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Assessment of preparedness for Lean Six Sigma projects in small and medium-sized organizations
PublicationThe article presents a proposal for the maturity indicator of Lean Six Sigma projects within the framework of the original comprehensive methodology of Lean Six Sigma implementation dedicated to the SME sector. The indicator allows an LSS project to be matched to the real needs and preparedness of any small or medium-sized organization. The indicator was designed as a result of pilot research conducted in Polish and French SMEs...
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A Highly Scalable, Modular Architecture for Computer Aided Assessment e-Learning Systems
PublicationIn this chapter, the authors propose a novel e-learning system, dedicated strictly to knowledge assessment tasks. In its functioning it utilizes web-based technologies, but its design differs radically from currently popular e-learning solutions which rely mostly on thin-client architecture. The authors' research proved that such architecture, while well suited for didactic content distribution systems is ill-suited for knowledge...
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A new approach for an automatic assessment of a neurological condition employing hand gesture classification
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Fuzzy reasoning system design and assessment of load-bearing endoprostheses and their fabrication processes
PublicationZaproponowano piec zastosowan podejscia rozumowania rozmytego do rozwiazania problemów w dziedzinie biomechanikioraz inzynierii biomateriałów. Obejmuja one: (A) oszacowanie maksymalnych naprezen kontaktowych działajacych naendoproteze, (B) zaprojektowanie procesu spiekania dla otrzymania porowatego implantu, (C) opracowanie planu utleniania wcelu otrzymania struktury nanorurkowej na stopach Ti, (D) oraz (E) zaprojektowanie osadzania...
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Assessment of flexural beam behaviour theories used for dynamics and wave propagation problems
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono i porównano teorie belek zginanych począwszych od teorii elementarnych, aż do teorii wyższych rzędów. Przedstawiono krzywe dyspersi dla poszczególnych teorii i na ich podstawione oszacowano zakres stosowalności danej teorii.
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Static headspace sampling and solid-phase microextraction for assessment of edible oils stability
PublicationStatyczna analiza fazy nadpowierzchniowej i mikroekstrakcja do fazy stacjonarnej z fazy nadpowierzchniowej zostały zastosowane do oznaczenia niskocząsteczkowych aldehydów - markerów procesu utleniania olejów roślinnych. Zoptymalizowano parametry izolacji i ekstrakcji analitów dla obu technik. Wyznaczono granice oznaczalności i wykrywalności oraz powtarzalność dla badanych związków. Obie metody zastosowano w analizie próbek olejów...
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Fertility Rate and Assessment of the Cytoprotective Capacity of Various Types of Holothuroidea Extracts on Spermatozoa
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Assessment of Adjustment of GNSS Railway Measurements with Parameter-Binding Conditions in a Stationary Scenario
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Conditioning scenarios on regional impact assessment of the Via Hanseatica zone (the Sapphire Arc).
PublicationPraca zawiera cztery scenariusze rozwoju regionalnego strefy wokół drogi Via Hanseatica (Szczecin-gdańsk-Kaliningrad). Scenariusze służą jako podstawa oceny oddziaływań regionalnych (impact essessment) drogi.
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A multi-level risk-based method for safety assessment of ships in critical conditions.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono podstawowe informacje na temat badań dla bezpieczeństwa statków w warunkach krytycznych. Opisano nowoczesne podejście do oceny bezpieczeństwa statków. Przedstawiono podstawowe elementy metody oceny bezpieczenstwa statków w warunkach krytycznych oraz elementy modelu obliczeniowego. Przedstawiono także elementy metody bezpośredniej oceny stateczności i stateczności awaryjnej statków. Podano kilka przykładów...
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Assessment of the impact of a phosphatic fertilizer plant on the adjecent environment using fuzzy logic
PublicationZbadano wpływ zakładów nawozów fosforowych na otaczające środowisko. W próbkach trawy i gleby oraz produktów i produktu ubocznego oznaczono wybrane pierwiastki ziem rzadkich, metale ciężkie i metaloidy. Zbadano rozkład stężeń pierwiastków oznaczonych w próbkach gleby i trawy wzdłuż południowego i wschodniego kierunku, porównując ją ze stężeniami oznaczonymi w glebie i trawie z terenu zakładów oraz w substratach i produktach. Wyniki...
