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PRELIMINARY FIELD TESTS AND LONG-TERM MONITORING AS A METHOD OF DESIGN RISK MITIGATION: A CASE STUDY OF GDAŃSK DEEPWATER CONTAINER TERMINAL
PublicationAppropriate risk assessment plays a fundamental role in the design. . The authors propose a possible method of design risk mitigation, which follows recommendations included in Eurocode 7. The so-called “Observational Method” (OM) can produce savings in costs and programmes on engineering projects without compromising safety. The case study presented is a complex design solution that deals with the heavy foundations of a gantry...
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Validation of Hydraulic Mechanism during Blowout Trauma of Human Orbit Depending on the Method of Load Application
PublicationThe more we know about mechanisms of the human orbital blowout type of trauma, the better we will be able to prevent them in the future. As long as the buckling mechanism’s veracity is not in doubt, the hydraulic mechanism is not based on equally strong premises. To investigate the correctness of the hydraulic mechanism’s theory, two different methods of implementation of the hydraulic load to the finite element method (FEM) model...
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Development and validation of a GC–MS/MS method for the determination of 11 amphetamines and 34 synthetic cathinones in whole blood
PublicationPurpose Psychoactive compounds that contain a phenylethylamine structure (such as amphetamine-type stimulants and synthetic cathinones) are one of the major classes of stimulants on the recreational drug market. Approximately 670 new psychoactive substances (NPS) are monitored only in Europe; however, new psychoactive compounds are being developed for illicit trade each year. In this context, the development of new analytical procedures...
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A pilot study to assess an in-process inspection method for small diameter holes produced by Direct Metal Laser Sintering
PublicationPurpose The purpose of this research is to evaluate the geometric quality of small diameter holes in parts printed by DMLS technology. An in-process optical inspection method is proposed and assessed during a pilot study. The influence of the theoretical hole diameter assumed in a CAD system and the sample thickness (hole length) on the hole clearance was analysed. Design/methodology/approach The samples made of two different...
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Verification of the method of reconstructing convective velocity fields on the basis of temperature fields in vertical, differential and equally heated, open and closed channels
PublicationThis paper describes a method of reconstructing velocity fields, i.e. a numerical reconstruction procedure (NRP) that involves the numerical processing of experimentally measured temperature distributions in free convection heat transfer. The NRP consists in solving only the continuity and Navier–Stokes equations with an additional source term. This term is proportional to a known temperature (e.g. from a thermal imaging camera)...
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Enhanced Spectroscopic Insight into Acceptor-Modified Barium Strontium Titanate Thin Films Deposited via the Sol–Gel Method
PublicationIn the present paper, composite thin films of barium strontium titanate (BaxSr1−xTiO3) with an acceptor modifier (magnesium oxide—MgO) were deposited on metal substrates (stainless steel type) using the sol–gel method. The composite thin films feature BaxSr1−xTiO3 ferroelectric solid solution as the matrix and MgO linear dielectric as the reinforcement, with MgO concentrations ranging from 1 to 5 mol%. Following thermal treatment...
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Prediction of metal deformation due to line heating; an alternative method of mechanical bending, based on artificial neural network approach
PublicationLine heating is one of the alternative methods of forming metals and this kind of forming uses the heating torch as a source of heat input. During the process, many parameters are considered like the size of the substrate, thickness, cooling method, source power intensity, the travel speed of the power source, the sequence of heating, and so on. It is important to analyze the factors affecting the...
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Full scale measurements of pressure field induced on the quay wall by bow thrusters – indirect method for seabed velocities monitoring
PublicationThe paper presents the results of full-scale experimental investigation of loads generated on the quay wall by bow thrusters during unberthing of a self-manoeuvring vessel. The presented research allowed for the comparison of the measurements results with generally accepted empirical prediction methods and confirmed the utility of the developed measuring setup for the on-line monitoring of jet induced loads. The conclusions from the...
