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An Investigation of the Effects of Changes in the Indoor Ambient Temperature on Arousal Level, Thermal Comfort, and Physiological Indices

Applied Sciences, 2019
Thermal factors not only affect the thermal comfort sensation of occupants, but also affect their arousal level, productivity, and health. Therefore, it is necessary to control thermal factors appropriately.
Jongseong Gwak, Motoki Shino, Kazutaka Ueda, Minoru Kamata   +3 more
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Static and Dynamic Behavior of Novel Y‐Shaped Sandwich Beams Subjected to Compressive Loadings: Integration of Supervised Learning and Experimentation

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
In this study, the mechanical response of Y‐shaped core sandwich beams under compressive loading is investigated, using deep feed‐forward neural networks (DFNNs) for predictive modeling. The DFNN model accurately captures stress–strain behavior, influenced by design parameters and loading rates.
Ali Khalvandi, Saeed Kamarian, Mahdi Bodaghi, Saeed Saber‐Samandari, Jung‐il Song   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consolidate Overview of Ribonucleic Acid Molecular Dynamics: From Molecular Movements to Material Innovations

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Molecular dynamics simulations are advancing the study of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and RNA‐conjugated molecules. These developments include improvements in force fields, long‐timescale dynamics, and coarse‐grained models, addressing limitations and refining methods.
Kanchan Yadav, Iksoo Jang, Jong Bum Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Advances to ASHRAE Standard 55 to encourage more effective building practice [PDF]

, 2020
ASHRAE Standard 55 has been evolving in recent years to encourage more sustainable building designs and operational practices. A series of changes address issues for which past design practice has been deficient or overly constrained. Some of the changes
Arens, Edward, Heinzerling, David, Liu, Shichao, Paliaga, Gwelen, Pande, Abhijeet, Schiavon, Stefano, Zhai, Yongchao, Zhang, Hui   +7 more
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An evaluation of personal cooling systems for reducing thermal strain whilst working in chemical/biological protective clothing [PDF]

, 2019
© 2019 The Authors. Published by Frontiers Media. This is an open access article available under a Creative Commons licence. The published version can be accessed at the following link on the publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019 ...
Adams, Agostoni, Andersen, Armstrong, Bach, Bates, Borg, Bouchama, Caldwell, Carter, Carter, Casa, Chan, Chan, Cheung, Chou, Cohen, Cotter, Du Bois, Duffield, Duncan, Faff, Gagge, Glitz, Goforth, Gubernot, Hamlin, Hanna, Hardy, Hasegawa, Hostler, House, Jay, Kenney, Kenny, Kenny, Maley, McEntire, McGregor, McLellan, Mills, Minett, Mokhtari Yazdi, Montain, Morrison, Morrissey, Nunfam, Nybo, Phuong, Pryor, Selkirk, Siegel, Smolander, Taylor, Taylor, Vallerand, Watkins   +56 more
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Exploring the role of skin temperature in thermal sensation and thermal comfort: A comprehensive review

Energy and Built Environment
The role of skin temperature as a determinant of human thermal sensation and comfort has gained increasing recognition, prompting a need for a systematic review.
Wenjie Song, Fangliang Zhong, John Kaiser Calautit, Jiaxiang Li   +3 more
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Beyond Order: Perspectives on Leveraging Machine Learning for Disordered Materials

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This article explores how machine learning (ML) revolutionizes the study and design of disordered materials by uncovering hidden patterns, predicting properties, and optimizing multiscale structures. It highlights key advancements, including generative models, graph neural networks, and hybrid ML‐physics methods, addressing challenges like data ...
Hamidreza Yazdani Sarvestani, Surabhi Nadigotti, Erfan Fatehi, Derek Aranguren van Egmond, Behnam Ashrafi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Strength of 3D‐Printed Iron Polylactic Acid for Marine Applications via Laser Surface Texturing

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Laser surface texturing significantly improves the corrosion resistance and mechanical strength of 3D‐printed iron polylactic acid (Ir‐PLA) for marine applications. Optimal laser parameters reduce corrosion by 80% and enhance tensile strength by 25% and ductility by 15%.
Mohammad Rezayat, Mojtaba Karamimoghadam, Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Ali Zolfagharian, Giuseppe Casalino, Antonio Mateo, Mahdi Bodaghi   +6 more
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Studies of Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Bogor Botanical Gardens [PDF]

Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
This study investigates the use of thermal indexes, specifically Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (PET) and Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), to determine outdoor comfort in the Bogor Botanical Gardens (KRB). This park is centrally located in
Nofi Yendri Sudiar, Yonny Koesmaryono, Perdinan, Hadi Susilo Arifin and Randy Putra
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Influence of Temperature on Scratch and Wear Properties of Technical Thermoplastics: Implications for Material Selection

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The share of technical thermoplastics is expected to grow further in the e‐mobility segment. In this study, a detailed temperature‐based tribological characterization of technical thermoplastics is performed. The tribological properties are discussed in terms of the dynamic mechanical properties of polymers at different ambient temperatures. A proof of
Harsha Raghuram, Thomas Koch, Vasiliki-Maria Archodoulaki   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source