All Outputs (17)

Research to evaluate reaction to a food safety and health and safety training package for restaurant personnel and to investigate factors influencing attendance (1998)
Thesis
Green, L. Research to evaluate reaction to a food safety and health and safety training package for restaurant personnel and to investigate factors influencing attendance. (Dissertation). University of Salford

An action research project based upon the design, development, delivery and preliminary evaluation of a combined Food Safety and Health and Safety Training Package targeted at a specific group of small food businesses was conducted in a City Chall... Read More about Research to evaluate reaction to a food safety and health and safety training package for restaurant personnel and to investigate factors influencing attendance.

Evolutionary design of digital trajectory-tracking controllers for robotic manipulators (1998)
Thesis
Allaoui, C. Evolutionary design of digital trajectory-tracking controllers for robotic manipulators. (Thesis). University of Salford

The design of digital trajectory-tracking controllers for robotic manipulators is a challenging task, since such manipulators are multivariable non-linear plants. In addition, in many applications of robotic manipulators, it is required that very hig... Read More about Evolutionary design of digital trajectory-tracking controllers for robotic manipulators.

Design of a high resolution time-of-flight crystal analyser spectrometer and hydrogen diffusion in intermetallic compounds (1998)
Thesis
Campbell, S. Design of a high resolution time-of-flight crystal analyser spectrometer and hydrogen diffusion in intermetallic compounds. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main part of this thesis concerns the design and simulation of a polarization analysis backscattering cold neutron spectrometer, OSIRIS, at the ISIS pulsed neutron source. The OSIRIS instrument consists of two parts, a high-resolution powder d... Read More about Design of a high resolution time-of-flight crystal analyser spectrometer and hydrogen diffusion in intermetallic compounds.

A probabilistic examplar based model (1998)
Thesis
Rodriguez Martinez, A. A probabilistic examplar based model. (Thesis). University of Salford

A central problem in case based reasoning (CBR) is how to store and retrieve cases. One approach to this problem is to use exemplar based models, where only the prototypical cases are stored. However, the development of an exemplar based model (EB... Read More about A probabilistic examplar based model.

Modelling and computer simulation of the behaviour of solder paste in stencil printing for surface mount assembly (1998)
Thesis
He, D. Modelling and computer simulation of the behaviour of solder paste in stencil printing for surface mount assembly. (Thesis). University of Salford

One of the main challenges facing the electronics manufacturing industry in solder paste printing for ultra-fine pitch surface mount and flip-chip assembly is the difficulty in achieving consistent paste deposit volumes from pad-to-pad. At the very... Read More about Modelling and computer simulation of the behaviour of solder paste in stencil printing for surface mount assembly.

The application of advanced computer models to the prediction of sound in enclosed spaces (1998)
Thesis
Howarth, M. The application of advanced computer models to the prediction of sound in enclosed spaces. (Thesis). University of Salford

Computer modelling of acoustics in enclosures has developed into various forms, none of which have yet demonstrated 100% accuracy. This thesis therefore details a study of room acoustic computer modelling. It highlights weaknesses with existing mod... Read More about The application of advanced computer models to the prediction of sound in enclosed spaces.

The development of the GIST (Grounding Information Systems) methodology : determining situated requirements in information systems analysis (1998)
Thesis
Hughes, J. The development of the GIST (Grounding Information Systems) methodology : determining situated requirements in information systems analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis develops a methodology for situated requirements determination in information systems analysis. The thesis challenges convention and adds to the body of knowledge in this area since the methods of the methodology are more usually assoc... Read More about The development of the GIST (Grounding Information Systems) methodology : determining situated requirements in information systems analysis.

Rehabilitation versus demolition and redevelopment : a value-based decision framework for private commercial properties (1998)
Thesis
Ohemeng, F. Rehabilitation versus demolition and redevelopment : a value-based decision framework for private commercial properties. (Thesis). University of Salford

Property developers, investors and financiers usually have reservations about the investment performance of rehabilitated and refurbished properties.This is due to the uncertainties introduced by low rental income, higher yields and shorter leases... Read More about Rehabilitation versus demolition and redevelopment : a value-based decision framework for private commercial properties.

