Non-linear FEA of mechanical properties of modular prefabricated steel-concrete composite joints

Wu Cheng Long,Kan Jian Cheng,Liu Ji Ming,Mou Ben 국제구조공학회 2021 Steel and Composite Structures, An International J Vol.40 No.4

This paper study the seismic performance of modular prefabricated SRC column to steel beam composite joint (MPCJ) under static loading. Numerical modeling of MPCJs with three different beam-end connections was carried out in ABAQUS. Results of the numerical calculation were compared with existing quasi-static test results to verify the feasibility of the numerical model. The model was then used to analyze changes in the moment-rotation relation, failure mode, ductility, stiffness, and bolt stress in the joint between the column and joint module. Besides, stress distributions in the joints were analyzed along different stress paths. Under monotonic loading, the mechanical performance of the MPCJ is significantly affected by the beam end connection mode. Failure of the MPCJ mainly occurs at the beam end connection, thus, the aim of keeping the plastic hinge away from the joint core and preventing shear failure is achieved. Furthermore, the maximum story drift ratio is 3.9–5 times greater than the recommended limit, which indicates good ductility and deformation performance. The MPCJ of the three-beam end connection methods is all semi-rigid connections. The beam end structure will have a large influence on the bolt tension and stress distribution. According to the test research results, a nonlinear model with three parameters including joint cover plate cantilever section length, flange connecting plate thickness and flange connecting plate weld length was established. The theoretical calculation results was consistent with the results of the numerical simulation. MPCJs can be designed based on the proposed theoretical calculation formula.

FEM analysis of the modular prefabricated steel-concrete composite beam-column internal joint under reciprocating action

Cheng Long Wu,Jian Cheng Kan,Qi Hui Wang,Ji Ming Liu,Zun Qiang Li 국제구조공학회 2021 Steel and Composite Structures, An International J Vol.41 No.1

Prefabricated steel-concrete composite structure has the advantages of large bearing capacity, reliable connection, and good durability, which is of great significance to the development of building industrialization. In this paper, a finite element model (FEM) of the modular prefabricated SRC column-steel beam composite joint is established and verified its accuracy through ABAQUS. The effects of various parameter variables on the hysteresis curve, skeleton curve, ductility, energy consumption, and performance deterioration are investigated. The results show that as the axial compression ratio increases, the joint bearing capacity first increases and then decreases, the strength and stiffness have relatively stable degradation characteristics. However, the hysteresis curve has a certain “pinch” phenomenon, which reduces the energy consumption performance. Different column end bolts margin and apertures have little effect on the bearing capacity, strength and stiffness degradation performance, but affect energy consumption and ductility. The width-to-thickness ratio of the square steel tube has a greater impact on the bearing capacity, energy consumption and ductility, and has less impact on the strength and stiffness degradation performance. As the thickness of the joint cover plate increases, the bearing capacity, energy consumption and initial stiffness of the joint gradually increase, the ductility first increases and then decreases.

Morphology-dependent Optical Properties of One-dimensional Nanostructure-arrayed Silicon

Shao-long Wu,Guo-an Cheng,Rui-ting Zheng,Xiao-ling Wu 한국물리학회 2013 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.63 No.6

The optical properties of one-dimensional nanostructure-arrayed silicon (1DNSASi), which wasfabricated by the metal assisted electroless chemical etching method under different conditions,were characterized in the wavelength range of 220 - 1000 nm. Whether the optical absorption ofthe 1DNSASi was enhanced relative to that of the polished Si was determined from the detailedmorphology of the 1D nanostructures. For the yellow 1DNSASi prepared at a high etchant concentrationand high temperatures, its optical absorption was relatively nice in the ultraviolet lightregion, while a gradual attenuation was shown in the visible and the near-infrared regions, and theoptical absorption was lower than that of the polished Si at wavelengths above 800 nm. When theeffects of zeroth-order reflectance and zero transmission were combined, the optical absorption ofthe black 1DNSASi prepared at a low etchant concentration and room temperature was very high(> 99%) in the wavelength range of 220 - 1030 nm and displayed a slight decrease at wavelengthsabove 1030 nm. Our results demonstrate that the optical absorption of the black 1DNSASi couldbe further improved by increasing the etching depth and exhibited its measurable maximum valuewhen the etching depth was large enough. These results indicate that the 1DNSASi may be apromising candidate for high-efficiency photovoltaic devices, high-sensitivity sensors and detectors.

