Generating Caption from an Image
Creating captions and subtitles for images focuses on capturing the essential elements or mood conveyed by the visual. Descriptive captions bring context, while well-chosen subtitles can enhance understanding or evoke emotion. By highlighting key details, such as expressions, colors, or actions, captions make images more engaging and informative. Uploading an image or providing a description helps generate a fitting subtitle that aligns with its tone and purpose.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Civil Engineering
Given the media coverage and consumer demand for devices like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, the revolution of virtual reality is clear. This technology has the ability to affect every aspect of our lives. From building a house to how the members of that house are entertained. The effectiveness of VR in the construction industry may be surprising, but in fact, this sector is one of the areas where technology is making the biggest changes. Along with its relatives AR and MR, VR has become an integral part of the construction process from the architectural office to job creation sites. Construction is a risky job and it is very important for those who work in this field to follow safety principles. According to OSHA, 7 million people work in construction environments every day, and the number of fatal accidents in the construction industry is higher than in any other occupation. Therefore, effective safety training is vitally important. The more training employees have in controlled environments, the more safety will be improved in this area. However, at the same time, it is difficult to create an effective simulation in the physical world.
Maneuverability of 4DOF container ship in shallow water conditions
With the continuous increase in ship size combined with the generally slower increase in the sizes of waterways, the need for the prediction of ship maneuvering in shallow waterways continues to attract attention from the international scientific community. Ship behavior in shallow water is relevant in seabed effects that result in changing the hydrodynamic forces acting on a ship. In this study, the maneuvering characteristics of a container ship with four degrees of freedom in shallow water are analyzed. The Reynolds-Averaged Navier Stokes approach in Ansys Fluent code is used to produce the maneuvering coefficients through the simulations of forward running, static drift, static heel, circular motion, the combined motions, and the pure roll motion of the KRISO container ship. The maneuvering characteristics of the ship are estimated for evaluating the ship behav-iors in shallow-water conditions.
Unveiling the Black Box
Unveiling the Black Box: Practical Deep Learning and Explainable AI" offers a comprehensive overview of Explainable AI (XAI) techniques and their significance in ensuring transparency and trust in complex AI models. With AI applications spanning healthcare, finance, and autonomous systems, the opacity of deep learning models often raises ethical, legal, and reliability concerns. This guide explores foundational AI model structures, such as Feedforward Neural Networks (FNN), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN), highlighting their architecture, functionality, and real-world applications. To enhance interpretability, the text introduces leading XAI methods like Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations (LIME) and SHAPley Additive Explanations (SHAP), which enable users to understand model predictions. Advanced techniques, including Transfer Learning and Attention Mechanisms, are discussed to illustrate their impact on neural network adaptability and performance. The challenges of achieving interpretable AI, such as managing bias, balancing accuracy, and ensuring privacy, are also addressed.
Deep Learning Model Concepts
"Deep Learning Model Concepts: Fundamentals and Applications" is a comprehensive guide designed to provide readers with a deep understanding of the principles and applications of deep learning. The book is divided into two main parts.The book emphasizes practical implementation, providing examples and code snippets to illustrate key concepts. It also explores advanced topics and future directions in deep learning, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and application of deep learning technologies.
Graphical insights into global parton distribution functions
The study of Parton distribution functions (PDFs) is necessary to understand the internal structure of protons and other hadrons. PDFs describe how the proton's momentum is distributed among its constituent quarks and gluons, and they are essential inputs for making predictions at particle colliders like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Over the years, several global PDF sets, viz. CTEQ/CT, NNPDF and MSTW/MMHT/MSHT collaborations have been developed based on a variety of experimental data and theoretical frameworks. This book explores the comparative graphical studies of global PDFs and offers valuable insights into the similarities and differences in their results, and the uncertainties associated with their predictions. The plots of the distributions of different parton species as functions of the momentum fraction at various energy scales allow for visual review of these comparisons between the PDF sets.
