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River bed sediment surface characterisation using wavelet transform-based methods. (2004)
Thesis
Nyander, A. River bed sediment surface characterisation using wavelet transform-based methods. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5885

The primary purpose of this work was to study the morphological change of river-bed
sediment surfaces over time using wavelet transform analysis techniques. The wavelet
transform is a rapidly developing area of applied mathematics in both science a... Read More about River bed sediment surface characterisation using wavelet transform-based methods..

Edinburgh and its hinterland (2004)
Book Chapter
McQuaid, R. W. (2004). Edinburgh and its hinterland. In Divided Scotland: the nature causes and consequences of economic disparities within Scotland (18-34). Ashgate Publishing

The Chrysler Cycle (2004)
Other
Burton, K. (2004). The Chrysler Cycle. [Score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

Movement III – “water, reflected”
“water, reflected…” was composed in 2004 and is the third movement of a five-movement work for orchestra, a research project linking musical composition to architectural design, in particular that of the Chrysler Bu... Read More about The Chrysler Cycle.

Factors affecting pedestrian walking speeds (2004)
Thesis
Al-Azzawi, M. Factors affecting pedestrian walking speeds. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2749

The movement of pedestrians in the urban environment is vital for sustaining the social and economic relationships essential to the quality of life. To enable and encourage walking, suitable facilities must be available and planning and
implementing... Read More about Factors affecting pedestrian walking speeds.

Cavitation Properties of Oils Under Dynamic Stressing by Tension (2004)
Journal Article
Williams, P. R., & Williams, R. L. (2004). Cavitation Properties of Oils Under Dynamic Stressing by Tension. Journal of Fluids Engineering, 127(2), 282. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1881692

We report measurements of the effective tensile strength FcFc of commercial “multigrade” oils (in the SAE viscosity grades 5W-30 and 10W-40) over a range of temperatures TT, which are representative of those encountered under their normal operating c... Read More about Cavitation Properties of Oils Under Dynamic Stressing by Tension.

The BEQUEST framework: the vision and methodology of a collaborative platform for sustainable urban development. (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Deakin, M., & Curwell, S. (2004, October). The BEQUEST framework: the vision and methodology of a collaborative platform for sustainable urban development. Paper presented at EnviroInfo 2004: an international conference dedicated to sh@ring

The concepts of sustainable development that have emerged in the ‘post Brundtland’ era are explored in terms of a vision and methodology of sustainable urban development (SUD). The said vision and methodology of SUD result from the activities
of an... Read More about The BEQUEST framework: the vision and methodology of a collaborative platform for sustainable urban development..

Mouse movements of motion-impaired users: a submovement analysis (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hwang, F., Keates, S., Langdon, P., & Clarkson, J. (2004, October). Mouse movements of motion-impaired users: a submovement analysis. Presented at The 6th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility, Atlanta, GA, USA

Understanding human movement is key to improving input devices and interaction techniques. This paper presents a study of mouse movements of motion-impaired users, with an aim to gaining a better understanding of impaired movement. The cursor traject... Read More about Mouse movements of motion-impaired users: a submovement analysis.

Cavitation and the tensile strength of liquids under dynamic stressing (2004)
Journal Article
Williams, P. R., & Williams, R. L. (2004). Cavitation and the tensile strength of liquids under dynamic stressing. Molecular Physics, 102(19-20), 2091-2102. https://doi.org/10.1080/00268970412331292786

This paper discusses the differences between the results of various measurements of the effective tensile strength (F c ) of liquids in experiments involving a pulse of tension (‘negative pressure’) created by the reflection of a pressure pulse at a... Read More about Cavitation and the tensile strength of liquids under dynamic stressing.

Bacillus Subtilis protein interaction network analysis (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Idowu, O. C., Lynden, S. J., Young, M. P., & Andras, P. (2004, August). Bacillus Subtilis protein interaction network analysis. Presented at 2004 IEEE Computational Systems Bioinformatics Conference, Stanford, CA, USA

Identifying functionally important proteins that are essential to the survival of a bacterial cell is of considerable interest in the development of new antimicrobial agents. Recent studies have shown that functionally important components in protein... Read More about Bacillus Subtilis protein interaction network analysis.

e-Science Tools for the Analysis of Complex Systems (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Idowu, O., Lynden, S., & Andras, P. (2004, August). e-Science Tools for the Analysis of Complex Systems. Presented at UK e-Science All Hands Meeting 2004, Nottingham


Many real world complex systems (e.g., protein-protein interaction networks in living cells, the Internet) can be conceptualised as graphs of interacting components, where the components are the nodes and the interactions are the edges of the grap... Read More about e-Science Tools for the Analysis of Complex Systems.

