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PIV Measurement and Simulation of Building Thermal Plume under No-wind Conditions [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2022
To investigate the buoyancy characteristics of building façades, this study deals with experimental and numerical investigations on building façade flow and temperature field in different façade temperature conditions with different height-aspect ratio ...
Zhang Tiantian, Han Dongliang, Tan Yufei, Liu Jing   +3 more
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A comparison of presettlement and modern forest composition along an elevation gradient in central New Hampshire [PDF]

, 2011
Tree species composition is influenced not only by edaphic and climatic factors but also by natural and human-caused disturbances. To understand interactions among these influences, we compared forest species composition data from the time of European ...
Cogbill, Charles V., Hamburg, Steven P., Sugimura, Wendy Y., Vadeboncoeur, Matthew A.   +3 more
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Study on Identification Method of Motion States at Interface for Soil-Structure Interaction Damping System

Applied Sciences, 2022
The damping system characterizes the spatial distribution of structural energy dissipation. Identifying a damping system is the premise for determining the dynamic analysis method.
Zhiying Zhang, Ying Li, Yihe Yin, Zhiyu Han   +3 more
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Review of Three-Dimensional Model Simplification Algorithms Based on Quadric Error Metrics and Bibliometric Analysis by Knowledge Map

Mathematics, 2023
With the rapid advancement of computer graphics and three-dimensional modeling technology, the processing and optimization of three-dimensional (3D) models have become contentious research topics.
Han Chang, Yanan Dong, Di Zhang, Xinxin Su, Yijun Yang, Inhee Lee   +5 more
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Enabling Micro-level Demand-Side Grid Flexiblity in Resource Constrained Environments

, 2016
The increased penetration of uncertain and variable renewable energy presents various resource and operational electric grid challenges. Micro-level (household and small commercial) demand-side grid flexibility could be a cost-effective strategy to ...
Belissent, California Title, Jin-Shyan L, Koch S., Koch S., Ponce de Leon B,D, United Nations Human Settlement Programme   +6 more
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Coupling Analysis of “Demand–Satisfaction” for Rural Public Service Facilities Based on the Kano Model with Importance–Performance Analysis: A Case Study of Gaoqing County, Zibo City

Buildings
In the context of people-oriented and high-quality development, improving the quality of rural public service facilities is an important way to promote rural revitalization.
Xinlei Wang, Jinwei Wen, Jing He, Mengying Wang, Keju Liu, Jinghua Dai, Dingqing Zhang, Dian Zhou, Yingtao Qi   +8 more
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Review of Culture in Maintenance Management of Public Buildings in Developing Countries

Buildings, 2022
Studies have shown that culture is one of the significant elements that influence the behavior of doing things the right way, without which there is a hindrance to the attainment of set goals.
Babatunde Fatai Ogunbayo, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala, Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Matthew Ikuabe, Samuel Adeniyi Adekunle   +5 more
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A Study on the Perception of Local Characteristics in Cultural Street Vending Spaces, Taking Xi’an Baxian Temple as an Example

Buildings
The mode of urban renewal in China has changed from incremental expansion to a value-added stage, and the development of cities has increasingly focused on the human experience and quality improvement.
Yingtao Qi, Liping Yue, Tie Guo, Dian Zhou, Yulin Ren, Mengying Wang, Yujia Liu, Yujun Yang   +7 more
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The Hell-Bound Bandwagon: Train Rooftop Riding in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

Urban Rail Transit, 2019
Media reports on train mishaps and havocs emanating from rooftop riding abound; however, there has been very limited effort on the empirical investigation of why daredevils embark on this utter suicide mission.
Olorunfemi Ayodeji Olojede
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Azarshahr travertine compression strength prediction based on point-load index (Is) data using multilayer perceptron

Scientific Reports, 2023
Azarshahr County in the northwest of Iran is predominantly covered by Azarshahr travertine, a prevailing sedimentary rock. This geological composition has led to extensive open-pit mining activities, particularly in the western and southwestern parts of ...
Yimin Mao, Zhu Licai, Li Feng, Yaser A. Nanehkaran, Maosheng Zhang   +4 more
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