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Landscape Rurality: New Challenge for The Sustainable Development of Rural Areas in Poland
PublicationThe standard of country living was a matter of Polish elites’ concern from the eighteenth century. In different historical conditions different concepts of the rural renewal were formed. Today in rural areas of Poland some spatial processes that threaten the quality of life occur. The disadvantageous changes are the result of national or local governments spatial policy and they are an inhabitants’ response to it. The political...
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A Systematic Review for Establishing Relevant Environmental Parameters for Urban Lighting: Translating Research into Practice
PublicationThe application of lighting technologies developed in the 20th century has increased the brightness and changed the spectral composition of nocturnal night-time habitats and night skies across urban, peri-urban, rural, and pristine landscapes, and subsequently, researchers have observed the disturbance of biological rhythms of flora and fauna. To reduce these impacts, it is essential to translate relevant knowledge about the potential...
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Polyurethane based hybrid ciprofloxacin-releasing wound dressings designed for skin engineering purpose
PublicationPurpose Even in the 21st century, chronic wounds still pose a major challenge due to potentially inappropriate treatment options, so the latest wound dressings are hybrid systems that enable clinical management, such as a hybrid of hydrogels, antibiotics and polymers. These wound dressings are mainly used for chronic and complex wounds, which can easily be infected by bacteria. Materials and methods Six Composite Porous Matrices...
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Urban lighting masterplan – origins, definitions, methodologies and collaborations
PublicationAwareness of the significance and benefits of properly designed urban lighting masterplans has been growing since the early 21 st century. There are many factors driving this notable change, such as developments in lighting technology, energy conservation, city branding design and economics, environmental impacts, human health and wellbeing, and people-oriented sociological aspects. As the profession of ‘independent urban lighting...
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Serce dzielnicy w stanie embrionalnego rozwoju - śrómieście reurbanizowanego wielkiego osiedla w polskim mieście metropolitalnym = Heart of the districts in embrional faze of development -city core structures for the large scale housing in Polish metropolitan city
PublicationW ostatnich 10 latach obserwowana jest intensyfikacja procesu uzupełniania zabudowy śródmieścia Gdańska. Jest to z jednej strony kontynuacja odbudowy historycznego centrum miasta, z drugiej zaś rewitalizacja dzielnic o przewadze zabudowy z początku wieku obejmująca śródmiejskie tereny powojskowe i poprzemysłowe m.in dawnej Stoczni Gdańskiej, koszaty we Wrzeszczu. Liczne komercyjne projekty prowadzą do istotnych dogęszczeń funcjami...
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The first compound with an unusual type of anion, [Li(SR)2]-:bis(µ2-aqua-d2)tetrakis(aqua-d2)]dilithium(I)bis[bis(tri-tert-butoxysilanethiolato-k2O,S)lithate(I)]dihydrate-d2
PublicationTytułowy związek [Li2(D2O)6][Li(C9H27SSiO3)2]2*2D2O, jest pierwszym związkiem z wiązaniem S-M (M-metal alkaliczny), zawierającym niespotykany typ anionu litanowego: [Li(SR)2]-,gdzie R=Si{OC{CH3)3}3. Centrum symetrii związku znajduję się pośrodku pierścienia Li2O2 wchodzącego w skład kationu. Wszystkie atomy litu budujące rdzenie kationów - LiO4 i anionów - LiO2S2, są czterokoordynacyjne. Jednoujemne aniony [Li(SR)2]- są dobrze...
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Jacek Krenz : City in my eyes
PublicationSketch City: Tips and Inspiration for Drawing on Location is the companion for any creative traveler, urban explorer, or budding artist. 50 artists scattered around the globe have been brought together to share tips about their favorite urban settings, including locations in South America, Europe, Canada, Asia, and beyond. Citified sketchers are guiding through techniques for capturing frenetic street scenes as well as the rare...
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STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TURBINE CONDENSER AIR EXTRACTION SYSTEM USING HYDRO EJECTORS
PublicationThe aim of the paper is to investigate the effectiveness of the 18K380 steam turbine condenser air extraction system using hydro ejectors. Motivation for the analysis is a need of improvement of the energy conversion ratio of the power plant. To achieve this goal it is necessary to establish efficiency of each subsystem of the energy cycle. The air extraction system is not a highly power consuming system but it has great impact...
