It is indeed a pleasure to write the preface to a book celebrating 20 years of the “Swiss Household Panel (SHP).” For about 20 years, I was responsible for one of SHP’s twins: the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP), ...

The scarcity of natural resources and the generation of waste without adequate disposal are a worldwide concern related to the linear production model.These characteristics are present in the wood panel production. Faced ...

The present analysis is focused on the nonlinear dynamics of a solar panel opening during the trajectory of a satellite around the Earth, analyzing the dynamics between energy sources and structural response that must not ...

Masonry walls are structural elements generally used in housing or small buildings. Given their structural configuration, they commonly present shear failure due to seismic actions, characterized by a fragile response. ...

Purpose: This study investigates the dynamic causality linkages between fiscal deficits and selected macroeconomic indicators in a panel of five East African Community countries. Design/methodology/approach: The research ...

Reinforced concrete corbels are generally used to transfer loads within a structural system, such as buildings, bridges, and facilities in general. They commonly present low aspect ratio, requiring an accurate model for ...

Plants along evolution have developed complex mechanisms to respond to environmental stress, due to their characteristic of sessile organisms. The hormone salicylic acid (SA) is an important regulator of the plant ...

Currently, with the rationalization of consumption of raw materials due to energy constraints and possible damage to the environment, it has tried to maximize their employability. The forestry - wood sector is largely ...

The capacity of structural systems subjected to shear loads commonly distinguished by discontinuities such as point loads or supports, or abrupt changes of cross section, where complex fields of stresses and strains are ...