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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Understanding the role of the substrate texture on superhydrophobicity.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Synthetic super-hydrophobic surfaces have varied important applications ranging from the improved design of heat-exchangers in power plants and the development of high-performance wetsuits to the formulation of pesticides ... -
Physical properties of simple and complex sugar systems.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Honey, maple syrup and sugars during refining are examples of a complex solutions of concentrated sugars and other solutes. The physical properties of such systems are required for the design and optimization of processes ... -
Seismic residual capacity of reinforced concrete frames
(University of Canterbury, 2018)One of the most controversial issues highlighted by the 2010-2011 Christchurch earthquake series and more recently the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, has been the evident difficulty and lack of knowledge and guidelines for: a) ... -
Influence of stocking, clone, fertil ization, and weed control on above-ground biomass and soil CO₂ efflux in a Pinus radiata D.Don silvicultural trial, Canterbury, New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Pinus radiata D. Don is a widely planted exotic tree species in New Zealand as it is a major source of carbon (C) sequestration and industrial timber. Developing precise biomass models is the most essential step in ... -
Development of a computational framework for the prediction of free–ion activities, ionic equilibria and solubility in dairy liquids.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)The electrolytes in milk are essential as nutrients and for osmotic balance and have been well characterised at normal milk concentrations. When milk is concentrated by evaporation or reverse osmosis, the concentration of ... -
Functionalized zeolites with hierarchical and core-shell architectures.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Zeolites are well known for their ordered microporous networks, good hydrothermal stability, large surface area, high acidity and selectivity. These excellent properties make zeolites extremely useful for petrochemical ... -
Hybrid passive seismic mitigation devices for low-damage structures.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Earthquake ground motions impose a significant risk of damage on structures which can result in post-event repair and downtime costs, potential demolition and, in extreme cases, loss of life. These consequences can put an ... -
High rate signal processing schemes for correlated channels in 5G networks.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Fifth generation (5G) cellular networks must support dense user environments where close proximity users and their associated highly correlated channel vectors are prevalent. Therefore, this thesis considers a multi-user ...
