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Discussion on the Existence of Bedding Fractures under Stratigraphic Conditions Based on the Coupling Relationship between Multi-stage Stress Fields and Clastic Particle Contact

Qi Yalin, Qi Yalin
2025-11-25 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00163 Mixed Source

To clarify the existence of foliation fractures (including bedding fractures) under formation conditions in tectonically stable areas of sedimentary basins, reveal the differences between fractures observed in surface cores and real subsurface fracture systems, and guide the exploration of shale-typ…

The effect of the Pro-kin balance system combined with isokinetic closed-chain training on functional recovery and knee joint biomechanics in male basketball players after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A postprint

Feng Yafeng
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00029 Mixed Source

Objective: To investigate the application effects of the Pro-kin balance system combined with isokinetic closed-chain training on functional recovery and knee joint biomechanics in male basketball players after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods: A total of 588 male basketball …

Finite Element Study of the Vibrational Response of the Human Head in a Vertical Sitting Posture (Postprint)

Lu Zhuangqi
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00030 Mixed Source

To investigate the response characteristics of different parts of the head under whole-body vibration environments, a full-body finite element model with detailed skeletal and muscular soft tissues was developed. The first-order vertical resonance frequency and head-to-seat vibration transmissibilit…

Simplified Model Analysis of the Interaction Between Waves and Flexible Piezoelectric Membrane Structures (Postprint)

Wenyu Yang
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00032 Mixed Source

Piezoelectric materials can be used to harvest ocean wave energy by directly converting wave energy into electrical energy. Combining piezoelectric membranes with flexible membranes to form a submerged breakwater structure can serve as a new type of wave energy conversion device, possessing the dual…

Research on the Dispersion Characteristics of Scholte Waves Excited by Pulsed and Continuous Acoustic Sources (Postprint)

Wu Qibiao
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00033 Mixed Source

The dispersion and polarization characteristics of Scholte waves excited by sound sources in shallow water are of great significance for target detection; however, current understanding of Scholte waves excited by pulsed and continuous point sources remains insufficient. This study investigates the …

A Post-print of WCNS-AO Scheme Based on Adaptive-Order Interpolation

Hu Yinggang
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00034 Mixed Source

The Euler equations represent a typical class of nonlinear hyperbolic conservation laws, the solutions of which may contain discontinuities. This characteristic makes high-order numerical schemes prone to non-physical oscillations near discontinuities when solving the Euler equations. Based on the c…

Large Eddy Simulation of Thermal Stratification in the HDR Experimental Reactor Pressure Vessel-Horizontal Pipe System Post-print

Qi-Dan Gao
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00035 Mixed Source

Thermal stratification is one of the primary causes of thermal fatigue failure in the piping systems of pressurized water reactors (PWRs). This study aims to investigate the transient thermal distribution characteristics of piping structures caused by thermal stratification in reactor configurations…

Analysis and Numerical Study of Stress Response of Graphite Reflectors in High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors under High Temperature and Irradiation (Postprint)

Tianbao Lan
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00036 Mixed Source

The core components of High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) are primarily composed of graphite materials. Under high temperature and irradiation, the mechanical properties of graphite materials undergo changes, which ultimately affect the load-bearing capacity of the core components. Therefo…

Post-print of Simulation Study on Eccentric Compression Performance of Reinforced Concrete Columns Based on Multiscale Homogenization

Li Weikang
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00038 Mixed Source

Based on equivalent homogenization theory, a multi-scale simulation study was conducted to investigate the influence of mesoscopic aggregate factors on the mechanical behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) columns under eccentric compression. This was achieved by establishing both mesoscopic numerical…

Post-print of Research on the Characterization of Fiber Morphology and Its Influence on Mechanical Properties in Short Fiber Reinforced Rubber Composites

Dawen Wei
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00039 Mixed Source

To improve the prediction accuracy of the performance of short fiber-reinforced rubber composites (SFRCs), and considering that most fibers within these composites exhibit a random wavy shape, a discretization modeling method was employed to establish a two-dimensional representative volume element …

Calculation Method for the Support Force of Full-length Prestressed Anchors Considering Shear Performance (Postprint)

Zhimin Chen
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00040 Mixed Source

