Lin Zang¹, Muhammad Fadhil Marsani^2,*, Caiyan Long^1,2,*, Yongping Yu³

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.080465 - 30 June 2026

Abstract To bridge the gap between isolated structural and connection analyses in lightweight rail vehicle design, this study establishes an integrated modelling-simulation-verification framework. This integrated framework, developed via parametric FE modelling, multi-axial load simulation (per DIN EN 12663 & BS 7608), and standards-based verification, was applied to a specific housing design. Key results: (1) Under vertical ±3 g static loads, the tray experiences the maximum equivalent stress of 186.6 MPa, yielding a safety factor of 1.1 against the yield strength, which satisfies the minimum requirement (s₁ ≥ 1.15) of the DIN EN 12663 standard. (2) Under fatigue More >

Wenxin Luo¹, Kaiwen Wang¹, Pugalenthiyar Thondaiman², Qianqian Wang^1,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.082228 - 29 June 2026

Abstract Hydrogen (H₂) crossover in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) reduces performance and poses safety risks, but its behavior under rapidly changing loads, which are common in vehicles, is not well understood. To address this, we developed a three-dimensional, two-phase, non-isothermal model that tracks H₂ from dissolution in the anode, through transport across the membrane, to reaction at the cathode. The analysis shows that diffusion dominates whereas convection contributes little. Key findings are as follows: H₂ crossover reduces the open-circuit voltage by 210 mV and raises cathode temperature by approximately 0.2°C; reducing the membrane thickness from 20… More >

Jawad Hameed^*, Jiefeng Hu, Md Liton Hossain, Syed Islam

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2026.074998 - 27 May 2026

Abstract This paper presents a dynamic energy management strategy for a community-scale campus hybrid microgrid integrating photovoltaic (PV) generation, aggregated wind power, a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, and battery energy storage to support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under variable environmental and load conditions. The system configuration is inspired by existing renewable energy installations and planned developments at the Federation University Mt Helen Campus, enabling realistic modeling of aggregated demand and coordinated multi-source operation. To enhance physical realism, power electronic conversion efficiencies and hierarchical control dynamics are incorporated, while the wind subsystem is represented using… More >

Bo Su¹, Mwansa Chambalile¹, Shihao He¹, Wan Sun², Enyuan Zhang¹, Tong Guo³, Jianming Hao⁴, Md. Mahbub Alam^5,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.22, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2026.076681 - 06 February 2026

Abstract Predicting the precise impacts of climate change on extreme winds remains challenging, yet strong storms are widely expected to occur more frequently in a warming climate. Wind barriers are commonly used on bridges to reduce aerodynamic loads on trains through blocking effects. This study develops a novel wind barrier based on Tesla valves, which not only blocks incoming flow but also dissipates mechanical energy through fluid collision. To demonstrate this energy-dissipation capability, a Tesla plate is placed in a circular duct to examine its influence on pressure drop. Experimental tests and numerical simulations comparing a… More >

Xinyue Dong¹, Wei Zhao¹, Jingying Wang^1,2,*, Shiyue Zhang¹, Yue Zhou³, Xinglian Yang¹, Chunhian Lee^1,3

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.22, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2026.076238 - 06 February 2026

Abstract For hypersonic air-breathing vehicles, the V-shaped leading edges (VSLEs) of supersonic combustion ramjet (scramjet) inlets experience complex shock interactions and intense aerodynamic loads. This paper provides a comprehensive review of flow characteristics at the crotch of VSLEs, with particular focus on the transition of shock interaction types and the variation of wall heat flux under different freestream Mach numbers and geometric configurations. The mechanisms governing shock transition, unsteady oscillations, hysteresis, and three-dimensional effects in VSLE flows are first examined. Subsequently, thermal protection strategies aimed at mitigating extreme heating loads are reviewed, emphasizing their relevance to More >

Yunhao Yu¹, Boda Zhang¹, Meiling Dizha¹, Ruibin Wen¹, Fuhua Luo¹, Xiang Guo¹, Zhenyong Zhang^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.2, pp. 1-19, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.070577 - 09 December 2025

Abstract Load frequency control (LFC) is a critical function to balance the power consumption and generation. The grid frequency is a crucial indicator for maintaining balance. However, the widely used information and communication infrastructure for LFC increases the risk of being attacked by malicious actors. The dynamic load altering attack (DLAA) is a typical attack that can destabilize the power system, causing the grid frequency to deviate from its nominal value. Therefore, in this paper, we mathematically analyze the impact of DLAA on the stability of the grid frequency and propose the network parameter regulation (NPR)… More >

Yan Wang^1,2,*, Fuqiang Zhang¹, Long An¹, Bo Wang¹, Xueya Yang¹, Jie Jin^3,4

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.21, No.11, pp. 2651-2671, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2025.070122 - 01 December 2025

Abstract A downburst is a strong downdraft generated by intense thunderstorm clouds, producing radially divergent and highly destructive winds near the ground. Its characteristic scales are expressed through random variations in jet height, velocity, and diameter during an event. In this study, a reduced-scale parked wind turbine is exposed to downburst wind fields to investigate the resulting extreme wind loads. The analysis emphasizes both the flow structure of downbursts and the variations of surface wind pressure on turbine blades under different jet parameters. Results show that increasing jet velocity markedly enhances the maximum horizontal wind speed,… More > Graphic Abstract

Kai Wang^1,2,3, Lihua Yang^1,2,3,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.29, No.3, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011018

Abstract Although offset-halves journal bearings (OHJBs) are widely used in marine powertrains, the research on nonlinear tribo-dynamics is still limited, particularly under dynamic loading. To overcome such limitations, this study proposes a novel dynamic model that couples the influences of step load and thermoelastohydrodynamic (TEHD) effect. Based on the numerical model, a transient TEHD analysis for dynamically loaded OHJBs is done. Moreover, a modified stability criterion is developed. Nonlinear behaviors and transient stability of OHJBs under step load are systematically studied. The correlations of bearing characteristics such as the maximum film temperature, minimum film thickness, maximum More >

Yuantian Qin^1,2, Yucheng Zhang^1,*, Vadim V. Silberschmidt²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 2865-2891, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.046113 - 11 March 2024

Abstract This paper proposes a novel approach for identifying distributed dynamic loads in the time domain. Using polynomial and modal analysis, the load is transformed into modal space for coefficient identification. This allows the distributed dynamic load with a two-dimensional form in terms of time and space to be simultaneously identified in the form of modal force, thereby achieving dimensionality reduction. The Impulse-based Force Estimation Algorithm is proposed to identify dynamic loads in the time domain. Firstly, the algorithm establishes a recursion scheme based on convolution integral, enabling it to identify loads with a long history More >

Kexin Zhang, Xinyuan Shen, Longsheng Bao, He Liu^*

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.17, No.2, pp. 131-158, 2023, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2023.023431 - 09 May 2023

Abstract In this paper, the construction process of a cable-stayed bridge with corrugated steel webs was monitored. Moreover, the end performance of the bridge was verified by load test. Owing to the consideration of the bridge structure safety, it is necessary to monitor the main girder deflection, stress, construction error and safety state during construction. Furthermore, to verify whether the bridge can meet the design requirements, the static and dynamic load tests are carried out after the completion of the bridge. The results of construction monitoring show that the stress state of the structure during construction… More >