scholarly journals Analysis of Roof Collapse Cases Caused by Snow Loads in Russia (2001–2021)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13580
Author(s):  
Valentina Lobkina
Keyword(s):  
Structural Damage ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Cumulative Number ◽  
Building Vulnerability ◽  
Roof Collapse ◽  
Industrial Buildings ◽  
Roof Shape ◽  
Roofing Material ◽  
Snow Loads ◽  
The Impact

Cases of building decay and structural damage caused by the impact of snow loads are registered every year throughout the world. Such destruction not only results in property loss, but also leads to human losses. A database on 266 cases of roof collapse caused by snow loads in Russia for the period from 2001 to 2021 was collated for this study. The data were analyzed by date and place of collapse, building data, and number of victims. The analysis showed that civilian buildings are the most vulnerable, comprising 78% of the total number of collapses, followed by industrial buildings with 15% and agricultural buildings with only 7%. The relationships between roof shape, roofing material, number of floors, and type of collapsed building were determined. The data processing results showed that low-rise residential buildings (one to two floors) with a gable roof covered with fiber cement should be considered the most vulnerable. A linear relationship was revealed between a collapse area of more than 150 m2 and the cumulative number of collapse cases. The obtained results have practical application for rating building vulnerability to natural hazards and assessing the risk of emergencies associated with snow loads.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Tunnel Underpass Building Scheme in Yunnan Province

2019 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 04019
Author(s):  
Xiwen Yang ◽  
Tiefeng Zhou ◽  
Xiangyang Cui ◽  
Hongyan Guo ◽  
Ke Li
Keyword(s):  
Structural Damage ◽  
Yunnan Province ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Horizontal Displacement ◽  
Vertical Displacement ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Tunnel Construction ◽  
The Impact

Side-crossing residential buildings in tunnel construction may lead to building subsidence, structural damage by tension and affect the use of buildings. Aiming at the structural damage caused by the side-crossing structure of Re Shuitang Tunnel NO.1, by simulating the influence of tunnel construction on the building, it is concluded that the surrounding rock above the tunnel will be deformed when the tunnel crosses the building. The maximum horizontal displacement is 0.64 mm and the maximum vertical displacement is 4.43 mm. According to the analysis results, the surrounding rock above the tunnel should be strengthened in time, and attention should be paid to the impact of blasting on residential buildings, so as to ensure the safety of buildings and provide reference for future construction.

scholarly journals Impact Assessment of the ventilation systems on microbiological safety and microclimatic conditions of premises.

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Tetiana Kryvomaz ◽  
Dmytro Varavin ◽  
Rostyslav Sipakov
Keyword(s):  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
International Agencies ◽  
Industrial Buildings ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Poor Ventilation ◽  
Air Conditioning Systems ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ventilation Systems

The critical aspects of the impact of microbiological contamination on ventilation and air conditioning systems, the microclimate of the premises, and human health are analyzed. The quantitative and qualitative composition of the microflora of premises depends on their functional purpose, design features, operating conditions, climate, and other factors, among which the method of ventilation is essential. The moisturizers in the air conditioning system are hazardous, which provide bacteria and fungi with water necessary for their life and reproduction. In addition, contaminants accumulated in ventilation systems operate as a substrate for feeding microorganisms. Multi-story administrative, public, and residential buildings, industrial buildings, and other places of mass concentration are areas of increased aerobiological risk of infection. In case of improper operation, air conditioning and ventilation systems can be sources of microorganisms in any room. Transmission of infectious aerosol over long distances occurs in rooms with poor ventilation, and a key factor for the outbreak of infection is the direction of airflows. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations and international agencies to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2 indoors recommend limiting the operation of exhaust ventilation and recirculation systems. However, there is still insufficient data to clarify the role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in spreading infection. Risk assessment and decision-making on the choice of air conditioning systems should be dynamic and based on the scale of the pandemic and the verification of the characteristics of HVAC systems and their effectiveness.

scholarly journals STUDI PENGARUH BAHAN PENUTUP ATAP TERHADAP KONDISI TERMAL PADA RUANG ATAP

