IEEE

Guided Super-Resolution for Image Fusion: A Novel Approach to Enhancing Crack Segmentation in Masonry Structures

Abstract: In the field of crack segmentation, red-green-blue (RGB) and infrared (IR) images acquired with different sensors are often fused to improve segmentation accuracy. In existing studies, this ...
IEEE

A Lower Limb Exoskeleton With Rigid and Soft Structure for Loaded Walking Assistance

Abstract: The loaded walking ability of people can be enhanced by lower limb exoskeleton. How to avoid lower limb joint injuries while improving walking efficiency is a major challenge for loaded ...
SciELO

Quality of life, social functioning, family structure, and treatment history associated with crack cocaine use in youth from the general population

Objective: To assess the relationship between crack cocaine use and dimensions of quality of life and social functioning in young adults. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, population-based study ...
SciELO

A computational framework for predicting onset and crack propagation in composite structures via eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM)

The eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM) has been reliably used for analyzing crack growth in 3D structural elements over last years. In fact, many researchers have worked in this field, but it is ...