Search results for: GEOMETRY MEASUREMENTS
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High accuracy multisensor hydroacoustic system for models of trawl geometry measurements
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wieloelementowy hydroakustyczny system do pomiaru modeli włoków. System został zaprojektowany dla Akademii Rolniczej w Szczecinie i umożliwia precyzyjny pomiar geometrii projektowanych tam narzędzi połowowych w tym selektywnych worków dorszowych. Zastosowanie małych hydrofonów o wysokiej częstotliwości pracy oraz cyfrowego przetwarzania sygnałów z analizą korelacyjną umożliwiło uzyskanie bardzo dużej dokładności...
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Analyzing the Geometry of the Turnouts and Their Adjustment Basing on the Tacheometer Measurements
PublicationThe article presents the results of tacheometric measurements of a station throat, as well as the method of data preparation and analysis. The calculations covered the verification of the geometry and the location of railway turnouts and crossings. The analyses were performed for the selected parameters of the turnout geometry, including their lengths and track gauge in main sections. In addition, the data were analyzed to confirm...
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Analyzing the Geometry of the Turnouts and Their Adjustment Basing on the Tacheometer Measurements
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Computer-aided evaluation of the railway track geometry on the basis of satellite measurements
PublicationIn recent years, all over the world there has been a period of intensive development of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) measurement techniques and their extension for the purpose of their applications in the field of surveying and navigation. Moreover, in many countries a rising trend in the development of rail transportation systems has been noticed. In this paper, a method of railway track geometry assessment based...
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A method for measurements of geometry and positions of circular saw teethMetoda merania geometrie a polohy zubov v tele piloveho kotuca
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono sposób określania geometrii i położenia ostrzy piły tarczowej. Opisano metodę bazująca na numerycznej obróbce zarejestrowanych obrazów ostrzy pił w sposób automatyczny na automatycznym urządzeniu WKOPTar.
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Pipeline geometry defects in high resolution pig's data
PublicationMost of the pipelines have been inspected at least once using intelligent pigging. The problem of specific software for interactive presentation, analysis and comparison of features revealed during the consecutive geometry surveys is emphasized. Capabilities of a simultaneous measurement of internal geometry and metal loss features in a single run are illustrated. Advantages of application of statistical characteristics of both...
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Preparatory Railway Track Geometry Estimation Based on GNSS and IMU Systems
PublicationThe article discusses an important issue of railway line construction and maintenance, which fundamentally is the verification of geometric parameters of the railway track. For this purpose, mobile measurements have been performed using a measuring platform with two properly arranged GNSS receivers, which made it possible to determine the base vector of the platform. The measuring functionality of the system was extended by IMU....
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Accuracy assessment of mobile satellite measurements in relation to the geometrical layout of rail tracks
PublicationThe paper presents the campaigns of mobile satellite measurements, carried out in 2009–2015 on the railway and tram lines. The accuracy of the measurement method has been analysed on the basis of the results obtained in both horizontal and vertical planes. The track axis deviation from the defined geometric shape has been analysed in the areas clearly defined in terms of geometry, i.e. on the straight sections and sections with...
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THE METHOD OF MEASURING THE MEMBRANE COVER GEOMETRY USING LASER SCANNING AND SYNCHRONOUS PHOTOGRAMMETRY
PublicationThe authors present the experience and results of field studies carried out at the technical acceptance of Forest Opera (name in Polish: Opera Leśna) in Sopot (Poland). An unusual design of covering made in the form of “Sheerfill I” technical fabric membrane required spanned in the form of sails, required the use of terrestrial laser scanning. Such approach allowed for the fast and accurate record of the surface of individual panels...
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Expedited Geometry Scaling of Compact Microwave Passives by Means of Inverse Surrogate Modeling
PublicationIn this paper, the problem of geometry scaling of compact microwave structures is investigated. As opposed to conventional structures (i.e., constructed using uniform transmission lines), re-design of miniaturized circuits (e.g., implemented with artificial transmission lines, ATSs) for different operating frequencies is far from being straightforward due to considerable cross-couplings between the circuit components. Here, we...
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Analysis of the possibilities in railways shape assessing using GNSS mobile measurements
PublicationIn recent years, a dynamic development of satellite positioning techniques using both static and mobile GNSS coordinates register mode can be observed. In addition, still developing Real-time GNSS Networks, post-processing algorithms and another measurement signal analysis algorithms, make the satellite measurements increasingly used in railway industry sector. In the article the possibilities which follows from the mobile satellite...
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Short and Long Term Measurements in Assessment of FRP Composite Footbridge Behavior
PublicationThe paper presents application of different sensors for the purpose of short and long term measurements, as well as a structural health monitoring (SHM) system to assess the behavior of a novel fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) composite footbridge. The aim is to present a thorough and concise description of these sensors networks and results gathered with their aid during in situ measurement of strains, displacements, and vibrations,...
