Innovative Techniques Unveiled in Advanced Sheet Pile Curtain Design

This thorough review explores the complexities of geotechnical engineering, emphasizing soil-structure interaction (SSI). The investigation centers on sheet pile design, examining two primary methodologies: Limit Equilibrium Methods (LEM) and Soil-Structure Interaction Methods (SSIM). While LEM methods, grounded in classical principles, provide valuable insights for preliminary design considerations, they may encounter limitations in addressing real-world complexities. In contrast, SSIM methods, including the SSI-SR approach, introduce precision and depth to the field. By employing numerical techniques such as Finite Element (FE) and Finite Difference (FD) analyses, these methods enable engineers to navigate the dynamics of soil-structure interaction. The exploration extends to SSI-FE, highlighting its essential role in civil engineering. By integrating Finite Element analysis with considerations for soil-structure interaction, the SSI-FE method offers a holistic understanding of how structures dynamically interact with their geotechnical environment. Throughout this exploration, the study dissects critical components governing SSIM methods, providing engineers with tools to navigate the intricate landscape of geotechnical design. The study acknowledges the significance of the Mohr-Coulomb constitutive model while recognizing its limitations, and guiding practitioners toward informed decision-making in geotechnical analyses. As the article concludes, it underscores the importance of continuous learning and innovation for the future of geotechnical engineering. With advancing technology and an evolving understanding of soil-structure interaction, the study remains committed to ensuring the safety, stability, and efficiency of geotechnical structures through cutting-edge design and analysis techniques.

Innovative Teaching Approach Based on Finite Element Technique in Material Mechanics for Vocational Education

This paper proposed an innovative teaching approach based on finite element technique(FET)to improve the understanding of material mechanics.A teaching experiment was conducted using pure bending deformation of a beam as an example,and the deformation and stress distribution of the beam were analyzed using FET.The results showed that using color stress nephograms and color U nephograms can improve students’learning outcomes in mechanics classroom.The high levels of satisfaction and interest in incorporating new techniques into the classroom suggest that there is a need to explore and develop innovative teaching methods in mechanics and related fields.This approach may inspire educators to develop more effective ways of teaching material mechanics,and our research can contribute to the advancement of mechanics education.

Finite element solution based on fast numerical technique for large-scale electromagnetic computation

A numerical technique of the target-region locating （TRL） solver in conjunction with the wave-front method is presented for the application of the finite element method （FEM） for 3-D electromagnetic computation. First, the principle of TRL technique is described. Then, the availability of TRL solver for nonlinear application is particularly discussed demonstrating that this solver can be easily used while still remaining great efficiency. The implementation on how to apply this technique in FEM based on magnetic vector potential （MVP） is also introduced. Finally, a numerical example of 3-D magnetostatic modeling using the TRL solver and FEMLAB is given. It shows that a huge computer resource can be saved by employing the new solver.

Arc-length technique for nonlinear finite element analysis

Nonlinear solution of reinforced concrete structures, particularly complete load-deflection response, requires tracing of the equilibrium path and proper treatment of the limit and bifurcation points. In this regard, ordinary solution techniques lead to instability near the limit points and also have problems in case of snap-through and snap-back. Thus they fail to predict the complete load-displacement response. The arc-length method serves the purpose well in principle, received wide acceptance in finite element analysis, and has been used extensively. However modifications to the basic idea are vital to meet the particular needs of the analysis. This paper reviews some of the recent developments of the method in the last two decades, with particular emphasis on nonlinear finite element analysis of reinforced concrete structures.

Macro and meso analysis of jointed rock mass triaxial compression test by using equivalent rock mass(ERM) technique

Methods that can efficiently model the effects of rock joints on rock mass behavior can be beneficial in rock engineering. The suitability of equivalent rock mass(ERM) technique based upon particle methods is investigated. The ERM methodology is first validated by comparing calculated and experimental data of lab triaxial compression test on a set of cylindrical rock mass samples, each containing a single joint oriented in various dip angles. The simulated results are then used to study the stress-strain nonlinearity and failure mechanism as a function of the joint dip angle and confining stress. The anisotropy and size effects are also investigated by using multi-scale cubic ERM models subjected to triaxial compression test. The deformation and failure behavior are found to be influenced by joint degradation, the micro-crack formation in the intact rock, the interaction between two joints, and the interactions of micro-cracks and joints.

