scholarly journals The Global Analysis of a Stochastic Two-Scale Network Epidemic Dynamic Model with Varying Immunity Period

2017 ◽  
Vol 05 (05) ◽  
pp. 1150-1173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divine Wanduku ◽  
G. S. Ladde
Author(s):  
Yu Wang

Abstract A model is developed for analyzing mechanical systems with a pair of bodies with topological changes in their kinematic constraints. It is built upon the concept of Poincaré map rather than following the traditional methods of differential equations. The model provides a set of well-defined and naturally-discrete equations of motion and is capable of giving physical insights of dynamic characteristics of deadbeat convergence of multiple collisions and periodic or chaotic responses. The development of dynamic model and a local stability analysis are presented in Part 1, and the global analysis and numerical simulation are discussed in Part 2.


2011 ◽  
Vol 229 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divine Wanduku ◽  
G.S. Ladde

Author(s):  
Amir R. Nejad ◽  
Lin Li ◽  
Wilson Ivan Guachamin Acero ◽  
Torgeir Moan

This paper presents a systematic approach for designing the hydraulic mechanism as a part of the gripper system employed in offshore wind turbine monopile installation. Traditionally, such equipments used in marine operation are designed based on deterministic approach, selecting actuators and power pack by applying a safety margin which is not explicitly derived from a systematic load/load effect analysis, or a reliability based method. The method in this article offers a systematic way of designing the hydraulic power system, actuators and supporting structure to overcome extreme and fatigue loadings during operation. The design starts with a global analysis and modelling of monopile and installation vessel. The forces and motions from global analysis are then employed for designing hydraulic actuators and power system. A dynamic model of hydraulic system is built to analysis dynamic response in hydraulic system. The results from this local dynamic model can be used in power management and system optimization. The proposed method is a step forward to apply reliability-based design on mechanical components in marine applications through a systematic long-term load and load effect analysis.


2008 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 147-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jörg Schaber ◽  
Edda Klipp

Volume is a highly regulated property of cells, because it critically affects intracellular concentration. In the present chapter, we focus on the short-term volume regulation in yeast as a consequence of a shift in extracellular osmotic conditions. We review a basic thermodynamic framework to model volume and solute flows. In addition, we try to select a model for turgor, which is an important hydrodynamic property, especially in walled cells. Finally, we demonstrate the validity of the presented approach by fitting the dynamic model to a time course of volume change upon osmotic shock in yeast.


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