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248 articles for “design measures”
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Some Geomechanical and Petrophysical Linkages Within Paleo-Sedimentary Beds of Ghana
Abstract: Instability issues have been a major challenge in the Sekondian Series of South-Western Ghana. This is particularly affecting civil works and environmental mitigation efforts across the formation as extensive weathered profile impedes structural integrity. Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) of lithological units which is a critical stability measure in most engineering projects requires quality sample of appropriate dimension for its determination. Samples for this important design parameter cannot be easily obtained …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 31–42 Read article
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Seepage and Slope Stability Analysis of Earthen Dam: A Case Study of Lebu Dam, Ethiopia
Abstract: Seepage and Slope stability are a matter of remarkable concern in the construction of earthen dams where the failure of slopes may incur a severe loss of life and damage to property. The most important factors that cause instability of slope and lead to failure are gravitational force, the force due to seepage of water, sudden lowering of water adjacent to a slope and force due to earthquake. This study …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 52–70 Read article
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IoT-Based Real-Time Beam Deflection Monitoring for Structural Integrity
Abstract: Abstract Structural health monitoring is essential to ensure the safety of civil engineering constructions. Conventional laser-based methods of deflection measurement are expensive and invasive, especially for historical buildings and hostile environments such as mines and caves. This project aims to design a low-cost, non-invasive IoT-based system using strain gauges to monitor beam deflection in real-time, providing early warning for any potential structural damage. The system is based on using strain …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM: CASE STUDY OF BALEWADI HIGH STREET SIGNAL
Abstract: Abstract— The increasing demand for efficient traffic management in urban areas is crucial for enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and improving overall mobility. This study focuses on the design and implementation of an intelligent traffic control system at two critical intersections in Pune: Balewadi High Street Bridge and Lt. Baburao Habaji Saykar Chowk. The study identifies key traffic flow issues, including congestion, delay, and poor intersection geometry, and proposes the use …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Power Quality Enhancement in 3P4W Distribution system with Design of Υ/Δ and Zig/ZagTransformer Based DSTATCOM
Abstract: Abstract: - Power quality is solitary of the foremost issues within the gift epoch. With power quality tribulations utility distribution networks, industrial hundreds, sensitive hundreds etc. square measure suffered. Power quality improvement is a crucial issue in respect of accelerating application for nonlinear hundreds. This paper presents the simulation style of a Υ/Δ and Zig/Zag Transformer based mostly DSTATCOM for power quality improvement & performance of distribution system underneath linear …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Impact of Architectural Space Design of Office on Job Satisfaction and Well-Being
Abstract: Productivity used to be the eventual objective for previously age groups of office employees whose frame of mind around work was to bring the “work only” description for themselves into the office. The whole, individual was not actually careful in space design in the past; instead, the center of attention was onpurposeful obligations that supports the work character: assignments, knowledge, and procedure. At present there is an up-and-coming chance to …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Decision tree method (Flexibility in adaptation - FIA) for evaluating the flexibility of flood risk adaptation options in Lad Krabang, Thailand
Abstract: Flexibility in planning and implementation of responses to prevent and adapt to flooding can be achieved using methods such as Real in Option (RIO), Adaptation Tipping Point (ATP) and Adaptation Pathway. However these methods lack the ability to evaluate the degrees of flexibility of the adaptation measures. Hence, this paper proposes a method for evaluating and making a comparison between a numbers of different flood prevention plans in terms of …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–48 Read article
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Robust Power Supply Design and Parameter Monitoring of Electrostatic Precipitator
Abstract: This paper focuses on the development of a high-performance power supply system tailored for electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) to improve their efficiency in industrial applications. The proposed system converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) using an AC to DC converter, followed by a boost converter to elevate the output voltage to the levels required for effective ESP operation. The boost converter ensures the output voltage remains stable, compensating for …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 62–68 Read article
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Statistical Modeling of Diffusion of Heavy Metals from Waste Oil in Soil Environment Using Regression Analysis
Abstract: Regression analysis is a statistical tool or method used to estimate the relationship between dependent variable and one or more independent variables. The diffusion and statistical model of heavy metals in soil are critical factors influencing pollutant migration and environmental remediation strategies. Understanding the diffusion and statistical method of analyzing the adsorption of heavy metals in soils is crucial for assessing environmental contamination and designing effective remediation strategies. This study …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Landscape Architecture as Means of Passive Fire Control Measures in Markets in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria
Abstract: Incidences of fire at market places in Nigeria are always connected to the issues from electrical appliances’ usage like fans and air conditioning systems. To address these issues, Garki model market, Wuse market and Maitama farmers market in Abuja of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria were comparatively studied with the aim of overviewing their landscape architecture with regards to passive fire control measures, so as to provide guidelines …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Challenges in implementing an Opportunistic Adaptation approach in Bangkok
Abstract: The 2011 floods should have been a wake-up call for Bangkok, yet the question is what the situation is now, eight years later. Did this disaster cause a change in our attitude to climate change or not? Opportunistic adaptation (OA) is a tool used in urban planning, designed to help stakeholders share a common vision of what/when/where can happen in the future, given uncertain conditions like, e.g., climate change. The …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–45 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of FSW on Al 6061-T6 MG Dissimilar Joints
Abstract: Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining technique that has shown significant potential for welding dissimilar materials, such as aluminum and magnesium alloys, which are difficult to join using conventional fusion welding methods due to large differences in their physical, thermal, and metallurgical properties. During FSW, contact between the rotating, wear-resistant tool shoulder, the pin, and the work piece produces frictional energy. Additional thermal energy develops because of intense …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Upgrade Immense Region Reportage from Numerous Satellite Image Sensors
Abstract: Rapid injury data assortment and dissemination throughout the disaster emergency response part could be an important remote sensing-based approach. For giant disasters like cyclone and earthquake, multiple satellite-sensor overpasses with variable inform angles square measure needed to completely cowl the massive impact space. This text presents associate in nursing improvement model for satellite image acquisition designing utilizing geographic house, time, and assortment state of affairs needs a web remote sensing …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Case Vignette: “An Effective Strategy to Facilitate Learning of Graduate Nursing Students Regarding Nursing Management of Patient with COPD.”
