Building information modelling(BIM),which is a new tool to manage information relating to a construction project throughout its entire life cycle,has been a hot discussion topic in the industry in recent years.With th...Building information modelling(BIM),which is a new tool to manage information relating to a construction project throughout its entire life cycle,has been a hot discussion topic in the industry in recent years.With the many capabilities it can offer,some early adaptors have applied it to solve problems in various areas including utilities.From their practical experience,it is learnt that we need to change our current workflow to apply BIM before the maximum benefits can be gained.The selection of project delivery method or contract type to manage a project defines the workflow and plays an important factor to the success of BIM adoption.This paper will study the problems in applying BIM on traditional project delivery method;other new contract types available in the market;and how they can bring further value in BIM implementation with examples from different countries.展开更多
In this paper, by virtue of an inequality and sane analysis techniques, we prove sane convergence theorems cm the iterative process for nonlinear mappings of-pseudo contractive type in named linear spaces, which exten...In this paper, by virtue of an inequality and sane analysis techniques, we prove sane convergence theorems cm the iterative process for nonlinear mappings of-pseudo contractive type in named linear spaces, which extend and improve the corresponding results obtained by others recently.展开更多
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of Φ_pseudo contractive type mapping and to study the convergence problem of Ishikawa and Mann iterative processes with error for this kind of mappings. The resul...The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of Φ_pseudo contractive type mapping and to study the convergence problem of Ishikawa and Mann iterative processes with error for this kind of mappings. The results presented in this paper improve and extend many authors'recent results.展开更多
In this article,some coupled coincidence point results for two mappings g:X→X and G:X×X→X satisfying F-contractive type conditions are obtained,and some coupled fixed point results are derived in partially orde...In this article,some coupled coincidence point results for two mappings g:X→X and G:X×X→X satisfying F-contractive type conditions are obtained,and some coupled fixed point results are derived in partially ordered metric spaces.A sufficient condition for uniqueness of coupled point of coincidence are established for F type contraction,and a coupled common fixed point theorem is obtained.Some examples are given to support our results.展开更多
In 2011, Berinde and Borcut [6] introduced the notion of tripled fixed point in partially ordered metric spaces. In our paper, we give some new tripled fixed point theorems by using a generalization of Meir-Keeler con...In 2011, Berinde and Borcut [6] introduced the notion of tripled fixed point in partially ordered metric spaces. In our paper, we give some new tripled fixed point theorems by using a generalization of Meir-Keeler contraction：展开更多
In this paper, we obtain unique common fixed point theorems for two mappings satisfying the variable coefficient linear contraction of integral type and the implicit contraction of integral type respectively in metric...In this paper, we obtain unique common fixed point theorems for two mappings satisfying the variable coefficient linear contraction of integral type and the implicit contraction of integral type respectively in metric spaces.展开更多
This paper concerns N-order fixed point theory in partially ordered metric spaces. For the sake of simplicity, we start our investigations with the tripled case. We define tripled generalized Meir-Keeler type contract...This paper concerns N-order fixed point theory in partially ordered metric spaces. For the sake of simplicity, we start our investigations with the tripled case. We define tripled generalized Meir-Keeler type contraction which extends the definition of [Bessem Samet, Coupled fixed point theorems for a generalized Meir-Keeler contraction in partially ordered metric spaces, Nonlinear Anal. 72 (2010), 4508-4517]. We then discuss the existence and uniqueness of tripled fixed point theorems in partially ordered metric spaces. For general cases, we generalized our results to the N-order case. The results will promote the study of N-order fixed point theory.展开更多
This paper proposes a new hybrid variant of extragradient methods for finding a common solution of an equilibrium problem and a family of strict pseudo-contraction mappings. We present an algorithmic scheme that combi...This paper proposes a new hybrid variant of extragradient methods for finding a common solution of an equilibrium problem and a family of strict pseudo-contraction mappings. We present an algorithmic scheme that combine the idea of an extragradient method and a successive iteration method as a hybrid variant. Then, this algorithm is modified by projecting on a suitable convex set to get a better convergence property. The convergence of two these algorithms are investigated under certain assumptions.展开更多
