<p> This thesis presents an optimal design method for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) teardrop gradient waveforms in two and three dimensions. Teardrop in two dimensions was introduced at ISMRM 2001 by Anand et al. to address the need for a high efficiency balanced k-space trajectory for real-time cardiac SSFP (Steady State Free Precession) imaging.</p> <p> We have modeled 2D and 3D teardrop gradient waveform design as nonlinear convex optimization problems with a variety of constraints including global constraints (e.g., moment nulling for motion insensitivity). Commercial optimization solvers can solve the models efficiently. The implementation of AMPL models and numerical testing results with the solver MOSEK are provided. This optimal design procedure produces physically realizable teardrop waveforms which enable real-time cardiac imaging with equipment otherwise incapable of doing it, and optimally achieves the maximum resolution and motion artifact reduction goals. The research may encompass other waveform design problems in MRI and has built a good foundation for further research in this area.</p> / Thesis / Master of Science (MSc)

The master thesis deals with the design of exterior and interior of a teardrop trailer. The final design is created in regard to knowledge from design and technical analysis and brings unique design aproach to the solution. The purpose of this work is to solve ergonomic and shaping problems and to introduce a teardrop trailer on the european market.

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The purpose of this research was to investigate the influence of height, crosssection and metal alloy in the mechanical act of teardrop loops used in incisors retraction and in en masse retraction of incisors and canines, aiming analyze the mechanical behavior of these loops in relation to optimum forces presented in the literature. Two hundred and forty loops were submitted to a tensile load on the testing machine considered heights of 6mm, 8mm and 10mm; cross-sections of 0.018in.x 0.025in and 0.019in.x 0.025in and wire materials of stainless steel and beta-titanium alloys. It was obtained magnitudes of horizontal force (N) and load-deflection (N/mm) for each loop across activations of 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm and 2.5mm. The results showed that height (p<0.01), cross-section and metal alloy (p<0.05) were considered significant factors with reference to horizontal force and load-deflection. There was no influence of one factor but a combination of these trying to achieve very light forces. This study suggest that is necessary a large orthodontic biomechanics knowledge with respect to loops design used in incisors retraction and in en masse retraction of incisors and canines, selecting adequate height, crosssection and metal alloy. / O objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar os efeitos da altura, secção transversal e tipo de liga no desempenho mecânico de alças confeccionadas em forma de gota, indicadas para a retração de incisivos e para a retração em massa de incisivos e caninos, buscando avaliar o comportamento das mesmas em relação às magnitudes de força ótima existentes na literatura. Foram submetidas a um ensaio mecânico 240 alças, considerando as alturas de 6mm, 8mm e 10mm; as seções transversais de 0.018 x 0.025 e de 0.019 x 0.025 e as ligas de aço inoxidável e beta-titânio (TMA). Foram obtidos valores de força horizontal (N) e carga-deflexão (N/mm) para cada alça mediante ativações de 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm e 2.5mm. Os resultados mostraram que a altura (p<0.01), a secção transversal e a liga (p<0.05) foram consideradas fatores significativos na força horizontal e cargadeflexão gerada. Não houve influência de um fator sobre os demais, mas sim, uma combinação destes, buscando atingir forças muito leves. Este estudo sugere que é necessário amplo conhecimento da biomecânica ortodôntica na confecção de alças direcionadas para a retração dos dentes anteriores, selecionando adequadamente a altura, a secção transversal e a liga.

This diploma thesis deals with the design and implementation of a tool for network attack detection from a captured network communication. It utilises the tshark packet analyser, the meaning of which is to convert the input file with the captured communications to the PDML format. The objective of this conversion being, increasing the flexibility of input data processing. When designing the tool, emphasis has been placed on the ability to expand it to detect new network attacks and on integrating these additions with ease. For this reason, the thesis also includes the design of a complex declarative descriptions for network attacks in the YAML serialization format. This allows us to specify the key properties of the network attacks and the conditions for their detection. The resulting tool acts as an interpreter of proposed declarative descriptions allowing it to be expanded with new types of attacks.