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A framework for implementation of IPD principles in oil & gas projects (2016)
Thesis
AL Subaih, A. A framework for implementation of IPD principles in oil & gas projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

Investment in the global Oil and Gas sector is huge. In 2014, the cumulative investment in between 2014 and 2035 was estimated to be US$22.4 trillion, equivalent to an average annual spend of more than US$1 trillion. A high percentage of Oil & Gas pr... Read More about A framework for implementation of IPD principles in oil & gas projects.

An analysis of the sociotechnical transition process from the existing centralised alternating current voltage electrical system in the UK to one where distributed direct current voltage is used to meet the energy needs of the built environment (2016)
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Kinn, M. An analysis of the sociotechnical transition process from the existing centralised alternating current voltage electrical system in the UK to one where distributed direct current voltage is used to meet the energy needs of the built environment. (Thesis). The University of Salford

This study concerns the potential sociotechnical transition of the current UK centralised alternating current (AC) electricity system to one where distributed direct current (DC) systems may proliferate. The development of the new distributed DC syst... Read More about An analysis of the sociotechnical transition process from the existing centralised alternating current voltage electrical system in the UK to one where distributed direct current voltage is used to meet the energy needs of the built environment.

The thermal energy performance of domestic dwellings in the UK (2016)
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Fitton, R. The thermal energy performance of domestic dwellings in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

The central contribution of this work is concerned with the understanding of the real performance of domestic retrofit measures in terms of whole house energy efficiency. The researcher has undertaken studies in a whole house test facility in a clima... Read More about The thermal energy performance of domestic dwellings in the UK.

A framework for the delivery of built environment student satisfaction in England (2016)
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Cross, J. A framework for the delivery of built environment student satisfaction in England. (Thesis). University of Salford

Significant changes have occurred within the higher education sector in England with further changes are anticipated as a result of the changes to the on-going policy development related to higher education in England. Government policy development f... Read More about A framework for the delivery of built environment student satisfaction in England.

A framework for providing a lifelong social security system for the operational workforce in the construction industry in Sri Lanka (2016)
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Wijewickreme, S. A framework for providing a lifelong social security system for the operational workforce in the construction industry in Sri Lanka. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction is a projectised industry. One of the important resource requirements for construction projects is the availability of an operational workforce for its physical production. Hence, the operational workforce is a critical deciding factor i... Read More about A framework for providing a lifelong social security system for the operational workforce in the construction industry in Sri Lanka.

The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance (2016)
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Herman, S. The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry is significantly influenced by the competitive environment, and due to this, economy and quality of life have been affected and inevitably, the way people work has also changed in order to sustain them. In the construction i... Read More about The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance.

Meltwater temperature in streams draining from Alpine glaciers (2016)
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Williamson, R. Meltwater temperature in streams draining from Alpine glaciers. (Thesis). University of Salford

Thermal conditions in river water are of importance as they influence water quality, chemical processes, ecology, and biological conditions in rivers. In meltwater streams draining from Alpine glaciers, temperatures measured close to glacier termini... Read More about Meltwater temperature in streams draining from Alpine glaciers.

The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications (2016)
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Russell, R. The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications. (Thesis). University of Salford

Occupational therapists are experts in analysing the transaction between the person and the home environment and they use design and construction methods to redress any imbalance caused by the ageing process or disability. This skill is recognised by... Read More about The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications.

Multi-objective reinforcement learning framework for unknown stochastic & uncertain environments (2016)
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Pinder, J. Multi-objective reinforcement learning framework for unknown stochastic & uncertain environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

This dissertation focuses on the problem of uncertainty handling during learning, by agents dealing in stochastic environments by means of Multi Objective Reinforcement Learning (MORL). Most previous investigations into multi objective reinforcement... Read More about Multi-objective reinforcement learning framework for unknown stochastic & uncertain environments.

A bottom-up participatory governance institutional framework for sustainable community development in a Malaysian sub-urban area (2016)
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Ahmad, M. A bottom-up participatory governance institutional framework for sustainable community development in a Malaysian sub-urban area. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concern in governance institutional framework for a sustainable community development has been recognised as being a major social, economic and environment concern which has been a focal point of the United Nation and deliberated in Rio+20 summit... Read More about A bottom-up participatory governance institutional framework for sustainable community development in a Malaysian sub-urban area.

Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Kuwaiti Housing Developments at Design, Construction, and Occupancy Stages (2016)
Thesis
Alrazni, W. Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Kuwaiti Housing Developments at Design, Construction, and Occupancy Stages. (Thesis). University of Salford

There are many sources of outdoor pollution in Kuwait which then makes natural ventilation a poor mechanism for good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Therefore, a mechanical or hybrid ventilation system is necessary. First of all, Kuwait is situated in the... Read More about Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Kuwaiti Housing Developments at Design, Construction, and Occupancy Stages.

What aspects of realism and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through 3D mediums (2016)
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Campion, S. What aspects of realism and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through 3D mediums. (Thesis). The University of Salford

This thesis investigates what aspects of realism and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through visual mediums. The mediums examined are 2D video, 3D computer graphics and video based 3D reconstruction. The latter is 3D... Read More about What aspects of realism and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through 3D mediums.

Development of a framework to enhance communication practice for site-based construction workers in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2016)
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Alaboud, N. Development of a framework to enhance communication practice for site-based construction workers in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction projects are information intensive. A typical project generates tens of thousands of documents in the form of drawings, change orders, requests for information, specifications, etc. To ensure effective construction communication and coor... Read More about Development of a framework to enhance communication practice for site-based construction workers in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Modernist heritage conservation : an evaluation of theories and current practice (2016)
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Zamburlini, G. Modernist heritage conservation : an evaluation of theories and current practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

This dissertation is concerned with the contentious issue of treating buildings of the recent past as part of a common architectural heritage to be protected. Specifically, it is concerned with issues of environmental compatibility, economic feasibil... Read More about Modernist heritage conservation : an evaluation of theories and current practice.

Leveraging building information modelling to address the barriers that prevent the widespread adoption of life cycle costing by quantity surveyors (2016)
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Kehily, D. (in press). Leveraging building information modelling to address the barriers that prevent the widespread adoption of life cycle costing by quantity surveyors. (Thesis). University of Salford

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is the consideration of all ‘relevant’ costs and revenues associated with the acquisition and ownership of an asset. LCC has a number of relevant applications, these include project appraisal; facilities management; procureme... Read More about Leveraging building information modelling to address the barriers that prevent the widespread adoption of life cycle costing by quantity surveyors.

Characterisation of lipoproteins in staphylococcus aureus (2016)
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Elgallali, A. Characterisation of lipoproteins in staphylococcus aureus. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is an extremely successful opportunistic bacterium capable of causing a wide range of hospital-acquired and community-acquired infections, and is becoming increasingly virulent and resistant to antibi... Read More about Characterisation of lipoproteins in staphylococcus aureus.

Developing a framework for integrated community-centered early warning system to enhance disaster resilience in UAE (2016)
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Alhmoudi, A. Developing a framework for integrated community-centered early warning system to enhance disaster resilience in UAE. (Thesis). College of Science & Technology

The impacts and costs of natural disasters on people, properties and environment is often severe when they occur on a large scale or when not prepared for. Factors such as impacts of climate change, urban growth, poor planning to mention a few, have... Read More about Developing a framework for integrated community-centered early warning system to enhance disaster resilience in UAE.