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Detection and size estimation of crack in plate based on guided wave propagation
PublicationThe paper presents results of the comprehensive theoretical and experimental investigation of crack detection in metallic plate using guided wave propagation. The main aim of the paper is to develop the novel method which would allow for linear crack size estimation with the use of minimal number of the transducers. In general, there exists the relation between length of the propagation path and the wave amplitude value. However,...
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Tyre/road noise measurements on ISO tracks using the modified CPX method
PublicationTyre rolling noise test method specified in the UNECE Regulation 117 is directly used in the Tyre Labelling Directive. Noise level specified on EU Tyre Label of each new tyre available on the European market was determined based on vehicle coast-by noise measurements performed on the standard reference road surface proscribed in the ISO 10844:2014. Available data from investigations by the vehicle and tyre industry and results...
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Tyre/road noise measurements on ISO tracks according to the UNECE Regulation 117
PublicationWithin the Polish-Norwegian research project ELANORE, a limited Round Robin Test has been performed on 3 ISO tracks in Northern Europe. The basic objective of the project is to improve the EU directive on labelling of tyres for noise and rolling resistance, and this directive is based on the measurement procedures defined in the UN ECE Reg.117. The same test car, test tyres and measurement equipment as well as personnel were used...
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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 Impact of Homogeneity of High Modulus Asphalt Concrete Layer on Low-Temperature Cracking
PublicationDuring winter season of 2012 numerous transverse cracks developed in high-modulus asphalt concrete (HMAC) base of newly constructed motorway. Pavement cracked both in transverse joint locations and in the area between them. Research which was conducted during investigation of the causes and mechanisms of cracking consisted of: field examination, laboratory testing of specimens cored out of the existing pavement, computational analyses...
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Discrete-Element bonded-particle Sea Ice model DESIgn, version 1.3a – model description and implementation
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Discrete-Element bonded particle Sea Ice model DESIgn, version 1.3 – model description and implementation
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Wave-induced stress and breaking of sea ice in a coupled hydrodynamic discrete-element wave–ice model
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Yade-open DEM: an open-source software using a discrete element methodto simulate granular material
PublicationPurpose - YADE-OPEN DEM is an open source software based on the Discrete Element Method which uses object oriented programming techniques. The paper describes the softwarearchitecture.Design/methodology/approach - The DEM chosen uses position, orientation, velocity and angular velocity as independent variables of simulated particles which are subject to explicit leapfrog time-integration scheme (Lagrangian method). The three-dimensional...
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Numerically robust synthesis of discrete-time H-inf estimators based on dual J-lossless factorisations.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono numerycznie stabilną metodę syntezy liniowych estymatorów stanu optymalnych ze względu na wymagania formułowane w oparciu o normę H-inf. Wykorzystano dualną J-bezstratną faktoryzację macierzy rozproszenia estymowanego procesu czasu dyskretnego. Badano numeryczne uwarunkowanie odpowiednich równań Riccatiego. W szczególności pokazano, że dla dostatecznie małych wartości okresu próbkowania zadanie syntezy dotyczące...
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Discrete-time predictive control design based on overparameterized delay-plant models and identified cancellation order.
PublicationPraca dotyczy uogólnionego sterowania predykcyjnego (GPC) obiektami opisanymi dyskretnoczasowymi modelami CARIMA z uproszczeniami (nieminimalnych, przeparametryzowanych) oraz o niezerowym opóźnieniu transportowym. Optymalne sterowanie predykcyjne wyznacza się na podstawie minimalnowariancyjnego oszacowania przyszłej odpowiedzi sterowanego obiektu. Poprzez analizę warunków rozwiązywalności zadania syntezy sterownika GPC, sformułowano...
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A study on microcrack monitoring in concrete: discrete element method simulations of acoustic emission for non-destructive diagnostics
PublicationThe research is focused on the monitoring of fracture evolution in concrete beams under three-point bending using the acoustic emission technique and the discrete element method. The main objective of the study was to numerically and experimentally investigate the mechanism behind the generation of elastic waves during acoustic emission events and their interaction with micro- and macro-cracking in concrete beams under monotonic...