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THE ROLE OF NATURE IN PLACEMAKING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF HISTORIC CITIES
PublicationThis paper focuses on the role of nature in placemaking within historic cities. There are two different approaches to placemaking – The first is a more traditional approach, i.e. complete building process which entails significant investments. The second is “Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper” approach proposed by the Project for Public Spaces organization. This article discusses the role, importance and place of nature in both approaches....
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Effect of Compounding Conditions on Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of High Density Polyethylene/Ground Tire Rubber Blends
PublicationSearching for new and cost-effective methods of waste rubber recycling is a subject of research in many scientific centers in the world. In this paper there are presented results of the research of the extrusion process of cheap and environmentally friendly thermoplastic compositions containing 50 % wt. of masses of ground tire rubber (GTR). The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the mixing conditions and...
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Zarys przemian przestrzennych strefy reprezentacyjnej Gdańska na podstawie opracowań planistycznych od 1866 roku
PublicationStrefa Reprezentacyjna obejmuje obszar pokrywający się w dużej mierze z zachodnim frontem historycznego śródmieścia Gdańska. Wykształcona na przełomie XIX i XX wieku jako wielkomiejskie centrum miasta jest jedną z historycznie najbardziej kluczowych jego przestrzeni. Dziś to obszar zaniedbany i jakby zapomniany, zdominowany przez funkcje komunikacyjne, jakkolwiek nadal o dużym i niewykorzystanym potencjale. Przemiany przestrzenne...
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Co-Living or a “Sandpit” for Future Entrepreneurs. First Experience from Poland.
PublicationNowadays, the Western world seems saturated with the myriad of enhancements for entrepreneurship development. Also, in Eastern European countries we observe a growing number of initiatives at different organizational levels, aiming at accompanying potential future entrepreneurs in their efforts. Meanwhile, there is one novelty, never before offered on the Polish market – the first co- -living space, launched in Gdañsk. Therefore,...
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Komputerowe oko świadomości
PublicationZnane metody badania osób w śpiączce nie dają odpowiedzi na pytanie jak funkcjonuje poznawczo osoba wybudzona ze śpiączki z obniżoną świadomością. Książka podsumowuje wyniki badań przybliżających odpowiedź na powyższe pytanie. Część prezentowanych badań była prowadzona przez autorów i współpracowników już wcześniej, z wykorzystaniem skonstruowanego urządzenia do śledzenia wzroku, zaś nowsze prezentowane badania dostarczyły wyników...
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PORÓWNANIE EFEKTYWNOŚCI DZIAŁALNOŚCI BADAWCZO ROZWOJOWEJ W KRAJACH OECD
PublicationEfektywność działalności badawczo-rozwojowej powinna być w centrum zainteresowania decydentów we wszystkich krajach. Kluczowe jest stworzenie możliwości pomiaru efektywności działań w tym obszarze. Celem artykułu jest porównanie efektywności realizacji polityki działalności badawczo-rozwojowej w krajach OECD, wykorzystując metodę Data Envelopment Analysis. Podkreślono problem heterogeniczności grupy porównywanych krajów. Zastosowano...
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Bis(ammonium) Zoledronate Dihydrate
PublicationNeutralization of 2-(1-imidazole)-1-hydroxyl-1,1`-ethylidenediphosphonic acid (zoledronic acid) by an excess of ammonia yielded bis(ammonium) zoledronate dihydrate, {C5H8N2O7P2 2−, 2(H4N+), 2(H2O)}. The product is readily soluble in water and forms monocrystals for which the X-ray structural analysis was carried out. The zoledronic anion is of double negative charge due to deprotonation of three P–OH groups and protonation of the...
