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Publication date: 30 September 2019

Bin Li, Jianzhong Fu, Yongjie Jessica Zhang, Weiyi Lin, Jiawei Feng and Ce Shang

Majority of the existing direct slicing methods have generated precise slicing contours from different surface representations, they do not carry any interior information…

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Purpose

Majority of the existing direct slicing methods have generated precise slicing contours from different surface representations, they do not carry any interior information. Whereas, heterogeneous solids are highly preferable for designing and manufacturing sophisticated models. To directly slice heterogeneous solids for additive manufacturing (AM), this study aims to present an algorithm using octree-based subdivision and trivariate T-splines.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper presents a direct slicing algorithm for heterogeneous solids using T-splines, which can be applied to AM based on the fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology. First, trivariate T-splines are constructed using a harmonic field with the gradient direction aligning with the slicing direction. An octree-based subdivision algorithm is then used to directly generate the sliced layers with heterogeneous materials. For FDM-based AM applications, the heterogeneous materials of each sliced layer are discretized into a finite number of partitions. Finally, boundary contours of each separated partition are extracted and paired according to the rules of CuraEngine to generate the scan path for FDM machines equipped with multi-nozzles.

Findings

The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm is effective and reliable, especially for solid objects with multiple materials, which could maintain the model integrity throughout the process from the original representation to the final product in AM.

Originality/value

Directly slicing heterogeneous solid using trivariate T-splines will be a powerful supplement to current technologies in AM.

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Rapid Prototyping Journal, vol. 26 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1355-2546

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Publication date: 14 May 2018

Jiawei Feng, Jianzhong Fu, Zhiwei Lin, Ce Shang and Bin Li

T-spline is the latest powerful modeling tool in the field of computer-aided design. It has all the merits of non-uniform rational B-spline (NURBS) whilst resolving some flaws in…

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T-spline is the latest powerful modeling tool in the field of computer-aided design. It has all the merits of non-uniform rational B-spline (NURBS) whilst resolving some flaws in it. This work applies T-spline surfaces to additive manufacturing (AM). Most current AM products are based on Stereolithograph models. It is a kind of discrete polyhedron model with huge amounts of data and some inherent defects. T-spline offers a better choice for the design and manufacture of complex models.

Design/methodology/approach

In this paper, a direct slicing algorithm of T-spline surfaces for AM is proposed. Initially, a T-spline surface is designed in commercial software and saved as a T-spline mesh file. Then, a numerical method is used to directly calculate all the slicing points on the surface. To achieve higher manufacturing efficiency, an adaptive slicing algorithm is applied according to the geometrical properties of the T-spline surface.

Findings

Experimental results indicate that this algorithm is effective and reliable. The quality of AM can be enhanced at both the designing and slicing stages.

Originality/value

The T-spline and direct slicing algorithm discussed here will be a powerful supplement to current technologies in AM.

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Rapid Prototyping Journal, vol. 24 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1355-2546

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Publication date: 6 November 2017

Jiawei Wang, Feng Chen, Jinghui Shao, Weichen Zhang and Xikui Ma

This paper aims to present a novel hybrid time integration approach for efficient numerical simulations of multiscale problems involving interactions of electromagnetic fields…

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Purpose

This paper aims to present a novel hybrid time integration approach for efficient numerical simulations of multiscale problems involving interactions of electromagnetic fields with fine structures.

Design/methodology/approach

The entire computational domain is discretized with a coarse grid and a locally refined subgrid containing the tiny objects. On the coarse grid, the time integration of Maxwell’s equations is realized by the conventional finite-difference technique, while on the subgrid, the unconditionally stable Krylov-subspace-exponential method is adopted to breakthrough the Courant–Friedrichs–Lewy stability condition.

Findings

It is shown that in contrast with the conventional finite-difference time-domain method, the proposed approach significantly reduces the memory costs and computation time while providing comparative results.

Originality/value

An efficient hybrid time integration approach for numerical simulations of multiscale electromagnetic problems is presented.

