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Rapid Simulation-Driven Multiobjective Design Optimization of Decomposable Compact Microwave Passives
PublicationIn this paper, a methodology for fast multiobjective optimization of the miniaturized microwave passives has been presented. Our approach is applicable to circuits that can be decomposed into individual cells [e.g., compact microstrip resonant cells (CMRCs)]. The structures are individually modeled using their corresponding equivalent circuits and aligned with their accurate, EM simulated...
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Rapid simulation-driven design of miniaturised dual-band microwave couplers by means of adaptive response scaling
PublicationOne of the major challenges in the design of compact microwave structures is the necessity of simultaneous handling of several objectives and the fact that expensive electromagnetic (EM) analysis is required for their reliable evaluation. Design of multi-band circuits where performance requirements are to be satisfied for several frequencies at the same time is even more difficult. In this work, a computationally efficient design...
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The resilient city in architectural engineering education: a joint design studio between Gdańsk and Chalmers universities of technology
PublicationChallenges to society, such as those posed by climate change require a new approach to the education of the engineer-architect. Contemporary solutions should serve future generations and that is why the idea of the resilient city should be discussed and implemented, both in theory and in practice. It is necessary to teach students to design urban structures in such a way that they are resilient to dynamically changing conditions....
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Experimental Tests Of Sandwich Beams In The Design Process Of GFRP Shell Footbridge Structure
PublicationThe paper includes selected aspects of the study to elaborate architectural, material and construction design of pedestrian footbridge spans made of composite materials. The considered footbridge is a sandwich-type shell structure. The cooperation of PET foam core with outer lining surfaces is crucial for its load bearing capacity. The paper is aimed to experimental investigation of sandwich beams subjected to bending loading....
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The role of SSVF and SSHF beds in concentrated wastewater treatment, design recommendation
PublicationThe return flows of reject water from sewage sludge dewatering alter the activated sludge process ina conventional WWTP and increase TN concentration in the final effluent from WWTP. The objectiveof the investigation carried out was to consider the application of multistage treatment wetland(MTW) for the treatment of reject water from sewage sludge dewatering in a centrifuge (RWC). Thispaper aims to present the design and performance...
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Selected aspects of system design theory.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wybrane zagadnienia z teorii projektowania systemów. Szczgólną uwagę zwrócono na problemy występujące w systemach o dużej złożoności, które charakteryzują się skomplikowaną funkcją globalną, jak również dużą ilością elementów należących do takich systemów. Omówiono także niektóre cechy elementów wynikające z różnych procesów wytwarzania oraz ich wpływ na funkcję, strukturę i eksploatację systemu, powstałego ze skojarzenia...
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The methods of design reliable distributed networks
PublicationOpisano dwie metody projektowania niezawodnych sieci rozległych. W pierwszej metodzie przyjęto, że koszt konstrukcji każdego połączenia jest jednakowy, w drugiej koszty opisuje zadana macierz kosztów. Jako parametr niezawodnościowy przyjęto liczbę niezależnych dróg pomiędzy węzłami sieci. Pierwsza z metod jest metodą dokładną, druga heurystyczną. Zdefiniowano i oceniono błąd metody heurystycznej. Opublikowano wyniki otrzymane...
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Multicriteria optymization method for yacht design
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy optymalizacji wielokryterialnej projektowania innowacyjnego systemu jachtowego w taki sposób by osiągnąć polepszone zachowanie dynamiczne w dowolnych warunkach nawigacji morskiej. W artykule skoncentrowano się na komputerowej symulacji, modelowaniu i optymalizacji matematycznego modelu jachtu w różnych warunkach żeglowania w celu poprawy zdolności manewrowania i zwiększenia szybkości. Przeprowadza się symulację...
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Selected aspects of system design theory.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wybrane fragmenty z teorii i techniki projektowania złożonych systemów technicznych. Zwrócono szczególną uwagę na tworzenie schematów strukturalnych i funkcjonalnych systemów, a także występujących tam relacji między elementami takiego systemu. Opisano kolejne kroki postępowania dla doboru cech elementów systemu wg macierzy ich przewidywanych właściwości oraz przykłady podziału dla istniejących składników systemów...
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Problems of ship system design for safety.
PublicationSystem bezpieczny to taki, który nie stwarza ryzyka większego niż przyjęte w odpowiednich kryteriach. Kryteria te mogą być wyrażone jakościowo oraz ilościowo. Bezpieczeństwo jako atrybut systemu może być przedmiotem projektowania. Rozróżniono tutaj dwa przypadki: A - dotyczące systemu dla którego właściwe są kryteria jakościowe i B - dotyczące systemu dla którego zastosowano kryteria ilościowe. W uwagach końcowych przedyskutowano...
