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Navigating Lock-Ins in Grid Capacity Planning

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From Constraints to Adaptation: Lock-Ins in the Dutch Energy Transition This study examines socio-technical lock-ins in energy transitions, demonstrating how material, institutional, and behavioral constraints can prompt adaptive responses in distribution system operators, promoting flexibility and inter-actor collaboration to manage grid congestion and advance decarbonization in the Netherlands’ evolving energy infrastructure. Grid Congestion Challenges in […]

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Flood Characteristics and Macroplastic Deposition in Rivers

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This study analyzes macroplastic deposition on river floodplains across 14 events, including five floods, along Dutch rivers, demonstrating higher deposition during severe floods and varying mechanisms based on flood type, offering valuable data for addressing riverine plastic pollution in environmental management. Understanding Macroplastic Pollution in Rivers Macroplastic pollution, plastic items larger than 5 mm, poses

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Advancing Hybrid Construction: WBS and Process Framework for 3D-Printed Modular Buildings

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This research develops a Work Breakdown Structure and construction process framework for hybrid 3D-printed modular buildings, combining 3D concrete printing with precast techniques to improve precision, reduce material waste, and integrate automation, providing a structured approach for planning and executing construction projects. Construction Challenges and the Role of Hybrid Approaches The construction industry contributes approximately

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Numerical Modeling of Tunnel Behavior Under Fire Exposure

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Unveiling Fire Effects on Tunnels: A Detailed Examination of Nonlinear Finite Element Strategies That Simulate Thermo-Mechanical Responses, Validating Models Against Large-Scale Tests to Inform Structural Assessments and Improve Design Practices in Reinforced Concrete Infrastructure – Essential Insights for Engineers. Addressing Tunnel Fire Risks: Significance for Structural Design Tunnel fires, although infrequent, can lead to significant

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Expected Annual Damage European Coastal Transport Infrastructure Under Global Warming

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Probabilistic Assessment Reveals Escalating Damages from Rising Sea Levels This study evaluates coastal flood impacts on European road and rail networks across global warming scenarios, projecting baseline annual damages of €519 million rising potentially to €1,090 million at 4°C, with greater affected lengths for roads but higher costs for rails, signaling needs for targeted adaptation

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The Build Back Circular Framework

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From Devastation to Resilience: Exploring Strategies for Sustainable Post-Disaster Reconstruction This research develops the Build Back Circular framework, integrating circular economy principles—narrowing, slowing, closing, and regenerating resource loops—into post-disaster recovery, with a focus on the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye, to promote resource efficiency, resilience, and inclusive urban development through ten actionable strategies and stakeholder

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Deep Dive into Energy Geostructures

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Drawing from a comprehensive database of 972 energy geostructure case studies spanning 27 countries and eight types, this analysis examines geographical trends, thermal performance metrics, design features, and CO₂ reduction potential, underscoring their role in integrating low-enthalpy geothermal energy into sustainable urban heating and cooling systems. Sustainable Urban Energy Challenges and the Relevance of Energy

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Elasto-Optic Transduction in Polymer-Cladded Silicon Microrings for 2D Force Mapping

Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering / Leave a Comment

Explore the potential of silicon photonic microring arrays coated with PDMS to detect localized forces through elasto-optic shifts, offering real-time mapping at micrometer resolution on flat surfaces, ideal for unbiased cellular studies and advancing mechanobiology, soft-matter metrology, and tactile interfaces in a scalable, biocompatible format. Addressing Microscale Force Measurement in Soft and Biological Matter Measuring

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Real-Time Data in Urban Sustainability

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This editorial explores the role of distributed sensors and real-time data in improving urban management, addressing sustainability issues through proactive strategies, digital twins, and inclusive frameworks, drawing on worldwide experiences to inform better decision-making and equitable outcomes. Urban Challenges: The Need for Better Environmental Data Integration Cities are confronting growing pressures from climate change, air

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Satellite Data Reveals Regional Patterns in India’s Groundwater Depletion

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Utilizing GRACE gravity measurements, ERA5 precipitation records, and MODIS land cover classifications, this analysis examines seasonal and regional variations in groundwater storage across India, identifying negative correlations with cropland and urban expansion in northern areas while emphasizing the need for diversified water management to address ongoing depletion. Groundwater Depletion in India: The Problem and Its

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