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Investigations of size effect in concrete at aggregate level - experiments and calculations results using discrete element method
PublicationSize effect is a fundamental phenomenon in concrete. It is characterised by decreasing strength and increasing brittleness of concrete with increasing size. The thesis includes experimental and theoretical elements. The main goal of the thesis were investigations of a size effect at the aggregate level by taking fracture into account with the discrete element method (DEM) for various failure modes. Comprehensive experiments on...
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Investigation of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) deposition method influence on properties of ion-selective electrodes based on bis(benzo-15-crown-5) derivatives
PublicationGlassy carbon electrodes modified by conductive polymers and membrane with derivatives of bis(benzo-15-crown-5) were tested as solid contact ion selective electrodes for K+ ions concentration determination. PEDOT with PSS, Cl- and ClO4- counter ions was electrochemically deposited onto glassy carbon substrates using four different electrochemical approaches (potentiostatic, galvanostatic, potentiodynamic and potentiostatic pulses)....
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Preconditioners with Low Memory Requirements for Higher-Order Finite-Element Method Applied to Solving Maxwell’s Equations on Multicore CPUs and GPUs
PublicationThis paper discusses two fast implementations of the conjugate gradient iterative method using a hierarchical multilevel preconditioner to solve the complex-valued, sparse systems obtained using the higher order finite-element method applied to the solution of the time-harmonic Maxwell equations. In the first implementation, denoted PCG-V, a classical V-cycle is applied and the system of equations on the lowest level is solved...
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Adaptive dynamic control allocation for over-actuated dynamic positioning system based on backstepping method in case of thruster faults
PublicationThe objective of the research considered in this paper is dynamic positioning of a nonlinear over-actuated marine vessel in the presence of limited information about thruster forces. First, the adaptive backstepping method is used to estimate the input matrix which will compensate partial loss of actuator effectiveness in the presence of actuator dynamics. Then, the adaptive commanded virtual forces and moment are allocated into...
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Low-Cost Method for Internal Surface Roughness Reduction of Additively Manufactured All-Metal Waveguide Components
PublicationIn this study, a novel low-cost polishing method for internal surface roughness reduction of additively manufactured components, developed for waveguide (WG) circuits operating in the millimeter frequency range is proposed. WG components fabricated using powder bed fusion (PBF) generally feature roughness of ten to fifty microns, which influences the increase of roughness-related conductor power losses having a major effect on...
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Concept of Multifactor Method and Non-Functional Requirements Solution to Increase Resilience through Functional Safety with Cybersecurity Analysis
PublicationIn the process of designing safety systems, an integrated approach in safety and cybersecurity analysis is necessary. The paper describes a new technique of increasing resilience through integrated analysis of functional safety and cybersecurity. It is a modeling methodology based on the combination of the multifactor method utilizing modified risk graphs, used previously for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment, and the Non-Functional...
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Shear Cap Size Selection Method Based on Parametric Analysis of ACI-318 Code and Eurocode 2 Standard
PublicationThe scope of the paper is to propose a method for determining the size of shear caps in a slab–column-connections-reinforced concrete structure. Usually, shear heads are used to enhance slab–column connection, especially when the transverse reinforcement does not give the required punching shear load capacity. The dimensions of the shear head should provide the punching shear resistance of the connection inside and outside the...
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An enhanced method in predicting tensile behaviour of corroded thick steel plate specimens by using random field approach
PublicationThe present work investigates the possibility of using random field techniques in modelling the mechanical behaviour of corroded thick steel plate specimens. The nonlinear Finite Element method, employing the explicit dynamic solver, is used to analyse the mechanical properties of typical specimens. A material model considering full nonlinearity is used to evaluate the stress-strain response. The influence of major governing parameters...
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Spectroscopic studies of Nb-doped tricalcium phosphate glass-ceramics prepared by sol-gel method
PublicationCalcium-phosphate based glasses and glass-ceramics play a crucial role in the tissue engineering development. Apart from their high biocompatibility and excellent ability to undergo varying degrees of resorbability1, they exhibit relatively high bioactivity and due to that they are commonly used as bone and dental implants. A substantial research effort is devoted to improve calcium-phosphate materials physico-chemical properties...
