This document discusses strategies for sustainable development of peri-urban ecological areas, using the East Kolkata Wetlands as a case study. The wetlands cover 125 sq km and provide livelihoods for local communities through traditional resource management practices. However, the wetlands are under threat from urbanization, infrastructure development, and changes in land use that are pushing out the local economy. The document argues for a decentralized, soft infrastructure approach that balances ecological protection with new development, ensuring long-term sustainability of the wetlands and local communities.
Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala and the
second most important city next to Mumbai on the Western
coast of India, is a land having a wide variety of residential
environments. The present pattern of the city can be classified
as that of haphazard growth with typical problems
characteristics of unplanned urban development. This trend
can be ascribed to rapid population growth, our changing
lifestyles, food habits, and change in living standards,
institutional weaknesses, improper choice of technology and
public apathy. Ecological footprint analysis (EFA) is a
quantitative tool that represents the ecological load imposed
on the earth by humans in spatial terms. This paper analyses
the scope of EFA as a sustainable environmental management
tool for Kochi City.
Presentation on Green infrastructure for Urban AreasVijeta Nigam
The presentation summarizes green infrastructure for urban areas. It defines green infrastructure both globally and in the Indian context. It discusses the evolution of green infrastructure planning in India from ancient times. The presentation outlines the aims, needs and benefits of green infrastructure. It provides examples of green infrastructure components and case studies of green infrastructure planning from cities in Sweden, Finland, India and within the state of Haryana. The presentation concludes by providing recommendations for interconnecting green infrastructure components at different scales and shifting from grey to green infrastructure.
Multifunction green infrastructure new cairoAhmed Haron
Attention to green infrastructure and urban ecosystem is a result of needs for upgrading of ecological environment and social life of the city. Urban ecosystems are complicated and overlapping with other systems, such as economic, social and human activities that may cause conflict and negative/positive impact according to the nature of activity. Multifunction green infrastructure is an effective ap-proach for enriching urban ecosystem. Green infrastructure leads to adaptation and even transformation of future and faces challenges such as climate change, food insecurity and limited resources.
Cairo ecosystem faces a lot of challenges that may affect the urban, cultural, heritage, economic and environmental aspects of one of the oldest capitals of the world. Biodiversity in Cairo is a key element could help in implementation of Multifunction green infrastructure strategy despite of all culture and awareness challenges.
The research discusses main concepts related to this topic such as:Landscape Sustainability, Ecosystem Services, LandscapeSer-vices, MultifunctionalLandscape, Urban Green space, Greeninfra-structure.Then it spots the light on some international ideas concern-ing green infrastructure as multifunction solution, reaching to the research case study.
Why natural environment is important in urban planningLalinda Perera
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally, and is important for human survival. Urban planning helps achieve sustainable development by balancing growth with environmental protection and distributing resources equitably. The natural environment is crucial for urban planning because it supports human life and well-being directly. Failure to consider the environment can lead to issues like reduced water supply, loss of natural beauty, increased natural disasters, and soil degradation. Effective urban planning protects the natural environment by incorporating green infrastructure, sustainable construction, flood management, waste management, and wildlife protection.
This document provides an introduction to the lecture on urban design. It discusses the role, importance and scope of urban design in relation to architecture and urban planning. Urban design is concerned with shaping and designing public spaces in cities and towns, from the scale of streets and squares down to individual buildings. It aims to create places that are good to live in, attractive to visit, and socially and economically successful.
The document summarizes the planning process for the new capital city of Naya Raipur in Chhattisgarh, India. Key factors in selecting the site included good transportation connectivity, availability of government land, favorable environmental and drainage conditions, and proximity to existing economic centers. The planned development of Naya Raipur includes government complexes, cultural centers, residential and commercial areas, universities, parks, and transport infrastructure. Individual construction projects within the city will require separate environmental clearances. The state environmental authority has granted provisional approval for the overall development plan while prescribing conditions to mitigate environmental impacts.
This document discusses solid and liquid waste management in rural areas of India. It notes that while waste generated in rural areas is predominantly organic and biodegradable, improper disposal of solid and liquid waste is leading to various diseases. Close to 88% of total disease burden is due to lack of clean water and sanitation. The objectives of solid and liquid waste management in rural areas include protecting health, reducing pollution, promoting recycling and reuse, generating energy, and creating rural employment. A strategy and management approach are proposed that focus on community involvement, decentralized technologies, and household-level management with community support. A three-step process of information collection, participatory planning, and action plan preparation is also outlined.
Green Infrastructure Basic Principles & Tools nado-web
Brownfields are vacant, underutilized, or contaminated properties that threaten human and environmental health, depress local economies, and reduce local tax revenues. Integrating green storm water infrastructure (GSI) into brownfields redevelopment has emerged as a national best practice, pushing the boundaries of sustainability ever outward and dramatically increasing the economic, environmental, and social benefits that brownfields revitalization can generate. This session will review salient principles of green infrastructure and showcase a GSI Templates tool, a GSI Decision Tree tool, and a basic project pro-forma worksheet that work in both small and large cities to help plan GSI at brownfield sites.
Eugene Goldfarb, Technical Assistance Provider, Center for Hazardous Substance Research, Manhattan, KS
Elizabeth Limbrick, Project Manager, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
Margaret Renas, Lead, Community and Brownfield Redevelopment, Delta Institute, Chicago, IL
Matt Ward, CEO, Sustainable Strategies DC, Washington, DC
Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala and the
second most important city next to Mumbai on the Western
coast of India, is a land having a wide variety of residential
environments. The present pattern of the city can be classified
as that of haphazard growth with typical problems
characteristics of unplanned urban development. This trend
can be ascribed to rapid population growth, our changing
lifestyles, food habits, and change in living standards,
institutional weaknesses, improper choice of technology and
public apathy. Ecological footprint analysis (EFA) is a
quantitative tool that represents the ecological load imposed
on the earth by humans in spatial terms. This paper analyses
the scope of EFA as a sustainable environmental management
tool for Kochi City.
Presentation on Green infrastructure for Urban AreasVijeta Nigam
The presentation summarizes green infrastructure for urban areas. It defines green infrastructure both globally and in the Indian context. It discusses the evolution of green infrastructure planning in India from ancient times. The presentation outlines the aims, needs and benefits of green infrastructure. It provides examples of green infrastructure components and case studies of green infrastructure planning from cities in Sweden, Finland, India and within the state of Haryana. The presentation concludes by providing recommendations for interconnecting green infrastructure components at different scales and shifting from grey to green infrastructure.
Multifunction green infrastructure new cairoAhmed Haron
Attention to green infrastructure and urban ecosystem is a result of needs for upgrading of ecological environment and social life of the city. Urban ecosystems are complicated and overlapping with other systems, such as economic, social and human activities that may cause conflict and negative/positive impact according to the nature of activity. Multifunction green infrastructure is an effective ap-proach for enriching urban ecosystem. Green infrastructure leads to adaptation and even transformation of future and faces challenges such as climate change, food insecurity and limited resources.
Cairo ecosystem faces a lot of challenges that may affect the urban, cultural, heritage, economic and environmental aspects of one of the oldest capitals of the world. Biodiversity in Cairo is a key element could help in implementation of Multifunction green infrastructure strategy despite of all culture and awareness challenges.
