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Bid-winning potential optimization for concession schemes with imprecise investment parameters
No full textThis paper portrays the development of a concession-investment optimization model for optimizing the winning potential of a concession-bid from the prospective promoters' viewpoints by taking into account imprecise investment parameters. A financial performance measure has been developed to quantify bid-winning potential. Fuzzy set theory is embedded into a genetic algorithm to optimize bid-winning prospects of concession schemes under uncertainty. The fuzzy vertex method accomplishes propagation of uncertainty in cash flows arising from imprecision in estimation of investment parameters. Genetic algorithm solves the optimization routine. The developed model yields global near-optimal solution of bid-winning potential with contributing values of concessionary items: concession length, base price, and equity level under uncertain investment environment. A numerical example demonstrates model capabilities. The model results would help promoters devise a profitable, yet competitive, financial proposal.Griffith Sciences, Griffith School of EngineeringNo Full Tex
Workshop on Life Cycle Assessment of Sustainable FRP Materials (2009)
Full text linkThe presentation was in a joint workshop participated by Australian and Japanese researchers on FRP materials, which is also a part of Fibre Composites in Civil Infrastructure Road Show in Japan 2009
35th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2024)
No full textCONTEXT
Engineering education must evolve rapidly to keep pace with technological advancements and meet the demands of the modern job market. Traditional teaching methods often fall short in maintaining student engagement and ensuring academic integrity. Active learning strategies, such as problem-based learning and collaborative projects enhance engagement and retention. Additionally, effective plagiarism detection and ethical training are crucial in maintaining academic integrity. Regular curriculum updates and industry collaboration are essential for aligning coursework with professional standards.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
This study aims to address significant challenges faced by the MEC3203 Materials Technology course at University of Southern Queensland, specifically focusing on low student engagement, academic dishonesty, and negative student feedback. The objective was to redesign the course to enhance engagement, uphold academic integrity, and align content with industry needs.
METHODOLOGY
The course redesign involved integrating industry-relevant content and real-world case studies, integrating practical applications through real-world problems and mandatory viva voce sessions, and engaging industry experts through guest lectures. Data was collected through student feedback, course evaluations, and testimonials, and analysed to assess improvements in engagement, academic integrity, and overall satisfaction.
ACHIEVED OUTCOMES
The course redesign led to significant improvements in student engagement, understanding of practical applications, and academic integrity. Students exhibited increased interest and a deeper understanding of practical applications, as evidenced by positive feedback. The mandatory viva voce sessions successfully reduced incidents of academic dishonesty and provided valuable personalised feedback. Guest lectures from industry professionals enhanced motivation and highlighted the practical relevance of coursework. These outcomes suggest that the course redesign effectively addressed the challenges and improved the overall learning experience.
SUMMARY
The MEC3203 Materials Technology course redesign demonstrates an effective approach to improving engagement, academic integrity, and industry relevance in engineering education. The positive impact of these changes underscores their potential for broader application in engineering education, suggesting that similar approaches could benefit other courses and institutions including other levels in adapting to evolving educational and industry standards
Addressing Challenges in Engineering Education: A Case Study of Materials Technology Course
Full text linkEngineering education continually faces the dual challenge of maintaining high student engagement while ensuring academic integrity. This article presents a comprehensive case study of the MEC3203 Materials Technology course at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia. After assuming the role of Course Coordinator in 2018, several significant issues were identified, including low student engagement, frequent breaches of academic integrity and poor student evaluation scores. A series of strategic interventions was implemented in response to these challenges. First, the course materials were extensively updated to reflect the latest advancements in materials technology, aiming to enhance the relevance and applicability of the content. Second, real-world engineering practices were integrated into the curriculum through the incorporation of industry case studies, guest lectures from professionals in the field, and practical assignments designed to simulate real engineering challenges. These changes aimed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the subject matter and its practical application. Furthermore, efforts were made to foster a supportive and interactive learning environment. The outcomes of these interventions were significant. There was a marked increase in student engagement, demonstrated by higher attendance rates and more active participation in class activities. Incidents of academic integrity breaches decreased, indicating a stronger adherence to ethical standards. Moreover, overall course satisfaction improved substantially, as reflected in higher student evaluation scores and feedback
GROWTH, YIELD AND NUTRIENT CONTENTS OF MUNGBEAN (BARI Mung 6) AS AFFECTED BY NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND POULTRY MANURE
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Submitted to the Faculty of Agriculture,
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural Lniversity,Dhaka,
