Automatic estimation of clothing insulation rate and metabolic rate for dynamic thermal comfort assessment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10044-021-00961-5
Abstract: Existing heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems have difficulties in considering occupants’ dynamic thermal needs, thus resulting in overheating or overcooling with huge energy waste. This situation emphasizes the importance of occupant-oriented microclimate control where dynamic… read more here.
Keywords: comfort assessment; rate; clothing insulation; dynamic thermal ... See more keywords
Impact of structural design criteria on the comfort assessment of tall buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2018.07.006
Abstract: Abstract Assessing tall building oscillation due to wind-induced motion is a multidisciplinary task that involves knowledge from several fields of study, including: structural engineering, wind engineering, reliability, and even human physiology. With the modern high… read more here.
Keywords: tall buildings; comfort assessment; structural design; impact structural ... See more keywords
Vibration analysis for the comfort assessment of a superyacht under hydrodynamic loads due to mechanical propulsion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.02.058
Abstract: Abstract Yacht designers and builders are continuously looking for new solutions to reduce construction costs and to improve the quality and innovation of their vessels. In the case of superyachts over 30 m in length, performances… read more here.
Keywords: assessment superyacht; vibration analysis; vibration; analysis comfort ... See more keywords
Validity and reliability of the Comfort Assessment Breast Cancer Instrument in breast cancer palliative care.
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DOI: 10.1016/s1130-8621(18)30059-7
Abstract: Indonesia is a developing country and most breast cancer patients present with terminal conditions, including discomfort. Comfort is a crucial component of nursing in palliative care, especially in breast cancer patients. However, this condition is… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; comfort assessment; breast cancer;
Thermal comfort assessment during summer in rural Indian kitchens in tropical regions
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DOI: 10.1080/17512549.2023.2204341
Abstract: ABSTRACT Several past studies have shown that occupants in a house generally feel more uncomfortable during the summer season. In kitchens, which are an integral part of the rural household, the environment inside is usually… read more here.
Keywords: thermal comfort; summer rural; assessment summer; comfort assessment ... See more keywords
Development of the Acoustic Comfort Assessment Scale (ACAS-12): Psychometric properties, validity evidence and back-translation between Spanish and English
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281534
Abstract: A methodological proposal of a scale for human perception assessment of acoustic environment (acoustic comfort) in urban public spaces is presented: Acoustic Comfort Assessment Scale (ACAS 12). This paper shows the process of constructing this… read more here.
Keywords: psychometric properties; scale; acoustic comfort; comfort assessment ... See more keywords