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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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FIR Filter Design Using Distributed Maximal Flatness Method
PublicationIn the paper a novel method for filter design based on the distributed maximal flatness method is presented. The proposed approach is based on the method used to design the most common FIR fractional delay filter - the maximally flat filter. The MF filter demonstrates excellent performance but only in a relatively narrow frequency range around zero frequency but its magnitude response is no greater than one. This ,,passiveness”...
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A decision-making module for aiding ship system automation design; A knowledge-based approach
PublicationZastosowanie elementów sztucznej inteligencji, w tym systemów z bazą wiedzy staje się coraz bardziej powszechne przy komputerowo wspomaganym projektowaniu. Proces projektowy związany jest z wieloma problemami decyzyjnymi, jak: wybór struktury podsystemu, podzespołów czy też elementów składowych. Z tego względu zdecydowano się opracować system z bazą wiedzy z modułem wspirającym proces podejmowania decyzji.W artykule przedstawiono...
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FEM analysis of composite materials failure in nonlinear six field shell theory
PublicationThe monography deals with the problem of failure initiation in thin laminated composites. Known techniques of laminate structures modelling are briefly characterised. Eventually, shell based approach is chosen for the purpose of the description of the composite structures behaviour, as it predicts their deformation and states of stress effectively in a global sense. The nonlinear six parameter shell theory (6p theory) with asymmetric...
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Extending transition curve in analytical design method
PublicationThe paper presents the problem of extending the transitional curves, using for this purpose an analytical design method. The basis for the analysis of numerical calculations were carried out for a wide set of parameters characterizing the standard geometric system. We considered an importance of the size of radius of the circular arc and return angle of route on the obtained results after the formulation of appropriate theoretical...
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Finite element analysis on failure of reinforced concrete corner in sewage tank under opening bending moment
PublicationW artykule omówiono mechanizm uszkodzenia żelbetowego zbiornika ściekowego w narożniku ściany, który uległ uszkodzeniu podczas próby wypełnienia na skutek nadmiernych przemieszczeń poziomych ścian pod wpływem otwierającego momentu zginającego. Aby wyjaśnić przyczyny awarii, przeprowadzono kompleksowe obliczenia metodą elementów skończonych (MES) żelbetowego zbiornika w warunkach odkształcenia płaskiego. Beton zamodelowano za pomocą...
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Finite difference approximations for nonlinear first order partial differential equations
PublicationKlasyczne rozwiązania nieliniowych równań różniczkowych o pochodnych cząst-kowych pierwszego rzędu są aproksymowane za pomocą równań quasiliniowych uk-ładów równań różniczkowych. Dowód zbieżności wykorzystuje metody porównawcze
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Non-Destructive Testing of the Longest Span Soil-Steel Bridge in Europe—Field Measurements and FEM Calculations
PublicationThe article describes interdisciplinary and comprehensive non-destructive diagnostic tests of final bridge inspection and acceptance proposed for a soil-steel bridge made of corrugated sheets, being the European span length record holder (25.74 m). As an effect of an original concept a detailed and precise information about the structure short-term response was collected. Periodic diagnostics of bridge deformations was done one...
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Human Factors and Cognitive Engineering in Functional Safety Analysis
PublicationHuman factors and cognitive engineering are considered nowadays as important multidisciplinary domains that focus on improving the relations between humans, technology and systems to be supervised and operated. The industrial automation and control systems (IACS) in hazardous plants are increasingly computerized and perform various safety functions. These are usually designed and implemented according to the functional safety requirements....
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Method of Skeletal System Modelling
PublicationAn original method of skeletal system modelling is presented in detail. Using DICOM images obtained from CT and PET tests, shell models of nine bones were created (humerus, radius, ulna, scapula, clavicle, femur, tibia, fibula, pelvis). Two methods of bone behaviour are also proposed, the first method treating the bone as a solid structure and the second method treating the bone as a complex porous structure. The behaviour of model...
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Information significance in engineering design processes in shipyards
PublicationW artykule zwrócono uwagę na aspekt zarządzania procesem budowy statku, zarządzania informacją w procesie projektowania oraz znaczeniu systemów informacyjnych w transmisji informacji pomiędzy biurem projektowym a organizacjami współpracującymi. Dzięki jednolitej informacji projektowej we wszystkich fazach projektowania uzyskujemy ciągłość procesu projektowego, eliminację niepotrzebnych kosztów związanych z poprawą błędów oraz lepszą...
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Propagation of elastic waves in structural elements by spectral finite element methods
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono metodę elementów spektralnych w zastosowaniu do analizy propagacji fal sprężystych w elementach konstrukcyjnych.
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Assessment of rod behavior theories used in spectral finite element modeling
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono teorie prętów i przedstawiono ich przydatnośc w analizie propagacji fal sprężystych z wykorzystaniem metody spektralnych elementów skończonych.
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Finite element modeling of shear localization in granular bodies in hypoplasticity with enhancements
PublicationW pracy omówiono wyniki numeryczne lokalizacji okształceń stycznych w materiałach granulowanych. Obliczenia wykonano stosując prawo hipoplastyczne z rozszerzeniami w ramach mechaniki ośrodka gradientowego, nielokalnego i mikropolarnego. Obliczenia przeprowadzono dla różnych problemów brzegowych z uwzględnieniem lokalizacji. Wyniki analiz porównano z doświadczeniami.
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On Computationally-Efficient Reference Design Acquisition for Reduced-Cost Constrained Modeling and Re-Design of Compact Microwave Passives
PublicationFull-wave electromagnetic (EM) analysis has been playing a major role in the design of microwave components for the last few decades. In particular, EM tools allow for accurate evaluation of electrical performance of miniaturized structures where strong cross-coupling effects cannot be adequately quantified using equivalent network models. However, EM-based design procedures (parametric optimization, statistical analysis) generate...
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Vendor credibility in e-shops design in Poland : an empirical study
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia wyniki badań dokonanych przez autora dotyczących czynników wpływających na wiarygodność detalicznych oferentów internetowych postrzeganą przez polskich klientów.Przedstawiono także model budowy wiarygodności oferenta internetowego, opracowany na podstawie wyników badań.
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Regularized Local Multivariate Reduced-Order Models With Nonaffine Parameter Dependence
PublicationThis paper addresses a singular problem, not yet discussed in the literature, which occurs when parametric reduced-order models are created using a subspace projection approach with multiple concatenated projection bases. We show that this technique may lead to the appearance of localized artifacts in the frequency characteristics of a system, even when the reduced-order projection basis is rich enough to describe the original...
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Smart Cities System Design Method Based on Case Based Reasoning
PublicationThe objective of this paper is to present the results of research carried out to develop a design method for Smart Cities systems. The method is based on the analysis of design cases of Smart Cities systems in cities, the selection of the city appropriate to the requirements for implementation and application. The Case Based Reasoning method was used to develop the proposed design methodology, along with mechanisms of the conversion...
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Low-cost multi-criterial design optimization of compact microwave passives using constrained surrogates and dimensionality reduction
PublicationDesign of contemporary microwave circuits is a challenging task. Typically, it has to take into account several performance requirements and constraints. The design objectives are often conflicting and their simultaneous improvement may not be possible; instead, compromise solutions are to be sought. Representative examples are miniaturized microwave passives where reduction of the circuit size has a detrimental effect on its electrical...
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Monotone iterative method for first-order differential equations at resonance
PublicationThis paper concerns the application of the monotone iterative technique for first-order differential equations involving Stieltjes integrals conditions. We discuss such problems at resonance when the measure in the Stieltjes integral is positive and also when this measure changes the sign. Sufficient conditions which guarantee the existence of extremal, unique and quasi-solutions are given. Three examples illustrate the results.
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Multi-objective design optimization of antennas for reflection, size, and gain variability using kriging surrogates and generalized domain segmentation
PublicationCost-efficient multi-objective design optimization of antennas is presented. The framework exploits auxiliary data-driven surrogates, a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for initial Pareto front identification, response correction techniques for design refinement, as well as generalized domain segmentation. The purpose of this last mechanism is to reduce the volume of the design space region that needs to be sampled in order...
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Application of probabilistic tools to extend load test design of bridges prior to opening
PublicationLoad tests of bridges are widely performed in a large number of countries. Deterministic comparison of measurement results to the theoretical, FEM (finite element method)-based outcomes with possible further calibration is mostly applied. Sometimes, the data collected in the tests are also used to calibrate the reliability factors of bridge structures or their components. This work proposes to complement the stage of the load test...
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Fast Multi-Objective Optimization of Narrow-Band Antennas Using RSA Models and Design Space Reduction
PublicationComputationally efficient technique for multi-objective design optimization of narrow-band antennas is presented. In our approach, the corrected low-fidelity antenna model (obtained through coarse-discretization EM simulations) is enhanced using frequency scaling and response correction, sampled, and utilized to obtain a fast response surface approximation (RSA) antenna surrogate. The RSA model is constructed in the reduced design space....
