Soil arching is significantly influenced by relative density, while its mechanisms have barely been analyzed. A series of DEM numerical simulations of the classical trapdoor test were carried out to investigate the multi-scale mechanisms of arching development and degradation in granular materials with different relative density. For analysis, the granular assembly was divided into three zones according to the particle vertical displacement normalized by the trapdoor displacement δ. The results show that before the maximum arching state (corresponding to the minimum arching ratio), contact forces between particles in a specific zone (where the vertical displacement of particles is larger than 0.1δ but less than 0.9δ) increase rapidly and robust arched force chains with large particle contact forces are generated. The variation in contact forces and force chains becomes more obvious as the sample porosity decreases. As a result, soil arching generated in a denser particle assembly is stronger, and the minimum value of the arching ratio is increased with the sample porosity. After the maximum arching state, the force chains in this zone are degenerated gradually, leading to a decrease in particle contact forces in microscale and an increase in the arching ratio in macroscale. The recovery of the arching ratio after the minimum value is also more significant in simulations with a larger relative density, as the degeneration of contact force chains is more obvious in denser samples. These results indicate the importance of contact force chain stabilities in specific zones for improving soil arching in engineering practice.
土壤起拱受相对密度的影响很大,但对其机理的分析却很少。为了研究不同相对密度的粒状材料拱起发展和退化的多尺度机理,我们对经典的活门试验进行了一系列 DEM 数值模拟。结果表明,在最大起拱状态(对应于最小起拱比)之前,特定区域内(颗粒垂直位移大于 0.1δ但小于 0.9δ)颗粒间的接触力迅速增加,并产生具有较大颗粒接触力的强拱形力链。随着样品孔隙率的降低,接触力和力链的变化会变得更加明显。因此,在密度较大的颗粒集合体中产生的土壤拱起更强,拱起比的最小值随样品孔隙率的增加而增大。在最大拱起状态之后,该区域的力链逐渐退化,导致微观尺度上的颗粒接触力减小,宏观尺度上的拱起比增大。在相对密度较大的模拟中,由于接触力链的退化在密度较大的样品中更为明显,因此拱起比在达到最小值后的恢复也更为显著。这些结果表明,在工程实践中,特定区域的接触力链稳定性对改善土壤起拱非常重要。
{"title":"Multi-Scale Research on the Mechanisms of Soil Arching Development and Degradation in Granular Materials with Different Relative Density","authors":"Luju Liang, Yi Pik Cheng, Xiaozhen Fan, Zhi Ding, Changjie Xu","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8050247","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8050247","url":null,"abstract":"Soil arching is significantly influenced by relative density, while its mechanisms have barely been analyzed. A series of DEM numerical simulations of the classical trapdoor test were carried out to investigate the multi-scale mechanisms of arching development and degradation in granular materials with different relative density. For analysis, the granular assembly was divided into three zones according to the particle vertical displacement normalized by the trapdoor displacement δ. The results show that before the maximum arching state (corresponding to the minimum arching ratio), contact forces between particles in a specific zone (where the vertical displacement of particles is larger than 0.1δ but less than 0.9δ) increase rapidly and robust arched force chains with large particle contact forces are generated. The variation in contact forces and force chains becomes more obvious as the sample porosity decreases. As a result, soil arching generated in a denser particle assembly is stronger, and the minimum value of the arching ratio is increased with the sample porosity. After the maximum arching state, the force chains in this zone are degenerated gradually, leading to a decrease in particle contact forces in microscale and an increase in the arching ratio in macroscale. The recovery of the arching ratio after the minimum value is also more significant in simulations with a larger relative density, as the degeneration of contact force chains is more obvious in denser samples. These results indicate the importance of contact force chain stabilities in specific zones for improving soil arching in engineering practice.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140664014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-23DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract8050246
Jiawei Wu, Yongguang Yu, Guojian Ren
Fractional differential equations, which are non-local and can better describe memory and genetic properties, are widely used to describe various physical, chemical, and biological phenomena. Therefore, the multi-agent systems based on discrete-time fractional stochastic models are established. First, some followers are selected for pinning control. In order to save resources and energy, an event-triggered based control mechanism is proposed. Second, under this control mechanism, sufficient conditions on the interaction graph and the fractional derivative order such that formation control can be achieved are given. Additionally, influenced by noise, the multi-agent system completes formation control in the mean square. In addition to that, these results are equally applicable to the discrete-time fractional formation problem without noise. Finally, the example of numerical simulation is given to prove the correctness of the results.
