Role of Vapor Barrier in Wood-Frame Stucco Wall in Various North American Climates: Observations from Hygrothermal Simulation

2010 ◽  
pp. 337-337-20
Author(s):  
Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya ◽  
Fang Ping ◽  
Kumar Kumaran ◽  
David van Reenen
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Hygrothermal Simulation ◽  
Wood Frame

scholarly journals Role of Vapor Barrier in Wood-Frame Stucco Wall in Various North American Climates: Observations from Hygrothermal Simulation

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 102087 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya ◽  
Fang Ping ◽  
Kumar Kumaran ◽  
David van Reenen ◽  
Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Hygrothermal Simulation ◽  
Wood Frame

Gender Indeterminacy in Translation: the Case of R. L. Stine’s Give Yourself Goosebumps Gamebooks via Portuguese Translation

2018 ◽  
pp. 329-345
Author(s):  
Ana Brígida Paiva
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Grammatical Gender ◽  
Second Person ◽  
The North ◽  
Person Perspective ◽  
Gender Neutral ◽  
Literary Systems ◽  
Second Person Perspective ◽  
Neutral Language

As works of fction, gamebooks offer narrative-bound choices – the reader generally takes on the role of a character inserted in the narrative itself, with gamebooks consequently tending towards being a story told in the second-person perspective. In pursuance of this aim, they can, in some cases, adopt gender-neutral language as regards grammatical gender, which in turn poses a translation challenge when rendering the texts into Portuguese, a language strongly marked by grammatical gender. Stemming from an analysis of a number of gamebooks in R. L. Stine’s popular Give Yourself Goosebumps series, this article seeks to understand how gender indeterminacy (when present) is kept in translation, while examining the strategies used to this effect by Portuguese translators – and particularly how ideas of implied readership come into play in the dialogue between the North-American and Portuguese literary systems.

The Keystone Role of Bison in North American Tallgrass Prairie

BioScience ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan K. Knapp ◽  
John M. Blair ◽  
John M. Briggs ◽  
Scott L. Collins ◽  
David C. Hartnett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tallgrass Prairie ◽  
North American

A comparison of hygrothermal simulation results derived from four simulation tools

2021 ◽  
pp. 174425912098876
Author(s):  
Maurice Defo ◽  
Michael Lacasse ◽  
Abdelaziz Laouadi
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Outer Layer ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Mould Growth ◽  
Simulation Tools ◽  
Assembly Design ◽  
Hygrothermal Simulation ◽  
Moisture Performance ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Wall Assembly

The objective of this work was to compare the hygrothermal responses and the moisture performance of four wood-frame walls as predicted by four hygrothermal (HAM) simulation tools, namely: DELPHIN, WUFI, hygIRC and COMSOL. The four wall systems differ only in their cladding type; these were fibreboard, vinyl, stucco and brick. Three Canadian cities having different climates were selected for simulations: Ottawa, Ontario; Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta. In each city, simulations were run for 2 years. Temperature and relative humidity of the outer layer of OSB sheathing were compared amongst the four simulation tools. The mould growth index on the outer layer of the OSB sheathing was used to compare the moisture performance predicted by the respective hygrothermal simulation tools. Temperature profiles of the outer layer of the OSB sheathing were all in good agreement for the four HAM tools in the three locations. For relative humidity, the highest discrepancies amongst the four tools were found with stucco cladding where differences as high as 20% could be found from time to time. Mould growth indices predicted by the four HAM tools were similar in some cases but different in other cases. The discrepancies amongst the different HAM tools were likely related to: the material property processing, how the quantity of wind-driven rain absorbed at the cladding surface is computed and some implementation details. Despite these discrepancies, The tools generally yielded consistent results and could be used for comparing the impacts of different designs on the risk of premature deterioration, as well as for evaluating the relative effects of climate change on a given wall assembly design.

scholarly journals The role of pre-magmatic rifting in shaping a volcanic continental margin: An example from the Eastern North American Margin

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guy Lang ◽  
Uri S ten Brink ◽  
Deborah R. Hutchinson ◽  
Gregory S Mountain ◽  
Uri Schattner
Keyword(s):  
Continental Margin ◽  
North American ◽  
Eastern North American Margin

Investigating the Potential Role of North American Animals as Hosts for Zika Virus

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabela K. Ragan ◽  
Emily L. Blizzard ◽  
Paul Gordy ◽  
Richard A. Bowen
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Potential Role

scholarly journals A State of the Art of the Overall Energy Efficiency of Wood Buildings—An Overview and Future Possibilities

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1848
Author(s):  
Matheus Roberto Cabral ◽  
Pierre Blanchet
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Embodied Energy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hybrid Buildings ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Mass Timber

The main goal of this study was to review current studies on the state of the art of wood constructions with a particular focus on energy efficiency, which could serve as a valuable source of information for both industry and scholars. This review begins with an overview of the role of materials in wood buildings to improve energy performance, covering structural and insulation materials that have already been successfully used in the market for general applications over the years. Subsequently, studies of different wood building systems (i.e., wood-frame, post-and-beam, mass timber and hybrid constructions) and energy efficiency are discussed. This is followed by a brief introduction to strategies to increase the energy efficiency of constructions. Finally, remarks and future research opportunities for wood buildings are highlighted. Some general recommendations for developing more energy-efficient wood buildings are identified in the literature and discussed. There is a lack of emerging construction concepts for wood-frame and post-and-beam buildings and a lack of design codes and specifications for mass timber and hybrid buildings. From the perspective of the potential environmental benefits of these systems as a whole, and their effects on energy efficiency and embodied energy in constructions, there are barriers that need to be considered in the future.

scholarly journals Casual spectators and die-hard fans’ reactions to their team defeat: A look at the role of territorial identification in elite French rugby

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iouri Bermache-Assollant ◽  
Raphael Laurin
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Identity Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Rugby Union ◽  
Team Identification ◽  
Specific Context ◽  
Team Loyalty ◽  
The North ◽  
Offensive Strategies

This research investigated the role of two foci of identification (team and territory) on identity management strategies used by sport followers in the particular context of elite French rugby union. In study 1 which dealt with casual spectators (N = 153), the results corroborated numerous studies conducted in the North-American context and showed that team identification constitutes a strong driver for offensive and loyalty reactions. In study 2 which dealt with die-hard fans (N = 64), it appeared that team identification seems to be the best predictor of team loyalty strategy whereas territorial identification seems to be the first predictor of offensive strategies. Taken together, the studies showed the importance of considering the specific context in which sport fanship takes place.

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