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  • Fractal-based modeling of rail roughness 

    Babici, Laura Mariana; Romeu Garbí, Jordi; Tudor, Andrei (2024-01-01)
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    This paper uses fractal modeling techniques to effectively depict the roughness characteristics of the rails examined in this study by means of both the structure function and the Weierstrass–Mandelbrot function to capture ...
  • Wind turbine enhancement via active flow control implementation 

    Lahoz Fernández, Marc; Nabhani, Ahmad; Saemian, Mohammad; Bergadà Granyó, Josep Maria (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2024-12-07)
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    The present research enhances the efficiency of an airfoil section from the DTU-10MW Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) via Active Flow Control (AFC) implementation and when using synthetic jets (SJ). The flow around two ...
  • Effects of turbulence boundary conditions on Spalart-Allmaras RANS simulations for active flow control applications 

    Monshi Tousi, Navid; Bergadà Granyó, Josep Maria; Mellibovsky Elstein, Fernando (2024-11-14)
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    We assess the suitability of Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) simulation using the Spalart-Allmaras (SA) turbulence model as a closure in analysing the performance of fluidic Active Flow Control (AFC) applications. ...
  • Exploring whole-body vibration transmission through the human body in different postures on a large vibration platform 

    Gisbert Orozco, Jose; Fernández Valdés Villa, Bruno; Arcos Villamarín, Robert; González Otazo, Jacob; Ramírez López, Carlos; Moras Feliu, Gerard (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2024-10-01)
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    The positive effects of whole-body vibration exercise in rehabilitation, sport, fitness and preventive medicine have led to a proliferation of vibrating platforms. However, discrepancies have been claimed between the ...
  • Novel fluidic oscillator evaluation considering dimensional modifications 

    Karimzadegan, Kavoos; Bergadà Granyó, Josep Maria (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2024-10-29)
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    Although flow mixing and cooling can be greatly enhanced when considering the use of fluidic oscillators (FOs), they are more commonly employed in active flow control (AFC) applications where the injected pulsating flow ...
  • Non-uniform variation characteristics of temperature field and corresponding thermal effect of longitudinal continuous slab ballastless track structure 

    Xu, Qianqi; Liu, Yu; Sun, Xiaodan; Jiang, Dianyou; Arcos Villamarín, Robert; Romeu Garbí, Jordi (Elsevier, 2024-09-01)
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    The longitudinal continuous slab ballastless track structure (LCSBTS) easily suffers from interface and joint damage when subjected to extremely high-temperature loads, significantly affecting the running smoothness and ...
  • A modified lattice Boltzmann approach based on radial basis function approximation for the non-uniform rectangular mesh 

    Hu, X; Bergadà Granyó, Josep Maria; Li, D; Sang, W.M.; An, Bo (2024-11)
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    We have presented a novel lattice Boltzmann approach for the non-uniform rectangular mesh based on the radial basis function approximation (RBF-LBM). The non-uniform rectangular mesh is a good option for local grid refinement, ...
  • Green urban transition: interdisciplinary insights on green façades design in hot climates as one of crucial strategies for low-carbon development 

    Chojnacka, Katarzyna; Widera, Barbara; Macarulla Martí, Marcel; Drougkas, Anastasios; Balastegui Manso, Andreu; Van de moortel, Els; Seyrek Sik, Cansu Iraz; Sadowski, Kajetan; Fernandes, Joana; Gomes, Ramilton Costa; Ferrão, Paulo (Springer, 2024-07-24)
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    The purpose of this study is to present interdisciplinary insights on vertical green systems (VGS) design in hot climate zones. The approach to the VGS design proposed in this article combines architectural design, structural ...
  • RC beams strengthened with hemp-FRCM and cotton-FRCM under cyclic bending loads 

    Mendizábal Dinucci, Virginia Dolores; Martínez Martínez, Borja; Bernat Masó, Ernest; Gil Espert, Lluís (Elsevier, 2024-11)
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    Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrices (FRCM) is an interesting solution to retrofit structures, due its compatibility with the substrate and its versatility. This paper presents the application of vegetal-FRCM for ...
  • Experimental assessment of hemp shiv and green adhesives to produce a biocomposite material 

    Martínez Martínez, Borja; Mendizábal Dinucci, Virginia Dolores; Bernat Masó, Ernest; Gil Espert, Lluís (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-08-09)
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    This study investigates the utilization of innovative green composites made from hemp shiv, a waste by-product of hemp cultivation, with the aim of promoting sustainability within the construction industry. The manufacturing ...
  • Automated dual olfactory device for studying head/tail chemosensation in Caenorhabditis elegans 

    Karimi, Shadi; Gat, Asaf; Agazzi, Costanza; Oren Suissa, Meital; Krieg, Michael (American Institute of Physics (AIP), 2024-06-01)
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    The correct interpretation of threat and reward is important for animal survival. Often, the decisions underlying these behavioral programs are mediated by volatile compounds in the animal's environment, which they detect ...
  • Recent advances in numerical simulation of ejector pumps for vacuum generation—A review 

    Sadeghiseraji, Jaber; García Vilchez, Mercedes; Castilla López, Roberto; Raush Alviach, Gustavo Adolfo (2024-09-06)
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    This review paper provides an overview of recent advances in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of ejector pumps for vacuum generation. It examines various turbulence models, multiphase flow approaches, and ...

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