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CFD Analysis of Dual‐Layer PCM Roofs for Thermal Mitigation in Residential Buildings
Heat Transfer, Volume 55, Issue 4, Page 2290-2312, June 2026.ABSTRACT This study presents a computational fluid dynamics analysis of dual‐layer phase change material (PCM) roofs for passive cooling in residential buildings under the hot and humid climate of Bangladesh. A three‐dimensional transient model was developed in ANSYS Fluent using the enthalpy–porosity approach to simulate coupled heat conduction ...
Mohammad Junaid +6 more
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Caracterização experimental do comportamento de ligadores em paredes de tijolo face à vista à tração e à compressão [PDF]
, 2016 O comportamento à compressão e à tração em paredes de alvenaria de fachada foi analisado através de uma campanha experimental. Foi desenvolvido um estudo localizado, precisamente na parte da ligação existente, através de conectores, entre uma parede de ...
Costa, Alfredo Campos +2 more
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Earthquake Spectra, Volume 42, Issue 2, May 2026.Earthquake early warning (EEW) systems offer critical seconds for protective actions, yet their effectiveness ultimately depends on human interpretation and response. This article presents a systematic literature review of factors shaping public behavior during earthquakes and in response to EEW alerts.
Kianoush Rostami +3 more
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Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, Volume 131, Issue 5, May 2026.Abstract This study presents a new method to assess the hazard of deposit‐derived pyroclastic density currents (PDC), a critical threat on volcanic islands and on populated slopes of active volcanoes, considering the exemplary case study of Stromboli (Italy).
Andrea Bevilacqua +10 more
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Infill masonry: simple analytical methods for seismic design [PDF]
, 2014 The latest earthquake codes in Europe require the safety assessment of no-structural elements (parapets, masonry wall’s veneer, infill walls, etc.), as their collapse entails risks for people or for the main structure stability.
Ferreira, J. E. Dias +3 more
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Thermal Performance of the Cairnlea Ecohome – A Sustainble House [PDF]
, 2011 Sustainable housing is one of the many pathways to reduce the impacts of climate change. Among developed nations, Australia has made significant progress in this area. Legislative and financial incentives are in place.
Patnaikuni, I., Rahman, S.
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Application Of Sustainable Design Principles To Increase Energy Efficiency Of Existing Buildings [PDF]
, 2016 This study investigates the effectiveness of different energy retrofitting techniques and examines the impact of employing those methods on energy consumption of existing residential buildings.
Far, C, Far, H
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Long term monitoring and field testing of an innovative multi-storey timber building [PDF]
, 2011 Peer ...
Kohli, Varun +4 more
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Seismic risk assessment and hotspots prioritization: a developing country perspective. [PDF]
Nat Hazards (Dordr), 2023 Asad R +4 more
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Behavior of masonry infill panels in RC frames subjected to in plane and out of plane loads [PDF]
, 2011 The building envelope in Europe is usually made of masonry walls, with enclosure and infill functions. Masonry walls have a major economical importance and contribute significantly to the building performance.
Ferreira, J. E. Dias +3 more
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