Knowledge base as the element steering interface of a complex information system

Knowledge base as the element steering interface of a complex information system Grzegorz Dobrowolski, Edward Nawarecki AGH – University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.2.0103 Abstract: An idea of supporting a user facing a complex and functionally reach system under the assumption that his knowledge about it is incomplete and imprecise and can … Read more

Some familys of Bézier curves

Some familys of Bézier curves Bogusław Bożek, Prokop Środa AGH – University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.2.0102 Abstract: In this paper some interesting families of Bézier curves are constructed. In particular, these curves can be used to uniform approximation of polygons or saw-tooth functions. Cite as: Bożek, B., Środa, P. (2006). Some … Read more

Evaluation of possibilities and perspectives of application of nanomaterial hard coatings

Evaluation of possibilities and perspectives of application of nanomaterial hard coatings Magdalena Kopernik, Maciej Pietrzyk Department of Modelling and Information Technology, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH – University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.1.0109 Abstract: The paper is a review of the research on applications and testing of the … Read more

Computer aided sheet metal forming process design

Computer aided sheet metal forming process design Zbigniew Zimniak Deep drawing, Press tools design, Automatic diagnosis, Springback, Finite element method. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.1.0108 Abstract: “A system for the computer aided design of sheet metal forming is described. This system was combined with the FEM and theoretical method of determination of a forming limit stress diagram (FLSD). … Read more

Numerical simulations of hydroforming of a Y-shape branch

Numerical simulations of hydroforming of a Y-shape branch Rafał Stadnik, Jan Kazanecki AGH University of Science and Technology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.1.0107 Abstract: The hydroforming process offers several advantages as compared with conventional manufacturing via stamping and welding, such as part consolidation, weight reduction, improved structural strength and stiffness, lower tooling costs, fewer secondary operations, tight dimensional … Read more

Current developments on the coupled thermomechanical computational modeling of metal casting processes

Current developments on the coupled thermomechanical computational modeling of metal casting processes Carlos Agelet De Saracibar, Michele Chiumenti, Miguel Cervera International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), Barcelona, Spain.ETS Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna, Barcelona, Spain. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.1.0106 Abstract: In this paper, current developments on the coupled thermomechanical computational … Read more

Intelligent control of the electric – arc steelmaking process using artificial neural networks

Intelligent control of the electric – arc steelmaking process using artificial neural networks Tadeusz Wieczorek Division of Engineering Informatics, Department of Electrotechnology, The Silesian University of Technology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2006.1.0105 Abstract: Development of computational intelligence allows to combine some conventional approaches with artificial intelligence modules, like Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). The combination leads to so-called Intelligent … Read more

Kinetics of hydrogen absorption in getter materials for a cylindrical tank: analytical and numerical resolutions

Kinetics of hydrogen absorption in getter materials for a cylindrical tank: analytical and numerical resolutions Germain Gondor1, Rachid Laydi2, Christian Lexcellent1 1Institut FEMTO-ST, Département de Mécanique Appliquée, Université de Franche-Comté 24 chemin de l’Epitaphe, 25000 Besançon, France. 2Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et des Microtechniques (ENSMM), Service Mathématique 26 chemin de l’Epitaphe, 25000 Besançon, France. … Read more

Applications of evolutionary shape optimization in forging

Applications of evolutionary shape optimization in forging Tadeusz Burczyński1, Wacław Kuś2 1Katedra Wytrzymałości Materiałów i Metod Komputerowych Mechaniki, Politechnika Śląska, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 41-100 Gliwice. 2Instytut Modelowania Komputerowego, Zakład Metod Sztucznej Inteligencji, Politechnika Krakowska, ul. Warszawska 24, 31-155 Kraków. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2005.4.0080 Abstract: This paper is devoted to an application of evolutionary algorithms into optimal shape … Read more

Sensitivity analysis – methods and applications

Sensitivity analysis – methods and applications Danuta Szeliga AGH University of Science and Technology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2005.4.0081 Abstract: Literature review of sensitivity analysis methods and applications is presented in the paper. Sensitivity analysis is applied to the problems of input data and model parameters uncertainty and to model validation. Definition of structures, initial and boundary conditions, … Read more