This editorial summarizes the collection of papers in the Special Issue entitled Photovoltaic System Design and Performance, which was published in MDPI’s Energies journal. Papers on this topic were submitted in 2017 and 2018, and a total of 21...
In this paper, a performance prediction method is proposed for the design of a stratospheric propeller. The Spalart–Allmaras (S–A) model was used to calculate the airfoil performance of FX63, and the polynomial fitting method was utilized to establis...
Design practice has shifted towards a performance approach that is based on an awareness of sustainability goals. Achieving this goal requires the integration of all participants through communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing (CCKs), spe...
Porous concrete is widely recognized as an eco-friendly pavement material; however, existing studies mainly focus on its use as a base course, and systematic investigations on porous concrete specifically designed for heavy-traffic pavements and mult...
The paper presents a method to establish a performance-based fibre design of high-strength micro steel fibres for ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). The performance-based fibre design considers effects of fibre layout, fibre orientation, and typ...
With the transformation of the industrial paradigm from the manufacturing industry to the service industry, many companies have utilized “service design” as an innovative performance tool to enhance customer satisfaction while increasing...
The good indoor light environment and comfort of the teaching space are very important for students’ physical and mental health. Meanwhile, China advocates energy conservation and emission reduction policies. However, in order to obtain lower b...
The improved solution of L-CaPaMan design is elaborated with solutions for low-cost lightweight features. A new prototype is presented as a result of design improvements by using market components and 3D printing manufacturing. The new prototype as L...
This paper proposes a performance-based mix design (PBMD) framework to support performance-related specifications (PRS) needed to establish relationships between acceptable quality characteristics (AQCs) and predicted performance, as well as to devel...
The majority of recent research in has been focused on the introduction, development, and evaluation of performance-based specifications for the design of asphalt concrete mixtures. In the Caribbean, most laboratories only use the Volumetric Marshall...
Design, materials, and performance are important factors in the research of bone tissue scaffolds. This work briefly describes the bone scaffolds and their anatomic structure, as well as their biological and mechanical characteristics. Furthermore, w...
In this work, a tied braced frame (TBF) was developed to achieve uniform inelastic deformation in an eccentrically braced frame (EBF) by connecting links across the entire frame height with tie members. Herein, a TBF design method is proposed, consid...
Current development in digital design, combined with the growing awareness of the importance of building performance, had drawn attention to performance-based design (PBD) in architecture. PBD benefits both design workflow and outcome, allowing one t...
During the last decades, standards on building construction have risen sharply to integrate new, ambitious demands regarding energy efficiency, as well as thermal and optical comfort in the design procedure. Building simulation software assists in th...
In the present study, the one-dimensional optimization design and the performance analysis based on a three-dimensional model were performed for a 2.1 MW supercritical carbon dioxide radial inflow turbine. Firstly, an in-house code was developed with...
This study proposes a performance-based window design model for optimised natural ventilation potential by reducing the level of indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration and improving thermal comfort, consequently minimising supplementary heating/co...
After the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become evident that efficient and secure interoperability of medical information is crucial for effective diagnoses and medical treatments. However, a significant challenge arises concerning the h...
Buildings exert a profound influence on the environment, with the design phase recognized as the pivotal determinant of a building’s overall performance. Green building design, in particular, introduces heightened complexity, where the attribut...
To obtain the lattice structure with excellent energy absorption performance, the structure of loofah inner fiber is studied to develop bionic design of lattice structure by experiment and simulation analysis method. From the compression experiment a...
The fatigue performance of the asphalt mixture was the main focus of this study, with five typical factors—phase angle, cumulative dissipated energy, failure strain, failure stiffness modulus, and strain rate—identified as potential desig...
Vapor chambers (VCs) are efficient heat spreaders that rely on wicks to realize the circulation of a phase-changing working liquid and can be used to address heat dissipation problems in electronic devices, aerospace, and satellite equipment. In this...
Buildings are under increasing pressure to address decarbonization and climate adaptation, which is pushing design practice from post hoc performance checks to performance-driven generative design (PDGD). This review maps the current state of PDGD in...
This concept paper illustrates a new simulation method to assess how building facades distribute light into interior spaces and how data from simulation studies can inform design for better facade performance. Facade photometry, a term developed by t...
With the rise of building thermal comfort issues, the Bioclimatic Design Guideline for Cambodia (BDGC) has been developed to help architects make informed decisions during their design process to achieve maximum thermal comfort with minimum energy co...
Personal cooling garments (PCGs) have gained increasing attention as a promising solution to alleviate heat stress and enhance thermal comfort in hot and humid conditions. However, limited attention has been paid to the influence of clothing design o...
