Sustainable building design in dry tropical areas recommends reducing exposure of buildings to solar radiation and/or designing efficient enclosures with satisfactory thermal inertia.We propose in this paper a study o...Sustainable building design in dry tropical areas recommends reducing exposure of buildings to solar radiation and/or designing efficient enclosures with satisfactory thermal inertia.We propose in this paper a study of the influence of the infiltration rate in the building and the coefficient of thermal transfer by convection of the walls, on the thermal comfort using TRNSYS software. All the models carried out were validated by recognized scientific criteria, namely correlation (R) and determination (R2) coefficients on the one hand and NBME and CVRMSE coefficients defined by ASHARE, 2002 on the other hand. The results obtained indicate that the modulation of the air infiltration rate allows the simulations on TRNSYS to be compared to in-situ measurements, with an annual average relative difference of 2.86% on the temperature difference. Furthermore, depending on the parameterization of the heat transfer coefficients by convection of the internal and external walls of walls used in the STD, the average annual difference can be reduced by 1% to 4% between the predictions and the measurements.展开更多
This paper deals with the establishment of \%T(1)\% theorem on Hardy space \%H 1\% under condition of weak regularity. An operator or a function is identified on the basis of their wavelet coefficients which are regr...This paper deals with the establishment of \%T(1)\% theorem on Hardy space \%H 1\% under condition of weak regularity. An operator or a function is identified on the basis of their wavelet coefficients which are regrouped on some blocks. The actions of each block operator (pseudo\|annular operator) on each block function (atom) are exactly analyzed to establish \%T(1)\% theorem on Hardy space.展开更多
In order to decrease both computational complexity and coding time, an improved algorithm for the early detection of all-zero blocks (AZBs) in H. 264/AVC is proposed. The previous AZBs detection algorithms are revie...In order to decrease both computational complexity and coding time, an improved algorithm for the early detection of all-zero blocks (AZBs) in H. 264/AVC is proposed. The previous AZBs detection algorithms are reviewed. Three types of transformed frequency-domain coefficients, which are quantized to zeros, are analyzed. Based on the three types of frequencydomain scaling factors, the corresponding spatial coefficients are derived. Then the Schwarz inequality is applied to the derivation of the three thresholds based on spatial coefficients. Another threshold is set on the basis of the probability distribution of zero coefficients in a block. As a result, an adaptive AZBs detection algorithm is proposed based on the minimum of the former three thresholds and the threshold of zero blocks distribution. The simulation results show that, compared with the existing AZBs detection algorithms, the proposed algorithm achieves a 5% higher detection ratio in AZBs and 4% to 10% computation saving with only 0. 1 dB video quality degradation.展开更多
In the H.263 video codec related systems, motion estimation and Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) have the most computational requirements. In order to reduce complexity of the encoder to dedicate more resources to othe...In the H.263 video codec related systems, motion estimation and Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) have the most computational requirements. In order to reduce complexity of the encoder to dedicate more resources to other functions, according to the study of existing methods, an Improved All Zero Block Finding (IAZBF) method based on the statistic characteristics of DCT coefficients is proposed. Compared with existing methods, IAZBF improves the detecting efficiency by about 50% without importing too much extra computation requirement. Being computed with additions and shifts instead of complicated multiplications, IAZBF is of low computation complexity, especially for low-end processors. In addition, IAZBF upholds picture fidelity and remains compatible with the H.263 bitstream standard.展开更多
An analytic method is used to study the reflection and transmission coefficients of the double submerged rectangular blocks (DSRBs) in oblique waves. The scattering potentials are obtained by means of the eigenfunct...An analytic method is used to study the reflection and transmission coefficients of the double submerged rectangular blocks (DSRBs) in oblique waves. The scattering potentials are obtained by means of the eigenfunction expansion method, and expressions for the reflection and transmission coefficients are determined. The boundary element method is employed to verify the correctness of the present analytical method. The DSRBs have better performance than the single submerged rectangular block (SSRB) in certain cases. The reflection and transmission properties of the DSRBs are investigated for some specific cases, and the influences of the geometric parameters are also presented.展开更多
