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Case Study of Old Steel Riveted Railway Truss Bridge: From Material Characterization to Structural Analysis
PublikacjaThe structural analysis of an old steel riveted railway truss bridge located over the Maruska River on the Działdowo – Olsztyn, Poland railway line is performed in this paper to check its behaviour under today’s railway loads. The mechanical properties of construction steel extracted from the old steel bridge are investigated by tensile tests, impact tests through the Charpy pendulum impact V-notch, and an optical emission spectrometer....
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Bogdan Wiszniewski prof. dr hab. inż.
OsobyBogdan Wiszniewski ukończył studia na Politechnice Gdańskiej w 1977 r. uzyskując tytuł zawodowy magistra inżyniera elektroniki, specjalności automatyka i informatyka. W 1984 r. uzyskał stopień naukowy doktora nauk technicznych, w 1998 r. doktora habilitowanego, a w 2006 r. tytuł profesora. Wykładał na uniwersytetach w Kanadzie, Stanach Zjednoczonych i Wielkiej Brytanii. Był głównym wykonawcą lub koordynatorem kilkunastu krajowych...
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Fast Basis Function Estimators for Identification of Nonstationary Stochastic Processes
PublikacjaThe problem of identification of a linear nonsta-tionary stochastic process is considered and solved using theapproach based on functional series approximation of time-varying parameter trajectories. The proposed fast basis func-tion estimators are computationally attractive and yield resultsthat are better than those provided by the local least squaresalgorithms. It is shown that two...
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Residue-Pole Methods for Variability Analysis of S-parameters of Microwave Devices with 3D FEM and Mesh Deformation
PublikacjaThis paper presents a new approach for variability analysis of microwave devices with a high dimension of uncertain parameters. The proposed technique is based on modeling an approximation of system by its poles and residues using several modeling methods, including ordinary kriging, Adaptive Polynomial Chaos (APCE), and Support Vector Machine Regression (SVM). The computational cost is compared with the traditional Monte-Carlo...
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Ripple oscillations in the left temporal neocortex are associated with impaired verbal episodic memory encoding
PublikacjaBACKGROUND: We sought to determine if ripple oscillations (80-120 Hz), detected in intracranial electroencephalogram (iEEG) recordings of patients with epilepsy, correlate with an enhancement or disruption of verbal episodic memory encoding. METHODS: We defined ripple and spike events in depth iEEG recordings during list learning in 107 patients with focal epilepsy. We used logistic regression models (LRMs) to investigate the...
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The structure of the control system for a dynamically positioned ship
PublikacjaThe 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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FIReWORK: FIR Filters Hardware Structures Auto-Generator
PublikacjaThe paper presents application called FIReWORK, that allows for automatic creation of the VHDL hardware structures of FIR filters. Automat- ically generated specialized hardware solutions dedicated to the FPGA and ASIC are commonly known as Intellectual Property Cores. The essential fu- ture of the application is easy initialization of FIR filter parameters in GUI, and then automatically design, calculate and generate the IP Core...
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Improving Re-rankCCP with Rules Quality Measures
PublikacjaRecommender Systems are software tools and techniques which aim at suggesting new items that may possibly be of interest to a user. Context-Aware Recommender Systems exploit contextual information to provide more adequate recommendations. In this paper we described a modification of an existing contextual post-filtering algorithm which uses rules-like user representation called Contextual Conditional Preferences. We extended the...
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Control design for slow speed positioning
PublikacjaThe problem under study is a synthesis of position and heading control system for low frequency model of surface vessel described by 3 DOF mathematical model. The recursive vectorial backstepping control design was used to keep fixed position and heading in presence of wave disturbances. The controller has been simulated on computer model of scaled supply vessel. It has been assumed that the actuators produce generalized forces...
