The aims of the present study were to (a) analyze the relationship between acceleration capacity at low and high initial running speeds and the player’s ability to cover high-intensity running distances and perform high-intensity accelerations...
In order to optimize the acceleration performance of a large inertia hydraulic actuator, this paper proposes a main valve input shaping control strategy, which makes the valve flow supply match the load-control demand by adjusting the main valve flow...
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of heavy sled towing using a load corresponding to a 50% reduction of the individual theoretical maximal velocity (ranged 57–73% body mass) on subsequent 30 m sprint performance, velocity, me...
Objectives: This study examined whether 8 weeks of unilateral flywheel resistance training (FRT) enhances eccentric neuromuscular characteristics and change-of-direction (COD) performance in male soccer players, and whether these adaptations transfer...
The field of edge computing has grown considerably over the past few years, with applications in artificial intelligence and big data processing, particularly due to its powerful accelerators offering a large amount of hardware parallelism. As the co...
The preparation of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) with both high-early-strength and good workability contributes to further promotion of its development and application. This study investigated the effects of different accelerators (SM, alkal...
Anti-skid performance is the most critical indicator that reflects the safety performance of the road surface. A good anti-skid performance of the road surface guarantees the safe and fast driving of vehicles. However, the asphalt pavement of highway...
Harmonic drive is susceptible to strength failure and performance degradation failure during operation. Given the long life test cycles, limited sample size, and incomplete understanding of degradation laws, this study conducted comprehensive life te...
Crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules, when subjected to diverse environmental conditions, undergo progressive performance degradation due to factors such as temperature, humidity, light irradiation, and operational duration. Understanding this de...
The rapid development of deep neural networks (DNNs), such as convolutional neural networks and transformer-based large language models, has significantly advanced AI applications. However, these advances have introduced substantial computational and...
With the development of intelligent grid systems, smart circuit breakers are widely used. The control circuit is the core component of the smart circuit breaker, making its performance degradation characteristics highly significant. This paper focuse...
Seismic excitations induce floor accelerations that can damage non-structural components and, in extreme cases, contribute to global structural failure. Although floor acceleration demands have been widely studied, their integration into probabilisti...
Vibration control has emerged as a significant concern in civil engineering, aiming to minimize the displacement and stress exerted on structures during seismic events. The accelerated oscillator damper (AOD), which is a damping device that depends o...
Excessive carbonation curing can impair later-age properties; therefore, determining an appropriate carbonation duration is critical for practical low-CO2 utilization. In this study, cement paste and mortar specimens were subjected to accelerated car...
This article addresses the growing need in resource-constrained edge computing scenarios for energy-efficient convolutional neural network (CNN) accelerators on mobile Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) systems. In particular, we concentrate on reg...
The current trend of building accelerated research universities in China that explore the pursuit of interdisciplinary research (IDR) approach to yield academic excellence and innovation through institutional reforms is aspiring to achieve the Sustai...
Mortar that is typically employed for interior or exterior coatings can be characterised using laboratory-prepared specimens according to specific test standards; however, its performance undergoes changes following application on substrates. When se...
With the increasing emphasis on energy-efficient computing, edge devices accelerated by graphics processing units (GPUs) are gaining attention for their potential in scientific workloads. These platforms support compute-intensive simulations under st...
The practical performance of recycled asphalt obtained from recycled engine oil bottom (REOB) was evaluated by paving a test road of base asphalt and REOB-recycled asphalt mixture in a laboratory, where accelerated loading tests with 700,000 cycles w...
In the field of Smart Cities, especially for Smart Street Lighting and Smart Mobility, the use of low-cost devices is considered an advantageous solution due to their easy availability, cost reduction and, consequently, technological and methodologic...
This study presents a pulley-buoy-accelerated linear wave power generation system and verifies its feasibility and effectiveness through experimental research. Compared with traditional wave power generation systems that rely on three-stage energy co...
This study addresses the growing demand for scalable data encryption by evaluating the performance of AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption and decryption using CBC (Cipher Block Chaining) and CTR (Counter Mode) modes across various CPU (Cent...
The balanced mix design (BMD) constitutes a significant step forward in the pursuit of better-performing asphalt mixtures. This approach/framework offers increased innovative opportunities for the proper design and production of engineered asphalt mi...
We aimed to elucidate spatiotemporal and kinetic determinants of sprint acceleration performance in soccer players. Thirty-seven male soccer players performed 60-m sprints. The spatiotemporal variables and ground reaction impulses were calculated ove...
AIM: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the correlation between acceleration and maximum running phase in 60-m sprint and vertical jump performance. Furthermore, to investigate the factors that affect the acceleration phase, maximum...
In order to evaluate the feasibility of using hard-grade asphalt concrete in China’s highway construction, based on the accelerated loading test of the full-scale track of the Research Institute of Highway Ministry of Transport (RIOHTrack), the...
