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A complete problem is split into subproblems associated ... [more ▼]Analyses of magnetic systems with position changes of both massive and stranded conductors are performed via a finite element sub- problem method. A complete problem is split into subproblems associated with each conductor and the magnetic regions. Each complete solution is then expressed as the sum of subproblem solutions supported by different meshes. The subproblem procedure simplifies both meshing and solving processes, with no need of remeshing, and accurately quantifies the effect of the position changes of conductors on both local fields, e.g., skin and proximity effects, and global quantities, e.g., inductances and forces. Applications covering parameterized analyses on conductor positions to moving conductor systems can benefit from the developed approach. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 38 (10 ULg) Quantifications en supergéométrieLeuther, Thomas Poster (2012, February)Le poster présente de façon vulgarisée certaines idées sous-jacentes à la recherche de quantifications invariantes en supergéométrie.Detailed reference viewed: 45 (17 ULg) Tailoring the timing of surgery based on the neoadjuvant radiotherapy schedule for decreasing tumor dissemination at the time of surgical procedure.Leroi, Natacha ; COUCKE, Philippe ; Noël, Agnès et alConference (2012, February)Detailed reference viewed: 68 (34 ULg) Dossier Texas - Alan GovenarSacré, Robert Article for general public (2012)Detailed reference viewed: 9 (1 ULg) Fractionnement et immunoréactivité de type PAG (Pregnancy-Associated Glycoprotein) des protéines extraites des caroncules maternelles chez les cervidés (Cervus elaphus)Petrova, A.; Okuyama, M.; Fondja, E. et alPoster (2012, February)Detailed reference viewed: 33 (7 ULg) Method for the measurement of dechlorane 602 in human serumBrasseur, Catherine ; PIRARD, Catherine ; Focant, Jean-François Poster (2012, February)Detailed reference viewed: 18 (5 ULg) Influence of Particle Packing on Elastic Properties of ConcreteHe, Huan ; Stroeven, Piet; Stroeven, Martijn et alin Magzine of Concrete Research (2012), 64(2), 163-175Concrete is a complex composite material. Hence, the main components of concrete on meso-scale should be considered when studying its global elastic properties. As a main ingredient of concrete, aggregate ... [more ▼]Concrete is a complex composite material. Hence, the main components of concrete on meso-scale should be considered when studying its global elastic properties. As a main ingredient of concrete, aggregate will exert influences on the elastic properties of concrete. In the present study, particularly particle shape and particle packing are considered of relevance. The densely packed structure of arbitrary shaped aggregate is simulated by a concurrent algorithm-based discrete element modelling (DEM) system. A comparison is pursued of data, produced by numerical models, either based on arbitrary angular-shaped particles or on spherical ones. This will be accomplished by means of the finite element method (FEM). The results can be used to evaluate the adequacy for this purpose of conventional numerical or analytical models based on spherical aggregates. The influences exerted on the elastic properties of concrete by other factors, such as the mechanical and physical properties of the aggregate, the ITZ and the matrix will also be addressed in this study. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 96 (22 ULg) Learning to play K-armed bandit problemsMaes, Francis ; Wehenkel, Louis ; Ernst, Damien in Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART 2012) (2012, February)We propose a learning approach to pre-compute K-armed bandit playing policies by exploiting prior information describing the class of problems targeted by the player. Our algorithm ﬁrst samples a set of K ... [more ▼]We propose a learning approach to pre-compute K-armed bandit playing policies by exploiting prior information describing the class of problems targeted by the player. Our algorithm ﬁrst samples a set of K-armed bandit problems from the given prior, and then chooses in a space of candidate policies one that gives the best average performances over these problems. The candidate policies use an index for ranking the arms and pick at each play the arm with the highest index; the index for each arm is computed in the form of a linear combination of features describing the history of plays (e.g., number of draws, average reward, variance of rewards and higher order moments), and an estimation of distribution algorithm is used to determine its optimal parameters in the form of feature weights. We carry out simulations in the case where the prior assumes a ﬁxed number of Bernoulli arms, a ﬁxed horizon, and uniformly distributed parameters of the Bernoulli arms. These simulations show that learned strategies perform very well with respect to several other strategies previously proposed in the literature (UCB1, UCB2, UCB-V, KL-UCB and $\epsilon_n$-GREEDY); they also highlight the robustness of these strategies with respect to wrong prior information. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 114 (19 ULg) Optimization of particle packing by analytical and computer simulation approachesHe, Huan ; Stroeven, Piet; Stroeven, Martijn et alin Computers and Concrete (2012), 9(2), 119-131Optimum packing of aggregate is an important aspect of mixture design, since porosity may be reduced and strength improved. It may also cause a reduction in paste content and is thus of economic relevance ... [more ▼]Optimum packing of aggregate is an important aspect of mixture design, since porosity may be reduced and strength improved. It may also cause a reduction in paste content and is thus of economic relevance too. Several mathematic packing models have been developed in the literature for optimization of mixture design. However in this study, numerical simulation will be used as the main tool for this purpose. A basic, simple theoretical model is used for approximate assessment of mixture optimization. Calculation and simulation will start from a bimodal mixture that is based on the mono-sized packing experiences. Tri-modal and multi-sized particle packing will then be discussed to find the optimum mixture. This study will demonstrate that computer simulation is a good alternative for mixture design and optimization when appropriate particle shapes are selected. Although primarily focusing on aggregate, optimization of blends of Portland cement and mineral admixtures could basically be approached in a similar way. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 162 (17 ULg) Evolution et systématique du genre PinusToussaint, André in Annales de la Société Belge de Dendrologie = Jaarboek van de Belgische Dendrologische Vereniging (2012), 2010Detailed reference viewed: 18 (7 ULg) An association between short-term memory for order and numerical cognition in 3rd grade kindergarten children.Attout, Lucie ; Majerus, Steve Conference (2012, February)Several studies explored the relationship between verbal short-term memory (STM) and numerical cognition, but with inconclusive findings. The present study re-explored this relationship, by adopting the ... [more ▼]Several studies explored the relationship between verbal short-term memory (STM) and numerical cognition, but with inconclusive findings. The present study re-explored this relationship, by adopting the critical distinction between STM for item information (the items to be retained) and STM for order information (the order of the items within a list). We hypothesized that especially STM for order should be related to the development of numerical abilities, given that recent studies suggest the intervention of common processes during the representation of order information in STM and numerical tasks. We investigated item and order STM abilities and numerical processing abilities in 72 children during their third year in kindergarten. We observed that order STM abilities, but not item STM abilities, correlated significantly with performance on numerical order judgment and calculation tasks. These associations remained after control of interindividual differences in verbal and non-verbal cognitive efficiency. Our results suggest a specific relationship between order STM processes and numerical cognition, opening new perspectives for our understanding of the STM determinants of numerical cognition development. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 77 (11 ULg) Du bon usage des catastrophes, de Régis DebrayThoreau, François in Revue Nouvelle (2012), 66(2), 74-77Detailed reference viewed: 24 (4 ULg) Apport des troponines T et I ultrasensibles dans le diabèteLE GOFF, Caroline ; LAURENT, Terry ; GARWEG, Christophe et alin Immuno-Analyse & Biologie Spécialisée [=IBS] (2012, February), 27(1), 40Introduction : Le diabète atteint environ 3% de la population française. Or, cette maladie expose à l'apparition précoce de complications cardiovasculaires. Les troponines de nouvelles générations ... [more ▼]Introduction : Le diabète atteint environ 3% de la population française. Or, cette maladie expose à l'apparition précoce de complications cardiovasculaires. Les troponines de nouvelles générations hautement sensibles pourraient être un bon outil diagnostic pour mettre en évidence des macroou micro-angiopathies non diagnostiquée chez ces patients. Le but de notre étude était de comparer la performance de la troponine T ultrasensible (hsTnT) (Roche Diagnostic) avec la troponine I ultrasensible (TnI II) (Abbott Diagnostic) chez le sujet diabétique. Matériel et méthodes : Vingt patients diabétiques (âge moyen : 52.6 ± 8.4 ans) ont été sélectionnés sur le critère d’un taux d’hémoglobine glyquée (HbA1c) élevé. Ces sujets ont été comparés à vingt sujets contrôles d’âge moyen : 60.05 ± 2.86 ans. Les patients atteints d’insuffisance rénale et d’affections cardiovasculaires ont été exclus. Les analyses ont été réalisées sur du plasma hépariné lithium. La hsTnT a été dosée par électrochemiluminescence sur le Modular E (Roche Diagnostic). Abbott utilise des microparticules chemiluminescentes pour le dosage de la TnI II sur l’ARCHITECT i. Résultats : Les sujets diabétiques ont un taux plasmatique de hsTnT représenté par les valeurs suivantes [médiane (1er quartile, 3ème quartile)] : 0,007 (0,03 ; 0,018) ng/mL ; alors que les sujets contrôles négatifs présentent les valeurs suivantes : 0,003 (0,003 ; 0,004) ng/mL. La différence de taux de hsTnT observée entre ces 2 populations est statistiquement significative (p = 0,000922). Pour la TnI II, on observe un taux plasmatique de: 0,004 (0,003 ; 0,075) ng/mL chez les sujets diabétiques et 0,002 (0,001 ; 0,005) ng/mL chez les sujets contrôles. La différence de taux de TnI II observée entre ces 2 populations n’est pas statistiquement significative (p > 0,005). Discussion-conclusion : Au décours d’un diabète, il apparait que les taux de hsTnT sont augmentés de façon significative par rapport au groupe des contrôles négatifs. Si les taux hsTnT augmentent chez le diabétique, il semblerait normal qu’il en soit de même pour la TnI II, vu que ces deux marqueurs sont intimement liés. Nous ne l’avons pas observé mais ceci peut être du à la plus faible performance analytique du dosage de la TnI II utilisé. Cette libération de hsTnT dans le sang peut être due aux micro- et macro-angiopathies au niveau des coronaires induites au cours d’un diabète. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 191 (30 ULg) Identifying and computing nonlinear normal modesCammarano, A.; Carrella, A.; Renson, Ludovic et alin Proceedings of the SEM IMAC XXX Conference (2012, February)Non linear normal modes offer a rigorous framework, both mathematical and physical, for theoretical and experimental dynamical analysis. Albeit still in its infancy, the concept of non linear normal modes ... [more ▼]Non linear normal modes offer a rigorous framework, both mathematical and physical, for theoretical and experimental dynamical analysis. Albeit still in its infancy, the concept of non linear normal modes has the potential of providing to both the academic and the industrial establishment a powerful tool for the analysis of non linear dynamical systems. However, in order to exploit the full potential of this theory (and its associated simulation capability), there is need to integrate it with other branches of non linear structural dynamics: namely, in order for the non linear normal modes of a real - physical - structure to be computed, there is need to identify and quantify its non linearity. In this paper, an identification method based on the measured Frequency Response Function (FRF) is employed to identify and quantify the system's non linearity before computing the system's non linear normal modes. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 57 (3 ULg) Comparing vertical ground heat exchanger modelsBertagnolio, Stéphane ; Bernier, Michel; Kummert, Michaëlin Journal of Building Performance Simulation [=JBPS] (2012)The main objective of this article is to establish a set of test cases for analytical verification and inter-model comparison of vertical ground heat exchanger (GHX) models used in building simulation ... [more ▼]The main objective of this article is to establish a set of test cases for analytical verification and inter-model comparison of vertical ground heat exchanger (GHX) models used in building simulation programs. Several test cases are suggested. They range from steady-state heat rejection in a single borehole to varying hourly loads with relatively large yearly thermal imbalance in multiple borehole configurations. The usefulness of the proposed test cases is illustrated with different GHX models. This comparison exercise has shown that analytical one-dimensional (1D) models compare favourably well with three-dimensional (3D) models for relatively short-simulation periods, where axial effects are not significant. Cyclic heat rejection/collection tests proved to be useful to characterize the accuracy and the computational performance of different load aggregation algorithms. Finally, different spatial superposition methods have been compared for various bore field sizes and configurations and various loads. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 139 (34 ULg) Le portail de Mont-devant-Sassey : aspects iconographiquesLekane, Marie in Conroy, Jean-François (Ed.) Actes du 11ème colloque international étudiant du Département d'histoire de l'Université Laval (2012, February)Le portail sculpté méridional de Mont-devant-Sassey est intéressant à plus d’un titre. Premièrement, il est le portail gothique lorrain le mieux conservé qui soit, comme la critique d’authenticité le ... [more ▼]Le portail sculpté méridional de Mont-devant-Sassey est intéressant à plus d’un titre. Premièrement, il est le portail gothique lorrain le mieux conservé qui soit, comme la critique d’authenticité le confirme. Ensuite, certains des choix iconographiques effectués par le « commanditaire » sont surprenants, inusités, voire inédits. Enfin, en raison de sa situation géographique char- nière entre le domaine français et l’Empire germanique, les sculpteurs ont pu profiter des innovations sculpturales introduites tant à l’ouest qu’à l’est et les combiner de manière originale. Le présent article est l’occasion de renouveler l’identification iconographique de certaines figures, de proposer une datation de l’ensemble et de suggérer les transferts artistiques attestés par le portail (réception de formules iconographiques et stylistiques mises en place dans des grands centres). [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 39 (12 ULg) Time-domain surface impedance boundary conditions enhanced by coarse volume finite-element discretisationVazquez Sabariego, Ruth ; Geuzaine, Christophe ; Dular, Patrick et alin IEEE Transactions on Magnetics (2012), 48(2), 631-634In computational magnetodynamics, surface impedance boundary conditions allow to accurately account for high-frequency flux components while removing the massive conducting regions from the computation ... [more ▼]In computational magnetodynamics, surface impedance boundary conditions allow to accurately account for high-frequency flux components while removing the massive conducting regions from the computation domain. The time-domain approach previously proposed by the authors relies on the spatial discretisation of a 1-D eddy-current problem by means of dedicated basis functions derived from the analytical frequency-domain solution. In this paper, these time-domain impedance conditions are combined with a coarse volume finite-element discretisation of the massive conductors to capture slowly varying flux components. The accuracy of the hybrid approach can further be improved by introducing a fictitious frequency-dependent conductivity. The method is illustrated and validated by means of 1-D and 2-D test cases in the frequency and time domain. