College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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A Physical Explanation for Particle Spin
(Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,, 2019)CONTEXT - The spin of a particle is physically manifest in multiple phenomena. For quantum mechanics (QM), spin is an intrinsic property of a point particle, but an ontological explanation is lacking. In this paper we ... -
Displacement-Based Retrofit of Existing Reinforced Concrete Frames Using Alternative Steel Brace Systems
(2019)This paper presents an application of the displacement-based method for selecting suitable retrofit strategies for an RC frame building. An overview of different bracing technology is presented. By targeting the ultimate ... -
Numerical and experimental study on friction connections performance-asymmetric and symmetric (AFC/SFC)
(2019)This paper presents experimental test results and a finite element model validation of Asymmetric Friction Connections (AFC) and Symmetric Friction Connections (SFC) under a quasi-static cyclic sliding displacement regime. ... -
Finite Element Modelling of HF2V Lead extrusion dampers for specific force capacities
(2019)High Force-to-Volume (HF2V) lead extrusion dampers can be used to protect structures by dissipating seismic response energy. The lead within the dampers deforms plastically by flowing around a bulged shaft, dissipating ... -
Experimental testing of a re-centring viscous damper with non-Newtonian damping fluid
(2019)Hybrid damping devices combining different energy dissipation mechanisms can provide an overall response which can perform across a large range of near-fault and far-fault earthquakes with different frequency and velocity ... -
The influence of particle size distribution on hydraulic fracturing through widely graded earth dam core.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Hydraulic fracturing through the core of earth dams is a known trigger mechanism for internal erosion and can lead to catastrophic failure of the structures. Many of the previous laboratory studies on hydraulic fracturing ... -
Structural Strengthening with Displacement and Direction Dependent (D3) Viscous Damper Using Aftershocks –Shaking Table Study
(2019)Buildings can have post-earthquake residual deformations. Aftershocks or subsequent earthquakes can induce further displacements, increasing the probability of collapse and affecting nearby buildings. In particular, the ... -
Assessment of Residual Capacity and Fragility-Based Fatigue of Concrete Structures across Multiple Earthquakes from the Canterbury Earthquakes in New Zealand
(2019)The Canterbury earthquake and aftershock sequence in New Zealand during 2010-2011 subjected the city’s structures to a significant accumulated cyclic demand and raised significant questions regarding the low-cycle fatigue ... -
Breeding durable eucalypts
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Model-based glycemic control in a Malaysian intensive care unit: performance and safety study.
(Dove Medical Press Ltd., 2019)Background: Stress-induced hyperglycemia is common in critically ill patients. A few forms of model-based glycemic control have been introduced to reduce this phenomena and among them is the automated STAR protocol which ... -
Loss of Significance and Its Effect on Point Normal Orientation and Cloud Registration
(MDPI AG, 2019)Point normal calculation and cloud registration are two of the most common operations in point cloud processing. However, both are vulnerable to issues of numerical precision and loss of significance. This paper documents ... -
Quantifying neonatal pulmonary mechanics in mechanical ventilation
(Elsevier BV, 2019)© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Background: Mechanical Ventilation (MV) is an important intensive care therapy. It is often used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to treat respiratory distress syndrome. This paper uses model-based ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of Knots on Rolling Shear Strength of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
(2019)The study experimentally and analytically investigated the effect of knots on the rolling shear (RS) strength of 3-ply southern yellow pine cross-laminated timber (CLT). Center-point bending tests and two-plate shear tests ... -
Advancing lean management: The missing quantitative approach
(Elsevier BV, 2019)For 25 years, the methodologies employed to study lean management have gone relatively unchallenged. This paper reviews the development of the lean body of knowledge and reveals that the vast majority of research, being ... -
An investigation into the effect of electrode type and stimulation parameters on FES-induced dynamic movement in the presence of muscle fatigue for a voltage-controlled stimulator
(Elsevier BV, 2019)Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is very useful in Stroke Rehabilitation for rebuilding muscle strength, both in a clinical setting and for home-based rehabilitation, however it is limited in its usage due to the ... -
Mana tāne, mana whānau : factors which contribute to the success of Māori men desisting from whānau violence.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Despite considerable government and private-sector intervention, whānau violence in Aotearoa New Zealand continues to occur at an alarmingly high rate (Te Puni Kōkiri, 2008). In addition, we know very little about former ... -
Integrating building information modelling and geographic information systems for characterising urban risk and resilience— a proposed geospatial workflow.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)The development of Digital City technologies to manage and visualise spatial information has increasingly become a focus of the research community, and application by city authorities. Traditionally, the Geographic Information ... -
Development of an assessment method for seismic damage to gravity waste water pipes.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)This thesis documents the development and demonstration of an assessment method for analysing earthquake-related damage to concrete waste water gravity pipes in Christchurch, New Zealand, following the 2010-2011 Canterbury ... -
Seismic behaviour of rectangular reinforced concrete walls under bi-directional loading.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Current seismic design codes of practice specify the earthquake loadings independently in each direction of the structure’s principal axis. However, the lateral earthquake excitations could be simultaneous in both directions ... -
A hybrid control multi-agent system to automate fruit harvest and yield management.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Robotics and automation have significantly advanced modern industry in many aspects. In particular, automation has enabled companies to increase their outputs, improve the quality of finished work, and enhance production ...
