Research on neural network learning within the supervised learning paradigm has focused on e cient search (or optimization) over the error surface. Less attention has been given to the e ect representation has on the error surface. One interesting question to ask is, how does the choice of data points a ect learning time for a neural network on linearly separable problems. This paper examines t...

In this paper, the algorithms of the automatic mesh generator NETGEN are described. The domain is provided by a Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG). The whole task of 3D mesh generation splits into four subproblems of special point calculation, edge following, surface meshing and finally volume mesh generation. Surface and volume mesh generation are based on the advancing front method. Emphasis i...

The establishment of a vegetative cover to enhance evapotranspiration and control runoff and drainage was examined as a method for stabilizing a landfill containing coal combustion waste. Suitable plant species and pretreatment techniques in the form of amendments, tilling, and chemical stabilization were evaluated. A randomized plot design consisting of three subsurface treatments (blocks) and...

Rupture segmentation arises from changes in fault geometry and strength. We use boundary element models of frictionless strike-slip fault segments to quantify how fault geometry and strength change earthquake surface offset distributions. Using these relationships between fault geometry, strength, and surface offsets, we can infer fault strength from the surface offsets in cases where the fault...

in this work, the effect of erosion on corrosion behavior of coal tar epoxy coating was evaluated usingelectrochemical impedance spectroscopy (eis) measurements. the surface morphology of the coatingwas examined by scanning electron microscope (sem) after 10, 20, 30, 45 and 60 min of erosion processat an impact angle of 90º. after 10 min of erosion process, the nyquist plots showed just a singl...

The Role of Surface Sealing on Sediment Concentration and Soil Loss in Laboratory Plots under Simulation Subsequent Rainfalls

In this paper we investigate the hypothesis that long-term sulphate (SO(4) (2-)) deposition has made peatlands a larger source of methyl mercury (MeHg) to remote boreal lakes. This was done on experimental plots at a boreal, low sedge mire where the effect of long-term addition of SO(4) (2-) on peat pore water MeHg concentrations was observed weekly throughout the snow-free portion of 1999. The...

Benchmarked hard disk drive performance characterization and optimization based on Design of Experiments techniques Yu-wei Lin This paper describes an experimental study offered by Designs of Experiments (DOE) within the defined factor domains to evaluate the factor effects of simultaneous characteristics on the benchmarked hard disk drive performance by proposing well-organized statistical mod...

This study exploits within-state variation in drought severity to identify how insurgency during the Mexican Revolution, a major early 20th century armed conflict, impacted subsequent government policies and long-run economic development. Using a novel municipal-level dataset on revolutionary insurgency, the study documents that municipalities experiencing severe drought just prior to the Revol...

This study exploits within-state variation in drought severity to identify how insurgency during the Mexican Revolution, a major early 20th century armed conflict, impacted subsequent government policies and long-run economic development. Using a novel municipal-level dataset on revolutionary insurgency, the study documents that municipalities experiencing severe drought just prior to the Revol...