All Outputs (16)

The development of implementation processes for partnering in construction (2002)
Thesis
Carmichael, S. The development of implementation processes for partnering in construction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Partnering emerged in the construction industry in the late 1980's and since then has developed into a mainstream management strategy for reducing traditional adversarialism and improving project,performance. The maturation of the approach reached a... Read More about The development of implementation processes for partnering in construction.

Footwear and soft ground interaction (2002)
Thesis
Pisani, R. Footwear and soft ground interaction. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The aim of the research reported in this thesis was to improve the understanding of footwear and soft ground interaction and, in particular, its mathematical modelling. The work was undertaken for the Military Footwear Section of the MOD's Defence C... Read More about Footwear and soft ground interaction.

Towards a conceptual model for the application of life cycle costing (LCC) in package wastewater treatment plants in the UK (2002)
Thesis
Sadik, F. Towards a conceptual model for the application of life cycle costing (LCC) in package wastewater treatment plants in the UK. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Fragmentation is a key feature of the construction industry. This problem needs tackling in order to improve efficiency, reduce costs and making construction industry more competitive. Many systems were introduced, within the last two decades, wit... Read More about Towards a conceptual model for the application of life cycle costing (LCC) in package wastewater treatment plants in the UK.

Evaluation of the management of social risks associated with urban regeneration in cities (2002)
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Randles, L. Evaluation of the management of social risks associated with urban regeneration in cities. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis addresses the management of social risks within an urban regeneration Context. In understanding why there is a need to regenerate cities and looking at the processes involved with that regeneration, the social risks associated with the... Read More about Evaluation of the management of social risks associated with urban regeneration in cities.

Extracting room acoustic parameters from received speech signals using artificial neural networks (2002)
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Li, F. Extracting room acoustic parameters from received speech signals using artificial neural networks. (Thesis). University of Salford

Quantitative room acoustics over a century has accumulated a knowledge base centred around objective acoustic parameters. Realistic and accurate measurements are essential in room acoustics. Occupied measurements are difficult to undertake with curre... Read More about Extracting room acoustic parameters from received speech signals using artificial neural networks.

Development of PCR based techniques for the characterisation of Trypanosoma brucei strains from East Africa (2002)
Thesis
Tilley, A. Development of PCR based techniques for the characterisation of Trypanosoma brucei strains from East Africa. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Human trypanosomiasis in east Africa, caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, occurs in specific foci that alternate between endemic and epidemic states. Identification of T.b. rhodesiense is complicated as it also circulates in cattle rese... Read More about Development of PCR based techniques for the characterisation of Trypanosoma brucei strains from East Africa.

Management of architects within architectural businesses (2002)
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Thompson, R. Management of architects within architectural businesses. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The management of architects within architectural businesses has been identified as an issue influencing the future behaviour of architectural practices. This work goes on to develop and apply a qualitative model (based on syste... Read More about Management of architects within architectural businesses.

Genetic design of robust predictive control systems (2002)
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Segayer, A. Genetic design of robust predictive control systems. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Despite the fact that PID controllers are undoubtedly the most popular controllers used in industrial control processes for decades, they do not perform well when applied to systems with significant time-delay. Consideration of this problem led t... Read More about Genetic design of robust predictive control systems.

Information systems investment and value appraisal in the public sector (2002)
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Jones, S. Information systems investment and value appraisal in the public sector. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis develops the hypothesis for a new interpretive approach to the evaluation of information systems (IS), termed situated hermeneutic IS evaluation. The thesis adds to the body of knowledge in this area as this new approach moves away fr... Read More about Information systems investment and value appraisal in the public sector.

Separation of acidic gases using hollow fibre membrane contractors (2002)
Thesis
El-Amari, A. Separation of acidic gases using hollow fibre membrane contractors. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Gas absorption in hollow fibre contactors is being increasingly used due to their enormous surface area/volume ratio. The capability of the hollow fibre membrane modules for the removal of CO 2 and SO2 from a binary gas mixture has been investigat... Read More about Separation of acidic gases using hollow fibre membrane contractors.

Role of diffusers in the acoustic design of the stage enclosure in concert halls (2002)
Thesis
Bermond, R. Role of diffusers in the acoustic design of the stage enclosure in concert halls. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Previous studies on acoustic requirements for performers of classical music proved that early reflections were of critical importance for good ensemble conditions. However, strong early reflections may produce an unpleasant tone quality. Diffusers... Read More about Role of diffusers in the acoustic design of the stage enclosure in concert halls.

The behaviour of brickwork arches subjected to cyclic loading (2002)
Thesis
Alnuaimi, M. The behaviour of brickwork arches subjected to cyclic loading. (Thesis). University of Salford

There are over 40,000 road bridges in the UK and most of them are over a hundred years old. These bridges were not designed to carry today's modern traffic and the everincreasing live loads especially with the introduction of 40 tonne lorries since J... Read More about The behaviour of brickwork arches subjected to cyclic loading.

Sustainable competitive advantage in PFI : a systematic and holistic approach to identify the CSFs in risk management in PFI, taking into account the whole life cycle (2002)
Thesis
Romeiras de Lemos, M. Sustainable competitive advantage in PFI : a systematic and holistic approach to identify the CSFs in risk management in PFI, taking into account the whole life cycle. (Thesis). University of Salford

I wish to express my gratitude to Professor Martin Betts and Professor Luis Tadeu de Almeida, my joint supervisors, for their support and encouragement throughout the entire period of my research. My special thanks to Dr. David Eaton for his inval... Read More about Sustainable competitive advantage in PFI : a systematic and holistic approach to identify the CSFs in risk management in PFI, taking into account the whole life cycle.

Diffraction studies of the structural phase transition in the high temperature superconductor YBCO (2002)
Thesis
Khoshnevisan, B. Diffraction studies of the structural phase transition in the high temperature superconductor YBCO. (Thesis). University of Salford

In-situ x-ray and neutron, diffraction combined with computation modelling have been used to elucidate the details of the structural phase transitions in TBa2Cu3O, 6+, c for )f 0

The use of the internet in small to medium-sized enterprises (2002)
Thesis
Lawrence, J. The use of the internet in small to medium-sized enterprises. (Thesis). University of Salford

Information technology, particularly the Internet has the potential to radically change the way business is conducted, offering a competitive edge and a gateway to the global marketplace. The explosive growth and commercialisation of the Internet h... Read More about The use of the internet in small to medium-sized enterprises.

Information systems/information technology success and evaluation : an evaluation framework and general practitioner model (2002)
Thesis
Saleh, Y. Information systems/information technology success and evaluation : an evaluation framework and general practitioner model. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main goal for IS/IT projects is the successful and timely delivery which meets their planned performance and objectives. However, IS/IT projects frequently fail. It has been reported that, on average, IS systems are delivered one year behind sc... Read More about Information systems/information technology success and evaluation : an evaluation framework and general practitioner model.