Volume 6, Issue 2 (2009) | American Journal of Applied Sciences

A Computational Optimized Extended Model for Mineral Potential Mapping Based on WofE Method

Ziaii Mansour — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.200.203

The multivariate fuzzy-c-means classifier is used to model extended weight of evidence (WofE) considering predictor maps. Approaches to mineral potential mapping based on WofE modeling generally use b...

A Critical Review of Global Wind Power Generation

T. Ahilan — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.204.213

This research begins with an overview of wind development and installation-related trends, including trends in capacity growth. Development of wind power has reached a level of maturity, which could b...

Parallel Implementation of Polygon Clipping Using Transputer

Mohammad Qatawneh — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.214.218

This research describes a parallel implementation of Liang-Barsky clipping algorithm on a pipeline network configuration. The implemented configuration uses pipeline of four transputers and programmed...

Strength Modeling of High-Strength Concrete with Hybrid Fibre Reinforcement

A. Ravichandran — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.219.223

The low tensile strength and limited ductility, the unavoidable deficiency, of concrete can be overcome by the addition of fibres. High strength concrete (HSC) of 60 MPa containing hybrid fibres, comb...

The Analysis of a prismatic Beam Made of Physical Nonlinear Material under Concentrated and Distributed Continuous Moving Loads

Esfandiar Mardani — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.224.232

It is assumed that a beam made of material has a physical nonlinear behavior. This beam is analyzed under the moving concentrated and distributed continuous loads. The vibration equations of motion ar...

A Novel Approach to Dynamic Signature Verification Using Sensor-Based Data glove

Shohel Sayeed — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.233.240

Data glove is a new dimension in the field of virtual reality environments, initially designed to satisfy the stringent requirements of modern motion capture and animation professionals. In this study...

A Short-term Management Strategy for Improving Transit Network Efficiency

Amir Samimi — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.241.246

Improving the service quality of the public transport systems has always been an interesting research area in the field of transportation planning. Public transit system expansion and enhancement has ...

Visualization of Available Power Transfer Capability in a Transmission System Using Morphological Techniques

S. U. Prabha — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.247.250

A morphological decimation technique has been proposed and implemented to analyze the available power transfer capability in a transmission power network. The method creates a graphical image of the p...

Air-Cooling Used For Metal Cutting

Brian Boswell — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.251.262

Air-cooling and dry machining are both being trialled as possible solutions to the metal cutting industry’s long running problems of extending tool life, reducing tool failure and minimising the hea...

Heuristic Algorithm with Simulation Model for Searching Optimal Reservoir Rule Curves

Anongrit Kangrang — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.263.267

This study proposes a heuristic algorithm to connect with simulation model for searching the optimal reservoir rule curves. The proposed model was applied to determine the optimal rule curves of the U...

Winner-Take-All Neural Network with Massively Optoelectronic Interconnections

Wissam H. Ali — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.268.272

The increased interconnection density, bandwidth, nonlocality and fan-out-fan-in offered by optics over conventional electronic technologies make it a very attractive medium for a variety of applicati...

A Fixed Point Theorems in L-Fuzzy Quasi-Metric Spaces

Reza Saadati — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.273.275

At first we considered the L-fuzzy metric space notation which is useful in modeling some phenomena where it is necessary to study the relationship between two probability functions as well observed i...

Numerical Study of Airflow around Vehicle A-pillar Region and Windnoise Generation Prediction

M. H. Shojaefard — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.276.284

Flow separation and reattachment around the vehicle A-pillar region dictates strong pressure fluctuations on the side window surfaces and can also lead to generate aerodynamic noise. The objective of ...

A Minimizing Cost of Transport Gabage in Nonsung District Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand

P. Littidej — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.285.289

The objective this research for estimate minimum cost of gabage from its sources to disposal sites in Nonsung District Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. By using genetic algorithms run in microsof...

Robust Speech Recognition Using Fusion Techniques and Adaptive Filtering

S. A.R. Al-Haddad — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.290.295

The study proposes an algorithm for noise cancellation by using recursive least square (RLS) and pattern recognition by using fusion method of Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) and Hidden Markov Model (HMM)....

Characterization of the Fracture Toughness of the Concrete Mortars Exposed to Elevated Temperatures

S. Djaknoun — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.296.308

The main objective of this research was the characterisation of the fracture toughness of concrete mortars exposed to high temperatures by using notched specimens in three point bending tests. The spe...

Influence of Heat Treatment in Sintering Process on Characteristics of Al₂o₃-Zro₂ Ceramics Systems

A. Rittidech — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.309.312

Al2O3-ZrO2 ceramics containing 5-50 mol% ZrO2 were prepared by solid state reaction method. The bulk density, average grain size and microhardness of Al2O3-ZrO2 ceramics system as function of ZrO2 con...

Photoacoustic Measurement of Thermal Diffusivity of Polypyrrole Conducting Polymer Composite Films

M. Y. Lim — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.313.316

The thermal diffusivity has been measured for the Polypyrrole-Polyethylene Glycol (PPy-PEG) composite films by the open photoacoustic method. The experimental data were analyzed for thermal diffusivit...

Design of New Load Shedding Special Protection Schemes for a Double Area Power System

H. Seyedi — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.317.327

In this paper several Under Frequency Load Shedding (UFLS) schemes are designed as special protection schemes to preserve the integrity of islands, formed following the outage of tie lines connecting ...

Refractive Index and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectra of Virgin Coconut Oil and Virgin Olive Oil

W. Mahmood Mat Yunus — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.328.331

This study presents the refractive index and FTIR spectra of virgin coconut oil and virgin olive oil that have been measured in the wavelength range from 491.0-667.8 nm. The measurement of refractive ...

Promotion of Coconut Shell Gasification by Steam Reforming on Nickel-Dolomite

Pattaraporn Chaiprasert — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.332.336

Biomass gasification by the use of metallic nickel as active metal on dolomite support has been chosen as catalyst because of its activity in biomass steam gasification and tar reduction. The purpose ...

Analysis of Blood Turbulent Flow in Carotid Artery Including the Effects of Mural Thrombosis Using Finite Element Modeling

M. Arab-Ghanbari — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.337.344

Arterial thrombosis is an extremely significant health problem. As a result of numerous factors involved in such problem, describing the role of hemodynamics in thrombogenesis has been asserted to be ...

Generating Treatment Plan in Medicine: A Data Mining Approach

Ahmad Mahir Razali — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.345.351

This study reports on a research effort on generating treatment plan to handle the error and complexity of treatment process for healthcare providers. Focus has been given for outpatient and was based...

Simultaneous Presence of Growth and Remodeling in the Bone Adaptation Theory

Seyyed Amir Hooshiar Ahmedi — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.352.360

Mechanical forces acting on bone during growth affect their final shape and strength. Mechanoregulation of bone growth is maybe recognized in embryogenesis, and also in the adaptation of the adult ske...

Detection of DNA Hypomethylation Mediated Floral Induction in Longan and Spinach Using the HAT-RAPD Technique

S. Anuntalabhochai — 2009-02-28

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.361.367

In this study, the HAT-RAPD technique was used to detect DNA methylation in the four plant species, rice (Oryza sativa), petunia (Petunia hybrida), spinach (Spinacea oleracea L.) and longan (Dimocarpu...