A new all-zero block determination rule was used to reduce the complexity of the AVS-M encoder. It reuses the sum of absolute difference of 4x4 block obtained from motion estimation or intra prediction as parameters s...A new all-zero block determination rule was used to reduce the complexity of the AVS-M encoder. It reuses the sum of absolute difference of 4x4 block obtained from motion estimation or intra prediction as parameters so that the determination threshold need to be computed only once when quantization parameter (QP) is invariable for given video sequence. This method avoids a lot of computation for transform, quantization, inverse transform, inverse quantization and block reconstruction. Simulation results showed that it can save about 20%~50% computation without any video quality degradation.展开更多
In this letter, a novel method based on Temporal and Spatial Prediction (TSP) to detecl all-zero DC.'T coefficients based on temporal and .spatial prediction between neighboring blocks is proposed. The presented a...In this letter, a novel method based on Temporal and Spatial Prediction (TSP) to detecl all-zero DC.'T coefficients based on temporal and .spatial prediction between neighboring blocks is proposed. The presented algorithm uses the knowledge of all-zero block distribution in the previous frame combined with the Sum of Absolute Difference (S.AD) of the corresponding macroblock as a. criterion. The algorithm almost needs no additional computation, and it. shows an excellent overall detection performance in simulations.展开更多
This study addresses an experimental approach to stabilizing clay soils with lime.In the preliminary stage and in order to require characteristic properties,untreated clay and sand samples are collected on site and su...This study addresses an experimental approach to stabilizing clay soils with lime.In the preliminary stage and in order to require characteristic properties,untreated clay and sand samples are collected on site and subjected to laboratory identification tests.Then,the so-called“trial and error”process based on production test series is used to mix with water by varying the proportions of the constituents.Using a manual press with a capacity of 5 to 10 tonnes,equipped with a 10×15×28 cm^(3) mould,the free-standing and heavy blocks are produced from the firm mixtures retained.After cures of 7,14 and 28 days,the results of the tests show that the resistance to compression(RC)of the blocks in the dry state increases depending on the lime dosage and the duration of cure.At 6%lime and around 25%sand,the value of the RC of 4,966 MPa after 28 days is higher than the recommended values for load-bearing walls by the Construction Materials Center(CMC)of N’Djamena(2.4 MPa)and CRATerre(4.0 MPa).On the other hand,a 24-h stay of the dry blocks in the water causes the RC to fall from 69%to 72%depending on the lime dosage.However,the absorption coefficient of 2.23 g/cm^(2)·s^(1/2) of blocks with 6%lime is much less than 20 g/cm^(2)·s^(1/2),limit value below which the NFP554 standard qualifies the low capillarity blocks.In short,this stabilization approach makes it possible to obtain blocks resistant to aesthetic appearance,low capillarity and cost to build walls.展开更多
In H.264 encoder, all possible coding modes should be checked to choose the most appropriate mode for every macroblock, which adds a heavy computation burden to the encoder. In this paper, a fast inter-mode decision m...In H.264 encoder, all possible coding modes should be checked to choose the most appropriate mode for every macroblock, which adds a heavy computation burden to the encoder. In this paper, a fast inter-mode decision method is presented to reduce computation complexity of an H.264 encoder. By detecting the best matching block (BMB) before transform and quantization, some coding modes can be skipped and the corresponding encoding steps can be omitted for these BMBs. Meanwhile this method can also be used to detect all-zero blocks. The experimental results show that this method achieves consistently significant reduction of encoding time while keeping almost the same rate-distortion performance.展开更多
We consider direct solution to third order ordinary differential equations in this paper. Method of collection and interpolation of the power series approximant of single variable is considered to derive a linear mult...We consider direct solution to third order ordinary differential equations in this paper. Method of collection and interpolation of the power series approximant of single variable is considered to derive a linear multistep method (LMM) with continuous coefficient. Block method was later adopted to generate the independent solution at selected grid points. The properties of the block viz: order, zero stability and stability region are investigated. Our method was tested on third order ordinary differential equation and found to give better result when compared with existing methods.展开更多
