This paper provides several new characterizations of the infinitesimal bending of dual curves, which is defined as an infinitesimal deformation preserving dual arc length (with appropriate precision). The main goal is to consider the infinitesimal de...
In this paper, a trench-assisted low-bending-loss large-mode-field-area multi-core fiber with air hole is proposed, which can achieve dual-mode transmission. The influence of structural parameters on fiber performance is analyzed systematically, and...
This paper investigates the dual-functional broadband properties of an asymmetric piezoelectric metamaterial beam for simultaneous vibration reduction and energy harvesting. Firstly, a grading method is proposed, and an asymmetric piezoelectric metam...
We have proposed and experimentally demonstrated a dual-parameter optical fiber sensor for simultaneous measurement of magnetic field and temperature. The sensor is a magnetofluid-coated single-mode fiber (SMF)-U-shaped hollow-core fiber (UHCF)-singl...
This study first draws inspiration from the dual biomimetic design of plant cell walls and honeycomb structures, drawing on their structural characteristics to design a flexible shell structure that can achieve significant deformation and withstand l...
This paper presents the design and evaluation of a novel soft pneumatic actuator featuring two independent bending chambers, enabling independent joint actuation and localization for rehabilitation purposes. The actuator’s dual-chamber configur...
A dual fan-shaped structure covered with Ag films was investigated for generating twin photonic hooks (t-PHs). The t-PH characteristics of this structure are studied using the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method. The results show that by desi...
The residual ionospheric error (RIE) from higher-order terms in the refractive index is not negligible when using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) radio occultation (RO) data for climate and meteorology applications in the stratosphere. In t...
Pneumatic soft manipulators are one of the current development trends in the field of manipulators. The soft manipulator that has been developed at present still has problems with single function and poor load-bearing capacity. This paper designs a c...
The surrounding rock and high water pressure in weak watery strata have adverse effects on the mechanical properties of tunnel support structures. In order to optimize the anti-drainage design of tunnels in weak watery strata and evaluate their struc...
Passive rotors are often limited in rotational speed due to bearing constraints, stability and excessive vibration levels. To address the vibration issue, Active Magnetic Bearings (AMBs) levitating the rotor with a magnetic field can be used. They of...
As an important branch of robotics, soft robots have the advantages of strong flexibility, a simple structure, and high safety. These characteristics enable soft robots to be widely used in various fields such as biomedicine, military reconnaissance,...
The bypass dual-throat nozzle is based on the dual-throat nozzle, which is a fluidic thrust vector nozzle suitable for integration into rocket motors in a symmetrical manner. As the effects of gas–solid two-phase flows are essential for solid r...
The Finite Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method is a powerful tool for electromagnetic field analysis. In this work, we develop a variation of the algorithm to accurately calculate antenna, microwave circuit, and target scattering problems. To improv...
Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are a type of smart materials formed by dispersing magneto-responsive micron particles in an elastic polymer matrix. They hold significant potential for various applications due to their tunable stiffness, capabil...
The automotive field is continuously researching safer, high-strength, ductile materials. Nowadays, dual-phase (DP) steels are gaining importance, since they meet all these requirements. Dual-phase steel made of ferrite and bainite is the object of a...
Digital image correlation (DIC) is widely used for full-field deformation measurement, yet its spatial resolution is often underutilized when measuring slender components due to their high aspect ratio. To address this limitation, a novel virtual mul...
The analysis conducted herein has shown that the efficiency of smoke precipitation can be improved by additionally making smoke particles interact with ultrasonic (US) oscillations. Because the efficiency of US coagulation lowers when small particles...
Air tightness is a challenging task for 3D-printed components, especially for fused filament fabrication (FFF), due to inherent issues, related to the layer-by-layer fabrication method. On the other hand, the capability of 3D print airtight cavities...
Conductive hydrogels (CHs) have attracted significant attention in the fields of flexible electronics, human–machine interaction, and electronic skin (e-skin) due to their self-adhesiveness, environmental stability, and multi-stimuli responsive...
Curvature measurement plays an important role in many fields. Aiming to overcome shortcomings of the existing optical fiber curvature sensors, such as complicated structure and difficulty in eliminating temperature noise, we proposed and demonstrated...
Worms are organisms characterized by simple structures, low energy consumption, and stable movement. Inspired by these characteristics, worm-like soft robots demonstrate exceptional adaptability to unstructured environments, attracting considerable i...
The increasing demand for advanced transparent and flexible display technologies has led to significant research in thin-film transistors (TFTs) with high mobility, transparency, and mechanical robustness. In this study, we fabricated all-transparent...
The northwestern region of China is characterized by loess soil and seasonal permafrost. Due to the combined effects of its unique climate and precipitation patterns, local roads frequently suffer from issues such as foundation settlement, erosion, a...
Addressing the challenges posed by sparse ground meteorological stations and the insufficient resolution and accuracy of reanalysis and satellite precipitation products, this study establishes a multi-source environmental feature system that precisel...
A knowledge of the process–structure–property correlation and underlying deformation mechanisms of material under a coupled electro-thermal–mechanical field is crucial for developing novel electrically assisted forming techniques. I...
The features or actuation behaviors of nature’s creatures provide concepts for the development of biomimetic soft bioactuators/robots with stimuli-responsive capabilities, design convenience, and environmental adaptivity in various fields. Mimo...