All Outputs (97)

Timetabling, platforming, and routing cooperative adjustment method based on train delay (2019)
Presentation / Conference
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, China

This 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.

Flow characteristics through gas alternating gas injection during enhanced gas recovery (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Mohammed, N., Abbas, A., Enyi, G., & Nasr, G. (2019, October). Flow characteristics through gas alternating gas injection during enhanced gas recovery. Presented at SPE Gas & Oil Technology Showcase and Conference, Dubai, UAE

Gas and liquid flooding using carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), or brine solution have become one of the promising enhanced gas (EGR) and oil recovery (EOR) technologies for residual hydrocarbons (HCs) enhancement in conventional oil and gas reser... Read More about Flow characteristics through gas alternating gas injection during enhanced gas recovery.

Modeling the behavior of radially pinned brick triplets (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Haynes, J., Naggasa, A., Augusthus-Nelson, L., El-basir, F., & Alsaleh, A. (2019, October). Modeling the behavior of radially pinned brick triplets. Presented at 9th International Conference on Arch Bridges, Porto, Portugal

The continued use of many UK highway and railway masonry arch bridges is dependent upon maintaining robustness as the materials deteriorate over time. A common failure in multi-ring brickwork arches subject to fatigue, is ring separation. This pape... Read More about Modeling the behavior of radially pinned brick triplets.

Numerical modelling of the effects of temperature and moisture on mechanical response (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Ammasai Sengodan, G., Allegri, G., & Hallett, S. (2019, September). Numerical modelling of the effects of temperature and moisture on mechanical response. Presented at 7th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Mechanical Response of Composites, University of Girona, Girona, Spain

Hi-fidelity finite element models with physically based failure criteria are now well established for fiber reinforced composites, giving good accuracy at standard room temperature conditions. However, the mechanical properties of fiber reinforced co... Read More about Numerical modelling of the effects of temperature and moisture on mechanical response.

Immersive accessibility 4 all (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Montagud, M., Mas, F., Orero, P., Pesch, P., Bouqueau, R., Hughes, C., & Fernández, S. (2019, September). Immersive accessibility 4 all. Presented at International Broadcast Conference (IBC), RAI, Amsterdam

Pupil dilation reveals changes in listening effort due to energetic and informational masking (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Woodcock, J., Fazenda, B., Cox, T., & Davies, W. (2019, September). Pupil dilation reveals changes in listening effort due to energetic and informational masking. Presented at ICA 2019, Aachen, Germany

Pupil dilation has previously been shown to be a useful involuntary marker of listening effort. An inverse relationship between pupil diameter and signal to noise ratio has been shown when speech is energetically masked by noise. The work reported he... Read More about Pupil dilation reveals changes in listening effort due to energetic and informational masking.

The military script: mapping urban landscapes (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Shayya, F. (2019, September). The military script: mapping urban landscapes. Presented at AsSIST-UK 2019 - Science, Technology and Innovation Studies: Critical Inquiries in Theory and Practice, Alliance Business School, University of Manchester, Manchester, England

What brings together a military vehicle (like the MRAP), the streets of Iraq, and U.S. highways, in addition to the discernible violence of warfare? How can military technology travel in peacetime in urban spaces? How is the dialogue of STS and urban... Read More about The military script: mapping urban landscapes.

Adding the room to the mix : perceptual aspects of modal resonance in live audio (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Fazenda, B., Bolla, C., & Palladini, A. (2019, September). Adding the room to the mix : perceptual aspects of modal resonance in live audio. Presented at 5th Workshop on Intelligent Music Production, Birmingham, UK

The problem of room acoustics correction in live sound is still an open one. In particular, the audible artefacts caused by low frequency resonances are still a major factor in determining the perceived quality of a live show. Despite many years of... Read More about Adding the room to the mix : perceptual aspects of modal resonance in live audio.

Co-creating social space (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Withnell, N., & Baker, A. (2019, September). Co-creating social space. Presented at RAISE Conference 2019, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University

The influence of trust and culture upon Western consultants executing GCC megaprojects (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Walsh, A., & Walker, P. (2019, September). The influence of trust and culture upon Western consultants executing GCC megaprojects. Presented at Trust in Major and Mega Projects – 7th IPMA Research Conference, Zagreb, Croatia

Western consultants must build trust filled relationships if they wish to successfully engage with the local project sponsor to manage GCC megaprojects. Initial research indicates a high staff turnover for senior western consultants in GCC megaprojec... Read More about The influence of trust and culture upon Western consultants executing GCC megaprojects.

