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Design and production of industrial components and materials are nowadays a compromise between the required performances and the environmental impact. In the case of stru [...]
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Various binding materials have been used worldwide, across different pre-historic and historic periods, to meet several construction applications. Lime has historically b [...]
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Teatro Nacional de S. João (TNSJ) is the main theatre in the city of Porto, located in the city centre and built in 1918. TNSJ was designed by the well-known architect M [...]
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Franzoni, E.
The use of cement-based mortars for the repair of ancient masonry joints was quite common in the past and can account for a significant role in masonry decay, especially [...]
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Green concretes containing low amounts of Portland cement clinker were developed to reduce the environmental impact such as the global warming potential of concrete struc [...]
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The treatment of rising damp in historic building walls is very complex due to the thickness and heterogeneity of the walls. Some techniques, such as watertight barriers, [...]
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Landscape shows the natural and cultural heritage of some lands. The assessment of this capacity is the first step for its consideration as the case study of Salinas de A [...]
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Spray cooling is an integral part of many manufacturing processes. This paper describes the cooling qualities of some coolants different from water. Emulsions, mineral lu [...]
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Ancient mortars have proved to be durable and reliable materials even when submitted to severe conditions of salts and high humidity. This study intends to contribute to [...]
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Simulation tools are increasingly used for assessment and design of buildings, also for architectural heritage. One specific type are so-called HAM (heat, air and moistur [...]
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Salt damage is one of the major causes of render decay, not only near the sea but also in continental areas. These salts can appear in the walls from different sources: f [...]
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The durability of some commercial ready mix mortars used for repair of historic masonry to salt crystallisation was studied using the salt crystallisation test produced b [...]
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For many centuries salt remains the object of international scientific debate due to its destructive behaviour in porous building materials. Using the same procedures as [...]
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