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Evaluation of local economic development (1993)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (1993, May). Evaluation of local economic development. Presented at COSLA Seminar

There is general agreement in the field of local economic development that evaluation is important to improve policy decisions and their implementation. A range of documents on evaluating government and European Commission economic development polici... Read More about Evaluation of local economic development.

The Integration of Design and Manufacture ‐A Quantum Leap (1993)
Journal Article
Hunt, I., Roberts, S., & Jones, R. (1993). The Integration of Design and Manufacture ‐A Quantum Leap. Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 4(2), 15-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576069310037464

New product “time to market” in the information technology (IT) industry is increasingly critical to a company′s competitiveness. Early product release into the marketplace will ensure higher profit margins, quicker returns on investment and therefo... Read More about The Integration of Design and Manufacture ‐A Quantum Leap.

Strategies for Integrated Traffic Control. (1992)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bielefeldt, C. (1992, April). Strategies for Integrated Traffic Control. Presented at Sixth International Conference on Road Traffic Monitoring and Control

This paper begins with a short review of the current state of integrated traffic control. This is followed by a summary of the main components for the Integrated Road Transport Environment (IRTE) and the role of the DRIVE II project HERMES, which aim... Read More about Strategies for Integrated Traffic Control..

Local authorities and economic development in Scotland (1992)
Journal Article
McQuaid, R. W. (1992). Local authorities and economic development in Scotland. Local work : CLES bulletin, 1-7

The recently published Consultation Paper on the reform of local government in Scotland presents options which will have profound effects upon economic development activities of Scottish local authorities. In order to promote an informed debate on th... Read More about Local authorities and economic development in Scotland.

Lens System (1992)
Patent
Binnie, D. (1992). Lens System. WO 1992015036 A1. GB

The present invention relates to a lens system (2) suitable for substantially direct interfacing with the image sensing surface (3) of a solid state image capture device (4). The lens system (2) comprises a lens (8) and a spacer (a) in substantially... Read More about Lens System.

Permeability of stressed concrete: Steady‐state method of measuring permeability of hardened concrete studies in relation to the change in structure of concrete under various short‐term stress levels (1991)
Journal Article
Kermani, A. (1991). Permeability of stressed concrete: Steady‐state method of measuring permeability of hardened concrete studies in relation to the change in structure of concrete under various short‐term stress levels. Building research and information : the international journal of research, development and demonstration, 19(6), 360-366. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219108727156

Abdy Kermani of the Structural Research Group at the Department of Civil Engineering, Napier Polytechnic of Edinburgh, found that permeability increases with increase in applied stress level depending on the type of the mix and the magnitude of the a... Read More about Permeability of stressed concrete: Steady‐state method of measuring permeability of hardened concrete studies in relation to the change in structure of concrete under various short‐term stress levels.

Performance of Nailed Gusset Joints in Ridged Timber Portals (1991)
Journal Article
Kermani, A., & Lee, B. S. (1991). Performance of Nailed Gusset Joints in Ridged Timber Portals. International Journal of Forest Engineering, 3(1), 13-28. https://doi.org/10.1080/08435243.1991.10702630

Abstract The structural behaviour and performance of nailed plywood gusset knee joints of timber portal frames are investigated. An analytical study has shown, and experimental study has confirmed, that the behaviour of the joints in terms of streng... Read More about Performance of Nailed Gusset Joints in Ridged Timber Portals.

Broadcasting Communication Systems. (1991)
Book Chapter
Bielefeldt, C. (1991). Broadcasting Communication Systems. In Concise Encyclopedia of Traffic & Transportation Systems. Pergammon

A vapour phase preservative treatment of manufactured wood based board materials (1989)
Journal Article
Murphy, R. J., & Turner, P. (1989). A vapour phase preservative treatment of manufactured wood based board materials. Wood science and technology, 23(3), 273-279. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00367740

The preservative treatment of four different wood based board materials using an esterified borate applied in the vapour phase was investigated. Under optimum conditions complete impregnation via the board faces was achieved in all boards treated. Bo... Read More about A vapour phase preservative treatment of manufactured wood based board materials.

Influence of containing walls on the distribution of voidage in packed beds of uniform spheres (1988)
Journal Article
Kubie, J. (1988). Influence of containing walls on the distribution of voidage in packed beds of uniform spheres. Chemical Engineering Science, 43(6), 1403-1405. https://doi.org/10.1016/0009-2509%2888%2985113-3

The distribution of voidage in the wall regions of randomly packed beds of uniform spheres is investigated. A general equation relating the local voidage to the distribution of the spheres is derived and is combined with some simple observations abou... Read More about Influence of containing walls on the distribution of voidage in packed beds of uniform spheres.

SIGMA - A New Program for Optimizing Signal Times. (1988)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bielefeldt, C. (1988, September). SIGMA - A New Program for Optimizing Signal Times. Presented at 58th Annual meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

Steady-state conduction in stagnant beds of solid particles (1987)
Journal Article
Kubie, J. (1987). Steady-state conduction in stagnant beds of solid particles. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 30(5), 937-947. https://doi.org/10.1016/0017-9310%2887%2990012-3

A model is developed for predicting the influence of the containing walls on heat transfer processes in stagnant beds of solid particles. The model describes the effect of the walls on the mean voidage of the bed and on the mean effective thermal con... Read More about Steady-state conduction in stagnant beds of solid particles.

Heat transfer between gas fluidized beds and immersed surfaces (1985)
Journal Article
Kubie, J. (1985). Heat transfer between gas fluidized beds and immersed surfaces. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 28(7), 1345-1353. https://doi.org/10.1016/0017-9310%2885%2990165-6

Various models of heat transfer between the emulsion phase of a gas fluidized bed and immersed surfaces are discussed. It is shown that certain features of these models, such as the contact resistance or a gas film between the surface and the solid p... Read More about Heat transfer between gas fluidized beds and immersed surfaces.

Axisymmetric outflow from large vessels (1984)
Journal Article
Kubie, J. (1984). Axisymmetric outflow from large vessels. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part A, Power and process engineering, 198(5), 113-119. https://doi.org/10.1243/pime_proc_1984_198_016_02

A model of axisymmetric liquid outflow from large vessels is developed and is used to explain aspects of flow for self-venting and choked outlets. It is shown that for flows with self-venting outlets the model relates the liquid level to the flow. It... Read More about Axisymmetric outflow from large vessels.

Performance and design of plug‐type check valves (1982)
Journal Article
Kubie, J. (1982). Performance and design of plug‐type check valves. Proceedings / Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 196(1982), 47-56. https://doi.org/10.1243/pime_proc_1982_196_006_02

Plug check valves are frequently used in high pressure systems where parallel pump operations are envisaged, in order to prevent flow recirculation through the out-of-service pump. Serious operational problems are sometimes encountered with these val... Read More about Performance and design of plug‐type check valves.