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Mechanical properties of basalt: a study on compressive loading at different strain rates using SHPB
Falta, J.; Krčmářová, N.; Fíla, T.; Vavro, Martin; Vavro, Leona
2023 - English
This article focuses on the mechanical properties of basalt in compressive loading at different strain-rates. The study employs advanced instrumentation for the evaluation of the results in dynamic conditions, while standard uni-axial loading device is used for evaluation in quasi-static conditions. Basalt specimens were subjected to four different loading-rates from 200–600 s−1 on which the stress-strain dependence was evaluated together with DIC analysis of crack initiation and disintegration process. Understanding the mechanical properties of basalt can provide insights for engineers and designers in creating structures that are durable and able to withstand different loading conditions. The findings of this study can have implications for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and construction, among others.
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SHPB; basalt; compressive loading; dynamic loading
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Mechanical properties of basalt: a study on compressive loading at different strain rates using SHPB
This article focuses on the mechanical properties of basalt in compressive loading at different strain-rates. The study employs advanced instrumentation for the evaluation of the results in dynamic ...
Semantic segmentation using support vector machine classifier
Pecha, Marek; Langford, Z.; Horák, David; Tran Mills, R.
2023 - English
This paper deals with wildfire identification in the Alaska regions as a semantic segmentation task using support vector machine classifiers. Instead of colour information represented by means of BGR channels, we proceed with a normalized reflectance over 152 days so that such time series is assigned to each pixel. We compare models associated with $\mathcal{l}1$-loss and $\mathcal{l}2$-loss functions and stopping criteria based on a projected gradient and duality gap in the presented benchmarks.
Keywords:
wildfire identification; semantic segmentation; support vector machines; distributed training
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Semantic segmentation using support vector machine classifier
This paper deals with wildfire identification in the Alaska regions as a semantic segmentation task using support vector machine classifiers. Instead of colour information represented by means of BGR ...
Estimation of EDZ zones in great depths by elastic-plastic models
Sysala, Stanislav
2023 - English
This contribution is devoted to modeling damage zones caused by the excavation of tunnels and boreholes (EDZ zones) in connection with the issue of deep storage of spent nuclear fuel in crystalline rocks. In particular, elastic-plastic models with Mohr-Coulomb or Hoek-Brown yield criteria are considered. Selected details of the numerical solution to the corresponding problems are mentioned. Possibilities of elastic and elastic-plastic approaches are illustrated by a numerical example.
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tunnel stability; EDZ zones; elasto-plasticity; finite element method
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Estimation of EDZ zones in great depths by elastic-plastic models
This contribution is devoted to modeling damage zones caused by the excavation of tunnels and boreholes (EDZ zones) in connection with the issue of deep storage of spent nuclear fuel in crystalline ...
Underground Spaces In Bosonožský Hájek Nature Reserve And Their Geoeducation Importance
Kirchner, Karel; Kuda, František; Baldík, V.; Kubalíková, Lucie
2023 - English
Bosonožský hájek Natural Reserve (Brno, South Moravia) is a very important site from the Earth Science point of view, however, its geodiversity values have been rather overlooked and omitted in the past (the object of legal protection is the occurrence of well-preserved forest ecosystems and endangered species). In the last decades, a series of field work and geophysical measurements has been carried out and the Earth Science phenomena have been identified and described here. These are represented by a dense network of gullies that developed in Pleistocene loess and that are both of natural and anthropogenic origin (some gullies probably developed along the old paths) and specific underground spaces (so called dugouts). Until now, the dugouts in South Moravia have been investigated mainly by archaeologists and those in Bosonožský hájek NR have not been described in detail yet. This brief contribution brings new information about three underground landforms and their possible relationship to the age and development of the gullies. The possibility of different interpretations of the origin of these specific landforms can be considered an opportunity in the field of Earth Science (geosciences) education and as an interesting complement of tourist and recreational activities on site.
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gully network; loess; dugouts; Earth Science education
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Underground Spaces In Bosonožský Hájek Nature Reserve And Their Geoeducation Importance
Bosonožský hájek Natural Reserve (Brno, South Moravia) is a very important site from the Earth Science point of view, however, its geodiversity values have been rather overlooked and omitted in the ...