Abstract: The present study was carried out to explore the impact of case vignette as an effective strategy to facilitate learning among graduate nursing students regarding nursing management for patient with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) sample size 40 students and purposive sampling technique was used. Forty selected samples had already undergone expository teaching on COPD and its nursing management. The present study was modeled on single pre- and post-test experimental …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Acupressure Versus Reflexology on Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Among Adolesecent Girls in Selected Schools at Erode, Tamil Nadu
Abstract: Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent appearance of psychological (e.g. irritability) and physical (e.g. headache) symptoms that occurs during luteal phase of the menstrual cycles and remits shortly after the beginning of menses and during the follicular phase. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of acupressure Vs reflexology on premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls. Methods: True experimental design was used. Multistage sampling technique was adopted to select the 250 adolescent …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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A Low-Power Chopper-Stabilized Amplifier forHigh-Resolution Biomedical Signal Acquisition
Abstract: Biomedical signal acquisition systems such as ECG, EEG, and EMG require analog front-end (AFE) circuits capable of amplifying extremely small, low-frequency physiological signals in the presence of noise, interference, and motion-induced artifacts. These signals usually fall within the sub-millivolt range and are highly susceptible to low-frequency noise and amplifier offset. Chopper-stabilized amplifiers offer a compelling solution by suppressing flicker noise (1/f noise) and minimizing input- referred offset, especially for low-frequency …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Enhance the Process Parameters for Material Removal Rate (MRR) Assessment in Turning Operations with HSS Cutting Tools
Abstract: AbstractThe experimental investigation of turning on EN8 steel of grade SAE (AISI) 1040 using HSS cutting tools was the focus of this work. The following study’s main goal was to apply the Taguchi method to ascertain how the machining parameters – feed, depth of cut, and cutting speed – affect the rate at which material is removed from the machined material. Finding the ideal machining parameters to optimize the material …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Improve the Process Parameters for Evaluation of Material Removal Rate (MRR) on Turning Operation using Carbide Insert Tool
Abstract: Abstract The Material Removal Rate (MRR) is a critical performance indicator in turning operations, directly influencing productivity, cost-efficiency, and part quality. In this study, the focus is on optimizing the process parameters to improve MRR during turning operations using carbide insert tools. Carbide inserts are favored in machining due to their high hardness, wear resistance, and ability to withstand elevated cutting forces, making them suitable for high-performance turning operations. The …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Evaluating the Impact of an Educational Intervention on Understanding Leptospirosis Prevention Among Farm Workers in Rural Mysuru
Abstract: A pre-experimental study was conducted to evaluate the impact of a structured teaching program on the understanding of leptospirosis and its preventive measures among agricultural workers in selected rural areas of Mysuru. The study utilized a pre-test and a post-test design to assess the effectiveness of the teaching program. The structured teaching program was developed specifically to enhance knowledge about leptospirosis and its prevention among agricultural workers in these rural …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Biosensors Powered by Nanotechnology forContinuous Insulin Delivery and GlucoseMonitoring in Diabetes Management
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that necessitates continuous glucose monitoring and precise insulin delivery for effective management. Traditional methods often fall short in maintaining the necessary levels of accuracy and convenience, thereby posing challenges in achieving optimal glycemic control. Nanotechnology-enabled biosensors have revolutionized this field by leveraging the unique properties of nanomaterials, offering significant improvements in sensitivity, selectivity, and biocompatibility. This article delves deeply into the transformative role …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–24 Read article