Abstract: he analysis of the affect of weather and climate on human activities requires the construction of impact models that are able to describe the complex links between weather and socioeconomic data. In practice, one of the ...

Abstract: his study addresses in general terms the problem of the optimal combination of multiple observation datasets. Only satellite-retrieved geophysical parameter datasets are considered here (not the raw satellite observations). ...

Abstract: A simple and computationally efficient model of the hysteretic response of reinforcing bar anchorages under severe cyclic excitations is presented. The model is based on a piecewise linear approximation of the bond stress ...

Abstract: This paper studies innovative restraining solutions based on lateral nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape-memory alloy (SMA) cables. Two novel control approaches are tested, which take advantage of superelasticity and the shape-memory ...

Abstract: This paper demonstrates how satellite observations of the cloudiness over a complex area such as the European Mediterranean area can be classified into distinct cloud regimes by application of a K-means clustering algorithm ...

Abstract: In the assessment of existing reinforced concrete structures, finite-element analysis plays an important role, particularly in regard to the evaluation of critical regions, regions with special detailing, or regions of ...

Abstract: In recent years nonlinear dynamic analysis of three-dimensional structural models is used more and more in the assessment of existing structures in zones of high seismic risk and in the development of appropriate retrofit ...

Abstract: tatistical meteorological impact models are intended to represent the impact of weather on socioeconomic activities, using a statistical approach. The calibration of such models is difficult because relationships are complex ...