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Construction
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement technology is a pivotal development in the field of structural engineering, particularly in improving the durability and load-bearing capacity of deteriorating infrastructure. The use of FRP materials as external reinforcement offers significant advantages, including high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties, making them ideal for retrofitting aging structures and extending their service life. The correct application of FRP reinforcement requires a careful consideration of various factors, such as the selection of fiber types, resin systems, and bonding techniques. Engineers must evaluate the specific needs of the structure, such as the level of damage, load conditions, and environmental factors, to determine the most suitable FRP solution. This decision-making process is supported by advanced simulation tools, which help in predicting the performance of FRP-reinforced systems under different stress conditions. These tools are essential for optimizing structural behavior and ensuring long-term durability. The implementation of FRP systems is typically accompanied by both in situ and laboratory testing to verify their effectiveness. Moreover, techniques such as load testing, adhesion strength tests, and environmental exposure assessments are employed to validate the performance of FRP in real-world applications. As the demand for sustainable and resilient infrastructure grows, the integration of FRP reinforcement into both new and existing structures plays a critical role in enhancing overall safety and functionality.
Solutions towards Zero Carbon Buildings
According to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (contribution of WG III on mitigation), historical cumulative net CO2 emissions between 1850 and 2019 amount to about four-fifths of the total carbon budget for a 50% probability of limiting global warming to 1.5簞C. Progressing towards net-zero GHG emissions is therefore necessary, both in new constructions and by retrofitting existing buildings. This Special Issue deals with novel solutions for reaching this objective and, particularly, new zero-carbon building concepts and low-carbon construction products, e.g., bio-based materials; low-carbon equipment for heating, cooling, hot-water production, ventilation, and lighting; integration of renewable energy systems in buildings; energy-efficient building management and control systems; and applications of IoT and/or AI in buildings.
Compression Chronicles
The analysis titled "Compression Chronicles: Exploring Transform-Based ECG Techniques" likely focuses on the evaluation and comparison of different compression methods used in ECG (Electrocardiogram) signal processing. These methods could include various transform-based techniques such as wavelet transforms, Fourier transforms, and discrete cosine transforms (DCT), which are commonly used to reduce data size while preserving critical information. Key elements of the analysis might include: Overview of Transform-Based Compression: Explanation of why compression is necessary for ECG data (e.g., for storage, transmission, or efficient processing) and the role of transform-based techniques in achieving this. Comparative Analysis: Examination of various techniques, comparing their performance in terms of compression ratio, signal fidelity, computational complexity, and suitability for real-time or offline applications. Applications: Discussion of the practical use of these techniques in medical settings, such as remote health monitoring, wearable devices, or telemedicine.
Cloud Computing
As we traverse the digital landscape, cloud computing has emerged as the cornerstone of technological innovation. It has revolutionized industries, empowering businesses and individuals alike to harness the power of the internet. From startups to global corporations, the cloud has become an indispensable tool, enabling scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.The future of cloud computing is brimming with exciting possibilities. As technology continues to advance, we can anticipate even more sophisticated cloud solutions. Edge computing, quantum computing, and AI-driven automation are poised to reshape the cloud landscape. The convergence of these technologies will unlock unprecedented opportunities, driving innovation and transforming industries. By prioritizing robust security measures, transparent data practices, and responsible AI development, we can ensure that the cloud remains a force for good.
Spectral Detection Technology, Sensors and Instruments
Spectral detection technology has always been a research hotspot in the field of precision measurement. It can not only obtain the spectral characteristics of the measured object, but also obtain the topography of samples through hyperspectral and multispectral. It is widely used in national defense, space remote sensing, biomedicine, disaster monitoring, and many engineering fields. In recent years, with the development of technology, intelligent manufacturing and environmental protection have attracted worldwide attention, which extends the application of spectral detection technology to new dimensions. The Special Issue of Sensors titled "Spectral Detection Technology, Sensors and Instruments" collected the latest progress of spectral technology. These studies collectively advance the field of spectral analysis and detection technology, offering valuable insights and methodologies poised to drive further research and innovation.
A photonic based approach for protein aggregation sensing
In 2020, cancer led to about 10 million deaths worldwide, with breast cancer showing the highest incidence, especially among women. Cancer imposes vast social and economic costs, and its complexity makes it difficult to predict treatment outcomes. Protein aggregates, which form as treatments destroy cancer cells, may serve as indicators of treatment effectiveness. This book presents a smartphone-based system developed to monitor protein aggregate levels via fluorescence intensity, where fluorophore-stained proteins reflect concentration levels. Initial testing with bovine serum albumin and cancer cell extracts were consistent with those from a commercial spectrometer. MATLAB applications were developed for research and clinical use to provide a user-friendly interface for result analysis. By facilitating treatment assessment, this tool may guide timely decisions to modify treatments, potentially enhancing survival rates and reducing costs.
