Joint roughness determination is a fundamental issue in many areas of rock engineering, because joint roughness has significant influences on mechanical properties and deformation behavior of rock masses. Available models suggested in the literature...
In physics-based prognostics, model parameters are estimated by minimizing the error or maximizing the likelihood between model predictions and measured data. When multiple model parameters are strongly correlated, it is challenging to identify indiv...
15 December 2020
Background: Assessment of uncertainty in cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) is paramount for decision-making. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis (PSA) estimates uncertainty by varying all input parameters simultaneously within predefined ranges; howe...
This work explored the correlation among the physical and mechanical parameters of concrete in marine environments during corrosion. Concrete materials with varied water–cement ratios (w/c) were soaked in four kinds of simulated seawater, inclu...
Surface topography characterization is essential for evaluating the effects of texturing processes and for describing surface-dependent phenomena. Assessing the relationships between manufacturing, surface geometries, and functional properties requir...
Correlations between the major biochemical (BC) and antioxidant (TAWSA) parameters of pigs’ blood are necessary to study in order to assess physiological–biochemical status (PhBS), animal health, production, etc. Blood samples were obtained from Duro...
Limited by the actual investigation of coal mine engineering, the measured data obtained are often based on small sample characteristics. How to probabilistically de-integrate the prior information to obtain meaningful statistical values has received...
In wideband radar systems, the performance of motion parameters estimation can significantly affect the performance of object detection and the quality of inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) imaging. Although the traditional motion parameters est...
The blind recognition of the frame parameter plays a crucial role in frame synchronization in the background of a non-cooperation communication system. This paper proposes an algorithm based on self-correlation on the foundation of existed cumulative...
This paper proposes a low-cost measurement system that can be used to perform simultaneous blood pressure (BP) and breathing (BR) measurements. Regarding BP measurements, the main parameters that are accessed include systolic blood pressure (SBP), di...
Functionally-graded electrodes (FGEs) have shown great potential in improving solid oxide fuel cells’ (SOFCs) performance. In order to produce predictions of real FGE operations, a comprehensive numerical model that takes into account all the microst...
This work presents an analysis of the relationship between strength parameters determined in the laboratory and the results of a cone penetration test with pore water pressure measurement (CPTU) of waste soils in the “White Seas” area in...
In this study, the simulation parameters of the door hinge were investigated in the Z direction to have a correlation between the experimental test and simulation. Tests and simulations were conducted according to the United Nations Economic Commissi...
Asphalt binders that perform exceptionally well in resisting both rutting and cracking are highly desirable for withstanding the combined effects of extreme low temperatures and heavy vehicle loads. This work highlights the benefits of softening oils...
This paper presents a novel motor imagery (MI) classification algorithm using filter-bank common spatial pattern (FBCSP) features based on MI-relevant channel selection. In contrast to existing channel selection methods based on global CSP features,...
It has been recognized that a connection may exist between defects of oxide coating and its corrosion protection. Such a link has not been substantiated. We prepare two coatings of anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) and plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO)...
Background/Objectives: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCT-A) provide detailed measurements of retinal structure and vasculature; however, age-related differences in how these parameters correlate with one another remain poorl...
Three-dimensional printed concrete (3DPC) exhibits anisotropic mechanical behaviour due to layer-wise extrusion, yet a standardised methodology for estimating constitutive model parameters from full-field experimental data remains absent. This study...
Background: The primary aim of our study was to assess the correlation between an improved version of the attenuation coefficient available on the Arietta 850 ultrasound system (iATT, Fujifilm Healthcare, Tokyo, Japan) and controlled attenuation para...
For the identification problem of Hammerstein models, this paper proposes a decoupled identification algorithm that combines the correlation analysis with the optimal gradient-based iterative algorithm. The proposed method firstly decouples the linea...
The Density Gradient Theory (DGT) permits obtaining the surface tension by using an equation of state and the so-called influence parameter. Different correlations of the influence parameter versus temperature have been proposed, with the two-coeffic...
The optimization and the engineering development of additive manufacturing (AM) products both require accurate, non-destructive techniques to extract their mechanical performances. The Instrumented Indentation Test (IIT) has such a potential, althoug...
The dendritic structure and the distribution of the γ′-phase lattice parameter (aγ′) along selected lines of the longitudinal section in a model single-crystalline blade made of CMSX-4® nickel-based superalloy were studied...
In this work, a two-dimensional mathematical model is applied to develop a new mass transport correlation for an SGL GFD4.6A carbon felt applied in a 100 cm2 single cell vanadium redox-flow battery under realistic flow conditions. Already published m...
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The precise location of the Master Knot of Henry (MKH) has important clinical significance, but its anatomical definition has not been agreed upon. The purpose of this study is to present a linear regression equation for predicting length variables b...
