Simulation-based optimization of emergency evacuation strategy in ultra-high-rise buildings
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DOI: 10.1007/s11069-017-3013-1
Abstract: Emergency evacuation in high-rise buildings is a crucial problem. The evacuation strategy of using stairs and evacuation elevators should be optimized. In this paper, simulation-based optimization method is used to optimize the evacuation strategy of… read more here.
Keywords: high rise; evacuation strategy; simulation; strategy ... See more keywords
Developing Residential Social Cohesion Index for High-Rise Group Housing Complexes in India
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DOI: 10.1007/s11205-017-1633-1
Abstract: This study aimed to develop a social cohesion index for understanding the social relation between residents in high-rise group housing complexes through a self-reported questionnaire. As a background of the study, literature on social cohesion… read more here.
Keywords: residential social; high rise; rise; social cohesion ... See more keywords
Field measurement and numerical simulation of dust migration in a high-rise building of the mine hoisting system
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18605-4
Abstract: Dust pollutants generated from the coal transfer process in a high-rise building of the mine hoisting system not only undermine the operating environment but also reduce the surrounding air quality. Therefore, this study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: system; high rise; rise building; dust ... See more keywords
Application of artificial neural networks in optimal tuning of tuned mass dampers implemented in high-rise buildings subjected to wind load
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DOI: 10.1007/s11803-018-0483-4
Abstract: High-rise buildings are usually considered as flexible structures with low inherent damping. Therefore, these kinds of buildings are susceptible to wind-induced vibration. Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) can be used as an effective device to mitigate… read more here.
Keywords: neural networks; high rise; mass; rise buildings ... See more keywords
Energy performance of a high-rise residential building retrofitted to passive building standard – A case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115902
Abstract: Abstract In China, residential building is a major energy consumer and retrofitting of existing residential buildings is considered as an effective method in achieving energy savings. This study examined a high-rise residential building located in… read more here.
Keywords: energy; rise residential; high rise; building ... See more keywords
Mathematical model to optimally solve the lift planning problem in high-rise construction projects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2018.03.029
Abstract: Abstract The availability of resources such as workforce and materials at each level of a high-rise construction project just before the commencement of building tasks is a crucial issue that might have direct impacts on… read more here.
Keywords: project; construction; high rise; rise construction ... See more keywords
Teleoperated service robotic system for on-site surface rust removal and protection of high-rise exterior gas pipes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103609
Abstract: Abstract Utility pipes on the facades of high-rise buildings are susceptible to the harsh environment. Damaged pipes are conventionally replaced manually, which is inconvenient to customers and leads to material wastage and worker safety concerns.… read more here.
Keywords: robotic system; high rise; system; teleoperated service ... See more keywords
Autonomous construction hoist system based on deep reinforcement learning in high-rise building construction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103737
Abstract: Abstract Construction hoists at most building construction sites are manually controlled by human operators using their intuitions; as a result, unnecessary trips are often made when multiple hoists are operating simultaneously and/or when complicated hoist… read more here.
Keywords: reinforcement learning; deep reinforcement; construction; high rise ... See more keywords
Feasibility study to estimate the environmental benefits of utilising timber to construct high-rise buildings in Australia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.09.052
Abstract: Abstract Reinforced concrete has played a significant role in the construction industry and is one of the most popular construction materials. However, different studies suggest that reinforced concrete is not environmentally friendly with a significant… read more here.
Keywords: timber; high rise; timber construct; utilising timber ... See more keywords
Modelling perceived oppressiveness and noise annoyance responses to window views of densely packed residential high-rise environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.04.042
Abstract: Abstract This paper studies the effects of densely packed high-rise residential settings on human perceptions of oppressiveness and annoyance induced by road traffic noise. Earlier studies have discovered that negative oppressive feeling would be developed… read more here.
Keywords: noise annoyance; oppressiveness noise; high rise; densely packed ... See more keywords
Stack-driven infiltration and heating load differences by floor in high-rise residential buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.05.006
Abstract: Abstract The vertical airflow is generated in high-rise buildings due to the stack effect caused by temperature differences between the inside and the outside of the building. The stack effect causes various problems such as… read more here.
Keywords: infiltration; load; high rise; rise residential ... See more keywords