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RAGN-R: A multi-subject ensemble machine-learning method for estimating mechanical properties of advanced structural materials
PublikacjaThe utilization of advanced structural materials, such as preplaced aggregate concrete (PAC), fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC), and FRC beams has revolutionized the field of civil engineering. These materials exhibit enhanced mechanical properties compared to traditional construction materials, offering engineers unprecedented opportunities to optimize the design, construction, and performance of structures and infrastructures....
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Real-time prediction of early concrete compressive strength using AI and hydration monitoring
PublikacjaThe continuous evolution of construction technologies, particularly in reinforced concrete production, demands advanced, reliable, and efficient methodologies for real-time monitoring and prediction of concrete compressive strength. Traditional laboratory methods for assessing compressive strength are time-intensive and can introduce delays in construction workflows. This study introduces a comprehensive framework for a system...
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Recycling organic waste to biochar amended soils stabilizes Miscanthus x giganteus growth
PublikacjaSix treatments including straw biochar and its blends with organic waste (a mixture of anaerobically digested model kitchen waste, stillage and its enhancement with the fish waste digestate, both solid and liquid fractions) were tested via greenhouse experiment using fast-growing and pollution-resilient Miscanthus × giganteus. The four months long tests under spring/summer conditions in northern Poland with six fertiliser loads...
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Response of Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) of the Desert Steppe Ecosystem in the Northern Foothills of Yinshan Mountain to Extreme Climate
PublikacjaThe desert steppe ecosystem at the Northern Foothills of the Yinshan Mountains (NFYS) is characterized by its fragility and heightened sensitivity to global climate change. Understanding the response and lag effects of Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) to climate change is imperative for advancing ecological management and fostering sustainable development. The spatiotemporal dynamics of chlorophyll fluorescence-based GPP data and...
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Road Safety as a Component of Social and Economic Costs in Road Network Functional Assessment
PublikacjaThis study examines road safety as a part of social and economic costs in sustainable development management. The research focuses on the road network in Warmia-Masuria Voivodeship, Poland, analyzing 180 homogeneous sections of regional roads totaling over 1,800 km. Two methods are employed: reactive and proactive. The reactive method assesses risk based on accident density and accident cost density, classifying road sections into...
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Selection of the technology of repair works of concrete industrial floors in view of their degree of technical dysfunctions
PublikacjaConcrete floors are among the elements in construction facilities whose design requires engineering experience, workmanship requires the maintenance of a technological regime, while during their operation it is necessary to conduct periodic repairs. They are most often used as working and communication space in industrial facilities. Regardless of the place of installation, concrete...
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Selective Enrichment of Partial Denitrifying Bacteria Enabling High Nitrite Production under Stepwise Elevated Salinity: Sludge Granulation and Metagenomic Mechanisms
PublikacjaThe innovative partial denitrification/anammox (PD/A) process holds significant promise for treating industrial wastewater containing nitrate, yet it may encounter the challenge of high salinity’s inhibitory impact. In this study, a nitrite-producing PD process, crucial for stable and efficient anammox, was developed. The effect of salt on performance was thoroughly assessed, and metabolic mechanisms were dissected. Results showed...
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Sobol’ sensitivity analysis of a 1D stochastic elasto-plastic seismic wave propagation
PublikacjaA novel numerical framework for the Sobol’ sensitivity analysis of 1D stochastic elasto-plastic wave propagation is proposed and evaluated. The forward propagation of uncertain input motions through uncertain elasto-plastic soils and structures is often conducted using the finite element method (FEM) together with the Monte Carlo simulation. However, it is computationally much more efficient to use the stochastic elasto-plastic FEM...
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Spectrophotometric determination of chlorpyrifos in foodstuffs after vortex-assisted surfactant-enhanced emulsification microextraction using magnetic deep eutectic solvents: Analytical greenness profile
PublikacjaIn this work a novel and green vortex-assisted surfactant-enhanced emulsification microextraction (VA-SEEME) based on magnetic deep eutectic solvents (MDESs) was developed for the determination of chlorpyrifos in foodstuffs by UV-Vis spectrophotometric analysis. MDES (trihexyltetradecylphosphonium chloride: MnCl2: octanoic acid) was used as the extractant, non-ionic surfactant Tween-80 was used as an extraction medium, and ethanol...
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Steering yeast-bacteria synergy by biochar to achieve enhanced endogenous ethanol-driven chain elongation
PublikacjaThe recovery of medium-chain carboxylic acids (MCCA) from waste streams through chain elongation (CE) aligns with a circular economy concept. However, the need for electron donor (ethanol) supplements and the challenges of enriching chain-elongating bacteria have limited its application. This study adopted biochar to steer a novel yeast fungi-bacteria mixed microbiome to drive CE during food waste fermentation. The effects of hydrochar...
