@incollection{KallweitGottschalkWalenta2016,
  author    = {Kallweit, Stephan and Gottschalk, Michael and Walenta, Robert},
  title     = {ROS based safety concept for collaborative robots in industrial applications},
  series = {Advances in robot design and intelligent control : proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region (RAAD). (Advances in intelligent systems and computing ; 371)},
  booktitle = {Advances in robot design and intelligent control : proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region (RAAD). (Advances in intelligent systems and computing ; 371)},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  organization    = {International Conference on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region <24, 2015, Bucharest>},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-21289-0 (Print) ; 978-3-319-21290-6 (E-Book)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-21290-6_3},
  pages     = {27 -- 35},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {The production and assembly of customized products increases the demand for flexible automation systems. One approach is to remove the safety fences that separate human and industrial robot to combine their skills. This collaboration possesses a certain risk for the human co-worker, leading to numerous safety concepts to protect him. The human needs to be monitored and tracked by a safety system using different sensors. The proposed system consists of a RGBD camera for surveillance of the common working area, an array of optical distance sensors to compensate shadowing effects of the RGBD camera and a laser range finder to detect the co-worker when approaching the work cell. The software for collision detection, path planning, robot control and predicting the behaviour of the co-worker is based on the Robot Operating System (ROS). A first prototype of the work cell shows that with advanced algorithms from the field of mobile robotics a very flexible safety concept can be realized: the robot not simply stops its movement when detecting a collision, but plans and executes an alternative path around the obstacle.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KuertenMottaghyZiegler2015,
  author    = {K{\"u}rten, Sylvia and Mottaghy, Darius and Ziegler, Martin},
  title     = {A new model for the description of the heat transfer for plane thermo-active geotechnical systems based on thermal resistances},
  series = {Acta Geotechnica},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {Acta Geotechnica},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1861-1133},
  doi       = {10.1007/s11440-014-0311-6},
  pages     = {219 -- 229},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{GoeckelSchifferWagneretal.2015,
  author    = {Goeckel, Tom and Schiffer, Stefan and Wagner, Hermann and Lakemeyer, Gerhard},
  title     = {The Video Conference Tool Robot ViCToR},
  series = {Intelligent Robotics and Applications : 8th International Conference, ICIRA 2015, Portsmouth, UK, August 24-27, 2015, Proceedings, Part II},
  booktitle = {Intelligent Robotics and Applications : 8th International Conference, ICIRA 2015, Portsmouth, UK, August 24-27, 2015, Proceedings, Part II},
  publisher = {Springer},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-22876-1},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-22876-1_6},
  pages     = {61 -- 73},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {We present a robotic tool that autonomously follows a conversation to enable remote presence in video conferencing. When humans participate in a meeting with the help of video conferencing tools, it is crucial that they are able to follow the conversation both with acoustic and visual input. To this end, we design and implement a video conferencing tool robot that uses binaural sound source localization as its main source to autonomously orient towards the currently talking speaker. To increase robustness of the acoustic cue against noise we supplement the sound localization with a source detection stage. Also, we include a simple onset detector to retain fast response times. Since we only use two microphones, we are confronted with ambiguities on whether a source is in front or behind the device. We resolve these ambiguities with the help of face detection and additional moves. We tailor the system to our target scenarios in experiments with a four minute scripted conversation. In these experiments we evaluate the influence of different system settings on the responsiveness and accuracy of the device.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{SrivastavaKnolleHoyleretal.2015,
  author    = {Srivastava, Alok and Knolle, Friedhart and Hoyler, Friedrich and Scherer, Ulrich W. and Schnug, Ewald},
  title     = {Uranium Toxicity in the State of Punjab in North-Western India},
  series = {Management of Natural Resources in a Changing Environment},
  booktitle = {Management of Natural Resources in a Changing Environment},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-12559-6},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-12559-6_21},