Factors Potentially Associated with Chemotherapy-induced Anemia in Patients with Solid Cancers

Cheng, Ke,Zhao, Feng,Gao, Feng,Dong, Hang,Men, Hai-Tao,Chen, Ye,Li, Long-Hao,Ge, Jun,Tang, Jie,Ding, Jing,Chen, Xin,Du, Yang,Luo, Wu-Xia,Liu, Ji-Yan Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.10

Purpose: Chemotherapy-induced anemia (CIA) is one of the most important causes of anemia in cancer patients. This study was conducted to describe the prevalence and characteristics of CIA in solid cancer patients in the Chinese population, and to explore the relationship of white blood cell (WBC) or platelet decrease with CIA. Methods: Data on age, gender, tumor diagnosis, anti-cancer treatment and blood cell analyses were available from 220 untreated non-anemic cancer patients who received at least 2 cycles of chemotherapy, and the data were analyzed to assess their relationship with CIA or its severity. Results: 139 patients (63.2%) presented anemia, most being Grade 1 or 2. Esophageal and lung cancers were associated with a high prevalence. G3/4 leucopenia and decrease of platelets were identified as independent risk factors for the occurrence of CIA. Moreover, G3/4 leucopenia, decrease of platelet and G3/4 thrombocytopenia were found to be also associated with the severity of CIA. Cisplatin-containing regimens were a main potential factor in causing CIA, although significant association was only found on univariate analysis. Conclusion: Anemia or decrease in hematoglobin are common in Chinese cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cisplatin-containing regimens might be an important factor influencing the occurrence of CIA. Our analysis firstly described some risk factors, such as decrease of platelets or WBCs, severity of leucopenia or thrombocytopenia, associated with the occurrence and severity of CIA.

Heavy concrete shielding properties for carbon therapy

Jin-Long Wang,Jiade J Lu,Da-Jun Ding,Wen-Hua Jiang,Ya-Dong Li,Rui Qiu,Hui Zhang,Xiao-Zhong Wang,Huo-Sheng Ruan,Yan-Bing Teng,Xiao-Guang Wu,Yun Zheng,Zi-Hao Zhao,Kai-Zhong Liao,Huan-Cheng Mai,Xiao-Dong Korean Nuclear Society 2023 Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol.55 No.6

As medical facilities are usually built at urban areas, special concrete aggregates and evaluation methods are needed to optimize the design of concrete walls by balancing density, thickness, material composition, cost, and other factors. Carbon treatment rooms require a high radiation shielding requirement, as the neutron yield from carbon therapy is much higher than the neutron yield of protons. In this case study, the maximum carbon energy is 430 MeV/u and the maximum current is 0.27 nA from a hybrid particle therapy system. Hospital or facility construction should consider this requirement to design a special heavy concrete. In this work, magnetite is adopted as the major aggregate. Density is determined mainly by the major aggregate content of magnetite, and a heavy concrete test block was constructed for structural tests. The compressive strength is 35.7 MPa. The density ranges from 3.65 g/cm³ to 4.14 g/cm³, and the iron mass content ranges from 53.78% to 60.38% from the 12 cored sample measurements. It was found that there is a linear relationship between density and iron content, and mixing impurities should be the major reason leading to the nonuniform element and density distribution. The effect of this nonuniformity on radiation shielding properties for a carbon treatment room is investigated by three groups of Monte Carlo simulations. Higher density dominates to reduce shielding thickness. However, a higher content of high-Z elements will weaken the shielding strength, especially at a lower dose rate threshold and vice versa. The weakened side effect of a high iron content on the shielding property is obvious at 2.5 µSv=h. Therefore, we should not blindly pursue high Z content in engineering. If the thickness is constrained to 2 m, then the density can be reduced to 3.3 g/cm³, which will save cost by reducing the magnetite composition with 50.44% iron content. If a higher density of 3.9 g/cm³ with 57.65% iron content is selected for construction, then the thickness of the wall can be reduced to 174.2 cm, which will save space for equipment installation.

