Developing writing skills for graduate NESBC students (2009)
Blicblau, Aaron S., McManus, Kerry J., Prince, Anne
Students from non English-speaking backgrounds and cultures (NESBC) undertaking postgraduate research degrees are expected to write a major thesis and publish conference and journal articles. As...
Gladman, Craig M., Boellaard, Troy S. J., McManus, Kerry J., Blicblau, Aaron S.
The most significant development in modern braking is the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) The intervention of ABS, however, is not always advantageous. Major limitations arise when ABS is applied on...
Prediction models for serviceability deterioration of stormwater pipes (2008)
Tran, Dung H., Ng, Anne W. M., McManus, Kerry J., Burn, Stewart
Reducing the number of annual blockages and the consequential flooding events is one of the most important tasks for stormwater pipe infrastructure managers in Australia. Blockages are more likely to...
Probabilistic failure prediction for deteriorating pipelines : nonparametric approach (2008)
Dehghan, Azam, McManus, Kerry J., Gad, Emad F.
Component failures in water distribution systems are usually predicted by parametric models where the model parameters are determined by projecting the past failure rates of the component to the...
Statistical analysis of structural failures of water pipes (2008)
Dehghan, Azam, McManus, Kerry J., Gad, Emad F.
Statistical analysis and prediction of failure rates of water distribution pipes are usually performed using parametric lifetime models. In this paper, a new probabilistic measure for the failure...
Osman, Norhaslinda Y., McManus, Kerry J., Tran, Dung H., Krezel, Zbigniew A.
This paper proposes a neural network model using genetic algorithm for a model for the prediction of the damage condition of existing light structures founded in expansive soils in Victoria,...
Prediction of water pipe asset life using artificial neural networks (2007)
Achim, Daniela, Ghotb, Fatemeh, McManus, Kerry J.
This paper describes investigations into a development of a new application of neural networks (NN) for prediction of pipeline failure. Results show higher correlations with recorded data when...
Perception of low frequency vibrations by heavy vehicle drivers (2007)
Hassan, Rayya, McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.
Non-parametric approach to probabilistic analysis of structural failures of cast iron pipes (2007)
Dehghan, Azam, McManus, Kerry J., Gad, Emad F.
Abstract not available.
Osman, Norhaslinda Y., Lopes, Dominic, McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.
Osman, Norhaslinda Y., Ng, Anne Wai-Man, McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.
Management and analysis of data for damage of light structures on expansive soil in Victoria (2005)
Osman, Norhaslinda, McManus, Kerry J., Ng, Anne W.
Abstract not available.
Osman, Norhaslinda Y., McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.
McManus, Kerry J., Ng, Anne W., Tran, H. D.
No abstract available.
Improved estimation of water pipes reliability for urban water supply systems (2005)
Dehghan, Azam, McManus, Kerry J.
No abstract available.
Lopes, Dominic, McManus, Kerry J., Osman, Norhaslinda
Abstract not available.
Towards sustainable local urban road pavements (2004)
Alcazar, Eduardo, Hassan, Rayya, McManus, Kerry J.
Preservation of pavements reduces the waste from reconstruction and the associated costs, delays and environmental effects. Controlling the deterioration of road pavement through timely maintenance...
The use of layered recycled aggregate concrete barriers in targeting urban noise (2004)
Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J., Harding, Graeme E.
Transportation noise has become an increasing major issue of modern urban life and at the same time the financial, environmental and social consequences of construction and demolition waste,...
Analysis of deterioration models for lightly loaded thin seal flexible pavements (2003)
McManus, Kerry J., Metcalf, John B.
A set of deterioration models is required to manage local government authority (LGA) pavements in a cost-effective manner; yet, most existing deterioration models have been derived for the major...
Acoustic properties of recycled aggregate concrete (2003)
Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.
Study of a ventilated prototype structure (2003)
Chawynski, Gregory, McManus, Kerry J., Naser, Jamal A.
Creating a computer model that is able to simulate different ventilation scenarios within a structure is essential for improving the understanding of passive designs that are both sustainable and...
Characteristics of particles found in a non-filtered urban water supply (2003)
Hearn, J., Ekanayake, S., Harding, Ian H., McManus, Kerry J., Ryan, Greg
Abstract not available.
Analysis of deterioration models for lightly loaded thin seal flexible pavements (2003)
McManus, Kerry J., Metcalf, John B.
A set of deterioration models is required to manage local government authority (LGA) pavements in a cost-effective manner; yet, most existing deterioration models have been derived for the major...
CFD investigation of particle deposition and distribution in a horizontal pipe (2003)
Hossain, Alamgir, McManus, Kerry J., Naser, Jamal A., Ryan, Greg
Particle deposition and suspension in a horizontal pipe flow have been studied. A 3D numerical multiphase mixture model available in Fluent 6.0 is used. The model solves continuity and momentum...
