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In this paper the Walsh system will be considered in the Kaczmarz rearrangement. We estimate the difference between matrix transform means of Walsh–Kaczmarz–Fourier series and the corresponding function in norm, and the upper estimation is given by the modulus of continuity of the function. We also prove norm convergence with similar conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We prove that among all 1-periodic configurations |$\Gamma $| of points on the real line |$\mathbb{R}$| the quantities |$\min _{x \in \mathbb{R}} \sum _{\gamma \in \Gamma } e^{- \pi \alpha (x - \gamma)^{2}}$| and |$\max _{x \in \mathbb{R}} \sum _{\gamma \in \Gamma } e^{- \pi \alpha (x - \gamma)^{2}}$| are maximized and minimized, respectively, if and only if the points are equispaced and whenever the number of points |$n$| per period is sufficiently large (depending on |$\alpha $|⁠). This solves the polarization problem for periodic configurations with a Gaussian weight on |$\mathbb{R}$| for large |$n$|⁠. The first result is shown using Fourier series. The second result follows from the work of Cohn and Kumar on universal optimality and holds for all |$n$| (independent of |$\alpha $|⁠). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The geometrically nonlinear stability analysis of restrained nanobeams under an elastic medium is considered in the presented manuscript. The investigation is based on the nonlocal strain gradient elasticity theory, Euler-Bernoulli beam theory and geometrical nonlinearity which is a significant change in geometry. To the best of the authors' knowledge, the nonlinear stability response of a nanobeam with elastic boundary conditions and on an elastic foundation has not been presented before via the theory of nonlocal strain gradient. The aim of this paper is to fill this gap in the literature by offering a method that can give a solution under general elastic boundary conditions. Using a Fourier sine series, a Fourier coefficient suitable for constructing an eigenvalue problem is computed. The constructed problem has been treated in the transformed region with the help of the Stokes' transform, then the stability analysis is executed for arbitrary boundary conditions (rigid or restrained) based on the nonlocal strain gradient elasticity. The influences of various nonlinear parameters, deformable boundary conditions, small-scale parameters and elastic foundation parameters on the stability of the constrained nanobeam are studied. It is observed that the investigated variables produce significant changes in buckling loads. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To estimate the tunnel response induced by a new tunnel excavation underneath, theoretical solutions are proposed in this study. The overlying tunnel is idealized as an infinite Timoshenko beam resting on the Kerr foundation model, then the vertical force balance equation is established. The unloading stress can be expressed as Fourier cosine series and a theoretical solution can be derived. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by a centrifuge test and an actual field measurement, which are extracted from previous investigations. Calculation results from the proposed method show good accord to centrifuge test results and field‐measured data. Meantime the predictions given by the proposed method are more accurate to estimate tunnel response compared with the previous method. Parametric analysis indicates that the volume loss ratio and the vertical clearance between two tunnels, are both significantly alleviate the tunnel response, but the effect of tunnel shear stiffness is slight. The theoretical solutions can be adopted to predict the overlying tunnel response induced by tunneling underneath in real projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper introduces an innovative approach for generating re-entry trajectories for a reusable winged spacecraft. This approach utilizes Fourier series parametrized control profiles. The Fourier coefficients are derived through a combination of the Improved Search Space Reduction (ISSR) technique and Sequential Quadratic Programming (SQP) optimization methods, which effectively limit the maximum heat rate experienced by the spacecraft. These re-entry trajectories and control profiles are then used to train artificial neural networks, enabling the controller to provide optimal control inputs based on the spacecraft's current altitude and velocity. To validate this methodology, Hardware-in-loop (HIL) simulations are conducted, integrating the designed neural network-based controller with a Texas Instruments TI Delfino TMSF28335 controller and a real-time simulator, the OPAL-RT OP4510. The results of the HIL simulation demonstrate that the generated re-entry trajectory accurately adheres to heat rate and terminal constraints. Additionally, the Fourier series parametrization of control profiles is applied to a high lift-to-drag ratio CAV-H vehicle, showcasing the method's versatility. Furthermore, resilience of proposed method to uncertainties in aerodynamic coefficients and atmospheric density is also demonstrated. The results show that the proposed method is generic and exhibits robustness to uncertainties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work attempts to propose a practical methodology for the one-dimensional heat conduction problems with unknown boundary conditions of the first kind at both ends. The methodology can be effectively applied when the remote boundary condition is inaccessible or internal temperature is required, such as a cutting process with cooling lubricant, and ablative thermal protection system. The proposed methodology utilizes the shifting function method in conjunction with the least squares error method to transform the inverse heat conduction problem into an approximate "well-posed" problem. Consequently, the