A general topology-based framework for adaptive insertion of cohesive elements in finite element meshes

Large-scale simulation of separation phenomena in solids such as fracture, branching, and fragmentation requires a scalable data structure representation of the evolving model. Modeling of such phenomena can be successfully accomplished by means of cohesive models of fracture, which are versatile and effective tools for computational analysis. A common approach to insert cohesive elements in finite element meshes consists of adding discrete special interfaces (cohesive elements) between bulk elements. The insertion of cohesive elements along bulk element interfaces for fragmentation simulation imposes changes in the topology of the mesh. This paper presents a unified topology-based framework for supporting adaptive fragmentation simulations, being able to handle two- and three-dimensional models, with finite elements of any order. We represent the finite element model using a compact and “complete” topological data structure, which is capable of retrieving all adjacency relationships needed for the simulation. Moreover, we introduce a new topology-based algorithm that systematically classifies fractured facets (i.e., facets along which fracture has occurred). The algorithm follows a set of procedures that consistently perform all the topological changes needed to update the model. The proposed topology-based framework is general and ensures that the model representation remains always valid during fragmentation, even when very complex crack patterns are involved. The framework correctness and efficiency are illustrated by arbitrary insertion of cohesive elements in various finite element meshes of self-similar geometries, including both two- and three-dimensional models. These computational tests clearly show linear scaling in time, which is a key feature of the present data-structure representation. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is also demonstrated by dynamic fracture analysis through finite element simulations of actual engineering problems.

GPU-based rendering for deformable translucent objects

In this paper we introduce an approximate image-space approach for real-time rendering of deformable translucent models by flattening the geometry and lighting information of objects into textures to calculate multi-scattering in texture spaces. We decompose the process into two stages, called the gathering and scattering corresponding to the computations for incident and exident irradiance respectively. We derive a simplified illumination model for the gathering of the incident irradiance, which is amenable for deformable models using two auxiliary textures. In the scattering stage, we adopt two modes for efficient accomplishment of the view-dependent scattering. Our approach is implemented by fully exploiting the capabilities of graphics processing units (GPUs). It achieves visually plausible results and real-time frame rates for deformable models on commodity desktop PCs.     

Modeling on triangulations with geodesic curves

This paper discusses the problem of modeling on triangulated surfaces with geodesic curves. In the first part of the paper we define a new class of curves, called geodesic Bézier curves, that are suitable for modeling on manifold triangulations. As a natural generalization of Bézier curves, the new curves are as smooth as possible. In the second part we discuss the construction of C ⁰ and C ¹ piecewise Bézier splines. We also describe how to perform editing operations, such as trimming, using these curves. Special care is taken to achieve interactive rates for modeling tasks. The third part is devoted to the definition and study of convex sets on triangulated surfaces. We derive the convex hull property of geodesic Bézier curves.

A prototype for cartographic human body analysis

A cartographic-oriented model uses algebraic map operations to perform spatial analysis of medical data relative to the human body. A prototype system uses 3D visualization techniques to deliver analysis results. A prototype implementation suggests the model might provide the basis for a medical application tool that introduces new information insight.     

Exploiting User Interests to Characterize Navigational Patterns in Web Browsing Assistance

In order to be capable of exploiting context for pro-active information recommendation, agents need to extract and understand user activities based on their knowledge of the user interests. In this paper, we propose a novel approach for context-aware recommendation in browsing assistants based on the integration of user profiles, navigational patterns and contextual elements. In this approach, user profiles built using an unsupervised Web page clustering algorithm are used to characterize user ongoing activities and behavior patterns. Experimental evidence show that using longer-term interests to explain active browsing goals user assistance is effectively enhanced.

EBJ-132A型掘进机工作机构控制系统的研究

探讨了自动完成悬臂式掘进机的巷道断面自动成形,提出了根据不同煤岩分布调整悬臂摆动速度来达到截割主电机恒功率控制的方法.所设计的系统可以根据用户输入的断面形状和参数自动完成巷道断面的成形,实现不同巷道煤岩分布情况下能够自动调节进给速度的功能,达到降低功率损失、提高工作效率及自动化的目的.为实现机掘巷道自动化和无人化提供了一种切实可行的方法.     

SCA硬件抽象层接口设计

随着软件通信体系结构的广泛研究和应用,为在包含特定硬件单元的SCA硬件平台上实现不同计算单元上组件间管理的统一性和通信的标准化,提高波形应用在不同的硬件平台上的可移植性和重用性,软件通信体系结构引入了硬件抽象层的概念.该文以通用处理器和DSP为例,描述硬件抽象层的功能及其在通用处理器GPP和DSP上的API实现.     

面向航空电子的分区操作系统

伴随新一代航空电子的综合化趋势,机载软件对机载操作系统提出新的要求.通过管理系统的软硬件资源,包括内存、CPU、通信等,机载操作系统将各类机载软件融合在同一个CPU上,实现综合化.该文给出一种面向航空电子的分区操作系统的实现框架,支持二级调度,对于各类机载软件实施分区调度,并且分区的运行互不干扰,保证了分区的安全性.     

Real-time reliability prediction for dynamic systems with both deteriorating and unreliable components

As an important technology for predictive maintenance, failure prognosis has attracted more and more attentions in recent years. Real-time reliability prediction is one effective solution to failure prognosis. Considering a dynamic system that is composed of normal, deteriorating and unreliable components, this paper proposes an integrated approach to perform real-time reliability prediction for such a class of systems. For a deteriorating component, the degradation is modeled by a time-varying fault process which is a linear or approximately linear function of time. The behavior of an unreliable component is described by a random variable which has two possible values corresponding to the operating and malfunction conditions of this component. The whole proposed approach contains three algorithms. A modified interacting multiple model particle filter is adopted to estimate the dynamic system’s state variables and the unmeasurable time-varying fault. An exponential smoothing algorithm named the Holt’s method is used to predict the fault process. In the end, the system’s reliability is predicted in real time by use of the Monte Carlo strategy. The proposed approach can effectively predict the impending failure of a dynamic system, which is verified by computer simulations based on a three-vessel water tank system.