All Outputs (19)

The prediction of industrial noise and its transmission through metal cladding systems (1995)
Thesis
Windle, R. The prediction of industrial noise and its transmission through metal cladding systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Environmental noise is an issue of increasing concern which has resulted in much legislation over recent years. A large proportion of noise complaints arise from industrial and commercial premises. This thesis therefore aims to take a significant s... Read More about The prediction of industrial noise and its transmission through metal cladding systems.

Assessment of applications for the house renovations grants system : an IT support framework (1995)
Thesis
Loforte T.Ribeiro, F. Assessment of applications for the house renovations grants system : an IT support framework. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes the development of a knowledge-based framework for supporting human experts from the Department of Environmental and Consumer Services of the Salford City Council in assessing applications for the current house renovation gran... Read More about Assessment of applications for the house renovations grants system : an IT support framework.

Integrating design and construction to improve constructability through an effective usage of IT (1995)
Thesis
Underwood, J. Integrating design and construction to improve constructability through an effective usage of IT. (Thesis). University of Salford

It is now widely recognised that bridging the gap between design and construction is essential for improving product quality, cost, lead time, and materials waste. The design of buildings has been separated from its production since at least the m... Read More about Integrating design and construction to improve constructability through an effective usage of IT.

Bootstrap methods and parameter estimation in time series threshold modelling (1995)
Thesis
Mekaiel, M. Bootstrap methods and parameter estimation in time series threshold modelling. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this thesis is to investigate of bootstrap methods (Efron, 1979), in the the performance estimation of parameter estimates in non-linear time series models, in particular SETAR models (Tong, 1993). First and higher order SETAR models in kn... Read More about Bootstrap methods and parameter estimation in time series threshold modelling.

Probable maximum flooding using quantitative weather radar (1995)
Thesis
Austin, B. Probable maximum flooding using quantitative weather radar. (Thesis). University of Salford

Reservoir spillways are designed to pass extreme flood events without significant damage. For Category A dams in the UK (whereby a breach will endanger lives in a community), designs are based on the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) arising from the crit... Read More about Probable maximum flooding using quantitative weather radar.

Growth and characterisation of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin films for solar cell applications (1995)
Thesis
Ahmad, E. Growth and characterisation of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin films for solar cell applications. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The development of low cost, efficient photovoltaic devices is a major technological challenge which demands suitable materials and fabrication processes. Thin film polycrystalline heterojunction solar cells appear to be most appropriate with respec... Read More about Growth and characterisation of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin films for solar cell applications.

Development strategy for the United Arab Emirates (1995)
Thesis
Shihab, M. Development strategy for the United Arab Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

Twenty years ago the UAE was one of the least developed countries of the world. Now, the UAE has achieved an income level comparable to that of the industrialized countries. The UAE did not pass through the hypothetical development "stages" that... Read More about Development strategy for the United Arab Emirates.

An evaluation of the role of information technology in preparing Barbadian school-leavers for employment (1995)
Thesis
Scantlebury, B. An evaluation of the role of information technology in preparing Barbadian school-leavers for employment. (Thesis). University of Salford

Barbados, like other countries, has been influenced by the introduction of the computer in the education system. Much has been invested in this new 'tool' in education. The local industrial sector in its quest to keep abreast of world-wide techno... Read More about An evaluation of the role of information technology in preparing Barbadian school-leavers for employment.

A critical study of the multiview methodology : a poststructuralist textual analysis of concepts in inquiry (1995)
Thesis
Watson, H. A critical study of the multiview methodology : a poststructuralist textual analysis of concepts in inquiry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis considers the concept of information as meaning through the following research question: how can we work critically with a tradition of information systems development methodologies? Motivation for this derives from the way 'hard' metho... Read More about A critical study of the multiview methodology : a poststructuralist textual analysis of concepts in inquiry.

