Optimisation Design and Damping Effect Analysis of Large Mass Ratio Tuned Mass Dampers
Under harmonic load and random stationary white noise load, the existing fitting formulas are not suitable for calculating the optimal parameters of large mass ratio tuned mass dampers (TMDs).
Ying-jie Kang, Ling-yun Peng
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The use of FRPs in seismic repair and retrofit: experimental verification [PDF]
The application of FRPs in the seismic repair and retrofit of structures is addressed. The results from a few tests on full-scale structures, repaired and/or retrofitted with composites, performed at the ELSA laboratory are presented and ...
Negro, P. +3 more
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Autonomous AI‐Driven Design for Skin Product Formulations
This review presents a comprehensive closed‐loop framework for autonomous skin product formulation design. By integrating artificial intelligence‐driven experiment selection with automated multi‐tiered assays, the approach shifts development from trial‐and‐error to intelligent optimisation.
Yu Zhang +5 more
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Development and Analysis of the Control Effect of a Reid Damper with Self-Centering Characteristics
To improve the recoverability of structures following an earthquake, a Reid friction damper with self-centering characteristics is proposed and its hysteretic behavior is studied by theoretical analysis and experimental research.
Ying-jie Kang, Ling-yun Peng
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Using 4D BIM in the Retrofit Process of Social Housing [PDF]
There is a large stock of solid wall homes in the UK presenting poor thermal insulation and low energy performance. Although the UK Government has supported improvement efforts in the area, the identification of appropriate technical solutions that ...
Formoso, Carlos +3 more
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An innovative retrofit Motivation-Objective-Criteria (MOC) approach integrating homeowners’ engagement to unlocking low-energy retrofit in residential buildings [PDF]
According to the EU Commission projection (2016/547/EU), the current average renovation rate is far below the expected rate of 3% to achieve carbon neutrality in building sectors by 2050.
Yuhao Wang +9 more
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This review aims to provide a broad understanding for interdisciplinary researchers in engineering and clinical applications. It addresses the development and control of magnetic actuation systems (MASs) in clinical surgeries and their revolutionary effects in multiple clinical applications.
Yingxin Huo +3 more
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Avaliação da redução do consumo de energia elétrica em função do retrofit no edifício sede da Eletrosul [PDF]
Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Tecnológico, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Civil, Florianópolis, 2010No Brasil, em 1996, o Programa Nacional de Conservação de Energia Elétrica iniciou estudos para tornar ...
Serafin, Raquel May
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Stakeholder Perspectives on Therapeutic and Safe Building Design in Residential Care
ABSTRACT Residential care is a form of out‐of‐home care that plays a critical role in supporting vulnerable young people in Australia. However, there is an evidence gap regarding the built environment in this context. This research aimed to explore the perspectives of key stakeholders in residential care in Victoria, Australia, regarding design that ...
Carmen Schroder +3 more
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Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation of Energy-Efficient Retrofit Strategies for Pre-1930s Mid-Terrace Houses in the UK [PDF]
Buildings are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, with a large portion coming from energy use in housing. In the United Kingdom (UK), most of the housing stock was built before the introduction of building regulations that address energy ...
Gillott, Mark +9 more
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