The outlet pressure box culvert is often used as the drainage building of a pumping station. Because its compact structure, it produces transverse flow velocity and then forms poor patterns, such bias flow, reflux, separation, which affect discharge efficiency Based on combination physical model test numerical simulation, hydraulic characteristics an eccentric tapering were analyzed. Focusing p...

Abstract Rough-strip energy dissipators (R-SEDs) can be arranged at the bend bottom of curved spillways to dissipate and divert flow for flow. Using entropy weight TOPSIS methods, a multi-criteria evaluation system was established comprehensive dissipation diversion effects R-SEDs. Orthogonal tests numerical simulation were conducted analyze factors affecting these (average R-SED height, angle,...

Compliance in robot hands has been shown to enhance grasping performance and robustness. This paper presents analysis and experiments to show that compliance also enables measurement of important object parameters using simple joint angle sensors. Compliance reduces control requirements so that it is easy to trace object surfaces, while joint angle measurements can reveal contact locations and ...

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is the most commonly used system for restoring function after spinal cord injury (SCI). In this study, we used a model consists of a joint, two links with one degree of freedom, and two muscles as flexor and extensor of the joint, which simulated in MATLAB using SimMechanics and Simulink Toolboxes. The muscle model is based on Zajac musculotendon actuator...