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Strategies toward Green Deal implementation in the context of SCG reuse and recovery in the circular economy model
PublikacjaThe article explores the future outlook on integrating and using a resource database for the recovery and reuse of coffee industry residues, focusing on economic and environmental perspectives within the Circular Economy Model (CEM). With the continuous rise in global coffee consumption, the production of Spent Coffee Grounds (SCG) has also surged worldwide, presenting significant opportunities for resource recovery and recycling....
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Sustainability, reliability, and durability of civil engineering structures
PublikacjaConsidering the Bulletin Readers’ interest in civil engineering,the Special Section “Sustainability, reliability, and durability of civil engineering structures” is now presented, with papers that, by studying specific cases, fully embrace all aspects related to the topic, starting from geometry design, determination of load acting on a structure, characteristics of the material for construction purpose, characteristics of structural...
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Sustainable management of coastal organic waste: A pilot study on beach wrack treatment in reed bed system
PublikacjaBeach wrack (BW), a natural accumulation of marine organic material on coastal shorelines, presents significant management challenges due to its high water content and nutrient-rich composition. This study investigates the use of a reed bed system (RBS) for processing BW and its mixture with compost. A pilot facility was established to evaluate dewatering efficiency, stabilization processes, and changes in key parameters such as...
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TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT OF 120-YEAR-OLD RAILWAY RIVETED TRUSS BRIDGE
PublikacjaA 120-year-old railway truss bridge over the Bóbr River, Poland, is investigated in this paper from the mechanical and chemical properties of the materials by testing of old steel samples in a lab – through geodetic measurements, bathymetric measurements of the riverbed and dynamic measurements of bridge spans under service load – to the analysis of structural behaviour by finite-element modelling. The mechanical and chemical properties...
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Technological Considerations of Periodic Repair Works of Concrete Industrial Floors
PublikacjaConcrete floors are among the elements in construction facilities whose design requires engineering experience, workmanship requires the maintenance of a technological regime, while during their operation it is necessary to conduct periodic repairs. Concrete floors are most often used as working and communication space in industrial facilities, and very often they are also a functional element in objects that are immovable monuments....
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Tensile behavior evaluation of two-stage concrete using an innovative model optimization approach
PublikacjaTwo-stage concrete (TSC) is a sustainable mate- rial produced by incorporating coarse aggregates into formwork and filling the voids with a specially formulated grout mix. The significance of this study is to improve the predictive accuracy of TSC’s tensile strength, which is essential for optimizing its use in construction applications. To achieve this objective, novel and reliable predictive models were developed using advanced...
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The impact of goat hair as a natural animal fiber on properties of the lightweight cement composite
PublikacjaThe increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly construction materials has prompted the exploration of natural fibers as reinforcement in cement composites. This study investigates the potential of goat hair as a natural fiber reinforcement in lightweight cement composites to enhance mechanical properties and sustainability. The research evaluates goat-hair-reinforced composites’ flexural and compressive strengths at 7 and...
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The impact of mGlu2 or mGlu5 receptor activators on the production of l-arginine derivatives and the expression of PRMT5 or DDAH1 enzymes in animal models of cognitive decline
PublikacjaL-arginine derivatives (ADMA, SDMA, NMMA) are endogenous inhibitors of nitric oxide (NO֗) production, which is essential in critical brain processes including blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and long-term potentiation (LTP). ADMA and NMMA are degraded by dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase 1 (DDAH1) and protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) is an emerging epigenetic enzyme that mainly represses transcription of target...
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The influence of brace to chord rotational connection stiffness on stability of the truss
PublikacjaThe paper is devoted to the numerical analysis of the roof truss subjected to upward wind loading and braced at the tensioned top chord. The linear buckling analysis were performed for the beam and shell model of the structure. As the result the influence of rotational connection stiffness between the brace and the top chord on the truss stability was appointed. The biaxial strength testing machine was used to conduct the experimental...
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The role of nanomaterials in tailoring electromembrane extraction performance: A review
PublikacjaElectromembrane extraction (EME) is a membrane-based miniaturized microextraction technique used to extract ionized analytes from complex mixtures. EME extracts can be analyzed using all major analytical instrumental techniques. The major advantages of EME include short extraction time, low consumption of organic solvents and chemicals, high extraction capability, high selectivity, and efficient sample cleanup. Numerous modifications...
