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Screw image space and its application to robotic grasping (1993)
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Dai, J. Screw image space and its application to robotic grasping. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is devoted to the study and extension of screw image space and its application to kinematic restraint and robotic grasping. In the study of restraint and robotic grasping, problems arise in relation to how to map the conditions and requir... Read More about Screw image space and its application to robotic grasping.

The design of a water quality management system for Nigerian rivers (1993)
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Onuoha, A. The design of a water quality management system for Nigerian rivers. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is an intricate relationship between water quantity and quality, development, human health and welfare, and aquatic life. Water availability is, however, variable in location and time. The increase in human populations and various anthropo... Read More about The design of a water quality management system for Nigerian rivers.

A knowledge-based approach to modelling fast response catchments (1993)
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Wedgwood, O. A knowledge-based approach to modelling fast response catchments. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes research in to flood forecasting on rapid response catchments, using knowledge based principles. Extensive use was made of high resolution single site radar data from the radar site at Hameldon Hill in North West England. Actual... Read More about A knowledge-based approach to modelling fast response catchments.

Exploring the processes of action learning in the National Health Service : dilemmas and paradoxes of evaluation (1993)
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Botham, D. Exploring the processes of action learning in the National Health Service : dilemmas and paradoxes of evaluation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Action Learning has become one of the most important processes for accelerating change and development to emerge in the National Health Service within the last few years. This thesis is concerned with an exploration of action learning through a... Read More about Exploring the processes of action learning in the National Health Service : dilemmas and paradoxes of evaluation.

An investigation of the heat transfer in an electrically heated tubular wire strand furnace (1993)
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Massey, J. An investigation of the heat transfer in an electrically heated tubular wire strand furnace. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates the heat transfer involved in the heating of wire in an Electrically-Heated Tubular Strand Annealing Furnace. The fundamental concepts of the furnace are explained, followed by the rationale behind the basic design of the fur... Read More about An investigation of the heat transfer in an electrically heated tubular wire strand furnace.

Technical factors influencing decisions to recommend underpinning of low-rise buildings on shrinkable clay (1993)
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Wilkin, D. Technical factors influencing decisions to recommend underpinning of low-rise buildings on shrinkable clay. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Foundations to buildings which fail, are frequently underpinned and since 1971 when house insurers began to offer cover for damage due to "subsidence", the underpinning industry has grown to enjoy a multi-million pound turnover. Much of England sou... Read More about Technical factors influencing decisions to recommend underpinning of low-rise buildings on shrinkable clay.

Environmental impact assessment of potable water supply and sanitation in rural areas of developing countries (1993)
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Nanbakhsh, H. Environmental impact assessment of potable water supply and sanitation in rural areas of developing countries. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main objective of the present research was to assess the environmental impacts of the provision of potable water supplies and sanitation projects, both during the construction and operation phases. The research was related to rural areas of d... Read More about Environmental impact assessment of potable water supply and sanitation in rural areas of developing countries.

Psychological and social effects of noise from aircraft at Tehran International Airport (Iran) (1993)
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Karami, K. Psychological and social effects of noise from aircraft at Tehran International Airport (Iran). (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is the result of over 2 years research on the ef f ects of aircraf t noise on human health of the residents around Mehrabad Airport (Tehran). other studies in England, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Hong Kong, U. S. A., Au... Read More about Psychological and social effects of noise from aircraft at Tehran International Airport (Iran).

Region, class, culture : Lancashire dialect literature 1746-1935 (1993)
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Salveson, P. Region, class, culture : Lancashire dialect literature 1746-1935. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis looks at the origin and development of Lancashire dialect literature between the publication of John Collier's ('Tim Bobbin') A View of the Lancashire Dialect in 1746, and the death of Allen Clarke ('Teddy Ashton') in 1935. The thesis i... Read More about Region, class, culture : Lancashire dialect literature 1746-1935.

A knowledge based structure for implementing Value Management in the design of office buildings (1993)
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Shen, Q. A knowledge based structure for implementing Value Management in the design of office buildings. (Thesis). University of Salford

Value Management (VM) is an organised effort directed at analyzing the functions of systems, supplies, equipments and facilities, for the purpose of achieving the required functions at lowest overall cost, consistent with requirements for performan... Read More about A knowledge based structure for implementing Value Management in the design of office buildings.

Amorphous metal cores in medium frequency power transformer (1993)
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Razaz, M. Amorphous metal cores in medium frequency power transformer. (Thesis). University of Salford

Theoretical designs have been carried out which demonstrate the possible weight and volume reductions to be obtained when using amorphous metal in place of silicon-iron for the core material in medium frequency power transformers. The amorphous m... Read More about Amorphous metal cores in medium frequency power transformer.

Beggars can't be choosers : an ethnography of post-school transitions in a high unemployment area (1993)
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Craine, S. Beggars can't be choosers : an ethnography of post-school transitions in a high unemployment area. (Thesis). University of Salford

My thesis seeks to explore and document the processes involved in the career transitions of a specific sample of unqualified minimum age school leavers drawn from a high unemployment inner city area. The main body of data was collected ethnographic... Read More about Beggars can't be choosers : an ethnography of post-school transitions in a high unemployment area.

The environmental impact of hospital waste incinerators (1993)
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Jafari Mosavi, S. The environmental impact of hospital waste incinerators. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis makes a study of the environmental impact of waste incineration and particularly of hospital waste incineration. Literature relevant to the topic is discussed. The environmental impact of the incineration process itself and the differ... Read More about The environmental impact of hospital waste incinerators.

The teaching of Arabic in the Faculty of Islamic Studies in the National University of Malaysia (1993)
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Ismail, A. The teaching of Arabic in the Faculty of Islamic Studies in the National University of Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study is concerned with the teaching and learning of Arabic as a second or a foreign language in Malaysia in general and in the Faculty of Islamic Studies of the National University of Malaysia in particular. Its main purpose is to evaluate t... Read More about The teaching of Arabic in the Faculty of Islamic Studies in the National University of Malaysia.

Disability, discrimination and equal opportunities : a comparative study of legal models addressing the employment rights of disabled persons, with particular reference to Britain and the United States (1993)
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Doyle, B. Disability, discrimination and equal opportunities : a comparative study of legal models addressing the employment rights of disabled persons, with particular reference to Britain and the United States. (Thesis). University of Salford

Against the background of growing demands in Britain for anti-discrimination legislation covering disabled persons, the study examines the case for reform, and the shape which such legislation might take, in the employment field. Using the socio-le... Read More about Disability, discrimination and equal opportunities : a comparative study of legal models addressing the employment rights of disabled persons, with particular reference to Britain and the United States.

The development of British strategic area bombing 1918-1945 : a study in theory and practice (1993)
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Knott, S. The development of British strategic area bombing 1918-1945 : a study in theory and practice. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis contends that it is only by studying the many issues around which the doctrine of strategic bombing developed during the inter-war period that an attempt can be made to achieve a clear understanding of the controversial character of th... Read More about The development of British strategic area bombing 1918-1945 : a study in theory and practice.