A novel multistage approach for structural model updating based on sensitivity ranking

Yufeng Jiang,Yingchao Li,Shuqing Wang,Mingqiang Xu 국제구조공학회 2020 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.25 No.6

A novel multistage approach is developed for structural model updating based on sensitivity ranking of the selected updating parameters. Modal energy-based sensitivities are formulated, and maximum-normalized indices are designed for sensitivity ranking. Based on the ranking strategy, a multistage approach is proposed, where these parameters to be corrected with similar sensitivity levels are updated simultaneously at the same stage, and the complete procedure continues sequentially at several stages, from large to small, according to the predefined levels of the updating parameters. At every single stage, a previously developed cross model cross mode (CMCM) method is used for structural model updating. The effectiveness and robustness of the multistage approach are investigated by implementing it on an offshore structure, and the performances are compared with nonmultistage approach using numerical and experimental vibration information. These results demonstrate that the multistage approach is more effective for structural model updating of offshore platform structures even with limited information and measured noise. These findings serve as a preliminary strategy for structural model updating of an offshore platform in service.

Mercury speciation and its emissions from a 220MW pulverized coal-fired boiler power plant in flue gas

Yufeng Duan,Liguo Yang,Yiman Jiang,Xianghua Yang,Yuqun Zhuo,Lei Chen,Liang Zhang,Xuchang Xu 한국화학공학회 2007 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.24 No.4

Novel high-Q × f (1 − x)CeO2–xCaF2 (0.2 ≤ x ≤ 0.6) microwave dielectric ceramics sintered at medium temperatures

Gao Yufeng,Jiang Juan,Wang Jinzhao,Gan Lin,Zhang Tianjin 한국세라믹학회 2022 한국세라믹학회지 Vol.59 No.6

In this work, a new binary microwave dielectric ceramic system of (1 − x)CeO2–xCaF2 (0.2 ≤ x ≤ 0.6) was fabricated at medium sintering temperatures. The compositional eff ects of on the sintering behavior, phase compositions, microstruc- tures, and microwave dielectric properties of the samples were studied. High relative density levels (> 95%) were achieved in the (1 − x)CeO2–xCaF2 samples at the sintering temperatures ranging from 1100 to 1350 °C. An increase in the content of CaF 2 resulted in a decrease in the dielectric constant, an increase in the Q × f level, and a negative shift of the τf value. The optimal microwave dielectric properties of εr = 11.3, Q × f = 53,000 GHz, and τf = − 102 ppm/°C were obtained in the sample of (1 − x)CeO2–xCaF2 with x = 0.6 when sintered at 1300 °C.

Two new triterpenoid saponins derived from the leaves of Panax ginseng and their antiinflammatory activity

Fuli Li,Yufeng Cao,Tingwu Liu,Guilong Yan,Liang Chen,Lilian Ji,Lun Wang,Bin Chen,Aftab Yaseen,Ashfaq A. Khan,Guo-Lin Zhang,Yunyao Jiang,Jianxun Liu,Gongcheng Wang,Ming-Kui Wang,Weicheng Hu 고려인삼학회 2019 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.43 No.4

Background: The leaves and roots of Panax ginseng are rich in ginsenosides. However, the chemical compositionsof the leaves and roots of P. ginseng differ, resulting in different medicinal functions. In recent years,the aerial parts of members of the Panax genus have received great attention fromnatural product chemistsas producers of bioactive ginsenosides. The aim of this study was the isolation and structural elucidation ofnovel, minor ginsenosides in the leaves of P. ginseng and evaluation of their antiinflammatory activity in vitro. Methods: Various chromatographic techniques were applied to obtain pure individual compounds, andtheir structures were determined by nuclear magnetic resonance and high-resolution mass spectrometry,as well as chemical methods. The antiinflammatory effect of the new compounds was evaluated onlipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Results and conclusions: Two novel, minor triterpenoid saponins, ginsenoside LS1 (1) and 5,6-didehydroginsenoside Rg3 (2), were isolated from the leaves of P. ginseng. The isolated compounds 1and 2 were assayed for their inhibitory effect on nitric oxide production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7cells, and Compound 2 showed a significant inhibitory effect with IC50 of 37.38 mM compared with that ofNG-monomethyl-L-arginine (IC50 ¼ 90.76 mM). Moreover, Compound 2 significantly decreased secretionof cytokines such as prostaglandin E2 and tumor necrosis factor-a. In addition, Compound 2 significantlysuppressed protein expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2. These resultssuggested that Compound 2 could be used as a valuable candidate for medicinal use or functional food,and the mechanism is warranted for further exploration.