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Artificial Neural Networks as an architectural design tool- generating new detail forms based on the Roman Corinthian order capital
PublicationThe following paper presents the results of the research in the field of the machine learning, investigating the scope of application of the artificial neural networks algorithms as a tool in architectural design. The computational experiment was held using the backward propagation of errors method of training the artificial neural network, which was trained based on the geometry of the details of the Roman Corinthian order capital....
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High-Level Model for the Design of KPIs for Smart Cities Systems
PublicationThe main goal of the paper is to build a high-level model for the design of KPIs. Currently, the development and processes of cities have been checked by KPI indicators. The authors realized that there is a limited usability of KPIs for both the users and IT specialists who are preparing them. Another observation was that the process of the implementation of Smart Cities systems is very complicated. Due to this the concept of a...
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FEM modelling of stress and strain distribution in weld joints of steel sandwich panels
PublicationThe development of laser welding technology has enabled the mass production of thin-walled structures, including steel sandwich panels. The technology of joining plating panels with stiffeners by welding allows us to create joints with a specific geometry and material properties. In comparison with other types of joints, laser welds are characterized by their specific behaviour under cyclic load and, as a consequence, a different...
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Electromagnetic Modeling of Microstrip Elements Aided with Artificial Neural Network
PublicationThe electromagnetic modeling principle aided withartificial neural network to designing the microwave widebandelements/networks prepared in microstrip technology is proposedin the paper. It is assumed that the complete information is knownfor the prototype design which is prepared on certain substratewith certain thickness and electric permittivity. The longitudinaland transversal dimensions of new design...
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Analysis of Cogging Torque Reduction Method Effectiveness on the Example of a Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Model
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FEM and experimental investigations of concrete temperature field in the massive stemwall of the bridge abutment
PublicationThe paper deals with the prediction of early-age concrete temperature of cast-in-place stemwall of the bridge abutment. The considered object is an arch bridge located in Gda´nsk. In the case of massive structures, it is particularly important to not exceed the temperature difference between the core and the concrete surface. Too high temperature gradient generates an increase in thermal stresses, what could be the reason of exceeding...
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A method for the three-dimensional and synchronous resolution of functional and spatial matters in architectural design
PublicationThe article discusses the issue of applied methods of teaching architectural design at Polish universities. The authors review the common methods based on conceptual drawings solving design problems in only two dimensions. After completing the floor plans' sketching process carried out in 2D way the 3D virtual models are made - seldom cardboard mock-ups - to illustrate the final spatial form of the designed object. At the Faculty...
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Simplified method of applying loads to flat slab floor structural model
PublicationThe article analyses the impact of the live load position on the surface of a reinforced concrete flat slab floor of 32.0 m × 28.8 m. Four variants of a live load position are investigated: located on the entire concrete slab, set in a chessboard pattern, applied by bands and imposed separately in each of the slab panels. Conclusions are drawn upon differences in bending moments, the time of calculation and the size of output files....
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The Method of Reduction of Aerodynamic Forces Generated in Turbine Blade Seals
PublicationOpisano metodę zmniejszania sił wymuszających drgania aerodynamiczne poprzez zastosowanie nowego uszczelnienia nadbandażowego typu komorowego. Efektywność stosowania uszczelnienia komorowego potwierdzono obliczeniami numerycznymi i badaniami eksperymentalnymi.
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ADAPTATION OF ENGINEERING FEA-BASED ALGORITHMS TO LCF FAILURE AND MATERIAL DATA PREDICTION IN OFFSHORE DESIGN
PublicationThere is an ever growing industrial demand for quantitative assessment of fatigue endurance of critical structural details. Although FEA-based calculations have become a standard in engineering design, problems involving the Low-To-Medium cycle range (101-104) remain challenging. This paper presents an attempt to optimally choose material data, meshing density and other algorithm settings in the context of recent design of the...
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A novel method for archiving multibeam sonar data with emphasis on efficient record size reduction and storage
PublicationOver the past few years considerable advances in sonar technology, spatial positioning capabilities and computer processing power have lead to significant improvements in mapping, imaging and technologies of seafloor exploration. Recently, modern multibeam echosounder systems (MBES) capable of recording backscatter data for the whole water column, not just for the seabed, have become available thus providing data allowing for...
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Cost-Efficient Design Methodology for Compact Rat-Race Couplers
PublicationIn this article, a reliable and low-cost design methodology for simulation-driven optimization of miniaturized rat-race couplers (RRCs) is presented. We exploit a two-stage design approach, where a composite structure (a basic building block of the RRC structure) is first optimized using a pattern search algorithm, and, subsequently, the entire coupler is tuned by means of surrogate-based optimization (SBO) procedure. SBO is executed...
