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Evaluation of Foundation Input Motions Based on Kinematic Interaction Models
PublikacjaThe present study was designed to demonstrate the importance of baseslab averaging and embedment effects on the foundation-level input motions due to earthquake excitations. Evaluation of foundation-level input motions based on the most commonly adopted kinematic interaction models are presented. In order to conduct this investigation, original records of horizontal accelerations for two casestudy buildings were utilized. Computed...
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Evaluation of foundation input motions based on kinematic interaction models
PublikacjaThe present study was designed to demonstrate the importance of base-slab averaging and embedment effects on the foundation-level input motions due to earthquake excitations. Evaluation of foundation-level input motions based on the most commonly adopted kinematic interaction models are presented. In order to conduct this investigation, original records of horizontal accelerations for two case-study buildings were utilized. Computed...
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Seismic damage diagnosis in adjacent steel and RC MRFs considering pounding effects through improved wavelet-based damage-sensitive feature
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Seismic damage diagnosis in adjacent steel and RC MRFs considering pounding effects through improved wavelet-based damage-sensitive feature
PublikacjaThis paper aims to propose complex Morlet (cmorfb-fc) wavelet-based refined damage-sensitive feature (rDSF) as a new and more precise damage indicator to diagnose seismic damages in adjacent steel and Reinforced Concrete (RC) Moment Resisting Frames (MRFs) assuming pounding conditions using acceleration responses. The considered structures include 6- and 9-story steel and 4- and 8-story RC benchmark...
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Seismic damage diagnosis in adjacent steel and RC MRFs considering pounding effects through improved wavelet-based damage-sensitive feature
PublikacjaThis paper aims to propose complex Morlet (cmorfb-fc) wavelet-based refined damage-sensitive feature (rDSF) as a new and more precise damage indicator to diagnose seismic damages in adjacent steel and Reinforced Concrete (RC) Moment Resisting Frames (MRFs) assuming pounding conditions using acceleration responses. The considered structures include 6- and 9-story steel and 4- and 8-story RC benchmark MRFs that are assumed to have...
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Machine learning-based prediction of residual drift and seismic risk assessment of steel moment-resisting frames considering soil-structure interaction
PublikacjaNowadays, due to improvements in seismic codes and computational devices, retrofitting buildings is an important topic, in which, permanent deformation of buildings, known as Residual Interstory Drift Ratio (RIDR), plays a crucial role. To provide an accurate yet reliable prediction model, 32 improved Machine Learning (ML) algorithms were considered using the Python software to investigate the best method for estimating Maximum...
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Determination of Peak Impact Force for Buildings Exposed to Structural Pounding during Earthquakes
PublikacjaStructural pounding between adjacent, insufficiently separated buildings, or bridge segments, has been repeatedly observed during seismic excitations. Such earthquake-induced collisions may cause severe structural damage or even lead to the collapse of colliding structures. The aim of the present paper was to show the results of the study focused on determination of peak impact forces during collisions between buildings exposed...
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Aggregation and excitation trapping of 3,3'-diethyl-9-methylthiacarbocyanine iodide in disordered and uniaxially oriented polymer films
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono analizę właściwości fotofizycznych barwnika 3,3'-diethyl-9-methylthiacarbocyanine iodide (MDTCI)domieszkowanego w zakresie dużych koncentracji w nieuporządkowanych osiowo rozciąganych foliach polimerowych. Zaobserwowano obecność fluoryzujących agregatów MDCTI zarówno w foliach nierozciąganych i rozciąganych stosując metody spektroskopii czasowo-rozdzielonej.
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O 1s excitation and ionization processes in the CO2molecule studied via detection of low-energy fluorescence emission
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Assessment of the Global and Regional Land Hydrosphere and Its Impact on the Balance of the Geophysical Excitation Function of Polar Motion
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Excitation energy transfer in partly ordered polymer films differing in donor and acceptor transition moments orientation
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Resonance conditions for Mo93m isomer depletion via nuclear excitation by electron capture in a beam-based scenario
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Differential cross sections for electron impact vibrational excitation of molecular oxygen in the angular range 15° - 180°.
PublikacjaZmierzono absolutne różniczkowe przekroje czynne na wzbudzenie drobin tlenu do poziomów oscylacyjnych v=1-4 stanu podstawowego X3 suma g. Pomiary wykonano dla energii elektronów równej 10eV w zakresie kątów rozproszenia od 15° do 180°.