The offshore pipeline network in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is the largest and most transparent system in the world. A review of deepwater projects in the region provides insight into construction cost and installation m...The offshore pipeline network in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is the largest and most transparent system in the world. A review of deepwater projects in the region provides insight into construction cost and installation methods and the evolution of contract strategies. Pipeline projects are identified as export systems, infield flowline systems, and combined export and infield systems, and three dozen deepwater pipeline installations from 1980–2014 are described based on Offshore Technology Conference(OTC) and Society of Petroleum Engineers(SPE) industry publications and press release data. Export lines and infield flowlines are equally represented and many projects used a combination of J-lay, S-lay and reel methods with rigid steel, flexible line, and pipe-in-pipe systems. The average 2014 inflation-adjusted cost for pipeline projects based on OTC/SPE publications was $2.76 million/mi and ranged from $520 000/mi to $12.94 million/mi. High cost pipelines tend to be short segments or specialized pipeline. Excluding the two cost endpoints, the majority of projects ranged from $1 to $6 million/mi. The average inflation-adjusted cost to install deepwater pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico based on available public data is estimated at $3.1 million/mi.展开更多
The principle aim of this paper is to explore the existence of periodic solution of neural networks model with neutral delay. Sufficient and realistic conditions are obtained by means of an abstract continuous theorem...The principle aim of this paper is to explore the existence of periodic solution of neural networks model with neutral delay. Sufficient and realistic conditions are obtained by means of an abstract continuous theorem of k-set contractive operator and some analysis technique.展开更多
Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) is a characteristic feature of asthma, and generally correlates with severity of asthma. Understanding the protection mechanism against excessive airway narrowing and how it breaks dow...Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) is a characteristic feature of asthma, and generally correlates with severity of asthma. Understanding the protection mechanism against excessive airway narrowing and how it breaks down is fundamental to solving the problem of asthma. In this paper we have proposed a stochastic modeling the airway smooth muscle bundle for reproducing AHR such as an increased sensitivity of the airways to an inhaled constrictor agonist, a steeper slope of the dose-response curve, and a greater maximal response to agonist. A large number N of contractile muscle cells was assumed to repeat themselves in between contraction and relaxation asynchronously. Dynamic equilibrium of statistic physics was applied to the system of ASM bundle. Thus, the relation of dose to response of a piece of ASM bundle was described by Φ=tanh(βH) , where β was Boltzman factor and H represented energy of contraction induced by constrictor agents. Each of adjacent pair contractile cells was assumed to have Ising-type of antimagnetic interactions of preference energy J (for the condition of contraction-relaxation) between them. A motion equation for a piece of ASM bundle was described by Φ=N(H-zJΦ , which explained existence of combined tonic and phasic contractions. Based on observations of Venegas et al. [4], airway responsiveness was assumed to be assessable by total volume of the ventilation defects (TVD) of 13NN PET-CT images. Interactions via propagation of Ca ion waves between ASM bundles would cause percolation probability by PΦ=(1+tanh(βH))2/4 along the tree, then the relation of dose βH to TVD was described by TVD=PΦ[1-(1-PΦ)3/PΦ3]-TVD0. TVD0 represented the protection mechanism against excessive airway narrowing, which was determined by the ratio of amplitudes between tonic and phasic contractions, thus the balance of amplitudes between tonic and phasic contractions of peripheral lobular smooth muscles would be the determinant of AHR.展开更多
文摘Building information modelling(BIM),which is a new tool to manage information relating to a construction project throughout its entire life cycle,has been a hot discussion topic in the industry in recent years.With the many capabilities it can offer,some early adaptors have applied it to solve problems in various areas including utilities.From their practical experience,it is learnt that we need to change our current workflow to apply BIM before the maximum benefits can be gained.The selection of project delivery method or contract type to manage a project defines the workflow and plays an important factor to the success of BIM adoption.This paper will study the problems in applying BIM on traditional project delivery method;other new contract types available in the market;and how they can bring further value in BIM implementation with examples from different countries.
文摘In this paper, by virtue of an inequality and sane analysis techniques, we prove sane convergence theorems cm the iterative process for nonlinear mappings of-pseudo contractive type in named linear spaces, which extend and improve the corresponding results obtained by others recently.
文摘The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of Φ_pseudo contractive type mapping and to study the convergence problem of Ishikawa and Mann iterative processes with error for this kind of mappings. The results presented in this paper improve and extend many authors'recent results.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11701245)the Scientific Research Fund of Sichuan Provincial Education Department(18ZB0272)
文摘In this article,some coupled coincidence point results for two mappings g:X→X and G:X×X→X satisfying F-contractive type conditions are obtained,and some coupled fixed point results are derived in partially ordered metric spaces.A sufficient condition for uniqueness of coupled point of coincidence are established for F type contraction,and a coupled common fixed point theorem is obtained.Some examples are given to support our results.
