License Plate Recognition is one of the significant enablers that can be utilized in wide range applications ITS and smart cities. The proposed design relies on three image processing stages to achieve license plate identification with high accuracy which are pre-processing, segmentation, character recognition. canny edge detection method various thresholds, contour detection, masking techniques used locate car edges plate. In experiment presented this paper, 200 images were identify...

Sustainability focuses on the interaction between a given project and social, environmental, economic dimensions of system enclosing it. The majority studies conducted focused mostly environmental aspects sustainability rather than ones, while very few discussed social dimension. Social promotes concepts respect, awareness, diversity, vitality, responsibility toward workforce society by keeping them healthy safe from harm during different phases project. Highway projects are one most...

Two promising solutions have been recently proposed to address the massive growth in mobile traffic and wireless devices: LTE-U in-band full-duplex (FD) wireless. extends benefits of LTE-A unlicensed 5 GHz band, used mainly by Wi-Fi users. However, uncertainty user activities makes provisioning QoS guarantees users challenging. On other hand, FD can double spectrum efficiency enabling simultaneous transmission reception over same frequency band. Our objective this paper is exploit excess...

Opportunistic spectrum access (OSA) and self-interference cancellation (SIC) are two emerging solutions for enhancing utilization, which expected to impact the design of 5G networks. In this paper, we consider problem composing an opportunistic LTE-A network using a set existing base stations (BSs) with heterogeneous SIC capabilities costs. The objective is cheapest that can support probabilistic rate demands multiple users. Towards achieving goal, propose novel stochastic joint channel BS...

Snow and ice damage to U.S. airport pavements, particularly in colder regions, poses an ongoing challenge, resulting significant annual economic losses. Traditional snow removal methods are often perceived as cost-prohibitive, driving the quest for cost-effective alternatives mitigate adverse impacts on pavement sustainability. In response, this research investigates innovative construction approach utilizing electrically conductive composite (ECC) comprised of waterborne polyurethane (WPU)...

Carvedilol is a novel β-adrenoreceptor blocker, with antioxidant properties inhibiting lipid peroxidation and preventing the depletion of endogenous antioxidants. Moreover, carvedilol was reported to enhance expression Bcl-2 gene, which has antiapoptotic effects. There are few researches testing protective effect on development diabetic cardiomyopathy nephropathy. In this study, we induced diabetes mellitus in male Wistar albino rats. We investigated carvedilol, as well vitamin E,...

This article presents a new method for the optimal microphasor measurement units placement (OμPP) distribution grids. A general integer linear programming framework has been defined by dividing grid into two parts: nonbranching bus series (NBS) and overlapped buses. An objective function is each part associated with observability constraints. Also, region matrix used to describe configuration instead of defining much larger connectivity matrix. Based on definition, search space reduction...

In this article, we present the design and operation process of AssIuT-IoT testbed; an educational remotely accessible testbed for Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. The adopts experiment as a service (EaaS) model in which users are able to access testbeds reserve/use available resources over Internet. Also, is federated with other ones distributed among different locations allow sharing resources, user accounts, policies. form consortium that facilitates students' hardware at locations....

This paper presents a non-destructive capacitance-based technique for rebars detection in reinforced concrete structure. The proposed depends on capacitance variation between the two electrodes of co-planar capacitive sensor while scanning across different sections with and without reinforcement bars. A mathematical model is used to provide meaningful interpretation effect parameters measured capacitance. finite element built accompanied by dedicated experimental setup confirm theoretical...

In nonlinear construction optimization problems, the capability of current algorithms to find an optimal solution is usually limited by their inability evaluate effects changing value each decision variable on reaching solution. This paper presents fundamental research aimed at developing a novel evolutionary algorithm, named Electimize, that mimics behavior electrons flowing, through electric circuit branches with least resistance. proposed solutions are represented wires and evaluated two...

Value engineering (VE) can be a very valuable tool in the field of civil and construction industry. VE has tremendous benefits both cost-saving project improvement areas. Between pay-offs wide variety applications, it is unsurprising that more firms are adopting principles design phases their projects. Many studies have been conducted on invention new tools for while others focused application aspect different domains. This paper presents an overview its applications engineering. The study...

