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  • The motion influence on respiration rate estimation from low-resolution thermal sequences during attention focusing tasks

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    Global aging has led to a growing expectancy for creating home-based platforms for indoor monitoring of elderly people. A motivation is to provide a non-intrusive technique, which does not require special activities of a patient but allows for remote monitoring of elderly people while assisting them with their daily activities. The goal of our study was to evaluate motion performed by a person focused on a specific task and check...

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  • Hierarchical Estimation of Human Upper Body Based on 2D Observation Utilizing Evolutionary Programming and 'Genetic Memory'

    New method of the human body pose estimation based on single camera 2D observation is presented. It employs 3D model of the human body, and genetic algorithm combined with annealed particle filter for searching the global optimum of model state, best matching the object's 2D observation. Additionally, motion cost metric is employed, considering current pose and history of the body movement, favouring the estimates with the lowest...

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  • Genetic programming extension to APF-based monocular human body pose estimation

    New method of the human body pose estimation based on a single camera 2D observation is presented, aimed at smart surveillance related video analysis and action recognition. It employs 3D model of the human body, and genetic algorithm combined with annealed particle filter for searching the global optimum of model state, best matching the object's 2D observation. Additionally, new motion cost metric is employed, considering current...

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  • Numerical Estimation of Hull Hydrodynamic Derivatives in Ship Maneuvering Prediction

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    - Polish Maritime Research - Rok 2021

    Prediction of the maneuvering characteristics of the ship at the design stage can be done by means of model tests, computational simulations or a combination of both. The model tests can be realized as direct simulation of the standard maneuvers with the free running model, which gives the most accurate results, but is also the least affordable as it requires very large tank or natural lake, as well as complex equipment of the...

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  • Cyfrowy akcelerator wybranych modułów standardu kompresji wideo H.264

    W komunikacie przedstawiono konfigurowalny cyfrowy akcelerator estymacji ruchu (motion estimation) przeznaczony dla enkodera wideo standardu H.264. Akcelerator został wstępnie zaimplementowany w układzie FPGA VIRTEX6-VLX365T, a następnie w układzie ASIC w technologii UMC 90 nm. Obie implementacje zostały zweryfikowane pozytywnie, a szczegółowe wyniki symulacji i pomiarów akceleratora ASIC zostały porównane z innymi dostępnymi w...

  • Wiktoria Wojnicz dr hab. inż.

    DSc in Mechanics (in the field of Biomechanics)  - Lodz Univeristy of Technology, 2019  PhD in Mechanics (in the field of Biomechanics)  - Lodz Univeristy of Technology, 2009 (with distinction)   Lista publikacji (2009 - ) Publikacje z listy MNiSW: Wojnicz W., Wittbrodt E., Analysis of muscles' behaviour. Part I. The computational model of muscle. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics, Vol. 11, No.4, 2009, s. 15-21 Wojnicz...

  • Evaluation of position estimation based on accelerometer data

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    - Rok 2015

    The paper concerns the problem of integrating data from accelerometers. A suitable model of a MEMS accelerometer is presented which is a part of inertial measurement units (IMU). Such units allow to measure orientation as well as to localize systems. They also appear to be applicable for systems positioning. The main purpose of the paper is to discuss conditions that must be satisfied to calculate the location of the sensor by...

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  • NUMERICAL ESTIMATION OF HULL HYDRODYNAMIC DERIVATIVES IN SHIP MANOUVERING PREDICTION

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    - Rok 2021

    Operating in crowded waterways pose a risk of accidents and disasters due to maneuvering limitations of the ship. In order to predict ship’s maneuvering characteristics at the design stage, model tests are often executed as the most accurate prediction tool. Two approaches can be distinguished here: free running model tests and numerical simulations based on planar motion model with the use of hydrodynamic derivatives obtained...

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  • Superresolution algorithm to video surveillance system

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    - Rok 2010

    An application of a multiframe SR (superresolution) algorithm applied to video monitoring is described. The video signal generated by various types of video cameras with different parameters and signal distortions which may be very problematic for superresolution algorithms. The paper focuses on disadvantages in video signal which occur in video surveillance systems. Especially motion estimation and its influence on superresolution...

  • Asynchronous Method of Simultaneous Object Position and Orientation Estimation with Two Transmitters

    This paper proposes an object location method for all types of applications, including the Internet of Things. The proposed method enables estimations of the position and orientation of an object on a plane or in space, especially during motion, by means of location signals transmitted simultaneously from two transmitters placed on the object at a known distance from each other. A mathematical analysis of the proposed method and...

