Reform of the Comprehensive Practical Course System for Mechanical and Electronic Engineering Majors Under the Background of New Engineering

Under the background of new engineering,the reform of the comprehensive practical course system for mechanical and electronic engineering majors actively responds to the challenges posed by the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation to higher education,cultivating top-notch innovative intellectuals with comprehensive engineering qualities,meeting the requirements of being able to solve complex engineering problems rather than just cognitive capabilities,forming two core courses through reconstructing and reshaping the core courses of the major.The core courses include Drive,Measurement,and Control I and Drive,Measurement,and Control II,which highlight the comprehensive framework of mechanical and electronic engineering professional knowledge,continuing the comprehensive practical course system based on the unity of knowledge and practice,following the trend of new engineering,highlighting the practicality of professional innovation,assisting engineering education reform,and promoting high-quality development of new engineering professionals cultivation.

Application Strategies of BIM Technology in Highway Electromechanical Engineering

The transportation system is vital for social and economic development.With the rapid economic development,the demand for highways has been increasing.Mechanical and electrical engineering is a crucial part of highway construction,affecting the expressway’s later use.Applying building information modeling(BIM)technology in highway electromechanical engineering allows for the visibility and simulation of mechanical and electrical engineering construction,providing scientific guidance for construction.In this research,the author analyzes the advantages of BIM technology in highway electromechanical engineering and the basic composition of electromechanical engineering.The research proposes strategies and cases for applying BIM technology in highway electromechanical engineering.The ultimate goal of this research is to improve the construction of highways in terms of electromechanical engineering.

Review of Power Supply and Distribution Construction Technology for Highway Electromechanical Engineering

In recent years,China has made significant progress in the construction of highways,resulting in an improved highway network that has provided robust support for economic and social development.However,the rapid expansion of highway construction,power supply,and distribution has led to several challenges in mechanical and electrical engineering technology.Ensuring the safe,stable,and cost-effective operation of the power supply and distribution system to meet the diverse requirements of highway operations has become a pressing issue.This article takes an example of a highway electromechanical engineering power supply and distribution construction project to provide insight into the construction process of highway electromechanical engineering power supply and distribution technology.

Teaching Experiment in Engineering Mechanics Based on Simulation Technology:A Case Study

This paper explores the integration of simulation technology in Engineering Mechanics(EM)teaching in vocational colleges.A case study was conducted using the tensile test as an example,and digital resources,such as colored Mises stress nephograms,were obtained.These resources were integrated into the original curriculum to conduct teaching experiments.The results show that the use of digital resources significantly improved the quality of teaching in EM.The integration of simulation technology in EM teaching provides a promising direction for the improvement of vocational education and the cultivation of high-quality skilled talents.The development and application of more simulation-based teaching cases should be studied by scholars.

Reform and Reconstitution of Core Courses in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering Under the Background of New Engineering

With the arrival of the intelligence era of Industry 4.0,social development has shown complex and diversified characteristics,gradually forming an innovation ecological environment constructed by vertical interaction of multi-layer innovation systems and horizontal collaboration of multiple organizations and departments,which has posed extremely challenging requirements for higher engineering education to cultivate engineering talents with comprehensive engineering qualities who can solve complex engineering problems.However,practical engineering problems may involve a complex knowledge chain of interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary cross-coupling.Therefore,higher engineering education needs to form a new interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary integrated engineering innovation talent training system.Based on the characteristics of the mechanical and electronic engineering major,we will reshape and reconstruct the core courses of the mechanical and electronic engineering major.Two core courses are formed:Drive and Measurement and Control I and Drive and Measurement and Control II,with information flow and energy flow as the main lines,following up with the comprehensive practical curriculum system based on the unity of knowledge and practice and ability-oriented thinking,supporting teaching objectives,promoting students’individual development,and providing guidelines for relevant curriculum reforms.