Efficacy and Safety of Autologous Fibroblast (FB) Seeded Biodegradable Scaffold for Rabbit Penile Girth Enlargement

( Yi Guang Wu ),( Zhe Jin ),( Zhong Cheng Xin ),( Wei Dong Song ),( Jing Peng ),( Zhi Chao Zhang ),( Bing Gao ),( Ze Long Kim ) 한국조직공학·재생의학회 2007 조직공학과 재생의학 Vol.4 No.4

The purpose of this experiment is to construct an in vitro model of rabbit penis enlargement using tissue engineering method, and to investigate the efficacy and safety of autologous fibroblast cell seeded to biodegradable scaffold and also to provide a new perspective of clinical application. We observed the growth of GFP transgenic fibroblast cell from SD mouse after transplantation with the biodegradable scaffold by fluorescence microscope. At the second hand, 160 male New Zealand rabbits were divided into four groups; Group A for control; Group B for acellular matrix implanted; Group C for scaffold implanted only; Group D for autologous cultured fibroblast seeded scaffold. Rabbit scrotal skin (4×4 mm) was detached under general anesthesia, and fibroblast (FB) was cultured and proliferated for 2weeks. Cultured cells were seeded into the scaffold and inserted on the between buck`s and dartos fascia of rabbit penis. To assess the efficacy and safety of the cells, we observed for 4months. The FB of rabbit were successfully cultured and confirmed by immunohistochemistry method. In the results of group D, dermal cell seeding group, the penile girth was significantly increased to 22.3% compared to other groups (Group A 0.3%, Group B 12.7%, Group C 14.6% and Group D 22.3%). We checked the results in 2~4 months later. We observed that moderate penile girth increase was gained using the biodegradable scaffold without other side-effects. Therefore, we carefully suggest a new guidance for penile augmentation by the tissue engineering method.

Current Evidence on Associations Between the MMP-7 (-181A>G) Polymorphism and Digestive System Cancer Risk

Ke, Pan,Wu, Zhong-De,Wen, Hua-Song,Ying, Miao-Xiong,Long, Huo-Cheng,Qing, Liu-Guo Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.4

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) degrade various components of the extracellular matrix and functional polymorphisms in encoding genes may contribute to genetic susceptibility to many cancers. Up to now, associations between MMP-7 (-181A>G) and digestive system cancer risk have remained inconclusive. To better understand the role of the MMP-7 (-181A>G) genotype in digestive cancer development, we conducted this comprehensive meta-analysis encompassing 3,518 cases and 4,596 controls. Overall, the MMP-7 (-181A>G) polymorphism was associated with higher digestive system cancer risk on homozygote comparison (GG vs. AA, OR=1.21, 95% CI = 1.12-1.60) and in a dominant model (GG/GA vs. AA, OR=1.16, 95% CI =1.03-1.46). On subgroup analysis, this polymorphism was significantly linked to higher risks for gastric cancer (GG vs. AA, OR=1.22, 95% CI = 1.02-1.46; GA vs. AA, OR=1.82, 95% CI =1.16-2.87; GG/GA vs. AA, OR=1.13, 95% CI =1.01-1.27; GG vs. GA/AA, OR= 1.25, 95% CI = 1.06-2.39. We also observed increased susceptibility to colorectal cancer and esophageal SCC in both homozygote (OR = 1.13, 95% CI = 1.06-1.26) and heterozygote comparisons (OR = 1.45, 95% CI = 1.11-1.91). In the stratified analysis by controls, significant effects were only observed in population-based studies (GA vs. AA, OR=1.16, 95% CI=1.08-1.50; GA/AA vs. GG, OR=1.10, 95% CI=1.01-1.72). According to the source of ethnicity, a significantly increased risk was found among Asian populations in the homozygote model (GG vs. AA, OR=1.40, 95% CI=1.12-1.69), heterozygote model (GA vs. AA, OR=1.26, 95% CI=1.02-1.51), and dominant model (GG/GA vs. AA, OR=1.18, 95% CI=1.08-1.55). Our findings suggest that the MMP-7 (-181A>G) polymorphism may be a risk factor for digestive system cancer, especially among Asian populations.