A search for the underclass : a comparative study of cellar dwellers in Manchester, Salford, Stockport and Rochdale, 1861-1871 (1995)
Thesis
Hayton, S. A search for the underclass : a comparative study of cellar dwellers in Manchester, Salford, Stockport and Rochdale, 1861-1871. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concepts that lie behind my thesis are one of perception and reality - the perception of nineteenth century observers and the reality of the census returns. The perceptions drawn will relate to many aspects of the underclass. The aspects will... Read More about A search for the underclass : a comparative study of cellar dwellers in Manchester, Salford, Stockport and Rochdale, 1861-1871.

The Premier League and the new consumption of football (1995)
Thesis
King, A. The Premier League and the new consumption of football. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is a historical and critical examination of the development of the Premier League and the new consumption of football, which attempts to link these developments with wider post-Fordist transformations. The thesis argues that the transf... Read More about The Premier League and the new consumption of football.

An investigation into the possibility of using sociological research methodologies for the elicitation of tacit knowledge for building knowledge intensive systems (1995)
Thesis
Henshall, A. An investigation into the possibility of using sociological research methodologies for the elicitation of tacit knowledge for building knowledge intensive systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research notes that deficiencies in knowledge acquisition are impeding the advancement of Knowledge Intensive Systems (KIS), such as Expert Systems (ES) and Decision Support Systems (DSS). Humphreys (1989) maintains the problem is not the quan... Read More about An investigation into the possibility of using sociological research methodologies for the elicitation of tacit knowledge for building knowledge intensive systems.

The most dreadful visitation : an examination of Dickens' treatment of madness in his novels (1995)
Thesis
Pike, H. The most dreadful visitation : an examination of Dickens' treatment of madness in his novels. (Thesis). University of Salford

Dickens's portrayal of madness in his novels was to some extent influenced by earlier literary conventions. The third chapter broadly considers his writing within the context of a range of literary traditions, indicating ways in which the subject o... Read More about The most dreadful visitation : an examination of Dickens' treatment of madness in his novels.

Heat transfer analysis of components of construction exposed to fire (1995)
Thesis
Wang, H. Heat transfer analysis of components of construction exposed to fire. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes a theoretical, numerical and experimental heat transfer study of components of construction exposed to fire. Within the computational aspects of the work, one and two-dimensional finite difference and finite element methods h... Read More about Heat transfer analysis of components of construction exposed to fire.

Sea level variations and the impacts along the coastal areas of Nigeria (1995)
Thesis
Nwilo, P. Sea level variations and the impacts along the coastal areas of Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

A brief review of the Nigerian Coastal Areas including the geology, geomorphology, topography, climate, and vegetation has been given. Nigeria has a coastline of about 850km facing the Atlantic Ocean and the coastal areas support a population of abou... Read More about Sea level variations and the impacts along the coastal areas of Nigeria.

Conceptualizing and investigating patterns of consumer behaviour towards in-home shopping (1995)
Thesis
Hogg, M. Conceptualizing and investigating patterns of consumer behaviour towards in-home shopping. (Thesis). University of Manchester

This research examines intermediate patterns of joint consumption whereby constellations, anti constellations and configurations are seen as representing patterns of consumption which lie between the traditional micro (product-centred) and macro (... Read More about Conceptualizing and investigating patterns of consumer behaviour towards in-home shopping.

Green building : concept and practice (1995)
Thesis
Cook, S. Green building : concept and practice. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis addresses the question: what is a green building? This question is fundamental to those academics, research bodies and practising construction professionals who seek to audit and to assess green buildings. It seeks to illuminate the b... Read More about Green building : concept and practice.

The development of an intelligent maintenance optimisation system (1995)
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Proudlove, N. The development of an intelligent maintenance optimisation system. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis describes the background to and development of a computer-based decision support system (DSS) known as IMOS, the intelligent maintenance optimisation system. The aim of the system is to help industrial maintenance engineers improve the... Read More about The development of an intelligent maintenance optimisation system.

A non-contact end effector for robotic handling of non-rigid materials (1995)
Thesis
Erzincanli, F. A non-contact end effector for robotic handling of non-rigid materials. (Thesis). University of Salford

The handling and packaging of food products are generally very labour intensive processes where the risk of product contamination is high. Cost-effective automatic handling of such products is becoming an increasingly important issue, particularly... Read More about A non-contact end effector for robotic handling of non-rigid materials.