121 research outputs found
Action minimizing fronts in general FPU-type chains
We study atomic chains with nonlinear nearest neighbour interactions and
prove the existence of fronts (heteroclinic travelling waves with constant
asymptotic states). Generalizing recent results of Herrmann and Rademacher we
allow for non-convex interaction potentials and find fronts with non-monotone
profile. These fronts minimize an action integral and can only exists if the
asymptotic states fulfil the macroscopic constraints and if the interaction
potential satisfies a geometric graph condition. Finally, we illustrate our
findings by numerical simulations.Comment: 19 pages, several figure
Nonlinear weakly curved rod by Γ-Convergence
We present a nonlinear model of weakly curved rod, namely the type of curved rod where the curvature is of the order of the diameter of the cross-section. We use an approach analogous to the one for rods and curved rods and start from the strain energy functional of three dimensional nonlinear elasticity. We do not impose any constitutional behavior of the material and work in a general framework. To derive the model, by means of Γ-convergence, we need to set the order of strain energy (i.e., its relation to the thickness of the body h). We analyze the situation when the strain energy (divided by the order of volume) is of the order h 4. This is the same approach as the one used in Föppl-von Kármán model for plates and the analogous model for rods. The obtained model is analogous to Marguerre-von Kármán for shallow shells and its linearization is the linear shallow arch model which can be found in the literature
DEVELOPMENT OF QGIS PLUGIN FOR URBAN ENERGY SIMULATION USING 3D CITY MODEL AT THE CITY DISTRICT LEVEL
In the context of climate change, the increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings and sustainable urban development has become a pressing issue due to the significant proportion of global energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions attributable to the building sector. This requires a concerted effort to reduce its environmental impact, and Geographic Information System (GIS) applications are vital tools for achieving this by optimizing heat supply, calculating costs, analyzing profitability, and balancing CO2 emissions. This study aims to address the challenge of achieving energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions in the building sector, specifically at the district level. To this end, the research objective is to develop a QGIS plugin that can simulate urban energy demand at the district level by integrating 2D data with CityGML files and connecting QGIS to SimStadt software via API to visualize the simulated urban energy results in 3D on the Web Globe. The proposed plugin leverages the open-source QGIS tool QField to capture building conditions and connect 2D and 3D data on urban energy simulation. Supplementary to this, this plugin provides up-to-date information on energy demand, consumption, CO2 emissions, building component conditions via updating related tables in the database. Decision-makers can use this comprehensive and user-friendly tool to understand and act on the results, ultimately leading to a CO2-neutral district by 2045. The development of the QGIS plugin represents a significant step towards sustainable urban development and climate change mitigation by utilizing GIS applications for optimizing energy demand and reducing CO2 emissions in the built environment
On the commutability of homogenization and linearization in finite elasticity
We study non-convex elastic energy functionals associated to (spatially)
periodic, frame indifferent energy densities with a single non-degenerate
energy well at SO(n). Under the assumption that the energy density admits a
quadratic Taylor expansion at identity, we prove that the Gamma-limits
associated to homogenization and linearization commute. Moreover, we show that
the homogenized energy density, which is determined by a multi-cell
homogenization formula, has a quadratic Taylor expansion with a quadratic term
that is given by the homogenization of the quadratic term associated to the
linearization of the initial energy density
No Relapse of Calcineurin Inhibitor-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy after Discontinuation of Eculizumab
Total femur replacement: Primary procedure for treatment of malignant tumours of the femur
Shape programming for narrow ribbons of nematic elastomers
Using the theory of Γ-convergence, we derive from three-dimensional elasticity new one-dimensional models for non-Euclidean elastic ribbons, i.e., ribbons exhibiting spontaneous curvature and twist. We apply the models to shape-selection problems for thin films of nematic elastomers with twist and splay-bend texture of the nematic director. For the former, we discuss the possibility of helicoid-like shapes as an alternative to spiral ribbons
International registry on the use of the CytoSorb® adsorber in ICU patients
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this clinical registry is to record the use of CytoSorb® adsorber device in critically ill patients under real-life conditions. METHODS: The registry records all relevant information in the course of product use, e. g., diagnosis, comorbidities, course of the condition, treatment, concomitant medication, clinical laboratory parameters, and outcome (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02312024). Primary endpoint is in-hospital mortality as compared to the mortality predicted by the APACHE II and SAPS II score, respectively. RESULTS: As of January 30, 2017, 130 centers from 22 countries were participating. Data available from the start of the registry on May 18, 2015 to November 24, 2016 (122 centers; 22 countries) were analyzed, of whom 20 centers from four countries provided data for a total of 198 patients (mean age 60.3 ± 15.1 years, 135 men [68.2%]). In all, 192 (97.0%) had 1 to 5 Cytosorb® adsorber applications. Sepsis was the most common indication for CytoSorb® treatment (135 patients). Mean APACHE II score in this group was 33.1 ± 8.4 [range 15-52] with a predicted risk of death of 78%, whereas the observed mortality was 65%. There were no significant decreases in the SOFA scores after treatment (17.2 ± 4.8 [3-24]). However interleukin-6 levels were markedly reduced after treatment (median 5000 pg/ml before and 289 pg/ml after treatment, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: This third interim report demonstrates the feasibility of the registry with excellent data quality and completeness from 20 study centers. The results must be interpreted with caution, since the numbers are still small; however the disease severity is remarkably high and suggests that adsorber treatment might be used as an ultimate treatment in life-threatening situations. There were no device-associated side effects
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