Cama de gato: um ensaio a partir de Malhas da liberdade, de Cildo Meireles

A partir da análise das diversas versões de Malhas da Liberdade (1976-2008), obra de Cildo Meireles, o ensaio Cama de gato traça um percurso rizomático por entre as transformações e inflexões das estratégias políticas e de alteridade da produção do artista e, de modo mais amplo, de parte da recente arte brasileira. Atravessando aspectos como a história da arte, a subjetividade, a economia e a história, o ensaio faz uma leitura sobre as metaformoses dos modos de participação ativados e propostos pela prática artística, atentando para suas implicações políticas e ideológicas. Por entre a cama de gato de ideias e interpretações do ensaio estão, ainda, reflexões sobre a historiografia da arte brasileira e seu processo de internacionalização, além de uma preocupação com a relação entre arte, participação, alteridade, topologia, espaço social e democracia

A path-following driver-vehicle model with neuromuscular dynamics, including measured and simulated responses to a step in steering angle overlay

An existing driver-vehicle model with neuromuscular dynamics is improved in the areas of cognitive delay, intrinsic muscle dynamics and alpha-gamma co-activation. The model is used to investigate the influence of steering torque feedback and neuromuscular dynamics on the vehicle response to lateral force disturbances. When steering torque feedback is present, it is found that the longitudinal position of the lateral disturbance has a significant influence on whether the drivers reflex response reinforces or attenuates the effect of the disturbance. The response to angle and torque overlay inputs to the steering system is also investigated. The presence of the steering torque feedback reduced the disturbing effect of torque overlay and angle overlay inputs. Reflex action reduced the disturbing effect of a torque overlay input, but increased the disturbing effect of an angle overlay input. Experiments on a driving simulator showed that measured handwheel angle response to an angle overlay input was consistent with the response predicted by the model with reflex action. However, there was significant intra-and inter-subject variability. The results highlight the significance of a drivers neuromuscular dynamics in determining the vehicle response to disturbances. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

A simple diesel engine air-path model to predict the cylinder charge during transients: Strategies for reducing transient emissions spikes

Simple air-path models for modern (VGT/EGR equipped) diesel engines are in common use, and have been reported in the literature. This paper addresses some of the shortcomings of control-oriented models to allow better prediction of the cylinder charge properties. A fast response CO2 analyzer is used to validate the model by comparing the recorded and predicted CO2 concentrations in both the intake port and exhaust manifold of one of the cylinders. Data showing the recorded NOx emissions and exhaust gas opacity during a step change in engine load illustrate the spikes in both NOx and smoke seen during transient conditions. The predicted cylinder charge properties from the model are examined and compared with the measured NOx and opacity. Together, the emissions data and charge properties paint a consistent picture of the phenomena occurring during the transient. Alternative strategies for the fueling and cylinder charge during these load transients are investigated and discussed. Experimental results are presented showing that spikes in both NOx and smoke can be avoided at the expense of some loss in torque response. Even if the torque response must be maintained, it is demonstrated that it is still possible to eliminate spikes in NOx emissions for the transient situation being examined. Copyright © 2006 SAE International.