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Use of Rammed Earth as Building Material
Abstract: Studies says the home of the future will be made using more natural, greener and earth-friendly building options, as people continue to lean towards making more sustainable and ecologically aware lifestyle and consumption choices. This switching of thought process has turned the spotlight to processes and practices from the ancient past, because some of them have been rediscovered to still be as relevant, and sometimes even better, than modern solutions. …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Transportation Management: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract: One of the major challenges facing metropolises today is the problem of urban transportation. The lack of strategic planning for urban transport systems, in addition to duplicating joint ventures in community infrastructure, also causes inconsistency between these systems, and may create numerous problems in Connect subsystems to each other. One of the most important concerns of metropolitan management is transportation management, in this regard, the context of sustainable transport development …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Effect of MoS2 Nanosheets on ACNT-MoS2 Nanohybrids
Abstract: Here amorphous carbon nanotube – molybdenum disulfide nanohybrids were prepared using hydrothermal method. Here the amount of thiourea and hexaammonium heptamolybdate tetrahydrate were taken in two different amount such as 2.34g:1.28g and 4.68g:2.46g. The amount of amorphous carbon nanotube were kept at 0.5g of fixed amount. Finally the two as prepared nanohybrids were characterized by using field emission scanning electron microscope method.
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Two-dimensional MoS2 Nanosheets: Preparation and Characterization
Abstract: The amazing properties and useful applications of graphene in the field of sensors, electronics and material science opens a new challenges to other two dimensional semiconductor materials. Specially due to extraordinary electronic, mechanical and optical properties, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is attracting huge interest in several applications. Single layer MoS2 with direct band gap shows better semiconductor behavior such as photoluminescence, makes them more acceptable in optoelectronic applications in comparison with …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Building Materials—A Comparative Study of GRIHA Materials for Composite Climate
Abstract: The study compares thermal comfort values of stationary shop Sprint at DIT University, Dehradun, in composite climate for traditional construction, furnished and with GRIHA certified materials with ideal comfort conditions. Design Builder v4.5 will be used for simulation of 3 materials, namely, traditional RCC roof with brickwork and plaster, modular materials AAC and Gypsum drywall, and rat-trap brickwork equivalent to GRIHA certified porous walling blocks, for Dehradun (composite climate). Obtained …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Changes in Vernacular Housing in Uttarakhand
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to increase the importance of the vernacular style of architecture in the upper most parts of the Uttarakhand region specially in Raithal and Siror village in Uttarkashi district; the need of vernacular houses is very much required in these parts of region as this area lies in the seismic zone 5 which means it faces a lot of earthquakes and the vernacular is the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Transformable Shelter: Response to Multi-Hazard Environment of Uttarakhand
Abstract: Uttarakhand is a disaster-prone zone; it faces multiple hazards throughout the year. Thus, the need of providing shelters to victims of such catastrophes becomes a necessity. This study investigates the type of shelters provided to the victims in such emergency conditions. The scope of study is limited to the case of earthquakes and flash floods. The research would proceed through the examination of the current disaster response plan along with …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Organisational Structures
Abstract: The development of human society has involved people working together in organised groups to undertake many forms of activity. The emergence of the business organisation in England was triggered by the industrial revolution in where larger industrial approaches to undertaking work replaced the family and cottage industries that had previously been prevalent. A similar pattern was to take place in countries across the globe experiencing industrialisation. In these organisations groups …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Social Housing: Corporate Management Approaches in the UK
Abstract: The social housing sector in Britain has undergone significant change over the last four decades since 1980. Under the economic and political ideology of Neoliberalism, the introduction of market forces into the arena of public service provision has resulted in the evolution of a competitive operational environment for Social Housing Providers (SHPs). These organizations have to operate as businesses and meet the challenges of functioning as independent firms that are …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 45–48 Read article
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Construction Project Management
Abstract: Construction project management is the art of directing and managing human and material assets throughout the life of a construction project by using modern construction management techniques to achieve determined objectives of scope, cost, time, and quality. Project management in construction contains a set of objectives which may be accomplished by fulfilling a series of operations subject to resource controls. There are potential conflicts between the stated objectives with regard …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Spatial Occupations within A Courtyard: A Case of ‘Traditional Bada Typology’ in Historic City of Gwalior
