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RISA Climatic Classification for Citrus Winter Survival in China
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: The citrus tree is susceptible to frost damage. Winter injury to citrus from freezing weather is the major meteorological problem in the northern pail of citrus growing regions in China. Based on meteorological data collected ...
Land Use Optimization for a Rapidly Urbanizing City with Regard to Local Climate Change: Shenzhen as a Case Study
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Land use and land use change have been proven to be leading causes of local climate change. In cities that undergo rapid urbanization, the urban heat island (UHI) can generate serious problems for the urban living environment. ...
Sustainable Land-Use Planning for a Downtown Lake Area in Central China: Multiobjective Optimization Approach Aided by Urban Growth Modeling
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Urban land-use planning is becoming increasingly complex in China because it requires estimating the future urban extent and balancing its various aspects, e.g., provision of enough housing and employment opportunities and ...
Optimal Siting of Fire Stations Using GIS and ANT Algorithm
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Safety and emergency response are being given greater importance while planning infrastructure and transportation projects. This is particularly so, when transporting hazardous materials (HAZMAT) within a heavily urbanized ...
Experimental Study on Uplift Mechanisms of Pipes Buried in Sloping Medium Dense Sand
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Experiments are conducted to study the uplift behavior of buried pipes in medium dense sand with ground slopings of 0°, 10°, 20°, and varying burial depths. Test results show that the peak uplift resistance reduces with ...
Comparative Study of Tsunami-Like Wave-Induced Forces on Medium-Scale Models of Box Girder and T-Girder Bridges
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This paper will present a comparative study of tsunami-induced forces on box girder and T-girder bridges, which will be based on component level analysis. Component level analysis can explain the overall loading behavior ...
Auction Mechanism Design for Quota of Construction Land Based on Time Value of Projects on Land
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The main function of the quota of construction land, which is generated through famers reclaiming their idle homesteads, is to have the land be developed in advance. The value of the quota is the added time value due to ...
Novel Approach for Generating Homogeneous Samples for Discrete-Element-Method Studies
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: A novel approach––the modified multilayer method––is proposed for generating homogeneous specimens for discrete-element-method (DEM) studies. The “particle boundary” is introduced at the interface between the layers, and ...
Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Validation for the Performance of Soil–Bentonite Cutoff Walls Considering Chemical Compatibility
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The soil–bentonite cutoff wall (SB wall) is commonly employed as a barrier at contaminated sites. However, recent research has revealed that the performance of the SB wall material can significantly deteriorate due to the ...
A New Circular Section Control for Streamwise Profiles in Aeroengine Nacelle Cowl Design and Optimization
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Nacelle cowl design is dedicated to generating a three-dimensional surface with optimal drag performance. Most previous approaches focused primarily on the design method driven by streamwise profiles, which introduced no ...