The development of electronic trading between construction firms (1998)
Thesis
Grilo, A. The development of electronic trading between construction firms. (Thesis). University of Salford

Electronic Trading is a business relationship that relies upon the use of computer and telecommunication technology for information exchange. In order to understand the development of electronic trading between construction firms, the CONNET model... Read More about The development of electronic trading between construction firms.

A low speed wind energy conversion for home system in a developing country : design, technology and policies for rural electrification in Indonesia (1998)
Thesis
Chandrasa, G. A low speed wind energy conversion for home system in a developing country : design, technology and policies for rural electrification in Indonesia. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Wind energy is a fascinating natural phenomenon that is interesting to study as, due to unpredictability it can either be a friend or cause disasters. However, with experience and through technology it can be tamed to become useful and have a direc... Read More about A low speed wind energy conversion for home system in a developing country : design, technology and policies for rural electrification in Indonesia.

CAPE construction application protocol for data transfer : a building data model (1998)
Thesis
Che Wan Putra, C. CAPE construction application protocol for data transfer : a building data model. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction is a process, which involves diverse parties having different professional skills and interest. At present, the co-operation and information exchange between parties involved in any construction has not yet been attained. During a proj... Read More about CAPE construction application protocol for data transfer : a building data model.

The impact of competitive fee tendering on construction professional service quality (1998)
Thesis
Hoxley, M. The impact of competitive fee tendering on construction professional service quality. (Thesis). University of Salford

It is less than fifteen years since the associations representing construction professionals in the UK surrendered to Government pressure, and abolished mandatory fee scales, predicting as they did so that abolition would inevitably lead to a decl... Read More about The impact of competitive fee tendering on construction professional service quality.

Petri-net-based supervisory control of discrete event systems and their ladder logic diagram implementations (1998)
Thesis
Uzam, M. Petri-net-based supervisory control of discrete event systems and their ladder logic diagram implementations. (Thesis). University of Salford

The last decade has witnessed rapid developments in computer technology, which in return, has found widespread applications in manufacturing systems, communication networks, robots etc. Such systems are called Discrete Event Systems (DESs), in whic... Read More about Petri-net-based supervisory control of discrete event systems and their ladder logic diagram implementations.

Continuous change, process and performance improvement : a holistic systems perspective (1998)
Thesis
Ellerker, S. Continuous change, process and performance improvement : a holistic systems perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The business market of today is much more complex than it has ever been before, making it much more difficult for businesses to not only enter the market place, but to also survive and compete successfully against rival firms. The relatively recent... Read More about Continuous change, process and performance improvement : a holistic systems perspective.

Continuous change, process and performance improvement: A holistic systems perspective. (1998)
Thesis
Ellerker, S. Continuous change, process and performance improvement: A holistic systems perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This booklet contains information that is organised in such a way as to provide an overview of the implementation program, an overview of the "hierarchy" and interactions of the teams used to implement, manage and sustain change and continuous... Read More about Continuous change, process and performance improvement: A holistic systems perspective..

Functional interaction : diagnosing interface relationships in new product development (1998)
Thesis
Jones, T. Functional interaction : diagnosing interface relationships in new product development. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis describes the development of a diagnostic tool to identify potential weaknesses in the interfaces between the key functions involved in new product development within manufacturing organisations. It comprises three parts: Part One intr... Read More about Functional interaction : diagnosing interface relationships in new product development.

Urban waste management : the potential of household refuse for use in food and fuel production in Nairobi (1998)
Thesis
Njenga, B. Urban waste management : the potential of household refuse for use in food and fuel production in Nairobi. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Urban waste management poses problems in all cities of the world, but it also provides opportunities for innovative resource use. The Thesis begins by defining the waste management problem of Nairobi in context and then analytically reviews the in... Read More about Urban waste management : the potential of household refuse for use in food and fuel production in Nairobi.