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New conceptual approach to design and evaluation of structures is an integrated life-cycle assessment (ILCA), representing multi-parametric assessment of the structure wi [...]
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The Japanese Concrete Standard Specifications prescribe that concrete structures shall sufficiently take into consideration the environment impacts, but it shows no speci [...]
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Methodologies for indicators selection and benchmarking are paramount to present strategies for achieving sustainability in the construction industry. Life cycle-based st [...]
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When we approach the subject of construction and rehabilitation of buildings we necessarily must think about external wall coatings as they are the elements more exposed [...]
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Ashworth, G. J.
Important heritage sites are often subject to multiple claims but it is also possible that major sites, designated on the basis of the perceived intrinsic values of the r [...]
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This paper aims to explore the implications of a changing heritage conservation curriculum which is embracing wider concepts beyond fabric repair. In the last 15 years th [...]
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The structured parametric multibody model of the empty ŠKODA 21 Tr low-floor trolleybus is created using SIMPACK simulation tool. The basic SIMPACK Kinematics & Dyna [...]
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This study evaluates different methods of strengthening existing square concrete columns under eccentric loading. Twelve reinforced square concrete columns were cast. Fou [...]
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The Integrated Material Profile and Costing Tool (IMPACT) project provides a methodology and data for the production of tools for consistent integrated LCA and lifecycle [...]
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A large number of existing reinforced concrete slab bridges are found to be insufficient for shear when calculated according to the governing codes. Seeking improved meth [...]
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Veiga, R.
In an intervention on historic renders and plasters, the first step is to decide upon the strategy: repair or substitution, based on an evaluation of the cultural value o [...]
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Current loads from cement production make material responsible for 5-7% of CO2 emissions with more than 2x109 ton of CO2 emitted. Considering available industrial product [...]
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Ferreira, T.
The present contribution details an intervention in a 19th century building located in the Oporto Historical Centre buffer zone (UNESCO World Heritage since 1996). The bu [...]
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Existing industrial floors have lots of breakdowns, that are caused both by an incorrect project proposal [unsuitable composition of floor layers] and especially by breac [...]
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Mortars have been widely used even in prehistoric periods in making pavements in open areas or floors inside dwellings. They are found as surface layers well-compacted an [...]
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Weiter, A.
Life cycle cost analysis is the process of economic analysis to assess the total cost of acquisition, proprietary and disposal of vehicles. This analysis provides importa [...]
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The success of sustainable building concepts in practice is strongly dependent upon the development of multifunctional floor slab systems. In the following paper general [...]
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This article focuses on repair or replacement of mortars for historic buildings. With practical situations in mind, both the decision process and questions arising are de [...]
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In the domain of heritage buildings conservation, interventions must be designed, whenever possible, to maintain existing materials instead of their replacement by new on [...]
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This paper presents a probabilistic framework for design of concrete structures to achieve targeted improvements in quantitative sustainability indicators. The framework, [...]
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A proper understanding and measurement of the environmental implications arising from cement and concrete manufacturing is critical for the construction industry. This pa [...]
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The life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology can be used as a decision-making tool in the sustainable design and construction of buildings. However, there are not many stu [...]
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