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Amat Rahmat ◽  
Eddy Prianto ◽  
Setia Budi Sasongko
Keyword(s):  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Thermal Conditions ◽  
Heat Radiation ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Roof Shape ◽  
Roofing Material ◽  
Roofing Materials ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract:. The uncomfortable thermal conditions in the building are complained of by the inhabitants due to the inappropriate selection of roofing materials, thus making the building unable to achieve the expected thermal conditions. Selection of appropriate roofing material will help in air cooling process and minimize energy use for cooling space. This study was conducted to determine the thermal conditions of roof space generated from various types of roofing materials that have been determined. The study object of this study is the roof space in residential buildings with a saddle roof shape with a slope of 30O roof angle. Roofing material is tile, asbestos and zinc. The results data show that the average thermal spaces of roof space on tile roofs are 1.91OC-2.31OC lower than the asbestos roof and zinc. Roof tile is also more able to withstand the sun's heat radiation. The average surface tile roof temperature is 0.28˚C lower than the surface temperature of the asbestos roof and 1.55˚C lower than the zinc roof surface temperature. However, the average profile of the lowest roof surface temperature during the daytime is on the asbestos roof (38.71˚C). Keyword: Roofing material, Thermal condition, Roof room Abstrak: Kondisi termal yang tidak nyaman pada bangunan banyak dikeluhkan oleh penghuni karena pemilihan material atap yang tidak sesuai, sehingga menjadikan bangunan tidak dapat mencapai kondisi termal yang diharapkan. Pemilihan material penutup atap yang tepat akan membantu di dalam proses pendinginan udara serta meminimalisir penggunaan energi untuk pendinginan ruang. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui kondisi termal ruang atap yang dihasilkan dari berbagai jenis bahan material atap yang sudah ditentukan. Objek studi dari penelitian ini adalah ruang atap pada bangunan rumah tinggal dengan bentuk atap pelana dengan kemiringan sudut atap 30O. Bahan penutup atap adalah genteng, asbes dan seng. Data hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata termal ruang atap pada atap genteng lebih rendah 1.91OC-2.31OC dari atap asbes dan seng. Atap genteng juga lebih dapat menahan radiasi panas matahari. Rata-rata nilai temperatur permukaan atap genteng lebih rendah 0.28˚C dari temperatur permukaan atap asbes dan 1.55˚C lebih rendah dari temperature permukaan atap seng. Namun rata-rata profil temperatur permukaan atap terendah saat siang hari adalah pada atap asbes  (38.71˚C).Kata Kunci: Bahan penutup atap, Kondisi termal, Ruang atap

scholarly journals Is flow velocity a significant parameter in flood damage modelling?

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1679-1692 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Kreibich ◽  
K. Piroth ◽  
I. Seifert ◽  
H. Maiwald ◽  
U. Kunert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Flood Damage ◽  
Damage Models ◽  
Damage Modelling ◽  
Impact Parameters ◽  
A Minor ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. Flow velocity is generally presumed to influence flood damage. However, this influence is hardly quantified and virtually no damage models take it into account. Therefore, the influences of flow velocity, water depth and combinations of these two impact parameters on various types of flood damage were investigated in five communities affected by the Elbe catchment flood in Germany in 2002. 2-D hydraulic models with high to medium spatial resolutions were used to calculate the impact parameters at the sites in which damage occurred. A significant influence of flow velocity on structural damage, particularly on roads, could be shown in contrast to a minor influence on monetary losses and business interruption. Forecasts of structural damage to road infrastructure should be based on flow velocity alone. The energy head is suggested as a suitable flood impact parameter for reliable forecasting of structural damage to residential buildings above a critical impact level of 2 m of energy head or water depth. However, general consideration of flow velocity in flood damage modelling, particularly for estimating monetary loss, cannot be recommended.

scholarly journals Impact Assessment of the ventilation systems on microbiological safety and microclimatic conditions of premises