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  • The structure of the control system for a dynamically positioned ship

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    - Rok 2016

    The article discusses functions and tasks of dynamic positioning (DP) systems for ships. The analysed issues include ship steering, in particular stabilisation of ship position and direction of motion (real course) at low manoeuvring speeds, and commonly used DP ship models. Requirements imposed by classification societies on DP ships are quoted. A multi-layer structure of the DP control system is presented, with special attention...

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  • Novel method of estimation of inertial and dissipative parameters of a railway pantograph model

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    - VEHICLE SYSTEM DYNAMICS - Rok 2022

    An increase in electric railway vehicles service velocity requires that correct interaction between the pantograph and the catenary is ensured. This implies the need for developing mathematical models of pantographs and catenaries and determining their parameters. The article presents a method to determine parameters of mechanical joints of a railway pantograph based on analysis of pantograph subassemblies in swinging motion. The...

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  • Study on the accuracy of axle load spectra used for pavement design

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    Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) systems are used in order to reduce the number of overloaded vehicles. Data collected from WIM provide characteristics of vehicle axle loads that are crucial for pavement design as well as for the development of pavement distress prediction models. The inaccuracy of WIM data lead to erroneous estimation of traffic loads and in consequence inaccurate prediction of pavement distress process. The objective of...

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  • Estimation of the Regenerative Braking Process Efficiency in Electric Vehicles

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    In electric and hybrid vehicles, it is possible to recover energy from the braking process and reuse it to drive the vehicle using the batteries installed on-board. In the conditions of city traffic, the energy dissipated in the braking process constitutes a very large share of the total resistance to vehicle motion. Efficient use of the energy from the braking process enables a significant reduction of fuel and electricity consumption...

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  • Sphere Drive and Control System for Haptic Interaction With Physical, Virtual, and Augmented Reality

    A system for haptic interaction with physical, virtual, and augmented realities, founded on drive and measurement elements (DMEs), is considered. The system consists of eight DME rolls equipped with linear actuators, able to measure their angular velocity, drive the sphere, and adjust downforce (pressing the roll against the sphere). Two modeling issues are addressed. Special effort is put in to compensate for various technical...

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  • Self-Organising map neural network in the analysis of electromyography data of muscles acting at temporomandibular joint.

    The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that via muscle action and jaw motion allows for necessary physiological performances such as mastication. Whereas mandible translates and rotates [1]. Estimation of activity of muscles acting at the TMJ provides a knowledge of activation pattern solely of a specific patient that an electromyography (EMG) examination was carried out [2]. In this work, a Self-Organising Maps (SOMs)...

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  • Cyfrowy akcelerator wybranych modułów standardu kompresji wideo H.264

    W artykule przedstawiono konfigurowalny cyfrowy akcelerator estymacji ruchu przeznaczony dla enkodera wideo standardu H.264. Akcelerator został zaimplementowany w technologii FPGA oraz w układzie ASIC w technologii UMC 90 nm. Obie implementacje zostały zweryfikowane, a szczegółowe wyniki pomiarów akceleratora ASIC zostały porównane z innymi dostępnymi w literaturze propozycjami. System został zoptymalizowany do współpracy z oprogramowaniem...

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  • Application of advanced CFD simulations in seakeeping analysis of ships (case study)

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    - Rok 2017

    The novel design process of many types of ships needs estimation of seakeeping properties. Especially ships like Offshore Supply Vessels, Wind Farm Support Vessels, Research Vessels, ferries, military vessels, rescue vessels require extended analysis of ship behavior on rough sea. The main reason for improving ships operability in different sea conditions is need of rising efficiency of propulsion system, reducing hull added resistance,...

  • Optical flow method for measuring deformation of soil specimen subjected to torsional shearing

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    - MEASUREMENT - Rok 2021

    In this study optical flow method was used for soil small deformation measurement in laboratory tests. The main objective was to observe how the deformation distributes along the whole height of cylindrical soil specimen subjected to torsional shearing (TS test). The experiments were conducted on dry non-cohesive soil specimens under two values of isotropic pressure. Specimens were loaded with low-amplitude cyclic torque to analyze...

