All Outputs (14)

An integrated approach of maintenance tools and techniques to improve manufacturing performance (1997)
Thesis
Wyant, T. An integrated approach of maintenance tools and techniques to improve manufacturing performance. (Dissertation). University of Salford

In todays competitive markets with increasing demands on manufacturers to produce quality products to tight deadlines, the availability of manufacturing plant and equipment is of prime importance. Traditionally, maintenance has often been consider... Read More about An integrated approach of maintenance tools and techniques to improve manufacturing performance.

Any time probabilistic sensor validation (1997)
Thesis
Ibarguengoytia, P. Any time probabilistic sensor validation. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Many applications of computing, such as those in medicine and the control of manufacturing and power plants, utilize sensors to obtain information. Unfortunately, sensors are prone to failures. Even with the most sophisticated instruments and control... Read More about Any time probabilistic sensor validation.

Real-time flood forecasting model intercomparison and parameter updating rain gauge and weather radar data (1997)
Thesis
Hajjam, S. Real-time flood forecasting model intercomparison and parameter updating rain gauge and weather radar data. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes the development of real-time flood forecasting models at selected catchments in the three countries, using rain gauge and radar derived rainfall estimates and time-series analysis. An extended inter-comparison of real-time flood... Read More about Real-time flood forecasting model intercomparison and parameter updating rain gauge and weather radar data.

Environmental impact assessment for underground railways : case studies: the Tehran Underground Railway in Iran, the Bakerloo line (London Underground Railway) in U.K. and the Hong Kong Underground Railway (1997)
Thesis
Rahbar, D. Environmental impact assessment for underground railways : case studies: the Tehran Underground Railway in Iran, the Bakerloo line (London Underground Railway) in U.K. and the Hong Kong Underground Railway. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Urban transport is a component of social and economic activities and underground railway development is now accepted, for large cities throughout the world, as being vital for urban public transport. The impact of underground railway transport... Read More about Environmental impact assessment for underground railways : case studies: the Tehran Underground Railway in Iran, the Bakerloo line (London Underground Railway) in U.K. and the Hong Kong Underground Railway.

A model of building price forecasting accuracy (1997)
Thesis
Gunner, J. A model of building price forecasting accuracy. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of this research was to derive a statistical model comprising the significant factors influencing the accuracy of a designer's price forecast and as an aid to providing a theoretical framework for further study. To this end data, comp... Read More about A model of building price forecasting accuracy.

Information management for housing maintenance : a systemic view (1997)
Thesis
Allen, S. Information management for housing maintenance : a systemic view. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis discusses an action-research (AR) project which investigated the problem of information management for housing maintenance. The research commenced with the intention of developing an expert system for housing maintenance management. The... Read More about Information management for housing maintenance : a systemic view.

The influence of fire on the design of polymer composite pipes and panels for offshore structures (1997)
Thesis
Dewhurst, D. The influence of fire on the design of polymer composite pipes and panels for offshore structures. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stainless and other high quality steels are used extensively in the topside construction of oil rigs. Steel is heavy, expensive and even the special grades are prone to corrosion in the aggressive marine environment. New materials are needed which... Read More about The influence of fire on the design of polymer composite pipes and panels for offshore structures.

The development of an intelligent inventory management system (1997)
Thesis
Liang, Y. The development of an intelligent inventory management system. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with the development of an intelligent inventory management system. The aim of the system is to bridge the substantial gap between the theory and the practice of inventory management and to help industrial inventory manager... Read More about The development of an intelligent inventory management system.

Information and process modelling for IT implementation at the briefing stage (1997)
Thesis
Yusuf, F. Information and process modelling for IT implementation at the briefing stage. (Thesis). University of Salford

During the early stages of a construction project, clients often have difficulties in identifying and communicating their actual requirements to designers or other project participants. This is mainly due to their difficulty in comprehending the va... Read More about Information and process modelling for IT implementation at the briefing stage.

Transient numerical simulation of heat transfer processes during drilling of geothermal wells (1997)
Thesis
Santoyo-Gutierrez, E. Transient numerical simulation of heat transfer processes during drilling of geothermal wells. (Thesis). University of Salford

The transient thermal history of a well drilling system has been identified as one of the main problems that the geothermal well drilling industry needs to solve. In particular, the estimation of temperatures, in and around a geothermal well during... Read More about Transient numerical simulation of heat transfer processes during drilling of geothermal wells.

The development of a framework for sustainable waste management policy and strategy for Malaysia (1997)
Thesis
Wan-A-Kadir, W. The development of a framework for sustainable waste management policy and strategy for Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is an analysis and a comparative study of current trends in Waste Management in the UK and Malaysia. The focus is on identifying the policy and strategy framework of Sustainable Waste Management as adopted in the UK and its application... Read More about The development of a framework for sustainable waste management policy and strategy for Malaysia.

Interdependence between the construction sector and the national economy in developing countries : a special focus on Angola and Mozambique (1997)
Thesis
Lopes, J. Interdependence between the construction sector and the national economy in developing countries : a special focus on Angola and Mozambique. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research discusses and analyses the role of construction in economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a special emphasis on Angola and Mozambique. This study follows research undertaken by previous writers who have investigated the re... Read More about Interdependence between the construction sector and the national economy in developing countries : a special focus on Angola and Mozambique.

Conplan : construction planning and buildability evaluation in an integrated and intelligent construction environment (1997)
Thesis
Hassan, Z. Conplan : construction planning and buildability evaluation in an integrated and intelligent construction environment. (Thesis). University of Salford

The lack of a buildability evaluation at the design stage coupled with the separation of the design and construction processes have been acknowledged to cause buildability problems on site. Normally, designers view of their task, is to develop a m... Read More about Conplan : construction planning and buildability evaluation in an integrated and intelligent construction environment.

Delay time analysis in maintenance (1997)
Thesis
Redmond, D. Delay time analysis in maintenance. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The thesis develops the application of delay time analysis to the area of mathematical modelling of planned maintenance and inspection of industrial systems. Chapter 1 gives an introduction to the history and techniques in use of maintenance model... Read More about Delay time analysis in maintenance.