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Medley filters - simple tools for efficient signal smoothing
PublikacjaMedley filters are defined as convex combinations of elementary smoothing filters (averaging, median) with different smoothing bandwidths. It is shown that when adaptive weights of such a mixture are evaluated using the recently proposed Bayesian rules, one obtains a tool which often outperforms the state-of-the-art wavelet-based smoothing algorithms. Additionally, unlike wavelet-based procedures, medley filters can easily cope...
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On bidirectional preestimates and their application to identification of fast time-varying systems
PublikacjaWhen applied to the identification of time-varying systems, such as rapidly fading telecommunication channels, adaptive estimation algorithms built on the local basis function (LBF) principle yield excellent tracking performance but are computationally demanding. The subsequently proposed fast LBF (fLBF) algorithms, based on the preestimation principle, allow a substantial reduction in complexity without significant performance...
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QoS Resource Reservation Mechanisms for Switched Optical Networks
PublikacjaThe paper regards the problem of resource reservation mechanisms for Quality of Service support in switched optical networks. The authors propose modifications and extensions for resources reservation strategy algorithms with resources pools, link capacity threshold and adaptive advance reservation approach. They examine proposed solutions in Automatically Switched Optical Network with Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching...
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Feature type and size selection for adaboost face detection algorithm
PublikacjaThe article presents different sets of Haar-like features defined for adaptive boosting (AdaBoost) algorithm for face detection. Apart from a simple set of pixel intensity differences between horizontally or vertically neighboring rectangles, the features based on rotated rectangles are considered. Additional parameter that limits the area on which the features are calculated is also introduced. The experiments carried out on...
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Modelling Object Behaviour in a Video Surveillnace System Using Pawlak's Flowgraph
PublikacjaIn this paper, methodology of acquisition and processing of video streams for the purpose of modelling object behaviour is presented. Multilevel contextual video processing was also mentioned. The Pawlak’s flowgraph is used as a container for the knowledge related to the behaviour of objects in the area supervised by a video surveillance system. Spatio-temporal dependencies in transitions between cameras can be easily changed in...
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ANALYSIS OF IMPACT of SHIP model parameters on changes of control quality index in ship dynamic positioning system
PublikacjaIn this work there is presented an analysis of impact of ship model parameters on changes of control quality index in a ship dynamic positioning system designed with the use of a backstepping adaptive controller. Assessment of the impact of ship model parameters was performed on the basis of Pareto-Lorentz curves and ABC method in order to determine sets of the parameters which have either crucial, moderate or low impact on objective...
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Sensorless Rotor Position Estimation of Doubly-Fed Induction Generator Based on Backstepping Technique
PublikacjaThis paper proposes a speed observer algorithm for the sensorless control of a doubly-fed induction generator based on classical adaptive backstepping technique. The sensorless control is shown using classic stator field oriented control which is used to active and reactive power control. Performance of the proposed algorithm of a speed observer is validated by simulation and experimental results obtained using a small-rating generator...
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RENOVATION OF ARCHIVE AUDIO RECORDINGS USING SPARSE AUTOREGRESSIVE MODELING AND BIDIRECTIONAL PROCESSING
PublikacjaThe paper presents a new approach to elimination of broadband noise and impulsive disturbances from archive audio recordings. The proposed adaptive Kalman-like algorithm, based on a sparse autoregressive model of the audio signal, simultaneously detects noise pulses, interpolates the irrevocably distorted samples and performs signal smoothing. It is shown that bidirectional (forward-backward) processing of the archive signal improves...
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Generalized Savitzky–Golay filters for identification of nonstationary systems
PublikacjaThe problem of identification of nonstationary systems using noncausal estimation schemes is consid-ered and a new class of identification algorithms, combining the basis functions approach with localestimationtechnique,isdescribed.Unliketheclassicalbasisfunctionestimationschemes,theproposedlocal basis function estimators are not used to obtain interval approximations of the parametertrajectory, but provide a sequence of point...
