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Physical properties and electronic structure of La3Co and La3Ni intermetallic superconductors
PublicationLa3Co and La3Ni are reported superconductors with transition temperatures of 4.5 and 6 K, respectively. Here, we reinvestigate the physical properties of these two intermetallic compounds with magnetic susceptibility χ, specific heat Cp and electrical resistivity ρ measurements down to 1.9 K. Although bulk superconductivity is confirmed in La3Co, as observed previously, only a trace of it is found in La3Ni, indicating that the...
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Electronic structure and rovibrational predissociation of the 2^1Π state in KLi
PublicationAdiabatic potential energy curves of the 3^1Σ^+, 3^3Σ^+, 2^1Π and 2^3Π states correlating for large internuclear distance with the K(4s) + Li(2p) atomic asymptote were calculated. Very good agreement between the calculated and the experimental curve of the 2^1Π state allowed for a reliable description of the dissociation process through a small (∼20 cm−1 for J = 0) potential energy barrier. The barrier supports several rovibrational...
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Au–Si plasmonic platforms: synthesis, structure and FDTD simulations
PublicationPlasmonic platforms based on Au nanostructures have been successfully synthesized by directional solidification of a eutectic from Au and the substrate. In order to determine homogeneous shape and space distribution, the influence of annealing conditions and the initial thickness of the Au film on the nanostructures was analyzed. For the surface morphology studies, SEM and AFM measurements were performed. The structure of platforms...
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Growth, Crystal Structure and Magnetic Characterization of Zn-Stabilized CePtIn4
PublicationThe growth and characterization of CePtIn4, stabilized by 10% Zn substitution for In, is reported. The new material is orthorhombic, space group Cmcm (No. 63), with lattice parameters a = 4.51751(4) Å, b = 16.7570(2) Å, and c = 7.36682(8) Å, and the refined crystal composition has 10% of Zn substituted for In, i.e., the crystals are CePt(In0.9Zn0.1)4. Crystals were grown using a self-flux method: only growths containing Zn yielded...
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The influence of Be addition on the structure and thermal properties of alkali-silicate glasses
PublicationBe-Na-(Li)-Si oxide glasses containing up to 15 mol% of BeO were prepared. Their structure was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction and Raman as well as infrared spectroscopic techniques, while their chemical compositions were examined by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry. All materials were found to be amorphous and contain Al contaminations from minor dissolution of the alumina crucibles. The results...
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Influence of processing conditions on crystal structure of BiNbO 4 ceramics
PublicationBismuth niobate (BiNbO4) has attracted attention as a low-fired ceramics with promising microwave application potential. It belongs to the bismutocolumbite oxides with similarly to scheelite-like stibiotantalite structure (SbTaO4) A3+B5+O4. Aim of the present research was to fabricate BiNbO4 ceramics by solid state reaction route from the mixture of simple oxides viz. Bi2O3, and Nb2O5, and study its phase composition as well as...
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Amyloid fibril formation in the presence of water structure-affecting solutes
PublicationThe impact of the differently hydrated non-electrolytes (protein structure destabilizers) on the fibrillation of hen egg white lysozyme (HEWL) was investigated. Two isomeric urea derivatives i.e. butylurea (BU) and N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylurea (TMU) were chosen as a tested compounds. The obtained results show that butylurea exerts greater impact on HEWL and its fibrillation than tetramethylurea. Both substances decrease the time of...
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Effects of V2O5 Additive on Structure and Dielectric Properties of BiNbO4 Ceramics
PublicationGoal of the present research was to investigate the influence of V2O5 additive on the structure and dielectric properties of BiNbO4 ceramics. To fabricate BiNbO4 ceramics with V2O5 added the solid state reaction route and pressureless sintering was utilized. Thus obtained ceramics was characterized in terms of its microstructure (SEM), chemical composition (EDS), phase composition and crystalline structure (X-ray phase and structural...
