Developing and validating a simulation model for counting and classification of vehicles

An algorithm system approach has been presented for extracting traffic data using video image processing. While an offline program focuses on extracting vehicles, tracking them and provides the vehicle count for a short period of time. It uses background subtraction, shadow removal, and pixel analysis for extracting moving objects. The results show that the algorithm is capable of counting 95% of the vehicles due to some shaking in the video feed. These data have been analyzed by statistical regression to show the credibility of the results which been approved to be useful according to the value of R Square and Significance F compared with the value of the observation method. Also, the classification of vehicles was performed using the improfile command in Matlab-Video Image Processing that computes the intensity values along a line or a multiline path in an image. The algorithm program was developed to detect vehicles in traffic videos and get the vehicle count for the small time period as an assistance tool for a researcher who seeks vehicle counting

Relating basic Courses to Engineering Problems

AbstractEngineering education has undergone major changes since the World War II when it was found that new discoveries were not made by engineers but instead by scientists. Practical training in the laboratory was once emphasized but now has shifted towards the knowledge of basic science and mathematics so that engineers are able to produce new materials, new methods and new designs from basic principles. A few decades later, a new problem exists when students and engineers do not really see the relationship between basic knowledge and real engineering problems. This paper suggests a method to overcome this problem where students, in the first semester, are given actual engineering problems and are required to solve them by applying their basic knowledge. Since they have not been exposed to engineering knowledge yet, they would then have to apply their basic knowledge to come up with a conceptual solution to a problem

Knowledge Based Expert Advisory System for Transport Demand Management

In view of the fact that supply strategies alone could not solve urban congestion, many cities around the globe have adopted Transport Demand Management (TDM) strategies as part and partial of their congestion mitigation plan. TDM comprises several strategies and policies that aim to modifying travelers behaviour. TDM comprises strategies and policies that are different in nature which can be divided into several categories according to  how they affect travelers’ behavior. Selecting and determining suitable TDM strategies for a particular congestion mitigation goal can be a complex task; thus requires expertise. In this regards, the effectiveness of a TDM strategy is primarily depending on whether its selection was appropriately examined prior to its field implementation. This paper presents the development of a Knowledge based expert advisory system for TDM. The process of organizing the available knowledge of TDM strategies, as well as the process leading to the selection of one or more strategy advice, is encoded in the knowledge based expert system shell developed for the purpose by using shell expert system Kappa-PC version 2.4 which was adopted object oriented and high resolution graphical user interface. The advice given from the working system was evaluated and validated by comparing the output of the system against the recommendations made by transportation professionals. The evaluations indicate favourable results for the system. The expert advisory system can be used as a decision support system as well as a teaching tool for junior transportation engineers, planners, private developers, and government officials

An Educational Knowledge-based System For Civil Engineering Students in Cement Concrete Construction Problems

AbstractCivil engineering students study only few courses in highway engineering that involves only little information about pavement construction. After their graduation, they face many problems in construction site that they cannot control as they do not have sufficient information. Therefore, developing of an educational system in this domain that contains a knowledge base including descriptions, causes and solutions to these problems is an effective way to help civil engineering students learn about the problems that they may encounter. This paper describes the development and evaluation stages of unprecedented system including knowledge acquisition, knowledge representation, system building, and system testing

Public Transport System in Local City and Rural Area: Comparative Study Between Malaysia and Japan

Recently, bus companies in Peninsular Malaysia are confronted with a crisis of maintaining its local bus services. Operating unprofitable public transport system in local cities and rural areas is an important issue in a developed country. However, such cases (operating unprofitable public transport) have emerged in developing country like Malaysia. Until recently, researchers focused on this kind of problems for only developed country and there are not enough international comparison about local bus service. To address this gap, we conducted a comparative analysis between Japan and Malaysia in this paper. We’ll focus on the similarities and differences in terms of regulation, policy and some cases of bus substitution in both countries. We also examined the advantages and disadvantages about Japanese case and present some implication about future policy in Malaysi

Assessment of Psychomotor Domain in Materials Technology Laboratory Work

AbstractThe learning domains (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) for each program outcome for the Civil and Structural Engineering (C and SE) program are identified. Two programs outcomes which are identified as the outcomes where the psychomotor leaning domains are to be developed in C and SE students. Key performance indicators are written so as to assess the student performance in achieving the identified outcomes. In Materials Technology course, the rubrics of the chosen key performance indicators for the laboratory work component of this course are prepared to assess the student psychomotor achievement in the subject

Proposed Recognition of Courses Conducted by PPA to Certificate, Master and Doctorate Levels

AbstractIn line with the government's aspiration to develop the enhancement of knowledge among Malaysians, the process of learning should be a continuous process. Hence, the Centre for Academic Development (PPA) of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has moved a step further by providing an innovative curriculum by recognizing the various programs conducted by PPA to be given credits to make the process of learning more meaningful. This working paper discusses the implementation of courses at the certificate, master and doctorate (Educational Development) levels through programs and courses conducted by PPA. The courses involved are Competency Level Assessment (PTK) courses as well as other courses which are organized by PPA. The overall objective of the programs is to produce excellent and professional academicians and academic administrators by focusing on the aspects of education, supervision, research and service in line with the UKM's aspiration. The entry requirements as well as the implementation methods for the certificate, master and doctorate programs will also be discussed

PROTOTYPE WEB-BASED EXPERT SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING THE ROAD NETWORK OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Traffic road users encounter numerous problems while travelling on roads. Expected problems can range from mildly disruptive to catastrophic events. When attempting to optimize a road network and alleviate problems, it is vital to select appropriate solutions. This paper defines prototype web-based expert knowledge system improvement that can be utilized to optimize the road network of developing countries. Deciding on appropriate controlling measures is a crucial task because expected problems range from mildly disruptive to catastrophic. Experts can provide solutions to these problems only by using their previous experience. The ultimate task in optimizing road network problems is to select appropriate solutions. Although experts can regulate and resolve these problems by means of their silent knowledge and experience, novice engineers cannot, but expertise transfer from experts to novices is challenging in the traffic road area. Therefore, this body of knowledge needs to be stored in a computer system. Identifying the causes of traffic problems and applying appropriate actions and solutions to these problems could help control or prevent them. Therefore, the web-based expert system for optimizing the road network of developing countries that was developed in this study, Expert System to Control Problems in Traffic (TRSys), is a method concept. Knowledge was provided in the form of rules and coded in software through PHP programming. Web pages supporting the user interface were produced using a framework made up of HTML, CSS and J-Query. TRSys was verified and validated with extensive testing methods. Unit and integrated testing were performed during coding to correct the code and ensure that each unit performs its function and that all units work together correctly and efficientl