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  • Smart Innovation Engineering: Toward Intelligent Industries of the Future

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    - CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS - Year 2018

    Knowledge-based Engineering Systems are founded upon integration of knowledge into computer systems and are one of the core requirements for the future Industry 4.0. This paper presents a system called Smart Innovation Engineering (SIE) capable of facilitating product innovation process semi-automatically. It enhances decision-making processes by using the explicit knowledge of formal decision events. The SIE system carries the...

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  • Parametric method applicable in assessing breakout force and time for lifting slender bodies from seabed

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    The article presents a parametric method applicable in assessing the suction force of a slender body to the seabed, and prognosing the body extrication time. Along with the body weight in water, the information on the suction force is essential for assessing the force needed to lift the object from the seabed. Based on the Foda theory and the resulting integral equation, which relates the maximum suction force with basic parameters...

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  • The evaluation of eGlasses eye tracking module as an extension for Scratch

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    In this paper we present the possibility of using eGlasses eye tracking module as an extension for Scratch programming tool which is a visual programming language supporting computer skills learning. The main concept behind this project is to setup the interface for rapid interaction design. Eye tracking is a powerful tool for hands free communication but for that requires a dedicated software. This software is rarely tailored...

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  • Analysis of server-side and client-side Web-GIS data processing methods on the example of JTS and JSTS using open data from OSM and geoportal

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    - COMPUTERS & GEOSCIENCES - Year 2019

    The last decade has seen a rapid evolution of processing, analysis and visualization of freely available geographic data using Open Source Web-GIS. In the beginning, Web-based Geographic Information Systems employed a thick-client approach which required installation of platform-specific browser plugins. Later on, research focus shifted to platform-independent thin client solutions in which data processing and analysis was performed...

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  • Selected aspects of customization of cognitive dimensions for evaluation of visual modeling languages.

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    - Year 2004

    For the successful application of diagrams in software engineering, high quality visual modelling languages (VML) are required. There is a need for new effective methodologies of VML evaluation. This paper discusses selected aspects of applying cognitive dimensions as a basis of the evaluation. Then, it briefly presents CD-VML methodology which integrates the cognitive dimensions with a theory of visual modelling languages. Finally,...

  • Measurement system based on USB Z-Wave controller

    A wireless measurement system based on the Z-Wave standard is presented in this paper. The system is composed of a U SB Z-Stick Gen5 controller connected to a Personal Computer and a Fibaro controller FGRGBWM-441. Operation of the system is controlled by software written in C++ using OpenZWave library. Some metrological aspects of the system are evaluated: accuracy, linearity, resolution and frequency of voltage measurements.

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  • Spectral Finite Element Method in Condition Monitoring and Damage Detection

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    It is well known that the dynamic behaviour of engineering structures may carry very important and crucial information that can be further used for the assessment of their condition as well as detection of any damage induced. The current interest in monitoring techniques based on the propagation of guided elastic waves requires that numerical techniques used for modelling the phenomena associated must shift into the realm of high...

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  • Anna Danuta Dettlaff dr inż.

    She received her Master of Science degree in engineering with honours in 2013 at the Gdańsk University of Technology at the Department of Analytical Chemistry. In 2013-2017, she was a PhD student in the field of Chemical Technology at Faculty of Chemistry. Her doctoral dissertation was entitled “Nanocomposites based on conducting polymer and carbon materials for supercapacitor application”. In 2015, she was doing a three-month...

  • An approach to improving agility and discipline of software development with Scrum and CMMI

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    - LogForum - Year 2011

    The paper reports on two case studies of combining the Scrum methodology with the CMMI maturity model to improve together agility and discipline of software development. First, we propose the CMMI-Scrum reference model, which maps Scrum practices onto 123 practices of CMMI Staged level 2 and 3. Then, for 60% of CMMI practices, which are insufficiently covered by Scrum we extend Scrum with new practices that improve discipline while...

  • Exploring the Prevalence of Anti-patterns in the Application of Scrum in Software Development Organizations

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    - Year 2023

    The paper presents a survey-based study that aimed to determine the prevalence of anti-patterns in the Scrum software development methodology. A total of 35 anti-patterns were selected from the literature review, and 42 respondents indicated whether they had encountered each anti-pattern in their organizations. The study found that``Unfinished Tasks'' was the most prevalent anti-pattern, highlighting the importance of proper planning...