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The analysis of the influence of the corrosion protection method of selected steel elements on the steel structure life cycle costs
PublicationSteel products are widely used in the construction for the performance of essential and additional elements of engineering structures. They are characterized by high tensile strength, compression and bending, the structure homogeneity, the possibility of assembly regardless of the season and climatic conditions, ease of processing and the possibility of almost any shape. The main disadvantage of steel structures is their high susceptibility...
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Novel fast analytical method for indirect determination of MCPD fatty acid esters in edible oils and fats based on simultaneous extraction and derivatization
PublicationA novel method for indirect determination of MCPD esters levels in lipid samples has been developed. The method is based on combination of extraction and derivatisation in the same sample preparation step. It is achieved by the application of diethyl ether as extraction solvent for isolation of released from esterified forms analytes from water phase and dilution solvent for solid PBA – derivatisation agent. It is a noteworthy...
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The Development of a Combined Method to Quickly Assess Ship Speed and Fuel Consumption at Different Powertrain Load and Sea Conditions
PublicationDecision support systems (DSS) recently have been increasingly in use during ships operation. They require realistic input data regarding different aspects of navigation. To address the optimal weather routing of a ship, which is one of the most promising field of DSS application, it is necessary to accurately predict an actually attainable speed of a ship and corresponding fuel consumption at given loading conditions and predicted...
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Modelling of shear zones during quasi-static granular silo flow using material point method (MPM)
PublicationThe paper focuses on confined silo flow of cohesionless sand. The problem considered is a quasi-static flow in a plane strain model silo with parallel walls simulated with the material point method (MPM). The simulation used a non-local hypoplastic constitutive model. Initially, the paper validated the implemented numerical approach with basic element tests and a plane strain compression test. The subsequent MPM calculations for...
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A Cost-Effective Method for Reconstructing City-Building 3D Models from Sparse Lidar Point Clouds
PublicationThe recent popularization of airborne lidar scanners has provided a steady source of point cloud datasets containing the altitudes of bare earth surface and vegetation features as well as man-made structures. In contrast to terrestrial lidar, which produces dense point clouds of small areas, airborne laser sensors usually deliver sparse datasets that cover large municipalities. The latter are very useful in constructing digital...
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Mixture Model Based Efficient Method for Magnetic Resonance Spectra Quantification
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Design of dimensionally stable composites using efficient global optimization method
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Determination of norflurazon concentration in wheat leaves using a modified QuEChERS method
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Predictive method of improvement of the generators rated power usage in inductive heating
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Mineral Composition and Antioxidant Potential of Coffee Beverages Depending on the Brewing Method
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Validation of the HS-GC-FID method for the determination of ethanol residue in tablets
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Application of Chemical Sensors and Olfactometry Method in Ecological Audits of Degraded Areas
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RADIATION OF HIGH INTENSITY SOUND BY CIRCULAR DISC BY MEANS OF THE NUMERICAL METHOD
PublicationThe main goal of this paper is to find sound pressure distribution radiated by the circular piezoelectric disc that vibrates with the finite amplitude. There has been presented the pressure distribution close to the radiating surface. Also it is shown the sound pressure distribution in the 3D form. The mathematic modeling was carried out on the base of the nonlinear acoustic equation with the proper boundary condition. The axial...
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Microjet technology as a perspective intensification method for high performance heat exchangers
PublicationIn the paper two oryginal designs of compact heat exchangers with intensification effect produced by microjets are presented. The technology of microjets manufacturing is an "inhouse" patented design. The idea of such heat exchanger is shown together with the flow and thermal characteristics of the prototypes. The results of performer measurements are satisfactory and encourage for further research of the original designs.
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Corrosion monitoring of selected metals in artificial seawater by harmonic synthesis method
PublicationPrzedstawiono podstawy teoretyczne nowej metody elektrochemicznej nazwanej metodą syntezy harmonicznej (SH). Metoda jest oparta na pomiarach pierwszych trzech składowych harmonicznych prądu generowanego przez korodującą elektrodę po pobudzeniu sinusoidalnym sygnałem napięciowym bardzo niskiej częstotliwości. Na tej podstawie rekonstruowana jest dyskretna quasi-stacjonarna charakterystyka polaryzacyjna elektrody. Jej analiza numeryczna...