基金supported by Università degli Studi di Padermo,Local Project R.S.ex 60\char37
文摘In 2011, Berinde and Borcut [6] introduced the notion of tripled fixed point in partially ordered metric spaces. In our paper, we give some new tripled fixed point theorems by using a generalization of Meir-Keeler contraction：
文摘In this paper, we obtain unique common fixed point theorems for two mappings satisfying the variable coefficient linear contraction of integral type and the implicit contraction of integral type respectively in metric spaces.
文摘This paper concerns N-order fixed point theory in partially ordered metric spaces. For the sake of simplicity, we start our investigations with the tripled case. We define tripled generalized Meir-Keeler type contraction which extends the definition of [Bessem Samet, Coupled fixed point theorems for a generalized Meir-Keeler contraction in partially ordered metric spaces, Nonlinear Anal. 72 (2010), 4508-4517]. We then discuss the existence and uniqueness of tripled fixed point theorems in partially ordered metric spaces. For general cases, we generalized our results to the N-order case. The results will promote the study of N-order fixed point theory.
文摘This paper proposes a new hybrid variant of extragradient methods for finding a common solution of an equilibrium problem and a family of strict pseudo-contraction mappings. We present an algorithmic scheme that combine the idea of an extragradient method and a successive iteration method as a hybrid variant. Then, this algorithm is modified by projecting on a suitable convex set to get a better convergence property. The convergence of two these algorithms are investigated under certain assumptions.
基金provided through the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
文摘The offshore pipeline network in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is the largest and most transparent system in the world. A review of deepwater projects in the region provides insight into construction cost and installation methods and the evolution of contract strategies. Pipeline projects are identified as export systems, infield flowline systems, and combined export and infield systems, and three dozen deepwater pipeline installations from 1980–2014 are described based on Offshore Technology Conference(OTC) and Society of Petroleum Engineers(SPE) industry publications and press release data. Export lines and infield flowlines are equally represented and many projects used a combination of J-lay, S-lay and reel methods with rigid steel, flexible line, and pipe-in-pipe systems. The average 2014 inflation-adjusted cost for pipeline projects based on OTC/SPE publications was $2.76 million/mi and ranged from $520 000/mi to $12.94 million/mi. High cost pipelines tend to be short segments or specialized pipeline. Excluding the two cost endpoints, the majority of projects ranged from $1 to $6 million/mi. The average inflation-adjusted cost to install deepwater pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico based on available public data is estimated at $3.1 million/mi.
文摘The principle aim of this paper is to explore the existence of periodic solution of neural networks model with neutral delay. Sufficient and realistic conditions are obtained by means of an abstract continuous theorem of k-set contractive operator and some analysis technique.
文摘Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) is a characteristic feature of asthma, and generally correlates with severity of asthma. Understanding the protection mechanism against excessive airway narrowing and how it breaks down is fundamental to solving the problem of asthma. In this paper we have proposed a stochastic modeling the airway smooth muscle bundle for reproducing AHR such as an increased sensitivity of the airways to an inhaled constrictor agonist, a steeper slope of the dose-response curve, and a greater maximal response to agonist. A large number N of contractile muscle cells was assumed to repeat themselves in between contraction and relaxation asynchronously. Dynamic equilibrium of statistic physics was applied to the system of ASM bundle. Thus, the relation of dose to response of a piece of ASM bundle was described by Φ=tanh(βH) , where β was Boltzman factor and H represented energy of contraction induced by constrictor agents. Each of adjacent pair contractile cells was assumed to have Ising-type of antimagnetic interactions of preference energy J (for the condition of contraction-relaxation) between them. A motion equation for a piece of ASM bundle was described by Φ=N(H-zJΦ , which explained existence of combined tonic and phasic contractions. Based on observations of Venegas et al. [4], airway responsiveness was assumed to be assessable by total volume of the ventilation defects (TVD) of 13NN PET-CT images. Interactions via propagation of Ca ion waves between ASM bundles would cause percolation probability by PΦ=(1+tanh(βH))2/4 along the tree, then the relation of dose βH to TVD was described by TVD=PΦ[1-(1-PΦ)3/PΦ3]-TVD0. TVD0 represented the protection mechanism against excessive airway narrowing, which was determined by the ratio of amplitudes between tonic and phasic contractions, thus the balance of amplitudes between tonic and phasic contractions of peripheral lobular smooth muscles would be the determinant of AHR.