temperature and the heat flux distributions over the entire time and space domains are determined by using half-range Fourier cosine series solutions. Experimental examples of spray cooling problems are provided to illustrate the advantages of the proposed methodology, including fast convergence of the temperature function, fewer discrete measured times in numerical analysis, and regardless of two interior temperature probes positions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The composite-laminated rotationally stiffened plate is widely applied in aviation, aerospace, ship, machinery, and other fields. For structural design and optimization, to investigate the vibration characteristics is important. In this paper, a modeling method of composite-laminated rotationally plate is established. The first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) and the modified Fourier series are applied to construct the admissible displacement function of the stiffened plate-coupled systems. On this basis, the energy function of composite-laminated rotationally stiffened plate is established. Combined with the artificial virtual spring technology, the proposed theory could be used to analyze the vibration characteristics of composite-stiffened plate-coupled systems with various classical boundary conditions or arbitrary elastic boundary conditions. The Rayleigh–Ritz method is used to solve the energy function. Thus, the vibration characteristics of the composite-laminated rotationally stiffened plate are obtained and analyzed. The correctness of the theoretical analysis model was verified through modal experiments. On this basis, the effect of some important parameters on the vibration characteristics of stiffened plate structures is studied, such as the number, thickness, and width of the laminated stiffener, varying structural parameters, and different boundary conditions. This study can provide the theoretical basis for the vibration and noise reduction of such structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In data analysis using a nonparametric regression approach, we are often faced with the problem of analyzing a set of data that has mixed patterns, namely, some of the data have a certain pattern and the rest of the data have a different pattern. To handle this kind of datum, we propose the use of a mixed estimator. In this study, we theoretically discuss a developed estimation method for a nonparametric regression model with two or more response variables and predictor variables, and there is a correlation between the response variables using a mixed estimator. The model is called the multiresponse multipredictor nonparametric regression (MMNR) model. The mixed estimator used for estimating the MMNR model is a mixed estimator of smoothing spline and Fourier series that is suitable for analyzing data with patterns that partly change at certain subintervals, and some others that follow a recurring pattern in a certain trend. Since in the MMNR model there is a correlation between responses, a symmetric weight matrix is involved in the estimation process of the MMNR model. To estimate the MMNR model, we apply the reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS) method to penalized weighted least square (PWLS) optimization for estimating the regression function of the MMNR model, which consists of a smoothing spline component and a Fourier series component. A simulation study to show the performance of proposed method is also given. The obtained results are estimations of the smoothing spline component, Fourier series component, MMNR model, weight matrix, and consistency of estimated regression function. In conclusion, the estimation of the MMNR model using the mixed estimator is a combination of smoothing spline component and Fourier series component estimators. It depends on smoothing and oscillation parameters, and it has linear in observation and consistent properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new approach for the solution of transient eddy-current problems involving pieces with one direction of symmetry is presented. The approach is applicable to pieces with translational or rotational symmetry. A Fourier series decomposition of the solution is introduced in the direction of symmetry, which converts the original 3D numerical problem into a series of independent 2D problems. The decomposition has significant benefits in terms of computational time and numerical noise reduction, and is inherently parallelisable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the relationship between the overconvergence of Fourier series and the existence of Hadamard–Ostrowski gaps. Ostrowski's result on the overconvergence of power series serves as a motivating factor for obtaining a natural generalization: the overconvergence of Fourier series. The connection between Hadamard–Ostrowski gaps and the overconvergence of Fourier series is clarified by applying the Hadamard three-circle theorem and the theory of orthogonal polynomials. Our main result is obtained by applying the Hadamard three-circle theorem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a novel approach for assessing the uncertainty in vibration and static responses of laminated composite beams resulting from uncertainty in material properties and distributed loads. The proposed method utilizes surrogate models developed using polynomial chaos expansion (PCE) based on a relatively small sample size. These training samples are computed using a high-order shear beam model in which the governing equations are derived using Hamilton's principle, and solved by Ritz's approach using a trigonometric series approximation. The proposed PCE model's coefficients are estimated using the spectral projection and linear regression techniques. The first four statistical moments and probability distributions of the mid-span displacement and the fundamental