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Evaluation of measurement techniques for modelling buildings in energy simulation and labelling tool
(IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science;Volume 410, Conference object, 2020-01-01)The dwellings built between 1945 and 1980 have the largest energy demand in the EU, which by 2009 represented 70% of the final energy use in buildings. A great portion of these dwellings have not been retrofitted and most ... -
Examining the regulating impact of thermal mass on overheating, and the role of night ventilation, within different climates and future scenarios across China
(Cleaner Engineering and Technology;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)An ever-increasing challenge of global warming and climate change is the issue of overheating in buildings. Several studies have developed numerous passive strategies to lessen the effects of overheating and reduce cooling ... -
Expectations to implementation of big data – Use of IDDS to explore multiple views of implementation
(;2016, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Implementation of Big Data in organisations is often connected to high expectations and investment in advanced technology and methods for analysis. This case study explores expectations for and perspectives on the ... -
Experimental and numerical analysis of indoor air quality affected by outdoor air particulate levels (PM<inf>1.0</inf>, PM<inf>2.5</inf> and PM<inf>10</inf>), room infiltration rate, and occupants' behaviour
(Science of the Total Environment;Volume 851, Part 2, 10 December 2022, 158026, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-09-01)This study conducted an experimental analysis of how indoor air quality (IAQ) is influenced by the outdoor air pollutants levels, infiltration rate, and occupants' behaviours. The impacts of these factors on IAQ were ... -
Experimental and numerical studies on thermal performance of an office cubicle having gypsum boards coated with PCM-enhanced spackling
(SINTEF Proceedings;No 5, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)PCM enhanced wallboards on internal surfaces of building spaces is an attractive solution for improvement of thermal performance in buildings. This work deals with using a novel spackling compound as a primer coating ... -
Experimental and Numerical Study of an Active Solar Heating System with Soil Heat Storage for Greenhouses in Cold Climate Zones
(Buildings;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Root temperature is an important ecological factor affecting plant growth. A solar greenhouse with an active solar heating system was built in Jinan, in the cold climate zone of northern China. Experiments encompassing the ... -
Experimental investigation into the failure process of exterior beam-column joints with high-strength reinforcements
(IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering;Volume 910, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Although using high-strength reinforcements (HSRs) have economical and execution benefits, their possible negative effects on the performance of structures such as ductility, energy dissipation, and damage process caused ... -
Experimental investigation of ASR-affected concrete – The influence of uniaxial loading on the evolution of mechanical properties, expansion and damage indices
(Construction and Building Materials;Volume 245, 10 June 2020, 118384, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-19)The alkali silica reaction (ASR) in concrete causes internal localized swelling and micro cracking, which result in expansion and correlated deterioration of the concrete material. The stress state of the concrete is known ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Steel Fibers on the Flexural Behavior of Corroded Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beams
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Rebar corrosion and its consequences are one of the most common damages to reinforced concrete (RC) structures. In structures with greater sensitivity, such as prestressed reinforced concrete (PRC) structures, where steel ... -
Experimental Investigation on Flexural Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with 3D-Fiberglass, CFRP and GFRP
(International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The main objective of this study is to investigate the structural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beam specimens strengthened with 3D-fiberglass as compared with fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) sheets. For this ... -
Experimental Investigation on Thermal Comfort of COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Sampling Staff in Hot and Humid Environment: A Pilot Study of University Students
(Applied Sciences;Volume 11 / Issue 23, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-04)The current situation of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention and control coupled with the need to work in high-temperature harsh environments makes it necessary to ensure the health and efficiency of medical ... -
Experimental Study on Existing RC Circular Members Under Unequal Lateral Impact Train Collision
(International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials;16, Article number: 39 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07-21)With the fast growth of high-speed rail in recent years, derailment has become the frst hidden danger of high-speed rail transportation. The high-speed train passes near the station building. So the train may derail and ... -
Experimental Tests and Numerical Simulations on the Ballistic Impact Response of a Highly Inhomogeneous Aluminium Foam
(Materials;Volume 15 / Issue 13, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07-01)A sandwich structure is a composite material consisting of thin skins encapsulating a cellular core. Such structures have proven to be excellent energy absorbents and are frequently found in various types of protection. ... -
Explainable ensemble learning framework for estimating corrosion rate in suspension bridge main cables
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Ensuring the safe operation of suspension bridges is paramount to prevent unwanted events that can cause failures. Therefore, it is crucial to continuously monitor their operational status to uphold safety and reliability ... -
Explainable ensemble models for predicting wall thickness loss of water pipes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) are susceptible to pipe failures with significant consequences. Predicting wall-thickness loss in pipes is vital for proactive maintenance and asset management. This study develops ... -
Explaining deep neural networks for knowledge discovery in electrocardiogram analysis
(Scientific Reports;11, Article number: 10949 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-26)Deep learning-based tools may annotate and interpret medical data more quickly, consistently, and accurately than medical doctors. However, as medical doctors are ultimately responsible for clinical decision-making, any ... -
Exploration of the characteristics and trends of electric vehicle crashes: a case study in Norway
(European Transport Research Review;14, Article number: 6 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-14)With the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in the past decade, many new traffic safety challenges are also emerging. With the crash data of Norway from 2011 to 2018, this study gives an overview of the status quo of ... -
Exploring a simple visualization tool for improving conceptual understanding of classical beam theory
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-12)First year students struggle to understand the concepts in introductory engineering physics courses. Computer generated visuali zations have proven their value for improving learning in tertiary education. ... -
Exploring the Comprehensive Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Optimizing HVAC System Operations: A Review and Future Outlook
(Results in Engineering (RINENG);, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)With the rapid development of the artificial intelligence (AI) technology, its application in optimizing heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems operation is becoming increasingly widespread. This study ...