Displacement field analysis of the topology optimized structure

In this paper for the topology optimization process the minimum compliance approach is used with FEM as very useful method for numerical realization of the problem. During the optimization process homogenized domain changes into discrete structure which means the final structure consists of the many optimal placed bars. The analysis of the deformed structure and the deformed finite elements is done from the displacement field point of view. It can be noticed, some of the finite elements reduce their size, some of them increase their size. It depends on the element status (void-empty, stressed or not stressed). The question arises: is the topology optimization process cause of the negative Poisson ratio for some parts of the structure? (© 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Stochastic realization of a Gaussian stochastic control system

The stochastic realization problem is considered of representing a stationary Gaussian process as the observation process of a Gaussian stochastic control system. The problem formulation includes that the lastm components of the observation process form the Gaussian white noise input process to the system. Identifiability of this class of systems motivates the problem. The results include a necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of a stochastic realization. A subclass of Gaussian stochastic control systems is defined that is almost a canonical form for this stochastic realization problem. For a structured Gaussian stochastic control system an equivalent condition for identifiability of the parametrization is stated.The research of this paper is supported in part by the Commission of the European Communities through the SCIENCE Program by the projectSystem Identification with contract number SC1-CT92-0779.     

Parallel Strategies Applied to FE Simulations of Multiphasic Problems

While the theoretical background of various porous media models is well understood, it is still a demanding task to deal with these models numerically. In this contribution, a triphasic model is presented, which is capable of describing partially saturated soils. In quasi‐static conditions, this model results in the primary variables solid displacement, pore‐liquid pressure and pore‐gas pressure. For a stable numerical implementation, Taylor‐Hood elements are required, which need quadratic ansatz functions for the displacement and linear ansatz functions for the pressure terms. Looking at numerical simulations in 2‐d, challenging finite element calculations have already been realized in combination with adaptivity in time and space [1]. Nevertheless, new strategies have to be considered for a realization of applications of the model in 3‐d in order to handle the huge amount of unknowns arising from the discretization with Taylor‐Hood elements. (© 2004 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

On the nonlinear stochastic realization problem

In this paper we construct a first solution of the stochastic realization problem in a nonlinear setting. The great bulk of previous work on stochastic realization has been in the linear Gaussian setting. Such Markovian representations are used e.g., to apply certain filtering and stochastic control techniques. Our methods consist of an amalgamation of methods introduced by Nelson with the Lax-Phillips type geometric approach to linear Gaussian stochastic realization which has been developed by Lindquist and Picci and by Ruckebusch. The result of this that we are able to realize any purely nondeterministic process satisfying suitable continuity conditions as an instantaneous function of a Markov process.     

A new version of boundary integral equations and their application to dynamic three-dimensional problems of the theory of elasticity

A version of boundary integral equations of the first kind in dynamic problems of the theory of elasticity is proposed, based on an investigation of the analytic properties of the Fourier transformant of the displacement vector, rather than on fundamental solutions. A system of three boundary integral equations of the first kind with Fredholm kernels is constructed, and the equivalence of the initial boundary-value problem on the vibrations of a bounded region and the system of boundary integral equations obtained is investigated. A version of the numerical realization, which combines the ideas of the classical method of boundary elements and the Tikhonov regularization method, is proposed. The results of numerical experiments are given.     

Waves in an Inhomogeneous Tube with a Flowing Two-Phase Fluid

Results of theoretical and mathematical justification of the problem on a pulsating flow of a two-phase barotropic bubbly fluid enclosed in an elastic semi-infinite cylindrical tube inhomogeneous along its length are presented. Linear one-dimensional equations are used. It is assumed that the tube is rigidly attached to the surrounding medium and therefore its displacement in the axial direction is absent. At infinity, the tube material is assumed to be homogeneous. To describe the pressure, flow rate, and displacement of the fluid, a pulsating pressure is given at the tube end. The problem stated is reduced to a singular Sturm-Liouville boundary-value problem, which in turn is reduced to a Volterra-type integral equation. This equation is solved by the method of successive approximations. By assuming that the corresponding potential is integrable, it is proved that these approximations converge to the exact solution of the problem. It is shown that this assumption also covers the very important practical case of piecewise inhomogeneity. For numerical realization, we consider a homogeneous tube with flowing water containing a small amount of bubbles. The effect of the volume content of bubbles on wave characteristics is revealed. In particular, it is stated that, for the oscillation regime selected, an increased bubble volume content decreases the wave velocity and considerably increases the flow speed (rate).     