frequency of laminated composite beams are predicted. Global sensitivity analysis is also conducted to assess how material property variation and stochastic loads affect the beam's deflection and the fundamental frequency. The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed PCE models are compared with those from Monte Carlo simulation (MCS). A remarkable reduction in the computational cost of PCE models compared to MCS is observed without compromising the predictions' accuracy. As most real-world systems are subjected to multiple sources of uncertainty, this study provides a state-of-the-art method to quantify such uncertain parameters more efficiently and allow for a better reliability assessment in composite beam design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper considers the inverse problem of determining the time‐dependent coefficient in the time‐fractional diffusion‐wave equation. In this case, an initial boundary value problem was set for the fractional diffusion‐wave equation, and an additional condition was given for the inverse problem of determining the coefficient from this equation. First of all, it was considered the initial boundary value problem. By the Fourier method, this problem is reduced to equivalent integral equations. Then, using the Mittag‐Leffler function and the generalized singular Gronwall inequality, we get a priori estimate for solution via unknown coefficient which we will need to study of the inverse problem. The inverse problem is reduced to the equivalent integral of equation of Volterra type. The principle of contracted mapping is used to solve this equation. Local existence and global uniqueness results are proved. The stability estimate is also obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study focuses on the rate of uniform approximation for continuous functions g(x,y),2π$$ g\left(x,y\right),2\pi $$‐periodic in each variable, using double matrix means of the rectangular partial sums of double Fourier series. The importance of the weighted integral modulus of symmetric smoothness lies in its ability to capture the local behavior of a function. So we obtain the results in terms of the weighted integral modulus of symmetric smoothness. In addition, we introduce the concept of the weighted Lipschitz and Zygmund classes as an extension of the existing Lipschitz classes Lip(α,β)$$ Lip\left(\alpha, \beta \right) $$ and Lip(α,β;p)$$ Lip\left(\alpha, \beta; p\right) $$ and Zygmund classes Z(α,β)$$ Z\left(\alpha, \beta \right) $$ and Z(α,β;p)$$ Z\left(\alpha, \beta; p\right) $$, respectively. These weighted classes allow us a more detailed analysis of the approximation rates of functions by assigning the weights to different regions of the domain of function. Further, we prove two theorems about the degree (error) of approximation of functions belonging to these classes using double matrix means. We also discuss some corollaries from our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The propagation characteristics of Lamb waves in a functionally graded material (FGM) plate with periodic gratings have been studied. The power series technique is employed to solve the governing differential equations with variable coefficients. In the propagation direction, the displacements of Lamb waves are expanded in the Fourier series due to the periodicity of the structure. The convergences of the power series and Fourier series are proved and the method presented in the article is verified by the finite element method (FEM). The band gaps are obtained by the couplings between the different modes of Lamb waves induced by FGM. The effects of the structural parameters (such as the periodicity, mass, and length of the gratings) and gradient coefficient on band gaps are investigated. Numerical results show that the band gaps shift up as the gradient coefficient increases and the second band gap (SBG) is closed when the gradient coefficient is large enough. The conclusions are of practical significance for designing elastic wave filters with high-performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, the space-time fractional generalised reaction duffing model is investigated analytically, which is a generalization for a collection of prominent fractional models describing various key phenomenon in science and engineering. The governing equation is converted to a nonlinear ODE by the compatible travelling wave transform. The investigation established that for analysing nonlinear evolution equations of fractional order, the recommended approach is more effective and realistic. The findings are given extensively in rational forms of trigonometric function series or clearly in powers of specific trigonometric functions. A collection of bright, dark, periodic, and optical solitons is discovered. Mathematica is used to flourish the presence of some obtained solutions in 3D graphs with different fractional orders. The results show that the recommended methods are more practical and effective ways to illustrate the dynamics of several complex wave structures in modern science and technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper focuses on the valuation of variable annuities with a guaranteed minimum maturity benefit under a regime-switching Lévy model. The model allows policyholders to surrender their annuities and receive a surrender benefit at predetermined tenor times before maturity. Additionally, we consider a state-dependent periodic fee structure where fees are deducted from the policyholder's account if it exceeds a certain level at discrete time points. Incorporating this fee structure, the Fourier cosine series expansion method based on characteristic functions is employed to determine the values and optimal surrender strategies for variable annuity contracts. Finally, we provide a comprehensive set of numerical examples to demonstrate and assess the effectiveness of our approach