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Adaptive Optimal Discrete-Time Output-Feedback Using an Internal Model Principle and Adaptive Dynamic Programming
PublicationIn order to address the output feedback issue for linear discrete-time systems, this work suggests a brand-new adaptive dynamic programming (ADP) technique based on the internal model principle (IMP). The proposed method, termed as IMP-ADP, does not require complete state feedback, merely the measurement of input and output data. More specifically, based on the IMP, the output control problem can first be converted into a stabilization...
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Vision-based parking lot occupancy evaluation system using 2D separable discrete wavelet transform
PublicationA simple system for rough estimation of the occupancy of an ad-hoc organized parking lot is presented. A reasonably simple microprocessor hardware with a low resolution monochrome video camera observing the parking lot from the location high above the parking surface is capable of running the proposed 2-D separable discrete wavelet transform (DWT)-based algorithm, reporting the percentage of the observed parking area occupied by...
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Schemes of transmission of classical information via quantum channels with many senders: Discrete- and continuous-variable cases
PublicationSuperadditivity effects in the classical capacity of discrete multiaccess channels and continuous variable (CV) Gaussian MACs are analyzed. Several examples of the manifestation of superadditivity in the discrete case are provided, including, in particular, a channel which is fully symmetric with respect to all senders. Furthermore, we consider a class of channels for which input entanglement across more than two copies of the...
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Recurrence scheme for FDTD-compatible discrete Green's function derived based on properties of Gauss hypergeometric function
PublicationIn this paper, the formulation of one-dimensional FDTD (Finite-difference time-domain)-compatible discrete Green's function (DGF) is derived based on the Gauss hypergeometric function (GHF). The properties of GHF make it possible to derive the recurrence scheme only in the time domain for the DGF generation. Furthermore, this recurrence scheme is valid for any stable time-step size and can be implemented using standard numerical...
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Investigations of size effect in concrete at aggregate level - experiments and calculations results using discrete element method
PublicationSize effect is a fundamental phenomenon in concrete. It is characterised by decreasing strength and increasing brittleness of concrete with increasing size. The thesis includes experimental and theoretical elements. The main goal of the thesis were investigations of a size effect at the aggregate level by taking fracture into account with the discrete element method (DEM) for various failure modes. Comprehensive experiments on...
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Dia- and paramagnetic contributions to magnetizabilities of relativistic hydrogenlike atoms in some low-lying discrete energy eigenstates
PublicationIn this paper we present tabulated data for relative diamagnetic and paramagentic contributions to the magnetizability ($\chi$) of the relativistic hydrogenlike atoms with a pointlike, motionless and spinless nucleus of charge $Ze$. Utilizing general analytical formulas for the diamagnetic ($\chi_{d}$) and paramagnetic ($\chi_{p}$) components of $\chi$, recently derived by us [P. Stefa{\'n}ska, 2020] with the aid of the Gordon...
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Resistant to correlated noise and outliers discrete identification of continuous non-linear non-stationary dynamic objects
PublicationIn this article, specific methods of parameter estimation were used to identify the coefficients of continuous models represented by linear and nonlinear differential equations. The necessary discrete-time approximation of the base model is achieved by appropriately tuned FIR linear integral filters. The resulting discrete descriptions, which retain the original continuous parameterization, can then be identified using the classical...
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Resistant to correlated noise and outliers discrete identification of continuous non-linear non-stationary dynamic objects
PublicationIn this study, dedicated methods of parameter estimation were used to identify the coefficients of continuous models represented by linear and nonlinear differential equations. The necessary discrete-time approximation of the base model is achieved by appropriately tuned FIR linear integral filters. The resulting discrete descriptions, which retain the original continuous parameterization, can then be identified using the classical...
