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Study of Photovoltaics (PV) Performance Degradation Analysis in Oman (2017)
Journal Article
Shaik, M., Gupta, N., Goh, K., Umar, T., & Nazeema, N. (2017). Study of Photovoltaics (PV) Performance Degradation Analysis in Oman. International Journal of Sustainable Energy Development, 6(2), 334-343. https://doi.org/10.20533/ijsed.2046.3707.2017.0043

The demand for electricity usage is increasing all around the globe. As an alternative and clean source to produce electricity there has been an emphasis on the usage of renewable energies. Sultanate of Oman has also taken an initiative by 2030 that... Read More about Study of Photovoltaics (PV) Performance Degradation Analysis in Oman.

Reviewing the current state of machine learning for artificial intelligence with regards to the use of contextual information (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kinch, M. W., Melis, W. J., & Keates, S. (2017, June). Reviewing the current state of machine learning for artificial intelligence with regards to the use of contextual information. Presented at The Second Medway Engineering Conference on Systems: Efficiency, Sustainability and Modelling, Chatham Maritime, Kent

This paper will consider the current state of Machine Learning for Artificial Intelligence, more specifically for applications, such as: Speech Recognition, Game Playing and Image Processing. The artificial world tends to make limited use of context... Read More about Reviewing the current state of machine learning for artificial intelligence with regards to the use of contextual information.

Machine learning for voice recognition (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kinkiri, S., Melis, W. J., & Keates, S. (2017, June). Machine learning for voice recognition. Presented at 2nd Medway Engineering Converence on Systems 2017, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom

Verbal communication is very important to us humans, but using thisperforming verbal communication to communicateion with machines still faces particular challenges. Therefore, researchers are trying to find ways to make communication with a machine... Read More about Machine learning for voice recognition.

Structural Design with Reclaimed Materials: an Elastic Gridshell out of Skis (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Colabella, S., D'Amico, B., Hoxha, E., & Fivet, C. (2017, September). Structural Design with Reclaimed Materials: an Elastic Gridshell out of Skis. Presented at IASS Annual Symposium 2017 “Interfaces: architecture.engineering.science”

This paper presents the design and construction of a 36m² gridshell, the rigidity of which is achieved through the bending of an initially flat grid of 210 reclaimed skis. The generated waste for its production is near zero as it is mostly built from... Read More about Structural Design with Reclaimed Materials: an Elastic Gridshell out of Skis.

Integrated fiber Bragg grating incorporated textile carbon reinforcement structures (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alwis, L., Bremer, K., Zheng, Y., Weigand, F., Kuhne, M., Helbig, R., & Roth, B. (2017, October). Integrated fiber Bragg grating incorporated textile carbon reinforcement structures. Presented at 2017 IEEE Sensors, Glasgow, Scotland

An optical fibre Bragg grating (FBG) based strain sensor network incorporated in a functionalized textile-based carbon structure (FTCS) that can be used for structural health monitoring (SHM) is introduced. The aim of the design is not only to monito... Read More about Integrated fiber Bragg grating incorporated textile carbon reinforcement structures.

Review of actual energy demand and envelope performance of the Housing Innovation Showcase 2012 (2017)
Report
Bros Williamson, J. (2017). Review of actual energy demand and envelope performance of the Housing Innovation Showcase 2012. Edinburgh: Internal (Napier)

This document presents a review of four years of delivered energy demand of selected dwellings at the Housing Innovation Showcase (HIS) developed by Kingdom Housing Association (KHA). It also includes results of the building performance bi-annual mon... Read More about Review of actual energy demand and envelope performance of the Housing Innovation Showcase 2012.

Work Package 1 - Review of construction process (2017)
Report
Bros Williamson, J., & Currie, J. (2017). Work Package 1 - Review of construction process. Edinburgh: Private, Cala Group Ltd

This report was commissioned by the Product Design Department at Cala Group Ltd (CALA) from the Scottish Energy Centre (review team) to assess current designs and construction methods. This review forms part of work package 1 (WP1) proposed as the fi... Read More about Work Package 1 - Review of construction process.

