Assessment of the contributions of different flat roof types to achieving sustainable development
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.05.063
Abstract: Abstract The sustainability of cities is being influenced by their roofs, which cover a high proportion of built-up areas and whose design is crucial to control their economic, environmental and social impacts in a context… read more here.
Keywords: sustainable development; assessment contributions; roof types; flat roof ... See more keywords
An investigation of snow drifting on flat roofs: Wind tunnel tests and numerical simulations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2019.03.016
Abstract: Abstract In snowy areas, the accurate prediction of snow distributions on roofs plays an important role in designing structures. The process of snow accumulations on roofs is complicated due to the action of wind, which… read more here.
Keywords: flat roof; velocity; wind; flat roofs ... See more keywords
Energy yield measurement of an elevated PV system on a white flat roof and a performance comparison of monofacial and bifacial modules
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.02.015
Abstract: Abstract Bifacial solar panels installed on flat rooftop of industrial buildings are an effective way to boost the yield. The albedo of the flat roof determines to great extent the bifacial gain. However, because it… read more here.
Keywords: east west; flat roof; yield; roof ... See more keywords
Posidonia oceanica as thermal insulation: Determination of the minimum bulk density, according to project specifications, for its use as a building solution on a flat roof
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DOI: 10.7764/rdlc.17.2.250
Abstract: DOI: 10.7764/RDLC.17.2.250 The Balearic Islands’ Housing Institute (Instituto Balear de la Vivienda-IBAVI), in collaboration with the Directorate General of Nature, Environmental Education, and Climate Change of the government of the Balearic Islands, has received a… read more here.
Keywords: bulk density; posidonia oceanica; project; flat roof ... See more keywords