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DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF FORUM GDANSK STRUCTURE DUE TO RAIL TRAFFIC
PublicationThe paper presents the study of the impact of vibration induced by the movement of the railway rolling stock on the Forum Gdańsk structure. This object is currently under construction and is located over the railway tracks in the vicinity of the Gdańsk Główny and Gdańsk Śródmieście railway stations. The analysis covers the influence of vibrations on the structure itself and on the people within. The in situ measurements on existing...
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Effect of Different Structure Type Traffic On Railway Line Capacity
PublicationThe article points to methods of analyzing railway traffic conditions based on two parameters: capacity and delay of trains. The impact of the differentiated railway type structure on the capacity of the railway line was presented. Particular attention has been paid to the assessment of commonly used simplifications in analyzes.
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Mechanical model of fascia-implant structure. Finite element simulation.
PublicationPraca dotyczy modelowania i symulacji syntetycznych implantów chirurgicznych stosowanych w leczeniu przepulin brzusznych metodą laparoskowpową. Prponowane są modele matematyczne a ich prawidłowość weryfikowana jest na podstawie badań doświadczalnych zachowania się modeli fizycznych wszczepionych implantów pod wpływem obciążeń wynikających z fizjologii człowieka. Nakreślona jest metodologia oceny trwałości połączenia siatki chirurgicznej...
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Modelling and analysis of beam/bar structure by application of bond graphs
PublicationThe paper presents an uniform, port-based approach to modelling of beam/bar systems (trusses). Port-based model of such distributed parameter system has been defined by application of the bond graph methodology and the distributed transfer function method (DTFM). The proposed method of modelling enables to formulate input data for computer analysis by application of the DTFM. The constructed computational package enables the frequency...
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The electronic structure of p-xylylene and its reactivity with vinyl molecules
PublicationThe electronic states of p-xylylene molecule were described at the multi-configurational CASSCF/MRMP2 level of theory. The closed-shell singlet state representing the quinoidal p-xylylene molecule was pre-dicted to be the ground electronic state whereas the triplet (benzoidal) and the singlet open-shell states were found to be much higher in energy (by 159 and 423 kJ/mol, respectively, as found at the CASSCF(8,8)/6-31+G(d) level)....
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Formation of Porous Structure of the Metallic Materials Used on Bone Implants
PublicationResearch on improvement of structure and fabrication methods of the bone implants are carried out for many years. Research are aimed to shape the structures, that will have a Young's modulus value similar to the value of the human bones Young's modulus. Depending on theporosity, Young's moduli can even be tailored to match the modulus of bone closer than solid metals can, thus reducing the problems associated with stress shielding...
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Changes in the structure of Armenia’s labour resources between 1993 and 2020
PublicationThe article characterises the structure of Armenia’s labour resources in the period between1993 and 2020. It aims to assess the changes on the Armenian labour market by means of a deductive analysis of historical data and observation of changes in the structure of resources based on generally available macroeconomic data. The authors evaluate these processes against the background of demographic and economic changes, by presenting...
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Clinical anatomy of the spatial structure of the right ventricular outflow trac
PublicationBackground. The right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) is located above the supraventricular crest and reaches the level of the pulmonary valve. Detailed knowledge of the RVOT spatial structure and its morphology is extremely important for cardiac invasive therapeutic procedures. Objectives. To examine the spatial structure of the RVOT using virtual models of the right ventricle (RV) interior obtained post mortem. Material and...
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Modeling the Structure, Dynamics, and Transformations of Proteins with the UNRES Force Field
PublicationThe physics-based united-residue (UNRES) model of proteins ( www.unres.pl ) has been designed to carry out large-scale simulations of protein folding. The force field has been derived and parameterized based on the principles of statistical-mechanics, which makes it independent of structural databases and applicable to treat nonstandard situations such as, proteins that contain D-amino-acid residues. Powered by Langevin dynamics...
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Polysaccharide-based electroconductive hydrogels: Structure, properties and biomedical applications
PublicationArchitecting an appropriate platform for biomedical applications requires setting a balance between simplicity and complexity. Polysaccharides (PSAs) play essential roles in our life in food resources, structural materials, and energy storage capacitors. Moreover, the diversity and abundance of PSAs have made them an indispensable part of food ingredients and cosmetics. PSA-based hydrogels have been extensively reviewed in biomedical...