Engineering electrolyte additives for stable zinc-based aqueous batteries:Insights and prospects

Zn-based aqueous batteries(ZABs) are gaining widespread popularity due to their low cost and high safety profile. However, the application of ZABs faces significant challenges, such as dendrite growth and parasitic reactions of metallic Zn anodes. Therefore, achieving high-energy–density ZABs necessitates addressing the fundamental thermodynamics and kinetics of Zn anodes. Various strategies are available to mitigate these challenges, with electrolyte additive engineering emerging as one of the most efficient and promising approaches. Despite considerable research in this field, a comprehensive understanding of the intrinsic mechanisms behind the high performance of electrolyte additives remains limited. This review aims to provide a detailed introduction to functional electrolyte additives and thoroughly explore their underlying mechanisms. Additionally, it discusses potential directions and perspectives in additive engineering for ZABs, offering insights into future development and guidelines for achieving high-performance ZABs.

The design and engineering strategies of metal tellurides for advanced metal-ion batteries

Owning various crystal structures and high theoretical capacity,metal tellurides are emerging as promising electrode materials for high-performance metal-ion batteries(MBs).Since metal telluride-based MBs are quite new,fundamental issues raise regarding the energy storage mechanism and other aspects affecting electrochemical performance.Severe volume expansion,low intrinsic conductivity and slow ion diffusion kinetics jeopardize the performance of metal tellurides,so that rational design and engineering are crucial to circumvent these disadvantages.Herein,this review provides an in-depth discussion of recent investigations and progresses of metal tellurides,beginning with a critical discussion on the energy storage mechanisms of metal tellurides in various MBs.In the following,recent design and engineering strategies of metal tellurides,including morphology engineering,compositing,defect engineering and heterostructure construction,for high-performance MBs are summarized.The primary focus is to present a comprehensive understanding of the structural evolution based on the mechanism and corresponding effects of dimension control,composition,electron configuration and structural complexity on the electrochemical performance.In closing,outlooks and prospects for future development of metal tellurides are proposed.This work also highlights the promising directions of design and engineering strategies of metal tellurides with high performance and low cost.

Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction to Ethylene:From Mechanistic Understanding to Catalyst Surface Engineering

Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)provides a promising way to convert CO_(2)to chemicals.The multicarbon(C_(2+))products,especially ethylene,are of great interest due to their versatile industrial applications.However,selectively reducing CO_(2)to ethylene is still challenging as the additional energy required for the C–C coupling step results in large overpotential and many competing products.Nonetheless,mechanistic understanding of the key steps and preferred reaction pathways/conditions,as well as rational design of novel catalysts for ethylene production have been regarded as promising approaches to achieving the highly efficient and selective CO_(2)RR.In this review,we first illustrate the key steps for CO_(2)RR to ethylene(e.g.,CO_(2)adsorption/activation,formation of~*CO intermediate,C–C coupling step),offering mechanistic understanding of CO_(2)RR conversion to ethylene.Then the alternative reaction pathways and conditions for the formation of ethylene and competitive products(C_1 and other C_(2+)products)are investigated,guiding the further design and development of preferred conditions for ethylene generation.Engineering strategies of Cu-based catalysts for CO_(2)RR-ethylene are further summarized,and the correlations of reaction mechanism/pathways,engineering strategies and selectivity are elaborated.Finally,major challenges and perspectives in the research area of CO_(2)RR are proposed for future development and practical applications.

Development and optimization of object detection technology in pavement engineering: A literature review

Due to the rapid advancement of the transportation industry and the continual increase in pavement infrastructure,it is difficult to keep up with the huge road maintenance task by relying only on the traditional manual detection method.Intelligent pavement detection technology with deep learning techniques is available for the research and industry areas by the gradual development of computer vision technology.Due to the different characteristics of pavement distress and the uncertainty of the external environment,this kind of object detection technology for distress classification and location still faces great challenges.This paper discusses the development of object detection technology and analyzes classical convolutional neural network(CNN)architecture.In addition to the one-stage and two-stage object detection frameworks,object detection without anchor frames is introduced,which is divided according to whether the anchor box is used or not.This paper also introduces attention mechanisms based on convolutional neural networks and emphasizes the performance of these mechanisms to further enhance the accuracy of object recognition.Lightweight network architecture is introduced for mobile and industrial deployment.Since stereo cameras and sensors are rapidly developed,a detailed summary of three-dimensional object detection algorithms is also provided.While reviewing the history of the development of object detection,the scope of this review is not only limited to the area of pavement crack detection but also guidance for researchers in related fields is shared.