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Distributed state estimation using a network of asynchronous processing nodes
PublikacjaWe consider the problem of distributed state estimation of continuous-time stochastic processes using a~network of processing nodes. Each node performs measurement and estimation using the Kalman filtering technique, communicates its results to other nodes in the network, and utilizes similar results from the other nodes in its own computations. We assume that the connection graph of the network is not complete, i.e. not all nodes...
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Distributed state estimation using a network of asynchronous processing nodes
PublikacjaWe consider the problem of distributed state estimation of continuous-time stochastic processes using a~network of processing nodes. Each node performs measurement and estimation using the Kalman filtering technique, communicates its results to other nodes in the network, and utilizes similar results from the other nodes in its own computations. We assume that the connection graph of the network is not complete, i.e. not all nodes...
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NON-LOCAL VOLUMETRIC APPROACH TO ANALYSIS DEFECT'S SHAPE INFLUENCE ON SPECIMENS DURABILITY SUBJECTED TO BENDING AND TORSION
PublikacjaThe influence of defect features on fatigue behaviour is a complex trivial issue. Although the important advances over the last decades, the dialectical relationship between the defect orientation and durability is not clearly understood. The paper aims at studying the influence of the orientation of elliptical defects on the durability of samples made of C45 steel. Three types of samples with elliptical defects were subjected...
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Multi-criterion decision making in distributed systems by quantum evolutionary algorithms
PublikacjaDecision making by the AQMEA (Adaptive Quantum-based Multi-criterion Evolutionary Algorithm) has been considered for distributed computer systems. AQMEA has been extended by a chromosome representation with the registry of the smallest units of quantum information. Evolutionary computing with Q-bit chromosomes has been proofed to characterize by the enhanced population diversity than other representations, since individuals represent...
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New results on estimation bandwidth adaptation
PublikacjaThe problem of identification of a nonstationary autoregressive signal using non-causal estimation schemes is considered. Noncausal estimators can be used in applications that are not time-critical, i.e., do not require real-time processing. A new adaptive estimation bandwidth selection rule based on evaluation of pseudoprediction errors is proposed, allowing one to adjust tracking characteristics of noncausal estimators to unknown...
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Accuracy of Trajectory Tracking Based on Nonlinear Guidance Logic for Hydrographic Unmanned Surface Vessels
PublikacjaA new trend in recent years for hydrographic measurement in water bodies is the use of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). In the process of navigation by USVs, it is particularly important to control position precisely on the measuring profile. Precise navigation with respect to the measuring profile avoids registration of redundant data and thus saves time and survey costs. This article addresses the issue of precise navigation...
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A Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) Bandpass Filter in A Box Configuration With Frequency-Dependent Coupling
PublikacjaThis letter presents the design of a microwave bandpass filter with frequency-dependent coupling implemented in substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) technology. The proposed filter implements a four-pole generalized Chebyshev filtering function with two transmission zeros. Resonators are arranged in an extended box configuration with dispersive coupling on a main signal path, which produces an extra zero in comparison to classical...
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Wearable system supporting navigation of the blind
PublikacjaImproving blind people comfort of life is a problem ofgreat importance. Fortunately, new technolgies provide us withadditional methods to improve everyday life of the blind and visuallyimpaired. The paper presents experimental system made byresearchers from Department of Geoinformatics of Gdansk Universityof Technology, which is capable of finding the route from theindicated source to chosen destination, using dedicated digital...
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Advanced Control With PLC—Code Generator for aMPC Controller Implementation and Cooperation With External Computational Server for Dealing With Multidimensionality, Constraints and LMI Based Robustness
PublikacjaThe manufacturers of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) usually equip their products with extremely simple control algorithms, such as PID and on-off regulators. However, modern PLCs have much more efficient processors and extensive memory, which enables implementing more sophisticated controllers. The paper discusses issues related to the implementation of matrix operations, time limitations for code execution within one PLC...
