We are committed to the scholarship of discovery as it contributes to the institution’s academic advancement.
EIT focuses on the delivery of programs relevant to today’s industry needs. Consequently, we seek that our scholar research:
- includes original research that advances knowledge;
- synthesizes information across topics, disciplines and/or time; and,
- is presented in a format that will allow evaluation by others through public sharing.
Furthermore, EIT’s scholar research activities expand to ensure the inclusion of the reality of contemporary life, such as sponsoring technical conferences and events that bring together relevant industry experts and professionals to share their knowledge and industry experience in an effort to advance their particular fields.
Enhancement of tribological performance of centrifuge cast functionally graded Cu–10Sn–5Ni alloy with ceramic reinforcements
Dr Manu Sam15 July, 2019
Functional grade composites Cu–10Sn–5Ni reinforced with 10 wt%SiC and 10 wt%Al2O3, respectively, and their alloy was developed through horizontal centrifuge cast technique. Sample composites and alloy were cast at cylindrical dimensions of Φout100 × Φin70 × 100 mm. They were later subjected to tribology analysis during non-lubricated sliding. Anti-wear performance variations at inner (0–8 mm) and outer (8–15 mm) wall thicknesses...Read More
A framework to estimate heat energy loss in building operation
Dr Ana Evangelista9 July, 2019
Heat energy loss in buildings occurs by two means, namely Fabric Heat Loss and Ventilation Heat Loss. Loss occurs when energy flows out through building envelope from inner warmer air to cooler air located external to the building. The purpose of this study is to identify and estimate the proportion of Heat...Read More
Simultaneous measurements of two phases using an optical probe
Harisinh Parmar6 July, 2019
For a detailed characterisation of multiphase flows, a local measurement technique that is capable of quantifying both continuous and dispersed phases has to be employed. In the present study, a new optical probe was tested for its ability to provide simultaneous local measurements of gas and liquid/solid in a three-phase...Read More
Energy-efficient optimal task offloading in cloud networked multi-robot systems
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman28 May, 2019
Task offloading plays a critical role in cloud networked multi-robot systems for leveraging computation support from cloud infrastructure and benefiting greatly from the well-developed cloud network facilities. However, considering the delay constraint, the extra costs of data transmission and remote computation, it is not trivial to make optimized offloading decisions....Read More
Deformation and strength characteristics of Laves phases in titanium alloys
Dr Chirag Rabadia27 May, 2019
The superior reinforcement nature of Laves phases make them suitable for high-strength applications. Therefore, investigations on the deformation and strength characteristics of Laves phases are useful in development of an improved Laves phase-reinforced alloy. In this work, the Vickers micro-indentation method is used to evaluate and compare the deformation and strength characteristics...Read More
Evaluation of Carbon Nanotube Incorporation in Cementitious Composite Materials
Dr Ana Evangelista8 May, 2019
Over the last decades, new materials with outstanding performance have been introduced in the construction industry. Considering these new technologies, it is worth mentioning that nanotechnology has revolutionized various areas of engineering. In the area of civil engineering and construction, cement is used for various purposes and the search to...Read More
Integrating Parametric Analysis with Building Information Modeling to Improve Energy Performance of Construction Projects
Dr Ana Evangelista22 April, 2019
Buildings demand a significant amount of energy during their life cycles, hence, effective design measures need to be adopted to ensure efficient energy usage and management in buildings. This study proposes a framework based on various performance parameters to enable decision-makers utilizing standard procedures and software to empower the process...Read More
Effect of fly ash and slag on concrete: Properties and emission analyses
Dr Ana Evangelista2 April, 2019
Recycled concrete is a material with the potential to create a sustainable construction industry. However, recycled concrete presents heterogeneous properties, thereby reducing its applications for some structural purposes and enhancing its application in pavements. This paper provides an insight into a solution in the deformation control for recycled concrete by...Read More
Switching Navigation for a Fleet of Mobile Robots in Multi-Obstacle Regions
Dr Ali Marzoughi26 January, 2019
This paper presents a collision-free navigation control algorithm for a fleet of mobile robots to traverse an unknown obstacle-ridden environment. The proposed leader-follower-based navigation rule guarantees that the robots maintain the minimum-allowed distance from the obstacles while in motion. In this algorithm, the leader plans the safest path based on...Read More
Improved deformation behavior in Ti-Zr-Fe-Mn alloys comprising the C14 type Laves and β phases
Dr Chirag Rabadia31 October, 2018
Laves phase alloys are promising materials for several structural applications, but the extreme brittleness is the predominant shortcoming of a Laves matrix. One potential solution to overcome this shortcoming is to alloy Laves matrix with some soft matrix. A group of Ti-35Zr-5Fe-xMn (x = 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 wt%) alloys was cast with an...Read More