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View article: A framework for climate-adaptive geotechnical analysis and design
A framework for climate-adaptive geotechnical analysis and design Open
Climate change impacts are affecting and will more and more alter the already precarious hydrogeological equilibrium, with immeasurable consequences on geo-structures, such as embankments and slopes. Despite the impacts of climate change o…
View article: Database-driven analysis of energy geostructures using a global dataset: Diffusion, efficiency, and environmental performance
Database-driven analysis of energy geostructures using a global dataset: Diffusion, efficiency, and environmental performance Open
Energy Geostructures (EGs) are multifunctional systems that combine structural support with thermal energy exchange using low-enthalpy geothermal energy. This study presents a comprehensive analysis based on a global database of 972 case s…
View article: Failure and Deformation Behavior of Underground Geo-Structures: Advances in Geomechanics
Failure and Deformation Behavior of Underground Geo-Structures: Advances in Geomechanics Open
Underground geo-structures play a crucial role in various aspects of modern society for several reasons [...]
View article: Polarization-Based Fiber Optic System for Debris Flow Early Warning: On-Field Demonstration
Polarization-Based Fiber Optic System for Debris Flow Early Warning: On-Field Demonstration Open
Naturally occurring mass transport events can endanger human life and infrastructure integrity, especially in mountain areas often affected by landslides, debris flows, and avalanches. Currently available hazard detection systems can great…
View article: example of thermal retrofitting for the Piedicastello tunnel
example of thermal retrofitting for the Piedicastello tunnel Open
Over the last decades, global warming has become one of the major issues to cope with: as it stands, human activities are responsible for a global surface temperature increase of approximately 1.1°C since the pre-industrial age. Climate ch…
View article: case study of thermal interaction at urban scale
case study of thermal interaction at urban scale Open
Due to the rise of awareness regarding the problem of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, the European Union has increased its involvement in climate change mitigation policies. For this reason, investing in renewable energy sourc…
View article: Lessons learnt from a full-scale installation of energy walls
Lessons learnt from a full-scale installation of energy walls Open
The possibility of equipping diaphragm walls as ground heat exchangers to meet the full or partial heating and cooling demand of overlying or adjacent buildings has been explored in recent years [1, 2, 3, 4]. In this extended abstract a sp…
View article: neural network approach for quick dimensioning of energy walls
neural network approach for quick dimensioning of energy walls Open
Shallow geothermal energy can play a major role in the perspective of the decarbonization of heating and cooling demands in the building sector. However, the high realization cost and the large land consumption of these systems reduced the…
View article: Algorithm Optimization for Rockfalls Alarm System Based on Fiber Polarization Sensing
Algorithm Optimization for Rockfalls Alarm System Based on Fiber Polarization Sensing Open
The mountain scenario is often subject to catastrophic events such as rockfalls and avalanches, potentially dangerous for both people and civil infrastructures. Early-warning alarm systems that in case of such events can immediately turn o…
View article: Thermal performance of a metro station in Turin equipped with energy geostructures
Thermal performance of a metro station in Turin equipped with energy geostructures Open
High pollution levels combined with the lack of green spaces are hitting many cities leading to the exploitation of the underground for transportation. Given the need to foster local energy sources with low environmental impact, energy geo…
View article: A new real-time debris flow and avalanches detection system based on optical fiber sensing
A new real-time debris flow and avalanches detection system based on optical fiber sensing Open
The real-time detection of potentially destructive water, earth and snow mixtures such as debris flow and avalanches is a topic of growing interest to mitigate the risk in anthropized areas such as the Alpine region. In view of this, a new…
View article: Site characterization for the design of thermoactive geostructures
Site characterization for the design of thermoactive geostructures Open
This paper addresses the topic of site characterization for the design of Shallow Geothermal Energy (SGE) systems, namely of thermoactive geostructures, which are geotechnical structures, such as piles, retaining walls and tunnel linings, …
View article: Thermal performance assessment of an energy lining for the Lyon-Turin base tunnel
Thermal performance assessment of an energy lining for the Lyon-Turin base tunnel Open
The use of geothermal energy for heating and cooling purposes is an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative with the potential to replace fossil fuels and help to mitigate global warming as well. The paper illustrates the g…
View article: Climate Change Adaptation of Geo-Structures in Europe: Emerging Issues and Future Steps
Climate Change Adaptation of Geo-Structures in Europe: Emerging Issues and Future Steps Open
Climate change is already being felt in Europe, unequivocally affecting the regions’ geo-structures. Concern over this is rising, as reflected in the increasing number of studies on the subject. However, the majority of these studies focus…