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Application of Metastructures for Targeted Low-Frequency Vibration Suppression in Plates
(2022 , Software)In this paper, we present an approach that combines finite element analysis and genetic algorithms to find the optimal configuration of local resonators created in the host structure to suppress their vibration in a target ... -
Application of Ni and Cu nanoparticles in transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding of Ti-6Al-4V and Mg-AZ31 alloys
( Springer US , 2014 , Article)The transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding of Ti-6Al-4V alloy to a Mg-AZ31 alloy was performed using an electrodeposited Ni coating containing a dispersion of Ni and Cu nanoparticles. Bond formation was attributed to two ... -
Application of Petri nets towards improved utilization of machines in job shop manufacturing environments
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the use of Petri nets in a job shop setup for the improvement in the utilization of machines. Design/methodology/approach - The study discusses concepts such as reachable ... -
Application of value stream mapping (VSM) for lean and cycle time reduction in complex production environments: a case study
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2017 , Article)The application of VSM is a proven approach for lean-based improvements. Typically, this becomes challenging, when applied for complex production environments. The purpose of this research is to demonstrate, how with some ... -
Application of vendor rationalization strategy for manufacturing cycle time reduction in engineer to order (ETO) environment: A case study
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the application of vendor rationalization strategy for streamlining the supplies and manufacturing cycle time reduction in an Indian engineer-to-order (ETO) company. ETO ... -
Approximate methods for optimal replacement, maintenance, and inspection policies
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)It might be difficult sometimes to derive theoretical and numerical solutions for analytical maintenance modelings due to the computational complexity. This paper takes up several approximate models in maintenance theory, ... -
Arabinoxylan/graphene-oxide/nHAp-NPs/PVA bionano composite scaffolds for fractured bone healing
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2021 , Article)The importance of bone scaffolds has increased many folds in the last few years; however, during bone implantation, bacterial infections compromise the implantation and tissue regeneration. This work is focused on this ... -
Areadynamic analysis of GMC sierra pickup truck
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was used to simulate the flow field over a GMC sierra pickup truck double cab (manufactured year of 2005). This simulation model was compared to a previous simulation and experimental ... -
Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Defense System for Banking Industry: A Qualitative Study of AI Applications and Challenges
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Cyberattacks are becoming more and more intense in the banking industry (Ryzhkova et al. 2020). Banking industry is trying to adopt artificial intelligence to create cyber defence system so that the unauthorized access and ... -
Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Heart Failure
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Heart Failure is a major chronic disease that is increasing day by day and a great health burden in health care systems world wide. Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques such as machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), ... -
Artificial neural network-based kinematics Jacobian solution for serial manipulator passing through singular configurations
( Elsevier Ltd , 2009 , Article)Singularities and uncertainties in arm configurations are the main problems in kinematics robot control resulting from applying robot model, a solution based on using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) is proposed here. The ... -
Assessing regional and global environmental footprints and value added of the largest food producers in the world
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)This research aims to provide important insights regarding the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of the world's largest food producing countries based on four sustainability metrics: energy use, carbon footprint, ... -
Assessment of Aesthetic Control in Qatar’s Urban Design
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Aesthetic control is concerned with the visual appearance of the built environment, specifically in the urban setting. The built environment aesthetics can directly influence place identity, property values and the business ... -
Assessment of Human Fetal Left Heart Hemodynamics during Prenatal Development
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The hemodynamic forces and wall shear stresses (WSS) play an important role during the fetal heart development. Abnormal levels of flow-driven shear stress can deteriorate the proper functioning of the cells responsible ... -
Assessment of thermal comfort indices in an open air-conditioned stadium in hot and arid environment
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Thermal comfort indices are vital tools when assessing outdoor thermal comfort in hot and arid environments. Selecting a representative thermal comfort index for outdoor environments is challenging. This paper presents a ... -
Assessment of transient vibrations of graphene oxide reinforced plates under pulse loads using finite strip method
( Techno Press , 2020 , Article)Based on a refined shear deformation finite strip, transient vibrations of graphene oxide powder (GOP) reinforced plates due to external pulse loads have been investigated. The plate has uniformly and linearly distributed ... -
Attitudes of heads of education and directors of research towards the need for social robotics education in universities
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Conference Paper)We explored the attitudes of the Heads of Education and the Directors of Research towards the need for Social Robotics Courses in Finland. The methods consisted of a cross-sectional survey (n = 21) and data was analyzed ... -
Autism in the Gulf States: Why social robotics is the way forward
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we assess the current situation in the Gulf States with respect to autism awareness and diagnostic facilities, and emphasize the need for epidemiology studies in light of prevalence statistics available for ... -
Autoignition of n-heptane in a turbulent co-flowing jet
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)N-heptane autoignition in turbulent co-flowing jets with preheated air is studied using the one-dimensional turbulence (ODT) model. The simulations are designed to investigate the effects of molecular and turbulent transports ... -
Autonomous electric vehicles can reduce carbon emissions and air pollution in cities
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Heavy dependence on personal vehicle usage made the transportation sector a major contributor to global climate change and air pollution in cities. In this study, we analyzed autonomous electric vehicles and compared their ...