Behavior of precipitation in bainitic steel during relaxation processing of RPC technique

Thermal simulation test, TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) and nanobeamEDS (Energy Dispersed x-ray Spectrum) techniques were used to investigate the precipitation behaviorof Nb, Ti, Mo etc. in HSLA (High Strength Low Alloy) steel. The strain induced precipitationoccurred during the isothermal relaxation stage after deformed in the non-recrystallizationtemperature region. After 30% predeformation at 850 and 900℃, there are two kinds of particles,(Ti,Nb)(C,N) and a few Nb(C,N), to precipitate during holding. The content of Nb in particles riseswith the relaxation time increasing. During the final holding stage, some Nb and Ti atoms in thelattice sites of the precipitates would be replaced by Mo atoms, and the Mo content in theprecipitates increases with the relaxation time. The results were compared with the refinementeffect of microstructures caused by relaxation-precipitation controlling transformation (RPC)processing.

Upper-bound and finite element analyses of multi-row sprocket during cold semi-precision forging process

The cold semi-precision forging of a multi-row sprocket was investigated using upper-bound （UB） and finite element methods combined with experiments. Based on the design of a new tooth profile for the sprocket, a cold semi-precision forging process and a kinematically admissible velocity field for filling the die cavity were proposed. Using the UB method, the velocity fields of the sprocket billet in the forming process were divided theoretically and calculated. The process of forging a multi-row sprocket was simulated using the FEM package Deform-3D V6.1 to obtain the distributions of the velocity field and the effective stress field in filling the die cavity. Similar to the simulated results, the experiment on cold forging a 5052 aluminum alloy sprocket was successfully performed. By comparing the calculated （UB method）, experimental and simulated load-stroke curves, the calculated and simulated results were basically in accordance with the experimental results. The study provides a theoretical foundation for the development of the precision forging of multi-row sprockets.

Passive seismic velocity tomography on longwall mining panel based on simultaneous iterative reconstructive technique (SIRT)

Mining operation, especially underground coal mining, always has the remarkable risks of ground control. Passive seismic velocity tomography based on simultaneous iterative reconstructive technique （SIRT） inversion is used to deduce the stress redistribution around the longwall mining panel. The mining-induced microseismic events were recorded by mounting an array of receivers on the surface, above the active panel. After processing and filtering the seismic data, the three-dimensional tomography images of the p-wave velocity variations by SIRT passive seismic velocity tomography were provided. To display the velocity changes on coal seam level and subsequently to infer the stress redistribution, these three-dimensional tomograms into the coal seam level were sliced. In addition, the boundary element method （BEM） was used to simulate the stress redistribution. The results show that the inferred stresses from the passive seismic tomograms are conformed to numerical models and theoretical concept of the stress redistribution around the longwall panel. In velocity tomograms, the main zones of the stress redistribution arotmd the panel, including front and side abutment pressures, and gob stress are obvious and also the movement of stress zones along the face advancement is evident. Moreover, the effect of the advance rate of the face on the stress redistribution is demonstrated in tomography images. The research result proves that the SIRT passive seismic velocity tomography has an ultimate potential for monitoring the changes of stress redistribution around the longwall mining panel continuously and subsequently to improve safety of mining operations.

Estimation of active earth pressure based on pseudo-dynamic approach and discretization technique

A method combining the pseudo-dynamic approach and discretization technique is carried out for computing the active earth pressure.Instead of using a presupposed failure mechanism,discretization technique is introduced to generate the potential failure surface,which is applicable to the case that soil strength parameters have spatial variability.For the purpose of analyzing the effect of earthquake,pseudo-dynamic approach is adopted to introduce the seismic forces,which can take into account the dynamic properties of seismic acceleration.A new type of micro-element is used to calculate the rate of work of external forces and the rate of internal energy dissipation.The analytical expression of seismic active earth pressure coefficient is deduced in the light of upper bound theorem and the corresponding upper bound solutions are obtained through numerical optimization.The method is validated by comparing the results of this paper with those reported in literatures.The parametric analysis is finally presented to further expound the effect of diverse parameters on active earth pressure under non-uniform soil.

A reduced-order extrapolation algorithm based on CNLSMFE formulation and POD technique for two-dimensional Sobolev equations

A reduced-order extrapolation algorithm based on Crank-Nicolson least-squares mixed finite element （CNLSMFE） formulation and proper orthogonal decomposition （POD） technique for two-dimensional （2D） Sobolev equations is established. The error estimates of the reduced-order CNLSMFE solutions and the implementation for the reduced-order extrapolation algorithm are provided. A numerical example is used to show that the results of numerical computations are consistent with theoretical conclusions. Moreover, it is shown that the reduced-order extrapolation algorithm is feasible and efficient for seeking numerical solutions to 2D Sobolev equations.