The research discusses main concepts related to this topic such as:Landscape Sustainability, Ecosystem Services, LandscapeSer-vices, MultifunctionalLandscape, Urban Green space, Greeninfra-structure.Then it spots the light on some international ideas concern-ing green infrastructure as multifunction solution, reaching to the research case study.
Why natural environment is important in urban planningLalinda Perera
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally, and is important for human survival. Urban planning helps achieve sustainable development by balancing growth with environmental protection and distributing resources equitably. The natural environment is crucial for urban planning because it supports human life and well-being directly. Failure to consider the environment can lead to issues like reduced water supply, loss of natural beauty, increased natural disasters, and soil degradation. Effective urban planning protects the natural environment by incorporating green infrastructure, sustainable construction, flood management, waste management, and wildlife protection.
This document provides an introduction to the lecture on urban design. It discusses the role, importance and scope of urban design in relation to architecture and urban planning. Urban design is concerned with shaping and designing public spaces in cities and towns, from the scale of streets and squares down to individual buildings. It aims to create places that are good to live in, attractive to visit, and socially and economically successful.
The document summarizes the planning process for the new capital city of Naya Raipur in Chhattisgarh, India. Key factors in selecting the site included good transportation connectivity, availability of government land, favorable environmental and drainage conditions, and proximity to existing economic centers. The planned development of Naya Raipur includes government complexes, cultural centers, residential and commercial areas, universities, parks, and transport infrastructure. Individual construction projects within the city will require separate environmental clearances. The state environmental authority has granted provisional approval for the overall development plan while prescribing conditions to mitigate environmental impacts.
This document discusses solid and liquid waste management in rural areas of India. It notes that while waste generated in rural areas is predominantly organic and biodegradable, improper disposal of solid and liquid waste is leading to various diseases. Close to 88% of total disease burden is due to lack of clean water and sanitation. The objectives of solid and liquid waste management in rural areas include protecting health, reducing pollution, promoting recycling and reuse, generating energy, and creating rural employment. A strategy and management approach are proposed that focus on community involvement, decentralized technologies, and household-level management with community support. A three-step process of information collection, participatory planning, and action plan preparation is also outlined.
Green Infrastructure Basic Principles & Tools nado-web
Brownfields are vacant, underutilized, or contaminated properties that threaten human and environmental health, depress local economies, and reduce local tax revenues. Integrating green storm water infrastructure (GSI) into brownfields redevelopment has emerged as a national best practice, pushing the boundaries of sustainability ever outward and dramatically increasing the economic, environmental, and social benefits that brownfields revitalization can generate. This session will review salient principles of green infrastructure and showcase a GSI Templates tool, a GSI Decision Tree tool, and a basic project pro-forma worksheet that work in both small and large cities to help plan GSI at brownfield sites.
Eugene Goldfarb, Technical Assistance Provider, Center for Hazardous Substance Research, Manhattan, KS
Elizabeth Limbrick, Project Manager, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
Margaret Renas, Lead, Community and Brownfield Redevelopment, Delta Institute, Chicago, IL
Matt Ward, CEO, Sustainable Strategies DC, Washington, DC
Land use and land-use change are central to economic and social development but can threaten sustainability. Sustainable land management practices like landscape restoration, low-carbon agriculture, and management techniques offer opportunities to reverse losses and yield financial benefits through improved outputs, ecotourism, and reduced costs. While markets can support landscape sustainability, non-market mechanisms are also needed like public funding, trusts, and land use planning. For long term sustainability, landscapes must endure over time by reusing infrastructure and retrofitting places to foster community and reduce vehicle dependence.
This document discusses how green infrastructure, such as forests and parks, can help regions become more resilient to natural hazards. It provides definitions of green infrastructure and resilience, and examines how forests specifically benefit and risk regions facing flooding and wildfires. The document advocates for an all-hazards planning framework to minimize risks and maximize benefits through defining hazard areas, integrating green infrastructure into planning processes, using community planning tools, and coordinating actions across different scales from sites to communities to regions.
Integration between torrent protection gray infrastructures with constructed ...Ahmed Haron
Flooding and torrents are a seasonal phenomenon that hit a lot of cities every year around the world. As climate changes affect the world, cities are increasingly exposed to such threats especially those located on flood streams are most exposed to damages in the winter and the flooding season. In the past ten years, Egypt has been facing severe climate change effects like the increasing frequency of flooding in Egyptian cities.
IRJET- Multiple Benefits of Green Infrastructure and Role of Green Infras...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the multiple benefits of green infrastructure and its role in sustainability and ecosystem services. It defines green infrastructure as a network of natural and semi-natural areas that provide essential ecosystem services for human well-being. Maintaining these services through green infrastructure is recognized as an important strategy for addressing future environmental challenges. The document outlines how green infrastructure, such as trees, parks, and vegetation, provide benefits like stormwater management, wildlife habitat, temperature regulation, and improved human health. It also discusses how newer forms of green infrastructure like rain gardens and green roofs can impact human health, though this effect is less clear. Overall, the document emphasizes that green infrastructure is a tool for achieving sustainability and maintaining important ecosystem functions that support life
Putting premium on the value of ecosystems services: Our environmental advocacy experience in Davao city by Chinkie Pelino-Golle, Acting Executive Director Interface Development Interventions, Incorporated www.idisphil.org
This document discusses green infrastructure and its role in creating sustainable communities. It defines green infrastructure as strategically planned and managed networks of natural lands, working landscapes and other open spaces that conserve ecosystem values and functions while providing benefits to human populations. These networks help guide development, protect important natural areas, and maintain ecological processes at a landscape scale. The green infrastructure approach provides a framework that considers both environmental and human needs and can help integrate conservation and growth.
The document summarizes the first meeting of a Green Infrastructure Steering Committee. It defines green infrastructure as an interconnected network of green spaces that conserves natural ecosystems while providing benefits to people. Examples include preservation of riverside corridors, wetlands, and rain gardens. The committee discussed how green infrastructure differs from "gray infrastructure" like roads and utilities. They also reviewed relevant projects on regional growth, land use and health, and developing a regional trail network to inform their planning. The goal is to form a vision and implementation strategies through public engagement and GIS mapping to link parks, downtowns and other community assets with green spaces.
The document discusses natural capital accounting, which aims to quantify the value of natural resources and ecosystem services. It outlines the challenges of economic growth degrading the environment and notes that current systems do not reflect nature's invisibility and interdependence with human well-being. Natural capital accounting seeks to integrate environmental information into policies by valuing ecosystem services and changing incentives to reward stewardship of natural assets over the long run. The document provides definitions of natural capital and ecosystem services and describes different types of services like provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting. It also discusses tools like ecosystem and inclusive wealth accounting that can reflect natural values in decision making.
Environmental Issues Concerning the Tide Embankment Project: Some highlights from the results of the Environmental Investigative Mission conducted by Center for Environmental Concerns (CEC, Philippines), and AGHAM.
This document summarizes the structure and objectives of a Master of Landscape Architecture program focusing on water in constructing ecologies. The program includes courses in landscape systems, terrain analysis, and constructing landscape systems. Students work in interdisciplinary teams and analyze landscapes through ecology, design ecosystem interventions, and conceptualize projects. The document discusses relevant schools of thought and frameworks for ecosystem evaluation and intervention. It explores conceptual ways to approach water as a primary structuring element and driver for landscape productivity and sustainability.
Coastal cities resilience for climate changeAhmed Haron
This paper aims at studying the impacts of climate change on Egyptian northern coastal zones and exploring the urban resilience to the effects of climate change. In this regard, the current paper discusses the concept of resilience and describes the city resilience framework.
