Local subspace identification of distributed homogeneous systems with general interconnection patterns

This paper studies the local identification of large-scale homogeneous systems<br/>with general network topologies. The considered local system identification problem involves unmeasurable signals between neighboring subsystems. Compared with our previous work in Yu et al. (2014) which solves the local identification of 1D homogeneous systems,...

Is blade element momentum theory (BEM) enough for smart rotor design

Smart rotor emerges as an innovation technique to reduce the impact of dynamic loading on wind turbines. Local movements of distributed aerodynamic devices will enhance the non-uniformity and dynamic effects of loading, which will challenge the applicability of the blade element momentum theory (BEM) for smart rotor control design due to its...

Multi-scalar agent-based complex design systems - the case of CECO (Climatic -Ecologies) Studio; informed generative design systems and performance-driven design workflows

This paper illustrates the application of different types of complex systems for digital form finding and design decision making with underlying methodological and pedagogical aims to emphasize performance-driven design solutions via combining generative methods of complex systems with simulation techniques. The design research examples...

Actuator Fault Detection and Diagnosis for Quadrotors

This paper presents a method for fault detection and diagnosis of actuator loss of effectiveness for a quadrotor helicopter. This paper not only considers the detection of the actuator loss of effectiveness faults, but also addresses the diagnosis of the faults. The detection and estimation of the faults are performed by the Augmented Extended...

Actuator Fault Detection and Diagnosis for Quadrotors

This paper presents a method for fault detection and diagnosis of actuator loss of effectiveness for a quadrotor helicopter. This paper not only considers the detection of the actuator loss of effectiveness faults, but also addresses the diagnosis of the faults. The detection and estimation of the faults are performed by the Augmented Extended...

Ageing of portland cement concrete cured under moist conditions

Deterioration of microstructure in cement concrete will cause changes in the transport properties of the concrete. Transport properties at different ages of the concrete provide information about the microstructural changes of the material. A way to measure the transport properties, i.e. the chloride diffusion coefficient, in the laboratory is...

Discussion of the evolution of the chloride migration coefficient of Portland cement concrete tested by the rapid chloride migration (RCM) test at long-term curing periods up to 5 years

Chloride-induced corrosion of reinforced concrete is one of the main deterioration mechanisms leading to shortening of the service life of concrete structures. Therefore, assessment of the resistance of concrete to chloride ingress plays an important role in predicting the service life of such structures. The Rapid Chloride Migration (RCM) test...

Designing a Title Certificate for the Chinese 3D Cadastre

When the land use pattern changes from an extensive way to an intensive way, the development of 3D land-use has become reality. Due to the vertical heterogeneity of property rights, establishment of 3D cadastre is imperative. Meanwhile, registration and certification of the property rights have become important approaches to serve public and...

Logical Design and Implementation of the Data Model for 3D Cadastre in China

The establishment of 3D cadastre is imperative and needs support from legal, organizational and technological aspects. In Shenzhen, China, establishment of 3D cadastre has achievedgreat progress. The joint register mechanism was employedfirstly in Shenzhen, and related research is going on, including definitions, visualization and topological...

Arrival Trajectory Optimization for Passenger Aircraft using Genetic Algorithms

This work concentrates on the development of an optimization technique which is capable of minimizing the noise impact of an arriving aircraft by optimizing its flight trajectory. Actions needed from pilots to gradually establish the landing configuration are considered because it is expected that the pilot workload throughout this phase should...

Chloride penetration and microstructure development of fly ash concrete

Self healing of road-use bituminous materials: Mechanical characterization and its modelling (abstract)

On the Refraction of Shock Waves at Fe-Be Interface

The paper aims to investigate the refraction phenomena of shock waves at ferrum-beryllium (Fe-Be) interface. The equations of state of Fe and Be adopt “stiffen gas” formula. For the regular refraction, the shock polar theory is employed. The critical angles of transition of the regular to irregular refraction about the different shock intensity...

Ventilated waterjets: design and model tests

Arrival Trajectory Optimization on Noise Impact using Interval Analysis

The CleanEra project is initiated by the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology. Significant reduction of noise impact on perimeters of airports via arrival trajectory optimization is considered as one of the major targets of the project. In this paper, an aircraft model and its acoustic performance are introduced to...

Advances in chloride diffusion of concrete exposed to marine field environment

For elaborating the research significance, goal, content and representative results of the concrete marine field exposure experiments all over the world, we have collected a large number of research literature since 1905. The longest exposure test for concrete has reached 62 years and, most importantly, concrete exposure experiments have made...