Data-Driven Modeling for Sustainable Engineering: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Engineering, Applied Sciences and System Modeling (ICEASSM), Accra, 2017

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This book gathers the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Engineering, Applied Sciences and System Modeling (ICEASSM), a four-day event (18th–21st April 2017) held in Accra, Ghana. It focuses on research work promoting a better understanding of engineering problems through applied sciences and modeling, and on solutions generated in an African setting but with relevance to the world as a whole. The book provides a holistic overview of challenges facing Africa, and addresses various areas from research and development perspectives. Presenting contributions by scientists, engineers and experts hailing from a host of international institutions, the book offers original approaches and technological solutions to help solve real-world problems through research and knowledge sharing. Further, it explores promising opportunities for collaborative research on issues of scientific, economic and social development, making it of interest to researchers, scientists and practitioners looking to conduct research in disciplines such as water supply, control, civil engineering, statistical modeling, renewable energy and sustainable urban development. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiv Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Data Projection Method for Sensor Faults Detection and Isolation in Hammerstein Systems (Komi M. Pekpe)....Pages 3-19 Fourier Transform on Groups and Applications (Yaogan Mensah)....Pages 21-28 Asymptotic Properties of Nonparametric Conditional Distribution Estimators in the Model of Competing Risks (Kossi Essona Gneyou)....Pages 29-35 Trade-Off Between Diversity and Convergence in Multi-objective Genetic Algorithms (Wahabou Abdou, Christelle Bloch)....Pages 37-50 Indistinguishability Zone of Single-Output Bilinear Systems (Komi M. Pekpe, Koffi M. D. Motchon)....Pages 51-67 Reliability Modeling and Monte Carlo-Based Simulation for Optimal Wireless Sensor Networks Lifetime Assessment (Yousif E. E. Ahmed, Kondo H. Adjallah, Sharef F. Babikier, Romuald Stock)....Pages 69-83 KNN-LC: Classification in Unbalanced Datasets using a KNN-Based Algorithm and Local Centralities (Omar Jaafor, Babiga Birregah)....Pages 85-97 Modeling a Random Cash Flow of an Asset with a Semi-Markovian Model (Franck Adékambi)....Pages 99-118 Forecasting the French Personal Services Sector Wage Bill: A VARIMA Approach (Sidy Fall, Assi N’Guessan, Fabrice Iraci, Alain Koutouan)....Pages 119-134 Front Matter ....Pages 135-135 A Contribution to the Sustainable Construction Indicators Evaluation in Developing Countries: The Case of Cameroon (Marcelline B. Manjia, Henry Fonbeyin Abanda, Chrispin Pettang)....Pages 137-148 Developing a Business Case for BIM for a Design and Build Project in Egypt (K. F. Amin, Henry Fonbeyin Abanda)....Pages 149-159 A Review of Systems for Information Modelling in the Built Environment (Akponanabofa Henry Oti, Henry Fonbeyin Abanda)....Pages 161-174 A Framework for Integrating Sustainability Estimation with Concepts of Rules of Building Measurement (Akponanabofa Henry Oti, Henry Fonbeyin Abanda)....Pages 175-185 A Decision Support Tool for a Multipurpose Dam Sustainable Management: The Case of Lom-Pangar in Cameroon (Ursula Pettang Nana, A. Towa, Marcelline B. Manjia)....Pages 187-196 An Experimental Approach for Characterizing the Potential Energy Versus the Sectoral Variations of Wind Turbulence on Sites (Boudy Bilal, Kondo H. Adjallah, Alexandre Sava)....Pages 197-209 Investigation of the Impact Response of PMMA-Based Nano-rubbers Over a Large Range of Temperatures and Strain Rates (Rodrigue Matadi Boumbimba, Mamadou Coulibaly, Kui Wang)....Pages 211-217 An Intelligent Automatic Irrigation System for Arid Region (Mohamed Imhemed, Blaise Conrard, Mireille Bayart)....Pages 219-229 Making a Business Case for BIM Adoption (K. Whitlock, Henry Fonbeyin Abanda)....Pages 231-246 Cloud BIM Collaboration Tools for Infrastructure Development in Africa (T. Nhachi, Henry Fonbeyin Abanda)....Pages 247-258 Shear Resistance of Soils Improved with Tannins of Néré Pod (Sinko Banakinao, Sonnou Tiem, Kodjo Attipou, Komlan Lolo)....Pages 259-265 Temperature Effects on Photovoltaic Energy Output Under Real Conditions: Weibull Model (Mouhamadou M. Ba, H. Ramenah, C. Tanougast, Kondo H. Adjallah)....Pages 267-284 Developing a Process Map for the Design of a PV System (Z. S. Usman, J. H. M. Tah, Henry Fonbeyin Abanda, C. Nche)....Pages 285-301 Spatial and SocioEconomic Impacts Analysis of BUI Hydropower Dam on Downstream Communities (Michael Asamoah, Amos Tiereyangn Kabo-Bah, Eric Antwi-Ofosu)....Pages 303-322 Front Matter ....Pages 323-323 Impact Behaviour and Damage Analysis of Laminated Composites Made of Glass Fibres/Nano-Reinforced Thermoplastic Matrix (Napo Bonfoh, Rodrigue Matadi Boumbimba, Gbèssiho Kinvi-Dossou, Mamadou Coulibaly)....Pages 325-334 Design of a Solar Water Distiller Based on Frugal Considerations (Serge Rohmer, Youcef Bouzidi, Abdelatif Merabtine)....Pages 335-347 Efficient Tracking of Mobile Targets in Wireless Sensor Networks (Blaise Omer Yenke, Vally Ngalatchui Njiande, Arouna Ndam Njoya)....Pages 349-359 Modeling of SiC MOSFET for Power Electronics Converters Simulation (Cristina Guzman, Alben Cardenas, Kodjo Agbossou, Mamadou Doumbia)....Pages 361-374 Estimation of Strain in a Rotating Shaft Using Deterministic–Stochastic Approach (Akash Shrivastava, Amiya R. Mohanty, Komi M. Pekpe, Jean Philippe Cassar)....Pages 375-386 Operation of a Car Monitored by an Android Application Over WiFi (Amrita Savadatti, Vidhyacharan Bhaskar)....Pages 387-395 Human Security in the Northeast Nigeria: Some Conceptual Reflection (Lukman A. Lawal, Beacon Mbiba)....Pages 397-409 Use and Impact of Information Technology in the African Construction Industry: A Preliminary Survey from Benin (Conrad Boton)....Pages 411-418 The Driving Fingers of Open Data Bank for Sustainable Data Revolution and Development in Africa (Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin)....Pages 419-425