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Stability of softly switched multiregional dynamic output controllers with a static antiwindup filter: A discrete-time case
PublicationThis paper addresses the problem of model-based global stability analysis of discrete-time Takagi–Sugeno multiregional dynamic output controllers with static antiwindup filters. The presented analyses are reduced to the problem of a feasibility study of the Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMIs), derived based on Lyapunov stability theory. Two sets of LMIs are considered candidate derived from the classical common quadratic Lyapunov...
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Effect of Pendolino high-speed rail on the structure of buildings located the proximity of the railway tracks
PublicationThe following research focuses on the dynamic analysis of the impact of the high-speed train inducted vibrations on the structures located near railway tracks. The office complex chosen as the subject of calculations is located in the northern part of Poland, in Gdańsk, in the proximity of Pendolino, the high speed train route. The high speed trains are the response for the growing needs for more efficient railway system. However...
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The crack surface morphology investigation of S355J2 steel after bending-torsion fatigue
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Effect of a characteristic length on crack spacing in a reinforced concrete bar under tension
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Assessment of crack resistance of S355J2+N steel according to SEP 1390 standard
PublicationThe aim of the study was to evaluate the weldability of S355J2+N steel by bending test according to SEP 1390. In the specimen from S355J2+N steel 3 external cracks were found, 1 of which were stopped in the fusion line and 2 in heat affected zone. Results of bending test for investigated grade of steel are positive.
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Ultimate compressive strength assessment of uncleaned and cleaned corroded plates with locked crack
PublicationThe work presented here investigates the structural response of cleaned corroded plates, subjected to compressive load in the presence of a locked crack, where the change of mechanical properties as a result of corrosion development and the cleaning process is also accounted for. A Finite Element model for assessing the compressive strength, considering geometric and material nonlinearities, is developed, and the analysed plates...
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Effect of a characteristic length on crack spacing in a reinforced concrete bar under tension.
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki numerycznej obliczenia rozstawu rys w pręcie żelbetowym poddanemu rozciąganiu. Obliczenia wykonano przy zastosowaniu sprężysto-plastycznego modelu rozszerzonego o długość charakterystyczna mikrostruktury przy pomocy teorii nielokalnej.
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Impregnation vibro-pressed concrete pavement bricks.
PublicationW materiałach przedstawiono wyniki badań uzyskanych podczas prób impregnacji wibroprasowanych elementów betonowych. Celem badań było określenie odpowiedniego składu kompozycji impregnacyjnej, aby uzyskać najlepszy efekt zabezpieczenia powierzchni betonu przed wnikaniem cieczy organicznych np. oleju mineralnego.
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STABILITY ANALYSIS OF A TRUSS WITH SLOPING ELASTIC BRACES
PublicationSteel trusses have a much greater strength and stiffness in their plane than out of their plane, and therefore should be braced against lateral deflection and twisting. Such elements like purlins apart from bearing vertical load are part of bracing that stabilize roof trusses against distortional buckling. The stability of trusses with elastic bracing was investigated in an experimental research. Braces situated at some angle measured...
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Elastic Wave Propagation in a Cracked Isotropic Plate
PublicationW pracy omówiono model spektralny izotropowej płyty z peknięciem służący do analizy propagacji fali spręzystej.
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Subarachnoid Space: New Tricks by an Old Dog
PublicationPurpose: The purpose of the study was to: (1) evaluate the subarachnoid space (SAS) width and pial artery pulsation in both hemispheres, and (2) directly compare magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to near-infrared transillumination/backscattering sounding (NIR-T/BSS) measurements of SAS width changes in healthy volunteers.Methods: The study was performed on three separate groups of volunteers, consisting in total of 62 subjects (33...
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3D buckling analysis of a truss with horizontal braces
PublicationThe present research is devoted to the study of out-of-plane buckling of a truss with horizontal braces. The truss is a model of real roof truss scaled by factor ¼. A linear buckling and a non-linear analysis with geometric and material nonlinearity were carried out. The truss buckling and limit load for different stiffnesses and number of braces are found. Numerical analysis are verified by experiment. Threshold bracing stiffness...
