Dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosions: Experimental, theoretical studies and neural network prediction
Available online 13 September 2025
Reinforced concrete (RC) columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations. However, few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under...
Real-time visualization and numerical investigation of the dynamic compression response behaviours of single AP/HMX particles embedded in an HTPB binder
Available online 13 September 2025
An in-depth understanding of the behaviours of solid propellants under low-velocity impact loads is crucial for enhancing their safety in applications such as aerospace propulsion. This study investigated...
Avoidance method for medium-to-long-range air-to-air missile based on the kan-λ-ppo algorithm
Available online 13 September 2025
This study addresses the maneuver evasion problem for medium-to-long-range air-to-air missiles by proposing a KAN--PPO-based evasion algorithm. The algorithm introduces Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KAN)...
The effects of compressibility and target strength on shaped charge jet penetration
Available online 12 September 2025
The penetration of shaped charge jets into targets at high velocities is significantly influenced by the compressibility effect, while at low velocities, the strength effect becomes predominant. In...
Dynamic behavior and damage evaluation of prototype caisson wharf against underwater explosion
Available online 12 September 2025
Gravity-caisson wharves have been widely constructed in coastal and island regions, which are threaten by potential underwater explosions. This work aims to study the dynamic behaviors and propose a...
Hypervelocity impact response and protection for the track steels of rocket sled system via light-gas gun experiments
Available online 11 September 2025
Hypervelocity rocket sled systems are critical for testing advanced military technologies, yet track damage at speeds exceeding Mach 5 remains a significant challenge for system reliability and performance....
Nonsingular terminal super-twisting sliding mode control with extended state observer for multi-domain motion control of tandem twin-rotor Aerial-aquatic vehicles
Available online 11 September 2025
The stability of Aerial-aquatic vehicles (AAVs) control under complex maritime conditions is of significant importance for its practical application. To achieve higher control accuracy and faster response...
Bioinspired interface design for enhancing the mechanical properties of energetic composites by developing a root-soil interlocked structure
Available online 11 September 2025
The interfacial structure and its regulation play a crucial role in determining the overall performance of advanced functional composites. Weak interfacial interactions between carbon fibers and the...
Experimental study on damage characteristics of t-shaped stiffened plates subjected to different types of shaped charges: Linear-shaped charge, embowed linear-shaped charge, and embowed linear explosively formed projectile
Available online 10 September 2025
In order to investigate the penetration performance of Linear-Shaped Charge (LSC), Embowed Linear-Shaped Charge (ELSC), and Embowed Linear Explosively Formed Projectile (ELEFP) on T-shaped stiffened...
Multi-energy field coupling analysis and experimental validation of picosecond laser drilling assisted by ultrasonic shock-induced water flow
Available online 8 September 2025
The latest generation of aero engines has set higher standards for thrust-to-weight ratio and energy conversion efficiency, making it imperative to address the challenge of efficiently and accurately...
Advancing ignition techniques for energetic materials: A comparative study of direct laser ignition and laser-driven flyer methods
Available online 5 September 2025
Conventional ignition methods are proving to be ineffective for low-sensitivity energetic materials, highlighting the need to investigate alternative ignition systems, such as laser-based techniques....
Impact of CeO2 and GO on the combustion performance of HAN-Based Electrically Controlled Solid Propellant
Available online 4 September 2025
Electrically controlled solid propellant (ECSP) offers multiple ignition and adjustable burning rate, serving as fuel for next-generation intelligent propulsion systems. To further enhance the combustion...
Threat assessment of non-cooperative satellites in interception scenarios: A transfer window perspective
Available online 4 September 2025
This paper proposes a threat assessment framework for Non-Cooperative Satellites (NCSs) by analyzing their motion characteristics, developing a quantitative evaluation methodology, and demonstrating...
Command-agent: Reconstructing warfare simulation and command decision-making using large language models
Available online 3 September 2025
War rehearsals have become increasingly important in national security due to the growing complexity of international affairs. However, traditional rehearsal methods, such as military chess simulations,...
Lattice Fluorination-Enabled Programmable Energetics in Metastable Intermolecular Composites: Atomic F/O Engineering and Hierarchical Redox Control Enabling Instantaneous Memory Chip Destruction
Available online 3 September 2025
As a prototypical high-energy-density reactive material system, metastable intermolecular composites (MICs) have attracted considerable interest owing to their customizable component configurations...
Autonomous dispatch trajectory planning of carrier-based vehicles: An iterative safe dispatch corridor framework
Available online 2 September 2025
As carrier aircraft sortie frequency and flight deck operational density increase, autonomous dispatch trajectory planning for carrier-based vehicles demands efficient, safe, and kinematically feasible...
Performance comparison of full-scale ramjet and scramjet using boron-based propellant
Available online 2 September 2025
This study investigates the performance boundaries of ramjet and scramjet engines fueled by boron-based propellant through full-scale engine modeling and three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics...
Development of silicon carbide fiber-reinforced silicon oxycarbide composites for low-observable unmanned aerial vehicle exhaust nozzles via filament winding, and polymer infiltration and pyrolysis
Available online 2 September 2025
Unmanned combat aerial vehicles require lightweight, stealth-capable exhaust systems. However, traditional metallic nozzles increase radar detectability and reduce range, while advanced composites offer...
Rheological behaviors of step ladder-structured nitrocellulose in solution and gelatinization process
Available online 2 September 2025
Step ladder-structured nitrocellulose (LNC) is a novel energetic binder prepared by chemically modifying nitrocellulose (NC) with the introduction of flexible polyethylene glycol (PEG-400) chain segments,...
Deep reinforcement learning-based adaptive collision avoidance method for UAV in joint operational airspace
Available online 1 September 2025
As joint operations have become a key trend in modern military development, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play an increasingly important role in enhancing the intelligence and responsiveness of combat...
A diagnosis method based on graph neural networks embedded with multirelationships of intrinsic mode functions for multiple mechanical faults
August 2025
Fault diagnosis occupies a pivotal position within the domain of machine and equipment management. Existing methods, however, often exhibit limitations in their scope of application, typically focusing...
Distributed event-triggered control for UAV swarm target fencing with network connectivity preservation and collision avoidance
August 2025
This paper proposes a distributed event-triggered control (ETC) framework to address cooperative target fencing challenges in UAV swarm. The proposed architecture eliminates the reliance on preset formation...
Landing scheduling for carrier aircraft fleet considering bolting probability and aerial refueling
August 2025
Recovery is a crucial supporting process for carrier aircraft, where a reasonable landing scheduling is expected to guide the fleet landing safely and quickly. Currently, there is little research on...
Localization and tracking of multiple quadrotors with collision avoidance: Theory and experiment
August 2025
Multiple quadrotors target encirclement is widely used in the intelligent field, as it can effectively monitor and control target behavior. However, it faces the danger of collision, as well as difficulties...
Experimental and numerical study of the interaction between a shaped charge jet and a single ERA moving plate
August 2025
An analysis of the interaction mechanisms between a Shaped Charge Jet (SCJ) and a single Moving Plate (MP) is proposed in this article using both experimental and numerical approaches. First, an experimental...