This paper presents the results of research on transverse shrinkage of welded butt joints conducted according to the principles of experimental design and under production conditions for two main welding techniques used in shipbuilding (FCAW and SAW).Analysis took into account the technological and structural parameters influencing the assembly sui
Robust Day-Ahead Forecasting of Household Electricity Demand and Operational Challenges
In the recent years, several short-term forecasting models of household electricity demand have been proposed in the literature.This is partly due to emerging smart-grid applications, which require these kinds of forecasts to manage systems such as smart homes, prosumer aggregations, etc., and partly thanks to the availability of data from smart me
First nesting record on the ground of the Mottled Owl (Ciccaba virgata), in Grecia, Costa Rica
The Mottled Owl (Ciccaba virgata) is a common species in the Neotropics.Despite this, their reproductive behavior is not completely known.Here I describe the nest of this owl FACIAL MOISTURIZER on the ground, registered in Grecia town, Costa Rica.The nest had two white eggs in a natural cavity on the ground, near a stream.During a second visit, two
Finding alternatives for the traditional diesel-powered company car: A conjoint analysis approach
Although the use of company cars is associated with more congestion, pollution and accidents compared to privately owned cars, the Belgian fiscal system provides exceptionally high incentives to company cars.As a result, the proportion of company cars is higher in Belgium than in any other OECD country.With a corporate mobility budget, more sustain