Search Results - "Alvarez, F P"
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Hygrothermal study of lightweight concrete hollow bricks: A new proposed experimental–numerical method
Published in Energy and buildings (01-02-2014)“…•A new hygrothermal test procedure based on hot-box apparatus is presented.•The hygrothermal behavior of a multi-holed wall is solved by FEM–DOE–GDO…”
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Numerical simulation of bus aerodynamics on several classes of bridge decks
Published in Engineering applications of computational fluid mechanics (01-01-2017)“…This paper is focused on improving traffic safety on bridges under crosswind conditions, as adverse wind conditions can increase the risk of traffic accidents…”
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Sound transmission loss analysis through a multilayer lightweight concrete hollow brick wall by FEM and experimental validation
Published in Building and environment (01-11-2010)“…This research work tries to find the most efficient numerical procedure to predict the transmission loss (TL) through a multilayer wall for frequencies ranging…”
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Budget impact of polio immunization strategy for India: introduction of one dose of inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine and reductions in supplemental polio immunization
Published in Public health (London) (01-01-2017)“…Abstract Objectives To conduct a budget impact analysis (BIA) of introducing the immunization recommendations of India Expert Advisory Group (IEAG) for the…”
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Effect of the vent hole geometry and welding on the static strength of galvanized RHS K-joints by FEM and DOE
Published in Engineering structures (01-08-2012)“…► Failure assessment using sophisticated nonlinear finite element models and standard rule comparison. ► Parametric study of RHS K-joints based on the design…”
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Bending and Shear Experimental Tests and Numerical Analysis of Composite Slabs Made Up of Lightweight Concrete
Published in Journal of engineering (Cairo, Egypt) (01-01-2016)“…The aim of this paper is to understand the structural behaviour of composite slabs. These composite slabs are made of steel and different kinds of concrete…”
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Micro and macro population effects in disease transmission: the case of varicella
Published in Epidemiology and infection (01-04-2010)“…Profiles of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) seroprevalence have shown large variability in European countries in which vaccination has not been implemented…”
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Cost-effectiveness and public health impact of using high dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine in the French older adults population
Published in Journal of medical economics (31-12-2024)“…Seasonal influenza outbreaks in France cause a surge in patients, exacerbating the overburdened healthcare system each winter. Older adults are particularly…”
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Improvement alternatives for determining the watertightness performance of building facades
Published in Building research and information : the international journal of research, development and demonstration (02-11-2015)“…The accurate determination of a facade's watertightness performance is important for optimizing design. Different micro-climatic conditions can affect water…”
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Design and shape optimization of a new type of hollow concrete masonry block using the finite element method
Published in Engineering structures (2011)“…This study describes the development of a new type of hollow concrete masonry block unit in order to minimize its weight based on topological optimization and…”
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A FEM comparative analysis of the thermal efficiency among floors made up of clay, concrete and lightweight concrete hollow blocks
Published in Applied thermal engineering (01-12-2010)“…This paper presents a comparative non-linear thermal analysis for a total of eighteen different in situ cast floors varying both the constituent materials of…”
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sispread: A software to simulate infectious diseases spreading on contact networks
Published in Methods of information in medicine (2007)“…We present a simulation software which allows studying the dynamics of a hypothetic infectious disease within a network of connected people. The software is…”
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Properties of gypsum composites containing vermiculite and polypropylene fibers: Numerical and experimental results
Published in Energy and buildings (01-02-2014)“…•The influence of vermiculite and polypropylene fibers in gypsum properties have been studied.•The use of FEM and DOE analyses allows the optimization of…”
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Thermal Performance Optimization of Lightweight Concrete/EPS Layered Composite Building Blocks
Published in International journal of thermophysics (2021)“…The aim of this paper is to study and optimize the thermal performance of new lightweight and insulating composite blocks (CBlocks). These CBlocks are made up…”
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Finite element analysis of thin-walled composite two-span wood-based loadbearing stressed skin roof panels and experimental validation
Published in Thin-walled structures (01-03-2008)“…The aim of this work is to study the structural behavior of prefabricated thin-walled wood-based loadbearing stressed skin panels for use in roofs. These…”
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Performance analysis of wind fence models when used for truck protection under crosswind through numerical modeling
Published in Journal of wind engineering and industrial aerodynamics (01-09-2017)“…This paper is focused on truck aerodynamic analysis under crosswind conditions by means of numerical modeling. The truck was located on the crest of an…”
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Numerical study of the interfaces of 3D‐printed concrete using discrete element method
Published in Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik (01-05-2019)“…3D concrete printing is an additive manufacturing method which reduces the time and improves the efficiency of the construction process. Structural behavior of…”
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Evaluation of the damage in the vault and portico of the pre-Romanesque chapel of San Salvador de Valdediós using frictional contacts and the finite-element method
Published in International journal of computer mathematics (01-03-2007)“…Monuments are by definition unique buildings which cannot be reduced to any standard structural scheme. In this study, we have used quasi-static loads, which…”
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Immunization of adults against varicella and herpes zoster
Published in La revue de medecine interne (01-03-2007)“…Following the commercialisation in France of the varicella vaccine and the European marketing authorization for a vaccine against zoster, this article intends…”
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Nonlinear buckling and failure analysis of a self-weighted metallic roof with and without skylights by FEM
Published in Engineering failure analysis (01-12-2012)“…[Display omitted] ► Failure assessment using sophisticated non-linear finite element models. ► Parametric study based on the design of experiments analysis. ►…”
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