To investigate the shear performance of fully grouted prestressed anchors against shear-slip bodies, a method for calculating the minimum required support resistance of a slip body is proposed based on shear-slip theory. The neutral point position and support force calculation methods for fully grou…

Postprint: Research on the Energy Absorption Characteristics of Tapered Threaded Tubes under Oblique Loading

Wang Chao
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00042 Mixed Source

Thin-walled structures are widely utilized in fields such as transportation due to their advantages of light weight, low manufacturing cost, and high energy absorption efficiency. To improve the energy absorption performance of traditional straight tubes and corrugated tubes, a tapered thin-walled t…

Research on the Calculation Method of Time-Varying Meshing Stiffness for Micro-Textured Gears (Postprint)

Zhang Longchang
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00045 Mixed Source

Existing research has found that micro-textures help reduce friction and vibration in gear systems. To analyze the dynamic performance of micro-textured gears, their meshing stiffness is investigated. In this study, bionic tooth surface textures were designed by simulating shark skin surface texture…

Postprint of a Variational Model for Correlated Buckling of Thin-Walled I-Section Members with Nonlinear Materials

Jinyi Zhang
2025-11-01 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202511.00047 Mixed Source

Cold-formed thin-walled members are highly susceptible to the effects of interaction between multiple instability modes. Research on the mechanical mechanisms of interaction buckling for members with different cross-sectional shapes and material types urgently needs improvement and development. An a…

Plyometric Training and Lower Limb Sport-Specific Qualities in Volleyball Players: A Correlation Study (Postprint)

Liu Ming, Tao Zhongben, Liu Ming
2025-08-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00323 Mixed Source

Objective To investigate the effects of plyometric training on lower limb explosive power, agility qualities, and other sport-specific attributes of volleyball players, and to provide scientific methods for volleyball training. Methods Thirty volleyball players were randomly selected and divided int…

Postprint: Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Knee Joint Cartilage in Stroke Patients

Zhang Nan, Meng Qinghua, Meng Qinghua
2025-08-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00324 Mixed Source

A comparative analysis was conducted on the mechanical properties of knee joint cartilage tissues (meniscus, femoral cartilage, tibial cartilage) between the unaffected side of stroke patients and the corresponding side of healthy individuals. Complete knee joint finite element models were establish…

Effects of Running Speed on Lower Limb Kinematic and Kinetic Characteristics and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Male Athletes: A Postprint

Yang Cheng
2025-08-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00325 Mixed Source

Objective To investigate the effects of different running speeds on lower limb kinematics, kinetics, and plantar pressure distribution in male athletes. Methods Fifteen physical education students from a university's sports institute were selected and divided into three groups based on treadmill spe…

Postprint: Numerical Simulation of Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Low-Reynolds-Number Flow Past Pile Groups

Xia Xi, You Zaijin
2025-08-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00326 Mixed Source

The hydrodynamics of flow around pile groups beneath pile-supported wharfs is more complex than that of single-pile structures and exerts significant influence on harbor hydrodynamics and sediment transport. To investigate the underlying interaction mechanisms, a laminar flow model based on the CFD …

Postprint: Effects of Interface Slip and Shear Deformation on Long-Term Deflection of Steel-UHPC Composite Beams

Deng Jihua, Zhou Yadong
2025-08-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00329 Mixed Source

The significant differences in shrinkage and creep characteristics between ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) and normal concrete (NC) lead to markedly distinct long-term deflection growth in steel-UHPC composite beams versus steel-NC composite beams. To scientifically and rationally calculate t…

Study on Pile-Soil Interaction and Negative Skin Friction of Pile Foundations with Different Pile Diameters in High Fill Sites: Postprint

Yunhua Lu, Li Sheng, Li Sheng
2025-08-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00331 Mixed Source

To clarify the time-dependent evolution of pile-soil interaction and the variation law of negative skin friction for pile foundations in high loess fill sites, and to elucidate the influence of internal force variation on the long-term service performance of pile foundations, considering the creep d…

Postprint: Prediction of High Slope Deformations Considering Spatial Variability of Creep Model Parameters

Hu Changming
2025-08-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00332 Mixed Source

Addressing the issue that existing slope deformation predictions rarely consider the spatial variability of soil property parameters, this paper proposes a stochastic deformation prediction method for high fill slopes. By analyzing the one-dimensional consolidation creep characteristics of loess, a …

