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Special issue · American Journal of Engineering and Applied SciencesPublished

Renewable Energy, Environmental Engineering, Architectural and Civil Engineering, Sustainable Energy

Guest editors: John Kaiser Calautit, Laura Vanoli, Alfonso Capozzoli, Francesco Calise, Muftah H. El-Naas, Rafal Damian Figaj, Fabrizio Ascione, Anna Laura Pisello, Annamaria Buonomano and Maria Vicidomini · REAS-2016All its articles are published.

Articles in this special issue

Each accepted article is published in the journal’s next regular issue as soon as its author approves the proof, and appears here.

  1. Editorial Open accessEditorial for the "FRP Structures" Special IssueFabio Minghini, Chiara Bedon, Francesco Ascione, John Kaiser Calautitpp. 439–441 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF7,919 accesses
  2. Research Article Open accessAn Overview of Energy Loss Reduction (ELR) Software Used in Pakistan by WAPDA for Calculating Transformer Overloading, Line Losses and Energy LossesMohsin Iqbalpp. 442–448 · published 16 Sep 2015View PDF8,972 accesses
  3. Research Article Open accessOptimization of a Combined Approach for the Treatment of Carbide Slurry and Capture of CO2Shereen Hasan, Muftah H. El-Naaspp. 449–457 · published 30 Dec 2015View PDF7,988 accesses
  4. Research Article Open accessEnergy Balance for a Diesel Engine Operates on a Pure Biodiesel, Diesel Fuel and Biodiesel-Diesel BlendsM. I. Al-Hasan, A. S. Al-Ghamdipp. 458–465 · published 29 Jan 2016View PDF8,114 accesses
  5. Research Article Open accessField Data Based Method for Predicting Long-Term SettlementsJianping Jiang, Qingsheng Chen, Sanjay Nimbalkarpp. 466–476 · published 22 Feb 2016View PDF8,249 accesses
  6. Case Report Open accessOutlook of Municipal Solid Waste in Bogota (Colombia)José Alejandro Martínez Sepúlvedapp. 477–483 · published 2 Mar 2016View PDF9,090 accesses
  7. Research Article Open accessObservational Study of Wind Shear in Northeastern BrazilFernando R. Martins, André R. Gonçalves, Enio B. Pereirapp. 484–504 · published 12 Mar 2016View PDF8,213 accesses
  8. Research Article Open accessInvestigating the Dynamic Thermal Behavior of Building Envelope in Summer Conditions By Means of in-Field Continuous MonitoringAnna Laura Pisello, Gloria Pignatta, Cristina Piselli et al.pp. 505–519 · published 25 Apr 2016View PDF8,555 accesses
  9. Research Article Open accessProbabilistic Seismic Hazard Deaggregation for Karaj City (Iran)Hadi Jarahipp. 520–529 · published 16 Jun 2016View PDF8,268 accesses
  10. Research Article Open accessLiquid Crystalline Polymers Compatibilization and Adhesion Enhancement by Reactive Blending in Post-Consumers PET’sAversa Raffaella, Apicella Antoniopp. 530–539 · published 17 Jun 2016View PDF8,186 accesses
  11. Research Article Open accessMixed Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide Nanorods for supercapacitor applicationRajat Mondal, Surjit Sahoo, Chandra Sekhar Routpp. 540–546 · published 22 Jun 2016View PDF9,044 accesses
  12. Research Article Open accessDeveloping an Anthropometric Database for Saudi Students and Comparing Saudi Dimensions relative to Turkish and Iranian PeoplesMohamed A.A. Mansourpp. 547–557 · published 24 Jun 2016View PDF10,201 accesses
  13. Research Article Open accessEffect of Crumb Rubber as Coarse and Fine Aggregates on the Properties of Asphalt ConcreteArabi N.S. Al Qadi, Mahmoud B.A. Alhasanat, Madhar Haddadpp. 558–564 · published 24 Jun 2016View PDF9,525 accesses
  14. Research Article Open accessOsmotic Tension, Plasticization and Viscoelastic response of amorphous Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) equilibrated in humid environmentsAversa Raffaella, Apicella Antoniopp. 565–573 · published 14 Jul 2016View PDF8,457 accesses
  15. Research Article Open accessGraphene Synthesis by Plasma-Enhanced CVD Growth with EthanolTeresa Campo, María Cotto, Francisco Márquez et al.pp. 574–583 · published 27 Jul 2016View PDF9,146 accesses