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ARCHED VIADUCT OVER PKP TRACKTS IN TCZEW
PublicationPraca stanowi streszczenie artykułu dotyczącego nietypowego wiaduktu łukowego z jednym dźwigarem głównym. Omówiono konstrukcję, technologię wznoszenia modele obliczeniowe,analizy teoretyczne oraz metodykę i wyniki przeprowadzonych badań in situ obiektu.
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3D Buckling Analysis of a Truss with Horizontal Braces
PublicationThe present research is devoted to the study of out–of–plane buckling of a truss with horizontal braces. The truss is a model of real roof truss scaled by factor 1=4. A linear buckling and a non–linear analysis with geometric and material non–linearity were carried out. The truss buckling and limit load for different stiffnesses and number of braces are found. Numerical analysis are verified by experiment. Threshold bracing stiffness condition...
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Gdańsk palimpsest. On obscuring and retrieving traces of memory
PublicationThe article deals with the problems of collective identity resulting from over one thousand year history of the city on the Motława river and the role of historical policy of the local authorities regarding the material cultural heritage of many nations and cultures. In our opinion, the palimpsestic (palimpsestueuse) character of the city plays a significant role in the discourse about the past of Gdańsk. We use that notion after...
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Fuzzy track controller for ships.
PublicationPrzedstawiono projekt regulatora trajektorii zrealizowanego w oparciu o logikę rozmytą. Zadaniem regulatora jest sterowanie statkiem wzdłuż zadanej trajektorii z uwzględnieniem prędkości. Zadana trajektoria przedstawiona została w postaci linii łamanej z wyznaczona wartością prędkości z jaką statek ma poruszać się po każdym odcinku. Opracowane reguły sterowania regulatora rozmytego trajektorii poddane zostały badaniom na statku...
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A reliable synthesis of discrete-time H-inf control. Part I: basic theorems and J-lossless conjugators
PublicationThe paper gives a basis for solving many problems of numerically reliable synthesis of sub-optimal discrete-time control in H-inf. The approach is based on J-lossless factorisation of the delta-domain chain-scattering description of continuous-time plants being controlled. Relevant properties of poles and zeroes of chain-scattering models are given. Necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of stabilising J-lossless...
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Analytical Expression for the Time-Domain Discrete Green's Function of a Plane Wave Propagating in the 2-D FDTD Grid
PublicationIn this letter, a new closed-form expression for the time-domain discrete Green's function (DGF) of a plane wave propagating in the 2-D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) grid is derived. For the sake of its verification, the time-domain implementation of the analytic field propagator (AFP) technique was developed for the plane wave injection in 2-D total-field/scattered-field (TFSF) FDTD simulations. Such an implementation of...
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Discrete identification of continuous non-linear and non-stationary dynamical systems that is insensitive to noise correlation and measurement outliers
PublicationThe paper uses specific parameter estimation methods to identify the coefficients of continuous-time models represented by linear and non-linear ordinary differential equations. The necessary approximation of such systems in discrete time in the form of utility models is achieved by the use of properly tuned `integrating filters' of the FIR type. The resulting discrete-time descriptions retain the original continuous parameterization...
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Analytical Expression for the Time-Domain Green's Function of a Discrete Plane Wave Propagating in the 3-D FDTD Grid
PublicationIn this paper, a closed-form expression for the time-domain dyadic Green’s function of a discrete plane wave (DPW) propagating in a 3-D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) grid is derived. In order to verify our findings, the time-domain implementation of the DPW-injection technique is developed with the use of the derived expression for 3-D total-field/scattered-field (TFSF) FDTD simulations. This implementation requires computations...
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Analysis of radiation and scattering problems with the use of hybrid techniques based on the discrete Green's function formulation of the FDTD method
PublicationIn this contribution, simulation scenarios are presented which take advantage of the hybrid techniques based on the discrete Green's function formulation of the finite-difference time-domain (DGF-FDTD) method. DGF-FDTD solutions are compatible with the finite-difference grid and can be applied for perfect hybridization of the FDTD method. The following techniques are considered: (i) DGF-FDTD for antenna simulations, (ii) DGF-based...