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COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, vol. 36 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0332-1649

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Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing and Special Equipment, vol. 4 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2633-6596

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Publication date: 9 April 2018

Jiawei Shen, Jia Cheng, Haizhen Jiang and Jiusheng Li

Compared with traditional industrial processing technologies of sulfurized isobutylene, the one-step synthesis method involving high pressure is more environment-friendly and…

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Purpose

Compared with traditional industrial processing technologies of sulfurized isobutylene, the one-step synthesis method involving high pressure is more environment-friendly and leads to better product performance. However, products from various sources perform differently because of the difference in the contents of their components. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between sulfide components of high-pressure sulfurized isobutylene and load carrying capacities.

Design/methodology/approach

A typical high-pressure sulfurized isobutylene was chosen, and the structure and contents of its sulfide components were characterized using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and gas chromatography (GC). Extreme-pressure properties of the sample at different concentrations were evaluated using a four-ball tribometer.

Findings

A multiple regression equation model was established, and tert-butyl trisulfide made the greatest contribution to the extreme-pressure properties according to the equation coefficient, while tert-butyl tetrasulfide had no effect. The results can be attributed to the fact that the structure of a sulfurized additive having an impact is application-specific.

Originality/value

A precise and fast way to predict weld load values of high-pressure sulfurized isobutylene by using GC and the established equation model were successfully developed. Moreover, the empirical equation shows the relationships between sulfide component concentrations and load carrying capacities.

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 70 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Publication date: 3 November 2020

Md Rajibul Hasan, Assem Abdunurova, Wenwen Wang, Jiawei Zheng and S.M. Riad Shams

The purpose of this study is to gather insights into digital consumer behaviour related to Chinese restaurents by examining visual contents on Tripadvisor platform.

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to gather insights into digital consumer behaviour related to Chinese restaurents by examining visual contents on Tripadvisor platform.

Design/methodology/approach

Using the deep learning approach, this research assessed consumer-posted online content of dining experiences by implementing image analysis and clustering. Text mining using word cloud analysis revealed the most frequently repeated keywords.

Findings

First, 4,000 photos of nine Chinese restaurants posted on Tripadvisor’s website were analyzed using image recognition via Inception V3 and Google’s deep learning network; this revealed 12 hierarchical image clusters. Then, an open-questionnaire survey of 125 Chinese respondents investigated consumers’ information needs before visiting a restaurant and after purchasing behavior (motives to share).

Practical implications

This study contributes to culinary marketing development by introducing a new analysis methodology and demonstrating its application by exploring a wide range of keywords and visual images published on the internet.

Originality/value

This research extends and contributes to the literature regarding visual user-generated content in culinary tourism.

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Journal of Place Management and Development, vol. 14 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1753-8335

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Publication date: 5 February 2021

Jiehua Lu and Jiawei Nie

Labor participation has always been a hot topic in academic circle and a vital label in the process of China's economic and social development. Therefore, the purpose this paper…

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Purpose

Labor participation has always been a hot topic in academic circle and a vital label in the process of China's economic and social development. Therefore, the purpose this paper is to use CGSS 2015 data, starting from labor participation, and make a comparably comprehensive analysis of the influencing factors of subjective well-being of females.

Design/methodology/approach

By conducting probit regressions, the paper reveals the impact of labor participation and socio-demographic conditions on the subjective well-being of females in Mainland China.

Findings

First, the authors’ findings turn out that urban women do have a higher level of women's subjective well-being when compared to rural women. Second, educational attainment has a significantly positive effect on subjective well-being only in urban areas, while having teen children is only statistically significant for rural residents. Third, the overall impact of employment conditions on women's subjective well-being is reduced due to the transition of gender conceptions. In all, the evaluation of subjective well-being of females is reshaped by the overwhelming transition of society in Mainland China.

Research limitations/implications

There remain some limitations of this study. First, because CGSS 2015 data are the only data analyzed here, it is hard and inaccurate to compare the differences between this result and previous outcomes conducted by other scholars using CGSS 2005, 2010 and 2013 data. Second, the categories of employment conditions are not detailed, and thus it adds burden to further analysis. For future studies, a wider range of data should be taken into account and provide data support to have a convincing comparison at different times. The social background of diverse employment conditions could be discussed in-depth as well.

Originality/value

Based on the early literature, this paper is intended to use Chinese data to study the major factors affecting Chinese female labor participation in Mainland China and also discuss the implications in practice.

