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Cool Roof Impact on Building Energy Need: The Role of Thermal Insulation with Varying Climate Conditions [PDF]

, 2019
Cool roof effectiveness in improving building thermal-energy performance is affected by different variables. In particular, roof insulation level and climate conditions are key parameters influencing cool roofs benefits and whole building energy ...
Cabeza, Luisa F., Cotana, Franco, Gracia Cuesta, Alvaro de, Piselli, Cristina, Pisello, Anna Laura, Saffari Tabalvandani, Mohammad   +5 more
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Evaluation of the Potential of Laser Shock Peening Compared with Cold Expansion for Improving Fatigue Resistance of Riveted Lap Joints of Aerospace Grade 7175 Al Alloy

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study investigates laser shock peening for enhancing fatigue performance of riveted aerospace aluminum joints. A comparative approach with cold expansion combines fatigue testing and synchrotron X‐ray methods. Integrating mechanical testing with residual stress and strain characterization provides insights into how different treatments affect the ...
Ogün Baris Tapar, David Osman Busse, Maximilian Sprengel, Domenico Furfari, Marc‐André Nielsen, Guilherme Abreu Faria, Jérémy Epp   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Emergence of El-Ni\~{n}o as an Autonomous Component in the Climate Network

, 2010
We construct and analyze a climate network which represents the interdependent structure of the climate in different geographical zones and find that the network responds in a unique way to El-Ni\~{n}o events.
A. Gozolchiani, H. V. Storch, K. Yamasaki, S. Havlin   +3 more
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Rolling out climate smart Cocoa through public-private partnership in Ghana: A Framework highlighting the step-by-step procedure towards climate smart cocoa finance in Ghana [PDF]

, 2020
The cocoa industry has been the mainstay of the Ghanaian economy over the years through the provision of revenues from foreign exchange earnings and the generation of employment for farmers who are mainly small holders.
Asare, Richard, Dalaa, Mustapha, Kofituo, Rich Kofi   +2 more
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Unidirectional Tape‐Based Composites from Hemp and Pineapple Leaf Fiber: Mechanical Performance in Conventional and Bio‐Based Matrices

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The study investigates novel semi‐finished products made of unidirectionally arranged hemp or pineapple leaf fiber‐reinforced composites produced from different matrices. The materials are analyzed in terms of their mechanical and interfacial properties and void content.
Nina Graupner, Raja Bade, Valentin Ackermann, Roja M. Baumann, Corvin Bischoff, Jona F. Ebeling, Oskar Glenz, Marlo Groh, Jonathan Groth, Finja Hiller, Tom Hirschmüller, Felix Menke, Syntcha Ngantchou Lecdou, Mika Ohler, Daniel Rafii Vardiny, Darius Richter, Dario Röper, Henrik Schumacher, Theresa Stein, Benjamin Vorbeck, Elisabeth Wermter, Kay Kölzig, Jörg Müssig   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interpretable machine learning analysis of environmental characteristics on bacillary dysentery in Sichuan Province

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundBacterial dysentery (BD) is a leading cause of diarrhea-related mortality globally, with its incidence heavily influenced by environmental factors.
Yao Zhang, Qiao-Lin Wang, Wei Peng, Meng-Yuan Zhang, Yao Qin, Lun Zhang, Rong-Jie Wei, Dian-Ju Kang   +7 more
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Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction in the Operation Stage of Cross Laminated Timber Residential Buildings in China [PDF]

, 2017
This paper focused on energy consumption and carbon emission for heating and cooling during a building’s operation stage, and examined the energy effects of using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) as an alternative building material to reinforced concrete ...
Bergman, Board, Cheng Sun, Fridley, Haibo Guo, Hammond, King, Mallo, Malmsheimer, Puettmann, Song, Wen-Shao Chang, Ying Liu, Yu Shao, Zhang   +14 more
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Interaction between Molten Al‐Killed Mn–B Steel and Carbon‐Bonded MgO Refractories Based on Recyclates

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
High‐temperature interactions between low‐sulfur Al‐killed Mn–B steel and MgO–C refractories (0 and 50 wt% recyclates) are studied via finger immersion tests (1600 °C). Surface‐active elements influence infiltration. MgO/CaS layer forms, along with spinel and calcium silicate.
Matheus Roberto Bellé, Lukas Neubert, Anton Yehorov, Till M. J. Stadtmüller, Christos G. Aneziris, Olena Volkova   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Driving Mechanism and Energy Conservation Strategy for China’s Railway Passenger Stations Towards Carbon Neutrality

Energies
As critical hubs for long-distance transportation, railway passenger stations (RPSs) significantly influence energy conservation and CO2 mitigation.
Yintao Lu, Bo Hu, Shengming Qiu, Shuchang Liu, Jiayan Wang, Jiashuai Zhao, Hong Yao   +6 more
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Contrasting Performance of the Remotely-Derived GPP Products over Different Climate Zones across China

Remote Sensing, 2019
Precise quantification of terrestrial gross primary production (GPP) has been recognized as one of the most important components in understanding the carbon balance between the biosphere and the atmosphere.
Yanan Chen, Hongfan Gu, Munan Wang, Qing Gu, Zhi Ding, Mingguo Ma, Rongyuan Liu, Xuguang Tang   +7 more
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