Discover the Latest Journals in Architecture and Architectonics
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing, and constructing a building or structure, while architectonics is the scientific study of architecture itself. Architectural works are often considered important cultural symbols and works of art, and we often identify past civilizations with their architectural heritage.
Architecture and Architectonics
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Delivering Advanced Driver Assistance System functionalities depends on acquiring high-resolution image data from vehicles. Adverse weather and nighttime degrade image quality, impacting object detection accuracy. This paper addresses this issue by proposing a novel solution using the vehicle's Global Positioning System location and timestamp to query weather via a weather application programming interface. By obtaining weather details at the time and location of data collection, image quality is enhanced through pre-processing tailored to specific weather conditions. Using the Detection in Adverse Weather Nature dataset, the method improves You Only Look Once version 8 software detection accuracy by up to 15% compared to baseline performance across various weather conditions, enhancing Advanced Driver Assistance System reliability.
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As a result of global warming, Hungary's climate characteristics are shifting towards hot, dry conditions, for which the local building stock is not prepared. The research focuses on the effectiveness of the application of the “secondary building skin”, a passive architectural solution that supports to create the required thermal comfort in buildings. The applicability of the solution is supported by measurements and simulations, combining the energy renovation possibilities of Hungarian “cube-type houses” and adaptive technology that migrates with climate. The article examines the reduction of heat load on buildings and its impact on the indoor operative temperature. Also, it shows how the visual appearance of the secondary building skin can become an architectural character element as a tool for sustainability.
A kupolák tisztelete
Az egykupolás dzsámik eredete és térhódítása az oszmán építészetben II.
Respect for Domes
The Origin and Spread of the Single-Domed Mosques in the Ottoman Architecture II.
Az oszmán építészet a turisták számára egyet jelent a Kék mecsettel, a szakemberek többsége számára pedig a bizánci építészet, különösen pedig a Hagia Sophia másolásával. Igaz, Bizánc és Konstantinápoly, amely akkor szinte egyet jelentett a művelt világgal, vonzotta és inspirálta is a szomszédságában államot alapító oszmánokat. De volt ezzel így más is, akár tanulmányunk tekintetében szűkebb értelemben a kupolák esetében is. A Földközi-tenger keleti medencéje és a mai Közel-Kelet évezredes hagyományokkal bír a boltozatok és kupolák alkalmazása terén. Különösen igaz ez Iránra, ahol az egyéb építőanyagok híján rákényszerültek ezeknek a szerkezeteknek az alkalmazására és továbbfejlesztésére is. Ez a szeldzsuk birodalomban olvadt össze a nomád törökség kupolatisztelő hagyományaival, és ez az ötvözet termékenyítette meg az oszmán építészetet, amelyet természetesen színesített a bizánci, sőt az itáliai reneszánsz építészet is. Az oszmán szakrális építészet legjellegzetesebb produktuma az egykupolás dzsámi, mely szeldzsuk alapokból fejlődött ki, de már a 14. század első harmadától oszmán alkotásnak tekinthető. Akár önálló épületként, akár összetettebb tér uralkodó elemeként alkalmazzák, az egykupolás dzsámi lesz az oszmán legmeghatározóbb építészeti eleme. Ennek kialakulásával és fejlődésével foglalkozik a jelen tanulmány, mely két részletben olvasható. Az első részt előző számunkban közöltük.
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The in-plane tensile-compressive test is a key method for studying plastic behavior under complex loading. This study presents a novel anti-buckling fixture designed for cyclic testing. The device can conduct monotonic tensile-compressive tests with deformations of up to 10%. The specimen is encased in an acrylic block for structural stability and to prevent buckling. Its application and impact on the force-displacement curve have been addressed. The AutoGrid optical strain measurement system was integrated with the fixture for strain analysis, and its accuracy was systematically evaluated. The developed fixture is well-suited for accurately describing the plastic behavior of materials under complex loading paths and it aids in precisely determining the kinematic hardening characteristics.
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Amputees pursue to obtain an artificial limb that suits them and adapts as close as possible to their healthy limb, especially for amputees of the lower limbs that are characterized by the necessity of performing the function of walking through the existing joints to make the amputee feel like having a healthy limb and perform its own needs. Here in this research we will address the improvement of the prosthetic limb of the amputee through the ankle joint, as a movable ankle joint was designed for the level of amputation through the ankle joint in the SolidWorks program and the data was analyzed using ANSYS to find out the extent to which the joint is able to perform plantar flexion and dorsal flexion movements and its range of motion by applying them realistically through tests conducted on the amputee when wearing the prosthetic with the hinged ankle joint and simile it with the conventional prosthetic with the fixed joint.
