Most ReadThere are complex flow phenomena in the inlets of the air-breathing hypersonic vehicles, such as boundary layer transition, flow separation, and shock/boundary layer interference. Deep understanding and effective control of these complex flow phenomena are the key to realizing effective operation and performance improvement of hypersonic vehicles. The current research progress of shock/boundary layer flow control technology in supersonic inlets is first reviewed from two aspects:passive control and active control;their effectiveness and drawbacks are described. Meanwhile, with the development of hypersonic vehicle towards the direction of wide velocity domain, large airspace and high Mach number, the previous flow control technology based on active and passive control cannot meet the requirements of hypersonic vehicle follow-up control. As a result, the multi-field control methods represented by plasma have become the focus of supersonic inlets flow control. However, the existing experimental research methods are difficult to carry out detailed research on flow control mechanisms, and there are still many places worth exploring. In this paper, relevant suggestions are put forward for the next step of research in addition to summarizing.
Aiming at the demand for torsional capacity of high-power offshore wind power supporting structure, the full-range torsional mechanism of tapered concrete-filled double skin steel tubular(TCFDST)members was examined under the large hollow ratio, high taper degree, and out-of-code diameter-to-thickness(D/t)ratio. The characteristics of torque-angle curve could be divided into the elastic stage, elasticplastic, plastic strengthening stage, and failure stage. Influence of key parameters on ultimate bearing capacity and stiffness was revealed. The hollow ratio and strengths of steel and concrete were positively correlated with the ultimate torque and stiffness;D/t ratios of outer or inner tubes had negative relationship to it;the axial compression ratios had positive relationship within the limited value,and inversely,it was negatively correlative. A method based on laminated tube theory was proposed to calculate the torque-angle curves of TCFDST members. Subsequently,the hierarchical integration method was established and verified based on the Chinese code and relevant literature,for calculating the ultimate torsional capacity of concrete-filled double skin steel tubular members,and the difference of various methods in determining N-T curve was also analyzed. The research results in this paper can provide valuable reference for the application of TCFDST members with large hollow ratios,large taper degree,and out-of-code D/t ratios in wind power projects.
The anti-yaw vibration devices currently used in high-speed trains are hydraulic dampers, whose damping characteristics cannot be adjusted according to the changes in the vehicle's operating state and environmental conditions, resulting in poor ride quality and stability for the vehicle. A semi-active damper based on magnetorheological technology combined with intelligent control technology can solve this problem. In this paper, a three-coil magnetorheological damper has been developed with adjustable damping characteristics based on the technical specifications of the anti-yaw damper. The multi-physical field of the damper is simulated, and damping performance of the damper is tested under different excitation currents, amplitudes, frequencies, and coil combinations. The results show that the magnetic circuit design of the damper is reasonable and complies with the technical requirements for anti-yaw dampers, with a maximum output force of 46 kN and an adjustable dynamic coefficient of 28. In addition, an analysis is conducted on the magnetic field distribution at varying coil spacings. The findings indicate that a critical distance exists between the coils, and the critical distance of this damper is 0.69 times the width of the coil, beyond which the magnetic field distribution becomes non-uniform. The change in magnetic flux density at the effective damping channel will stop when a certain part of the magnetic circuit reaches saturation.
To explore the plantar pressure characteristics of flat-footed amateur runners when running on different sports surfaces.
We selected 15 individuals using the foot print method and Novel emed ® Amateur runners with flat feet diagnosed by 3D foot scanning(arch index≥0.6)and 15 normal foot controls. Using the Pedar-X 1.0 plantar pressure testing system, the maximum plantar pressure, contact area, peak pressure, pressure time integral, and total force impulse were synchronously collected while the subjects completed multiple straight-line running tests on three surfaces at a self-paced speed(4-6 m/s). The differences between the groups were compared through repeated measurement variance analysis.
The pressure in the heel area(M3)and midfoot area(M2)of the flat-foot group was significantly higher than that of normal feet(P<0.05), and the pressure in the anterior lateral area(T3)was significantly lower than that of normal feet(P<0.05). The contact area of the entire sole of flat feet was larger than that of normal feet(P<0.05), with the most significant difference in the midfoot area(M2)(P<0.01). The difference in elastic surface was slightly reduced but still significant. The normal foot in the forefoot area(T1-T3)was significantly higher than that in the flat foot area(P<0.05), and the pressure on the flat foot in the middle area(M2)of the plastic track was nearly 4 times higher than that of the normal foot(P<0.01). The pressure time integral and total impulse of flat foot M2 were significantly higher than those of normal foot(P<0.01), while the anterior lateral area(T3)was significantly lower than that of normal foot(P<0.05).
When running with flat feet, the plantar pressure shows the characteristics of“overload in the midfoot area and insufficient force on the anterior lateral side”. The hard ground intensifies the instantaneous impact, and the elastic surface amplifies the accumulated load. It is suggested that flat-footed runners prioritize choosing a moderately elastic surface and pairing it with arch support equipment to reduce the risk of injury.
In order to determine the influence of aggregate irregularity on the mechanical properties and failure morphology of concrete, Python programs were developed to generate randomly distributed aggregate models with different sharpness in ABAQUS, and the 0-thickness cohesive element and variable-thickness solid interface transition zone(ITZ)were established respectively. First, the reliability of model was determined by changing mesh size and friction coefficient between the loading pad and concrete compared with the experiment. Then, the quality of two ITZ modeling methods was analyzed. Finally, the uniaxial compression mechanical behavior of the three-dimensional meso-concrete model was analyzed from the aspects of stress-strain curve, fracture propagation, and energy dissipation. The simulation results show that the 0 thickness cohesive ITZ and the solid thickness ITZ model can predict the compressive strength of concrete, and the stress-strain curve and failure morphology of the ITZ model with solid thickness are more consistent with the experiment. The fracture propagation of concrete is obviously affected by the shape parameters of aggregate. The interior and surface of the spherical aggregate model are penetrating cracks. The strain energy of polyhedral aggregate model is larger, and there are many micro-cracks in the concrete, the possibility being compressed and destroyed into more fragments is higher. With the increase of aggregate irregularity, the compressive strength of concrete increases slightly, but the peak strain is not affected.
