Community-Centric Approaches To Coastal Hazard Assessment And Management In Southside Norfolk, Virginia, Usa,
2024
Old Dominion University
Community-Centric Approaches To Coastal Hazard Assessment And Management In Southside Norfolk, Virginia, Usa, Dalya Ismael, Nicole Hutton, Mujde Erten-Unal, Carol Considine, Tancy Vandecar-Burdin, Christopher Davis, Yin-Hsuen Chen
Engineering Technology Faculty Publications
Urban communities in environmentally sensitive areas face escalating challenges due to climate change and inadequate infrastructural support, particularly in underserved regions like southside Norfolk, Virginia. This area, characterized by its vulnerability to flooding and a predominantly low-income population, lacks equitable inclusion in broader urban flood protection plans. This research focuses on the development of community-centered resilience strategies through active engagement and collaboration with local residents. The methodology centered around building trust and understanding within the community through a series of interactions and events. This approach facilitated a two-way exchange of information, enabling the research team to gather crucial insights on …
The Korean Hanok As A Model For Sustainable Architecture In South Korea,
2024
Claremont Colleges
The Korean Hanok As A Model For Sustainable Architecture In South Korea, Jordan Oh
CMC Senior Theses
This thesis analyzes the traditional Korean hanok within the Western framework for sustainability across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. It then cross-references the findings of this analysis with existing theory on the cultural role of architecture to elucidate how the traditional Korean hanok can serve as a model for sustainable architecture in South Korea. Through a comprehensive analysis this thesis highlights the importance of architectural vernacular to define a sustainable building, and critiques contemporary Western ideas of sustainable architecture. Furthermore, this thesis synthesizes two current approaches to sustainable development in South Korea, the u-eco-city and the Green Standard for Energy …
New York State Climate Impacts Assessment: 04 Buildings,
2024
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
New York State Climate Impacts Assessment: 04 Buildings, Nicholas B. Rajkovich, Carrie Brown, Ilya Azaroff, Erik Backus, Shannon Clarke, Jared Enriquez, Bethany Greenaway, Meghan T. Holtan, Jamal Lewis, Ozgem Ornektekin, Laurie Schoeman
Publications and Research
New York State has nearly 5.3 million buildings, and all of them are vulnerable in some way to the impacts of climate change. Understanding these impacts is critical, because risks to buildings not only threaten individual lives but also pose threats to community-level resilience. This chapter examines the impacts of climate change on buildings and, by extension, the people and communities they shelter and support. It also highlights building types and populations that are at particular risk and presents adaptation strategies to protect the state’s existing and future building stock from climate impacts.
V.1 Winter 2024,
2024
Rhode Island School of Design
V.1 Winter 2024, Center For Arts & Language, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
All Student Newspapers
v.1 is a publishing platform for the ongoing work, ideas, discussions, debates, and aspirations of students at the Rhode Island School of Design. The Winter 2024 issue is formatted as a calendar featuring images of current RISD students recreating scenes from historical photos taken at RISD.
A Narrative Map Of Fort Missoula: Silence, Stillness And Death In Living Cultural Memory,
2024
University of Montana, Missoula
A Narrative Map Of Fort Missoula: Silence, Stillness And Death In Living Cultural Memory, Daniel A. Goldhamer
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
Fort Missoula is a rare site of history, memory, and narrative. This project seeks to trace the complex web of identities and relationalities at the Fort through a narrative map: a method that combines site-based ethnography and qualitative storytelling relying on first-person perspective. This methodological framework reveals that Fort Missoula’s distinct character lies in its role as a living archive of cultural memory, accessible through the past, present, and future narratives of its places and spaces. Engaging with the theories of Foucault (1972), de Certeau (1984), and Low (2017), the narrative map of Fort Missoula is a work that investigates …
El Pequeño Riego De México: Puebla, Morelos, Y Baja California Sur,
2024
University of New Mexico - Main Campus
El Pequeño Riego De México: Puebla, Morelos, Y Baja California Sur, José A. Rivera Ph.D.
