Approximations for some classes of optimal control problems with state constraints and repetitive control systems
- Authors: Dymkou, Siarhei
- Date: 2005
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
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- Description: This report presents the investigation on the research work "Approximations for some classes of optimal control problems with state constraints and repetitive control systems". This report mainly gives the theoretical part of the research which is based on the numerical methods that are developed. It is conjectured that the corresponding algorithms will be realized as computer programs after which they can be used in practical work.
- Description: Master of Information Technology
A computer-mediated framework to facilitate group consensus based on a shared understanding ConSULT
- Authors: Afshar, Faezeh
- Date: 2004
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters , PhD
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- Description: "Group decision-making usually involves a process of discussion and evaluation of alternatives. Important aspects of a group decision support system are: freedom to participate; the ability to explicitly present points of view; the ability to augment or oppose views by supporting evidence and reasoning; and the ability to use and consider other additional views .... The overall aim of this work is to develop an approach that can alleviate some of the problems associated with group commuication and consensus decision-making by effectively supporting group discussions towards consensus. Towards achieving this goal we have developed an approach called ConSULT (Consensus based on a Shared Understanding of a Leading Topic) as a computer-mediated framework to allow argumentation, collection and evaluation of discussion and group decision-making. This approach employs existing theories and techniques in computer-mediated communication, argumentation, Delphi and voting." -- Abstract.
- Description: Master of Information Technology
- Description: "Group decision-making usually involves a process of discussion and evaluation of alternatives. Important aspects of a group decision support system are: freedom to participate; the ability to explicitly present points of view; the ability to augment or oppose views by supporting evidence and reasoning; and the ability to use and consider other additional views .... The overall aim of this work is to develop an approach that can alleviate some of the problems associated with group commuication and consensus decision-making by effectively supporting group discussions towards consensus. Towards achieveing this goal we have developed an approach called ConSULT (Consensus based on a Shared Understanding of a Leading Topic) as a computer-mediated framework to allow argumentation, collection and evaluation of discussion and group decision-making. This approach employs existing theories and techniques in computer-mediated communication, argumentation, Delphi and voting." -- Abstract.
An evaluation of a new test of reactive agility
- Authors: Sheppard, Jeremy
- Date: 2004
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
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- Description: "The purpose of this study was to investigate the test-retest and inter-rater reliability of a new test of agility, as well as the validity of the test to distinguish between players of differing ability in Australian Rules Football (ARF). In addition, the study's third purpose was to identify the relationships between straight-sprinting (SS), a sprint with planned change of direction (CODS), reactive strength (RS), and the new test of agility (Reactive Agility Test, RAT)."
- Description: Master of Applied Science
An exploration of the reasons why 10 women from central Victoria chose to birth at home
- Authors: Kelson, Lynette
- Date: 2004
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: Master of Nursing
- Description: An exploration of the reasons why 10 women from central Victoria chose to birth at home
An investigation of maternal child health and family planning (MCH/FH) services in the Tongatapu area of Tonga
- Authors: Havea, Ana Fili
- Date: 2002
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "This is a study on perceptions of women for services provided by Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning (MCH/FP) Centre in Tongatapu of the Kingdom of Tonga. The purpose of the study is to provide information that will assist the Tongan Health Authority to develop strategies and services that are responsive, effective and accessible to women who utilize the services."
- Description: Master of Nursing
Development, hydrology and salinisation of the regolth at Bamganie-Meredith, Victoria, Australia
- Authors: Smith, Michael S.
- Date: 2001
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The thesis looks at landscape evolution and salinisation in the Bamganie-Meredith region of Victoria. The importance of reducing waterlogging is stressed if successful land management is to be achieved.
- Description: Master of Applied Science
Action research and occupational health and safety: an exploratory study
- Authors: Runnalls, John
- Date: 2000
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "This paper describes an exploratory study into action research and its potential application within the field of Occuptional Health and Safety (OHS) in Australia."
- Description: Master of Applied Science
Acute cardiovascular responses during post-exercise recovery to short-term exhaustive exercise
- Authors: Zichy-Woinarski, Christopher
- Date: 2000
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "The aim of this study was to examine the effect of consecutive bouts of acute exhaustive exercise in a hot ambient environmemt on baroreflex gain, plasma volume and heart variability one week post-exercise in trained individuals." Problem with pages xviii-xx Pages 9-37 missing.
- Description: Masters of Applied Science
An investigation of actual and perceived home environmental hazards which contribute to falls of elderly Chinese
- Authors: You, Liming
- Date: 2000
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "The aim of the research project is to describe and compare the actual home environment hazards which contribute to falls of elderly Chinese."
- Description: Master of Nursing
Copper loss into rotary holding furnace slag
- Authors: Burrows, Alistair
- Date: 1999
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The Rotary Holding Furnace (RHF) is used in combination with the Copper Isasmelt Furnace as a settling vessel. This study investigated the phenomenon of entrained copper losses into RHF slag. Research work was conducted by laboratory-scale flow modelling, and by plant sampling of the RHF at Mount Isa Mines Limited. Laboratory fold modelling was conducted to measure the residence time distribution of a simulated slag layer in a l;'0 -scale model of the RHF. A novel technique, involving a copper tracer dissolved in an organic solvent extractant solution, was used for these experiments. Plant trials complemented the laboratory work with a variety of slag sampling campaigns. Residence time tests were also attempted on the RHF slag. In combination, the laboratory and plant scale experimental work performed in this investigation helped to highlight some likely causes of entrained copper loss in the RHF. Laboratory cold modelling of the RHF suggests that the depth of the upper liquid layer is • likely to affect the fluid flow patterns, and therefore the residence time distribution expected of the layer. A stratification of the flow was prevalent in thick upper liquid layers, but absent when thin upper layers were used. A stagnant region within the upper layer0 0f the model was identified. The introduction of gas injection through porous plugs caused mixing within the upper liquid layer. Stable waves were produced at the liquid liquid interfate. ' .. Plant experiments were constrained by commercial operating schedules. Several parameters were investigated during two different periods of experimental work. Granulated slag sampling indicated a link between the duration of continuous slag discharge and the copper content of the slag. Evidence was found that suggests the presence of interfacial waves.