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Reverse flow routing problem solved by the Space-Time Conservation Method
PublicationW artykule rozpatruje się zagadnienie odwrotnej transformacji przepływów dla przypadku przepływu nieustalonego wolno zmiennego w kanałach otwartych, opisanego układem równań de Saint Venanta. Przedstawiono specyficzne dla rozpatrywanego przypadku problemy powstające na etapie jego rozwiązywania oraz zaproponowano efektywny algorytm obliczeniowy, wykorzystujący nową, atrakcyjną metodę czasoprzestrzennych objętości skończonych. Do...
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Testing method of analog parts for mixed signal microsystems based on microcontrolles.
PublicationZaproponowano nową metodę detekcji i lokalizacji pojedynczych uszkodzeń parametrycznych, która może znaleźć zastosowanie do samo-testowania sieci analogowych w mikrosystemach mieszanych sygnałowo sterowanych mikrokontrolerami. Metoda ta jest oparta na przekształceniu transformującym próbki odpowiedzi czasowej na pobudzenie impulsem prostokątnym na krzywe identyfikacyjne na płaszczyźnie. Metoda pozwala na detekcję i lokalizację...
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Generalized Euler method for nonlinear first order partial differential equations.
PublicationKlasyczne rozwiązania nieliniowych równań różniczkowych cząstkowych pierwszego rzędu są aproksymowane w tej pracy za pomocą rozwiązań quasiliniowych układów równań różnicowych. Podstawowa idea pracy jest oparta na teorii charakterystyk. Podane są warunki wystarczające dla zbieżności metody. Dowód stabilności schematu różnicowego wykorzystuje metodę porównawczą z nieliniowymi oszacowaniami typu Perrona dla danych funkcji.Podane...
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The influence of sampling parameters on accuracy of capacitance measurement in the method based on DSP.
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono metodę pomiaru parametrów impedancyjnych bazującą na próbkowaniu sygnałów pomiarowych i DSP. Przeanalizowano wpływ głównych źródeł niepewności i błędów na dokładność pomiaru pojemności. Zawarto analizę dla następujących parametrów: niesynchroniczne próbkowanie sygnałów pomiarowych (napięciowego i prądowego), rozdzielczość przetwornika a/c i ilość zbieranych próbek. Załączono wyniki symulacji.
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A time-frequency method for detection of electromagnetic field interference on metal constructions.
PublicationPrzedstawiono metodę detekcji oddziaływania pola elektromagnetycznego na metalowe konstrukcje podziemne. Polega ona na czasowo-częstotliwościowej analizie rejestrów zmian potencjału źródła pola (np. prądów błądzących) oraz potencjału konstrukcji podziemnej, z wykorzystaniem krótkoczasowej transformaty Fouriera STFT. Wnioski o oddziaływaniu pola na konstrukcję metalową wyciąga się na podstawie analizy uzyskanych widm.
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Analysis of different approaches of capillary rise method for characterization of porous materials
PublicationPomiar kąta zwilżania materiałów porowatych metodą wzniesienia kapilarnego został opisany przez wielu badaczy, jakkolwiek problem ten jest wciąż dyskutowany. Niniejsza praca dotyczy oceny wzniesienia kapilarnego za pomocą równania Washburn'a. Wykonano badania oparte na pomiarze masy i wysokości lustra cieczy zwilżającej w funkcji czasu wzniesienia w złożu wykonanym z kulek szklanych. Uzyskane wyniki były analizowane z użyciem równania...