{"title":"Leader-Following Formation Control for Discrete-Time Fractional Stochastic Multi-Agent Systems by Event-Triggered Strategy","authors":"Jiawei Wu, Yongguang Yu, Guojian Ren","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8050246","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8050246","url":null,"abstract":"Fractional differential equations, which are non-local and can better describe memory and genetic properties, are widely used to describe various physical, chemical, and biological phenomena. Therefore, the multi-agent systems based on discrete-time fractional stochastic models are established. First, some followers are selected for pinning control. In order to save resources and energy, an event-triggered based control mechanism is proposed. Second, under this control mechanism, sufficient conditions on the interaction graph and the fractional derivative order such that formation control can be achieved are given. Additionally, influenced by noise, the multi-agent system completes formation control in the mean square. In addition to that, these results are equally applicable to the discrete-time fractional formation problem without noise. Finally, the example of numerical simulation is given to prove the correctness of the results.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140665851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-22DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract8040245
Shuning Liu, Juncheng Qiao, Jianhui Zeng, Chuanming Li, Yazhou Liu, Zheng Kong, Xinlong Liu
Thin sections, AIM-SEM, MICP, and nitrogen adsorption were performed on laminated and layered shales to characterize their complex pore and fracture structure. Combining the MICP model with the FHH model, this work proposes a new fractal method for lacustrine shales with complex lamina structure. The fractal characteristics presented four zones, representing the heterogeneity of fractures, macropores, mesopores, and micropores. The pores and fractures of shale have strong heterogeneity. Laminated shale has strong heterogeneity in mesopores and moderate heterogeneity in micropores. Layered shale has strong heterogeneity in fractures and moderate heterogeneity in micropores. The lamina structure and content of organic and mineral composition has a great influence on heterogeneity. The mineral laminae in laminated shale change frequently; lamellation fractures are mainly developed, and the structures are similar. Layered shales develop fractures between layers and structural fractures; the structural differences are significant. Macropores are mostly interparticle pores between quarts with similar structures. The wider lamina thickness of layered shale provides sufficient crystallization space for minerals, so the mesopores of layered shale are more homogeneous. Micropores are less developed, mainly consisting of intraparticle pores between clay minerals, which are complex but similar in structure in the two types of shale. The heterogeneity of mesopores and micropores is not conducive to hydrocarbon migration. Fractures and macropores need to be connected with meso–micropores to form a transport system. So, mesopores and micropores play decisive roles in hydrocarbon migration. Based on the above understanding, this paper points out that hydrocarbon in laminated shale with more carbonate minerals and a high thermal evolution degree has better availability.
{"title":"Heterogeneity of Micro- and Nanopore Structure of Lacustrine Shales with Complex Lamina Structure","authors":"Shuning Liu, Juncheng Qiao, Jianhui Zeng, Chuanming Li, Yazhou Liu, Zheng Kong, Xinlong Liu","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8040245","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8040245","url":null,"abstract":"Thin sections, AIM-SEM, MICP, and nitrogen adsorption were performed on laminated and layered shales to characterize their complex pore and fracture structure. Combining the MICP model with the FHH model, this work proposes a new fractal method for lacustrine shales with complex lamina structure. The fractal characteristics presented four zones, representing the heterogeneity of fractures, macropores, mesopores, and micropores. The pores and fractures of shale have strong heterogeneity. Laminated shale has strong heterogeneity in mesopores and moderate heterogeneity in micropores. Layered shale has strong heterogeneity in fractures and moderate heterogeneity in micropores. The lamina structure and content of organic and mineral composition has a great influence on heterogeneity. The mineral laminae in laminated shale change frequently; lamellation fractures are mainly developed, and the structures are similar. Layered shales develop fractures between layers and structural fractures; the structural differences are significant. Macropores are mostly interparticle pores between quarts with similar structures. The wider lamina thickness of layered shale provides sufficient crystallization space for minerals, so the mesopores of layered shale are more homogeneous. Micropores are less developed, mainly consisting of intraparticle pores between clay minerals, which are complex but similar in structure in the two types of shale. The heterogeneity of mesopores and micropores is not conducive to hydrocarbon migration. Fractures and macropores need to be connected with meso–micropores to form a transport system. So, mesopores and micropores play decisive roles in hydrocarbon migration. Based on the above understanding, this paper points out that hydrocarbon in laminated shale with more carbonate minerals and a high thermal evolution degree has better availability.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140676027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-22DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract8040244
Vo Lam Chuong, Ngo Hong Nam, Le Hieu Giang, Truong Nguyen Luan Vu
In this paper, a cascade control structure is suggested to control servo systems that normally include a servo motor in coupling with two kinds of mechanism elements, a translational or rotational movement. These kinds of systems have high demands for performance in terms of fastest response and no overshoot/oscillation to a ramp function input. The fractional-order proportional integral (FOPI) and proportional derivative (FOPD) controllers are addressed to deal with those control problems due to their flexibility in tuning rules and robustness. The tuning rules are designed in the frequency domain based on the concept of the direct synthesis method and also ensure the robust stability of controlled systems by using the maximum sensitivity function. The M-Δ structure, using multiplicative output uncertainties for both control loops simultaneously, is addressed to justify the robustness of the controlled systems. Simulation studies are considered for two kinds of plants that prove the effectiveness of the proposed method, with good tracking of the ramp function input under the effects of the disturbances. In addition, the robustness of the controlled system is illustrated by a structured singular value (µ) plot in which its value is less than 1 over the frequency range.