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The role of sand filler in enhancing the mechanical properties of polymethylmethacrylate composites
PublikacjaPolymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is widely used in biomechanics and civil engineering for its properties. While various fillers have been studied to enhance mechanical properties of PMMA, the impact of sand as a filler has been less explored. This study investigates the effects of varying sand content on the mechanical properties and workability of PMMA-based resin composites, assessing their suitability for biomechanical applications....
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The strategies of nutrient removal compounds from wastewater by using aquatic plants in the Green deal implementation
PublikacjaThe aim of the study was to determine the efficiency of wastewater treatment from nitrogen compounds - ammonium, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate - using Lemna minor and Spirogyra sp. in the context of the strategies toward Green Deal Implementation. Meanwhile, the various biological treatment methods of nutrients according to the value-added and application prospects were also discussed as a future solution in the Circular Economy...
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The tensile strength of different methods of anterior cruciate ligament graft end stitches in an animal model
PublikacjaBackground: There are several methods for stitching graft ends in anterior cruciate liga-ment reconstructive surgery. The tendon-suture construct should be able to withstand ten-sioning until the graft is stabilized with an implant. Methods: In this biomechanical study, 40 porcine lower extremity tendons ends were stitched with No. 2 suture, secured to the grips of the Zwick-Roell testing machine and tested for load at failure...
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Topology, Size, and Shape Optimization in Civil Engineering Structures: A Review
PublikacjaThe optimization of civil engineering structures is critical for enhancing structural performance and material efficiency in engineering applications. Structural optimization approaches seek to determine the optimal design, by considering material performance, cost, and structural safety. The design approaches aim to reduce the built environment’s energy use and carbon emissions. This comprehensive review examines optimization...
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TRWAŁOŚĆ BETONOWYCH POSADZEK PRZEMYSŁOWYCH W ASPEKCIE ICH ŚCIERALNOŚCI
PublikacjaCelem artykułu jest wskazanie najczęściej popełnianych błędów przyczyniających się do nadmiernej ścieralności betonowych posadzek przemysłowych, których górna powierzchnia została zabezpieczona suchą posypką aplikowaną na wilgotną nawierzchnię w początkowym okresie twardnienia młodego betonu. W artykule podano także propozycje sposobu usuwania opisanych wad, oraz dyskusję na temat współczesnych metod diagnostyki betonowych posadzek...
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Unveiling the effect of SWCNT as the dopants of TiO2 in pharmaceutical mixture photocatalytic removal from water and wastewater
PublikacjaIncreased pharmaceuticals and personal care products usage increases their disposal. Low biodegradability, poor removal during conventional treatment, and long-range transport make them persistent pollutants. Removal of such pollutants is of great importance nowadays and requires advanced techniques. Photocatalysis using visible light is a promising method for detoxifying water and wastewater. In the presented studies the effect...
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Uszkodzenia podbudowy betonowych posadzek przemysłowych w następstwie zmian właściwości podłoża gruntowego
PublikacjaBetonowe posadzki przemysłowe doznają podczas użytkowania zróżnicowanych w swojej skali i czasie degradacji, ta- kich jak spękania, zarysowania i klawiszowanie. Część z tych uszko- dzeń jest spowodowana błędami i niedociągnięciami projektowymi, jak również wadami wykonawczymi płyty konstrukcyjnej, jednak znaczna ich liczba jest związana z wadliwą podbudową. Stanowi ona bowiem istotny element składowy posadzki, zapewniający wymaganą...
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Utilizing Cement Kiln Dust as an Efficient Adsorbent for Heavy Metal Removal in Wastewater Treatment
PublikacjaCement kiln dust (CKD), a by-product of cement manufacturing, has been largely underutilized despite its potential as an eco-friendly adsorbent for wastewater treatment. This study addresses the knowledge gap regarding CKD’s effectiveness in removing heavy metals from wastewater residuals. A comprehensive experimental program was conducted to optimize key parameters such as the pH (6–9), contact time, sorbent dosage, and initial heavy...
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Utilizing UAV and orthophoto data with bathymetric LiDAR in google earth engine for coastal cliff degradation assessment
PublikacjaThis study introduces a novel methodology for estimating and analysing coastal cliff degradation, using machine learning and remote sensing data. Degradation refers to both natural abrasive processes and damage to coastal reinforcement structures caused by natural events. We utilized orthophotos and LiDAR data in green and near-infrared wavelengths to identify zones impacted by storms and extreme weather events that initiated mass...