  pages     = {271 -- 275},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {Lately there has been an increasing concern about uranium toxicity in some districts of Punjab State located in the North Western part of India after the publication of a report (Blaurock-Busch et al. 2010) which showed that the concentration of uranium in hair and urine of children suffering from physical deformities, neurological and mental disorder from Malwa region (Fig. 1) of Punjab State was manifold higher than the reference ranges. A train which connects the affected region with the nearby city of Bikaner which has a Cancer Hospital has been nicknamed as Cancer Express due to the frenzy generated on account of uranium related toxicity.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{PuliniGligorevic2009,
  author    = {Pulini, Paola and Gligorevic, Snjezana},
  title     = {WIMAX performance in the airport environment},
  series = {Multi-carrier systems \& solutions 2009. (Lecture notes in electrical engineering ; 41)},
  booktitle = {Multi-carrier systems \& solutions 2009. (Lecture notes in electrical engineering ; 41)},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {978-90-481-2529-6 (Print) ; 978-90-481-2530-2 (Online)},
  pages     = {301 -- 310},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {In this paper, the multicarrier physical layers of WiMAX are evaluated in the context of airport data links. The orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) and orthogonal frequency-division multiple-access (OFDMA) cases are applied to the forward link (FL) and reverse link (RL), respectively. The performance of the so called parking and taxi scenarios is presented for airport communications in C-band. Numerical results show that the proposed scheme brings good performance for both the FL and the RL. For the OFDMA case a structure changing called double-tile is also proposed to improve the system performance.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{WolffSeefeldtBaueretal.2014,
  author    = {Wolff, Nino and Seefeldt, Patric and Bauer, Wolfgang and Fiebig, Christopher and Gerding, Patrick and Parow-Souchon, Kai and Pongs, Anna and Reiffenrath, Matti and Ziemann, Thomas},
  title     = {Alternative application of solar sail technology},
  series = {Advances in solar sailing},
  booktitle = {Advances in solar sailing},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  isbn      = {978-3-642-34906-5 (Print) ; 978-3-642-34907-2 (E-Book)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-642-34907-2_23},
  pages     = {351 -- 365},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The development of Gossamer sail structures for solar sails contributes to a large field of future space applications like thin film solar generators, membrane antennas and drag sails. The focus of this paper is the development of a drag sail based on solar sail technology that could contribute to a reduction of space debris in low Earth orbits. The drag sail design and its connections to solar sail development, a first test on a sounding rocket, as well as the ongoing integration of the drag sail into a triple CubeSat is presented.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{KirchnerReisertSchoening2014,
  author    = {Kirchner, Patrick and Reisert, Steffen and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Calorimetric gas sensors for hydrogen peroxide monitoring in aseptic food processes},
  series = {Gas sensing fundamentals. (Springer Series on Chemical Sensors and Biosensors ; 15)},
  booktitle = {Gas sensing fundamentals. (Springer Series on Chemical Sensors and Biosensors ; 15)},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Heidelberg},
  isbn      = {978-3-642-54518-4 (Print) ; 978-3-642-54519-1 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/5346_2013_51},
  pages     = {279 -- 309},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {For the sterilisation of aseptic food packages it is taken advantage of the microbicidal properties of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Especially, when applied in vapour phase, it has shown high potential of microbial inactivation. In addition, it offers a high environmental compatibility compared to other chemical sterilisation agents, as it decomposes into oxygen and water, respectively. Due to a lack in sensory detection possibilities, a continuous monitoring of the H2O2 concentration was recently not available. Instead, the sterilisation efficacy is validated using microbiological tests. However, progresses in the development of calorimetric gas sensors during the last 7 years have made it possible to monitor the H2O2 concentration during operation. This chapter deals with the fundamentals of calorimetric gas sensing with special focus on the detection of gaseous hydrogen peroxide. A sensor principle based on a calorimetric differential set-up is described. Special emphasis is given to the sensor design with respect to the operational requirements under field conditions. The state-of-the-art regarding a sensor set-up for the on-line monitoring and secondly, a miniaturised sensor for in-line monitoring are summarised. Furthermore, alternative detection methods and a novel multi-sensor system for the characterisation of aseptic sterilisation processes are described.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{Pietsch2013,
