Outputs (276)

Test Machine Effect in the determination of modulus of elasticity for strength-graded timber (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gil-Moreno, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., & Harte, A. M. (2021, August). Test Machine Effect in the determination of modulus of elasticity for strength-graded timber. Presented at WCTE 2021: World Conference on Timber Engineering, Santiago, Chile [Online]

This paper investigates if the relationship between the global and local moduli of elasticity (MoE), measured in bending tests, is affected by the test machines employed, and how that may influence strength grading. The ultimate aim is to study the p... Read More about Test Machine Effect in the determination of modulus of elasticity for strength-graded timber.

Testing Membranes for Separation of CO2 from Small Molecules in Landfill Gas (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ogunlude, P., Abunumah, O., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Gobina, E. (2021, August). Testing Membranes for Separation of CO2 from Small Molecules in Landfill Gas. Presented at TUBA World Conference on Energy Science and Technology (TUBA WCEST-2021), Online

The present work is focusing on the utilization of previously fabricated membrane (synthesized in 3 days as reported in our previous work) to study the effect of hydrocarbons and its durability at the previously optimized conditions. Subsequently, ga... Read More about Testing Membranes for Separation of CO2 from Small Molecules in Landfill Gas.

Performance and environmental sustainability assessment of an integrated solar water heater designed for disassembly (2021)
Thesis
Saint, R. M. Performance and environmental sustainability assessment of an integrated solar water heater designed for disassembly. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2848617

Recent amendments to the Climate Change (Scotland) Bill set an ambitious target of net-zero by 2045 and the Scottish Government has highlighted the need for policy reform to decarbonise heat. Minimum requirement for hot water provision through renewa... Read More about Performance and environmental sustainability assessment of an integrated solar water heater designed for disassembly.

The delusion of innovations? An investigation into micro-level factors to an effective macro-level diffusion of Building Information Modelling in the UK (2021)
Thesis
Robinson, M. J. The delusion of innovations? An investigation into micro-level factors to an effective macro-level diffusion of Building Information Modelling in the UK. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2848547

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is being hailed as the digital enabler to reform of the traditionally stagnant construction industry, with the UK leading much of the global drive to strategize the macro-level adoption of BIM. However, in an inhe... Read More about The delusion of innovations? An investigation into micro-level factors to an effective macro-level diffusion of Building Information Modelling in the UK.

Investigation of bus passenger discomfort and driver fatigue: An electroencephalography (EEG) approach (2021)
Thesis
Afuye, B. O. Investigation of bus passenger discomfort and driver fatigue: An electroencephalography (EEG) approach. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799650

Efforts to improve urban bus transport systems’ comfort and increase user satisfaction have been made for many years across the globe. Increasing bus users and reducing car users has an economic benefit. Whenever the urban bus share is larger than 25... Read More about Investigation of bus passenger discomfort and driver fatigue: An electroencephalography (EEG) approach.

Deep-Learning and Vibration-Based System for Wear Size Estimation of Railway Switches and Crossings (2021)
Journal Article
Najeh, T., Lundberg, J., & Kerrouche, A. (2021). Deep-Learning and Vibration-Based System for Wear Size Estimation of Railway Switches and Crossings. Sensors, 21(15), Article 5217. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21155217

The switch and crossing (S&C) is one of the most important parts of the railway infrastructure network due to its significant influence on traffic delays and maintenance costs. Two central questions were investigated in this paper: (I) the first ques... Read More about Deep-Learning and Vibration-Based System for Wear Size Estimation of Railway Switches and Crossings.

Green and Highly Efficient MIMO Transceiver System for 5G Heterogenous Networks (2021)
Journal Article
Al-Yasir, Y. I. A., Abdulkhaleq, A. M., Parchin, N. O., Elfergani, I. T., Rodriguez, J., Noras, J. M., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Rayit, A., & Qahwaji, R. (2022). Green and Highly Efficient MIMO Transceiver System for 5G Heterogenous Networks. IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking, 6(1), 500-511. https://doi.org/10.1109/tgcn.2021.3100399

The paper presents the general requirements and an exemplary design of the RF front-end system that in today’s handset is a key consumer of power. The design is required to minimize the carbon footprint in mobile handsets devices, whilst facilitating... Read More about Green and Highly Efficient MIMO Transceiver System for 5G Heterogenous Networks.

Novel Technique for Meniscus Height Measurement of Liquids Using Optical Fibers (2021)
Journal Article
Binetti, L., & Alwis, L. S. M. (2021). Novel Technique for Meniscus Height Measurement of Liquids Using Optical Fibers. IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(18), 20092-20098. https://doi.org/10.1109/jsen.2021.3100644

A novel technique was designed to measure the meniscus height (MH) of liquids on a standard single mode fiber (SMF) using fiber optics. Once the MH is known, the contact angle could be calculated, and the surface tension of liquids can be determined.... Read More about Novel Technique for Meniscus Height Measurement of Liquids Using Optical Fibers.

Applicability of the Torsion Test and Photogrammetric Approach on Structural Timber Beams (2021)
Journal Article
Mohamed, A., Uheida, K., Quan, Y., & Zhang, H. (2021). Applicability of the Torsion Test and Photogrammetric Approach on Structural Timber Beams. International Wood Products Journal, 12(3), 206-217. https://doi.org/10.1080/20426445.2021.1952047

The torsion test is recommended as a standard approach to determine the shear modulus of structural-size timber and glulam beams. However, there is a difficulty in measuring the rotational deformations of timber joists. A stereo camera system and pho... Read More about Applicability of the Torsion Test and Photogrammetric Approach on Structural Timber Beams.

Fiber Optic Sensors Embedded in Textile-Reinforced Concrete for Smart Structural Health Monitoring: A Review (2021)
Journal Article
Alwis, L. S. M., Bremer, K., & Roth, B. (2021). Fiber Optic Sensors Embedded in Textile-Reinforced Concrete for Smart Structural Health Monitoring: A Review. Sensors, 21(15), Article 4948. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21154948

The last decade has seen rapid developments in the areas of carbon fiber technology, additive manufacturing technology, sensor engineering, i.e., wearables, and new structural reinforcement techniques. These developments, although from different area... Read More about Fiber Optic Sensors Embedded in Textile-Reinforced Concrete for Smart Structural Health Monitoring: A Review.