients underwent stenting as a bridge to surgery, 9.8%(5/51) for chemotherapy only and 52.9%(27/51) for palliation, while 40.9%(9/22), 0 and 59.1%(13/22) underwent placement for these reasons in the TDT group, respectively. The majority (6/9) of the patients who underwent TDT placement as a bridge to surgery required stoma creation, while only 31.6%(6/19) of those in the SEMS group needed a stoma (P = 0.080). In addition, anastomotic leakage was only found in the TDT group (2/9)(P = 0.10). Conclusion Both SEMS and TDT placement could provide clinical relief for MLBO. However, SEMS placement is associated with earlier EN, fewer complications, and benefits for the postoperative quality-of-life.

Study on buffering performance of thin-walled metal tube with different angles

High frequency shock load is often generated during pyrotechnic device working, which is detrimental to spacecraft structures and electric devices. Therefore, it is valuable to reduce the shock load in pyrotechnic device design. Actually, there are several ways to decrease pyroshock loads, such as reduction of powder,installation of buffering structure, insulation of damageable devices, and so on. Considered assuring the function of pyrotechnic device and minimum of structure modification, shock absorbing structure is more propitious to be introduced in pyrotechnic device. In this paper, based on the method of thinwalled metal tube diameter-expanding, a thin-walled tube shock buffering structure was designed on a separate bolt. Built on the simplified structure of a separate bolt, the model of cone piston impacting thin-walled tube absorber was established, and the thin-walled tube shock absorbing characteristics and the relation between cone angles and absorber performance were analyzed. The results showed that the change of buffering force of thin-walled tube could be divided into four phases, and each phase was correspondent to the cone piston structure. In addition, as the cone angle increases, the max shock acceleration changes in the style of decrease-increase-decrease-increase, which is the result of coupled effects of cone piston max enter depth, buffering force and energy loss. In short, these results could establish the relationships between thin-walled tube absorbing performance and its structure, which is of significance to develop low-shock pyrotechnic device.

Forming of tubes and bars of alumina/LY12 composites by liquid extrusion process

Tube and bar products of aluminum alloy composites reinforced by alumina short fiber were formed in a single process with liquid extrusion technology. The microstructure verifies that the reinforcing effect is obvious in the deformation direction since fibers are distributed along this direction, which is resulted from the flow and crystallization under pressure of liquid metal and large plastic deformation of solidified metal in the process. The interface between fiber and matrix belongs to mechanical bonding. The fractograph demonstrates ductile mode. Liquid extrusion process opens up a new way for fabricating tube, bar and shaped products.

Fabrication of Porous Bulk Metallic Glass

An open-cell porous bulk metallic glass （BMG） with a diameter of at least 6 mm was fabricated by using an U-turn quartz tube and infiltration casting around soluble NaCI placeholders. The pore formation and glassy structure were examined by optical microscopy （OM）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. The results show that the pores or cells are connected to each other and the specimen is composed of a mostly glassy phase. This paper provides a suitable method for fabrication of porous BMG and BMG with larger size in diameter.

Metal stent combined with ileus drainage tube for the treatment of delayed rectal perforation: A case report

