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Airflow Analytical Toolkit (AAT): A MATLAB-based analyzer for holistic studies on the dynamic characteristics of airflows
The dynamic characteristics of different airflows on micro-scales have been explored from many perspectives since the late 1970s. On the one hand, most analytical tools and research subjects in previous contri...
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Open AccessEnhancing detection accuracy via controlled release of 3D-printed microlattice nasopharyngeal swabs
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab is one of the most effective sampling devices for clinical specimens. However, commercial NP swabs often release samples through diluents, lowering analyte concentration and causing in...
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An effective method to determine bedding system insulation based on measured data
The thermal environment is an essential factor that affects sleep quality. In many circumstances, the bed microenvironment is more important than the ambient environment because of the large covered area of th...
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A digital twin-based layout optimization method for discrete manufacturing workshop
In the discrete manufacturing workshop, an unreasonable workshop layout has a significant impact on the production efficiency, which can result in a large distance between operations, low utilization of toolin...
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Fast bidirectional building performance optimization at the early design stage
Decisions made at the early design stage have tremendous impacts on building performance (energy consumption, daylight, life cycle cost, natural ventilation, sunshine hours, etc.). Owing to progress in the des...
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An hourly simulation method for outdoor thermal environment evaluation
A comfortable outdoor thermal environment is very important for pedestrian’s health and safety. Many specific design scenarios were well documented in previous studies. However, simulation studies about microc...
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A simplified method to predict the outdoor thermal environment in residential district
The outdoor thermal environment is very important to pedestrian’s comfort and safety. Under the fast development of urbanization it is essential to develop a quick assessment method to assist design. The prese...
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Integrated assessment method for building life cycle environmental and economic performance
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a powerful tool to identify a building’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle. However, LCA does have limits in practice because it does not consider the economic aspec...
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Building simulation as assistance in the conceptual design
In order to realize the “design by simulation” concept in the building design, the methodology of applying the building simulation in the building’s conceptual design stage is the main theme discussed in this ...