Transforming economic policy through natural capital valuation: Prospects for...Philippine Press Institute
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to natural capital and the economy. It discusses different types of capital (produced, human, natural), frameworks for integrating natural capital into economic analysis, challenges in measurement and valuation of natural capital, and various global programs and initiatives aimed at mainstreaming natural capital accounting. The history section outlines the development of natural capital accounting from early concepts in the 1970s to the establishment of the UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting as an international statistical standard.
This document discusses urban ecology and sustainability. It covers topics such as methods to study urban ecology including remote sensing and long-term ecological research. It also addresses urban biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the effects of urbanization on the environment. Finally, it proposes strategies to promote urban sustainability, such as urban gardening, food forests, investing in downtown areas, and sustainable landscapes and buildings. The overall aim is to understand human and ecological processes in cities and help societies become more sustainable.
Green infrastructure provides environmental, economic, and social benefits. It uses natural systems or mimics natural processes to manage stormwater, and can be implemented at various scales from regional to site levels. Examples include urban forests, parks, constructed wetlands, and green roofs. Benefits include improved air and water quality, increased physical activity, better mental health, and environmental justice. Green infrastructure principles emphasize multi-functionality, connectivity, habitability, resiliency, identity, and return on investment. Planning approaches integrate these principles through regional plans, functional plans, comprehensive plans, development regulations, and capital projects.
This document is an introduction to an edited book on green cities published by the Asian Development Bank in 2012. It discusses the challenges of rapid urbanization in Asia and its environmental consequences. It emphasizes the need for green infrastructure investment in Asian cities and for enabling private sector participation. The book aims to provide examples of how cities can meet the challenge of sustainable development through integrated planning, financing, and partnerships across sectors.
Gezgin, U. B. (2010). Urban biodiversity, economics & ethics. (Paper to be presented at ACERP 2011: Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy 2011. 20-22 March, 2011,Osaka, Japan.) Full text published in ACERP Conference Proceedings, pp.28-42, ISSN: 2185-6141. http://www.iafor.org/ACERP_Proceedings_2011.pdf
Post-industrial areas on the lens of systemic design towards flourishing urba...RSD7 Symposium
The document discusses using systemic design to promote sustainable urban transitions in post-industrial areas. It presents a case study of Mirafiori Sud District in Turin, Italy, a former industrial area struggling since the 2003 economic crisis. A systemic design process is proposed, including holistic diagnosis of the area's demographics, geography, culture and economy, assessment of potentialities and criticalities, and development of circular city strategies to transform criticalities into opportunities. The goal is to deliver innovation at multiple levels and strengthen the local economy through activities like entrepreneurship and reuse of empty industrial sites.
This document discusses several topics related to urban ecology, including urban wildlife, permaculture, city farming, human ecology, genetically modified foods, ecological urbanism, urban design and planning principles, new urbanism, and urban water systems. It explores how urbanization impacts the environment and hydrologic cycle, and introduces concepts like urban permaculture and city farming that aim to counteract environmental degradation in cities. Throughout, it sheds light on effects of urbanization and strategies people are employing to address them.
The Defra Local Action Project has been working with local communities to enhance the value of natural capital in our towns, cities and other urban spaces to improve people’s lives, the environment & economic prosperity. For each Demonstration Area we have developed a suite of evidence and information resources to support the targeting and implementation of environmental management or enhancement actions in urban landscapes. On the 7th April 2016 the Westcountry Rivers Trust delivery team met with the Thames Estuary Partnership to examine the preliminary outputs of the Local Action Project.
Using K-means algorithm classifier for urban landscapes classification in Tai...Universität Salzburg
Current presentation summarizes spatial analysis studies of Taipei urban growth using ENVI GIS based image classification. The presentation consists in two parts. The first part describes the city, urban and social settings and gives a brie history of the development in 20th century. The second part is focused don the GIS based technical description of the algorithms of image analysis: classification of the multi-temporal Landsat TM series of the selected stud area of Taipei, Taiwan. Methodology aims at spatio-temporal analysis of urban dynamics in study area during 15 years (1990-2005). Research objective: application of geoinformatic tools, remote sensing data and application of methodology to spatial analysis for urban studies, a case study of Taipei. Current presentation consists in 2 parts: 1) Overview of the environmental research problem, urbanization and characteristics of Taipei. Consequences of urban sprawl for the global cities, such as Taipei; 2) Detailed technical description of the GIS part: remote sensing data capture, pre-processing, algorithm processing, image classification and spatial analysis. The spatial analysis performed by means of GIS ENVI enabled to use satellite images for social and urban studies. The spatio-temporal analysis was applied to Landsat TM images taken at 1990 and 2005. Built-in functions of the mathematical algorithms (K-means) enabled to process raster Landsat TM images and to derive information from them.
IRJET- A Review of Urban Renewal in High Density CitiesIRJET Journal
This document provides an overview of urban renewal in high density cities. It discusses how urban renewal aims to address problems caused by high population density and outdated infrastructure, through redevelopment and regeneration efforts. The document outlines five dimensions of urban renewal: physical, social, cultural, economic, and environmental. It also discusses the negative impacts of high density development, such as pollution, heat island effects, and reduced access to light. The goal of urban renewal is to improve urban areas in a holistic and sustainable manner through coordinated redevelopment that enhances the built environment and quality of life.
IRJET- A Sustainable Approach for Urban Riverfront DevelopmentIRJET Journal
The document discusses sustainable approaches for urban riverfront development. It outlines several issues facing urban rivers, including channelization, water quality degradation, removal of riparian vegetation, and invasive species. The document then discusses characteristics of urban riverfronts, including being dynamic areas that provide habitat. It presents different types of urban riverfronts defined by their cultural, environmental, historic, or recreational aspects. The document also discusses principles and concepts for riverfront development projects, including prioritizing the river and allowing public access. Parameters for development projects like physical, social, and economic factors are examined to ensure sustainability. Overall, the document provides guidance on holistically planning riverfront development that considers environmental, social, and economic needs.
Land use and land-use change are central to economic and social development but can threaten sustainability. Sustainable land management practices like landscape restoration, low-carbon agriculture, and management techniques offer opportunities to reverse losses and yield financial benefits through improved outputs, ecotourism, and reduced costs. While markets can support landscape sustainability, non-market mechanisms are also needed like public funding, trusts, and land use planning. For long term sustainability, landscapes must endure over time by reusing infrastructure and retrofitting places to foster community and reduce vehicle dependence.
This document discusses how green infrastructure, such as forests and parks, can help regions become more resilient to natural hazards. It provides definitions of green infrastructure and resilience, and examines how forests specifically benefit and risk regions facing flooding and wildfires. The document advocates for an all-hazards planning framework to minimize risks and maximize benefits through defining hazard areas, integrating green infrastructure into planning processes, using community planning tools, and coordinating actions across different scales from sites to communities to regions.
Integration between torrent protection gray infrastructures with constructed ...Ahmed Haron
Flooding and torrents are a seasonal phenomenon that hit a lot of cities every year around the world. As climate changes affect the world, cities are increasingly exposed to such threats especially those located on flood streams are most exposed to damages in the winter and the flooding season. In the past ten years, Egypt has been facing severe climate change effects like the increasing frequency of flooding in Egyptian cities.