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  • Accuracy improvement of the prestressed concrete structures precise geometry assessment by use of bubble micro-sampling algorithm

    Prestressed concrete structures are well-known technology for a vast period, but nevertheless, this very technology is a leading solution, currently used in construction industry. Prestressed concrete structures have a huge advantage over conventional methods because it uses the properties of concrete in a very efficient way. The main idea behind this technology is to introduce into the cross-section of the structure, the internal...

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  • A hybrid model of flooding of the ro-ro ships in damaged conditions

    The paper presents some results on investigations concerning development of a hybrid model for assessment of performance of the ro‐ro ships in damaged conditions. The model is devoted towards assessing the performance of the damaged ro‐ro ships at the preliminary stage of design. The key problems associated with preparing of such the model are associated with working out a method of assessment of the damaged roro ships performance,...

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  • Redundantly Actuated 3RRR Parallel Planar Manipulator - Numerical Analyses of its Dynamics Sensitivity on Modifications of its Platform’s Inertia Parameters

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    In the paper, numerical analyses, as well as dynamics of a complex mechanism, are presented. Two objectives are crucial for the paper: inverse dynamic model is needed (dedicated to be use in the model predictive controller); an identification method is searched (some trajectory parameters are controlled, when specific trajectory is tracked under an open-loop model-based control), as selected parameters must be identified for the...

  • Machine learning-based prediction of seismic limit-state capacity of steel moment-resisting frames considering soil-structure interaction

    Regarding the unpredictable and complex nature of seismic excitations, there is a need for vulnerability assessment of newly constructed or existing structures. Predicting the seismic limit-state capacity of steel Moment-Resisting Frames (MRFs) can help designers to have a preliminary estimation and improve their views about the seismic performance of the designed structure. This study improved data-driven decision techniques in...

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  • Multiple Cues-Based Robust Visual Object Tracking Method

    Publikacja
    • B. Khan
    • A. Jalil
    • A. Ali
    • K. Alkhaledi
    • K. Mehmood
    • K. M. Cheema
    • M. Murad
    • H. Tariq
    • A. M. El-Sherbeeny

    - Electronics - Rok 2022

    Visual object tracking is still considered a challenging task in computer vision research society. The object of interest undergoes significant appearance changes because of illumination variation, deformation, motion blur, background clutter, and occlusion. Kernelized correlation filter- (KCF) based tracking schemes have shown good performance in recent years. The accuracy and robustness of these trackers can be further enhanced...

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  • Rotating rod and ball

    We consider a mechanical system consisting of an infinite rod (a straight line) and a ball (a massless point) on the plane. The rod rotates uniformly around one of its points. The ball is reflected elastically when colliding with the rod and moves freely between consecutive hits. A sliding motion along the rod is also allowed. We prove the existence and uniqueness of the motion with a given position and velocity at a certain time...

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  • NEW DESIGNS OF MAGNETIC FLUID SEALS FOR RECIPROCATING MOTION

    T he operating conditions of magnetic fluid seals during reciprocating motion are so different from those observed in rotating motion that the use of their conventional structures for reciprocating motion seals yields no good results. The analysis of the sealing mechanism of magnetic fluid seals in reciprocating motion shows that the operation of these seals is affected by the carry-over phenomenon and magnetic fluid...

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  • Searching for Critical Conditions During Lifeboat Launching – Simulations

    The article describes numerical simulations of the process of lifeboat launching at the ship’s side. The research is aimed at finding the values of ship motion parameters which appear to be most dangerous for people in the lowered lifeboat due to the generated accelerations. The simplified model of ship hull motion adopted at this research stage bases on a superposition of harmonic motions with given amplitudes and periods in six...

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  • A New Method for Automatic Generation of Animated Motion

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    - Rok 2012

    A new method for generation of animation with a quality comparable to a natural motion is presented. Proposed algorithm is based on fuzzy description of motion parameters and subjective features. It is assumed that such processing increases naturalness and quality of motion, which is verified by subjective evaluation tests. First, reference motion data are gathered utilizing a motion capture system, then these data are reduced...

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  • A numerical model to simulate the motion of a lifesaving module during its launching from the ship’s stern ramp

    The article presents a numerical model of object motion in six degrees of freedom (DoF) which is intended to be used to simulate 3D motion of a lifesaving module during its launching from a ship using a stern ramp in rough sea. The model, of relatively high complexity, takes into account both the motion of the ship on water in changing sea conditions, and the relative motion of the ramp with respect to the ship. The motion of the...