Changes in brain electrical activity caused by low-frequency whole body vibrations (2003)
Hassan, Rayya, McManus, Kerry J., Patterson, John, Schier, Mark A.
Abstract not available.
Development and commercialisation of recycled aggregate concrete acoustic barrier (2003)
Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J.
Not available.
Acoustic properties of recycled aggregate concrete (2003)
Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.
Lopes, Dominic, McManus, Kerry J., Osman, Norhaslinda
Not available.
Real-time detection of unsealed surfaces during skidding (2003)
McManus, Kerry J., Blicblau, Aaron S., Broadhurst, Christopher J., Carter, Ashley M. S.
The antilock braking system (ABS) fitted to modern passenger vehicles is intended to provide reliable and efficient braking under critical road conditions or in emergency situations. Thus,...
Assessment of interaction between road roughness and heavy vehicles (2003)
Hassan, Rayya, McManus, Kerry J.
Road surface roughness excites low- and high-frequency vibration modes of a heavy articulated vehicle body. These vibrations result in motions in all directions that detract from the driver's...
Recycled aggregate concrete sound barriers for urban freeways - further developments (2003)
Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J.
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New concrete products made from concrete waste (2001)
Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J.
This paper reports on the recent developments of an investigation aimed at finding the value-added applications for reprocessed concrete waste. Present uses include road base material and drainage...
Lu, Guoxing, McManus, Kerry J., Ruan, Dong
The effects of dynamic loads on bridges generated by axle loads from trucks are well known. The influence eof the roughness of the approaches to the bridges has a significant effect on the...
Controversial views on the efficacy of vertical moisture/root barriers in urban pavements (2001)
Holden, James C., McManus, Kerry J., Sukkar, Fuad F.
The vertical moisture barrier (VMB) is an accepted form of treatment for highway pavements constructed on expansive clay. Many installations for rural highways in the United States and Australia have...
Cracks : their characteristics, behaviour and effect on asphalt concrete composites (2001)
McManus, Kerry J., Norrison, Halina
Cracks in Asphalt Concrete (AC) pavements are regarded as the first visible symptoms of pavement fatigue and deterioration. The width of the crack opening at surface level is considered to be a...
Evaluation of the performance of AC pavements in local urban roads (2001)
McManus, Kerry J., Norrison, Daniel, Norrison, Halina
Observation of pavement defects in AC surfacings, in local roads, suggests that they appear on the pavement surface in some chronological order. The propagation of these defects within the pavement...
Holden, James C., McManus, Kerry J., Norrison, Halina
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Why should the PP/DM-HDN model be used for the evaluation of AC pavement performance? (2001)
Holden, James C., McManus, Kerry J., Norrison, Halina
Deterioration of bituminous surface layers of pavements is a complex function of stresses produced in the pavement structure due to traffic loading and the environment in which these pavements...
Mass effects on temperature estimation in a PPECB brick house (2001)
McManus, Kerry J., Naser, Jamal A., Zhao, Zhiming
The paper discusses the influences of the mass of components on temperature distribution in a model house built with PPECB (Paper Pulp and Earth Composite Brick) bricks. CFD Code, CFX-4.3, has been...
Holden, James C., McManus, Kerry J., Sukkar, Fuad F.
Abstract not available.
Goulter, I. C., McManus, Kerry J., Prince, R. A.
Abstract not available.
McManus, Kerry J., Naser, Jamal A., Zhao, Zhiming
Abstract not available.
Modelling of crack initiation and growth in flexible pavements for urban local roads (2000)
Holden, James C., McManus, Kerry J., Norrison, Halina
One of the most common symptoms of bituminous pavements fatigue are cracks. They initiate in the pavement layer due to stresses induced on the surface from moving traffic, transported loads and...
Supervisor and NNS postgraduate student interactions in developing written skills (2000)
Blicblau, Aaron S., Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J., Prince, A., Soesatyo, Bambang
Abstract not available.
Empirical model for crack growth in flexible pavement for urban roads (2000)
McManus, Kerry J., Norrison, Halina
Abstract not available.
Recycling demolition waste to fight noise pollution (2000)
Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.
Evans, Robert P., McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.
Recycled aggregate concrete sound barriers for urban freeways (2000)
Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J.
An increased rate of construction and demolition (C&D) waste generation in the Melbourne metropolitan area has a two-way impact, viz., a rapidly disappearing available landfill space and depletion of...
Evans, Robert P., McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.
Use of recycled concrete aggregate in road infrastructure (2000)
Krezel, Zbigniew A., McManus, Kerry J.
Abstract not available.