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Design-oriented method for concrete pavements with volumetric stability admixtures: an integrated experimental and analytical approach
(Elsevier, 2023-12)
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Accés obertThe high-performance demands on industrial floors, both in terms of larger slab dimensions and increased durability under harsh operating conditions, have led to the growing use of expansive admixtures. These generate a ... -
Influence of fiber orientation on flexural-based design of steel fiber-reinforced concrete slabs: experimental and numerical program
(John Wiley & sons, 2024-03-04)
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Accés obertSteel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) has proven to be a suitable structural material for constructing elevated flat slabs, and several existing office and residential buildings, in which SFRC was used for these components, ... -
Neural network. Game theory coupled approach for predicting flexural performance of fibre-reinforced concrete
(Elsevier, 2024-06-01)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialThe addition of fibres to concrete is an effective solution for enhancing its post-cracking tensile strength (fctR). Currently, this property is characterized through high-cost and time-consuming experimental tests since ... -
The dilemma of variables assumptions in thermal comfort calculations for educational buildings: to simplify or not?
(Elsevier, 2024-05)
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Accés obertThermal comfort is crucial for people well-being and productivity in buildings, and it has a strong effect on building’s energy usage. The main models for assessing thermal comfort, like predictive mean vote (PMV) and ... -
Mapping roof materials in cities for food, water, and energy production: a Mediterranean metropolitan area case study
(2023-12)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialIn recent years, rooftops have been used as productive spaces for local resource (e.g. food, water, or energy) production. The main objective of this study is to demonstrate the potential of hyperspectral data to identify ... -
New infiltration technique in the treatment of the Plantar Fascia Syndrome based on Platelet-Rich Plasma
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-01)
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Accés obertPain in the attachment of the plantar fascia in the calcaneus represents 10% of all sports injuries, affects 10% of foot runners, and will affect around 20% of the world population. There is no effective conservative ... -
Propelling negotiation skills modules in construction engineering programs: reflections and supporting tools for educators towards an enhanced effective training
(2024-02)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialThis paper aims to provide a detailed account of our experience in implementing a negotiation module in an optional course of Management Skills in the Master's Degree in Structural & Construction Engineering program at the ... -
A comprehensive assessment of indoor air quality and thermal comfort in educational buildings in the Mediterranean climate
(2023-11-17)
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Accés obertMaintaining good indoor air quality and thermal comfort is a challenge for naturally ventilated educational buildings, as it can be difficult to achieve both aspects simultaneously. Nonetheless, most of the existing studies ... -
Data-driven model for predicting indoor air quality and thermal comfort levels in naturally ventilated educational buildings using easily accessible data for schools
(Elsevier, 2023-12)
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Accés obertModeling indoor air quality and thermal conditions in educational buildings is significant for protecting students' health, well-being, and productivity. The predictive models in existing studies were mainly built and ... -
Assessment of the energy implications adopting adaptive thermal comfort models during the cooling season: a case study for mediterranean nursing homes
(Elsevier, 2023-11-15)
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Accés obertThe growing demand in the use of cooling in buildings for the effects of climate change and the thermal comfort conditions requires the adoption of energy conservation measures. Implementing adaptive thermal comfort models ... -
A field investigation of the thermal comfort of older adults in cold winter climates
(2023-10-28)
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Accés obertPopulation ageing, extreme weather, and high energy costs are the current and future global scenarios. The present study analyses the factors affecting the thermal comfort of older adults and evaluates their thermal ... -
Holistic overview of natural ventilation and mixed mode in built environment of warm climate zones and hot seasons
(Elsevier, 2023-11-01)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialThe climate change leads to periods of extreme events (i.e. reduction of cold seasons, heat waves, overheating, urban heat island among others) that affect the performance of residential and tertiary buildings with high ...