Computational optimization of semi-transparent tension structures for the use of solar light in road tunnels

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

Volumn 32, Issue , 2012, Pages 127-131

  Pena Garcia A ^a   Escribano, R ^a   Gil Martin L M ^a   Espin Estrella A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GRANADA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Energy savings; Graphical design; Lighting; Road tunnel; Tension structures

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL OPTIMIZATION; DIFFERENT SHAPES; GRAPHIC-DESIGN SOFTWARES; GRAPHICAL DESIGNS; MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE; ROAD TUNNEL; SEMI-TRANSPARENT; SOLAR LIGHT; TENSION STRUCTURE;

COMPUTER SOFTWARE; DESIGN; DYES; ENERGY CONSERVATION; LIGHTING; ROADS AND STREETS; VEHICULAR TUNNELS;

OPTIMIZATION;

COMPUTER SIMULATION; ENERGY CONSERVATION; LIGHT; OPTIMIZATION; SOLAR POWER; TUNNEL DESIGN;

EID: 84865640403     PISSN: 08867798     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2012.06.004     Document Type: Article

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