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Scaling of fracture response in over-height compact tension tests (2014)
Journal Article
Xu, X., Wisnom, M. R., Mahadik, Y., & Hallett, S. R. (2015). Scaling of fracture response in over-height compact tension tests. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 69, 40-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2014.11.002

An experimental investigation into in-plane scaled Over-height Compact Tension (OCT) [45/90/-45/0]4s carbon/epoxy laminates was carried out to study the scaling of fracture response. The dimensions of the baseline specimens were scaled up and down by... Read More about Scaling of fracture response in over-height compact tension tests.

Interlaminar Fracture Toughness Evaluation in Glass/Epoxy Composites Using Acoustic Emission and Finite Element Methods (2014)
Journal Article
Saeedifar, M., Fotouhi, M., Najafabadi, M. A., & Toudeshky, H. H. (2015). Interlaminar Fracture Toughness Evaluation in Glass/Epoxy Composites Using Acoustic Emission and Finite Element Methods. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 24(1), 373-384. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-014-1291-2

© 2014, ASM International. Delamination is one of the most common modes of failure in laminated composites and it leads to the loss of structural strength and stiffness. In this paper, mode I, mode II, and mixed of these pure modes were investigated... Read More about Interlaminar Fracture Toughness Evaluation in Glass/Epoxy Composites Using Acoustic Emission and Finite Element Methods.

Capability-oriented robot architecture for maritime autonomy (2014)
Journal Article
Insaurralde, C. C., & Petillot, Y. R. (2015). Capability-oriented robot architecture for maritime autonomy. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 67, 87-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2014.10.003

© 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Advanced ocean systems are increasing their capabilities and the degree of autonomy more and more in order to perform more sophisticated maritime missions. Remotely operated vehicles are no longer cost-effect... Read More about Capability-oriented robot architecture for maritime autonomy.

A fast fault classification technique for power systems (2014)
Journal Article
Nouri, H., & Wang, C. (2014). A fast fault classification technique for power systems. https://doi.org/10.15662/ijareeie.2014.0311065

This paper proposes a fast fault classification technique using three phase current signals for power systems. Digital Fourier Transform, the ‘Least Square’ method or the Kalman Filtering technique are used to extract fundamental frequency components... Read More about A fast fault classification technique for power systems.

High-Performance, Totally Flexible, Tubular Microbial Fuel Cell (2014)
Journal Article
Ieropoulos, I. A., Taghavi, M., Greenman, J., Beccai, L., Mattoli, V., Mazzolai, B., …Ieropoulos, I. (2014). High-Performance, Totally Flexible, Tubular Microbial Fuel Cell. ChemElectroChem, 1(11), 1994-1999. https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.201402131

© 2014 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim. The current study addresses the development of a flexible microbial fuel cell (MFC) in a tubular configuration. Nafion tubing is employed as a one-compartment MFC and is used as the membrane and th... Read More about High-Performance, Totally Flexible, Tubular Microbial Fuel Cell.

Systematic review of thermoplastic masks versus alternative immobilisation methods in head and neck irradiation (2014)
Journal Article
Goldsworthy, S., Latour, J., Regan, C., McGrail, S., Bennett, C., Cramp, M., …Jankowska, P. (2014). Systematic review of thermoplastic masks versus alternative immobilisation methods in head and neck irradiation. https://doi.org/10.15124/CRD42014013800

Is a thermoplastic mask versus an alternative immobilisation effective in increasing reproducibility and comfort in head and neck patients receiving radiotherapy?

Bio-inspired model for locomotion assistance (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Ruiz Garate, V., Collard, J., & Ronsse, R. (2014, October). Bio-inspired model for locomotion assistance. Paper presented at 7th International Workshop on Human-Friendly Robotics (HFR2014), Pontedera, Italy

The main objective of this work is obtaining a framework able to provide bio-inspired torque assistance to disabled humans during walking and stair ascending/descending. The method is based on a bioinspired model copying natural dynamics of the leg m... Read More about Bio-inspired model for locomotion assistance.

An RGB-D based social behavior interpretation system for a humanoid social robot (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Zaraki, A., Giuliani, M., Dehkordi, M. B., Mazzei, D., D'ursi, A., & Rossi, D. D. (2014, October). An RGB-D based social behavior interpretation system for a humanoid social robot. Paper presented at 2nd RSI International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRoM 2014), Tehran, Iran

We used a new method called “Ghost-in-the-Machine” (GiM) to investigate social interactions with a robotic bartender taking orders for drinks and serving them. Using the GiM paradigm allowed us to identify how human participants recognize the intenti... Read More about An RGB-D based social behavior interpretation system for a humanoid social robot.

Illumination normalization for edge-based face recognition using the fusion of RGB normalization and gamma correction (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Olisah, C., Sulong, G., Chude-Okonkwo, U. A. K., & Hashim, S. Z. M. (2014). Illumination normalization for edge-based face recognition using the fusion of RGB normalization and gamma correction. In 2013 IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing Applications (412-416). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSIPA.2013.6708042

In this paper, an illumination normalization technique for edge-based face recognition on face images with non-uniform illumination conditions, is proposed. The proposed illumination normalization technique fuses the merits of color (Red, Green and B... Read More about Illumination normalization for edge-based face recognition using the fusion of RGB normalization and gamma correction.

Performance maps for a bio-inspired robotic condylar hinge joint (2014)
Journal Article
Burgess, S. C., & Etoundi, A. C. (2014). Performance maps for a bio-inspired robotic condylar hinge joint. Journal of Mechanical Design, 136(11), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028168

© 2014 by ASME. This paper presents performance charts that map the design space of a bio-inspired robotic condylar hinge joint. The joint mimics the design of the human knee joint by copying the condylar surfaces of the femur and tibia and by copyin... Read More about Performance maps for a bio-inspired robotic condylar hinge joint.

