Subjective selection of simulation interface shapes may introduce errors in the strength and fatigue analysis of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). However, the applicability of different interface shapes for the TBCs simulation has rarely been investi...
On-orbit service for spacecraft relies heavily on on-orbit docking with the orbital replacement unit docking interface. Foreign research on the docking interface of the orbit replaceable unit has been in-depth, while the domestic work is still limite...
This paper studies the “one-ladle” technique at the “blast furnace–converter interface” in long steel production and proposes an optimization scheme based on laminar-flow operation to reduce energy consumption from long...
The interface algorithm is critical for accuracy of the real-time integration simulation system of renewable energy and the power grid. To improve the overall performance of the existing interface algorithms, this paper proposes an optimized interfac...
To investigate the microscopic mechanism of aging-induced “dewetting” at the matrix/filler interface in Nitrate Ester Plasticized Polyether (NEPE) propellant, this study decoupled the aging process into two factors: crosslinking density e...
The liquefaction of soil surrounding a pile significantly affects the dynamic interaction between the soil and the pile. In particular, liquefaction of the sloping ground can induce permanent deformation and a bending moment on the pile due to the la...
The roles of traveling magnetic fields (TMFs) within the transport phenomena during the directional solidification of nickel-based superalloys were simulated. The evolution of thermal field, flow field and solid-liquid interface morphology during the...
In the fabrication of crystalline silicon solar cells, the contact properties between the front metal electrode and silicon are one of the most important parameters for achieving high-efficiency, as it is an integral element in the formation of solar...
This study investigates the shear behavior of steel truss ceramsite concrete composite interfaces through double-sided direct shear tests and finite element simulations. The results reveal three distinct shear response phases: elastic deformation, pl...
Microchannels located at the cement–rock interface can form potential pathways for formation fluid leakage in oil and gas wells. The effects of geometric shape, quantity, and the inclination angle of microchannels on the flow through cemented r...
In order to improve the effectiveness of partial discharge detection in attached metal particle insulators, this paper proposes a partial discharge detection method for particle defects in insulators under high-frequency sinusoidal voltage excitation...
According to ANSYS software and an electron probe experiment, a multi-layer finite element model (FEM) of pulsed laser bending of stainless steel-carbon steel laminated plate (SCLP) including interfaces has been established. Compared with a single-la...
SiC/Al matrix composites are prone to forming brittle Al4C3 phase via interfacial reactions during fabrication, which severely limits their mechanical properties and engineering applications. Microalloying is an effective method to inhibit this britt...
Interface debonding between the steel tube and grouting materials in grouting jacket connections (GJCs) of offshore wind turbine supporting structures leads to negative effects on the load-carrying capacity and safety concerns. In this paper, an inte...
The insulating rod of aramid fiber-reinforced epoxy resin composites (AFRP) is an important component of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). Under complex working conditions, the high temperature caused by voltage, current, and external climate change be...
The antimony sulphide (AnS) solar cell is a relatively new photovoltaic technology. Because of its attractive material, optical, and electrical qualities, Sb2Se3 is an excellent absorption layer in solar cells, with a conversion efficiency of less th...
The shear band is a prominent feature within the Banbiyan hazardous rock mass located in the Wushan section of the Three Gorges Reservoir area. This band constitutes a latent risk, as the potential for the rock mass to slide along the region threaten...
Lead-free chalcogenide perovskites are emerging as promising alternatives to hybrid halide perovskites due to their superior thermal stability, non-toxicity, and strong optical absorption. In this study, the photovoltaic performance of single-junctio...
Efficient thermal management is critical for the safety and performance of lithium-ion battery (LIB) systems, particularly under high C-rate charge–discharge cycling. Here, we investigate two classes of polymer composite thermal interface mater...
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) prepared using the atmospheric plasma spraying method fail mainly due to coating delamination caused by thermal mismatch in the absence of high temperature assessment. In this study, the thickness optimization of multi...
Co-simulation can bring improvements to the development of cyber–physical perceptive systems (CPPS) in critical fields, allowing uninterrupted system operation and flexibility to use both real-time sensor data and non-real-time data. This paper...
Effectively enhancing oil recovery can be achieved by reducing the viscosity of crude oil. Therefore, this paper investigated the viscosity reduction behavior of carbon nanotube viscosity reducers with different molecular structures at the oil–...
Hybrid nanoparticles that combine special properties of their different parts have numerous applications in electronics, optics, catalysis, medicine, and many others. Of the currently produced particles, Janus particles and ligand-tethered (hairy) pa...
Recently, virtual reality (VR) has become popular for a variety of applications, such as manufacturing and entertainment. In this study, considering that a driver’s head moves according to the motion of turning the steering wheel, we explored t...
The mechanical behaviors of Martian regolith-structure interfaces are of great significance for the design of rover, development of excavation tools, and construction of infrastructure in Mars exploration. This paper presents an experimental investig...
