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In this paper, we consider a job scheduling problem with random local generation, in which some jobs must be scheduled day-ahead while the others can be scheduled in a real time fashion. To capture the randomness of the local distributed generation, we develop a two-stage robust optimization model by assuming an uncertainty set without probability information. Given that the problem is challeng...

This paper is the first part of a two-part study on the mechanisms of the receptivity to disturbances of a Mach 4.5 flow over a flat plate by using both direct numerical simulations (DNS) and linear stability theory (LST). The main objective of the current paper is to study the linear stability characteristics of the boundary-layer wave modes and their mutual resonant interactions. The numerica...

The influence of moisture content and density on fracture properties unmodified thermally modified spruce wood (Picea abies) has been investigated. Thermal modification was done at 180 °C, 200 230 samples were conditioned 20%, 44%, 76%,% 88% relative humidity. Double cantilever beam specimens with TL RL orientation used for testing. crack length determined via digital image correlation, the com...

Although the mode I (tensile opening) fracture toughness has been the focus of most fracture mechanics studies of human cortical bone, bones in vivo are invariably loaded multiaxially. Consequently, an understanding of mixed-mode fracture is necessary to determine whether a mode I fracture toughness test provides the appropriate information to accurately quantify fracture risk. In this study, w...

The design of an interface unit is described, in which RS232 serial data is converted to latched parallel data on 22 independent lines. The data direction of each line is programmable through the serial port. Two picocontrollers are employed in a parallel processing mode to give the required number of I/O pins, and data on the shared serial line is coded to separate data streams to the individu...