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15 pages, 7923 KiB  
Technical Note
Recent Active Wildland Fires Related to Rossby Wave Breaking (RWB) in Alaska
by Hiroshi Hayasaka
Remote Sens. 2025, 17(15), 2719; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17152719 - 6 Aug 2025
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Wildland fires are a common and destructive natural disaster in Alaska. Recent active fires in Alaska were assessed and analysed for their associated synoptic-scale climatic conditions in this study. Hotspot (HS) data from satellite observations over the past 20 years since 2004 (total [...] Read more.
Wildland fires are a common and destructive natural disaster in Alaska. Recent active fires in Alaska were assessed and analysed for their associated synoptic-scale climatic conditions in this study. Hotspot (HS) data from satellite observations over the past 20 years since 2004 (total number of HS = 300,988) were used to identify active fire-periods, and the occurrence of Rossby wave breaking (RWB) was examined using various weather maps. Analysis results show that there are 13 active fire-periods of which 7 active fire-periods are related to RWB. The total number of HSs during the seven RWB-related fire-periods was 164,422, indicating that about half (54.6%) of the recent fires in Alaska occurred under fire weather conditions related to RWB. During the RWB-related fire-periods, two hotspot peaks with different wind directions occurred. At the first hotspot peak, southwesterly wind blew from high-pressure systems in the Gulf of Alaska. In the second hotspot peak, the Beaufort Sea High (BSH) supplied strong easterly wind into Interior Alaska. It was suggested that changes in wind direction during active fire-period and continuously blowing winds from BSH may affect fire propagation. It is hoped that this study will stimulate further research into active fires related to RWBs in Alaska. Full article
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Optimizing Urban Mobility Through Complex Network Analysis and Big Data from Smart Cards
by Li Sun, Negin Ashrafi and Maryam Pishgar
IoT 2025, 6(3), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/iot6030044 - 6 Aug 2025
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Urban public transportation systems face increasing pressure from shifting travel patterns, rising peak-hour demand, and the need for equitable and resilient service delivery. While complex network theory has been widely applied to analyze transit systems, limited attention has been paid to behavioral segmentation [...] Read more.
Urban public transportation systems face increasing pressure from shifting travel patterns, rising peak-hour demand, and the need for equitable and resilient service delivery. While complex network theory has been widely applied to analyze transit systems, limited attention has been paid to behavioral segmentation within such networks. This study introduces a frequency-based framework that differentiates high-frequency (HF) and low-frequency (LF) passengers to examine how distinct user groups shape network structure, congestion vulnerability, and robustness. Using over 20 million smart-card records from Beijing’s multimodal transit system, we construct and analyze directed weighted networks for HF and LF users, integrating topological metrics, temporal comparisons, and community detection. Results reveal that HF networks are densely connected but structurally fragile, exhibiting lower modularity and significantly greater efficiency loss during peak periods. In contrast, LF networks are more spatially dispersed yet resilient, maintaining stronger intracommunity stability. Peak-hour simulation shows a 70% drop in efficiency and a 99% decrease in clustering, with HF networks experiencing higher vulnerability. Based on these findings, we propose differentiated policy strategies for each user group and outline a future optimization framework constrained by budget and equity considerations. This study contributes a scalable, data-driven approach to integrating passenger behavior with network science, offering actionable insights for resilient and inclusive transit planning. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue IoT-Driven Smart Cities)
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Age-Stratified Classification of Common Middle Ear Pathologies Using Pressure-Less Acoustic Immittance (PLAI™) and Machine Learning
by Aleksandar Miladinović, Francesco Bassi, Miloš Ajčević and Agostino Accardo
Healthcare 2025, 13(15), 1921; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13151921 - 6 Aug 2025
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Background/Objective: This study explores a novel approach for diagnosing common middle ear pathologies using Pressure-Less Acoustic Immittance (PLAI™), a non-invasive alternative to conventional tympanometry. Methods: A total of 516 ear measurements were collected and stratified into three age groups: 0–3, 3–12, and 12+ [...] Read more.