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The Perception of an Entrepreneur’s Structural, Relational and Cognitive Social Capital among Young People in Poland - An Exploratory Study
PublicationThe goal of the current paper is to verify how an entrepreneur’s structural, relational and cognitive social capital levels are perceived by young people in Poland. The research involved a group of 374 undergraduate business students from a Polish university as participants. Participants completed a survey on entrepreneurial cognitions. It was found that participants assess the level of an entrepreneur’s social capital as relatively...
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Możliwości wykorzystania Dolnej Wisły do celów transportowych
PublicationW artykule zawarto charakterystykę Dolnej Wisły, koncepcję rozwoju drogi wodnej na odcinku Bydgoszcz - Gdańsk. Przedstawione są bariery utrudniające rozwój transportu wodnego i argumentacja przemawiająca za aktywizacją dróg wodnych w Polsce. Przedstawiono alternatywny transport do przewozów ładunków drogą lądową. Dolna Wisła stanowi bardzo ważny odcinek dla żeglugi śródlądowej. Stanowi on część międzynarodowych dróg wodnych E40...
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Fluorescence of nanodiamond cocktails: pH-induced effects through interactions with comestible liquids
PublicationFluorescent nanodiamonds with nitrogen-vacancy centers have become important nanoscale probes for sensing and imaging. The surface chemistry of the nanodiamonds influences their emission, interactions, and quantum properties. In this work, we propose to utilize fluorescent nanodiamonds as photostable markers for investigation of comestible liquids. We prepared nanodiamond/comestibles suspensions/cocktails with a wide range of pH...
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Enviromental factors az the elements determingthe development of floating homes
PublicationThe popularity of Floating Homes in Western Europe and North America is noticeable. The interest in thesefacilities in Poland is also constantly growing. The popularity of Floating Homes is due to climate change, risingland prices and population density in city centers. However, environmental factors play a significant role in theirdevelopment. The publication presents the results of research on the impact of environmental factors...
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The Importance of Demand and Environment for Defining and Establishing the Role of Data Stewards
PublicationData stewardship is now a central part of FAIR research data management. Although various types of positions called data stewards have been created at academic institutions over the last years, no demand-oriented, formal model of data stewardship and the associated roles exist so far. This workshop report presents the outcomes of the panel discussion “The Importance of Demand and Environment for Defining Data Stewardship” held...
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Analizy eksperymentalne i numeryczne śruby nastawnej w przepływie odpowiadającym warunkom próby śruby swobodnej przy napływie skośnym
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki analiz eksperymentalnych i numerycznych, odzwierciedlających próbę śruby swobodnej przy napływie skośnym. Analizy doświadczalne przeprowadzono na basenie modelowym Centrum Techniki Okrętowej CTO S.A. Obliczenia numeryczne wykonano w programie Star CCM+, wykorzystującym szeroko stosowany w inżynierii model przepływu RANS. Otrzymane wyniki zestawiono ze sobą i porównano. Celem badań eksperymentalnych...
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Reactivity of bulky aminophosphanes towards small molecules: Activation of dihydrogen and carbon dioxide by aminophosphane/borane frustrated Lewis pairs
PublicationA series of mono- and bisaminophosphanes with formulas R2NPR’R’’ and (R2N)2PR’ (R = iPr, Cy; R’ = Ph, Cy; R’’ = iPr) were characterized by X-ray analysis, NMR spectroscopy and computational methods. The common structural futures of these species are short and polarized PAN bonds, a pyramidal geometry at the P atom and an almost planar geometry at the N atoms. According to DFT calculations, these...
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Poszukiwanie piękna w architekturze ponowoczesnej w twórczości SANAA
PublicationJesteśmy świadkami i jednocześnie uczestnikami przemian cywilizacyjno-kulturowych, jakie dokonują się we współczesnym świecie. Również estetyka jest dyscypliną w fazie poszukiwań, która próbuje na nowo odnaleźć swoją formułę.W centrum współczesnej estetyki znajdują się sztuki przestrzeni, wśród których prym wiedzie architektura uwikłana w odwieczną aporię piękna i użyteczności . Ważne i istotne wydaje się pytanie czym jest piękno...