Laser Technologies and Future Applications
A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. The word laser is an acronym that originated as an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. The first laser was built in 1960 by Theodore Maiman at Hughes Research Laboratories, based on theoretical work by Charles H. Townes and Arthur Leonard Schawlow. A laser differs from other sources of light in that it emits light that is coherent. Spatial coherence allows a laser to be focused to a tight spot, enabling applications such as laser cutting and lithography. It also allows a laser beam to stay narrow over great distances (collimation), a feature used in applications such as laser pointers and lidar (light detection and ranging). Lasers can also have high temporal coherence, which permits them to emit light with a very narrow frequency spectrum. Alternatively, temporal coherence can be used to produce ultra-short pulses of light with a broad spectrum but durations as short as a femtosecond.
Artificial Intelligence for Solar Energy Optimal Generation
Greater investments in green energy solutions, including AI energy storage systems, are also anticipated in the aftermath of the global energy crisis. At the same time, competition in this sector continues to remain average, if not weak. In this concern, in present part of the work, we're sharing expertise on building AI software for energy storage, discussing the use cases and benefits of AI in the energy sector, and identifying the foundation you need to build robust AI-powered software.
Nested Four Level T-type Inverter
This book has provided a brief summary a capacitor voltage-balancing method for a four-level NESTED T-TYPE inverter is proposed in this paper. The proposed method takes advantage of redundancy in phase switching states to control and balance the FC voltages. Simple and effective logic tables are developed for the balancing control. The method is easy to implement and needs very few computations. Moreover, the method is suitable for and easy to integrate with different PWM schemes. The limitation of the NESTED T-TYPE inverter in terms of the voltage balancing and capacitor size is also investigated. The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method is verified by simulation and experimental results.
Proposal for a Computerized Document Legitimation Model
Nowadays, we can notice the rapid dissemination of information, mainly on social networks, with a focus on WhatsApp, and, due to the volume of information shared at each moment, it is also difficult to control or even validate it, associated with fact that there is no unified mechanism for validating such information. In this context, research was carried out on the need to validate the information that circulates in all means of disseminating information, in which around 82% of citizens stated that they resort to validation with the institutions supposedly owning the advertisements, consultation between colleagues and friends and get information directly on the institution's official page. Note, however, that the period for validating information mostly varies between 24 hours and at least 10 days. Based on the research, a computerized model for validating information in real time was developed, as long as the databases (containing information) are properly mapped, which could reduce the sharing of supposedly false information by 64%, according to the data obtained in questionnaires to citizens and companies.
Agricultural Science as International Development
For more than fifty years, international aid for agricultural research has been shaped by an unusual partnership: an ad-hoc consortium of national governments, foreign aid agencies, philanthropies, United Nations agencies, and international financial institutions, known as CGIAR. Formed in 1971 following the initial celebration of the so-called Green Revolution, CGIAR was tasked with extending that apparent transformation in production to new countries and crops. In this volume, leading historians and sociologists explore the influence of CGIAR and its affiliated international research centres. Traversing five continents and five decades of scientific research, agricultural aid, and political transformation, it examines whether and how science-led development has changed the practices of farmers, researchers, and policymakers. Although its language, funding mechanisms, and decision-making have changed over time, CGIAR and its network of research centres remain powerful in shaping international development and global agriculture. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Agricultural Science as International Development
For more than fifty years, international aid for agricultural research has been shaped by an unusual partnership: an ad-hoc consortium of national governments, foreign aid agencies, philanthropies, United Nations agencies, and international financial institutions, known as CGIAR. Formed in 1971 following the initial celebration of the so-called Green Revolution, CGIAR was tasked with extending that apparent transformation in production to new countries and crops. In this volume, leading historians and sociologists explore the influence of CGIAR and its affiliated international research centres. Traversing five continents and five decades of scientific research, agricultural aid, and political transformation, it examines whether and how science-led development has changed the practices of farmers, researchers, and policymakers. Although its language, funding mechanisms, and decision-making have changed over time, CGIAR and its network of research centres remain powerful in shaping international development and global agriculture. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Unity and Mugen Editor
Video game programming with Unity and Mugen involves mastering specific tools and languages to create unique interactive experiences. Unity, a leading platform, facilitates the creation of 2D and 3D games through its graphics engine and its wide range of resources and assets. It requires programming skills (C#, JavaScript) to develop game logic, implement mechanics, manage physics and collisions, and optimize performance. Mugen, on the other hand, is a game engine specifically for the creation of 2D fighting games, allowing to customize characters, movements, scenarios and combat systems. Both environments require a deep understanding of game design, constant iteration to fine-tune gameplay, and technical skills to solve development problems. Programming with these platforms involves not only the creation of functional software, but also the art of captivating players with immersive and exciting experiences.
Recycled Aggregate Concrete and Alternative Binders for Sustainable Building Engineering (Second Volume)
The construction industry is considered one of the most important sectors of socio-economic development. However, its dynamism gives rise to two major environmental issues: (i) a significant increase of construction and demolition waste (CDW), which represents more than 30% of the solid waste generated by all economic sectors; and (ii) an increase in the production of Portland cement concrete, which is the most widely used construction material in the world and, through the production of cement alone, constitutes about 7% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Hence, it is essential to find, on the one hand, solutions for discarded CDW in addition to their use as recycled aggregates and, on the other hand, alternative sustainable binders that can replace Portland cement.This reprint focuses on the development of sustainable cementitious composites, either by the replacement of natural aggregates with recycled aggregates or by the use of sustainable binding technologies that constitute a viable alternative to Portland cement.
The Application of Machine Learning in Geotechnical Engineering
The purpose of the following reprint is to update readers on the latest applications of machine learning methods in the field of geotechnical engineering, from planning and design to construction. Because the objects of geotechnical engineering are natural geological bodies, whose mechanical properties and internal structure are very complex, most geotechnical engineering problems involve the coupling of multiple fields and multiple phases. Therefore, traditional methods (e.g., theoretical methods, numerical methods, and experimental methods) cannot solve geotechnical engineering problems well. The development of artificial intelligence has supported better solutions to geotechnical engineering problems, and machine learning methods have been applied widely, currently representing a hot research topic. As a part of this reprint, leading experts in the field share their insights, research findings, and visions for the future. Together, we embark on a journey to unlock the full potential of machine learning method applications in the field of geotechnical engineering.
Kant and Technics
Martin Heidegger, Gilbert Simondon, and Bernard Stiegler each argued in their own way that, ever since its inception in ancient Greece, western philosophy is incapable of thinking technics, which reaches its clearest expression in the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. According to Heidegger, Kant articulated the essence of modern technics as enframing (Gestell) without understanding the nature of his own insight, while Simondon claimed that transcendental philosophy is structurally incapable of thinking technics as its answer to the question of technics either comes too early (a priori) or too later (a posteriori). Stiegler synthesized both positions in his claim that Kant was incapable of acknowledging the technical constitution of his own consciousness. All three thinkers thus argue, in one way or another, that Kant was essentially incapable of seeing, understanding, let alone thinking, technics. The intention of this book is two-fold. On the one hand, it argues that, despite Heidegger, Simondon, and Stiegler's inability of recognizing it, there is an explicit concept of technics at work in Kant's philosophy. This technics is however not a technics that was overlooked by Heidegger, Simondon, and Stiegler. Instead, this book shows that, from the Critique of Pure Reason (1780) until the posthumously published Opus Postumum (1796-1803), transcendental philosophy is at once constituted against, while at the same time relying upon, and proceeding from technics. On the other hand, this book engages with the broader relation between philosophy and technics. If there is indeed such a thing as a Kantian thought on technics, then Kant can no longer be considered philosophy's most prominent 'techno-oblivious' thinker. The question about the relation between Kant and technics is thus nothing less than a question about the relation between philosophy and technics as a whole.
Sustainable Construction through Utilization of Optimization Tools and Experimental Methods
This Special Issue is dedicated to the latest developments in the field of sustainable construction through the utilization of optimization tools and experimental methods. On the one hand, this Special Issue aims to publish influential and innovative articles that deal with the challenges of construction sustainability through the use of optimization tools that involve either exact mathematical programming or meta-/hyper-/bio-heuristics, alternative hybrid approaches, or multi-criteria decision-making techniques. On the other hand, field or laboratory research on materials, products, structures, objects, or operations often provides key data for developing optimization models. Therefore, research engaging with experimental methods to address current issues associated with sustainable construction is also covered by this volume. Moreover, scientific works combining optimization tools and experimental methods to reach synergistic effects in favor of sustainable construction are included within this Special Issue as well.
