|
|
|
|
|
Mojtaba Nayyeri, Modjtaba Rouhani, Hadi Sadoghi Yazdi, Marko M. Mäkelä, Alaleh Maskooki and Yury Nikulin
One of the main disadvantages of the traditional mean square error (MSE)-based constructive networks is their poor performance in the presence of non-Gaussian noises. In this paper, we propose a new incremental constructive network based on the correntro...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sami W. Tabsh and Moussa Leblouba
Over the years, structural engineering codes and specifications in Canada and elsewhere have moved from an allowable stress design (ASD) approach to a load and resistance factor design (LRFD) philosophy. LRFD methodology takes better account of the inher...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jingxue Wang, Min Liu, Qingshan Yang, Yi Hui and Shidong Nie
The assessment of extreme wind loading on solar arrays plays a significant role in ensuring their safe operation under strong winds. Therefore, this paper investigates the extreme wind loading on solar arrays mounted on a flat roof by taking into account...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guilin Liu, Bokai Yang, Xiuxiu Nong, Yi Kou, Fang Wu, Daniel Zhao and Pubing Yu
In the context of climate change with frequent natural disasters, disaster risk assessment can provide great help for related risk decision-making. Based on the theory of loss expectation, this paper presents a quantitative method to assess typhoon disas...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weifeng Liu, Feihong Yun, Gang Wang, Liquan Wang and Shaoming Yao
As a key piece of equipment in underwater production system, a reliability study of deep-sea connectors has important theoretical significance and engineering value for increasing fault-free operation time, improving engineering safety, and reducing main...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maria Gloria Di Chiano, Mariana Marchioni, Anita Raimondi, Umberto Sanfilippo and Gianfranco Becciu
Storage tanks from rainwater harvesting systems (RWHs) are designed to provide flow equalization between rainfall and water demand. The minimum storage capacity required to take into account the maximum variations of stored water volumes, i.e., the activ...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bowen He, Han Zheng and Qun Guan
This study examines the DCMA concerning the future risk of the water security status. We considered three risk factors: population growth, economic growth, and natural water supply?demand differences. In the risk analysis part, we consulted with experts ...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chuyu Xiong, Jiaying Wang, Wei Gao, Xianda Huang and Tao Tao
Assessing the risk of water leakage within urban water distribution networks (UWDN) is crucial prior to implementing any control measures. Conducting a risk assessment facilitates the development of effective water leakage management plans. By comprehens...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Edina Jencová, Peter Ko?cák and Martina Ko?cáková
Queueing theory is currently a widely used method for optimizing activities not only in air transport but also in other sectors, in both production and the use of personnel. Using this theory, it is possible to simulate in advance various scenarios that ...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
David I. Barton, Cesare A. Hall and Matthew K. Oldfield
Contrails are responsible for a significant proportion of aviation?s climate impact. This paper uses data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts to identify the altitudes and latitudes where formed contrails will not persist. This re...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|