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Fractal modes in unstable resonators (1999)
Journal Article
Karman, G., Mcdonald, G., New, G., & Woerdman, J. (1999). Fractal modes in unstable resonators. Nature, 402, 138. https://doi.org/10.1038/45960

One of the simplest optical systems, consisting of two mirrors facing each other to form a resonator, turns out to have a surprising property. Here we show that the peculiar eigenmodes of unstable resonators are fractals, a finding that may lead to... Read More about Fractal modes in unstable resonators.

Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction (1999)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Sexton, M., & Green, L. (1999). Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction. Building Research and Information, 27(6), 397-404

This study, based on a Delphi exercise and further analysis, provides a consensus view on sustainable development in relation to the construction industry, together with a broad improvement-oriented model. A pressure-state-response model has been inf... Read More about Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction.

The relevance of GIS in the evaluation of vernacular architecture (1999)
Journal Article
Ford, M., Elkadi, H., & Watson, L. (1999). The relevance of GIS in the evaluation of vernacular architecture. Journal of Architectural Conservation, 5(3), 64-75. https://doi.org/10.1080/13556207.1999.10785252

In the present climate of financial restrictions, the importance of identifying those buildings that are of greatest value has increased. Identification necessitates knowledge, not only of the architectural and historic worth of a building, but also... Read More about The relevance of GIS in the evaluation of vernacular architecture.

"Innovations in construction" construction industry development in the new millennium (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Sturges, J., Egbu, C., & Bates, M. (1999, October). "Innovations in construction" construction industry development in the new millennium. Presented at Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Construction Industry Development, and 1st Conference of CIB TG 29 on Construction in Developing Countries, The Pan Pacific, Singapore

Application of flow principles in the production management of construction sites (1999)
Thesis
Santos, A. Application of flow principles in the production management of construction sites. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with the improvement of construction practices by studying the application in the sector of some core principles underlying current production management theories. The research is motivated by the recognition in recent litera... Read More about Application of flow principles in the production management of construction sites.

Feeding ecology of black-headed uacaris (Cacajao melanocephalus melanocephalus) in Pico da Neblina National Park, Brazil (1999)
Journal Article
Boubli, J. (1999). Feeding ecology of black-headed uacaris (Cacajao melanocephalus melanocephalus) in Pico da Neblina National Park, Brazil. International Journal of Primatology, 20(5), 719-749. https://doi.org/10.1023/A%3A1020704819367

From June 1994 to October 1995, I conducted a study of the feeding ecology of one group of black-headed uacaris (Cacajao melanocephalus melanocephalus) in Pico da Neblina National Park, Brazil, near the Venezuelan border (01°10′N to 00°26′S, 65°03′W... Read More about Feeding ecology of black-headed uacaris (Cacajao melanocephalus melanocephalus) in Pico da Neblina National Park, Brazil.

Towards a framework for developing educational software (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Meziane, F., Onn, C., Labadin, J., & Harris, R. (1999, September). Towards a framework for developing educational software. Presented at Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Technology in Asia (CITA 1999),, Kuching, Sarawak

There is a need for review in mathematical education to satisfy a growing demand for graduates that can support research and development in many technical fields. Dissatisfaction with current curriculum has pushed many institutions and countries to r... Read More about Towards a framework for developing educational software.

Improving the performance of multilayer perceptrons where limited training data are available for some classes (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Parikh, C., Pont, M., Li, Y., & Jones, N. (1999, September). Improving the performance of multilayer perceptrons where limited training data are available for some classes. Presented at 9th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks: ICANN '99, Edinburgh

The standard multi-layer perceptron (MLP) training algorithm implicitly assumes that equal numbers of examples are available to train each of the network classes. However, in many condition monitoring and fault diagnosis (CMFD) systems, data represen... Read More about Improving the performance of multilayer perceptrons where limited training data are available for some classes.

The building deconstruction process and the debris trail : towards a dynamic model (1999)
Thesis
Inacio, M. The building deconstruction process and the debris trail : towards a dynamic model. (Thesis). University of Salford

Waste production and management problems have increased in this century. Population growth and consumption patterns in developing societies are associated with this growth. During the last decades, some world organisations have contributed to a globa... Read More about The building deconstruction process and the debris trail : towards a dynamic model.

A study into on-street parking: effects on traffic congestion (1999)
Journal Article
Yousif, S., & Purnawan. (1999). A study into on-street parking: effects on traffic congestion. Traffic engineering & control, 40(9), 424-427

This paper describes the characteristics of vehicle manoeuvres when entering or leaving on-street parking. Those manoeuvres are often ignored by traffic engineers in the design process and the evaluation of traffic management schemes. However, they... Read More about A study into on-street parking: effects on traffic congestion.