  author    = {Pietsch, Wolfram},
  title     = {A framework for strategic positioning of IT-products},
  series = {Software business : from physical products to software services and solutions : 4th International Conference on Software Business, ICSOB 2013; Potsdam; Germany; 11 June 2013 through 14 June 2013. (Lecture notes in business information processing ; 150)},
  booktitle = {Software business : from physical products to software services and solutions : 4th International Conference on Software Business, ICSOB 2013; Potsdam; Germany; 11 June 2013 through 14 June 2013. (Lecture notes in business information processing ; 150)},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-642-39336-5_11},
  pages     = {102 -- 116},
  year      = {2013},
  abstract  = {IT Products are viewed and managed differently depending on the perspectives and the stage within the life cycle. A model is presented that integrates different perspectives and stages serving as an aid for the analysis of business models and focused positioning of IT-products. Four generic business models are analysed with regard to the product management function in general and the positioning field for IT-products specifically: off-the-shelf (license), license plus service, project, and system service (incl. cloud computing).},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KhaydukovaZadorozhnayaKirsanovetal.2014,
  author    = {Khaydukova, M. M. and Zadorozhnaya, O. A. and Kirsanov, D. O. and Iken, Heiko and Rolka, David and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Babain, V. A. and Vlasov, Yu. G. and Legin, A. V.},
  title     = {Multivariate processing of atomic-force microscopy images for detection of the response of plasticized polymeric membranes},
  series = {Russian journal of applied chemistry},
  volume    = {87},
  journal   = {Russian journal of applied chemistry},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Dordrecht},
  issn      = {1608-3296 (E-Journal); 1070-4272 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1134/S1070427214030112},
  pages     = {307 -- 314},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The possibility of using the atomic-force microscopy as a method for detection of the analytical signal from plasticized polymeric sensor membranes was analyzed. The surfaces of cadmium-selective membranes based on two polymeric matrices were examined. The digital images were processed with multivariate image analysis techniques. A correlation was found between the surface profile of an ion-selective membrane and the concentration of the ion in solution.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{KuemmellHillgaertner2015,
  author    = {K{\"u}mmell, Steffen and Hillg{\"a}rtner, Michael},
  title     = {Inductive charging comfortable and nonvisible charging stations for urbanised areas},
  series = {E-Mobility in Europe : trends and good practice},
  booktitle = {E-Mobility in Europe : trends and good practice},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-13193-1},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-13194-8_16},
  pages     = {297 -- 309},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {For a wide acceptance of E-Mobility, a well-developed charging infrastructure is needed. Conductive charging stations, which are today's state of the art, are of limited suitability for urbanised areas, since they cause a significant diversification in townscape. Furthermore, they might be destroyed by vandalism. Besides for those urbanistic reasons, inductive charging stations are a much more comfortable alternative, especially in urbanised areas. The usage of conductive charging stations requires more or less bulky charging cables. The handling of those standardised charging cables, especially during poor weather conditions, might cause inconvenience, such as dirty clothing etc. Wireless charging does not require visible and vandalism vulnerable charge sticks. No wired connection between charging station and vehicle is needed, which enable the placement below the surface of parking spaces or other points of interest. Inductive charging seems to be the optimal alternative for E-Mobility, as a high power transfer can be realised with a manageable technical and financial effort. For a well-accepted and working public charging infrastructure in urbanised areas it is essential that the infrastructure fits the vehicles' needs. Hence, a well-adjusted standardisation of the charging infrastructure is essential. This is carried out by several IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and national standardisation committees. To ensure an optimised technical solution for future's inductive charging infrastructures, several field tests had been carried out and are planned in near future.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Kirsch2010,
  author    = {Kirsch, Ansgar},
  title     = {Experimental investigation of the face stability of shallow tunnels in sand},
  series = {Acta Geotechnica},
  volume    = {5},
  journal   = {Acta Geotechnica},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1861-1125},