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Asian Education and Development Studies, vol. 11 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2046-3162

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Publication date: 6 December 2018

Jinliang Liu, Yanmin Jia, Guanhua Zhang and Jiawei Wang

The calculation of the crack width is necessary for the design of prestressed concrete (PC) members. The purpose of this paper is to develop a numerical model based on the…

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Purpose

The calculation of the crack width is necessary for the design of prestressed concrete (PC) members. The purpose of this paper is to develop a numerical model based on the bond-slip theory to calculate the crack width in PC beams.

Design/methodology/approach

Stress calculation method for common reinforcement after beam crack has occurred depends on the difference in the bonding performance between prestressed reinforcement and common reinforcement. A numerical calculation model for determining the crack width in PC beams is developed based on the bond-slip theory, and verified using experimental data. The calculation values obtained by the proposed numerical model and code formulas are compared, and the applicability of the numerical model is evaluated.

Findings

The theoretical analysis and experimental results verified that the crack width of PC members calculated based on the bond-slip theory in this study is reasonable. Furthermore, the stress calculation method for the common reinforcement is verified. Compared with the model calculation results obtained in this study, the results obtained from code formulas are more conservative.

Originality/value

The numerical calculation model for crack width proposed in this study can be used by engineers as a reference for calculating the crack width in PC beams to ensure the durability of the PC member.

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Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, vol. 15 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1573-6105

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Publication date: 1 November 2024

Jing Yu, Jiawei Guo, Qi Zhang, Lining Xing and Songtao Lv

To develop an automated system for identifying and repairing cracks in asphalt pavements, addressing the urgent need for efficient pavement maintenance solutions amidst increasing…

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Purpose

To develop an automated system for identifying and repairing cracks in asphalt pavements, addressing the urgent need for efficient pavement maintenance solutions amidst increasing workloads and decreasing budgets.

Design/methodology/approach

The research was conducted in two main stages: Crack identification: Utilizing the U-Net deep learning model for pixel-level segmentation to identify pavement cracks, followed by morphological operations such as thinning and spur removal to refine the crack trajectories. Automated crack repair path planning: Developing an enhanced hybrid ant colony greedy algorithm (EAC-GA), which integrates the ant colony (AC) algorithm, greedy algorithm (GA) and three local enhancement strategies – PointsExchange, Cracks2OPT and Nearby Cracks 2OPT – to plan the most efficient repair paths with minimal redundant distance.

Findings

The EAC-GA demonstrated significant advantages in solution quality compared to the GA, the traditional AC and the AC-GA. Experimental validation on repair areas with varying numbers of cracks (16, 26 and 36) confirmed the effectiveness and scalability of the proposed method.

Originality/value

The originality of this research lies in the application of advanced deep learning and optimization algorithms to the specific problem of pavement crack repair. The value is twofold: Technological innovation in the field of pavement maintenance, offering a more efficient and automated approach to a common and costly issue. The potential for significant economic and operational benefits, particularly in the context of reduced maintenance budgets and increasing maintenance demands.

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Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0969-9988

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Publication date: 3 May 2016

Jiansan Li, Yali Li, Yanqin Chen, Jiawei Sun, Chunxiao Wang, Yingcai Zheng and Huiting Zhong

This paper aims to report the influence of hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) on phosphate coatings formed on AZ31 magnesium alloys.

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Purpose

This paper aims to report the influence of hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) on phosphate coatings formed on AZ31 magnesium alloys.

Design/methodology/approach

These phosphate coatings were obtained by immersing magnesium alloys in phosphate baths with HMTA. The morphology and composition of the phosphate coatings were investigated via scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry and X-ray diffraction.

Findings

The phosphate coatings were mainly composed of CaHPO4·2H2O. The HMTA concentration in the phosphate bath influenced the crystallization and corrosion resistance of the phosphate coating.

Originality/value

The polarization curve shows that the anti-corrosion qualities of the phosphate coating were optimal when the HMTA concentration was 1.0 g/L in the phosphate bath. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) shows that the electrochemical impedances increased gradually when the HMTA concentration varied from 1.0 to 3.0 g/L.

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 63 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0003-5599

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