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The seismic analysis of statically designed tall reinforced concrete buildings using the finite element method (2003)
Thesis
El-Khawanky, T. The seismic analysis of statically designed tall reinforced concrete buildings using the finite element method. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Earthquakes present one of the most devastating hazards on the planet. They threaten the safety of civilians in seismically active regions, and are of extreme concern in applications that demand a high level of safety, i. e. the nuclear industry. Ho... Read More about The seismic analysis of statically designed tall reinforced concrete buildings using the finite element method.

The introduction of information and communications technology into physical communities : an action case study (2003)
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Byrne, B. The introduction of information and communications technology into physical communities : an action case study. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The role of information and communications technology, which has been mostly limited to use within business and government organisations, is now moving through society and touching all sections, groups and individuals therein. Information and comm... Read More about The introduction of information and communications technology into physical communities : an action case study.

A framework for process-driven risk management in construction projects (2003)
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Ceric, A. A framework for process-driven risk management in construction projects. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis describes the development of a framework for a systematic approach to risk management in construction projects, whose application in construction practice would lead to changes and improvements in the construction industry. To verify an... Read More about A framework for process-driven risk management in construction projects.

Haptic communication for remote mobile and manipulator robot operations in hazardous environments (2003)
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Counsell, M. Haptic communication for remote mobile and manipulator robot operations in hazardous environments. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Nuclear decommissioning involves the use of remotely deployed mobile vehicles and manipulators controlled via teleoperation systems. Manipulators are used for tooling and sorting tasks, and mobile vehicles are used to locate a manipulator near to... Read More about Haptic communication for remote mobile and manipulator robot operations in hazardous environments.

Urban transport networks and overseas visitors : analysis of the factors affecting usage and the implications for destination management (2003)
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Thompson, K. Urban transport networks and overseas visitors : analysis of the factors affecting usage and the implications for destination management. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Whilst transport has repeatedly been identified as an integral component in the tourism system, the relationship between urban public transport networks and visitor behaviour at urban destinations remains largely unexplored. Furthermore, tourist tran... Read More about Urban transport networks and overseas visitors : analysis of the factors affecting usage and the implications for destination management.

A new model of public private partnerships for affordable housing in Malaysia (2003)
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Ong, H. A new model of public private partnerships for affordable housing in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Governments all around the world have tried to address the problem of providing adequate and affordable housing to the nation over the last three decades. With no exemption, the Malaysian Government is committed to provide all Malaysians, particularl... Read More about A new model of public private partnerships for affordable housing in Malaysia.

An evaluation of low income housing project in developing countries case study : Tripoli-Libya (2003)
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Omar, A. An evaluation of low income housing project in developing countries case study : Tripoli-Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

During the last few decades most developing countries have experienced a rapid growth in population which has resulted in a rapid urbanisation in the form of an expansion of existing towns, coupled with an increasing dependence upon developed count... Read More about An evaluation of low income housing project in developing countries case study : Tripoli-Libya.

A study of distributed piezoelectric actuators for structural vibration control (2003)
Thesis
Al-Hazmi, M. A study of distributed piezoelectric actuators for structural vibration control. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Interest in the use of smart-structure technology for noise and vibration reduction in helicopter applications has been on the rise in recent years. It has been established that significant gains in helicopter performance can be achieved through act... Read More about A study of distributed piezoelectric actuators for structural vibration control.

Level of volatile organic compounds and their risks to human health in Kuwait (2003)
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Al-Shatti, F. Level of volatile organic compounds and their risks to human health in Kuwait. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Kuwait is subject to fast urbanization and industrialization. This development has increased traffic and other anthropogenic activities resulting in air pollution. Such activities are linked to increasing levels of emitted VOCs. Exposure to VOCs m... Read More about Level of volatile organic compounds and their risks to human health in Kuwait.

The molecular epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii with specific reference to transmissions in sheep (2003)
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Duncanson, P. The molecular epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii with specific reference to transmissions in sheep. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Much research has been conducted on the life cycle of T. gondii by means of investigation of experimentally infected animals. However, much less has been achieved in studies of naturally infected populations. In particular, controversy surrounds t... Read More about The molecular epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii with specific reference to transmissions in sheep.

Electronic government, information communication technologies and social inclusion (2003)
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Laguda, W. Electronic government, information communication technologies and social inclusion. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The UK's E-Government agenda was found on the principles of improving the quality of services offered to the public by Central and Local Government. This would be made possible through various national projects. Most notable were the use of Custom... Read More about Electronic government, information communication technologies and social inclusion.

Permeation, separation and reaction studies of palladium composite membranes (2003)
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Liang, W. Permeation, separation and reaction studies of palladium composite membranes. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Palladium or palladium silver alloy composite membranes have been produced by electroless plating on either porous a-A!2 O 3 supports or porous stainless steel supports. It was found that the tin introduced into the membrane when using the tin-sens... Read More about Permeation, separation and reaction studies of palladium composite membranes.

An investigation of the progress of local authorities in Greece with the integration of sustainable development principles (2003)
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Pagidas, D. An investigation of the progress of local authorities in Greece with the integration of sustainable development principles. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Sustainability provides the context within which local planning policies are now being prepared. In particular Agenda 21, as the means of giving real substance to sustainable development, suggested that there was a need to focus the process at a lo... Read More about An investigation of the progress of local authorities in Greece with the integration of sustainable development principles.

Mutual aid compacts : an evaluation of community building through a contract of mutual assistance (2003)
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Sprigings, N. Mutual aid compacts : an evaluation of community building through a contract of mutual assistance. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research project is an evaluation of an attempt to create "community" on a new housing estate in a city in the north of England. In allocating the new housing the housing association landlord introduced the idea of a Mutual Aid Compact where... Read More about Mutual aid compacts : an evaluation of community building through a contract of mutual assistance.

An action research study into the use of groupware in a health care setting (2003)
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Takhar, A. An action research study into the use of groupware in a health care setting. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Aim This study set out to evaluate the critical success factors for implementing a new groupware technology to improve communications and support group functioning within a group of GP practices working together commissioning... Read More about An action research study into the use of groupware in a health care setting.

Flow resistance of modular geosynthetic materials used for conveyance in stormwater source control (2003)
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Todorovic, Z. Flow resistance of modular geosynthetic materials used for conveyance in stormwater source control. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Growing demand for sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) to limit run-off has opened new areas of research into the application of plastic materials to form underground voids that are used either to attenuate (built in layers of boxes as ta... Read More about Flow resistance of modular geosynthetic materials used for conveyance in stormwater source control.

Comparison of conventional and catalytic in-situ combustion processes for oil recovery (2003)
Thesis
Abuhesa, M. Comparison of conventional and catalytic in-situ combustion processes for oil recovery. (Dissertation). The University of Salford

in-situ combustion is the processes of injecting air or oxygen enriches air into oil reservoir through injection wells. initially, communication within the reservoir is created and then the crude oil is ignited, so that a combustion front is propagat... Read More about Comparison of conventional and catalytic in-situ combustion processes for oil recovery.

Stress in ion-beam assisted silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide thin films (2003)
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Sirotkina, N. Stress in ion-beam assisted silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide thin films. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ta205 and Si02 thin films, deposited at room temperature by ion-beam sputtering (IBS) and dual ion-beam sputtering (DIBS), and Si02 films, deposited by reactive e-beam evaporation and ion-assisted deposition, were studied. The energy (150-600 eV) and... Read More about Stress in ion-beam assisted silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide thin films.