  doi       = {10.1007/s11440-010-0110-7},
  pages     = {43 -- 62},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {Various models have been proposed for the prediction of the necessary support pressure at the face of a shallow tunnel. To assess their quality, the collapse of a tunnel face was modelled with small-scale model tests at single gravity. The development of the failure mechanism and the support force at the face in dry sand were investigated. The observed displacement patterns show a negligible influence of overburden on the extent and evolution of the failure zone. The latter is significantly influenced, though, by the initial density of the sand: in dense sand a chimney-wedge-type collapse mechanism developed, which propagated towards the soil surface. Initially, loose sand did not show any discrete collapse mechanism. The necessary support force was neither influenced by the overburden nor the initial density. A comparison with quantitative predictions by several theoretical models showed that the measured necessary support pressure is overestimated by most of the models. Those by Vermeer/Ruse and L{\´e}ca/Dormieux showed the best agreement to the measurements.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FischerSelverGezeretal.2015,
  author    = {Fischer, Felix and Selver, M. Alper and Gezer, Sinem and Dicle, Oguz and Hillen, Walter},
  title     = {Systematic Parameterization, Storage, and Representation of Volumetric DICOM Data},
  series = {Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering},
  volume    = {35},
  journal   = {Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {2199-4757},
  doi       = {10.1007/s40846-015-0097-5},
  pages     = {709 -- 723},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{SchneiderWisselinkCzarneckietal.2024,
  author    = {Schneider, Dominik and Wisselink, Frank and Czarnecki, Christian and N{\"o}lle, Nikolai},
  title     = {Benefits and framework conditions for information-driven business models concerning the Internet of Things},
  series = {Digitalization in companies},
  booktitle = {Digitalization in companies},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Wiesbaden},
  isbn      = {978-3-658-39093-8 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-658-39094-5_5},
  pages     = {59 -- 75},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {In the context of the increasing digitalization, the Internet of Things (IoT) is seen as a technological driver through which completely new business models can emerge in the interaction of different players. Identified key players include traditional industrial companies, municipalities and telecommunications companies. The latter, by providing connectivity, ensure that small devices with tiny batteries can be connected almost anywhere and directly to the Internet. There are already many IoT use cases on the market that provide simplification for end users, such as Philips Hue Tap. In addition to business models based on connectivity, there is great potential for information-driven business models that can support or enhance existing business models. One example is the IoT use case Park and Joy, which uses sensors to connect parking spaces and inform drivers about available parking spaces in real time. Information-driven business models can be based on data generated in IoT use cases. For example, a telecommunications company can add value by deriving more decision-relevant information - called insights - from data that is used to increase decision agility. In addition, insights can be monetized. The monetization of insights can only be sustainable, if careful attention is taken and frameworks are considered. In this chapter, the concept of information-driven business models is explained and illustrated with the concrete use case Park and Joy. In addition, the benefits, risks and framework conditions are discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HagenkampBlankeDoering2021,
  author    = {Hagenkamp, Markus and Blanke, Tobias and D{\"o}ring, Bernd},
  title     = {Thermoelectric building temperature control: a potential assessment},
  series = {International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  doi       = {10.1007/s40095-021-00424-x},
  pages     = {241 -- 254},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {This study focuses on thermoelectric elements (TEE) as an alternative for room temperature control. TEE are semi-conductor devices that can provide heating and cooling via a heat pump effect without direct noise emissions and no refrigerant use. An efficiency evaluation of the optimal operating mode is carried out for different numbers of TEE, ambient temperatures, and heating loads. The influence of an additional heat recovery unit on system efficiency and an unevenly distributed heating demand are examined. The results show that TEE can provide heat at a coefficient of performance (COP) greater than one especially for small heating demands and high ambient temperatures. The efficiency increases with the number of elements in the system and is subject to economies of scale. The best COP exceeds six at optimal operating conditions. An additional heat recovery unit proves beneficial for low ambient temperatures and systems with few TEE. It makes COPs above one possible at ambient temperatures below 0 ∘C. The effect increases efficiency by maximal 0.81 (from 1.90 to 2.71) at ambient temperature 5 K below room temperature and heating demand Q˙h=100W but is subject to diseconomies of scale. Thermoelectric technology is a valuable option for electricity-based heat supply and can provide cooling and ventilation functions. A careful system design as well as an additional heat recovery unit significantly benefits the performance. This makes TEE superior to direct current heating systems and competitive to heat pumps for small scale applications with focus on avoiding noise and harmful refrigerants.