In this volume of journal "International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa" articles which describe the results of engineering researches and decisions in the fields of structural materials, building materials and construction technologies, applied dynamics of fluid and flow, power engineering, transportation and engineering management of modern production are collected. Published articles will be useful for professionals from field of mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management and for students and academic teachers of the related specialties.
We present the 53rd volume of the "International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa" to our readers. This volume contains the articles reflecting the research results in the fields of structural alloys, applied mechanics and mechanical engineering, assessment of the potential efficiency of use the cleaner electricity generation, materials and technologies in construction, biofuel production and chemical treatment of the industrial wastewater, remote sensing, and industrial engineering. The articles will be useful for many engineers as well as for academic teachers and students majoring in the mentioned fields of engineering science.
We present the 56th volume of the "International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa" to our readers. The collection contains the articles reflecting the research results in the fields of structural steel and alloys, development of composites, applied mechanics and mechanical engineering, experimental investigations of cement and concrete properties, assessment of the seismic resistance of structures, reliable preventive maintenance scheduling in power systems, cloud computing technology in Cloud of Things, evaluation of sustainable transportation system. The articles will be helpful for many engineers, academic teachers, and students majoring in the mentioned branches of engineering science.
The 54th volume of "International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa" includes peer-reviewed manuscripts that present the research results in the fields of materials science and processing technologies, applied and fluid flow mechanics, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, construction and building materials, engineering management, and logistics. The collected scientific articles can be appreciated by most engineers, academic teachers, and students majoring in engineering science.
The 50th volume of "International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa" contains peer-reviewed manuscripts reflecting the research results in the fields of materials science, applied mechanics and mechanical engineering. Such issues as Steel Reinforcement, Strain Based Approach, Temperature, Thermo-Physical Properties, Vehicle Dynamics, Water Resources are raised in the volume. The presented scientific papers can be appreciated by the majority of engineers, researchers, academic teachers and students majoring in the fields of engineering science.
In the era of social connectedness, people are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about interacting, sharing, and collaborating through online collaborative media. However, conducting sentiment analysis on these platforms can be challenging, especially for business professionals who are using them to collect vital data. Sentiment Analysis and Knowledge Discovery in Contemporary Business is an essential reference source that discusses applications of sentiment analysis as well as data mining, machine learning algorithms, and big data streams in business environments. Featuring research on topics such as knowledge retrieval and knowledge updating, this book is ideally designed for business managers, academicians, business professionals, researchers, graduate-level students, and technology developers seeking current research on data collection and management to drive profit.
This new conference series aims at presenting state-of-the-art research in the development of offshore energy machines and devices. Topics covered include: Present and future offshore wind and wave devices; innovations in modelling, design, control, operation and testing of offshore energy machines, and the impact of these devices on the marine environment. Keywords: Oscillating Water Column, Monitoring of Wind Turbines, Coriolis Effect, Internal Ocean Waves, Rapid Distortion Theory, Modelling of Ocean Wave Energy Converters, Pendulum-Type Vibration, Wind Turbine Fault Prediction, Short-Term Wind Power Forecasting, Floating Tidal Energy Conversion, Antarctic Circumpolar Current, Shallow Water Large Scale Modelling.
This book discusses trends in the energy industries of emerging economies in all continents. It provides the forum for dissemination and exchange of scientific and engineering information on the theoretical generic and applied areas of scientific and engineering knowledge relating to electrical power infrastructure in the global marketplace. It is a timely reference to modern deregulated energy infrastructure: challenges of restructuring electricity markets in emerging economies. The topics deal with nuclear and hydropower worldwide; biomass; energy potential of the oceans; geothermal energy; reliability; wind power; integrating renewable and dispersed electricity into the grid; electricity markets in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, India, Russia, and in South America. In addition the merits of GHG programs and markets on the electrical power industry, market mechanisms and supply adequacy in hydro-dominated countries in Latin America, energy issues under deregulated environments (including insurance issues) and the African Union and new partnerships for Africa's development is considered.
Case studies are used to show how theory is applied in practice. In the design and construction process, various models are used – geotechnical, laboratory, analytical, delivery, and economic models as the project is developed from planning to construction. This book explores the use and limitations of these earthwork models to be understood and appropriately applied. This book evolved from an earthworks course to practicing engineers over a 10-year period. Theory alone is not enough. Experience alone without relating back to theory can sometimes be misleading if transferred without understanding the fundamentals. The book benefited from the experiences of those many practicing engineers and the author’s experience in multi-disciplinary consulting companies as well as specialist geotechnical companies and government departments. The basics of soil, rock and compaction mechanics as applied to field conditions are covered. Material typically not covered in other textbooks, include the applications and limitations of associated "standard" laboratory and field testing. Specific chapters are dedicated to excavation, subgrade and expansive clay assessment and treatment. Useful design practices as well as the development and application of specifications is covered. A specification, test or design in one climatic condition or geology may not apply in another.
This book contains the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Integrated Sciences and Technologies (IMDC-IST-2021). Where held on 7th–9th Sep 2021 in Sakarya, Turkey. This conference was organized by University of Bradford, UK and Southern Technical University, Iraq. The papers in this conference were collected in a proceedings book entitled: Proceedings of the second edition of the International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: “Integrated Sciences and Technologies” (IMDC-IST-2021). The presentation of such a multi-discipline conference provides a lot of exciting insights and new understanding on recent issues in terms of Green Energy, Digital Health, Blended Learning, Big Data, Meta-material, Artificial-Intelligence powered applications, Cognitive Communications, Image Processing, Health Technologies, 5G Communications. Referring to the argument, this conference would serve as a valuable reference for future relevant research activities. The committee acknowledges that the success of this conference are closely intertwined by the contributions from various stakeholders. As being such, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the keynote speakers, invited speakers, paper presenters, and participants for their enthusiastic support in joining the second edition of the International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: “Integrated Sciences and Technologies” (IMDC-IST-2021). We are convinced that the contents of the study from various papers are not only encouraged productive discussion among presenters and participants but also motivate further research in the relevant subject. We appreciate for your enthusiasm to attend our conference and share your knowledge and experience. Your input was important in ensuring the success of our conference. Finally, we hope that this conference serves as a forum for learning in building togetherness and academic networks. Therefore, we expect to see you all at the next IMDC-IST.