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The formal safety assessment and influence of human factor in application to chosen ship's type
PublicationTragedia jednego ze statków typu ro-ro pokazała podatność tego typu statków na utratę stateczności, przewrócenie się, a w ostateczności zatonięcie. Wszystkie ro-rowce charakteryzują się małym zanurzeniem, a wynurzona część kadłuba podatna jest na działanie wiatru. Jeżeli dodatkowo w takich warunkach dochodzi element nieprawidłowego rozmieszczenia pojazdów i ich słabego zamocowania to groźba przesunięcia ładunku staje się realna....
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Entire fracture surface topography parameters for fatigue life assessment of 10H2M steel
PublicationIn this paper, the entire fracture surface approach was used to assess an effect of 280,000 h of exploitation under internal pressure of 2.9 MPa and high temperature of 540 °C on the fatigue response of 10H2M (10CrMo9–10) power engineering steel. The mechanical testing was carried out on the hourglass specimens produced from the as-received, unused pipeline and the same material after long-time exploitation. The uniaxial tensile...
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BIOLOGICAL AGE ASSESSMENT ALGORITHMS BASED ON X-RAY IMAGES OF BONE TISSUE
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Preliminary Results of a System-theoretic Assessment of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships' Safety
PublicationWhile a system‐theoretic approach to the safety analysis of innovative socio‐technical systems gains a growing acceptance among academia, safety issues of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) remain largely unexplored. Therefore, we applied a System‐Theoretic Process Analysis to develop and analyze a preliminary model of the unmanned shipping system in order to elaborate safety recommendations for...
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Assessment of the Current Potential of Hydropower for Water Damming in Poland in the Context of Energy Transformation
PublicationThe present paper indicates that hydropower, including small hydropower plants (SHPs), may play a very important role in Poland’s energy transformation in the near future. The development of SHPs may also increase water resources in the steppe Poland. Additionally, the aim of the present research is to conduct the PEST analysis of SHPs in Poland, taking into account the SHP potential. For the first time, maps showing the power...
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Novel ABTS-dot-blot method for the assessment of antioxidant properties of food packaging
PublicationThe new ABTS-dot-blot method for the direct determination of antioxidant activity of active packaging that is in contact with foodstuffs has been developed. The usefulness of the new method was verified with the use of agarose, pork gelatin, bacterial cellulose and cellulose-chitosan films with incorporated standard antioxidant – Trolox or plant phytochemicals derived from three types of berry juices (chokeberry, blue-berried honeysuckle,...
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Exposure scenario and risk assessment of infants and newborns to bisphenols and their derivatives from diapers
PublicationNewborns and infants are more sensitive to harmful compounds such as bisphenols and their derivatives because of their not fully developed detoxification mechanism. Exposure to these substances can lead to developmental problems and health consequences in adulthood. Since disposable baby diapers are used from the first days of life and remain in contact with the baby skin, it seems important to monitor the levels of endocrine disrupting chemicals...
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Greenness assessment of analytical methods used for antibiotic residues determination in food samples
PublicationFood of animal origin plays an important role in ensuring a healthy and sustainable human diet. However, residues of pharmaceuticals, especially antibiotics, can be the cause of many health problems. To protect consumers and improve food quality, analytical methods used to determine contaminants should be simple, selective, and have high throughput and low detection limits. Recently, greenness metric tools have proven useful in...
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Techno-economic assessment of cooperation of hybrid renewable energy sources with hydrogen storage
PublicationThe paper presents a technical and economic analysis of the power supply for a model industrial facility with the use of the most promising renewable energy sources (RES), supported by a hydrogen energy storage. This scenario was compared with the variants of supplying the facility directly from the grid and from RES without energy storage. A strategy was proposed for powering the plant aimed at maximising self-consumption of self-generated...
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Challenges of modern assessment of safety of ships in critical conditions. Options for preliminary design
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań na temat zastosowania formalnej metody oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w stanie uszkodzonym w stosunku do obecnej metody, opartej na przepisach zawartych w konwencji SOLAS rozdział II-1, części A, B i B-1. Przedstawiono elementy analizy bezpieczeństwa obejmujące identyfikację zagrożeń i scenariuszy wypadków, ocenę zagrożeń, ocenę ryzyka i kontrolę ryzyka. Podano przykłady obliczeniowe i wnioski praktyczne.
