Development of Advanced Interactive Computer Modelling Techniques for Multicomponent Three-Dimensional Interpretation of Geophysical Data

Author(s):  
Z. K. Dabek ◽  
J. P. Williamson ◽  
M. K. Lee ◽  
C. A. Green ◽  
C. J. Evans
2021 ◽  
pp. 096739112199822
Author(s):  
Ahmed I Abou-Kandil ◽  
Gerhard Goldbeck

Studying the crystalline structure of uniaxially and biaxially drawn polyesters is of great importance due to their wide range of applications. In this study, we shed some light on the behaviour of PET and PEN under uniaxial stress using experimental and molecular modelling techniques. Comparing experiment with modelling provides insights into polymer crystallisation with extended chains. Experimental x-ray diffraction patterns are reproduced by means of models of chains sliding along the c-axis leading to some loss of three-dimensional order, i.e. moving away from the condition of perfect register of the fully extended chains in triclinic crystals of both PET and PEN. This will help us understand the mechanism of polymer crystallisation under uniaxial stress and the appearance of mesophases in some cases as discussed herein.


2020 ◽  
Vol 318 ◽  
pp. 01045
Author(s):  
Gokhan Ates

In tissue engineering, three-dimensional functional scaffolds with tailored biological properties are needed to be able to mimic the hierarchical structure of biological tissues. Recent developments in additive biomanufacturing allow to extrude multiple materials enabling the fabrication of more sophisticated tissue constructs. These multi-material biomanufacturing systems comprise multiple printing heads through which individual materials are sequentially printed. Nevertheless, as more printing heads are added the fabrication process significantly decreases, since it requires mechanical switching among the physically separated printheads to enable printing multiple materials. In addition, this approach is not able to create biomimetic tissue constructs with property gradients. To address these limitations, this paper presents a novel static mixing extrusion printing head to enable the fabrication of multi-material, functionally graded structures using a single nozzle. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used to numerically analyze the influence of Reynolds number on the flow pattern of biomaterials and mixing efficiency considering different miscible materials.


Author(s):  
Andrew Cram ◽  
Russell Lowe ◽  
Katy Lumkin

There is growing interest in adopting three-dimensional virtual environments within spatial design courses to use digital modelling techniques to support students' learning. One pedagogical issue that has received little attention so far is the question of how 3D virtual environments can be used to implement assessment techniques that support students' learning of spatial design expertise. This chapter seeks to assist spatial design educators who are considering digital modelling by presenting two case studies that highlight assessment practices within spatial design courses using virtual environments. Rubrics and student work samples are included. These courses both involve students creating architectural designs within virtual environments, yet contrast in several ways: learning outcomes, 3D modelling technologies, and student cohorts. The cases examine how the affordances of virtual environments for iterative, immersive, and collaborative design can enable formative and summative assessment, with both design process and the final artefact playing important roles.


2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 259-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Holger Rindel

Today most acoustic consultants are using room acoustic computer models as a basis for their acoustic design. However, room acoustic scale modelling is still being used for the design in some major projects, although the costs and the time needed are significantly larger than those related to computer modelling. Both techniques were used by the author in a project for a new opera theatre; first the acoustical design was based on computer simulations using the Odeon software, and next a 1:20 scale model was built and tested. In the paper the results obtained with the two different modelling techniques are compared, and in general a satisfactory agreement has been found. The advantages and drawbacks related to each of the modelling techniques are discussed.


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