Faculty Publications
Small to medium-sized irrigation systems in México are characterized in the literature as El Pequeño Riego. Some systems can be compared to those in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, while others are significantly larger and more complex. Regardless of irrigated acres or hectáreas, however, there are many elements that are commonly shared across these regions. Firstly, the irrigation works are based on the use of acequias dug from the earth that need to be maintained and cleaned season to season. The terms canals and acequias are interchangeable. Secondly, the irrigators themselves, whether called parciantes or regantes, take …
A Tale Of Two Working Landscapes,
2024
University of Montana, Missoula
A Tale Of Two Working Landscapes, Sage C. Sutcliffe
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
To What Extent Does Lighting Affect Students’ Preference For Seating In The Georgia Southern University Henderson Library?,
2024
Georgia Southern University
To What Extent Does Lighting Affect Students’ Preference For Seating In The Georgia Southern University Henderson Library?, Hailey M. Hawkins
Honors College Theses
This study highlights the importance of lighting in academic library spaces, specifically in relation to students' seating choices and overall experience. The research is significant as it emphasizes the role that environmental factors can play in creating a conducive learning environment for students. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, which combines quantitative and qualitative data collection methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of students' lighting preferences. The quantitative data collected through open observations and the use of a light meter provided insights into the relationship between lighting and seating choices. The qualitative data collected through questionnaires helped to understand the …
Impact Of Traffic Congestion On Transportation System: Challenges And Remediations - A Review,
2024
Highway and Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia
Impact Of Traffic Congestion On Transportation System: Challenges And Remediations - A Review, Hamdy B. Faheem, Amira M. El Shorbagy, Mohamed Elsayed Gabr
Mansoura Engineering Journal
Traffic congestion is a growing problem in urban transportation networks around the world, having major consequences for the economy and the environment. As metropolitan populations rise and more people rely on autos for mobility, traffic congestion is becoming more common and severe. This review paper presents an overview of the economic and environmental issues caused by traffic congestion in urban areas, as well as proposed ways to reduce its negative effects. It discusses potential traditional transportation solutions such as traffic management infrastructure development, improving public transportation, and intelligent transportation solutions to address traffic congestion problems such as smart parking systems, …
Application Of Machine Learning Models In The Capacity Prediction Of Ccfst Columns,
2024
Department of structural Engineering Mansoura University Mansoura, Egypt
Application Of Machine Learning Models In The Capacity Prediction Of Ccfst Columns, Khaled Megahed, Nabil Said Mahmoud, Saad Elden Mostafa Abd-Rabou
Mansoura Engineering Journal
Circular concrete-filled steel tubular (CCFST) columns are widely utilized in structural engineering due to their impressive load-bearing capabilities and ductility. Existing design standards often yield disparate outcomes when applied to structural columns with identical properties, introducing uncertainty for engineering designers. This study introduces an innovative technique to address these challenges using two machine learning (ML) models: Gaussian process regression (GPR) and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost). These models consider various input variables, including the geometric and material properties of CCFST columns, to estimate the compressive strength. The models undergo training and evaluation using two datasets comprising 1004 axially loaded CCFST columns …
Numerical And Analytical Solution For Nonlinear Free Vibration Of Tapered Beams,
2024
Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Science, Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kafrelsheikh
Numerical And Analytical Solution For Nonlinear Free Vibration Of Tapered Beams, Zain Abu Shaeer Abu Shaeer, Ramy I. Shahin, Galal I. El-Baghdady, Saad A. Yehia
Mansoura Engineering Journal
This study introduces a computational approach that combines numerical and semi-analytical methods to solve tapered beams' nonlinear free vibration equation. The study employs a numerical approach that relies on the cubic B-spline collocation method and an approximation technique known as the Homotopy perturbation method to approximate the solution to the equation governing nonlinear large-amplitude free vibrations of tapered beams. The effect of vibration amplitude on the frequency of nonlinear vibrations is investigated. The next step is to look at different ways to get close to exact solutions across the whole range of oscillation amplitude. This will show how useful and …
Effect Of The Shape And Volume Of Capsulated Phase Change Materialon The Melting Process And Exergy Efficiency,
2024
Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Mansoura University, El-Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
Effect Of The Shape And Volume Of Capsulated Phase Change Materialon The Melting Process And Exergy Efficiency, Ahmed Saad Soliman, Ahmed A. Sultan, Mohamed A. Sultan
