Seismic evaluation of cladded exterior walls considering the effects of façade installation details and out-of-plane behavior of walls
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DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2020.01.040
Abstract: Abstract Inadequate seismic performance of nonstructural components, specially cladding systems and exterior nonstructural walls, caused a lot of human loss and damages in the past earthquakes. This problem is intensified if interaction between cladding, external… read more here.
Keywords: exterior walls; plane behavior; seismic evaluation; evaluation cladded ... See more keywords
Optimization approach of passive cool skin technology application for the Building’s exterior walls
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120751
Abstract: Abstract Cool skin technologies, including high-reflective coating and vertical greening, are beneficial for passive energy-saving in buildings and are particularly useful in the renovation of existing buildings. Based on a numerical heat transfer model, a… read more here.
Keywords: exterior walls; building exterior; cool skin; application ... See more keywords