Background/Objective: This study explores a novel approach for diagnosing common middle ear pathologies using Pressure-Less Acoustic Immittance (PLAI™), a non-invasive alternative to conventional tympanometry. Methods: A total of 516 ear measurements were collected and stratified into three age groups: 0–3, 3–12, and 12+ years, reflecting key developmental stages. PLAI™-derived acoustic parameters, including resonant frequency, peak admittance, canal volume, and resonance peak frequency boundaries, were analyzed using Random Forest classifiers, with SMOTE addressing class imbalance and SHAP values assessing feature importance. Results: Age-specific models demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy compared to non-stratified approaches, with macro F1-scores of 0.79, 0.84, and 0.78, respectively. Resonant frequency, ear canal volume, and peak admittance consistently emerged as the most informative features. Notably, age-based stratification significantly reduced false negative rates for conditions such as Otitis Media with Effusion and tympanic membrane retractions, enhancing clinical reliability. These results underscore the relevance of age-aware modeling in pediatric audiology and validate PLAI™ as a promising tool for early, pressure-free middle ear diagnostics. Conclusions: While further validation on larger, balanced cohorts is recommended, this study supports the integration of machine learning and acoustic immittance into more accurate, developmentally informed screening frameworks. Full article
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Predicting Cycle-to-Cycle Variations in Liquid Methane Engines Using CTGAN-Augmented Machine Learning
by Enchang Zhang, Feng Zhou, Haoran Xi, Xiongbo Duan and Jingping Liu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(8), 1513; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13081513 - 6 Aug 2025
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It is imperative to comprehend the cyclical variations inherent in liquid methane engines (LMEs) across both design and operational domains. The theoretical thermal efficiency of LMEs is high at higher compression ratios, but the combustion instability also increases. Obtaining relevant metrics from bench [...] Read more.
It is imperative to comprehend the cyclical variations inherent in liquid methane engines (LMEs) across both design and operational domains. The theoretical thermal efficiency of LMEs is high at higher compression ratios, but the combustion instability also increases. Obtaining relevant metrics from bench experiments is difficult and time-consuming; therefore, in this study, we model tabular data using Conditional GAN (CTGAN) to model the tabular data and generated more virtual samples based on the experimental results of the key metrics (peak pressure, maximum pressure rise rate, and average effective pressure). Through this, a machine learning model was proposed that couples a random forest (RF) model with a Bayesian optimization machine learning model for predicting cyclic variation. The findings indicate that the Bayesian-optimized RF model demonstrates superiority in predicting the metrics with greater accuracy and reliability compared to the gradient boosting (XGBoost) and support vector machine (SVM) models. The R2 value of the former model is consistently greater than 0.75, and the root mean square error (RMSE) is typically lower than 0.3. This paper highlights the promising potential of the Bayesian-optimized RF model in predicting unknown cyclic parameters. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Ocean Engineering)
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Review
Review on Multifactorial Coupling Effects and the Time-Dependent Behavior of Lateral Pressure on Concrete Formworks
by Kekuo Yuan, Min Zhang, Yichu Lu and Hongdan Yu
Buildings 2025, 15(15), 2764; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15152764 - 5 Aug 2025
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This critical review synthesizes evidence on the multifactorial coupling mechanisms and time-dependent evolution of lateral pressure in concrete formworks, addressing significant limitations in current design standards (GB50666, CIRIA 108, ACI 347). Through a structured analysis of 60+ experimental and theoretical studies, we establish [...] Read more.
This critical review synthesizes evidence on the multifactorial coupling mechanisms and time-dependent evolution of lateral pressure in concrete formworks, addressing significant limitations in current design standards (GB50666, CIRIA 108, ACI 347). Through a structured analysis of 60+ experimental and theoretical studies, we establish that lateral pressure is governed by nonlinear interactions between concrete rheology, casting dynamics, thermal conditions, and formwork geometry. The key findings reveal that (1) casting rate increments >5 m/h amplify peak pressure by 15–27%, while SCC thixotropy (Athix > 0.5) reduces it by 15–27% at <5 m/h; (2) secondary vibration induces 52–61% pressure surges through liquefaction; and (3) sections with a width >2 m exhibit 40% faster pressure decay due to arching effects. (4) Temporal evolution follows three distinct phases—rapid rise (0–2 h), slow decay (2–10 h), and sharp decline (>10 h)—with the temperature critically modulating transition kinetics. Crucially, the existing codes inadequately model temperature dependencies, SCC/HPC rheology, and high-speed casting (>10 m/h). This work proposes a parameter-specific framework integrating rheological thresholds (Athix, Rstr), casting protocols, and real-time monitoring to enhance standard accuracy, enabling an optimized formwork design and risk mitigation in complex scenarios, such as water conveyance construction and slipforming. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)
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Unveiling Radon Concentration in Geothermal Installation: The Role of Indoor Conditions and Human Activity
by Dimitrios-Aristotelis Koumpakis, Savvas Petridis, Apostolos Tsakirakis, Ioannis Sourgias, Alexandra V. Michailidou and Christos Vlachokostas
Gases 2025, 5(3), 18; https://doi.org/10.3390/gases5030018 - 5 Aug 2025
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The naturally occurring radioactive gas radon presents a major public health danger mainly affecting people who spend time in poorly ventilated buildings. The periodic table includes radon as a noble gas which forms through uranium decay processes in soil, rock, and water. The [...] Read more.
