Abstract: This paper presents two multiobjective models for the estuary‐management problem based upon goal‐programming procedures. The multiobjectives are the minimization of freshwater inflow into bays and estuaries and the ...

Abstract: Concerned about environmental pollution and health safety risks, waterborne polyurethane (WPU) was introduced in place of conventional binders in preparing an active carbon polyurethane foam, active carbon WPU foam (ACWPU ...

Abstract: Phase change materials (PCMs) are widely applied in recent decades due to their good thermal performance in energy systems. Their applications are mainly limited by the phase change temperature and latent heat. Many ...

Abstract: During subway tunnel construction, the consumed time for each ring (unit of construction progress) is highly dependent on objective factors such as geological conditions and shield performances, as well as subjective reasons ...