A Possibility Estimation Model and its Application

2013 ◽  
Vol 475-476 ◽  
pp. 423-427
Author(s):  
Lin Na Ji ◽  
Feng Bao Yang ◽  
Xiao Xia Wang
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Data ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Transformation Method ◽  
Estimation Model ◽  
Property Estimation ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Possibility Distributions

Aiming at some uncertainty problems such as quality inspection of adhesive structure and risk assessment in the practical engineering application, a possibility estimation model is established. Firstly, according to the fuzziness, randomness and uncertainty of the measurement data, a transformation method of possibility distribution with non-single peak values and nonlinearity is proposed from probability density function. Secondly, for possibility distributions of measurement data of each sensor, a kind of possibility fusion rules is put forward, then the fusion distribution is estimated by the possibility mean. Finally the model is applied to the mechanical property estimation of adhesive structure, and the result forecasts the quality. The proposed model with strong applicability, not only provides convenience for the operations among possibility distributions, but also offers new ideas and new methods to deal with uncertain problems.

scholarly journals Inertial Sensor-Based Step Length Estimation Model by Means of Principal Component Analysis

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 3527
Author(s):  
Melanija Vezočnik ◽  
Roman Kamnik ◽  
Matjaz B. Juric
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Inertial Sensor ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Indoor Positioning ◽  
Estimation Model ◽  
Length Estimation ◽  
Proposed Model

Inertial sensor-based step length estimation has become increasingly important with the emergence of pedestrian-dead-reckoning-based (PDR-based) indoor positioning. So far, many refined step length estimation models have been proposed to overcome the inaccuracy in estimating distance walked. Both the kinematics associated with the human body during walking and actual step lengths are rarely used in their derivation. Our paper presents a new step length estimation model that utilizes acceleration magnitude. To the best of our knowledge, we are the first to employ principal component analysis (PCA) to characterize the experimental data for the derivation of the model. These data were collected from anatomical landmarks on the human body during walking using a highly accurate optical measurement system. We evaluated the performance of the proposed model for four typical smartphone positions for long-term human walking and obtained promising results: the proposed model outperformed all acceleration-based models selected for the comparison producing an overall mean absolute stride length estimation error of 6.44 cm. The proposed model was also least affected by walking speed and smartphone position among acceleration-based models and is unaffected by smartphone orientation. Therefore, the proposed model can be used in the PDR-based indoor positioning with an important advantage that no special care regarding orientation is needed in attaching the smartphone to a particular body segment. All the sensory data acquired by smartphones that we utilized for evaluation are publicly available and include more than 10 h of walking measurements.

Dynamic Characteristics and Stability Analysis of Two-Dimensional (2D) Electro-Hydraulic Proportional Directional Valve

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Li ◽  
J. Ruan ◽  
B. Meng ◽  
W. A. Jia ◽  
H. Y. Xie
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Magnetic Force ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Proportional Valve ◽  
Acceptable Range ◽  
Hydrostatic Force ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
Direct Operation ◽  
Electrohydraulic Valve ◽  
Proportional Directional Valve

A 2D electrohydraulic proportional directional valve is proposed, which integrates both direct and pilot operation of the valve. In this valve, the output magnetic force of the proportional solenoid is converted to rotate the spool through a thrust-torsion coupling and thus the pressure in the valve sensitive chamber is varied. The varied pressure exerted on the areas of the spool end produces a hydrostatic force to move the spool linearly, which will rotate the spool reversely. Theoretical analysis is carried to the proposed valve and the effects of the key geometric parameters on the dynamic characteristics of the 2D valve and stability are investigated. Experiments are also designed to access to the characteristics of the valve working under direct and pilot operation. The 2D electrohydraulic valve can work properly for both direct operation and pilot operation. The hysteresis and frequency response are measured and the results are within the acceptable range in practical engineering application required of the directional proportional valve.

scholarly journals NEW WAYS OF PACKAGE PROJECTS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SME) IN GERMANY/NEUE WEGE IM SCHLÜSSELFERTIGBAU FÜR KLEINE UND MITTELSTÄNDISCHE UNTERNEHMEN

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 294-303
Author(s):  
Bernd Reichelt
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Software Test ◽  
Software Support ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Good Potential ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Support Software

