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653 articles for “Urbanizing”
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AccuPark: Intelligent Parking Using Wheel Detection
Abstract: Nowadays Due to rapid urbanization and the increasing number of vehicles in India, major traffic problems have emerged in cities. The lack of parking spots is one of the main causes. Even when parking spaces are available, they are often not properly managed. Additionally, improper and unorganized parking by individuals leads to inefficient use of available space, further worsening traffic congestion as people tend to park their vehicles anywhere. This …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Design, Mathematical Modeling, and Dynamic Optimization of a Speed Breaker-Based Vehicular Kinetic Energy Harvester
Abstract: Decentralized energy harvesting methods are becoming more popular due to rapid urbanization and the rising need for sustainable infrastructure. The road-embedded vehicle kinetic energy harvester (VKEH) design, mathematical modelling, and experimental validation are presented in this work. This paper presents the structural engineering, continuum mathematical modeling, and experimental validation of an optimized road-embedded vehicular kinetic energy harvester (VKEH). The mechanism utilizes a spring- loaded, low-friction rack-and-pinion transmission coupled with a …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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IoT-Based Smart Waste Tracking & System for Monitoring
Abstract: In an era of rapid urban growth—driven by continued population growth and greater waste dispersion due to unregulated disposal practices by all citizens—a major challenge is emerging in the effective management of solid waste in urban environments. This project proposes a solution to this challenge: a Smart Waste Tracking & System for Monitoring. In this system, every household is provided with an RFID card, which they must use each time …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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IoT and Machine Learning in Green Smart Home Automation and Green Building Management
Abstract: AbstractInternet of things (IoT) is a developing concept, which aims to associate billions of devices with each other. The IoT devices sense, assemble, and transfer important information from their environments. This exchange of very large amount of information among billions of devices makes an enormous energy need. The radical growth in urbanization over the last few years needs sustainable, proficient, and smart clarifications for transport, governance, environment, quality of life, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–36 Read article
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Structural Analysis and Design of Prestressed Concrete Subway
Abstract: Subway is an underground tube which is used to carry underground roadway and railway systems within urban and suburban areas. To reduce the traffic volume above the ground underground Subway is used to connects many busy places through a common route. Many Metropolitan Cities in India are on the verge of getting saturated due to Urbanization therefore the Planning and Construction of such underground Subway is very much important in …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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CFD Analysis of Savonius VAWT for Household Application
Abstract: Fossil fuels are depleting at very fast rate and will have shortages in near future. Also, prices of fuelsincrease day-by-day, demands of renewable energy sources increases for electrical power generation.Wind energy is available in nature free of cost and in abundant form, so is an excellent option forgeneration of electric power through wind turbine technology. Rapid increase in global energyrequirement resulted in considerable attention towards renewable energy sources as there …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–32 Read article
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Earth Tube Heat Exchanger for Space Heating and Cooling: a Review
Abstract: AbstractMaking heating and cooling policies for good climate regions societies should think the requirement of present cities as well as traditional agriculturalists. Successful heating and cooling modes must be economically reliable in both urban and rural areas setups as well as environmentally friendly and sustainable. One low energy option for conditioning space is to allow ambient air to pass through the earth pipe, which is long-buried tube inside the upper …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Changes Detection of Land Use/Land Cover Vector Data in Nirmal Mandal, Adilabad District, Telangana State, India
Abstract: AbstractLand use/land cover change detection techniques by using LISS-IV satellite image helps to analyze their topographic features and landscape dynamics. Spatial data of 2005 and 2015 satellite images have been studied for comparison of agricultural, barren, cultivated, built-up and wastelands. These categories, indications results has been increased by, agricultural land (36.8% with an area of 80.3 km2) and 45.7% (99.7 km2), uncultivated land [38.60% (84.2 km2 and 29.70% (64.8 km2)], …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Characteristics of Geology in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Area, Bangladesh
Abstract: This study represents the general characteristics of foundation soil in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) area. The KCC is situated in southwestern part in Bangladesh. Lithologically the area is composed of coarse to very fine silty sand, silt, silty clay, clayey silt and clay in various proportion. The SPT (Standard Penetration Test) value of the investigated area range between 0 and 7 from surface to 8 m deep. Here, the liquid …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Fixation of Soil Movement in Dryland Areas: A Review
Abstract: The dry regions occupy many parts of the world. The dry regions accoyped widely These regions increased progressively due to the climatic changes the globe is exposed to. In addition to climate change, the combined consequences of poor land management, and unsustainable water usage turned many places into drylands. The soils of these lands became victim to the impact of wind erosion, and, as a result, increased desert areas and …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Power Factor Improvement of Boost PFC Converter for Street Light Application