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The influence of the fuel spray nozzle geometry on the exhaust gas composition from the marine 4-stroke diesel engine
PublicationThe paper presents experimental research on a 4-stroke, 3-cylinder, turbocharged AL25/30 Diesel engine. Research consisted in investigating the effect of the geometry of the fuel injectors on the exhaust gas composition from the engine. During measurements, the engine was operated with a regulator characteristic of a load range from 40 kW to 280 kW, made by electric water resistance. The engine was mechanically coupled to the electric...
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Radiation pattern measurements of geometrically small antennas performed in non-anechoic environments
Open Research DataThe dataset contains unprocessed measurements of radiation pattern characteristics performed in non-anechoic regime for three geometrically small antenna structures: a spline-parameterized Vivaldi structure, a compact spline-based monopole, and a quasi-Yagi geometry with enhanced bandwidth. The responses have been obtained over broad frequency ranges...
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Verification of Satellite Railway Track Position Measurements Making Use of Standard Co-Ordinate Determination Techniques
PublicationThe article presents the results of satellite railway track position measurements performed by a multidisciplinary research team, the members of which represented Gdansk University of Technology and Gdynia Maritime University. Measuring methods are described which were used for reconstructing the railway track axis position and diagnosing railway track geometry deformations. As well as that, the description of the novel method...
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Membrane model of human abdominal wall. Simulations vs. in vivo measurements
PublicationThe study presents a methodology of defining a numerical model of human abdominal wall based on the experimentally registered data of the abdomen geometry due to variations of the intraabdominal pressure. The abdominal wall is modelled here as a simple homogeneous membrane structure made of linear orthotropic material The displacements registered during the increase of pressure are compared with the re-sults of the model static...
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Electrohydrodynamic Flow Patterns in a Narrow Electrostatic Precipitator with Longitudinal Wire Electrode for Various Electrode Geometries
PublicationRecently narrow electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) have become a subject of interest because of their possible application in diesel engines. In this paper results of 2-dimensional (2D) Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) measurements of the flow patterns in a narrow ESP for a various electrode geometries are presented. The PIV measurements were carried out in the observation plane that is perpendicular to the ESP duct. The ESP was...
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Large hydrodynamic thrust bearing: Comparison of the calculations and measurements
PublicationHydrodynamic thrust bearings, used to carry axial loads in heavily loaded shafts of water power plants hydro turbines, can reach outer diameters even exceeding 5 m. In such large objects scale effect could be observed. According to this, allowable bearing specific load assuring safe operation of the bearings has to be decreased, which increases thrust bearing dimensions. This effect is caused by excessive thermal deflections of...
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The Proposal to “Snapshot” Raim Method for Gnss Vessel Receivers Working in Poor Space Segment Geometry
PublicationNowadays, we can observe an increase in research on the use of small unmanned autonomous vessel (SUAV) to patrol and guiding critical areas including harbours. The proposal to “snapshot” RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) method for GNSS receivers mounted on SUAV operating in poor space segment geometry is presented in the paper. Existing “snapshot” RAIM methods and algorithms which are used in practical applications...
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The new version of contact-less method for localisation of catenary contact wire – theoretical assumption
PublicationThis article presents the theoretical basic of a new version of contact-less method for localising the catenary contact wires, using the advanced video techniques and image analysis. So far, contact line diagnostic systems exploited nowadays uses the contact measuring methods with special design current collector. This solutions make it impossible to measure the contact line geometry in a static way. The proposed measurement method...
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Photogrammetry image-based approach for imperfect structure modelling and FE analysis
PublicationThis study aims to model and analyse imperfect tructures using real measurements, employing photogrammetry technique commonly used in the geodesy. The study highlights the capability of the photogrammetry in aiding the structural analysis of imperfect engineering objects. Firstly, the photogrammetry measurements of a stiffened plate are carried out using a specially designed for the purpose experimental stand. Then, the plate surface...
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A three-dimensional periodic beam for vibroacoustic isolation purposes
PublicationThis paper presents results of investigations on a three-dimensional (3-D) isotropic periodic beam. The beam can represent a vibroacoustic isolator of optimised dynamic characteristics in the case of its longitudinal, flexural and torsional behaviour. The optimisation process concerned both the widths as well as the positions of particular frequency band gaps that are present in the frequency spectrum of the beam. Since the dynamic...
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LIDAR data from the measurement of a WD113 bridge structure
Open Research DataThe measurement data was obtained during research related to the utilization of LiDAR observations to assess the condition of bridge structures. The provided data comes from measurements of viaduct WD113 located along a newly built national road near the town of Koszalin. The acquired point cloud constitutes an integral set of information regarding...
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EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ON INFLUENCE OF THE FUEL NOZZLE GEOMETRY ON THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE MARINE 4-STROKE DIESEL ENGINE
PublicationThe article presents experimental research that has been carried out on a marine, 4-stroke, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine. During testing, the engine operated at a constant rotational speed of 750 rpm and a load from 0 kW to 280 kW. The engine was fuelled by diesel oil of known specification and loaded by electric generator with water resistance. The fuel consumption was measured during the engine operation with fuel nozzles...
