Browsing Construction + Engineering Conference Papers by Title
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Multi-regional system-dynamics modelling of integrated energy-system and transport sectors using UniSyD
(2017-05)Overview UniSyD Background UniSyD Structure Case Study & Sample Results Conclusions -
A new shear key for rocking timber shear walls
(Australian Earthquake Engineering Society (AEES), 2013)Allowing shear walls to rock is one way of protecting structures from earthquake damage, or at least minimising this damage. Walls allowed to rock must have the ability to resist both overturning moment, and lateral forces. ... -
New Zealand quantity surveying practices – Continuing to adapt in a changing environment
(RICS Foundation/Glasgow Caledonia University, 2001)The management of four New Zealand Quantity Surveying firms is examined using a five part framework. Comparison is made between current practice and that observed during research in 1996. It is concluded that the firms are ... -
New Zealand update : IEA - Hydrogen Implementing Agreement Meeting, Petten, Netherlands 10-12 Feb.
(2015-02)1. Location 2. History of H2 events to date in New Zealand 3. Industry links 4. Proposed organisational structure. 5. Unitec Centre for Hydrogen Energy Technologies in Industry (HETI) 6. Three H2 focussed projects 7. ... -
A numerical investigation into the behaviour of flexible uplifting structures with slip-friction connectors under earthquake loading
(2013-06)While there has been significant research into the behavior of uplifting (or rocking) rigid structures under seismic loading, far less attention has been paid to the behavior of flexible structures allowed to uplift. ... -
NZDE national exams : a nightmare and a limiting barrier
(2021-02-04)The pass rate in NZDE first-year modules with national exams is lower than the other courses in the programme In this presentation: The reasons why students struggle in the national exams are briefly discussed The ... -
Painting below zero-the Antarctic challenge
(Australian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA), 2013)The task set was to scrape down, prepare and repaint (3coat system) a selection of exterior timber windows at Scott Base, to very strict environmental protection rules/requirements. ‘Zero Harm’ was the catchphrase. No ... -
Perception of barriers to career progression by women engineers and engineering students
(2011-01-01)Although the common view that engineering is best suited for men is changing, there is anecdotal evidence suggesting gender imbalance in the engineering industry. Efforts take place throughout New Zealand to encourage ... -
Performance comparison of cloud computing/IoT virtualization software, Hyper-v vs Vsphere
(Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), 2020-06-16)Hyper-V and vSphere are amongst the top virtualization software's available in the market currently. Both of these products are from different vendors, Hyper-V is developed by Microsoft and vSphere is devolved by VMware. ... -
Perspectives on the challenges of delivering a sustainable survey technician training programme in New Zealand
(International Federation of Surveyors, 2010-04)The National Diploma in Surveying (NDS) was successfully delivered by Unitec for the first time in 1999 after replacing the New Zealand Certificate in Land Surveying (NZCLS). The ongoing challenge for Unitec has been to ... -
Plastic minimisation in construction: A pilot study identifying and quantifying the composition of C&D plastic in construction waste
(Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA), 2021-10)Construction and demolition (C&D) waste contributes at least 10,000 tonnes of plastic to landfills in Auckland annually. The growing use of plastic in the packaging of building materials, the use of polystyrene and products ... -
A platform for analysing advanced photovoltaic energy controllers
(2015-12)Photovoltaic (PV) based power generation technology is being pushed to the forefront as a viable alternative source of renewable energy, particularly in small scale domestic applications. In addition, there is a growing ... -
Pluvial Urbanism
(Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, 2013)Waterfronts are a critical site for urban redevelopment in the early 21st century. However many waterfront sites have serious environmental problems, especially the management of contaminated stormwater, which contemporary ... -
Polynesian housing in Auckland
(2006)Auckland is sometimes called the world's biggest Polynesian city but Polynesians occupy only some of the suburbs. The original Ngati Whatua inhabitants have been swamped, not only by the European (Pakeha) settlers but also ... -
The potential for treating asbestos & asbestiform minerals
(2019-11-26)Asbestos & asbestiform minerals Health Issues from asbestos Waves of asbestos exposure Asbestos case study – Cook Islands Asbestos case study – Canberra, Australia Potential asbestiform hazards Exposure to asbestiform ... -
Potential impact of consumer behaviour and fossil fuelled hydrogen generation on national energy policy of New Zealand
(Energy, Utility and Environment Conference, 2011-02)In 2008 greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector in New Zealand accounted for 19% of total emissions. Studies using the multi sector partial equilibrium model UniSyD show that vehicle costs and driving range when ... -
Predicting the pumping characteristics of multiple parallel tube air-lift pumps
(2016)Air-lift pumps have begun to receive a high degree of attention due to the absence of mechanical components and the potential for their use in renewable energy applications. One of the principal challenges of the air-lift ... -
Prediction of electricity consumption for residential houses in New Zealand
(European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), 2018-07-10)Residential consumer’s demand of electricity is continuously growing, which leads to high greenhouse gas emissions. Detailed analysis of electricity consumption characteristics for residential buildings is needed to improve ... -
Preliminary research on modelling and control of two line kites for power generation
(2017-12)Wind power is the second largest renewable resource from which we can obtain electricity besides hydropower. Wind farms have had significant growth in past decades; however, they require a massive investment to setup ... -
Professional pathways in BIM and digital construction
(2019-09)Increasing complexity in construction projects, together with widespread availability of technology applicable to many aspects of the construction industry, is driving demand for greater integration of information and ...
