Application of a transient hygrothermal population model for house dust mites in beds: assessment of control strategies in UK buildings [PDF]
, 2011 This article discusses the capabilities and the application of an innovative combined hygrothermal and population model to assess the impact of building design and occupant behaviour on house dust mite populations in a mattress. The combined model is the
Crowther, David +23 more
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Hygrothermal performance and damage risk of green roofs
, 2022 S.141-163Green roofs become more and more popular especially in cities where they can help to improve the microclimate by reduced peak temperatures compared to conventional roof surfaces. They also reduce the gutter loads by rain water retention and save
Künzel, Hartwig M. +2 more
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Mechanical Engineering Journal, 2014 This paper presents a finite element method to investigate the hygrothermal effects on the free vibration characteristics of delaminated carbon-epoxy composite pretwisted rotating conical shells.
Tanmoy BANDYOPADHYAY +2 more
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Hygrothermal Behavior, Building Pathology and Durability [PDF]
, 2012 The main purpose of this book, Hygrothermal, Building Pathology and Durability, is to provide a collection of recent research works to contribute to the systematization and dissemination of knowledge related to construction pathology, hygrothermal ...
Delgado, JMPQ +5 more
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Influence of water absorption on glass fibre reinforced IPN composite pipes [PDF]
Polímeros, 2019 Glass fibre reinforced composite pipes were fabricated by using an IPN blend of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% PU prepolymer (Polyurethane) with VER(Vinylester) resin.
Suresh Gopi +5 more
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Hygrothermal properties relationships in historic bricks
Hygrothermal properties relationships in historic bricks, 2023 As part of an ongoing research project to better understand the hygrothermal performance of solid masonry brick buildings, the material properties of dozens of historic fired clay bricks have been measured. This paper discusses the relationship between density, porosity, capillary and saturation moisture content as well as thermal conductivity. A clear
Roels, Staf +3 more
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Predicting the population dynamics of the house dust mite 'Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus' (Acari: pyroglyphidae) in response to a constant hygrothermal environment using a model of the mite life cycle [PDF]
, 2007 A generalised model of the life cycle of a house dust mite, which can be tailored to any particular species of domestic mite, is presented. The model takes into account the effects of hygrothermal conditions on each life cycle phase.
Pretlove, Stephen +17 more
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Multiscale Interfacial Engineering Enables Robust Reconstituted Wood. [PDF]
Adv Sci (Weinh)Conventional adhesives used in wood composites create heterogeneous interfaces that cause stress concentration under humid or aqueous conditions, thereby compromising long‐term stability. A synergistic strategy integrating interfacial reconstruction and water‐induced regeneration transforms heterogeneous interfaces into homogeneous ones with ...
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A steady-state model for predicting hygrothermal conditions in beds in relation to house dust mite requirements [PDF]
, 2005 This paper describes the development, testing and validation of a simple steady-state hygrothermal bed model (BED) which predicts conditions of temperature and relative humidity within the bed core (the occupied space between mattress and covering ...
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Climate data for hygrothermal simulations of Brussels
Data in Brief, 2022 Moisture is a dominant agent in the degradation of building components. To assess degradation phenomena in building envelopes, hygrothermal simulations are performed. The hygrothermal behaviour of building envelopes depends on the outdoor climate conditions.
Isabeau Vandemeulebroucke +2 more
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