Characteristics of the intense vorticity structures in isotropic turbulence at high Reynolds numbers

Direct numerical simulations (DNS) of forced (statistically stationary) isotropic turbulence are used to assess the characteristics of the intense vorticity structures (IVS) or "worms"at higher Reynolds numbers than previously available. The simulations cover a range of Taylor-based Reynolds numbers in the range 90≤Reλ≤399, for a resolution...

Barriers and drivers to the uptake of innovative, affordable, and zero-energy dwellings in Belgium and Ireland

Despite efforts to promote and accelerate the adoption of innovative, affordable, and zero-energy dwelling solutions, the number of dwellings complying with standards such as the EPBD remains relatively low as we reach year 2020. Studies have already explored potential challenges and opportunities to the uptake of such designs. However,...

Housing vulnerabilities unravelled: impact of housing policy changes on Dutch households that have difficulties making ends meet

While Dutch housing policy has been moving towards ‘more market’ influences in this century, in response to the triple recession that the Netherlands underwent in the period 2009-2013, government started promoting a participation society. In order to analyse the impact in practice of these developments on vulnerabilities of households, a Dutch...