Design and retrofit optimization of the cellulose evaporative cooling pad systems at diverse climatic conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.05.120
Abstract: Abstract Cellulose pad direct contact evaporative coolers (CPDECs) were modeled and optimized. In this regard, a detailed method for evaluation of the initial cost was introduced. This model as well as thermodynamic, hydraulic and other… read more here.
Keywords: design retrofit; cellulose evaporative; optimization cellulose; evaporative cooling ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of design and retrofit methods for blast load mitigation – A state-of-the-art review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.03.088
Abstract: Abstract The number of intentional and unintentional explosions is constantly increasing worldwide. Owing to increasing threat, the need for safer structures is of utmost importance. This paper summarizes and systematizes the studies conducted on blast… read more here.
Keywords: retrofit methods; design retrofit; experimental investigation; blast load ... See more keywords
Design and Retrofit of Multistory Frames with Elastic-Deformable Viscous Damping Braces
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2017.1387193
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper provides an exhaustive treatment for the analysis of non-proportional damping structures equipped with elastically deformable viscous damping braces. A frequency domain approach is adopted for solving the equation of motion as a… read more here.
Keywords: viscous damping; multistory frames; design retrofit; retrofit multistory ... See more keywords