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Intelligent Smartphone based system for detecting speed bumps and reducing car speed

open access: yesMATEC Web of Conferences, 2016
Although speed bumps are used to force drivers reduce car speed for avoiding accidents, these bumps may cause car crash or accident when drivers do not notice them. Studies have proposed different methods to detect bumps and alert drivers. However, these
Daraghmi Yousef-Awwad, Daadoo Motaz
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Doctor-Patient Communication: Speed Bumps and Hiccups

open access: yesMedEdPORTAL, 2010
Introduction This resource is a PowerPoint presentation designed for use in interactive small-group discussions of cross-cultural communication. It can be used with first- to third-year medical students. The goal is to review good communication skills as
Jane Goleman
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Effect of suspension systems on the physiological and psychological responses to sub-maximal biking on simulated smooth and bumpy tracks [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
The aim of this study was to compare the physiological and psychological responses of cyclists riding on a hard tail bicycle and on a full suspension bicycle. Twenty males participated in two series of tests. A test rig held the front axle of the bicycle
Arthur Whittaker   +11 more
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The application of empty fruit bunch (EFB) fibers of oil palm for the development of light structure materials and products

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2018
We have been involved in developing the use of EFB fibers for several light structural products, such as speed bumps, parking stoppers, helmets, and horse shoes.
Syam Bustami   +5 more
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Determination of the Effects of Speed Bumps on Driver Speeds Via Mobile Cameras and A Survey Application

open access: yesCumhuriyet Science Journal, 2017
Speed bumps are the most frequently used inTurkey as precautions for traffic calming at pedestrian and bicycle intensivesections. In this article, exemplary traffic calming measures applied on theuniversity campus road network for increasing the quality ...
Arzu Ilgaz, Mehmet Saltan
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The hydraulic bump: The surface signature of a plunging jet [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
When a falling jet of fluid strikes a horizontal fluid layer, a hydraulic jump arises downstream of the point of impact provided a critical flow rate is exceeded.
Bélanger J.   +4 more
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Speed Bump and Pothole Detection Using Deep Neural Network with Images Captured through ZED Camera

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
The condition of the roads where cars circulate is of the utmost importance to ensure that each autonomous or manual car can complete its journey satisfactorily.
José-Eleazar Peralta-López   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Best Location for Speed Bump Installation Using Experimental Design Methodology

open access: yesPromet (Zagreb), 2013
Speed bumps, as traffic calming devices, have been extensively used to reduce traffic speed on local streets. This study represents a unique application of experimental design methodology where the effects of some controllable factors in determining the ...
Alireza Khademi   +4 more
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Evolution of populations expanding on curved surfaces [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The expansion of a population into new habitat is a transient process that leaves its footprints in the genetic composition of the expanding population. How the structure of the environment shapes the population front and the evolutionary dynamics during
Alards, Kim M. J.   +5 more
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A review of effectiveness of speed reducing devices with focus on developing countries

open access: yesTransactions on Transport Sciences, 2022
The heterogeneous traffic conditions in India is making things more complicated in urban areas. Traffic accidents in India are increasing at an alarming rate due to the rapid growth of motor vehicles in the past few years.
Satya Ranjan Samal   +2 more
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