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY
SEMESTER. JAN-JUN, 2013An experiment was conducted during the period from l:ebruary to April of 2012
at the experimental held of the fanii of' Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University to study
the effect of nitrogen fertilizers and poultry manure on growth, yield and nutrient
contents of munghean (BARI Mung 6). The two-factorial experiment was conducted by
using RCBI) (Randomized Completely Block Design) with three replications. During the
experiment. tidlowing treatments were included No - Control. N1 - Nitrogen i 10 kg
ha". N2- Nitrogen 'i 20 kg ha". N - Nitrogen 25 kg ha" and P0 - no poultry manure,
P, - Poultry manure 4 t ha'', P2- Poultry manure 2) 7 t ha". 1)3 - Poultry manure :i 10
Both nitrogen and poultry manure doses as well as their interactions showed
signilicant effect on almost all growth and yield parameters. Al harvest highest plant
height, number ol leaves and branches plant'', average dry weight of pods
plant", number ol seeds po&. 1000-seed weight. seed yield and stover yield recorded in
N3 (Nitrogen (á) 25 kg ha") and it were either closely followed by or statistically similar
with N2 (Nitrogen 20 kg ha") and subsequently followed by N1 (Nitrogen @ 10 kg ha'
I),
N. P and K content in seed were recorded highest in N3 (Nitrogen @25 kg ha") and it
was also either closely followed by or statistically similar with N2 (Nitrogen 20 kg ha'
5. Lowest results for above parameters were Ibund from the treatment using no nitrogen
fertilizer (N0). Similarly, in the ease of sole effect of poultry manure the highest values
for above parameters were recorded in P3 (Poultry manure ii, 10 t ha") which was, in
most of the eases, statistically similar with P2 (poultry manure '@ 7 t ha'') and then
followed by P1 (Poultry manure (ã 4 t ha"). Lowest results were found from the
treatment using no poultry manure (P0). In the case of interaction ol' treatments, highest
seed yield was recorded from nitrogen @ 25 kg ha" with poultry manure 10 t ha"
which was either closely followed by or statistically similar with (he interaction of
nitrogen iI 25 kg ha" and poultry manure 'jiF 7 t interaction of nitrogen 20 kg ha"
and poultry manure @1 10 t ha" and interaction of nitrogen 20 kg and poultry
manure i 7 t ha". Stover yield and nutrient contents showed almost similar trend like
seed yield
Precision Global Forum on Polymer Science and Engineering (PPOLY2025)
No full textThe pursuit of sustainable materials in engineering has led to a growing interest in bio-composites derived from natural fibres. This keynote presentation explores the innovative use of powdered macadamia nutshells - an under-utilised by-product of the food industry - in the development of composite cores and sandwich structures. By processing these nutshells into specific particle sizes and integrating them into a suitable resin matrix, we have fabricated composite cores and sandwich panels reinforced with carbon fabric skins. The resulting materials demonstrate enhanced flexural and shear strength, positioning them as promising alternatives to conventional materials in high-performance sectors such as aerospace and automotive. This research highlights the potential of agricultural wastes like macadamia nutshells to contribute to sustainable manufacturing practices, offering a viable pathway for waste utilisation and the advancement of eco-friendly engineering solutions. Future studies will aim to optimise particle sizes, weight ratios, and assess long-term durability, further unlocking the potential of these novel composite materials
Taaga and its brand challenge: a perspective of consumer view
Full text linkThis internship report is submitted in a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration,2013.Cataloged from PDF version of Internship report.Includes bibliographical references (page 40).This report analyses the marketing strategies of the Aarong. Aarong is one of the most renowned fashion enterprises in our country. This report has covered almost all the strategies of Aarong for marketing its product. It also includes a brief profile of the enterprise. To know the strategy of the enterprise it also includes the product categories and the distribution channel of the enterprise. The objective of this report is to identify and analyze marketing strategies of Aarong and sub brand of Taaga. I have used both the Primary sources of data and Secondary sources of data. The data has been collected through oral conversation. The limitations to get the proper information were Time barriers, Intension to not disclose the information, Rules and regulation etc. The vision of the company is to remain as the benchmark in the fashion industry. Being an innovative and creative enterprise, consistently delivering world-class products ensuring best consumer satisfaction through continuous value added services provided by highly professional and committed team. The main product sources of Aarong is-AAF (Ayesha Abed Foundation) and The Independent producers. Aarong produces more than 100 product line. All these products are highly fashionable. Their products are basically two types-Textile and Non-Textile. Now Aarong going to expand its market all over the world through e-commerce. It’s clearly indicated that Aarong is in the leading position among all other competitors in the fashion industry. At present the company holds 65% market share where as the rest of 35%market share holds by the other multi-national and local companies. The major’s participants of the fashion industry are- Grameen, Kkrafts, Anjans, Rong, Banglar Mela, Anna mela etc. Being an Intern I worked at Aarong center. I really enjoyed the job during my internship program. Marketing strategies of Aarong is built on STP – Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning. Aarong discovers different needs and groups in the market place, target those needs and groups that it can satisfy in the superior way and then position its offerings, so that the target market recognize the enterprises distinctive offerings and image. Aarong is constantly working to improve its products quality through comparative study and customer feedback in order to maintain competitive edge. However, finally in this report there are some suggestions and recommendations for making better strategy and removing lacking.Md. Mainul IslamB. Business Administratio
