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Reliable EM-driven size reduction of antenna structures by means of adaptive penalty factors
PublicationMiniaturization has become of paramount importance in the design of modern antenna systems. In particular, compact size is essential for emerging application areas such as internet of things, wearable and implantable devices, 5G technology, or medical imaging. On the other hand, reduction of physical dimensions generally has a detrimental effect on antenna performance. From the perspective of numerical optimization, miniaturization...
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Design of septic tanks placed on cohesive soils
PublicationThe paper presents a short review of literature with regard to design and erection of the reinforced concrete and concrete tanks. The authors investigated the underground septic tank with of 10 m3 capacity placed on cohesive soils. The authors compared the values of internal forces for soils in drained and undrained conditions with different geotechnical parameters: loamy sand of liquidity index IL = 0.1 and IL = 0.7 and clay with...
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Engineering Challenges in the Design of Cochlear Implants
PublicationHearing aids such as cochlear implants have been used by both adults and children for a long time. In addition, cochlear implants are used by patients who have severe hearing loss either by birth or after an accident. This paper aims to investigate the engineering challenges bounding the design of cochlear implants and present its possible solution...
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On the low-cost design of abbreviated multisection planar matching transformer
PublicationA numerically demanding wideband matching transformer composed of three nonuniform transmission lines (NUTLs) has been designed and optimized at a low computational cost. The computational feasibility of the design has been acquired through the exploitation of low-fidelity NUTL models in most steps of the design procedure and an implicit space mapping optimization engine, providing high accuracy results with only a handful of EM...
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A Review of Reduction Methods of Impact of Common-Mode Voltage on Electric Drives.
PublicationIn this survey paper, typical solutions that focus on the reduction in negative effects resulting from the common-mode voltage influence in AC motor drive applications are re-examined. The critical effectiveness evaluation of the considered methods is based on experimental results of tests performed in a laboratory setup with an induction machine fed by an inverter. The capacity of a common-mode voltage level reduction and voltage...
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The experience of movement in the built form and space: A framework for movement evaluation in architecture
Publication“Movement in architecture” is an organized system of various types of movements stimulated by specific architectural elements. This research was conducted through a qualitative-analytical method and empirical and bibliographical research methods with the aim to categorize different types of movements based on the explorer and observer relationships with the built space and form. So far, most of the related studies have focused...
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Reduction of road traffic noise by source measures — present and future strategies
PublicationThe current trend worldwide is less focused on reducing road traffic noise. This is in strong contrast to the severe impact of traffic noise to the general health and quality of life. A more holistic and combined strategy is needed. Current international rules and regulations regarding vehicles and tyres are not sufficient to reduce traffic noise levels in an effective way. Calculations show that these regulations will only yield...
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Thermohydraulic maldistribution reduction in mini heat exchangers
PublicationA detailed numerical investigation has been carried out to analyze the flow maldistribution in 50 parallel 1 mm × 1 mm rectangular minichannels and 1 mm depth minigap section with rectangular, trapezoidal, triangular or concave manifolds in Z-type flow configuration. The working medium was ethanol and the mass flow rate was 5 × 10−4 kg/s. Both sections were heated from the bottom side. Heat flux of 10 000 W/m2 and 5000 W/m2 was...
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Experiences and Challenges in Fatality Reduction on Polish Roads
PublicationAccording to the UN, road safety is the key to achieving sustainable development goals, yet the complexity of how road accidents happen makes this a difficult challenge leaving many countries struggling with the problem. For years, Poland has infamously been one of the EU’s top countries for road-accident fatality rates. Despite that, it has made significant progress in the last thirty years with a fatality reduction of more than...
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Human subarachnoid space width oscillations in the resting state
PublicationAbnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pulsatility has been implicated in patients suffering from various diseases, including multiple sclerosis and hypertension. CSF pulsatility results in subarachnoid space (SAS) width changes, which can be measured with near-infrared transillumination backscattering sounding (NIR-T/BSS). The aim of this study was to combine NIR-T/BSS and wavelet analysis methods to characterise the dynamics of the...
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The Method of reduction of aerodynamic forces generated in turbine blade seals
PublicationThe distibution of pressure in the seal gaps does not only affect the so called '' leakage losses'' and the turbine stage overall efficiency but also plays an important role in the generation of aerodynamic forces which may cause self-excited rotor vibrations. The paper describes a chamber seal applied for the reduction of the aerodynamic forces created in shroud seals. This kind of turbine seal was patented and tested.