Pavement vibration monitoring under vehicle loads can be used to acquire traffic information and assess the health of pavement structures, which contributes to smart road construction. However, the effectiveness of monitoring is closely related to se...
Background/Objectives: Pickup acceleration refers to acceleration initiated from a non-static start and can be described as a function of Approach, Transition, and Pickup steps. Given the forward-leaning posture adopted during the Transition and Pick...
Due to its excellent properties, monolithic silica aerogel is a promising material for innovative glazing systems. Since glazing systems are exposed to deteriorating agents during building service life, it is essential to investigate the long-term pe...
High-performance embedded systems with powerful processors, specialized hardware accelerators, and advanced software techniques are all key technologies driving the growth of the IoT. By combining hardware and software techniques, it is possible to i...
While seeking to achieve high performances of a bulk piezoelectric acceleration sensor, we investigated the behavior of the design variables of the sensor components and optimized the sensor design using a numerical simulation based on piezoelectric...
Feature selection is a subfield of data analysis that is on reducing the dimensionality of datasets, so that subsequent analyses over them can be performed in affordable execution times while keeping the same results. Joint Mutual Information (JMI) i...
HyperArc is a preferred technique for treating brain metastases, employing a single isocenter for multiple lesions. Geometrical isocentricity in the TrueBeam linear accelerator with HyperArc is crucial. We evaluated machine performance checks (MPCs)...
In recent years, edge intelligence (EI) has emerged, combining edge computing with AI, and specifically deep learning, to run AI algorithms directly on edge devices. In practical applications, EI faces challenges related to computational power, power...
Natural stone-paved roads have been generally used to preserve historical regions due to its architectural aesthetic aspect and environmental impact. However, there are limitations of travelling speed and traffic volume owing to the defects caused by...
Change-of-direction (COD) capacity is a key performance metric in football due to the high volume of COD actions occurring during match play. This study aimed to (i) evaluate the repeatability of the 5-0-5 test and (ii) examine the relationship betwe...
Sprint and jump abilities are considered basic skills that are regularly evaluated in training and school contexts. The correlations between these two skills have previously been established in adults and adolescents, but they have not been fully ass...
The success of deep convolutional neural networks in solving age-old computer vision challenges, particularly object detection, came with high requirements in terms of computation capability, energy consumption, and a lack of real-time processing cap...
In this paper, the structural characteristics of electromagnetic suspension (EMS) inertial stabilizers are analyzed firstly, and then a mechanical analysis of a single mass block and double mass block is carried out. The relationship model between th...
In this study, we aimed to assess sprinting using a developed instrument encompassing an inertial measurement unit (IMU) in order to analyze athlete performance during the sprint, as well as to determine the number of steps, ground contact time, flig...
Background: Sprint performance, including acceleration, maximal velocity and deceleration, is crucial for athletic success in field and court-based sports; however, deceleration remains understudied despite its role in change of direction (COD) and m...
Resisted sprint training (RST) is widely used to enhance acceleration capacity; however, evidence concerning on long-term effects to RST in professional women’s remains limited. Methods: This study examined the chronic effects of a six-week res...
Foam insulation materials are widely used in the construction industry due to their low thermal conductivity attributable to their microstructures and their low-conductivity blowing agents and affordability. In this study, we evaluate how the thermal...
This study analyzed the effect of accelerating agents, such as aluminate, cement mineral, and alkali-free accelerators, on the long-term performance of steel-fiber-reinforced shotcrete. The shotcrete performance was studied based on the type and amou...
The Phase-Change Heat Exchanger Unit in Layered Porous Media (PCEU-LPM) is obtained through frozen pouring processing, and exhibits characteristics such as high thermal conductivity, high latent heat, and high permeability, making it suitable for dis...
In this study, cement minerals, aluminates, and alkali-free accelerators incorporated with steel fiber were used to scrutinize the influence of accelerating agents on the long-term performance of tunneling shotcrete. Performance tests were identified...
As machine learning and AI continue to rapidly develop, and with the ever-closer end of Moore’s law, new avenues and novel ideas in architecture design are being created and utilized. One avenue is accelerating AI as close to the user as possib...
The increasing complexity of algorithms in embedded applications has amplified the demand for high-performance computing. Heterogeneous embedded systems, particularly FPGA-based systems-on-chip (SoCs), enhance execution speed by integrating hardware...
This study employed numerical simulations to investigate the aerodynamic characteristics of a flapping wing by solving the governing incompressible Navier–Stokes equations. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), the effect of frequency accel...
The threshold of microfluidic inertial switch is excessively dependent on the size of the passive valve structure and the gas–liquid surface energy of working liquid. How to achieve high threshold and anti-high overload using liquid with low vi...
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