Development of an advanced, high-frequency GPR technique for the assessment of concrete structures: from modeling predictions to experimental results

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Cheilakou ◽  
Theodore E. Matikas
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Experimental Results

scholarly journals Synchronous Machine Winding Modeling Method Based on Broadband Characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4631
Author(s):  
Yu Chen ◽  
Xiaoqing Ji ◽  
Zhongyong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Equivalent Circuit ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Equivalent Circuit Model ◽  
Black Box ◽  
Synchronous Machine ◽  
Circuit Model ◽  
Modeling Method ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Box Model ◽  
Impedance Curve

The accurate establishment of the equivalent circuit model of the synchronous machine windings’ broadband characteristics is the basis for the study of high-frequency machine problems, such as winding fault diagnosis and electromagnetic interference prediction. Therefore, this paper proposes a modeling method for synchronous machine winding based on broadband characteristics. Firstly, the single-phase high-frequency lumped parameter circuit model of synchronous machine winding is introduced, then the broadband characteristics of the port are analyzed by using the state space model, and then the equivalent circuit parameters are identified by using an optimization algorithm combined with the measured broadband impedance characteristics of port. Finally, experimental verification and comparison experiments are carried out on a 5-kW synchronous machine. The experimental results show that the proposed modeling method identifies the impedance curve of the circuit parameters with a high degree of agreement with the measured impedance curve, which indicates that the modeling method is feasible. In addition, the comparative experimental results show that, compared with the engineering exploratory calculation method, the proposed parameter identification method has stronger adaptability to the measured data and a certain robustness. Compared with the black box model, the parameters of the proposed model have a certain physical meaning, and the agreement with the actual impedance characteristic curve is higher than that of the black box model.

scholarly journals PCDRN: Progressive Cascade Deep Residual Network for Pansharpening

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Yang ◽  
Wei Tu ◽  
Shuying Huang ◽  
Hangyuan Lu
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Loss Function ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Residual Network ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Convolution Approach ◽  
Visual Assessments ◽  
Coarse To Fine

Pansharpening is the process of fusing a low-resolution multispectral (LRMS) image with a high-resolution panchromatic (PAN) image. In the process of pansharpening, the LRMS image is often directly upsampled by a scale of 4, which may result in the loss of high-frequency details in the fused high-resolution multispectral (HRMS) image. To solve this problem, we put forward a novel progressive cascade deep residual network (PCDRN) with two residual subnetworks for pansharpening. The network adjusts the size of an MS image to the size of a PAN image twice and gradually fuses the LRMS image with the PAN image in a coarse-to-fine manner. To prevent an overly-smooth phenomenon and achieve high-quality fusion results, a multitask loss function is defined to train our network. Furthermore, to eliminate checkerboard artifacts in the fusion results, we employ a resize-convolution approach instead of transposed convolution for upsampling LRMS images. Experimental results on the Pléiades and WorldView-3 datasets prove that PCDRN exhibits superior performance compared to other popular pansharpening methods in terms of quantitative and visual assessments.

Comb Shaped Triple Band Microstrip Antenna for Wireless Communication

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-382
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Wireless Communication ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Microstrip Antenna ◽  
Return Loss ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
High Frequency Structure Simulator ◽  
Frequency Structure ◽  
Triple Band

A comb shaped microstrip antenna is designed by loading rectangular slots on the patch of the antenna. The antenna resonating at three different frequencies f1 = 5.35 GHz, f2 = 6.19 GHz and f3= 8.15 GHz. The designed antenna is simulated on High Frequency Structure Simulator software [HFSS] and the antenna is fabricated using substrate glass epoxy with dielectric constant 4.4 having dimension of 8x4x0.16 cms. The antenna shows good return loss, bandwidth and VSWR. Experimental results are observed using Vector Analyzer MS2037C/2.

