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Investigations of Titanium Implants Covered with Hydroxyapatite Layer
PublikacjaTo reduce unfavorable phenomena occurring after introducing an implant into human body various modifications of the surface are suggested. Such modifications may have significant impact on biocompatibility of metallic materials. The titanium and it's alloys are commonly used for joint and dental implants due to their high endurance, low plasticity modulus, good corrosion resistance as well as biocompatibility. Special attention...
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Degradation of protective coatings in steel chimneys of flue gas desulfurisation system
PublikacjaThis paper presents problems associated with corrosion of steel stacks and changes in philosophy of corrosion protection when implemented into flue gas desulphurization systems. In-situ tests were taken by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy at the stack which discharges flue gas before wet lime/limestone desulphurization. A very quick electrolyte absorption by the spherical infill vinylester coating was found using...
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TS-based RSM-aided design of cold-formed steel stiffened C-sectional columns susceptible to buckling
PublikacjaThe paper focuses on joint-performance analysis of a built-up cold-formed thin-walled C-sectional column with a fillister (stiffener) of the same type, interconnected with a series of bolts located along the length of the compressed members in specific spacing. The quantity of bolts and the non-connected starting distance of the fillister are considered random variables of the problem. Optimal distribution of joints on the stiffener...
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PUBLIC SPACES FOR LOCAL LIFE / Shared values in diversified urban communities as a foundation for participatory provision of local public spaces, 23-27 May 2017, Ljubljana Slovenia
PublikacjaThe Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia (UIRS) and partners hosted a 5-day international event addressing participatory planning of local urban public space in socially, economically and ethnically diverse communities. The event was structured in three interrelated activities: a seminar, a workshop and a field-trip. Special emphasis was given to the means of revealing shared values that local inhabitants and other...
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Collagen type II–hyaluronan interactions – the effect of proline hydroxylation: a molecular dynamics study
PublikacjaHyaluronan–collagen composites have been employed in numerous biomedical applications. Understanding the interactions between hyaluronan and collagen is particularly important in the context of joint cartilage function and the treatment of joint diseases. Many factors affect the affinity of collagen for hyaluronan. One of the important factors is the ratio of 3- or 4-hydroxy proline to proline residues. This article presents...
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The Influence of Articular Cartilage Thickness Reduction on Meniscus Biomechanics
PublikacjaObjective Evaluation of the biomechanical interaction between meniscus and cartilage in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Methods The finite element method was used to simulate knee joint contact mechanics. Three knee models were created on the basis of knee geometry from the Open Knee project. We reduced the thickness of medial cartilages in the intact knee model by approximately 50% to obtain a medial knee osteoarthritis...
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The Effects of Pin Profile on HDPE Thermomechanical Phenomena during FSW
PublikacjaFriction stir welding (FSW) of polymeric materials has recently attracted significant attention. Herein, we present the effect of the tool pin profile on the FSW of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) joints through joint experimental analysis and thermomechanical simulations. For analysis of pin profile effects on the thermomechanical properties of HDPE joints, frustum (FPT), cubic (CPT), and triangular (TPT) pin shapes were selected...
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Data for meta-analysis on interversions reducing car use
Dane BadawczeThis dataset contains the results of a meta-analysis of reported interventions reducing car use. To standardise intervention effects reported in different scales, the Hedges’ g effect size measure was used (ratio of raw difference in samples’ means and pooled standard deviation). The standardised studies outcomes, along with overall outcome, were...
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Improvement of Fingerprinting Method based on Hill Cipher by using Frequency Domain
PublikacjaThe main goal of this paper is to present the advantages of a digital fingerprinting in a frequency domain over a pixel domain, in case of VoD services (Video on Demand). The paper presents basic issues of a multimedia data protection by digital fingerprinting. It also describes threats to embedded fingerprints from both collusion attacks and from a transmission itself. Possible solution was presented on the example of the DCT...
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Opracowanie technologii spawania naprawczego szyn poddźwigowych A120 oraz badania nieniszczące jakości szyn w DCT w Porcie Północnym
PublikacjaEkspertyza dotyczy realizacji zlecenia związanego z naprawą spoin szyn poddźwigowych na terenie terminalu kontenerowego - Deep Water Terminal (DCT) w Porcie Północnym w Gdańsku. W ramach opracowania: 1. Wykonano badania ultradźwiękowe (UT) i magnetyczno-proszkowe (MT) spoin czołowych szyn poddźwigowych typu A120, według schematu dostarczonego przez firmę SKANSKA S.A. 2. Wykonano analizę wyników badań...