thoroughly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to meet the motion characteristics requirements of multi-objective fusion of execution components, a synthesis method of open-chain coupled serial linkage mechanism fusing trajectory and posture is proposed. According to periodic change characteristics of the execution component trajectory and posture of the linkage mechanism, the motion characteristics equation including trajectory and posture information is established by using Fourier series. The harmonic parameters of the link trajectory and posture are calculated according to the principle of discrete Fourier transform. The complex vector theory is applied to determine the functional relationship between the harmonic parameters of the trajectory and posture and the independent variable of the linkage mechanism, and furthermore the motion synthesis equation of the open-chain linkage mechanism fusing trajectory and posture information is established. The linkage mechanism parameters are calculated using Mathcad Prime software. The single-degree-of-freedom open-chain coupled serial linkage mechanism fusing trajectory and posture information is obtained by using a noncircular gear planetary gear train to couple the connection points of the linkage mechanism. The correctness of the method is verified through an example. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we study the inversion of the inner boundary data for Poisson equation in a doubly connected domain by fast Fourier ultraspherical spectral solver. The solver depends on the truncated Fourier series expansion, where the differential equations of the Fourier coefficients are solved by an ultraspherical spectral method. Because this problem is seriously ill‐posed, the Cauchy data with noise will lead to ill‐conditioned linear system. Hence, we apply Tikhonov regularization to solve the obtained linear system and use generalized cross‐validation (GCV) criterion to select regularization parameters. The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method are illustrated by several numerical results of different regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work presents novel three-dimensional solutions for the multiphysics response of magneto-electro-elastic multilayered plates with interfacial imperfections in a thermal environment. The Stroh formalism is employed, incorporating thermal coupling with the Eringen nonlocal theory to capture small-scale effects. The laminated structures are simply supported and subjected to time-harmonic temperature distributions and extended tractions represented using Fourier series expansions. The dual variable and position technique is used to address the challenges posed by non-ideal thermal and mechanical bonded contacts between constituents, ensuring the consistency and stability of the recursive field relations. A wide range of application examples are analyzed, including the influence of material arrangements, aspect ratio and nonlocal length characteristics, elastically compliant and thermally/dielectrically weakly conducting interfaces, as well as forced vibrations in combined thermo-mechanical environments. The comprehensive results shed light on the intricate multiphysics response of multilayered structures and provide valuable insights into practical engineering implications for advanced materials and structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In actual transportation systems, the response time of drivers to the stimulus from the preceding vehicle varies at different speeds. The traditional car-following model cannot capture the heterogeneity of drivers for the response time is regarded as a constant. This paper designed a sigmoid function to describe the relation between the response time of drivers and the current speed. Then, a new hydrodynamic lattice model is developed by introducing the proposed nonlinear function. The model is analyzed by using Fourier series, and the linear stability criterion is derived. Numerical experiments are conducted in a ring road. Simulation results show that the evolution of density waves occurring in actual traffic is reproduced well. Finally, the model is calibrated and verified with the real data, and the simulation results are quantitatively consistent with the detector data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the present paper, we obtain the results on the degree of convergence of an H$$ H $$‐periodic continuous function in generalized Hölder spaces using Hausdorff operator with monotonically non‐decreasing and monotonically non‐increasing rows of its hexagonal Fourier series. Some important corollaries are also deduced from our main theorems. Applications of main theorems are also obtained in this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

How to create realistic shapes by interpolating two known shapes for facial blendshapes has not been investigated in the existing literature. In this paper, we propose a physics-based mathematical model and its analytical solutions to obtain more realistic facial shape changes. To this end, we first introduce the internal force of elastic beam bending into the equation of motion and integrate it with the constraints of two known shapes to develop the physics-based mathematical model represented with dynamic partial differential equations (PDEs). Second, we propose a unified mathematical expression of the external force represented with linear and various nonlinear time-dependent Fourier series, introduce it into the mathematical model to create linear and various nonlinear dynamic deformations of the curves defining a human face model, and derive analytical solutions of the mathematical model. Third, we evaluate the realism of the obtained analytical solutions in interpolating two known shapes to create new shape changes by comparing the shape changes calculated with the obtained analytical