This paper presents an overview and formalization of the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) 3.0. The formalization captures the new FMI 3.0 standard and is intended to be used as an introduction for conceptualizing the use of clocks in the FMI standa...
We apply molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate crystal nucleation in incompatible polymer blends under deep supercooling conditions. Simulations of isothermal nucleation are performed for phase-separated blends with different degrees of...
Efficient simulations of converter-dominated power systems and microgrids significantly rely on average-value models (AVMs) of the converters. The conventional AVMs of voltage-source converters (VSCs) typically require a time-step delay for interfaci...
Human–machine interface (HMI) systems are increasingly utilized to develop assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities and older adults. This study proposes two HMI systems using piezoelectric sensors to detect facial muscle activa...
Metro stations are considered complex areas of pedestrian mobility due to the increasing congestion, due to the a high level of demand of different circulation spaces. Given this situation and the limited physical spaces remaining to develop transpor...
Hydraulic concrete is quite different from normal concrete in the terms of aggregate gradation and construction-induced interfaces. To explore their influences on the dynamic mechanical behaviors of hydraulic concrete, several mesoscale numerical mod...
We have simulated a monolithic three-dimensional inverter (M3DINV) structure by considering the interfacial trap charges generated thermally during the monolithic three-dimensional integration process. We extracted the SPICE model parameters from M3D...
The research and development of alternatives to long-chain fluorocarbon surfactants are desperately needed because they are extremely toxic, difficult to break down, seriously harm the environment, and limit the use of conventional aqueous film-formi...
This paper presents a web-based tool for the optimization of biomass-to-chemicals processing pathways. The tool provides a user-friendly grpahical user interface (GUI) for building a process superstructure, offers the possibility of uploading data fr...
This paper investigates how Quality of Experience (QoE) and User Experience (UX) evaluations of a geo-located augmented reality (AR) interface designed to support navigation and situational awareness in a security context differ across participant gr...
The development of implantable neural interfaces is essential for enabling bidirectional communication between the nervous system and prosthetic devices, yet their evaluation still relies primarily on in vivo models which are costly, variable, and et...
Solid asperity interactions are common and inevitable under severe loading conditions for any lubricated contact. Heavy-duty machine components (gears, bearings, etc.) generally operate under Mixed Lubrication (ML), where uneven surface features cont...
Copper is often used as a heat-dissipating material due to its high thermal conductivity. In order to improve its heat dissipation performance, one of the feasible methods is to compound copper with appropriate reinforcing phases. With excellent ther...
This study aims to clarify the temperature-dependent degradation mechanisms of the steel–concrete interface in NaCl solution environments at the nanoscale, focusing on the key components of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H, the primary hydration...
Understanding how interface layout influences visual search performance is important for optimizing virtual reality (VR) interfaces. This study investigated visual search efficiency and gaze behavior in simulated VR menu interfaces using a screen-bas...
Betaine is a kind of zwitterionic surfactant with both positive and negative charge groups on the polar head, showing good surface activity and aggregation behaviors. The interfacial adsorption, structures and properties of n-dodecyl betaine (NDB) at...
Shell is a typical biomineralized inorganic–organic composite material. The essence of scallop deshelling is caused by the fracture failure at the interface of the organic and inorganic–organic matter composites. The constitutive equation...
This study investigates Alizarin Red S (ARS)-functionalized polyurethane (PU) coatings as passive colorimetric interfaces for preliminary visual screening of selected heavy-metal ions in simulated seawater. ARS was incorporated into a hydrophilic PU...
Conventional wildfire assessment products emphasize regional-scale ignition likelihood and potential spread derived from fuels and weather. While useful for broad planning, they do not directly support boundary-aware, scenario-specific decision-makin...
For material fracture and severe wear in braking conditions, the discrete element method (DEM) is used to simulate the wear process of the braking interface explicitly. Based on the central difference method, particle motion equations are established...
The hydrophobic thickness of membranes, which is manly defined by fatty acids, influences the packing of transmembrane domains of proteins and thus can modulate the activity of these proteins. We analyzed the dynamics of the dimerization of Glycophor...
Pure numerical simulation of phase-change phenomena such as boiling and condensation is challenging, as there is no universal model to calculate the transferred mass in all configurations. Among the existing models, the sharp interface model (Fourier...
Faraday instability is a classic problem that occurs due to the relative displacement of the interface that separates two immiscible fluids placed in a closed container under oscillating acceleration parallel to gravity. The interface deformation and...
The purpose of the study is to present a proper approach that ensures the energy conservation principle during electrothermal simulations of bipolar devices. The simulations are done using Sentaurus TCAD software from Synopsys. We focus on the drift-...
Titanium is a commonly used material in aviation, aerospace, and military applications, due to the outstanding mechanical properties of titanium and its alloys. However, its relatively low thermal conductivity restricts its extended usage. The use of...
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