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Two tests for adhesive bonding long term characterization: principles and applications
PublikacjaThis article describes recent refinement of the traditional wedge test technique used to characterize durability of the adhesive joints. We propose two types of measuring protocols to monitor precisely and continuously the propagation of an "effective" crack during long term mode I fracture mechanic test. First method is directly derived from the traditional wedge test technique and consist in monitoring the surface strain of adherent...
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Balancing energy consumption in limited power grid with active front-end and three phase dual active bridge system
PublikacjaPaper deals with simulation analysis of bidirectional power converters system for charging station of electric vehicle in condition of limited power source in city infrastructure. In case of incapability to provide additional power supply through the grid by virtue of historical, architectural and economic reasons it is possible to solve this issue by implementation of mobile battery-powered supply source. The proposed bidirectional...
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Induction Assisted Hybrid Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Materials AA5052 Aluminium Alloy and X12Cr13 Stainless Steel
PublikacjaThis research aimed to study the induction in-situ heated hybrid friction stir welding (IAFSW) method to join AA5052 aluminium alloy with X12Cr13 stainless steel (SS) to enhance joint strength. The potency of this method on the mechanical properties and microstructural characterizations were also investigated. The results show that the transverse tensile strength gained was 94% of the AA5052 base metal that is 229.5 MPa. This superior...
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Analiza nośności zabytkowych fundamentów w kontekście jakości użytych zapraw Analysis of the Load-Bearing Capacity of Historical Foundations in the Context of the Quality of Mortar Used
PublikacjaStructures of historical buildings usually have the form of masonry elements. The weakest component of such elements is mortar, especially in stone foundations, which were often used in the with a focus on the modeling of mortar as a joint connecting stones in a characteristic medieval foundation. Different types of mortar: cement, cement-lime, lime and gypsum mortars, were examined. A numerical analysis was carried out on the...
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Modelling a 6-dof manipulator using Matlab software
PublikacjaThis paper presents an alternative approach to modelling a revolute robot. The manipulator in question is Kuka KR 16-2. The main problem in robot modelling is a kinematic analysis. The revolute robot consist of six rotary joints (6-DOF) with base, shoulder, elbow and wirst. The kinematics problem is defined as a transformation from the cartesian space to the joint space. The Denavit- Hartenberg (D-H) model of representation was...
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ANN for human pose estimation in low resolution depth images
PublikacjaThe paper presents an approach to localize human body joints in 3D coordinates based on a single low resolution depth image. First a framework to generate a database of 80k realistic depth images from a 3D body model is described. Then data preprocessing and normalization procedure, and DNN and MLP artificial neural networks architectures and training are presented. The robustness against camera distance and image noise is analysed....
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Microscopic examination of the texture of paper products
Dane BadawczeAtomic force microscopy (AFM) can be used to study the state of the paper fibers with the aim of providing qualitative and semi-quantitative information on degradation and aging. The work [1] reports the results of tests of various paper products subjected to deliberate aging processes under the influence of various factors. Chemical and biological...
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Improved RSS-Based DoA Estimation Accuracy in Low-Profile ESPAR Antenna Using SVM Approach
PublikacjaIn this paper, we have shown how the overall performance of direction-of-arrival (DoA) estimation using lowprofile electronically steerable parasitic array radiator (ESPAR) antenna, which has been proposed for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, can significantly be improved when support vector machine (SVM) approach is applied. Because the SVM-based DoA estimation method used herein relies solely...
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Nondestructive methods complemented by FEM calculations in diagnostics of cracks in bridge approach pavement
PublikacjaNondestructive methods of road pavement diagnostics are an alternative to traditional approach to pavement failure investigation. The article presents a detailed multidisciplinary inspection carried out using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), laser scanning technology and finite element method (FEM) calculations. It was done in order to assess the factors that contributed to occurrence of premature cracks of a bridge approach pavement....
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Modyfikacja połączenia dźwigara ze słupem w konstrukcji stalowej Terminalu T2 Portu Lotniczego w Gdańsku
PublikacjaW2015 r. ukończono rozbudowę Terminalu T2 Portu Lotniczego im. Lecha Wałęsy wGdańsku. Politechnika Gdańska pełniła nadzór naukowy nad rozbudową obiektu. Wykonano wiele analiz, których celem była weryfikacja pracy konstrukcji w fazach montażu oraz w stanie docelowym. Wnioski z przeprowadzonych badań doprowadziły do modyfikacji oparcia dźwigarów dachowych na stalowych słupach nośnych, z uwagi na stwierdzone lokalne przekroczenia...
