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10 Jul 2011: In most structurally related tests, more rapid boundary-layer growth must be promoted by fins and other barriers at the start of the test section. ... The results from this analysis were compared to those obtained from international codes of practise, a

6 Jul 2011: These empirical rules have stood the test of time because glass was predominately used in short span window-infill applications. ... CONCLUSION AND ON-GOING INVESTIGATIONS The design methodology and the computer algorithm presented in this paper provide

5 May 2011: Figure 2.1: Relationship between IEQ indicators and the economic benefits (adapted from [3] and [4]). ... A combination of Wong and Kawamura provides the opportunity to assign economic values to indoor environmental quality.

4 May 2011: By creating realistic global-scale simulations andtechno-socio-economic models, the flagship would provide an important platform to drive fundamental breakthroughs in the social sciences and economics. ... The Living Earth Platform would also be used by

23 Dec 2011: Tests were carried out on a 1:10 scale model, to capture the detailed pressure gradients occurring on intricate surfaces typical of such façades. ... The data captured from these tests is currently being analysed, however indications are that this

20 Apr 2011: A higher initial expenditure on facades could generate a more comfortable working environment for the occupants, and thereby improve the occupant productivity and the net economic gain. ... Qian Jin’s research at gFT focuses on developing a whole-life

24 Jun 2011: Furthermore a. Figure 5 Test Rig. Solder 1 Solder 2. Specimen 1 8.92MPa 3.62MPa. ... d A. pplic. atio. ns. Figure 7 “Annealed glass” failure mechanism for the cube pull-off tests.

10 Jul 2011: In wind tunnel tests, there are insufficient pressure taps to average readings over the glazing area. ... Wind tunnel tests for façades are now common practice for large projects due to direct cost benefits.

6 Jul 2011: and the apparent residual stress σar,b = 10,9 MPa determined from this data are similar to previously pub-lished results from both biaxial and uniaxial loading tests. ... 29] Glass in Building – Pendulum Test – Impact Test Method and Classification

6 Jul 2011: From the various numerical andphysical tests carried out Beason 1980; Beason and Morgan1984; Sedlacek et al. ... 13 are in good agree-ment with the annealed and tempered glass test results.