Superior Hybrid Cathode Material Containing Lithium-Excess Layered Material and Graphene for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Jiang, Ke-Cheng,Wu, Xing-Long,Yin, Ya-Xia,Lee, Jong-Sook,Kim, Jaekook,Guo, Yu-Guo American Chemical Society 2012 ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES Vol.4 No.9

<P>Graphene-wrapped lithium-excess layered hybrid materials (Li<SUB>2</SUB>MnO<SUB>3</SUB>·LiMO<SUB>2</SUB>, M = Mn, Ni, Co, hereafter abbreviated as LMNCO) have been synthesized and investigated as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Cyclic voltammetry measurement shows a significant reduction of the reaction overpotential in benefit of the graphene conducting framework. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results reveal that the graphene can greatly reduce the cell resistance, especially the charge transfer resistance. Our investigation demonstrates that the graphene conducting framework can efficiently alleviate the polarization of pristine LMNCO material leading to an outstanding enhancement in cell performance and cycling stability. The superior electrochemical properties support the fine hybrid structure design by enwrapping active materials in graphene nanosheets for high-capacity and high-rate cathode materials.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/aamick/2012/aamick.2012.4.issue-9/am301202a/production/images/medium/am-2012-01202a_0006.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/am301202a'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>

Clinical Significance of Upregulation of mir-196a-5p in Gastric Cancer and Enriched KEGG Pathway Analysis of Target Genes

Li, Hai-Long,Xie, Shou-Pin,Yang, Ya-Li,Cheng, Ying-Xia,Zhang, Ying,Wang, Jing,Wang, Yong,Liu, Da-Long,Chen, Zhao-Feng,Zhou, Yong-Ning,Wu, Hong-Yan Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.5

Background: miRNAs are relatively recently discovered cancer biomarkers which have important implications for cancer early diagnosis, treatment and estimation of prognosis. Here we focussed on expression of mir-196a-5p in gastric cancer tissues and cell lines so as to analyse its significance for clinicopathologic characteristics and generate enriched KEGG pathways clustered by target genes for exploring its potential roles as a biomarker in gastric cancer. Materials and Methods: The expression of mir-196a-5p in poorly, moderate and well differentiated gastric cancer cell lines compared with GES-1 was detected by RT-qPCR, and the expression of mir-196a-5p in gastric cancer tissues comparing with adjacent non cancer tissues of 58 cases were also assessed by RT-qPCR. Subsequently, an analysis of clinical significance of mir-196a-5p in gastric cancer and enriched KEGG pathways was executed based on the miRWalk prediction database combined with bioinformatics tools DAVID 6.7 and Mirfocus 3.0. Results: RT-qPCR showed that mir-196a-5p was up-regulated in 6 poorly and moderate differentiated gastric cancer cell lines SGC-7901, MKN-45, MKN-28, MGC-803, BGC-823, HGC-27 compared with GES-1, but down-regulated in the highly differentiated gastric cancer cell line AGS. Clinical data indicated mir-196a-5p to beup-regulated in gastric cancer tissues (47/58). Overexpression of mir-196a-5p was associated with more extensive degree of lymph node metastasis and clinical stage (P < 0.05; x2 test). Enriched KEGG pathway analyses of predicted and validated targets in miRWalk combined with DAVID 6.7 and Mirfocus 3.0 showed that the targeted genes regulated by mir-196a-5p were involved in malignancy associated biology. Conclusions: Overexpression of mir-196a-5p is associated with lymph node metastasis and clinical stage, and enriched KEGG pathway analyses showed that targeted genes regulated by mir-196a-5p may contribute to tumorgenesis, suggesting roles as an oncogenic miRNA biomarker in gastric cancer.

Transcriptomics Analysis Identified Candidate Genes Colocalized with Seed Dormancy QTLs in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Huaide Qin,Fuqing Wu,Kun Xie,Zhijun Cheng,Xiuping Guo,Xin Zhang,Jie Wang,Cailin Lei,Jiulin Wang,Long Mao,Ling Jiang,Jianmin Wan 한국식물학회 2010 Journal of Plant Biology Vol.54 No.5

Rice seed dormancy is an important trait related to the preharvest sprouting resistance of rice and is controlled by a polygene network. To identify the genes involved in this process, transcriptome analysis was applied to strong seed dormancy indica cultivar N22 and its weak dormancy mutant Q4646. The results showed that 280genes were significantly upregulated and 244 genes significantly downregulated in the seed of Q4646 as compared to N22 during 25 to 28 days after heading. These genes were mainly involved in stress response, Ccompound metabolism, plant development, DNA processing,and lipid metabolism. Some of these genes were colocalized with several reported dormancy QTLs, suggesting that they are possibly candidate genes underlying rice seed dormancy. Our work provides important clues for future effort to clone seed dormant genes in rice.