  16. Research Article Open accessHydrothermal Synthesis of CuWO4-Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrids and Supercapacitor ApplicationKoyal Suman Samantaray, Surjit Sahoo, Chandra Sekhar Routpp. 584–590 · published 12 Aug 2016View PDF9,554 accesses
  17. Research Article Open accessNumerical Study of Natural Convection in a Square Porous Cavity Thermally Modulated on Both Side WallsGiovani E.B. Malomar, Abdoulaye Gueye, Cheikh Mbow et al.pp. 591–598 · published 13 Aug 2016View PDF7,912 accesses
  18. Research Article Open accessRobustness of XFEM Method for the Simulation of Cracks Propagation in Fracture Mechanics ProblemsAniello Riccio, Umberto Caruso, Antonio Raimondo, Andrea Sellittopp. 599–610 · published 15 Aug 2016View PDF8,287 accesses
  19. Research Article Open accessStatistical Analysis of Auto Dilution Vs Manual Dilution Process in Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer TestsFrederick Rich, M. Affan Badarpp. 611–624 · published 17 Aug 2016View PDF7,815 accesses
  20. Research Article Open accessEvaluation of Interregional Freight Generation Modelling Methods by using Nationwide Commodity Flow Survey DataWirach Hirunpp. 625–634 · published 18 Aug 2016View PDF8,107 accesses
  21. Research Article Open accessRETRACTED: Stochastic Model for Variable Amplitude Fatigue Induced Delamination Growth in Graphite/Epoxy LaminatesRonald B. Bucinellpp. 635–646 · published 29 Aug 2016View PDF8,470 accesses
  22. Research Article Open accessStudy of the Parameters of Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) Method for Enhanced Oil Recovery in a Heavy Oil Fractured Carbonate ReservoirArzhang Nabiloupp. 647–658 · published 6 Sep 2016View PDF8,338 accesses
  23. Investigation Open accessWLHP Systems in Commercial Buildings: A Case Study Analysis Based on a Dynamic Simulation ApproachGiovanni Barone, Annamaria Buonomano, Cesare Forzano, Adolfo Palombopp. 659–668 · published 26 Sep 2016View PDF8,208 accesses
  24. Research Article Open accessMulti-Objective Optimization of FRP Jackets for Improving the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete FramesCorrado Chisari, Chiara Bedonpp. 669–679 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF8,825 accesses
  25. Research Article Open accessFinite-Element Numerical Simulation of the Bending Performance of Post-Tensioned Structural Glass Beams with Adhesively Bonded CFRP TendonsChiara Bedon, Christian Louterpp. 680–691 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF8,739 accesses
  26. Research Article Open accessPreliminary Experimental and Finite-Element Numerical Assessment of the Structural Performance of SMA-Reinforced GFRP SystemsFilipe Amarante dos Santos, Chiara Bedonpp. 692–701 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF8,289 accesses
  27. Research Article Open accessUpdating Italian Design Guide CNR DT-205/2007 in View of Recent Research Findings: Requirements for Pultruded FRP ProfilesFabio Minghini, Nerio Tullini, Francesco Ascionepp. 702–712 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF9,114 accesses
  28. Research Article Open accessReview on the use of FRP Composites for Facades and Building SkinsChiara Bedonpp. 713–723 · published 29 Sep 2016View PDF9,219 accesses
  29. Research Article Open accessDesigning a Comprehensive Security Framework for Smartphones and Mobile DevicesNader Jafari, Abeer Alsadoon, Chandana Prasad Withana et al.pp. 724–734 · published 3 Oct 2016View PDF8,037 accesses
  30. Research Article Open accessAn Adaptive Procedure for the Limit Analysis of FRP Reinforced Masonry Vaults and ApplicationsAndrea Chiozzi, Gabriele Milani, Nicola Grillanda, Antonio Trallipp. 735–745 · published 5 Oct 2016View PDF8,522 accesses
  31. Research Article Open accessAdvanced XFEM Simulation of Pull-out and Debonding of Steel Bars and FRP-Reinforcements in Concrete BeamsNicola Orlando, Elena Benvenutipp. 746–754 · published 6 Oct 2016View PDF8,289 accesses