Good sperm production is a notable requirement for subjects intended for reproduction, particularly in endangered species, and it has been demonstrated that in horse stallions, this is correlated to testicular volume. The present study, which involve...
Nowadays, European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) aquaculture is undergoing a significant expansion. Nevertheless, the aquaculture industry is plagued by vibriosis. The spatial and temporal dynamics of Vibrio harveyi were studied on a European seabas...
The permeability of ionic rare is a crucial factor influencing the leaching rate of rare earth elements. In the Gannan region, many ionic rare earth ores exhibit poor permeability and high compressibility compared to sandy soils. The permeability coe...
Underwater acoustic technology is an important means of detecting the ocean. Due to the complex influence of the marine environment, there is a lot of noise and baseline drift in the signals collected by hydrophones. In order to solve this problem, t...
Geologic material properties of hillslopes are inherently heterogeneous, with complex layering structures due to geological deposition processes. Lacking detailed sampling of the properties’ spatial distribution has led to the stochastic repres...
Field tests are the most suitable method to determine geotechnical parameters. Owing to some restrictions in field tests, physical modeling has been widely accepted as a proper method to define mathematical correlations among geotechnical parameters....
The focus of this study is to accurately predict the convective heat transfer of CO2 to ensure the safe and efficient design of supercritical and trans-critical CO2 energy systems. The heat transfer performance of CO2 is crucial for the stable operat...
Background/Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the changes in hematological indices following methotrexate (MTX) initiation and assess their correlation with and predictive value for treatment responses in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Methods: A...
Background: Although spinopelvic radiographs analysis is the standard for a pathological diagnosis, it cannot explain the activities of the spine in daily life. This study investigates the correlation between sagittal parameters and spinal range of m...
Abrasive blasting modifies the surface state of pre-treated materials in terms of surface irregularities. Bearing in mind that the roughness characteristics affect the components functionality, it is essential to study and evaluation the surface stat...
The thermal pollution of stormwater runoff is an important factor in the degradation of the urban water environment. Bioretention is an effective way to control the thermal pollution of stormwater runoff. To understand the influence of different rain...
Laparoscopic procedures have become indispensable in gastrointestinal surgery. As a minimally invasive process, it begins with primary trocar insertion. However, this step poses the threat of injuries to the gastrointestinal tract and blood vessels....
Using the classical received signal strength (RSS)-distance log-normal model in wireless sensor network (WSN) applications poses a series of characteristic challenges derived from (a) the model’s structural limitations when it comes to explaining rea...
Sensitivity analysis is a fundamental approach to identify the most significant and sensitive parameters, helping us to understand complex hydrological models, particularly for time-consuming distributed flood forecasting models based on complicated...
Conventionally, the unknown parameters in Merton’s model are set using a calibration method that estimates the current asset value and volatility from observable stock prices. This paper describes a completely different approach for estimating...
Uncertainties are widely present in the design and simulation of aero-engine combustion systems. Common non-probabilistic convex models are only capable of processing independent or correlated uncertainty variables, while conventional precise probabi...
This study addresses the challenge of accurately correlating detailed and reduced thermal models in aerospace applications by using heuristic global optimization methods. In the context of increasingly complex thermal systems, traditional manual corr...
Surface texture parameters are a quantitative way of characterising surface topographical features and are closely related to tribological properties. In this paper, the correlation between surface topographic features and friction coefficient is inv...
In order to solve the problems of long-time consumption and high energy consumption in existing capacity detection methods of retired Ni-MH batteries, a fast and reliable capacity prediction method for retired Ni-MH batteries by multi-parameter drive...
The evaluation methods for shale gas resources and the key parameters involved are diverse. The main research object of this article is the key parameters in shale gas resource evaluation, and this study aims to quantitatively evaluate the required k...
Two new anticancer-active 1,2,3-triazole-dipyridothiazine hybrids were evaluated for their lipophilicity using thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and computational methods. The experimental lipophilicity was evaluated with mobile phases (mixtures of TRI...
This manuscript presents a novel framework for high-resolution and robust microwave correlation imaging. In order to generate a more diverse random radiation field distribution, the unified random radiation field (URRF) model is proposed. The URRF mo...
A preliminary local database of potential (opportunistic) airborne human and plant pathogenic and non-pathogenic species detected in PM10 samples collected in winter and spring is provided, in addition to their seasonal dependence and relationships w...
The intention of this paper is to evaluate the sensitivity of the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) output to its input parameters. A global parameter sensitivity analysis is conducted in order to determine which parameters mostly affect the model...
The Marchetti Dilatometer test is a non-destructive in situ test that can be used to determine the geotechnical properties of soils. This paper presents the results of a study that investigated the correlations between the parameters obtained from th...
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