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Programmed control of the spindle speed in modern milling machines.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono nowe podejście do nadzorowania drgań wirujących narzędzi we współczesnych frezarkach. Polega ono na sterowaniu programowym w układach niestacjonarnych. Dotyczy to zamkniętych układów obrabiarek, kiedy to istotną rolę odgrywają drgania samowzbudne typu chatter. Sygnałem sterującym jest chwilowa zmiana prędkości obrotowej. Rozważano frezowanie czołowe smukłym frezem trzpieniowym na pionowym centrum frezarskim....
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Open source learning management systems at civil engineering and environmental department: TeleCAD and Moodle.
PublicationW rozdziale zaprezentowano dwa systemy zarządzania kształceniem, służące do przygotowania i prowadzenia e-kursów. Pierwszy z nich TeleCAD został opracowany w ramach projektu Leonardo da Vinci (1998-2001). Ostanie użycie systemu miało miejsce w roku akademickim 2003/2004 i był on wykorzystany w projekcie CURE (V Program Ramowy, 2003-2006). W roku 2003 dzięki wsparciu projektu Leonardo da Vinci EMDEL (2001-2005) Centrum Edukacji...
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A novel concept of negative CO2 emission power plant for utilization of sewage sludge
PublicationCarbon Capture and Storage (CSS) technology is considered an important “bridge technology”, allowing effective abatement of CO2 emissions for power units using fossil fuels. However, if biomass is used in a power plant, equipped with CCS system, negative CO2 emissions can be achieved. In practice, wide development of such technologies would enable not only reduction of CO2 emissions, but also reversal of the harm done so far. In...
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Hybrid battery based on arylated carbon nanotubes and laccase
PublicationSingle-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) were covalently modified with anthracene and anthraquinone and used for the construction of cathodes for biocatalytic reduction of dioxygen. The nanotubes with aromatic groups casted onto the electrode increased the working surface of the electrode and enabled efficient direct electron transfer (DET) between the enzyme and the electrode. The aryl groups enter the hydrophobic pocket of the...
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Analysis of the Application of Horizontal Directional Drilling
PublicationConstruction works are often considered to be very intrusive for the environment. Project designers assume deep excavations, or a complete replacement of the ground within the investment, which sometimes changes the initial conditions drastically. The problem started to appear in places, where the terrain is complicated and the excavation is burdensome. Some of state authorities...
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Manoeuvring forces on azimuthing podded propulsor model
PublicationThis paper presents the preliminary part of comprehensive manoeuvring open- water tests of a gas carrier model. The paper focuses on open water experiments with an azimuthing podded propulsor. The test program was carried out in the cavitation tunnel and the large towing tank of Ship Hydromechanics Division, Ship Design and Research Centre, Gdańsk. The pod was tested as a pushing unit with a 161.3 mm diameter propeller. Steering...
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Rule-Based Model for Selecting Integration Technologies for Smart Cities Systems
PublicationThe aim of this article is to present the stages of development for an information technology integration model for the design of systems for smart cities. The Introduction explains the need for integration technologies and presents a model for selecting integration technologies and the conditions for its use in designing smart cities systems. Then two verification stages of the presented model are discussed. In the first stage,...
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Rotating rod and ball
PublicationWe consider a mechanical system consisting of an infinite rod (a straight line) and a ball (a massless point) on the plane. The rod rotates uniformly around one of its points. The ball is reflected elastically when colliding with the rod and moves freely between consecutive hits. A sliding motion along the rod is also allowed. We prove the existence and uniqueness of the motion with a given position and velocity at a certain time...
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Wroclaw University of Technology Knowledge Repository - project objectives
PublicationKnowledge Repository is a project created in the Library and Scientific Information Centre of Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT). Its main task will be collecting, sharing, and promoting scientific publications of researchers, postgraduates and students of WrUT. It will be also used for bibliometric analysis and reporting research output of WrUT scientific community.Knowledge Repository will closely cooperate with other databases...
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Processing of Satellite Data in the Cloud
PublicationThe dynamic development of digital technologies, especially those dedicated to devices generating large data streams, such as all kinds of measurement equipment (temperature and humidity sensors, cameras, radio-telescopes and satellites – Internet of Things) enables more in-depth analysis of the surrounding reality, including better understanding of various natural phenomenon, starting from atomic level reactions, through macroscopic...