针对阶梯块谱下的材料疲劳寿命预测问题,尤其是已有相关非线性模型的计算参数依赖大量试验数据或较难选取合适的基准值,导致在实际工程中应用有一定局限性。提出了一种新的基于相邻载荷的作用系数α_(i)=(S_(i+1)/S_(i))1/b lg K,该系...针对阶梯块谱下的材料疲劳寿命预测问题,尤其是已有相关非线性模型的计算参数依赖大量试验数据或较难选取合适的基准值,导致在实际工程中应用有一定局限性。提出了一种新的基于相邻载荷的作用系数α_(i)=(S_(i+1)/S_(i))1/b lg K,该系数中两个参数b、K来自材料疲劳寿命关系式S=KN^(-b)。结合前人的二级、三级、四级应力加载试验结果,分别计算并对比了与多种疲劳损伤模型的结果。结果表明,新模型在疲劳寿命/损伤的预测结果优于Miner模型、Manson模型、Subramanyan模型及Hashin模型,可更为准确地预测阶梯块谱下的疲劳寿命/损伤。展开更多
文摘Sustainable building design in dry tropical areas recommends reducing exposure of buildings to solar radiation and/or designing efficient enclosures with satisfactory thermal inertia.We propose in this paper a study of the influence of the infiltration rate in the building and the coefficient of thermal transfer by convection of the walls, on the thermal comfort using TRNSYS software. All the models carried out were validated by recognized scientific criteria, namely correlation (R) and determination (R2) coefficients on the one hand and NBME and CVRMSE coefficients defined by ASHARE, 2002 on the other hand. The results obtained indicate that the modulation of the air infiltration rate allows the simulations on TRNSYS to be compared to in-situ measurements, with an annual average relative difference of 2.86% on the temperature difference. Furthermore, depending on the parameterization of the heat transfer coefficients by convection of the internal and external walls of walls used in the STD, the average annual difference can be reduced by 1% to 4% between the predictions and the measurements.
文摘This paper deals with the establishment of \%T(1)\% theorem on Hardy space \%H 1\% under condition of weak regularity. An operator or a function is identified on the basis of their wavelet coefficients which are regrouped on some blocks. The actions of each block operator (pseudo\|annular operator) on each block function (atom) are exactly analyzed to establish \%T(1)\% theorem on Hardy space.
基金The EU Seventh Framework Programme FP7-PEOPLE-IRSES( No. 247083)
文摘In order to decrease both computational complexity and coding time, an improved algorithm for the early detection of all-zero blocks (AZBs) in H. 264/AVC is proposed. The previous AZBs detection algorithms are reviewed. Three types of transformed frequency-domain coefficients, which are quantized to zeros, are analyzed. Based on the three types of frequencydomain scaling factors, the corresponding spatial coefficients are derived. Then the Schwarz inequality is applied to the derivation of the three thresholds based on spatial coefficients. Another threshold is set on the basis of the probability distribution of zero coefficients in a block. As a result, an adaptive AZBs detection algorithm is proposed based on the minimum of the former three thresholds and the threshold of zero blocks distribution. The simulation results show that, compared with the existing AZBs detection algorithms, the proposed algorithm achieves a 5% higher detection ratio in AZBs and 4% to 10% computation saving with only 0. 1 dB video quality degradation.
基金Supported by the China Aviation Fund (No. 02153071)
文摘In the H.263 video codec related systems, motion estimation and Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) have the most computational requirements. In order to reduce complexity of the encoder to dedicate more resources to other functions, according to the study of existing methods, an Improved All Zero Block Finding (IAZBF) method based on the statistic characteristics of DCT coefficients is proposed. Compared with existing methods, IAZBF improves the detecting efficiency by about 50% without importing too much extra computation requirement. Being computed with additions and shifts instead of complicated multiplications, IAZBF is of low computation complexity, especially for low-end processors. In addition, IAZBF upholds picture fidelity and remains compatible with the H.263 bitstream standard.
基金This proiect was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province under contract No 04000377.
文摘An analytic method is used to study the reflection and transmission coefficients of the double submerged rectangular blocks (DSRBs) in oblique waves. The scattering potentials are obtained by means of the eigenfunction expansion method, and expressions for the reflection and transmission coefficients are determined. The boundary element method is employed to verify the correctness of the present analytical method. The DSRBs have better performance than the single submerged rectangular block (SSRB) in certain cases. The reflection and transmission properties of the DSRBs are investigated for some specific cases, and the influences of the geometric parameters are also presented.
