[EN] This paper proposes a DC-DC power converter topology based on a modified Flyback Converter (FC). The aim of the proposed topology is to increase the voltage gain by connecting the inputs of N isolated FCs in parallel ...

[EN] The optimal function of a water distribution network is reached when the consumer demands are satisfied using the lowest quantity of energy, maintaining the minimal pressure required at the same time. One way to achieve ...

In this paper a probabilistic economic dispatch model considering thermal units (fuel generators), photovoltaic arrays and wind energy conversion systems is proposed. Wind speed, solar radiation and power demand are ...

[EN] Evidence exists for the application of lean management practices in the design process. However, there is no systematic review of this type of practice that links the design management practices to the lean construction ...

Pavement maintenance is one of the major issues of public agencies. Insufficient investment or inefficient maintenance strategies lead to high economic expenses in the long term. Under budgetary restrictions, the optimal ...

[EN] Assessing the viability of a public infrastructure includes economic, technical and environmental aspects; however, on many occasions, the social aspects are not always adequately considered. This article proposes a ...

[EN] The rise of collaborative robots urges the consideration of them for different industrial tasks such as sanding. In this context, the purpose of this article is to demonstrate the feasibility of using collaborative ...

[EN] The evaluation of BIM capabilities and repeatability enables a company or project to identify its current status and how to improve continuously; this evaluation can be performed with BIM maturity models. However, ...

[EN] We study a third-order partial differential equation in the form $\tau u_{ttt} +\alpha u_{tt} -c^2 u_{xx} -b u_{xxt} =0, (1)$$ that corresponds to the one-dimensional version of the Moore-Gibson-Thompson equation ...

[EN] This paper presents a methodology for optimizing the operations of water distribution networks. The methodology combines the use of best management practices with a pseudogenetic algorithm, and has been applied to ...