Analysis and Optimization of Conformal Patch Excited Wideband DRA of Several Shapes

Frequenz ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 197-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pramod Kumar ◽  
Santanu Dwari ◽  
Shailendra Singh ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
N. K. Agrawal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Frequency Spectrum ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Unit Volume ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
High Frequency Structure Simulator ◽  
Triangular Shape ◽  
Operating Band ◽  
Peak Gain

AbstractIn this paper various shapes of DR antennas excited by common feed have been proposed and successfully implemented for wideband applications. Proposed structures are Hemispherical, Arrow-shaped and Triangular DRA, while common excited feed is inverted trapezoidal conformal patch. These shapes of DR offer significant optimization in several parameters such as impedance bandwidth, peak gain and bandwidth per unit volume of the antenna. By using inverted trapezoidal patch feed mechanism an impedance bandwidth (VSWR<2) of about 63 % for hemispherical shape, 66 % for arrow shape, and 72 % for triangular shape DRA has been achieved with maximum bandwidth per unit volume. Proposed wideband DRAs i. e. triangular, hemispherical, and arrow shapes of DR antennas cover almost complete C-band (4 GHz–8 GHz) frequency spectrum of microwave. The average peak gain within the operating band for hemispherical, arrow, and triangular shape DRA are about 5, 5.4, and 5.5 dB respectively. A comparative analysis of proposed structures for various antenna parameters has been analyzed by HFSS (High-Frequency Structure Simulator) and validated by experimental results.

scholarly journals A study on the behavior of beam-column connections in precast concrete structures: experimental analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 848-873 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. N. Kataoka ◽  
M. A. Ferreira ◽  
A. L. H. C. El Debs
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Precast Concrete ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Hollow Core ◽  
Multistory Buildings ◽  
Cracking Control ◽  
Hollow Core Slab ◽  
Reinforcement Distribution

Due to the large increase in the use of precast concrete structures in multistory buildings, this work covers a study on the behavior of beam-column connection with emphasis on the continuity provided by the slab reinforcement. Two prototypes were tested, each one with a different detail of the continuity reinforcement distribution. In both connections, the steel area used on the concrete cover of the hollow core slab was the same, varying the amount of bars that passed through the column and the ones that were placed adjacent to the column. The experimental results showed that the connection with bars adjacent to the column presented stiffness increase and a better cracking control. According to the classification the two tested connections can be considered semi-rigid.

An 8kW LLC resonant converter in plasma power supply based on SiC power devices for efficiency improvement

Circuit World ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-188
Author(s):  
Zhenmin Wang ◽  
Wenyan Fan ◽  
Fangxiang Xie ◽  
Chunxian Ye
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Plasma Power ◽  
Power Devices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter

Purpose This paper aims to present an 8 kW LLC resonant converter designed for plasma power supply with higher efficiency and lighter structure. It presents how to solve the problems of large volume and weight, low performance and low efficiency of traditional plasma power supply. Design/methodology/approach At present, conventional silicon (Si) power devices’ switching performance is close to the theoretical limit determined by its material properties; the next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) power devices with outstanding advantages can be used to optimal design. This 8 kW LLC resonant converter prototype with silicon carbide (SiC) power devices with a modulated switching frequency ranges from 100  to 400 kHz. Findings The experimental results show that the topology, switching loss, rectifier loss, transformer loss and drive circuit of the full-bridge LLC silicon carbide (SiC) plasma power supply can be optimized. Research limitations/implications Due to the selected research object (plasma power supply), this study may have limited universality. The authors encourage the study of high frequency resonant converters for other applications such as argon arc welding. Practical implications This study provides a practical application for users to improve the quality of plasma welding. Originality/value The experimental results show that the full-bridge LLC silicon carbide (SiC) plasma power supply is preferred in operation under conditions of high frequency and high voltage. And its efficiency can reach 98%, making it lighter, more compact and more efficient than previous designs.

scholarly journals Guided Wave Propagation in Detection of Partial Circumferential Debonding in Concrete Structures

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 2199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beata Zima
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Wave Velocity ◽  
Guided Waves ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Circular Cross Section ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Average Wave

