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Why do people walk? Role of the built environment and state of development of a social model of walkability (2020)
Journal Article
Bozovic, T., Hinckson, E., & Smith, M. (2020). Why do people walk? Role of the built environment and state of development of a social model of walkability. Travel Behaviour and Society, 20, 181-191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2020.03.010

A significant body of evidence exists on walking as a behaviour. The socio-ecological framework outlines multi-level influences encompassing individual, social/ organizational, and environmental aspects. “Walkability” is much discussed, but it is not... Read More about Why do people walk? Role of the built environment and state of development of a social model of walkability.

An analytical framework for group simulation model building (2020)
Journal Article
Bolt, T., Bayer, S., Kapsali, M., & Brailsford, S. (2021). An analytical framework for group simulation model building. Health Systems, 10(3), 198-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/20476965.2020.1740613

This paper presents a framework for understanding and improving the process of simulation model building involving a group of domain experts, classifying the different roles the model may play at various stages of its development. The framework consi... Read More about An analytical framework for group simulation model building.

3-parameter log-logistic distribution modelling and scenario development to evaluate the United Kingdom’s water demand (2020)
Journal Article
Surendran, S., & Tota-Maharaj, K. (2020). 3-parameter log-logistic distribution modelling and scenario development to evaluate the United Kingdom’s water demand. Institute of Water Journal, 4-9

A major unresolved problem in water consumption modelling is the identification of a statistical distribution function which best represents the random nature of water consumption patterns. Relatively, few studies can be found in the literature in wh... Read More about 3-parameter log-logistic distribution modelling and scenario development to evaluate the United Kingdom’s water demand.

Driverless cars – a great opportunity for society? Final report of the Driverless Cars Emulsion initiative (2020)
Report
Lyons, G. (2020). Driverless cars – a great opportunity for society? Final report of the Driverless Cars Emulsion initiative. Bristol: University of the West of England and Mott MacDonald

Driverless cars (DCs) have in recent years been the subject of substantial investment and anticipation, as well as hype and exasperation. Governments have been drawn into a race for the gold at the end of the DC rainbow. But not everyone shares this... Read More about Driverless cars – a great opportunity for society? Final report of the Driverless Cars Emulsion initiative.

Autonomous vehicles: Who will use them, and will they share? (2020)
Journal Article
Clayton, W., Paddeu, D., Parkhurst, G., & Parkin, J. (2020). Autonomous vehicles: Who will use them, and will they share?. Transportation Planning and Technology, 43(4), 343-364. https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060.2020.1747200

The advent of road transport automation is suggested to be one of four key technological transitions that could amount to a major transformation in mobility practices. Specifically, fully Automated Vehicles (AVs) might replace the current private car... Read More about Autonomous vehicles: Who will use them, and will they share?.

Passenger comfort and trust on first-time use of a shared autonomous shuttle vehicle (2020)
Journal Article
Paddeu, D., Parkhurst, G., & Shergold, I. (2020). Passenger comfort and trust on first-time use of a shared autonomous shuttle vehicle. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 115, Article 102604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2020.02.026

Autonomous Vehicles (AV) may become widely diffused as a road transport technology around the world. However, two conditions of successful adoption of AVs are that they must be synchronously shared, to avoid negative transport network and environment... Read More about Passenger comfort and trust on first-time use of a shared autonomous shuttle vehicle.

Multidimensional benefits of improved sanitation: Evaluating 'PEE POWER®' in Kisoro, Uganda (2020)
Journal Article
You, J., Staddon, C., Cook, A., Walker, J., Boulton, J., Powell, W., & Ieropoulos, I. (2020). Multidimensional benefits of improved sanitation: Evaluating 'PEE POWER®' in Kisoro, Uganda. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(7), Article 2175. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17072175

With 2.3 billion people around the world lacking adequate sanitation services, attention has turned to alternative service provision models. This study suggests an approach for meeting the sanitation challenge, especially as expressed in Sustainable... Read More about Multidimensional benefits of improved sanitation: Evaluating 'PEE POWER®' in Kisoro, Uganda.