The call for papers

Read the original call: description and topics

This special issue is devoted to the integrated study of renewable, sustainable, environmental and architectural engineering (from earliest times to the present day) will be published to give researchers appreciation of where the discipline has come from. We aim to provide an advanced forum for studies related to the proposed fields with all topics below. The objective of this special issue is to present recent advances and emerging cross-disciplinary in the field of renewable, sustainable, environmental and architectural engineering. Renewable energy is generally defined as energy that comes from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy replaces conventional fuels in four distinct areas: electricity generation, air and water heating/cooling, motor fuels, and rural (off-grid) energy services. Environmental Engineering is the integration of sciences and engineering principles to improve the natural environment, to provide healthy water, air, and land for human habitation and for other organisms, and to clean up pollution sites. Environmental engineering can also be described as a branch of applied science and technology that addresses the issue of energy preservation, production asset and control of waste from human and animal activities. Furthermore, it is concerned with finding plausible solutions in the field of public health, such as waterborne diseases, implementing laws which promote adequate sanitation in urban, rural and recreational areas. It involves waste water management and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, radiation protection, industrial hygiene, environmental sustainability, and public health issues as well as knowledge of environmental engineering law. It also includes studies on the environmental impact of proposed construction projects. Architectural engineering, also known as building engineering, is the application of engineering principles and technology to building design and construction. Sustainable energy is the form of energy obtained from non-exhaustible resources, such that the provision of this form of energy serves the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Articles discussing methodology and reviews of the current state of knowledge and possibilities for future research are especially welcome. Moreover, this issue will publish reviews and research articles. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. Full experimental and methodological details, as applicable, must be provided. The American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences is an open access peer reviewed technical journal which publishes original research contributions and is an unparalleled resource for key advances in the field of engineering. Scope of the journal includes but not limited to applied physics and applied mathematics, automation and control, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data engineering and software engineering, earth and environmental engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering and operations research, information technology and informatics, materials science, measurement and metrology, mechanical engineering, medical physics, power engineering, signal processing and telecommunications.

Manuscripts regarding original research proposals and research ideas would be highly appreciated. Manuscripts containing summaries and surveys on research cooperation and actual and future projects (as those founded by national governments or others) are likewise appreciated, as they provide interesting information for a broad field of users.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Renewable Energy
  2. Sustainable Energy
  3. Energy Conservation
  4. Wind Power
  5. Hydropower
  6. Solar Energy
  7. Solar Farms
  8. Geothermal Energy
  9. Bio-energy
  10. Biomass
  11. Tidal Energy
  12. Heat Pump
  13. Smart-Grid technology
  14. Carbon-Neutral and Negative Fuels
  15. Hydrogen Energy
  16. Architectural and Civil Engineering
  17. Construction Engineering
  18. Environmental Engineering
  19. Earthquake Engineering
  20. Geotechnical Engineering
  21. Water Resources Engineering
  22. Transportation Engineering
  23. Coastal Engineering
  24. Glass Architecture

Important dates

  1. Call opens30 Aug 2016 · done
  2. Submission deadline30 Aug 2016 · done
  3. Collection complete30 Sep 2016 · done

Guest editors

  • John Kaiser Calautit · lead guest editorResearcher, University of Sheffield, UK
  • Laura VanoliAssociate Professor, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy
  • Alfonso CapozzoliResearcher, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
  • Francesco CaliseAssociate Professsor, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
  • Muftah H. El-NaasProfessor, Qatar University, Qatar
  • Rafal Damian FigajResearcher, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy
  • Fabrizio AscioneResearcher, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
  • Anna Laura PiselloAssistant Professor, University of Perugia, Italy
  • Annamaria BuonomanoResearcher, Uiversity of Naples Federico II, Italy
  • Maria VicidominiResearcher, Uiversity of Naples Federico II, Italy