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Reasons to the low use of self-consolidating concrete in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)According to several research papers, self-consolidating concrete (SCC) should be able to offer advantages over conventional vibrated concrete (CVC) [1 - 3 ] . Nevertheless, in Norway SCC has a relatively low market ... -
Recent progress in the application of energy technologies in Large-Scale building Blocks: A State-of-the-Art review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The transition to clean and sustainable energy systems in the building sector is vital to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. In this regard, shifting the focus from single buildings to clusters of buildings, such as ... -
Refined design of ventilation systems to mitigate infection risk in hospital wards: Perspective from ventilation openings setting
(Environmental Pollution;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)To prevent respiratory infections between patients and medical workers, the transmission risk of airborne pollutants in hospital wards must be mitigated. The ventilation modes, which are regarded as an important strategy ... -
Reforming mixed operation schedule for electric buses and traditional fuel buses by an optimal framework
(IET Intelligent Transport Systems;Volume 15, Issue 10, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-03)Bus scheduling plays a significant role in public transportation and supports the sustainable development of transportation systems. Challenges are beginning to appear with the newly emerging electric buses (EBs), as ... -
Regionalization of a national integrated energy system: A case study of the northern Netherlands
(Applied Energy;Volume 306, Part B, 15 January 2022, 118035, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-05)Integrated energy system modeling tools predominantly focus on the (inter)national or local scales. The intermediate level is important from the perspective of regional policy making, particularly for identifying the ... -
Research and development in connector systems for very large floating structures
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In recent years, Very Large Floating Structures (VLFS) technology has attracted much attention for its sustainable and eco-friendly approach in creating land from the sea. Owing to the massive size, VLFS are usually ... -
Residual Flexural Capacity of Corroded Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beams
(Metals;Volume 11, Issue 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-07)Infrastructures and industrial buildings are commonly exposed to aggressive environments and damaged by corrosion. In prestressed reinforced concrete structures, the potential risks of corrosion could be severe since ... -
Resource Discovery and Universal Access: Understanding Enablers and Barriers from the User Perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Resource discovery tools are keys to explore, find , and retrieve resources from multitudes of collections hosted by library and information systems. Modern resource discovery tools provide facet - rich ... -
Retrofitting historic buildings for future climatic conditions and consequences in terms of artifacts conservation using hygrothermal building simulation
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A review of human thermal plume and its influence on the inhalation exposure to particulate matter
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A Review of Material Properties and Performance of Straw Bale as Building Material
(Construction and Building Materials;Volume 259, 30 October 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-31)Straw bale constructions are considered as a promising solution towards the goal of decarbonisation of building sector. In particular, its use as an alternative thermal insulation and load-bearing material has been promoted. ... -
The role of alternative fuel buses in the transition period of public transport electrification in Europe: a lifecycle perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In alignment with climate change, the European Union endeavors to accelerate the electrification progress of the public transit system. In particular, Copenhagen in Denmark and Oslo in Norway develop a blueprint to have ... -
Sandwich panels with polymeric foam cores exposed to blast loading: An experimental and numerical investigation
(Applied Sciences;Volume 10, Issue 24, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-18)Sandwich panels have proven to be excellent energy absorbents. Such panels may be used as a protective structure in, for example, façades subjected to explosions. In this study, the dynamic response of sandwich structures ... -
Segregation and the pandemic: The dynamics of daytime social diversity during COVID-19 in Greater Stockholm
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In this study, we set out to understand how the changes in daily mobility of people during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020 influenced daytime spatial segregation. Rather than focusing on ... -
Seismic assessment and strengthening of a historical masonry bridge considering soil-structure interaction
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)A holistic methodology for developing the digital twins and conducting seismic vulnerability assessments of masonry arch bridges is proposed and applied to a historical stone masonry bridge. In this light, digital cameras, ... -
Seismic behavior of irregular RC-Frames damaged by corrosion
(Advances in Engineering Materials, Structures and Systems: Innovations, Mechanics and Applications;, Conference object, 2019-08-21)Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures frequently are deteriorated by corrosion attack where pitting morphology is the worst form of degradation. Appropriate vulnerability analyses, accounting for the variation of mechanical ... -
Seismic fragility analysis of low-rise unreinforced masonry buildings subjected to near- and far-field ground motions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Unreinforced masonry (URM) is considered one of the most cost-effective structural typologies for low-rise buildings in seismic regions. Near-field (NF) ground motions are sometimes characterized by high-velocity pulses ... -
Seismic Performance Evaluation of Special RC Frames with Gravity Steel Columns under the Base Level
(Shock and Vibration;Volume 2020, Article ID 8825258, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-30)In many multistory buildings, basement levels are used as parking spaces. However, dimensions of reinforced concrete columns at these levels cause them to be unideal parking spaces. An alternative is to replace the RC ... -
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Strengthening of Heritage Timber Buildings: A Review
(Buildings;Volume 11 / Issue 12, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-18)Recent studies highlight the potential impact of earthquakes on cultural heritage sites and monuments, which in turn yield significant adverse impacts on economies, politics, and societies. Several aspects such as building ... -
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of a Historic Brick Masonry Building by Fragility Functions
(12th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC 2021);, Book; Conference object, 2021)This paper aims at contributing to the seismic vulnerability assessment of a historic brick masonry building constructed in Istanbul by comparison of the derived analytical and empirical fragility functions. For this ...