Advances in Civil Engineering, 2018 To obtain an accurate uniform hazard spectrum (UHS), this paper proposes combining a stochastic simulation with probabilistic seismic hazard analysis.
Xueming Zhang +4 more
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International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 2023 Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites, also known as textile-reinforced mortars (TRMs), represent a new advancement in structural repair and reinforcement technology.
Fayu Wang
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Mechanical Performance and Design Method of Improved Lead Shear Damper with Long Stroke
Shock and Vibration, 2018 The paper presents experimental study on an improved plate lead shear damper with long stroke (ILSD-LS) which is developed to meet the engineering requirements for high-rise structures with long periods subjected to the long-period earthquakes.
Baoshun Wang, Weiming Yan, Haoxiang He
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Modularity-in-Design of Dynamical Network Systems: Retrofit Control Approach
, 2020 In this paper, we develop a modular design method of decentralized controllers for linear dynamical network systems, where multiple subcontroller designers aim at individually regulating their local control performance with accessibility only to their ...
Imura, Jun-ichi +4 more
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Comparative study of commercial building energy-efficiency retrofit policies in four pilot cities in China [PDF]
, 2016 The energy efficiency of existing commercial buildings is more challenging to regulate and improve than the energy efficiency of new constructions. In 2011 and 2012, the Chinese Government selected four cities- Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenzhen, and Chongqing-
Feng, W, Hou, J, Liu, Y, Wu, Y, Zhou, N
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Seismic Performances of Replaceable Steel Connection with Low Yield Point Metal
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2015 Compared with the traditional steel rigid connection, the beam-column connections with weakened beam end have better ductility, but the local buckling in the weakened zone and the overall lateral deformation may occur in strong earthquake.
Haoxiang He, Kui Chen, Ruifeng Li
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On an innovative approach for microclimate enhancement and retrofit of historic buildings and artworks preservation by means of innovative thin envelope materials [PDF]
, 2019 Energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in building has become a key issue since the built environment is nowadays responsible for more than 30% of the total carbon emissions.
Cabeza, Luisa F. +5 more
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Seismic Performance of Curved Bridges with Longitudinal Slope
Applied Sciences, 2019 A curved bridge test model with a scale ratio of 1:10 was constructed to investigate the influence of site conditions on curved bridges with longitudinal slopes based on a similar theory. The natural ground motions of five different groups, namely, Sites
Peng Su +3 more
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Experimental Investigation of MgAl-NO2 and MgAl-CO3 LDHs on Durability of Mortar and Concrete
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021 Two kinds of layered double hydroxides (LDHs), MgAl-NO2 (N-LDH) and MgAl-CO3 (C-LDH), were incorporated to study the durability of mortar and concrete. The LDH contents of mortar were 1%, 2%, and 4% by mass and the LDH contents of concrete were 0.5%, 1%,
Zhanguo Li +4 more
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Knowledge Mapping of Homeowners’ Retrofit Behaviors: An Integrative Exploration
Buildings, 2021 Energy retrofitting of existing residential buildings has a great potential to achieve a sustainable future. One important way to reach this potential is to understand homeowners’ retrofit behaviors due to their crucial roles in retrofit adoption and ...
Guo Liu, Yongtao Tan, Zhijia Huang
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