Examining the Behaviour of a Reinforced Concrete System Under Horizontal Loads and Determination of Preliminary Design Reinforcement Ratios
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DOI: 10.1007/s40999-017-0208-5
Abstract: Minimum reinforcement ratios provided in the standards remain at very low levels especially at large systems subject to the effects of earthquakes. Thus, arranging the reinforcement ratios intended for preliminary design can provide significant ease… read more here.
Keywords: reinforcement ratios; system; reinforced concrete; preliminary design ... See more keywords
Optimum design and simulation of a radial-inflow turbine for geothermal power generation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.11.103
Abstract: Abstract A numerical model associated with preliminary design of a turbine for utilization of geothermal energy is developed. Considering the geothermal water flow at low/moderate temperature of the target area, Yilan (Taiwan), a radial-inflow turbine… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; inflow turbine; simulation; radial inflow ... See more keywords
An optimal approach to the preliminary design of small hybrid-electric aircraft
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.07.042
Abstract: Abstract Hybrid-electric propulsion is an interesting alternative for the light aviation market, carrying the advantages of electric propulsion in terms of lower noise and pollutive emissions in terminal maneuvers, while not renouncing to the flight… read more here.
Keywords: preliminary design; approach; electric aircraft; hybrid electric ... See more keywords
Preliminary design of sustainable industrial process alternatives based on eco-efficiency approaches: The maleic anhydride case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2019.115313
Abstract: Abstract The increasing need for mitigating environmental impacts has led the industries to develop more sustainable processes, which may represent an arduous task since economic, safety, social and environmental factors must be considered. Hence, this… read more here.
Keywords: maleic anhydride; process; sustainable industrial; design sustainable ... See more keywords
Decision Plots for preliminary design of single-shield TBMs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2016.11.023
Abstract: Abstract In this note a procedure for a back-of-the-envelope estimation of the correct length of a single-shielded TBM is reported in the context of a TBM preliminary design phase. It is based on four Decision… read more here.
Keywords: decision plots; plots preliminary; design single; preliminary design ... See more keywords
Uniform deformation design of outrigger braced skyscrapers: A simplified method for the preliminary design stage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2021.01.099
Abstract: Abstract A stiffness-based method for the preliminary design of outrigger braced skyscrapers is proposed. The method is founded on the concept of uniform distribution of deformation. This approach originates from the minimum-compliance optimization, in which… read more here.
Keywords: method preliminary; outrigger braced; preliminary design; design outrigger ... See more keywords
Preliminary design assessment of an alternative repair method for corroded shear panels in ship hull structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2019.106323
Abstract: Abstract Thickness wastage due to corrosion is a typical consequence of steel plated structures that operate in a sea environment. Corrosion below a given threshold calls for the performance of rehabilitation actions in order to… read more here.
Keywords: design; design assessment; method; preliminary design ... See more keywords
Preliminary Design of a Municipal Solid Waste Biorefinery for Environmentally Friendly NH3Production
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b02927
Abstract: A massive quantity of municipal solid waste (MSW) is generated yearly worldwide. The treatment and final disposal of this waste are both financially and environmentally expensive. Also environmentally aggressive, the NH3 production process releases great… read more here.
Keywords: design municipal; waste; municipal solid; waste biorefinery ... See more keywords
Components Design and Analysis for the HCCR TBM Preliminary Design
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DOI: 10.1080/15361055.2017.1350487
Abstract: Abstract After Conceptual Design (CD) Approval, Helium Cooled Ceramic Reflector (HCCR) Test Blanket Module (TBM) design is being updated for the preparation of the preliminary design phase, in which the manufacturability is the main concern… read more here.
Keywords: components design; design analysis; preliminary design; tbm ... See more keywords
Preliminary design of a box-wing VTOL UAV
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-06-2019-0121
Abstract: This paper aims to present a preliminary study on a disruptive vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) configuration based on the best wing system concept by L. Prandtl.,A preliminary design has been addressed from several points… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; configuration; box wing; preliminary design ... See more keywords
Aerodynamic preliminary design optimization of a centrifugal compressor turbocharger based on one-dimensional mean-line model
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DOI: 10.1108/ec-09-2020-0508
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is the development of a new turbocharger compressor is a challenging task particularly when both wider operating range and higher efficiency are required. However, the cumbersome design effort and… read more here.
Keywords: compressor; optimization; preliminary design; design optimization ... See more keywords