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Jiang, Xi (author), Zhang, X. (author), Zhang, Xiao (author), Long, Luyuan (author), Bai, Yun (author), Huang, Baoshan (author)The development of modern cities has often led to increased traffic congestion and limited usable space. One effective solution to these problems is to construct roadway tunnels, which can expand urban space and alleviate traffic congestion. However, building large underpass tunnels in urban areas, especially in soft ground, presents...journal article 2024
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Li, Peinan (author), Liu, Xue (author), Jiang, Xi (author), Zhang, X. (author), Wu, Jun (author), Chen, Peixin (author)Quasi-rectangular shield tunneling is a cutting-edge trenchless method for constructing metro tunnels with double tubes, owing to its advantages in saving underground space and reducing ground disturbance. However, the conventional quasi-rectangular shield tunneling method is not applicable when constructing a tunnel without a center pillar,...journal article 2024
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Qiao, Li (author), Zhang, Jing (author), Jiang, Yongjian (author), Ma, Bianqin (author), Chen, Haomin (author), Gao, Peng (author), Zhang, Pengfei (author), Wang, Anming (author), Sheldon, R.A. (author)Effective photolytic regeneration of the NAD(P)H cofactor in enzymatic reductions is an important and elusive goal in biocatalysis. It can, in principle, be achieved using a near-infrared light (NIR) driven artificial photosynthesis system employing H<sub>2</sub>O as the sacrificial reductant. To this end we utilized TiO<sub>2</sub>/reduced...journal article 2024
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Jiang, Xi (author), Zhu, Hehua (author), Yan, Zhiguo (author), Zhang, Fengshou (author), Huang, Xinyan (author), Leng, Zhen (author), Yan, Chuanqi (author), Hua, Nan (author), Zhang, X. (author)With the rapid urbanization and development of metropolises, urban road tunnels have been constructed at an increasing rate, significantly alleviating urban traffic pressure, and improving urban resilience. Fire hazards have become a major threat to modern road tunnels due to the growing popularity of electric vehicles and high-density...journal article 2024
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Jiang, Nengdong (author), Ge, Zhi (author), Wang, Zhiyuan (author), Gao, Tianming (author), Zhang, Hongzhi (author), Ling, Yifeng (author), Šavija, B. (author)This study investigates the size effect on the compressive strength of foamed concrete at the mesoscale level combining X-ray computed tomography (X-CT) and a discrete lattice model. Image segmentation techniques and X-CT were employed to obtain virtual specimens comprising hydrated cement paste and air voids. The lineal-path function and...journal article 2024
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Li, Wenyu (author), Chen, Wei (author), Jiang, Jing (author), Wang, Wenbo (author), Fan, Xuejun (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Fan, Jiajie (author)Thermal management has always played a significant role in power module design. Double-sided heat dissipation is more efficient at transferring heat than the traditional package. Although there are several thermal modeling approaches to power modules, the application of the numerical models, which are computationally fast and accurate, has...conference paper 2024
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Jiang, Jing (author), Chen, Wei (author), Qian, Yichen (author), Meda, Abdulmelik H. (author), Fan, X. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Fan, J. (author)Considerable advancements in power semiconductor devices have resulted in such devices being increasingly adopted in applications of energy generation, conversion, and transmission. Hence, we proposed a fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) design for 30-V Si-based metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET). To achieve...journal article 2023
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Chen, Wei (author), Jiang, Jing (author), Meda, Abdulmelik H. (author), Ibrahim, Mesfin S. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Fan, J. (author)SiC MOSFET is mainly characterized by the higher electric breakdown field, higher thermal conductivity, and lower switching loss enabling high breakdown voltage, high-temperature operation, and high switching frequency. However, their performances are considerably limited by the high parasitic inductance and poor heat dissipation capabilities...journal article 2023
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Zhang, H. (author), Jin, Zuquan (author), Jiang, Nengdong (author), Ge, Zhi (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Ling, Yifeng (author), Šavija, B. (author), Wang, Zheng (author)The classically lattice model assumes the local elements behave elastic brittle, neglecting the ductility of the mortar matrix. This leads to the simulated load⁃displacement response more brittle than the realistic. To solve the aforementioned issue, a piece⁃wise approach was introduced to describe the elastic⁃plastic constitutive relation of...journal article 2023
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Tawfek, Abdullah M. (author), Ge, Zhi (author), Li, Jian (author), Zhang, Kangkang (author), Jiang, Nengdong (author), Shao, Yingxuan (author), Ling, Yifeng (author), Šavija, B. (author)An engineered cementitious composite (ECC) belongs to a type of high-performance fiber-reinforced materials. Fiber alignment causes the anisotropy of such materials. Herein, the influence of the fiber orientation on water and ion penetration into an ECC was studied. Fiber alignment was achieved using an extrusion approach. Water absorption,...journal article 2023