On the penetration of tubular drill pipes in horizontal oil wells (2004)
Journal Article
McCourt, I., Truslove, T., & Kubie, J. (2004). On the penetration of tubular drill pipes in horizontal oil wells. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 218(9), 1063-1081. https://doi.org/10.1243/0954406041991233

To carry out remedial work in oil wells through the production tubing string, a method using a continuous length of steel tubing or coiled tubing is used. Furthermore, coiled tubing can also be used for drilling and extending existing wells. In horiz... Read More about On the penetration of tubular drill pipes in horizontal oil wells.

Speed Control of a Vector-Controlled Induction Machine Using Sliding Mode Techniques in the Presence of Non-Linear Load Dynamics (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Goh, K., Dunnigan, M., & Williams, B. (2004, September). Speed Control of a Vector-Controlled Induction Machine Using Sliding Mode Techniques in the Presence of Non-Linear Load Dynamics. Presented at UKACC Control Conference - Control 2004, University of Bath, UK

This paper presents the application of several control algorithms for speed control of a vector-controlled induction machine in the presence of non-linear load dynamics. Special attention is given to sliding mode control techniques. These techniques... Read More about Speed Control of a Vector-Controlled Induction Machine Using Sliding Mode Techniques in the Presence of Non-Linear Load Dynamics.

Part E and Robust Details. (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S. (2004, September). Part E and Robust Details. Paper presented at Housebuilding 2004: Management Conference

Job search, transport and training, the case of EMIRES (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (2004, August). Job search, transport and training, the case of EMIRES. Paper presented at RSAI (B and I section) Annual Conference

No abstract available.

The economic impact of a sporting event: a regional approach. (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Greig, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (2004, August). The economic impact of a sporting event: a regional approach. Presented at European Regional Science Association Conference

This paper aims to estimate the economic impact of a large one-day international sporting event on both a regional and a city economy. In addition, it seeks to investigate the regional origins of visitors to the event, and investigates the relationsh... Read More about The economic impact of a sporting event: a regional approach..

Towards community participation in rural and urban development. (2004)
Book Chapter
Deakin, M., Dixon-Gough, R., & Mansberger, R. (2004). Towards community participation in rural and urban development. In M. Deakin, R. Dixon-Gough, & R. Mansberger (Eds.), Methodologies models and instruments for rural and urban development. Ashgate Publishing

Determinants of visitor expenditure at a major sports event. (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Greig, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (2004, August). Determinants of visitor expenditure at a major sports event. Presented at European Regional Science Association Conference

This paper develops a model of the determinants of visitor expenditure at a one day repeated major sporting event in Edinburgh, Scotland. An econometric model is developed that combines both macroeconomic data and socio-economic information derived f... Read More about Determinants of visitor expenditure at a major sports event..

Rheology of multigrade engine oils in high deformation rate extensional flows (2004)
Journal Article
Barrow, M. S., Brown, S. W. J., Cordy, S., Williams, P. R., & Williams, R. L. (2004). Rheology of multigrade engine oils in high deformation rate extensional flows. International Journal of Engine Research, 5(4), 349-364. https://doi.org/10.1243/146808704323224240

An experimental study is reported of liquid jets formed by the collapse of bubbles under cavitation-generated pressure waves. The results reveal that jets formed from samples of commercial multigrade engine oils experience an extensional flow which i... Read More about Rheology of multigrade engine oils in high deformation rate extensional flows.

The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring. (2004)
Report
Waters-Fuller, T., MacKenzie, R., Smith, S., & Mackenzie, R. (2004). The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring

This document, produced by the Building Performance Centre at Napier University, was commissioned by Defra and the Devolved Administrations of the Scottish Executive, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Department of the Environment in Northern... Read More about The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring..