Ground motion prediction equations (GMPE) relate the strong ground shaking parameters to variables describing earthquake source, path, and on-site impact. From many available GMPEs, we select those models that are suitable for use in seismic hazard assessment take into account regional tectonic conditions. We present a GMPE selection procedure evaluates multidimensional trends (e.g., magnitude,...

The accurate modelling of seismic load is a major topic that has raised particular interest in the literature in the recent years. One of the reasons is the advent of performance based earthquake engineering (PBEE) that has become the state of the art for both civil and nuclear structures. The PBEE generally requires transient analysis in order to evaluate the seismic fragility of structures an...

BACKGROUND Non-invasive evaluation of in-shoe foot motion has traditionally been difficult. Recently a novel 'stretch-sensor' was proposed as an easy and reliable method to measure dynamic foot (navicular) motion. Further validation of this method is needed to determine how different gait analysis protocols affect dynamic navicular motion. METHODS Potential differences in magnitude and peak v...

In this paper, we propose a three-dimensional design and evaluation framework and process based on a probabilistic-based motion synthesis algorithm and biomechanical analysis system for the design of the Smith machine and squat training programs. Moreover, we implemented a prototype system to validate the proposed framework. The framework consists of an integrated human-machine-environment mode...

This paper presents a micro XY stage that employs electrostatic comb-drive actuators and achieves a bi-directional displacement range greater than 225 μm per motion axis. The proposed XY stage design comprises four rigid stages (ground, motion stage, and two intermediate stages) interconnected via flexure modules. The motion stage, which has two translational degrees of freedom, is connected to...

Abstract—Local irregular topography has a great impact on earthquake ground motion. For scarp topography, using numerical simulation method, the influence extent and scope of the scarp terrain on scarp's upside and downside ground motion are discussed in case of different vertical incident SV waves. The results show that: (1) The amplification factor of scarp's upside region is greater than tha...

PLACET[1] is a program used to simulate the dynamics, including wakefields, of a beam in the main accelerating or decelerating part of a linac. It allows for the investigation of singleand multi-bunch effects, the simulation of normal RF cavities with relatively low group velocities, as well as transfer structures specific to CLIC. Recent improvements, including the possibility to simulate bunc...

In this paper, in light of the imaging characteristics of missile-borne MMW spotlight SAR for ground target, some main problems including the imaging resolution and choice of pulse repetition frequency are discussed. Then a new scheme of motion compensation which consists of range alignment, phase adjustment and compensation for the movement with non-constant velocity is presented. Image recons...