ION RESONANCE AND SCATTERING TECHNIQUES FOR MEASURING SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE TOPOGRAPHY

Non- focused ion beams may be employed to investigate the surface profile and the shape of microscopic objects or periodic surfaces by using the known stopping powers of ions in solids. The energy spectra of the scattered or reaction ions are recorded as a function of the angles between the beam, the object and the detector, and of the energy of incident ions. The shape parameters may then be determined using computer codes. Presented also are the typical experimental results.

Water Quality Monitoring of the Bezerra River （Cascavel, Brazil） Using SR-TXRF Technique

The present study aims to monitor and assess the water quality of the Bezerra River located in the Western Brazilian Parana state. For the monitoring of river waters, six samplings were established per month during one year. As indicators of the water quality, physico-chemical parameters such as water temperature, pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen and COD （chemical oxygen demand） were chosen, as well as trace and majority element concentrations. It is noteworthy that the mean annual values of conductivity, turbidity and COD have progressively increased along the river with maximum values after the Cascavel western sewage treatment plant. Only 13 elements were found in the six collection points, but the metallic elements Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu and Zn have shown concentrations above the maximum limits recommended by Brazilian environmental legislation, suggesting the presence of highly polluting anthropogenic sources. Correlation analyses were used to determine the spatio-variability of water quality variables. The six collection sites were grouped into two clusters, with the element composition in the first cluster （sites 1, 2 and 6） being due to strong anthropogenic activities. The study of the Bezerra River water quality could help to develop municipal environmental policies and help with the management of water conservation in the Bezerra River basin.

A Posteriori Error Estimate of Two Grid Mixed Finite Element Methods for Semilinear Elliptic Equations

In this paper, we present the a posteriori error estimate of two-grid mixed finite element methods by averaging techniques for semilinear elliptic equations. We first propose the two-grid algorithms to linearize the mixed method equations. Then, the averaging technique is used to construct the a posteriori error estimates of the two-grid mixed finite element method and theoretical analysis are given for the error estimators. Finally, we give some numerical examples to verify the reliability and efficiency of the a posteriori error estimator.

舌侧活动翼不同翼拉伸长度内收下前牙的生物力学特征

背景:舌侧活动翼矫治技术是一种新型舌侧矫治技术,不同翼的拉伸长度影响前牙转矩控制效果,目前尚无相关的生物力学研究。目的:探讨舌侧活动翼矫治技术内收下前牙时牙列的位移趋势以及不同翼拉伸长度对下颌前牙生物力学效应的影响。方法:利用锥形束CT采集患者下颌骨以及下牙列数据信息,通过Mimics软件进行三维重建,建立舌侧活动翼内收下前牙的三维有限元模型。在ANSYS软件中分别分析工况A(2 mm拉伸长度)、工况B(2.5 mm拉伸长度)、工况C(3 mm拉伸长度)和工况D(3.5 mm拉伸长度)时下颌前牙的初始位移。结果与结论:①下牙列初始位移趋势:中切牙舌向倾斜移动伴有压低,侧切牙、尖牙轻度舌侧移动伴近中舌向扭转,第二前磨牙远中倾斜并伴有明显舌倾,第一磨牙整体表现为近中倾斜并伴有近中牙冠外翻。因此在下颌拔牙内收病例中,对第二前磨牙的舌向移动应给予重视,临床中可以通过相应的技术予以抵消。②前牙各方向位移趋势:从工况A到工况D,矢状方向:中切牙冠根位移差值由-11.891μm变为-5.7574μm,表示中切牙由倾斜移动向整体移动转变;侧切牙冠根位移差值由-11.8281μm变为-6.71145μm,尖牙冠根位移差值由-7.5723μm变为-4.6955μm,表示侧切牙及尖牙的倾斜移动也在向整体移动转变。垂直方向:从工况A到工况D,切牙的压低量逐渐增大,尖牙的压低量逐渐减小。结果表明,翼的拉伸长度会影响前牙的倾斜移动趋势;随着翼的不断拉伸,下前牙的转矩控制效果越好。

同位素技术示踪水环境生源要素氮的来源及循环过程研究进展

氮作为生态系统中的关键生源要素,对于水环境质量和生态系统平衡至关重要。文章综述了同位素技术示踪水环境生源要素氮的来源及循环过程的研究进展。介绍了水环境中氮的主要来源(自然和人为)及时空变化特点,强调自然因素(如降雨)和人为活动(如污水和农业施肥)对水环境中氮分布的影响;详细阐述了同位素技术识别水环境中氮来源的发展历程(单同位素、双同位素和多同位素联合溯源阶段);讨论了同位素技术在辨别水环境中氮循环过程(硝化、反硝化、矿化和同化作用)中的应用;指出当前研究的不足,主要表现在同位素分馏效应、测试成本高、未实测污染源端元值、多种同位素耦合溯源机制不清晰,未来研究需提高同位素溯源技术并整合多类技术与数据,尤其与机器学习结合潜力大。

空化现象对水导激光微水束稳定性的影响研究

为了探寻空化现象对水导激光微水束稳定性影响,利用计算流体动力学的方法,分别在不考虑空化和考虑空化的情况下,对从典型喷嘴出射的水射流进行了数值模拟分析,研究了空化现象的产生机理及对微水束稳定性的影响。结果表明,在入口直径为0.1 mm、圆柱段长径比为1、上边缘锐利的喷嘴结构下,随着入口压力从0.2 MPa增大到16 MPa,水射流与喷嘴壁面分离后再次附着的长度逐渐增大,并且空化会导致该长度延长;在入口压力小于6 MPa的情况下,不考虑空化的水射流在稳定后会贴着喷嘴壁面流下,而添加空化模型使得水束形成翻转流。该研究对设计满足水导激光工艺的喷嘴结构有着重要的参考价值。

闽南方言外来词视角下泉州华侨文化游客感知元素研究

在实施《“十四五”旅游业发展规划》和建设“海丝文化”的背景下,海外华侨与祖国往来日益频繁和密切,华侨寻根旅游已成为国内旅游业尤其是侨乡文化旅游关注的热点。文章基于旅游凝视理论,将“感知元素”引入华侨文化研究领域,选取著名侨乡泉州的华侨文化为感知对象,以闽南旅游归侨为受试样本,通过深度访谈和文本分析,运用ZMET隐喻抽取技术和词频分析法提取14个起始构念、14个连接构念和11个终结构念,识别其共识逻辑链,构建华侨游客对华侨文化感知元素的共识地图,并据此探究闽南华侨文化元素宣传和宜游化的新举措。

采煤机滚筒工作性能优化研究

在实际生产中,截割破碎过程是多作用耦合的结果,离散元法(DEM)与多体动力学(MBD)双向耦合技术可实现煤机设备与煤壁的信息交互,符合实际生产情况,具有较大的优越性。为提高采煤机滚筒的工作性能,基于DEM−MBD双向耦合机理,结合力学性能试验和模拟试验得到实际工况参数,采用仿真软件EDEM和RecurDyn建立了采煤机滚筒截割煤壁的双向耦合模型,对仿真过程中滚筒所受的转矩和截割力进行分析,证明耦合效果和截割效果较好。设计了单因素试验和正交试验,分析了滚筒运行参数对工作性能的影响规律,并利用SPSS软件得到滚筒转速、截割深度、牵引速度对截割比能耗、装煤率、载荷波动系数的影响程度,通过现场试验验证了模型的可行性。构建了以滚筒转速、截割深度、牵引速度为决策变量,以截割比能耗、装煤率和载荷波动系数为目标的多目标优化模型,利用改进多目标灰狼(MOGWO)算法和优劣解距离法(TOPSIS)对模型进行求解,得出当滚筒转速为31.12 r/min、截割深度为639.4 mm、牵引速度为5.58 m/min时,采煤机滚筒的工作性能最优,此时截割比能耗为0.4677 kW·h/^(3),装煤率为43.01%,载荷波动系数为0.3278。

考虑地域建筑特色偏好的城市主题公园景观规划设计

城市主题公园作为传承和促进城市文化发展的载体,其规划设计非常重要。基于当前城市主题公园景观规划设计中存在的不足,文章在考虑地域建筑特色偏好的基础上提出城市主题公园景观规划设计方法,并进行仿真实验。实验结果表明:该方法提取城市建筑屋顶轮廓较为精准,规划设计城市主题公园驳岸视线、指标以及防洪涝灾害效果均较好,具备较强的城市主题公园景观规划设计能力。