Statistical properties of a kernel-type estimator of the intensity function of a cyclic Poisson process

We consider a kernel-type nonparametric estimator of the intensity function of a cyclic Poisson process when the period is unknown. We assume that only a single realization of the Poisson process is observed in a bounded window which expands in time. We compute the asymptotic bias, variance, and the mean-squared error of the estimator when the window indefinitely expands.     

Elastic analytical solution of shallow tunnel owing to twin tunnelling based on a unified displacement function

A unified displacement function is used as the displacement boundary condition of the cross-section of each tunnel, which can be used to capture the asymmetrical deformation behaviors about the horizontal and vertical center line. Complex variable method is adopted to obtain the analytical solution of a single tunnel. Based on the Schwartz alternating method, the analytical solution of twin tunnels is obtained and the correctness of the analytical solution of twin tunnels is verified. A series of analyses are carried out to investigate the effects of the displacement boundary condition of the tunnel cross-section and the distance of twin tunnels on the ground surface settlement trough curve and the ground displacement field. Based on the proposed method, the parameters of displacement mode of the cross-section of twin tunnels are calibrated through field monitoring data of the Bangkok Subway Tunnel project, and the displacement field of the whole ground are analyzed. The proposed method can provides guidance in the conceptual stage of the design process of twin tunnels.     

Derivation of the consistent flexibility matrix for geometrically nonlinear Timoshenko frame finite element

A consistent flexibility matrix is presented for a large displacement equilibrium-based Timoshenko beam–column element. This development is an improvement and extension to Neuenhofer–Filippou [1] (1998. ASCE J. Struct. Eng. 124, 704–711) for geometrically nonlinear Euler–Bernoulli force-based beam element. In order to find weak form compatibility and strong form equilibrium equations of the beam, the Hellinger–Reissner potential is expressed. During the formulation process, an extended displacement interpolation technique named curvature/shearing based displacement interpolation (CSBDI) is proposed for the strain–displacement relationship. Finally, the extended CSBDI technique is validated for geometric nonlinear examples and accuracy of the method is investigated concluding improved convergence rates with respect to the general finite element formulation. Also it is seen that the use of force based formulation removes shear locking effects. The results demonstrate considerable accuracy even in presence of high axial loading in comparison with the displacement based approach.     

Asymptotic theory for estimating the parameters of a Lévy process

Summary We consider consistency and asymptotic normality of maximum likelihood estimators (MLE) for parameters of a Lévy process of the discontinuous type. The MLE are based on a single realization of the process on a given interval [0,t]. Depending on properties of the Lévy measure we either consider the MLE corresponding to jumps of size greater than ε and, keepingt fixed, we let ε tend to 0, or we consider the MLE corresponding to the complete information of the realization of the process on [0,t] and lett tend to ∞. The results of this paper improve in both generality and rigor previous asymptotic estimation results for such processes.     

Vector spherical spline interpolation—basic theory and computational aspects

Vector spherical interpolation is discussed from both the theoretical and computational points of view. The theory of vector spherical harmonics is an essential tool. An estimate is given for the absolute error of the interpolation process; an efficient algorithm is developed for the computation of a vector spherical interpoiant. The displacement boundary value problem of determining the elastic field from a finite number of discretely given displacement vectors is solved by the use of vector splines.     

一般空间7R机构的运动分析

本文对一般空间7R机构进行位移、速度和加速度分析.在文[2]所述方法的基础上,导出输入输出16次代数方程,推导和计算比较简便.文中利用人工智能语言确定位移方程的系数,大大减轻人工劳动量.此外,在位移分析的基础上进行速度和加速度分析.文末以数字实例验证了计算结果.本文和文[5]的结果,为进一步应用人工智能语言,建立空间机构运动分析专家系统打下了基础.     

