This research paper discusses a solution for a problem we have identified that IT companies face when managing their projects. Project managers often find themselves in a tough situation when deciding the current status ...

A directional sensing algorithm is proposed employing doppler radar and low-complexity 2-D IIR spatially bandpass filters. The speed of the scatterer is determined by the frequency shift of the received signal following ...

Appliance specific load monitoring is very useful in energy management solutions that are becoming a challenging task with growing energy demand. It facilitates appliance recognition and load monitoring such that optimum ...

In high inflationary situations, government fiscal policies etc., have an effect on price fluctuations in Intelligent Building (IB) projects which are funded by the Government. It can increase the cost of material, plant ...

The rational formula has been used for the peak flow estimation over 150 years and still remains as the most widely used flood estimation technique. The method is applied assuming that rainfall intensity and storm duration ...

Lean thinking has now become a radical philosophy that has permeated and expanded in to several sectors other than just manufacturing. The concept of Lean thinking evolves the optimization of work flow related functions ...

Water Safety Plan (WSP) is an effective risk assessment framework to elaborate possible risks for water supply systems. However, risk quantification of “severity” and “likelihood” of specific incidents is challenging especially ...

Lean philosophy has received more emphasize during recent times due to its robust features which facilitate productive manufacturing environments in companies regardless of the type of industry. However, enormous approaches ...

The preservation and renovation of historic buildings have aroused the public concern in the city of Ningbo, one of the most economically active regions in the south-eastern coast of China. The municipal government of ...

Streets are primary elements through which the character of urban neighborhoods are experienced and expressed. The “sense of safety” in neighborhood streets is paramount to social and psychological wellbeing of its ...