Disappearing Traffic? An Evaluation of Pedestrianisation in Taunton Town Centre (2020)
Report
Melia, S., & Calvert, T. (2020). Disappearing Traffic? An Evaluation of Pedestrianisation in Taunton Town Centre. Bristol: West Somerset and Taunton Council, Rees Jeffreys Road Fund

This study evaluated the traffic and travel impacts of a trial pedestrianisation scheme in Taunton town centre. The scope of the scheme, and the research project, were both scaled back. The only road to be closed during the trial was a short sectio... Read More about Disappearing Traffic? An Evaluation of Pedestrianisation in Taunton Town Centre.

Numerical analysis of improvements to CO2 injectivity in coal seams through stimulated fracture connection to the injection well (2020)
Journal Article
Chen, M., Hosking, L. J., Sandford, R. J., & Thomas, H. R. (2020). Numerical analysis of improvements to CO2 injectivity in coal seams through stimulated fracture connection to the injection well. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 53, 2887-2906. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-020-02088-1

This work presents a hybrid discrete fracture-dual porosity model of compressible fluid flow, adsorption and geomechanics during CO2 sequestration in coal seams. An application of the model considers the influence of hydraulic fractures on CO2 transp... Read More about Numerical analysis of improvements to CO2 injectivity in coal seams through stimulated fracture connection to the injection well.

Can nature-based solutions contribute to water security in Bhopal? (2020)
Journal Article
Everard, M., Ahmed, S., Gagnon, A. S., Kumar, P., Thomas, T., Sinha, S., …Sarkar, S. (2020). Can nature-based solutions contribute to water security in Bhopal?. Science of the Total Environment, 723, Article 138061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138061

Bhojtal, a large man-made lake bordering the city of Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh state, central India), is important for the city’s water supply, connoted the lifeline of the city. Despite the dry though not arid and markedly seasonal climate, soil imper... Read More about Can nature-based solutions contribute to water security in Bhopal?.

Application of environmental process engineering for pollutants reduction and energy savings in crude oil production processes (2020)
Thesis
Ngene, S. Application of environmental process engineering for pollutants reduction and energy savings in crude oil production processes. (Thesis). University of the West of England, Bristol. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/3499915

Crude oil production generates pollutants whose management require capital and recurrent investment in energy intensive treatment facilities. Produced water is the main pollutant and the volume generated increases as the oil wells get older. Benzene,... Read More about Application of environmental process engineering for pollutants reduction and energy savings in crude oil production processes.

Urban expansion, road building and loss of countryside - a non-linear relationship (2020)
Journal Article
Melia, S. (2020). Urban expansion, road building and loss of countryside - a non-linear relationship. World Transport Policy and Practice, 26(2), 44 - 51

This study conducted a secondary analysis of data from a previous study of the geographical distribution of ‘undisturbed’ countryside in England. It juxtaposes the proportion of undisturbed countryside in each local authority area against the total... Read More about Urban expansion, road building and loss of countryside - a non-linear relationship.

An exploratory study of the contributions to low carbon policy making in Bristol using WEF Nexus as a heuristic device (2020)
Thesis
Michalec, A. O. An exploratory study of the contributions to low carbon policy making in Bristol using WEF Nexus as a heuristic device. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1490777

Cities around the world have taken up the challenge to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by designing policies to bring about low carbon futures. Research on climate change suggests that we are not only facing an issue of increased emissions but... Read More about An exploratory study of the contributions to low carbon policy making in Bristol using WEF Nexus as a heuristic device.

Experimental testing of variable stiffness bracing system for reinforced concrete structure under dynamic load (2020)
Journal Article
Fateh, A., & Hejazi, F. (2022). Experimental testing of variable stiffness bracing system for reinforced concrete structure under dynamic load. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 26(3), 1416-1437. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2020.1724216

This study reports the development of variable stiffness bracing (VSB) system as the lateral resisting element for RC-framed structures subjected to dynamic load. This device can enhance the lateral stability of structures against dynamic loading. Th... Read More about Experimental testing of variable stiffness bracing system for reinforced concrete structure under dynamic load.