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A new approach to the prosthetic finger design
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano nowy sposób projektowania protez ręki przy użyciu aplikacji CAD. Uzyskano projekt palca wskazującego, w którym zaproponowano napęd poszczególnych członów w oparciu o stopy z pamięcią kształtu.
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User-System Interaction Design in IT Projects
PublicationMonografia omawia główne wymagania dla interfejsu użytkownika oraz przedstawia przegląd metod przydatnych do projektowania interakcji użytkownik-system, jak i do organizowania współpracy z użytkownikami w projektach informatycznych. Znaczną część monografii poświęcono zagadnieniom projektowania koncepcyjnego oraz testowania i oceny powstających rozwiązań. Szczególne miejsce zajmują różne techniki prototypownia oraz zasady prowadzenia...
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Dichotomous design of real-time systems
PublicationW pracy prezentuje się i analizuje dwie podstawowe metody projektowania komputerowych systemów czasu rzeczywistego, spełniających rozmaite zadania z zakresu automatyki, sterowania, nadzoru i diagnostyki, w których następuje interakcja komputera z obiektami i procesami przemysłowymi, które posiadają naturę ciągłą (pozwalającą na ścisłą matematyczną charakteryzację w czasie ciągłym). Definiuje się podejście uwarunkowane kontekstowo...
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Ethical aspects of the sustainable architectural design
PublicationWobec wyzwań rozwoju zrównoważonego praktyka architektoniczna ulega przeobrażeniu. Coraz wyraźniej akcentowane są kwestie społeczne i ekologiczne. Etyka środowiskowa, której przedmiotem refleksji jest człowiek i środowisko, stanowi podstawę filozoficzną koncepcji zrównoważonego projektowania architektonicznego. W kształtowaniu przestrzeni pojawia się podstawowe pytanie - co jest dobre dla środowiska? Problemem projektowania rodzącym...
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Slurry Erosion -Design of Test Devices
PublicationDegradation of material caused by impacts of a solid particle (erodent) suspended in a liquid is called slurry erosion and is a major problem in the hydropower and maritime industry. Slurry erosion depends on many factors, e.g. liquid and erodent velocity, size, shape, angle of impact, hardness and number of erodents, and strength of a target material. The various types of test devices have been designed to investigate an effect...
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Analysis and design of a polarizer rotator system
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono metodę analizy wielosekcyjnego polaryzatora złożonego z periodycznych szyków obiektów cylindrycznych. W celu analizy badanej struktury zastosowano metodę pełnofalową opartą na metodzie dopasowania rodzajów. Opracowany algorytm został zweryfikowany poprzez porównanie uzyskanych wyników z wynikami otrzymanymi z przybliżonego modelu transmisyjnego oraz z własnymi pomiarami wykonanego prototypu.
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Geosynthetics tests in hydrotechnical structures design
PublicationW celu właściwego stosowania w konstrukcjach budowlanych (w tym również hydrotechnicznych)geosyntetyków - zarówno przepuszczalnych (geotekstylia i wyroby pokrewne) jak i nieprzepuszaczalnych (geomembrany i kompozyty uszczelniające), bardzo ważne jest wcześniejsze poddawanie go odpowiednim badaniom, których procedura musi być ściśle powiązana z późniejszym przeznaczeniem geomateriału i uwzględniać warunki, w jakich materiał będzie...
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Study of rotational separators operation and design
PublicationOmówiono zasadę działania i podstawy projektowania separatorów cyrkulacyjnych, wyrózniając separatory wirowe oraz cyklony.Przeanalizowano bilans sił, działających na cząstkę usuwanej zawiesiny. Na przykładzie obliczeniowym wykazano wady istniejących metod projektowych. Przedstawiono ogólną koncepcję nowej metody.
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Microstructural Design of Ba0.5La0.5Co0.5Fe0.5O3 Perovskite Ceramics
PublicationBa0.5La0.5Co0.5Fe0.5O3 was synthesized in the solid-state reaction route. The influence of ball milling parameters (such as milling media size, angular velocity, and time), pelletizing pressure, and annealing parameters on the microstructure was studied. The grain size distribution and density or specific surface area changes were investigated in each approach while the individual parameters were changed. The evaluation of BLCF...
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Technology-Enhanced Environmental Learning: Co-design of Educational Mobile Application Case
PublicationThe process of co-creating an educational mobile application to support environmentally friendly behavior is presented in this paper. The research material consisted of quantitative data collected on the application during the first testing phase by early adopters. The results suggest that the most frequently used features of the app were related to transport and educational activities. While women tended to split their time between...
