The housing stock of G.B. 1800-2050 (1980)
Thesis
Wyatt, D. The housing stock of G.B. 1800-2050. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Not only is housing a major activity, in which the building industry
plays a significant role in the life cycle of the housing stock, but
today, society is becoming aware of its dependency on scarce resources
particularly "energy... Read More about The housing stock of G.B. 1800-2050.

Linguistic aspects of the Canti (1980)
Thesis
Sammut, M. Linguistic aspects of the Canti. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Linguistic aspects of the Canti (1980)
Thesis
Sammut, M. Linguistic aspects of the Canti. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Conspicuous consumption : a study of exceptional consumer behaviour (1980)
Thesis
Mason, R. Conspicuous consumption : a study of exceptional consumer behaviour. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis offers a detailed study of that part of consumer
behaviour which is status-directed and which encourages
individuals to purchase and consume products not for their
intrinsic value (i.e. their value in use) but for their
extrinsic (i.e.... Read More about Conspicuous consumption : a study of exceptional consumer behaviour.

Electric and magnetic properties of the enzyme lysozyme and other biomolecules (1976)
Thesis
Ahmed, N. Electric and magnetic properties of the enzyme lysozyme and other biomolecules. (Thesis). University of Salford

Measurements of the dielectric properties of lysozyme and other biomolecules have been made. The results of these measurements showed that the permittivity and loss are dependent on the temperature,humidity and applied electric and magnetic fields.... Read More about Electric and magnetic properties of the enzyme lysozyme and other biomolecules.

The stiffening of light cladding on steel structures (1975)
Thesis
Seden, M. The stiffening of light cladding on steel structures. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis seeks to quantify the effect of the following major variables
on the stiffening effect of light cladding on steel structures:
1) suction loading
2) flange behaviour
3) sheet length
4) the absence of shear connectors.
After an introdu... Read More about The stiffening of light cladding on steel structures.

Radiation effects on enzymes (1973)
Thesis
Beamont, K. Radiation effects on enzymes. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Michaelis-Menten and maximum velocity values have been
obtained for the arvin-catalysed hydrolysis of fibrinogen,
benzoyl arginine ethyl ester and toluene p-sulphonyl
arginine methyl ester. Optimum conditions of temperature (50°)
and pH (8.0)... Read More about Radiation effects on enzymes.

Laminar burning velocities of methane-air flames (1972)
Thesis
Pritchard, R. Laminar burning velocities of methane-air flames. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The properties of methane are of considerable significance at
the present time in the United Kingdom following the discovery of
large quantities of natural gas under the North Sea.
One property of particular interest, mainly because of its
import... Read More about Laminar burning velocities of methane-air flames.

A theoretical study of some transport processes in semiconductors (1968)
Thesis
Boardman, A. A theoretical study of some transport processes in semiconductors. (Thesis). University of Salford

The problems discussed range from the scattering of electrons by
impurity potentials to the propagation of electromagnetic waves in a
non-active plasma.
In particular the theory of dipole scattering in semiconductors is
considered in some detail.... Read More about A theoretical study of some transport processes in semiconductors.

A Foucauldian exploration of the statutory authority defence to an action in nuisance
Thesis
King, F. (in press). A Foucauldian exploration of the statutory authority defence to an action in nuisance. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis explores the use and limitations of the legal doctrine of statutory authority, as a defence to an action in nuisance. This historic defence has been reawakened, under section 158 of the Planning Act 2008, and its application has now been e... Read More about A Foucauldian exploration of the statutory authority defence to an action in nuisance.

Research, practice and education in the built environment
Thesis
Wood, G. Research, practice and education in the built environment. (Thesis). Salford: University of Salford

This thesis consists of two parts: the body of published work is presented as a portfolio of
10 publications and forms Part II. Part I consists of a critical review of those publications.
In the context of the built environment sector, the overarch... Read More about Research, practice and education in the built environment.