IRJET- Multiple Benefits of Green Infrastructure and Role of Green Infras...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the multiple benefits of green infrastructure and its role in sustainability and ecosystem services. It defines green infrastructure as a network of natural and semi-natural areas that provide essential ecosystem services for human well-being. Maintaining these services through green infrastructure is recognized as an important strategy for addressing future environmental challenges. The document outlines how green infrastructure, such as trees, parks, and vegetation, provide benefits like stormwater management, wildlife habitat, temperature regulation, and improved human health. It also discusses how newer forms of green infrastructure like rain gardens and green roofs can impact human health, though this effect is less clear. Overall, the document emphasizes that green infrastructure is a tool for achieving sustainability and maintaining important ecosystem functions that support life
Putting premium on the value of ecosystems services: Our environmental advocacy experience in Davao city by Chinkie Pelino-Golle, Acting Executive Director Interface Development Interventions, Incorporated www.idisphil.org
This document discusses green infrastructure and its role in creating sustainable communities. It defines green infrastructure as strategically planned and managed networks of natural lands, working landscapes and other open spaces that conserve ecosystem values and functions while providing benefits to human populations. These networks help guide development, protect important natural areas, and maintain ecological processes at a landscape scale. The green infrastructure approach provides a framework that considers both environmental and human needs and can help integrate conservation and growth.
The document summarizes the first meeting of a Green Infrastructure Steering Committee. It defines green infrastructure as an interconnected network of green spaces that conserves natural ecosystems while providing benefits to people. Examples include preservation of riverside corridors, wetlands, and rain gardens. The committee discussed how green infrastructure differs from "gray infrastructure" like roads and utilities. They also reviewed relevant projects on regional growth, land use and health, and developing a regional trail network to inform their planning. The goal is to form a vision and implementation strategies through public engagement and GIS mapping to link parks, downtowns and other community assets with green spaces.
The document discusses natural capital accounting, which aims to quantify the value of natural resources and ecosystem services. It outlines the challenges of economic growth degrading the environment and notes that current systems do not reflect nature's invisibility and interdependence with human well-being. Natural capital accounting seeks to integrate environmental information into policies by valuing ecosystem services and changing incentives to reward stewardship of natural assets over the long run. The document provides definitions of natural capital and ecosystem services and describes different types of services like provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting. It also discusses tools like ecosystem and inclusive wealth accounting that can reflect natural values in decision making.
Environmental Issues Concerning the Tide Embankment Project: Some highlights from the results of the Environmental Investigative Mission conducted by Center for Environmental Concerns (CEC, Philippines), and AGHAM.
This document summarizes the structure and objectives of a Master of Landscape Architecture program focusing on water in constructing ecologies. The program includes courses in landscape systems, terrain analysis, and constructing landscape systems. Students work in interdisciplinary teams and analyze landscapes through ecology, design ecosystem interventions, and conceptualize projects. The document discusses relevant schools of thought and frameworks for ecosystem evaluation and intervention. It explores conceptual ways to approach water as a primary structuring element and driver for landscape productivity and sustainability.
Coastal cities resilience for climate changeAhmed Haron
This paper aims at studying the impacts of climate change on Egyptian northern coastal zones and exploring the urban resilience to the effects of climate change. In this regard, the current paper discusses the concept of resilience and describes the city resilience framework.
Transforming economic policy through natural capital valuation: Prospects for...Philippine Press Institute
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to natural capital and the economy. It discusses different types of capital (produced, human, natural), frameworks for integrating natural capital into economic analysis, challenges in measurement and valuation of natural capital, and various global programs and initiatives aimed at mainstreaming natural capital accounting. The history section outlines the development of natural capital accounting from early concepts in the 1970s to the establishment of the UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting as an international statistical standard.
This document discusses urban ecology and sustainability. It covers topics such as methods to study urban ecology including remote sensing and long-term ecological research. It also addresses urban biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the effects of urbanization on the environment. Finally, it proposes strategies to promote urban sustainability, such as urban gardening, food forests, investing in downtown areas, and sustainable landscapes and buildings. The overall aim is to understand human and ecological processes in cities and help societies become more sustainable.
Green infrastructure provides environmental, economic, and social benefits. It uses natural systems or mimics natural processes to manage stormwater, and can be implemented at various scales from regional to site levels. Examples include urban forests, parks, constructed wetlands, and green roofs. Benefits include improved air and water quality, increased physical activity, better mental health, and environmental justice. Green infrastructure principles emphasize multi-functionality, connectivity, habitability, resiliency, identity, and return on investment. Planning approaches integrate these principles through regional plans, functional plans, comprehensive plans, development regulations, and capital projects.
This document is an introduction to an edited book on green cities published by the Asian Development Bank in 2012. It discusses the challenges of rapid urbanization in Asia and its environmental consequences. It emphasizes the need for green infrastructure investment in Asian cities and for enabling private sector participation. The book aims to provide examples of how cities can meet the challenge of sustainable development through integrated planning, financing, and partnerships across sectors.
Gezgin, U. B. (2010). Urban biodiversity, economics & ethics. (Paper to be presented at ACERP 2011: Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy 2011. 20-22 March, 2011,Osaka, Japan.) Full text published in ACERP Conference Proceedings, pp.28-42, ISSN: 2185-6141. http://www.iafor.org/ACERP_Proceedings_2011.pdf
Post-industrial areas on the lens of systemic design towards flourishing urba...RSD7 Symposium
The document discusses using systemic design to promote sustainable urban transitions in post-industrial areas. It presents a case study of Mirafiori Sud District in Turin, Italy, a former industrial area struggling since the 2003 economic crisis. A systemic design process is proposed, including holistic diagnosis of the area's demographics, geography, culture and economy, assessment of potentialities and criticalities, and development of circular city strategies to transform criticalities into opportunities. The goal is to deliver innovation at multiple levels and strengthen the local economy through activities like entrepreneurship and reuse of empty industrial sites.
This document discusses several topics related to urban ecology, including urban wildlife, permaculture, city farming, human ecology, genetically modified foods, ecological urbanism, urban design and planning principles, new urbanism, and urban water systems. It explores how urbanization impacts the environment and hydrologic cycle, and introduces concepts like urban permaculture and city farming that aim to counteract environmental degradation in cities. Throughout, it sheds light on effects of urbanization and strategies people are employing to address them.
The Defra Local Action Project has been working with local communities to enhance the value of natural capital in our towns, cities and other urban spaces to improve people’s lives, the environment & economic prosperity. For each Demonstration Area we have developed a suite of evidence and information resources to support the targeting and implementation of environmental management or enhancement actions in urban landscapes. On the 7th April 2016 the Westcountry Rivers Trust delivery team met with the Thames Estuary Partnership to examine the preliminary outputs of the Local Action Project.
Using K-means algorithm classifier for urban landscapes classification in Tai...Universität Salzburg
Current presentation summarizes spatial analysis studies of Taipei urban growth using ENVI GIS based image classification. The presentation consists in two parts. The first part describes the city, urban and social settings and gives a brie history of the development in 20th century. The second part is focused don the GIS based technical description of the algorithms of image analysis: classification of the multi-temporal Landsat TM series of the selected stud area of Taipei, Taiwan. Methodology aims at spatio-temporal analysis of urban dynamics in study area during 15 years (1990-2005). Research objective: application of geoinformatic tools, remote sensing data and application of methodology to spatial analysis for urban studies, a case study of Taipei. Current presentation consists in 2 parts: 1) Overview of the environmental research problem, urbanization and characteristics of Taipei. Consequences of urban sprawl for the global cities, such as Taipei; 2) Detailed technical description of the GIS part: remote sensing data capture, pre-processing, algorithm processing, image classification and spatial analysis. The spatial analysis performed by means of GIS ENVI enabled to use satellite images for social and urban studies. The spatio-temporal analysis was applied to Landsat TM images taken at 1990 and 2005. Built-in functions of the mathematical algorithms (K-means) enabled to process raster Landsat TM images and to derive information from them.
