Influence of spatial variability on slope failure analysis by the shear strength reduction technique by Zhang, Wengang, Goh, Anthony Teck Chee

“…Present publications mainly use the predetermined spatial correlation length L, the dimensionless ratio of correlation length to the slope height L/H or the Markov chain approach to describe the tendency of elements spatially near each other to be correlated. …”
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From cellular automata to agent-based models : addressing urban issues by Quek, Wei Liang

“…The continual urbanization of our modern world brings forth problems which are increas- ingly difficult to solve. This difficulty is mainly due to the complexity of the systems involved. …”
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Thermodynamic study of isosteric heat at zero coverage : applications to adsorption cooling and desalination by Fan, Wu

“…Vapor compression cooling and desalination systems are mainly driven by electricity, produced by burning fossil fuels, which contributes to the global warming (GW) because of the encountered direct CO2-emissions. …”
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