Contributions of women managers to the UK construction industry
Thesis
Thayaparan, M. Contributions of women managers to the UK construction industry. (Thesis). Salford: University of Salford

Women are constantly underrepresented in the UK construction industry due to various
barriers they face in entering, remaining and progressing in the industry. The lack of
women employees has become a prominent issue as the industry needs to tackle... Read More about Contributions of women managers to the UK construction industry.

Two-Photon Microscopy of E-Combretastatin uptake and activation in live mammalian cells
Thesis
Scherer, K. Two-Photon Microscopy of E-Combretastatin uptake and activation in live mammalian cells. (Thesis). Salford: University of Salford

Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in the Western world. Hence, the
development of novel effective treatment modalities to combat this disease is important.
Combretastatins are powerful anticancer drugs that are being evaluated in pha... Read More about Two-Photon Microscopy of E-Combretastatin uptake and activation in live mammalian cells.

A construction grammar approach to spatial prepositions in modern standard Arabic
Thesis
Peate, J. A construction grammar approach to spatial prepositions in modern standard Arabic. (Thesis). Salford: University of Salford

The study adopts a construction grammar approach to examining the meaning of spatial
prepositions in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), critically examines traditional accounts of
the semantic character and syntactic role of MSA prepositions and posits... Read More about A construction grammar approach to spatial prepositions in modern standard Arabic.

Capacity building for post disaster waste management : construction and demolition waste
Thesis
Karunasena, G. Capacity building for post disaster waste management : construction and demolition waste. (Thesis). Salford: University of Salford

Though increasing nature of impacts from disasters has made post disaster management a
significant area of concern, management of disaster waste is identified as an area of least
concern. It presents momentous challenges for those with inadequate c... Read More about Capacity building for post disaster waste management : construction and demolition waste.

Autologous intestinal lengthening procedures for short bowel syndrome. A systematic review of clinical effectiveness and an assessment of their utility for adult and paediatric patients with intestinal failure in the UK
Thesis
Heydari Khajehpour, S. Autologous intestinal lengthening procedures for short bowel syndrome. A systematic review of clinical effectiveness and an assessment of their utility for adult and paediatric patients with intestinal failure in the UK. (Dissertation). Salford: University of Salford

Introduction:
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) results from surgical resection, congenital defect
or disease-associated loss of absorption and is characterized by the inability
to maintain protein-energy, fluid, electrolyte or micronutrient balances whe... Read More about Autologous intestinal lengthening procedures for short bowel syndrome. A systematic review of clinical effectiveness and an assessment of their utility for adult and paediatric patients with intestinal failure in the UK.

Blended learning in Saudi Arabia girls' secondary schools : an exploratory case study
Thesis
an exploratory case study. (Thesis). Salford: University of Salford

Blended learning (BL) has been the subject of much research recently, and the present
dissertation adds to this growing body of knowledge as the first substantial study on BL in
secondary education for girls in Saudi Arabia. Based on field work com... Read More about Blended learning in Saudi Arabia girls' secondary schools : an exploratory case study.

Down-to-earth issues in mandatory information system use
Thesis
Ahmad, H. Down-to-earth issues in mandatory information system use. (Thesis). Salford: University of Salford

A literature review of information system (IS) use issues provides evidence that the
current issues appear to be limited when looking at those that are meaningful to system
users. The current issues covered are often not those encountered in everyd... Read More about Down-to-earth issues in mandatory information system use.

Using virtual reality to evaluate how people might feel and perform within adaptive architecture
Thesis
feel and perform within adaptive architecture. (Thesis). Salford: University of Salford

With the rapid development of interactive building materials that can react in real time, a
new type of architecture is about to emerge. Buildings that can transform their selves and
change their appearance are gaining popularity and could become t... Read More about Using virtual reality to evaluate how people might feel and perform within adaptive architecture.

The role of public private partnership in highway infrastructure development and sustainability in Nigeria
Thesis
infrastructure development and sustainability in Nigeria. (Thesis). Salford: University of Salford

The Nigeria's highway infrastructure are currently being procured and maintained using
the traditional Design, Bid Build (DBB) method. The procurement method and funding
mechanism appeared not to have produced the desired result of timely and cost... Read More about The role of public private partnership in highway infrastructure development and sustainability in Nigeria.