College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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Prediction of microsleeps using EEG inter-channel relationships
(University of Canterbury, 2019)A microsleep is a brief and involuntary sleep-related loss of consciousness of up to 15 s during an active and attention-demanding task. Such episodes of unresponsiveness are of particularly high importance in people who ... -
Process Simulation and Economic Evaluation of Bio-Oil Two-Stage Hydrogenation Production
(MDPI AG, 2019)Bio-oil hydrogenation upgrading process is a method that can convert crude bio-oil into high-quality bio-fuel oil, which includes two stages of mild and deep hydrogenation. However, coking in the hydrogenation process is ... -
Understanding software maintenance in the context of software architecture evolution.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Context and background: Software maintenance and evolution occur throughout the lifetime of a software system and involve activities such as fixing bugs, adding functionality or improving the software’s design. Maintenance ... -
Naïve infinitesimal analysis.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This research has been done with the aim of building a new understanding of the nonstandard mathematical analysis. In order to achieve this goal, we first explore the two existing models of numbers: reals (R) and ... -
Performance and security analysis of flexible random virtual internet protocol multiplexing on a virtualised network.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)With the interconnection of services and customers, network attacks are now capable of large amounts of damage. Defending against these attacks is difficult, especially with an asymmetric disadvantage between defender ... -
Advances in the Green Synthesis of Microporous and Hierarchical Zeolites: A Short Review
(2019)Hierarchical zeolites have been extensively studied due to their enhancement of intra-crystalline diffusion, which leads to the improved catalytic activity and resistance to coking-deactivation. Traditional synthesis ... -
Using Passive Direction and Displacement Dependent (D3) Viscous Damping Device to enhance seismic performance
(2018)This paper outlines the concept, development and experimental validations of a new and innovative passive Direction and Displacement Dependent (D3) viscous damping device. The new passive D3 viscous device can provide ... -
Numerical and experimental validation of Passive Direction and Displacement Dependent (D3) viscous damping device
(2018)This paper outlines the concept, development and experimental validations of a new and innovative passive Direction and Displacement Dependent (D3) viscous damping device. The new passive D3 viscous device can provide ... -
Multi-Event, Multi-Structure Experimental Validation of Hysteresis Loop Analysis SHM
(2018)Reinforced concrete (RC) and steel moment resistance frame (SMRF) structures are common in seismic zones. However, damage assessment after earthquakes can be problematic and subjective. This research applies fully automated ... -
Hybrid re-centering viscous dissipaters : spectral analysis and experimental validation
(2018)Mitigation of the impact of earthquake ground motions on the structures relies to a great extent on the use of supplemental dissipaters. A mechanism capable of repeatable and consistent energy dissipation can potentially ... -
Fabrication of In-Channel High-Aspect Ratio Sensing Pillars for Protrusive Force Measurements on Fungi and Oomycetes
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2018)© 1992-2012 IEEE. This paper reports the fabrication and application of a Lab-on-a-Chip platform containing single-elastomeric micropillars in channel constrictions, which enable the measurement of protrusive forces exerted ... -
Through-Mask Electrochemical Micromachining of Aluminum in Phosphoric Acid
(The Electrochemical Society, 2017)© The Author(s) 2017. Published by ECS. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY). Aluminum micro-channels have been machined in phosphoric acid via ... -
Conductive bioimprint for regenerative medicine : synthesis and characterisation
(University of Canterbury, 2018)The ability to manufacture the cell culture platforms that guide biological cells to differentiate in controlled manners and in situ monitoring their viability and response to stimulate is important in a number of applications ... -
Acoustic studies for the non-destructive testing of wood.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Acoustic technologies are an established means of measuring wood stiffness. Acoustic tools are useful because they are non-destructive, relatively cheap, and quick and easy to use. These tools have been used in tree ... -
Upper-limb hybrid assist-as-need exoskeleton.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Stroke is the second largest cause of disability in the world. Disability in the upper limb in particular, affects patient independence. Both mental and physical rehabilitation are important for effective recovery after a ... -
Reliability and resilience evaluation of distribution automation.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Modern distribution grid utilities are steadily adapting to the concepts of Smart Grids by augmenting distribution grids with Distribution Automation (DA) to enhance visibility and control for the purpose of enhanced ... -
Multi-performance seismic design of low damage bridge piers.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Dissipative Controlled Rocking (DCR) is an alternative seismic design strategy to traditional Reinforced Concrete (RC) construction. Instead of the structure being monolithic it consists of separate members clamped ... -
Characterisation of granular flows using multiscale modelling.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Granular materials are ubiquitous in industry and nature. The performance of industrial granular processes is highly sensitive to operating conditions, which poses a challenge for designing process equipment. Granular flow ... -
Evaluating the effects of adaptively presenting worked examples, erroneous examples and problem solving in a constraint-based tutor.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Learning from Problem Solving (PS), Worked Examples (WE) and Erroneous Examples (ErrEx) have all been proven to be effective learning strategies in Intelligent Tutoring Systems. A worked example consists of a problem ... -
Artistic style characterization of Vincent van Gogh’s brushstrokes.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Automatic style characterization is the process of measuring, extracting, and analysing different formal elements. Brushstroke technique, in conjunction with other formal elements such as colour and texture, play a ...
