Influence of an upstream building on the wind-induced mean suction on the flat roof of a low-rise building [PDF]
Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 2011 The effect of an upstream building on the suction forces on the flat roof of a low-rise building placed in the wake of the former is analyzed. The analysis has been performed by wind tunnel testing of a flat roof, low-rise building model equipped with ...
Franchini, Sebastián +2 more
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Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 Environmental impact reduction, structural security, and material resource optimization are basic aspects in selecting a construction system. In this study the environmental impact of the 10 predominant flat roof systems in the Spanish infrastructure was
Manuel Botejara-Antúnez +2 more
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A wind tunnel investigation into the effects of roof curvature on the aerodynamic drag experienced by a light goods vehicle [PDF]
, 2015 Roof curvature is used to increase ground vehicle camber and enhance rear-body boat-tailing to reduce aerodynamic drag. Little aerodynamic data is published for light goods vehicles (LGVs) which account for a significant proportion of annual UK licensed ...
Garry, Kevin P. +2 more
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Mokslas: Lietuvos Ateitis, 2011 This article is dedicated to study installation options of roofing for parking lots which are proposed by designers, manufacturers and suppliers of materials, the Lithuanian legislative requirements for roofs of this type.
Romas Rasiulis
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Received âSolar Radiation on a Domed and Flat Roof [PDF]
مجله مدل سازی در مهندسی, 2015 Domed roofs are the masterwork of mechanical engineering because of building heat load reduction in Iran. Received solar radiation on a domed and flat roof has been compared with each other experimentally and numerically in this research.
Mohsen Mazidi Sharfabadi +1 more
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High energy extraction of electron beam pumped KrF lasers at multi atmospheres [PDF]
, 1984 The construction is described of a simple and compact KrF laser with electron beam excitation. The electron beam is generated in a coaxial vacuum diode, driven directly by a ten-stage coaxial Marx generator.
Kleikamp, B.M.H.H., Witteman, W.J.
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Analysis of waterproofing defects and technology development for car parking roofs: Lithuanian case
Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2012 This work presents the analysis of installation options of exploitable car park roofs offered by the designers, material manufacturers and suppliers and introduces the Lithuanian legislation with the requirements for this type of roofing.
Leonas Ustinovichius +3 more
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The use of temperature-humidity index (thi) to evaluate temperature-humidity conditions in freestall barns [PDF]
Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2014 The objective of this study was to evaluate temperature/humidity conditions in freestall barns with different types of gravity ventilation and to determine the risk of heat stress in cows based on the temperature-humidity index. The study was carried out
Andrzej Marciniak
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Effectiveness Analysis of Insulation and Roof Covering Material in Office Flat Roof
International Journal of Technology, 2023 Wasteful consumption of electricity in high-rise building in Indonesia is the primary trigger for the increase in carbon emissions. Predominantly, the excessive use of electrical appliances and air conditioning systems is the principal factor ...
Rossy Armyn Machfudiyanto +4 more
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Biodiversity Impact of Green Roofs and Constructed Wetlands as Progressive Eco-Technologies in Urban Areas [PDF]
, 2019 The total amount of sealed surfaces is increasing in many urban areas, which presents a challenge for sewerage systems and wastewater treatment plants when extreme rainfall events occur. One promising solution approach is the application of decentralized
Knapp, Sonja +2 more
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