this paper focuses on the effects of closed- control on the calculation of the dynamic load carrying capacity (dlcc) for mobile-base flexible-link manipulators. in previously proposed methods in the literature of dlcc calculation in flexible robots, an open-loop control scheme is assumed, whereas in reality, robot control is achieved via closed loop approaches which could render the calculated ...

Abstract This paper aims to propose a decision support system for maritime crisis situation, due to fact that Croatia has decided to implement Directive 2002/59/EC to define places of refuge for ships in need of assistance off their coasts, or to develop techniques for providing assistance to such ships. In order to fulfill this Directive it is necessary to build an effective Decision Support S...

abstract background: the loop colostomy is one of the most popular techniques used as a protective maneuver for a distal anastomosis and/or temporary fecal diversion. we are introducing the use of a full thickness skin bridge under the large bowel instead of a glass rod which alleviates problems such as protrusion of the large bowel, retraction of the bowel into the abdomen after removing the r...

Digital subscriber lines (DSLs) offer carriers the possibility of exploiting the existing loop plant to deliver high-speed data and voice services. However, before deploying DSL, local loops must be tested in order to see whether they can support service, and at what level. In fact, there are many impairments that could disqualify a loop for supporting DSL services: load coils, excessive loop l...

The paper investigates the behavior of iterative belief propagation algorithm (IBP) in Bayesian networks with loops. In multiply-connected network, IBP is only guaranteed to converge in linear time to the correct posterior marginals when evidence nodes form a loop-cutset. We propose an -cutset criteria that IBP will converge and compute posterior marginals close to correct when a single value i...

The paper investigates the behavior of iterative belief propagation algorithm (IBP) in Bayesian networks with loops. In multiply-connected network, IBP is only guaranteed to converge in linear time to the correct posterior marginals when evidence nodes form a loop-cutset. We propose an-cutset criteria that IBP will converge and compute posterior marginals close to correct when a single value in...

statement of problem: t-loop is one of the most popular closing loops in orthodontic profession. however its activation is in the contrary to bouschinger effect theory, since the formed bends would be opened during activation. the purpose of this study was to add a helix in a way to be more respondent to the bouschinger effect theory. objectives: to compare the load deflection, maximal elastic ...