Structural damage identification using an iterative two-stage method combining a modal energy based index with the BAS algorithm

Shuqing Wang,Yufeng Jiang,Mingqiang Xu,Yingchao Li,Zhixiong Li 국제구조공학회 2020 Steel and Composite Structures, An International J Vol.36 No.1

The purpose of this study is to develop an effective iterative two-stage method (ITSM) for structural damage identification of offshore platform structures. In each iteration, a new damage index, Modal Energy-Based Damage Index (MEBI), is proposed to help effectively locate the potential damage elements in the first stage. Then, in the second stage, the beetle antenna search (BAS) algorithm is used to estimate the damage severity of these elements. Compared with the well-known particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm and genetic algorithm (GA), this algorithm has lower computational cost. A modal energy based objective function for the optimization process is proposed. Using numerical and experimental data, the efficiency and accuracy of the ITSM are studied. The effects of measurement noise and spatial incompleteness of mode shape are both considered. All the obtained results show that under these influences, the ITSM can accurately identify the true location and severity of damage. The results also show that the objective function based on modal energy is most suitable for the ITSM compared with that based on flexibility and weighted natural frequency-mode shape.

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Ultra-Fine Grain AlCrFe2Ni2Wx High-Entropy Alloys

Shougang Duan,Yufeng Yang,Yong Dong,Yu Wang,Beibei Jiang,Chuanqiang Li,Zhengrong Zhang 대한금속·재료학회 2023 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.29 No.6

Ultra-fine grain AlCrFe2Ni2Wx(x = 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4) alloys were designed and prepared by vacuum arc melting, and correspondingmicrostructural evolution and mechanical properties were investigated. All of the alloys show a mixed structurewith FCC + BCC (B2) + TCP phases. The addition of W element has a significant effect on the formation mechanism of themorphology, which promotes the transition from FCC phase to μ phase and inhibits the spinodal decomposition of BCCphase. With the increase of W content, more μ phase precipitates from the FCC phase and grain boundaries. After the dissolutionof W element into matrix, the formed oversaturated solid solution and precipitated μ phase have the effect of solidsolution strengthening and second phase strengthening, respectively. The yield strength and Vickers hardness increasesfrom 765 to 1319.6 MPa and HV 332.2 to HV 461.8, respectively. The addition of W element enhances the strength of thealloys but reduced ductility. The AlCrFe2Ni2W0.1alloy exhibits outstanding comprehensive mechanical properties, with itsfracture strength reaching 2726.5 MPa and a considerable compressive strain of 43.3%, which implies promising potentialengineering application.

Two new triterpenoid saponins derived from the leaves of Panax ginseng and their antiinflammatory activity

Li, Fu,Cao, Yufeng,Luo, Yanyan,Liu, Tingwu,Yan, Guilong,Chen, Liang,Ji, Lilian,Wang, Lun,Chen, Bin,Yaseen, Aftab,Khan, Ashfaq A.,Zhang, Guolin,Jiang, Yunyao,Liu, Jianxun,Wang, Gongcheng,Wang, Ming-Kui The Korean Society of Ginseng 2019 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.43 No.4

Background: The leaves and roots of Panax ginseng are rich in ginsenosides. However, the chemical compositions of the leaves and roots of P. ginseng differ, resulting in different medicinal functions. In recent years, the aerial parts of members of the Panax genus have received great attention from natural product chemists as producers of bioactive ginsenosides. The aim of this study was the isolation and structural elucidation of novel, minor ginsenosides in the leaves of P. ginseng and evaluation of their antiinflammatory activity in vitro. Methods: Various chromatographic techniques were applied to obtain pure individual compounds, and their structures were determined by nuclear magnetic resonance and high-resolution mass spectrometry, as well as chemical methods. The antiinflammatory effect of the new compounds was evaluated on lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Results and conclusions: Two novel, minor triterpenoid saponins, ginsenoside $LS_1$ (1) and 5,6-didehydroginsenoside $Rg_3$ (2), were isolated from the leaves of P. ginseng. The isolated compounds 1 and 2 were assayed for their inhibitory effect on nitric oxide production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, and Compound 2 showed a significant inhibitory effect with $IC_{50}$ of $37.38{\mu}M$ compared with that of NG-monomethyl-L-arginine ($IC_{50}=90.76{\mu}M$). Moreover, Compound 2 significantly decreased secretion of cytokines such as prostaglandin $E_2$ and tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$. In addition, Compound 2 significantly suppressed protein expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2. These results suggested that Compound 2 could be used as a valuable candidate for medicinal use or functional food, and the mechanism is warranted for further exploration.

