Abstract.As a core form of post-installed anchoring technology, rebar planting has been widely applied in engineering fields such as the reinforcement of existing structures, the connection of new and existing structures, and the construction of new structural joints, thanks to its advantages of construction flexibility, reliable anchoring, and strong adaptability.In recent years, with the expansion of engineering applications and the emergence of new structural materials, the scope of research on rebar anchoring technology has gradually extended from traditional concrete substrates to new materials … Read more →

Abstract.[Objective] This study aims to improve textual similarity measurement for image retrieval while mitigating the anisotropy of sentence embeddings. [Methods] We propose an image-caption semantic encoder trained with a multi-positive contrastive loss. The conventional contrastive objective is extended to accommodate multiple positive samples, and image captioning is used to generate training data automatically. On this basis, we construct a caption-based image-to-image retrieval framework. [Results] Experiments show that the proposed model outperforms baseline methods on semantic textual … Read more →

Abstract.Utilitarianism centers on the greatest happiness and adheres to the principles of consequentialism, utilitarian calculus and impartiality. Its pursuit of efficiency and benefits, compatibility with quantitative analytical tools, and ethical justification for collective decision-making enable its in-depth alignment with engineering practice, making it a vital ethical framework for engineering decision-making. In engineering practice, utilitarianism sets a value orientation centered on public interests, optimizes resource allocation, and facilitates technological innovation and progress. The … Read more →

Abstract.Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) has attracted extensive attention in the field of advanced cement-based materials due to its superior mechanical properties, excellent durability, and potential for lightweight and high-performance structural applications. However, the widespread application of UHPC is still restricted by its high cement consumption, high production cost, and associated environmental impacts. The development of sustainable UHPC through the incorporation of industrial solid wastes has therefore become an important research direction. Steel slag powder, as a major … Read more →

Abstract.Geographical detectors have become a widely used statistical tool in soil science for identifying dominant factors and interactions driving spatial differentiation of soil properties. This paper systematically reviews the basic principles, core functions (factor detection, interaction detection, risk area detection, and ecological detection), and application progress of the geographical detector in soil heavy metal pollution identification, soil erosion risk assessment, and digital soil mapping. By analyzing existing case studies, we summarize current limitations including sensitivity to … Read more →

Abstract.As global manufacturing moves toward intelligent, digital transformation, the concept of Industry 4.0 has created an enormous demand for highly flexible and responsive production systems. To meet this demand, manufacturing enterprises of all kinds are actively adopting advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things, digital twins, and artificial intelligence to optimize production processes and reduce resource waste. This paper provides a comprehensive and systematic review of the current state of research on production line balancing and its optimization strategies in the context of … Read more →

Abstract.The bio-electro-Fenton (BEF) system integrates bioelectrochemistry with Fenton advanced oxidation technology. It can achieve self-sustained electricity generation via anaerobic microbial metabolism and construct an efficient advanced oxidation system relying on in-situ hydrogen peroxide production at the cathode. This system effectively addresses the limitation of conventional biological methods that struggle to treat refractory and highly toxic organic wastewater, thus holding promising application prospects in water pollution remediation. This paper systematically reviews the core reaction … Read more →

Abstract.The aging trend of the global civil aviation fleet has become increasingly significant, with a large number of in-service aircraft operating beyond their initial design service goals. Current deterministic damage tolerance analysis methods struggle to quantify the combined effects of multi-source uncertainties, including load randomness, environmental corrosion, and material dispersion, on structural safety. This study focuses on the fatigue performance evolution law and reliability assessment methodology of wing structures under coupled complex loads and environmental conditions. Through … Read more →

Abstract.Global maritime decarbonization driven by IMO regulations has become the core constraint for modern shipping operations. This study adopts bibliometric analysis (2015–2025) and PRISMA-based systematic review (2018–2025) to comprehensively investigate ship energy loss mechanisms, emission distribution characteristics and mainstream energy efficiency improvement technologies. This paper fully analyzes power system partial-load loss, thermal heat dissipation and actual energy waste data of merchant ships. The mandatory regulatory system including EEDI, EEXI, CII and SEEMP is systematically … Read more →