Superhydrophobic Surface with Controllable Adhesion for Anti‐Roof‐Collapse Application in Flexible Microfluidics
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.201901178
Abstract: Design of microfluidic reservoir with improved performance is essential in flexible epidermal microfluidic devices, which often suffer from structural instability due to the low stiffness and strong adhesion of the reservoir made of soft elastomers,… read more here.
Keywords: controllable adhesion; superhydrophobic surface; roof; adhesion ... See more keywords
Orbital roof fractures as an indicator for concomitant ocular injury
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-019-04455-3
Abstract: Orbital roof fractures are a significant cause of morbidity in trauma and are associated with a spectrum of orbital and ocular injuries. This study aims to characterize orbital roof fracture patterns and quantify the rate… read more here.
Keywords: roof involving; wall fractures; orbital wall; orbital roof ... See more keywords
Seismic response of a masonry church in Central Italy: the role of interventions on the roof
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-020-00995-w
Abstract: The seismic response of a medieval church in Central Italy is analyzed considering the two roof configurations, i.e., reinforced concrete and timber roofs, that the church had in different periods of its existence. Structural interventions… read more here.
Keywords: roof; seismic response; church central; church ... See more keywords
An exploration of green roofs for indoor and exterior temperature regulation in the South African interior
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DOI: 10.1007/s10668-019-00413-5
Abstract: Green roofs have been shown to improve comfort levels of rooms directly below them, since they act as insulators; however, global research suggests that the performance of green roofs in attenuating temperature extremes is dependent… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; green roofs; south african; african interior ... See more keywords
Impact of roof rain water harvesting of runoff capture and household consumption
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14098-9
Abstract: In recent years, the occurrence of floods is one of the most important challenges facing in Hamadan city. In the absence/inefficiency of urban drainage systems, rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems as low-impact development (LID) methods can… read more here.
Keywords: household; water; scenario; impact ... See more keywords
Coupling Vibration between Wind-Induced Internal Pressure and a Flexible Roof for Buildings with a Dominant Opening and Background Leakage
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DOI: 10.1007/s12205-019-2333-y
Abstract: After considering the combination of internal pressure and external pressure acting on the roof, the coupling dynamic equations to describe the relationship between wind-induced internal pressure and flexible roof are reviewed and further refined. The… read more here.
Keywords: internal pressure; dominant opening; flexible roof; roof ... See more keywords
Numerical investigation of roof heating impacts on thermal comfort and air quality in urban canyons
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.05.095
Abstract: Impacts of thermal and buoyancy forces on the thermal comfort and air quality in urban canyons with different H/W ratios and rise/run ratio of rooftops are studied. 18 isothermal and non-isothermal models are studied by… read more here.
Keywords: urban canyons; comfort air; thermal comfort; comfort ... See more keywords
Experimental and numerical investigation on heat transfer performance of a solar double-slope hollow glazed roof
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115832
Abstract: Abstract The glazed roof has been widely used in modern building design. Compared with ordinary glazed roof, hollow glazed roof has better thermal insulation performance, which can improve the indoor thermal environment effectively. In order… read more here.
Keywords: glazed roof; transfer performance; hollow glazed; heat transfer ... See more keywords
Long-term thermal performance evaluation of green roof system based on two new indexes: A case study in Shanghai area
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.04.001
Abstract: Abstract It's widely accepted that green roof systems exhibit varying thermal performances compared with common roofs, nonetheless, there are lack of indexes to characterize this difference with regards to internal mechanisms. In light of this… read more here.
Keywords: thermal performance; two new; area; green roof ... See more keywords
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
Thermal behaviour of a green roof containing insulation cork board. An experimental characterization using a bioclimatic chamber
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106179
Abstract: Abstract Green roof technology is increasingly being used to improve the energy and environmental performance of buildings. However, the description of the thermal behaviour of green roofs is very complex since it depends on several… read more here.
Keywords: system; green roof; insulation; behaviour green ... See more keywords