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Combinational logic synthesis based on the dual form of Reed-Muller representation. (2005)
Thesis
Faraj, K. Combinational logic synthesis based on the dual form of Reed-Muller representation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4339

In certain applications, AND/XOR (Reed-Muller), and ORlXNOR (Dual form of Reed-Muller) logic have shown some attractive advantages over the standard Sum of Products (SOP) and Product of Sums (POS). Bidirectional conversion algorithms between SOP a... Read More about Combinational logic synthesis based on the dual form of Reed-Muller representation..

The IntelCities learning platform, knowledge management system and digital library for semantically interoperable e-governance services. (2005)
Journal Article
Deakin, M., Allwinkle, S., Campbell, F. H., & Wong, C. (2005). The IntelCities learning platform, knowledge management system and digital library for semantically interoperable e-governance services. International Journal of Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations: Annual Review, 6, 155-162

Sets out the integrated community model of electronically enhanced governance services developed by IntelCities to represent its e-Learning platform, knowledge management system and digital library.

Developing sustainable communities: ecological integrity, equity and the question of participation. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Deakin, M. (2005). Developing sustainable communities: ecological integrity, equity and the question of participation.

Sustainable communities are seen as offering the opportunity to manage growth in developments that are plan-led and which are environmentally-friendly. This paper examines the development of sustainable communities in the South East Wedge of Edinburg... Read More about Developing sustainable communities: ecological integrity, equity and the question of participation..

The use of an environmental assessment tool in healthcare buildings. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Capper, G., Holmes, J., Hudson, G., & Currie, J. (2005). The use of an environmental assessment tool in healthcare buildings.

A variety of tools have been developed for the comprehensive assessment of the environmental performance of buildings and they are currently being used in different stages of the building design, construction and operation process. But each existing... Read More about The use of an environmental assessment tool in healthcare buildings..

Application of Robust Chattering-Reduction Sliding Mode Control Techniques for Position Control of a Vector-Controlled Induction Machine with Non-Linear Friction Dynamics (2005)
Journal Article
Goh, K. B., Dunnigan, M. W., & Williams, B. W. (2005). Application of Robust Chattering-Reduction Sliding Mode Control Techniques for Position Control of a Vector-Controlled Induction Machine with Non-Linear Friction Dynamics. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 219(8), 577-590. https://doi.org/10.1243/095965105x33635

Sliding mode control (SMC) methods possess several advantageous properties such as robustness against parameter variation, disturbance rejection, straightforward design, and are simple to implement. In this paper, a sliding mode control algorithm (wh... Read More about Application of Robust Chattering-Reduction Sliding Mode Control Techniques for Position Control of a Vector-Controlled Induction Machine with Non-Linear Friction Dynamics.

Sensorless second-order sliding-mode speed control of a voltage-fed induction-motor drive using nonlinear state feedback (2005)
Journal Article
Rashed, M., Goh, K. B., Dunnigan, M. W., MacConnell, P. F. A., Stronach, A. F., & Williams, B. W. (2005). Sensorless second-order sliding-mode speed control of a voltage-fed induction-motor drive using nonlinear state feedback. IEE proceedings. Electric power applications, 152(5), 1127. https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-epa%3A20050042

A high-performance and robust sensorless speed-control scheme of a voltage-fed induction motor has been developed in which the control of speed and flux is decoupled. A robust control strategy, specifically a sliding-mode technique, is considered h... Read More about Sensorless second-order sliding-mode speed control of a voltage-fed induction-motor drive using nonlinear state feedback.

New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength. (2005)
Journal Article
Khalaf, F. (2005). New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 17(6), 725-732. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282005%2917%3A6%28725%29

The bond strength between masonry units and mortar has been of considerable interest to researchers for some time. The flexural bond strength of masonry in particular is needed for the design of masonry walls subjected to horizontal forces applied no... Read More about New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength..

