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Bridge Health Monitoring Using Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is crucial for ensuring the safety and longevity of civil infrastructure such as bridges. Among various sensing technologies, Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors have gained prominence due to their high sensitivity, immunity…
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Seismic Performance Assessment of Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Buildings Using Pushover Analysis
This study investigates the seismic performance of retrofitted reinforced concrete (RC) buildings through nonlinear static pushover analysis. The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of various retrofit techniques in improving the seismic capacity and ductility of…
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Impact of Urban Heat Islands on Pavement Material Durability
Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) represent a critical environmental phenomenon where urban areas experience significantly higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to anthropogenic activities and altered land surfaces. This elevated temperature influences the performance and durability…
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Geotechnical Evaluation of Soil Stabilization Using Fly Ash and Lime
Soil stabilization is a critical process in geotechnical engineering to improve the physical properties of problematic soils for construction and infrastructure development. This study investigates the geotechnical behavior of soil stabilized with fly ash and lime…
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Vol. 9, Issue 8, August 2021
PUBLISHED: 2021-07-31 Original Research Article e-certificate Download Article Page No. Geotechnical Evaluation of Soil Stabilization Using Fly Ash and Lime Lakshmi Krishnan 1-7 Impact of Urban Heat Islands on Pavement Material Durability Karthik Chari…
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McKinsey’s 7-S Model: An Analytical Study and Evaluation
— The McKinsey 7-S Model is a widely recognized framework for analyzing organizational effectiveness through the alignment of seven interdependent elements: Strategy, Structure, Systems, Style, Staff, Skills, and Shared Values. Originally developed by Tom Peters and…
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Comparative Study of PWM Techniques for Multilevel Inverters
This manuscript presents a comprehensive comparative study of pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques applied to multilevel inverters as of 2019. Multilevel inverters have emerged as a key technology in high-power and medium-voltage applications due to their ability…
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Application of Fuzzy Logic Controllers in HVAC Systems for Energy Optimization
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are among the most significant energy consumers in buildings worldwide. Optimizing energy consumption while maintaining thermal comfort is a critical engineering challenge. Conventional control strategies often fail to handle…
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Design Considerations for Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Smart Cities
Urbanization and rapid population growth have led to increased demand for sustainable water management practices. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) presents an effective solution to alleviate water scarcity and reduce urban runoff. This paper explores the design considerations…
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Harmonic Mitigation Techniques in Grid-Connected Wind Turbine Systems
The integration of wind turbine systems into the electrical grid has significantly increased over the past decades, driven by the global push toward renewable energy sources. However, grid-connected wind turbines introduce various power quality issues, notably…