Risk Assessment on Geodiversity Sites
Kubalíková, Lucie; Nováková, Eva; Kuda, František; Kirchner, Karel; Bajer, A.; Balková, M.
2023 - English
Geoconservation is an action of conserving and enhancing geological, geomorphological, hydrological and soil features and processes. Particular geoconservation measures are very often applied on the site-level to protect important geodiversity sites. Nevertheless, despite established legal protection and related geoconservation activities, threats to geodiversity sites related to the multiple use and human society demands can arise and reaching a compromise can be difficult. In this contribution, a two-level threat assessment is applied and discussed. The first level of threat assessment is based on the already used criteria within geosite/geomorphosite concept. The second level of threat assessment is represented by Risk Assessment Matrix, which may be considered a useful tool providing a complex view on the threats to geodiversity sites. The methods are applied on two different sites and their advantages and limits are discussed. Based on the assessment, specific management proposals may be implemented in order to balance conservation needs and demands resulting from human activities related to the sites.
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geoconservation; risk assessment matrix; degradation risk; geosites; geomorphosites
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Risk Assessment on Geodiversity Sites
Geoconservation is an action of conserving and enhancing geological, geomorphological, hydrological and soil features and processes. Particular geoconservation measures are very often applied on the ...
Determination of the initial stress tensor from deformation of underground opening-theoretical background and applications
Malík, Josef; Kolcun, Alexej
2023 - English
In this paper a method for the detection of initial stress tensor is proposed. The method is based on measuring distances between some pairs of points located on the wall of underground opening in the excavation process. This methods is based on the solution of eighteen auxiliary problems in the theory of elasticity with force boundary conditions. The optimal location of the pairs of points on the wall of underground work is studied. The pairs must be located so that the condition number of a certain matrix has the minimal value, which guarantees a reliable estimation of initial stress tensor.
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initial stress tensor; first boundary value problem of the theory of elasticity; condition number of matrices
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Determination of the initial stress tensor from deformation of underground opening-theoretical background and applications
In this paper a method for the detection of initial stress tensor is proposed. The method is based on measuring distances between some pairs of points located on the wall of underground opening in the ...
Reduced basis solver for stochastic Galerkin formulation of Darcy flow with uncertain material parameters
Béreš, Michal
2023 - English
In this contribution, we present a solution to the stochastic Galerkin (SG) matrix equations coming from the Darcy flow problem with uncertain material coefficients in the separable form. The SG system of equations is kept in the compressed tensor form and its solution is a very challenging task. Here, we present the reduced basis (RB) method as a solver which looks for a low-rank representation of the solution. The construction of the RB consists of iterative expanding of the basis using Monte Carlo sampling. We discuss the setting of the sampling procedure and an efficient solution of multiple similar systems emerging during the sampling procedure using deflation. We conclude with a demonstration of the use of SG solution for forward uncertainty quantification.
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stochastic Galerkin method; reduced basis method; Monte Carlo method; deflated conjugate gradient method
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Reduced basis solver for stochastic Galerkin formulation of Darcy flow with uncertain material parameters
In this contribution, we present a solution to the stochastic Galerkin (SG) matrix equations coming from the Darcy flow problem with uncertain material coefficients in the separable form. The SG ...
Numerical realization of the Bayesian inversion accelerated using surrogate models
Bérešová, Simona
2023 - English
The Bayesian inversion is a natural approach to the solution of inverse problems based on uncertain observed data. The result of such an inverse problem is the posterior distribution of unknown parameters. This paper deals with the numerical realization of the Bayesian inversion focusing on problems governed by computationally expensive forward models such as numerical solutions of partial differential equations. Samples from the posterior distribution are generated using the Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods accelerated with surrogate models. A surrogate model is understood as an approximation of the forward model which should be computationally much cheaper. The target distribution is not fully replaced by its approximation. Therefore, samples from the exact posterior distribution are provided. In addition, non-intrusive surrogate models can be updated during the sampling process resulting in an adaptive MCMC method. The use of the surrogate models significantly reduces the number of evaluations of the forward model needed for a reliable description of the posterior distribution. Described sampling procedures are implemented in the form of a Python package.