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  • A method to synthesise groove cam Geneva mechanisms with increased dwell period

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    The present study develops a method to synthesise the groove cam Geneva mechanism with increased dwell period. The main condition of the synthesis is to provide the desired law of motion of the wheel. Additional synthesis conditions are the limitation of the maximum pressure angle and the limitation of the minimum curvature radius of the cam profile. Unlike the conventional Geneva mechanisms, the synthesised groove cam Geneva mechanisms...

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  • Comparison of Classification Methods for EEG Signals of Real and Imaginary Motion

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    The classification of EEG signals provides an important element of brain-computer interface (BCI) applications, underlying an efficient interaction between a human and a computer application. The BCI applications can be especially useful for people with disabilities. Numerous experiments aim at recognition of motion intent of left or right hand being useful for locked-in-state or paralyzed subjects in controlling computer applications....

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  • Practical application of in motion charging: Trolleybuses service on bus lines

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    - Rok 2017

    Night charging and fast charging are currently the two most common systems for charging electric buses. Despite the fact that numerous trial installations were started, neither of these two systems has obtained unqualified approval of the users. The alternative is to charge vehicles in motion (the so-called In Motion Charging), which combines the advantages of trolleybus transport and of electric buses: the main supply source are...

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  • Real and imaginary motion classification based on rough set analysis of EEG signals for multimedia applications

    Rough set-based approach to the classification of EEG signals of real and imaginary motion is presented. The pre-processing and signal parametrization procedures are described, the rough set theory is briefly introduced, and several classification scenarios and parameters selection methods are proposed. Classification results are provided and discussed with their potential utilization for multimedia applications controlled by the...

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  • Optimal control at energy performance index of the mobile robots following dynamically created trajectories

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    In practice, the problem of motion control of the wheeled mobile robots is often neglected. Wheeled mobile robots are strongly nonlinear systems and restricted by non-holonomic constraints. Motion control of such systems is not trivial task and usage of non-optimal control signals can lead to deterioration of the overall robot system’s performance. In case of autonomous application of the mobile robots all parts of its control...

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  • Fundamentals of classical and analytical mechanics

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2021

    The book is a monographic description of the present attempt to Newtonian and Lagrangian mechanics. But also, it could be found as a supplementary educational material useful for the graduate courses in mechanics taken by students majoring in mechanical engineering, physics or physical science. In the book you can find a brief introduction to concepts and principles of algebra of vectors; Kinematics of particles, mainly focused...

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  • Utilization of fuzzy rules in computer character animation

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    - Rok 2010

    The chapter presents a method for automatic enhancement of computer character animation utilizing fuzzy inference. First the user designs a prototype version of animation, with keyframes only for important poses, roughly describing the action. Then animation is enriched with new motion phases calculated by the fuzzy inference system using descriptors given by the user. Various degrees of motion fluency and naturalness are possible...

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  • Longitudinal Motion Due to Action of Tunnel Thrusters

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    Tunnel thrusters are propulsion and active control devises that provide a side force, or transverse thrust, to support mooring operations or position keeping. They shorten the time of manoeuvring, reduce the cost of towage and since inception, manoeuvrability specifically in ports has become a lot easier. Tunnel thrusters can either be operated manually or with the help of Dynamic Positioning systems which makes it even more efficient. Theoretically,...

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  • Control of mass concentration of reagents by sound in a gas with nonequilibrium chemical reactions

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    The weakly nonlinear dynamics of a chemically reacting gas is studied. Nonlinear interaction of acoustic and nonacoustic types of motion are considered. We decompose the base equations using the relationships of the gas-dynamic perturbations specific for every type of motion. The governing equation for the mass fraction of a reagent influenced by dominating sound is derived and discussed. The conclusions concern the equilibrium...

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  • Optimal control of 2-wheeled mobile robot at energy performance index

    The paper presents the application of the optimal control method at the energy perfor- mance index towards motion control of the 2-wheeled mobile robot. With the use of the proposed method of control the 2-wheeled mobile robot can realise effectively the desired trajectory. The problem of motion control of mobile robots is usually neglected and thus performance of the realisation of the high level control tasks is limited.

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  • Comparison of Methods for Real and Imaginary Motion Classification from EEG Signals

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    A method for feature extraction and results of classification of EEG signals obtained from performed and imagined motion are presented. A set of 615 features was obtained to serve for the recognition of type and laterality of motion using 8 different classifications approaches. A comparison of achieved classifiers accuracy is presented in the paper, and then conclusions and discussion are provided. Among applied algorithms the...