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Green Therapy w projektowaniu ośrodków medycznych Green Therapy in complex design of health centres
PublicationKoncepcja przestrzenna ogrodu terapeutycznego podporządkowana jest generalnej idei otwierania się projektantów na poszukiwanie nowych możliwości poprawy samopoczucia odbiorcy - poprzez zapewnienie użytkownikom poczucia bezpieczeństwa, komfortu i odprężenia, harmonii. Dotyczy to nie tylko grupy osób chorych, które dręczone są przez niepokoje i napięcia wywołane przez niepełnosprawność czy chorobę, ale także pacjentów w różnym wieku...
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A biochemical multi-species quality model of a drinking water distribution system for simulation and design
PublicationDrinking Water Distribution Systems (DWDSs) play a key role in sustainable development of modern society. They are classified as critical infrastructure systems. This imposes a large set of highly demanding requirements on the DWDS operation and requires dedicated algorithms for on-line monitoring and control to tackle related problems. Requirements on DWDS availability restrict the usability of the real plant in the design phase....
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Application of linear buckling sensitivity analysis to economic design of cylindrical steel silos composed of corrugated sheets and columns
PublicationThe paper deals with global stability of steel cylindrical silos composed of corrugated walls and vertical columns with loads imposed by a bulk solid following Eurocode 1. The optimum silo design with respect to the steel weight was based on a sensitivity analysis method. The changes of silo column profiles at each design step were performed by means of influence lines for the buckling load factor due to the unit column bending...
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Evaluation of time and space distribution of magnetic flux density in a steel plate magnetized by a C-core
PublicationBadano wpływ częstości magnesowania płyty stalowej na rozkład przestrzenny indukcji magnetycznej wewnątrz tej płyty. Rozkład ten oceniano na podstawie pomiaru natężenia emisji magnetoakustycznej a także rozkładu na powierzchni płyty natężenia efektu Barkhausena. Wyniki dyskutowane są ilościowo i porównane z wynikami modelowania metodą elementów skończonych, w której uwzględniono efekt powstawania prądów wirowych.
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Providing Public Space Continuities in Post-Industrial Areas through Remodelling Land/Water Connections
PublicationThis article examines the problem of urban transformation strategies applied in recent years which are based on the creation of new water areas and modification of existing ones. The research is an attempt to prove that modifications of plans of water areas and forms of their borders may play an important role in achieving the best quality public spaces in post-industrial territories. The basis for demonstrating the importance...
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Mountain pass type periodic solutions for Euler–Lagrange equations in anisotropic Orlicz–Sobolev space
PublicationUsing the Mountain Pass Theorem, we establish the existence of periodic solution for Euler–Lagrange equation. Lagrangian consists of kinetic part (an anisotropic G-function), potential part and a forcing term. We consider two situations: G satisfying at infinity and globally. We give conditions on the growth of the potential near zero for both situations.
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The use of innovative application in creating new marketing space for cultural and entertainment events in the local market
PublicationThe following article describes the problems concerning marketing of mass events in the local market and potential solutions. In the first part the barriers that occur in communication between the organizers and the articipants are defined. In the process of identifying problems the results of research conducted for the needs article were used. In following sections the solution with use of Smartphone app is shown. The features that...
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On Reduced-Cost Design-Oriented Constrained Surrogate Modeling of Antenna Structures
PublicationDesign of contemporary antenna structures heavily relies on full-wave electromagnetic (EM) simulation models. Such models are essential to ensure reliability of evaluating antenna characteristics, yet, they are computationally expensive and therefore unsuitable for handling tasks that require multiple analyses, e.g., parametric optimization. The cost issue can be alleviated by using fast surrogate models. Conventional data-driven...
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A model of fuel combustion process in the marine reciprocating engine work space taking into account load and wear of crankshaft-piston assembly and the theory of semi-Markov processes
PublicationThe ar ticle analyses the operation of reciprocal internal combu stion engines, with mar ine engines u sed a s an example. The analysis takes into account types of energy conversion in the work spaces (cylinders) of these engines, loads of their crankshaft-piston assemblies, and types of fuel combustion which can take place in these spaces during engine operation. It is highlighted that the analysed time-dependent loads of marine...
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On deterministic procedures for low-cost multi-objective design optimization of miniaturized impedance matching transformers
PublicationPurpose This paper aims to investigate deterministic strategies for low-cost multi-objective design optimization of compact microwave structures, specifically, impedance matching transformers. The considered methods involve surrogate modeling techniques and variable-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) simulations. In contrary to majority of conventional approaches, they do not rely on population-based metaheuristics, which permit lowering...
