Abstract: The development of new binders, alternative to traditional cements mortars obtained by the reinforcement of some fibers and polymer emulsion, is an ongoing study and research topic of the scientific community. The present ...

Abstract: Firstly different fatigue testing methods of HMA were summarized, the scope of applicability of two kinds of control mode were analyzed, it is recommended that indirect tensile fatigue test with stress control mode to be ...

Abstract: We consider the problem of optimal control of district cooling energy plants (DCEPs) consisting of multiple chillers, a cooling tower, and a thermal energy storage (TES), in the presence of time-varying electricity prices. ...

Abstract: In this paper, phosphate and fluoride were added into the gypsum, respectively, to simulate phosphate and fluoride in the phosphogypsum. The affect of adding different impurities on setting time, compressive strength, and ...

Abstract: This paper presents a novel architecture for model predictive control (MPC)-based indoor climate control of multi-zone buildings to provide energy efficiency. Unlike prior works, we do not assume the availability of a ...