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Technical solutions and benefits of introducing rain gardens – Gdańsk case study
PublicationNowadays, Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) are developing as innovative multifunctional tools to maximize urban ecosystem services such as storm water preservation, reduction of runoff and flood protection, groundwater pollution prevention, biodiversity enhancement, and microclimate control. Gdańsk is one of the first Polish cities to widely introduce rain gardens (one example of an NBS) in different areas such as parks, city center,...
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Profesor Stanisław Trzetrzewiński – polski prekursor niepewności pomiaru
PublicationArtykuł ma na celu przybliżenie sylwetki Profesora Stanisława Trzetrzewińskiego, jako pierwszego kierownika Katedry Miernictwa Elektrycznego na Wydziale Elektrycznym Politechniki Gdańskiej, odpowiedzialnego za organizację Katedry po wojnie, dydaktyka, ale przede wszystkim wybitnego metrologa. Profesora Stanisława Trzetrzewińskiego można nazwać polskim prekursorem teorii niepewności pomiaru, co potwierdza wygłoszony w 1952 roku...
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Dobór rodzaju funkcjonalnego PG asfaltów według metody Superpave w zależności od stref klimatycznych w Polsce.
PublicationObecnie w Polsce, podobnie jak i w pozostałych krajach Unii Europejskiej, asfalty drogowe są badane i klasyfikowane głównie w oparciu o wynik oznaczenia penetracji w temperaturze 25ºC niezależnie od warunków klimatycznych, w jakich potem mają one pracować w nawierzchni drogowej. Pod koniec ubiegłego wieku w ramach amerykańskiego programu SHRP opracowano i wdrożono nowy system klasyfikacji asfaltów. Ideą wprowadzenia nowego systemu...
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WPŁYW KOMUNIKACJI MARKETINGOWEJ NA KSZTAŁTOWANIE ARCHITEKTURY OBIEKTÓW SŁUŻBY ZDROWIA - THE EFFECT OF MARKETING COMMUNICATION ON SHAPING THE ARCHITECTURE OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
PublicationXX wiek wraz z rozwojem kultury masowej przyniósł gwałtowny wzrost znaczenia komunikacji marketingowej, która początkowo pełniła rolę głównie informacyjną, związaną z działaniami reklamowymi. Współcześnie można zauważyć zwiększone zainteresowanie specjalistów z dziedziny marketingu oddziaływaniem na człowieka poprzez przestrzeń, w której on przebywa. Podejmowanie działań marketingowych w ramach usług świadczonych przez jednostki...
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Bandwidth-Controllable Third-Order Band Pass Filter Using Substrate Integrated Full- and Semi-Circular Cavities
PublicationThe article presents a novel circular substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) bandpass filter (BPF) with controllable bandwidth. The proposed BPF is configured using two microstrip feedlines, semi- circular SIW cavities, capacitive slots, and inductive vias. The circular cavity is bisected into two halves, with the two copies thereof being cascaded. Two bisected and cascaded structures obtained this way are subsequently connected...
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Considerations of Computational Efficiency in Volunteer and Cluster Computing
PublicationIn the paper we focus on analysis of performance and power consumption statistics for two modern environments used for computing – volunteer and cluster based systems. The former integrate computational power donated by volunteers from their own locations, often towards social oriented or targeted initiatives, be it of medical, mathematical or space nature. The latter is meant for high performance computing and is typically installed...
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State of Development of Intelligent Transport Systems Services on National Roads in Poland
PublicationIn recent years we can see intensifying implementation of Intelligent Transport System (ITS) measures in Polish cities and on national roads. The architecture of the National Traffic Management System (KSZR) will enable the implementation of a uniform, integrated and intelligent ICT system to launch ITS systems that are the most important for drivers and the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA). This paper...
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Acceptance Testing of Software Products for Cloud-Based On-Line Delivery
PublicationSoftware products intended for on-line delivery by distributors serving an open community of subscribers are developed in a specific life-cycle model, in which roles of the major stakeholders are strongly separated, unlike in any other software development model known in software engineering. Its specificity underlines the fact that a distributor of the final product, responsible for its acceptance for publication and delivery...
