This paper presents the development of the mathematical model and controller of a light weight and small size robot finger. The finger possesses self adaptive grasping capability and is made of seven bar linkages with...
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This study describes the development of a new type of hollow concrete masonry block unit in order to minimize its weight based on topological optimization and design of experiments (DOE). This key factor is the most i...
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This study describes the development of a new type of hollow concrete masonry block unit in order to minimize its weight based on topological optimization and design of experiments (DOE). This key factor is the most important parameter in human and robotic block handling in masonry construction, due to the traditionally heavy weight of the blocks. With this aim, it was necessary to use the finite element method (FEM) to calculate the compressive resistance of the different concrete block designs and then to choose the optimum hollow block from the handling and structural points of view. The nonlinearity in this problem is due to the material behaviour of the concrete. In this way a combined mathematical model (Drucker-Praguer and Willam-Warnke material models) for concrete was implemented and solved using the FEM. The numerical results of the candidate blocks give rise to new solutions in masonry construction through the adequate redesign of the blocks. These new block designs are lighter, keeping the structural resistance and improving the block handling. Finally, conclusions of the study are given. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
An understanding of bacterial behaviour concerns many field applications, such as the enhancement of water, wastewater and subsurface bio‐remediation, the prevention of environmental pollution and the protection of h...
An understanding of bacterial behaviour concerns many field applications, such as the enhancement of water, wastewater and subsurface bio‐remediation, the prevention of environmental pollution and the protection of human health. Numerous microorganisms have been identified to be able to degrade chemical pollutants, thus, a variety of bacteria are known that can be used in bio‐remediation processes. In this study the development of mathematical models capable of describing bacterial behaviour considered in bio‐augmentation plans, such as bacterial growth, consumption of nutrients, removal of pollutants, bacterial transport and attachment in porous media, is presented. The mathematical models may be used as a guide in designing and assessing the conditions under which areas contaminated with pollutants can be better remediated.
The influence of vertical vibrations on the human body is analyzed on the basis of models, where the main components and their characteristic properties are made evident. As a function of position of the body, there a...
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(纸本)9781618040046
The influence of vertical vibrations on the human body is analyzed on the basis of models, where the main components and their characteristic properties are made evident. As a function of position of the body, there are considered models, having concentrated masses, elastic constraints and dampers. For a few models that are presented, the matrix differential equations of motion are written and the mathematical input-state-output model (M-ISO-M) is specified. On the basis of the adopted mathematical models, computer block diagrams are defined. Thus, for the study of behavior of the mechanical systems, calculus diagrams are elaborated, in order to make evident the connections between the blocks and the developments with the help of Math Lab simulation of the system response to a harmonic input signal. Also with the help of the AnyBody Modeling System software, a driving simulation had been made, resulting intense muscle activities by subjecting the human body to the vehicle vibrations and external forces. The concrete cases that are studied refer to real situations for which the system parameters are deduced by a methodology, previously specified. In each case, fixed by the program running, for each mass, the amplitude-pulsation characteristics are determined, making evident the resonance possibilities.
The human colon is an anaerobic environment densely populated with bacterial species, creating what is known as the human intestinal microbiome; an ecosystem imperative to physiological func- tion with regards to meta...