The naturally occurring radioactive gas radon presents a major public health danger mainly affecting people who spend time in poorly ventilated buildings. The periodic table includes radon as a noble gas which forms through uranium decay processes in soil, rock, and water. The accumulation of radon indoors in sealed or poorly ventilated areas leads to dangerous concentrations that elevate human health risks of lung cancer. The research examines environmental variables affecting radon concentration indoors by studying geothermal installations and their drilling activities, which potentially increase radon emissions. The study was conducted in the basement of the plumbing educational building at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to assess the potential impact of geothermal activity on indoor radon levels, as the building is equipped with a geothermal heating system. The key findings based on 150 days of continuous data showed that radon levels peak during the cold days, where the concentration had a mean value of 41.5 Bq/m3 and reached a maximum at about 95 Bq/m3. The reason was first and foremost poor ventilation and pressure difference. The lowest concentrations were on days with increased human activity with measures that had a mean value of 14.8 Bq/m3, which is reduced by about 65%. The results that are presented confirm the hypotheses and the study is making clear that ventilation and human activity are crucial in radon mitigation, especially on geothermal and energy efficient structures. Full article
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Assessing Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Under Extreme Transport Conditions: A Comparative Study of Measured and Standardised Parameters
by Yihan Pan, Xingliang Liu, Jinzhong Wu, Haocheng Zhou and Lina Zhu
Energies 2025, 18(15), 4144; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18154144 - 5 Aug 2025
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The safety of lithium-ion batteries during transportation is critically important. However, current standards exhibit limitations, as their environmental testing parameter thresholds fail to fully encompass actual transportation conditions. To enhance both safety and standard applicability, in this study, we focused on four representative [...] Read more.
The safety of lithium-ion batteries during transportation is critically important. However, current standards exhibit limitations, as their environmental testing parameter thresholds fail to fully encompass actual transportation conditions. To enhance both safety and standard applicability, in this study, we focused on four representative environmental conditions: temperature, vibration, shock, and low atmospheric pressure. Field measurements were conducted across road, rail, and air transport modes using a self-developed data acquisition system based on the NearLink communication technology. The measured data were then compared with the threshold values defined in current international and national standards. The results reveal that certain measured values exceeded the upper limits prescribed by existing standards, indicating limitations in their applicability under extreme transport conditions. Based on these findings, we propose revised testing parameters that better reflect actual transport risks, including a temperature cycling range of 72 ± 2 °C (high) and −40 ± 2 °C (low), a shock acceleration limit of 50 gn, adjusted peak frequencies in the vibration PSD profile, and a minimum pressure threshold of 11.6 kPa. These results provide a scientific basis for optimising safety standards and improving the safety of lithium-ion battery transportation. Full article
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Establishment of Hollow Flexible Model with Two Types of Bonds and Calibration of the Contact Parameters for Wheat Straw
by Huinan Huang, Yan Zhang, Guangyu Hou, Baohao Su, Hao Yin, Zijiang Fu, Yangfan Zhuang, Zhijun Lv, Hui Tian and Lianhao Li
Agriculture 2025, 15(15), 1686; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15151686 - 4 Aug 2025
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In view of the lack of accurate model in the discrete element study during straw comprehensive utilization (crushing, mixing, and baling), wheat straw was taken as the research object to calibrate the simulation parameters using EDEM 2023. The intrinsic and contact mechanical parameters [...] Read more.
