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, 2016 UHI (Urban Heat Island) has become a serious concern within major cities due to the increased threat of climate change over time. As UHI intensifies, the energy consumed in urban areas increases through an increase in the cooling demand, and restricts ...
Kibria Roman (820566)
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Structural Concrete, EarlyView.Abstract Globally, there is a growing trend toward taller, larger, and more structurally diverse buildings that require expansive interior spaces. Rapid technological advancements have surged the demand for data centers, while the expansion of e‐commerce has increased logistics volumes, driving the need for large‐scale warehouses.
Han Yong Lee +2 more
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Structural Concrete, EarlyView.Abstract Ground granulated blast‐furnace slag (GGBS) is a widely used clinker substitute in concrete, recognized for its potential to significantly reduce environmental impacts. However, its application in prestressed concrete remains limited in several countries, mainly due to concerns regarding early‐age mechanical performance and long‐term ...
D. Rolando Baldiviezo +6 more
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SusMat, EarlyView.This review examines large‐scale biochar production technologies and process engineering from an engineering thermochemistry perspective. At the level of thermochemical fundamentals, we discuss thermochemical techniques, pyrolysis mechanisms, and key parameters governing biochar formation.
Dengguo Lai +12 more
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Evaluating Cool Impervious Surfaces: Application to an Energy-Efficient Residential Roof and to City Pavements [PDF]
, 2016 Summer urban heat island (UHI) refers to the phenomenon of having higher urban temperatures compared to the those in surrounding suburban and rural areas.
Rosado, Pablo Javier
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A Bioregional Approach to Teaching Sustainability and Resilience Online
New Directions for Teaching and Learning, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This chapter describes how the first graduate program in resilient and sustainable communities has evolved over the past decade, maintaining its bioregional approach to distance learning while adapting the curriculum to meet new challenges in the age of climate change.
Laird Christensen
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Comparação de métodos pata medição de absortância solar em elementos opacos [PDF]
, 2012 Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Tecnológico. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Civil, Florianópolis, 2012A radiação solar é um dos fatores que mais contribui para o ganho térmico em edificações ...
Santos, Elisiane Iza dos
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Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, EarlyView.Additives' structures. ABSTRACT Poly(vinyl chloride) has been a key polymeric material since its commercial production in 1931, demonstrating versatility across numerous industries due to its compatibility with various additives. PVC's inherent properties, flame retardance, durability, and recyclability make it ideal for building and construction ...
Stefano Gardi +4 more
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Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.Drones equipped with thermal infrared (TIR) cameras offer significant time and labor savings in estimating wild ungulate populations. However, accurately monitoring forest‐dwelling ungulates remains challenging due to their elusive behavior and complex habitat.
Jinhwi Kim, Donggul Woo
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Zoo Biology, EarlyView.While higher temperatures are generally expected to increase amphibian growth, our experiments with captive‐reared Eastern Hellbenders found no evidence that growth increased at a rearing temperature of 21°C relative to 16°C. As Eastern Hellbender reintroduction efforts move forward, a focus on other conditions, such as density or diet, might be more ...
Kylie S. Soniak +4 more
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