Xin Xue^1,2,3, Haitao Li^1,2,3,*, Rodolfo Lorenzo⁴

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 869-894, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.029602

Abstract This review summarizes the existing knowledge about the mechanical properties of bamboo scrimber (BS) in literature. According to literature reviews, the strength of BS under different load modes is affected by a series of factors, such as the type of original bamboo, growth position, resin content, treatment method and density. Therefore, different production processes can be adopted according to different requirements, and bamboo scrimbers can also be classified accordingly. In addition, this review summarizes the changes in different factors considered by scholars in the research on the mechanical properties of BS, so that readers can More > Graphic Abstract

Gustavo Cruz^1,*, Santiago Pedroza², Juan F. Vélez³, Jessica Largo², Juan F. Tejada⁴, Jorge H. Mejía-Mantilla⁵

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.2, pp. 207-218, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.044244

Abstract Background: Failure to rescue has been an effective quality metric in congenital heart surgery. Conversely, morbidity and mortality depend greatly on non-modifiable individual factors and have a weak correlation with better-quality performance. We aim to measure the complications, mortality, and risk factors in pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgery in a high-complexity institution located in a middle-income country and compare it with other institutions that have conducted a similar study. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted in a high-complexity service provider institution, in Cali, Colombia. All pediatric patients undergoing any congenital heart surgery between… More >

Chengbao Hu^1,2,3, Shilin Gong^4,*, Bin Chen^1,2,3, Zhongling Zong⁴, Xingwang Bao⁵, Xiaojian Ru⁵

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.1, pp. 997-1015, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.048640

Abstract Strain localization frequently occurs in cohesive materials with friction (e.g., composites, soils, rocks) and is widely recognized as a fundamental cause of progressive structural failure. Nonetheless, achieving high-fidelity simulation for this issue, particularly concerning strong discontinuities and tension-compression-shear behaviors within localized zones, remains significantly constrained. In response, this study introduces an integrated algorithm within the finite element framework, merging a coupled cohesive zone model (CZM) with the nonlinear augmented finite element method (N-AFEM). The coupled CZM comprehensively describes tension-compression and compression-shear failure behaviors in cohesive, frictional materials, while the N-AFEM allows nonlinear coupled intra-element discontinuities More >

K. KRISHNAMOORTHY^a,*, N. PRABHU^b

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 215-226, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.7

Abstract The acoustic emission monitoring with artificial neural networks predicts the ultimate strength of glass/epoxy composite laminates using Acoustic Emission Data. The ultimate loads of all the specimens were used to characterise the emission of hits during failure modes. The six layered glass fiber laminates were prepared (in woven mat form) with epoxy as the binding medium by hand lay-up technique. At room temperature, with a pressure of 30 kg/cm², the laminates were cured. The laminates of standard dimensions as per ASTM D3039 for the tensile test were cut from the lamina. The Acoustic Emission (AE) test More >

Shijun Zhao¹, Qing Zhang², Yusong Miao¹, Weizhao Zhang³, Xinbo Zhao¹, Wei Xu^1,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 3167-3187, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.045015

Abstract The surrounding rock of roadways exhibits intricate characteristics of discontinuity and heterogeneity. To address these complexities, this study employs non-local Peridynamics (PD) theory and reconstructs the kernel function to represent accurately the spatial decline of long-range force. Additionally, modifications to the traditional bond-based PD model are made. By considering the micro-structure of coal-rock materials within a uniform discrete model, heterogeneity characterized by bond random pre-breaking is introduced. This approach facilitates the proposal of a novel model capable of handling the random distribution characteristics of material heterogeneity, rendering the PD model suitable for analyzing the deformation… More >

Qi Zhuang^1,*, Dong Liu², Zhuo Chen³

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.3, pp. 821-834, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.044054

Abstract Oil and gas pipelines are affected by many factors, such as pipe wall thinning and pipeline rupture. Accurate prediction of failure pressure of oil and gas pipelines can provide technical support for pipeline safety management. Aiming at the shortcomings of the BP Neural Network (BPNN) model, such as low learning efficiency, sensitivity to initial weights, and easy falling into a local optimal state, an Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm (ISSA) is adopted to optimize the initial weights and thresholds of BPNN, and an ISSA-BPNN failure pressure prediction model for corroded pipelines is established. Taking 61 sets More >

Lanze Zhang, Yijun Gu^*, Jingjie Peng

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1701-1731, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.045129

Abstract Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) play a significant role in tasks related to homophilic graphs. Traditional GNNs, based on the assumption of homophily, employ low-pass filters for neighboring nodes to achieve information aggregation and embedding. However, in heterophilic graphs, nodes from different categories often establish connections, while nodes of the same category are located further apart in the graph topology. This characteristic poses challenges to traditional GNNs, leading to issues of “distant node modeling deficiency” and “failure of the homophily assumption”. In response, this paper introduces the Spatial-Frequency domain Adaptive Heterophilic Graph Neural Networks (SFA-HGNN), which… More >

Kristi K. Westphaln^1,2,*, Karen Kay Imagawa^2,3, Lorena Espinosa Smith^1,4, Julia Srivastava⁵, Nancy A. Pike^1,5

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 657-670, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.044179

Abstract Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a chronic medical condition often diagnosed at birth and requires surgical intervention, multiple hospitalizations, and lifelong care. This can put significant stress on the family, leading to altered maternal mental health, bonding and attachment issues, and the potential for child abuse. The purpose of this study is to explore the characteristics of a sample of young children with CHD who experienced hospitalization with concurrent concern for child abuse in a free-standing pediatric tertiary care hospital. Methods: Electronic medical records were reviewed for children aged 0–5 years old who were… More >

Mingjing Li^1,*, Leiting Dong¹, Satya N. Atluri²

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 1-2, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09689

Abstract The Fragile Points Method (FPM) is a discontinuous meshless method based on the Galerkin weak form [1]. In the FPM, the problem domain is discretized by spatial points and subdomains, and the displacement trial function of each subdomain is derived based on the points within the support domain. For this reason, the FPM doesn’t suffer from the mesh distortion and is suitable to model complex structural deformations. Furthermore, similar to the discontinuous Galerkin finite element method, the displacement trial functions used in the FPM is piece-wise continuous, and the numerical flux is introduced across each… More >

Yaxun Liu^1,2, Lisheng Liu^1,2,*, Hai Mei^1,2, Qiwen Liu^1,2, Xin Lai^1,2

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 1-1, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09007

Abstract As a mathematical expression of the dynamic mechanical behavior, the constitutive model plays an indispensable role in numerical simulations of ceramic materials. The current bond-based peridynamic constitutive models can accurately describe the dynamic mechanical behavior of partial ceramic materials under impact loading, however, the predicted value of the Poisson’s ratio is 0.25, which is not true for most of the known ceramic materials. Herein, based on the existing bond-based peridynamic constitutive model, the current study utilizes the description of tangential bond force and considers the influence of bond force on rotation to accurately predict the… More >