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Joanna Janczewska prof. dr hab.
OsobyJoanna Janczewska odbyła studia wyższe magisterskie na kierunku Matematyka w latach 1994–1999 z wynikiem bardzo dobrym i uzyskała w 1999 roku tytuł magistra. W 2002 roku na Uniwersytecie Gdańskim uzyskała stopień naukowy doktora nauk matematycznych w zakresie matematyki. Promotorem w przewodzie doktorskim był dr hab. Andrzej Borysowicz, prof. UG. W październiku 2004 roku podjęła pracę na stanowisku adiunkta w Katedrze Algebry...
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Monitoring the curing process of epoxy adhesive using ultrasound and Lamb wave dispersion curves
PublikacjaMonitoring the stiffness of adhesives is a crucial issue when considering the durability andstrength of adhesive joints. While there are many studies conducted on specimens madeonly from adhesive, the problem of curing of an adhesive film in real joints is moderatelyconsidered. This paper presents the monitoring of stiffening of epoxy adhesive using ultra-sound. Ultrasonic pulse velocity method was firstly applied for monitoring...
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Integrating Statistical and Machine‐Learning Approach for Meta‐Analysis of Bisphenol A‐Exposure Datasets Reveals Effects on Mouse Gene Expression within Pathways of Apoptosis and Cell Survival
PublikacjaBisphenols are important environmental pollutants that are extensively studied due to different detrimental effects, while the molecular mechanisms behind these effects are less well understood. Like other environmental pollutants, bisphenols are being tested in various experimental models, creating large expression datasets found in open access storage. The meta‐analysis of such datasets is, however, very complicated for various...
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Application of guided wave propagation in diagnostics of steel bridge components
PublikacjaEarly detection of potential defects and identification of their location are necessary to ensure safe, reliable and long-term use of engineering structures. Non-destructive diagnostic tests based on guided wave propagation are becoming more popular because of the possibility to inspect large areas during a single measurement with a small number of sensors. The aim of this study is the application of guided wave propagation in...
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2015. Motion analysis of a kitesurfer employing a vision-based measurement system
PublikacjaAbstract. Kitesurfing is a relatively new phenomenon with rising popularity worldwide – a recently developed extreme watersport considered a high-risk injury sport. It combines elements of several other sports, in particular, sailing, surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, and snowboarding. The main purpose of authors’ research in the present paper is to use a vision-based system for measuring a kitesurfer’s body movements in order...
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Fractional Calculus Evaluation of Hyaluronic Acid Crosslinking in a Nanoscopic Part of Articular Cartilage Model System
PublikacjaThis work presents a study of the mechanism of physical crosslinking of hyaluronic acid in the presence of common phospholipids in synovial joint organ systems. Molecular dynamic simulations have been executed to understand the formation of hyaluronan networks at various phospholipid concentrations. The results of the simulations suggest that the mechanisms exhibit subdiffusion characteristics. Transportation quantities derive...
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DoA Estimation Using Reconfigurable Antennas in Millimiter-Wave Frequency 5G Systems
PublikacjaTo achieve low latency and high throughputs, future 5G systems will have to utilize complex antenna systems able to provide beamforming and direction-of-arrival (DoA) estimation capabilities. Most of the concepts available in the literature rely on analog or digital beamforming, which is well developed and can be used both at a base station and in a user terminal. However, in applications, in which...
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Very low resolution depth images of 200,000 poses
Dane BadawczeA dataset represents simulated images of depth sensor seeing a single human pose, performing 200,000 random gestures. The depth images as vectors of pixels are stored with ground truth positions of every relevant joint.
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Long way to awareness. Architecture and Aesthetic at the crossroads
PublikacjaThe architectural criticism is not invited to the common analysis of the architecture together with the aesthetics. The aesthetics judges entireties whereas criticism describes the architecture from the aesthetic point of view without using common scientific language. Research areas are not located in the joint research space! The result is the ambiguity of critical judgments, the ambiguous estimation of an architectural work....