In Germany the building industry is in recession at the moment. Especially the SMEs have to adapt to different situation in order to survive. One possible strategy could be taken on orders as main contractors. This has until now been donne dominantely by large building enterprises. The author describes problems and chances which arise if the SMEs take on package projects. He develops a strategic idea that is based on intensive use of computers in all processes and on new forms of cooperation (partnering) that is less known in Germany. The author is convinced that in future the collaboration of partners will play a significant role in the construction of structures that are completely finished and ready for sale. After the improvement of the prototype and optimisation of the information system, the proposed model has a good potential in the field of small and medium business units. After the methodological knowledge and software blend into one product, a new solution will be received, viz the franchise. The integrated system of working with an interested contractor general, his subcontractors and, if necessary, the construction master, that includes training, software support, software test runs, elimination of conflicts and faults, etc. In the first projects the franchiser must provide the intermediator. The Institute of Collaboration of Construction Partners that earns its income from the sale of franchises may perform scientific improvement of methods and software; the Institute is also engaged in dealing with atypical problems, support of subcontractors and contractors in their search for new ideas, as well as in the promotion of its methods using public relations.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Influence of Temperature to Control Performance for Viscoelastic Materials Pounding Tuned Mass Damper

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dehui Ye ◽  
Jie Tan ◽  
Yabin Liang ◽  
Qian Feng
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Application ◽  
Tuned Mass Damper ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Viscoelastic Materials ◽  
Mass System ◽  
Mass Damper ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
Portal Frame Structure

The pounding tuned mass damper (PTMD) is a novel passive damper that absorbs and dissipates energy by an auxiliary tuned spring-mass system. Viscoelastic materials are attached to the interface of the limitation collar in the PTMD so that the energy dissipation capacity can be enhanced. Previous studies have successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of PTMD at room temperature. However, in practice, the PTMD may face a broad temperature range, which can affect the mechanical properties of the viscoelastic materials. Thus, the study of vibration control effectiveness of PTMD at different temperatures is of great significance for its practical engineering application. In this paper, a series of experiments were conducted to investigate the performance of a PTMD in a temperature-controlled environment. A PTMD device was designed to suppress the vibration of a portal frame structure and tested across environmental temperatures ranging from –20°C to 45°C. The displacement reduction ratios demonstrated the temperature robustness of the PTMD. Additionally, the numerical results validated the accuracy of the pounding force model and the performance of PTMD.

Study on Flexural Behavior of Pre-Stressed Concrete Hollow Slabs Strengthen with CFRP

2013 ◽  
Vol 446-447 ◽  
pp. 1413-1416
Author(s):  
Bo Wang ◽  
Juan Han
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Experimental Basis ◽  
Concentrated Force ◽  
Disaster Area ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
Symmetrical Load

The purpose of this paper is to focus on studying its flexural behavior after different damages pre-stressed concrete hollow slab is strengthened with CFRP. By the experimental method, twelve residential pre-stressed concrete hollow slabs are tested under concentrated force at the two points of the symmetrical load in order to analyze both flexural behavior and effects factored by different bonding modes. The conclusion can be drawn that the flexural behavior of pre-stressed concrete hollow slabs strengthened with CFRP is well-tried. It provides design suggestions and reference for pre-stressed concrete hollow slabs strengthened with CFRP, and also provides an experimental basis for the repairing and reinforcing practical engineering application in Wenchuan disaster area.

A Fault-Tolerant Offset Algorithm for Measured Data with Defects

2014 ◽  
Vol 902 ◽  
pp. 344-350
Author(s):  
Xiang Jia Li ◽  
Ning Dai ◽  
Wen He Liao ◽  
Yu Chun Sun ◽  
Yong Bo Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Fault Tolerant ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Sphere Model ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Fitting Method ◽  
Enveloping Surface ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
Offset Surface

Offsetting of measured data, as a basic geometric operation, has already been widely used in many areas, like reverse engineering, rapid prototyping and NC machining. However, measured data always carry typical defects like caves and singular points. A fault-tolerant offset method is proposed to create the high quality offset surface of measured data with such defects. Firstly, we generated an expansion sphere model of measured data with the radius equivalent to the offset length. Secondly, using the computational geometry application of convex hull, we acquire the data of outermost enveloping surface of this expansion sphere model. Finally, we use local MLS projection fitting method to wipe out existing defects, and generate the high-quality triangular mesh surface of the offset model. The offset surface generated by this method is suitable for practical engineering application due to its high efficiency and accuracy.

