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299 articles for “displacements”
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A Contribution to the Study of Geographical Displacement of Crime using GIS–Kings Cross, London
Abstract: Displacement of crime is the specter that haunts crime prevention studies, in that, the crime problem does not go away but shifts from one location to another. The fact that crime is not reduced in an area but rather moves around means that trying to change the situation and circumstances surrounding the targeted area may not fully reduce crime. Research that has been previously carried out into the study of …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 12–25 Read article
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Struggles Against Displacement: A Case Study of Nilgiri Tribes TODA
Abstract: This research explores the displacement faced by the Nilgiri tribes of southern India, examining both historical and contemporary contexts. Historically, the Nilgiri tribes, including the Todas, Kotas, and Kurumbas, have lived in the Nilgiri Hills for centuries, maintaining distinct cultural practices and agricultural traditions. However, the onset of British colonial rule in the 19th century marked the beginning of their displacement, as the British established tea plantations, appropriating tribal lands. …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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“FORCE-DISPLACEMENT TRADE OFF” OF RCC BUILDING LOCATED AT VARIOUS SEISMIC ZONES AND SITE CONDITION ADOPTING TIME-HISTORY ANALYSIS
Abstract: Earthquake-resistant or aseismic design are considered to protect buildings to some or greater extent from earthquakes. The force-displacement trade off of structures located in various seismic zones are different in nature depending on intensity of earthquake. No structure can be fully immune to damage from earthquake, the vulnerability can be reduced for safety and durability. The force-displacement behavior of a particular structure can be modified to withstand seismic occurrence preventing …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–32 Read article
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Displacements in Thick Beams Using Refined Shear Deformation Theory
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE A trigonometric shear deformation theory for displacement of thick beams, by considering the transverse shear deformation effects, is presented. Variables in the present theory are same as that of in the first order shear deformation theory. The sinusoidal function is used in displacement field in terms of thickness coordinate to represent the shear deformation effects. Governing differential equations and various boundary conditions …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Monitoring and Analysis of Displacement Using InSAR Techniques for Gulaba Landslide Site
Abstract: Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) is a powerful remote sensing technique which provides high spatial resolution images with continuous temporal coverage of the earth surface data for monitoring of long-term landslide displacement. In the current study over Gulaba Camp in Manalito Marhi (Himachal Pradesh, India) region, a novel approach to monitor the landslide using the ascending and descending InSAR data sets is being implemented. 30 ascending and 23 descending Sentinel-1 …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Health-Seeking Behavior among Women Living in Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Kagara, Niger State
Abstract: This study investigates health-seeking behavior among women in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Kagara, Niger State. Using a cross-sectional design, the study surveyed 400 women to understand factors influencing their health-seeking practices, including barriers to accessing healthcare. The findings of this study reveal that a combination of financial constraints, deeply ingrained cultural beliefs, logistical hurdles, and a general lack of awareness among internally displaced persons (IDP) women significantly …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Stress Analysis of a Mechanical Joint from Recorded Data of a Single Component of Displacement
Abstract: The ability to fully stress analyze a pinned/bolted aluminum connector, including the contact stresses at the pin-plate interface, using measured displacement information is demonstrated. This is accomplished by using recorded data from only either one or the other of the two in-plane components of displacement. The relatively small pin-hole clearance results in the pin contacting the edge of the hole for an arc distance exceeding 180 degrees. Reliability of experimental …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 23–41 Read article
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Insufficient Food Supply and Health Challenges among Internally Displaced Persons in North West, Nigeria
Abstract: One of the challenges that have drawn the interest of the global community is internal displacement of people as a result of natural disasters or armed human conflicts or both. The persistent banditry or kidnapping in the North West of Nigeria continues to pose a serious challenge to food security and health challenges of Nigerians in general and the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in particular. It is noted that the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 65–74 Read article
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Performance Based Seismic Evaluation of G+12 RCC Structures in Seismic Zone IV with and without Corner Shear Walls Considering Soil Types I, II, and III
Abstract: Seismic behavior of multi-storey buildings is significantly influenced by structural stiffness and supporting soil conditions. This study investigates the seismic response of a G+12 reinforced concrete building by comparing two structural configurations, namely buildings with shear walls and buildings without shear walls, under three soil conditions: Type I, Type II, and Type III soils. The analysis is carried out using the response spectrum method in accordance with IS 1893 (Part …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Finite Element Analysis Using 2D Plane Stress Elements for Thick Beam
Abstract: Displacements and stresses are calculated for the cantilever model using two-dimensional plane stress finite element analysis (FEA) procedure. The cantilever models are developed using nine-noded Lagrangian (LAG-9) elements with application of boundary and loading conditions. The discretization, formulation of an element, constitution of element, application of load and various boundary conditions by FEA. Analyzing finite element system and computation of its results, namely stresses and displacements are programmed using MATLAB®. …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Investigation on Open Loop Position Control of Amplified Piezoactuator