- Description: Doctor of Philosophy
A study of solid and protein extraction in tofu production
- Authors: Yuwono, Sudarminto
- Date: 1998
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "The aim of this study was to investigate the extraction process, in particular the effects of solid and protein extractability in tofu production and their effects on tofu quality in terms of physical, chemical and sensory characteristics."
- Description: Master of Applied Science (Food Technology)
An evaluation of supervisor's accident investigation reports
- Authors: Thompson, Gary
- Date: 1997
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The aim of the research project is to investigate the veracity of negative criticisms of supervisors' accident investigations by using the generalised time sequence model as the analytical tool to evaluate the data recorded in a convenience sample of supervisors' accident investigation report forms.
- Description: Master of Applied Science
Chemical management in research laboratories : South-Eastern Australia, 1997
- Authors: Bailey, Trevor
- Date: 1997
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "Through a comprehensive literature review this project examines the necessary components of a laboratory chemical safety program, including requirements under the new hazardous substance regulations. It also examines, via a survey, the problems associated with the laboratory use of chemicals and with compliance with the new regulations. Finally the current situation in Australia and the approach research laboratories must take in the future to achieve compliance with the new regulatory package are reviewed."
- Description: Master of Applied Science
Dynamic modelling and optimisation aspects of take-off mechanics in aquatic sports
- Authors: Preston, Shane
- Date: 1997
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
An evaluation of the G.Dip. OHM at the University of Ballarat 1979-1992
- Authors: Swann, Ian
- Date: 1996
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The objective of the study was to evaluate the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management at the University of Ballarat.
- Description: Thesis (Master of Applied Science)
Dodonaea viscosa complex in South East Australia :seed bank and germination studies
- Authors: Mohammed, Syed
- Date: 1996
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: A study was undertaken over one year of the habitat of Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima at Hattah in north west Victoria. These studies, combined with further investigations, indicated significant differences in the germination requirements and behavior of the three species studied.
Cadmium and human prostatic carcinoma : a study of the analytical procedures for the determination of cadmium and zinc in human prostatic tissue, and the investigation of an association between the incidence of prosatatic adencarcinoma and the occurrence of prostatic cadmium
- Authors: Moran, Robert
- Date: 1994
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The concentrations of the heavy metals cadmium and zinc in both benign nodular hyperplastic and malignant (adenocarcinoma) human prostatic tissue obtained from Trans Urethral Resections of the Prostate (TURP) have been investigated. Healthy normal human prostates obtained from post mortem cadavers were used as controls. The change in the prostatic cadmium concentration with age was investigated. Renal cortex cadmium and zinc concentration changes with age together with the metal concentration intterelationships between prostatic and renal cortex tissues were studied. "From abstract"
- Description: Master of Applied Science
Australian occupational protective footwear standards under mutual recognition legislation : can end-user protection levels be reduced as a result of the introduction of this legislation in Australia in 1993?
- Authors: Taylor, Anne
- Date: 1993
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "This thesis aims to investigate the effect of mutual recognition legislation on the sale and use of occupational protective footwear within Australia to determine if there is the potential for end-user protection levels to be reduced below those required by the Australian Standard, AS/NZS 2210."
- Description: Master of Applied Science
The application of marketing concepts to occupational health and safety in an Australian University
- Authors: Giles, Murray
- Date: 1993
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The dissertation examines the legal, financial and social responsibilities that Universities have in complying with minimum occupational health and safety performance standards.The marketing principles and techniques identified in this project may assist Occupational Health and Safety managers to enhance the service provided.
- Description: Masters of Applied Science, Occupational Health and Safety
A cost analysis of accidents and injuries in the open cut coalmining industry
- Authors: Esson, Ken
- Date: 1992
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: Following a study of back injuries in the Queensland Coal Industry, there arose several questions that needed further research. One of these was the cost of accident and injuries, and the impact of this cost would have on an organisation. The project's research involved a comprehensive study of literature pertaining to the cost of accidents and injuries. This included both insured and uninsured costs. The following four classifications of accidents were researched; first aid treatments; first aid doctor treatments; lost time injury cases; and equipment accident damage cases. A coal mine was selected for the pilot study and, data was collected on the four classifications over a complete year. This means a year that has no out standing accident cases or liablilities. The research was then considered to determine its support for the acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis whic postulates that the current methods used to analyse the cost of accidents or injuries in the coal mining industry are inadequate. As a result of the above condsiderations, a number of key points are put forward in support of the acceptance of the hypothesis. The research established costs both insured and uninsured for the four classifications under review. Then a calculation of a weighted ratio of uninsured costs was made. The paper concludes by making certain recommendations and supporting the need for further research into accident costing within the coal mining fraternity.
- Description: Masters in Applied Science in Occupational Health and Safety