Abstract: Courtyard typology is extensively in practice from traditional times notably in India, being rich in various aspects and implications exhibiting various activities. Beside the present congestion of solid monotonous development pattern of the city, courtyards due to its inward form, creates a placid environment as a void inside the built form which proves to be better place to perform various day to day activities. Currently, with the still growing population, …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Positive Impact of Residential Built Spaces in Combating Stress in Youth
Abstract: This research paper explores the positive impact of your residential built spaces in combating daily stress in youth (18–23 years) in a low-budget exposure. Stress occupies the major chunk in a student’s life due to the stress of grades, deadlines, career decisions, etc. But, it’s not only the stress that makes you more anxious or sad about the whole situation but the surrounding which you are living in. Your built …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Illuminating for Physical and Sensory Safety on Streets at Nocturnal Time
Abstract: Security is not something that is a new word in the vocabulary, but the increasing crime rates make it important to take the safety measures more seriously, whereas the lack of sense of designing the spaces considering safety makes it a topic of discussion. The buildings are the islands we make to cut off from the crimes around and feel safe but what about the streets that have no walls …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Tourism of Kalsi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Abstract: In this paper there are details and proposals of “Ashokan Rock Edict” at Dehradun Circle of ASI. The inscription came into light after the excavation of 1860 by John Forrest. The rock edict is situated at Kalsi, Dehradun. There are 14 rock edicts of same kind in the country and this rock edict in Dehradun is one of its kind in north India. Knowing about the history of this monument …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Smart and Self-sufficient Villages as Backbone to Development: A Case of Indian Heritage Architecture
Abstract: Fast pace of urban development supported by high rate of migration is a threat to sustainability of villages for developing countries like India that is primarily based on agriculture. On one hand, pressure on urban system is increasing multifold and on the other hand, villages are in a dying state of condition. Limited economic opportunities, lack of infrastructure facilities, inefficient performance of central or state level beneficiary provisions and insensitive …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–57 Read article
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Accelerometer-based Hand Gesture Controlled Robot Car Using Arduino
Abstract: This paper introduces a gesture controlled user interface (GCUI) template and discusses software, application and usability patterns. It provides an integrated approach to real-time detections, gesture-based information that control the movement of vehicles, and user gesture manipulation using hand movements. Adaptation is a three-axis accelerometer. The accelerometer also moves accordingly as the person moves his hand. The movement is accelerometer-captured and gesture-processed. Today, communications between human beings are moving away …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Mocking up of Thermal Power Plant for Better understanding of Load Frequency Control
Abstract: The integrated power system consists of control areas linked by tie lines to each other. The loads of the generator, station, and device are determined by the summation of different outputs of the thermal converter. Frequency is determined by the instrument form of the frequency bridge. Because this data is fed into a master controller, it can sense the need for more or less generation and send impulses to the …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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A Review on Bacterial Foraging Optimization
Abstract: Bacterial foraging optimization algorithm (BFOA) is based on the social and cooperative behaviour found in nature. Bacteria look for nutrients in nature in an optimized manner such that it improves its nutrient level as well as it also helps other bacteria to find the nutrient by attracting them towards the food bacteria are looking for nutrients so that the energy extracted per unit time is maximized. Through sending signals, individual …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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A Review on Two-Area Hydro-thermal Power System
Abstract: In a two-area system, there will be one automatic load frequency control (ALFC) loop for each control area. Practical aspects considered in this system are reheat turbine in thermal power plant and mechanical governor in hydro-power plant. Reheat turbine improves the efficiency of the system as it again utilizes the steam coming out from high pressure turbine (HP) to run the intermediate pressure (IP) turbine and low pressure (LP) turbine.Keywords: …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Simulating Controlled Reluctance Motor
Abstract: The objective of the study is to control an ultra-high speed switched reluctance motor generator. Ansys simulation process is used here to achieve sensor less control over the entire speed range. Different rated speeds are applied, and inductance profiles are found. A full speed range sensor less closed-loop control system is implemented using current gradient measurement. To obtain sensor less control over the entire speed range, the open-loop control and …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 41–48 Read article