基金Project (No. 05R214207) supported by the Sustentation Fund Plan for Post Doctor of Shanghai, China
文摘A new all-zero block determination rule was used to reduce the complexity of the AVS-M encoder. It reuses the sum of absolute difference of 4x4 block obtained from motion estimation or intra prediction as parameters so that the determination threshold need to be computed only once when quantization parameter (QP) is invariable for given video sequence. This method avoids a lot of computation for transform, quantization, inverse transform, inverse quantization and block reconstruction. Simulation results showed that it can save about 20%~50% computation without any video quality degradation.
文摘In this letter, a novel method based on Temporal and Spatial Prediction (TSP) to detecl all-zero DC.'T coefficients based on temporal and .spatial prediction between neighboring blocks is proposed. The presented algorithm uses the knowledge of all-zero block distribution in the previous frame combined with the Sum of Absolute Difference (S.AD) of the corresponding macroblock as a. criterion. The algorithm almost needs no additional computation, and it. shows an excellent overall detection performance in simulations.
文摘This study addresses an experimental approach to stabilizing clay soils with lime.In the preliminary stage and in order to require characteristic properties,untreated clay and sand samples are collected on site and subjected to laboratory identification tests.Then,the so-called“trial and error”process based on production test series is used to mix with water by varying the proportions of the constituents.Using a manual press with a capacity of 5 to 10 tonnes,equipped with a 10×15×28 cm^(3) mould,the free-standing and heavy blocks are produced from the firm mixtures retained.After cures of 7,14 and 28 days,the results of the tests show that the resistance to compression(RC)of the blocks in the dry state increases depending on the lime dosage and the duration of cure.At 6%lime and around 25%sand,the value of the RC of 4,966 MPa after 28 days is higher than the recommended values for load-bearing walls by the Construction Materials Center(CMC)of N’Djamena(2.4 MPa)and CRATerre(4.0 MPa).On the other hand,a 24-h stay of the dry blocks in the water causes the RC to fall from 69%to 72%depending on the lime dosage.However,the absorption coefficient of 2.23 g/cm^(2)·s^(1/2) of blocks with 6%lime is much less than 20 g/cm^(2)·s^(1/2),limit value below which the NFP554 standard qualifies the low capillarity blocks.In short,this stabilization approach makes it possible to obtain blocks resistant to aesthetic appearance,low capillarity and cost to build walls.
基金Project supported by the National High-Technology Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2002AA1Z1190)
文摘In H.264 encoder, all possible coding modes should be checked to choose the most appropriate mode for every macroblock, which adds a heavy computation burden to the encoder. In this paper, a fast inter-mode decision method is presented to reduce computation complexity of an H.264 encoder. By detecting the best matching block (BMB) before transform and quantization, some coding modes can be skipped and the corresponding encoding steps can be omitted for these BMBs. Meanwhile this method can also be used to detect all-zero blocks. The experimental results show that this method achieves consistently significant reduction of encoding time while keeping almost the same rate-distortion performance.
文摘We consider direct solution to third order ordinary differential equations in this paper. Method of collection and interpolation of the power series approximant of single variable is considered to derive a linear multistep method (LMM) with continuous coefficient. Block method was later adopted to generate the independent solution at selected grid points. The properties of the block viz: order, zero stability and stability region are investigated. Our method was tested on third order ordinary differential equation and found to give better result when compared with existing methods.
文摘针对阶梯块谱下的材料疲劳寿命预测问题,尤其是已有相关非线性模型的计算参数依赖大量试验数据或较难选取合适的基准值,导致在实际工程中应用有一定局限性。提出了一种新的基于相邻载荷的作用系数α_(i)=(S_(i+1)/S_(i))1/b lg K,该系数中两个参数b、K来自材料疲劳寿命关系式S=KN^(-b)。结合前人的二级、三级、四级应力加载试验结果,分别计算并对比了与多种疲劳损伤模型的结果。结果表明,新模型在疲劳寿命/损伤的预测结果优于Miner模型、Manson模型、Subramanyan模型及Hashin模型,可更为准确地预测阶梯块谱下的疲劳寿命/损伤。