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Assessment of baby disposable diapers application for urine collection and determination of phthalate metabolites
PublicationThe baby disposable diapers were investigated as a sampling material for urine collection and validated for the evaluation of the exposure of children to xenobiotics. Phthalate metabolites detected in urine samples were chosen as proof-of-concept analytes. For the determination of phthalate metabolites in children’s urine samples, high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) was used. Two...
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Deis assessment of intergranular corrosion process proceeding on AISI 304 stainless steel
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono nowe podejście do badania mechanizmu i intensywności korozji międzykrystalicznej. Badania przeprowadzono przy wykorzystaniu techniki dynamicznej elektrochemicznej spektroskopii impedancyjnej (DEIS), która pozwala na jednoczesne rejestrowanie chwilowych zmian impedancji oraz prądu stałego badanego układu. Tym samym możliwe jest otrzymanie z jednego pomiaru informacji dotyczących zarówno mechanizmu korozji międzykrystalicznej,...
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Concept for interpretation and assessment of slide bearings operation in Diesel enfines in probabilistic approach
PublicationW artykule zaproponowano interpretację wartościującą działania, które (podobnie jak przedstawione w mechanice klasycznej działania Hamiltona i Maupertiusa oraz działanie wynikające ze zmiany pędu ciała) jest rozpatrywane jako wielkość fizyczna o jednostce miary zwanej''dżulosekundą''. Przedstawiono propozycję ilościowej interpretacji działania dowolnego poprzecznego łożyska ślizgowego, w którym zachodzą oddziaływania energetyczne...
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Nondestructive corrosion degradation assessment based on asymmetry of guided wave propagation field
PublicationThe article presents the results of numerical and experimental investigation of guided wave propagation in steel plates subjected to corrosion degradation. The development of novel procedures allowing for the assessment of the corrosion degradation level is crucial in the effective diagnostics of offshore and ship structures that are especially subjected to aggressive environments. The study’s main aim is to investigate the influence...
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The noise-induced harmful effect assessment based on the properties of the human hearing system
PublicationA new way of assessment of noise-induced harmful effects on human hearing system is presented in the paper. The method takes into consideration properties of the human hearing system. The pro-posed method determines the cumulative impact on hearing system produced by the excessive noise. Based on the predicted effects of the noise exposure, the new types of noise indicators were developed. The evaluation of these indicators was...
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Modeling of hazards, consequences and risk for safety assessment of ships in damaged conditions in operation
PublicationPraca dotyczy problematyki związanej z modelowaniem zagrożeń, konsekwencji i ryzyka, w metodzie oceny bezpieczeństwa statków w stanie uszkodzonym. Metoda oparta jest na podejściu zorientowanym na ocenę zachowania się statku i ocenę ryzyka wypadku. Kolejne moduły metody dotyczą identyfikacji zagrożeń i scenariuszy wypadków oraz oceny i kontroli ryzyka. Ocenę ryzyka można przeprowadzić przy zastosowaniu elementów metodyki Przypadku...
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Assessment of Adjustment of GNSS Railway Measurements with Parameter-Binding Conditions in a Stationary Scenario
PublicationThe study aims to assess the applicability of the ordinary least squares method, robust estimation, and conditions-binded adjustment in processing the six synchronous coordinate pairs of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers. The research is part of the research project InnoSatTrack, focused on the enhancement of the determination of geometrical parameters of railway tracks using GNSS, inertial, and other sensors....
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A model for performance assessment of damaged ships when usig the risk-based method
PublicationArtykuł prezentuje elementy badań związanych z rozwojem metody i modelu do oceny bezpieczeństwa statków i obiektów oceanotechnicznych w stanie uszkodzonym. Przedsawiono podejście do oceny bezpieczeństwa statków i obiektów oceanotechnicznych,składające się z dwóch części: oceny zachowania się obiektów oraz oceny ryzyka. Głównym problemem zaprezentowanym w arytkule jest ocena ocena zachowania się statków i obiektów oceanotechnicznych...
