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RISAnnual Thermal Performance of a Hollow Roof in Combination with a Cavity Wall and Static Sunshade: Experimental Study of Energy-Efficient Rooms
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Energy consumption by the building sector constitutes a large portion of global energy use. Energy-efficient building technologies help to reduce heat gain in hot summer months, heat loss in cold winter months, and modify ...
Extended Use of Linear Graph Theory for Analysis of Pipe Networks
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Linear graph theory used for pipe network analysis is to make the method systematic. A numerical method that uses linear graph theory is presented for the steady-state analysis of flow and pressure in a pipe network including ...
New Static Sunshade Design for Energy-Efficient Buildings
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Energy conservation inside the buildings is of utmost importance. To reduce the heating and cooling loads inside the energy-efficient buildings, solar entry regulation as per season can be attained with the use of specific ...
Prediction of Safe Bearing Capacity of Noncohesive Soil in Arid Zone Using Artificial Neural Networks
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Estimation of safe bearing capacity (SBC) of noncohesive soil based on Indian Standard Code requires a lot of field work, viz, conducting direct shear tests to determine cohesion and angle of internal friction, performing ...
Prediction of Concrete Strength Using Neural-Expert System
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Over the years, many methods have been developed to predict the concrete strength. In recent years, artificial neural networks (ANNs) have been applied to many civil engineering problems with some degree of success. In the ...
Determination of Optimal Loss Rate Parameters and Unit Hydrograph
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Reduction in deviation between predicted and observed runoff ordinates, and accurate estimation of loss rate parameters, have received considerable attention from many researchers. Linear programming is an optimization ...
Characterization of Precurved Needles for Use in Distal Tip Manipulation Mechanisms
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Precurved needles are used in a variety of medical applications for both passive and active control of instrument position. In one application, the deployment of a precurved stylet from a ...
Environmental Impact Analysis Using Fuzzy Relation for Landfill Siting
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Technological and industrial developmental project activities disturb the natural ecosystem and have multiple direct and indirect environmental consequences. The disposal of waste material, being a prominent activity that ...
Design of a Calibration Phantom for Measuring the Temporal Resolution of a Tomographic Imaging Device
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper describes the design and development of a calibration phantom to be used to aid in the calculation of the temporal resolution of tomographic imaging devices. Current practice for ...
Temporal Resolution Phantom: A Device and Method for Measurement of a CT Scanner’s Temporal Resolution
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A calibration phantom that can be used to measure the temporal resolution of a CT scanner was designed utilizing a deterministic design process. The system was first defined in terms of a ...