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Zero-Pole Approach in Microwave Passive Circuit Design
PublicationIn this thesis, optimization strategies for design of microwave passive structures including filters, couplers, antenna and impedance transformer and construction of various surroogate models utilized to fasten the design proces have been discussed. Direct and hybrid optimization methodologies including space mapping and multilevel algorithms combined with various surrogate models at different levels of fidelity have been utilized...
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The experience of movement in the built form and space: A framework for movement evaluation in architecture
Publication“Movement in architecture” is an organized system of various types of movements stimulated by specific architectural elements. This research was conducted through a qualitative-analytical method and empirical and bibliographical research methods with the aim to categorize different types of movements based on the explorer and observer relationships with the built space and form. So far, most of the related studies have focused...
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Application of polymer element in reduction of temporary steel grandstand vibrations
PublicationThe numerical analysis focused on reduction of vibrations of a temporary steel scaffolding grandstand has been conducted in this paper. These types of structures are regularly subjected to dynamic loads which, in conjunction with light and quite slender structural members, may induce dangerous vibrations. To increase their safety, temporary steel grandstands are usually strengthened with the diagonal stiffeners of tubular cross...
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Anti-plane shear waves in an elastic strip rigidly attached to an elastic half-space
PublicationWe consider the anti-plane shear waves in a domain consisting of an infinite layer with a thin coating lying on an elastic half-space. The elastic properties of the coating, layer, and half-space are assumed to be different. On the free upper surface we assume the compatibility condition within the Gurtin–Murdoch surface elasticity, whereas at the plane interface we consider perfect contact. For this problem there exist two possible...
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Improvement of Thrust Bearing Calculation Considering the Convectional Heating within the Space between the Pads
PublicationA modern thrust bearing tool is used to estimate the behavior of tilting pad thrust bearings not only in the oil film between pad and rotating collar, but also in the space between the pads. The oil flow in the space significantly influences the oil film inlet temperature and the heating of pad and collar. For that reason, it is necessary to define an oil mixing model for the space between the pads. In the bearing tool, the solutions...
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BETWEEN IDEA AND INTERPRETATION - DESIGN PROCESS AUGMENTATION
PublicationThe following paper investigates the idea of reducing the human digital intervention to a minimum during the advanced design process. Augmenting the outcome attributes beyond the designer's capabilities by computational design methods, data collection, data computing and digital fabrication, altogether imitating the human design process. The primary technical goal of the research was verification of restrictions and abilities used...
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2022_Elective Design II_S_Hudnik_K_Zyczkowska_There is no Planet B
e-Learning CoursesThere is no Planet B The studio will use practical interventions to explore how climate change is affecting transformations in urban / non-urban space in Gdansk. Through the identification of problems and the importance of reading the consequences in space and architecture, students will learn about the method of opening a critical public debate. Through a variety of topics and actions – micro interventions, they will record their...
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Multi-objective antenna design by means of sequential domain patching
PublicationA simple yet robust methodology for rapid multiobjective design optimization of antenna structures has been presented. The key component of our approach is sequential domain patching of the design space which is a stencil-based search that aims at creating a path that connects the extreme Pareto-optimal designs, obtained by means of single-objective optimization runs. The patching process yields the initial approximation of the...
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Expedited Multi-Objective Design Optimization of Miniaturized Microwave Structures Using Physics-Based Surrogates
PublicationIn this paper, a methodology for fast multi-objective design optimization of compact microwave circuits is presented. Our approach exploits an equivalent circuit model of the structure under consideration, corrected through implicit and frequency space mapping, then optimized by a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm. The correction/optimization of the surrogate is iterated by design space confinement and segmentation based on...
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Multi-Objective Design Optimization of Compact Quasi-Isotropic Dielectric Resonator Antenna
PublicationMulti-objective optimization of a quasi-isotropic dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) is presented. Utilization of variable-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) DRA models, response surface approximations, and response correction techniques, allows us to obtain—at a low computational cost—a set of alternative antenna designs representing the best possible trade-offs between three conflicting objectives: antenna size, its reflection response,...
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Multi-Criteria Approach in Multifunctional Building Design Process
PublicationThe paper presents new approach in multifunctional building design process. Publication defines problems related to the design of complex multifunctional buildings. Currently, contemporary urban areas are characterized by very intensive use of space. Today, buildings are being built bigger and contain more diverse functions to meet the needs of a large number of users in one capacity. The trends show the need for recognition of...
