Engineering

Glacier Runoff Models: Influence of Forcing Data and Spatial Resolution

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This study examines the effects of meteorological forcing products and model resolutions on glacio-hydrological simulations in a Swiss Alpine catchment, offering practical guidance for achieving reliable runoff and mass balance predictions in data-limited environments facing climate change impacts on water resources. Challenges in Modeling Glacier Runoff and Its Importance Glaciers function as key water reservoirs […]

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Tradable Mobility Credits for Travel in Europe

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A study estimates the effects of Tradable Mobility Credits on Europe’s long-distance leisure travel, where emissions are capped by design and prices emerge from market equilibrium, resulting in a 20% demand reduction, air share dropping from 50% to 42%, and rail increasing from 23% to 32% under a 30% emission target. Emissions Challenge in Long-Distance

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LIDAR-Assisted Pitch Control

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This study explores how LIDAR-assisted feedforward pitch control for floating offshore wind turbines uses upstream wind measurements to decrease structural load variations, resulting in reduced failure rates and operational expenditure savings of up to 11% across ScotWind sites, aiding the economic viability of deep-water renewable energy projects. Addressing Challenges in Floating Offshore Wind Floating offshore

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Willow Forests as Natural Flood Defenses

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A trade-off framework shows how riparian willow forests can support flood protection while maintaining biodiversity in delta landscapes. This study examines how different willow forest management strategies influence both wave attenuation and ecological value. By combining field measurements, ecological indicators and modelling, the research evaluates how riparian forests can contribute to hybrid flood defence systems

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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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BiOceanic Corridor Megaproject as the new Panama Canal?

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Insights into Multi-National Infrastructure Management This study examines a configuration of seven interorganizational governance mechanisms across three levels in the BiOceanic Corridor program, addressing institutional complexities from diverse national environments in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile, extending prior research focused on single-institutional contexts. Challenges in Transnational Infrastructure Governance and Their Significance Transnational infrastructure megaprojects, such

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Uncovering Links Between Forest Loss and Water Dynamics in the Amazon

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Explore the spatial and temporal shifts in precipitation, evaporation, and streamflow linked to deforestation in the Madeira River basin, the Amazon’s largest sub-basin, through analysis of satellite, reanalysis, and observed data from 1981 to 2016, highlighting significant correlations that inform regional water resource strategies. Deforestation Challenges in the Madeira River Basin The Madeira River basin

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Morphological Evolution of the Lower Rhine

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Exploring River Dynamics: A Review of Three Decades of Studies on Human-Induced Changes in the Lower Rhine, Emphasizing 2D Modeling for Transverse Sediment Variations, Bifurcation Stability, and Non-Erodible Layer Effects in Large-Scale Bed Profile Management Human Interventions in the Lower Rhine: Challenges and Significance The lower Rhine, including the Niederrhein in Germany and the delta

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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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