Holistic analysis and prediction of life cycle cost for vertical greenery systems in Singapore
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.107735
Abstract: Abstract Recent decades have witnessed the emerging and development of vertical greenery systems (VGS) or green walls as an alternative to enhance the quality of urban environments, especially for high-density cities. Although previous studies have… read more here.
Keywords: greenery systems; vertical greenery; life cycle; prediction ... See more keywords
Life Cycle Cost and Return on Investment as complementary decision variables for urban flood risk management in developing countries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2018.02.026
Abstract: Abstract Herein we investigate Life Cycle Cost (LCC) and Return on Investment (ROI) as potential decision variables for evaluating the economic performance (ROI) and financial feasibility (LCC) of a set of flood mitigation strategies over… read more here.
Keywords: decision variables; life cycle; cycle cost; return investment ... See more keywords
Life cycle cost analysis of FRP cables for long-span cable supported bridges
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DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2020.02.019
Abstract: Abstract Based on life cycle cost (LCC) analysis, the study evaluates the economic performance of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) cables for super long-span cable supported bridges, and this includes cable-stayed bridges and suspension bridges. Based… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; cycle cost; cable;
Life cycle cost assessment of recycled paper manufacture in China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119868
Abstract: Abstract Recovered paper is one of the major raw material for recycled papermaking industry. In China, the domestic recovered paper recycling system is incomplete and the amount of recyclable recovered paper cannot satisfy the papermaking… read more here.
Keywords: recovered paper; cycle cost; paper; life cycle ... See more keywords
Life-cycle cost optimization of a solar combisystem for residential buildings in Nepal
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DOI: 10.1080/13467581.2021.1928502
Abstract: ABSTRACT 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… read more here.
Keywords: optimization; life cycle; combisystem; solar combisystem ... See more keywords
Life cycle cost of flexible pavements and climate variability: case studies from Virginia
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DOI: 10.1080/15732479.2019.1642364
Abstract: AbstractClimate factors have not become a typical metric to consider for pavement life cycle cost analysis (LCCA). Changes in climate may affect pavement rutting, roughness, and cracking and lead t... read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; cycle cost; cost flexible;
Life-cycle cost-based risk assessment of aging bridge networks
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DOI: 10.1080/15732479.2020.1845752
Abstract: Abstract Road infrastructures and bridge networks are becoming increasingly complex systems due to the development of technology in transportation engineering and the continual growth of urban communities. Infrastructure disservice due to seismic events may lead… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; cycle cost; bridge networks; risk ... See more keywords
On design criteria for a disconnectable FPSO mooring system associated with expected life-cycle cost
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DOI: 10.1080/17445302.2017.1412049
Abstract: ABSTRACT Some floating production, storage and offloading units (FPSOs) possess disconnectable systems to avoid harsh environments. According to a literature survey, the practice is based on perceptions and experiences of operators to judge disconnection; however,… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; cycle cost; cost; mooring system ... See more keywords
A Petri Net-based life cycle cost analysis approach
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DOI: 10.1177/0954409718780106
Abstract: Railway infrastructure providers, such as Network Rail, who owns and manages the British railway infrastructure, can improve the performance and reduce the life cycle cost of their assets through delivering effective asset management. Having the… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; cycle cost; life; asset ... See more keywords
Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Level of an Urban Transport Fleet with Differentiated Share of Buses with Alternative Drive Systems
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DOI: 10.26552/com.c.2020.3.68-77
Abstract: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of buses operated by urban public transport companies powered by alternative fuels and equipped with alternative drive systems. In addition to economic factors,… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; cycle cost; cost; fleet ... See more keywords
Multi-Objective Optimisation of the Energy Performance of Lightweight Constructions Combining Evolutionary Algorithms and Life Cycle Cost
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DOI: 10.3390/en11071863
Abstract: This paper discusses the thermal and energy performance of a detached lightweight building. The building was monitored with hygrothermal sensors to collect data for building energy model calibration. The calibration was performed using a dynamic… read more here.
Keywords: energy; life cycle; cycle cost; multi objective ... See more keywords