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Narrow-band diffuse ultrasonic wavefield measurements in a network of reciprocal transducers for monitoring of a large concrete floor slab
Piezoelectric transducers were attached in a grid on the surface of an 8 x 2 x 0.08 m concrete floor slab. Through an automated, iterative scheme these were used to transmit and receive 50 kHz, continuous, sinusoidal signals, which were sampled by a multi-channel lock-in amplifier. The measured amplitude and phase were used to locate inflicted damage by detecting deviations from baseline measureme
Assessing the credence of Bayesian epistemology
Nuclear spectroscopy with GEANT4 : The superheavy challenge
The simulation toolkit Geant4 was originally developed at CERN for high-energy physics. Over the years it has been established as a swiss army knife not only in particle physics but it has seen an accelerated expansion towards nuclear physics and more recently to medical imaging and y- and ion-therapy to mention but a handful of new applications. The validity of Geant4 is vast and large across man
Chapter 8: Xenotransplantation
How to calculate α-decay rates in the future?
New elements discovered during past decades have been created in fusion reactions where a lighter nucleus is collided with a heavier one. The new elements created often decay by emitting α particles. From the half-lives of the decays and the energies of the emitted particles one may extract some properties of the new elements. In this talk the recent work performed by the Lund group to model α dec
The sensitivity of coda wave interferrometry in concrete structures in different scattering regimes
Coda wave interferometry (CWI) has been demonstrated to be a very sensitive tool for detecting early signs of damage in concrete. The choice of frequency in SHM applications, utilizing coda waves, is not straight-forward, as there is a trade-off in sensitivity and possible propagation distances. This study aims to provide some steps in establishing recommendations as to choice of frequency, when d
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Aerodynamic turbine design for an oxy-fuel combined cycle
The oxy-fuel combined cycle (OCC) is one of several carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies being developed to reduce CO2 emissions from thermal power plants. The OCC consists of a semi-closed topping Bryton cycle, and a traditional bottoming Rankine cycle. The topping cycle operates with a working medium mixture of mainly CO2 and H2O. This CO2-rich working fluid has significantly diff
Ray Accelerator : Efficient and Flexible Ray Tracing on a Heterogeneous Architecture
We present a hybrid ray tracing system, where the work is divided between the CPU cores and the GPU in an integrated chip, and communication occurs via shared memory. Rays are organized in large packets that can be distributed among the two units as needed. Testing visibility between rays and the scene is mostly performed using an optimized kernel on the GPU, but the CPU can help as necessary. The
Convergence analysis of coupling iterations for the unsteady transmission problem with mixed discretizations
We analyze the convergence rate of the Dirichlet-Neumann iteration for the fully discretized one dimensional unsteady transmission problem. Specifically, we consider the coupling of two linear heat equations on two identical non overlapping intervals. The Laplacian is discretized using finite differences on one interval and finite elements on the other and the implicit Euler method is used for the
Urban underwater ERT for site investigation in lake Mälaren, Sweden
An underwater ERT survey was made along a planned road tunnel for The Stockholm Bypass Project (Förbifart Stockholm). The aim was to assess the ability to identify variations in the depth of the bottom sediments, as well as variations in rock quality and the possible presence of weak zones in the rock. Reference data from a seismic survey and geotechnical drilling was used for evaluation the resul
Lärande utvärdering av samverkansprocessen inom verksamheten Maria Nordväst : En integrerad verksamhet för ungdomar med missbruksproblem
Tensions in the Field of Health Care : Knowledge Networks and the Evidence-based Practice: An Action Research Approach
Empirically, this thesis has focused on nine research and development (R&D) networks set up to promote a professional approach to care and strengthen the collaboration between health care sectors in a Swedish health care setting. The research project was embedded in an action research approach intended to encourage network development by means of a dialogical process. The specific research que
Big data får inte bli big brother
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Counterperformativity, ignorance and the persistence of self-destructing theories
Molecular characterisation of native and processed waxy maize starch in relation to the recrystallisation behaviour of model systems and starch microspheres
Volvo for life? : An Investigation into Identity Work at Volvo Cars Torslanda
Our paper aims at making two contributions surrounding the broad discussion of subjectivity in Labour Process Theory (LPT). The first contribution is the proposition of a theoretical model to facilitate the understanding of the processes underpinning the construction of shop floor workers´ self-identities based on discursive managerial regulation. Additionally, the findings of the study are used t
Intending Engineering Work : A Conceptualisation of Engineers´ Understanding of Innovation through the Encounter with their Own Practice
Innovation is arguably one of the present-day buzzwords pervading economic, social as well as cultural life. The innovation concept however is highly ambiguous. Nevertheless most (positivistic) innovation studies employ seemingly “clear-cut” notions of innovation circumventing its highly elusive nature. These “clear-cut” innovation concepts are built on pre-conceived ontological assumptions. Inter