{"title":"Robust Fractional-Order PI/PD Controllers for a Cascade Control Structure of Servo Systems","authors":"Vo Lam Chuong, Ngo Hong Nam, Le Hieu Giang, Truong Nguyen Luan Vu","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8040244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8040244","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a cascade control structure is suggested to control servo systems that normally include a servo motor in coupling with two kinds of mechanism elements, a translational or rotational movement. These kinds of systems have high demands for performance in terms of fastest response and no overshoot/oscillation to a ramp function input. The fractional-order proportional integral (FOPI) and proportional derivative (FOPD) controllers are addressed to deal with those control problems due to their flexibility in tuning rules and robustness. The tuning rules are designed in the frequency domain based on the concept of the direct synthesis method and also ensure the robust stability of controlled systems by using the maximum sensitivity function. The M-Δ structure, using multiplicative output uncertainties for both control loops simultaneously, is addressed to justify the robustness of the controlled systems. Simulation studies are considered for two kinds of plants that prove the effectiveness of the proposed method, with good tracking of the ramp function input under the effects of the disturbances. In addition, the robustness of the controlled system is illustrated by a structured singular value (µ) plot in which its value is less than 1 over the frequency range.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140677980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Studying atmospheric temperature characteristics is crucial under climate change, as it helps us to understand the changing patterns in temperature that have significant implications for the environment, ecosystems, and human well-being. This study presents the comprehensive analysis of the spatiotemporal variability of scaling behavior of daily temperature series across the whole Indian mainland, using a Multifractal Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (MFDFA). The analysis considered 1° × 1° datasets of maximum temperature (Tmax), minimum temperature (Tmin), mean temperature (Tmean), and diurnal temperature range (DTR) (TDTR = Tmax − Tmin) from 1951 to 2016 to compare their scaling behavior for the first time. Our results indicate that the Tmin series exhibits the highest persistence (with the Hurst exponent ranging from 0.849 to unity, and a mean of 0.971), and all four-temperature series display long-term persistence and multifractal characteristics. The variability of the multifractal characteristics is less significant in North–Central India, while it is highest along the western coast of India. Moreover, the assessment of multifractal characteristics of different temperature series during the pre- and post-1976–1977 period of the Pacific climate shift reveals a notable decrease in multifractal strength and persistence in the post-1976–1977 series across all regions. Moreover, for the detection of climate change and its dominant driver, we propose a new rolling window multifractal (RWM) framework by evaluating the temporal evolution of the spectral exponents and the Hurst exponent. This study successfully captured the regime shifts during the periods of 1976–1977 and 1997–1998. Interestingly, the earlier climatic shift primarily mitigated the persistence of the Tmax series, whereas the latter shift significantly influenced the persistence of the Tmean series in the majority of temperature-homogeneous regions in India.