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Bayesian inversion; delayed-acceptance Metropolis-Hastings; Markov chain Monte Carlo; surrogate model
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Numerical realization of the Bayesian inversion accelerated using surrogate models
The Bayesian inversion is a natural approach to the solution of inverse problems based on uncertain observed data. The result of such an inverse problem is the posterior distribution of unknown ...
Current state of geophysical research and surveys in the Czech Republic
Kaláb, Zdeněk
2022 - Czech
The basic research of the Earth's physical fields in the Czech Republic is solved by the research infrastructure CzechGeo/EPOS, which is a comprehensive system for observing geophysical fields operated by geoscience institutions in the Czech Republic. CzechGeo/EPOS is distributed multilayer research infrastructure based on acquisition and distribution of data from geophysical monitoring networks. In the area of exploratory geophysical works, the survey of potential sites for the deep repository of nuclear waste is probably the biggest topic. This is not only a survey of potential sites, but also activities at the Bukov underground laboratory. One of the major challenges facing applied geophysics in the near future is to participate in surveys for the high-speed railway line. Applications of geophysical methods are increasingly penetrating also other fields.\n Základní výzkum fyzikálních polí Země je v ČR řešen výzkumnou infrastrukturou CzechGeo/EPOS, což je ucelený systém pozorování geofyzikálních polí provozovaný geovědními institucemi České republiky. CzechGeo/EPOS je distribuovaná, vícevrstvá, mnohaoborová infrastruktura založená na sběru a poskytování dat z geofyzikálních monitorovacích sítí. V oblasti průzkumných geofyzikálních prací je patrně největší akcí průzkum potenciálních lokalit pro hlubinné úložiště jaderného odpadu. Nejedná se pouze o průzkum na potenciálních lokalitách, ale také aktivity prováděné v podzemním výzkumném pracovišti Bukov. Jedním z velkých úkolů, který na užitou geofyziku v krátké budoucnosti čeká, je podíl na průzkumech pro vysokorychlostní železniční trať. Aplikace geofyzikálních metod ale pronikají stále více do dalších oborů.\n\n
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geophysics; CzechGeo/EPOS; deep repository of nuclear waste; Bukov Underground Research Facility; geophysical survey
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Current state of geophysical research and surveys in the Czech Republic
The basic research of the Earth's physical fields in the Czech Republic is solved by the research infrastructure CzechGeo/EPOS, which is a comprehensive system for observing geophysical fields ...
Viewpoint geosites and their potential for geoeducation and geotourism
Kubalíková, Lucie; Kirchner, Karel; Kuda, František
2022 - English
Viewpoint geosites are locations which allow observation of the surrounding landscape and comprehension of geodiversity (or Earth history recorded in rocks, structures and landforms) visible from this locality. The sites themselves don‘t have to be attractive from the Earth-sciences point of view, so they may be both natural (e.g. rock outcrops, mountain tops) and man-made objects (e.g. watchtowers, view terraces). These sites represent a very important resource for geotourism and geoeducation as they allow understand landscape, its history and relationships between its components. In this paper, we present examples of viewpoints from Podyjí National Park (both natural and man-made structures) that allow to observe geodiversity of the area. For an effective management and rational use of these specific and important sites, it is necessary to identify their characteristics and potential, so the guidelines for inventorying and method for assessment their potential are proposed. These procedures can contribute to the development of geotourist and geoeducational activities and above all, they enable better understanding of geodiversity’s position within landscape and justify its conservation and sustainable use.
Keywords:
geodiversity; inventory; assessment; landscape; viewshade analysis
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Viewpoint geosites and their potential for geoeducation and geotourism
Viewpoint geosites are locations which allow observation of the surrounding landscape and comprehension of geodiversity (or Earth history recorded in rocks, structures and landforms) visible from this ...
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