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Testing the Positioning Accuracy of GNSS Solutions during the Tramway Track Mobile Satellite Measurements in Diverse Urban Signal Reception Conditions
PublicationMobile Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) measurements carried out on the railway consist of using satellite navigation systems to determine the track geometry of a moving railway vehicle on a given route. Their purposes include diagnostics, stocktaking, and design work in railways. The greatest advantage of this method is the ability to perform measurements in a unified and coherent spatial reference system, which...
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The In-Depth Studies of Pulsed UV Laser-Modified TiO2 Nanotubes: The Influence of Geometry, Crystallinity, and Processing Parameters
PublicationThe laser processing of the titania nanotubes has been investigated in terms of morphology, structure, and optical properties of the obtained material. The length of the nanotubes and crystallinity, as well as the atmosphere of the laser treatment, were taken into account. The degree of changes of the initial geometry of nanotubes were checked by means of scanning electron microscopy, which visualizes both the surface and the cross-section....
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Isolation of the relative decrease in magnetic permeability contribution to reluctance of an open magnetic circuit based on stray field measurements
PublicationThe goal of the study was to evaluate a relative decrease in magnetic permeability in open magnetic circuits based on stray magnetic field measurements. The boundary element method was used to simulate magnetic circuits with variable geometry and variable magnetic permeability. The simulated magnetic circuits were rectangular or bone-shaped flat samples. Reluctance was increased in the middle of the samples resulting in leakage...
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Innovative mobile method to determine railway track axis position in global coordinate system using position measurements performed with GNSS and fixed base of the measuring vehicle
PublicationThe shape of the railway track axis and its position in the global coordinate system are essential when defining design parameters of the railway. Correct reconstruction of these quantities is vital for both verifying the compliance of real track parameters with the design and for diagnosing, as all track deformations can also be defined as deviations of real parameters from their design values. The measurements of quantities related...
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Complex Monitoring of the Coastal Cliffs on the Example of Cliff in Jastrzebia Gora, Poland
PublicationThe cliff coasts, which are in total about 100 km long, are especially vulnerable to abrasion. The mean regression of the studied object which is the seacliff in Jastrzebia Gora depends on time. For example, from 1875 to 1937 the cliff regress 90 m in mean pace of 1.4 meter a year. Besides of natural factors causing the degradation, there is also an anthropogenic activity, which speeds up the abrasion process. Based on these informations,...
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF SURFACE ROUGHNESS EFFECT ONTHE RHEOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR OF MR FLUID
PublicationPaper presents the results of shear stress measurements of a commercial magnetorheological fluid using a plate-plate type geometry with a modified working surface. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of changing the roughness of the measuring plate on the obtained shear stress results. Controlled shear rate tests and Magneto Sweep measurements were carried out for three MR fluid layer heights. The tests were...
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Application of mesh deformation for modeling of conformal RF components with 3D FEM
PublicationIn this paper, a method of analysis of conformal RF components has been proposed. In this approach, modeling of a curved structure is based on mesh deformation of planar objects rather than the construction of conformal geometry at CSG level. Since the model is represented as a 3D mesh, the deformation only requires the calculation of nodes position in the bent structure. The results of the proposed algorithm have been validated...
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An Analysis of Probe-Fed Rectangular Patch Antennas With Multilayer and Multipatch Configurations on Cylindrical Surfaces
PublicationA multi-patch configuration of probe-fed rectangular microstrip antennas mounted on a cylindrical body, with electrically small radius, with an arbitrary number of substrate and superstrate layers is investigated in this paper. A full-wave analysis and a moment-method calculation are employed. A unified procedure for creating proper matrices for the investigated geometry of the structure is outlined here. Numerical results for...
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Pressure drop related to flow maldistribution in a model minichannel plate heat exchanger
PublicationThe paper describes the issues related to the pressure drop that accompanies the phenomenon of maldistribution of working fluid between the channels of a model minichannel plate heat exchanger. The research concerns a single exchanger's plate containing 51 (in every geometry) parallel rectangular minichannels of hydraulic diameters 461 µm, 571 µm, 750 µm and 823 µm. In addition, the more complex geometry has been investigated,...
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LIDAR data from the measurement of a bridge structure along a S7 road in the vicinity of Ostróda.
Open Research DataThe measurement data was acquired during research aimed at utilizing LiDAR observations to assess the condition of bridge structures. The provided information originates from measurements of a road bridge located along a modernized national road near the town of Ostróda. The obtained point cloud constitutes a comprehensive set of information regarding...
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Calculation of Resonance in Planar and Cylindrical Microstrip Structures Using a Hybrid Technique
PublicationA hybrid technique was employed for the analysis of the resonance frequency of thin planar and cylindrical microstrip structures with the patches of arbitrary geometry. The proposed technique utilizes a combination of Galerkin’s moment method and a finite-element method (FEM). In this approach, an FEM is adopted to calculate the patch surface current densities, and a method of moments is utilized to calculate the resonance frequencies...