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A Multifunctional Microwave Filter/Sensor Component Using a Split Ring Resonator Loaded Transmission Line
PublikacjaThis research is focused on the design and realiza2 tion of a microwave component with multifunctional filter/sensor 3 operation using a resonator-loaded transmission line (TL). It is 4 shown that while the structure acts as a bandstop filter, the 5 phase of the reflection coefficient from the loading resonator(s) 6 on a movable layer can be used for displacement sensing, thus 7 allowing for combining filtering with sensing in...
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An Evaluation Engine for Dynamic Ranking of Cloud Providers
PublikacjaThe paper focuses on creation of an effective dynamic ranking service for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS cloud providers. It considers building a quality model for this purpose along with definition of quality measure- ment procedures. The paper discusses several techniques known from already existing price comparison engines that could be modified and adopted for comparison of cloud providers. A technique for filtering measured data is proposed,...
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Arm EMG Wavelet-Based Denoising System
PublikacjaThese paper presents research results of muscle EMG signal denoising. In the same time two muscles were examined - an adductor muscle (biceps brachii) and an abductor muscle (tricpeps brachii). The EMG signal was filtered using the wavelet transform technique, having selected the crucial parameters as: wavelet basis function (Daubechies 4), 10 th decomposition level, threshold selection algorithm (Heurestic) and a sln rescaling...
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Surgical tool tracking by on-line selection of structural correlation filters
PublikacjaIn visual tracking of surgical instruments, correlation filtering finds the best candidate with maximal correlation peak. However, most trackers only consider capturing target appearance but not target structure. In this paper we propose surgical instrument tracking approach that integrates prior knowledge related to rotation of both shaft and tool tips. To this end, we employ rigid parts mixtures model of an instrument. The rigidly...
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Local basis function estimators for identification of nonstationary systems
PublikacjaThe problem of identification of a nonstationary stochastic system is considered and solved using local basis function approximation of system parameter trajectories. Unlike the classical basis function approach, which yields parameter estimates in the entire analysis interval, the proposed new identification procedure is operated in a sliding window mode and provides a sequence of point (rather than interval) estimates. It is...
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Comparison of different one-parameter damage laws and local stress-strain approaches in multiaxial fatigue life assessment of notched components
PublikacjaThis paper aims to compare the predictive capabilities of different one-parameter damage laws and local stress-strain approaches to assess the fatigue lifetime in notched components subjected to proportional bending-torsion loading. The tested fatigue damage parameters are defined using well-known stress-based, strain-based, SWT-based and energy-based relationships. Multiaxial cyclic plasticity at the notch-controlled process zone...
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Rozpoznawanie oraz lokalizacja w obrazie przewodów linii wysokiego napięcia
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono opracowany algorytm rozpoznawania oraz lokalizacji przewodów linii wysokiego napięcia na podstawie obrazu horyzontalnego. Procedura detekcji przewodu została podzielona na trzy etapy. Pierwszy etap zawiera algorytm wykrywania krawędzi wykazujący największą czułość na krawędzie poziome, a jednocześnie brak czułości na krawędzie pionowe. Efektem jest znaczna redukcja liczby wykrytych krawędzi w porównaniu do...
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Parametric versus nonparametric modelling of dynamic susceptibility contrast enhanced MRI based data
PublikacjaDynamic tracking of a bolus of a paramagnetic agent (dynamic susceptibility contract - DSC) in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) measurements is successfully used for assessment of the tissue perfusion and the other features and functions of the brain (i.e. cerebral blood flow - CBF, cerebral blood volume - CBV, mean transit time - MTT). The parametric and nonparametric approaches to the identification of MRI models are presented...
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Detection and segmentation of moving vehicles and trains using Gaussian mixtures, shadow detection and morphological processing
PublikacjaSolution presented in this paper combines background modelling, shadow detection and morphological and temporal processing into one system responsible for detection and segmentation of moving objects recorded with a static camera. Vehicles and trains are detected based on their pixellevel difference from the continually updated background model utilizing a Gaussian mixture calculated separately for every pixel. The shadow detection...