A simulation-based approach for take-off and landing performance assessments is presented in this work. In the context of aircraft design loops, it provides a detailed and flexible formulation that can be integrated into a wider simulation methodolog...
Wind-assisted propulsion (WASP) is one of the most promising ship propulsion alternatives that radically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are available today. Using the example of a RoPax ferry, this study presents the performance potential of WAS...
Within waterborne public transportation (WPT), one often observes a mismatch between the operational requirements and ferry characteristics. A method to holistically evaluate ferries with respect to local requirements could lead to tailored procureme...
This work presents a comprehensive performance evaluation and optimum design of a novel symmetrical 4-PPR (P indicates the prismatic joint, R denotes the revolute joint, and the letter with underline represents an active joint) redundant planar paral...
Extant literature lacks a systematic framework addressing the mechanisms of the alliance functional process and its impacts on management activities together with performance in delivering Engineering–procurement–construction (EPC) projects. This stu...
The complexity of the design and completion of buildings poses a challenge for the construction industry in terms of meeting user needs. Performance-based building design (PBBD) is a design concept that describes these needs as performance requiremen...
The development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has attracted much attention in the global community and aviation industry. As UAVs have the potential to be applied for multiple missions, the level of research into improving their design and fligh...
Sensitivity analysis is crucial in building energy assessments. It is used to determine the major variables influencing building thermal performance, using both observational research and energy simulation models. This study investigates the most inf...
Management of retail property is important in accommodating tenants who occupy retail space and consumers as a retail property business activity. Performance-based Building Design (PBBD) is a concept that can be used in planning and designing so that...
The efficient, low-cost, and large-scale development and utilization of offshore wind energy resources is an inevitable trend for future growth. With the continuous increase in the scale of wind turbines and their expansion into deep-sea locations, t...
The joint configuration design of aerospace equipment requires a comprehensive balance of multiple factors, yet the process is often complex and time-consuming. Moreover, the Function–Behavior–Structure (FBS) conceptual design model lacks...
In this paper, solar energy is used as the auxiliary heat source of the ocean thermal energy radial inflow turbine, and the thermodynamic model of the circulation system is established. In addition, the ejector is introduced into the ocean thermal po...
Masonry is among the most widely used construction materials around the world. Contemporary masonry buildings are primarily designed to comply with prescriptive building code regulations. In recent decades, performance-based design (PBD) has gained i...
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The concept of the smart home has been widely recognized and accepted, but the differentiated characteristics of elderly smart products in terms of demand and use are becoming more and more prominent. The lack of an efficient navigation design of the...
Energy use and relative CO2 emissions drive climate change that affects both the environment and human health. Extreme events caused by climate change, such as heat waves, flooding, and droughts are increasingly frequent and dangerous and the quality...
The conventional linear economic model has intensified global resource depletion and environmental degradation, underscoring the pressing necessity for a transformation toward the Circular Economy (CE). Currently, research generally segregates materi...
Owing to the realization of multi-mission adaptability requires more complex mechanical structure, the candidates of future aviation propulsion are confronted with more overall reliability problems than that of the conventional gas turbine engine. Th...
New functions and requirements of high performance building (HPB) being added and several regulations and certification conditions being reinforced steadily make it harder for designers to decide HPB designs alone. Although many designers wish to rel...
A pump-jet, which is generally and widely adopted on underwater vehicles for applications from deep sea exploration to mine clearing, consists of a rotor, stator, and duct, with the properties of high critical speed, high propulsion efficiency, great...
Context: As a pivotal productive service industry, industrial design is increasingly recognized for its enabling role in manufacturing innovation through industrial agglomeration. Objectives: This study examines the factors influencing regional manuf...
This study aims to verify which the performance-based design was successfully applied in the construction of the main exhibition hall of the first Hebei Garden Expo, China. Based on the idea of “equality and connectivity” among humans, buildings, and...
Many organizations encourage carrying out a project by teamwork for consensus building and managing risks in decision making. When working as a team, the members’ personality traits and depression may affect project performance. This study expl...
In this study, the chassis design target setting for a high-performance car was performed using a virtual prototype to solve the problem of increasing complexity of vehicle development. To achieve efficient handling performance of Hyundai Avante N, a...
This paper proposes a conceptual design of an innovative deep-sea aquaculture platform that integrates a steel structural framework and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floats. It aims to overcome the limitations of prevailing aquaculture equipment,...
For sustainable building design, performance-based optimization incorporating parametric modelling and evolutionary optimization can allow architects to leverage building massing design to improve energy performance. However, two key challenges make...
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