...Xiumei Cai; Xi Yang; Chengmao Wu Purpose Multi-view fuzzy clustering algorithms are not widely used in image segmentation, and many of these algorithms are lacking in robustness. The purpose of this paper is to investigate a new algorithm that can segment the image better and retain as much...

... directions, which consists of coupling the load data on the geometry from DEM to MBD and the position data from MBD to DEM. The coupling has been validated thoroughly in several scenarios, and the stability and robustness have been investigated. Findings All tests clearly demonstrated that the co...

...Khaoula Chikhaoui; Noureddine Bouhaddi; Najib Kacem; Mohamed Guedri; Mohamed Soula Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop robust metamodels, which allow propagating parametric uncertainties, in the presence of localized nonlinearities, with reduced cost and without significant loss...

... to handle the non-orthogonality involved in the discretization of the face normal derivatives to enhance the robustness of the solutions on non-orthogonal meshes. A novel interpolation method for the face pressure is derived to address the numerical stability issues resulting from the density and viscosity...

... the characterization of random response, methods of reliability assessment are discussed. Concepts of design improvement are presented. Optimization for robustness diminishes the sensitivity of the system to fluctuating parameters. Practical implications Deterministic algorithms available for the primary problem...

...Issam Doghri; Arthur Muller; Robert L. Taylor This paper presents a general procedure for solving 3D contact problems with implicit finite element codes. Emphasis is put on generality and robustness. Bodies in contact can be 3D solids or shells. Material and geometric nonlinearities can be dealt...