半无穷大裂纹端部粘聚力分析

准脆性材料裂纹端部断裂过程区粘聚力是导致非线性断裂特性的重要原因,根据准脆性材料的断裂特性,对存在粘聚力分布的半无穷大裂纹力学分析模型,由变形叠加原理得到以该粘聚应力分布为未知函数的积分方程,通过对积分方程的分析推证,得到了该分布函数解的数学结构和级数型表达式;提出了由实际裂纹张开位移,确定裂纹端部粘聚力分布函数的两种方法:其一由连续的裂纹张开位移通过积分变换求解未知函数级数展开项的系数,其二是由离散的裂纹张开位移数据通过最小二乘法确定该函数;推导出了相应方法求解未知量的代数方程,并且给出了适当的算例和讨论。     

随机介质中扩散过程的尺度跃迁

本文考虑随机多孔介质中的示踪粒子的随机移动过程和相应的尺度跃迁问题 .假设当时间和空间进行适当的尺度跃迁时 ,其粒子的移运过程弱收敛于是 d-维中心布朗运动 ,具有协方差 D.随机介质对示踪粒子的作用可表示为小的扰动力 ,扰动过程收敛于具有相同协方差阵的布郎运动 ,但具有一个形如 M.a的附加漂移 .对于扰动的粒子的稀薄过程 ,我们证明了试验粒子的流度和协方差通过 Einstein公式相关联 .证明 Einstein公式所用的方法就是计算轨迹空间上的测度的 Radon-Nikodym导数 (Girsanov公式 ) .研究单个粒子在具有时间独立的随机非均匀性质的格上运动和在速度满足 Langevin方程的随机势场中的运动 ,关于尺度跃迁过程得到了一些特征性质和扩散矩阵和漂移之间的关系 .     

MATCHING PURSUITS AMONG SHIFTED CAUCHY KERNELS IN HIGHER-DIMENSIONAL SPACES

Appealing to the Clifford analysis and matching pursuits, we study the adaptive decompositions of functions of several variables of finite energy under the dictionaries consisting of shifted Cauchy kernels. This is a realization of matching pursuits among shifted Cauchy kernels in higher-dimensional spaces. It offers a method to process signals in arbitrary dimensions.     

Spline filter for optimum phase demodulation †

An optimum nonlinear filter is realized by sequentially updating the spline coefficients of the relevant conditional distribution. The nonlinear filtering problem considered is that of phase demodulation with a two-dimensional phase process model. Speed and accuracy comparison of spline realization with other realizations, such as Fourier filter and point mass, will be provided     

Displacement Regularization with Application to Image Zooming

We study the problem of displacement errors, i.e. errors induced by a sampling process with distorted locations of the sampling points. Starting with a non-convex regularization method, we apply a semi-group concept and derive a partial differential equation, which allows for correcting displacement errors. As main application for correction of displacement errors we consider image interpolation, in particular zooming, of digital color images. (© 2010 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Matching pursuits among shifted cauchy kernels in higher-dimensional spaces

Appealing to the Clifford analysis and matching pursuits, we study the adaptive decompositions of functions of several variables of finite energy under the dictionaries consisting of shifted Cauchy kernels. This is a realization of matching pursuits among shifted Cauchy kernels in higher-dimensional spaces. It offers a method to process signals in arbitrary dimensions.     

Generalization of discrete and continuous structural approaches to elaboration of a mathematical model of laminated plates and masses

A mathematical model of laminated plates and masses in the form of bands was elaborated using an iterative approach. A system of differential equations was written relative to the unknown functions found on face surfaces. This allows dividing the structure into several bands by thickness if necessary. The stress-strain state of each one is described by the proposed system of differential equations. It is possible to attain a high accuracy of determination of the components of the displacement vector and stress tensor. However, for most of the problems of calculation of both plates and masses analyzed, it is totally sufficient to examine one band. The analogy in the differential operators relative to the unknown function significantly facilitates the realization of such a model.Ukrainian Transportation University, Kiev, Ukraine. Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 32. No. 3, pp. 377–387, May–June, 1996.     

Consistent estimation of the intensity function of a cyclic Poisson process

We construct and investigate a consistent kernel-type nonparametric estimator of the intensity function of a cyclic Poisson process when the period is unknown. We do not assume any particular parametric form for the intensity function, nor do we even assume that it is continuous. Moreover, we consider the situation when only a single realization of the Poisson process is available, and only in a bounded window. We prove, in particular, that the proposed estimator is consistent when the size of the window indefinitely expands. We also obtain complete convergence of the estimator.