In view of the lack of accurate model in the discrete element study during straw comprehensive utilization (crushing, mixing, and baling), wheat straw was taken as the research object to calibrate the simulation parameters using EDEM 2023. The intrinsic and contact mechanical parameters of wheat straw were measured, and a test of the angle of repose (AOR), extrusion test and bending test were carried out. On this basis, a discrete element model (DEM) of hollow flexibility by using cylindrical particles was developed. The optimal combination of contact mechanical parameters was obtained through AOR tests based on the Box–Behnken design (BBD), coefficients of static friction, rolling friction, and restitution between wheat straw and wheat straw-45 steel are separately 0.227, 0.136, 0.479, 0.271, 0.093, and 0.482, AOR is 18.66°. Meanwhile, optimal combinations of bond contact parameters were determined by the BBD. The calibrated parameters were used to conduct extrusion and bending tests. Results show that the average values of peak extrusion force and peak bending pressure are 23.20 N and 3.92 N, which have relative discrepancy of 3.25% and 3.59% compared to physical test measurements. The results can provide model reference for the optimization design such as feed processing equipment, baler, and mixer. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
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Strength Mobilisation in Karlsruhe Fine Sand
by Jinghong Liu, Yi Pik Cheng and Min Deng
Geotechnics 2025, 5(3), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/geotechnics5030052 - 4 Aug 2025
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The strength mobilisation framework was adopted for the first time to describe the stress–strain responses for three different types of sands, including a total of 30 published drained triaxial tests—25 for Karlsruhe Fine Sand, 2 for Ottawa sands and 3 for Fontainebleau sand, [...] Read more.
The strength mobilisation framework was adopted for the first time to describe the stress–strain responses for three different types of sands, including a total of 30 published drained triaxial tests—25 for Karlsruhe Fine Sand, 2 for Ottawa sands and 3 for Fontainebleau sand, under confining pressures ranging from 50 to 400 kPa. The peak shear strength τpeak obtained from drained triaxial shearing of these sands was used to normalise shear stress. Shear strains normalised at peak strength γpeak and at half peak of shear strength γM=2 were taken as the normalised reference strains, and the results were compared. Power–law functions were then derived when the mobilised strength was between 0.2τpeak and 0.8τpeak. Exponents of the power–law functions of these sands were found to be lower than in the published undrained shearing data of clays. Using γM=2 as the reference strain shows a slightly better power–law correlation than using γpeak. Linear relationships between the reference strains and variables, such as relative density, relative dilatancy index, and dilatancy, are identified. Full article
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Linking Heart Function to Prognosis: The Role of a Novel Echocardiographic Index and NT-proBNP in Acute Heart Failure
by Dan-Cristian Popescu, Mara Ciobanu, Diana Țînț and Alexandru-Cristian Nechita
Medicina 2025, 61(8), 1412; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61081412 - 4 Aug 2025
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Background and Objectives: Risk stratification in acute heart failure (AHF) remains challenging, particularly in settings where biomarker availability is limited. Echocardiography offers valuable hemodynamic insights, but no single parameter fully captures the complexity of biventricular dysfunction and pressure overload. This study aimed to [...] Read more.
Background and Objectives: Risk stratification in acute heart failure (AHF) remains challenging, particularly in settings where biomarker availability is limited. Echocardiography offers valuable hemodynamic insights, but no single parameter fully captures the complexity of biventricular dysfunction and pressure overload. This study aimed to evaluate a novel echocardiographic index (ViRTUE IndexVTI-RVRA-TAPSE Unified Evaluation) integrating a peak systolic gradient between the right ventricle and right atrium (RV-RA gradient), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), the velocity–time integral in the left ventricular outflow tract (VTI LVOT), NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro–B-type Natriuretic Peptide) levels, and in-hospital mortality among patients with AHF. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 123 patients admitted with AHF. Echocardiographic evaluation at admission included TAPSE, VTI LVOT, and the RV-RA gradient. An index was calculated as RVRA gradient TAPSE x VTI LVOT. NT-proBNP levels and in-hospital outcomes were recorded. Statistical analysis included correlation, logistic regression, and ROC curve evaluation. Results: The proposed index showed a significant positive correlation with NT-proBNP values (r = 0.543, p < 0.0001) and good discriminative ability for elevated NT-proBNP (AUC = 0.79). It also correlated with in-hospital mortality (r = 0.193, p = 0.032) and showed moderate prognostic performance (AUC = 0.68). Higher index values were associated with greater mortality risk. Conclusions: This novel index, based on standard echocardiographic measurements, reflects both systolic dysfunction and pressure overload in AHF. Its correlation with NT-proBNP and in-hospital mortality highlights its potential as a practical, accessible bedside tool for early risk stratification, particularly when biomarker testing is unavailable or delayed. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Updates on Prevention of Acute Heart Failure)
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Structural Optimization of Numerical Simulation for Spherical Grid-Structured Microporous Aeration Reactor
by Yipeng Liu, Hui Nie, Yangjiaming He, Yinkang Xu, Jiale Sun, Nan Chen, Saihua Huang, Hao Chen and Dongfeng Li
Water 2025, 17(15), 2302; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17152302 - 2 Aug 2025
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As the core equipment for efficient wastewater treatment, the internal structure of microporous aeration bioreactors directly determines the mass transfer efficiency and treatment performance. Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology, this study explores the optimization mechanism of a Spherical Grid-Structured on the [...] Read more.