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 49-61
Author(s):  
T. Kryvomaz ◽  
D. Varavin ◽  
R. Sipakov ◽  
R. Kuzmishina
Keyword(s):  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
International Agencies ◽  
Industrial Buildings ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Poor Ventilation ◽  
Air Conditioning Systems ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ventilation Systems

The critical aspects of the impact of microbiological contamination on ventilation and air conditioning systems, the microclimate of the premises, and human health are analyzed. The quantitative and qualitative composition of the microflora of premises depends on their functional purpose, design features, operating conditions, climate, and other factors, among which the method of ventilation is essential. The moisturizers in air conditioning system are hazardous, which provide bacteria and fungi with water necessary for their life and reproduction. In addition, contaminants accumulated in ventilation systems operate as a substrate for feeding microorganisms. Multi-story administrative, public and residential buildings, industrial buildings, and other places of mass concentration are areas of increased aerobiological risk of infection. In case of improper operation, air conditioning and ventilation systems can be sources of microorganisms in any room. Transmission of infectious aerosol over long distances occurs in rooms with poor ventilation, and a key factor for the outbreak of infection is the direction of airflows. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations and international agencies to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2 indoors recommend limiting the operation of exhaust ventilation and recirculation systems. However, there is still insufficient data to clarify the role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in spreading infection. Risk assessment and decision-making on the choice of air conditioning systems should be dynamic and based on the scale of the pandemic and the verification of the characteristics of HVAC systems and their effectiveness.

Assessing the effect of night ventilation on PCM performance in high-rise residential buildings

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrzad Soudian ◽  
Umberto Berardi
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Solidification Rate ◽  
Operative Temperature ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Ventilation Strategies ◽  
Night Ventilation ◽  
The Impact

This article investigates the possibility to enhance the use of latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) as an energy retrofit measure by night ventilation strategies. For this scope, phase change materials (PCMs) are integrated into wall and ceiling surfaces of high-rise residential buildings with highly glazed facades that experience high indoor diurnal temperatures. In particular, this article investigates the effect of night ventilation on the performance of the PCMs, namely, the daily discharge of the thermal energy stored by PCMs. Following previous experimental tests that have shown the efficacy of LHTES in temperate climates, a system comprising two PCM layers with melting temperatures selected for a year-around LHTES was considered. To quantify the effectiveness of different night ventilation strategies to enhance the potential of this composite PCM system, simulations in EnergyPlusTM were performed. The ventilation flow rate, set point temperature, and operation period were the main tested parameters. The performance of the PCMs in relation to the variables was evaluated based on indoor operative temperature and cooling energy use variations in Toronto and New York in the summer. The solidification of the PCMs was analyzed based on the amount of night ventilation needed in each climate condition. The results quantify the positive impact of combining PCMs with night ventilation on cooling energy reductions and operative temperature regulation of the following days. In particular, the results indicate higher benefits obtainable with PCMs coupled with night ventilation in the context of Toronto, since this city experiences higher daily temperature fluctuations. The impact of night ventilation design variables on the solidification rate of the PCMs varied based on each parameter leading to different compromises based on the PCM and climate characteristics.

scholarly journals Life Cycle Assessment of an Innovative Hybrid Energy Storage System for Residential Buildings in Continental Climates

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 3820
Author(s):  
Noelia Llantoy ◽  
Gabriel Zsembinszki ◽  
Valeria Palomba ◽  
Andrea Frazzica ◽  
Mattia Dallapiccola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Hybrid Energy ◽  
Hybrid Energy Storage ◽  
Innovative System ◽  
The Impact

With the aim of contributing to achieving the decarbonization of the energy sector, the environmental impact of an innovative system to produce heating and domestic hot water for heating demand-dominated climates is assessed is evaluated. The evaluation is conducted using the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology and the ReCiPe and IPCC GWP indicators for the manufacturing and operation stages, and comparing the system to a reference one. Results show that the innovative system has a lower overall impact than the reference one. Moreover, a parametric study to evaluate the impact of the refrigerant is carried out, showing that the impact of the overall systems is not affected if the amount of refrigerant or the impact of refrigerant is increased.