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Valorization of waste plastics to a novel metal-organic framework derived cobalt/carbon nanocatalyst as peroxymonosulfate activator for antibiotics degradation
PublikacjaMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with excellent structural properties, exhibit unique advantages as promising catalysts in the degradation of emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) by PS-AOPs. Herein, Co-MOF-71 was prepared by hydrothermal method using terephthalic acid (TPA) obtained from the hydrolysis of waste PET plastics as an organic ligand, and the derived cobalt/carbon composite (PETC) was prepared by carbonizing Co-MOF-71...
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Wave dispersion relations in peridynamics: Influence of kernels and similarities to nonlocal elasticity theories
PublikacjaWe investigate the wave dispersion relations of an infinite elastic bar within the framework of linear bond-based peridynamics. This nonlocal integral-type model accounts for long-range interactions, which become significant at small scales and in cases of damage and fracture. Since a key element of this material model is the kernel function, we derive dispersion curves for several kernel choices. Notably, for non-singular kernels,...
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Zabezpieczenie detalu architektonicznego obiektuzabytkowego z zastosowaniem fotogrametrii. Część I
PublikacjaPodczas eksploatacji obiektów budowlanych detale architektoniczne ulegają procesowi naturalnej dekapitalizacji, jednak często elementy wykończeniowe uszkadzane są również w wyniku aktów wandalizmu, nierzadko też ulegają zniszczeniu w następstwie działań wojennych. W przypadku obiektów będących zabytkami nieruchomymi istnieje potrzeba posiadania inwentaryzacji detali architektonicznych, ich szybkiego odtworzenia w przypadku uszkodzenia,...
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Zastosowanie fotogrametrii do tworzenia replik w obiektach zabytkowych
PublikacjaPodczas użytkowania zabytków nieruchomych, którymi bardzo często są obiekty sakralne, nierzadko zachodzi konieczność stworzenia, znajdującego się wewnątrz obiektu, kopii oryginalnego elementu, w tym również będącego zabytkiem ruchomym. Realizacja wiernej kopii użytkowej, niezależnie od przyczyn konieczności jej wykonania, wymaga zastosowania techniki umożliwiającej stworzenie samej repliki. Kluczowymi wymaganiami dla techniki tworzenia...
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Zintegrowany system monitoringu oddziaływania kolei na środowisko
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono nowy system monitoringu kolei opierający się na koncepcji sieci sensorowej IIoT (ang. Industrial Internet of Things), System charakteryzuje się przenaszalnością obszarową, skalowalnością, możliwościami konfiguracji czujników i synchronizacją pomiarów. Analiza sygnałów umożliwia syntetyczną ocenę wpływu transportu kolejowego na środowisko, a w szczególności pozwoli na rozpoznanie przyczyn zanieczyszczeń...
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A comparative analysis of methods and tools for low impact development (LID) site selection
PublikacjaThe site selection for Low Impact Development (LID) practices is a significant process. It affects the effectiveness of LID in controlling stormwater surface runoff, volume, flow rate, and infiltration. This research paper presents a comprehensive review of various methods used for LID site selection. It starts by introducing different methods and tools. Three main methods: index-based methods, GIS-based multi-criteria decision...
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A Comprehensive Approach to Azo Dichlorotriazine Dye Treatment: Assessing the Impact of Physical, Chemical, and Biological Treatment Methods through Statistical Analysis of Experimental Data
PublikacjaThis exploration investigates integrated treatment systems combining advanced oxidation processes (Fenton and photo-Fenton) with biological methods for the effective elimination of stubborn organic compounds in simulated textile wastewater composed of azo Dichlorotriazine dye. A comprehensive optimization of key process factors including catalyst dosage, hydrogen peroxide quantity, irradiation duration, etc. was systematically...
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A Deformation Sweep Testing Procedure to Evaluate Damage in Cold Recycled Material Mixtures
PublikacjaThis chapter describes a new testing procedure to assess damage in cold recycled material mixtures. Specifically, stiffness modulus tests were performed at increasing deformation levels, with the objective of creating a gradual increase in damage. The succession of tests with increasing deformation was interspersed with tests at small deformation, with the objective of evaluating the damage gradually inflicted on the specimen....
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A novel approach to enhance high optically active L-lactate production from food waste by landfill leachate
PublikacjaThe recycling of food waste (FW) through anaerobic fermentation into lactic acid (LA), with two isomers L-LA and D-LA, aligns with the principles of a bio-based circular economy. However, FW fermentation is often limited by competing pathways, acidification inhibition, and trace metals deficiency. This study investigates the introduction of landfill leachate, containing buffering agents (ammonia) and trace metals, into FW fermentation....
