Abstract: Embodiments presented provide for a method to negate debonding of the casing from a cement in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the cement around the casing is set with a sufficiently large residual compressive stress, preventing the deboning.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a scanner optimizer system may generate a virtual model of a predicted flitch based on a 3D model of a log/cant and a cut solution for the log/cant. The scanner optimizer system may compare a virtual model of an actual flitch to virtual models of predicted flitches by comparing data points at a fixed elevation relative to one or both faces of the models. Based on the comparisons, the scanner optimizer system may identify the source log from which the actual flitch was cut. In addition, the scanner optimizer system may identify the saw used to cut the actual flitch, and/or other relevant information, and use the additional information to monitor and adjust the saws and other equipment. Embodiments of corresponding apparatuses and methods are also described.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed toward a computerized method for configuring navigation computer code for a SLAM based system. The method can include applying SLAM to recordings of a visual data (VD) collector traversing the region at different operation conditions using a variety of sets of SLAM parameter values, generating corresponding trajectories assessing collection movements of the collector within the region; evaluating performance of the different sets of SLAM parameter values under that different operational conditions, based on accuracy of the respective trajectories with respect to a 3D model; based at least on the plurality of performance evaluations for the different operational conditions, determining an operational set of SLAM parameter values for a SLAM-based system; and providing the operational set of SLAM parameter values to the SLAM-based system equipped with VD processor.

Abstract: A large-scale underground shield docking model test platform and a test method using the same are provided. The test platform includes a test soil tank, a partition wall, a shield docking model, and a freezing system. The test soil tank is of an underground foundation pit structure, the partition wall is disposed in the test soil tank to separate the test soil tank into a filling area and a non-filling area. The shield docking model is disposed in the filling area and is a reduced-scale test model. The shield docking model is provided with the freezing system, including a refrigeration system, a coolant circulation system, and freezing pipes. The freezing pipes are arranged on the shield docking model and are connected to the refrigeration system through the coolant circulation system. The refrigeration system is placed on a laminate in the non-filling area of the test soil tank.

Abstract: Provided is a method of designing a composite material laminated structure, the method including: a machine learning step of performing machine learning on a plurality of pieces of data each of which includes a pair of a physical property value of the composite material laminated structure and a laminate configuration of the composite material laminated structure, to obtain a relational expression depicting a relationship between the physical property value and the laminate configuration, the composite material laminated structure including a plurality of layers that are laminated; and a laminate configuration information calculation step of calculating, based on the relational expression and an objective value of the physical property value, laminate configuration information which is information of the laminate configuration that enables the objective value to be obtained.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, method, apparatus and system for receiving digital representations of the initial parameters of a dentition; simulating a first orthodontic treatment process on the digital representations of the initial parameters, displaying a set of output results from the simulation of the first orthodontic treatment process, simulating a second orthodontic treatment process on the output results from the simulation of the first orthodontic treatment process, and displaying a set of output results from the simulation of the second orthodontic treatment process are provided.

Abstract: A system can receive selection of endpoints for a spool on a graphical user interface (“GUI”) and attempt to assemble a spool based on the endpoints. To do so, a plugin can execute a route-finding process that traverses routes from the endpoints. The routes can be determined by retrieving connectors from the endpoints and, for each connector, determining what parts are connected. For each connected part, the process can repeat so long as the connected part is not one of the endpoints or already in another route or spool. When the routes are complete, the connected parts can be treated as an assembly of the spool. The GUI can generate a spool sheet that uses the assembly as the spool.

Abstract: A method for assessment of an oil and gas flow network comprises: (1) gathering historical data and/or live data relating to the status of multiple control points at different branches within the flow network and to one or more flow parameter(s) of interest in one or more flow path(s) of the flow network d; (2) identifying time intervals in the data during which the control points and the flow parameters are in a steady state; and (3) extracting statistical data representative of some or all steady state intervals identified in step (2) to thereby represent the original data from step (1) in a compact form.

Abstract: A prefabricated building design and construction integrated collaborative method based on component parameter library, which belongs to a field of prefabricated building design and construction technology, comprising: constructing a BIM parameter system for a prefabricated building and its prefabricated components, and establishing a component parameter library of the prefabricated components of the prefabricated building based on the BIM parameter system. By forming the component parameter library through the BIM parameter system of the prefabricated building and its prefabricated components, architects are provided with accurate information that meets the subsequent construction requirements and the construction requirements of various disciplines in schematic design and detailed design, and guided to apply BIM and select appropriate prefabricated components for design, so as to increase depth of first design, and improve accuracy for design optimization.

Abstract: A centralized design engine receives a problem specification from an end-user and classifies that problem specification in a large database of previously received problem specifications. Upon identifying similar problem specifications in the large database, the design engine selects design strategies associated with those similar problem specifications. A given design strategy includes one or more optimization algorithms, one or more geometry kernels, and one or more analysis tools. The design engine executes an optimization algorithm to generate a set of parameters that reflect geometry. The design engine then executes a geometry kernel to generate geometry that reflects those parameters, and generates analysis results for each geometry. The optimization algorithms may then improve the generated geometries based on the analysis results in an iterative fashion. When suitable geometries are discovered, the design engine displays the geometries to the end-user, along with the analysis results.