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 42 (8 ULg) COMBINATION OF INDEPENDENT COMPONENT ANALYSIS, DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS AND DESIGN SPACE FOR A NOVEL METHODOLOGY TO DEVELOP CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODSRozet, Eric ; Debrus, Benjamin ; Lebrun, Pierre et alPoster (2012, February)As defined by ICH [1] and FDA, Quality by Design (QbD) stands for “a systematic approach to development that begins with predefined objectives and emphasizes product and process understanding and process ... [more ▼]As defined by ICH [1] and FDA, Quality by Design (QbD) stands for “a systematic approach to development that begins with predefined objectives and emphasizes product and process understanding and process control, based on sound science and quality risk management”. A risk–based QbD–compliant approach is proposed for the robust development of analytical methods. This methodology based on Design of Experiments (DoE) to study the experimental domain models the retention times at the beginning, the apex and the end of each peak corresponding to the compounds of a mixture and uses the separation criterion (S) rather than the resolution (RS) as a Critical Quality Attribute. Stepwise multiple linear regressions are used to create the models. The estimated error is propagated from the modelled responses to the separation criterion (S) using Monte Carlo simulations in order to estimate the predictive distribution of the separation criterion (S) over the whole experimental domain. This allows finding ranges of operating conditions that will guarantee a satisfactory quality of the method in its future use. These ranges define the Design Space (DS) of the method. In chromatographic terms, the chromatograms processed at operating conditions within the DS will assuredly show high quality, with well separated peaks and short run time, for instance. This Design Space can thus be defined as the subspace, necessarily encompassed in the experimental domain (i.e. the knowledge space), within which the probability for the criterion to be higher than an advisedly selected threshold is higher than a minimum quality level. Precisely, the DS is defined as “the multidimensional combination and interaction of input variables (e.g., material attributes) and process parameters that have been demonstrated to provide assurance of quality” [1]. Therefore, this DS defines a region of operating conditions that provide prediction of assurance of quality rather than only quality as obtained with traditional mean response surface optimisation strategies. For instance, in the liquid chromatography there is a great difference in e.g. predicting a resolution (RS) higher than 1.5 vs. predicting that the probability for RS to be higher than 1.5 (i.e. P(RS> 1.5)) is high. The presentation of this global methodology will be illustrated for the robust optimisation and DS definition of several liquid chromatographic methods dedicated to the separation of different mixtures: pharmaceutical formulations, API and impurities/degradation products, plant extracts, separation of enantiomers, … References [1] International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, Topic Q8(R2): Pharmaceutical development, Geneva, 2009. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 143 (9 ULg) Scales of spatial and temporal variations in Cryptosporidium and Giardia abundances and genetic diversity in a drinking water reservoir: implications for the risk assessmentCauchie, Henry-Michel ; Burnet, Jean-Baptiste; Ogorzaly, Leslie et alConference (2012, February)A monitoring of Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum occurrence was conducted for 2 years in the largest drinking water reservoir of Luxembourg (Esch-sur-Sûre reservoir) using microscopy and qPCR ... [more ▼]A monitoring of Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum occurrence was conducted for 2 years in the largest drinking water reservoir of Luxembourg (Esch-sur-Sûre reservoir) using microscopy and qPCR techniques. Parasite analyses were performed on water samples collected from three sites: site A located at the inlet of the reservoir, site B located 18 km downstream site A, at the inlet of the drinking water treatment plant near the dam of the reservoir and site C where the finished drinking water is injected in the distribution network. The communication presented the main results of the survey and the assessment of risk infection with parasites. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 26 (1 ULg) GC×GC TOFMS analysis of tobacco mainstream smokeBrokl, Michal ; Bishop; Wright et alin HTC-12 Book of abstracts (2012, February)Detailed reference viewed: 25 (0 ULg)