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The intelligent design method based on generative adversarial networks (GANs) represents an emerging structural design paradigm where design rules are not artificially defined but are directly learned from existing design data. GAN-based methods have...

Since it is difficult for lateral stiffness of rope-guided rails to meet industry criteria in deep construction shaft, schematic diagrams of displacement suppression mechanisms (DSMs) are designed with a systematic approach demonstrated to reduce the...

Schematic maps have widely been used for representing transport networks. In the schematization process, preserving the relative position of nodes and the relative length of segments are considered highly important for constructing spatial cognition....

In the planning and design stage, it is difficult to accurately predict construction costs only by estimating approximate cost. It is also very difficult to predict the change in construction costs whenever the design changes. However, using the BIM...

This study proposes a simple ground heat exchanger design capacity that is applicable in the schematic-design stage for several configurations used for borehole heat exchangers (BHEs). Three configurations—single, compact, and irregular types—were se...

The article approaches ‘landscape architecture’, insisting on the term ‘architecture’ as describing landscape formations accepted as structured systems of composed, perceptual elements presenting organizational and aesthetic v...

While the Seokguram Grotto is celebrated in art history for its sculptural mastery, its architectural identity as a constructed stone dome—distinct from excavated caves—remains under-researched. Existing studies have largely relied on geo...

High-performance bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters have been widely applied in the advanced radio frequency (RF) wireless communication systems in the past decade. However, the demand for filters with large bandwidth, up to 10%, still puts a significa...

Operation of environmentally responsive building components requires rapid prediction of the optimal adaptation of geometric shapes and positions, and such responsive configuration needs to be identified during the design process as early as possible...

We have developed SWA: SoftWare for Analog design automation. Its commands can describe analog and mixed-signal (AMS) layouts and schematics to replace the graphic editor with a program reflecting the knowledge of design experts. Also, it is able to...

The matching of schematic diagrams and physical information of terminal blocks in substation secondary screen cabinets plays a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of substations. To enhance the automation level of this task and reduce labor...

Schematic knowledge, an important component of knowledge graphs (KGs), defines a rich set of logical axioms based on concepts and relations to support knowledge integration, reasoning, and heterogeneity elimination over KGs. Although several KGs cons...

In this paper, we propose a novel design and optimization environment for inertial MEMS devices based on a computationally efficient schematization of the structure at the a device level. This allows us to obtain a flexible and efficient design optim...

This article describes the design of a local GSM signal amplifying system and presents the results of appliance performance measurements, simulations and analyses. The system consists of a receiving antenna of the Yagi type, a 50 Ω cable, a 0.5...

The subject of this publication is a synthesized description of an S-parameter linear analysis for the improvement of a particular RF amplifier. The model is applied in a simulation environment as a 100–500 MHz two-port device under test with c...

The first commercial thinning usually entails a high cost in harvest operations and a low resulting income. From a practical forestry perspective, a schematic spatial selection might be more efficient than a selective approach. Therefore, this study...

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 152,000 new cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) were diagnosed in 2024, with more than 105,000 cases affecting the colon and 46,000 involving the rectum. CRC remains the second leading cause of cancer-rela...

Atlas of Material Damage has 464 microscopic pictures, schematic diagrams, and a few graphs, which show how materials fail, how they are produced to not fail, and how they are designed to perform particular functions to make outstanding products. Fin...

Abandoned industrial sites are generally characterized by soil and subsoil contamination. The paradigm currently employed for their remediation is “tabula rasa”, i.e., remediation of the entire site before its repurpose. However, this met...

Various analog design automation attempts have addressed the shortcomings of the still largely manual and, thus, inefficient and risky analog design approach. These methods can roughly be divided into synthesis and procedural generation. An important...

Building energy waste has become one of the major challenges confronting the world today, so specifications and targets for building energy efficiency have been put forward in countries around the world in recent years. The schematic design stage mat...

The existing domestic cat literature predominantly contains lists detailing its behaviour. However, these lists are neither specific enough for domestic cats nor general enough for all behaviours on a macro level of the domestic cat. Furthermore, the...

This paper presents a comprehensive approach to analyze and design the voltage and current loops of switching DC-DC converters by using sliding-mode control theory. The approach is interchangeably applied to switching converters under current-program...

The importance of design aimed to the enhancement of the urban landscape, it is accredited by the eye-established preeminence in today’s culture. Image and form are essential elements of the perceptual process and they are closely linked to sight, th...

The article reviews autogiros, concentrating on their flight history, development, application, flight principle, components, and advantages over other aircraft. Firstly, the history of autogiros is presented, focusing on breakthrough inventions and...