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Ionic liquids in the microextraction techniques: the influence of ILs structure and properties
PublicationIonic liquids (ILs) are composed entirely of ions thus they possess unique properties, including negligible volatility, a liquid state in a broad range of temperatures and ability to change them depending on the chosen type of anion and cation, which make ILs unique and useful for many applications in sample preparation techniques. A deeper understanding of the nature of ILs and the impact of their structure on their parameters...
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Structure and transport properties of donor-doped barium strontium cobaltites
PublicationIn this work, Nb-substituted barium strontium cobaltites Ba0.5Sr0.5Co1-xNbxO3-δ (x = 0 – 0.4) have been fabricated and studied. The structural analysis showed that the Nb content influences the lattice constant as well as the distance between the (Co, Nb) and oxygen atoms. The study of morphology of samples showed that the Nb content does not change the porosity, grain size and morphology of the ceramics. The total electrical conductivity...
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The Structure of Entrepreneurial Team Members’ Competencies: Between Effectuation and Causation
PublicationA conscious shaping of entrepreneurial competence is a relevant element of entrepreneurial education. In order to recognize which of the competencies regarded as entrepreneurial are characteristic of members of entrepreneurial teams, which is crucial for the work of those teams, it is necessary to identify the structure of those competencies. This quantitative study was conducted with the use of a survey method and involved 111...
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Real estate investment trusts in Turkey: Structure, analysis, and strategy
PublicationPurpose-Aim of this study is to make the determinations related to the problems mentioned in the REIT sector in Turkey, to offer a solution for this issue, and to ensure the classification in the sector by adhering to the financial data of the REITsMethodology-Financial data set of the REITs was firstly standardized by using median instead of mean. Then, the scoring was performed according to defined coefficients....
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Damage localisation in a stiffened plate structure using a propagating wave
PublicationThe paper presents an application of changes in propagating waves for damage detection in a stiffened aluminium plate. The experimental investigation was conducted on an aluminium plate with riveted two L-shape stiffeners. The wave has been excited with a piezoelectric transducer and measured with the Laser Scanning Doppler Vibrometer. Recorded signals were analysed using the special signal processing techniques developed for damage...
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Structural motifs in the Cu(II), Mn(II) and Zn(II) complexes based on N,N,N-donor dipodal or N,N,N,N-donor tripodal ligands obtained in situ: Synthesis, crystal structures and xanthine oxidase inhibition properties
PublicationA series of four novel transition metal complexes, [Cu(NCS)2L1] (1), [Mn(NCS)2L1] (2) where L1 = bis(1-(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)methyl)amine, [Mn(NCS)2L2] (3) and [Zn(NCS)L2]2[Zn(NCS)4] (4) where L2 = tris(1-(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)methyl)amine, has been obtained in situ by a one-step, one-pot synthetic path starting from 1-hydroxymethyl-3,5-dimethylpyrazole (L). The isolated complexes were fully characterised by elemental analysis,...
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Hybrid Finite Element Method Development for Offshore Structures’ Calculation with the Implementation of Industry Standards
PublicationIn the design process of offshore steel structures, it is typical to employ commercial calculation codes in which simulationand evaluation of results are performed on the basis of the available standards (e.g. API, DNV, Lloyds). The modelingand solution rely on finite element methods and cover the simulation of the structure’s properties along with the influenceof the marine environment – sea currents, wave...