IRJET- A Review of Urban Renewal in High Density CitiesIRJET Journal
This document provides an overview of urban renewal in high density cities. It discusses how urban renewal aims to address problems caused by high population density and outdated infrastructure, through redevelopment and regeneration efforts. The document outlines five dimensions of urban renewal: physical, social, cultural, economic, and environmental. It also discusses the negative impacts of high density development, such as pollution, heat island effects, and reduced access to light. The goal of urban renewal is to improve urban areas in a holistic and sustainable manner through coordinated redevelopment that enhances the built environment and quality of life.
IRJET- A Sustainable Approach for Urban Riverfront DevelopmentIRJET Journal
The document discusses sustainable approaches for urban riverfront development. It outlines several issues facing urban rivers, including channelization, water quality degradation, removal of riparian vegetation, and invasive species. The document then discusses characteristics of urban riverfronts, including being dynamic areas that provide habitat. It presents different types of urban riverfronts defined by their cultural, environmental, historic, or recreational aspects. The document also discusses principles and concepts for riverfront development projects, including prioritizing the river and allowing public access. Parameters for development projects like physical, social, and economic factors are examined to ensure sustainability. Overall, the document provides guidance on holistically planning riverfront development that considers environmental, social, and economic needs.
An Urban Design Approach to a Sustainable Compact City in New Growth Potentia...drboon
Existence of Cities always depends on the region for the resources-land, food, water, energy or maybe cheap labor. The resource base is vital for the survival of the cities. With increasing urban sprawl there is a great impact on the future of cities and their sustenance. The primary intent of the study is to demonstrate an Urban Design approach towards a sustainable compact urban model in new growth potential areas (case of Cyberabad, Hyderabad, India) as a means to counteract city’s faceless sprawl and environmental degradation by generating compact high density, low energy, mixed-use living and integrating it with the existing city fabric reducing the ecological footprint for future generations. As the selected site offers good natural features, ecologically sensitive areas of the site i.e. Steep slope areas, catchment channels and climatically unsuitable areas from the open space system of the development. The sustainable compact city design approach balances the environmental loads and the growth of city saving resources, conserving energy and enhancing the quality of life.
Ecosystem services for watershed management, Water Planning,Riccardo Rigon
i. The document discusses planning for ecosystem services in watershed management and urban water sectors. It explores boundary work practices and frameworks for designing watershed investments.
ii. A case study in Germany analyzes boundary work activities that helped transfer scientific knowledge into watershed management actions. The study evaluates factors like credibility, saliency and legitimacy.
iii. The document proposes a process-based approach to design watershed investment portfolios that maximize benefits like water security, poverty reduction, and soil erosion control. It assesses investment performance and impact on ecosystem services.
This document discusses the concept of compact cities and their role in sustainable urban development. It begins by defining compact cities as high density, mixed use developments with clear boundaries and protected green spaces that encourage public transit use. Compact cities can promote sustainability by reducing travel distances, efficiently using land, and supporting social and economic activity. The document then reviews the historical origins and development of compact city ideas. It discusses how compact cities aim to create efficient, resource-saving urban landscapes that address sustainability challenges like urban sprawl and emissions. Finally, it concludes compact cities can accommodate growth while maintaining environmental character through optimal land use.
River Edge Development: A case of West Zone, Surat CityIRJET Journal
This document discusses riverfront development proposals for an area in Surat City, India. It begins with an introduction to the importance of riverfront development and examples from Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, India and the Huangpu River Cultural Park in Shanghai, China. It then describes the study area along the river in Surat's West Zone. The planning proposal covers 35 hectares and includes components like parks, walking/cycling tracks, gardens, and recreational areas. The goal is to enhance the environment, quality of life, and make the river an asset to the city.
Sustainable city planning aims to design cities in a way that considers social, economic, and environmental impacts without compromising future generations' ability to enjoy the same benefits. This involves minimizing energy, water, food, waste and pollution outputs. Sustainable cities benefit from dense urban living that promotes social interaction and public transit use while reducing environmental impacts. Key methods for sustainable city planning include renewable energy sources, green spaces, efficient public transport, optimal building density, urban farming, and walkable neighborhoods. Sustainable architecture, drainage systems, and transportation modes can also contribute to more sustainable urban development.
An Approach in the Direction of Green City Concept-''Sustainable Development'IRJET Journal
This document discusses the concept of a green city and sustainable development. It proposes an approach to planning cities that incorporates environmental concerns at all stages of development. A green city focuses on energy and water efficiency, resource efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and minimizing overall environmental impact. It also emphasizes choosing eco-friendly construction materials. The document then discusses principles for achieving a zero-carbon, zero-waste city with sustainable transport and water systems. It provides an overview of a proposed model green city that meets residents' needs while preserving resources for future generations through a balanced approach.
IRJET- Sustainable Approach for Development of an EcocityIRJET Journal
This document discusses developing an eco-city in India through sustainable waste management. It analyzes the current solid waste management process and issues in India. The key points are:
1) India's increasing urbanization is leading to higher waste generation and unsustainability. The eco-city concept aims to create more sustainable cities through principles like renewable energy, green spaces, and efficient resource use.
2) Hoshangabad, India is proposed as a study area. It currently faces waste management problems like improper segregation and landfill dumping.
3) The document outlines the steps in solid waste management according to Indian laws - generation, segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal. It aims to
Implication of Sustainable Development in Site Planning in Composite Climate ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the importance of sustainable site planning and development in composite climates in India. It begins with defining sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future abilities. Due to increased urbanization, current development often negatively impacts the environment through high energy consumption.
The document then outlines the need for sustainable architecture to reduce these impacts. It describes how site analysis and assessment of characteristics like resources, hazards and cultural styles can influence sustainable building design. Specifically, it discusses selecting sites that reuse land, analyzing on-site factors, and developing layouts that consider land use, landscaping, and connecting infrastructure to the local ecology.
This document discusses ecocity elements in the traditional settlement of Kirtipur in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. It finds that many elements of modern ecocities were already present in traditional settlements like Kirtipur, such as compact development that preserves surrounding agricultural land and forests. Land use and settlement patterns in Kirtipur and other traditional towns maintained a balance between development and nature. However, urbanization pressures are threatening these ecocity elements as agricultural land is lost to development. The document analyzes ecocity elements in Kirtipur's land use and water management from ecological and sociocultural perspectives.
The Influence of Property on the City's Sustainable DevelopmentMaria Bakali
This document summarizes a conference paper on the influence of property concepts on urban sustainability. It argues that current notions of private property contribute to environmental degradation in cities by treating urban space primarily as an economic resource rather than environmental heritage. It proposes that unifying fragmented unused spaces between buildings into shared green areas could help cities reduce waste, promote recycling, and improve living conditions in a more sustainable way. The paper presents a case study and proposals for reorganizing an urban square in Athens to transform unused spaces into a park that can help assimilate recycled water and compost from nearby residences.
