Abstract: Material fracture is a process involving both linear elastic stage and nonlinear crack propagation stage. A system includes a physics-informed deep learning model integrated with a discrete simulation model (lattice particle method-LPM) to predict material fracture patterns for arbitrary material microstructures under different loadings. The key idea is to leverage physics-knowledge and data-driven approach for accurate and efficient nonlinear mapping. Physics-knowledge includes constraints, microstructure images, and displacement field from pure linear elastic analysis in a linear stage. A Fully Convolutional Network predicts the final fracture patterns in a non-linear stage. The system exhibits high computational efficiency for the nonlinear stage of material response prediction.

Abstract: A system includes a Bayesian Spatiotemporal Graph Transformer (B-STAR) architecture that models spatial and temporal relationship of multiple agents under uncertainties. The system enables Multi-Agent Trajectory Prediction for safety-critical engineering applications, (e.g., autonomous driving and flight systems) and considers the impact of various sources, such as environmental conditions, pilot/controller behaviors, and potential conflicts with nearby aircraft. It is shown that B-STAR achieves state-of-the-art performance on the ETH/UCY pedestrian dataset with UQ competence.

Abstract: A machine-learning framework for multi-fidelity modeling provides three components: multi-fidelity data compiling, multi-fidelity perceptive field and convolution, and deep neural network for mapping. This framework captures and utilizes implicit relationships between any high-fidelity datum and all available low-fidelity data using a defined local perceptive field and convolution. First, the framework treats multi-fidelity data as image data and processes them using a CNN, which is very scalable to high dimensional data with more than two fidelities. Second, the flexibility of nonlinear mapping facilitates the multi-fidelity aggregation and does not need to assume specific relationships among multiple fidelities. Third, the framework does not assume that multi-fidelity data are at the same order or from the same physical mechanisms (e.g., assumptions are needed for some error estimation-based multi-fidelity model).

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating system for an article including a first component having a surface in frictional engagement with a surface of a second component, wherein at least a portion of at least one surface of the component(s) is coated with a coating prepared from a composition including a first, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two alkenyl groups; and a second, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two polar groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, which can provide low breakloose force when used in syringe assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention provides rubber sealing members having an exterior surface adapted to sealingly engage an inner surface of a chamber of a medical device, the exterior surface of the sealing member having a coating thereon prepared from a curable composition including: (a) a first organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups; and (b) a second organopolysiloxane having at least two pendant hydrogen groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, wherein at least one of the first organopolysiloxane, the second organopolysiloxane or an optional third organopolysiloxane of the curable composition comprises a fluoro group.

Abstract: The present invention provides rubber sealing members having an exterior surface adapted to sealingly engage an inner surface of a chamber of a medical device, the exterior surface of the sealing member having a coating thereon prepared from a curable composition including: (a) a first organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups; and (b) a second organopolysiloxane having at least two pendant hydrogen groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, wherein at least one of the first organopolysiloxane, the second organopolysiloxane or an optional third organopolysiloxane of the curable composition comprises a fluoro group.

Abstract: The present invention provides rubber sealing members having an exterior surface adapted to sealingly engage an inner surface of a chamber of the medical device, the exterior surface of the sealing member having a coating thereon prepared from a curable composition including: (a) a first organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups; and (b) a second organopolysiloxane having at least two pendant hydrogen groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, wherein at least one of the first organopolysiloxane, the second organopolysiloxane or an optional third organopolysiloxane of the curable composition comprises a fluoro group.