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution was one of the most significant revolutions in the history of science. Widely debated after the publication of the Origin of Species in 1859, it continues to be controversial. In this volume, Michael Ruse offers the definitive history of the theory of evolution through natural selection. Tracing Darwin's intellectual journey and experiences that lead him to his novel insights, Ruse explores his scientific contributions as well as their relationship to philosophical issues and religious implications, as well as being both inspiration and challenge to novelists and poets. He also shows how the Darwin's ideas continue to have contemporary relevance, as they shed light on social issues and problems, such as race, sexual orientation and the connections between Darwin's thinking to that of Sigmund Freud, and the status of women, including the possibility and desirability of social change. Written in an engaging, non-technical style, Ruse's volume serves as an ideal introduction to the ideas of one of the key figures in the history of modern science.
Eurosensors 2023 Selected Papers
The aim of this reprint is to collect and present in a comprehensive way a selection of the latest results and research topics highlighted during the EUROSENSORS 2023 Conference held on 10-13 September 2023 in Lecce, Italy. The conference brought together researchers and companies from around the world exhibiting results related to both theoretical and applied research in the field of sensors, actuators, micro- and nanosystems, and related materials and fabrication technologies.
Recycled Aggregate Concrete and Alternative Binders for Sustainable Building Engineering
This reprint focuses on the development of sustainable cementitious composites, either by the replacement of natural aggregates with recycled aggregates or by the use of sustainable binding technologies that constitute a viable alternative to Portland cement.
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution was one of the most significant revolutions in the history of science. Widely debated after the publication of the Origin of Species in 1859, it continues to be controversial. In this volume, Michael Ruse offers the definitive history of the theory of evolution through natural selection. Tracing Darwin's intellectual journey and experiences that lead him to his novel insights, Ruse explores his scientific contributions as well as their relationship to philosophical issues and religious implications, as well as being both inspiration and challenge to novelists and poets. He also shows how the Darwin's ideas continue to have contemporary relevance, as they shed light on social issues and problems, such as race, sexual orientation and the connections between Darwin's thinking to that of Sigmund Freud, and the status of women, including the possibility and desirability of social change. Written in an engaging, non-technical style, Ruse's volume serves as an ideal introduction to the ideas of one of the key figures in the history of modern science.
Soil Mechanical Systems and Related Farming Machinery
The mechanization of agricultural works has greatly contributed to an improvement in agricultural productivity and a reduction in production costs. Since the beginning of mechanization, various kinds of agricultural machinery related to soil preparation, sowing, harvesting, post-harvesting, etc., have been developed. Moreover, customized agricultural machines that are suitable for the cultivation types and soil characteristics of each country and region have been developed. Agricultural machinery, unlike other industrial machinery, targets living organisms and operates on soil, so it should be designed with its interaction with soil in mind. It is possible to optimally design agricultural machinery by understanding both the characteristics of soil and the characteristics of the mechanical system. This Special Issue focused on research regarding soil-machine systems in agriculture, including design, analysis, experimentation, etc. In addition to soil-related research, agricultural machinery, and automation-related research, off-road environments and greenhouse or smart farm applications were covered.
World of Hybridization
Hybridization is a concept in organic chemistry used to explain chemical bonding when the valence bond theory fails to provide an adequate explanation. This hypothesis is beneficial for explaining organic molecules' covalent bonding. Hybridization is the intermixing of atomic orbitals of various shapes withapproximately the same energy to produce the same number of hybrid orbitals with the same condition, energy, or orientation, with the most negligible repulsion between them.
The 10th International Electronic Conference on Sensors and Applications
This volume compiles the complete communications presented at the 10th International Electronic Conference on Sensors and Applications, which was held online from November 15 to 30, together with the contributions of three of the keynote speakers. The conference covered topics such as chemo- and biosensors; physical sensors; sensor networks, the IoT and structural health monitoring; sensor data analytics; and sensors and artificial intelligence. The high levels of participation in this conference have confirmed its leading role as the longest running throughout the history of the Internet, and it continues to serve as a free link between researchers from multiple countries.
Intelligent Ships and Waterways
With the perspective of full lifecycle, the developments covering design and sustainable operation process for intelligent ships and waterways have obtained more attention. This Reprint focuses on the waterway monitoring, real-time ship environment perception, human-like decision-making, route planning, and high-precision motion control, in combination of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, big data analysis, mixed reality, building information modelling, and digital twin, in order to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability throughout the lifetime of intelligent ships.
