Browsing AUS Theses & Dissertations by College/Dept "Multidisciplinary Programs"
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Criteria Development for Affordable Housing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(2022-05)It is intuitive to believe that having a decent living habitat is the birth right of every human being. Nevertheless, many people face the global problem of securing decent affordable housing. The concept of affordability ... -
A Decision Support Model for Pre-qualifying Construction Contractors using 2S-ECI
(2023-11)The construction industry is distinguished by its complexity and the requirement for innovation and efficiency. The Two-Stage Early Contractor Involvement (2S-ECI) delivery approach has attracted international attention ... -
A Decision Support Model for Prequalifying IPD Project Participants in Construction Projects
(2022-11)Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is an innovative and collaborative delivery method in the construction industry. It has recently gained momentum after several projects in the US, and other regions, with partial utilization ... -
Design and Characterization of Flexible and Implantable Electrodes
(2019-04)Implantable bioelectrodes have the potential to advance neural sensing and muscle stimulation, especially in cases of peripheral nerve injuries. In such cases, the application of electrical stimulation to the muscles ... -
Design and Development of a Synergetic Controller for a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System
(2017-12)Electric vehicles are gaining increasing attention by automotive manufacturers in an attempt to reduce carbon footprint and produce more eco-friendly vehicles. Electric vehicles are powered by electric motor drives instead ... -
Design and Implementation of a Cable Robot for Rehabilitation
(2022-12)Due to the precision and repeatability that current robotic system offer; many researchers and innovators have proposed solution for biomedical needs and applications. Classical robots can offer great precision and offer ... -
Design and Implementation of an Advanced Control and Guidance Algorithm of a Single Rotor Helicopter
(2013-06)In this thesis, a complete autopilot solution for the Joker 3 miniature helicopter was designed and implemented. A dynamic model, which sufficiently describes the Joker 3 helicopter in a wide range of flight conditions was ... -
Design and Optimization of a Planar Cable Robot
(2020-07)This thesis presents a new approach towards the design of Cable-Driven-Parallel Robots (CDPR). Typically, the design of such robots is not the main concern, whereas in this work, an optimization of the design is carried ... -
Design of Robust Controllers for a Rotary Wing Helicopter
(2013-06)Due to inherent instability, parametric variations, changing properties during flight, and uncertainties in predicting aerodynamic coefficients, helicopter flight control requires strategies with enough robustness to cope ... -
Design-Construction Interface Problems in Sustainable Construction Projects in the UAE
(2023-11)unique demands of sustainable construction projects, necessitating distinct management techniques, specialized materials, and novel building practices, present challenges in efficiently navigating project scope, time, and ... -
Developing a Cooperative Behavior for Multi Agents System Application to Robot Soccer
(2007-07)Middle League MiroSot robot soccer system is to be used as a test bed for a multi-agent cooperative system to develop new cooperative strategies. The robot soccer game is different from other multi-agent systems, in that ... -
Developing a UAE-Based Disputes Prediction Model using Machine Learning
(2022-04)Disputes are a major phenomenon in the construction industry around the world that stems from unsettled disagreements between project stakeholders. These types of disagreements can take place in any project regardless of ... -
Development and Testing of a Novel MOF-based Composite for MEMS Sensing Applications
(2020-11)Mercury is one of the most hazardous environmental pollutants due to its immediate health implications on humans. With the potential of pollution of water due to industrial activities, a need for assessment of mercury ... -
Discrimination between genuine and acted expressions using EEG signals and machine learning
(2019-04)The main purpose of this thesis work was to quantify happiness in an objective manner. This is in line with the objectives of the National Program for Happiness and Positivity in the UAE. The major contribution to this ...