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Globalized Knowledge-Based Simulation-Driven Antenna Miniaturization Using Domain-Confined Surrogates and Dimensionality Reduction
PublicationDesign of contemporary antenna systems encounters multifold challenges, one of which is a limited size. Compact antennas are indispensable for the new fields of application such as inter-net of things or 5G/6G mobile communication. Still, miniaturization generally undermines elec-trical and field performance. When attempted through numerical optimization, it turns into a constrained problem with costly constraints requiring electromagnetic...
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New Space-The Journal of Space Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Czynniki kształtujące środowisko pacjenta w szpitalu
PublicationSzpital jest miejscem szczególnym – z założenia przebywają w nim osoby, znajdujące się w sytuacji niekomfortowej. Możliwości adaptacji w nowym środowisku u osób chorych, osłabionych lub osób z niepełnosprawnościami są znacząco obniżone, a przecież szpital należy do budynków o najbardziej skomplikowanej strukturze funkcjonalno-przestrzennej. Stan emocjonalny pacjenta w środowisku szpitalnym jest uzależniony od relacji z lekarzami...
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Co w architekturze piszczy? Dźwiękowy wymiar przestrzeni / What’s the buzz in architecture? – The sonic aspect of space
PublicationThe article presents a debate on the dividing line between architecture and the sound sciences. It sketches out the theoretical and practical aspects of space development in the context of its sonic reception. The analysis is based on examples of projects combining architecture and art in public space and their consequences for the reception of this space. The projects relate to the use of art in urban space with special emphasis...
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Domain Reduction in Hybrid Technique for Electromagnetic Wave Scattering Problems
PublicationThis paper proposes a combination of the field matching technique, finite element method and generalized impedance matrix, the main idea of which is to reduce the computational domain by surrounding a scatterer with the smallest convex shape and applying the field matching technique. This approach can be applied for arbitrary shaped scatterers and types of materials and allows for the reduction of the computational domain. In order...
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Machine Design Selected Problems
e-Learning CoursesIn this course a deepened knowlege of the problems of machine design selected and pointed out by the students is presented
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The reduction of auxiliaries power demand: The challenge for electromobility in public transportation
PublicationAn important role in the consumption of electric energy in urban transport are non-traction needs (auxiliaries), the main part of which is heating and air condition (HVAC). Auxiliaries are responsible for almost half of total energy consumption (normal weather conditions) and in the winter (or hot summer) it reaches up to 70% in daily scale. The reduction of energy used for non-traction needs is currently the main challenge related...
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Dynamics of Changes in The Urban Space
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Historical Heritage and Space Transformation
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On the space of equivariant local maps
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Machine Design 3, 2021/22
e-Learning CoursesThe course contains a set of practical excercises in machine design with the goal to integrate and consolidate the earlier competency in general machine design.
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Development of Technical Creativity Featuring Modified TRIZ-AM Inventive Principle to Support Design for Additive Manufacturing
Publicationhe design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) processing was introduced to fully utilise the design freedom provided by additive manufacturing (AM). Consequently, appropriate design methodologies have become essential for this technology. Recently, many studies have identified the importance of DFAM method utilisation to produce AM parts, and TRIZ is a strategy used to formalise design methodologies....
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Urban planning and design issues
e-Learning CoursesThis course deals with an overview of the contemporary urban planning and design issues
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ENG_Architectural Design sem 6_2022_2023_KAMiUP
e-Learning CoursesThe course concerns the shaping of marketplace facilities with accompanying functions. The course presents a multifaceted approach to the issues, including technical, legal, economic, environmental, and cultural issues. The aim of the course, based on a case study in Gdańsk (Marketplace Gdańsk-Wrzeszcz (Targowisko Gdańsk-Wrzeszcz) and its surroundings), is to understand the problem of regeneration of exhibition spaces and to develop...
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Improving Clairvoyant: reduction algorithm resilient to imbalanced process arrival patterns
PublicationThe Clairvoyant algorithm proposed in “A novel MPI reduction algorithm resilient to imbalances in process arrival times” was analyzed, commented and improved. The comments concern handling certain edge cases in the original pseudocode and description, i.e., adding another state of a process, improved cache friendliness more precise complexity estimations and some other issues improving the robustness of the algorithm implementation....
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Towards defragmented Lighting Design: concatenating research theories for effective use in design practices.
PublicationThis paper aims to provide guidelines for transferring design research to practice in the realm of lighting. It is based on the premise that design research in lighting should function as a development of practice, instead of being a distraction to it. Design research refers to the scholarly inquiry that seeks to advance design by studying and improving it in systematic and scientific ways by expanding, testing and operationalizing...