Abstract: A method of constructing an injection well for a geothermal energy system comprising determining a fracture area of an injection well with a curved wellbore by inputting the curved wellbore path, a set of formation properties, and a fracturing operation, into a fracturing model. The curved wellbore path can promote fracture interference between fracture stresses extending from the injection wellbore. A production model can determine an economic value of the production fluids produced from at least one production well by determining a contact time for the injection fluids to traverse the formation. A design process can iterate the curved wellbore path of the injection well to produce a production fluid with an economic value above a threshold value.

Abstract: One or more embodiments disclose techniques for generating a layout for a physical space or a building. The techniques include generating a layout based on a floorplan of a physical space, generating a plurality of spatial unit grids corresponding to a plurality of spatial units to be placed in the physical space, identifying a placement for a first spatial unit grid in the plurality of spatial unit grids within the layout by matching a corner cell in the first spatial unit grid with a given available cell in the layout, generating a score associated with the placement for the first spatial unit grid based on one or more placement parameters that define placement constraints for a first spatial unit included in the plurality of spatial units and corresponding to the first spatial unit grid, and placing the first spatial unit grid in the layout based on the score.

Abstract: Discussed herein are methods and systems for an interdependent series/suite of AI models. In one embodiment, a processor receives projection assumption inputs from a user device and executes a population builder machine learning model to predict a dynamic adjustment table. It applies the model to population data to generate a value population file, which simulates a subset of the population based on the predicted table. The file contains value cells representing instances of a product. The device then runs a mortality machine learning model to determine mortality data for the product using the simulated population. Finally, it executes a flow projection model to generate a projection report for the product, incorporating mortality data and projection assumptions.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a parameter domain graph application generates UV-net representations of 3D CAD objects for machine learning models. In operation, the parameter domain graph application generates a graph based on a B-rep of a 3D CAD object. The parameter domain graph application discretizes a parameter domain of a parametric surface associated with the B-rep into a 2D grid. The parameter domain graph application computes at least one feature at a grid point included in the 2D grid based on the parametric surface to generate a 2D UV-grid. Based on the graph and the 2D UV-grid, the parameter domain graph application generates a UV-net representation of the 3D CAD object. Advantageously, generating UV-net representations of 3D CAD objects that are represented using B-reps enables the 3D CAD objects to be processed efficiently using neural networks.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a room-based design application automatically generates a design for a floor structure of a building. In operation, the room-based design application generates blocks representing portions of the floor structure that are delineated by walls based on a room plan included in a computer-aided design of the building. The room-based design application modifies the blocks based on a spanning length to generate partitions. Each partition represents a different portion of the floor structure that can be spanned by a structural element that has the spanning length in at least one direction. Based on the partitions, the room-based design application determines wall classifications for the walls. The room-based design application generates at least a portion of the design for the floor structure based on the wall classifications and the partitions.

Abstract: A method may include retrieving, from a geographic database, geographic information of a geographic area, segmenting the geographic area into one or more regions, executing a buildability algorithm using as input the geographic information to determine buildable portions of the one or more regions, executing a PV array placement algorithm using as input a total area of the buildable portions of the one or more regions to determine a baseline PV capacity for the one or more regions, executing the PV array placement algorithm using as input the buildable portions of the one or more regions to determine an actual PV capacity for the one or more regions, and generating a data structure to associate the one or more regions with a respective ratio of the baseline PV capacity to the actual PV capacity for each of the one or more regions.

Abstract: Described is a system for improving machine operation performance. The system assigns and displays, on an interface having multiple interactive controls, a performance score for each skill of a sequential task in a simulation of operation of a machine. Based on the performance scores, one or more skills to improve with targeted training are identified and displayed on the interface. A training scenario of skills to perform via the interactive controls in a subsequent simulation is recommended to improve the performance scores. Following performance of the training scenario in the subsequent simulation, the system assigns and displays, on the interface, a new performance score for each skill performed. The training scenario is adapted based on the new performance scores.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to improve fluid flow simulations. An example apparatus includes a property identifier to, prior to execution of the computer-based model, identify donors and recipients representative of one or more model regions of the computer-based model to simulate for a plurality of time steps including a first time step and a second time step, the donors having donor properties, in response to computing a flow field for the first time step of the computer-based model, a property extractor to extract the donor properties from extraction surfaces of the donors, and a property assignor to assign the donor properties to boundary surfaces of respective ones of the recipients, and a flow field generator to generate an output flow field for the second time step based on the recipients having the assigned donor properties.

Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods for conducting and managing integrated laboratory experiments. The system includes a variety of laboratory instruments that are connected to conduct a large number of different types of experiments, and an interface for a user to design experiments and adjust parameters for the experiments. Given the integration, the system can further take data from related samples and instruments for determining or adjusting certain experimental parameters for optimized experimental efficiency and results.

Abstract: A drilling system includes machines, process sensors, and a drilling ECU. Each machine has machine sensor which senses an operating state and an operating range with a lower and upper limit. Each process sensor has a process sensor value and a process range with a lower and upper limit. The drilling ECU includes a data processing apparatus and a memory. The memory includes a process model with expected values of the process sensors as a function of a drilling depth, and a reservoir model with geological data. The drilling ECU receives the process sensor value and the operating state, calculates first differences between the process sensor values and the upper limit and/or the lower limit of the process range, calculates second differences between the operating state and the upper limit and/or lower limit of the operating range, and displays the first and second differences on a drilling screen.