Modeling Urban Growth and Form with Spatial Entropy
Entropy is one of the physical bases for the fractal dimension definition, and the generalized fractal dimension was defined by Renyi entropy. Using the fractal dimension, we can describe urban growth and form and characterize spatial complexity.
Yanguang Chen
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Underwater Focusing of Sound by Umklapp Diffraction [PDF]
This is the final version. Available from the American Physical Society via the DOI in this recordScholte modes that are localized between a submerged axisymmetric structured elastic plate and surrounding fluid can undergo mode conversion via Umklapp ...
Starkey, Timothy A +9 more
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Various studies have shown the important roles of spatial environment in shaping behavior and cognitive processes. However educational buildings are often not well designed for this specific purpose.
Eko Widodo, Syam Rachma Marcillia
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When it all falls down: the relationship between intuitive physics and spatial cognition
Our intuitive understanding of physical dynamics is crucial in daily life. When we fill a coffee cup, stack items in a refrigerator, or navigate around a slippery patch of ice, we draw on our intuitions about how physical interactions will unfold.
Alex Mitko, Jason Fischer
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ORNAMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF 20TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE: DEFINITIONS AND TRANSFORMATION
The article discusses the principles of ornament that are contextualized in architecture. An idea is suggested that an ornament is transformed from a physical decorative form into a spatial conceptual structure in accordance with the specifics of ...
Sharapov Ivan A.
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Tata Spasial Permukiman Kasepuhan Sinar Resmi, Kabupaten Sukabumi, Jawa Barat
Kasepuhan Sinar Resmi are part of the Banten Kidul Indigenous Community with a cultural base of rice in their lives. The settlements are formed from natural, geographic, socio-economic-cultural activities that have spatial characteristics.
Sari Mawaddahni +2 more
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Investigating the relationship between the sense of belonging to the place and the level of social security of citizens - Case study: Qom- [PDF]
Human behaviors and activities of individuals are created in urban spaces, and cultural and social relationships are formed in these spaces. Considering the main source of insecurity among citizens in the cities and the important factors such as the ...
mohsen kameli, Hamidreza azemati
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Recognition and Analysis of the Formation of the Physical Form of the Zargandeh & Daroos Nighborhoods [PDF]
Analyzing the structure of urban space over time and analyzing the characteristics of texture lead to understanding the formation of behavior and behavioral patterns in the physical structure, and this creates the conditions for planning for the ...
Navid Paknejad, Gholamreza Latifi
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The influence of urban form on car travel following residential relocation : a current and retrospective study in Scottish urban areas [PDF]
Spatial planning and spatial policy continues to be used as a tool to bring about changes in travel behaviour. Policy suggests that by creating particular urban forms, demand for travel by car can be reduced.
Lee Woods +3 more
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Physical-spatial Changes of Residential Buildings from the Perspective of Indigenous Values [PDF]
Iranian historical buildings are manifestations of the worldview and cultural-social-ecological structure, which is based on indigenous concepts, principles, and values, and strives to meet the temporal and spatial needs of its users.
Mahshid Radaei +3 more
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