An integrated surrogate modeling method for fusing noisy and noise-free data

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Kunpeng Li ◽  
Shuo Wang ◽  
Yin Liu ◽  
Xueguan Song
Keyword(s):  
Data Fusion ◽  
Noisy Data ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Free Data ◽  
Multiple Surrogate Models ◽  
Engineering Problems ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Type Data ◽  
Underlying Trend

Abstract Datasets in engineering applications often contain multiple types of data, i.e., noise-free data, noisy data with known noise variances, and noisy data with unknown noise variances. In this paper, a data fusion method, termed as multi-type data fusion (MTDF) model, is proposed to fully utilize the information provided by each of these types of data. The proposed model strives to capture the underlying trend implied in the multiple types of data better by approximately interpolating the noise-free data while regressing with the noisy data. To evaluate the prediction accuracy of the MTDF model, it is compared with multiple surrogate models including interpolation models, regression models, and multi-fidelity models on both numerical and practical engineering problems. The results show that the proposed MTDF model presents a more outstanding performance than the other benchmark models. The key issues, i.e., the effect of noise level, the effect of the sample size of noise-free data, and the robustness of the MTDF model are also investigated. The results illustrate that the MTDF model possesses satisfactory feasibility, practicality, and stability.

Recent advances in reliability analysis of aeroengine rotor system: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue-Qin Li ◽  
Lu-Kai Song ◽  
Guang-Chen Bai
Keyword(s):  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Surrogate Model ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Rotor System ◽  
Engineering Structures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reliability Design ◽  
Rotor Systems ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
Complex Engineering

PurposeTo provide valuable information for scholars to grasp the current situations, hotspots and future development trends of reliability analysis area.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, recent researches on efficient reliability analysis and applications in complex engineering structures like aeroengine rotor systems are reviewd.FindingsThe recent reliability analysis advances of engineering application in aeroengine rotor system are highlighted, it is worth pointing out that the surrogate model methods hold great efficiency and accuracy advantages in the complex reliability analysis of aeroengine rotor system, since its strong computing power can effectively reduce the analysis time consumption and accelerate the development procedures of aeroengine. Moreover, considering the multi-objective, multi-disciplinary, high-dimensionality and time-varying problems are the common problems in various complex engineering fields, the surrogate model methods and its developed methods also have broad application prospects in the future.Originality/valueFor the strong demand for efficient reliability design technique, this review paper may help to highlights the benefits of reliability analysis methods not only in academia but also in practical engineering application like aeroengine rotor system.

Effect of moisture content on dielectric properties of banana leaves and peels in frequency range of 1–20 GHz

Frequenz ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soumya Sundar Pattanayak ◽  
Soumen Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Banana Leaves ◽  
Banana Leaf

Abstract The quality of agricultural products can be remotely sensed and enhanced by determining the dielectric properties. This paper studies the dielectric properties of banana leaf and banana peel over the frequency range 1–20 GHz using the open-ended coaxial probe (OCP) method. A new curve fitting model is proposed to characterize the dielectric properties of banana leaf and banana peel. The different moisture content (MC) levels are considered for both banana leaf and banana peel samples and, their dielectric properties are characterized. Further, the banana leaf and banana peel’s measurement data are compared with the data obtained using the proposed model. In addition, Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and R-squared (R 2) are calculated to validate the performance of the proposed model. In case of banana leaf at 68.26% MC, the dielectric constant achieves the value of R 2 and RMSE of 0.98 and 0.0648, respectively. Similarly, dielectric loss achieves the value of R 2 and RMSE of 0.88 and 0.0795, respectively. Further, for banana peel at 80.89% MC, the dielectric constant achieves the value of R 2 and RMSE of 0.99 and 0.2989, respectively. Similarly, dielectric loss achieves the value of R 2 and RMSE of 0.96 and 0.6132, respectively.

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