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Quasi-ciągły pomiar geometrii rozjazdów kolejowych
PublicationW czasie budowy nowych torów i rozjazdów kolejowych, jak również w procesie ich utrzymania, należy wykonać odpowiednie pomiary i ocenić stan geometrii badanej infrastruktury. Pomiary te mogą być wykonane z wykorzystaniem jednego z trzech systemów pomiarowych: pojazdami pomiarowymi, maszynami do budowy i utrzymania lub urządzeniami lekkimi i ręcznymi. W artykule przedstawiona została metoda pomiarów szerokości toru i przechyłki...
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The efficiency of turbomachinery in the zero-and three-dimensional approaches
PublicationEfficiency of turbomachinery is usually defined using an isentropic process. This approach provides a reliable reference point only when pressure and temperature measurements are available, e.g. at the casing inlet and outlet. In the case of a single stage internal efficiency determination the reference point is difficult. Computational fluid dynamics allows for an exact calculation of values of losses occurring in a turbine...
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Framework for extracting rails and setting-out railway line axis based on UAV photogrammetric measurements
PublicationTechnical diagnostics enables assessing the current technical condition of a railway line and adjacent infrastructure, and forecasting its changes over a specific time horizon. One of its elements is the periodic monitoring of rail position and their geometry. This article presents a new framework for the setting-out of a railway track axis. The process presented in the manuscript is based on the specific filtration and extraction...
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Reliable method of assessing fracture properties of asymmetric bonded joints
PublicationTwo methods of assessing fracture properties of adhesive joints were studied. Two wedge tests: with continuous deflection and with force measurements were compared. Asymmetric geometry of the bonded joint was considered, i.e. two different plates of aluminium alloys: Al-Cu and Al-Mg, were bonded with epoxy DGEBA adhesive. The analytical model is shown to estimate the values of fracture properties: crack position and critical fracture...
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Measurements of Spectral Spatial Distribution of Scattering Materials for Rear Projection Screens used in Virtual Reality Systems
PublicationRapid development of computing and visualisation systems has resulted in an unprecedented capability to display, in real time, realistic computer-generated worlds. Advanced techniques, including three-dimensional (3D) projection, supplemented by multi-channel surround sound, create immersive environments whose applications range from entertainment to military to scientific. One of the most advanced virtual reality systems are CAVE-type...
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A structure and design optimization of novel compact microscrip dual-band rat-race coupler with enhanced bandwidth
PublicationIn the letter, a topology of a novel compact wideband dual-band rat-race coupler has been presented along with its computationally efficient design optimization procedure. Reduction of the circuit size has been achieved by meandering transmission lines of the conventional circuit. At the same time, the number of independent geometry parameters has been increased so as to secure sufficient flexibility of the circuit, necessary in...
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AeroSense Measurements: Aventa AV-7 Taggenberg Winter 2022-2023 Campaign
Open Research DataData from field tests of Aerosesne measurement system installed on Avneta AV-7 wind turbine, located in Taggenberg (ZH), Switzerland. Dataset contains intermittent 10 minute long measurement sessions from 40 barometers, and IMU system installed on the wind turbine blade at r/R = 0.740625. The measurement campaign was performed between 01.DEC.2022 and...
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LIDAR data from a cliff measurement conducted in the vicinity of the town of Jastrzębia Góra on the Baltic Sea coast
Open Research DataMeasurement data were obtained during research related to the use of LiDAR observations to assess the stability of a coastal cliff. The collected information comes from measurements conducted in the vicinity of the town of Jastrzębia Góra on the Baltic Sea coast. The acquired point cloud constitutes a comprehensive set of data regarding the geometry...
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Framework for extracting rails and setting-out railway line axis based on UAV photogrammetric measurements
Open Research DataTechnical diagnostics enables assessing the current technical condition of a railway line and adjacent infrastructure, and to forecast its changes over a specific time horizon. One of its elements is the periodic monitoring of rail position and their geometry. The data set presents a new framework for the setting-out of a railway track axis. The process...
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Porównanie algorytmów lokalizacji wewnątrzbudynkowej bazujących na radiowych pomiarach odległości
PublicationNiniejszy artykuł ma na celu ocenę wybranych algorytmów estymacji położenia, które mogą być zastosowane w systemach lokalizacji w środowiskach zamkniętych. Przedstawiono pięć algorytmów bazujących na pomiarach odległości. Następnie porównano ich dokładności estymacji w warunkach statycznych oraz dla scenariusza dynamicznego przy ustalonym rozmieszczeniu trzech stacji referencyjnych. Dokonano również porównania czasu estymacji pojedynczej...
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Sounding Mechanism of a Flue Organ Pipe—A Multi-Sensor Measurement Approach
PublicationThis work presents an approach that integrates the results of measuring, analyzing, and modeling air flow phenomena driven by pressurized air in a flue organ pipe. The investigation concerns a Bourdon organ pipe. Measurements are performed in an anechoic chamber using the Cartesian robot equipped with a 3D acoustic vector sensor (AVS) that acquires both acoustic pressure and air particle velocity. Also, a high-speed camera is employed...
