Exploring the adoption of platform-based design for manufacture and assembly (P-DFMA) in the UK construction sector: a stakeholder perspective
(2022)
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Balogun, T., & Thakur, S. (2022, September). Exploring the adoption of platform-based design for manufacture and assembly (P-DFMA) in the UK construction sector: a stakeholder perspective. Presented at ARCOM Conference 2022: Build Back Wiser 38th Conference
Construction procurement systems for refurbishment projects (2020)
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Egbu, C. (2020, August). Construction procurement systems for refurbishment projects. Presented at COBRA 2000: RICS Construction and Building Research Conference: The Millennium Conference, The University of Greenwich, England, UK
Timetabling, platforming, and routing cooperative adjustment method based on train delay (2019)
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Zhang, Y., Chen, Z., An, M., & Umar, A. (2019, October). Timetabling, platforming, and routing cooperative adjustment method based on train delay. Presented at The 4th International Conference on Electrical and Information Technologies for Rail Transportation (EITRT) 2019, Changsha, ChinaThis paper presents a methodology in which three sub-models of train timetabling, platforming, and routing are combined by studying the real-time adjustment and optimization of high-speed railway in the case of train delay in order to produce a coope... Read More about Timetabling, platforming, and routing cooperative adjustment method based on train delay.
Overview of optimization models and algorithms for train platforming problem (2019)
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Zhang, Y., Umar, A., & An, M. (2019, October). Overview of optimization models and algorithms for train platforming problem. Presented at The 4th International Conference on Electrical and Information Technologies for Rail Transportation (EITRT) 2019, Changsha, ChinaIn this paper, an overview of recent advances in the research on train platforming problem (TPP) is presented. The TPP is usually the last problem encountered in planning a railway system which occurs after a schedule of trains in a railway network (... Read More about Overview of optimization models and algorithms for train platforming problem.
Railway capacity calculation in emergency using modified fuzzy random optimization methodology (2019)
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Wang, L., An, M., Jia, L., & Qin, Y. (2019, October). Railway capacity calculation in emergency using modified fuzzy random optimization methodology. Presented at The 4th International Conference on Electrical and Information Technologies for Rail Transportation (EITRT) 2019, Changsha, ChinaAccurate estimated capacity of the railway section can provide reliable information to railway operators and engineers in decision-making, particularly, in an emergency situation. However, in an emergency, the optimization of capacity of a railway se... Read More about Railway capacity calculation in emergency using modified fuzzy random optimization methodology.
Analysis of BIM maturity level among AEC firms in developing countries : a case of Nigeria (2019)
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Babatunde, S., Ekundayo, D., & Adekunle, A. (2019, September). Analysis of BIM maturity level among AEC firms in developing countries : a case of Nigeria. Presented at 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, Leeds, UKAlthough studies on BIM abound, but there is limited empirical study on the current level of BIM maturity among Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) firms, particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to assess and... Read More about Analysis of BIM maturity level among AEC firms in developing countries : a case of Nigeria.
Urban innovation districts as hotspots for innovators (2019)
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Trillo, C. (2019, June). Urban innovation districts as hotspots for innovators. Presented at Uddevalla Symposium 2019, L'AquilaHow the space- innovators nexus works in cities? Can this nexus be understood only by looking at location of enterprises and companies or is it necessary to investigate other enabling factors related to the spatial structure of cities? This paper s... Read More about Urban innovation districts as hotspots for innovators.
Utilizing big data for enhancing passenger safety in railway stations (2019)
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Alawad, H., kaewunruen, S., & An, M. (2019, June). Utilizing big data for enhancing passenger safety in railway stations. Presented at The 4th World Multidisciplinary Civil Engineering-Architecture-Urban Planning Symposium, Prague, Czech RepublicIn light of the increasing demand and capacity in the railway industry, it is imperative to maintain safety in relation to the complexities of the substantial railway stations. Thus, it is important to take note of the time where investments in new t... Read More about Utilizing big data for enhancing passenger safety in railway stations.
Risk management prediction for overcrowding in railway stations utilising Adaptive Nero Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) (2019)
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Alawad, H., Kaewunruen, S., & An, M. (2019, June). Risk management prediction for overcrowding in railway stations utilising Adaptive Nero Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS). Presented at The 4th World Multidisciplinary Civil Engineering-Architecture-Urban Planning Symposium 2019, Prague, Czech RepublicIn this research, an intelligent system for managing risks is developed with a framework to aid in managing the risks in the railway stations. A method to advance risk management in the railway stations is needed in order to minimize risk through an... Read More about Risk management prediction for overcrowding in railway stations utilising Adaptive Nero Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS).
Towards a smart ecological urban corridor for Manchester Ship Canal (2018)
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Elkadi, H., & Biscaya, S. (2018, December). Towards a smart ecological urban corridor for Manchester Ship Canal. Presented at ICSC 2018 : 20th International Conference on Smart Cities, BangkokThis paper examines the possibilities to develop a smart ecological urban corridor straddling the 36 miles long Manchester Ship Canal (MSC). The site is set in the historic counties of Cheshire and Lancashire where the first planned industrial estate... Read More about Towards a smart ecological urban corridor for Manchester Ship Canal.