In the past decade, approximately one-third of civil aviation safety incidents have been related to landing, with hard landings comprising one-fifth of these landing-related incidents. Hard landings not only damage aircraft structures but also can lead to aircraft destruction or loss of life in severe cases. However, statistical data on hard landings remain limited. This paper systematically analyzes hard landing criteria through a review of quantitative standards, simulation analysis, and machine learning techniques. It also conducts a statistical examination of 53 typical hard landing incidents of mainstream aircraft such as Boeing-737 and Airbus-A320 over the past decade, offering a detailed exploration of common structural damage patterns associated with hard landings. Results show that heavy landing incidents often cause damage of different degrees to the aircraft's landing gear, fuselage, wings, and other key components. Moreover, the extent of damage differs significantly among various types of heavy landing incidents.
To improve the quality and efficiency of the mesh in the finite element model of the knee joint by using the cell-based smoothed finite element method(CS-FEM).
The gradient smoothing technique is introduced on the basis of the traditional finite element method, and CS-FEM is used to mesh the finite element model of the knee joint, and to compare which of the two methods(traditional finite element method and CS-FEM)is more accurate for the experimental data of the previous study.
CS-FEM is more accurate and reduces the complexity of meshing than the traditional finite element method, and reduces the number of cells, making the solution process more efficient.
The conventional FEM methods offer high computational accuracy and stability when dealing with relatively simple geometries and linear materials due to their wide application and maturity. However, in biomechanical simulation of complex structures and nonlinear materials, CS-FEM provides higher computational efficiency and accuracy by optimizing meshing and reducing stress concentration. Therefore, CS-FEM is expected to be more widely used in the modelling of knee joints and other complex bio-logical structures in the future.
With the development of civil aircraft design technology, the focus of today's passenger aircraft design transits from structural safety to cabin comfort, of which the vibration comfort is a key factor. From the perspective of passenger vibration comfort, We carried out the vibration transfer path test of a certain type of passenger aircraft under three working conditions, namely, the cruising condition, the low-altitude flight condition, and the runway running condition. Based on the test data of these conditions, the Vibration Transfer Path models were built, and the key factors affecting the vibration comfort were studied. The following conclusions are drawn:Under the cruising and low-altitude flight condition, the cabin vibration response mainly comes from the coupling of engine rotor excitation and the structure at the fundamental frequency and the double frequency;under the runway running condition, the vibration response in the cabin comes from the coupling of the main landing gear excitation and the structure in the low frequency range(especially 50 Hz). This test not only provides a basis for the vibration reduction and isolation design of passenger cabins, but also fills the gap of the vibration comfort test and verification platform for all passenger aircraft in China.
The roughness of the interface between new and old concrete is one of the key factors that affect its shear performance. In this paper, the roughness of the new and old concrete interface is characterized and quantified based on fractal theory. Different fractal dimension interfaces of new and old concrete random aggregate geometric models are established using the Monte Carlo method and aggregate grading theory. By simulating the mechanical behavior of rough interfaces using zero-thickness cohesive elements locally embedded in the model, the effects of mesh size, random distribution of aggregates, fractal dimension, normal pressure, and interface material parameters on the shear performance of rough interfaces between new and old concrete are analyzed. The results show that the model's mesh size and random distribution of aggregates have no significant effect on the shear performance of the interface between new and old concrete. As the fractal dimension increases, the interface shear strength first increases and then decreases, and the fractal dimension corresponding to the maximum shear strength decreases as the normal pressure increases. Under the same fractal dimension, the shear strength increases linearly with the normal pressure. The normal pressure has a more significant impact on the interface shear strength compared to the fractal dimension. As the fractal dimension increases, cracks are more likely to propagate deeper into the old concrete area, and increasing the strength and fracture energy of the new and old interface can effectively improve the shear performance of the interface.
In this paper, the effects of doping elements(Re and Ru)content on the stability and occupancy orientation of a Ni-Al binary model nickel-based single-crystal superalloy are studied by using first-principles calculations. The results show that the total energy of the system decreases gradually with the increase of the content of Re and Ru elements, which suggests that the stability of the system is improved. The system using Ru to replace Ni has the lowest stability, while the stability of system is the best by using Re to replace Al. Therefore, Re and Ru are more inclined to replace Al, which is consistent with the previous experimental results. Meanwhile, compared to other contents of Re and Ru, when Re and Ru with the content of about 1.4% are used to replace Al, the substitution formation energy is the lowest. Furthermore, two different stacking fault modes are obtained by deleting a layer of atoms in the Ni-Al binary model. Research on these two stacking fault modes indicates that replacing Al with Re and Ru can improve the stability of the systems, and systems containing Re are more stable, which have lower substitution formation energy compared to replacing Al with Ru. However, for different stacking fault modes, when replacing Al with Re and Ru, the content of Re and Ru is different for the best of a stable system and the lowest of substitution formation energy and stacking fault energy. Replacing Al with Re results in a better stability in stacking fault systems, but the content of Re in the most stable system depends on the selected stacking fault mode.