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A Modified Radial Basis Function Method for Predicting Debris Flow Mean Velocity
Wenmin Yang
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 49 No. 5 (2017)
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services, Institut Teknologi Bandung
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2017.49.5.1
This study focused on a model for predicting debris flow mean velocity. A total of 50 debris flow events were investigated in the Jiangjia gully. A modified radial basis function (MRBF) neural network was developed for predicting the debris flow mean velocity in the Jiangjia gully. A three-dimensional total error surface was used for establishing the predicting model. A back propagation (BP) neural network and the modified Manning formula (MMF) were used as benchmarks. Finally, the sensitivity degrees of five variables that influence debris flow velocity were analyzed. The results show that the mean error and the relative mean error of the 10 testing samples were only 0.31 m/s and 5.92%, respectively. This proves that the MRBF method performed very well in predicting debris flow mean velocity. Gradient of channel and unstable layer thickness have a greater impact on debris flow mean velocity than the other three influencing variables. This proves that the proposed MRBF neural network is reliable in predicting debris flow mean velocity.
Axial and Lateral Small Strain Measurement of Soils in Compression Test using Local Deformation Transducer
Hasbullah Nawir;
Dayu Apoji;
Riska Ekawita;
Khairurrijal Khairurrijal
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 50 No. 1 (2018)
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2018.50.1.4
This paper presents the development of a method using local deformation transducers (LDTs) to locally and sensitively measure small axial and lateral strains in soil in a compression test. A local strain measurement system comprising of axial and lateral LDTs was developed referring to the original LDT system and the cantilever LDT system, respectively. The LDTs were calibrated both in air and under water. Their insensitivity to pressurized water was confirmed. The calibration factors for the axial and lateral LDTs were found to be 1.695 mm/volt and 1.001 mm/volt, respectively. The performance in terms of repeatability and stability of the LDT system was evaluated. The repeatability test showed that the average standard deviation of the lateral LDT was 0.015 volt, while the stability test showed that the average standard error of the axial and lateral LDT were 3.13 × 10-5 volt and 2.65 × 10-5 volt, respectively. Unconfined compression tests were conducted on three reconstituted clay samples to examine the proposed axial and lateral LDT system. The stress-strain relationship indicates a nonlinear relationship between the axial and lateral strain of soil instead of the conventionally assumed constant relationship. The results demonstrate this nonlinear behavior even at small strain levels, which were successfully measured using a domestically built axial and lateral LDT system.
Household Water Supply Strategies in Urban Bandung, Indonesia: Findings and Implications for Future Water Access Reporting
Barti Setiani Muntalif;
Anindrya Nastiti;
Dwina Roosmini;
Arief Sudradjat;
Sander V. Meijerink;
Antoine J.M. Smits
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 49 No. 6 (2017)
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2017.49.6.8
Through structured interviews and statistical analyses, this study investigated access to water and strategies of 1227 vulnerable households in Bandung, Indonesia. The use of mixed water sources, household water treatment, and home storage suggest low trust in improved sources, and compromised safety and reliability of water. While official statistics suggest a high level of access to improved water sources, full-time access to such sources is overestimated. Integration of user behavior into the new monitoring approach for the water supply sector in the post-2015 development framework is proposed.
Liquefaction Potential Analysis Along Coastal Area of Bengkulu Province due to the 2007 Mw 8.6 Bengkulu Earthquake
Lindung Zalbuin Mase
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 49 No. 6 (2017)
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2017.49.6.2
This paper presents a seismic response analysis study of liquefiable sites along the northern parts of the coastal area of Bengkulu Province that underwent liquefaction phenomena during the strong earthquake (8.6 Mw) on 12 September 2007. Several investigation tests, including the standard penetration test (SPT) and the soil shear wave velocity test, were conducted at 8 locations. The data were used to simulate the seismic response in order to investigate soil behaviors during the earthquake. In addition, the excess pore water pressure ratio obtained from the analysis was compared with the prediction value calculated from empirical data. The results show that liquefaction can occur at shallow depth layers dominated by loose sand. The results also confirm field evidence collected during the earthquake that was reported in several previous studies. The excess pore water pressure ratio was in good agreement with the predicted value from the empirical approach.
Macro Data Analysis of Traffic Accidents in Indonesia
Annisa Jusuf;
Ignatius Pulung Nurprasetio;
Arya Prihutama
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 49 No. 1 (2017)
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2017.49.1.8
This paper presents a macro data analysis of Indonesian road accidents in the form of statistical data. Traffic accidents and their subsequent fatalities bring enormous social and economic consequences. A good understanding of the problem is expected to initiate major action toward the improvement of road and vehicle safety. One important milestone is the collection and analysis of road accident data. The results from this study portray the 'tangled threads' problem of traffic in Indonesia. The population number and number of vehicles have increased steadily, as has been accurately predicted by experts. Meanwhile, there is not enough infrastructure growth. Motorcycles are the main contributor to traffic accidents and fatalities due to their popularity as an effective vehicle to jump traffic jams. The 'tangled threads' need an extremely creative and comprehensive solution.
