A prototype islanding detection relay, which uses decision tree classifier to categorize the transient generating events as ‘islanding’ or ‘non-islanding’ was implemented and
tested. It consisted of two basic stages of ...
Microgrids can operate in parallel with the grid or as a power-island. They are thus, expected to perform seamless transition from islanded to parallel operation and vice versa. This paper reviews the existing DG interconnection ...
Natural rubber latex uses as a binder in coir foam industry. Starch has binding property
and it also uses as a binder. The use of natural rubber latex- starch blends is an interesting research area due to the low cost and ...
Rolling oil is used in packaging industry Abstract: for cooling and lubricating rolling sheets during production process. However, the properties of the rolling oil changes with time and that becomes unsuitable for the. ...
This paper reports on a study that examined the degree environmental features
contribute to a fear of crime among university students in a regional city context.
It informs how environmental and social features jointly ...
An experimental and numerical study of the dynamic deployment of stored strain energy deployable booms with tape-spring hinges made of woven carbon fiber composite is presented. The deployment consists of three phases: ...
The purpose of this research is to explore some challenges that hospital disaster managers face in dealing with natural disaster events. In such events, it is crucial that hospitals remain safe and functional during and ...
Construction research and development (R&D) process has a number of issues that affect its success. These issues imply that
Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of construction R&D process are not properly addressed. Not knowing ...
This paper summarizes the results of a study, which quantified the material wastage in construction sites in Sri
Lanka. The paper intends to provide the magnitude of waste, its causes and how it could be minimized. In ...
Advancements in construction project management have necessitated a
comprehensive rethink of construction project processes. Gantt charts and critical
path analysis have been produced to create a work breakdown structure ...
This article presents a demonstration of how gemba kaizen, which is continuous
improvement in the workplace, can be implemented using business process
modelling and notation (BPMN). The scope of the study is construction ...
Number of natural disasters has risen sharply worldwide making the risk of dis-
asters a global concern. These disasters have created significant losses and damages to humans,
economy and society. Despite the losses ...
Construction research and development (R&D) process has a number of issues that affect its success. These issues imply that
Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of construction R&D process are not properly addressed. Not knowing ...
In recent times, the United Kingdom had witnessed flood disasters, from the overflowing of the banks of the River
Thames to the submerging of residential and commercial neighbourhoods in Devon, Dorset, Somerset, ...
The number of reported disasters in the
world has risen sharply during the last dec-
ade creating substantial losses and damages
to human lives, economy and society. Effective
and proactive disaster management to ...
In recent decades, natural disasters have caused extensive losses and damages to human psychological
wellbeing, economy, and society. It has been argued that cultural factors such as social values, traditions, and
attachment ...
Research and development (R&D) activities are important to the construction industry to successfully address
the challenges placed upon it and to be competitive. Identifying the factors that influence the success ...
Purpose – Lack of competition in procurement processes may affect the sustainable procurement
due to overpriced and low-quality infrastructure. The purpose of this paper is to investigate
the current practices in Malaysian ...
Purpose
Development of effective disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies for communities at risk of being affected by natural disasters is considered essential, especially in the wake of devastating disaster events ...
Purpose
– The aim of this study is to explore performance measurement applications within construction research and development (R&D) to develop a structured approach to measure the performance of a collaborative construction ...