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Excitation energy migration in uniaxially oriented polymer films: a comparison between strongly and weakly organized systems
PublikacjaMechanizm wieloetapowej migracji energii w osiowo rozciąganych foliach polimerowych jest analizowany w układach o silnej i słabej orientacji molekuł barwników umieszczonych w matrycach poliwinylowych. Porównanie tych różnie orientujących się układów bazuje na zjawisku depolaryzacji stężeniowej anizotropii emisji, symulacjach Monte Carlo i wartościach liniowego dichroizmu. Pokazano, że uporządkowanie momentów przejścia fluoroforów...
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A ceramic microchip with LDA-APGD as the excitation source for OES – a sensitive Hg detecting sensor for microsample analysis
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An approach for the response of buildings subjected to impact load after soft-story failure due to earthquake excitation
Publikacjahe soft-story failure is one of the most typical types of damage observed in buildings during earthquakes. The failure of an intermediate soft story of a structure results in large impact loading acting on the lower floors due to the fall of the upper stories. The aim of the present paper is to study the behavior of the structural members exposed to such extreme load conditions occurring under ground motion excitation. Special...
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Electrocatalytic gas sensor with non-triangular excitation = Czujnik elektrokatalityczny z pobudzeniem innym niż trójkątne
PublikacjaElektrokatalityczny czujnik gazu pracuje w trybie woltamperometrycznym. Pobudzony jest zmieniającym się napięciem przy jednoczesnym pomiarze prądowej odpowiedzi czujnika. Charakterystyka prądowo-napięciowa ma unikalny kształt, uzależniony od stężenia i rodzaju gazów w otoczeniu czujnika. Jako pobudzenie zazwyczaj stosowane jest napięcie liniowo narastające w zakresie od 5 V do -5 V napięcie o symetrycznym, trójkątnym kształcie....
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Excitation of the 1deltaU (V1B2) state of carbon disulfide by electron impact in the 3-12 eV energy range
PublikacjaZbadano wzbudzenie cząsteczek dwusiarczku węgla do stanu 1deltaU (V1B2). W pomiarach wykorzystano metodę optyczną, w której rejestrowano emisję fluorescencji w zakresie 300-600 nm.
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Excitation of Circularly Polarized Wave via Single-Feed Metasurface-Integrated Compact Antenna for Internet of Things
PublikacjaA compact circularly polarized (CP) quasi-omnidirectional antenna is introduced for internet of things (IoT). The structure consists of two components implemented on FR-4 substrates, and sep-arated by an air gap: one printed with a rectangular patch fed through a matching network, and another with a metasurface and a ground plane. Two different methods for impedance matching are employed. An equivalent circuit model of the antenna...
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Thermomagnetic behavior of a semiconductor material heated by pulsed excitation based on the fourth-order MGT photothermal model
PublikacjaThis article proposes a photothermal model to reveal the thermo-magneto-mechanical properties of semiconductor materials, including coupled diffusion equations for thermal conductivity, elasticity, and excess carrier density. The proposed model is developed to account for the optical heating that occurs through the semiconductor medium. The Moore–Gibson–Thompson (MGT) equation of the fourth-order serves as the theoretical framework...
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Non-linear FEM analysis of pounding-involved response of buildings under non-uniform earthquake excitation
PublikacjaThe aim of the paper is to show the results of the study investigating the influence of non-uniform earthquake excitation, due to spatial seismic effects connected with the propagation of seismic wave, on the pounding-involved response of two buildings. The three-dimensional non-linear FEM analysis has been conducted using the detailed models of colliding structures. Acceleration records for different structural supports have been...
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Elastic electron scattering and vibrational excitation of isoxazole molecules in the energy range from 2 to 20 eV
PublikacjaDifferential cross sections for elastic electron scattering and the excitation of the C-H vibrational modes of isoxazole molecules were measured in the energy range from 2 to 20 eV and over the scattering angle range from 10◦ to 180◦. The cross sections at the scattering angles of and above 90◦ were accessible with the use of a magnetic angle changer. The differential cross sections were integrated to yield integral and momentum...
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Non-Destructive Testing of a Sport Tribune under Synchronized Crowd-Induced Excitation Using Vibration Analysis
PublikacjaThis paper presents the concept of repairing the stand of a motorbike speedway stadium. The synchronized dancing of fans cheering during a meeting brought the stand into excessive resonance. The main goal of this research was to propose a method for the structural tuning of stadium stands. Non-destructive testing by vibration methods was conducted on a selected stand segment, the structure of which recurred on the remaining stadium...
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Preparation and photocatalytic activity of Nd-modified TiO2 photocatalysts: Insight into the excitation mechanism under visible light
PublikacjaTitanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) modified with neodymium (Nd) in the range between 0.1 and 1.0 mol% were prepared via the hydrothermal method. The samples obtained were characterized by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray fluorescence (EDX), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method, X-ray powder diffraction analysis (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and photoluminescence...