Performance of a stress-laminated-timber arch bridge (2005)
Journal Article
Kermani, A., & Freedman, G. J. H. (2005). Performance of a stress-laminated-timber arch bridge. Proceedings of the ICE - Bridge Engineering, 158(4), 155-164. https://doi.org/10.1680/bren.2005.158.4.155

For the past three years the authors have been involved in the optimisation of the performance of stress-laminated-timber arch (SLTA) structures by utilising the strength properties of timber in an arching action for use as vehicle and pedestrian bri... Read More about Performance of a stress-laminated-timber arch bridge.

Changes in the frequency of shopping trips in response to a congestion charge (2005)
Journal Article
Schmöcker, J., Fonzone, A., Quddus, M., & Bell, M. G. (2006). Changes in the frequency of shopping trips in response to a congestion charge. Transport Policy, 13(3), 217-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2005.09.005

This paper presents an analysis of shopping trips into London’s central shopping district (Oxford Street area) before and after the introduction of the congestion charging scheme in February 2003. In collaboration with a major department store, three... Read More about Changes in the frequency of shopping trips in response to a congestion charge.

A novel low power FSM partition approach and its implementation. (2005)
Journal Article
Xia, Y., Ye, X., Wang, L. Y., Tao, J., & Almaini, A. E. A. (2005). A novel low power FSM partition approach and its implementation. NORCHIP Conference, 102-105. https://doi.org/10.1109/NORCHP.2005.1596999

A new Finite State Machine (FSM) partioning approach is proposed in this paper. A genetic algorithm (GA) is employed to search the optimal or near optimal solution. A new cost function is used to guide the optimisation. The proposed algorithm is impl... Read More about A novel low power FSM partition approach and its implementation..

Limits on the penetration of coiled tubing in horizontal oil wells: effect of the pipe geometry. (2005)
Journal Article
McCourt, I., & Kubie, J. (2005). Limits on the penetration of coiled tubing in horizontal oil wells: effect of the pipe geometry. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 219(11), 1191-1197. https://doi.org/10.1243/095440605X32066

To carry out remedial work in oil wells through the production tubing string, a method using a continuous length of steel coiled tubing is used. In horizontal wells substantial friction forces are generated which resist the motion of the tubing as it... Read More about Limits on the penetration of coiled tubing in horizontal oil wells: effect of the pipe geometry..

Influence of geometrical and material variability on the permissible span of multi-webbed composite timber joists (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bahadori, A., Kermani, A., & Zhang, B. (2005, November). Influence of geometrical and material variability on the permissible span of multi-webbed composite timber joists. Poster presented at International Symposium on wood Science and Technologies (IAWPS 2005), The Japan Wood Research Society (JWRS)

Influence of geometrical and material variability on the permissible span of multi-webbed composite timber joists.

Fast tabular based conversion methods for Canonical OR-Coincidence. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yang, M., Wang, P., Chen, X., & Almaini, A. E. A. (2005). Fast tabular based conversion methods for Canonical OR-Coincidence. In EUROCON 2005 - The International Conference on Computer as a Tool (507-510). https://doi.org/10.1109/EURCON.2005.1629976

Two fast conversion alogorithms based on tabular technique for Canonical OR-Coincidence (COC) expansions are introduced. By using bitwise operations, the Serial Tabular Technique (STT) can achieve speed of less than 2 seconds for 21 variables for ran... Read More about Fast tabular based conversion methods for Canonical OR-Coincidence..

Parametric study of multi-webbed composite timber joists. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, B., Bahadori-Jahromi, A., & Kermani, A. (2005). Parametric study of multi-webbed composite timber joists. In Proceedings of the Second Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built and Natural Environment (451-461)

Parametric study of multi-webbed composite timber joists.

Dynamic response of timber floors. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Weckendorf, J., Zhang, B., Kermani, A., & Reid, D. (2005). Dynamic response of timber floors. In Proceedings of the Second Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built & Natural Environment (PRoBE

Developments in composite timber construction have been widely used for forming relatively large-span floors. This has also resulted in undue floor vibrations, causing inconvenience to the occupants and requiring the vibrational response of the struc... Read More about Dynamic response of timber floors..