Mansoura Engineering Journal
Due to the lack of solar energy continuity throughout the day, researchers tended to store this energy in phase change materials (PCM). The goal is to store a big amount of energy in a small PCM mass. In this study, the effect of the capsule shape (circular and elliptical cross-section), number of capsules with the same volume (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 capsules), and one capsule with increasing its initial volume (multiplying of volume ratio 1 (Vr = 2, 3, 4, and 5)) on the PCM melting process was studied. The results of the numerical model for both circular …
Machine Learning-Based Prediction Of International Roughness Index For Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavements,
2024
Associate Professor, Public Works Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
Machine Learning-Based Prediction Of International Roughness Index For Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavements, Ragaa T. Abd El-Hakim, Ahmed N. Awaad, Sherif M. El-Badawy
Mansoura Engineering Journal
The International Roughness Index (IRI) serves as a crucial indicator for ride quality and user comfort. As road roughness escalates, road serviceability diminishes, resulting in reduced vehicle speed and increased travel time, and consequently higher carbon dioxide emissions. Predicting the IRI is of utmost importance for Pavement Management Systems and sustainable development overall. While numerous studies have forecasted the IRI of flexible pavements, there is a notable scarcity of research focusing on rigid pavement performance prediction. This study addresses the gap in predicting IRI for Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavements (CRCP), an understudied aspect of pavement engineering. Leveraging the Long-Term Pavement …
Influence Of Macro-Synthetic Fibers On The Flexural Behavior Of High Strength Concrete Beams Reinforced With Gfrp Bars,
2024
Researcher, Structural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Influence Of Macro-Synthetic Fibers On The Flexural Behavior Of High Strength Concrete Beams Reinforced With Gfrp Bars, Maryam M. Koura, Ahmed M. Tahwia, Mohamed H. Matthana
Mansoura Engineering Journal
Rusting of steel reinforcement in marine environments causes the overall destruction of reinforced concrete constructions; steel rebars in concrete members have been replaced with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars in recent years. To enhance the shear behavior of glass (GFRP) bars reinforced concrete (RC), macro-synthetic polyolefin (PO) fiber was added. These materials have a low modulus of elasticity, a high tensile strength, and a linear stress-strain response to full failure. This study investigates the effect of macro synthetic structural fibers on the post-cracking and deformability properties of high strength concrete reinforced with FRP bars without transverse reinforcement. Eight full-scale RC beams …
Power Generation And Water Conservation Potentials For Several Photovoltaic Configurations Installed Over A Fresh Water Surface,
2024
Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
Power Generation And Water Conservation Potentials For Several Photovoltaic Configurations Installed Over A Fresh Water Surface, Rana A. Kewan, Mohamed S. Salem, Mohamed R. Elmarghany, Maher Bekheit, Gamal I. Sultan
Mansoura Engineering Journal
One of the challenges that face photovoltaic systems is depleting performance if their average temperature increases due to solar radiation. Floating photovoltaic (FPV) and submerged photovoltaic (SPV) systems offer a potential solution to such problem. Another major benefit is the decrease of water evaporation by creating an artificial shadow over water. In this paper, an experimental study is presented that includes three different systems: an inclined PV by 30⸰ over water (IPV), an SPV, and an FPV systems and compares their performance with that of a conventional PV system under the same operating conditions. The FPV and SPV systems exhibited …
Exploring The Potential Of Value Engineering To Reduce The Economical Pressure On The Construction Industry In The Case Of Luxury Housing,
2024
Department of Architectural Construction Technology, Faculty of Technology and Education, Beni- Suef University, Egypt
Exploring The Potential Of Value Engineering To Reduce The Economical Pressure On The Construction Industry In The Case Of Luxury Housing, Ahmed M. Seddik Hassan, Amal R. Tantawy, Bahaa Elboshy, Mahmoud Desouki
Mansoura Engineering Journal
This research highlights the critical role of value engineering in integrating economic sustainability and environmental stewardship within the luxury housing market. It focuses on reconciling profitability with sustainable practices through a comprehensive study of alternative construction materials, their environmental impacts, costs, and long-term financial benefits. A case study on a luxury villa in New Beni Suef, Egypt, demonstrates the practical application of these principles. The study employs a multi-dimensional approach, including quantitative material selection, environmental performance evaluations using Design Builder software, market research for cost-effective materials, and analysis of long-term electricity costs. It showcases value engineering as essential for economic …
Smart Agriculture Based On Iot Using Drones: A Survey,
2024
Nile Higher Institute for Sciences and Computer Technology, Mansoura, Egypt.