scholarly journals Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of an Innovative Compact Hybrid Electrical-Thermal Storage System for Residential Buildings in Mediterranean Climate

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 5322
Author(s):  
Gabriel Zsembinszki ◽  
Noelia Llantoy ◽  
Valeria Palomba ◽  
Andrea Frazzica ◽  
Mattia Dallapiccola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Mediterranean Climate ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Electrical Consumption ◽  
The Impact

The buildings sector is one of the least sustainable activities in the world, accounting for around 40% of the total global energy demand. With the aim to reduce the environmental impact of this sector, the use of renewable energy sources coupled with energy storage systems in buildings has been investigated in recent years. Innovative solutions for cooling, heating, and domestic hot water in buildings can contribute to the buildings’ decarbonization by achieving a reduction of building electrical consumption needed to keep comfortable conditions. However, the environmental impact of a new system is not only related to its electrical consumption from the grid, but also to the environmental load produced in the manufacturing and disposal stages of system components. This study investigates the environmental impact of an innovative system proposed for residential buildings in Mediterranean climate through a life cycle assessment. The results show that, due to the complexity of the system, the manufacturing and disposal stages have a high environmental impact, which is not compensated by the reduction of the impact during the operational stage. A parametric study was also performed to investigate the effect of the design of the storage system on the overall system impact.

scholarly journals A new approach to radon temporal correction factor based on active environmental monitoring devices

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Dicu ◽  
B. D. Burghele ◽  
M. Botoş ◽  
A. Cucoș ◽  
G. Dobrei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radon Concentration ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Indoor Radon ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
Correction Factors ◽  
Indoor Radon Concentration ◽  
Radon Measurements ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Monitoring Devices ◽  
Temporal Correction

AbstractThe present study aims to identify novel means of increasing the accuracy of the estimated annual indoor radon concentration based on the application of temporal correction factors to short-term radon measurements. The necessity of accurate and more reliable temporal correction factors is in high demand, in the present age of speed. In this sense, radon measurements were continuously carried out, using a newly developed smart device accompanied by CR-39 detectors, for one full year, in 71 residential buildings located in 5 Romanian cities. The coefficient of variation for the temporal correction factors calculated for combinations between the start month and the duration of the measurement presented a low value (less than 10%) for measurements longer than 7 months, while a variability close to 20% can be reached by measurements of up to 4 months. Results obtained by generalized estimating equations indicate that average temporal correction factors are positively associated with CO2 ratio, as well as the interaction between this parameter and the month in which the measurement took place. The impact of the indoor-outdoor temperature differences was statistically insignificant. The obtained results could represent a reference point in the elaboration of new strategies for calculating the temporal correction factors and, consequently, the reduction of the uncertainties related to the estimation of the annual indoor radon concentration.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Urban-Scale Building Energy-Use Models and Tools—Application for the City of Fribourg, Switzerland

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1595
Author(s):  
Valeria Todeschi ◽  
Roberto Boghetti ◽  
Jérôme H. Kämpf ◽  
Guglielmina Mutani
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Space Heating ◽  
Engineering Model ◽  
Building Energy Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Building energy-use models and tools can simulate and represent the distribution of energy consumption of buildings located in an urban area. The aim of these models is to simulate the energy performance of buildings at multiple temporal and spatial scales, taking into account both the building shape and the surrounding urban context. This paper investigates existing models by simulating the hourly space heating consumption of residential buildings in an urban environment. Existing bottom-up urban-energy models were applied to the city of Fribourg in order to evaluate the accuracy and flexibility of energy simulations. Two common energy-use models—a machine learning model and a GIS-based engineering model—were compared and evaluated against anonymized monitoring data. The study shows that the simulations were quite precise with an annual mean absolute percentage error of 12.8 and 19.3% for the machine learning and the GIS-based engineering model, respectively, on residential buildings built in different periods of construction. Moreover, a sensitivity analysis using the Morris method was carried out on the GIS-based engineering model in order to assess the impact of input variables on space heating consumption and to identify possible optimization opportunities of the existing model.

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