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State of the Art in Open Platforms for Collaborative Urban Design and Sharing of Resources in Districts and Cities
PublicationThis work discusses recent developments in sharing economy concepts and collaborative co-design technology platforms applied in districts and cities. These developments are being driven both by new technological advances and by increased environmental awareness. The paper begins by outlining the state of the art in smart technology platforms for collaborative urban design, highlighting a number of recent examples. The case of peer-to-peer...
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Potencjał kognitywno-kulturowy dzielnicy a innowacyjne strategie rehabilitacji w kontekście społecznej indywidualizacji. Studium przypadku: Mouraria, Lizbona = Innovative Public Space Rehabilitation Models to Create Cognitive-Cultural Urban Economy in the Age of Mass Individualisation. Case of Mouraria, Lisbon
PublicationInnovative Public Space Rehabilitation Models to Create Cognitive- -Cultural Urban Economy in the Age of Mass Individualisation. Case of Mouraria, Lisbon. This paper deals with the issue of sustainable urban rehabilitation interventions in city cores focused on value creation through culture-led development as a tool for building a cognitive city. The objective is to analyze cases of rehabilitation of public space by culture-led...
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Computer-Aided Greenery Design—Prototype Green Structure Improving Human Health in Urban Ecosystem
PublicationIncreasing population and urbanization, with climate change consequences, such as rising temperatures, influence public health and well-being. The search to improve the quality of life in cities becomes one of the priority objectives. A solution can be found in the role of greenery in an urban environment and its impact on human health. This opens a path toward experimentation on microclimate green structures that can be inserted...
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A Web-GIS tool for diagnosing spatial orientation of young adults: design and evaluation of Geo-Survey
PublicationSpatial orientation is the effectiveness with which one is able to assess the mutual location of objects relative to a point of reference or a system of coordinates. Traditionally, this ability has been evaluated through field navigation tests, which do not take into account the prevailing influence of free online maps and virtual walks on a person’s interpretation of space. In this context, this study presents a Web-GIS tool designed...
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Design of synchronous generator two inputs regulator based on hinf control theory.
PublicationThe power system is highly nonlinear system, its dynamics depends on system network configuration, system loading… etc. To overcome the above mentioned difficulties and fulfill the performance requirements the different control methods are considered and tested for design of synchronous generator control system. Application of the H optimization method to synchronous generator regulator based on measurement of generator voltage...
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Healthier and Environmentally Responsible Sustainable Cities and Communities. A New Design Framework and Planning Approach for Urban Illumination
PublicationAlthough sustainability and sustainable development are both considered necessary practices in various fields today, a recent analysis showed that the Sustainable Development Goal SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities established by the United Nations does not address urban illumination and its impact. This oversight is of concern because research carried out in the last 20+ years indicates artificial light at night (ALAN)...
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Adaptabilność obiektów architektonicznych we współczesnym projektowaniu / The adaptability of architectural objects in contemporary design
PublicationThe article discusses the issue of adaptability - the ability to modify modern architectural objects to a changing context - as an important element of contemporary design. Adaptability can take on different forms. It is most commonly understood as a change in the architectural form in reaction to various stimuli from the environment through transformative structures, or as an object's ability to adapt to climatic conditions, providing...
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A design framework and a digital toolset supporting the early-stage explorations of responsive kinetic building skin concepts
PublicationIn this paper we present the first phase of our research on the development of a framework for early-stage responsive kinetic building skin design. The aims of this study were: to formulate a methodological and instrumental basis for the construction of the framework, to conduct an initial pre-assessment of its features, and finally to provide the first example of how the framework could be applied in practice. Importantly, at...
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Design of a Wideband High-Gain Monopulse Antenna for X- and Ku-Bands Applications
PublicationThe present study provides a wideband high-gain monopulse antenna based on a dielectric lens operating in X- and Ku-bands, in which a wideband dielectric lens is designed and employed to fulfill the radiation pattern and bandwidth necessities of a monopulse antenna. The proposed configuration has four horns allowing for the simultaneous creation of 1 and 6 designs in two perpendicular planes. The main advantages of the proposed...
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Knowledge-Based Expedited Parameter Tuning of Microwave Passives by Means of Design Requirement Management and Variable-Resolution EM Simulations
PublicationThe importance of numerical optimization techniques has been continually growing in the design of microwave components over the recent years. Although reasonable initial designs can be obtained using circuit theory tools, precise parameter tuning is still necessary to account for effects such as electromagnetic (EM) cross coupling or radiation losses. EM-driven design closure is most often realized using gradient-based procedures,...