The design phase of buildings represents a dynamic and complex process, constantly evolving with modifications and feedback. It involves numerous professionals from various specialties, resulting in a fragmented and iterative trial-and-error process....

This work presents the design of a discrete second-generation voltage conveyor (VCII) and its capability to be used as electronic interface for silicon photomultipliers. The design addressed here exploits directly at the transistor level, with commer...

Motivated by the pervasiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the current “smart everything” scenario, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent research at the intersection of...

The development of mobile 5G technology poses new challenges for high-frequency and high-performance filters. However, current commercial acoustic wave filters mainly focus on 4G LTE, which operates below 3 GHz. It is necessary to accelerate research...

This study highlights the development of small-scale reactors, in the form of microstructures with microchannel networking. Microreactors have achieved an impressive reputation, regarding chemical synthesis ability and their applications in the engin...

XSPICE models for a generic transmission line, a microstrip line, and coupled microstrips are presented. The developed models extend general-purpose circuit simulation tools using RF circuits design features. The models could be used for circuit simu...

With the rapid advancement of digital technology, three-dimensional designs of Grid Information Models (GIMs) are increasingly applied in the power industry. Addressing the challenges of extracting key parameters during the GIM’s process for po...

The primary objective of this paper was to present a complete procedure, including a tester schematic, to test the compliance of any electrocardiographic (ECG) device or its elements, such as the analog front-end (AFE), with the International Electro...

This paper details the approach to the efficient design and optimization of a reversible adder and multiplier utilizing Peres gates, which is a three-input, three-output gate. Peres gates are recognized for their universality and energy-efficient pro...

This study introduces a low-power analog integrated Euclidean distance radial basis function classifier. The high-level architecture is composed of several Manhattan distance circuits in connection with a current comparator circuit. Notably, each imp...

The need for Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) is rising as renewable energy sources become more prevalent in power networks since the rate of change of frequency is being deteriorated. Appropriate and accurate network measurements are a requirement fo...

In this paper, a methodology for designing a distributed model for coplanar asymmetry transformer on gallium nitride (GaN) process is proposed, which can accurately characterize the transformer’s feature up to a millimeter-wave band. The paper...

Due to the rapid renovations of historical districts in the context of consumer society, contributing to the loss of city culture and identity, this paper describes the methodological study of the local schema concept on the renovations of architectu...

Despite the growing interest in digital twins (DTs) in geospatial technology, the scientific literature is still at the early stage, and concepts of DTs vary. In common perspectives, the primary goals of DTs are to reduce the uncertainty of the physi...

Analog mixed-signal (AMS) verification is one of the essential tasks in the development process of modern systems-on-chip (SoC). Most parts of the AMS verification flow are already automated, except for stimuli generation, which has been performed ma...

Algerian coal, traditionally exploited as a fossil fuel, can be valorized as a nanostructured carbon source for sustainable technologies. Reinterpreted physicochemical data highlight porous morphology, nanocrystalline carbon (~18 nm), and diverse fun...

This work presents a fully integrated, two-stage, deep class-AB power amplifier (PA) operating at a center frequency of 60 GHz. High efficiency and suppression of third-order intermodulation products are targeted, achieving improved linearity compare...

Optimizing building performance and economic benefits through feedback in building design is a hot topic in current academic research. However, few studies on prefabricated buildings have been undertaken in this field. Meanwhile, the methodology used...

This paper proposes a corner analysis approach for CMOS circuits taking into the account radiation effects. The presented simulation approach is implemented using the open-source design automation (EDA) software QUCS-S 25.2.0 and Ngspice 45. It was d...

The intersection of biomedicine and radio frequency (RF) engineering has fundamentally transformed self-health monitoring by leveraging soft and wearable electronic devices. This paradigm shift presents a critical challenge, requiring these devices a...

It is generally acknowledged that good-quality design is a prerequisite for good quality and productive construction work. One proposed measure to improve the quality of construction has been contractors’ involvement in the design phase, and this phe...

L_FMFRP is an architectural fiber composite surface element with an airy internal structure and variable section. This architectured material is the product of an alternative design and fabrication process that integrates fabric materiality, suggesti...

This study aimed to examine the collaborative design of an interdisciplinary STEAM activity conducted by lower-secondary school teachers of different disciplines. We adopted an approach based on a case study involving four teachers (art, music, techn...

Robotic observatories are ideal infrastructures that can be remotely accessed by scientists, amateurs, and general public for research and education in Astronomy. Its robotization is a complex process for ensuring autonomy, safety, and coordination a...

Intensity interrogation-based surface plasmon resonance imaging (ISPRi) sensing has a simple schematic design and is the most widely used surface plasmon resonance technology at present. In this study, we report the successful development of a novel...