Experimental validation of seismic retrofit solutions for URM chimneys
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-017-0200-0
Abstract: Clay-brick unreinforced masonry (URM) chimneys are a common architectural feature of vintage domestic and commercial URM and timber-framed buildings widely encountered worldwide. URM chimneys include a cantilevered appendage above the roofline that during earthquakes-induced shaking… read more here.
Keywords: retrofit; seismic retrofit; experimental validation; validation seismic ... See more keywords
Seismic retrofit solutions using base isolation for existing RC buildings: economic feasibilty and pay-back time
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-020-00988-9
Abstract: The existing reinforced concrete buildings typical of the Mediterranean area commonly have poor seismic performance and high vulnerability to the seismic events. As demonstrated by recent post-earthquake reconstruction processes, they commonly exhibited significant damage to… read more here.
Keywords: retrofit; existing buildings; using base; base isolation ... See more keywords
Automated retrofit targeting of heat exchanger networks
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DOI: 10.1007/s11705-018-1747-2
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to develop a novel heat exchanger network (HEN) retrofit method based on a new automated retrofit targeting (ART) algorithm. ART uses the heat surplus-deficit table (HSDT) in combination with… read more here.
Keywords: automated retrofit; retrofit; heat exchanger; retrofit targeting ... See more keywords
A multi-criteria approach to affordable energy-efficient retrofit of primary school buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115046
Abstract: Abstract The majority of the buildings was built before the energy efficiency prospering in the construction sector. Hence, they are consuming an enormous energy amount that can be preserved considerably by applying some not even… read more here.
Keywords: energy efficient; energy; retrofit; school buildings ... See more keywords
Green retrofit of aged residential buildings in Hong Kong: A preliminary study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.06.058
Abstract: Abstract Green retrofit of aged residential buildings offers an alternative solution to reduce global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The promotion of green retrofit and the performance of retrofitted buildings depend on applicable technologies… read more here.
Keywords: retrofit aged; aged residential; retrofit; hong kong ... See more keywords
Comparative analysis of the PCM application according to the building type as retrofit system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.01.048
Abstract: Abstract It is necessary to reduce the environmental load by reducing the energy consumption in the building sector. As one of the preferred methods, phase change materials (PCMs) are considered to be promising to store… read more here.
Keywords: pcm application; pcm; retrofit; building ... See more keywords
The effect of the ventilation retrofit in a school on CO2, airborne particles, and energy consumptions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.04.001
Abstract: Abstract The energy retrofit of existing buildings is a key strategy to reduce the energy costs of the building sector. Amongst the retrofit solutions, the adoption of mechanical ventilation systems represents a necessary approach for… read more here.
Keywords: airborne particles; ventilation; retrofit; effect ventilation ... See more keywords
Tailored domestic retrofit decision making towards integrated performance targets in Tianjin, China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.040
Abstract: Due to global warming and energy exhaustion, building retrofitting has attracted increasing attention worldwide. With 67.1 billion square meters of existing building area, China normally targets separate defect remedies to improve building energy efficiency in… read more here.
Keywords: energy; retrofit; holistic approach; decision making ... See more keywords
Baseline building energy modeling of cluster inverse model by using daily energy consumption in office buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.01.086
Abstract: Abstract Many retrofit projects are being carried out in existing buildings to reduce energy consumption. However, the energy consumptions before and after retrofit need to be known in order to evaluate such retrofit projects. Even… read more here.
Keywords: inverse model; energy consumption; energy; retrofit ... See more keywords
Resilience of robust cost-optimal energy retrofit of buildings to global warming: A multi-stage, multi-objective approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.08.004
Abstract: Abstract The climate evolution towards a progressive increase of Earth's temperature is leading to many worrying consequences, involving different aspects of World life. Among them, a specific focus should be given to the resilience of… read more here.
Keywords: energy; retrofit; resilience; cost ... See more keywords
Improved prediction of deep retrofit strategies for low income housing in Ireland using a more accurate thermal bridging heat loss coefficient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.08.088
Abstract: Abstract In order to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, thermal insulation plays a pivotal role, however increasing external wall thermal insulation without also addressing construction details can lead to increased thermal bridging and mould… read more here.
Keywords: energy; bridging; retrofit; thermal bridging ... See more keywords