solutions and geometric linear interpolation to the ground-truth shape changes and conclude that among linear and various nonlinear PDE-based analytical solutions named as linear, quadratic, and cubic PDE-based interpolation, quadratic PDE-based interpolation creates the most realistic shape changes, which are more realistic than those obtained with the geometric linear interpolation. Finally, we use the quadratic PDE-based interpolation to develop a facial blendshape method and demonstrate that the proposed approach is more efficient than numerical physics-based facial blendshapes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates the bipartite tracking control problem for a family of networked multi-agent systems with periodic disturbances as well as input saturation. A low-computation two-bit-triggered adaptive control strategy is proposed to achieve precise trajectory tracking and maintain the boundedness of the closed-loop signals. Compared with the existing results, first, this paper considers the problems for the coexistence of cooperation and competition in multi-agent systems, which represents a more common situation; secondly, the explosion of complexity issue is avoided without introducing any auxiliary filters, making our result more applicable and less complex; thirdly, a function approximator incorporating Fourier series expansion and a radial basis function neural network is utilized to model time-varying periodic disturbance functions and lastly, unlike traditional event-triggered control, the issue of controlling signal transmission bits is further explored to conserve system transmission resources. The result from a comparative simulation illustrates the advantages of the proposed method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article enlightens the two-dimensional (2D) isotropic micro-polar thermoelastic problem of the three-phase-lag (3PHL) model and heat conduction equation is formulated in the context of memory-dependent derivative (MDD). The equations are converted into the domain of the Laplace transform vector matrix differential equation form and solved by using the eigenvalue technique. To obtain an analytical solution of displacement, temperature, and stress components Silicon material properties are used. Inversion of the Laplace transform with Fourier series expansion technique is used to obtain the numerical solution. For obtaining graphical results Mathematica software is used. For the purpose of exhibiting the beauty of MDD in the present model comparisons are made between the time delay parameters and kernel functions (constant, linear, and non-linear kernels), respectively, over the micro-polar panel. The results obtained have a valuable impact on structural analysis, especially in the design of rotating machinery structures using accurate material properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Beamspace processing is widely applied in Direction‐of‐Arrival (DOA) estimation thanks to dimensional reduction and super‐resolution characterisations. However, the conventional atomic norm minimisation (ANM) based methods for beamspace DOA estimation are of high computational complexity for large arrays. To deal with this issue, the proposed method focuses on locating the sources in the mainlobe of the beamspace and encodes such prior information into the ANM problem without frequency‐selective constraints. The proposed method approximates the beamspace array manifold in the mainlobe sector with the truncated sector Fourier series. The theoretical analysis shows that such approximation with the properly designed fitting error relaxation on the boundary yields the low dimensional semidefinite programming (SDP) approximate implementation of the proposed ANM method and guarantees the support recovery inside the mainlobe. Furthermore, the low complexity Burer‐Monteiro factorisation based alternating direction method of multipliers method is proposed to solve the SDP problem. The complexity analysis and simulations show that the proposed method results in significant computational complexity reduction and slightly better performance compared with state‐of‐art benchmarks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Analyzing, developing and exploiting results obtained by Laplace in 1785 on the Fourier-series expansion of the function (1 − 2 α cos θ + α 2) − s , we obtain a family of new expansions and generating functions for the Chebyshev polynomials. A relation between the generating functions of the Chebyshev polynomials T n and the Gegenbauer polynomials C n (2) is given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we are concerned with the existence of almost periodic response solutions for the superlinear Duffing's equation with an almost periodic external force. Assume that the system is reversible, and if the almost periodic forcing term admits a rapidly converging Fourier series, moreover the Diophantine condition for the frequencies is satisfied, the existence of response solutions will be proved. The proof is based on a modified KAM (Kolmogorov–Arnold–Moser) theorem for reversible systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document deals with the effect of porosity on the buckling of functionally graded sandwich plates under a nonlinear thermal loading using the four-variable refined plate theory. Different types of functionally graded material (FGM) sandwich plates, as well as various boundary conditions were used to highlight the influence of transverse shear, which is composed of two displacement fields, one is related to transverse displacement, and the second is due to the shearing effect. The transverse shear field follows a new warping hyperbolic function. The governing equations were derived from the virtual work principle based on von-Karman nonlinear geometric strains. This study aims to examine a sandwich-type plate, composed of three layers, the