• A Colour Interpolation Scheme for Topologically Unrestricted Gradient Meshes 

      Lieng, Henrik; Kosinka, Jiri; Shen, Jingjing; Dodgson, Neil (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Gradient meshes are a 2D vector graphics primitive where colour is interpolated between mesh vertices. The current implementations of gradient meshes are restricted to rectangular mesh topology. Our new interpolation method ...
    • A novel strategy for solving the stochastic point location problem using a hierarchical searching scheme 

      Yazidi, Anis; Granmo, Ole-Christoffer; Oommen, John; Goodwin, Morten (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)
      Stochastic point location (SPL) deals with the problem of a learning mechanism (LM) determining the optimal point on the line when the only input it receives are stochastic signals about the direction in which it should ...
    • A quantitative analysis of the uncertainty in grading of written exams in mathematics and physics 

      Hammer, Hugo Lewi; Habib, Laurence (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-03-05)
      The most common way to grade students in courses at university and university college level is to use final written exams. The aim of final exams is generally to provide a reliable and a valid measurement of the extent to ...
    • A Queue Model for Reliable Forecasting of Future CPU Consumption 

      Hammer, Hugo Lewi; Yazidi, Anis; Bratterud, Alfred; Haugerud, Hårek; Feng, Boning (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Statistical queuing models are popular to analyze a computer systems ability to process different types requests. A common strategy is to run stress tests by sending artificial requests to the system. The rate and sizes ...
    • A relativistic trolley paradox 

      Matvejev, Vadim; Matvejev, Oleg; Grøn, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02)
      We present an apparent paradox within the special theory of relativity, involving a trolley with relativistic velocity and its rolling wheels. Two solutions are given, both making clear the physical reality of the Lorentz ...
    • A Review of Building Information Modelling for Construction in Developing Countries 

      Bui, Nam; Merschbrock, Christoph; Munkvold, Bjørn Erik (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12)
      Building Information Modelling (BIM) is wide ly seen as a catalyst for innovation and productivity in the construction industry. BIM can assist a more sustainable construction process that in turn may contribute to ...
    • A Review of the Performance of Buildings Integrated with Phase Change Material: Opportunities for Application in Cold Climate 

      Madessa, Habtamu Bayera (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-26)
      Buildings generally need serious attention in order to reduce global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) that change phase just above normal room temperature are a promising means ...
    • A Simple Browser-based 3D-Sketching Framework for Novice and Infrequent Users 

      Sandnes, Frode Eika; Lianguzov, Yuriy (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Modelling in 3D is considered time-consuming and difficult, requiring special training. There are currently no 3D modelling user interface conventions. This paper thus presents a framework for simple 3D modelling based ...
    • A Simple MVC-Framework for Local Management of Online Course Material 

      Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Managing online materials for large classes can be time-consuming and error prone. In particular, it can be challenging to manage long lists of students, lecture progress, and auditorium schedules as these often change on ...
    • A solution of the Mitra Paradox 

      Grøn, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      The “Mitra paradox” refers to the fact that while the de Sitter spacetime appears non-static in a freely falling reference frame, it looks static with reference to a fixed reference frame. The coordinate-independent nature ...
    • Abandoned ideas and the energies of failure 

      Sjøvoll, Vibeke; Grothen, Geir; Frers, Lars (Emotion, Space and Society;Volume 36, August 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-14)
      Our academic life is ripe with failures and things abandoned, with hurt and feelings of defeat and despair. Already as students, we learn how to hide and tuck away such experiences and the impact they have on us. As a ...
    • Abaqus FEA with Concrete Damaged Plasticity and its feasibility in recreating laboratory experiments: A numerical analysis and sensitivity study 

      Fagerhøi, Sander; Bergsbakken, Anders Kvåle (Master thesis, 2023)
      Non-linear Finite Element Analysis of concrete is a subject that is constantly worked on. Due to the complex nature of concrete, both in pure states and when reinforced, there are many different models and approaches when ...
    • Absence and Presence of Faces in Videos during the COVID19 Lockdown 

      Sandnes, Frode Eika (DSAI: Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion;DSAI 2020 - The 9th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion, Conference object, 2021-12-02)
      The COVID-19 outbreak forced the educators to deploy digital online learning giving rise to a range of new situations. The phenomenon of undergraduate students not activating their cameras during video lectures has been ...
    • Absorbers as detectors for unbound quantum systems 

      Selstø, Sølve (Physical Review A (PRA);Vol. 106, Iss. 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-10-19)
      Complex absorbing potentials are frequently employed in quantum calculations. One of the advantages that such absorbers provide is the ability to attenuate outgoing waves in simulations of unbound systems, thus allowing ...
    • Acceptable air velocities using demand-controlled ventilation for individual cooling 

      Thunshelle, Kari; Nordby, Henrik S.; Solberg, Håkon Rikoll; Holøs, Sverre Bjørn; Schild, Peter (E3S Web of Conferences;Volume 172, 2020. 12th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics (NSB 2020). Article Number: 09002, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-30)
      One of the main challenges in highly insulated buildings is the increasing share of energy demand for cooling. New solutions for low energy cooling are needed. Individual cooling by demand-controlled ventilation and use ...
    • Acceptance of construction scheduling visualizations: bar-charts, flowline-charts, or perhaps BIM? 

      Rolfsen, Christian Nordahl; Merschbrock, Christoph (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12-02)
      Four - dimensional Building Information Modelling is widely viewed as the next evolutionary step in construction scheduling. Linking scheduling information to parametric object models is believed to ...
    • Access to ICT for women with disabilities in the global south. 

      Parajuli, Rabin (MAUU;2020, Master thesis, 2020)
      Even though ICTs hold great potential in transforming society and a country economically, most women and women with disabilities are far from accessing ICT. The thesis findings result from in-depth interviews with a total ...
    • The Accessibility of Chinese Social Media for People with Visual Impairments – the case of Weibo 

      Liu, Zhifeng (Master thesis, 2017)
      Weibo is one of the most widely used social media in China. It is the Chinese Twitter, which allow users to post 140 Chinese characters. Weibo has 100 million daily active users. People usually use it to get news and share ...
    • Accessibility of digital teaching materials. Identifying barriers faced by students with visual impairment in digital teaching materials 

      Kimogol, Stephen Simei (Master thesis, 2023)
      Information and communication technology has revolutionized all sectors and all aspects of human life. In the education sector, technology enhances the learning experience and access to learning materials, and it is also ...
    • The Accessibility of MOOCs for Blind Learners 

      Krolak, Aleksandra; Chen, Weiqin; Sanderson, Norun Christine; Kessel, Siri (Association for Computing Machinery (ACM);, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) has provided unique learning opportunities for many people. In the meantime, the lack of accessibility in some MOOCs has also created barriers for ...