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Application of Swarm Intelligence in Transportation System Optimisation Open

O.O. Agboola, Deborah T. Obembe, M. C. Agarana · 2024

Swarm intelligence is a branch of artificial and natural intelligence that studies systems with many characters that manage their activities through distributed control and self-organisation. The field focuses on the actions of social inse…

A Generalized Model for Automation Cost Estimating Systems (ACES) for Sustainable Manufacturing Open

Omolayo M. Ikumapayi, Esther T. Akinlabi, Peter Onu, Stephen A. Akinlabi, M. C. Agarana · 2019

Automation technology is a new area of technology that requires proper selection of variables to minimize cost and maximize profit. This paper is aim at developing a mathematical model that will be able to solve all automation cost estimat…

Analytical modelling of driven pendulum with small angular displacement using Undetermined Coefficients Method Open

M. C. Agarana, Esther T. Akinlabi · 2019

Many researchers have worked on dynamical systems in recent times because of its relevance in Engineering and Applied Physics. This paper attempts to model a damped driven simple pendulum as dynamical system and solve the model using Undet…

Lagrangian-Laplace Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and Modeling of Inverted Pendulum Open

M. C. Agarana, Esther T. Akinlabi · 2019

As a result of increase in application of robotics in medicine, agriculture, Military, Industries Explorations and Entertainment, there has been an increase in inverted pendulum analysis as regards its motion, stability, and control. This …

On Nonclassical Impulsive Ordinary Differential Equations with Nonlocal Conditions Open

S.A. Bishop, M. C. Agarana, J. G. Oghonyon · 2019

Results on mild solutions of nonclassical differential equations with impulsive and nonlocal conditions are extended to a case when the nonlocal conditions are necessarily non Lipschitz and non compact.

Derivation of Simplified Model Governing Behaviour of Mindlin Plate with Elastic Support Traversed by Partially Distributed Moving Load. Open

M. C. Agarana, Esther T. Akinlabi, O.O. Agboola · 2019

INTEGER PROGRAMMING ALGORITHM FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN CITIES Open

M. C. Agarana, O. O. Ajayi, I. I. Akinwumi · 2018

This paper addresses transportation problems caused by rapid urbanization of sub-Saharan Africa metropolitan areas combined with inadequate or poorly executed development plans of the cities.We work on minimizing the transportation problem…

MODELLING RATE OF TRAFFIC-INDUCED BUILDING VIBRATIONS IN SANGO-OTA, NIGERIA: AN ASSUMPTION BASED ANALYSIS Open

O. O. Ajayi, M. C. Agarana, I. I. Akinwumi, Imhade P. Okokpujie, Enesi Y. Salawu , et al. · 2018

This work investigates the phenomenon of transport induced building vibrations in the study area with a view to creating suitable model which can be used at any time to predict the extent of building oscillations created by vehicular movem…

INVESTIGATION OF CALCIUM CARBIDE RESIDUE AS A STABILIZER FOR TROPICAL SAND USED AS PAVEMENT MATERIAL Open

I. I. Akinwumi, O. O. Ajayi, M. C. Agarana, Adebanji Samuel Ogbiye, Oluwapelumi O. Ojuri , et al. · 2018

Wastes that have cementitious properties can become a useful source of cheap materials for soil improvement, thereby reducing the cost of construction projects on sites that have unsuitable soils.This research work investigated the effects…

Modelling of A36 Steel Plate Dynamic Response to Uniform Partially Distributed Moving Iron Load using Differential Transform Method Open

M. C. Agarana, Esther T. Akinlabi · 2018

In the present paper the authors focus on dynamic response of A36 steel plate supported by a simple subgrade, under a moving iron load. The fourth order partial differential equations governing the dynamic behavior of the plate were transf…

Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of Human Arm as a Triple Pendulum System using Euler – Lagragian Model Open

M. C. Agarana, Esther T. Akinlabi · 2018

This study attempts to model the human arm as a dynamical triple pendulum system. The equation of motion of te human arm was obtained using Euler-Lagrange equation. The \nresulted second order differential equation was solved analytically.…

OPTIMIZING THE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND GOODS IN A LOCAL COMMUNITY USING TRANSPORTATION MODEL Open

Oreofeoluwa Bamigboye, Olufunke Oladipupo, M. C. Agarana, Oluwasanmi Olabode · 2018

COVID-19 pandemic has had an immense impact on various aspects of life including tourism, education, and research. Educators increasingly engage with various online platforms transforming education, including YouTube. YouTube has been wide…

