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Towards fault adaptive routing in metasurface controller networks
(2020)
HyperSurfaces (HSFs) comprise structurally reconfigurable metasurfaces whose electromagnetic properties can be changed via a software interface, using an embedded miniaturized network of controllers, enabling novel ...
Ant Colony Optimization Algorithms for Dynamic Optimization: A Case Study of the Dynamic Travelling Salesperson Problem [Research Frontier]
(2020)
Ant colony optimization is a swarm intelligence metaheuristic inspired by the foraging behavior of some ant species. Ant colony optimization has been successfully applied to challenging optimization problems. This article ...
Beaconing-based Networking for Localized Information Exchange in Emergency Management
(2020)
Currently, numerous proprietary communication technologies are used by emergency response personnel to ensure uninterrupted coordination and effective situational awareness, especially when the telecommunication infrastructure ...
Robotic additive manufacturing (RAM) with clay using topology optimization principles for toolpath planning: the example of a building element
(2020)
The term Robotic Additive Manufacturing (RAM) describes the process of material deposition in layers, leading to solidified products using industrial robots. Similar processes like construction-scale 3D printing have gained ...
An assessment of the impact of natural ventilation strategies and window opening patterns in office buildings in the mediterranean basin
(2020)
The paper presents the key findings of a quantitative field research examining the impact of natural ventilation on the passive cooling of an office unit, in the Mediterranean region. The relevant unit was an open-plan ...
Architectural award schemes:A contemporary form of institutionalized heritage management
(2020)
Purpose By promoting certain design values and priorities, institutionalized award schemes are here seen as important agents in the production and management of a more contemporary form of cultural heritage. The research ...
“Dark and Dirty” Histories of Leisure and Architecture: Varosha’s Past and Future
(2020)
Once celebrated as a tourist destination, and now filled with derelict hotels, Varosha is a contested landscape at once embodying contradicting political and economic aspirations and featuring vividly in negotiations for ...
The Impact on Urban Air Quality of the COVID-19 Lockdown Periods in 2020: The Case of Nicosia, Cyprus
(MDPI, 2021-10-07)
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of the lockdown measures in 2020 on the urban air quality in Nicosia capital city, in Cyprus—an island-country in the East Mediterranean—which
is often affected by ...
Influence of microencapsulated Phase Change Materials (PCMs) on the properties of polymer modified cementitious repair mortar
(2021-02-20)
Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials (PCMs) can be directly incorporated into mortars to enhance their thermal performance. In this study, the addition of a commercial microencapsulated PCM in a polymer modified cement ...
Seismic assessment of historic concrete structures: The case of Pedieos Post Office in Nicosia, Cyprus
(2022)
Monuments are buildings in which historical, archaeological and cultural values are displayed, yet their lack of seismic detailing and design renders them dangerous for public use and prone to collapse and permanent loss, ...