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Seismic performance of existing R.C. framed buildings
The earthquakes disasters basically occur due to buildings damage not because of the earth shaking. Therefore, the countries have being updated the seismic codes. The seismic loads for buildings design in Egyptian Code have been changed from (EC-1994) to
Sameh A. El-Betar
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The reliability control of the existing buildings
Change control of enclosure structures state includes several tasks depending on a structural concept. To test the performance of thermal protective functions the distribution uniformity of the thermal field, possible losses or protection quality are ...
Frolov Alexander +2 more
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Performance of Existing Modernist Buildings in Barcelona [PDF]
Seismic vulnerability of a set of unreinforced masonry aggregated buildings of more than 70 years old located in Barcelona (Spain) is investigated. Four different model buildings are studied: they consist of three isolated buildings and one aggregated system, which are representative of most typical structural configurations used in the city.
Moreno González, Rosángel +1 more
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Seismic vulnerability evaluation of existing R.C. buildings
Earthquakes are natural phenomena that occur at several places of the world. Severe earthquakes, when near inhabited districts, have caused extensive loss of life and property.
Sameh A. El-Betar
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Over the years, extent to which project managers are assessed with green related parameters to stimulate selection is lacking. Poor leadership affects effective planning, execution and control thereby impacting project delivery.
John Dadzie, Buccah G. Sebitla
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Existing industrial buildings represent a critical but under-addressed field for operational carbon emission reduction, as retrofit decisions are constrained by production continuity, limited investment capacity, and heterogeneous technical options. This
Daizhong Tang +3 more
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ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann +8 more
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Household Challenges in Solar Retrofitting to Optimize Energy Usage in Subtropical Climates
This study investigates the architectural design factors that influence the adoption of eco-friendly solar energy technologies for the partial retrofitting of older residential buildings in densely populated urban areas in a developed country.
Richard Hyde, David Wadley, John Hyde
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ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye +33 more
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