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Supercontinuum sources for multimodal MIR-OCT imaging (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zorin, I., Kilgus, J., Brandstetter, M., Su, R., & Heise, B. (2019, June). Supercontinuum sources for multimodal MIR-OCT imaging. Presented at Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging 2019, Munich, Germany

In this paper we present a multimodal OCT imaging system operating in the NIR and MIR spectral region. NIR/MIR Supercontinuum source based multimodal OCT provides new insights in scattering materials. The system combines the modality of OCT and spect... Read More about Supercontinuum sources for multimodal MIR-OCT imaging.

A novel non-iterative parameter estimation method for interval type-2 fuzzy neural networks based on a dynamic cost function (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khanesar, M. A., Hassan, S., Cambria, E., & Kayacan, E. (2019, June). A novel non-iterative parameter estimation method for interval type-2 fuzzy neural networks based on a dynamic cost function. Presented at International Conference on Fuzzy Systems (FUZZ -IEEE 2019), New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Non-iterative methods for parameter estimation for interval type-2 neuro-fuzzy structure are fast to implement, when compared to online methods, and need no –or a few– parameters to be tuned. In this paper, a novel dynamic cost function, which define... Read More about A novel non-iterative parameter estimation method for interval type-2 fuzzy neural networks based on a dynamic cost function.

An interview analysis of coordination behaviours in out-of-hours secondary care (2019)
Journal Article
Martindale, S., Golightly, D., Pinchin, J., Shaw, D., Blakey, J., Perez, I., & Sharples, S. (2019). An interview analysis of coordination behaviours in out-of-hours secondary care. Applied Ergonomics, 81, Article 102861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2019.05.011

This paper seeks to elicit and structure the factors that shape the execution and, in particular, the coordination of work in Out of Hours care. Evenings and weekends in UK hospitals are managed by specific Out of Hours (OoH) care arrangements, and a... Read More about An interview analysis of coordination behaviours in out-of-hours secondary care.

Masonry mechanical properties (2019)
Book Chapter
Ghiassi, B., Vermelfoort, A., & Lourenço, P. (2019). Masonry mechanical properties. In Numerical Modeling of Masonry and Historical Structures: From Theory to Application (239-261). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-102439-3.00007-5

Different approaches can be followed for numerical modeling of masonry and historical structures. Depending on the modeling strategy and level of complexity involved, a set of input parameters related to linear and nonlinear properties of units and m... Read More about Masonry mechanical properties.

Macromodeling approach for pushover analysis of textile-reinforced mortar-strengthened masonry (2019)
Book Chapter
Oliveira, D. V., Ghiassi, B., Reza Allahvirdizadeh, Wang, X., Mininno, G., & Silva, R. A. (2019). Macromodeling approach for pushover analysis of textile-reinforced mortar-strengthened masonry. In Numerical Modeling of Masonry and Historical Structures: From Theory to Application (745-778). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102439-3.00021-X

The strengthening of masonry structures using composite-based solutions has received significant research attention in recent years due to their proved considerable influence on enhancing structural characteristics, for example, stiffness and strengt... Read More about Macromodeling approach for pushover analysis of textile-reinforced mortar-strengthened masonry.

Advanced finite element modeling of textile-reinforced mortar strengthened masonry (2019)
Book Chapter
Bertolesi, E., Milani, G., & Ghiassi, B. (2019). Advanced finite element modeling of textile-reinforced mortar strengthened masonry. In Numerical Modeling of Masonry and Historical Structures:From Theory to Application (713-743). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102439-3.00020-8

Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) strengthening is an innovative technology for effective reduction of seismic vulnerability of existing masonry and historical structures. At present, numerical modeling strategies for evaluation of the in-... Read More about Advanced finite element modeling of textile-reinforced mortar strengthened masonry.

Pushover analysis of fiber-reinforced polymer-strengthened masonry (2019)
Book Chapter
Ghiassi, B., Oliveira, D., Grande, E., & Lignola, G. (2019). Pushover analysis of fiber-reinforced polymer-strengthened masonry. In Numerical Modeling of Masonry and Historical Structures: From Theory to Application (629-657). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-102439-3.00017-8

This chapter presents an overview of modeling techniques commonly used for pushover analysis fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-strengthened masonry components. This technique, consisting of a static nonlinear analysis generally performed by monotonicall... Read More about Pushover analysis of fiber-reinforced polymer-strengthened masonry.

Theoretical and FE models for the study of the bond behavior of FRCM systems (2019)
Book Chapter
Grande, E., Ghiassi, B., & Imbimbo, M. (2019). Theoretical and FE models for the study of the bond behavior of FRCM systems. In Numerical Modeling of Masonry and Historical Structures: From Theory to Application (685-712). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102439-3.00019-1

The bond behavior at the interfaces of fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM)-strengthened masonry is a critical mechanism in the nonlinear response of strengthened masonry structures. The current literature contains interesting experimental, t... Read More about Theoretical and FE models for the study of the bond behavior of FRCM systems.

Layered Al2O3-SiO2 and Al2O3-Ta2O5 thin-film composites for high dielectric strength, deposited by pulsed direct current and radio frequency magnetron sputtering (2019)
Journal Article
Hanby, B. V., Stuart, B. W., Gimeno-Fabra, M., Moffat, J., Gerada, C., & Grant, D. M. (2019). Layered Al2O3-SiO2 and Al2O3-Ta2O5 thin-film composites for high dielectric strength, deposited by pulsed direct current and radio frequency magnetron sputtering. Applied Surface Science, 492, 328-336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.06.202

Multilayer thin films have the potential to act as high dielectric strength insulation for wire and microelectronics. In this study, films consisting of 2, 4 or 8 layers, composed of Al2O3 with SiO2 or Ta2O5, were prepared via pulsed direct current a... Read More about Layered Al2O3-SiO2 and Al2O3-Ta2O5 thin-film composites for high dielectric strength, deposited by pulsed direct current and radio frequency magnetron sputtering.

Modelling of coherence scanning interferometry for complex surfaces based on a boundary element method (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Thomas, M., Su, R., Nikolaev, N., Coupland, J., & Leach, R. (2019, June). Modelling of coherence scanning interferometry for complex surfaces based on a boundary element method. Presented at Modeling Aspects in Optical Metrology VII, Munich, Germany

Coherence scanning interferometry (CSI) is a well-established technique for measuring surface topography based on the coherence envelope and phase of interference fringes. The most commonly used surface reconstruction methods, i.e. frequency domain a... Read More about Modelling of coherence scanning interferometry for complex surfaces based on a boundary element method.