Tall buildings could be built quicker if damping models were correct, study finds
Multi-story buildings are assembled over cautiously to withstand wind strengths, researchers have found.
Sep 19, 2023
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Multi-story buildings are assembled over cautiously to withstand wind strengths, researchers have found.
Sep 19, 2023
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A model to map energy demand down to street level shows cooling demand in London grew by 5% per year between 1980 and 2022 as summers heat up.
Sep 14, 2023
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Typically, the primary indicator of a burgeoning wildfire in California is a plume of hazy, gray smoke wafting through the air, seen by satellites or cameras. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or ...
Aug 28, 2023
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In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast with wind speeds reaching 140 mph, eventually causing more than 1,800 deaths and $1.8 billion in damage.
May 9, 2023
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A collaboration between University of Wyoming researchers and a wind energy company has provided new insights into the use of high-performance computing to predict wind resources.
Apr 3, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, have developed a new statistical model with which they can describe wind turbulence with considerably greater accuracy than ever before. The team of scientists from the ...
Nov 16, 2022
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Triboelectric energy is the scientific term for static electricity, or the energy that is created when two surfaces rub against each other. Electrons are exchanged between the two surfaces, charging one of the surfaces after ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Drones and similar small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) have seen a massive surge in popularity over the past few years due to their innovative applications, such as crop monitoring, search and rescue operations, and coast ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Moving rows of solar panels farther apart can increase efficiency and improve economics in certain instances by allowing greater airflow to whisk away some heat, according to a new analysis.
Oct 25, 2022
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As the world's cities grow, the hunt is on for ways to make them greener, more sustainable, and more livable. Rooftop farms and gardens that take advantage of underutilized roof space are a popular option, providing new food ...
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