core of the plate is entirely made of ceramic material, and the upper and lower faces of the plate are made of functionally graded material. To solve the governing equations, double trigonometric series were used to simplify computations instead of a highly complicated numerical method. While various parameters are considered such as the volume faction index, porosity, and geometrical configurations, the study shows a perfect agreement between the proposed model and those of different works reported in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We propose a photonics scheme to generate rectified cosinusoidal shaped (RCS) and rectified sinusoidal shaped (RSS) microwave waveforms and the duty cycle of the generated waveforms can be freely tunable. In this proposed method, two cascaded Mach-Zehnder modulators (MZMs) with polarization sensitive characteristics are employed. By setting the rotation angle of polarization controller, phase shift of the phase shifters and modulation index of the front MZM's (modulation index of the rear MZM is unfixed) properly, the obtained RCS and RSS microwave waveforms with arbitrary duty cycle by the superposition of beating signals, can be seen as an approximation of the first three terms of the Fourier series expansion of the ideal waveforms. The detailed theoretical analysis and simulations are given. In the simulations, the duty cycle of 100%, 80% and 50% of the RCS and RSS microwave waveforms are successfully obtained. Also, fitting errors are introduced to measure the similarity between the generated waveforms and the ideal waveforms. Different from previous works, the RCS and RSS microwave waveforms can be both generated by our scheme and the duty cycle is freely tunable. Moreover, the modulation index of the rear MZM is unfixed, thus increasing the flexibility of the scheme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Duffing equation and other nonlinear equations of motion of nonlinear vibrations are widely applied in the fields of engineering and science, especially mechanical and electrical engineering. The modified Mickens extended iteration method has been utilized in this article to investigate for further accurate solutions to the Duffing equation and an equation of motion of nonlinear vibrations. The third approximate frequency shows good agreement with the exact result for both oscillators. For simplicity in algebraic calculations, the increasing harmonic terms have been taken to the fifth order. In order to establish the reliability and effectiveness of the proposed approach, the results obtained through this method are compared with those available in the literature. The comparison of the obtained solutions with numerical solutions shows a remarkable accuracy. Also, it becomes evident that the modified Mickens extended iteration method is significantly simpler, more accurate, efficient, and straightforward than other existing methods. The highest percentage error in the third approximate frequency of an equation of motion of nonlinear vibrations is less than 0.0488 , and the maximal percentage error in the third approximate frequency of the Duffing oscillator is less than 0.0065. The proposed technique is principally exhibited in nonlinear models where the nonlinear terms are strong, but it can also be broadly applicable to other problems arising in engineering. 34A34, 34C25, 37N15 (AMS Mathematics Subject Classification 2010) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a novel algorithm for fault diagnosis and fault tolerant control of interleaved boost converters (IBCs) in the presence of single or double simultaneous open‐circuit faults (OCFs) in power switches. An innovative diagnosis signal (recorded by a cheap current sensor) will be introduced whose waveform mainly depends on the healthy or faulty condition of the converter. Since the diagnosis signal is periodic in the steady‐state operation of the converters, its Fourier Series coefficients, together with the duty cycle of the converter are used as distinguishing features for fault diagnosis of the OCFs in the converter. The well‐known Kalman filter is utilized for robust estimation of the Fourier‐based features. Finally, the modulation of the remaining healthy phases is rearranged in a way that the pre‐fault performance recovers. The proposed algorithm is verified in a laboratory four‐phase IBC setup in which the experimental results show its satisfactory performance. Also, the structure of the proposed method is straightforward and can be implemented in the same microcontroller which is used for voltage and current regulation of the converter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wall periodic response factors are a very usual calculation method of transient heat transfer through building envelope elements (walls, roofs ...) in steady periodic conditions, used in popular heat load calculation procedures as ASHRAE's RTS method [Spitler, Jeffrey D., Daniel E. Fisher, and Curtis O. Pedersen. 1997. "The Radiant Time Series Cooling Load Calculation Procedure." ASHRAE Transactions 103 (2): 503–515]. This response factors, time sampled heat flux responses of a multi-layer wall to a 24h-periodic unit triangle function, can be obtained by means of multiple methods: Laplace's method, state space method, frequency domain methods, etc. These methods are numerical since there is no analytical way of obtaining these response factors. The aim of this work is, taking advantage of the periodic nature of excitations, use Fourier series to represent boundary conditions, and this way find an easier and less computationally demanding procedure to calculate these response factors. Additionally, the convergence of these Fourier series will be analysed to determine the minimum set of frequencies needed to ensure a fixed admissible error for wall periodic response factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]