PBO TEXTILE EMBEDDED IN FRCM FOR CONFINEMENT OF R.C. COLUMNS
Published In: 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Author(s): LIBORIO CAVALERI , MARINELLA FOSSETTI , MAURIZIO PAPIA , PIERO COLAJANNI
Abstract: Results of experimental tests on two reinforced concrete columns confined with PBO-FRCM jacketing subject to axial load and bending moments are presented, showing the effectiveness of the confinement system. Comparison of test results against theoretical results derived by a fiber model stress the ability of the confinement system to enhance both strength and deformation capacity of the confined concrete
- Publication Date: 17-Nov-2014
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-054-5-62
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GEOTHERMAL DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM UNDER VARIABLE LOADS - PUMP STATION AND PIPE SYSTEM DESIGN
Published In: 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Author(s): MAGNUS THOR JONSSON
Abstract: This article proposes an optimal design methodology for designing a pump station and a geothermal water distribution network for a district heating system for various loads. A new approach to model based design and optimization using evolutionary algorithms, is presented. The approach makes use of functional and model based reasoning techniques, by applying elementary knowledge or information to optimize locally each element in a pump and a pipe system model. The global search methods for the pump arrangement, the topology and the pipe diameter design are adaptive genetic algorithms. The basic features of the presented approximations are illustrated by redesigning a district heating distribution system in use in Reykjavik under various loads, resulting in an improved design.
- Publication Date: 17-Nov-2014
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-054-5-64
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