Optimal Planning and Operation in RES-Rich Power Systems under Electricity and Carbon Emission Market Environment
This collection focuses on the latest advances and prospects for the optimal planning and operation of power systems with renewable energy sources (RESs), with nine original articles and one review article included. The nine original articles cover shared energy storage among multiple islanded microgrid systems, the decarbonization strategy for relatively isolated power systems, frequency response estimation for virtual power plants, an optimal scheduling strategy for distribution networks with mobile energy storage systems and PVs, the complementarity between offshore wind and other power generation sources, a two-stage modeling framework for peer-to-peer energy trading, a data-driven approach is employed to simulate unit bidding strategies in electricity market competition, a big data-based grid status analysis method for power systems with a high penetration rate of wind power, and a gas-electricity price linkage analysis method. The review article mainly presents the characteristics and challenges of flexibility markets in electricity distribution networks.
Bioactive compounds
The sour cherry (Eugenia uniflora L. - Myrtaceae) is a plant species endemic to the North of Rio de Janeiro and contains phenolic substances with antioxidant action. In view of these benefits, the aim of this book is to present the processing of Greek yogurt with buffalo milk and the addition of sour cherry syrup as a source of adding the fruit's bioactive compounds to the final product. The addition of the syrup in different percentages to the formulated yogurt showed the high aggregation potential of ascorbic acid and anthocyanins. It was possible to assess that with the increase in the concentration of syrup, a higher content of these compounds was quantified and through the acceptability index of the formulations, which was over 70%, we have a new alternative product combined with the ingestion of compounds that are beneficial to health and the formulation with 20% added sour cherry syrup proved to be preferred by the judges.
Empire, Colonialism, and the Human Sciences
In this bold reconsideration of the human sciences, an interdisciplinary team employ an expanded theoretical and geographical critical lens centering the notion of the encounter. Drawing insights from Indigenous and Latin American Studies, nine case studies delve into the dynamics of encounters between researchers, intermediaries, and research subjects in imperial and colonial contexts across the Americas and Pacific. Essays explore ethical considerations and knowledge production practices that prevailed in field and expedition science, custodial institutions, and governance debates. They reevaluate how individuals and communities subjected to research projects embraced, critiqued, or subverted them. Often, research subjects expressed their own aspirations, asserted sovereignty or autonomy, and exercised forms of power through interactions or acts of refusal. This book signals the transformative potential of Indigenous Studies and Latin American Studies for shaping future scholarship on the history of the human sciences. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Fully screen printed PTC based sensor array and OFET characterization
Diese Arbeit stellt ein neuartiges Sensorkonzept vor. F羹r kosteng羹nstige und einfach anpassbare Produktion ist der gesamte Sensor siebgedruckt. Der Kern des Sensors ist ein Kaltleiter mit spezieller Widerstand-Temperatur-Charakteristik. Durch Messen des W瓣rmeflusses wird der F羹llstand einer Fl羹ssigkeit in einem Container gemessen. Der Sensor ist hierbei au?en am Container und nicht im Inneren. Weiterhin kann der Sensor den Luftstrom messen. Dadurch wird es m繹glich, den Luftstrom an der Oberfl瓣che von Objekten zu erfassen, ohne abstehende Messsonden in den Luftstrom zu platzieren. Zus瓣tzlich zu diesen Sensoren werden OFETs f羹r die Anwendung in einer Sensormatrix untersucht. Die hier entwickelten Sensoren erm繹glicht eine einfache, anpassbare, und nachtr瓣gliche Installation einer F羹llstandsmessung und erlauben eine Kartografierung des Luftstroms an der Objektoberfl瓣che.
Tuned Liquid Dampers and its application in vibration control
A Tuned Liquid Damper (TLD) is a passive supplemental damping device. This book discusses about different types of TLDs and their variations. Parametric study of different types of TLDs is also presented to provide the reader with an in-depth view. This book explicitly presents the effectiveness of normal water and a sugar-water solution in a flat bottom rectangular TLD, and to apply this in scaled down RC frame building model for response reduction. Also, results of a series of tests on such TLDs are presented, varying the water depth ratio, excitation frequencies and amplitudes. TLDs have been tested in a fabricated shake table connected to an actuator. The study presented in this book also demonstrated that flat bottom rectangular TLD can mitigate the building response satisfactorily. Further, the sugar-water solution gives better performance in terms of response mitigation.