{"title":"Unravelling the Fractal Complexity of Temperature Datasets across Indian Mainland","authors":"Adarsh Sankaran, Thomas Plocoste, Arathy Nair Geetha Raveendran Nair, Meera Geetha Mohan","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8040241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8040241","url":null,"abstract":"Studying atmospheric temperature characteristics is crucial under climate change, as it helps us to understand the changing patterns in temperature that have significant implications for the environment, ecosystems, and human well-being. This study presents the comprehensive analysis of the spatiotemporal variability of scaling behavior of daily temperature series across the whole Indian mainland, using a Multifractal Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (MFDFA). The analysis considered 1° × 1° datasets of maximum temperature (Tmax), minimum temperature (Tmin), mean temperature (Tmean), and diurnal temperature range (DTR) (TDTR = Tmax − Tmin) from 1951 to 2016 to compare their scaling behavior for the first time. Our results indicate that the Tmin series exhibits the highest persistence (with the Hurst exponent ranging from 0.849 to unity, and a mean of 0.971), and all four-temperature series display long-term persistence and multifractal characteristics. The variability of the multifractal characteristics is less significant in North–Central India, while it is highest along the western coast of India. Moreover, the assessment of multifractal characteristics of different temperature series during the pre- and post-1976–1977 period of the Pacific climate shift reveals a notable decrease in multifractal strength and persistence in the post-1976–1977 series across all regions. Moreover, for the detection of climate change and its dominant driver, we propose a new rolling window multifractal (RWM) framework by evaluating the temporal evolution of the spectral exponents and the Hurst exponent. This study successfully captured the regime shifts during the periods of 1976–1977 and 1997–1998. Interestingly, the earlier climatic shift primarily mitigated the persistence of the Tmax series, whereas the latter shift significantly influenced the persistence of the Tmean series in the majority of temperature-homogeneous regions in India.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140679464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-20DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract8040242
Hong Zhang, Zhengchen Zhang, Zhenlin Wang, Yamin Wang, Rui Yang, Tao Zhu, Feifei Luo, Kouqi Liu
This study investigated the influence of movable oil on the pore structure of various shale types, analyzing 19 shale samples from Well X in the Mahu Sag of the Junggar Basin. Initially, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis classified the shale samples. Subsequently, the geochemical properties and pore structures of the samples, both pre and post oil Soxhlet extraction, were comparatively analyzed through Total Organic Carbon (TOC) content measurement, Rock-Eval pyrolysis, and nitrogen adsorption experiments. Additionally, fractal theory quantitatively described the impact of movable oil on the pore structure of different shale types. Results indicated higher movable oil content in siliceous shale compared to calcareous shale. Oil extraction led to a significant increase in specific surface area and pore volume in all samples, particularly in siliceous shale. Calcareous shale predominantly displays H2–H3 type hysteresis loops, indicating a uniform pore structure with ink-bottle-shaped pores. Conversely, siliceous shale exhibited diverse hysteresis loops, reflecting its complex pore structure. The fractal dimension in calcareous shale correlated primarily with pore structure, exhibiting no significant correlation with TOC content before or after oil extraction. Conversely, the fractal dimension changes in siliceous shale samples do not have a clear correlation with either TOC content or pore structure, suggesting variations may result from both TOC and pore structure.
{"title":"Using Fractal Theory to Study the Influence of Movable Oil on the Pore Structure of Different Types of Shale: A Case Study of the Fengcheng Formation Shale in Well X of Mahu Sag, Junggar Basin, China","authors":"Hong Zhang, Zhengchen Zhang, Zhenlin Wang, Yamin Wang, Rui Yang, Tao Zhu, Feifei Luo, Kouqi Liu","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8040242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8040242","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the influence of movable oil on the pore structure of various shale types, analyzing 19 shale samples from Well X in the Mahu Sag of the Junggar Basin. Initially, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis classified the shale samples. Subsequently, the geochemical properties and pore structures of the samples, both pre and post oil Soxhlet extraction, were comparatively analyzed through Total Organic Carbon (TOC) content measurement, Rock-Eval pyrolysis, and nitrogen adsorption experiments. Additionally, fractal theory quantitatively described the impact of movable oil on the pore structure of different shale types. Results indicated higher movable oil content in siliceous shale compared to calcareous shale. Oil extraction led to a significant increase in specific surface area and pore volume in all samples, particularly in siliceous shale. Calcareous shale predominantly displays H2–H3 type hysteresis loops, indicating a uniform pore structure with ink-bottle-shaped pores. Conversely, siliceous shale exhibited diverse hysteresis loops, reflecting its complex pore structure. The fractal dimension in calcareous shale correlated primarily with pore structure, exhibiting no significant correlation with TOC content before or after oil extraction. Conversely, the fractal dimension changes in siliceous shale samples do not have a clear correlation with either TOC content or pore structure, suggesting variations may result from both TOC and pore structure.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140681275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-20DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract8040240
