Numerous studies have been reported in the published literature on analytical solutions for a vertically loaded pile installed homogeneous single soil layer. However, piles are rarely an ideal This study presents model based energy-based approach to obtain displacements axially embedded multi-layered considering non-linearity. The developed incorporating Euler-Bernoulli beam theory proved be ef...

To measure the thickness of the subcutaneous adipose tissue layer, a non-invasive optical measurement system (λ=1300 nm) is introduced. Animal and human subjects are used for the experiments. The results of human subjects are compared with the data of ultrasound device measurements, and a high correlation (r=0.94 for n=11) is observed. There are two modes in the corresponding signals measured b...

Multi-layer orthotropic finite cylindrical shells with a viscoelastic core in contact with fluids are gaining increasing importance in engineering. Vibrational control of these structures is essential at higher modes. In this study, an extended version of the wave propagation approach using first-order shear deformation theory of shell motion is employed to examine the free vibration of damped ...

This position paper presents an approach for predicting functional and extra-functional properties of layered software component architectures. Our approach is based on parameterised contracts a generalisation of design-bycontract. The main contributions of the paper are twofold. Firstly, it attempts to clarify the meaning of “contractual use of components” a term sometimes used loosely – or ev...

Multi-layered neural networks have recently been proposed for nonlinear prediction and system modeling. Although proven successful for modeling time invariant nonlinear systems, the inability of neural networks to characterize temporal variability has so far been an obstacle in applying them to complicated non stationary signals, such as speech. In this paper we present a network architecture, ...

Layered neural networks are feedforward structures that yield robust parallel and distributed pattern recognition. Even though much attention has been paid to pattern retrieval properties in such systems, many aspects of their dynamics are not yet well characterized or understood. In this work we study, at different temperatures, the memory activity and information flows through layered network...

in the present investigation, the cyclic load deformation behaviour of soil-fly ash layered system isstudied using different intensities of failure load (i = 25%, 50% and 75%) with varying number of cycles (n =10, 50 and 100). an attempt has been made to establish the use of fly ash as a fill material for embankments ofhighways and railways and to examine the effect of cyclic loading on the lay...

Embedded system implementations must be flexible, power-efficient and the non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost must be low. To deal with those conflicting requirements a platform-based approach is advocated. Three platform generations are identified. The first generation targets programmable video applications. Computational performance is the challenge and designs are optimized for timing. To ...