Article
Engineering, Civil
Shenghao Nan, Jie Ren, Feng Ni, Lei Zhang, Xianfeng He
Summary: This paper establishes a saturated-unsaturated flow-heat coupling model of embankment dams and compares its accuracy under different thermal conductivity empirical models (TCEMs). The Chung and Horton (1987) model shows better simulation effects, and the flow-heat coupling model is further improved by modifying the COMSOL built-in equation. The improved model is used to numerically simulate the concentrated leakage of embankment dams under dynamic water levels, showing positive correlation between flow velocity, pressure, and water level change.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Wang, Jun Hu, Xiaoqi Lin, Hui Zeng
Summary: In this study, the engineering background and frozen soil curtain of the connection passage between Binhu Road Station and Jinhu Square Station of Nanning Metro Line 3 were investigated. A validated three-dimensional finite element model was established to simulate the temperature development and freezing effect of the soil curtain. The results show that the frozen soil curtain meets the design requirements and can be successfully applied to comparable metro station construction projects.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Sara Rios, Maxim Millen, Julieth Quintero, Antonio Viana da Fonseca
Summary: The damage caused by earthquakes can be a result of seismic excitation and/or excess pore pressure in the soil. Reduction in soil stiffness due to decreased effective stress affects the seismic response of the soil. Therefore, the level of damage depends on the amount of seismic energy before liquefaction. Developing simplified methods to assess excess pore pressure is crucial for estimating seismic demand and improving building safety.
SOIL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wu Gao, Renato Zagorscak, Hywel Rhys Thomas
Summary: This paper presents a coupled flow-geomechanical model to study the ground deformation caused by geoenergy applications. The simulation results showed that temperature and cavity evolution are the main causes of ground deformation. The sensitivity analysis of the thermo-mechanical properties and operational conditions can help control the ground deformation.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Guoyao Gao, Wei Guo, Yuxiao Ren
Summary: A theoretical model is proposed to study the coupled behavior of hydro-ice-salt-crystalline-thermal-mechanical in artificial frozen marine soil. The model considers the influence of non-convective and thermal permeability, compressibility of solid particles, and solute potential and ice resistance coefficients. The model is solved using COMSOL Multiphysics software and validated with experimental results. Parametric studies are conducted to investigate the effects of key parameters, revealing the significant impact of salt desorption and overburden on the freezing process.
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Hyunwoo Jin, Gyu-Hyun Go, Byung Hyun Ryu, Jangguen Lee
Summary: Artificial ground freezing is a widely used geotechnical support technique that has been optimized through experimental and numerical investigations for diverse applications. Precise simulation of groundwater flow is crucial for the reliability of these studies. The study demonstrated the importance of closure time in AGF applications and proposed a method for estimating it based on thermal conductivity differences. Further analysis showed factors influencing closure time in saturated sandy soil AGF applications.
GEOMECHANICS AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Xiao-kang Li, Xu Li, Shuang Liu, Ji -lin Qi
Summary: This paper proposes a thermal-seepage coupled numerical simulation methodology for the artificial ground freezing (AGF) process using measured soil freezing characteristic curve (SFCC). The proposed method reasonably simulates the thermal and hydraulic field of AGF with or without seepage, and it shows comprehensive improvement compared with the traditional apparent heat capacity method in terms of theoretical basis, calculation accuracy, robustness and efficiency. Overall, the research results provide a further understanding and improvement for numerical simulation in AGF.
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Sofia Angriman, Amelie Ferran, Florencia Zapata, Pablo J. Cobelli, Martin Obligado, Pablo D. Mininni
Summary: This study investigates the three-dimensional clustering of velocity stagnation points, vorticity nulls, and inertial particles in turbulent flows with different large-scale flow geometries by combining direct numerical simulations and particle tracking velocimetry. The results show that although the flows have different topologies in terms of null clustering, the behavior of particles is similar in all cases, indicating the clustering of Taylor-scale neutrally buoyant particles as inertial particles.