Dynamic Efficiency
A Binary Search Tree (BST) optimizes search operations by organizing data for fast lookups, insertions, and deletions. Various balancing algorithms, including single and double rotations, have been developed to maintain this efficiency. While double rotations are effective, they consume more computational resources, potentially impacting system performance in environments with frequent searches.Evaluations of different algorithms for dynamically maintaining BSTs focus on unpredictable search patterns, managing tasks like inserting new nodes and restructuring the tree to reduce path length and search time. Height-Balanced Trees, such as AVL Trees, keep minimal height differences between subtrees for efficient searches, while Bounded-Balance Trees, like Red-Black Trees, allow more relaxed balancing for specific operations.Hybrid algorithms blend features of both tree types for enhanced performance. The paper presents a novel method that improves upon double rotations, achieving similar balancing results with nearly half the computational steps. This advancement promises to significantly enhance BST maintenance efficiency and overall system performance in dynamic search environments.
Beer production
Beer production is known to be a long, detailed and very complex process due to the various stages required during its manufacture. In this way, this book aims to give a brief history of how the first beers were brewed in the world, as well as the constituents needed to brew them, followed by the steps needed to brew a quality beer. In view of this, the book will give a brief account of the author's experience in a brewing industry, reporting on some of the analyses made during its manufacture with the aim of obtaining a product with excellent quality at the end of the process. As a result, this work is very suitable for individuals who want to delve deeper into the subject of beer production, showing undergraduates the routine of a brewing industry.
Machines a Visual History
The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea takes you on an exploration of 100 essential machines found in the workshops and studios of the world's finest artisans and heritage craftspeople. Filled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text, The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of 100 machines that have allowed artisans to create beautiful items for centuries. Fans of prime-time TV shows The Repair Shop and Make It at Market will not want to miss Dom's insightful and complete appraisal of history's most game-changing mechanisms, with commentary that allows readers to get under the hood of inventions that have defined modern life as we know it. Immerse yourself in the visual history of the world's most remarkable machines: The sequel to 2022's Tools: A Visual History.Explores inventions from the potter's wheel and grain mill to the sewing machine, printing press, wheel maker, and many more.Each machine is creatively profiled and deconstructed in pinpoint detail, with Dom Chinea's trademark insight and commentary.Striking illustrations by award-winning artist Lee John Philips highlight the beauty of each tool.A beautiful gift book with a vintage design.Each machine has a fascinating history and story that highlights its contribution to artisanal crafts. And with every machine accompanied by beautifully ornate illustrations by Lee John Philips, Machines: A Visual History is sure to be a treasured volume for all creators, craftspeople, and those who like to delve into how things work.
Inhibited fluids for shale drilling
A large part of the problems faced when drilling oil wells is associated with the instability caused by the interaction between clay formations and the fluid used to cross them. Studying geological formations that are susceptible to hydration is a challenge because it is a phenomenon that is responsible for around 90% of the problems related to drilling oil wells, as well as the fact that little is known about the mechanisms that govern this phenomenon and that there are few studies aimed at analyzing different products that prevent the occurrence of hydration problems (inhibitors). This work therefore aimed to study and evaluate the efficiency of chlorine-free and inhibited aqueous drilling fluids in controlling the hydration of oilfield formations in various regions of the country.
Efficient Traffic Accident Reconstruction
The author, with an outstanding track record in space projects, presents a proven and effective methodology that complements traditional manuals. By combining advanced mathematical models with expert judgment, it offers an invaluable tool for obtaining accurate and reliable results.Beyond its theoretical basis, this book has been conceived as a practical guide to complement conventional resources. Through a case study, the author illustrates how to apply this methodology in real situations, detailing both its implementation and the interpretation of the results.If you are looking for a tool that will allow you to go beyond conventional analysis and obtain a more complete and accurate view of traffic accidents, this book is a must for your library.