The experiences of female football fans on social media (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Fenton, A., Vasilica, C., Gillooly, L., & Vurtak, S. (2019, September). The experiences of female football fans on social media. Presented at The European Association for Sport Management (EASM) Conference, Seville, Spain

How technology enhances fitness facility practices : a health behaviour perspective (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Mohamad, M., & Cresswell, M. (2019, September). How technology enhances fitness facility practices : a health behaviour perspective. Presented at BAM 2019 Annual Conference: seeking solutions in uncertain times, Birmingham, Aston University

Underlying health conditions have been highlighted throughout the literature preventing several populations from engaging in physical activity. There have been little to no attempts made in addressing these populations directly in fitness facilities... Read More about How technology enhances fitness facility practices : a health behaviour perspective.

The case for prioritising the improvement of orthopaedic trauma nursing skills in low to middle income countries : a scoping review (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Klunder-Rosser, J. (2019, September). The case for prioritising the improvement of orthopaedic trauma nursing skills in low to middle income countries : a scoping review. Poster presented at Royal College of Nursing 2019 International Research Conference, Sheffield

Background: Traumatic orthopaedic injuries are responsible for 5.8 million deaths every year, with 90% occurring in Low to Middle Income Countries. Approximately 6 times as many people are injured due to trauma than those who die of it, and these i... Read More about The case for prioritising the improvement of orthopaedic trauma nursing skills in low to middle income countries : a scoping review.

An investigation of acculturation journey of Chinese Mandarin-speaking students taking undergraduate studies in UK business schools (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Xu, D. (2019, September). An investigation of acculturation journey of Chinese Mandarin-speaking students taking undergraduate studies in UK business schools. Presented at British Academy of Management conference 2019, Aston University, Birmingham, UK

The research concentrates on Chinese Mandarin-speaking students’ acculturation journey within their undergraduate studies in UK business schools, to identify issues that impact on their acculturation and academic adaptation, in an endeavour to provid... Read More about An investigation of acculturation journey of Chinese Mandarin-speaking students taking undergraduate studies in UK business schools.

Entrepreneurial opportunities recognition inSub-Saharan Africa: a proposed model for investigation (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Udagedara, R., Bello, M., & Allman, K. (2019, September). Entrepreneurial opportunities recognition inSub-Saharan Africa: a proposed model for investigation. Presented at BAM 2019 Annual Conference, Birmingham, Aston University

Earlier studies have predominantly investigated entrepreneurial opportunities recognition from either the discovery or creation perspectives in the developed economies of America and Europe respectively. These efforts have mostly generated contradic... Read More about Entrepreneurial opportunities recognition inSub-Saharan Africa: a proposed model for investigation.

Transferring knowledge for innovation through partnership between university & Technology-Based Small Firms (TBSFs): a social capital perspective (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Udagedara, R., Yusup, N. H., & Griffiths, M. (2019, September). Transferring knowledge for innovation through partnership between university & Technology-Based Small Firms (TBSFs): a social capital perspective. Presented at BAM 2019 Annual Conference, Aston University, Aston

Building upon forty-three semi-structured interviews with universities partnership with technology-based small firms (TBSFs) for knowledge transfer in the United Kingdom, this study explores how social capital influences knowledge transfer in foster... Read More about Transferring knowledge for innovation through partnership between university & Technology-Based Small Firms (TBSFs): a social capital perspective.

Analysis of BIM maturity level among AEC firms in developing countries : a case of Nigeria (2019)
Presentation / Conference
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, UK

Although 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.

Evidence of non-contiguous flood driven coarse sediment transfer and implications for sediment management (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Heritage, G., Entwistle, N., & Milan, D. (2019, September). Evidence of non-contiguous flood driven coarse sediment transfer and implications for sediment management. Presented at 38th IAHR World Congress, Panama City, Panama

We investigate gravel redistribution and morphological response of three headwater streams following the Storm Desmond floods of December 2015. Reactive management of the watercourses following the flooding concentrated on removal of gravel and cle... Read More about Evidence of non-contiguous flood driven coarse sediment transfer and implications for sediment management.

Application of state estimators in active control of railway wheelsets (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Weerasooriya, L., Mei, T., Li, H., & Luo, Y. (2019, August). Application of state estimators in active control of railway wheelsets. Presented at 26th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2019, Gothenburg, Sweden

This paper presents the development of a state observer for the estimation of output torque of an electromechanical actuator in the application of active wheelset control for railway vehicles. The output from the state estimator is essential to ensur... Read More about Application of state estimators in active control of railway wheelsets.

Control of railway wheelsets – A semi-active approach (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Mei, T., Zaeim, A., & Li, H. (2019, August). Control of railway wheelsets – A semi-active approach. Presented at 26th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2019, August 12-16, 2019, Gothenburg, Sweden, Gothenburg, Sweden

This paper presents a detailed study of semi-active approach for railway wheelsets. A number of control strategies for active primary suspensions for both solid axle wheelset and independently rotating wheelsets are examined in detail and the key req... Read More about Control of railway wheelsets – A semi-active approach.