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  • HMSE: A tool for coupling MODFLOW and HYDRUS-1D computer programs

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    - SoftwareX - Year 2024

    A new software HMSE has been developed to facilitate external coupling between two well-known programs for subsurface flow modeling: MODFLOW-2005 (saturated zone flow) and HYDRUS-1D (unsaturated zone flow). Two coupling schemes have been implemented. In the first case the groundwater recharge flux is calculated by HYDRUS-1D assuming a fixed water table position and then passed to MODFLOW input files. In the second case the water...

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  • Automatic audio signal mixing system based on one-dimensional Wave-U-Net autoencoders

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    - Year 2023

    The purpose of this dissertation is to develop an automatic song mixing system that is capable of automatically mixing a song with good quality in any music genre. This work recalls first the audio signal processing methods used in audio mixing, and it describes selected methods for automatic audio mixing. Then, a novel architecture built based on one-dimensional Wave-U-Net autoencoders is proposed for automatic music mixing. Models...

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  • Test Design Patterns for Embedded Systems,

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    • J. Zander
    • A. M. Perez
    • I. Schieferdecker
    • Z. R. Dai

    - Year 2007

    Test suites for embedded systems are typically created from scratch using dif- ferent, often inadequate methods. In consequence, industry branches dealing with software-intensive embedded systems have to cope with quality problems, even though test processes are particularly time-consuming and costly. Based on an evolving model-based testing methodology we introduce test design patterns for simplifying and accelerating...

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  • Scattering From a Cylindrical Object of Arbitrary Cross Section With the Use of Field Matching Method

    A simple and intuitive solution to scattering problems in shielded and open structures is presented. The main idea of the analysis is based on the direct field matching technique involving the usage of projection of the fields at the boundary on a fixed set of orthogonal basis functions. Different convex shapes and various obstacle materials are considered to verify the validity of the method in open and closed structures. The...

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  • Using deep learning to increase accuracy of gaze controlled prosthetic arm

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    - Year 2021

    This paper presents how neural networks can be utilized to improve the accuracy of reach and grab functionality of hybrid prosthetic arm with eye tracing interface. The LSTM based Autoencoder was introduced to overcome the problem of lack of accuracy of the gaze tracking modality in this hybrid interface. The gaze based interaction strongly depends on the eye tracking hardware. In this paper it was presented how the overall the...

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  • A Qualitative Study on Non-functional Requirements in Agile Software Development

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    Widespread use of agile software development (ASD) methods can be observed nowadays. Non-functional requirements (NFRs) are often reported to be a problematic issue for agile projects, since ASD methods tend to neglect NFRs while focusing on incremental delivery of functional features. Despite that, only very few studies have explored the requirements engineering practices used in ASD and dedicated particularly to NFRs. Objective:...

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  • Toxoplasma godnii recombinant chimeric antigens - IgM and IgG ELISAs - mouse serum samples

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    This study presents an evaluation of tetravalent recombinant chimeric proteins containing fragments of the Toxoplasma gondii antigens, SAG2, SAG1, GRA1, GRA2, MIC1, MAG1, ROP1 and AMA1, as potential replacements of a the soluble, whole-cell tachyzoite lysate (TLA) used in serological assays. Recombinant chimeric proteins (SAG1-MIC1-MAG1-GRA2, SAG2-GRA1-ROP1-GRA2,...

  • Toxoplasma gondii recombinant chimeric antigens - IgG and IgM ELISAs - human serum samples

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    open access

    This study presents an evaluation of tetravalent recombinant chimeric proteins containing fragments of the Toxoplasma gondii antigens, SAG1, SAG2, GRA1, GRA2, MIC1, MAG1, ROP1 and AMA1, as potential replacements of a the soluble, whole-cell tachyzoite lysate (TLA) used in serological assays. Recombinant chimeric proteins (SAG1-MIC1-MAG1-GRA2, SAG2-GRA1-ROP1-GRA2,...

  • Włodzimierz Przybylski prof. dr inż.

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  • Synchro-photogrammetry in the measurement of objects in motion - the case study

    Synchronous photographs and digital photogrammetry methods in a measurement of objects in motion - the experiment. In the following paper, a case study example of a photogrammetric method based on synchronous digital photographs has been presented. This measurement method is an effective solution for tracking of moving objects, dynamic studies and dimensioning of geometry movements. Nowadays, the use of synchronous photography...

