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Laboratory Assessment and In-Field Monitoring of Macro-Encapsulated Phase Change Materials for Building Envelope Applications

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2022
Phase Change Material (PCM) based products represent an emerging technology for the building sector. For their application in the building envelope, they are usually macro-encapsulated in plastic/metal containers or placed in bags/pouches that allow an ...
Stefano Fantucci   +4 more
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Empirically Modeling the Energy Implications of Cool Roof Retrofits

open access: yesFrontiers in Built Environment, 2020
The energy effects of roofs have primarily been studied using theoretical models. However, empirical methods are needed for validation or when not all drivers of energy change can be observed.
Michael Blackhurst
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Parapet structure from special shaped TRC blocks

open access: yesActa Polytechnica CTU Proceedings, 2022
The paper describes innovative parapet solution based on special shaped blocks made form textile-reinforced concrete - TRC. The blocks are designed for a placement at the parapet of building with a flat roof.
Jiří Pazderka   +3 more
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Identifying the Available Capacities on the Roof Space to Develop Tourism in Iranian Cities [PDF]

open access: yesگردشگری فرهنگ, 2022
From ancient times until now, roofs have been an important space in Iranian cities, with many functional and meaningful roles. However, nowadays, in most Iranian cities, these significant capacities have been completely neglected.
Ziya Hosseinzadeh   +2 more
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Exploration and analysis of hidden disaster factors in North Shenmu Tanhuigou Coal Mine

open access: yesMeikuang Anquan, 2023
In order to quickly and comprehensively find out the types and spatial distribution characteristics of the main hidden disasters in Tanhuigou Coal Mine and analyze its potential threat to the coal mine, the methods of on-site inquiry, data access ...
WU Minjie
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Father Knows Best

open access: yesStudies in 20th & 21st Century Literature, 1994
In his essay, "Althusser's Mirror," Carsten Strathausen reveals the paternal politics inherent to any gesture of appropriation. Molding Lacan to an Althusserian mirror, Strathausen demonstrates parallels between Lacan's mirror stage and Althusser's ...
Judith Roof
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Estimating the Photovoltaic Potential of Building Facades and Roofs Using the Industry Foundation Classes

open access: yesISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2021
Photovoltaic energy generation has gained wide attention owing to its efficiency and environmental benefits. Therefore, it has become important to accurately evaluate the photovoltaic energy generation potential of building surfaces.
Xiu Lu   +5 more
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Proportional and Structural Analysis of the Historical Truss of Church of St. Bartholomew in Mladočov

open access: yesCivil and Environmental Engineering, 2021
The researched truss of the Gothic Church of St. Bartholomew in the village of Mladočov is one of the examples of the use of the historical Czech length units of measurement; in this case, the Gothic and Baroque part of it.
Krušinský Peter   +3 more
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Roof Color as a Factor of Architectural Landscape Design [PDF]

open access: yesIgra Ustvarjalnosti, 2022
For many centuries, the settlements had a fairly uniform image, which was the result of the use of local materials, technology and the economic condition of the population.
Domen Kušar, Kristijan Lavtižar
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Investigation of the influence of A-pillar on passive safety of a vehicle in case of rollover

open access: yesTransport, 2015
The need for the means ensuring passive safety of a vehicle is becoming increasingly emphasized in the area of transport engineering. This area becomes particularly relevant when restoration of the damaged load bearing structures in vehicles is concerned.
Vytautas Dzerkelis   +2 more
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