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A novel section–section potential for short-range interactions between plane beams
PublikacjaWe derive a novel formulation for the interaction potential between deformable fibers due to short-range fields arising from intermolecular forces. The formulation improves the existing section–section interaction potential law for in-plane beams by considering an offset between interacting cross sections. The new law is asymptotically consistent, which is particularly beneficial for computationally demanding scenarios involving...
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A Numerical Model Study on Grasse River Ice Control Structures
PublikacjaIce jams in the Grasse River have caused the erosion of capping material designed to prevent the resurfacing of the bed sediment in the PCB-contaminated area. Two in-stream ice-control structures are proposed to avoid the jam-induced erosion of the capping material. These two ice-control options are a pier-type ice-control structure and a reconstruction of a small hydropower dam upstream of the capping site. A numerical model study...
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A procedure for the identification of effective mechanical parameters of additively manufactured elements using integrated ultrasonic bulk and guided waves
PublikacjaThe subject of the current work was a simple but robust novel two-stage procedure for the non-destructive determination of effective elastic constants using ultrasonic wave propagation. First, ultrasonic bulk wave velocities measured on cubic samples were used to calculate most of the elements of the stiffness matrix. Secondly, the remaining elements were determined using the dispersion curves of elastic guided waves measured on...
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A review on carbon storage via mineral carbonation: Bibliometric analysis, research advances, challenge, and perspectives
PublikacjaMineral carbonation as a way of carbon storage has received a particular attention in the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emission . This work gives a comprehensive description of the research trends and hotspots in the field of mineral carbonation for carbon storage based on bibliometric analysis. A total of 1507 articles were collected from the Web of Science database from 2010 to 2022 and analyzed in details, using a Citepace...
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A review on fungal-based biopesticides and biofertilizers production
PublikacjaThe escalating use of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides to boost crop production has led to the depletion of natural resources, contamination of water sources, and environmental crises. In response, the scientific community is exploring eco-friendly alternatives, such as fungal-based biofertilizers and biopesticides, which have proven effectiveness in enhancing plant health and growth while sustainably managing plant diseases...
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A review on homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic microalgal lipid extraction and transesterification for biofuel production
PublikacjaExtracting lipids from microalgal biomass presents significant potential as a cost-effective approach for clean energy generation. This can be achieved through the chemical conversion of lipids to produce fatty acid methyl esters via transesterification. The extraction mainly involves free fatty acids, phospholipids, and triglycerides, and requires less energy, making it an attractive option for satisfying the growing demand for...
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A Review: Structural Shape and Stress Control Techniques and their Applications
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A simple and efficient hybrid discretization approach to alleviate membrane locking in isogeometric thin shells
PublikacjaThis work presents a new hybrid discretization approach to alleviate membrane locking in isogeometric finite element formulations for Kirchhoff–Love shells. The approach is simple, and requires no additional dofs and no static condensation. It does not increase the bandwidth of the tangent matrix and is effective for both linear and nonlinear problems. It combines isogeometric surface discretizations with classical Lagrange-based...
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Accessibility to urban green spaces: A critical review of WHO recommendations in the light of tree-covered areas assessment
PublikacjaEasy accessibility of Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) is essential to the quality of life in urban areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations focus on spatial access to UGSs, define as accessible those larger than 0.5 ha situated up to 300 m of residential areas, and disregard the social significance of smaller green spaces. This paper assesses the extent to which the WHO recommendations permit the identification of locations...
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Accuracy of marine gravimetric measurements in terms of geodetic coordinates of land reference benchmark
PublikacjaThe article presents how the values of (3D) coordinates of land reference points affect the results of gravimetric measurements made from the ship in sea areas. These measurements are the basis for 3D maritime inertial navigation, improving ships' operational safety. The campaign verifying the network absolute point coordinates used as a reference point for relative marine gravity measurements was described. The obtained values...
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Active Learning on Ensemble Machine-Learning Model to Retrofit Buildings Under Seismic Mainshock-Aftershock Sequence
PublikacjaThis research presents an efficient computational method for retrofitting of buildings by employing an active learning-based ensemble machine learning (AL-Ensemble ML) approach developed in OpenSees, Python and MATLAB. The results of the study shows that the AL-Ensemble ML model provides the most accurate estimations of interstory drift (ID) and residual interstory drift (RID) for steel structures using a dataset of 2-, to 9-story...
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Advanced nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks for catalytic bio-diesel production from microalgal lipids – A review
PublikacjaIncreasing energy demands require exploring renewable, eco-friendly (green), and cost-effective energy resources. Among various sources of biodiesel, microalgal lipids are an excellent resource, owing to their high abundance in microalgal biomass. Transesterification catalyzed by advanced materials, especially nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), is a revolutionary process for overcoming the energy crisis. This review...