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  • IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIPLOMAS AND GROUP PROJECTS DURING ENGINEERING STUDIES IN COOPERATION WITH EMPLOYERS

    The quality of education is one of most important factors determining the job opportunity for graduates. The authors present the possibility of carrying out the diplomas in cooperation with employers and institutions interested in employment of students who graduated Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and University of Warmia and Mazury, Faculty of Geodesy and Land Management (major:...

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  • The Latest Advances in Wireless Communication in Aviation, Wind Turbines and Bridges

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    - Inventions - Year 2022

    Present-day technologies used in SHM (Structural Health Monitoring) systems in many implementations are based on wireless sensor networks (WSN). In the context of the continuous development of these systems, the costs of the elements that form the monitoring system are decreasing. In this situation, the challenge is to select the optimal number of sensors and the network architecture, depending on the wireless system’s other parameters...

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  • IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIPLOMAS AND GROUP PROJECTS DURING ENGINEERING STUDIES IN COOPERATION WITH EMPLOYERS

    The quality of education is one of the most important factors determining the job opportunity for graduates. The authors present the possibility of carrying out the diplomas in cooperation with employers and institutions interested in employment of students who graduated Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and University of Warmia and Mazury, Faculty of Geodesy and Land Management (major:...

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  • Therapeutic biomaterials - application in neurology and cardiology

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    Biomaterials are of interest in most medical fields. It's hard to imagine life without them. And due to the ever-increasing demand, scientists are developing new materials. Diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems are still a big problem, which are associated with a limited ability to regenerate brain or heart tissues. Therefore, this review discusses the advancement in biomaterial engineering for the treatment of neurological...

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  • Therapeutic biomaterials – application in neurology and cardiology

    Biomaterials are of interest in most medical fields. It's hard to imagine life without them. And due to the ever-increasing demand, scientists are developing new materials. Diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems are still a big problem, which are associated with a limited ability to regenerate brain or heart tissues. Therefore, this review discusses the advancement in biomaterial engineering for the treatment of neurological...

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  • Analiza drgań kładki kompozytowej wywołanych działaniem wiatru

    W pracy omówiono sposób przeprowadzenia uproszczonej, numerycznej analizy drgań kładki kompozytowej wywołanych działaniem wiatru. Rozważaniom poddano swobodnie podpartą konstrukcję o rozpiętości 16 m i przekroju w kształcie litery U. W pierwszej kolejności przeprowadzono dwuwymiarową analizę opływu niepodatnego kształtu przekroju kładki w poziomym strumieniu wiatru o prędkości 10 m/s. Obliczenia numeryczne przeprowadzono programem...

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  • Marcin Kujawa dr hab. inż.

    I have graduated from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology (https://pg.edu.pl/en) in 1999. I received my M.Sc. degree in civil engineering structures with specialization in bridge structures. Next,  in 2007, I received my doctoral degree in technical sciences under the supervision of professor Czesław Szymczak (Scopus Author ID: 6603993146) at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology....

  • Current risk analysis and management issues in technical systems.

    Dealing with the reliability and safety of industrial hazardous plants requires taking into account relevant interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and some existing approaches based on so-called good engineering practice, also those included in the international standards and guidelines. In this article an approach is proposed how to integrate the functional safety concept with information security aspects in the design and management...

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  • Hybrid approach to ontology specification and development

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    In this chapter a first draft of a hybrid ontology development approach is presented. The context of this method encompasses the multi-agent system equipped with knowledge bases and inferring engine. The process of ontology engineering appears as a complex issue, as it addresses different point-views of both, a client and a modeler with a requirements/system analyst. Regarding this, an approach based on the knowledge preprocessing...

  • On Von Karman Equations and the Buckling of a Thin Circular Elastic Plate

    We shall be concerned with the buckling of a thin circular elastic plate simply supported along a boundary, subjected to a radial compressive load uniformly distributed along its boundary. One of the main engineering concerns is to reduce deformations of plate structures. It is well known that von Karman equations provide an established model that describes nonlinear deformations of elastic plates. Our approach to study plate deformations...