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Ab initio and experimental studies of polarization and polarization related fields in nitrides and nitride structures
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Effect of Active Mining Impact On Properties with Engineering Structures – Forecast and Final Result Discrepancies
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The K x-ray line structures of the 3d-transition metals in warm dense plasma
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Comparison of protein precipitation methods for various rat brain structures prior to proteomic analysis
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Analysis of Reliability Structures for Fire Signaling Systems in the Field of Fire Safety and Hardware Requirements
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The analysis of the mechanical properties of welding joints of high-strength steels for offshore and ships structures
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono równania korelacyjne właściwości mechanicznych złaczy spawanych stali wysokiej wytrzymałości, które umożliwiają ocenę wpływu technologii spawania tych stali.W pracy zaproponowana dwa równania. Pierwsze umożliwa wstępną ocenę spawalności obecnie produkowanych stali wysokiej wytrzymałości, natomiast równania korelacyjne pozwalają obliczyć maksymalną twardość strefy wpływu ciepła materiału.
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Neuro-wavelet damage detection technique in beam, plate and shell structures with experimental validation
PublicationNiniejsza praca poświęcona jest technice diagnostyki konstrukcji bazującej na transfor-macie falkowej oraz sztucznych sieciach neuronowych (tzw. system neuro-wavelet). Zastosowanie analizy falkowej pozwala na lokalizację uszkodzeń wymagającą mini-malnej ilości danych wejściowych. W tym celu niezbędna jest tylko odpowiedź kon-strukcji pomierzona w wielu punktach. Poprawę efektywności lokalizacji zniszczeń uzyskano poprzez użycie...
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Fem and time stepping procedures in non-linear dynamics of flexible branched shell structures.
PublicationW pracy dyskutowano problemy całkowania równań ruchu, sformułowanych w ramach nieliniowej sześcioparametrowej teorii powłok. Główne myśli dotyczą zbieżności rozwiązań uzyskanych w procesie aproksymacji przestrzennej i czasowej oraz analizy stabilności rozwiązań MES.
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Free convective heat transfer structures as a function of the width of isothermal horizontal rectangular plates
PublicationZaprezentowano rezultaty badań eksperymentalnych konwekcyjnej wymiany ciepła od izotermicznych płyt prostokątnych skierowanych ku górze. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych wizualizacji zaproponowano dwa modele struktur przepływu. Rozwiązania analityczne dla tych modeli przedstawiono w postaci zależności liczb Nusselta Rayleigh'a. Stwierdzono, że przepływ koncentryczny występuje dla małych wartości liczb Ra, szczególnie w przypadku płyt...
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RF Input-Quasi-Reflectionless Dispersive-Delay Structures Based on Complementary-Diplexer Circuits
PublicationA class of RF dispersive-delay structures (DDSs) with input-quasi-reflectionless behavior is reported. It is based on the exploitation of complementary-diplexer circuit networks, in which the out-of-band RF-input-power echoes reflected by the main bandpass-filter-(BPF)-type channel are dissipated by the resistively-terminated auxiliary bandstop-filter-(BSF)-type channel. Specifically, it is shown that the influence of the absorptive...
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A new time-frequency detection method of stray current field interferenceon metal structures.
PublicationA new detection method has been presented of stray current field interference on underground metal structures. The method employs short time Fourier transformation (STFT). This method of analysis allows determination of signal spectral power density changes (e.g., structure potential) in the function of time. In the paper results have been presented of total time–frequency analysis of a pipeline potential in a stray current field...
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Damage location in beam and plate structures by wavelet analysis of experimentally determined mode shapes
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy zastosowania analizy falkowej do lokalizacji uszkodzeń w konstrukcjach belkowych i płytowych. Wykonano testy dynamiczne belki wspornikowej i płyty utwierdzonej wzdłuż jednej z krawędzi. Lokalizację defektu otrzymano za pomocą transformaty falkowej eksperymentalnie wyznaczonych postaci drgań.
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Guided wave propagation in debonding detection in CFRP-reinforced steel plate-like structures
PublicationThe present study investigates the guided wave propagation in multilayered steel specimens reinforced with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) through theoretical, numerical, and experimental means. The effectiveness of externally bonded reinforcement (EBR) relies heavily on the bonding quality between the CFRP and the substrate. Premature debonding, a prevalent and hazardous defect, can arise from suboptimal manufacturing processes,...
