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A Function Space Perspective on Stochastic Shape Evolution
Modelling randomness in shape data, for example, the evolution of shapes of organisms in biology, requires stochastic models of shapes. This paper...
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A Strain Energy Function for Planar Response of a Constrained Cosserat Extensible Elastica with a General Reference Planar Shape
An analytical expression for the strain energy of a constrained extensible Cosserat elastica is developed for general planar shapes and deformations...
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Prestress force and moving force identification in prestressed concrete bridges via Lagrangian polynomial-based load shape function approach
Precise determination of prestress force in prestressed concrete bridges (PCBs) is essential for estimating the bridge’s load-carrying capacity to...
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Normal Forms
Normal Form Theory helps to simplify linear and nonlinear dynamical systems by reducing the number of terms in the equations and by introducing a...
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A new three-dimensional rock strength criterion based on shape function in deviatoric plane
Rock strength criteria are the theoretical grounding of geotechnical design and stability estimation, the Mohr–Coulomb (MC) and Hoek–Brown (HB)...
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Hydrodynamics of the self-diving function of thunniform swimmer relying on switching the caudal fin shape
This article introduces a novel self-diving movement that relies on the morphological variation of caudal fin. We use the method of decomposing the...
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Spinodal dynamics of metastable glass transition domains in amorphous polymer towards thermomechanically tailorable shape memory effect
Glass transition plays a critical role to determine the dynamic behaviors of amorphous shape memory polymers (SMPs). However, the fundamental...
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Regulating Cell Shape During Cytokinesis
During cytokinesis, the last step in cell division, cells must rearrange their shape so as to produce two daughter cells of equal size. To this end,...
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Shape functions to scanner comparison
In the optical scanning, the processed data are in the form of point clouds that can be organised into the triangular meshes and can represent the...
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Combined shape and topology optimisation of shell structures using FE-based parameterisations
Studies that optimise both the shape and topology of shell structures typically utilise CAD parametrisations to describe the geometry of the shell...
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Shape control of moderately thick piezoelectric beams
The present contribution focuses on shape control of thick beam-type structures. First the governing equations of a multi-layered beam are derived by...
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Hybrid Algorithm of Adhesive Joint Shape Optimization
The subject of this article is the algorithm for optimization of symmetrical adhesive lapped joint. The goal of the paper is development of the...
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3D shape reconstruction of the femur from planar X-ray images using statistical shape and appearance models
Major trauma is a condition that can result in severe bone damage. Customised orthopaedic reconstruction allows for limb salvage surgery and helps to...
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Yet another parameter-free shape optimization method
The use of node coordinates as design variables in shape optimization offers a larger design space than computer-aided design (CAD)-based shape...
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Denoising Biomedical Signals with Wave-Shape Functions
The adaptive non-harmonic (ANH) model considers amplitude and frequency-modulated (AM-FM) signals as a superimposition of non-sinusoidal...
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The effect of particle shape on the dynamics of spherical projectile impacting into granular media
To investigate the effect of particle shape on the dynamics of projectile impact into granular media, this study conducted discrete element method...
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Noise Sensitivity of Mode Shape and Mode Shape Difference to Damage Detection
Wavelet transform (WT) has become a reliable tool in detecting damage in structures. Owing to its reliability, various researchers have applied WT to...
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Shape sensing modeling of Timoshenko beam based on the strain gradient theory and iFEM method
The geometrically nonlinear deformation of the large scale structure seriously endangers the structural system safety. Thus, it is of great...
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Towards advanced piezoelectric metamaterial design via combined topology and shape optimization
Metamaterials open up a spectrum of artificially engineered properties otherwise unreachable in conventional bulk materials. For electromechanical...
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Image-Based Body Shape Estimation to Detect Malnutrition
The detection of malnutrition in children contributes to the United Nations’ second Sustainable Development Goal (SDG2): Zero Hunger. One of SDG2’s...