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  • Chitosan-based inks for 3D printing and bioprinting

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    • M. Taghizadeh
    • A. Taghizadeh
    • M. K. Yazdi
    • P. Zarrintaj
    • F. J. Stadler
    • J. D. Ramsey
    • S. Habibzadeh
    • G. Naderi
    • M. Saeb
    • M. Mozafari
    • U. Schubert

    - GREEN CHEMISTRY - Year 2022

    The advent of 3D-printing/additive manufacturing in biomedical engineering field has introduced great potential for the preparation of 3D structures that can mimic native tissues. This technology has accelerated the progress in numerous areas of regenerative medicine, especially led to a big wave of biomimetic functional scaffold developments for tissue engineering demands. In recent years, the introduction of smart bio-inks has...

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  • Efficient knowledge-based optimization of expensive computational models using adaptive response correction

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    Computer simulation has become an indispensable tool in engineering design as they allow an accurate evaluation of the system performance. This is critical in order to carry out the design process in a reliable manner without costly prototyping and physical measurements. However, high-fidelity computer simulations are computationally expensive. This turns to be a fundamental bottleneck when it comes to design automation using numerical...

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  • Kriging-assisted hybrid reliability design and optimization of offshore wind turbine support structure based on a portfolio allocation strategy

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    • D. Meng
    • H. Yang
    • S. Yang
    • Y. Zhang
    • A. M. D. Jesus
    • J. A. Correia
    • T. Fazeres-Ferradosa
    • W. Macek
    • R. Branco
    • S. Zhu

    - OCEAN ENGINEERING - Year 2024

    In 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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  • Model-based testing for execution algorithms in the simulation of cyber-physical systems

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    - Year 2013

    The understanding of simulation semantics of a hybrid system is a challenge for computational engineers as it requires expertise in computer science, engineering, numerical methods, and mathematics at once. The testing methods for the execution of a simulation are being researched but not yet applied on the industrial level. Consequently, the semantics of the simulation becomes a critical artifact in the system development process....

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  • Validation Process for Computational Model of Full-Scale Segment for Design of Composite Footbridge

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    Experimental tests and numerical simulations of a full-scale segment of a foot and cycle bridge made of polymer composites are presented in the paper. The analysed structure is made of sandwich panels, which consist of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) multi-layered laminate faces and a PET foam (obtained from recycling) core. The dimensions of the segment cross-section are the same as for the target footbridge; however, span...

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  • Verification and Benchmarking in MPA Coprocessor Design Process

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    - Year 2022

    This paper presents verification and benchmarking required for the development of a coprocessor digital circuit for integer multiple-precision arithmetic (MPA). Its code is developed, with the use of very high speed integrated circuit hardware description language (VHDL), as an intellectual property core. Therefore, it can be used by a final user within their own computing system based on field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)....

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  • Jerzy Proficz dr hab. inż.

    Jerzy Proficz, Ph.D. is the director of the Centre of Informatics – Tricity Academic Supercomputer & networK (CI TASK) at Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. He earned his Ph.D. (2012) in HPC (High Performance Computing) in the subject of supercomputer resource provisioning and management for on-line data processing D.Sc. (2022) in the discipline: Information and Communication Technology. Author and co-author of over 50...

  • A New Approach to Capacitive Sensor Measurements Based on a Microcontroller and a Three-Gate Stable RC Oscillator

    A complete smart capacitive sensor solution basedA complete smart capacitive sensor solution based on a microcontroller was developed. This approach includes the development of both the hardware and software. The hardware part comprises an 8-bit microcontroller equipped with two timers/counters and a three-gate stable RC relaxation oscillator. The software part handles system configuration, measurement control, communication control,...

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  • Hybrid technique for the analysis of circular waveguide junctions loaded with ferrite posts

    This study presents a hybrid technique for the analysis of circular waveguide junctions loaded with axially symmetrical ferrite posts of irregular shape. The method is based on a combination of the finite-difference frequency- domain technique with a mode-matching technique. The proposed approach is validated by comparing the presented results with numerical ones obtained from commercial software. The application of a cylindrical...

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  • Application of PL-Grid Platform for Modeling of the Selected Acoustic Phenomena

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    Domain grids are specific computational environments, developed within the PLGrid Plus project. For the Acoustic domain grid two supercomputer grid based services were prepared. Dedicated software consists of the outdoor sound propagation module and psychoacoustical noise dosimeter. The results are presented in a form of maps of sound level and Temporary Threshold Shift (TTS) values, therefore the services may play an informative...