Long Tang, Shihao Tu, Hong-sheng Tu, Kaijun Miao, Wenlong Li, Hongbin Zhao, Jieyang Ma, Lei Zhang
In order to explore the influence of dip angles on the deformation and failure of a coal–rock combination, uniaxial compression experiments were carried out on a coal–rock combination with different dip angles, and the acoustic emissions (hereinafter referred to as AE) responses during loading were collected. Based on the damage mechanics theory and fractal theory, the fractal dimensions of different damage degrees were calculated. The results show that, with the increase in the inclination angle, the compressive strength and elastic modulus of the coal–rock combination gradually decreased, while the AE ringing count gradually increased first and then decreased. At the initial loading stage of the specimen, the greater the damage degree of the coal–rock combination under the same strain condition, the larger the value of its overall fractal dimension. The AE fractal dimension of the coal–rock combination increases gradually between 10% and 20% of the damage degree. It suddenly decreased between 50% and 60%, then increased slightly before gradually decreasing to the minimum between 80% and 100%. The sudden decrease in fractal dimension, a slight increase, and then a continuous decrease can be used as the precursor information for the instability and failure of the coal–rock combination.
{"title":"Compressive Failure Characteristics of a Coal–Rock Combination at Different Angles: Experimental Study and Fractal Analysis","authors":"Long Tang, Shihao Tu, Hong-sheng Tu, Kaijun Miao, Wenlong Li, Hongbin Zhao, Jieyang Ma, Lei Zhang","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8040240","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8040240","url":null,"abstract":"In order to explore the influence of dip angles on the deformation and failure of a coal–rock combination, uniaxial compression experiments were carried out on a coal–rock combination with different dip angles, and the acoustic emissions (hereinafter referred to as AE) responses during loading were collected. Based on the damage mechanics theory and fractal theory, the fractal dimensions of different damage degrees were calculated. The results show that, with the increase in the inclination angle, the compressive strength and elastic modulus of the coal–rock combination gradually decreased, while the AE ringing count gradually increased first and then decreased. At the initial loading stage of the specimen, the greater the damage degree of the coal–rock combination under the same strain condition, the larger the value of its overall fractal dimension. The AE fractal dimension of the coal–rock combination increases gradually between 10% and 20% of the damage degree. It suddenly decreased between 50% and 60%, then increased slightly before gradually decreasing to the minimum between 80% and 100%. The sudden decrease in fractal dimension, a slight increase, and then a continuous decrease can be used as the precursor information for the instability and failure of the coal–rock combination.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140681594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-19DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract8040239
Gyuchang Lim, Jong-Jin Park
In this study, we investigate multiscale auto- and cross-correlation structural characteristics of sea surface temperature (SST) variability using our new methodology, called the multifractal asymmetric cross-correlation analysis (MF-ACCA), incorporating signs of a segment’s detrended covariance and linear trend. SST is greatly affected by air–sea interactions and the advection of water masses with a wide range of spatiotemporal scales. Since these force factors are imprinted on SST variability, their features can be revealed in terms of long-range auto- and cross-correlation structures of SST variability via a multifractal analysis. By applying the MF-ACCA methodology to SST variability in the East/Japan Sea, we have found the following features: (1) the auto- and cross-correlation multifractal features are dependent on several parameters, such as the location, linear trends (rising or falling), level of fluctuations, and temporal scales; (2) there are crossover behaviors that are discrete for small scales (less than 1000 days) but continuous for large scales (more than 1000 days); (3) long-range persistence of auto- and cross-correlations is random for large scales during the falling phase; (4) long-range persistence is stronger during the rising phase than during the falling phase; (5) the degree of asymmetry is greater for large scales than for small scales.