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DETERMINING THE TIME CONSTANT USING TWO METHODS AND DEFINING THE THERMOCOUPLE RESPONSE TO SINE EXCITATION OF GAS TEMPERATURE
PublikacjaThis paper describes the two methods of determining the time constant of type K thermocouple, for two construction solutions: the exposed weld and the mantle fillet weld. This is an important parameter indicating the response time of the thermocouple on the recorded signal. The first method consists of determining the value of τ in the way of numerical simulation of heat exchange between the thermocouple and the current of gas...
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Excitation energy transfer in partly ordered polymer films differing in donor and acceptor transition moments orientation
PublikacjaBased on spectroscopic measurements selected properties of nonradiative Förster energy transport are studied in uniaxially stretched polyvinyl alcohol thin films for three systems differing in donor and acceptor transition moments orientation relative to the axis of stretching. In particular, donor – acceptor emission anisotropy spectra yield completely different regularities for these systems in uniaxially stretched films, whereas...
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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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Behaviour of asymmetric structures with base isolation made of Polymeric Bearings
PublikacjaEarthquake-induced ground motions are the most severe and unpredictable threats to the structures all around the world. Seismic excitations cause a lot of damage in a wide variety of ways, leaving thousands of casualties in their wake. During the last few years alone, the world has witnessed many major earthquakes, five of which have caused far-reaching consequences of a national scale for Haiti (January 2010), Chile (February...
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Comparison of quenching mechanisms in Gd3Al5−xGaxO12:Ce3+ (x = 3 and 5) garnet phosphors by photocurrent excitation spectroscopy
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O 1s excitation and ionization processes in the CO2 molecule studied via detection of low-energy fluorescence emission
PublikacjaOxygen 1s excitation and ionization processes in the CO2 molecule have been studied with dispersed and non-dispersed fluorescence spectroscopy as well as with the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) photon-photoion coincidence technique. The intensity of the neutral O emission line at 845 nm shows particular sensitivity to core-to-Rydberg excitations and core-valence double excitations, while shape resonances are suppressed. In contrast,...
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Modeling of wood frame structures with different insulation materials under damaging dynamic loading
PublikacjaWood frame buildings are very popular in regions that are exposed to different dynamic excitations, such as damaging earthquakes. Their seismic resistance is really important in order to prevent structural damages and human losses. This paper presents the results of advanced numerical investigation carried out using the FEM. Based on the models of wall panels, the numerical model of real structure of the wood frame building has...
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Numerical investigation on behaviour of cylindrical steel tanks during mining tremors and moderate earthquakes
PublikacjaCylindrical steel tanks are important components of industrial facilities. Their safety becomes a crucial issue since any failure may cause catastrophic consequences. The aim of the paper is to show the results of comprehensive FEM numerical investigation focused on the response of cylindrical steel tanks under mining tremors and moderate earthquakes. The effects of different levels of liquid filling, the influence of non-uniform...
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Luminescent GeO2–Pb–Bi2O3 glasses co-doped with Tb3+1 and Eu3+: Excitation energy transfer and color chromaticity
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Studies of Optimal Conditions for Depletion of the $^{110m}$Ag Isomer Via Nuclear Excitation by Electron Capture in a Beam-based Scenario
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Size-defined synthesis of magnetic nanorods by Salvia hispanica essential oil with electromagnetic excitation properties useful in microwave imagining
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Application of the discrete Green's function-based antenna simulations for excitation of the total-field/scattered-field interface in the FDTD method
PublikacjaIn this article, the discrete Green's function formulation of the finite-difference time-domain (DGF-FDTD) method is proposed for simulation of wire antennas irradiating inhomogeneous dielectric scatterers. Surface equivalence theorem in the discrete domain is used to separate the problem into an inhomogeneous domain and a wire antenna that are simulated with the use of FDTD and DGF-FDTD, respectively. Then, the excitation of the...
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The Influence of Limiters UEL and OEL (The power angle, stator's current and excitation current) ot the possibility of voltage collapse development
PublikacjaVoltage stability has been a major concern for power system utilities because of event of voltage collapses in the recent past. Sometimes, power system events have shown the need for generators to operate in the overexcited and underexcited region to support stable operation. Modern excitation systems include devices for controlling or limiting machine terminal voltage (overvoltage limiters), volts per hertz ratio (V/Hz limiters),...
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Low energy inelastic electron scattering from carbon monoxide: I. excitation of the a3Π, a’3Σ+ and AΠ1 electronic states.
