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    • Adaptive Mesh Multi-Scale Modelling of Tidal Hydraulics and Material Transport 

      Nash, Stephen; Hartnett, Michael (2011)
      Multi-scale modelling for structured meshes is achieved by nesting high resolution grids within lower resolution grids. By specifying high resolutions in areas of interest only, computational cost can be reduced. Adaptive ...

    • An adaptive mesh solute transport model 

      Nash, Stephen; Hartnett, Michael (2009)
      An adaptive mesh solute transport model is presented. The adaptive mesh scheme is implemented in a one-way multiply nested version of the hydrobiological model DIVAST (Depth Integrated Velocity and Solute Transport). The ...

    • Analysis of jacking force data for microtunnels in glacial till at Kilcock, Ireland 

      Curran, Brien G.; McCabe, Bryan A. (IOS Press, 2011)
      Although the application of microtunnelling to pipeline construction has grown considerably in Ireland in recent times, there is very little published guidance on the jacking forces that might be expected in Irish ground ...

    • Analysis of microtunnel jacking forces in alluvium and glacial till in Mullingar, Ireland 

      McCabe, Bryan; Reilly, Ciaran C.; Orr, Trevor L. (2012)
      The number of successful microtunnelling drives completed in Ireland is growing rapidly. However, current jacking force predictions rely on experience from the UK and beyond, often gained through work in soils with a small ...

    • Application of water quality index models to an Irish estuary 

      Uddin, Md Galal; Nash, Stephen; Olbert, Agnieszka Indiana (Civil Engineering Research Association of Ireland (CERAI), 2020-08-27)
      The paper investigates the application of different Water Quality Index (WQI) models for to estuarine waters. WQI models are aggregation based mathematical models that convert extensive water quality data into a single ...

    • Assessing aerodynamic performance in cycling using computational fluid dynamics 

      Mannion, Paul; Clifford, Eoghan; Blocken, Bert; Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena (NUI Galway, 2016-08-29)
      Aerodynamic resistance is one of the leading challenges to overcome in elite cycling. To optimize cycling aerodynamics, estimates must first be made by means of wind tunnel testing, computational fluid dynamics or track ...

    • Assessing capital investment on energy improvement projects from a global energy management perspective: a tri-generation case study 

      Coffey, Ronan; Coakley, Daniel; Sterling, Raymond; Finnerty, Noel; McDonagh, Shane; Keane, Marcus M. (NUI Galway, 2016)
      For multi-national companies, assessment of energy improvement projects across a global site-base requires a thorough understanding of the driving factors affecting energy consumption on each site. Traditionally, assessment ...

    • Assessment of water quality using Water Quality Index (WQI) models and advanced geostatistical technique 

      Uddin, Md Galal; Olbert, Agnieszka Indiana; Nash, Stephen (Civil Engineering Research Association of Ireland (CERAI), 2020-08-27)
      Water quality index (WQI) models are popular tools to evaluate the quality of water; as such they have been developed and used by many agencies worldwide. However, the WQI model may generate excessive uncertainties in ...

    • Axial load behaviour of a driven cast in situ pile in sand 

      Flynn, Kevin N.; McCabe, Bryan A.; Egan, Derek (GeoEngineer, 2013)
      [No abstract available]

    • Behaviour of hybrid concrete lattice girder flat slab system using insitu structural health monitoring 

      Newell, S.; Goggins, Jamie; Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena; Holleran, D. (NUI Galway, 2016-08-29)
      In recent decades, Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) has emerged as an increasingly important tool in Civil Engineering to understand how structures behave during construction and operation. Although SHM is not a new ...

    • Blackpool South Strategy project: analysis of pipe-jacking records 

      O’Dwyer, Kevin G.; McCabe, Bryan A.; Sheil, Brian B.; Hernon, David P. (Civil Engineering Research in Ireland CERI, 2018-08-29)
      In recent years, there has been an increased resort to microtunnelling/pipe-jacking as a means of constructing underground conduits (for water, sewage, gas and other utilities) to avoid on-street disruption in urban areas. ...

    • Building effectiveness communication ratios for improved building life cycle management 

      Morrissey, Elmer; Keane, Marcus M.; O’Donnell, James; McCarthy, John (International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA), 2005-08-15)
      Many existing building energy performance assessment frameworks, quantifying and categorising buildings post occupancy, offer limited feedback on design decisions. An environment providing decision makers with pertinent ...

    • Can DEAP help us to predict the energy demand and indoor temperature of homes before and after renovation ? A case study from Dublin 

      Moran, Paul; Goggins, Jamie (Civil Engineering Research Association of Ireland (CERAI) and Cork Institute of Technology, 2020-08-27)
      Improving the energy efficiency of buildings via retrofitting is seen as one of the key mitigation measures to reducing the energy demand and carbon emissions of the built environment in Ireland. However, while energy ...

    • Carbonation in stabilised peat: an accelerated pilot study 

      Duggan, Alan R.; McCabe, Bryan A.; Clifford, Eoghan; Goggins, Jamie (ICE Institution of Civil Engineers, 2015)
      Due to stringent environmental regulations, embodied carbon estimates are being used increasingly to assess the environmental impact of major building and infrastructure projects, including their geotechnical components. ...

    • CASCADE methodology and tool: appliedICT for energy efficient airports 

      Costa, Andrea; Blanes, Luis M.; Réhault, Nicolas; Keane, Marcus M. (World SB14 Barcelona, 2014-10-28)
      This paper gives an overview on the CASCADE project, methodology and on a stakeholdercentered solution called the CASCADE Tool that integrates Fault Detection and Diagnosis (FDD)into a comprehensive energy management ...

    • Characterisation of Irish-grown Scots pine timber for structural applications 

      Ó Fátharta, Cian; Gil Moreno, David; Harte, Annette M. (National University of Ireland Galway, 2020-08-27)
      There is very little knowledge on the timber quality of the native Scots pine grown in Ireland, and its potential to produce timber for structural applications. This paper studied the mechanical performance in tension and ...

    • Characterisation of Irish-grown Scots pine timber for structural applications 

      Ó Fátharta, Cian; Gil-Moreno, David; Harte, Annette M. (Civil Engineering Research in Ireland, 2020)
      There is very little knowledge on the timber quality of the native Scots pine grown in Ireland, and its potential to produce timber for structural applications. This paper studied the mechanical performance in tension and ...

    • Combining engineering and qualitative models to fault diagnosis in air handling units 

      Struss, Peter; Sterling, Raymond; Febres, Jesus; Sabir, Umbreen; Keane, Marcus M. (IOS Press, 2014-08-18)
      This paper presents a methodology for model-based fault localization and identification that exploits both numerical (Modelica) models and a qualitative model-based approach to diagnosis. It has been applied to diagnosis ...

    • Community engaged learning: A building engineering case study 

      Goggins, Jamie; Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena (Civil Engineering Research Association of Ireland (CERAI), 2020-08-28)
      ABSTRACT: Community engaged learning is a form of experiential education with a civic underpinning. Community engaged learning is embedded with the civil engineering curriculum at NUI Galway and is framed by a research ...

    • Cyclonic circulation in the western Irish Sea in future climate 

      Olbert, Agnieszka Indiana; Hartnett, Michael; Dabrowski, Tomasz (International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research, 2011-07-01)
      The Irish Sea (IS) is a semi-enclosed body of water on the European Continental Shelf and the Western Irish Sea Gyre (WISG) is a characteristic phenomenon of the Sea. The gyre due to its significant effects on the circulation, ...