{"title":"Auto- and Cross-Correlation Multifractal Analysis of Sea Surface Temperature Variability","authors":"Gyuchang Lim, Jong-Jin Park","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8040239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8040239","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we investigate multiscale auto- and cross-correlation structural characteristics of sea surface temperature (SST) variability using our new methodology, called the multifractal asymmetric cross-correlation analysis (MF-ACCA), incorporating signs of a segment’s detrended covariance and linear trend. SST is greatly affected by air–sea interactions and the advection of water masses with a wide range of spatiotemporal scales. Since these force factors are imprinted on SST variability, their features can be revealed in terms of long-range auto- and cross-correlation structures of SST variability via a multifractal analysis. By applying the MF-ACCA methodology to SST variability in the East/Japan Sea, we have found the following features: (1) the auto- and cross-correlation multifractal features are dependent on several parameters, such as the location, linear trends (rising or falling), level of fluctuations, and temporal scales; (2) there are crossover behaviors that are discrete for small scales (less than 1000 days) but continuous for large scales (more than 1000 days); (3) long-range persistence of auto- and cross-correlations is random for large scales during the falling phase; (4) long-range persistence is stronger during the rising phase than during the falling phase; (5) the degree of asymmetry is greater for large scales than for small scales.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140684426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-19DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract8040238
Mohammad Dehghan, A. Mingarelli
Here, we investigate the spectral and oscillation theory for a class of fractional differential equations subject to specific boundary conditions. By transforming the problem into a modified version with a classical structure, we establish the orthogonality properties of eigenfunctions and some major comparison theorems for solutions. We also derive a new type of integration by using parts of formulas for modified fractional integrals and derivatives. Furthermore, we analyze the variational characterization of the first eigenvalue, revealing its non-zero first eigenfunction within the interior. Our findings demonstrate the potential for novel definitions of fractional derivatives to mirror the classical Sturm–Liouville theory through simple isospectral transformations.
{"title":"Spectral and Oscillation Theory for an Unconventional Fractional Sturm–Liouville Problem","authors":"Mohammad Dehghan, A. Mingarelli","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8040238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8040238","url":null,"abstract":"Here, we investigate the spectral and oscillation theory for a class of fractional differential equations subject to specific boundary conditions. By transforming the problem into a modified version with a classical structure, we establish the orthogonality properties of eigenfunctions and some major comparison theorems for solutions. We also derive a new type of integration by using parts of formulas for modified fractional integrals and derivatives. Furthermore, we analyze the variational characterization of the first eigenvalue, revealing its non-zero first eigenfunction within the interior. Our findings demonstrate the potential for novel definitions of fractional derivatives to mirror the classical Sturm–Liouville theory through simple isospectral transformations.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140684238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-17DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract8040235
Aeshah Abdullah Muhammad Al-Dosari
This work investigates the solvability of the generalized Hilfer fractional inclusion associated with the solution set of a controlled system of minty type–fuzzy mixed quasi-hemivariational inequality (FMQHI). We explore the assumed inclusion via the infinite delay and the semi-group arguments in the area of solid continuity that sculpts the compactness area. The conformable Hilfer fractional time derivative, the theory of fuzzy sets, and the infinite delay arguments support the solution set’s controllability. We explain the existence due to the convergence properties of Mittage–Leffler functions (Eα,β), that is, hatching the existing arguments according to FMQHI and the continuity of infinite delay, which has not been presented before. To prove the main results, we apply the Leray–Schauder nonlinear alternative thereom in the interpolation of Banach spaces. This problem seems to draw new extents on the controllability field of stochastic dynamic models.
{"title":"Controllability of Mild Solution to Hilfer Fuzzy Fractional Differential Inclusion with Infinite Continuous Delay","authors":"Aeshah Abdullah Muhammad Al-Dosari","doi":"10.3390/fractalfract8040235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8040235","url":null,"abstract":"This work investigates the solvability of the generalized Hilfer fractional inclusion associated with the solution set of a controlled system of minty type–fuzzy mixed quasi-hemivariational inequality (FMQHI). We explore the assumed inclusion via the infinite delay and the semi-group arguments in the area of solid continuity that sculpts the compactness area. The conformable Hilfer fractional time derivative, the theory of fuzzy sets, and the infinite delay arguments support the solution set’s controllability. We explain the existence due to the convergence properties of Mittage–Leffler functions (Eα,β), that is, hatching the existing arguments according to FMQHI and the continuity of infinite delay, which has not been presented before. To prove the main results, we apply the Leray–Schauder nonlinear alternative thereom in the interpolation of Banach spaces. This problem seems to draw new extents on the controllability field of stochastic dynamic models.","PeriodicalId":12435,"journal":{"name":"Fractal and Fractional","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140694277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}