As the core equipment for efficient wastewater treatment, the internal structure of microporous aeration bioreactors directly determines the mass transfer efficiency and treatment performance. Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology, this study explores the optimization mechanism of a Spherical Grid-Structured on the internal flow field of the reactor through a 3D numerical simulation system, aiming to improve the aeration efficiency and resource utilization. This study used a combination of experimental and numerical simulations to compare and analyze different configurations of the Spherical Grid-Structure. The simulation results show that the optimal equilibrium of the flow field inside the reactor is achieved when the diameter of the grid sphere is 2980 mm: the average flow velocity is increased by 22%, the uniformity of the pressure distribution is improved by 25%, and the peak turbulent kinetic energy is increased by 30%. Based on the Kalman vortex street theory, the periodic vortex induced by the grid structure refines the bubble size to 50–80 microns, improves the oxygen transfer efficiency by 20%, increases the spatial distribution uniformity of bubbles by 35%, and significantly reduces the dead zone volume from 28% to 16.8%, which is a decrease of 40%. This study reveals the quantitative relationship between the structural parameters of the grid and the flow field characteristics through a pure numerical simulation, which provides a theoretical basis and quantifiable optimization scheme for the structural design of the microporous aeration bioreactor, which is of great significance in promoting the development of low-energy and high-efficiency wastewater treatment technology. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Wastewater Treatment and Reuse)
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Spatiotemporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Carbon Emission Efficiency of Apple Production in China from 2003 to 2022
by Dejun Tan, Juanjuan Cheng, Jin Yu, Qian Wang and Xiaonan Chen
Agriculture 2025, 15(15), 1680; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15151680 - 2 Aug 2025
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Understanding the carbon emission efficiency of apple production (APCEE) is critical for promoting green and low-carbon agricultural development. However, the spatiotemporal dynamics and driving factors of APCEE in China remain inadequately explored. This study employs life cycle assessment, super-efficiency slacks-based measures, [...] Read more.
Understanding the carbon emission efficiency of apple production (APCEE) is critical for promoting green and low-carbon agricultural development. However, the spatiotemporal dynamics and driving factors of APCEE in China remain inadequately explored. This study employs life cycle assessment, super-efficiency slacks-based measures, and a panel Tobit model to evaluate the carbon footprint, APCEE, and its determinants in China’s two major production regions from 2003 to 2022. The results reveal that: (1) Producing one ton of apples in China results in 0.842 t CO2e emissions. Land carbon intensity and total carbon emissions peaked in 2010 (28.69 t CO2e/ha) and 2014 (6.52 × 107 t CO2e), respectively, exhibiting inverted U-shaped trends. Carbon emissions from various production areas show significant differences, with higher pressure on carbon emission reduction in the Loess Plateau region, especially in Gansu Province. (2) The APCEE in China exhibits a W-shaped trend (mean: 0.645), with overall low efficiency loss. The Bohai Bay region outperforms the Loess Plateau and national averages. (3) The structure of the apple industry, degree of agricultural mechanization, and green innovation positively influence APCEE, while the structure of apple cultivation, education level, and agricultural subsidies negatively impact it. Notably, green innovation and agricultural subsidies display lagged effects. Moreover, the drivers of APCEE differ significantly between the two major production regions. These findings provide actionable pathways for the green and low-carbon transformation of China’s apple industry, emphasizing the importance of spatially tailored green policies and technology-driven decarbonization strategies. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
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Research on Stress–Strain Model of FRP-Confined Concrete Based on Compressive Fracture Energy
by Min Wu, Xinglang Fan and Haimin Qian
Buildings 2025, 15(15), 2716; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15152716 - 1 Aug 2025
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A numerical method is proposed for evaluating the axial stress–strain relationship of FRP-confined concrete. In this method, empirical formulae for the compressive strength and strain at peak stress of confined concrete are obtained by fitting experimental data collected from the literature. It is [...] Read more.
A numerical method is proposed for evaluating the axial stress–strain relationship of FRP-confined concrete. In this method, empirical formulae for the compressive strength and strain at peak stress of confined concrete are obtained by fitting experimental data collected from the literature. It is then assumed that when FRP-confined concrete and actively confined concrete are subjected to the same lateral strain and confining pressure at a specific loading stage, their axial stress–strain relationships are identical at that stage. Based on this assumption, a numerical method for the axial stress–strain relationship of FRP-confined concrete is developed by combining the stress–strain model of actively confined concrete with the axial–lateral strain correlation. Finally, the validity of this numerical method is verified with experimental data with various geometric and material parameters, demonstrating a reasonable agreement between predicted stress–strain curves and measured ones. A parametric analysis is conducted to reveal that the stress–strain curve is independent of the specimen length for strong FRP confinement with small failure strains, while the specimen length exhibits a significant effect on the softening branch for weak FRP confinement. Therefore, for weakly FRP-confined concrete, it is recommended to consider the specimen length effect in evaluating the axial stress–strain relationship. Full article
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Simulation Study of Cylinder-to-Cylinder Variation Phenomena and Key Influencing Factors in a Six-Cylinder Natural Gas Engine
by Demin Jia, Qi Cao, Xiaoying Xu, Zhenlin Wang, Dan Wang and Hongqing Wang
Energies 2025, 18(15), 4078; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18154078 - 1 Aug 2025
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Cylinder-to-cylinder variation (CTCV) is a prevalent issue for natural gas (NG) premixed engines with port fuel injection (PFI), which significantly impacts the engine’s power performance, fuel economy, and reliability. Focusing on this issue, this study established a three-dimensional simulation platform based on a [...] Read more.
Cylinder-to-cylinder variation (CTCV) is a prevalent issue for natural gas (NG) premixed engines with port fuel injection (PFI), which significantly impacts the engine’s power performance, fuel economy, and reliability. Focusing on this issue, this study established a three-dimensional simulation platform based on a six-cylinder natural gas premixed engine. Quantitative analysis was conducted to discuss the differences in the main boundaries, combustion process, and engine power between cylinders. Additionally, influencing factors of CTCV were explored in terms of mixture uniformity and distribution uniformity. The results indicate that, for the NG premixed engine, many parameters vary significantly between cylinders even under the economical operating condition of 1200 rpm. For example, the difference rate in the peak cylinder pressure and peak phase between cylinder 3 and cylinder 2 can reach 23.5% and 24.3%, respectively. Through the design of simulation cases, it was found that improving the mixture uniformity had a more significant impact on CTCV than improving the distribution uniformity. For example, the relative standard deviation (RSD) of peak pressure decreased by 2.15% through mixture uniformity improvement, while it only decreased by 0.39% through distribution uniformity improvement. At a high speed of 1800 rpm, the influence of distribution uniformity on CTCV increased notably, but the influence of mixture uniformity still remained greater than that of distribution uniformity. Full article
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Shock Wave Pressure Measurement and Calibration Method Based on Bar Pressure Sensor
by Yong-Xiang Shi, Ying-Cheng Peng, Yuan-Ding Xing, Xue-Jie Jiao, Xiao-Fei Huang and Ze-Qun Ba
Sensors 2025, 25(15), 4743; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25154743 - 1 Aug 2025
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In order to correctly measure the shock wave pressure generated by a near-field explosion, and while considering the limitations of the measurement and calibration method of the current bar pressure sensor, an improved shock wave pressure measurement method was designed based on a [...] Read more.
In order to correctly measure the shock wave pressure generated by a near-field explosion, and while considering the limitations of the measurement and calibration method of the current bar pressure sensor, an improved shock wave pressure measurement method was designed based on a bar pressure sensor combined with photon Doppler velocimetry (PDV) and strain measurement. By measuring the strain on the pressure bar and the particle velocity on the rear-end face, the shock wave pressure applied on the front-end face of the pressure bar was calculated based on one-dimensional stress wave theory. On the other hand, a calibration method was designed to validate the reliability of the test system. Based on the split-Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) loading experiment, the transmission characteristics of stress wave in the bar and the accuracy of the system test results were verified. The results indicated that the stress wave measurement results were consistent with the one-dimensional elementary theoretical calculation results of stress wave propagation in different wave-impedance materials, and the peak deviation measured by PDV and strain measurement method was less than 1.5%, which proved the accuracy of the test method and the feasibility of the calibration method. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sensors for Characterization of Energetic Materials Effects)
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