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Broadening the scope of measurement and analysis of vibrations of an organ pipe employing intensity probe, simulations, and highspeed camera
PublicationThis paper shows an integrated approach to measure, analyze, and model phenomena occurring in an organ pipe driven by pressurized air. The aim of this paper is two-fold, i.e., to measure the pressure signal and the intensity field around the mouth by means of an intensity probe and to visualize and observe the motion of the air jet, which represents the excitation mechanism of the system. This is realized through two techniques,...
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Isogeometric Shell FE Analysis of the Human Abdominal Wall
PublicationIn this paper a nonlinear isogeometric Kirchhoff-Love shell model of the human abdominal wall is proposed. Its geometry is based on in vivo measurements obtained from a polygon mesh that is transformed into a NURBS surface, and then used directly for the finite element analysis. The passive response of the abdominal wall model under uniform pressure is considered. A hyperelastic membrane model based on the Gasser-Ogden-Holzapfel...
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Retrievable strain measuring system in screw displacement piles - readings and results interpretation problems
PublicationStatic load tests on foundation piles are generally carried out in order to determine load – displacement characteristic of the pile. For more detailed information, e.g. force distribution along the shaft, load transfer mechanism and characteristics of soil-structure interaction (unit resistance curves t-z, q-z) additional pile instrumentation is required. Most popular techniques focus on direct concrete strain measurements and...
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Integration of Fluorescent, NV-Rich Nanodiamond Particles with AFM Cantilevers by Focused Ion Beam for Hybrid Optical and Micromechanical Devices
PublicationIn this paper, a novel fabrication technology of atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes integrating cantilever tips with an NV-rich diamond particle is presented. Nanomanipulation techniques combined with the focused electron beam-induced deposition (FEBID) procedure were applied to position the NV-rich diamond particle on an AFM cantilever tip. Ultrasonic treatment of nanodiamond suspension was applied to reduce the size of diamond...
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The Optimal Location of Ground-Based GNSS Augmentation Transceivers
PublicationModern Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) allow for positioning with accuracies ranging from tens of meters to single millimeters depending on user requirements and available equipment. A major disadvantage of these systems is their unavailability or limited availability when the sky is obstructed. One solution is to use additional range measurements from ground-based nodes located in the vicinity of the receiver. The highest...
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Fast Design Optimization of Waveguide Filters Applying Shape Deformation Techniques
PublicationThis paper presents an efficient design of microwave filters by means of geometry optimization using shape deformation techniques. This design procedure allows for modelling complex 3D geometries which can be fabricated by additive manufacturing (AM). Shape deforming operations are based on radial basis function (RBF) interpolation and are integrated into an electromagnetic field simulator based on the 3D finiteelement method (FEM)....
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Portico Farmhouses of the Vistula Delta: Architecture, Current State and Finite Element Modelling of Timber Roof Truss under Material and Cross-section Uncertainty
PublicationThe article focuses on the oldest surviving I-type portico houses located in the Vistula Delta, which were built in the 17th and 18th centuries. The study describes the houses’ origins, structure, details of roof structures and technical condition, and it also includes numerical modelling of a roof truss and its mechanical analysis. Numerical models of the roof trusses are defined and analysed by means of the finite element method....
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System of monitoring of the Forest Opera in Sopot structure and roofing
PublicationThe authors present a solution realized in Forest Opera (name in Polish: Opera Leśna) in Sopot (Poland) in connection with the modernization and construction of a new roof. The complicated structure of the roof of the facility and the used covering in form of membrane made of technical fabric required (for security reasons) to install the unit of devices allowing for the continuous geodetic monitoring of the facility. Monitoring...
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Projektowanie tras tramwajowych przy wykorzystaniu Mobilnych Pomiarów Satelitarnych
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono metodykę projektowania tras tramwajowych dostosowaną do rozwijanej w Zespole Naukowym metody Mobilnych Pomiarów Satelitarnych. Opisano badania inwentaryzacyjne wykonane na torach tramwajowych, których wyniki posłużyły jako dane wejściowe w procesie projektowania. Pokazano, w jaki sposób dostosowano analityczne algorytmy projektowania tras kolejowych do specyfiki układów geometrycz-nych występujących w torach...
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Ultrasonic wave propagation and digital image correlation measurements of steel bars under 3-point bending
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the results of the mechanical behaviour of a bar under a 3-point bending test. The bar was made of steel and had a cross-section of 5.96 × 5.96 mm2 and a length of 200 mm. The three-point bending test was performed using a Zwick/Roell Z10 universal testing machine (UTM), with a distance between supports of 12 cm. The parameters...
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Innovative Implantable Left Ventricular Assist Device—Performance under Various Resistances and Operating Frequency Conditions
PublicationThis paper presents the operation of an innovative left ventricular assist device under various resistances and operating frequencies. The operating principle of the device is based on pulsatile blood flow, which is forced by a suction–discharge device pumping helium into a set of intra-cardiac balloons. In this way, the ejection fraction of the left ventricle is increased, and the mitral valve is additionally occluded. What is...