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A framework for accelerated optimization of antennas using design database and initial parameter set estimation
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to exploit a database of pre-existing designs to accelerate parametric optimization of antenna structures is investigated. Design/methodology/approach The usefulness of pre-existing designs for rapid design of antennas is investigated. The proposed approach exploits the database existing antenna base designs to determine a good starting point for structure optimization and its response sensitivities....
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User satisfaction model
PublicationRaport techniczny - opis metody ''User Satisfaction Methods'' wykorzystywanej w projektowaniu komunikacji człowiek-komputer oraz doskonaleniu interfejsu użytkownika.
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Application of hybrid finite-difference mode-matching method to analysis of structures loaded with axially-symmetrical posts
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono nową metodę hybrydową do analizy układów falowodowych zawierających dowolne konfiguracje obiektów osiowo-symetrycznych. Metoda oparta jest na połączeniu metody różnic skończonych, metody dopasowania rodzajów oraz iteracyjnej procedury rozpraszania. W pracy przedstawiono badania zbieżności metody. Uzyskane wyniki numeryczne porównano z wynikami odniesienia. Duża zgodność wyników potwierdziła poprawność opracowanego...
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Selected problems of decision making modelling in power engineering
PublicationThe paper presents the selected problems of decision making modelling in power engineering specially investment risk evaluation methods. The proposed model can be used in the range programming the development and investing process in power engineering. Decision making problems in power engineering and the evaluation of investment effectiveness in particular are closely related to modelling which relatively accurately reflects...
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Computer assisted method for proving existence of periodic orbits
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Supporting Cybersecurity Compliance Assessment of Industrial Automation and Control System Components
PublicationThe chapter presents a case study demonstrating how security requirements of an Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS) component can be represented in a form of Protection Profile that is based on IEC 62443 standards and how compliance assessment of such component can be supported by explicitly representing a conformity argument in a form based on the OMG SACM meta-model. It is also demonstrated how an advanced argument...
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Computer Simulation in Predicting Biochemical Processes and Energy Balance at WWTPs
PublicationNowadays, the use of mathematical models and computer simulation allow analysis of many different technological solutions as well as testing various scenarios in a short time and at low financial budget in order to simulate the scenario under typical conditions for the real system and help to find the best solution in design or operation process. The aim of the study was to evaluate different concepts of biochemical processes and...
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Co-operation with local stakeholders: a crucial element of urban design
PublicationIn this article,the authors endeavour to illustratethe evolution of the role of local stakeholder in teaching urban planning by example of selected experiences in the Faculty of Architecture atGdańsk University of Technology(FA-GUT), Gdańsk, Poland. The timeframe covers the period from the political breakthrough in 1989 to the present. The background is composed of the social, economic and legal changes that have...
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Half-order analytical modelling of ferromagnetic sheet. Validation with finite elements simulation
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Estimation of Failure Initiation in Laminated Composites by means of Nonlinear Six-Field Shell Theory and FEM
PublicationThe monography deals with the problem of failure initiation in thin laminated composites. Known techniques of laminate structures modelling are briefly characterised. Eventually, shell based approach is chosen for the purpose of the description of the composite structures behaviour, as it predicts their deformation and states of stress effectively in a global sense. The nonlinear six parameter shell theory (6p theory) with asymmetric...
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High quality speech codec employing sines+noise+transients model
PublicationA method of high quality wideband speech signal representation employing sines+transients+noise model is presented. The need for a wideband speech coding approach as well as various methods for analysis and synthesis of sines, residual and transient states of speech signal is discussed. The perceptual criterion is applied in the proposed approach during encoding of sines amplitudes in order to reduce bandwidth requirements and...
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2-D constitutive equations for orthotropic Cosserat type laminated shells in finite element analysis
PublicationWe propose 2-D Cosserat type orthotropic constitutive equations for laminated shells for the purpose of initial failure estimation in a laminate layer. We use nonlinear 6-parameter shell theory with asymmetric membrane strain measures and Cosserat kinematics as the framework. This theory is specially dedicated to the analysis of irregular shells, inter alia, with orthogonal intersections, since it takes into account the drilling...
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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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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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Explicit Size-Reduction-Oriented Design of a Compact Microstrip Rat-Race Coupler Using Surrogate-Based Optimization Methods
PublicationIn this paper, an explicit size reduction of a compact rat-race coupler implemented in a microstrip technology is considered. The coupler circuit features a simple topology with a densely arranged layout that exploits a combination of high- and low-impedance transmission line sections. All relevant dimensions of the structure are simultaneously optimized in order to explicitly reduce the coupler size while maintaining equal power...