This paper summarises the research carried out to develop Finite Element (FE) modelling and predictive techniques for damage, fracture, fatigue and fretting fatigue problems. A damage model is developed based on Continuum Damage Mechanics and integrated within FE code. It is then used to predict the number of cycles to crack initiation in adhesivel

Our knowledge about a product, process or a system in the scientific and engineering disciplines is often obtained from experimentation. Experiments can discover many unexpected things and highlighted issues for further detailed study. The emerging of advanced products and processes are changing rapidly, customers are more demanding and product lif

This paper examines the relationship between values and education within the framework of [slamisation of KnO\vledge. It shows the importance of values and ethics in the process of knowledge creation, application and dissemination reflecting an integrated model of education. Within the framework of Islamisation of knowledge education appears more h

Ride comfort and vehicle handling of heavy off-road vehicles can be improved with the help of a controlled suspension system. This paper describes the impact of a semi-active and passive system on the driving behaviour of a heavy off-road 4 × 4 wheeled vehicle. The analysis is based on a military vehicle model used for simulating off-road vehicle

Ride comfort and vehicle handling of heavy off-road vehicles can be improved with the help of a controlled suspension system. This paper describes the impact of a semi-active and passive system on the driving behavior of a heavy off-road 4x4 wheeled vehicle. The analysis is based on a military vehicle model used for simulating off-road vehicle driv

This research paper demonstrates a prototype development of an Intelligent Command Based Line Follower Robot (LFR) using Radio Frequency (RF) Technology. Mostly the LFR are build by using microcontroller chips. One of the basic and most fundamental problems with LFR based upon microcontroller chips is that they are preprogrammed. Due to these prepr

Hand gesture is an approach that ha~ gained much anenlion for real-time HUrTIlln 10 Computer llIleraction (1ICI) applications. In lhis chapter, we pro,-ide a survey on Computational Inlelligence Tedmiq""s (CID fot hand g~lIIre recognition for HCI applications in general and Hidden Markov Mood (HMM) in paruculat. Many tnlditional metlKxls ex

This study examines the critical approach utilized by Shaykh Ghazali in his examination of the depth of impact of Muslim beliefs on human change; with particular focus on the means used by the Muslim faith to ensure the sustainment of a holistic undertaking of life, while nurturing a balanced interaction between human nature and reason without over

Purpose – The purposes of the study are to understand ICT workforce employability in Malaysia, to identify the causes that influence the growth of skill gaps in the ICT workforce, and to determine ways to reduce these gaps. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology of the study comprised project reports and a literature review. Findings –

The Qur’an is the basis of Islam and an intrinsic part of a Muslim life. It is the strong rope that connects Muslims to their Lord, Allah, the Straight Path (al-Sirat al-Mustaqim)leading them to everlasting bliss and the backbone of their success in both existences, i.e. al-Dunya and al-Akhirah (here and hereafter). The purpose of this paper is t