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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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Carburization Behavior of High-Grade Pellets After Direct Reduction in Pure Hydrogen
PublicationCarburization is a critical aspect in the iron and steel industry as it significantly affects the mechanical and chemical properties of the final product. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the carburization potential of high-grade quality iron ore pellets after direct reduction in pure hydrogen. The results show that the porosity of the pellets has a significant impact on the efficiency and success of the direct reduction...
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Reliable Greedy Multipoint Model-Order Reduction Techniques for Finite-Element Analysis
PublicationA new greedy multipoint model-order reduction algorithm for fast frequency-domain finite-element method simulations of electromagnetic problems is proposed. The location of the expansion points and the size of the projection basis are determined based on a rigorous error estimator. Compared to previous multipoint methods, the quality of the error estimator is significantly improved by ensuring the orthogonality of the projection...
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Rural Design Studio- 2024
e-Learning CoursesSummer practice - rural analysis, works on the map, in a terrain and with the people and subsequent Design Studio in winter semester of 2024/25
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The influence of the thickness, recombination and space charge on the loss of photocurrent in organic semiconductors: an analytical model
PublicationWe propose an analytical model of the photocurrent efficiency dependence on the light intensity in organic semiconductors. The influence of the thickness of sample, space charge effects and recombination of charge on the loss of photocurrent has been considered. We demonstrate that the presented model is the enhancement of an analytical model reported recently by Rappaport et al (2005 J. Appl. Phys. 98 033714). The method to identify...
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Fast Machine-Learning-Enabled Size Reduction of Microwave Components Using Response Features
PublicationAchieving compact size has emerged as a key consideration in modern microwave design. While structural miniaturization can be accomplished through judicious circuit architecture selection, precise parameter tuning is equally vital to minimize physical dimensions while meeting stringent performance requirements for electrical characteristics. Due to the intricate nature of compact structures, global optimization is recommended,...
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A Reduction Method for Bathymetric Datasets that Preserves True Coastal Water Geodata
PublicationWater areas occupy over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface and are constantly subject to research and analysis. Often, hydrographic remote sensors are used for such research, which allow for the collection of information on the shape of the water area bottom and the objects located on it. Information about the quality and reliability of the depth data is important, especially during coastal modelling. In-shore areas are liable...
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Design-Oriented Constrained Modeling of Antenna Structures
PublicationFast surrogate models are crucially important to reduce the cost of design process of antenna structures. Due to curse of dimensionality, standard (data-driven) modeling methods exhibit serious limitations concerning the number of independent geometry parameters that can be handled but also (and even more importantly) their parameter ranges. In this work, a design-oriented modeling framework is proposed in which the surrogate is...
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Electromagnetic Simulation with 3D FEM for Design Automation in 5G Era
PublicationElectromagnetic simulation and electronic design automation (EDA) play an important role in the design of 5G antennas and radio chips. The simulation challenges include electromagnetic effects and long simulation time and this paper focuses on simulation software based on finite-element method (FEM). The state-of-the-art EDA software using novel computational techniques based on FEM can not only accelerate numerical analysis, but...
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The effectiveness of polymer adhesive in reduction of vibrations of structural members
PublicationIn this paper, the idea of using polymer adhesive as a damping layer is proposed. An experimental study of two aluminium cantilevered beams has been conducted. One of them presents a plain cantilevered beam, while the second one considers two aluminium beams bonded with a polymer adhesive of different thickness (0,5; 1,2; 1,75; 3,1 and 5 mm). The polymer adhesive considered in the study is a specially designed flexible...
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Human friendly architectural design for a small Martian base
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono architektoniczny projekt przyjaznej człowiekowi bazy marsjańskiej. Stworzony on został na podstawie analizy warunków na Marsie, dostępnych obecnie technologii i problemów socjopsychologicznych w izolowanych habitatach w warunkach ekstremalnych, a także w odniesieniu do Marsjańskiej Misji Wzorcowej opracowanej przez NASA. Autorzy szczególną uwagę poświęcili czynnikowi ludzkiemu, który nie może zostać zaniedbany...
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Reduction of measurement data before Digital Terrain Model generation vs. DTM generalisation
PublicationModern data acquisition technologies provide large datasets that are not always necessary in its entirety to properly accomplish the goal of the study. In addition, such datasets are often cumbersome for rational processing, and their processing is time and labour consuming. Therefore, methods that enable to reduce the size of the measurement dataset, such as the generalization of the Digital Terrain Model (DTM) or the reduction...