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Damage Characteristics and Stress Distribution Law of Overburden Rock in Multiple Mining of Close Coal Seams

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This study on close coal seams shows that multi‐seam mining increases the height of the fractured zone from approximately 26 m (single upper‐seam mining) to about 49 m. When the lower seam is mined after the extraction of the upper seam, the heights of both the caved zone and the fractured zone increase by approximately two times.
Xiaoyu Wu, Lei Guo, Zedong Sun, Xiaowei Wu, Nan Zhang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Whole‐House Thermal Bridge Modelling for Accurate Retrofit Energy Prediction

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This study models thermal bridging in a UK semi‐detached house across pre‐ and post‐retrofit scenarios using piecemeal and whole‐house approaches with EWI and IWI. Whole‐house retrofits reduce heat transfer coefficient by 60%; findings demonstrate that default values are often unrepresentative and advocate tailored Ψ value databases.
Christopher Tsang, Felix Thomas, David Glew, Matthew Brooke‐Peat   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wenchuan Earthquake Field Reconnaissance on Damage of Masonry Structure

工程科学与技术, 2009
:Many buildings suffered severe damage during the Mw8.0 512 Wenchuan earthquake, especially the Masonry structure buildings. Field reconnaissance was carried out in the epicentral region after the Earthquake.
libixiong, Wang Zhe, XIE Heping, Wang Xuan, LEI Tao, GAN Ligang   +5 more
doaj  

Fracture Development Mechanism of Water‐Isolating Soil Layers During Downward Mining of Shallow‐Buried Coal Seam Groups

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This study systematically investigates the fracture development mechanisms of water‐isolating soil layers under the coupled effects of repeated mining and groundwater seepage during the downward mining of shallow‐buried coal seams. The findings provide a theoretical basis for evaluating stratum stability and preventing roof water inrush.
Tao Yang, Shuqi Zhang, Jie Zhang, Haifei Lin, Dong Liu, Hui Liu, Yiming Zhang, Jianping Sun   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Finalisation of the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades—Brief Information on the Outcome of the Project

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research was conducted within the framework of project SI2.825082, funded by the European Commission—DG GROW. The project's objective was to finalise a European approach for assessing the fire performance of façades under medium and large fire exposure conditions.
Péter Tóth, Anja Hofmann‐Böllinghaus, Fabien Dumont, Johan Anderson, Johan Sjöström, Mikael Bergius, Roman Chiva, Octavian Lalu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Minimum energy strategies for the in-plane behaviour of masonry

Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2020
Unreinforced masonry is the most diffused construction material in the major part of historical centers in Europe. In a building subjected to earthquake forces the contribution of in-plane shear resistance of the masonry walls is a determinant factor for
Antonio Gesualdo, Bruno Calderoni, Antonino Iannuzzo, Antonio Fortunato, Michela Monaco   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Combustion Properties of Timber in Historic Structures: Case Study of the São Pedro de Alcântara Chapel Fire

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Timber plays a fundamental role in the fire performance of historic building components, where ageing and environmental exposure can markedly influence its physical and chemical properties. This study presents an experimental investigation of the fire behaviour of Ocotea sp.
João Vitor Lopes Ferreira, Ana Lucia de Souza Ventapane, Bruno Polycarpo Palmerim Dias, Simone Pereira da Silva Ribeiro, Alexandre Landesmann   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Through Social Life Cycle Assessment: A Case Study of Portuguese Forest Wood Supply Chains

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Social considerations are often overlooked in efforts to achieve sustainable development, despite being critical for building equitable and resilient global value chains. This study addresses this gap by applying a social life cycle assessment to three key Portuguese forest wood supply chains—uncoated woodfree paper, natural cork stoppers, and
Andreia Santos, Madalena Veloso, Ana Barbosa‐Póvoa, Ana Carvalho   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Numerical modelling of in-plane behaviour of adobe walls [PDF]

, 2010
Some tests for material characterization of adobe blocks and adobe masonry have been carried out in universities and laboratories around the world. However, the number of tests is quite limited in comparison with those carried out with other structural ...
Blondet, M., Spacone, E., Tarque, N., Varum, H., Camata, G.   +4 more
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Investigating the Environmental Impact of Additive Construction: A Systematic Analysis of the Life Cycle Assessment Studies

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been identified as a potential catalyst for a paradigm shift within the construction industry, due to its capacity to enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and augment design flexibility. This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) that explores the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in ...
Antonio Mastropasqua, Francesco Paolo Lagrasta, Michele De Nicolò, Pierpaolo Pontrandolfo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source