Engineering, School of: Recent submissions
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IRCI-free MIMO SAR
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)This thesis presents new configurations that (i) utilise the available bandwidth to the maximum efficiency in multiple subband multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and (ii) employ all of the ... -
Impact of network structure and fluid properties on two-phase flows in complex networks
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Immiscible two-phase flows in porous media is of great importance to many fields, such as water management in fuel cells, micro-reactors, electronic chips, microbubbles-aided drug delivery, oil recovery, CO2 sequestration, ... -
Modelling 3D blockage effects for millimetre-wave communication systems
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)The millimetre wave (mmWave) band, which has a frequency range of 30-300 GHz, can provide the desired requirements for future communication systems, such as wide bandwidth and high data-rate with very low latency. However, ... -
Vegetation root biomechanics and its role in river ecomorphodynamics
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Successful establishment of riparian vegetation on riverbanks and bedforms depends on river hydrology and related flow and sediment erosion processes. Extreme flow-induced erosion events can uproot vegetation, leading ... -
On finite-difference time-domain sub-gridding algorithms for efficient modelling of ground-penetrating radar
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Introducing finely detailed models of GPR antennas into finite-difference time-domain forward models often results in large computation overheads. In many cases the solution becomes intractable. The overhead increases ... -
Effect of rib cage deformity in primary thoracic idiopathic scoliosis on pulmonary function, airway morphology and lung volumes
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Although scoliosis is defined as a Cobb angle of 10° or more as measured in the coronal plane, the combined three-dimensional distortions to both the spine and rib cage in scoliosis are best conceptualised as a thoracic ... -
Experimental study of tidal turbines loading and performance in oblique waves and currents
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Tidal energy exploitation is at an early development stage. World wide, installed capacity for tidal energy is 18 MW. In Europe only, installed capacity for wind is 168 GW. Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) projections for ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of ratcheting and low-cycle fatigue in metal components
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Structures loaded cyclically beyond their elastic limit experience gradual accumulation of plastic deformations or strains which may eventually lead to material deterioration and ductile fracture. Assessing the life ... -
Behaviour of intumescent coatings under non-standard heating conditions
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Intumescent coatings are commonly used to protect steel structural elements from fire. In the event of a fire, an intumescent coating undergoes multiple chemical reactions and physical process, causing the coating to swell ... -
Innovative bioactive scaffold technologies for vascular tissue engineering: influences of morphology and composition
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Vascular disease is currently the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease and strokes accounting for upwards of 30% of all deaths in Europe. Bypass grafting is one ... -
Multimodal and disentangled representation learning for medical image analysis
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Automated medical image analysis is a growing research field with various applications in modern healthcare. Furthermore, a multitude of imaging techniques (or modalities) have been developed, such as Magnetic Resonance ... -
Efficient simulation of nonspherical particles using the discrete element method
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)The discrete element method (DEM) is a numerical simulation approach for particulate systems proposed during the 1970s. The computational expense of DEM traditionally limited the simulations to small numbers of highly-idealised ... -
Explosive spalling of concrete in fire: novel experiments under controlled thermal and mechanical conditions
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Modern concretes are increasingly susceptible to a failure mechanism known as heat-induced explosive concrete spalling. This involves the sudden loss of material during severe thermal exposures such as might be experienced ... -
Wind Energy And The Environment
(Energy Technology Support Unit (ETSU) for the Department of Energy, 1983)Worldwide interest in wind energy has been growing over a number of years. We describe UK wind energy activities with particular reference to the Department of Energy's programme and survey progress with large wind turbines ... -
Wave Energy Device
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Wave Energy Study: Nel Oscillating Water Column, Bottom Standing Device, Preliminary Study
(Department of Industry: National Engineering Laboratory, 1979)The feasibility of a bottom standing oscillating water column wave energy device is studied. Several methods of providing foundations using existing technology are outlined. One method is selected and examined in greater ... -
Feasibility Study On Submerged Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Devices: Progress Report 1St July 1979 To 31St May 1980
(Vickers Limited: Design and Projects Division, 1980)The period covered by this report (July 1979 to May 1980) has seen the emergence of two new devices, the Submerged Wave Chamber and the Twin Oscillating Water Column. Both these concepts are logical extensions of the ... -
An Approximate Method To Calculate The Minimum Efficient Size Of A Wave Energy Converter, Including Submerged Devices
(GEC Power Engineering Limited: Power Transmission Division, 1979)The method is based on very simplified assumptions about the Wave Energy Converter (WEC) device, including that for reasonable effeciency the local water velocity should not be required to increase much above that existing ... -
Cockerell Lp Rafts In Steel
(A & P Appledore, 1979) -
Wave Energy Study: Nel Oscillating Water Column Bottom Standing Device, Preliminary Study Addendum
(Department of Industry: National Engineering Laboratory, 1979)The original report dated May 1979 has been revised to take account of newly available data. Output predictions have been revised and agreed with Rendel Palmer and Tritten. New costs have been calculated which show a 66% ...