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A Highly Sensitive Planar Microwave Sensor for Detecting Direction and Angle of Rotation
PublicationThis article presents a technique based on a modified complementary split-ring resonator (CSRR) to detect angular displacement and direction of rotation with high resolution and sensitivity over a wide dynamic range. The proposed microwave planar sensor takes advantage of the asymmetry of the sensor geometry and measures the angle of rotation in terms of the change in the relative phase of the reflection coefficients. The sensor...
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A Method for Determination and Compensation of a Cant Influence in a Track Centerline Identification Using GNSS Methods and Inertial Measurement
PublicationAt present, the problem of rail routes reconstruction in a global reference system is increasingly important. This issue is called Absolute Track Geometry, and its essence is the determination of the axis of railway tracks in the form of Cartesian coordinates of a global or local coordinate system. To obtain such a representation of the track centerline, the measurement methods are developed in many countries mostly by the using...
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Experimental bases for the rail track surface damage detection system
PublicationA diagnosis of rail surface is generally based on the classical method of direct assessment and track geometry measurements. Identification and qualification of inequality and damage on the surface rails is depend on the skills and experience person who conducting inspection. In times of increasing exploitation of railways, infrastructure managers decide to use systems supporting the assessment of technical condition of the railways....
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The effect of gold shape and size on the properties and visiblelight-induced photoactivity of Au-TiO2
PublicationtIn the present investigation, TiO2modified with a different geometry and size of gold particles, suchas nanospheres (NSPs), nanostars (NSTs) and nanorods (NRs), were prepared by the immobilizationmethod. The effect of the gold shape, size and TiO2matrix type (TiO2microspheres or rutile TIO-6 TiO2)were systematically investigated. The obtained photocatalysts were thoroughly characterized by UV–visdiffuse-reflectance spectroscopy...
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An Efficient Framework For Fast Computer Aided Design of Microwave Circuits Based on the Higher-Order 3D Finite-Element Method
PublicationIn this paper, an efficient computational framework for the full-wave design by optimization of complex microwave passive devices, such as antennas, filters, and multiplexers, is described. The framework consists of a computational engine, a 3D object modeler, and a graphical user interface. The computational engine, which is based on a finite element method with curvilinear higher-order tetrahedral elements, is coupled with built-in...
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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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Installation of GNSS receivers on a mobile railway platform – methodology and measurement aspects
PublicationDetermining the course of a railway track axis using satellite methods relies on ensuring the precise assembly of GNSS receivers in dedicated measuring devices. Depending on the number of receivers, solutions that are based on placing the apparatus directly above the railway track axis (as well as in eccentric positions) are used to indirectly obtain data to form the basis of the desired results. This publication describes the...
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The contactless method of chip-to-chip high-speed data transmission monitoring
PublicationThis paper presents a technique of decoupling differential signals transmitted in a pair of microstrip lines on a printed circuit board (PCB), using dedicated coupler for high speed data transmission monitoring in chip-to-chip interconnections. The coupler used for signal probing is overlayed on the pair of microstrip lines under test, and provides a signal to the next blocks of the measurement system without disturbing transmission...
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Smart acoustic band structures
PublicationSmart acoustic band structures exhibit very interesting and non-standard physical properties due to the periodic nature of their certain characteristic on different scale levels. They manifest mostly in their frequency spectra as socalled frequency band-gaps or stop-bands, what has a great impact on the behaviour of these structures in relation to the propagation of vibro-acoustic signals that can be transmitted through the structures...
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High frequency dynamics of an isotropic Timoshenko periodic beam by the use of the Time-domain Spectral Finite Element Method
PublicationIn this work results of numerical simulations and experimental measurements related to the high frequency dynamics of an aluminium Timoshenko periodic beam are presented. It was assumed by the authors that the source of beam structural periodicity comes from periodical alterations to its geometry due to the presence of appropriately arranged drill-holes. As a consequence of these alterations dynamic characteristics of the beam...
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Evaluation of Street Lighting Efficiency Using a Mobile Measurement System
PublicationThe issue concerns the initial stage of work on a method for performing a rapid assessment of the energy efficiency and illuminance of a street lighting installation. The proposed method is based on simultaneous measurement of illuminance from three lux meters placed on the roof of the vehicle. The data are acquired in road traffic, while the vehicle is driving. The proposed solution will allow in the future to quickly and reproducibly...
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On Decomposition-Based Surrogate-Assisted Optimization of Leaky Wave Antenna Input Characteristics for Beam Scanning Applications
PublicationRecent years have witnessed a growing interest in reconfigurable antenna systems. Travelling wave antennas (TWAs) and leaky wave antennas (LWAs) are representative examples of structures featuring a great level of flexibility (e.g., straightforward implementation of beam scanning), relatively simple geometrical structure, low profile, and low fabrication cost. Notwithstanding, the design process of TWAs/LWAs is a challenging endeavor...