Abstract: The present invention provides rubber sealing members having an exterior surface adapted to sealingly engage an inner surface of a chamber of the medical device, the exterior surface of the sealing member having a coating thereon prepared from a curable composition including: (a) a first organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups; and (b) a second organopolysiloxane having at least two pendant hydrogen groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, wherein at least one of the first organopolysiloxane, the second organopolysiloxane or an optional third organopolysiloxane of the curable composition comprises a fluoro group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating system for an article including a first component having a surface in frictional engagement with a surface of a second component, wherein at least a portion of at least one surface of the component(s) is coated with a coating prepared from a composition including a first, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two alkenyl groups; and a second, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two polar groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, which can provide low breakloose force when used in syringe assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating system for an article including a first component having a surface in frictional engagement with a surface of a second component, wherein at least a portion of at least one surface of the component(s) is coated with a coating prepared from a composition including a first, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two alkenyl groups; and a second, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two polar groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, which can provide low breakloose force when used in syringe assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating system for an article including a first component having a surface in frictional engagement with a surface of a second component, wherein at least a portion of at least one surface of the component(s) is coated with a coating prepared from a composition including a first, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two alkenyl groups; and a second, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two polar groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, which can provide low breakloose force when used in syringe assemblies.

Abstract: A vascular access device within an external environment may include a body and a septum at least partially housed within the body. Septum may at least substantially seal a lumen extending through the body. The septum may further include at least a first and a second material. At least one of the materials of the septum may be selected or adapted to resist tearing of the septum.

Abstract: The present invention provides rubber sealing members having an exterior surface adapted to sealingly engage an inner surface of a chamber of the medical device, the exterior surface of the sealing member having a coating thereon prepared from a curable composition including: (a) a first organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups; and (b) a second organopolysiloxane having at least two pendant hydrogen groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, wherein at least one of the first organopolysiloxane, the second organopolysiloxane or an optional third organopolysiloxane of the curable composition comprises a fluoro group.

Abstract: A vascular access device within an external environment may include a body and a septum at least partially housed within the body. Septum may at least substantially seal a lumen extending through the body. The septum may further include at least a first and a second material. At least one of the materials of the septum may be selected or adapted to resist tearing of the septum.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating system for an article including a first component having a surface in frictional engagement with a surface of a second component, wherein at least a portion of at least one surface of the component(s) is coated with a coating prepared from a composition including a first, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two alkenyl groups; and a second, curable organopolysiloxane comprising at least two polar groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, which can provide low breakloose force when used in syringe assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention provides rubber sealing members having an exterior surface adapted to sealingly engage an inner surface of a chamber of the medical device, the exterior surface of the sealing member having a coating thereon prepared from a curable composition including: (a) a first organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups; and (b) a second organopolysiloxane having at least two pendant hydrogen groups, the second organopolysiloxane being different from the first organopolysiloxane, wherein at least one of the first organopolysiloxane, the second organopolysiloxane or an optional third organopolysiloxane of the curable composition comprises a fluoro group.

Abstract: Fluorinated styrenes of the formula I: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and R.sub.2 is the repeating unit ##STR2## where x is zero or any positive integer, which are useful as compatibilizing and toughening agents for various polymers such as styrene, dienes (butadiene, isoprene, etc.) acrylates, polymethacrylates, polycarbonates, polyesters, polyamides, etc. Particularly preferred are p-(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-hydroxy isopropyl)-.alpha.-methylstyrene, polymers thereof, block and random copolymers thereof and polymer blends incorporating the same.

Abstract: Fluorinated styrenes of the formula I: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and R.sub.2 is the repeating unit ##STR2## where x is zero or any positive integer, which are useful as compatibilizing and toughening agents for various polymers such as styrene, dienes (butadiene, isoprene, etc.) acrylates, polymethacrylates, polycarbonates, polyesters, polyamides, etc. Particularly preferred are p-(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-hydroxy isopropyl)-.alpha.-methylstyrene, polymers thereof, block and random copolymers thereof and polymer blends incorporating the same.

Abstract: Fluorinated styrenes of the formula I; ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and R.sub.2 is the repeating unit ##STR2## where x is zero or any positive integer, which are useful as compatibilizing and toughening agents for various polymers such as styrene, dienes (butadiene, isoprene, etc.) acrylates, polymethacrylates, polycarbonates, polyesters, polyamides, etc. Particularly preferred are p-(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-hydroxy isopropyl)-.alpha.-methylstyrene, polymers thereof, block and random copolymers thereof and polymer blends incorporating the same.