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{ReimerWellmerBraunetal.2009,
  author    = {Reimer, Lars and Wellmer, Georg and Braun, Carsten and Ballmann, Josef},
  title     = {Computational methods for aero-structural analysis and optimisation of aircrafts based on reduced-order structural models},
  series = {MEGADESIGN and MegaOpt - German initiatives for aerodynamic simulation and optimization in aircraft design. Results of the closing symposium of the MEGADESIGN and MegaOpt projects, Braunschweig, Germany, 23 - 24 May, 2007 / Norbert Kroll ... (Eds.) Notes on numerical fluid mechanics and multidisciplinary design. Vol. 107},
  booktitle = {MEGADESIGN and MegaOpt - German initiatives for aerodynamic simulation and optimization in aircraft design. Results of the closing symposium of the MEGADESIGN and MegaOpt projects, Braunschweig, Germany, 23 - 24 May, 2007 / Norbert Kroll ... (Eds.) Notes on numerical fluid mechanics and multidisciplinary design. Vol. 107},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  isbn      = {978-3-642-04092-4},
  pages     = {135 -- 150},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {In this part of the MEGADESIGN project, aeroelastic effects are introduced into the aerodynamic analysis of aircrafts by coupling DLR's flow solvers TAU and FLOWer to a Timoshenko-beam solver. The emerging aeroelastic solvers and a method for the automatic identification of Timoshenko-beam models for wing-box structures were integrated into a simulation environment enabling the combined optimisation of aerodynamic wing shape and structure.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KerpenBungValeroetal.2017,
  author    = {Kerpen, Nils B. and Bung, Daniel Bernhard and Valero, Daniel and Schlurmann, Torsten},
  title     = {Energy dissipation within the wave run-up at stepped revetments},
  series = {Journal of Ocean University of China},
  volume    = {16},
  journal   = {Journal of Ocean University of China},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1993-5021},
  doi       = {10.1007/s11802-017-3355-z},
  pages     = {649 -- 654},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MoehrenBergmannJanseretal.2024,
  author    = {M{\"o}hren, Felix and Bergmann, Ole and Janser, Frank and Braun, Carsten},
  title     = {Assessment of structural mechanical effects related to torsional deformations of propellers},
  series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  journal   = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Wien},
  issn      = {1869-5590 (eISSN)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s13272-024-00737-7},
  pages     = {22 Seiten},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {Lifting propellers are of increasing interest for Advanced Air Mobility. All propellers and rotors are initially twisted beams, showing significant extension-twist coupling and centrifugal twisting. Torsional deformations severely impact aerodynamic performance. This paper presents a novel approach to assess different reasons for torsional deformations. A reduced-order model runs large parameter sweeps with algebraic formulations and numerical solution procedures. Generic beams represent three different propeller types for General Aviation, Commercial Aviation, and Advanced Air Mobility. Simulations include solid and hollow cross-sections made of aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. The investigation shows that centrifugal twisting moments depend on both the elastic and initial twist. The determination of the centrifugal twisting moment solely based on the initial twist suffers from errors exceeding 5\% in some cases. The nonlinear parts of the torsional rigidity do not significantly impact the overall torsional rigidity for the investigated propeller types. The extension-twist coupling related to the initial and elastic twist in combination with tension forces significantly impacts the net cross-sectional torsional loads. While the increase in torsional stiffness due to initial twist contributes to the overall stiffness for General and Commercial Aviation propellers, its contribution to the lift propeller's stiffness is limited. The paper closes with the presentation of approximations for each effect identified as significant. Numerical evaluations are necessary to determine each effect for inhomogeneous cross-sections made of anisotropic material.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{BusseEschMuntaniol2015,
  author    = {Busse, Daniel and Esch, Thomas and Muntaniol, Roman},