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Application of multivariate statistics in assessment of green analytical chemistry parameters of analytical methodologies
PublicationThe study offers a multivariate statistical analysis of a dataset, including the major metrological, “greenness” and methodological parameters of 43 analytical methodologies applied for aldrin determination (a frequently analyzed organic compound) in water samples. The variables (parameters) chosen were as follows: metrological (LOD, recovery, RSD), describing the “greenness” (amount of the solvent used, amount of waste generated)...
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Self-assessment of competencies of students and graduates participating in didactic projects – Case study
PublicationAim/purpose: the aim of this article is to examine the opinions of students and graduates of the faculty of economics of a technical university as regards their selfassessment of their preparation for entering the modern labour market. All the respondents participated during their studies in didactic projects aimed at improving their competencies taking into account the expectations of potential employers. Design/methodology/approach:...
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Potentiometric sensor with lipid-polymer membranes for quality assessment of French red wines
PublicationThe quality of wines resulting from vineyard management is important for consumers due to the taste and price of wines. In this work, the quality of red wines of three vintages has been investigated by potentiometric sensors with six all-solid-state electrodes. Two series of experiments were carried out. The first involved a qualitative analysis of wine of different vintages from freshly opened bottles. The second consisted of...
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Metrisable assessment of the course of stream‑systemic processes in vector form in industry 4.0
PublicationThe goal of this paper is to present an innovative conception how to use metrisable vector structure of a manufacturing process, based on quantitative relations between the activity of input streams, features of the product, and effect of losses; all of which are excellent practical solution for Industry 4.0, and in turn intelligent factories. This solution can be a usefull way in the process of building sustainable organization....
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Assessment of diversity and composition of bacterial community in Sludge Treatment Reed Bed systems
PublicationDue to their low emission of odours and lack of the need to apply additional chemical agents, sludge treatment reed beds (STRBs) constitute an economically feasible and eco-friendly approach to sewage sludge management. Correctly designed and operated STRBs ensure effective reduction of the dry matter content coupled with the mineralisation of organic compounds. Successful operation of STRBs relies on complex interactions between...
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Waste materials assessment for phosphorus adsorption toward sustainable application in circular economy
PublicationPhosphorus is the main determinant of nutrient enrichment in the water bodies. Many resources including nutrients may be shortly exhausted, assuming current consumption. This scenario leads to growing interest in resources recovery and/or reuse, which together with sustainable energy consumption and waste reduction are the main courses of the circular economy. Usage of coagulants in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) does not allow...
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An investigation on residual stress and fatigue life assessment of T-shape welded joints
PublicationThis paper aims to quantitatively evaluate the residual stress and fatigue life of T-type welded joints with a multi-pass weld in different direction. The main research objectives of the experimental test were to test the residual stress by changing direction along with multiple wielding passes and determine the fatigue life of the welded joints. The result shows that compressive residual stress increases in the sample gradually...
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Assessment of Wooden Beams from Historical Buildings Using Ultrasonic Transmission Tomography
PublicationThe main goal of this study was non-destructive evaluation of wooden elements using ultrasonic waves. The inspection was carried out on wooden beams from a historical object. Elastic wave signals were processed by ultrasonic transmission tomography to obtain imaging of the internal structure of tested elements without disturbing their state and integrity. The focus was on the influence of wood anisotropy on the propagation of ultrasonic...
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A comparative performance assessment of a hydrodynamic journal bearing lubricated with oil and magnetorheological fluid
PublicationThis work presents the investigation results of a journal bearing lubricated with magnetorheological fluid that is activated by a local constant magnetic field to vary both the local flow resistance and pressure. The bearing performance is assessed via Finite Element Modelling (FEM) and results are corroborated by experiments. The FEM model uses the Bingham model to describe the fluid film. A dedicated test rig is used to assess...
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Assessment of E-government inclusion policies toward seniors: A framework and case study
PublicationDigital exclusion of seniors covers both social and technical drivers that affect the magnitude of this phenomenon. It arises from the fear of technology, reduced manual and mental abilities, socio-economic status, and also the mismatch between the technological environment and the needs of the elderly. The consideration of the needs of seniors are mainly implemented through social policies while the provision of government services...
