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Field-observed cracking of paired lightweight and normalweight concrete bridge decks
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Author
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Cavalline, Tara L., Calamusa, Jeremy T., Kitts, Amy M., Tempest, Brett Q.
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Subjects--Topical
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Lightweight concrete, Bridges--Design and construction, Concrete--Cracking
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Description
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Research has suggested that conventional lightweight concrete can offer durability advantages due to reduced cracking tendency. Although a number of publications exist providing the results of laboratory-based studies on the durability performance...
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Impact of electrical topology, capacity factor and line length on economic performance of offshore wind investments
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Author
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Cali, Umit, Kucuksari, Sadik, Erdogan, Nuh
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Subjects--Topical
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Offshore wind power plants, Electric network topology, Wind power--Economic aspects
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Description
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In this study, an economic performance assessment of offshore wind investments is investigated through electrical topology, capacity factor and line length. First, annual energy yield production and electrical system losses for AC and DC offshore ...
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Influence of lightweight aggregate concrete materials on building energy performance
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Author
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Cavalline, Tara L., Gallegos, Jorge, Castrodale, Reid W., Freeman, Charles
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Date Created
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2021
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Subjects--Topical
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Architecture and energy conservation, Buildings--Energy conservation
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Description
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Due to their porous nature, lightweight aggregates have been shown to exhibit thermal properties that are advantageous when used in building materials such as lightweight concrete, grout, mortar, and concrete masonry units. Limited data exist on t...
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Life-cycle cost optimization of a solar combisystem for residential buildings in Nepal
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Author
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Wang, Weimin, Thapa, Bishan, Williams, Wesley
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Subjects--Topical
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Solar thermal energy, Dwellings, Nepal, Buildings--Environmental engineering
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Description
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Current solar thermal systems used in Nepal are mostly for domestic hot water heating. Meanwhile, there is a growing need for space heating. A solar heating system can be configured to provide heat for both space heating and domestic hot water, le...
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Predictive maintenance optimization framework for pavement management
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Author
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Kumar, Amit, Shoghli, Omidreza
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Subjects--Topical
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Combinatorial optimization, Pavements--Maintenance and repair
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Description
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The preservation of highway infrastructure is essential for maintaining its capacity, safety, and efficiency for commerce and defense. Pavements are among the most important elements of highway systems that deteriorate over time. Hence, the goal o...