Outputs (259)

Constraints and challenges in the implementation of total quality management (TQM) in contracting organisation (2018)
Journal Article
Ajayi, O., & Osunsanmi, T. (2018). Constraints and challenges in the implementation of total quality management (TQM) in contracting organisation. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 8(1), 1753-1766

Total Quality Management (TQM) is managing people and business processes to ensure complete customer satisfaction at every stage. As building projects get large and becoming complex, clients are requiring a higher quality standard for project deliver... Read More about Constraints and challenges in the implementation of total quality management (TQM) in contracting organisation.

Issues arising in the construction of QSSA mechanisms: the case of reduced n-heptane/air models for premixed flames (2018)
Journal Article
Tingas, E., Diamantis, D. J., & Goussis, D. A. (2018). Issues arising in the construction of QSSA mechanisms: the case of reduced n-heptane/air models for premixed flames. Combustion Theory and Modelling, 22(6), 1049-1083. https://doi.org/10.1080/13647830.2018.1470333

A model reduction methodology, based on the quasi steady-state approximation (QSSA), is employed for the construction of reduced mechanisms in the case of an n-heptane/air premixed flame. Several issues related to the construction of these reduced me... Read More about Issues arising in the construction of QSSA mechanisms: the case of reduced n-heptane/air models for premixed flames.

Partnerships between operators and public transport authorities. Working practices in relational contracting and collaborative partnerships (2018)
Journal Article
Hrelja, R., Rye, T., & Mullen, C. (2018). Partnerships between operators and public transport authorities. Working practices in relational contracting and collaborative partnerships. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 116, 327-338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2018.06.032

Recent research on public transport has seen increasing focus on issues like coordination, collaboration and steering in complex governance settings. One of the themes in this field of research is related to partnership approaches, as one way of stim... Read More about Partnerships between operators and public transport authorities. Working practices in relational contracting and collaborative partnerships.

Analysis of integration of multi-terminal HVDC network to weak grids. (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Givaki, K., Rahman, M. H., Vozikis, D., & Giveki, A. (2018, June). Analysis of integration of multi-terminal HVDC network to weak grids. Paper presented at The 14th IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2018)

In this paper, the integration of multi-terminal HVDC systems to weak power grids is analysed under different grid strengths and control methods. In this paper, a modular multi-level converter based MTDC network is considered. The analysis showed the... Read More about Analysis of integration of multi-terminal HVDC network to weak grids..

Climate neutral urban districts in Europe: a comparative analysis (2018)
Thesis
Oye, T. K. Climate neutral urban districts in Europe: a comparative analysis. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1500147

The concept of climate neutral districts is a new field of discourse and a new planning approach facing many challenges. Climate neutral districts can make avaluable contribution to low carbon societies. The concept of climate neutral urban districts... Read More about Climate neutral urban districts in Europe: a comparative analysis.

Mass Retrofitting of an Energy Efficient Low Carbon Zone (2018)
Thesis
Oye, T. T. Mass Retrofitting of an Energy Efficient Low Carbon Zone. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1500115

By way of urban morphology, the design, layout and texture of district centres, neighbourhoods and buildings have as much a bearing on levels of energy consumption and rates of carbon emission as either buildings or their occupation: these recent dis... Read More about Mass Retrofitting of an Energy Efficient Low Carbon Zone.

Timber modern methods of construction: a comparative study (2018)
Thesis
Sanna, F. Timber modern methods of construction: a comparative study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1256099

The doctoral research revolves around a comparative study of timber modern methods of construction for low-rise, residential buildings in Scotland.
The building techniques studied involve both timber-frame panel construction (open-panel and closed-... Read More about Timber modern methods of construction: a comparative study.

The Role of Technical Efficiency & Productivity Evolution in Port Development: An application to Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS) ports (2018)
Thesis
Julien Brown, S.-A. The Role of Technical Efficiency & Productivity Evolution in Port Development: An application to Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS) ports. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1255373

Economic growth has continually remained an objective of every nation, particularly for lesser-developed countries such as the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). According to an UNCTAD (2014) report on “Small island developing States: Challenges... Read More about The Role of Technical Efficiency & Productivity Evolution in Port Development: An application to Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS) ports.

Analysis of the effects of aerogel insulation on the thermal performance of existing building envelopes (2018)
Thesis
Carty, L. Analysis of the effects of aerogel insulation on the thermal performance of existing building envelopes. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1253724

Hard-to-treat buildings, dwellings in particular have a significant impact on overall building energy consumption. With approximately five million hard-to-treat dwellings in the United Kingdom, their impact on energy and climate change policy due to... Read More about Analysis of the effects of aerogel insulation on the thermal performance of existing building envelopes.

Modelling and simulation of car following driving behaviour (2018)
Thesis
Appiah, J. Modelling and simulation of car following driving behaviour. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1253614

Driver behaviour has become an important aspect of transport research and over the years a considerable number of car following models have been developed. However, many of these models do not accurately simulate actual driving behaviour due to a lac... Read More about Modelling and simulation of car following driving behaviour.