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Nuclear magnetic shielding constants of Dirac one-electron atoms in some low-lying discrete energy eigenstates
PublicationWe present tabulated data for the nuclear magnetic shielding constants (σ) of the Dirac one-electron atoms with a pointlike, motionless and spinless nucleus of charge Ze. Utilizing the exact general analytical formula for σ derived by us (Stefańska, 2016) valid for an arbitrary discrete energy eigenstate, we have computed the numerical values of the magnetic shielding factors for the ground state and for the first and the second...
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Discrete element method simulations of fracture in concrete under uniaxial compression based on its real internal structure
PublicationThe paper describes experimental and numerical results of concrete fracture under quasi-static uniaxial compression. Experimental uniaxial compression tests were performed on concrete cubic specimens. Fracture in concrete was detected at the aggregate level by means of three non-destructive methods: three-dimensional X-ray microcomputed tomography, two-dimensional scanning electron microscope and manual two-dimensional digital...
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The mini ELITPC: Reconstruction and identification of charged particles tracks during beam tests at IFIN-HH
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Investigations of methods to measure longitudinal forces in continuous welded rail tracks using the tamping machine.
PublicationPraca przedstawia w sposób poglądowy próby znalezienia efektywnej metody określania sił podłużnych w szynach toru bezstykowego. Szczególną uwagę poświęcono metodzie wymuszonych przemieszczeń poprzecznych. Podstawowym stwierdzeniem z przeprowadzonych własnych badań była konieczność odejścia od podnoszenia odłączonego od podkładów odcinka szyny i skoncentrowanie się na przemieszczeniach poprzecznych; doprowadziło to koncepcji zastosowania...
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Prediction of corrosion fatigue crack propagation life for welded joints under cathodic potentials
PublicationPrzy ochronie katodowej poniżej potencjału optymalnego obserwuje się przyspieszenie propagacji pęknięcia korozyjno-zmęczeniowego w porównaniu do konstrukcji nie chronionej. Zaproponowano własną formułę empiryczną na wpływ potencjału ochronnego na prędkość propagacji pęknięcia oraz własny wzór na [delta]K w złączu pachwinowym. Wyprowadzono wzór na krzywą ''S-Np'' (naprężenie - długość okresu propagacji pęknięcia). Zaprezentowana...
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The energy approach to fatigue crack growth of S355 steel welded specimens subjected to bending
PublicationThe study presents the results of the research on the rate of fatigue crack growth subjected to bending in the ferritic-pearlitic structure. The studies were carried out at a constant amplitude of the moment and at various values of the load ratios R and at the operating frequency of the machine of 28.4 Hz. Flat specimens made of S355 steel and with fillet welds and with double-sided blunt external notches as well as concave...
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Theoretical examination of the fracture behavior of BC3 polycrystalline nanosheets: Effect of crack size and temperature
Publication2D carbon graphene nanostructures are elements of advanced materials and systems. This theoretical survey provides explanation to the mechanical and fracture behavior of mono- and polycrystalline BC3 nanosheets (denoted as MC- and PCBC3NS, respectively) as a function of temperature and the type of crack defects. The mechanical performance of PCBC3NS at elevated temperatures was monitored varying the number of grain boundaries (the...
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Flexural shera wave propagation in cracked composite beam.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono model i wyniki analizy wpływu peknięcia na propagacje fali gietno-scinajacej w belce kompozytowej.
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New approach to localization of clicks in archive speech signals.
PublicationPrzedstawiono problem lokalizacji zniekształceń impulsowych w archiwalnych sygnałach mowy. Pokazano, że detekcja oparta na dwuzakresowym modelu autoregresyjnym i przetwarzanie dwukierunkowe pozwala uzyskać znaczącą poprawę działania w stosunku do istniejących metod lokalizacji zniekształceń.