Internet of Thins is a paradigm in which things (devices) communicate with each other and cloud platform to perform set tasks includes monitoring controlling the device or surrounding environment. In this paper, we introduce basic architecture AssIUT IoT remotely accessible testbed designed for applications. The adopts Experiment as Service (EaaS) model it provides suitable easy way implement experiments related We provide details about design from hardware software point views. Also, some...

Structure Health Monitoring provides a solution for damage detection, identification and monitoring the structural behavior through collection of data from several points on structure. In this work, we present design operation an Internet Things based health system. The vibration signals are collected specific monitored structure using processing node with wireless internet connectivity. Then, sensors grouped transmitted via cellular network to remote server where appropriate detection...

In this paper, we propose the design, operation, and implementation of an Internet Things-based hybrid structural health monitoring. This innovative system leverages capabilities both fog cloud layers in computing The architecture consists leaf nodes deployed on a target structure. These nodes, synchronously, collect acceleration signals from accelerometers attached directly to structure transmit data on-site central node via short-range communication protocol. At layer, node, applies damage...

Due to the high sampling rate of power signals by Micro Phasor Measurement Units (μPMUs) tight restrictions on computing time different algorithms are imposed. Especially when dealing with estimation off-nominal frequency. Sampling signal a frequency which is multiple instantaneous used fix this problem. To perform this, Gabor Transform applied get update each cycle. In paper we propose many complexity enhancements allow during limited intersample interval, and validate our techniques using...

Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) is a successful solution for the spectrum scarcity problem. In DSA, unlicensed users can gain access to licensed in way that does not harm transmission. Many technical solutions are proposed efficiently facilitate DSA. This paper analyzes benefits of using cooperative relaying technique on occupancy transmissions. A slotted with interweave sharing modeled stationary discrete time Markov chains both non-cooperative and Furthermore, effect cooperation level among...

Resilient and sustainable development of urban areas under climate change requires strategies to compensate for the effects heat island (UHI). Currently, there are various mitigation (UHIMSs) used alleviate impact ever-rising temperatures. However, effectiveness such should be assessed with respect a multitude parameters ensure their resilience sustainability. The review literature reveals is lack comprehensive models clear performance measures that can aid practitioners in selecting most...

In this paper, we deal with enhancing the accuracy of sampling instant Micro Phasor Measurement Units (μPMUs) used in distribution grids. The pulse per second (PPS) signal GPS synchronizes start each all μPMUs grid. internal clock then takes over and determines instants till next PPS. Due to inaccuracy drift unavoidably needed fractional count pulses, accumulation error leads excessive phase error. A lightweight algorithm is proposed for correction period. fine tunes timer...

Tower crane is one of the most versatile construction equipment that needed in major projects. The determination location tower requires special consideration to its proximity different facilities on site optimize performance. Several studies have been conducted optimization single allocation using techniques. objective this problem minimize total travel time used by deliver materials from supply demand points. Mathematical and evolutionary algorithms (EAs) solving problem. differ their...

The hydration of cement can release a substantial amount heat that be problematic in mass concrete structure.This (HH) produce thermal stresses crack the and compromise integrity structure leading to its failure.Throughout years, different methods have been developed order mitigate negative effects HH on structures.This study presents comprehensive review previous documented literature utilized controlling temperature rise due concreting.The reviewed were divided into two main categories,...

Monitoring of distribution gird becomes a very important task with the appearance renewable energy in form distributed generation. The bidirectional behavior needed to be managed between and transmission system. Micro phasor measurement unit (μPMU) is used provide synchronized voltage current which use enhance estimation system state. Installing μPMU ensure observability minimum number devices, defined as optimal placement (OPP) problem. In this paper OPP problem solved using search space...

Construction optimization problems are difficult to solve due the enormous number of parameters resulting from booming in technology and application sophisticated systems construction projects. In past few decades, evolutionary algorithms (EAs) have served as good techniques for solving these problems. However, many EAs limited their capabilities reaching optimality methods evaluating candidate solution strings. This paper presents a newly developed algorithm, named Electimize, with an...