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Nowadays, aligned with the national mission, the growth of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) application is enormous. This research work investigates the probability of adding epoxy resin with novel biofibres such as Tamarindus indica and Morinda citrifolia to fabricate a composite material. A sustainable outcome is delivered by adopting Tamarindus indica and Morinda citrifolia fibres in UAV frame materials, which combine increased mechanical strength and durability with good environmental conditions. Based on the mechanical test outcomes, the Tamarindus indica composite (ETI) indicates significant compressive strength with an optimum load-carrying capacity of 5.98 kN and notable tensile strength is a maximum of 8.13 MPa, therefore Tamarindus indica composite plate can be used in rigid or definite-shaped applications due to its high resistance to deformation. The Morinda citrifolia composite (ETC) indicated high flexibility rate due to carrying a flexural load (0.15 KN), so it can be used as a dampening or cushioning material to absorb the vibrational energy. These two novel biodegradable composite materials possess a lower density and a higher strength-to-weight ratio, which are important properties for decreasing power consumption and improving the UAV's endurance. We investigated the chemical and morphological characteristics of the novel composites using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). These novel biomaterials significantly reduce vibrations from UAV propellers and metal corrosion. Based on the research outcomes, using novel bio composites increases the mechanical strength and lifespan of UAVs and it also reduces their weight and power consumption.
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The present study uses three mathematical approaches to analyze the dual-purpose solar collector, making it a novel contribution. Three MATLAB codes (C1, C2, and C3), each with its mathematical model, are developed. The effectiveness- number of transfer unit method is used in C1. The heat removal term is used in C2. In C3, the effectiveness term of the parallel flow heat exchanger is used. Mathematical modeling, simulation, and experimental validation are conducted for each code. The calculated numerical-experimental errors revealed excellent convergence. The root mean square error and the mean absolute error for C3 are 1.8 and 1.5, respectively, which are less than for C2 and C3. This indicates that C3 is a reliable approach and can assist researchers in future analysis of the dual-purpose solar collector.
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Due to the rising demand for battery-operated electrical vehicles (EVs) and equipment, it has become essential to establish a system that is continuously monitoring and managing the performance of each battery. This article presents the design of Battery Management System (BMS) based on intelligent fuzzy logic controller (FLC). The development of battery models and design of FLC is performed within the environment of MATLAB programming software. The FL controller uses the monitored signals of the battery, represented by state of charge (SOC), state of health (SOH) and temperature (Temp) as the input variables, which are processed within fuzzification and defuzzification stages inside the FL platform to yield crisp outputs. The effectiveness of proposed controller has been assessed under two types of member functions (MFs): triangular MF and Gaussian MF. As compared to other existing control techniques in the literature, the proposed FLC outperforms these control schemes in terms of charging time. Moreover, the numerical results showed that FLC based on Gaussian MF gives better performance as compared to that based on triangular MF in terms of accuracy and charging time.
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This paper explores the impact of participatory design in educational spaces through a case study of the Law Faculty Library at the University of Prishtina. Within the course of Interior Design at the Faculty of Architecture a participatory project was initiated, engaging students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative process to address poor functionality and out-dated infrastructure and to develop a contemporary design that introduces flexible zones, modular furniture, and modern lighting, creating a dynamic, user-centered setting. The study emphasizes the value of participatory design in interior design education in improving the student learning experience and producing adaptable, functional interiors aligned with user needs.
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Fuel cells are a pivotal technology in the changes towards sustainable and clean energy methods due to their high energy performance and environmentally aligning functioning. This investigation carried out an overall computational analysis to investigate the influences of these crucial factors on the efficiency of a single fuel cell. This research work measures the influence of parameters on key performance variables like polarization curves, electric potential and current density output. The results show that higher inlet pressures and mass flow rates significantly enhance reactant transport, thereby decreasing concentration losses and improving polarized current outcomes. GDL porosity and electrode exchange coefficients are found to play a significant role in enhancing reactant distribution and electrochemical reaction kinetics leading to good utilization of fuel and higher cell performance. Conversely, higher inlet temperatures negatively impact efficiency due to rises in thermal stresses and reduced reactant concentrations at critical reaction zone. Furthermore, the research identifies optimal ranges for these parameters, offering actionable insights for improving fuel cell design and operation. These results contribute to the broader efforts in advancing fuel cell technologies paving the way for their effective deployment in clean energy applications. This study underscores the importance of integrating computational analysis into the optimization of high-performance and durable fuel cells for the energy demands of the future.