BIST methodology, architecture and circuits for pre-bond TSV testing in 3D stacking IC systems (2014)
Journal Article
Wang, C., Zhou, J., Weerasekera, R., Zhao, B., Liu, X., Royannez, P., & Je, M. (2015). BIST methodology, architecture and circuits for pre-bond TSV testing in 3D stacking IC systems. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, 62(1), 139-148. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCSI.2014.2354752

© 2004-2012 IEEE. This paper presents a built-in self test (BIST) methodology, architecture and circuits for testing Through Silicon Vias (TSVs) in 3D-IC systems prior to stacking in order to improve 3D-IC yield and reduce overall test cost. A scan s... Read More about BIST methodology, architecture and circuits for pre-bond TSV testing in 3D stacking IC systems.

Open innovation and knowledge integration. A comparative study in the cosmetics sector in Brazil (2014)
Journal Article
Celadon, K. L. (2014). Open innovation and knowledge integration. A comparative study in the cosmetics sector in Brazil. International journal of enhanced research in science technology and engineering, 3(9), 66-70

This article is based on a PhD thesis that examined open innovation in the Brazilian cosmetics sector a nd its relationship with knowledge integration, comparing less open and more open firms. The ability to integrate knowledge is related to compet... Read More about Open innovation and knowledge integration. A comparative study in the cosmetics sector in Brazil.

On the reliability of reynolds-averaged navier stokes prediction of mean flow characteristics of a rectangular turbulent jet in crossflow (2014)
Journal Article
Khali, E., Yao, Y. F., Khali, E. H., & Yao, Y. (2014). On the reliability of reynolds-averaged navier stokes prediction of mean flow characteristics of a rectangular turbulent jet in crossflow. American Journal of Applied Sciences, 11(9), 1645-1658. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2014.1645.1658

© 2014 Khali and Yao. A jet of fluid discharging into a cross stream, also known as Jet In Crossflow (JICF), has received many experimental and numerical investigations. In addition to the fundamental understanding of three-dimensional mixing and she... Read More about On the reliability of reynolds-averaged navier stokes prediction of mean flow characteristics of a rectangular turbulent jet in crossflow.

Direct numerical simulation of supersonic flows passing a backward step (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Yao, Y., Fang, J., Zheltovodov, A. A., & Lu, L. (2014, September). Direct numerical simulation of supersonic flows passing a backward step. Presented at UK Turbulence Consortium Workshop, Imperial College, London

The Mach 2.9 supersonic turbulent flow over an expansion-compression corner with a sharp deflection angle of 25° at three Reynolds numbers Re_δ=20000, Re_δ=40000 and Re_δ=80000 were studied by using a recently developed direct numerical simulation (... Read More about Direct numerical simulation of supersonic flows passing a backward step.

Integrated eco-design decision-making for sustainable product development (2014)
Journal Article
Romli, A., Prickett, P., Setchi, R., & Soe, S. (2015). Integrated eco-design decision-making for sustainable product development. International Journal of Production Research, 53(2), 549-571. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2014.958593

This paper presents an integrated eco-design decision-making (IEDM) methodology that is formed using three stages: life cycle assessment, an eco-design process (Eco-Process) model and an enhanced eco-design quality function deployment process. All pr... Read More about Integrated eco-design decision-making for sustainable product development.

Extracting and selecting distinctive EEG features for efficient epileptic seizure prediction (2014)
Journal Article
Wang, N., & Lyu, M. R. (2015). Extracting and selecting distinctive EEG features for efficient epileptic seizure prediction. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 19(5), 1648-1659. https://doi.org/10.1109/JBHI.2014.2358640

© 2013 IEEE. This paper presents compact yet comprehensive feature representations for the electroencephalogram (EEG) signal to achieve efficient epileptic seizure prediction performance. The initial EEG feature vectors are formed by acquiring the do... Read More about Extracting and selecting distinctive EEG features for efficient epileptic seizure prediction.

An anthropomorphic design for a minimally invasive surgical system based on a survey of surgical technologies, techniques and training (2014)
Journal Article
Tzemanaki, A., Walters, P., Pipe, A. G., Melhuish, C., & Dogramadzi, S. (2014). An anthropomorphic design for a minimally invasive surgical system based on a survey of surgical technologies, techniques and training. International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 10(3), 368-378. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcs.1544

© 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Background: Over the past century, abdominal surgery has seen a rapid transition from open procedures to less invasive methods, such as robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS). This study aimed to investigate... Read More about An anthropomorphic design for a minimally invasive surgical system based on a survey of surgical technologies, techniques and training.

The geometry of r-adaptive meshes generated using optimal transport methods (2014)
Journal Article
Budd, C. J., Russell, R. D., & Walsh, E. (2014). The geometry of r-adaptive meshes generated using optimal transport methods

The principles of mesh equidistribution and alignment play a fundamental role in the design of adaptive methods, and a metric tensor M and mesh metric are useful theoretical tools for understanding a methods level of mesh alignment, or anisotropy. We... Read More about The geometry of r-adaptive meshes generated using optimal transport methods.

Combining unsupervised learning and discrimination for 3D action recognition (2014)
Journal Article
Chen, G., Clarke, D., Giuliani, M., Gaschler, A., & Knoll, A. (2015). Combining unsupervised learning and discrimination for 3D action recognition. Signal Processing, 110, 67-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sigpro.2014.08.024

© 2014 Elsevier B.V. Previous work on 3D action recognition has focused on using hand-designed features, either from depth videos or 2D videos. In this work, we present an effective way to combine unsupervised feature learning with discriminative fea... Read More about Combining unsupervised learning and discrimination for 3D action recognition.