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Selection of Relevant Features for Text Classification with K-NN
PublikacjaIn this paper, we describe five features selection techniques used for a text classification. An information gain, independent significance feature test, chi-squared test, odds ratio test, and frequency filtering have been compared according to the text benchmarks based on Wikipedia. For each method we present the results of classification quality obtained on the test datasets using K-NN based approach. A main advantage of evaluated...
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Matrix-based robust joint fingerprinting and decryption method for multicast distribution of multimedia
PublikacjaThis paper addresses the problem of unauthorized redistribution of multimedia content by malicious users (pirates). The solution proposed here is a new joint fingerprinting and decryption method which meets the requirements for both imperceptibility and robustness of fingerprints and scalability in terms of design and distribution of fingerprinted multimedia content. The proposed method uses a simple block cipher based on matrix...
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Application of regularized Savitzky–Golay filters to identification of time-varying systems
PublikacjaSavitzky–Golay (SG) filtering is a classical signal smoothing technique based on the local least squares approximation of the analyzed signal by a linear combination of known functions of time (originally — powers of time, which corresponds to polynomial approximation). It is shown that the regularized version of the SG algorithm can be successfully applied to identification of time-varying finite impulse response (FIR) systems....
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Diagnostyka i identyfikacja procesu przy użyciu AdMS-PCA
PublikacjaArtykuł dotyczy diagnostyki i identyfikacji procesu przy użyciu adaptacyjnego, wieloskalowego rozszerzenia PCA - Adaptive Multiscale Principal Component Analysis (AdMS-PCA). Przeprowadzona została analiza własności AdMS-PCA istotnych dla diagnostyki i identyfikacji. Zauważono wadę części adaptacyjnej metody, która ogranicza jej praktyczne zastosowanie. Zaproponowano modyfikację poprzez wprowadzenie algorytmu nadzorującego adaptację....
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Elimination of impulsive disturbances from stereo audio recordings
PublikacjaThis paper presents a new approach to elimination of impulsive disturbances from stereo audio recordings. The proposed solution is based on vector autoregressive modeling of audio signals. On-line tracking of signal model parameters is performed using the stability-preserving Whittle-Wiggins-Robinson algorithm with exponential data weighting. Detection of noise pulses and model-based interpolation of the irrevocably distorted samples...
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Sonar Pulse Detection Using Chirp Rate Estimation and CFAR Algorithms
PublikacjaThis paper presents a new approach to sonar pulse detection. The method uses chirp rate estimators and algorithms for the adaptive threshold, commonly used in radiolocation. The proposed approach allows detection of pulses of unknown parameters, which may be used in passive hydrolocation or jamming detection in underwater communication. Such an analysis is possible thanks to a new kind of imaging, which presents signal energy in...
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Automotive Validation Functions for On-line Test Evaluation of Hybrid Real-time Systems
PublikacjaThe aim of this paper is to present the means of black-box on-line test evaluation for hybrid real-time systems. The described procedures can be used for the model-based testing process so as to improve its effectiveness. In particular, intelligent automotive validation functions are considered, which are divided into different types depending on the nature of the evaluated issue. All provided definitions are specified on the meta-model...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 60mm), a0/W = 0.6
Dane BadawczeThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 40mm), a0/W = 0.5
Dane BadawczeThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture SEM investigation (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.6
Dane BadawczeThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture SEM investigation (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.5
Dane BadawczeThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.6
Dane BadawczeThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - fracture documentation for CTOD test (plate thicnkness 30mm), a0/W = 0.5
Dane BadawczeThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...
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EH36 steel for shipbuilding - Charpy impact test reslut in vary tempetatures
Dane BadawczeThe basic method of ductility designation of structural steels is the Charpy impact test. The test consists of a single strike of the specimen using a Charpy pendulum. Its result is the value of work necessary to break a specimen at a test temperature. Despite its many advantages, such as its short implementation time and low costs, it has its disadvantages,...