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Kubanin Computers & Operations Research (2012), 39(2), 437-448We address the problem of locating new facilities of a firm or franchise that enters a market where a competitor operates existing facilities. The goal of the new entrant firm is to decide the location ... [more ▼]We address the problem of locating new facilities of a firm or franchise that enters a market where a competitor operates existing facilities. The goal of the new entrant firm is to decide the location and attractiveness of its new facilities that maximize its profit. The competitor can react by opening new facilities, closing existing ones, and adjusting the attractiveness levels of its existing facilities, with the aim of maximizing its own profit. The demand is assumed to be aggregated at certain points in the plane and the new facilities of both the firm and the competitor can be located at predetermined candidate sites. We employ the gravity-based rule in modeling the behavior of the customers where the probability that a customer visits a certain facility is proportional to the facility attractiveness and inversely proportional to the distance between the facility site and demand point. We formulate a bilevel mixed-integer nonlinear programming model where the firm entering the market is the leader and the competitor is the follower. We propose heuristics that combine tabu search with exact solution methods. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 27 (2 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: 98 (22 ULg) Fonction motrice et fonction cognitive chez la personne âgée : une prise en charge globale.Petermans, Jean ; GILLAIN, Sophie Conference (2012, February)Detailed reference viewed: 36 (8 ULg) A dynamic analysis of higher-comoment risk premiums in Hedge Fund returnsLambert, Marie in Journal of Derivatives and Hedge Funds (2012), 18(1), 73-84Hedge funds display a strong non-linear payoff structure because of the use of highly dynamic trading strategies. This article examines the relevance of using higherorder comoment equity risk premiums ... [more ▼]Hedge funds display a strong non-linear payoff structure because of the use of highly dynamic trading strategies. This article examines the relevance of using higherorder comoment equity risk premiums implied in the United States and the emerging markets for capturing these return non-linearities. We provide evidence that the higherorder comoment equity risk premiums help in explaining the returns of the different hedge fund strategies from the Hedge Fund Research classification. We perform a dynamic analysis where moment risk exposures are examined separately in up and down markets. We show that hedge fund styles tend to vary their exposures to moment risks according to the market regimes. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 42 (7 ULg) Genre et leadershipCornet, Annie Speech/Talk (2012)Detailed reference viewed: 19 (1 ULg) Current Developments of Alloyed Steels for Hot Strip Roughing Mills : Characterization of High-Chromium Steel and Semi-High Speed SteelLecomte-Beckers, Jacqueline ; Sinnaeve, Mario; Tchuindjang, Jérôme Tchoufack in Iron and Steel Technology (2012)Two alloys grades for work rolls used in the roughing stand of Hot Strip Mill - high chromium steel (HCS) and semi-high-speed steel (semi-HSS), In this paper, the new semi-high-speed steel grade is studiedDetailed reference viewed: 69 (15 ULg) De la quérulence à la toute puissance, quelques réflexions sur la prise en charge des victimesGarcet, Serge Conference given outside the academic context (2012)Detailed reference viewed: 18 (0 ULg) A method for evaluating transport energy consumption in suburban areasMarique, Anne-Françoise ; Reiter, Sigrid in Environmental Impact Assessment Review (2012), 33Urban sprawl is a major issue for sustainable development. It represents a significant contribution to energy consumption of a territory especially due to transportation requirements. However, transport ... [more ▼]Urban sprawl is a major issue for sustainable development. It represents a significant contribution to energy consumption of a territory especially due to transportation requirements. However, transport energy consumption is rarely taken into account when the sustainability of suburban structures is studied. In this context, the paper presents a method to estimate transport energy consumption in residential suburban areas. The study aimed, on this basis, at highlighting the most efficient strategies needed to promote awareness and to give practical hints on how to reduce transport energy consumption linked to urban sprawl in existing and future suburban neighborhoods. The method uses data collected by using empirical surveys and GIS. An application of this method is presented concerning the comparison of four suburban districts located in Belgium to demonstrate the advantages of the approach. The influence of several parameters, such as distance to work places and services, use of public transport and performance of the vehicles, are then discussed to allow a range of different development situations to be explored. The results of the case studies highlight that travelled distances, and thus a good mix between activities at the living area scale, are of primordial importance for the energy performance, whereas means of transport used is only of little impact. Improving the performance of the vehicles and favoring home-work give also significant energy savings. The method can be used when planning new areas or retrofitting existing ones, as well as promoting more sustainable life styles regarding transport habits. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 347 (63 ULg) Ontslagmanagement in psychiatrische ziekenhuisen. Eindrapport 2010-2011Goossens, E; César, Angèle ; Gosset, Christiane et alReport (2012)Detailed reference viewed: 54 (3 ULg) Contract 21539/08/NL/SFe - Advancement of mechanical verification methods for non-linear spacecraft: Modal analysis using nonlinear normal modes.Renson, Ludovic ; Noël, Jean-Philippe ; Kerschen, Gaëtan Report (2012)The objective of this technical note is to explore the applicability of nonlinear modal analysis to spacecraft structures. To this end, algorithms for the continuation of periodic solutions are applied to ... [more ▼]The objective of this technical note is to explore the applicability of nonlinear modal analysis to spacecraft structures. To this end, algorithms for the continuation of periodic solutions are applied to the finite element model of the SmallSat spacecraft. Nonlinear normal modes and their corresponding frequencies of oscillation are computed, and the results are discussed. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 37 (3 ULg) Les carrières professionnelles des cadres : regard croisé du genre et de l'âgeGrodent, Françoise Scientific conference (2012, February)Ce papier a pour objectif de réaliser une revue de littérature qui doit permettre de construire une recherche empirique visant à apporter une vision comparative des carrières des hommes et des femmes ... [more ▼]Ce papier a pour objectif de réaliser une revue de littérature qui doit permettre de construire une recherche empirique visant à apporter une vision comparative des carrières des hommes et des femmes cadres en regard de trois groupes d’âge : les moins de 35 ans, les [35-50] ans et les plus de 50 ans. Nous considérons les deux sexes étant donné que les trajectoires professionnelles sont influencées par le sexe de la personne ainsi que par les stéréotypes et les rôles qui y sont directement associés (genre). Les générations, quant à elles, nous permettront de tenir compte de l’évolution des facteurs de contexte que sont notamment ces rôles attribués au masculin et au féminin à travers les époques. En effet, les constructions sociales liées au sexe des individus sont susceptibles de changer d’une génération à l’autre et donc d’agir distinctement sur les intentions de carrière. Le fait d’introduire la dimension générationnelle, en plus de celle du genre, est l’occasion d’aborder le concept d’intersectionnalité qui consiste en un croisement des groupes cibles propres à la gestion de la diversité. A l’issue de cet aperçu théorique faisant état de la littérature existante relative à cette thématique des carrières des individus occupant un poste à responsabilités, nous pourrons mettre en évidence différentes questions de recherche qu’il nous faudra, dans un second temps, confronter à la réalité du terrain. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 29 (10 ULg) Développement d'un prototype exploitant les brevets ViBe et le chiffrement d'imagesSchadeck, Damien ; Van Droogenbroeck, Marc Report (2012)This report develops many software enhancements proposed to speed up ViBe, a patented technology designed to detect backgrounds and motion in video sequences. It also elaborates on a technology for the ... [more ▼]This report develops many software enhancements proposed to speed up ViBe, a patented technology designed to detect backgrounds and motion in video sequences. It also elaborates on a technology for the partial encryption of images. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 59 (13 ULg) What have the last outbreaks of atypical myopathy in Europe told us: new epidemiological evidence.Votion, Dominique in Verwilghen, Denis; Van Galen, Gaby; Busoni, Valeria (Eds.) Belgian International Congress: Hippos 2012 (2012, February)Atypical myopathy outbreaks are of an acute and unexpected nature and the information given in this review aims at helping equine practitioners in the recognition and handling of a suspected case in the ... [more ▼]Atypical myopathy outbreaks are of an acute and unexpected nature and the information given in this review aims at helping equine practitioners in the recognition and handling of a suspected case in the event of AM outbreaks. So, this review (1) describes the diagnostic tools for AM, (2) reports prognostic criteria, and (3) lists preventive measures based on recent epidemiological surveys. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 81 (11 ULg) Bénéfices démontrés et potentiels de l'administration intraveineuse périopératoire de lidocaïneGiudice, Véronica; LAUWICK, Séverine ; KABA, Abdourahmane et alin Revue Médicale de Liège (2012), 67(2), 81-84Detailed reference viewed: 43 (6 ULg) Contract 21539/08/NL/SFe - Advancement of mechanical verification methods for non-linear spacecraft: Nonlinear identification using a subspace-based method in the frequency domainNoël, Jean-Philippe ; Renson, Ludovic ; Kerschen, Gaëtan Report (2012)The objective of this technical note is to explore the applicability of a newly introduced nonlinear system identification technique to spacecraft structures. To this end, numerical experiments are ... [more ▼]The objective of this technical note is to explore the applicability of a newly introduced nonlinear system identification technique to spacecraft structures. To this end, numerical experiments are conducted using a finite element model of the SmallSat spacecraft. A detailed introduction to the method, referred to as the frequency-domain nonlinear subspace identification (FNSI) method, is provided and its major assets are commented. Random-type and sine-sweep excitations are considered and identification results are extensively discussed. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 41 (2 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) Method for the measurement of dechlorane 602 in human serumBrasseur, Catherine ; PIRARD, Catherine ; Focant, Jean-François Poster (2012, February)Detailed reference viewed: 19 (6 ULg) Livre Blanc Céréales - GemblouxDestain, Jean-Pierre ; Bodson, Bernard Book published by Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech - Edition février 2012 (2012)Detailed reference viewed: 28 (5 ULg) What have the last outbreaks of atypical myopathy in Europe told us: new treatment plansVan Galen, Gaby ; Votion, Dominique in Verwilghen, Denis; Van Galen, Gaby; Busoni, Valeria (Eds.) Belgian International Congress: Hippos 2012 (2012, February)Management and treatment of atypical myopathy casesDetailed reference viewed: 131 (22 ULg) The first X-ray survey of Galactic Luminous Blue VariablesNazé, Yaël ; Rauw, Grégor ; Hutsemekers, Damien in Astronomy and Astrophysics (2012), 538Aims: The X-ray emission of massive stars has been studied when these objects are in their main-sequence phase, as well as in their Wolf-Rayet phase. However, the X-ray properties of the transitional ... [more ▼]Aims: The X-ray emission of massive stars has been studied when these objects are in their main-sequence phase, as well as in their Wolf-Rayet phase. However, the X-ray properties of the transitional Luminous Blue Variable (LBV) phase remain unknown. Methods: Using a dedicated but limited XMM survey as well as archival XMM and Chandra observations, we performed the first X-ray survey of LBVs: about half of the known LBVs or candidate LBVs are studied. Results: Apart from the well known X-ray sources eta Car and Cyg OB2 #12, four additional LBVs are detected in this survey, though some doubt remains on the association with the X-ray source for two of these. For the other LBVs, upper limits on the flux were derived, down to $\log[L_{\rm X}/L_{\rm BOL}]-9.4$ for PCyg. This variety in the strength of the X-ray emission is discussed, with particular emphasis on the potential influence of binarity. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 28 (1 ULg)