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Lei, Xin (author), Zhang, Jiayan (author), Hong, H. (author), Wei, Jiangtao (author), Liu, Zewen (author), Jiang, Lei (author)Solid-state nanopores attract widespread interest, owning to outstanding robustness, extensive material availability, as well as capability for flexible manufacturing. Bioinspired solid-state nanopores further emerge as potential nanofluidic diodes for mimicking the rectification progress of unidirectional ionic transport in biological K<sup>...journal article 2023
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Xue, Yutong (author), Le, Yun (author), Zhang, X. (author), Jiang, Kaiwen (author)Large airport operational readiness (LAOR) is a critical factor that directly impacts the opening of airports to the public. However, limited research exists on the risks affecting LAOR schedules. This article explores the risk breakdown structure and risk interactions model of LAOR schedule risk. An empirical investigation was conducted on...journal article 2023
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Jiang, Xi (author), Zhu, Hehua (author), Yan, Zhiguo (author), Zhang, Fengshou (author), Ye, Fei (author), Li, Peinan (author), Zhang, X. (author), Dai, Zhiren (author), Bai, Yun (author), Huang, Baoshan (author)Backfill grouting plays a vital role in shield tunneling. This paper aims to present a comprehensive review of the development and progress of backfill grouting materials specifically designed for shield tunneling. Initially, the various components of grouts, such as pozzolanic materials, filling fine aggregates, and chemical additives, are...journal article 2023
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Jiang, Xi (author), Zhang, Yumeng (author), Jiang, Jiwang (author), Zhang, X. (author), Leng, Zhen (author)This paper presents a discussion of “Study on Asphalt-Cement<br/>Materials for Seismic Isolation Layer of Shield Tunnels” by Qi Yang,<br/>Ping Geng, Liangjie Wang, Bingbing Zhao, and Pingliang Chen.<br/>https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0004466.journal article 2023
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Li, Shizhen (author), Jiang, Jing (author), Liu, X. (author), Wang, S. (author), Zhang, Zhonghua (author), Ye, Huaiyu (author)Substrate metallization is a crucial factor affecting the mechanical properties of sintered nanoparticles in microelectronics applications, as it is essential for ensuring good adhesion between the substrate and the sintered material. In this study, we investigated the influence of metallization on pressure-assisted nanocopper sintering and...conference paper 2023
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Jiang, Jing (author), Wang, S. (author), Liu, X. (author), Liu, Jianhui (author), Li, Jun (author), Zhou, Dexiang (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Ye, H. (author), Tan, C. (author)High electric-field stress is an effective solution to the recovery of irradiated devices. In this paper, the dependence of the recovery level on the magnitude of gate voltage and duration is investigated. Compared with the scheme of high gate-bias voltage with a short stress time, the transfer characteristics are significantly recovered by...journal article 2022
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Jiang, Nengdong (author), Ge, Zhi (author), Guan, Yanhua (author), Zuo, Zhiwu (author), Zhang, Hongzhi (author), Ling, Yifeng (author), Šavija, B. (author)This work presents a study of mechanical properties of foamed concrete at the meso-scale based on a combination of X-ray computed tomography (XCT) technique and a discrete lattice type fracture model. The microstructure of the foamed concrete with different densities was obtained by XCT technique and binarized as two-phase (pore/solid) materials...journal article 2022
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Cheng, H. Q. (author), Chen, W. (author), Li, J. F. (author), Jiang, Y. H. (author), Hu, X. (author), Zhang, X. L. (author), Zhou, F. N. (author), Hu, F. X. (author), Stive, M.J.F. (author)The estuarine turbidity maximum (ETM) in the Yangtze Estuary Delta (YED) is muddy by definition and lacks bottom undulations. However, since 2013, a remarkable change has occurred in the YED. Recent images detected by a multibeam echosounder system, SeaBat 7125, for the first time have confirmed widespread regions of subaqueous dunes in the...journal article 2022
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Wang, Kai (author), Xue, Yu (author), Xu, Hao (author), Huang, Lianzhong (author), Ma, Ranqi (author), Zhang, Peng (author), Jiang, X. (author), Yuan, Yupeng (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Sun, Peiting (author)Wing-diesel engine-powered hybrid ships can effectively reduce fuel consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions by using wind energy as the auxiliary driving power. The energy optimization management of the hybrid system can further improve the ship's energy efficiency. To achieve this purpose, it is significant to establish an effective energy...journal article 2022
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Huang, Luyao (author), Chang, Weiwei (author), Zhang, Dawei (author), Huang, Ye (author), Li, Z. (author), Lou, Yuntian (author), Qian, Hongchang (author), Jiang, Chengying (author), Li, Xiaogang (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author)The influence of outward extracellular electron transfer (EET) of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in accelerating corrosion of 304 stainless steel was investigated. With less NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> available as electron acceptor, P. aeruginosa biofilm accelerated the pitting corrosion. The ICP-MS and XPS results indicated that P. aeruginosa...journal article 2022