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IRv2-Net: A Deep Learning Framework for Enhanced Polyp Segmentation Performance Integrating InceptionResNetV2 and UNet Architecture with Test Time Augmentation Techniques
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Colorectal polyps in the colon or rectum are precancerous growths that can lead to a more severe disease called colorectal cancer. Accurate segmentation of polyps using medical imaging data is essential for effective ... -
Laboratory testing of full-scale pipes partially embedded in soil to study soil-pipe interaction of offshore seabed oil and gas pipelines - Initial observations
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2014 , Conference Paper)The geotechnical aspect of the design of off-shore oil and gas pipelines is a challenge due to inherent uncertainties in predicting soil-pipe interaction behaviour. Physical modeling is often sought after to gain insight ... -
Lane-based analysis of the saturation flow rate considering traffic composition
( Informa UK Limited - Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Saturation flow rate (SFR) is an essential metric for estimating the capacities of signalized intersections. Many factors, including traffic composition, configuration and geometry of the intersection, and driver behavior, ... -
Leveraging Stakeholder Meeting and Stated Preferences to Design Optimal Mobility-as-a-Service Subscription Bundles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference Paper)MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) emerges as an innovative solution to urban transport challenges, offering a unified, user-focused platform that combines various modes of transport. Implementing TDM (Travel Demand Management) ... -
LiDAR based hydro-conditioned hydrological modeling for enhancing precise conservation practice placement in agricultural watersheds
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2022 , Article)High resolution Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)-derived Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) improve hydrologic modeling and aid in identifying the targeted locations of best conservation practices (CPs) in agricultural ... -
Life Cycle Assessment for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP)nComposites Used in Concrete Beams: A State-of-the-Art Review
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become popularly utilized in structural engineering applications. The common use of the FRP composites is related to their economic benefits that can be observed right away ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of a Sustainable and Innovative Solution for Unpaved Rural Roads †
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The use of recycled aggregates, including waste materials and by-products, has attracted increasing interest in the last decades as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the construction and maintenance of road ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of Environmentally Friendly Solutions for the Construction of Unpaved Rural Roads †
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)In recent decades, the international community has recognized the detrimental impact of the construction industry on the environment. In recent years, the use of recycled aggregates has attracted increasing interest as a ... -
Life cycle cost analysis of structural concrete using seawater, recycled concrete aggregate, and GFRP reinforcement
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)© 2018 Elsevier Ltd Using seawater and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in a concrete mix is potentially advantageous from a sustainability perspective. However, the high chloride levels expected in such a case demands ... -
Life cycle cost analysis of sustainable reinforced concrete buildings with treated wastewater, recycled concrete aggregates, and fly ash
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The global excessive demand for concrete has resulted in a significant depletion of concrete natural resources and substantial release of carbon emissions in the environment. To tackle such challenges, treated wastewater ... -
Lightweight End-to-End Deep Learning Solution for Estimating the Respiration Rate from Photoplethysmogram Signal
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Respiratory ailments are a very serious health issue and can be life-threatening, especially for patients with COVID. Respiration rate (RR) is a very important vital health indicator for patients. Any abnormality in this ... -
Linear and nonlinear viscoelastic and viscoplastic analysis of asphalt binders with warm mix asphalt additives
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA) is a widely used product, which proved a contribution to the reduction in asphalt mixing and compaction temperatures. This reduction leads to lower fuel consumption and smoke emission in asphalt ... -
Linking Chemical Structure to the Linear and Nonlinear Properties of Asphalt Binders
( US National Research Council , 2024 , Article)The study described in this paper aims to establish the relationship between the chemical composition and rheological properties of asphalt binders in both the linear viscoelastic (LVE) and nonlinear viscoelastic (NLVE) ... -
Literature Review of Advancements in Adaptive Ramp Metering
( Elsevier , 2016 , Conference Paper)Over a period spanning more than 30 years, several ramp metering algorithms have been developed to improve the operation of freeways. Many of these algorithms were deployed in several regions of the world, and field ... -
Locating leaks in water mains using noise loggers
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Article)Because of their potential danger to public health, economic loss, environmental damage, and energy waste, underground water pipelines leaks have received more attention globally. Researchers have proposed active leakage ... -
Long-Term Cost Performance of Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcements in Structural Concrete
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Corrosion, which leads to the premature deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC) structures, is increasingly an issue of global concern. Accordingly, corrosion-resistant materials have emerged as alternative reinforcement ... -
Machine Learning-Based Flexural Capacity Prediction of Corroded RC Beams with an Efficient and User-Friendly Tool
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Steel corrosion poses a serious threat to the structural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Thus, this study evaluates the flexural capacity of RC beams through machine learning (ML)-based techniques with ... -
Machine Learning-Based Respiration Rate and Blood Oxygen Saturation Estimation Using Photoplethysmogram Signals
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The continuous monitoring of respiratory rate (RR) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) is crucial for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and surgical conditions. RR and SpO2 are used to assess the effectiveness of lung medications ... -
Machine learning-based shear capacity prediction and reliability analysis of shear-critical RC beams strengthened with inorganic composites
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The application of inorganic composites has proven to be an effective strengthening technique for shear-critical reinforced concrete (RC) beams. However, accurate prediction of the shear capacity of RC beams strengthened ... -
Macro-scale direct shear test device for assessing soil-solid interface friction under low effective normal stresses
( ASTM International , 2014 , Article)The paper describes a new macro-scale direct shear test device for assessing the largedisplacement soil/solid interface drained shear strength at low effective normal stresses. The testing method arises from a need to ...