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Mathematical modelling of implant in an operated hernia for estimation of the repair persistence
PublikacjaThis paper presents mathematical modelling of an implanted surgical mesh used in the repair process of the abdominal hernia. The synthetic implant is simulated by a membrane structure. The author provides a material modelling of the implant based on the dense net model appropriate for technical fabrics. The accuracy of the proposed solution is evaluated by comparing the simulations of the dynamic behaviour of the system with the...
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The instantaneous frequency rate spectogram
PublikacjaAn accelerogram of the instantaneous phase of signal components referred to as an instantaneous frequency rate spectrogram (IFRS) is presented as a joint time-frequency distribution. The distribution is directly obtained by processing the short-time Fourier transform (STFT) locally. A novel approach to amplitude demodulation based upon the reassignment method is introduced as a useful by-product. Additionally, an estimator of energy...
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Experimental results of full scattering profile from finger tissue-like phantom
PublikacjaHuman tissue is one of the most complex optical media since it is turbid and nonhomogeneous. We suggest a new optical method for sensing physiological tissue state, based on the collection of the ejected light at all exit angles, to receive the full scattering profile. We built a unique set-up for noninvasive encircled measurement. We use a laser, a photodetector and finger tissues-mimicking phantoms presenting different optical...
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DEEP LEARNING BASED ON X-RAY IMAGING IMPROVES COXARTHROSIS DETECTION
PublikacjaObjective: The purpose of the study was to create an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) based on X-ray images of the pelvis, as an additional tool to automate and improve the diagnosis of coxarthrosis. The research is focused on joint space narrowing, which is a radiological symptom showing the thinning of the articular cartilage layer, which is translucent to X-rays. It is the first and the most important of the radiological signs...
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The Russian Federation in European Union Programmes
PublikacjaSince the early 1990s, the European Union has been supporting socio-economic transformations in the former Soviet Union states, including the Russian Federation. Initially, this assistance was provided in the framework of the TACIS Programme, offering long-term, non-repayable aid. In 1991–2006 Russia received EUR 2.7bn for the restructuring of the state enterprise sector, establishment of private companies, state administration...
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Flexural behavior of composite structural insulated panels with magnesium oxide board facings
PublikacjaThe current report is devoted to the flexural analysis of a composite structural insulated panel (CSIP) with magnesium oxide board facings and expanded polystyrene (EPS) core, that was recently introduced to the building industry. An advanced nonlinear FE model was created in the ABAQUS environment, able to simulate the CSIP’s flexural behavior in great detail. An original custom code procedure was developed, which allowed to include...
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An experimental study on polymer mass
PublikacjaA new method of repairing damaged structures by filling the cracks with specially prepared polymer mass has been recently proposed. The technique is mainly dedicated to historical objects where minimum intervention is permitted. The flexible joint bonds the disrupted elements and ensures further safe exploitation of a damaged structure. The aim of the present paper is to show the results of an experimental study on polymer mass...
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The Influence of Selected Parameters of Numerical Modelling on Strains and Stresses at Weld Toe Notch
PublikacjaLatest development in the field of welding technology and prefabrication enabled massive production of thin-walled sandwich structures. Multi-layered sandwich structures are fabricated with the use of high-power CO2 lasers, friction welding, arc welding, hybrid welding, or other technique designed for the special purpose. Steel or aluminium alloy plates with thickness between 1 and 5 mm are connected by internal stiffeners. Strength...
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Guided waves for monitoring of plate structures with linear cracks of variable length
PublikacjaDamage occurring at the work of plate structures may grow to a considerable size. The joint action – the detection of a defect at the earliest possible stage, the monitoring of its growth and the determination of its critical size in the context of structural reliability allows optimizing the cost of the maintenance and repair of structural elements. Thus the development of monitoring systems for permanent observation of fault...
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Approach for Determination of Functioning of Lower Limb Muscles
PublikacjaThe purpose of the study is elaboration of approach for determination of functioning of chosen muscles that are essential for gait performance (Tibialis Anterior, Rectus Femoris, Gastrocnemius Medialis, Biceps Femoris). The scope of the study involves the analysis of the symmetric planar motion performing in the sagittal plane of the body by applying planar multibody model and electromyography signals (EMG) registered over normal...
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Modelling of the Heat Flux Density Distribution for Laser Beam Welding
PublikacjaGreat interest of the laser beam welding in industry is a new theoretical task, making planning the welding procedure specification and the quality control of welded joints easier. Estimating and calculating the dimensions of a weld pool and temperature distribution near weld mainly concern heat source modelling. In the presented work calculations of welding pool shape and thermal field for cylindrical-powered-normally model of...