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  • Dynamical objectivity in quantum Brownian motion

    Publikacja

    Classical objectivity as a property of quantum states —a view proposed to explain the observer-independent character of our world from quantum theory, is an important step in bridging the quantum-classical gap. It was recently derived in terms of spectrum broadcast structures for small objects embedded in noisy photon-like environments. However, two fundamental problems have arisen: a description of objective motion and applicability...

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  • Applications of Immersive 3D Visualization Lab

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    The paper presents Immersive 3D Visualization Lab (at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics at Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland) and its applications prepared after its launch in December 2014. The main device of the lab is a virtual reality cubic cave with six screen-walls, where a person can navigate in virtual space using different controllers. The most sophisticated controller is a freely rotating...

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  • Computer animation system based on rough sets and fuzzy logic

    A fuzzy logic inference system was created, based on the analysis of animated motion features. The objective of the system is to facilitate the creation of high quality animation by analyzing personalized styles contained in numerous animations. Sequences portraying a virtual character acting with a differentiating personalized style (natural or exaggerated) and various levels of fluidity were prepared and subjectively evaluated....

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  • Innovative Solutions for Immersive 3D Visualization Laboratory

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    The paper presents results of the work concerning the technical specification of Immersive 3D Visualization Laboratory to be opened in late summer 2014 at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics at Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland. The person immersed in VR space will be placed in a transparent sphere with a diameter of over 10 feet, supported on rollers and equipped with a motion tracking system....

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  • Investigation of Weigh-in-Motion Measurement Accuracy on the Basis of Steering Axle Load Spectra

    Publikacja

    - SENSORS - Rok 2019

    Weigh-in-motion systems are installed in pavements or on bridges to identify and reduce the number of overloaded vehicles and minimise their adverse eect on road infrastructure. Moreover, the collected trac data are used to obtain axle load characteristics, which are very useful in road infrastructure design. Practical application of data from weigh-in-motion has become more common recently, which calls for adequate attention to...

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  • Identification of hydroacoustic wave sources of ship in motion

    Publikacja

    - Polish Maritime Research - Rok 2010

    This paper deals with results of identification tests of acoustic field spectrum of underwater noise generated by ship in motion. The field is connected with acoustic activity of ship mechanisms and devices in operation. Vibration energy generated by the mechanisms and devices is transferred through ship structural elements to surrounding water where it propagates in the form of acoustic waves of a broad band of frequencies. In...

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  • On Nonlinear Dynamic Theory of Thin Plates with Surface Stresses

    Publikacja

    - Rok 2019

    We discuss the modelling of dynamics of thin plates considering surface stresses according to Gurtin–Murdoch surface elasticity. Taking into account the surface mass density we derive the two-dimensional (2D) equations of motion. For the reduction of the three-dimensional (3D) motion equations to the 2D ones we use the trough-the-thickness integration procedure. As a result, the 2D dynamic parameters of the plate depend not only...

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  • The Effect of Flexible Pavement Mechanics on the Accuracy of Axle Load Sensors in Vehicle Weigh-in-Motion Systems

    Publikacja

    - SENSORS - Rok 2017

    Weigh-in-Motion systems are tools to prevent road pavements from the adverse phenomena of vehicle overloading. However, the effectiveness of these systems can be significantly increased by improving weighing accuracy, which is now insufficient for direct enforcement of overloaded vehicles. Field tests show that the accuracy of Weigh-in-Motion axle load sensors installed in the flexible (asphalt) pavements depends on pavement temperature...

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  • Analytical Study of Sliding Instability due to Velocity- and Temperature-Dependent Friction

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    The instability of sliding causes deterioration of performance characteristics of tribosystems and is undesired. To predict its occurrence, the motion of a body of a one-degree-of-freedom system with friction is investigated about the steady sliding equilibrium position. The motion equation is formulated with the friction coefficient dependent on the sliding velocity and contact temperature changing due to transient heat conduction...

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  • Vertical motions damping model test of a lifeboat lowered onto a flat sea surface

    The article presents the experiment’s results of the lifeboat model lowered with an initial speed and then released to fall onto a flat water surface. The purpose of the research is to determine the trajectory of the vertical boat motion and describe it with a mathematical model. This is closely related to determining the damping factor since the vertical motion is damped and the lifeboat gets balanced and stops moving after some...

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