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Potential use of sugar cane bagasse ash as sand replacement for durable concrete
(Elsevier, 2021-07)
The increasing urban development, led by concrete, requires a higher availability of materials and energy, and it will be responsible for a high waste generation. To face the exploitation of natural resources, the use of ...
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Activated sugarcane bagasse ash as efficient admixture in cement-based mortars: mechanical and durability improvements
(Elsevier, 2022-11-01)
Biomass ashes can be used in cementitious materials as cement or sand substitution. Nevertheless, ashes resulted from the combustion of biomass in generation plants present drawbacks that can reduce their potential use if ...
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Valorization of phosphogypsum in cement-based materials: limits and potential in eco-efficient construction
(Elsevier, 2021-12)
Phosphogypsum (PG) is a type of synthetic gypsum generated during the production of phosphoric acid. Each ton of phosphoric acid generates 5 tons of phosphogypsum. This industrial process has caused significant environmental ...
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Experimental characterization of moisture transport in brick masonry with natural hydraulic lime mortar
(Elsevier, 2021-11)
This article presents an experimental study on the hygric performance of brick masonry with a special focus on the hydraulic characterization of the brick-mortar interface. The hygric behavior was studied at the level of ...
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Simulation of moisture transport in fired-clay brick masonry structures accounting for interfacial phenomena
(Elsevier, 2023-01-15)
This paper presents a numerical study on moisture transport in brick masonry walls with a special focus on the simulation of their hygric performance as well as the hydraulic phenomena at the brick-mortar interface. A ...
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As-Built 3D Heritage City Modelling to Support Numerical Structural Analysis: Application to the Assessment of an Archaeological Remain
(2019-05)
Terrestrial laser scanning is a widely used technology to digitise archaeological, architectural and cultural heritage. This allows for modelling the assets’ real condition in comparison with traditional data acquisition ...
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Pore structure and interdisciplinary analyses in Roman mortars: Building techniques and durability factors identification
(Elsevier, 2022)
Microstructural and compositional analysis of historical mortars is an active research field, not only to guarantee the use of compatible repair measures, but also to guide the design of novel efficient materials. Despite ...
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Hygro-thermo-mechanical analysis of brick masonry walls subjected to environmental actions
(MDPI, 2023-04-02)
Masonry walls comprise an important part of the building envelope and, thus, are exposed to environmental effects such as temperature and moisture variations. However, structural assessment usually neglects the influence ...
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Efficient structural design of a Prefab concrete connection by using artificial neural networks
(MDPI, 2020-10-06)
In the built environment, one of the main concerns during the design stage is the selection of adequate structural materials and elements. A rational and sensible design of both materials and elements results not only in ...