Disinfection Performance against Salmonella Typhi in Water by Radio Frequency Inductive Couple Plasma System
Reni Desmiarti;
Ariadi Hazmi;
Fusheng Li
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 49 No. 6 (2017)
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2017.49.6.3
The disinfection performance of the radio frequency inductively coupled plasma (RFICP) system against Salmonella Typhi in water was examined using continuous flow experiments. The evaluation was based on disinfection efficiency, death rate constant, disinfection yield, and energy consumption. For all experiments the electromagnetic flux generated in the plasma reactor varied from 4 to 6 W/cm2. The disinfection efficiency and death rate constant of Salmonella Typhi decreased with the increase of the initial number of Salmonella Typhi bacteria. The disinfection yield increased from 784 to 1889 CFU/KWh and the energy consumption decreased from 0.28 to 0.07 KWh/L with the flowrate increasing from 5 to 20 mL/minute. The flowrate is an important parameter in predicting disinfection performance against pathogenic bacteria in water to design drinking water treatment plants.
On-the-fly Computation Method in Field-Programmable Gate Array for Analog-to-Digital Converter Linearity Testing
Darwin C. Mangca;
Olga Joy Gerasta;
Anne Lorraine Luna;
Xi Zhu;
Jefferson Abelo Hora
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 50 No. 5 (2018)
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2018.50.5.1
This paper presents a new approach to linearity testing of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) through on-the-fly computation in field-programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware. The proposed method computes the linearity while it is processing without compromising the accuracy of the measurement, so very little overhead time is required to compute the final linearity. The results will be displayed immediately after a single ramp is supplied to the device under test. This is a cost-effective chip testing solution for semiconductor companies, achieved by reducing computing time and utilization of low-cost and low-specification automatic test equipment (ATE). The experimental results showed that the on-the-fly computation method significantly reduced the computation time (up to 44.4%) compared to the conventional process. Thus, for every 100M 12-bit ADC tested with 32 hits per code, the company can save up to 139,972 Php on electricity consumption.
Behavior of Sandwich Tubular-hat Sections with Aluminum Foam Filler Subjected to Low Velocity Impact Load
Hung Anh Ly;
Thinh Thai Quang
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 49 No. 1 (2017)
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2017.49.1.9
In this paper, a comprehensive literature review is presented regarding dynamic progressive buckling analyses of foam-filled hat section columns. The results obtained from a numerical simulation were in good agreement with the theoretical predictions. Remarks and analyses are given about the influence of aluminum foam filling in tubular-hat structures. The contribution of aluminum foam to increase both the crushing load and the mass specific energy absorption is significant. In addition, effects of geometrical parameters like wall thickness are discussed to study the role of thin walls in foam-filled hat sections.
Urban Energy Scenario: the Case of Kathmandu Valley
Maria E. I. Shrestha;
Junun Sartohadi;
Mohammad Kholid Ridwan;
Dyah R. Hizbaron
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 49 No. 2 (2017)
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2017.49.2.4
Rapid urbanization has made Kathmandu Valley one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities in South Asia, resulting in the need of additional facilities and infrastructure. The local energy crisis is one of the issues to be addressed. High dependence on imported fossil fuels and the sluggish development of hydropower for electricity generation despite abundant water resources are the major causes to be blamed for the energy crisis in Nepal. This study investigated possible strategies to be implemented in Kathmandu Valley to deal with the discrepancy between energy demand and supply. Several scenarios have been developed and analyzed, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The Comprehensive Scenario, which borrowed from all other developed scenarios, seems superior to the others. It reduces the energy demand by 32.36%, the GHG emission by 44.12%, and the social cost by 33.79%. This scenario implies that the Kathmandu Valley authority will support the installation of photovoltaic solar panels, the use of electric vehicles and electric cookers, and convert solid waste into energy. However, the EV Scenario (electric vehicles) is the one to be given priority in the implementation for its better performance than the other individual scenarios.
The Effect of Element Types on Force Analogy Method Analysis
Iraj Toloue;
Mohd Shahir Liew;
Indra Sati Hamonangan Harahap
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 49 No. 6 (2017)
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2017.49.6.6
In this study, the seismic performance of a 2D portal frame subjected to the recorded seismic ground motions of the Northridge 1994 earthquake was evaluated by the force analogy method (FAM) with different element types. To increase the accuracy of FAM, Timoshenko (TS) elements were employed instead of the classical Euler Bernoulli (EB) elements, to revert the shear deformations that are neglected in EB elements. To perform evaluation, the same material and section properties were considered and the same portal frame was analyzed with different element lengths, from 0.5 to 7.0 m in 0.5 m steps.