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Model for Snow Loading on Gable Roofs by Thiis, Thomas K, O’Rourke, Michael

“…AbstractA particularly large database containing simultaneous measurements of roof and ground snow loads were analyzed for the purpose of establishing a simple…”
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Prediction model of microclimatic surface conditions on building façades by Charisi, Stergiani, Thiis, Thomas K., Stefansson, Petter, Burud, Ingunn

“…The microclimatic surface conditions of a building façade are critical for determining the degradation of the façade material. Most models use the ambient…”
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Determining building-specific wind pressure coefficients to account for the microclimate in the calculation of air infiltration in buildings by Charisi, Stergiani, Waszczuk, Milosz, Thiis, Thomas K.

“…Wind pressure coefficients (C p ) are important for the correct calculation of the air infiltration of a building. C p depends on wind direction, position on…”
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Snow Capture Walls by Potac, Jan, O’Rourke, Michael, Thiis, Thomas K

“…AbstractA common structural design challenge arises when a new structure is built adjacent to an existing structure with a lower roof. Retrofitting the…”
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Can existing mould growth models be used to predict mould growth on wooden claddings exposed to transient wetting? by Lie, Solrun Karlsen, Thiis, Thomas K., Vestøl, Geir I., Høibø, Olav, Gobakken, Lone Ross

“…Surface mould growth contributes to the colour changes of outdoor exposed wood over time. Modelling mould growth can thus help visualize wooden facades’ colour…”
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Full-Scale Measurements of Wind-Pressure Coefficients in Twin Medium-Rise Buildings by Charisi, Stergiani, Thiis, Thomas, Aurlien, Tormod

“…Wind pressure coefficients (Cp) are important values for building engineering applications, such as calculation of wind loads or wind-induced air infiltration…”
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Physical-based model for exposure coefficient and its validation towards the second generation of Eurocode EN 1991-1-3 for roof snow loads by Kringlebotn Thiis, Thomas, Formichi, Paolo, Landi, Filippo, Sykora, Miroslav

“…In standards for structural design, models for snow loads on flat roofs generally provide the basis for determination of snow loads on any roof shapes. They…”
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Measurements of spectral daylight variation in spaces: A case study by Kristiansen, Tobias, Thiis, Thomas, Burud, Ingunn, Petersen, Arnkell Jonas

“…This study investigates spectral daylight quality measured in a classroom within a time span of 30-minutes under clouded sky conditions. There is a…”
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Sheltering effect and snow deposition in arrays of vertical pillars by Thiis, Thomas, Ferreira, Almerindo D.

“…This paper aims to study of the efficiency of windbreaks composed by three dimensional arrays of pillars and used for snow deposition. Windbreaks and snow…”
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Hyperspectral imaging of blue stain fungi on coated and uncoated wooden surfaces by Burud, Ingunn, Gobakken, Lone Ross, Flø, Andreas, Kvaal, Knut, Thiis, Thomas K.

“…Hyperspectral imaging has been applied on samples of coated and uncoated Norway spruce (Picea abies) to detect and quantify blue stain fungi that has colonized…”
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Classification of urban blue green structures with aerial measurements by Thiis, Thomas K., Gaitani, Niki, Burud, Ingunn, Engan, Jon Arne

“…The development of climate-responsive design has social and environmental impacts, as the adverse effects of climate change are particularly relevant for urban…”
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A Numerical Study on the Impact of Wind Gust Frequency on Air Exchanges in Buildings with Variable External and Internal Leakages by Kraniotis, Dimitrios, Thiis, Thomas, Aurlien, Tormod

“…Wind-driven air infiltration has been recognized among the major reasons for energy loss in buildings, and the impact to energy efficiency under steady…”
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Estimation of phosphorus-based flame retardant in wood by hyperspectral imaging—a new method by Stefansson, Petter, Burud, Ingunn, Thiis, Thomas, Gobakken, Lone, Larnøy, Erik

“…It is recognised that flame retardant chemicals degrade and leach out of flame-protected wood claddings when exposed to natural weathering. However, the…”
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Large scale studies of development of snowdrifts around buildings by Thiis, Thomas K

“…Snowdrift formation around buildings should be considered in snowy and windy areas to ensure proper accessibility and safety of buildings. Tools to model snow…”
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High-resolution spectral mapping of urban thermal properties with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Gaitani, Niki, Burud, Ingunn, Thiis, Thomas, Santamouris, Mat

“…The integration of microclimatic information and physical properties of the materials into urban design is essential for adequately addressing the challenges…”
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Polar solar power plants – Investigating the potential and the design challenges by Frimannslund, Iver, Thiis, Thomas, Aalberg, Arne, Thorud, Bjørn

“…•The function of solar power plants in Polar regions can be jeopardized by snowdrifts.•PV array snowdrifts exhibit a similarity with snow fence…”
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Calculation of the driving rain wall factor using ray tracing by Tsoka, Stella, Thiis, Thomas K.

“…The current study presents a simplified method towards the improvement of the ISO Standard for the wind driven rain (WDR) assessment; given that the…”
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Penetration of snow into roof constructions—Wind tunnel testing of different eave cover designs by Thiis, Thomas K., Barfoed, Peter, Delpech, Philippe, Gustavsen, Arild, Hofseth, Vidar, Uvsløkk, Sivert, Dufresne de Virel, Marc

“…Ventilated roof is a common practice of building design in the Scandinavian countries. One problem with this design is the penetration of blowing snow into the…”
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Energy demand and yield enhancement for roof mounted photovoltaic snow mitigation systems by Frimannslund, Iver, Thiis, Thomas, Skjøndal, Louise V., Marke, Thomas

“…•PV system deployment is limited by lacking structural capacity of existing roofs.•PV snow mitigation systems melt snow to utilize previously indisposed roof…”
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Determination of wall height to capture windward drift snow on flat roofs by Potac, Jan, O'Rourke, Michael, Thiis, Thomas K.

“…A new taller building adjacent to an existing building with a lower roof is a relatively common situation. The new building provides a snow source area, which…”
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