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【Objective】 Statistical characteristics and frequency of runoff is crucial for water resources planning and water resource project construction, especially when runoff in watersheds shows significant variation due to environmental changes. Taking upper reach of the Heihe River basin as an example, this paper examines the impact of runoff variation on statistical characteristics and frequency of the runoff analysis. 【Method】 Annual runoff and annual maximum flooding flow measured from the reach were used in our study. Two types of analysis windows, the fixed-point variable-width window (Type A window) and the variable-point fixed-width window (Type B window), were used to extract the runoff sequences (window sequences) for analysis. The P-Ш type curves were utilized to analyze the statistical characteristics of the window series, from which we calculated the runoff design values. The trends and discontinuity in the window series were identified using the linear trend analysis, MMK trend test, and heuristic segmentation method. 【Result】 ① The estimated annual runoff parameters (Ex) showed a significant increasing trend and abrupt changes in both Type A and Type B window analyses. The coefficient of variation (Cv) showed a significant increasing trend in Type A window analysis and abrupt changes in Type B window analysis. The coefficient of skewness (Cs) showed abrupt changes in Type B window analysis. Design values for different frequencies of the annual runoff showed a significant increasing trend and abrupt changes in both types of windows. ② The estimated parameters in the annual maximum showed abrupt changes in Type A window analysis, while the Ex showed abrupt changes in Type B window analysis. Cs showed a significant increasing trend and abrupt changes in Type B window analysis. Design values for different frequencies of the annual maximum flooding did not identify any significant increasing trend in Type A window analysis but showed sudden changes. In Type B window analysis, there was a significant increasing trend and abrupt changes. 【Conclusion】 Analyzing runoff processes should use long sequences to capture the whole spectrum of the runoff pattern. Using long runoff series can mitigate the influence of extreme runoffs on statistical characteristics and frequency of runoff analysis.

The finger-joint technique is an effective and economical method for producing bamboo scrimber composites for structural engineering and construction applications. This study investigates the failure modes and mechanical strength of finger-jointed bamboo scrimber specimens and composite beams loaded parallel and perpendicular to the finger profile orientation. Results indicate that the primary failure mode in finger-jointed bamboo scrimber specimens is damage to the finger-joint area. In V-type composite beams, primary failure was observed as the separation of laminated boards and finger joints, while in H-type beams, large cracks formed and expanded alongside finger joint damage. No statistically significant difference was observed in the modulus of elasticity (MOE) and modulus of rupture (MOR) between the two types of finger-jointed bamboo scrimber. However, the MOR of the finger-jointed bamboo scrimber specimens decreased significantly, by more than 50% compared to the control, while the MOE increased. The ultimate load capacity and displacement of the V-type beams were higher. Under bending, the V-type beams demonstrated elastic deformation, whereas the H-type beams exhibited initial elastic deformation followed by elasto-plastic deformation. Strain distribution along the height of both beam types remained linear, consistent with the plane-section assumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examined spatial and temporal thermal performance and energy consumption. The temperature distribution in the running period was monitored in test rooms with integrated electric- and hot water-heated floors. The short- and long-term energy consumption of the two heating systems were recorded and compared. The results indicated that the integrated electric heating system generated higher temperatures for indoor air and on the exterior surface of the wooden floor than the hot water heating system; meanwhile, the difference in the mean temperatures of the exterior and rear surfaces of the electric-heated floor was 2.44 °C, while that of the hot water-heated test room was 13.25 °C. The efficient structure of the integrated electric heating system saved 22.97% energy compared to the hot water system after short-term (7 h) charging and reaching a dynamic balance, and it efficiently increased the energy utilization rate to 11.81%. After long-term charging, the daily energy consumption of the integrated electric heating system consumed much less energy than the hot water system every month. The integrated electric heating system saved 62.55% and 34.30% of energy in May and January, respectively, and consumed less than half of the energy the hot water system consumed in the less cold months. Therefore, a high-efficiency and energy-saving integrated electric-heated floor could be a potential indoor heating solution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of thermal treatment of bamboo at 130, 150, 170, and 190°C for 2, 4, and 6 h were investigated in terms of changes in chemical composition, cellulose crystallinity, and mechanical behavior of the cell-wall level by means of wet chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and nanoindentation (NI). Particularly, the reduced elastic modulus ( Er), hardness ( H), and creep behavior were in focus. Both the temperature and treatment time showed significant effects. Expectedly, the hemicelluloses were degraded and the relative lignin content was elevated, while the crystallinity of the cellulose moiety was increased upon thermal treatment. The Er and H data of the cell wall were increased after 6 h treatment at 190°C, from 18.4 to 22.0 GPa and from 0.45 to 0.65 GPa, respectively. The thermal treatment led to a decrease of the creep ratio ( CIT) under the same conditions by ca. 28%. The indentation strain state ( εi) also decreased significantly after thermal treatment during the load-holding stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]