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IRJET- Water Imprints: The Process of Contemporary Urbanization for [Re]-Stru...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the process of urbanization in Dhaka, Bangladesh and how it has impacted the relationship between urban and rural areas. It notes that rapid urban growth has physically separated cities from natural resources like water and open spaces. The lack of connection between urban and environmental areas has exacerbated water crises and degraded the land. The document argues that water can be a sustainable element to reconnect cities to surrounding territories if it is incorporated into the spatial structure of urban planning. It examines theories of regionalism, environmentalism, and transects - the grading of habitats from rural to urban. Integrating ecological elements like water and green spaces into urban planning could make cities and their surrounding areas more livable while regenerating the relationship between urban
STABILIZATION OF CHOR NALLAH BY OXIDATION POND, EUCALYPTUS TREE AND SCREENINGIRJET Journal
The document discusses the stabilization of Chor Nallah, a polluted river in India, through the use of oxidation ponds, eucalyptus trees, and screening. Oxidation ponds use sunlight, algae, and bacteria to treat wastewater in a natural process. Eucalyptus trees help purify water by absorbing water at a fast rate. The document reviews different studies on waste stabilization ponds and their use in wastewater treatment. It also provides data on the population growth of Vidisha city and resulting increases in sewage generation.
Riverfront Development- A tool to Improve and restore urban green spacesIRJET Journal
This document discusses riverfront development as a tool to improve urban green spaces. It focuses on developing the riverfront areas in the west and southwest zones of Surat City, India. The objectives are to study the existing riverfront scenario, improve the quality of urban areas and riverfront neighborhoods, safeguard future green spaces, and create public spaces and amenities for sociocultural life through a master plan for riverfront development. Issues with the current development include poor communities living along the riverbanks in inadequate housing that floods, and industrial and domestic waste polluting the river.
An Understanding Of Green Infrastructure In Urban Design ContextDon Dooley
This document discusses green infrastructure in urban design contexts. It defines green infrastructure as networks of natural and semi-natural areas that enhance ecosystem health, biodiversity, and human well-being. The benefits of green infrastructure include environmental, economic, and social advantages. Some challenges to implementing green infrastructure are high energy consumption, rapid urban growth in developing regions, financing, and lack of expertise. The document examines strategies like water sensitive urban design and green buildings, and provides examples of successful and unsuccessful green infrastructure projects.
IRJET- Understanding Flood Resilience in Urban ContextIRJET Journal
This document discusses flood resilience in urban contexts. It begins by noting that climate change is causing rising global temperatures, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels, endangering coastal urban areas. Natural disasters damage infrastructure, economies, and livelihoods. Urban resilience refers to a community's ability to prepare for, recover from, minimize losses from, and adapt to disruptive events like flooding. The document reviews factors like chronic stresses, acute shocks, the need to involve multiple stakeholders from different fields, and shifting from flood defense to flood management approaches. It concludes that urban planners and decision-makers need to embrace resilience approaches to flood risk management.
This document summarizes research on integrated management of the urban-rural fringe. It discusses how the fringe is an important yet neglected space undergoing rapid change from various drivers. While typically viewed and managed through an urban-centric lens, the fringe provides ecosystem services and could be better conceived of through spatial planning and ecosystem service paradigms. The research included workshops bringing together over 200 specialists to discuss issues and opportunities for more strategic, long-term management of the fringe that reconciles competing uses within localism agendas. Emerging concepts were identified and case studies evaluated management needs, with the goal of promoting principles for an interdisciplinary spatial model for more effective fringe management.
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TUNNELING IN HIMALAYAS WITH NATM METHOD: A SPECIAL REFERENCES TO SUNGAL TUNNE...IRJET Journal
1) The document discusses the Sungal Tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir, India, which is being constructed using the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM).
2) NATM involves continuous monitoring during construction to adapt to changing ground conditions, and makes extensive use of shotcrete for temporary tunnel support.
3) The methodology section outlines the systematic geotechnical design process for tunnels according to Austrian guidelines, and describes the various steps of NATM tunnel construction including initial and secondary tunnel support.
STUDY THE EFFECT OF RESPONSE REDUCTION FACTOR ON RC FRAMED STRUCTUREIRJET Journal
This study examines the effect of response reduction factors (R factors) on reinforced concrete (RC) framed structures through nonlinear dynamic analysis. Three RC frame models with varying heights (4, 8, and 12 stories) were analyzed in ETABS software under different R factors ranging from 1 to 5. The results showed that displacement increased as the R factor decreased, indicating less linear behavior for lower R factors. Drift also decreased proportionally with increasing R factors from 1 to 5. Shear forces in the frames decreased with higher R factors. In general, R factors of 3 to 5 produced more satisfactory performance with less displacement and drift. The displacement variations between different building heights were consistent at different R factors. This study evaluated how R factors influence
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RCC ELEMENT OF SLAB WITH STARK STEEL (HYSD STEEL) A...IRJET Journal
This study compares the use of Stark Steel and TMT Steel as reinforcement materials in a two-way reinforced concrete slab. Mechanical testing is conducted to determine the tensile strength, yield strength, and other properties of each material. A two-way slab design adhering to codes and standards is executed with both materials. The performance is analyzed in terms of deflection, stability under loads, and displacement. Cost analyses accounting for material, durability, maintenance, and life cycle costs are also conducted. The findings provide insights into the economic and structural implications of each material for reinforcement selection and recommendations on the most suitable material based on the analysis.
Effect of Camber and Angles of Attack on Airfoil CharacteristicsIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study analyzing the effect of camber, position of camber, and angle of attack on the aerodynamic characteristics of airfoils. Sixteen modified asymmetric NACA airfoils were analyzed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) by varying the camber, camber position, and angle of attack. The results showed the relationship between these parameters and the lift coefficient, drag coefficient, and lift to drag ratio. This provides insight into how changes in airfoil geometry impact aerodynamic performance.
A Review on the Progress and Challenges of Aluminum-Based Metal Matrix Compos...IRJET Journal
This document reviews the progress and challenges of aluminum-based metal matrix composites (MMCs), focusing on their fabrication processes and applications. It discusses how various aluminum MMCs have been developed using reinforcements like borides, carbides, oxides, and nitrides to improve mechanical and wear properties. These composites have gained prominence for their lightweight, high-strength and corrosion resistance properties. The document also examines recent advancements in fabrication techniques for aluminum MMCs and their growing applications in industries such as aerospace and automotive. However, it notes that challenges remain around issues like improper mixing of reinforcements and reducing reinforcement agglomeration.
Dynamic Urban Transit Optimization: A Graph Neural Network Approach for Real-...IRJET Journal
This document discusses research on using graph neural networks (GNNs) for dynamic optimization of public transportation networks in real-time. GNNs represent transit networks as graphs with nodes as stops and edges as connections. The GNN model aims to optimize networks using real-time data on vehicle locations, arrival times, and passenger loads. This helps increase mobility, decrease traffic, and improve efficiency. The system continuously trains and infers to adapt to changing transit conditions, providing decision support tools. While research has focused on performance, more work is needed on security, socio-economic impacts, contextual generalization of models, continuous learning approaches, and effective real-time visualization.