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Wave Frequency Effects on Damage Imaging in Adhesive Joints Using Lamb Waves and RMS
PublicationStructural adhesive joints have numerous applications in many fields of industry. The gradual deterioration of adhesive material over time causes a possibility of unexpected failure and the need for non-destructive testing of existing joints. The Lamb wave propagation method is one of the most promising techniques for the damage identification of such connections. The aim of this study was experimental and numerical research on...
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Molecular geometry of phenylboronic acid
Open Research DataData presents molecular geometry of the ground singlet state of phenylboronic acid. The geometry was obtained via DFT calculations using Becke–Lee–Yang–Parr density functional (B3LYP) with the balanced polarized triple-zeta def2-TZVP basis set. Geometry is provided in the XYZ file format.
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Molecular geometry of hexachlorobenzene
Open Research DataPresented data shows molecular geometry of the ground singlet state of hexachlorobenzene and hexachlorobenzene with potassium atom in 10 angstrom distance. The geometry was obtained via MP2 and CCSD calculations using balanced polarized triple-zeta def2-TZVP basis set. Geometry is provided in the XYZ file format.
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Novel tetrahedral cobalt(II) silanethiolates: structures and magnetism
PublicationThree heteroleptic complexes of Co(II) tri-tert-butoxysilanethiolates have been synthesized with piperidine [Co{SSi(OtBu)3}2(ppd)2] 1, piperazine [Co{SSi(OtBu)3}2(NH3)]2(μ-ppz)·2CH3CN 2, and N-ethylimidazole [Co{SSi(OtBu)3}2(etim)2] 3. The complexes have been characterized by a single-crystal X-ray, revealing their tetrahedral geometry on Co(II) coordinated by two nitrogen and two sulfur atoms. Complexes 1 and 3 are mononuclear,...
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A novel in vivo approach to assess strains of the human abdominal wall under known intraabdominal pressure
PublicationThe study concerns mechanical behaviour of a living human abdominal wall. A better mechanical understanding of a human abdominal wall and recognition of its material properties is required to find mechanically compatible surgical meshes to significantly improve the treatment of ventral hernias. A non-invasive methodology, based on in vivo optical measurements is proposed to determine strains of abdominal wall corresponding to...
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A Novel Versatile Decoupling Structure and Expedited Inverse-Model-Based Re-Design Procedure for Compact Single-and Dual-Band MIMO Antennas
PublicationMultiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antennas are considered to be the key components of fifth generation (5G) mobile communications. One of the challenges pertinent to the design of highly integrated MIMO structures is to minimize the mutual coupling among the antenna elements. The latter arises from two sources, the coupling in the free space and the coupling currents propagating on a ground plane. In this paper, an array of...
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Ekonomiczne aspekty zastosowania techniki Mobilnych Pomiarów Satelitarnych przy regulacji osi toru
PublicationOd 2009 roku interdyscyplinarny zespół naukowy Politechniki Gdańskiej i Akademii Marynarki Wojennej (a obecnie Akademii Morskiej w Gdyni) rozwija technikę Mobilnych Pomiarów Satelitarnych toru kolejowego. Technika ta polega na objeździe trasy ciągnikiem szynowym z przyczepą (wagonem-platformą) lub wózkami, z zainstalowanymi na tych pojazdach odbiornikami sygnałów satelitarnych. Umożliwia ona precyzyjne określenie współrzędnych...
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Uniwersalny program komputerowy do projektowania zmiany kierunku trasy
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono kolejny program komputerowy stanowiący implementację algorytmu obliczeniowego dotyczącego projektowania zmiany kierunku trasy kolejowej, dostosowanego do techniki ciągłych pomiarów satelitarnych. Program ten ma charakter uniwersalny, gdyż w ogólnym przypadku obejmuje wprowadzenie do układu geometrycznego dwóch łuków kołowych o różnym promieniu, czyli zastosowanie łuku koszowego. Może się to okazać szczególnie...
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Improving the procedure of probabilistic load testing design of typical bridges based on structural response similarities
PublicationThis paper concerns load testing of typical bridge structures performed prior to operation. In-situ tests of a two-span post-tensioned bridge loaded with three vehicles of 38-ton mass each formed the input of this study. On the basis of the results of these measurements, an advanced FEM model of the structure was developed for which the sensitivity analysis was performed for chosen uncertainty sources. Three uncorrelated random...
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New Complementary Resonator for Permittivity- and Thickness-Based Dielectric Characterization
PublicationThe design of high-performance complementary meta-resonators for microwave sensors featur-ing high sensitivity and consistent evaluation of dielectric materials is challenging. This paper presents the design and implementation of a novel complementary resonator with high sensi-tivity for dielectric substrate characterization based on permittivity and thickness. A comple-mentary crossed arrow resonator (CCAR) is proposed and integrated...
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Interactions of PDA tetramers with the Au surfaces
Open Research DataThis dataset contains electrostatic difference potential (EDP) maps, density of states (DOS) spectra, and adsorption geometries of cyclic tetramers on the Au surface. The real polydopamine was modelled either as the cyclic tetramers in the oxidised (indolequinone, IQ) and reduced (dihydroxyindole, DHI) chemistries with all units being the same - either...