Environmental performance of Abuja’s low-income housing : understanding the current state to inform future refinement (2018)
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Abdulkareem, M., & Al-Maiyah, S. (2018, December). Environmental performance of Abuja’s low-income housing : understanding the current state to inform future refinement. Presented at PLEA (Passive Low Energy Architecture) : Smart and Healthy within the 2-degree Limit, Hong KongIn times of global ecological challenges, understanding building performance to improve occupants’ comfort is becoming the norm in various climatic zones and locales. Any performance evaluation should account for occupants’ demands for thermal and v... Read More about Environmental performance of Abuja’s low-income housing : understanding the current state to inform future refinement.
Outdoor neutral temperature assessment within Deakin University campus at Melbourne City, Australia (2018)
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Kenawy, I., & Elkadi, H. (2018, November). Outdoor neutral temperature assessment within Deakin University campus at Melbourne City, Australia. Presented at 52nd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Melbourne, AustraliaOutdoor thermal comfort is an effective attribute to the success of urban places. Various studies were employed to examine thermal perception and preferences of users within different geographical, functional, and climatic contexts. The complexity of... Read More about Outdoor neutral temperature assessment within Deakin University campus at Melbourne City, Australia.
Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum (2018)
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Ekundayo, D., Udeaja, C., Gyau, K., & Higham, A. (2018, September). Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum. Presented at 4th Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference, Dublin Institue of TechnologyMany proponents believe that there is a linkage between the green agenda and built environment (BE) education. It is increasingly recognised that the BE education curriculum should incorporate sustainability and produce graduates that are confident o... Read More about Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum.
Exploration of time delay and cost overrun in Libyan public housing projects (2018)
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Higham, A., & Troug, M. (2018, September). Exploration of time delay and cost overrun in Libyan public housing projects. Presented at ARCOM Annual Conference, Belfast, UKThere is great concern in Libya about the delays in public sector projects. Libyan construction projects habitually deviate from estimated timelines and financial profiles. Such frequent failures impose a financial burden on the state and causes sign... Read More about Exploration of time delay and cost overrun in Libyan public housing projects.
Design implications of urban public spaces for female physical activity in Saudi Arabia (2018)
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Maghrabi, A., & Moustaka, A. (2018, July). Design implications of urban public spaces for female physical activity in Saudi Arabia. Poster presented at International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, Florida, USAThis research investigates the reasons why Saudi Arabian residents, especially women, are reluctant to the use of urban public open spaces, and to propose a new form of urban public open spaces which are more responsive to residents needs taking acco... Read More about Design implications of urban public spaces for female physical activity in Saudi Arabia.
Embodied carbon emissions of buildings : a case study of an apartment building in the UK (2018)
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Fernando, N., Victoria, M., & Ekundayo, D. (2018, June). Embodied carbon emissions of buildings : a case study of an apartment building in the UK. Presented at The 7th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri LankaThe UK government has set a target to significantly reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 47% of all UK CO2 emissions are linked to the construction and operation of the built environment. Buildings emit two types of carbon namely operational c... Read More about Embodied carbon emissions of buildings : a case study of an apartment building in the UK.
German-speaking refugee women architects before the Second World War (2018)
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Poppelreuter, T. (2018, June). German-speaking refugee women architects before the Second World War. Presented at Women's Creativity since the Modern Movement (1918-2018), Turin, ItalyIn Germany and Austria women began to enter the architectural profession in the late 19th century and by the late 1930s some women architects had found working opportunities. After Hitler seized power in Germany in 1933, discrimination and anti-Semit... Read More about German-speaking refugee women architects before the Second World War.
Exploring cross-domain data dependencies for smart homes to improve energy efficiency (2017)
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Iram, S., Fernando, T., & Bassanino, M. (2017, December). Exploring cross-domain data dependencies for smart homes to improve energy efficiency. Presented at 10th International Conference on Utility and Cloud Computing, Austin, Texas, USAOver the past decade, the idea of smart homes has been conceived as a potential solution to counter energy crises or to at least mitigate its intensive destructive consequences in the residential building sector. Smart homes have emerged as one of th... Read More about Exploring cross-domain data dependencies for smart homes to improve energy efficiency.
The impact of gas flare on oil fields' enviornments (2017)
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Ogbonda, U., Ji, Y., Coates, S., & Bichard, E. (2017, October). The impact of gas flare on oil fields' enviornments. Presented at Academic 10th International Conference, Ottawa, CanadaNigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and leading oil producer with the second-largest natural gas reserves in sub-Saharan Africa, is faced with energy deficiency. Despite efforts to diversify, the economy remains heavily dependent on oil accounti... Read More about The impact of gas flare on oil fields' enviornments.
Track assignment adjustment problem in complex railway passenger stations (2017)
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Zhang, Y., An, M., & Wang, L. (2017, October). Track assignment adjustment problem in complex railway passenger stations. Presented at The 3rd International Conference on Electrical and Information Technologies for Rail Transportation (EITRT) 2017, Changsha, ChinaTrack assignment plans are often adjusted for the purpose of safety and the minimum delay in real-time conditions, especially in busy complex railway passenger stations. First, taken trains as nodes, tracks as colors, a graph coloring model is design... Read More about Track assignment adjustment problem in complex railway passenger stations.
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