JOURNAL OF FLUID MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Janusz Urbanski, Slawomir Bajkowski, Piotr Siwicki, Ryszard Oleszczuk, Andrzej Brandyk, Zbigniew Popek
Summary: Observed changes in hydrological conditions indicate the need for economical use of water. This study focuses on the use of water level regulators for efficient water management. Laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate the hydraulic characteristics and operating conditions of three innovative regulator solutions. The results show that the regulators with different structural designs offer varying levels of effectiveness in controlling water flow and maintaining the desired water level. The U and Z type regulators were found to have higher hydraulic efficiency compared to the S type regulator.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xin Liu, Yupeng Shen, Zhicheng Zhang, Zhijian Liu, Binglu Wang, Tianxiao Tang, Chao Liu
Summary: Artificial ground freezing is an environmentally friendly and reliable method for temporary ground improvement and groundwater isolation. This research conducted field measurements and proposed a hydro-thermal coupling model to study the adverse impact of groundwater flow on the closure of frozen curtain.
TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Marton Pal Farkas, Hannes Hofmann, Guenter Zimmermann, Arno Zang, Li Zhuang, Kwang Yeom Kim
Summary: This study numerically investigates the hydraulic fracturing experiments performed on Pocheon granite samples using different injection protocols. The results show that the continuous constant-rate and cyclic progressive injection schemes applied to heterogeneous rock samples with pre-existing fractures result in the highest increase in permeability.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Michal Stebel, Jacek Smolka, Michal Palacz, Edyta Piechnik, Michal Halski, Magdalena Knap, Ewa Felis, Trygve Magne Eikevik, Ignat Tolstorebrov, Juan Manuel Peralta, Susana E. Zorrilla
Summary: This paper presents a novel and promising hydrofluidisation method for food freezing, with high heat transfer coefficients. The study focused on investigating the geometrical parameters that govern the freezing process, and the results showed significant reduction in freezing time by controlling parameters such as the position, diameter, and spacing of orifices. Comparing with immersion freezing, the hydrofluidisation method resulted in a reduction of process time by 35% to over 60% for spherical products of different sizes.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Seyed Pedram Mousavi, Alireza Jalali, Mohammad Hassan Rahimian
Summary: With the increasing demand for freshwater, desalination of seawater has become an important solution. Freezing desalination, as a low-cost process, shows potential in the desalination industry. This study develops a lattice Boltzmann method to simulate the desalination process, and investigates the effect of cooling surface position and temperature on desalination efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Hangli Gong, Gang Wang, Yi Luo, Tingting Liu, Xinping Li, Xiqi Liu
Summary: The fracture mechanical behavior and failure mechanism of jointed rock mass under compression and shear load were investigated through conventional shear tests and shear tests under normal disturbances. A numerical shear model was established using the discrete-element program particle flow code, and the microscopic deterioration characteristics and energy dissipation mechanism during shear fracture of rocks with discontinuous joints were discussed. The research results are of great significance for further understanding the dynamic catastrophe effect of deep rock mass.
ARCHIVES OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Nicola Massarotti, Alessandro Mauro, Vincenzo Trombetta
Summary: The study introduces a numerical solution for water freezing phenomenon in various soil types by utilizing finite element method and model order reduction technique. The aim is to develop a mathematical model that can produce numerical results with negligible CPU time by varying three parameters related to soil characteristics. The results obtained demonstrate the influence of soil parameters on the freezing process and ice wall dimension.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yan Zhuang, Xiaoyan Cui, Sheng Zhang, Guoliang Dai, Xueliang Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the load transfer mechanism of Geogrid-reinforced and pile-supported (GRPS) embankments subjected to cyclic loading and unloading. The results showed that cyclic loading increased settlement and decreased load-carrying efficiency of the piles, while unloading caused partial rebound in settlement and load-carrying efficiency. Parametric studies also revealed that the rebound phenomenon was most apparent with variations in vehicle wheel load and h/s ratio.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Chen-Xi Tong, Ming-Yue Zhai, Hai-Chao Li, Sheng Zhang, Daichao Sheng
Summary: This paper summarizes the latest advances in studying the effects of soil particle breakage on soil mechanics properties and relevant constitutive models. By quantifying particle size distribution and the evolution of particle breakage, a new critical state model treating PSD as a variable is proposed. The model is validated against experimental data and compared with other constitutive models, showing satisfactory performance.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Xuzhen He, Fang Wang, Wengui Li, Daichao Sheng
Summary: The study introduces the use of deep learning to train models for improving computational efficiency in stochastic analysis. Training models with a large dataset allows for accurate results for new data without the need for re-training. The research shows that deep learning models have a competitive edge in complex problems and can extend their capabilities by generating more data and re-training.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wenkui Dong, Wengui Li, Zhihui Sun, Idris Ibrahim, Daichao Sheng
Summary: This study applied different surface coatings to graphene/cement-based sensors to achieve superhydrophobicity and enhance piezoresistive stability. The results showed improved water resistance and sensitivity in the sensors, making them suitable for structural health monitoring of smart concrete infrastructure.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wenkui Dong, Wengui Li, Yipu Guo, Fulin Qu, Kejin Wang, Daichao Sheng
Summary: The study utilized SHP and CWA to enhance the impermeability of CB/cement-based sensors. Results showed that SHP improved water impermeability, while CWA enhanced chloride resistance. Performance testing in different environments demonstrated that SHP had a more stable impact on electrical resistivity and piezoresistivity.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhiyu Luo, Wengui Li, Kejin Wang, Surendra P. Shah, Daichao Sheng
Summary: The study analyzed the heterogeneity and properties of ITZs in geopolymer concrete, revealing that the gel-related phases at the top and bottom boundaries have higher mechanical properties. A strategy involving polished aggregates, rapid scratch, and statistical analysis was proposed for investigating complex ITZs within a reasonable testing duration.
CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Marti Lloret-Cabot, Daichao Sheng
Summary: This paper evaluates the computational performance of a first order accurate fully implicit integration scheme and four different order explicit substepping integration schemes, in order to provide practical guidance for solving numerical problems in geotechnical engineering involving critical state models.
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Xue-Qian Ni, Zhao Zhang, Bin Ye, Sheng Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between excess pore water pressure (EPWP) generated in earthquake vibration and liquefaction resistance. It proposes an empirical relation to evaluate liquefaction resistance based on the maximum EPWP ratio accumulated at the first loading cycle.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Chen-Xi Tong, Zong-Lei Dong, Quan Sun, Sheng Zhang, Jun-Xing Zheng, Daichao Sheng
Summary: Carbonate soils, with high compressibility and low particle strength, require special treatment in geotechnical applications. This study conducted one-dimensional compression tests on carbonate soils with different initial particle size distributions and void ratios at a high vertical stress. The results show different deformation mechanisms and behavior modes based on silt fraction and void ratio.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Sheng Zhang, Rui Peng, Xinyu Ye, Linbo Xie, Yu Lei, Yu Li
Summary: A new idea of using geotextile to enhance the performance of pressure-grouted soil nails was proposed in this study. Filtration tests were conducted to investigate the influence of water-cement ratio, slurry volume, and grouting pressure on the geotextile's filtration performance. The strength improvement in surrounding sands and cement blocks due to the infiltration of cohesive substances was evaluated. The results showed significant increase in grout bulb strength. This study contributes to the optimization of pressure-grouted soil nail design using geotextiles.
GEOTEXTILES AND GEOMEMBRANES
(2022)
Biographical-Item
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
George Kouretzis, Daichao Sheng, Hywel Rhys Thomas
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wenkui Dong, Wengui Li, Yipu Guo, Kejin Wang, Daichao Sheng
Summary: This study investigates the electrical, mechanical, and piezoresistive properties of graphene nanoplate (GNP)/cementitious composites after exposure to impact load. The results show that the composites filled with 2% GNP exhibit better stability and less variation in properties after impact compared to the composites filled with 1% GNP. This suggests that 2% GNP filled composites have great potential as cement-based sensors, providing stable piezoresistivity even after exposure to impact load.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Xueqian Ni, Bin Ye, Zhao Zhang, Sheng Zhang, Feng Zhang
Summary: The presence of a liquefiable sand layer sandwiched by low-permeable layers can hinder the dissipation of excess pore water pressure (EPWP) after earthquake excitation. Investigations on the reliquefaction of stratified sand, especially sand sandwiched by low-permeable layers, are limited. In this study, reliquefaction tests were performed on Toyoura sand to study the effects of stress-induced anisotropy and residual EPWP on the reliquefaction resistance. The results showed that the reliquefaction resistance decreased significantly with the presence of residual EPWP and stress-induced anisotropy had a substantial influence on the reliquefaction resistance. Additionally, even a small amplitude of aftershock could trigger reliquefaction if the first liquefied sand had a high level of stress-induced anisotropy or a large amount of residual EPWP. The study proposed relationships among cyclic stress ratio, stress-induced anisotropy, and reconsolidation ratio to predict the reliquefaction resistance of sand sandwiched by low-permeable layers.
JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2022)