Motivation: The ability to extend a language with new syntactic forms is a powerful tool. A sufficiently flexible macro system allows programmers to build from a common base towards a language designed specifically for their problem domain. However, macro facilities that are integrated, capable, and at the same time simple enough to be widely used have been limited to the Lisp family of languag...

A finite model updating method that combines dynamic-static long-gauge strain responses is proposed for highway bridge static loading tests. For this method, the objective function consisting of static long-gauge stains and the first order modal macro-strain parameter (frequency) is established, wherein the local bending stiffness, density and boundary conditions of the structures are selected ...

We investigate the use of temporally abstract actions, or macro-actions, in the solution of Markov decision processes. Unlike current models that combine both primitive actions and macro-actions and leave the state space unchanged, we propose a hierarchical model (using an abstract MDP) that works with macro-actions only, and that significantly reduces the size of the state space. This is achie...

This paper presents an on-going research work on the implementation of feature-based machining via macro programming. Repetitive machining features such as holes, slots, pockets etc can readily be encapsulated in macros. Each macro consists of methods on how to machine the shape as defined by the feature. The macro programming technique comprises of a main program and subprograms. The main prog...

The ability to extend a language with new syntactic forms is a powerful tool. A sufficiently flexible macro system allows programmers to build from a common base towards a language designed specifically for their problem domain. However, macro facilities that are integrated, capable, and at the same time simple enough to be widely used have been limited to the Lisp family of languages to date. ...

the echinoid fauna of basab area (aptian), northwest of kerman, is fairly rich and diverse, represented by pygaulidae, acropeltidae, emiratiidae, toxasteridae, holectypidae, stomechinidae and saleniidae. four regular echinoid species, among which three are new, assigned to genus tetragramma agassiz, are described and illustrated in the present paper. the new species are tetragramma basabensis, ...

today it is recognized and objectivity of the human resources and the importance of human resources and the work of senior management organization. human resources as a strategic resource and is the most important organizational element and from other sources within the organization, the only resource that acts as the decision-making and implementation.adopting strategic decisions and strategy ...