Modern Biotechnology and the Sanctity of Human Life
This book digs into the profound impact of modern biotechnology on the sanctity of human life through historical, expository, and analytical lenses. By exploring how activities like genetic engineering, cloning, and surrogacy reshape our perceptions of human existence, it highlights the potential erosion of this sanctity. Without ethical contemplation, societies risk succumbing to a bio-technocratic state that undermines human welfare. Biotechnology's control over personal identity, parenthood, and reproductive liberty poses existential threats, necessitating transparent communication between stakeholders to safeguard humanity's future from self-alienation and self-extinction in the face of advancing technologies.
Sustainability and Resiliency of Building Materials and Structures
The sustainability and resiliency of building materials and structures under single/multiple loading conditions should also be worthy of attention, since complex loading conditions would reduce the durability performance of building materials and structures, especially under fire/high temperatures, freeze-thaw cycling, dry-wet cycling, and salt corrosion. The aim of this Special Issue is to publish papers that advance the sustainability and resiliency of building materials and structures under complex loading conditions.
Development of a robot for exploring hazardous environments
The purpose of the collection robot is to help in situations where there is a threat to life, whether due to the suspicion of an explosive artefact, environments where there are flammable or toxic gases, allowing it to reconnoitre the environment using cameras and in some cases collect the material and take it to a safe place. Because it is remote-controlled, it has a supervisory system, allowing it to handle suspicious material without putting human life at risk. The components to be used in the robot's manufacture were chosen and its main characteristics and limitations identified, as well as the necessary adaptations. Then all the robot's hardware was assembled and its constructive capabilities were assessed, such as locomotion, moving the camera and the robotic arm, as well as reading sensors. The robot's capabilities include identifying the presence of smoke and some flammable gases in the environment, whether the object collected is emitting heat and, using the camera, recognising the environment and interacting with it by controlling the robotic arm and moving around. This work involves hardware, software and robotics.
From Data to Insight
From Data to Insight: The Essential Guide to Big Data Analytics by SaigurudattaPamulaparthyvenkata is your comprehensive roadmap to mastering the world of big data. This essential guide demystifies the complexities of big data analytics, providing readers with a clear understanding of the concepts, tools, and techniques needed to transform raw data into actionable insights. Starting with the fundamentals, this book covers the entire big data analytics lifecycle, from data collection and storage to processing, cleaning, and exploratory data analysis. It delves into advanced topics such as machine learning, big data technologies, and data visualization, equipping you with the knowledge to harness the power of big data for strategic decision-making. Whether you are a data scientist, analyst, or business professional, this book offers practical insights and real-world examples to help you navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of big data. Learn how to leverage cutting-edge tools like Apache Spark, Hadoop, and NoSQL databases, and discover the best data security, privacy, and governance practices.
Starch, as an Edible Coating in Food Preservation
Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables caused by microorganisms are high, due to the lack of technological resources and the absence of protection systems, which causes the low competitiveness of this value chain, directly affecting the economy of producers. For this reason, several researchers have focused on the search for new techniques that are environmentally friendly and extend the shelf life of products in the fruit and vegetable chain. The present work is the compilation of existing information on starch, its use and protective effect as an edible coating in fruit preservation, which comes from books, magazines, standards and electronic theses. Complementing the search with the reading and tracking of bibliography referenced in the selected documents, in order to provide a good base and a global vision of the topic, which are prioritized according to the hierarchy of scientific evidence. Based on the results obtained in different studies, it is deduced that starch is an interesting alternative for fruit preservation.
Eco-efficiency
This book presents the results of atmospheric emissions from the Vit籀ria-Minas Railway (EFVM) using diesel, biodiesel and natural gas. The emission data was collected from the actual consumption of the locomotives in operation, and the results show the desired fuel mix for reducing pollutant emissions while cutting costs.
Multi Objective Optimal Power Flow Problems
The evolving nature of power systems has introduced new challenges and opportunities, particularly with the increased integration of distributed generation (DG). This book, titled Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow Problems Under the Influence of Distributed Generation Scenario, seeks to explore these challenges by focusing on the complex yet critical issue of Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow (MOOPF). MOOPF problems involve the optimization of multiple conflicting objectives, such as minimizing generation costs, reducing power losses, enhancing voltage stability, and ensuring environmental sustainability. The inclusion of DG adds another layer of complexity due to its intermittent nature, decentralized locations, and varying capacity. This book delves into these multi-dimensional challenges by offering theoretical foundations, as well as practical case studies, to illustrate the impact of DG on power system operations. Intended for both academic researchers and industry practitioners, this book serves as a guide for those working at the intersection of power systems and optimization.