  title     = {Thermal management in E-carsharing vehicles - preconditioning concepts of passenger compartments},
  series = {E-Mobility in Europe : trends and good practice},
  booktitle = {E-Mobility in Europe : trends and good practice},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-13193-1},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-13194-8_18},
  pages     = {327 -- 343},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {The issue of thermal management in electric vehicles includes the topics of drivetrain cooling and heating, interior temperature, vehicle body conditioning and safety. In addition to the need to ensure optimal thermal operating conditions of the drivetrain components (drive motor, battery and electrical components), thermal comfort must be provided for the passengers. Thermal comfort is defined as the feeling which expresses the satisfaction of the passengers with the ambient conditions in the compartment. The influencing factors on thermal comfort are the temperature and humidity as well as the speed of the indoor air and the clothing and the activity of the passengers, in addition to the thermal radiation and the temperatures of the interior surfaces. The generation and the maintenance of free visibility (ice- and moisture-free windows) count just as important as on-demand heating and cooling of the entire vehicle. A Carsharing climate concept of the innovative ec2go vehicle stipulates and allows for only seating areas used by passengers to be thermally conditioned in a close-to-body manner. To enable this, a particular feature has been added to the preconditioning of the Carsharing electric vehicle during the electric charging phase at the parking station.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{GiresiniButenweg2019,
  author    = {Giresini, Linda and Butenweg, Christoph},
  title     = {Earthquake resistant design of structures according to Eurocode 8},
  series = {Structural Dynamics with Applications in Earthquake and Wind Engineering},
  booktitle = {Structural Dynamics with Applications in Earthquake and Wind Engineering},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  isbn      = {978-3-662-57550-5 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-662-57550-5_4},
  pages     = {197 -- 358},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {The chapter initially provides a summary of the contents of Eurocode 8, its aim being to offer both to the students and to practising engineers an easy introduction into the calculation and dimensioning procedures of this earthquake code. Specifically, the general rules for earthquake-resistant structures, the definition of design response spectra taking behaviour and importance factors into account, the application of linear and non-linear calculation methods and the structural safety verifications at the serviceability and ultimate limit state are presented. The application of linear and non-linear calculation methods and corresponding seismic design rules is demonstrated on practical examples for reinforced concrete, steel and masonry buildings. Furthermore, the seismic assessment of existing buildings is discussed and illustrated on the example of a typical historical masonry building in Italy. The examples are worked out in detail and each step of the design process, from the preliminary analysis to the final design, is explained in detail.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BeckerDelfmannDietrichetal.2016,
  author    = {Becker, J{\"o}rg and Delfmann, Patrick and Dietrich, Hanns-Alexander and Steinhorst, Matthias and Eggert, Mathias},
  title     = {Business Process Compliance Checking — Applying and Evaluating a Generic Pattern Matching Approach for Conceptual Models in the Financial Sector},
  series = {Information Systems Frontiers},
  volume    = {18},
  journal   = {Information Systems Frontiers},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1572-9419},
  doi       = {10.1007/s10796-014-9529-y},
  pages     = {359 -- 405},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Given the strong increase in regulatory requirements for business processes the management of business process compliance becomes a more and more regarded field in IS research. Several methods have been developed to support compliance checking of conceptual models. However, their focus on distinct modeling languages and mostly linear (i.e., predecessor-successor related) compliance rules may hinder widespread adoption and application in practice. Furthermore, hardly any of them has been evaluated in a real-world setting. We address this issue by applying a generic pattern matching approach for conceptual models to business process compliance checking in the financial sector. It consists of a model query language, a search algorithm and a corresponding modelling tool prototype. It is (1) applicable for all graph-based conceptual modeling languages and (2) for different kinds of compliance rules. Furthermore, based on an applicability check, we (3) evaluate the approach in a financial industry project setting against its relevance for decision support of audit and compliance management tasks.},
  language  = {en}
}