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Effects of preheating on laser beam–welded NSSC 2120 lean duplex steel
PublicationDuplex stainless steels show sustainable alternative for the conventional austenitic grades, with higher strength, higher resistance against stress corrosion cracking, and lower purchase cost. Thus, duplex stainless steel gains more attention in construction, oil and gas, and chemical industries. Among duplex stainless steels, low nickel and low molybdenum alloyed lean duplex stainless steel are a cost-efective substitution of...
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3D point cloud as a representation of silo / tank
Open Research DataThe product presents a point cloud in the set of coordinates X Y Z. The data was obtained by terrestrial laser scanning and its processing for the analysis of tanks geometry. The development process indicates the possibility to obtain the reliable results useful for the evaluation of the tank side surfaces geometry.
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Fracture in Asymmetric Bonded Joints
PublicationAdhesion was studied in asymmetric bonded joints using fracture mechanics tests. The asymmetric bonded joints consist of two different type and/or thickness materials bonded by an adhesive. Mentions of asymmetric bonded joint tests employed so far are rare in the literature. They are imperfect and therefore are not standardized. Accordingly three new tests were introduced in this work to study bonded joints. The new metrological...
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Assessing unsignalised pedestrian crossings
PublicationThe lack of pedestrian safety on crossings is a complex problem and one that is influenced by a number of factors such as the law, road traffic culture, the road and traffic. This paper will focus on the last two by presenting a method for assessing pedestrian crossings for their geometry and roadside using data from 930 pedestrian crossings in Warsaw. The authors of this paper have attempted to systematise the process of assessment...
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THE METHOD OF ANALYSIS OF DAMAGE REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS USING TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNING
PublicationThe authors present an analysis of the possibility to assess deformations and mode of failure of R-C beams using terrestrial laser scanning. As part of experiments carried out at the Regional Laboratory of Construction (at Gdansk University of Technology), reinforced concrete beams were subjected to destruction by bending and by shear. The process of press impact on the reinforced concrete beam was recorded using terrestrial laser...
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Designing acoustic scattering elements using machine learning methods
PublicationIn the process of the design and correction of room acoustic properties, it is often necessary to select the appropriate type of acoustic treatment devices and make decisions regarding their size, geometry, and location of the devices inside the room under the treatment process. The goal of this doctoral dissertation is to develop and validate a mathematical model that allows predicting the effects of the application of the scattering...
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Nanotubular oxide layer formed on helix surfaces of dental screw implants - SEM examination
Open Research DataThe samples used for the research had the shape of a helix with a metric thread, with their geometry imitating a dental implant. The oxide layer was produced by a standard electrochemical method in an environment of 1M H3PO4 + 0.3 % HF for 20 min, at a constant voltage of 30 V. The oxidized samples were analyzed with a scanning electron microscope.
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Geometry Parametric Model Order Reduction with Randomly Generated Projection Bases
PublicationIn this work, a reduced-order model for geometry parameters and fast frequency sweep is proposed. The Finite Element Method is used to solve time-harmonic Maxwell’s equations. Taking into account the electromagnetic field does not arbitrarily vary as a function of frequency and geometry parameters, a low dimension system manifold is identified. Thus, the original Finite Element problem can be approximated by a model of reduced...
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Stability of steel plate girder with alternative web geometry
Open Research DataThe main aim of this study is to determine the influence of an alternative geometry of plate girder cross-section on web stability. The proposed modification of geometry consists in application of a variable web thicknesses along its height in order to reduce the number of transverse and longitudinal stiffeners along the length of the plate girder....
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A New Geodetic Method of Examination of Geometrical Conditions of a Crane Bridge
PublicationSafety is one of the key aspects related to crane-based material transport. In order to ensure safe crane operation and material transport, it is necessary to meet certain geometrical conditions. The authors addressed the geometrical conditions of a crane bridge, a substantial crane component. The paper presents the method to compute displacement components of points on the top of a bridge crane relative to their design position....
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3D modelling of liquid fuels base infrastructure for the purpose of visualization and geometrical analysis
PublicationThe paper presents the methodology for obtaining a 3D model of the tank for liquid fuels on the basis of the terrestrial laser scanning and its processing for the analysis of tanks geometry. The development process indicates the possibility to obtain the reliable results useful for the evaluation of the tank side surfaces geometry (shells). The result of the development is a 3D model of the tank, taking into account the individual...
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Thermal ablation modeling via bioheat equation
PublicationWe consider Pennes’ bioheat equation and discuss an implicit numerical scheme which has better stability properties than other approaches. Our discussion concerns Carthesian geometry problems, however it carries over to spherical geometry models and more complicated shapes.
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 60mm), a0/W = 0.6
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 40mm), a0/W = 0.5
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture SEM investigation (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.6
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture SEM investigation (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.5
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.6
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.5
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - Charpy impact test reslut in vary tempetatures
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 40mm), a0/W = 0.6
Open Research DataThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...