Smart Agriculture Based On Iot Using Drones: A Survey, Shymaa G. Eladl, Hanaa Y. Zaineldin, Amira Y. Haikal, Mahmoud M. Saafan
Mansoura Engineering Journal
Researchers have studied the potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for real-time visual data acquisition and processing using potent deep learning (DL) algorithms over the past few decades. In this regard, drone use in smart cities has become one of the most common uses for them in recent years. UAVs and the Internet of Things (IoTs) are two popular technologies being used in smart agriculture that are ushering in a new era of agriculture by replacing traditional farming methods. The combination of drones and IoT has the potential to drastically change our lives through real-time data collection and analysis that …
Establishing A Quantitative Assessment Tool For Biophilia In Healthcare Facilities,
2024
Master of Science Student, Architectural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
Establishing A Quantitative Assessment Tool For Biophilia In Healthcare Facilities, Sara Moustafa Fouda, Mohanad Ali Fouda
Mansoura Engineering Journal
This study aims at developing a novel assessment tool that can quantitatively evaluate the level of biophilia integration in healthcare facilities. The developed assessment tool helps to address the difficulty of biophilia quantification in the built environment due to the broad nature of the biophilia concept. The methodological approach for the tool depends on employing biophilic design patterns as a basis for biophilia, where these patterns are correlated to a group of biophilia-related features of the WELL Building Standard. This correlation is attained through a list of Integrated Design Guidelines (IDGs) that is proposed to act as an intermediate ground …
Maximum/Minimum Output Current Extraction Based Open-Switch Fault Diagnosis Of Voltage Source Inverter,
2024
Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Maximum/Minimum Output Current Extraction Based Open-Switch Fault Diagnosis Of Voltage Source Inverter, Ahmed S. Gardouh, Eid Gouda, Abdelhady Ghanem
Mansoura Engineering Journal
Three-phase induction motor drive systems face significant susceptibility to critical failures arising from open switch faults within the power electronic converter. Implementing monitoring and early fault detection mechanisms for such occurrences not only enhances system reliability but also ensures the safe and uninterrupted operation of the motor drive system. This study introduces an innovative real-time open switch fault detection technique for voltage source inverters fed induction motor drives, leveraging motor stator current analysis. The method aims to track maximum and minimum values of current signals over one cycle. Unlike many current signal-based approaches that require modifications to be integrated with …
An Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Spindle Speed On The Spike Energy Of The Light & Heavy Spindles,
2024
Textile Engineering department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt
An Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Spindle Speed On The Spike Energy Of The Light & Heavy Spindles, Wael A. Hashima, Ibrahim A. Elhawary
Mansoura Engineering Journal
In the present work, the experimental studies were carried out the investigation of the effect of some factors on the spike energy of the light and heavy spindles used frequently; in cotton spinning and in twisting continuous filament, speed with and without the spool and also with different values of full yarn package. Depending on the rotating mass, it was found that by the increase of the heavy spindle speed from 4000 r.p.m to 12000 r.p.m, the spike energy of the spindle with full package increase from 0.5 gSE to 2.3 gSE. At the working speed (10000 r.p.m) of the …