Management of production in construction: A theoretical view (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L. (1999, July). Management of production in construction: A theoretical view. Presented at 7th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Berkeley, California, USA

The transformation view and the flow view are two major conceptualizations of production. The current practice in construction is based on the transformation view. However, the transformation view is an idealization, and in a complex production situa... Read More about Management of production in construction: A theoretical view.

Comparing the performance of three neural classifiers for use in embedded applications (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Li, Y., Pont, M., Parikh, C., & Jones, N. (1999, July). Comparing the performance of three neural classifiers for use in embedded applications. Presented at Recent Advances in Soft Computing Techniques and Applications, Leicester, UK

In this paper, we provide a detailed empirical comparison of three neural-based classifiers used in embedded applications. The three techniques (multi-layer Perceptrons, radial basis function networks and adaptive fuzzy systems) are compared with one... Read More about Comparing the performance of three neural classifiers for use in embedded applications.

Using a combination of RBFN, MLP and kNN classifiers for engine misfire detection (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Li, Y., Pont, M., Parikh, C., & Jones, N. (1999, July). Using a combination of RBFN, MLP and kNN classifiers for engine misfire detection. Presented at Recent Advances in Soft Computing Techniques and Applications, Leicester, UK

In this paper, we apply radial basis function networks (RBFN), multilayer perceptron (MLP) and a conventional statistical classifier, k-nearest neighbour (kNN), to the detection of misfires in a petrol engine. Used alone, each classifier is shown to... Read More about Using a combination of RBFN, MLP and kNN classifiers for engine misfire detection.

Investigating the performance of MLP classifiers where limited training data are available for some classes (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Parikh, C., Pont, M., Li, Y., & Jones, N. (1999, July). Investigating the performance of MLP classifiers where limited training data are available for some classes. Presented at Recent Advances in Soft Computing Techniques and Applications, Leicester, UK

The standard implementation of the back-propagation training algorithm for multi-layer Perceptron (MLP) neural networks assumes that there are equal number of samples for training each of the required classes. Where limited training data are availabl... Read More about Investigating the performance of MLP classifiers where limited training data are available for some classes.

Mapping and scheduling for heterogeneous architectures (1999)
Journal Article
Ramos-Hernandez, D., Tokhi, M., & Bass, J. (1999). Mapping and scheduling for heterogeneous architectures. Microprocessors and Microsystems, 23(1), 7-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0141-9331%2899%2900009-5

Extensive and computationally complex signal processing and control applications are commonly constructed from small computational blocks where the load decomposition and balance may not be easily achieved. This requires the development of mapping an... Read More about Mapping and scheduling for heterogeneous architectures.

Excess noise in low Fresnel number unstable resonators (1999)
Journal Article
Mcdonald, G., New, G., & Woerdman, J. (1999). Excess noise in low Fresnel number unstable resonators. Optics Communications, 164(4-6), 285-295. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0030-4018%2899%2900194-7

Numerical calculations of excess noise factors in low Fresnel number unstable resonators are described in detail. Computed mode profiles in one transverse dimension together with associated Petermann K-factors are presented; dynamical considerations... Read More about Excess noise in low Fresnel number unstable resonators.

Fast algorithm for studying the evolution of optical solitons under perturbations (1999)
Journal Article
Chamorro-Posada, P., Mcdonald, G., New, G., & Fraile-Pelaez, F. (1999). Fast algorithm for studying the evolution of optical solitons under perturbations. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 35(3), 1558-1561. https://doi.org/10.1109/20.767268

A numerical algorithm is proposed for computing the eigenvalues of the linear scattering problem associated with the nonlinear Schrodinger equation. The numerical method allows a fast calculation of the dynamical evolution of the properties of optica... Read More about Fast algorithm for studying the evolution of optical solitons under perturbations.

A comparison of the performance of radial basis function and multi-layer perceptron networks in condition monitoring and fault diagnosis applications (1999)
Presentation / Conference
Li, Y., Pont, M., & Jones, N. (1999, April). A comparison of the performance of radial basis function and multi-layer perceptron networks in condition monitoring and fault diagnosis applications. Presented at International Conference on Condition Monitoring, Swansea, UK

In this paper, we provide a detailed comparison of multi-layer Perceptron (MLP) and radial basis function (RBF) networks in embedded, microcontroller-based condition monitoring and fault diagnosis applications. On the basis of the studies presented h... Read More about A comparison of the performance of radial basis function and multi-layer perceptron networks in condition monitoring and fault diagnosis applications.