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Radar with rotary head
PublikacjaNowadays usage of radars is no longer reserved only for the military purpose. It finds many applications in various areas of science and industry. It may be used in order to obtain extended information about the state of critical infrastructure, like shipyards or petrochemical plants. Furthermore, it may be applied in vision denied environments. The aim of this project...
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Fundamental Schemes to Determine Disjoint Paths for Multiple Failure Scenarios
PublikacjaDisjoint path routing approaches can be used to cope with multiple failure scenarios. This can be achieved using a set of k (k> 2) link- (or node-) disjoint path pairs (in single-cost and multi-cost networks). Alternatively, if Shared Risk Link Groups (SRLGs) information is available, the calculation of an SRLG-disjoint path pair (or of a set of such paths) can protect a connection against the joint failure of the set of links...
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Multibody models for gait analysis
PublikacjaThe aim of this study was to create multibody biomechanical models to analyze a normal gait of the human. Proposed models can be used to identify joint moments of the lower limbs during normal gait in the single and double support phases. Applying Newton-Euler formulation, following planar models were developed: 1) a mathematical 6DOF model describing a gait in the sagittal plane of the body for single support phase and double...
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Electrochemical detection of 4,4',5,5'-tetranitro-1H,1'H-2,2'-biimidazole on boron-doped diamond/graphene nanowall electrodes
PublikacjaWe present a promising approach to the electroanalytical detection of a specific nitroaromatic explosive in landfill leachates (LLs) that originated from a municipal solid waste plant. The paper is focused but not limited to the sensing of 4,4',5,5'-tetranitro-1H,1'H-2,2'-biimidazole (TNBI) using differential pulse voltammetry and cyclic voltammetry. Highly electroactive nanocarbon was applied to determine low concentrations of...
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The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on the Rise of Urban Social Movements in Poland
PublikacjaThe chapter examines the relationship between the use of Information and Communications Technology (ITC) and the emergence of social movements focused on urban agenda in Poland. The aim is to investigate how and to what extent a growing body of smaller activist groups use opportunities provided by the ITC to achieve their political objectives. The research results indicate that Web-based media have helped to raise the profile...
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The Impact of Information and Communications Technology on the Rise of Urban Social Movements in Poland
PublikacjaThe chapter examines the relationship between the use of Information and Communications Technology (ITC) and the emergence of social movements focused on urban agenda in Poland. The aim is to investigate how and to what extent a growing body of smaller activist groups use opportunities provided by the ITC to achieve their political objectives. The research results indicate that Web-based media have helped to raise the profile of...
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The Effect of Welding Conditions on Diffusible Hydrogen Content in Deposited Metal
PublikacjaThe article presents the results of a literature survey and preliminary tests which set out effects of welding conditions on the amount of diffusible hydrogen in deposited metal. Experiments were conducted by using rutile coated electrodes which generate high contents of diffusible hydrogen in deposited metal. The amount of diffusible hydrogen was determined by a glycerin test.Eleven factors were considered: the electrode angle,...
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Cable-stayed cantilever structures as an expat of unique application in the construction of a building located in seismic area – an author’s project of multifunctional building in Lisbon, Portugal
PublikacjaThe article presents numerical simulations for the modelling of seismic impact on the structure of unique cantilever cablestayed structure with application of two methods. The Response Spectrum method, in which a spectrum of the structure's responses to an earthquake's impact is generated and the Accelerogram method, in which we generate dynamic load in the form of a diagram of the connection between acceleration and time for...
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The Influence of Modelling Material Zones on Strains and Stresses at Weld Toe Notch
PublikacjaThe latest development in the field of welding technology enabled prefabrication of thin-walled sandwich structures in an industrial scale. Sandwich structures fabricated of steel, or aluminium alloy plates and stiffeners are welded with the use of hi-power CO2 lasers. Strength analysis of such structures with the use of finite element method needs proper material modelling.In this paper the material model of steel sandwich panel...
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Towards truly sustainable IoT systems: the SUPERIOT project
PublikacjaThis paper provides an overview of the SUPERIOT project, an EU SNS JU (Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking) initiative focused on developing truly sustainable IoT systems. The SUPERIOT concept is based on a unique holistic approach to sustainability, proactively developing sustainable solutions considering the design, implementation, usage and disposal/reuse stages. The concept exploits radio and optical technologies...