Unleashing the Potential of Unidirectional Mechanical Materials: Breakthroughs and Promising Applications

The emergence of mechanically one-way materials presents an exciting opportunity for materials science and engineering. These substances exhibit unique nonreciprocal mechanical responses, enabling them to selectively channel mechanical energy and facilitate directed sound propagation, controlled mass transport, and concentration of mechanical energy amidst random motion. This article explores the fundamentals of mechanically one-way materials, their potential applications across various industries, and the economic and environmental considerations related to their production and use.

Construction Safety Management of Mechanical and Electrical Installation Projects

Various industries today rely on the support of electromechanical equipment,expanding its scope of application and leading to an increase in electromechanical installation projects.However,due to the high level of expertise required and the potential risks involved,it is crucial to emphasize safety management during construction.This paper delves into the significance of construction safety management for electromechanical installation projects,identifies common problems encountered during construction,and proposes solutions.This analysis aims to provide relevant personnel with essential guidance and references for managing electromechanical installation projects safely.

从力学的基础性谈工程科学的科研与教学——以《Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science》为例

力学是一门重要的基础学科,也是工程科学的先导和基础。科技期刊是科研成果的载体和服务科研的平台。本文以《Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science》为例,通过分析该期刊刊文的统计信息及与力学相关的文章,揭示了在海洋工程科学研究中涉及的基础学科主要是力学和数学以及两学科的重要性,探讨了力学等基础学科对工程科学的科研与教学方面的推动作用,进而结合该期刊刊文中有关力学问题的研究,讨论并提出了科技期刊促进科研与教学的建议。

Challenges and Countermeasures in the Teaching of Engineering Mechanics in Vocational Colleges

Engineering mechanics is as a basic course,and the learning effect of this course directly affects the learning of subsequent professional courses.However,the teaching quality of engineering mechanics in vocational colleges has been subpar for a long time.In this study,we explored the teaching situation of engineering mechanics by using questionnaires,pointing out the challenges faced in the teaching of engineering mechanics and putting forward four targeted suggestions,which include stimulating students’interest and increasing the investment in laboratory equipment,to improve the teaching quality.The findings of this study may provide some reference for the teaching reform of engineering mechanics.

Dental pulp stem cells express tendon markers under mechanical loading and are a potential cell source for tissue engineering of tendon-like tissue

Postnatal mesenchymal stem cells have the capacity to differentiate into multiple cell lineages. This study explored the possibility of dental pulp stem cells （DPSCs） for potential application in tendon tissue engineering. The expression of tendon- related markers such as scleraxis, tenascin-C, tenomodulin, eye absent homologue 2, collagens I and VI was detected in dental pulp tissue. Interestingly, under mechanical stimulation, these tendon-related markers were significantly enhanced when DPSCs were seeded in aligned polyglycolic acid （PGA） fibre scaffolds. Furthermore, mature tendon-like tissue was formed after transplantation of DPSC-PGA constructs under mechanical loading conditions in a mouse model. This study demonstrates that DPSCs could be a ootential stem cell source for tissue enEineerin~ of tendon-like tissue.

Automated Dimensioning Method of Engineering Drawings for Mechanical Products Based on Curve Chain

An automated method based on the curve chain was proposed for dimensioning of engineering drawings for the mechanical products.According to the internal relation between the features of 3D model feature and elements of 2D drawing,the curve chain was established to reflect the geometric topological structure between the elements.It divides the dimensions into the absolute dimensions within the cure chain and the relative dimensions between the curve chains.The parallel and lengthy relationship between the drawing elements of the constructed X and Y parallel matrix was solved to remove redundant elements in the curve chain and labeled the absolute dimensions of the remaining valid elements.The average minimum weight coefficient was introduced to judge the dependence on the relative dimensions between curve chains.Through the analysis of the overlap between the circular rectangular areas,including all the absolute dimensions of the curve chains,overlapping curve chains were merged,and their dimensions were rearranged to avoid the cross interference between them.The method was seamlessly integrated into the drafting module of product design software NX,and it developed an automated dimensioning system.The examples show that the system has excellent interactivity and robustness in the dimensioning of product engineering drawings.The dimension information is complete,accurate and reliable.

