This paper explains the basic elements of an approach to physically-based modeling which is well suited for interactive use. It is simple, fast, and quite stable, and in its basic version the method does not require knowledge of advanced mathematical subjects (although it is based on a solid mathematical foundation). It allows for simulation of both cloth; soft and rigid bodies; and even articu...

Direct dorsal excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue is employed in rhinoplasty cases characterized by thick rigid skin to achieve satisfactory esthetic results, in which attempted repair by more conventional means would most likely frustrate both surgeon and patient. This historical review reminds us of the lesson: ‘History repeats itself.’ Built on a foundation of reconstructive rhinoplasty...

A logic is understood here as an algebraic structure L = (FL,SL, 2L) that consists of a set FL of formulas (sentences) plus a class SL of structures and a relation of satisfaction 2L between them. We have the usual metalogical notions like logical consequence and logical equivalence, defined in the usual way. A logic is rigid, if there exists a set Fat ⊆ FL so that the logic can be reduced to t...

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the nonlinear dynamic response of rigid and semi-rigid steel frames under Far-Fault Earthquake Records. Accordingly, the fragility curve of the moment frames with rigid and semi-rigid connections was determined. Considering the analytical knowledge of structures in the past, the analysis and design of steel frames based on the assumptions of rigid or...

We study the problem of propagating longitudinal waves in an elastic rod connected to a locally damaged foundation through thin layer. The motion rigid blocks is considered predetermined. formulated initial-boundary for Klein?Gordon equation with discontinuous right-hand side. nonstationary fields displacements, velocities, and deformations were investigated by Laplace integral transformation m...

let $x$ be a sufficiently nice scheme. we survey some recent progress on dualizing complexes. it turns out that a complex in $kinj x$ is dualizing if and only if tensor product with it induces an equivalence of categories from murfet's new category $kmpr x$ to the category $kinj x$. in these terms, it becomes interesting to wonder how to glue such equivalences.

In this work, we propose a new framework for learning mixture models from continuous data. Gaussian Mixture Models (GMMs) are commonly used for this task and are popular among practitioners because of their sound statistical foundation and the availability of an efficient learning algorithm [2]. However, the underlying assumption about the normally distributed mixing components, is often too ri...

The increasing demands concerning the modifiability and connectivity of business processes cannot be met adequately anymore by relying on best practices only. There is an urgent need for a reference conceptual framework for studying, modeling, analyzing and designing business processes. The Language-Action Perspective (LAP), in particular Habermas’ theory of Communicative Action offers a sound ...