Home grown timber now and in the future. (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2017, November). Home grown timber now and in the future. Presented at WTS British Timber Seminar

Presentation to the wood technology society "British Timber Seminar" at IOM3, November 2017

Electrical cars: an option for the Gulf states? (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Saleh, W. (2017, November). Electrical cars: an option for the Gulf states?. Presented at International Energy and Environment Summit - 2017

Timber grading update (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2017, November). Timber grading update. Presented at SIRT update seminar

The latest news on timber grading standards and how they effect structural timber production in UK and IE

MMC modes of delivery in housing: Effects on Housing Association clients. Project Report. Flagship Group (2017)
Report
Oliveira, S., Burch, J., Hutchison, K., Adekola, O., Jaradat, S., & Jones, M. (2017). MMC modes of delivery in housing: Effects on Housing Association clients. Project Report. Flagship Group. Flagship Group

The purpose of this report is to review evidence of MMC application in housing with regards to diverse modes of delivery, lending approaches, customer satisfaction and long-term management/maintenance.The report provides a detailed overview of above... Read More about MMC modes of delivery in housing: Effects on Housing Association clients. Project Report. Flagship Group.

BEETLE² (2017)
Digital Artefact
D'Amico, B., & Pomponi, F. (2017). BEETLE². [http://www.food4rhino.com/app/beetle2]

BEETLE², (Built Environment Efficiency Tool for Low Environmental Externalities) is a tool aimed at promoting an efficient and effective use of resources in the built environment. Beetles can be found anywhere in the world and so do buildings. Beetle... Read More about BEETLE².

The generation of problem-focussed patent clusters: a comparative analysis of crowd intelligence with algorithmic and expert approaches (2017)
Journal Article
Wodehouse, A., Vasantha, G., Corney, J., Maclachlan, R., & Jagadeesan, A. (2017). The generation of problem-focussed patent clusters: a comparative analysis of crowd intelligence with algorithmic and expert approaches. Design Science: An International Journal, 3, Article e16. https://doi.org/10.1017/dsj.2017.19

This paper presents a new crowdsourcing approach to the construction of patent clusters, and systematically benchmarks it against previous expert and algorithmic approaches. Patent databases should be rich sources of inspiration which could lead engi... Read More about The generation of problem-focussed patent clusters: a comparative analysis of crowd intelligence with algorithmic and expert approaches.

Seismic liquefaction performance of strip foundations: Effect of ground improvement dimensions (2017)
Journal Article
Dimitriadi, V. E., Bouckovalas, G. D., Chaloulos, Y. K., & Aggelis, A. S. (2018). Seismic liquefaction performance of strip foundations: Effect of ground improvement dimensions. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 106, 298-307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2017.08.021

Evidence from field case studies, as well as from experimental and theoretical research, suggest that the detrimental effects of seismic liquefaction on the performance of surface foundations on level ground may be mitigated in presence of a non-liqu... Read More about Seismic liquefaction performance of strip foundations: Effect of ground improvement dimensions.

Review and application of a settlement model for landfills (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Esteban-Altabella, J., McDougall, J., Colomer-Mendoza, F., Gallardo, A., & Edo-Alcon, N. (2017, October). Review and application of a settlement model for landfills. Presented at 16TH International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium Sardinia 2017

The geotechnical behavior and settlement in landfills has been changing for many years. This behavior in fact depends on many factors and, therefore, making forecasts is complicated due to the effect of biodegradation. In order to solve this issue, m... Read More about Review and application of a settlement model for landfills.

Optimal actuator\sensor placement and controller design for large flexible space structures and robotics (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Soufian, M., & Borairi, M. (2017, June). Optimal actuator\sensor placement and controller design for large flexible space structures and robotics. Presented at 2017 IEEE 26th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE)

This paper emphasizes the characterization of the dynamic motions of large flexible space structures (LFSS) and robotic arms in terms of poles and zeros, in order to develops a computational scheme for optimization of actuator and sensor locations. T... Read More about Optimal actuator\sensor placement and controller design for large flexible space structures and robotics.

Fault detection observer of a pilot plant papermaking machine (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Soufian, M., Borairi, M., & Yu, D. L. (2017, June). Fault detection observer of a pilot plant papermaking machine. Presented at 2017 IEEE 26th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE)

This paper presents the development of a bilinear system model and the application of a bilinear fault detection observer to a papermaking machine to detect various simulated faults. First a suitable MIMO bilinear model representation of the wet end... Read More about Fault detection observer of a pilot plant papermaking machine.

Briefing: Embodied carbon dioxide assessment in buildings: guidance and gaps (2017)
Journal Article
Giesekam, J., & Pomponi, F. (2017). Briefing: Embodied carbon dioxide assessment in buildings: guidance and gaps. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.17.00032

The construction industry, through its activities and supply chains as well as the operation of the assets that it creates, is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Embodied carbon dioxide emissions associated with the construction... Read More about Briefing: Embodied carbon dioxide assessment in buildings: guidance and gaps.