BACKGROUND Acute iatrogenic colorectal perforation(AICP)is a serious adverse event,and immediate AICP usually requires early endoscopic closure.Immediate surgical repair is required if the perforation is large,the endoscopic closure fails,or the patient's clinical condition deteriorates.In cases of delayed AICP(>4 h),surgical repair or enterostomy is usually performed,but delayed rectal perforation is rare.CASE SUMMARY A 53-year-old male patient underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)at a local hospital for the treatment of a laterally spreading tumor of the rectum,and the wound was closed by an endoscopist using a purse-string suture.Unfortunately,the patient then presented with delayed rectal perforation(6 h after ESD).The surgeons at the local hospital attempted to treat the perforation and wound surface using transrectal endoscopic microsurgery(TEM);however,the perforation worsened and became enlarged,multiple injuries to the mucosa around the perforation and partial tearing of the rectal mucosa occurred,and the internal anal sphincter was damaged.As a result,the perforation became more complicated.Due to the increased bleeding,surgical treatment with suturing could not be performed using TEM.Therefore,the patient was sent to our medical center for follow-up treatment.After a multidisciplinary discussion,we believed that the patient should undergo an enterostomy.However,the patient strongly refused this treatment plan.Because the position of the rectal perforation was relatively low and the intestine had been adequately prepared,we attempted to treat the complicated delayed rectal perforation using a self-expanding covered mental stent(SECMS)in combination with a transanal ileus drainage tube(TIDT).CONCLUSION For patients with complicated delayed perforation in the lower rectum and adequate intestinal preparation,a SECMS combined with a TIDT can be used and may result in very good outcomes.

Exfoliative esophageal bleeding caused by blind placement of a nasogastric tube:Two cases and a literature review

Transnasal intubation is a clinical operation usually performed blindly at the bedside.Mild adverse events,such as epistaxis and tube misplacement,are relatively common.Esophageal bleeding or perforation and other serious adverse events are rare.In the present study,two cases of severe diffuse esophageal bleeding caused by the blind placement of a nasogastric tube are described.These cases were successfully treated using a covered metal stent or Sengstaken-Blakemore tube.A review of the literature regarding the possible causes of such adverse events and the potential endoscopic treatments for severe hemorrhage are discussed.

新型波纹管连接方钢管混凝土拼接柱抗震性能试验研究

为研究一种新型波纹管连接方钢管混凝土拼接柱的抗震性能,以不同节点配筋率、不同节点锚固长度和轴压比为主要研究变量,对1个整浇柱和4个装配柱进行低周往复加载试验。研究分析了整浇柱与装配柱在破坏模式、滞回性能、位移延性等方面的抗震性能差异。结果表明:装配柱与整浇柱破坏模式类似,采用不同节点构造的装配柱与整浇柱在滞回曲线、骨架特性和刚度退化等方面差异不大,装配柱的耗能性能优于整浇柱。各装配柱极限位移角为1/16.7~1/25,满足规范设计要求。在较大轴压比下,装配柱的承载力提升,延性降低。在较大位移角下,装配柱节点抗震性能受焊缝质量的影响较大,建议实际工程中加强焊接质量管理,以保证构件具有足够的变形能力。

无缝钢管张力减径工艺减径率分配修正模型理论研究

无缝钢管张力减径工艺减径率分配是孔型分配合理与否的关键步骤,但其分配仍依赖于经验公式。从金属流动的角度分析了减径率的分配规律,在经验的基础上提出了“三点两段统合式”减径率分配修正模型。将修正模型得到的结果与传统模型计算结果以及企业生产数据相比,发现变化趋势相近,减径率和减径量变化曲线更加光滑,应用于生产有利于金属流动。

简单液压加载条件下金属薄壁管摩擦因数测量方法研究

金属薄壁管液压成形技术适合于制造长径比大、周向截面复杂的中空零件,在液压成形过程中,摩擦特性和加载条件等对零件的成形过程、成形性能、零件的精度及表面质量等有显著影响。以金属薄壁管液压胀形工艺为研究对象,从胀形区中截面节点的应力和应变状态分析出发,确定金属薄壁管胀形件的摩擦分区范围,并对胀形件中截面的受力状况进行分析。针对简单液压加载情况下金属薄壁管的摩擦特性,提出一种胀形区摩擦因数的测量方法。通过简单液压加载下金属薄壁管摩擦特性试验,验证该方法的准确性,并探究摩擦因数对胀形件成形精度的影响规律。

微细金属管制造技术现状与研究进展

微细金属管具有微环境下的微通道封闭、定向导向、稳流导流等功能,被广泛应用于医疗、电工电子、传热、光学等领域。受加工工具小型化、尺寸效应对材料性能和摩擦行为的改变等限制,微细金属管的制备极具挑战性。总结了微细金属管常用制备技术的制备原理、特点、制造能力以及优缺点,包括热挤压成形、冷拔成形、无模拉拔成形以及电铸成形,并对微细金属管制造技术的未来发展趋势与研究重点进行了展望。

失重和重力条件液态金属绕流管束对流传热特性对比

液态金属绕流管束对流换热能力强,其应用有助于换热设备小型化,是空间动力反应堆主换热器设计的较好选择。失重是空间环境的典型特征,失重和重力条件下液态金属绕流管束流动传热特性的异同尚不清楚,阻碍了液态金属用于空间反应堆的发展进程。为此,通过雷诺时均数值模拟方法,对比研究了失重和重力条件下液态金属绕流管束湍流传热特性,获得了局部温度与速度分布,得到了流动传热性能变化规律。结果表明:竖直向下流动时,液态金属对流传热性能在失重和重力条件下表现不同;重力条件下浮力影响了流场和温度场,相比失重条件,阻力和换热性能最大偏差约10%。

ABAQUS软件分析测井用金属连续毛细管塑性变形

针对金属连续毛细管因在测井绞车滚筒上的弯曲行为而产生塑性变形对性能的影响,采用有限元软件ABAQUS分析不同弯曲半径时金属连续毛细管产生的塑性变形和疲劳寿命。结果表明:金属连续毛细管在弯曲过程中的塑性变形随着中性层向外逐渐增大;当弯曲半径由75 mm增加至150 mm时,随着弯曲半径的增加,金属连续毛细管的塑性变形逐渐增大,等效塑性应变由3.5×10^(-2)减小至1.46×10^(-2),并且使用寿命逐渐趋于平缓,循环次数由25 000增加到398 107。

基于压电筒状叠堆的无线金属腐蚀探针设计及性能研究

基于压电筒状叠堆和压电阻抗技术提出了一种由压电筒状叠堆和金属杆组成的新型金属腐蚀探针。建立了多层结构探针纵向振动的传递矩阵模型,导出了电学阻抗方程,求得了第一阶谐振频率和反谐振频率,并与已有文献的特例结果进行了对比,验证了理论求解的正确性。此外,采用理论分析、人造定量腐蚀试验、温度敏感试验、加速腐蚀试验和无线阻抗测试试验系统地研究了探针的性能。研究结果表明:探针的第一阶谐振频率和反谐振频率随着杆长减小而增大,随着腐蚀天数的增加而增大,随着温度的增大而减小;无线阻抗系统测量的阻抗谱与传统阻抗分析仪的测量结果一致性较好。研究成果为开发无线定量测量的新型金属腐蚀探针提供重要参考。

MIL-101(Cr)吸附/热脱附-气相色谱-质谱法检测苯系和氯代VOCs

以金属有机骨架材料MIL-101(Cr)为填料构建了一种新型吸附采样管,将其与热脱附-气相色谱-质谱联用实现了15种典型苯系和氯代挥发性有机物(VOCs)的检测。结果显示,15种VOCs在0~100 ng范围内呈良好的线性关系,相关系数(r2)达到0.99以上,检出限为0.7~1.9 ng。在5、30、70 ng添加量下,15种VOCs的平均回收率分别为86.0%~126%、91.7%~133%和77.6%~135%,相对标准偏差(RSD)分别为6.6%~18%、2.9%~20%和1.3%~20%。MIL-101(Cr)填料吸附管测试稳定性和不同批次吸附管重复性的RSD分别为0.50%~14%和0.30%~18%。MIL-101(Cr)填料吸附管基于质量更少的填料实现了对苯系和氯代VOCs更高效的吸附、富集和热脱附,有助于降低吸附采样管的气体穿透风险。该研究拓展了MOFs材料在环境检测领域的实际应用场景。