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Optimal structural design method for reinforced concrete column in buildings with high floor heights using a genetic algorithm

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, Byeung‐Kuy Jung, Byung Kwan Oh   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanical, rheological, and durability performances of GGBS‐based concrete for potential application to prestressed structures

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, Leonardo Todisco, Cristina Argiz, Carmen Andrade, Amparo Moragues, Jaime C. Gálvez, Hugo Corres   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Air-quality implications of widespread adoption of cool roofs on ozone and particulate matter in southern California. [PDF]

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2017
Epstein SA, Lee SM, Katzenstein AS, Carreras-Sospedra M, Zhang X, Farina SC, Vahmani P, Fine PM, Ban-Weiss G.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source

Thermal Degradation and Thermal Decomposition of Plasticized PVC Including POSS Additives for PVC Compounds: Mechanisms, Impact, and Performance of Standards

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, Gianluca Sarti, Luca Palin, Enrico Boccaleri, Alberto Frache   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urban Adaptation Strategies Alleviate the Exposure of Future Population to Extreme Heat in China

Earth's Future
To cope with the future global extreme high temperatures, three adaptation strategies of green roofs, cool walls, and cool streets are constructed by applying rooftop vegetation planting and building materials of high reflectivity in cities. Hence, there
Jiahao Wu, Liang Gao, Qingyan Meng, Si Chen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Seasonal variations and challenges in estimating populations and identifying species of Korean ungulates using drone‐derived thermal orthomosaic maps

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
wiley   +1 more source

Combating Climate Change-induced Heat Stress: Assessing Cool Roofs and Its Impact on the Indoor Ambient Temperature of the Households in the Urban Slums of Ahmedabad.

Indian J Occup Environ Med, 2020
Vellingiri S, Dutta P, Singh S, Sathish LM, Pingle S, Brahmbhatt B.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

CITY OF PHOENIX COOL URBAN SPACES PROJECT - Urban forestry and cool roofs: Assessment of heat mitigation strategies in Phoenix

, 2014
: The City of Phoenix’s Cool Urban Spaces Report (2014) investigated the impact of the Phoenix Cool Roofs and Tree and Shade Master Plan initiatives on the city. The study evaluated how these heat mitigation efforts affect microclimates and human thermal

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Limited Effects of Temperature on Captive Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) Growth

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, Rod N. Williams, Lewis Single, Nicholas G. Burgmeier, Jason T. Hoverman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source