Abstract: The first part of this paper deals with the theoretical aspects of the economies of extended-term weather forecasting. The discussion centers around the optimal way of reacting to extended-term weather information, ...

Abstract: Hurricane warnings cause people and businesses in the predicted path of the cyclone to take actions that will reduce damage and/or loss of life. Sometimes these actions and their attendant costs are avoidable, since a ...

Abstract: This paper first describes the current state of analysis for the response of unreinforced concrete masonry walls subjected to lateral uniform pressure. The formulation is based on the initial elastic response, the subsequent ...

Abstract: This paper describes the development of analytical models used to predict the response of bonded membrane retrofit concrete masonry walls subjected to out-of-plane impulse pressure loads. Full scale tests have shown ...

Abstract: The presented modeling investigation examines the potential influence of advection-induced evaporation and condensation on bioventing, a vadose-zone remediation technology. Currently, few soil vapor extraction or bioventing ...

Abstract: There is a global shift in the teaching methodology of science and engineering toward multidisciplinary, teambased processes. To meet the demands of an evolving technical industry and lead the way in engineering education, ...

Abstract: AbstractImproving the atmospheric component of hydrological models is beneficial for applications such as water resources assessment and hydropower operations. Within this goal, precise characterization of rain microphysics ...