‎a full nesterov-todd (nt) step infeasible interior-point algorithm‎ ‎is proposed for solving monotone linear complementarity problems‎ ‎over symmetric cones by using euclidean jordan algebra‎. ‎two types of‎ ‎full nt-steps are used‎, ‎feasibility steps and centering steps‎. ‎the‎ ‎algorithm starts from strictly feasible iterates of a perturbed‎ ‎problem‎, ‎and, using the central path and feasi...

Recently there have been a number of works that model the zero pronoun resolution with the concept called `center.' However, the usefulness of the previous centering frameworks has not fully evaluated with naturally occurring discourses. Furthermore, the previous centering theory has handled only the phenomena in successive simple sentences and has not adequately addressed the way to handle com...

It has long been known that neural networks can learn faster when their input and hidden unit activities are centered about zero; recently we have extended this approach to also encompass the centering of error signals (Schraudolph and Sejnowski, 1996). Here we generalize this notion to all factors involved in the weight update, leading us to propose centering the slope of hidden unit activatio...

It has long been known that neural networks can learn faster when their input and hidden unit activities are centered about zero; recently we have extended this approach to also encompass the centering of error signals [2]. Here we generalize this notion to all factors involved in the network’s gradient, leading us to propose centering the slope of hidden unit activation functions as well. Slop...

A recent paper (Beaver, 2004) recasts the Centering algorithm for pronoun resolution (Brennan et al., 1987) in terms of optimality theory (OT). Although the limitations of centering for pronoun resolution are well known, the algorithm's restatement in OT highlights the strengths of centering and produces an algorithm whose behavior is more transparent to the developer. The authors' motivation f...

The database research community prides itself on scalable technologies. Yet database systems traditionally do not excel on one important scalability dimension: the degree of distribution. This limitation has hampered the impact of database technologies on massively distributed systems like the Internet. In this paper, we present the initial design of PIER, a massively distributed query engine b...

It has long been known that neural networks can learn faster when their input and hidden unit activities are centered about zero; recently we have extended this approach to also encompass the centering of error signals 2]. Here we generalize this notion to all factors involved in the network's gradient, leading us to propose centering the slope of hidden unit activation functions as well. Slope...

This paper presents the development and experimental validation of a multizard bridge pier concept, i.e., a bridge pier system capable of providing an adequate level of protection against collapse under seismic and blast loading but not acting simultaneously . A multicolumn pier-bent with concrete-filled steel tube CFST columns is the proposed concept, and the adequacy of this system is experim...

This study is devoted towards evaluating seismic performance of a three-span continuous highway bridge subjected to moderate to strong earthquake ground motions in its longitudinal direction. In this regard, nonlinear dynamic analysis of the bridge based on the direct time integration approach using the 4 order Runge-Kutta method is conducted. Two types of isolation bearings are used in the ana...

The prefabricated pier structure has the advantages of low energy consumption, high mechanized level, which meets green development trend construction industry, with broad application prospects. This paper analyzes process and principle top platform bearing pier, describes bearer structure, structural operation proposed a new type structure.