Hui Wang^1,*, Shuqi Wan²

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.12, No.3, pp. 149-167, 2018, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2018.03928

Abstract The Code for Seismic Design of Buildings (GB50011-2010) in 2016 and the method of seismic performance-based design for high-rise buildings in the Guide for Performance-based Design of High-Rise Buildings (TBI2017) are compared. In view of the characteristics and limitations of the seismic performance index set by the Sino-US seismic code, a “three-index” performance index system and evaluation process considering the displacement angle of the structural interlayer, the plastic damage degree of components and the plastic strain of material is put forward; combining the example of time-history analysis of a out-of-code high-rise building under the rare More >

Karen Texter^1,2, Jo Ann M. Davis¹, Christina Phelps^1,2, Sharon Cheatham^1,2, John Cheatham^1,2, Mark Galantowicz^1,3, Timothy F. Feltes^1,2

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 403-410, 2017, DOI:10.1111/chd.12459

Abstract Introduction: With increasing survival of children with HLHS and other single ventricle lesions, the complexity of medical care for these patients is substantial. Establishing and adhering to best practice models may improve outcome, but requires careful coordination and monitoring.
Methods: In 2013 our Heart Center began a process to build a comprehensive Single Ventricle Team designed to target these difficult issues.
Results: Comprehensive Single Ventricle Team in 2014 was begun, to standardize care for children with single ventricle heart defects from diagnosis to adulthood within our institution. The team is a multidisciplinary group of providers committed to improving… More >

M. Čekon^*, K. Struhala, R. Slávik

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.5, Suppl.1, pp. 84-93, 2017, DOI:10.7569/JRM.2017.634135

Abstract Cardboard-based packaging components represent a material that has significant potential as a renewable source for exploitation in buildings. This study presents the results of thermal and environmental analyses of existing packaging materials compared with standard conventional thermal insulations.
Experimental measurements were performed to identify the thermal performance of studied cardboard packaging materials. Real-size samples were experimentally tested in laboratory measurements. The thermal resistance and conductivity of all the analyzed samples were measured according to the procedure indicated in the ISO8032 standard. A life-cycle assessment according to ISO 14040 was also performed to evaluate the environmental More >

A. Takahashi¹, T. Shibata², K. Motoyama³, K. Misaji⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.113, No.1, pp. 1-15, 2017, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2017.113.001

Abstract A method for reducing the damage to a structure caused by an earthquake namely, using laminated rubber for seismic isolation is proposed, and the vibration characteristics of the rubber (which minimizes the seismic response of the structure during an earthquake) is optimized. A method called “Equivalent Linear System using Restoring Force Model of Power Function Type” (PFT-ELS) is applied to nonlinear vibration analysis of the rubber. In that analysis, a building with 15 layers of the laminated rubber is modeled. The seismic response of the building is analyzed, and the usefulness of the laminated rubber More >

N. Laaroussi^1*, Y. Chihab¹, M. Garoum¹, L-V. Bénet², F. Lacroux³

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.11, No.4, pp. 354-365, 2015, DOI:10.3970/fdmp.2015.011.354

Abstract This study is based on the modeling of the air flow in the hall building including heating and air-conditioning systems. The building contains two converter stations “valves” considered as heat sources. Heat transfer in the hall is numerically simulated using the standard k-ε model of turbulence. For a very hot weather, this study aims to evaluate the local temperatures in the ambient air of the hall, with assuming running valves and air conditioning device in open loop with a 35°C inlet temperature. The study has shown that the air conditioning is efficient enough to maintain More >

Z. Bouhssine¹, M. Faraji¹, M. Najam¹, M. El Alami^1,2

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.11, No.1, pp. 63-85, 2015, DOI:10.3970/fdmp.2015.011.063

Abstract The objective of this study is to optimize the thermal performance of a solar collector. The solar collector is coupled to a building slab with a PCM layer. A mathematical model for the thermal behavior of the studied system is developed using the enthalpy method. The model parameters are defined and the resulting equations are solved iteratively. Several simulations were carried out to optimize the proposed heating system. The results show that the inlet temperature fluctuations are less pronounced than those at the outlet. More >

Daan S. van Es

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.1, No.1, pp. 61-72, 2013, DOI:10.7569/JRM.2012.634108

Abstract In this perspectives paper we will look at the state-of-the-art in rigid renewable building blocks for biobased materials, with a focus on two types of carbohydrate-based difunctional monomers, i.e.,isohexides and furan- 2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). More >

Adan Vega, Ernesto Escobar, Amaly Fong, Ninshu Ma, Hidekazu Murakawa

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.90, No.3, pp. 197-210, 2013, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2013.090.197

Abstract This paper describes the effect of previous heating on inherent deformation by following heating, more specifically, the case of two heating lines applied parallel to each other. The novelty of the work lies in revealing the parallel effect and how, factors such as, for example, the heating condition and the plate geometry, influence the resulting inherent deformation of parallel heating. In addition, relationships to easily get these influences are provided. The results are suitable for a wide range of heating conditions and plate thickness. More >

A. Merabtine¹, S. Mokraoui¹, R. Benelmir¹, N. Laraqi²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.8, No.2, pp. 215-240, 2012, DOI:10.3970/fdmp.2012.008.215

Abstract Modeling of the thermal behavior of buildings needs effective strategies of analysis and tools. This is particularly true when conduction of heat through walls and/or slabs has to be properly taken into account. This article is concerned with a new modeling strategy for solving the transient heat conduction equation in a finite medium (with extensive background application to the different elements of a building structure). The developed approach is based on the Bond Graph technique, a graphical modeling language which is particularly suitable to the treatment of problems involving energy transfer. With this model, two More >

Michael Y. Y. Hung

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.20, No.1, pp. 11-12, 2011, DOI:10.3970/icces.2011.020.011

Abstract Aging of tall buildings has serious safety concerns. One of the potential hazards is loosened tiles (or external finishing) falling off the external wall of buildings. This can be life-threatening to passers-by. A major cause for this is inadequate bonding during tiling, or degradation of the bonded interface due to aging. It is therefore important to be able to detect and identify areas where the tiles are likely to detach from the external walls and take preventive measures. Current inspection methods primarily rely on human inspectors to tap every piece of tile, and listen for… More >