Optimal coordination of energy sources for microgrid incorporating concepts of locational marginal pricing and energy storage
Full text linkThis research aims to coordinate energy sources for standalone microgrid (MG), incorporating locational marginal pricing (LMP) and energy storage. Two approaches are suggested for the optimal energy management of MG. First, the energy management of a standalone MG is performed utilising the concept of LMP. The objective is to minimise the average LMP to reduce network congestion and power loss costs. Second, energy management is performed using a dual-stage energy management approach. A BESS model is formulated considering charging and discharging characteristics and utilised in this research for dual-stage energy management. The impact of the battery state of charge (SOC) is assessed in the optimal day-ahead operation. An incremental cost factor is included with battery SOC when calculating the system operating cost. A new binary jellyfish search algorithm (BJSA) is developed to solve energy management problems. The suggested BJSA technique is implemented in solving the optimal energy management of MG considering LMP. The simulations of the suggested approach are conducted on the IEEE 14 and 30-bus test systems. Results show that the BJSA technique is more consistent than the binary particle swarm optimisation (BPSO) technique in determining the optimal solution. In addition, the BJSA technique is employed to solve the dual-stage energy management of MG considering BESS. The proposed approach is simulated on the IEEE 14 and 30-bus systems. Results also show that the BJSA technique is superior to the BPSO technique in minimising the operating cost in real-time economic dispatch (ED). The performance of the BJSA and BPSO techniques is exactly similar to the UC schedule with and without BESS considering the IEEE 30-bus system, like the IEEE 14-bus system. The BJSA technique minimises operating costs by up to 5% over the BPSO technique for the UC schedule with power loss. Operating costs are reduced by up to 5% using the BJSA technique rather than the BPSO technique for real-time ED with BESS. However, the BPSO technique is inconsistent and fails to obtain the same results for the IEEE 30-bus system. Overall, the findings confirm the superiority of the suggested BJSA technique and the suggested optimisation approaches in optimising the energy management of MG
8th Global Conference & Expo on Materials Science and Engineering
No full textThis presentation illustrates research conducted on the development of elastomeric composites utilizing agricultural waste, specifically macadamia nutshells, and industrial waste, ceramic hollow microspheres, as reinforcement fillers. The research aims to effectively utilize agricultural and industrial waste to produce sustainable materials, aligning with the current focus of researchers on waste management and sustainable material development. In the initial phase of the project, ground macadamia nutshells were employed as natural fillers due to their outstanding mechanical properties such as high strength, low density, and favourable thermal characteristics. Subsequently, ceramic hollow microspheres extracted from fly ash, a byproduct of coal-fired power plants, were utilized as non-natural fillers in the second phase. The fabrication of the composites using rubber involved a modified hand layup method. The weight percentage of the fillers served as the independent variable, and samples were produced with varying weight percentages. These samples underwent various mechanical tests and SEM analysis to investigate their behavior under different loading and texture conditions. The results were analysed to identify the properties of these novel composite materials and to determine further research directions. This research signifies a significant advancement in promoting sustainable practices and materials, opening new avenues in this domain
Optimizing Concessionary Items' Values for Procuring Privately Financed Infrastructure Projects
No full textTo provide reliable and cost-effective infrastructure services to the public, governments around the globe often seek participation from the private sector with an emphasis on their ability to provide private finance. As such, most countries exploit competitive tendering to award Privately Financed Infrastructure (PFI) projects to sponsors representing the private sector. Within the framework of competitive procurement, sponsors not only strive to maximize their potential of winning such ventures at the tendering stage, but they also aspire to achieve a certain level of profit reflecting the risk associated with their investment. Moreover, owing to their limited financial capacity, sponsors must seek external funds from financial institutions (lenders) and, consequently, make their best efforts to maximize the potential of attracting lenders. This challenging process is mainly governed by a project’s concession length, base price (such as initial tariff/toll), and debt-to-equity ratio – collectively known as concessionary items.
Owing to multiparty involvement, a state of optimality always reigns in determining the ideal values of concessionary items. Although profitability plays the pivotal role, chasing optimal values of concessionary items thus appears as an intrinsic uphill struggle to potential sponsors. Without resolving multiparty conflicting financial interests, the selected values of concessionary items may not only be suboptimal but may also be erroneous, leading to the sponsor’s failure in winning the bid for procuring the project. An exhaustive review of existing literature reveals that previously developed financial analysis models cannot adequately capture the complexities associated with determining optimal values of concessionary items through evaluating their aggregated impact on PFI project cash flows.Thesis (PhD Doctorate)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)School of EngineeringScience, Environment, Engineering and TechnologyFull Tex
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