Abstract: Amplified piezoelectric actuators (APAs) consist of stacked piezoelectric actuators inside a flexural mechanical amplifier which helps in amplifying the displacements of the piezostacks in static and dynamic conditions. Accounting for their precision movement and dynamic characteristics, these actuators are extensively used in micropositioning, active damping, and microactuation applications. In this paper, FEM analysis of mechanical flexural amplifier of APA230L piezoactuator was performed to estimate its stiffness in the horizontal direction …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Structural Integrity Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Frames Under Progressive Collapse Scenarios
Abstract: This study examines how a tall reinforced concrete (RC) frame may gradually collapse under several column removal situations, such as edge, end, center, zigzag, and two-column failures. The study assesses the structural reaction based on displacement, inter-story drift, and Demand–Capacity Ratio (DCR) using nonlinear static pushover analysis carried out in ETABS. According to the analysis, the frame's stability is seriously jeopardized when two nearby columns and end columns are removed, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Non-Contact Quantification of Swelling-Induced Deformation in Polymer Hydrogels Using Image Analysis
Abstract: Swelling of polymer hydrogels governs transport, mechanics, and functional performance in biomedical systems, yet it is often reported using bulk ratios that conceal spatially heterogeneous deformation and boundary-driven instabilities. This study presents a non-contact image-analysis framework to quantify swelling-induced deformation by tracking shape and boundary evolution from time-lapse imaging. The approach segments the hydrogel region, extracts a sub-pixel refined contour, and computes boundary displacement descriptors including mean and upper-percentile normal …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1499–1509 Read article
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Biomechanical comparison of Schanz screws placement modes-how can stability by external fixation be raised?
Abstract: AbstractBackground: At present, external fixators are being used widely in open fractures of the long bones and also accepted as a temporary skeletal stabilization even in closed fractures. Therefore, it is essential to increase the stability which is provided by those devices for good outcomes. We hypothesized prior to the study that the greater is the distance between the Schanz screws inserted in each fracture fragment, the higher is the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Cylindrical Bending of Shear Flexible Plates Using Trigonometric Shear Deformation Theory
Abstract: A trigonometric shear deformation theory for cylindrical bending of shear flexible plates taking into account transverse shear deformation effect is developed. The displacement field of the theory uses sinusoidal function in terms of thickness coordinate to include shear deformation effects. It has only two variables. It is to be noted that the present theory satisfies the constitutive relations in respect of transverse shear strain and stress. The transverse shear stress …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 2-3, 2012 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A Numerical Study on Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Electromagnetic Air Compressor used in Household Refrigerators
Abstract: With the development of high-strength magnetic material, moving magnet linear compressors have been gradually introduced in the fields of refrigeration and cryogenic engineering, especially in Stirling. This paper presents computational investigations on the static and dynamic characteristics of a moving magnet. Equivalent magnetic circuits and finite element approaches have been used to model the moving magnet linear motor. In this paper an electromagnetic air compressor is used, where the piston …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Conceptual Design and Static Model Analysis of Landing Gear
Abstract: An aircraft's landing gear system plays a critical role in effectively managing and dissipating kinetic energy generated during the landing impact, as well as mitigating vibrations induced by the aircraft's passage over irregular runway surfaces. This capability is indispensable for the proper functioning of a well-designed landing system. Among the various types of shock absorber landing gear systems employed in aircraft, the oleo-pneumatic shock absorber stands out as the most …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 145–163 Read article
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Exploring Diagrid Efficiency: A Modern Analysis of Lateral Load Resistance Across Building Heights
Abstract: Modern architectural design and engineering often feature innovative structural systems, with diagrid structures standing out as an aesthetically appealing solution for tall buildings due to their geometrically complex patterns. Despite extensive global research on diagrids, a comprehensive study systematically comparing their structural efficiency is still lacking. The structural efficiency and seismic performance of diagrid lateral load-resisting systems were evaluated in this thesis. The study compared the diagrid system's effectiveness against …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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Evaluating Diagrid Systems: A Modern Approach to Lateral Load Resistance Across Varied Building Heights
Abstract: Modern architectural design and engineering often incorporate advanced structural systems, with diagrid structures becoming popular for high-rise buildings due to their unique geometric patterns and aesthetic appeal. Despite considerable global research on diagrids, a detailed comparative analysis of their structural efficiency remains limited. This thesis assesses the structural efficiency and seismic performance of diagrid lateral load-resisting systems. The effectiveness of diagrids was compared to conventional building designs in multi-storey buildings …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Static Structural Analysis and Bridge Modeling Using ANSYS
Abstract: Structural analysis is a crucial discipline within civil engineering that ensures built structures are safe, durable, and capable of performing the functions for which they are intended. This scientific approach is essential for confirming that all safety requirements are met, thereby allowing structures to fulfill their purpose efficiently and economically over their design lifespan. The principles of structural analysis originate from the collaborative efforts of engineers across various domains, all …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 27–32 Read article