Survey dataset on the types, prevalence and causes of deviant behavior among secondary school adolescents in some selected schools in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Open

S.A. Bishop, Hilary I. Okagbue, O. Olumuyiwa Oludayo, O.O. Agboola, M. C. Agarana , et al. · 2018

This data article contains the exploratory analysis of data obtained from a field survey done to determine the types, prevalence and likely causes of deviant behaviors among secondary schools' adolescents in some selected schools in Benin …

Forced Vibration Numerical Analysis of Rectangular Elastic Orthotropic Damped Inclined Mindlin Plate Using Finite Difference Algorithm Open

M. C. Agarana, Amenawon I. Ehigbochie · 2018

Plates vibrate when load moves on them. In this paper, the dynamic response of Mindlin plate analytical model was converted to its numerical form using finite difference algorithm. The numerical model was analysed to ascertain the critical…

Optimizing Movement of Students from Hostels to Lecture Rooms in a Potential World Class University Using Transportation Model Open

M. C. Agarana, Aniekeme I. Udoh, Amenawon I. Ehigbochie · 2018

Transportation issue is one of the significant zones of utilization of Linear Programming Model. In this paper, transportation model is utilized to decide an ideal answer for the transportation issue in a run of the mill world class univer…

Optimizing Public Transport Systems in Sub-saharan Africa Using Operational Research Technique: A Focus on Nigeria Open

M. C. Agarana, E. A. Owoloko, Olawale J. Adeleke · 2016

The rapid urbanization of sub-Saharan Africa metropolitan areas combined with inadequate or poorly executed development plans, has given rise to numerous transportation problems, including deteriorated physical attractions and comfort of r…

Vibration Analysis of the Low Speed Shaft and Hub of a Wind Turbine Using Sub Structuring Techniques Open

O. O. Ajayi, M. C. Agarana, T.O. Animasaun · 2016

The wind turbine vibration causes dynamic instability of components of the transmission system desired to generate electricity. The vibration motion of the hub relative to the shaft need to be studied in order to improve durability of comp…

Modelling and Control of Flow Induced Vibration of Top–Tensioned Marine Risers Using Analytical Methods Open

O. O. Ajayi, M. C. Agarana, M.O. Adeniyi, Mercy Ogbonnaya · 2016

For a riser array in deep waters, interference between individual risers in strong ocean current is of operational concern and thereby a key design issue. The lateral deflection is likely to be large, and the risers may experience collisio…

Minimizing Carbon Emissions from Transportation Projects in Sub-saharan Africa Cities Using Mathematical Model: A Focus on Lagos, Nigeria Open

M. C. Agarana, S.A. Bishop, O.O. Agboola · 2016

One of the major causes of increase in greenhouse gas pollution has been attributed to transportation. In spite of sub-Saharan African's low contribution to the worldwide production of greenhouse gases, the region will suffer more from the…

Verifying the Effects of Symmetry Breaking of Electric Field in Space Open

M.E. Emetere, M. C. Agarana, F. Esisio · 2016

The aim of this research is to see if the newly modified Maxwell equations had provided adequate solutions to the problem of symmetry breaking of electric fields. The symmetry breaking of electric fields had been proposed to be among the p…

Optimization of Urban Rail Transportation in Emerging Countries Using Operational Research Techniques Open

M. C. Agarana, T. A. Anake, Hilary I. Okagbue · 2016

Rail systems are gradually becoming the most desirable form of transit infrastructure around the world, partly because they are becoming more environmentally friendly compared with airplanes and automobiles. This paper examines the place o…

Application of Dijkstra Algorithm to Proposed Tramway of a Potential World Class University Open

M. C. Agarana, N. C. Omoregbe, M. O. Ogunpeju · 2016

Nowadays, the development of “smart cities” with a high level of quality of life is becoming a prior challenge to be addressed. In this paper, promoting the model shift in railway transportation using tram network towards more reliable, gr…

Existence of solution for a third order three point boundary value problem at resonance Open

S. A. Iyase, M. C. Agarana · 2015

Using coincidence degree arguments we prove some existence results, for a third order three point boundary value problem at resonance. Key words: Resonance, coincidence degree, third order, three point boundary value problem.

Analysis of Hermites equation governing the motion of damped pendulum with small displacement Open

M. C. Agarana, S. A. Iyase · 2015

This paper investigates simple pendulum dynamics, putting damping into consideration. The investigation begins with Newton’s second law of motion. The second order differential equation governing the motion of a damped simple pendulum is w…

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