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Fabrication of SiC/Magnesium Alloy Composite via Friction Stir Processing
(2016-01)One of the most interesting improvements in the history of materials is composites manufacturing. Because of their ability to improve different mechanical properties of some metals, nanoparticles have been given much ... -
Face Flow: Constrained Optical Flow Framework for Faces
(2020-05)In computer vision, models and methods for facial expression recognition are continually in development. Several models aim to describe the highly complex structure of different faces, which in turn allows researchers to ... -
Face Recognition in Uncontrolled Indoor Environment
(2013-06)Face recognition (FR) is one of the most convenient biometric systems even though it is not currently the most reliable one. Especially when images for (FR) system are captured by surveillance cameras, such cameras often ... -
Fault Coverage and Diagnosis of Protocols and Systems Modeled As Extended Finite State Machines
(2015-01)Automatic test derivation from formal specifications offers a rigorous discipline to functional conformance testing. In various application domains, such as communication protocols and other reactive systems, the specification ... -
Fault-Tolerant Network Topologies for Datacenters
(2017-05)Data centers are an integral part of cloud computing infrastructure to support various cloud-based services such as web search, email, social networking, distributed file systems and scientific computing. Data centers ... -
A Feasibility Study for Solar Energy Generation Policy Mechanisms in The UAE
(2021-11)In a modern world, life would not be possible without energy, as energy plays a significant role in the development of nations. The rapid economic growth combined with the increasing energy demand is a continuous driving ... -
Ferromagnetic Fe-Cu Coating for Ferrous Contaminants Sensing in Aqueous Media
(2020-11)This work investigates the development and analysis of a novel resonant sensor for ferrous contaminations in aqueous media. Resonant sensor is a class of sensors that employ a structure vibrating at resonance. Hence, the ... -
Fetal ECG Signal Enhancement
(2008-06)Fetal heart monitoring yields vital information about the fetus health and can support medical decision making in critical situations. A compound signal is obtained non-invasively by placing electrodes on the abdomen area ... -
Finite Element Analysis of Machining Lightweight Syntactic Foams
(2021-04)Aluminium alloys reinforced with hollow alumina microsphere syntactic foams possess superior physical and mechanical properties such as improved stiffness, peak compressive strength and total specific energy absorption. ... -
Finite Element Analysis of Splayed Steel Girder Bridges
(2015-06)A splayed girder bridge is a bridge which consists of a deck slab supported on girders with linearly varying spacing. The simple formulas and approximate design procedures in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications ... -
Finite Element Investigation of Pre-Damaged RC Columns Retrofitted with FRCM
(2021-06)Reinforced concrete (RC) structures in the UAE and globally face adverse deterioration during their lifetime. A novel retrofitting system using poly-paraphenylene-benzobisoxazole (PBO) Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix ... -
Finite Element Modeling of Drilling AZ91 Magnesium Foam Reinforced with Hollow Alumina Microspheres
(2021-07)Novel AZ91 magnesium syntactic foams are a potential choice for temporary biomedical implants. In many cases, holes of various sizes need to be machined on the biomedical implants using the drilling process to facilitate ... -
Finite Element Modelling of FRCM-Confined RC Columns Exposed to Fire
(2023-06)Externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) have been widely used for strengthening and retrofitting applications. However, their efficacy is hindered by the poor resistance of epoxy resins to elevated temperature ... -
Finite Element-Based Parametric Analysis of Mat Foundations
(2016-04)Raft or mat foundation is a thick reinforced concrete slab covering the entire contact area of the structure and supporting heavy loads from superstructure to a large area of soil. This type of foundation is employed in ... -
Fire Performance of FRCM Strengthened Columns: Experimental Investigation
(2023-11)The utilization of Externally Bonded (EB) fiber systems for the rehabilitation and retrofitting of existing and deteriorated RC structures has grown in recent decades, given their demonstrated promise and convenience. Fiber ... -
Flex Behavior of Green SNFRC Circ Beams with Double-Layers of Spirals and Uniformly Distributed Reinf
(2021-12)Green Concrete has emerged as a promising sustainable alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)-based concrete. Partial OPC replacement by Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag (GGBS) promotes enhanced sustainability ... -
Flexible Scheduling for Construction Projects
(2012-01)A successful project schedule is one of the prime keys to project success. The Critical Path Method (CPM) determines a rigid timeline of activities' execution ignoring resource related issues. Many techniques were developed ... -
Flexural Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced for Shear with Steel Welded Wire Fabric
(2021-07)Past studies have shown that welded wire fabric (WWF) can be used as an effective alternative to stirrups in resisting shear in reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Such a form of reinforcement reduces the time required to ... -
Flexural Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Bars Under Long Exposure to UAE Environment
(2021-03)Due to the large research pool of Fiber-reinforced Polymers (FRP) reinforcements, their utilization as main reinforcement in concrete structures has gained the trust of the engineering community. In fact, design codes such ...