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Can Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene cushions double skin façade applications improve buildings envelope performance, reduce energy consumption and enhance visual and thermal comfort in UAE buildings?
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-03)Innovative façade design technique as a response to the ambient weather conditions has been investigated continuously by building specialists as they have a direct impact on internal conditions and energy consumption in ... -
Challenges of deploying one-to-one Laptop Initiative in United Arab Emirates High Schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-12)One of the most recent educational technology that contributes to the improvement of the educational system in UAE high schools is one-to-one laptop initiative. The predicted results of this research were to determine the ... -
Circadian lighting in open-plan daylit office spaces
(The British University in Dubai (BUID), 2020-08)Humans tend to spend most of their time indoors, where they exposed to almost a constant amount a light that is inappropriate for their biological rhythms, specifically, the circadian rhythms. Light is the main trigger of ... -
Clustering Tweets to Discover Trending Topics about دبي (Dubai)
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-03)Nowadays, a lot of people targeting social networks to learn what are the trending topics and the news alongside the huge flow of texts posted daily in social networks. One of these social networks is Twitter - a microblogging ... -
Colon cancer classification using microarray data
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2010-03)A thesis presented on the classification of cancerous and normal tissue samples using microarray data. In treating cancer time is of the essence and early detection can dramatically increase the chances of survival. Imaging ... -
Combined Armature And Field Voltage Control Of DC Motor
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2014-12)In this research work a multivariable feedback control system for the separately excited DC motor is presented. The control inputs are the motor armature and the motor field voltages, while the controlled outputs are the ... -
Comfort Assessment of a Fully/Semi-enclosed Courtyard: Case Study of Bahrain Low Rise Villa Housing Model
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-06)The built form industry specifically the residential sector contributes directly on energy consumption and increase of ecological footprint. Bahrain changing built form typology and configuration from introverted to ... -
Comparative analysis of daylight glare metrics
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-11)The objective of this work is to compare the outcomes of various daylight glare metrics including Daylight Glare Probability, CIE Glare Index, Unified Glare Rating, BRS Glare Index, Guth Glare Rating, and Visual Comfort ... -
A Comparative Design Study for Gas Turbine Regulation using Least Effort Control
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-05)This study investigates gas turbine engine regulation for heavy duty vehicles using least effort and H infinity control strategies to evaluate the system response, performance and consumption of power. This research study ... -
A Comparative Design Study for Multivariable Feedback Control System Regulation for pneumatic feed mixing system
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-11)In this research, mixing system regulation was investigated. Two control methodologies were studied. Least effort method from the Modern British School, and H-infinity controller from Modern American School. The closed-loop ... -
A Comparative Evaluation of the Environmental Impact of Prefabrication versus Conventional Construction in UAE’s Construction Industry
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-12)This research undertook a comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of the performance of the conventional construction method in relation to the use of a selected prefabrication method – precast concrete construction. Using ... -
Comparative Study of Building Environmental Assessment Systems: Pearl Rating System, LEED and BREEAM A Case Study Building in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-03)The continuous growth of cities, the fast developing lifestyles, the negative impacts on the natural environment and wellbeing of communities ,the increasing signs of climate changing and running out of natural resources. ... -
Comparative Study of Deep Learning Models for Unimodal & Multimodal Disaster Data for Effective Disaster Management
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-07)Multimodal data of text and images on social media posts hold valuable information that can be utilized during crisis events. Such information includes requests for help, rescue efforts, warnings, infrastructure damage, ... -
Comparison and Critique review of Durability Provisions and Design Requirements of Various International Design Codes and Standards.
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-09)Codes and standards establish a standardized language and set of rules for building design, construction, and operation. Such codes and standards have long been the primary mechanism used by governments to establish ... -
Comparison between the American code ASCE7-16 and the Australian code AS1170.4 against the seismic design effects
(The British University in Dubai, 2018-11)Engineering is a professional art of applying science to the efficient conversion of natural resources for the benefit of man. Engineering, therefore, requires above all creative imagination to the innovative, useful ... -
Comparison between theoretical and practical compression capacities of deep / long piles
(The British University in Dubai, 2017-11)The rate of build of high-rise buildings has accelerated rapidly, especially in the Arabian Gulf, over the last few decades, due to rapid urbanization and significant improvements in the field of the high-rise construction ... -
Comparison of the Provisions of ACI318-19 Code and Eurocode on the Structural Design and Cost Analysis, of a High-rise Concrete Building Subjected to Seismic & Wind Forces
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-05)This work aims to compare two codes; ACI 318-19 and Eurocode in terms of lateral effect on high-rise building, focusing on the seismic and wind provisions, and since these two forces effect the structural elements geometry, ... -
The contribution of computer software programmes to improving teaching processes for childrenwith down's syndrome: A study of special education centers in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2010-01)Technology has always been considered as an empowering tool to guide learners during their studies. However, mentally challenged kids diagnosed with Down‟s syndrome do not always have the same opportunity to use technology ... -
Controlling the velocity of air in the working section and in the body of a wind tunnel
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-12)This dissertation deals with the multivariable control of an aircraft wind tunnel in order to find the simplest and most economical way of controlling the flow of air in the working section of a wind tunnel model. This ... -
A Correlation between Theoretical and Actual Column Shortening and Lateral Sway in a Vertically Asymmetric High-Rise Concrete Building
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-11)The consideration of columns shortening in high-rise buildings becomes more complex and needs more attention when the building is vertically asymmetric. The inherent complexity is attributed to the dramatically unequally ...