  • An Analysis of Cylindrical Posts of Arbitrary Convex Cross Sections Located in Waveguide Junctions with the Use of Field Matching Method

    A problem of electromagnetic wave scattering from cylindrical posts of arbitrary cross section located in waveguide junction is presented. The method of analysis is based on the direct field matching technique. Multimode scattering matrices of every section of waveguide junction are calculated and cascading procedure is utilized to investigate the whole structure. The results are verified by comparing them with those obtained from...

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  • Evaluation of open drone map toolkit for geodetic grade aerial drone mapping – case study

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    - Year 2017

    An open source tool’s popularity has increased considerably, as well as micro aerial vehicles (MAV) technologies based on open source hardware. An open source software and hardware delivers a wide variety of applications and technology. The world’s most successful open source projects have their roots in the academy, and now its participation includes a wide variety of academic programs and research. Based on open source technology,...

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  • Patryk Ziółkowski dr inż.

    Assistant Professor at Gdansk Tech. He participated in international projects, including projects for the Ministry of Transportation of the State of Alabama (2015), he is also the winner of a grant from the Kosciuszko Foundation for conducting research in the USA, which he completed in 2018. An expert in the field of artificial intelligence. His main area of research interest is the application of artificial intelligence in Civil...

  • Expedited Simulation-Driven Multi-Objective Design Optimization of Quasi-Isotropic Dielectric Resonator Antenna

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    - Year 2016

    Majority of practical engineering design problems require simultaneous handling of several criteria. Although many of design tasks can be turned into single-objective problems using sufficient formulations, in some situations, acquiring comprehensive knowledge about possible trade-offs between conflicting objectives may be necessary. This calls for multi-objective optimization that aims at identifying a set of alternative, Pareto-optimal...

  • Prediction of fracture toughness in fibre-reinforced concrete, mortar, and rocks using various Machine learning techniques

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    Machine Learning (ML) method is widely used in engineering applications such as fracture mechanics. In this study, twenty different ML algorithms were employed and compared for the prediction of the fracture toughness and fracture load in modes I, II, and mixed-mode (I-II) of various materials, including fibre-reinforced concrete, cement mortar, sandstone, white travertine, marble, and granite. A set of 401 specimens of “Brazilian...

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  • Tailor-Made Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications

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    - ACS Applied Bio Materials - Year 2024

    Polysaccharides (PSAs) are carbohydrate-based macromolecules widely used in the biomedical field, either in their pure form or in blends/nanocomposites with other materials. The relationship between structure, properties, and functions has inspired scientists to design multifunctional PSAs for various biomedical applications by incorporating unique molecular structures and targeted bulk properties. Multiple strategies, such as...

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  • 3D porous graphene-based structures- synthesis and applications

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    Porous carbon-based materials are of the great industrial and academic interest due to their high surface area, low density, good electrical conductivity, chemical inertness and low cost of fabrication. Up to now, the main approach to obtain porous carbon structures has involved the pyrolysis of carbonaceous natural or synthetic precursors. After the isolation of graphene, the interest in 3D porous graphene-based structures (called...

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  • The Optical Transport Network Control Based on SDN Architecture

    The aim of this publication is to present research results on the usability of the Software-Defined Networking concept to control transport networks. For this purpose, an easy-to-use connection scheduler was developed capable of controlling connections in optical transport networks. The authors would like to present this solution and details of constructed SDN architecture implemented for modern optical transport solutions based...

  • Hybrid Analysis of Structures Composed of Axially Symmetric Objects

    — A hybrid method for the scattering problems in shielded and open structures is presented. The procedure is based on the combination of body-of-revolution involving finite-element methods with impedance matrix formulation and the mode-matching technique, which can be utilized for the analysis of structures with axially symmetrical scatterers. In order to confirm the validity and efficiency of the proposed approach, a few examples...

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  • Conjugated control of triple active bridge converter with common HFT

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    - Year 2017

    Paper presents synthetic analyses of single input, dual output DC/AC/DC converter with common high frequency transformer. Rise the problem of cross-coupling power flows between secondary terminals, under asymmetrical control operating condition. It also proposes a new approach to converter control, based on conjugated phase shift modulation and defines its limitations. Finally, the developed control technique was verified by simulation...

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