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A reconfigurable data-path accelerator based on single-flux quantum circuits
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2014-03)The single-flux quantum (SFQ) is expected to be a next-generation high-speed and low-power technology in the field of logic-circuits. CMOS as the dominant technology for conventional processors cannot be replaced with SFQ ... -
The response of Auckland construction firms to recent technological changes
(Unitec ePress, 2021-07-08)Over the past decade the impacts of technology on the construction sector have been profound. This trend presents significant challenges for construction firms in an environment characterised by skilled-labour shortages ... -
Review of digital technologies to improve productivity of New Zealand construction industry
(2019-12)The New Zealand construction industry continues to face pressures to improve productivity and lower construction costs. With the need to build more houses and infrastructure, quicker, to high quality and on time, there is ... -
A review of specialist role definitions in BIM guides and standards
(2017-10)Many handbooks and guides have been developed to assist with the adoption and implementation of BIM for organizations and projects. This paper examines the ways in which roles and responsibilities of BIM specialists are ... -
A review of the scholarly literature on CCPM : a focus on underpinning assumptions
(Inderscience, 2018-07-19)Since critical chain project management (CCPM) was introduced, there have been many reports of its successful application, along with some claims of its shortcomings. However, there has been no attempt to reconcile the ... -
Simulation and techno-economic assessment of hydrogen production from biomass gasification-based processes: A review
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2022-11-12)The development of low-carbon fuels from renewable resources is a key measure to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate climate change. Biomass gasification with subsequent gas processing and purification is a promising ... -
A survey on big data processing infrastructure: evolving role of FPGA
(InderScience Publishers, 2015)In today’s commercial world, information is becoming a major economic resource thus leading to a statement - Information is wealth. It is a technical challenge for computer systems in managing and analyzing the large volumes ... -
Systems dynamics modelling of pathways to a hydrogen economy in New Zealand : final report
(Unitec ePress, 2012-01-01)This report represents a compilation of work prepared under Objective 6: Carbon to Hydrogen Energy – Proof of Concept of FRST contract C08X0204. -
Teaching and learning in AEC Education - the Building Information Modelling factor
(Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), 2018-07)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is effecting a fundamental change through the architectural, engineering and construction industry (AEC) and simultaneously influencing curricula and course delivery within these ... -
Thermal performance of school buildings: Impacts beyond thermal comfort
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2022-05-10)Based on field study data regarding the winter indoor thermal environment of three classrooms with different building envelopes, this study compared and evaluated these environments, not only related to students’ thermal ... -
Thermal performance of school buildings: Impacts beyond thermal comfort
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2022-05-10)Based on field study data regarding the winter indoor thermal environment of three classrooms with different building envelopes, this study compared and evaluated these environments, not only related to students' thermal ... -
Use of a supercomputer to advance parameter optimisation using genetic algorithms
(IWA Publishing, 2007-10)Parameter optimisation is a significant but time consuming process that is inherent to conceptual hydrological models representing rainfall-runoff process. This study presents two modifications to achieve optimised results ... -
Use of gene expression programing for multi-model combination of rainfall-runoff models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)This paper deals with the application of an innovative method for combining estimated outputs from a number of rainfall-runoff models using Gene Expression Programming (GEP) to perform symbolic regression. The GEP multi-model ... -
Wetback research: Thermodynamic flow characteristics of passive thermosyphon energy transfer from independent heat source to remote storage using both direct and indirect systems
(ePress, Unitec | Te Pūkenga, 2022-12-16)The method of heating water by means of a water jacket installed in the firebox of a solid-fuel burner, connected by pipes to a hot-water cylinder (HWC), was once commonplace in New Zealand, but has become less so in recent ...