Numerical method to determine mechanical parameters of engineering design in rock masses

This paper proposes a new continuity model for engineering in rock masses and a new schematic method for reporting the engineering of rock continuity. This method can be used to evaluate the mechanics of every kind of medium;and is a new way to determine the mechanical parameters used in engineering design in rock masses. In the numerical simulation, the experimental parameters of intact rock were combined with the structural properties of field rock. Theexperimental results for orthogonally-jointed rock are given. The results included the curves of the stress-strain relationship of some rock masses, the curve of the relationship between the dimension Δ and the uniaxial pressure-resistant strength σc of these rock masses, and pictures of the destructive procedure of some rock masses in uniaxial or triaxial tests, etc. Application of the method to engineering design in rock masses showed the potential of its application to engineering practice.

Reduced graphene oxide-grafted bovine serum albumin/bredigite nanocomposites with high mechanical properties and excellent osteogenic bioactivity for bone tissue engineering

The optimization of the scaffolds to provide a suitable matrix and accelerate the regeneration process is vital for bone tissue engineering.However,poor mechanical and biological characteristics remain the primary challenges that must be addressed.For example,although bredigite(Br)has shown great potential for application in bone tissue engineering,it easily fails in replacement.In the present work,these challenges are addressed by reinforcing the Br matrix with nanosheets of graphene oxide(rGO)that have been reduced by bovine serum albumin(BSA)in order to enhance the mechanical properties and biological behavior.The reduction of graphene oxide by BSA improves the water stability of the nanosheets and provides an electrostatic interaction between theBSA-rGO nanosheets and theBr particles.The high thermal conductivity of theBSA-rGO nanosheets decreases the porosity of the Br by transferring heat to the core of the tablet.Furthermore,the addition of BSA-rGO nanosheets into the Br matrix enhances the adhesion of G-292 cells on the surface of the tablets.These findings suggest that the tablet consisting of BSA-rGO-reinforced Br has encouraging potential for application in bone tissue engineering.

Contents and Abstracts of Journal of Mechanical Engineering ISSN 0577-6686,CN 11-2187/TH

Cooperative Reconfiguration for a Reconfigurable Mobile Robot LIU Tonglin, WU Chengdong, LI Bin, LIU Jinguo （1. State Key Laboratory of Robotics, Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China; 2. Graduate School, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; 3. School of Information Science ＆ Engineering, Northeast University, Shenyang 110004, China）Abstract： A main characteristic of the reconfigurable mobile robot AMOEBA-1 is that it has diverse configurations, but some reconfigurations are difficult to realize under the influence of ground conditions. A cooperative reconfiguration method is proposed to reduce reconfiguration resistance and enhance the adaptability of the robot to the environment. The mathematical model is established correspondingly. The kinematics and mechanical properties of each section of the robot are analyzed. A part of resistance is transformed into active force of reconfiguration, and transforms are actualized among five specific configurations. Further, the linearization of model based on a perturbation analysis method is used to reduce the computational complexity. Finally, an evaluation criterion is proposed for AMOEBA-I＇s cooperative reconfiguration performance. The validity of the cooperative reconfiguration method is proved by simulations and experiments.

Application of Parametric Design to Mechanical Engineering

The definition and functions of parametric design were introduced. According to the practical condition of mechanical engineering design, the necessity and feasibility of parametric design for complex mechanical engineering design was analyzed. The related key technologies and methods were also discussed by a project example based on Inventor platform.

Engineering of Cell Spatiotemporal Mechanical Microenvironment

Cells in vivo are in a three-dimensional(3D)complicated microenvironment composed of various biological,physical and chemical cues.Although it is well accepted that biological and chemical cues can significantly influence cell functions,more and more evidence has also shown that physical cues are also vital.Using today’s micro and nanoscale technologies,creating synthetic but native-like conditions are the prerequisites for understanding cell behaviors.Most research has been carried out on artificial two-dimensional(2D)substrates.However,recent studies showed that cells respond and behave differently in these 2D settings compared to in 3D intricate microenvironment.Therefore,innovative 3D in vitro cellular models with precisely patterned multiple types of cells are needed for re-creating distinct niches and in vitro cell modeling under well-defined and reproducible conditions.In this talk,I will present the 3D nano and microscale tissue engineering methods we are developing for engineering cell spatiotemporal mechanical microenvironment.