Abstract: Street lighting is an integral part of urban infrastructure, ensuring public safety and urban development. The conventional street lighting systems often exhibit poor power factor characteristics, leading to inefficient energy usage and increased electricity costs. This paper presents a study focused on enhancing the power factor of a Boost Power Factor Correction (PFC) converter tailored specifically for street light applications. The Light Emitting Diode (LED) streetlights powered by AC sources …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Octagrid an Alternative Lateral Load Resisting System
Abstract: The cost of the land in the rapidly developing urban cities have skyrocketed in the last few decades. Acquiring a piece of land has become very difficult for the builders and developers for different amenities and hence the concept of tall buildings has spread its roots in the urban infrastructure scenario. Tall buildings facilitate the optimum use of land and many amenities such as offices, residential apartments, shopping malls and …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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A Feasibility Analysis on New Drainage Channel to Control Flooding in Southwest Chennai Using Hydraulic Model
Abstract: Flood Management plays a major role in minimizing the socio-economic loss in a watershed. In the urban context, flood is due to uncontrolled settlements of migrated population along the length of surplus carrying channels. This study focuses on feasibility analysis of existing drainage channel and proposed drainage channel network as structural management measure for a watershed, proposed by public work department of Chennai to reduce the impact of flood. In …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Affordable Water Pricing for Slums Dwellers in Dhaka Metropolitan Area: The Case of Three Slums
Abstract: Ensuring affordable and equitable access to safe water for all in urban areas is a major water management challenge for Bangladesh. Both the availability and the quality of water are declining in the poor urban areas, especially in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Lack of access to affordable drinking water in the slums of Dhaka metropolitan area (DMA) poses a major challenge for Bangladesh to achieve target 6.1 of the …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 15–33 Read article
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Storm water Management of Badlapur City
Abstract: Stormwater management is the science of managing the surface runoff to prevent adverse impact on the environment. The main aim of storm water management is to manage water quantity and in addition to protect water quality. The rainfall infiltrates into the soil, be held on the surface and evaporate, or runoff and ends up in nearby streams, rivers, or other water bodies. The storm water management becomes more challenging due …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Rejuvenation and Beautification of River and Nala
Abstract: Nowadays almost all water bodies in India are getting more and more polluted and facing with three major problems which are likely to be Untreated Sewage, Solid waste and abetting encroachment or slums areas along the bank of River, nala or any water body. Due to population development, outdated storm water drainage systems, climate change, and poor management of utility infrastructures, significant damage has recently been done to urban areas, …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Seismic Performance of RC Building Using Precast Large Panel Walls
Abstract: To fulfill home dream of every citizen, Government of India has announced the mission “Housing for all by 2022”. Vertical development in the form of high-rise building has become crucial part of today’s urban cities of India with increase in population due to migration from surrounding rural areas in search of education and job. High-rise with precast technology is one of the staircases to reach the task of housing for …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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A Remote Sensing Approach for Monitoring Seasonal Variations in the Water Quality of Lake Guaiba, Southern Brazil
Abstract: Freshwater resources in the tropics are subjected to high rate of pollution due to algal blooms during the summer and due to particulate and organic waste discharge from urban areas during spring. Landsat TM images were used to calculate biochemical oxygen demand and turbidity of Lake Guaiba in Southern Brazil during 2010–2011. The results obtained were compared with the values derived from a yearlong sampling data which were analyzed in …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Failure of Municipal Councils in its Role of Implementation of Development Plan Roads: A Case Study
Abstract: A Town/city growth is dynamic and a continuous process. Due to rapid growth of town and consequent urbanization, town face multifarious physio-socio- economic and infrastructural problem. Municipal towns are not bar to these phenomena. Convenient, attractive and safe roads are an essential requirement of a town. It is the duty of municipal council to ensure that while preparing cities’ development plan, people are provided with means of transport of optimum …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 21–34 Read article
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Vehicle Pollution Detection Using Iot
Abstract: Pollution plays a big role in how quickly our planet is changing. rapid population growth, rapid urbanisation, quick industrialisation, and a sharp rise in the number of cars on the road.The balance of the natural ecosystem has been upset by road construction and other human activity. Seasonal changes and the deterioration of the climate are brought on by the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Global warming, which is …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 27–34 Read article