The following article presents results of investigating the damage detection in reinforced concrete beams with artificially introduced debonding between the rod and cover, using a non-destructive method based on elastic waves propagation. The primary aim of the research was to analyze the possible use of guided waves in partial circumferential debonding detection. Guided waves were excited and registered in reinforced concrete specimens with varying extents of debonding damage by piezoelectric sensors attached at both ends of the beams. Experimental results in the form of time–domain signals registered for variable extent of debonding were compared, and the relationships relating to the damage size and time of flight and average wave velocity were proposed. The experimental results were compared with theoretical predictions based on dispersion curves traced for the free rod of circular cross-section and rectangular reinforced concrete cross-section. The high agreement of theoretical and experimental data proved that the proposed method, taking advantage of average wave velocity, can be efficiently used for assessing debonding size in reinforced concrete structures. It was shown that the development of damage size in circumferential direction has a completely different impact on wave velocity than development of debonding length. The article contains a continuation of work previously conducted on the detection of delamination in concrete structures. The proposed relationship is the next essential step for developing a diagnostics method for detecting debondings of any size and orientation.

scholarly journals The Measurement of P-, S-, and R-Wave Velocities to Evaluate the Condition of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Slabs

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Hak Lee ◽  
Taekeun Oh
Keyword(s):  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
P Wave ◽  
Concrete Slabs ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Wave Velocities

The traditional P-wave ultrasonic measurement has been used for the condition assessment of general reinforced concrete structures for a long time, but the effects of prestressing applied to concrete structures such as long-span buildings and bridges on ultrasonic pulse velocity have not been studied clearly. Therefore, this study analyzed the statistical distribution of P-wave ultrasonic pulse velocities in reinforced and prestressed concrete slabs of 3000 × 3000 mm with a thickness of 250 mm. In addition, we measured S- and R-waves to identify experimental consistency by statistical analysis using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov goodness-of-fit test. The experimental results show that the P-, S-, and R-wave velocities increased slightly (2-3%) when prestressing was applied. As expected, the S- and R-wave measurements show better statistical reliability and potential for in situ evaluation than the P-wave because they are less sensitive to confinement and boundary conditions. The experimental results in this study can be used when assessing the condition of prestressed concrete structures through the velocities of elastic waves.

HIGH FREQUENCY AHARONOV–BOHM OSCILLATIONS IN CARBON NANOTUBES

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 159-165
Author(s):  
LINFENG YANG ◽  
JIE JIANG ◽  
JINMING DONG
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Magnetic Flux ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Quantum Interference ◽  
Weak Localization ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Multiple Cycle ◽  
Breaking Length ◽  
Aharonov Bohm

We give a multiple-cycle quantum interference model and obtain magnetoresistance (MR) expression in the framework of the weak localization. The MR expression based upon finite phase-breaking length Lφ can explain well several experimental results about distinct negative magnetoresistance of carbon nanotubes. The higher-order oscillation peaks with magnetic flux exist in the MR can also be explained by our model. And a new method to measure the phase-breaking length Lφ of the single-wall carbon nanotubes has been proposed.

scholarly journals Validation of a SPICE Model for High Frequency Electroporation Systems

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 710
Author(s):  
Paulius Butkus ◽  
Sonata Tolvaišienė ◽  
Sebastjanas Kurčevskis
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuit ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Electric Pulse ◽  
Pulsed Power ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Transient Processes ◽  
Model Complexity ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Spice Model ◽  
Good Agreement

In this paper, we present an analysis and a validation of a simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis (SPICE) model for a pulse forming circuit of a high frequency electroporation system, which can deliver square-wave sub-microsecond (100–900 ns) electric field pulses. The developed SPICE model is suggested for use in evaluation of transient processes that occur due to high frequency operations in prototype systems. A controlled crowbar circuit was implemented to support a variety of biological loads and to ensure a constant electric pulse rise and fall time during electroporation to be independent of the applied buffer bioimpedance. The SPICE model was validated via a comparison of the simulation and experimental results obtained from the already existing prototype system. The SPICE model results were in good agreement with the experimental results, and the model complexity was found to be sufficient for analysis of transient processes. As result, the proposed SPICE model can be useful for evaluation and compensation of transient processes in sub-microsecond pulsed power set-ups during the development of new prototypes.

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