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  Vertically resolved precipitation intensity retrieved through a synergy between the ground-based NASA MPLNET lidar network measurements, surface disdrometer datasets and an analytical model solution 

  Lolli, S.; D'Adderio, L.P.; Campbell, J.R.; Sicard, Michaël; Welton, E.J.; Binci, A.; Rea, Alessandro; Tokay, A.; Comerón Tejero, Adolfo; Barragán Cuesta, Rubén; Baldasano Recio, José María; González, Sergio; Bech, Joan; Afflitto, Nicola; Lewis, J.R.; Madonna, Fabio (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2018-07-01)
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  In this paper, we illustrate a new, simple and complementary ground-based methodology to retrieve the vertically resolved atmospheric precipitation intensity through a synergy between measurements from the National Aeronautics ...
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  Effects of the type of facade on the energy performance of office buildings representative of the city of Barcelona 

  Planas Rodríguez, Carla; Cuerva Contreras, Eva; Alavedra Ribot, Pere (Elsevier, 2018-01-01)
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  The aim of this article is to analyze the energy efficiency issues of eight office buildings built in Barcelona. Using computer simulations to compare energy demand and level of indoor natural lighting, it is demonstrated ...
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  Facility managers’ perceptions on building performance assessment 

  Bortolini, Rafaela; Forcada Matheu, Núria (2018-05)
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  During the operational phase, building performance may decrease in various areas, so that the end users’ requirements are no longer met. Consequently, indicators are useful to assessand improve the performance of existing ...
• Review of criteria for determining HFM minimum test duration 

  Gaspar Fàbregas, Kàtia; Casals Casanova, Miquel; Gangolells Solanellas, Marta (2018-10-01)
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  Accés restringit per política de l'editorial

  The actual thermal behaviour of façades is important to identify suitable energy-saving measures and in- crease the energy performance of existing buildings. However, the accuracy of in situ measurements of façades’ U-values ...
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  A System dynamics model to determine concession period of PPP infrastructure projects: the overarching effects of critical success factors 

  Ullah, Fahim; Thaheem, Muhammad Jamaluddin; Sepasgozar, Samad M. E.; Forcada Matheu, Núria (AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, 2018-11)
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  The determination of the concession period (CP) in public–private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects presents complexities to decision makers because various critical success factors (CSF) are involved which may be ...
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  Building inspection system for evaluating the technical performance of existing buildings 

  Bortolini, Rafaela; Forcada Matheu, Núria (2018-10)
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  The technical performance assessment of a building is essential for planning maintenance actions to improve its condition and functionality. The aim of this study is to present a Building Inspection System to evaluate the ...
• Application of distributed optical fiber sensors for the health monitoring of two real structures in Barcelona 

  Barrias, Antonio Jose de Sousa; Rodríguez, Gerardo; Casas Rius, Joan Ramon; Villalba Herrero, Sergi (2018-07)
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  The versatility and ease of installation of Distributed Optical Fibre Sensors (DOFS) compared with traditional monitoring systems are important characteristics to consider when facing the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) ...
• In situ measurement of façades with a low U-value: avoiding deviations 

  Gaspar Fàbregas, Kàtia; Casals Casanova, Miquel; Gangolells Solanellas, Marta (2018-04-17)
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  Accés restringit per política de l'editorial

  In situ measurements of low thermal transmittance façades are required to ensure compliance with en- ergy performance strategies for new nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB) and with energy policies for the transition of ...
• Estimation of a room ventilation air change rate using a stochastic grey-box modelling approach 

  Macarulla Martí, Marcel; Casals Casanova, Miquel; Forcada Matheu, Núria; Gangolells Solanellas, Marta; Giretti, Alberto (2018-08)
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  The measurement of ventilation air change rate is a difficult, expensive task in buildings. Usually, the tracer-gas mass balance equation is used to determine ventilation air change rates. This method uses an ordinary ...
• Assessing the influence of operating conditions and thermophysical properties on the accuracy of in-situ measured U-values using quantitative internal infrared thermography 

  Tejedor Herrán, Blanca; Casals Casanova, Miquel; Gangolells Solanellas, Marta (2018-07-15)
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  Within the European context, most of the current residential building stock does not fulfil minimum thermal requirements and needs to be refurbished urgently. Quantitative internal infrared thermography can provide valuable ...
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  Communication key performance indicators for selecting construction project bidders 

  Forcada Matheu, Núria; Serrat Piè, Carles; Rodríguez Puente, Sonia; Bortolini, Rafaela (2017-11)
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  It is vital to select the right project bidders, as this affects the success of a project. Although there are numerous methods for assessing bidders, communication is rarely taken into account. This paper discusses the ...
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  Multi-criteria decision analysis to assess the environmental and economic performance of using recycled gypsum cement and recycled aggregate to produce concrete: the case of Catalonia (Spain) 

  Suárez, Sindy; Calderón Valdiviezo, Lucrecia Janneth; Gassó Domingo, Santiago; Roca Ramon, Xavier (2018-06-01)
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  The production of virgin raw materials used in construction and the generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW) are key environmental issues in the construction industry. Portland cement and concrete are used ...

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