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FRP-based reinforcement coatings of steel with application prospects in ships and offshore structures: a review
PublicationLatest research on novel FRP-based anti-corrosion structural coatings (for enhancing structural capacity and strengthening the coating layer) is discussed with application prospects for ships and offshore structures. In the marine environment, structures constantly face corrosion and fatigue cracks. Combining this with high operational and wave loads, it might cause a structural collapse. Recently, polymer composites have been...
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Seismic probabilistic assessment of steel and reinforced concrete structures including earthquake-induced pounding
PublicationRecent earthquakes demonstrate that prioritizing the retrofitting of buildings should be of the utmost importance for enhancing the seismic resilience and structural integrity of urban structures. To have a realistic results of the pounding effects in modeling process of retrofitting buildings, the present research provides seismic Probability Factors (PFs), which can be used for estimating collision effects without engaging in...
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Development of novel optoelectronic sensory structures utilising colour centres in nanodiamonds and their interactions with analytes
PublicationThe goal of this dissertation was to develop and assess surface modifications of fluorescent nanodiamonds (NDs) for optical sensing. Three modification routes were tested, each aimed at a different application. Modification with poly-L-lysine (pLys) was verified for optical sensing of pH via an interrelationship between electrically negative (NV¯) and neutral (NV0) nitrogen-vacancy centres. Immobilisation of Ochratoxin A (OTA),...
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Problems of Determination of Welding Angular Distortions of T-fillet Joints in Ship Hull Structures
PublicationShip hull structure elements are in majority joined by welding. Welding distortions can cause a lot of problems during the manufacturing process. In the literature it is proposed wide spectrum of suggestions for a correct estimation of welding deformation in particular angular deformation in the fillet welded T joint. In the work verification of selected methods is proposed basing upon of the results of the laboratory measurements....
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Low-cost multi-objective design of compact microwave structures using domain patching
PublicationA good compromise between size and electrical performance is an important design consideration for compact microwave structures. Comprehensive information about size/performance trade-offs can be obtained through multi-objective optimization. Due to considerable electromagnetic (EM) cross-couplings in highly compressed layouts, the design process has to be conducted at the level of high-fidelity EM analysis which is computationally...
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The analysis of the mechanical properties of welding joints of high-strength steels for offshore and ships structures
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono równania korelacyjne właściwości mechanicznych złaczy spawanych stali wysokiej wytrzymałości, które umożliwiają ocenę wpływu technologii spawania tych stali. W pracy zaproponowana dwa równania. Pierwsze umożliwa wstępną ocenę spawalności obecnie produkowanych stali wysokiej wytrzymałości, natomiast równania korelacyjne pozwalają obliczyć maksymalną twardość strefy wpływu ciepła materiału.
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Rapid Yield Estimation and Optimization of Microwave Structures Exploiting Feature-Based Statistical Analysis
PublicationIn this paper, we propose a simple, yet reliable methodology to expediteyield estimation and optimization of microwave structures. In our approach,the analysis of the entire response of the structure at hand (e.g., $S$-parameters asa function of frequency) is replaced by response surface modeling of suitablyselected feature points. On the one hand, this is sufficient to determinewhether a design satisfies given performance specifications....
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Multidisciplinary approach to the assessment of historic structures based on the case of a masonry bridge in Galicia (Spain)
PublicationThe paper presents a general method to evaluate a masonry structure with a complex geometry and unknown material properties. This multidisciplinary approach integrates close range digital photogrammetry,ground probing radar (GPR) and finite elements analysis (FEM) to analyse a masonry bridge. The resulting information from photogrammetry and radar is applied to define a 3D model, which is then used to simulate the behaviour of...
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Local-Global Space Mapping for Rapid EM-Driven Design of Compact RF Structures
PublicationIn this work, we introduce a robust and efficient technique for rapid design of compact RF circuits. Our approach exploits two-level space mapping (SM) correction of an equivalent circuit model of the structure under design. The first SM layer (local correction) is utilized to ensure good matching between the equivalent circuit and the electromagnetic model at the component level. On the other hand, the global correction allows...