Postprint: Tunable Design of Compressive Mechanical Properties for Ordered Porous Matrix Interpenetrating Phase Composites

Li Jian, Li Jian
2025-08-24 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00333 Mixed Source

The designability of compressive modulus and plateau stress, along with the tunability of compressive mechanical properties, constitute key challenges in enhancing the applicability of porous materials. The design methodology for ordered porous-based interpenetrating phase composites represents an e…

Comparative Study of Numerical Simulation Methods for Flow Field Characteristics in Inlet Isolators

Jin Yao, Liao Fei, Jin Yao
2025-08-06 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202508.00195 Mixed Source

Focusing on shock wave boundary layer interaction phenomena in inlet isolators, this study systematically compares the capabilities of shock relation method, Euler method, RANS method, DDES method, etc., in predicting shock train structures and wall fluctuating pressure, and conducts back-to-back va…

Effects of Plyometric Training on Lower Limb Explosive Power in Male College Basketball Athletes: A Postprint

Zhu Xueqiang
2025-06-25 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202506.00262 Mixed Source

To investigate the effects of plyometric training on lower limb biomechanics and explosive power in male college basketball players, and to provide a theoretical basis for optimizing basketball-specific training. Eighteen male college basketball players were selected and randomly divided into an exp…

A Comparative Study on Screening Efficiency of Different Particles in Drilling Fluid Vibrating Screens under Dual Vibration Modes Based on Discrete Element Method (Postprint)

Liu Hongbin
2025-06-25 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202506.00265 Mixed Source

Linear vibrating screens and translational elliptical vibrating screens represent two developmental forms of drilling fluid vibrating screens. Investigating the screening efficiency of these two vibration modes under different operating parameters holds value and significance for practical productio…

Effects of Mesh Type on Gas Dispersion Simulation over Underlying Surfaces in Typical Chemical Industry Parks: Postprint

Zeya Shen
2025-06-25 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202506.00266 Mixed Source

Mesh is the foundation of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) numerical simulation. To investigate the applicability of different mesh types to gas dispersion simulation in chemical industrial parks, full-scale numerical simulations were carried out based on field leakage experiments of tracer gas (S…

Postprint of Truss Damage Identification Based on Reciprocal Variables and Generalized Flexibility Matrix

Tang Guoyuan
2025-06-25 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202506.00270

To improve the accuracy of damage identification, the concept of reciprocal variables is introduced, and a truss damage identification method combining reciprocal variables with the generalized flexibility matrix is proposed. This method requires only low-order modal parameters. For cases of incompl…

Free Vibration Analysis of Functionally Graded Thin Elliptical Cylindrical Shells Based on ANCF: Postprint

Fan Bo
2025-06-25 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202506.00271 Mixed Source

The free vibration characteristics of functionally graded thin elliptical cylindrical shells are investigated based on the absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF). Third-order Bézier curve fitting technique is employed to calculate the initial circumferential tangent vector and circumferential …

Postprint of Study on Pushover Performance of Fully Bolted Prefabricated Concrete Wall Panels with Boot-Shaped Embedded Connectors

Shi Manghua
2025-06-25 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202506.00274 Mixed Source

To achieve industrialized production and rapid construction of reinforced concrete wall panels, a fully bolted connection technology utilizing boot-shaped embedded parts is proposed. Horizontal pushover tests were conducted to investigate the failure modes, stress distribution, and mechanical behavi…

Three-Dimensional Analytical Solution and Numerical Verification of a Locally Loaded Infinite Cylinder (Postprint)

Li Yunxin
2025-06-25 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202506.00279 Mixed Source

Based on the simplification of the cylindrical axisymmetric problem and the favorable properties of modified Bessel functions, a displacement harmonic function containing undetermined functions was constructed. Applying the constructed displacement harmonic function, stress expressions containing un…

Modeling the indentation size effects of polymers based on couple stress elasticity and shear transformation plasticity

Chao Peng, Fanlin Zeng, Fanlin Zeng
2022-05-17 ChinaXiv: chinaxiv-202205.00113

This work aims to identify models capable of describing size effects on the modulus and hardness of polymers as measured by indentation testing. First, elastic size effects are described through a model developed by introducing an elastic unloading load model that incorporates couple-stress elastici…