PublikacjaDifferential scattering cross sections for electron excitation of the three lowest excited electron states of carbon monoxide are obtained experimentally using low-energy electron energy-loss spectroscopy and theoretically using the R-matrix method. The incident electron energies range from near-threshold of 6.3 eV to 20 eV. Experimental scattering angles range from 20◦ to 120◦. The normalization of the experimental cross sections...
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Core–shell excitation of isoxazole at the C, N, and O K-edges – an experimental NEXAFS and theoretical TD-DFT study
PublikacjaThe near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) spectra of the gas-phase isoxazole molecule have been measured by collecting total ion yields at the C, N, and O K-edges. The spectral structures have been interpreted using time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) with the short-range corrected SRC2-BLYP exchange–correlation functional. Experimental and calculated energies of core excitations are generally in good...
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Investigation of abdomen surface deformation due to life excitation: implications for implant selection and orientation in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
PublikacjaVentral hernia is a common medical problem. Statistically there are around 10% recurrences of the sickness. The authors' former investigation proved edges of the hernia orifice displacements to be one of the factors causing recurrence. Thus, experimental investigation of the abdomen surface deformation due to some normal activities of people is studied.The extreme strains, their localization and directions are identified. The acquired...
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Pounding Between Superstructure Segments in Multi-Supported Elevated Bridge with Three-Span Continuous Deck Under 3D Non-Uniform Earthquake Excitation
PublikacjaReports after severe ground motions show that the earthquake-induced structural pounding may lead to significant damage in elevated bridges. The aim of this paper is to analyse pounding between superstructure segments of a highway elevated bridge with three-span continuous deck under 3D non-uniform earthquake excitation, which is induced by spatial seismic effects related to the propagation of seismic wave. The conditional stochastic...
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Polymeric Bearings – A New Base Isolation System to Reduce Structural Damage during Earthquakes
PublikacjaBase isolators, like lead rubber bearings, high damping rubber bearings or friction pendulum systems are extensively used in practice in many seismically active regions to protect structures against earthquake forces. The present paper reports the results obtained from the experimental study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Polymeric Bearings in suppressing structural vibrations during dynamic excitations and therefore...
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Mo93m isomer depletion via nuclear excitation by electron capture in resonant transfer into highly excited open-shell atomic states
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Differential cross section for electron impact excitation of the a1 δ g state of molecular oxygen in the 15-180° angular range.
PublikacjaZmierzono absolutne różniczkowe przekroje czynne na wzbudzeniu drobin tlenu do poziomu oscylacyjnego v=0 stanu a1 δ g. Pomiary wykonano dla energii elektronów równej 10eV w zakresie kątów rozproszenia od 15° do 180°.
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Crack monitoring in concrete beams under bending using ultrasonic waves and coda wave interferometry: the effect of excitation frequency on coda
PublikacjaConcrete is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world. In recent years, various non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural health monitoring (SHM) techniques have been investigated to improve the safety and control of the current condition of concrete structures. This study focuses on micro-crack monitoring in concrete beams. The experimental analysis was carried out on concrete elements subjected to three-point...
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Time-of-flight electron scattering from molecular hydrogen: Benchmark cross sections for excitation of the X1Σ+g→b3Σ+u transition
PublikacjaThe electron impact X1Σ+g to b3Σ+u transition in molecular hydrogen is one of the most important dissociation pathways to forming atomic hydrogen atoms, and is of great importance in modeling astrophysical and industrial plasmas where molecular hydrogen is a substantial constituent. Recently it has been found that the convergent close-coupling (CCC) cross sections of Zammit et al. [Phys. Rev. A 95, 022708 (2017)] are up to a factor...
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Investigation on Damage-Involved Structural Response of Colliding Steel Structures during Ground Motions
PublikacjaEarthquakes are the most unpredictable damaging loads which can affect civil engineering structures. Due to insufficient separation distance between adjacent structures with different dynamic properties, structural collisions may occur during ground motions. Although the research on structural pounding has recently been much advanced, the studies have mainly been conducted for concrete structures. The aim of this paper is to show...
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Electron energy-loss spectroscopy of excited states of the diazine molecules: Pyridazine
PublikacjaExcitation of the valence electronic states of the pyridazine molecules in the gas phase have been studied using the technique of electron energy-loss spectroscopy. Varying the electron scattering conditions, the residual electron energy and scattering angle, enabled the optically-allowed and -forbidden excitations to be differentiated. The measured energy-loss spectra enabled the vertical excitation energies of the observed states...
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Estimating Water Retention in Post-mining Excavations Using LiDAR ALS Data for the Strzelin Quarry, in Lower Silesia
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Multiple intermodal-vectorial four-wave mixing bands generated by selective excitation of orthogonally polarized LP01 and LP11 modes in a birefringent fiber
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