Shortly after the determination of the first protein x-ray crystal structures, researchers analyzed their cores and reported packing fractions ϕ≈0.75, a value that is similar to close packing of equal-sized spheres. ...
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Shortly after the determination of the first protein x-ray crystal structures, researchers analyzed their cores and reported packing fractions ϕ≈0.75, a value that is similar to close packing of equal-sized spheres. A limitation of these analyses was the use of extended atom models, rather than the more physically accurate explicit hydrogen model. The validity of the explicit hydrogen model was proved in our previous studies by its ability to predict the side chain dihedral angle distributions observed in proteins. In contrast, the extended atom model is not able to recapitulate the side chain dihedral angle distributions, and gives rise to large atomic clashes at side chain dihedral angle combinations that are highly probable in protein crystal structures. Here, we employ the explicit hydrogen model to calculate the packing fraction of the cores of over 200 high-resolution protein structures. We find that these protein cores have ϕ≈0.56, which is similar to results obtained from simulations of random packings of individual amino acids. This result provides a deeper understanding of the physical basis of protein structure that will enable predictions of the effects of amino acid mutations to protein cores and interfaces of known structure.
A permanent magnet spherical actuator (PMSA) with 3D magnet array is proposed in this paper. The application of 3D magnet array improves the output torque significantly. However, as PMSA is a nonlinear and multivariab...
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Support Vector Machine (SVM) was employed to describe welding deviation of welding seam tracking in multi-layer single pass, narrow gap rotating arc gas metal arc welding (GMAW). First, work piece was designed and pro...
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Infrared thermography, as a convenient, non-contact, non-destructive and real-time detection method, has especially advantages for the welding technology because fusion welding always company with high temperature his...
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This paper presents the results on interaction behaviour between spinnable multiwall carbon nanotube bundles. Spinnable carbon nanotube webs were used as test specimens. mechanical peel tests were performed to investi...
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This paper presents the results on interaction behaviour between spinnable multiwall carbon nanotube bundles. Spinnable carbon nanotube webs were used as test specimens. mechanical peel tests were performed to investigate the effect of average orientation angles on interactions between nanotube bundles. Thus, in the absence of any binding agents, the effect of orientation directions on Van Der Waals forces between the nanotube bundles was revealed. The experimental results obtained from this study are consistent with theoretical calculations from published literature. It was found that the interaction force of the spinnable nanotube bundles is inversely related to their average orientation angle. It is shown that the force for parallel nanotube bundles at 0[°] angle is higher than the force for crossed nanotube bundles at 90[°] angle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Thermodynamic Ginzburg-Landau potential for temperature- and stress-induced phase transformations (PTs) between n phases is developed. It describes each of the PTs with a single order parameter without an explicit con...
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Thermodynamic Ginzburg-Landau potential for temperature- and stress-induced phase transformations (PTs) between n phases is developed. It describes each of the PTs with a single order parameter without an explicit constraint equation, which allows one to use an analytical solution to calibrate each interface energy, width, and mobility; reproduces the desired PT criteria via instability conditions; introduces interface stresses; and allows for a controlling presence of the third phase at the interface between the two other phases. A finite-element approach is developed and utilized to solve the problem of nanostructure formation for multivariant martensitic PTs. Results are in a quantitative agreement with the experiment. The developed approach is applicable to various PTs between multiple solid and liquid phases and grain evolution and can be extended for diffusive, electric, and magnetic PTs.
The ab initio electronic structure calculations of the Ni2MnGa alloy indicate that the orthorhombic 4O structure exhibits the lowest energy compared to all known martensitic structures. The 4O structure is formed by n...
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The ab initio electronic structure calculations of the Ni2MnGa alloy indicate that the orthorhombic 4O structure exhibits the lowest energy compared to all known martensitic structures. The 4O structure is formed by nanotwin double layers, i.e., oppositely oriented nanotwins consisting of two (101) lattice planes of nonmodulated martensitic structure. It exhibits the lowest occupation of density of states at the Fermi level. The total energy 1.98 meV/atom below the energy of nonmodulated martensite is achieved within structural relaxation by shifting Mn and Ga atoms at the nanotwin boundaries. The same atomic shift can also be found in other martensitic nanotwinned or modulated structures such as 10M and 14M, which indicates the importance of the nanotwin double layer for the stability of these structures. Our discovery shows that the nanotwinning or modulation is a natural property of low-temperature martensitic phases in Ni-Mn-Ga alloys.
Nanocrystalline materials often exhibit extraordinary electrical and electrochemical properties related to high density of grain boundaries. In this regard, we have investigated grain boundary structure and grain boun...
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One proposed design for a Generation IV reactor is the very high temperature gas reactor, which uses helium as the primary coolant due to its advantageous properties as an inert gas. One area of concern for the VHTR i...
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(纸本)9781510811843
One proposed design for a Generation IV reactor is the very high temperature gas reactor, which uses helium as the primary coolant due to its advantageous properties as an inert gas. One area of concern for the VHTR is the lower plenum, where temperature differences as high as 300-400 K can cause hot streaking. The lower plenum consists of a series of structural posts and an array of coolant jets which lead to a singular outlet from the reactor core. The objective of this study is to present the design for an experimental facility where insight can be gained into flow physics within the VHTR lower plenum. To study the lower plenum mixing behavior, an experimental setup including a test section herein called the 'unit cell' is designed. The unit cell consists of six hexagonally arranged jets directing their flow into the test section and subsequently traveling through a hexagonal array of seven support posts, all in the presence of a cross flow. Temperature profiles are captured via multiple thermocouples embedded in each post. With the 6 jets whose outlets are on the top face of the test section, along with the cross flow at the inlet of the test section, the unit cell is capable of experimentally simulating notable post and jet configurations found in the lower plenum. With the radial temperature profiles, the thermal fluctuations and flow behavior on these posts can be studied. The present work focuses on the scaling and design of the unit cell facility. This facility will be used to provide high quality experimental data for future validation studies as well aid to achieve more comprehensive understanding of the loading conditions which cause the thermal stresses experienced by the structural support posts in the lower plenum of the VHTR.
Additive manufacturing techniques are becoming more prominent and cost-effective as 3D printing becomes higher quality and more inexpensive. The idea of 3D printed prosthetics components promises affordable, customiza...
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(纸本)9781424492695
Additive manufacturing techniques are becoming more prominent and cost-effective as 3D printing becomes higher quality and more inexpensive. The idea of 3D printed prosthetics components promises affordable, customizable devices, but these systems currently have major shortcomings in durability and function. In this paper, we propose a fabrication method for custom composite prostheses utilizing additive manufacturing, allowing for customizability, as well the durability of professional prosthetics. The manufacturing process is completed using 3D printed molds in a multi-stage molding system, which creates a custom finger or palm with a lightweight epoxy foam core, a durable composite outer shell, and soft urethane gripping surfaces. The composite material was compared to 3D printed and aluminum materials using a three-point bending test to compare stiffness, as well as gravimetric measurements to compare weight. The composite finger demonstrates the largest stiffness with the lowest weight compared to other tested fingers, as well as having customizability and lower cost, proving to potentially be a substantial benefit to the development of upper-limb prostheses.
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