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BeesyCluster as Front-End for High Performance Computing Services
PublicationThe paper presents the BeesyCluster system as a middleware allowing invocation of services on high performance computing resources within the NIWA Centre of Competence project. Access is possible through both WWW and SOAP Web Service interfaces. The former allows non-experienced users to invoke both simple and complex services exposed through easyto-use servlets. The latter is meant for integration of external applications with...
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CHALK & TALK OR SWIPE & SKYPE?
PublicationTechnology in classroom is a matter of heated discussions in the field of education development, especially when multidisciplinary education goes along with language skills. Engineers’ education requires theoretical and practical knowledge. Moreover, dedicated computer skills become crucial for both young graduates and experienced educators on the labor market. Teaching online with or without using different Learning Management...
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Prediction of manoeuvring abilities of 10000 DWT pod-driven coastal tanker
PublicationThis paper aims to present a new approach in the prediction of manoeuvring abilities of pod-driven ships. A new mathematical model of motions based on MMG methodology was developed and a new type of description of forces acting on azimuth drives is presented. Captive model tests of medium-size coastal tanker and pod open water tests were carried out in CTO S.A. (Ship Design and Research Centre S.A.) to obtain hull hydrodynamic derivatives...
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I, Robot: between angel and evil
PublicationThe boosting of most digital innovations within recent technology progress by artificial intelligence (AI) constitutes a growing topic of interest. Besides its technical aspects, increasing research activity may be observed in the domain of security challenges, and therefore of responsibility related to the controlled or hypothetically uncontrolled or autonomous emergence of AI solutions. Consequently, responsibility and ethics...
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A novel microstrip dual-layer rat-race coupler with compact size and enhanced bandwidth
PublicationMicrowave hybrid couplers are crucial components of mixers, phase shifters, amplifiers and other high-frequency systems. Conventional couplers are characterized by large size which limits their usefulness in modern applications. In this work, a novel compact rat-race coupler with enhanced bandwidth has been proposed. The structure consists of six compact microstrip resonant cells. It is implemented on two separate layers which permits...
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Heteroleptic cobalt(II)tri-tert-butoxysilanethiolates in search of new biomimetic complexes
PublicationW ramach prowadzonych badań mających na celu syntezę układów mimikujących centra aktywne wybranych metaloprotein zostały otrzymane dwa nowe heterlopetyczne tri-tert-butoksysilanotiolany kobaltu(II) w reakcji bimetalicznego kompleksu kobaltu(II) zawierającego już reszty silanotiolanowe z pochodnymi pirydyny: 3,5-dimetylopirydyny i dibenzyloaminy. Otrzymane związki zostały scharakteryzowane strukturalnie za pomocą analizy rentgenostrukturalnej,...
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Response of high voltage disconnector under seismic excitation - experimental and numerical study
PublicationThe efficiency of the energetic infrastructure system is a very import safety issue in the region experienced by the ground motion. The aim of the present paper is to show the results of the experimental and numerical study focused on the earthquake-induced response of the high voltage disconnector, which is an important element of energetic network. First, the impact tests as well as the sweep-sine shaking table tests were conducted....
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Experimental dynamic study on a timber-frame house using shaking table
PublicationThe aim of this paper is to show the results of the shaking table experimental study concerning the behaviour of the model of the timber-frame house under earthquake excitation and impact loading. In order to determine the basic dynamic properties of the undamaged structure, the free vibration and the sweep-sine tests were first conducted. Then, the model was excited using the time history record of the El Centro earthquake of...
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The methodology of design of satellite working mechanism of positive displacement machine
PublicationIn this paper is described a methodology of design of satellite mechanism consisting of two noncircular gears (externally toothed rotor and internally toothed curvature) and circular gears (satellites). In the presented methodology is assumed that the rotor pitch line is known, and the curvature pitch line is necessary to designate. The presented methodology applies to mechanisms for which the number of the curvature humps is at...