In today’s modeling tools, the graphical user interfaces are required to be accurate and intuitive to use. Most tools therefor rely on additional 3D-widgets (e.g., arrows or circles) that enable the user to operate towards a desired modeling result. In this paper we present, for the first time, a method that makes these widgets obsolete. We propose to use simple geometric primitives such as pla...

The response of structures bonded to the surface of a transversely isotropic half-space (TIHS) under the effect of time-harmonic forces is investigated using a coupled FE-BE scheme. To achieve this end, a Finite Element program has been developed for frequency domain analysis of 3D structures, as the first step. The half-space underlying the structure is taken into consideration using a Boundar...

We introduce a novel way of measuring the entropy of a set of values undergoing changes. Such a measure becomes useful when analyzing the temporal development of an algorithm designed to numerically update a collection of values such as artificial neural network weights undergoing adjustments during learning. We measure the entropy as a function of the phase-space of the values, i.e. their magn...

Cross-smart space applications are specific types of software services that enable users to share information, monitor the physical and logical surroundings and control it in a way that is meaningful for the user’s situation. For developing cross-smart space applications, this paper makes two main contributions: it introduces (i) a component design and scripting method for end-user progra...

by having daylighting in mind through a building design process rather than end of it, achieving a more sustainable space is much easier and feasible. since many people spend an important amount of their lives at their working spaces, accessing enough natural light together with satisfying view are essential for their physiological and psychological health. moreover as a daylighted space has a ...

3D-printing is leading to a major transformation in many industrial and application sectors, ranging from medical aerospace. In the space sector, has firstly been adopted for development of structural thermal parts, such as brackets heat pipes. more recent years, thanks improvements precision surface roughness, technologies have steadily investigated also radio frequency components advanced pay...