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Topology optimization considering self-weight
(2023-11-10)
In civil engineering self-weight loading usually represents the preponderant load case and shall therefore be considered in structural optimization. The present study investigates numerical topology optimization of structural stiffness with a bound on disposable amount of material. A customized topology optimization routine based on Sequential Quadratic Programming was built and is examined by means of known benchmark problems complemented by consideration of self-weight. This study aims to highlight the relevance ...
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Spatially resolved in situ analyses of the adsorption behavior of different admixtures on binders
(2023-12-06)
Admixtures play a key role in improving the performance of the cement paste matrix. A more efficient matrix can allow a reduction the binder content while maintaining the same properties. There is currently a lack of knowledge about the spatial distribution of admixtures in situ on binder surfaces which would facilitate the use of admixtures in general in inorganic binder systems. Imaging techniques such as confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and fluorescence microscopy can be used to study the spatiotemporal ...
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Quantitative analysis of the effect of foam morphology on the quasi-static and cyclic-dynamic tensile properties
(2024-02-28)
This study is the initial investigation into the relationship between the structure of foam and its quasi-static tensile and tension-tension fatigue properties. It is also the first examination of crack initiation and propagation in relation to various foam morphology patterns. The overall foam morphology and geometric appearance of the cell structure can be altered by varying the parameters of foam injection molding. Quantitative features of foam morphology are measured in terms of cell diameter, cell distance, cell ...
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PrOuD: Probabilistic Outlier Detection Solution for Time-Series Analysis of Real-World Photovoltaic Inverters
(2023-12-21)
Anomaly detection methods applied to time series are mostly viewed as black boxes that solely provide a deterministic answer for the detected target. Without a convincing explanation, domain experts can hardly trust the detection results and must conduct further time-series diagnoses in real-world applications. To overcome this challenge, we mathematically analyzed the sources of anomalies and novelties in multivariate time series as well as their relationships from the perspective of Gaussian-distributed non-stationary ...
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Mechanically induced dye-release from polyurea microcapsules in a rubbery adhesive
(2023-07-13)
Especially in the building industry the demand for in situ monitoring concepts of adhesive joints persists. In a new approach, microcapsules filled with special dyes, are added into a rubbery adhesive. Certain stress levels within the adhesive lead to a breakage of the capsules, which release their liquid cores. This results in a detectable colour change and thus, enables non-destructive condition monitoring of the bond. Dye-filled polyurea microcapsules were produced by interfacial polymerization by varying synthesis ...
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Analysis and Optimization of the Loss Distribution for a Two Stage AC/DC Power Supply
(2023-12-12)
This paper presents the analysis and optimization procedure of a two-stage bidirectional AC/DC power supply. The exemplary power supply consists of a silicon carbide based active front end and a dual active bridge DC/DC converter. It is designed to supply 600 V DC applications from universal low voltage AC grids with a power up to 6 kW. The paper includes the topology and design considerations, as well as an in-depth loss distribution analysis based on a validated loss model. The loss model is then utilized for an ...
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Multi-Resolution Segmentation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems Using Deep Learning
(2023-12-11)
In the realm of solar photovoltaic system image segmentation, existing deep learning networks focus almost exclusively on single image sources both in terms of sensors used and image resolution. This often prevents the wide deployment of such networks. Our research introduces a novel approach to train a network on a diverse range of image data, spanning UAV, aerial, and satellite imagery at both native and aggregated resolutions of 0.1 m, 0.2 m, 0.3 m, 0.8 m, 1.6 m, and 3.2 m. Using extensive hyperparameter tuning, ...
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Algorithm for fast evaluation of in-plane fiber orientation in reinforced plastics using light microscopy images
(2023-09-26)
Methods for evaluating the orientation of carbon fibers in reinforced plastics vary in complexity and are application specific. Here, we report an algorithm that quickly evaluates in-plane fiber orientation based on determining the correlation coefficient of adjacent regions in microscopy images. The result is not the fiber orientation of individual fibers, but the principal fiber orientation of small image areas. This method is applicable to large areas due to its low computation time and captures varying fiber ...
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High Consistency Silicone Rubber Foams
(2024-04-23)
Silicone elastomers are high-performance plastics. In the extrusion process, only high-consistency silicone rubbers were used. In order to reduce the cost and weight, silicone rubbers can be foamed during processing. In this study, high-consistency silicone rubber is processed with different physical and chemical blowing agents. The resulting reaction kinetics, as well as the mechanical and morphological properties, had been investigated and compared with each other. This showed that the chemical blowing agent ...
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Efficient numerical calculation of LYAPUNOV-exponents and stability assessment for quasi-periodic motions in nonlinear systems
(2024-04-05)
Investigating the stability of stationary motions is a highly relevant aspect when characterizing dynamical systems. For equilibria and periodic motions,well established theories and approaches exist to assess their stability: in both cases stability may be assessed using eigenvalue analyses of small perturbations. When it comes to quasi-periodic motions, such eigenvalue analyses are not applicable, since these motions can not be parameterized on finite time intervals. However, quasi-periodic motions can be densely ...