Structural Analysis and Design of Multi-Storey Symmetric and Asymmetric Shape...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research project that aims to compare the structural performance of conventional slab and grid slab systems in multi-story buildings using ETABS software. The study will analyze both symmetric and asymmetric building models under various loading conditions. Parameters like deflections, moments, shears, and stresses will be examined to evaluate the structural effectiveness of each slab type. The results will provide insights into the comparative behavior of conventional and grid slabs to help engineers and architects select appropriate slab systems based on building layouts and design requirements.
A Review of “Seismic Response of RC Structures Having Plan and Vertical Irreg...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes and reviews a research paper on the seismic response of reinforced concrete (RC) structures with plan and vertical irregularities, with and without infill walls. It discusses how infill walls can improve or reduce the seismic performance of RC buildings, depending on factors like wall layout, height distribution, connection to the frame, and relative stiffness of walls and frames. The reviewed research paper analyzes the behavior of infill walls, effects of vertical irregularities, and seismic performance of high-rise structures under linear static and dynamic analysis. It studies response characteristics like story drift, deflection and shear. The document also provides literature on similar research investigating the effects of infill walls, soft stories, plan irregularities, and different
This document provides a review of machine learning techniques used in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It begins with an abstract that summarizes key applications of machine learning in ADAS, including object detection, recognition, and decision-making. The introduction discusses the integration of machine learning in ADAS and how it is transforming vehicle safety. The literature review then examines several research papers on topics like lightweight deep learning models for object detection and lane detection models using image processing. It concludes by discussing challenges and opportunities in the field, such as improving algorithm robustness and adaptability.
Long Term Trend Analysis of Precipitation and Temperature for Asosa district,...IRJET Journal
The document analyzes temperature and precipitation trends in Asosa District, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia from 1993 to 2022 based on data from the local meteorological station. The results show:
1) The average maximum and minimum annual temperatures have generally decreased over time, with maximum temperatures decreasing by a factor of -0.0341 and minimum by -0.0152.
2) Mann-Kendall tests found the decreasing temperature trends to be statistically significant for annual maximum temperatures but not for annual minimum temperatures.
3) Annual precipitation in Asosa District showed a statistically significant increasing trend.
The conclusions recommend development planners account for rising summer precipitation and declining temperatures in
P.E.B. Framed Structure Design and Analysis Using STAAD ProIRJET Journal
This document discusses the design and analysis of pre-engineered building (PEB) framed structures using STAAD Pro software. It provides an overview of PEBs, including that they are designed off-site with building trusses and beams produced in a factory. STAAD Pro is identified as a key tool for modeling, analyzing, and designing PEBs to ensure their performance and safety under various load scenarios. The document outlines modeling structural parts in STAAD Pro, evaluating structural reactions, assigning loads, and following international design codes and standards. In summary, STAAD Pro is used to design and analyze PEB framed structures to ensure safety and code compliance.
A Review on Innovative Fiber Integration for Enhanced Reinforcement of Concre...IRJET Journal
This document provides a review of research on innovative fiber integration methods for reinforcing concrete structures. It discusses studies that have explored using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites with recycled plastic aggregates to develop more sustainable strengthening techniques. It also examines using ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete to improve shear strength in beams. Additional topics covered include the dynamic responses of FRP-strengthened beams under static and impact loads, and the performance of preloaded CFRP-strengthened fiber reinforced concrete beams. The review highlights the potential of fiber composites to enable more sustainable and resilient construction practices.
Survey Paper on Cloud-Based Secured Healthcare SystemIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a survey on securing patient healthcare data in cloud-based systems. It discusses using technologies like facial recognition, smart cards, and cloud computing combined with strong encryption to securely store patient data. The survey found that healthcare professionals believe digitizing patient records and storing them in a centralized cloud system would improve access during emergencies and enable more efficient care compared to paper-based systems. However, ensuring privacy and security of patient data is paramount as healthcare incorporates these digital technologies.
Review on studies and research on widening of existing concrete bridgesIRJET Journal
This document summarizes several studies that have been conducted on widening existing concrete bridges. It describes a study from China that examined load distribution factors for a bridge widened with composite steel-concrete girders. It also outlines challenges and solutions for widening a bridge in the UAE, including replacing bearings and stitching the new and existing structures. Additionally, it discusses two bridge widening projects in New Zealand that involved adding precast beams and stitching to connect structures. Finally, safety measures and challenges for strengthening a historic bridge in Switzerland under live traffic are presented.
React based fullstack edtech web applicationIRJET Journal
The document describes the architecture of an educational technology web application built using the MERN stack. It discusses the frontend developed with ReactJS, backend with NodeJS and ExpressJS, and MongoDB database. The frontend provides dynamic user interfaces, while the backend offers APIs for authentication, course management, and other functions. MongoDB enables flexible data storage. The architecture aims to provide a scalable, responsive platform for online learning.
A Comprehensive Review of Integrating IoT and Blockchain Technologies in the ...IRJET Journal
This paper proposes integrating Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technologies to help implement objectives of India's National Education Policy (NEP) in the education sector. The paper discusses how blockchain could be used for secure student data management, credential verification, and decentralized learning platforms. IoT devices could create smart classrooms, automate attendance tracking, and enable real-time monitoring. Blockchain would ensure integrity of exam processes and resource allocation, while smart contracts automate agreements. The paper argues this integration has potential to revolutionize education by making it more secure, transparent and efficient, in alignment with NEP goals. However, challenges like infrastructure needs, data privacy, and collaborative efforts are also discussed.
A REVIEW ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COCONUT FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE.IRJET Journal
This document provides a review of research on the performance of coconut fibre reinforced concrete. It summarizes several studies that tested different volume fractions and lengths of coconut fibres in concrete mixtures with varying compressive strengths. The studies found that coconut fibre improved properties like tensile strength, toughness, crack resistance, and spalling resistance compared to plain concrete. Volume fractions of 2-5% and fibre lengths of 20-50mm produced the best results. The document concludes that using a 4-5% volume fraction of coconut fibres 30-40mm in length with M30-M60 grade concrete would provide benefits based on previous research.
Optimizing Business Management Process Workflows: The Dynamic Influence of Mi...IRJET Journal
The document discusses optimizing business management processes through automation using Microsoft Power Automate and artificial intelligence. It provides an overview of Power Automate's key components and features for automating workflows across various apps and services. The document then presents several scenarios applying automation solutions to common business processes like data entry, monitoring, HR, finance, customer support, and more. It estimates the potential time and cost savings from implementing automation for each scenario. Finally, the conclusion emphasizes the transformative impact of AI and automation tools on business processes and the need for ongoing optimization.
Multistoried and Multi Bay Steel Building Frame by using Seismic DesignIRJET Journal
The document describes the seismic design of a G+5 steel building frame located in Roorkee, India according to Indian codes IS 1893-2002 and IS 800. The frame was analyzed using the equivalent static load method and response spectrum method, and its response in terms of displacements and shear forces were compared. Based on the analysis, the frame was designed as a seismic-resistant steel structure according to IS 800:2007. The software STAAD Pro was used for the analysis and design.
Cost Optimization of Construction Using Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Constr...IRJET Journal
This research paper explores using plastic waste as a sustainable and cost-effective construction material. The study focuses on manufacturing pavers and bricks using recycled plastic and partially replacing concrete with plastic alternatives. Initial results found that pavers and bricks made from recycled plastic demonstrate comparable strength and durability to traditional materials while providing environmental and cost benefits. Additionally, preliminary research indicates incorporating plastic waste as a partial concrete replacement significantly reduces construction costs without compromising structural integrity. The outcomes suggest adopting plastic waste in construction can address plastic pollution while optimizing costs, promoting more sustainable building practices.
