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Comparative study on connected component labeling algorithms for embedded video processing systems. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Walczyk, R., Armitage, A., & Binnie, D. (2010). Comparative study on connected component labeling algorithms for embedded video processing systems. In H. Deligiannidis (Ed.), Proceedings of the IPCV'10

The objective of this paper is to carry out a detailed analysis of the most popular connected components labeling (CCL) algorithms for binary images. This study investigates their usability for processing streaming data and suitability for implementa... Read More about Comparative study on connected component labeling algorithms for embedded video processing systems..

Dynamic route choice in a congested transit network with uncertain carriers’ arrival times (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Trozzi, V., Bell, M. G. H., Gentile, G., & Fonzone, A. (2010, July). Dynamic route choice in a congested transit network with uncertain carriers’ arrival times. Paper presented at 12th World Congress on Transport Research

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the possibility of exploiting the hyperpath paradigm within the framework of dynamic assignment to model the route choice in a congested transit network, where passengers might encounter queues at transit s... Read More about Dynamic route choice in a congested transit network with uncertain carriers’ arrival times.

MAX - new tools for evaluating mobility management. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Schreffler, E., Welsch, J., Hyllenius, P., Rye, T., & Carreno, M. (2010, July). MAX - new tools for evaluating mobility management. Paper presented at World Association of Transportation Research (WCTR)

Seat capacity and hyperpath choice on-board: alight or remain seated? (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Schmoecker, J., Shimamoto, H., Kurauchi, F., Fonzone, A., & Bell, M. G. H. (2010, July). Seat capacity and hyperpath choice on-board: alight or remain seated?. Paper presented at 12th World Congress on Transport Research

The rationale for the definition of a set of paths referred to as “hyperpath” is that some uncertainty (for example waiting time) means that the choice of a specific option is not being pre-determined. Rather the choice process is assumed to occur on... Read More about Seat capacity and hyperpath choice on-board: alight or remain seated?.

Do “hyper-travellers” exist? – Initial results of an international survey on public transport user behaviour. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fonzone, A., Schmoecker, J., Bell, M. G. H., Gentile, G., Kurauchi, F., Noeckel, K., & Wilson, N. H. M. (2010, July). Do “hyper-travellers” exist? – Initial results of an international survey on public transport user behaviour. Paper presented at 12

Transport modelling – both in traffic and transit fields – has been traditionally based on the assumption of the utility maximization principle. In public transport networks with high frequency services this has led to “hyperpath” route choice models... Read More about Do “hyper-travellers” exist? – Initial results of an international survey on public transport user behaviour..

Motorways of the sea policy in Europe. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Baird, A., & Gese Aperte, X. (2010, July). Motorways of the sea policy in Europe. Paper presented at International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME)

X-Inefficiency in British railway engineering. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cowie, J. (2010, July). X-Inefficiency in British railway engineering. Paper presented at World Association of Transportation Research (WCTR),

Over the last decade, British railway engineering has come under increased scrutiny, with general perceptions of massive maintenance cost escalations and a general lack of control over these costs. Very little however has appeared in the academic lit... Read More about X-Inefficiency in British railway engineering..

Productivity and performance in the British rail freight industry since privatisation. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cowie, J. (2010, July). Productivity and performance in the British rail freight industry since privatisation. Paper presented at World Association of Transportation Research (WCTR),

This paper briefly outlines the main changes brought about by the Railways Act 1993 with regard to the rail freight sector and then examines development of the sector since that time. It finds that although rail freight levels have increased, these i... Read More about Productivity and performance in the British rail freight industry since privatisation..

The value of container terminal Investment. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Baird, A., Pawlik, T., Stemmler, L., & Helch, M. (2010, July). The value of container terminal Investment. Paper presented at International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME)

A study of cross-lamination of a multi-component liquid-retaining timber structure (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Savage, N., Kermani, A., & Zhang, H. (2010). A study of cross-lamination of a multi-component liquid-retaining timber structure. In P. J. S. Cruz (Ed.), Structures & Architecture (115-116). https://doi.org/10.1201/b10428-53

The orthotropic nature of timber creates issues with regards to dimensional stability and strength in most shell/surface structures and i particular in liquid-retaining wooden containers. Oak barrel, traditionally used for the transportation and stor... Read More about A study of cross-lamination of a multi-component liquid-retaining timber structure.

Selecting potentially optimal routes through optimistic and pessimistic node potentials. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fonzone, A., Schmoecker, J., & Bell, M. G. H. (2010, July). Selecting potentially optimal routes through optimistic and pessimistic node potentials. Paper presented at The Third International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment

Existing assignment or route guidance models are not suitable to represent travellers` choices or to advise travellers in networks in which each link may be subject to failure with an unknown probability. A heuristic approach to select potentially op... Read More about Selecting potentially optimal routes through optimistic and pessimistic node potentials..

Taxi Supply Controls, UK testing methods, defined and undefined links to demand. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cooper, J. A. (2010, July). Taxi Supply Controls, UK testing methods, defined and undefined links to demand. Paper presented at Scottish Taxi Federation

This paper is intended to martial some of the key points allied to the operational controls applied to the Scottish taxi industry. Much of the content is also applicable in other parts of the UK, but has been omitted given that the governing legislat... Read More about Taxi Supply Controls, UK testing methods, defined and undefined links to demand..

Optimisation of an oak container (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Savage, N., Kermani, A., & Zhang, H. (2010). Optimisation of an oak container. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Traditional containers such as barrels, used in the transportation and storage of food and liquid, have been constructed from timber for thousands of years. The design of the container has evolved over time and the original design specifications have... Read More about Optimisation of an oak container.

Beam and post system for non-residential multi-storey timber buildings – Conceptual framework and key issues (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tlustochowicz, G., Kermani, A., & Johnsson, H. (2010). Beam and post system for non-residential multi-storey timber buildings – Conceptual framework and key issues. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering,

In Sweden, there has been a long tradition of using timber in the construction of housing and in recent years, timber structural systems are increasingly used in multi-storey and large span buildings. The main focus of the majority of timber co... Read More about Beam and post system for non-residential multi-storey timber buildings – Conceptual framework and key issues.

Vibrational performance of metal-webbed timber floors. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, B., Weckendorf, J., Kermani, A., & Fillingham, T. (2010). Vibrational performance of metal-webbed timber floors. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Metal web engineered timber joists have been largely used nowadays to replace traditional solid timber joists for constructing intermediate-span timber floors in low-rise houses and long-span floors in commercial buildings. Vibrational criteria becom... Read More about Vibrational performance of metal-webbed timber floors..

Positive Effects of Vegetation: Urban Heat Island (UHI) and Green Roofs (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Susca, T., Gaffin, S. R., & Dell'Osso, G. R. (2010, June). Positive Effects of Vegetation: Urban Heat Island (UHI) and Green Roofs. Presented at Urban Environmental Pollution 2010. Overcoming Obstacles to Sustainability and Quality of Life

This paper attempts to evaluate the positive effects of vegetation with a multi-scale approach: an urban and a building scale. Monitoring the urban heat island in four areas of New York City, we have found an average of 2 °C difference of temperature... Read More about Positive Effects of Vegetation: Urban Heat Island (UHI) and Green Roofs.