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Assessment of User Mobility’s Influence on System Loss in Several Body-to-Body Scenarios
PublicationIn this paper, Body-to-Body communications in indoor and outdoor environments for different on-body antenna configurations and different mobility scenarios were studied, based on system loss measurements at 2.45 GHz. The main objective is to properly characterise the influence of the Transmitter-Receiver configuration on system loss and fast fading behaviour, the latter being modelled by the Rice Distribution. Globally, it is observed...
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Comparison of Traffic Flow Models with Real Traffic Data Based on a Quantitative Assessment
PublicationThe fundamental relationship of traffic flow and bivariate relations between speed and flow, speed and density, and flow and density are of great importance in transportation engineering. Fundamental relationship models may be applied to assess and forecast traffic conditions at uninterrupted traffic flow facilities. The objective of the article was to analyze and compare existing models of the fundamental relationship. To that...
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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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FORECASTING EXCHANGE RATES IN THE PROCESS OF THE ASSESSMENT OF CONSUMER RISK BANKRUPTCY IN CENTRAL EUROPE
PublicationThis paper focuses on the issue of forecasting the fluctuation of exchange rates as part of the early warning system against the risk of consumer bankruptcy. The author identified the main macroeconomic factors affecting the level of bankruptcies for households in Poland. The fluctuation of exchange rates, which directly affects the deterioration of the economic situation of borrowers who have opened credit accounts in a foreign...
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Assessment of metal removal in a surface flow constructed wetland treating landfill leachate
PublicationThe study concerns heavy metal retention and transformation processes in a free water surface constructed wetland treating landfill leachate in a temperate climate. The total effectiveness of heavy metals removal in the analyzed CW was evaluated basing on heavy metals inflow and outflow concentrations. The concentrations of eight heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Cr, Cd) in landfill leachate (LL) and sediments were measured....
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The risk assessment of adverse events of nursing activities as the element of quality management in healhcare
PublicationThe purpose of the paper is to present MedCARVER+Shock method and Pareto analysis and its usability for the risk assessment of adverse events of nursing activities. 888 activities carried out by all 190 nurses working at the District Hospital X located in Poland were taken into account. During the research the qualitative approach was used. As the result sixteen groups of nursing activities causing the highest risk of adverse events...
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Reliability assessment of truss towers using Monte Carlo Method, PEM and RSM
PublicationThe paper discusses the reliability assessment of simple random truss structures using three different probabilistic methodologies: the Monte Carlo method, the Point Estimate Method and the Response Surface Method. A benchmark truss structure example is analyzed. A set of numerical calculations of critical load is performed and the results are taken as the basis of advanced probabilistic calculations. Using the samples, numerical...
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Assessment of image processing methods for the determination of propagation of squat-type defects in rails
PublicationWe demonstrate the idea of squat-type defect measurement in the rail and the concept of tracking of the defect development using the techniques of image acquisition and image processing as well as the methods of metric spaces. We introduce the concepts of a set diameter δ(A) and the metric ρ1, which come from the properties of plane figures, to compare and to observe the development of the defects. We characterize the feasibility...
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Monitoring and efficiency assessment of biofilter air deodorization using electronic nose prototype
PublicationBiofiltration is one of the techniques used to reduce odorants in the air. It is based on the aerobic degradation of pollutants by microorganisms located in the filter bed. The research presents the possibility of using the electronic nose prototype for monitoring and efficiency assessment of air biofiltration. The study was conducted using model gas mixtures containing representatives of three groups of chemical compounds: n-hexane...
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High frequency impulse ground penetrating radar application in assessment of interlayer connections
PublicationGround Penetrating Radar (GPR) technique is commonly used in the nondestructive evaluation of pavement structures. In particular, this method is used to estimate thicknesses of pavement layers as well as it can be utilized in advanced studies of pavement structures. The device presented in this paper comprise the high frequency impulse antennas that allow for investigating the interlayer zones in terms of their electromagnetic...
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Optimizing the process of railway geometrical layout designing with multi-criteria assessment method
PublicationThe paper presents the main assumptions of the Multi-criteria assessment method used in process of upgrading the railway geometrical layout. The advantages of metaheuristic search were described. The criteria influencing the investment were defined. The fitness function used in the analysis was described. The example of using the optimization algorithm with the help of self developed computer software was described.