Understanding Inductive Bias in Machine LearningSUTEJAS
This presentation explores the concept of inductive bias in machine learning. It explains how algorithms come with built-in assumptions and preferences that guide the learning process. You'll learn about the different types of inductive bias and how they can impact the performance and generalizability of machine learning models.
The presentation also covers the positive and negative aspects of inductive bias, along with strategies for mitigating potential drawbacks. We'll explore examples of how bias manifests in algorithms like neural networks and decision trees.
By understanding inductive bias, you can gain valuable insights into how machine learning models work and make informed decisions when building and deploying them.
Batteries -Introduction – Types of Batteries – discharging and charging of battery - characteristics of battery –battery rating- various tests on battery- – Primary battery: silver button cell- Secondary battery :Ni-Cd battery-modern battery: lithium ion battery-maintenance of batteries-choices of batteries for electric vehicle applications.
Fuel Cells: Introduction- importance and classification of fuel cells - description, principle, components, applications of fuel cells: H2-O2 fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cells.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
CHINA’S GEO-ECONOMIC OUTREACH IN CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES AND FUTURE PROSPECTjpsjournal1
The rivalry between prominent international actors for dominance over Central Asia's hydrocarbon
reserves and the ancient silk trade route, along with China's diplomatic endeavours in the area, has been
referred to as the "New Great Game." This research centres on the power struggle, considering
geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic variables. Topics including trade, political hegemony, oil
politics, and conventional and nontraditional security are all explored and explained by the researcher.
Using Mackinder's Heartland, Spykman Rimland, and Hegemonic Stability theories, examines China's role
in Central Asia. This study adheres to the empirical epistemological method and has taken care of
objectivity. This study analyze primary and secondary research documents critically to elaborate role of
china’s geo economic outreach in central Asian countries and its future prospect. China is thriving in trade,
pipeline politics, and winning states, according to this study, thanks to important instruments like the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative. According to this study,
China is seeing significant success in commerce, pipeline politics, and gaining influence on other
governments. This success may be attributed to the effective utilisation of key tools such as the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative.
A review on techniques and modelling methodologies used for checking electrom...nooriasukmaningtyas
The proper function of the integrated circuit (IC) in an inhibiting electromagnetic environment has always been a serious concern throughout the decades of revolution in the world of electronics, from disjunct devices to today’s integrated circuit technology, where billions of transistors are combined on a single chip. The automotive industry and smart vehicles in particular, are confronting design issues such as being prone to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Electronic control devices calculate incorrect outputs because of EMI and sensors give misleading values which can prove fatal in case of automotives. In this paper, the authors have non exhaustively tried to review research work concerned with the investigation of EMI in ICs and prediction of this EMI using various modelling methodologies and measurement setups.
Using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for pavements is crucial to achieving sustainability. Implementing RCA for new pavement can minimize carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and lower life cycle costs. Compared to natural aggregate (NA), RCA pavement has fewer comprehensive studies and sustainability assessments.
A SYSTEMATIC RISK ASSESSMENT APPROACH FOR SECURING THE SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEMSIJNSA Journal
The smart irrigation system represents an innovative approach to optimize water usage in agricultural and landscaping practices. The integration of cutting-edge technologies, including sensors, actuators, and data analysis, empowers this system to provide accurate monitoring and control of irrigation processes by leveraging real-time environmental conditions. The main objective of a smart irrigation system is to optimize water efficiency, minimize expenses, and foster the adoption of sustainable water management methods. This paper conducts a systematic risk assessment by exploring the key components/assets and their functionalities in the smart irrigation system. The crucial role of sensors in gathering data on soil moisture, weather patterns, and plant well-being is emphasized in this system. These sensors enable intelligent decision-making in irrigation scheduling and water distribution, leading to enhanced water efficiency and sustainable water management practices. Actuators enable automated control of irrigation devices, ensuring precise and targeted water delivery to plants. Additionally, the paper addresses the potential threat and vulnerabilities associated with smart irrigation systems. It discusses limitations of the system, such as power constraints and computational capabilities, and calculates the potential security risks. The paper suggests possible risk treatment methods for effective secure system operation. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the significant benefits of implementing smart irrigation systems, including improved water conservation, increased crop yield, and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, based on the security analysis conducted, the paper recommends the implementation of countermeasures and security approaches to address vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity and reliability of the system. By incorporating these measures, smart irrigation technology can revolutionize water management practices in agriculture, promoting sustainability, resource efficiency, and safeguarding against potential security threats.
Comparative analysis between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquapon...bijceesjournal
The aquaponic system of planting is a method that does not require soil usage. It is a method that only needs water, fish, lava rocks (a substitute for soil), and plants. Aquaponic systems are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Its use not only helps to plant in small spaces but also helps reduce artificial chemical use and minimizes excess water use, as aquaponics consumes 90% less water than soil-based gardening. The study applied a descriptive and experimental design to assess and compare conventional and reconstructed aquaponic methods for reproducing tomatoes. The researchers created an observation checklist to determine the significant factors of the study. The study aims to determine the significant difference between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquaponics systems propagating tomatoes in terms of height, weight, girth, and number of fruits. The reconstructed aquaponics system’s higher growth yield results in a much more nourished crop than the traditional aquaponics system. It is superior in its number of fruits, height, weight, and girth measurement. Moreover, the reconstructed aquaponics system is proven to eliminate all the hindrances present in the traditional aquaponics system, which are overcrowding of fish, algae growth, pest problems, contaminated water, and dead fish.
Using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for pavements is crucial to achieving sustainability. Implementing RCA for new pavement can minimize carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and lower life cycle costs. Compared to natural aggregate (NA), RCA pavement has fewer comprehensive studies and sustainability assessments.
Presentation of IEEE Slovenia CIS (Computational Intelligence Society) Chapte...University of Maribor
Slides from talk presenting:
Aleš Zamuda: Presentation of IEEE Slovenia CIS (Computational Intelligence Society) Chapter and Networking.
Presentation at IcETRAN 2024 session:
"Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS
Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation"
IEEE Slovenia GRSS
IEEE Serbia and Montenegro MTT-S
IEEE Slovenia CIS
11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTING ENGINEERING
3-6 June 2024, Niš, Serbia
DEEP LEARNING FOR SMART GRID INTRUSION DETECTION: A HYBRID CNN-LSTM-BASED MODELgerogepatton
As digital technology becomes more deeply embedded in power systems, protecting the communication
networks of Smart Grids (SG) has emerged as a critical concern. Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3)
represents a multi-tiered application layer protocol extensively utilized in Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA)-based smart grids to facilitate real-time data gathering and control functionalities.
Robust Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are necessary for early threat detection and mitigation because
of the interconnection of these networks, which makes them vulnerable to a variety of cyberattacks. To
solve this issue, this paper develops a hybrid Deep Learning (DL) model specifically designed for intrusion
detection in smart grids. The proposed approach is a combination of the Convolutional Neural Network
(CNN) and the Long-Short-Term Memory algorithms (LSTM). We employed a recent intrusion detection
dataset (DNP3), which focuses on unauthorized commands and Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattacks, to
train and test our model. The results of our experiments show that our CNN-LSTM method is much better
at finding smart grid intrusions than other deep learning algorithms used for classification. In addition,
our proposed approach improves accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, achieving a high detection
accuracy rate of 99.50%.