Abstract: The lateral strength and stiffness requirements due to wind loads usually govern the design of tall buildings. The current building codes in the US, Canada, and Europe recognize the first significant yield point as an ...

Abstract: In austere environments, such as northern regions, remote communities face many challenges such as permafrost warming and significant infrastructure deficit. With the increasing demand for soil stabilization methods beneath ...

Abstract: The interflat cross-contamination of air pollutants such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in built environments has become a growing concern. This study investigates the effect of the geometrical details of building ...

Abstract: This study examines how design features, such as building envelope openings and compartmentalization, affect the wind pressure in typical low-rise buildings with gable and hip roofs. Wind-induced internal and external ...

Abstract: This paper presents the use of simple architectural elements such as aerodynamic mitigation devices for reducing high wind-induced suctions occurring at roof and wall corners of low-rise buildings where wind-induced building ...

Abstract: Most residential buildings use a natural ventilation process by which overheated air inside buildings is vented out and fresh air is pulled in to replace it. Proper ventilation helps maintain a comfortable temperature ...

Abstract: Part I of the two companion papers postulated and proved the capability of self-centering systems in controlling the wind-induced damage accumulations due to long-duration along-wind loads. The present Part II paper ...

Abstract: Abstract Natural ventilation is an essential element of sustainable buildings design as it can improve occupant thermal comfort and indoor air quality without the use of mechanical systems. The current study investigates ...