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BuildingsMany existing structures require retrofitting and reinforcement due to aging and damage. The stability of the retrofitted structure is key to the retrofitting scheme, while construction safety during the retrofitting process is another crucial ...
Guanghao Mai +6 more
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Seismic retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings - a literature review
, 2005 In the last two decades, many seismic retrofitting techniques for masonry structures have been developed and practised, but there are only limited guidelines for practising engineers in Australia. This paper reviews the literature on seismic retrofitting
Zhuge, Y., Chuang, S. W.
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How can Digital Technology improve Productivity in Retrofitting Works within the UK Social Housing Sector? [PDF]
, 2019 The UK Government advocates undertaking retrofitting works to the existing housing stock to assist in meeting the carbon reduction targets set out in the Climate Change Act 2008.
Phillips, S., Streatfield, C.
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Design and assessment spectra for retrofitting of RC buildings
, 2010 This article presents a novel approach for deriving Retrofit Design Spectra (RDS) that are intended for use in preliminary development and assessment of seismic upgrading scenarios of existing structures.
Pantazopoulou, Stavroula J. +5 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Global net‐zero ambitions require transformative strategies to decarbonise carbon‐intensive global value chains (GVCs). This study examines how multinational enterprises (MNEs) in sunset industries integrate carbon capture technologies (CCT) with operational and supply chain dynamics (OSCD) to advance decarbonisation.
Muhammad Mustafa Kamal +6 more
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Experimental assessment and retrofit of full-scale models of existing RC frames
, 2002 PSD tests on two full-scale models of existing non-seismic resisting RC frame structures are described. The testing program covered several aspects, namely assessment of seismic performance of existing frames without and with infill panels ...
Varum, H., Molina, J., Pinto, A. V.
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, 2023 L'importanza del retrofitting tecnologico degli edifici, qui inteso nella sua accezione energetica e bioclimatica e finalizzato quindi all'aumento dell'ecoefficienza degli assetti costruiti, deve essere inquadrata in uno scenario più ampio rispetto a ...
TUCCI, FABRIZIO
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Bridging Academic Research and Business Practices at the Crossroad of Circular Economy and the SDGs
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The global shift toward sustainability has amplified interest in the Circular Economy, which aims to optimize resource use and minimize waste. In parallel, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a universal framework for addressing social, environmental, and economic challenges.
Corentin Juin, Andrea Nicolodi
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Influence law and determination method of jack lifting load on existing station settlement
Case Studies in Construction MaterialsThe proximity of a tunnel to an existing station renders it susceptible to settlement. Jack lifting is a common method for mitigating the settlement at such stations during tunnel construction.
Shengzhi Wu +5 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT While industry platforms are widely recognized as enablers of circular innovation, we still know little about how they evolve to scale and sustain innovation as economic conditions tighten and circular economy funding schemes become more selective.
Eva Qi Wang +3 more
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