The effects of dantrolene and 2-aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB) on arsenic-induced osteoporosis

Qin Wenjuan,Feng Jia,Ma Rongji,Jiang Yufeng,Lv Hailong 대한독성 유전단백체 학회 2023 Molecular & cellular toxicology Vol.19 No.4

Background Arsenic can increase the risk of osteoporosis among the population in arsenic–endemic areas compared with the general population in non-endemic areas. And calcium overload is the related mechanisms of arsenic-induced osteoporosis However, there is a relative lack of clinical research on the treatment of arsenic-induced osteoporosis. Dantrolene and 2-APB, as Ca 2+ infl ux inhibitor, can reduce calcium overload and play an important role in the excitation–contraction coupling of skeletal muscle. Therefore, we study the eff ects of dantrolene and 2-APB on arsenic-induced osteoporosis in this study. Objective To study the eff ects of arsenic on the trabeculae of rats, and observe the eff ects of dantrolene and 2-aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB) on the trabeculae. Results Compared with the control group, some indices of micro-CT (BV/TV, Tb.Th, Tb.N, BMD, and DA) and the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) decreased, while some indices of micro-CT (Tb.Sp, Tb.Pf, and SMI), biochemical indicators (ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT), and the Ca 2+ concentration of BMSCs increased in the Sodium arsenite (NaAsO 2 ) group ( P < 0.05). Compared with the NaAsO 2 group, the indices of micro-CT and biochemical indicators improved, the Ca 2+ concentration of BMSCs decreased, and the ALP activity of BMSCs increased in the dantrolene group, 2-APB group and dantrolene + 2-APB group ( P < 0.05), especially dantrolene + 2-APB group. Conclusion NaAsO 2 can lead to osteoporosis in rats, dantrolene and 2-APB can reduce the degree of arsenic-induced osteoporosis.

Removal and fate of carbamazepine in the microbial fuel cell coupled constructed wetland system

Jingyi Xie,Haixiao Li,Shiyu Wang,Hao Chen,Wei Jiang,Lin Zhang,Lianjie Wang,Yufeng Wu,Lirong Li,Xueqiang Lu 대한환경공학회 2022 Environmental Engineering Research Vol.27 No.3

Carbamazepine (CBZ), which is difficult to remove in the wastewater treatment system and easily forms toxic transformation products during the treatment process, is one of the priority pollutants of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). Increasing attention has been paid to explore their treatment technology without side effects from the treatment products. This study aims to reveal the removal and transformation of CBZ in the microbial fuel cell coupled constructed wetland (CW-MFC) system. The CW-MFC system was operated continuously at room temperature for nearly 80 days. The results show that CW-MFC system can effectively remove CBZ with an average removal rate of 97%. Three transformation products were identified by liquid chromatography−high-resolution mass spectrometry: 2-(2-oxoquinazolin-1(2H)-yl) benzoic acid (TP267), methyl 2-(2-oxoquinazolin-1(2H)-yl) benzoate (TP281), 2-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-1(2H)-yl) benzoic acid (TP283). Except TP281 in the influent, the other transformation products were formed in the system, which indicated that TP267 and TP283 were the main transformation products of CBZ. The formation pathway of transformation products could be explained by reactions including oxidation, hydrolysis, bond rupture and intramolecular reaction. The results also indicate that the CW-MFC system might be a promising technology for PPCPs treatment.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) codon adapts well to the gene expression profile of liver cancer: an evolutionary explanation for HBV’s oncogenic role

Chunpeng Yu,Jian Li,Qun Li,Shuai Chang,Yufeng Cao,Hui Jiang,Lingling Xie,Gang Fan,Song Wang 한국미생물학회 2022 The journal of microbiology Vol.60 No.11

Due to the evolutionary arms race between hosts and viruses, viruses must adapt to host translation systems to rapidly synthesize viral proteins. Highly expressed genes in hosts have a codon bias related to tRNA abundance, the primary RNA translation rate determinant. We calculated the relative synonymous codon usage (RSCU) of three hepatitis viruses (HAV, HBV, and HCV), SARS-CoV-2, 30 human tissues, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). After comparing RSCU between viruses and human tissues, we calculated the codon adaptation index (CAI) of viral and human genes. HBV and HCV showed the highest correlations with HCC and the normal liver, while SARS-CoV-2 had the strongest association with lungs. In addition, based on HCC RSCU, the CAI of HBV and HCV genes was the highest. HBV and HCV preferentially adapt to the tRNA pool in HCC, facilitating viral RNA translation. After an initial trigger, rapid HBV/HCV translation and replication may change normal liver cells into HCC cells. Our findings reveal a novel perspective on virus-mediated oncogenesis.