Abstract: The potential of a salt‐gradient solar pond for electric power production and thermal energy supply for cooling, using absorption chillers, and heating of a building was investigated by means of computer simulations. The ...

Abstract: Influences of proper fence installation around solar farms for decreasing aerodynamic factors due to wind force on parabolic trough collectors are comprehensively studied using two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics ...

Abstract: Intrinsic flexibility of protein molecules enables them to change their 3D structure and perform their specific task. Therefore, identifying rigid regions and consequently flexible regions of proteins has a significant ...

Abstract: This paper describes current practice in road surface and subsurface drainage in Sweden and analyzes the necessity for adaptation of the planning, construction, operation, maintenance and monitoring of road drainage measures ...

Abstract: This study began by raising the question of whether new urbanization could modify social relationships in traditional contexts and makes it accepting the cultural growth along with any urban development or, just can threaten ...

Abstract: Over the past few decades, the development of municipal societies along flood-prone areas such as waterfronts and riverbanks has increased rapidly, causing flood-induced disasters more often than ever before. Flood defense ...

Abstract: The relationship between the city and nature for the architect and urban planner is the relationship between the built and unbuilt space and the relationship between the users of urban space (public and private) and nature. ...