1623 results:

1161. Direct-differentiation-based sensitivity analysis of an axisymmetric finite element formulation including torsion
Date: 06-01-16 

The shape sensitivity analysis using the direct differentiation method is developed for the case of axisymmetry with superposed torsion in the framework of finite strains and elastic material

1162. Composition and evaluation of a novel web-based decision support system for grape black rot control
Date: 04-01-16 

Black rot on grapevine is a fungal disease caused by Phyllosticta ampelicida (syn. Guignardia bidwellii) affecting grape leaves as well as clusters. A novel black rot decision support system termed

1163. Efficient incorporation of channel cross-section geometry uncertainty into regional and global scale flood inundation models
Date: 07-12-15 

This paper investigates the challenge of representing structural differences in river channel cross-section geometry for regional to global scale river hydraulic models and the effect this can have

1164. High sensitivity and high resolution element 3D analysis by a combined SIM-SPM instrument
Date: 12-08-15 

Using the recently developed SIMS–SPM prototype, secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) data was combined with topographical data from the scanning probe microscopy (SPM) module for five test

1165. Coseismic liquefaction phenomenon analysis by COSMO-SkyMed: 2012 Emilia (Italy) earthquake
Date: 12-08-15 

The liquefaction phenomenon that occurred in the coseismic phase of the May 20, 2012 Emilia (Italy) earthquake (ML 5.9) is investigated. It was induced by the water pressure increase in the buried

1166. Some efficient approaches for multi-objective constrained optimization of computationally expensive black-box model problems
Date: 03-08-15 

Multi-objective constrained optimization problems which arise in many engineering fields often involve computationally expensive black-box model simulators of industrial processes which have to be

1167. Determination of the geometric corrugation of graphene on SiC(0001) by grazing incidence fast atom diffraction
Date: 08-07-15 

We present a grazing incidence fast atom diffraction (GIFAD) study of monolayer graphene on 6H-SiC(0001). This system shows a Moiré-like 13 × 13 superlattice above the reconstructed carbon buffer

1168. Parameter estimation for uncertain systems based on fault diagnosis using Takagi-Sugeno model
Date: 02-06-15 

The paper addresses a systematic procedure to deal with state and parameter uncertainty estimation for nonlinear time-varying systems. A robust observer with respect to states, inputs and

1169. Life cycle assessment of heat production from grape marc pellets
Date: 16-01-15 

In an international context characterised by the promotion of renewable sources to face an increasing energy demand, grape marc is an organic co-product of the vinification process whose potential as

1170. QUICS
Date: 03-11-15 

Developing a generalised catchment-wide approach to uncertainty assessment for Water Framework Directive implementation studies