The albedo of surfaces in urban areas plays an important role in regulating the urban microclimate and needs to be measured. Artificial urban surfaces, e.g., pavements with lower albedo than natural surfaces such as grass ...

Experimental works provide a mere understanding of the behaviour of granular material subjected to chemo-mechanical weathering, while the microstructural behaviour is of key importance due to the presence of coupling between ...

Uncertainty quantification and characterization in changing climate scenarios have a direct impact on the efforts toward mitigation and adaptation. The chaotic and nonlinear nature of atmospheric processes results in high ...

This book provides detailed analysis methods and design guidelines for fire resistance, a vital consideration for offshore processing and production platforms. Recent advancements in the selection of various geometric ...

The basic principle of conventional earthquake-resistant design that has been applied for the last 75 years is intended to ensure an acceptable safety level while avoiding catastrophic failures and loss of life.Over the ...