The human colon is an anaerobic environment densely populated with bacterial species, creating what is known as the human intestinal microbiome; an ecosystem imperative to physiological func- tion with regards to metabolism of non-digestible residues, growth of cells and immune protection from invading organisms. As such, quantifying, and subsequently developing an understanding of the behaviour of this microbial population can be of great value. Unfortunately, because of the physical inaccessibility of many parts of the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, routine experimentation with this en- vironment is not practical. However, theoretical modelling techniques including in vitro and in silico simulation/experimental platforms provide a means by which further studying of intestinal microflora can be approached. Perfecting these theoretical models is an important step in further understanding colon microbiota. An existing in silico model of carbohydrate digestion in the colon, developed by Mu˜ noz-Tamayo et al. (2010) has been used as a platform for experimentation with the intention of of discovering features which may be removed and/or added to improve the performance and reliability of the design. The model is an adaptation of the waste-water engineering based mathematical model ADM1 (Anaerobic Digestion Model 1), developed to incorporate biochemical and environmental specifications as well as physical structures particular to the human colon. The model is then a system of 102-ordinary differential equation with 66 parameters. Simulations with the default model configuration as well as variations of input variables, namely di- etary fiber consumption and system flow rate, were completed to study the effect on average biomass concentration, demonstrating significant sensitivity to input variables and an unexpected linearity based on the non-linearity of the original complex system. Simulations and further study suggest that advancements in in silico modelling of the col
Neptune provides a framework for developing autonomic software systems, using the web service model to provision for and assemble applications. Challenges present in all but the most trivial of service assemblies conc...
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Engineered wood floor systems have provided engineers with a method to span greater distances with significantly less raw material than standard sawn lumber. Longer spans with lighter floors have made engineered wood ...
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The efficiency of a biofilter filled with pine bark charge was modelled under conditions of interchanging pH. Hydrogen ion concentration is significance for the growth of microorganisms, therefore biological metabolis...
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(纸本)9789955288275
The efficiency of a biofilter filled with pine bark charge was modelled under conditions of interchanging pH. Hydrogen ion concentration is significance for the growth of microorganisms, therefore biological metabolism is strongly dependent on pH. Many microorganisms will only grow within a particular pH range. Since pH has a strong influence on kinetic parameters and governs the process into the biofilm, proton concentration (H+) was included as a state variable in the model. Different approaches to model pH variations in biological systems can be found in literature. The biofilter model was implemented in a home-made simulation environment developed in MATLAB. Model evaluation was performed by comparison of model predictions with experimental data obtained in the pine bark charge of biofilter. The model was able to predict qualitatively and quantitatively the behaviour of the system under dynamic conditions, particularly for pH. modelling were performed with different pH regimes (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) in the charge filled with pine bark. Moreover, the dependence of the filter efficiency on its charge height (0.15-0.75 m) with different initial pollutants (xylene, butanol and buyl acetate) concentrations and at different velocity of passing air (0.02-0.1 m/s) were modelled. Similar to experimental tests, the increase in the charge height from 0.15 to 0.75 m results in the increase in cleaning efficiency. For example, when the pH of 7 is maintained in the biocharge and the air is being cleaned of butyal acetate (with its initial concentration of 74 mg/m(3)) the efficiency of removal of butyl acetate starting with the height of the charge equal to 30 m is 70.1 %, starting with the height of 60 m is 77.6 %. Furthermore, modelled expression were similar to experimental data of the air flow rate results in the decreased efficiency of the biofilter. Respectively, when the pH of 7 is maintained in the charge and the air is beeing cleaned of xylene (with its initial con
Pressure garments are tight fitting elastic garments which apply pressure to the wounded area of the human body for treatment. They prevent and control the formation of hypertrophic scars by applying counter pressure ...
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There has recently been a significant growth in interest in determining the mechanical properties of living human cells. Much of this work has centred around the application of the Hertz Contact Stress model to force/...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781457713033
There has recently been a significant growth in interest in determining the mechanical properties of living human cells. Much of this work has centred around the application of the Hertz Contact Stress model to force/displacement curves that are obtained from atomic force microscopy. However, it is widely recognised that the conventional Hertzian approach, that is based upon a linear elastic model for the stress strain relationship of the material, is inadequate for accurately modelling and describing the behaviour of living cells under load. This paper presents a new non-linear extension of the Hertzian model and shows results that provide excellent agreement with experimentally obtained force/displacement data from a range of different cell types. Furthermore the paper goes on to show the way in which the model can be used as a tool to distinguish between different populations of cells of different types, morphologies, or pathological status.
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