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Designs, 2020 This work is within the scope of thermal retrofitting, applied to old buildings’ façades (built between 1700 and 1960) located in Mediterranean climates, such as Portugal. The aim is to increase the sustainability of existing buildings, by reducing their
Diana Corrêa +4 more
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Applied Sciences, 2019 With an increased focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy saving is of great importance in all sectors of society. EU directives set targets for member states to reduce energy use in buildings.
Paulien Strandberg-de Bruijn +2 more
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Case Studies in Construction MaterialsMagnesium phosphate cement-based composite (MPC) has been widely used to strengthen reinforced concrete (RC) elements based on its high early strength and strong adhesion; however, its effectiveness for strengthening RC columns has not been adequately ...
Kai Yan +5 more
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Advances in Civil EngineeringThe hydrostatic leveling monitoring data related to the settlement of the wind turbine foundation display substantial fluctuations along with considerable noise. In this study, based on the characteristic of the hydrostatic level measurement data of wind
Renjie Li +5 more
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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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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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Sensors, 2019 Acquisition of 3D point cloud data (PCD) using a laser scanner and aligning it with a video frame is a new approach that is efficient for retrofitting comprehensive objects in heavy pipeline industrial facilities.
Pavan Kumar B. N. +3 more
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Investigation on Strengthening Approaches Adopted for Poorly Detailed RC Corbels
Fibers, 2017 Poor detailing of the position of bearing pad over reinforced concrete (RC) corbel may lead to premature failure, which is undesired and structurally vulnerable.
Ram Chandra Neupane +2 more
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International Journal of Sustainable EnergyA significant portion of energy consumption currently derives from the building stock, which has harms both the environment and the living standard of occupants, while at the European level, the renovation rate of the current building stock remains low ...
Nikolaos Mpouzianas +8 more
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