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Embedded discontinuities for softening solids
(Proceedings of the 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on Computational Mechanics (APCOM '99)Proceedings of the 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on Computational Mechanics (APCOM '99), 1999-12-06)
Additional, discontinuous functions are added to the displacement field of standard finite elements in order to capture highly localised zones of intense straining. By embedding discontinuities within an element it is ...
PrologPF: Parallel Logic and Functions on the Delphi Machine
(University of CambridgeComputer LaboratoryGirton College, 1998-06-16)
PrologPF is a parallelising compiler targeting a distributed system of general purpose workstations connected by a relatively low performance network. The source language extends standard Prolog with the integration of ...
Design of Sandwich Structures
(University of CambridgeDepartment of Engineering, 1999-05)
Failure modes for sandwich beams of GFRP laminate skins and Nomex honeycomb core are investigated. Theoretical models using honeycomb mechanics and classical beam theory are described. A failure mode map for loading under ...
Planning multisentential English text using communicative acts
(University of Cambridge, 1991-11-12)
The goal of this research is to develop explanation presentation mechanisms for knowledge based
systems which enable them to define domain terminology and concepts, narrate events, elucidate plans,
processes, or propositions ...
Numerical and experimental modelling of microwave applicators
(University of Cambridge, 1995-10-24)
This thesis presents a time domain finite element method for the solution of microwave
heating problems. This is the first time that this particular technique has been applied
to microwave heating. It is found that the ...
Application of continuum laws in discontinuity analysis based on a regularised displacement jump
(Proceedings of the European Conference on Computational Mechanics ECCM '99Proceedings of the European Conference on Computational Mechanics ECCM '99, 1999)
The application of continuum constitutive laws in embedded strong discontinuity analysis is examined. By adopting a regularised discontinuity (approximating the unbounded strain field resulting from a displacement jump ...
Adaptive techniques in signal processing and connectionist models
(University of CambridgeDepartment of EngineeringChrist's College, 1990-11-13)
This thesis covers the development of a series of new methods and the application of
adaptive filter theory which are combined to produce a generalised adaptive filter system
which may be used to perform such tasks as ...
Face recognition using Hidden Markov Models
(University of CambridgeDepartment of EngineeringTrinity College, 1995-02-14)
This dissertation introduces work on face recognition using a novel technique based on
Hidden Markov Models (HMMs). Through the integration of a priori structural knowledge
with statistical information, HMMs can be used ...
Kinematic simulation of turbulent flow and particle motions
(University of CambridgePeterhouse, 1990-05-08)
This thesis describes a new method for simulating high Reynolds number turbulence which requires much less computing power. This involved both theoretical work - to understand and model the important processes - and ...
Vortices and Rossby-wave radiation on the beta-plane
(University of CambridgeQueens' CollegeDepartment of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, 1996-11-19)
The Earth’s atmosphere and oceans contain strongly swirling coherent structures.
The sphericity of the Earth’s surface, which may be modelled by the beta-effect, is responsible for the motion of these vortices, and also ...