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Noise Scattering Patterns Method for Recognition of RTS Noise in Semiconductor Components
PublicationOpisano nową metodę identyfikacji i wizualizacji szumów RTS. Metoda ta oparta na graficznym przedstawieniu przebiegu szumowego jest szczególnie użyteczna do szybkiej selekcji elektronicznych elementów półprzewodnikowych. Przedstawiono także rezultaty filtacji medianowej szumu zawierającego składową RTS. Filtrację medianową zastosowano do poprawienia obrazu szumu uzyskanego w wyniku zastosowania metody NSP.
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Determining coinsistent states of distributed objects paricipating in a remote method call
PublicationPrzedstawiono metodę testowania obiektów w systemie rozprzoszonym z wykorzystaniem replikacji stanu obiektów. W szczególności zaproponowano technikę zegarów haszujących do identyfikacji zdarzeń w systemach zawierających nieznaną a'priori liczbą obiektów oraz E-drzewo do identyfikacji stanu tych obiektów.
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Analysis of unsteady pipe flow using the modified finite element method
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono rozwiązanie równania przepływu nieustalonego zmodyfikowaną metodą elementów skończonych. Podejście to prowadzi do 6-punktowego schematu niejawnego z dwoma parametrami wagowymi. Analiza dokładności wykonana metodą równania zmodyfikowanego wykazała, że zaproponowany schemat zapewnia wyższą dokładność rozwiązania niż inne schematy. Porównanie wyników obliczeń z wynikami eksperymentu fizycznego wskazuje, że ich...
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A parametric method for preliminary determining of mass characteristics of inland navigation ships
PublicationPrzedstawiono metodę którą opracowano, wykorzystując algorytmy realizujące zalecenia zawarte w Przepisach Klasyfikacji i Budowy Statków Śródlądowych PRS-u, oraz zastosowano uproszczoną metodę wyznaczania mas usztywnień poszycia kadłuba. Metoda wymiarowania oparta na tym algorytmie dotyczy klasycznych statków służących do przewozu drobnicy, ładunków masowych i płynnych - określających zakres stosowania metody. Metoda nie obejmuje...
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Self-Tuning Dead-Time Compensation Method for Voltage-Source Inverters
PublicationPrzedstawiono nową, kompleksową metodę kompensacji zniekształceń napięcia wyjściowego falownika z modulacją szerokości impulsów. Proponowana metoda umożliwia automatyczne dopasowanie parametrów charakterystyki kompensacyjnej do aktualnej konfiguracji falownika i obciążenia, np. po zmianie przewodu łączącego falownik z obciążeniem. Adaptacja do nowych warunków polega na dostrajaniu wartości parametrów zależności opisującej napięcie...
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Perspective of hydrophytes method application for sewage treatment from rural areas
PublicationOczyszczalnie hydrofitowe usuwają bardzo wiele zanieczyszczeń m.in substancję organiczną, zawiesinę ogólną, związki azotu oraz metale ciężkie i mikroorganizmy patogenne. Celem pracy jest ocena roli roślin oraz wpływu konfiguracji złóż hydrofitowych na skuteczność usuwania bądź zatrzymywania zanieczyszczeń w sezonie wegetacyjnym i poza wegetacyjnym. Miedzy innymi wykazano,że skuteczność usuwania zanieczyszczeń w obu sezonach nie...
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Static thermography revisited - An adjunct method for determining the depth of the burn injury
PublicationOmówiono związki pomiędzy parametrem termografii statycznej - delta T - a sposobami oceny i klasyfikacji ran oparzeniowych z punktu widzenia wyboru sposobu leczenia. Praca dotyczy wyników eksperymetów na zwierzętach. Analiza statystyczna pokazuje wysoką korelację pomiędzy parametrem delta T a badaniami histopatologicznymi. Jako kryterium klasyfikacji wybrana jest wiedza a posteriori o stanie rany po 3 tygodniach po oparzeniu -...
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Performance improvement method for the voltage-fed qZSI with continuous input current
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Evaluation of the hot mix asphalt compactability utilizing the impact compaction method
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Mercury fractionation in soil and sediment samples using thermo-desorption method
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Novel Method of Identifying DNA Methylation Fingerprint of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
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Which method of chest compression should be used when resuscitating a newborn?
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