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Model Correction and Optimization Framework for Expedited EM-Driven Surrogate-Assisted Design of Compact Antennas
PublicationDesign of compact antennas is a numerically challenging process that heavily relies on electromagnetic (EM) simulations and numerical optimization algorithms. For reliability of simulation results, EM models of small radiators often include connectors which—despite being components with fixed dimensions—significantly contribute to evaluation cost. In this letter, a response correction method for antenna models without connector,...
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Design considerations for compact microstrip resonant cells dedicated to efficient branch-line miniaturization
PublicationA conventional compact microstrip resonant cell (CMRC)has been thoroughly investigated to enhance its slow-wave properties and subsequently ensure an efficient miniaturization of a microstrip circuit. The geometry of a classic CMRC has been improved in terms of slowwave effect in two progressive steps: (i) a single-element topology has been replaced with a double-element one and (ii) a high-impedance section has been refined by...
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Design of a test bench for determining the general characteristics of an internal combustion engine using a hydraulic power take-off system
PublicationThe paper presents a design of an engine test bench, which is used to determine the general characteristics of a truck engine using a power take-off (PTO). PTO drives a hydraulic system that generates a load on the engine at various points in its operation in the power range specified by the hydraulic system. The design allows for stationary and mobile tests with the test bench mounted on the truck, without any modification of...
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Techno‐economic evaluation of a natural deep eutectic solvent‐based biorefinery: Exploring different design scenarios
PublicationThis paper presents a comprehensive techno‐economic evaluation of an integrated natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES)‐based biorefinery – a 1 ton day−1 capacity design plant. The key parameters include payback period, net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR). These were compared with the parameters of conventional biorefineries. The ‘n th plant’ results clearly revealed that the single product‐based biorefinery...
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Winding function approach based design of novel five-phase brushless doubly fed induction generator
PublicationThe paper presents the concept of the new design of the five-phase brushless doubly fed induction generator. The generator is dedicated to the modern wind turbine. The innovative design approach uses a five-phase power supply from the stator control winding side of the generator with a stator three-phase classic power winding. The research results presented indicate that the electromagnetic coupling between the control and power...
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Kriging-assisted hybrid reliability design and optimization of offshore wind turbine support structure based on a portfolio allocation strategy
PublicationIn recent years, offshore wind power generation technology has developed rapidly around the world, making important contributions to the further development of renewable energy. When designing an Offshore Wind Turbine (OWT) system, the uncertainties in parameters and different types of constraints need to be considered to find the optimal design of these systems. Therefore, the Reliability-Based Design Optimization (RBDO) method...
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Software-Defined NB-IoT Uplink Framework - The Design, Implementation and Use Cases
PublicationIn the radiocommunication area, we may observe a rapid growth of new technology, such as 5G. Moreover, all the newly introduced radio interfaces, e.g., narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), are strongly dependent on the software. Hence, the radiocommunication software development and optimization, as well as the 3GPP technical specification, should be introduced at the academic level of education. In this paper, a software-defined...
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Design Evolution of the Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Motor Using Three Rotating Mode Actuators
PublicationThe development process and experimental investigation of the multicell piezoelectric motor is presented in this paper. The proposed design consists of three individual cells integrated into the stator, double rotor, and a preload system. Those elements are combined into a symmetrical structure of the motor. The two new prototypes have been designed, simulated and tested. Finite element numerical analysis is carried out to obtain...
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Wpływ procesu redukcji na właściwości strukturalne i mechaniczne szkieł tlenkowych z grupy (Pb,Bi)-(Si,Ge)-O = Influence of reduction process on the structural and mechanical properties of (Pb,Bi)-(Si,Ge)-O oxide glasses
PublicationThe effect of the reduction process in H2 at 380 °C on the microstructure and elemental composition of a glass Bi0.4Pb0.2Si0.4Ox has been investigated. It has been shown that after reduction a clearly separated top layer with a thickness of approx. 50 µm was formed on the surface of the sample. This layer is depleted of oxygen and has higher electrical conductivity than the interior of the glass. It has also been found that some...
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Modelling of some stealth features for a small navy ship at the concept design stage - part II
PublicationIn the paper a few problems associated with modelling the basic stealth features for a small ship at the concept design stage are introduced. One problem concerns the modification of the immersed ship hull using the rapid change of the ship loading condition. The second is associated with the modification of the ship boundary layer by the hull skin cover. The other stealth features of the ship are not presented in this paper. The...