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Author MIRANDA, L. and RIO, J. and GUEDES, J Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto, Civil Engineering Dept. COSTA, A. University of Aveiro, Civil Engineering Dept. Abstract Non-destructive testing for the evaluation of the mechanical and physical...
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Author SOUSA, H.; SOUSA, R. Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto – Portugal, DEC, Gequaltec Abstract Reflecting the recent European Directives concerning building energy efficiency, two new envelope type masonry systems were developed in Portugal. The...
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Author MOHAMMAD AGHA, H.; LI, Y.; ASAL SALIH, O.; ZHENG N. Chongqing University, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract This paper presents test results of eight masonry walls, four of them with door opening and the rest without openings. Each wall in each group was...
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Author EDEN, W. Forschungsvereinigung Kalk-Sandstein e. V., Hannover, Germany MEYER, G. Bundesverband Kalksandsteinindustrie e. V., Hannover, Germany Abstract Calcium silicate units are highly resistant masonry units, composed of mainly burnt lime and natural silicate...
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Author OLIVEIRA, F. L. University of São Paulo, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Department of Architecture Technology HANAI, J. B. University of São Paulo, Sao Carlos School of Engineering, Department of Structure Engineering Abstract This paper presents the...
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Author MECHTCHERINE, V.; BRÜDERN, A.-E.; BUTLER, M. TU Dresden, Institute of Construction Materials Abstract This paper reports the results of a research on the strengthening of masonry by means of highly ductile cementitious materials with short polymeric fibres,...
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Author MOJSILOVIC, N. ETH Zurich, Institute of Structural Engineering, Switzerland SIMUNDIC, G. and PAGE, A. University of Newcastle, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Abstract A joint research project by the University of Newcastle and the ETH Zurich on...
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Author JUN, L.; CHANGWEI, X.; RUNQING, L.; HONG, Q. Shenyang Jianzhu University, School of Material Science and Engineering Abstract This paper introduces a method of saving materials and energy through making small hollow blocks by including a slag admixture in the...
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Author WESOLOWSKA, M. University of Technology and Life Sciences Bydgoszcz, Department of Civil Engineering and Building Physics PAWELKOWSKI, K. and KEMPINSKI, M. and KACZMAREK, M. Kazimierz Wielki University, Department of Mathematics, Physics and Technology Abstract...
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Author PAGE, A.; HANDS, S. A.; MOGHTADERI, B. School of Engineering & Priority Research Centre For Energy, The University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia Abstract Historically, housing systems in Australia have been developed using brick veneer or cavity brick...
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Author RÍO, M. D.; SANTA CRUZ, J.; GONZÁLEZ, M. School of Building Engineering. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Abstract In this article the use of waste products, from various industrial sources, added as matrixes in construction materials is analyzed. Indeed, this...
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Author FRANZOY, M.; GORDO, J.; CITRONI, J.; AVENDAÑO, M.; MARCIPAR, A.; GRETHER, R. Universidad Tecnológica Nacional F.R. Santa Fe Abstract In Argentina, the application of ceramic brick masonry of 0.15 m thickness as exterior walls in housing is a widespread...
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Author POPESCU, R. IPCT STRUCTURI CRAIFALEANU, A. University “POLITEHNICA” Bucharest Abstract The heat loss through the envelope indicates a building’s thermal performance. This is calculated by two computer programs (2D), realized by the authors, based on the...
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Author KUBICA, J.; KAUA, M. Silesian University of Technology, Department of Structural Engineering Abstract Modern composite materials, like strips, sheets or bars made of carbon (CRFP) and glass (GRFP) as well as aramid (AFRP) fibers are every year more and more...
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Author CAPOZUCCA, R. Faculty of Engineering, DACS, Università Politecnica delle Marche Abstract The heritage of historic masonry buildings is one of civil engineering’s cultural duties. Small, historical towns in many European countries represent real sustainable...
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Author SILVA, R. ISISE, University of Minho, Department of Civil Engineering SCHUEREMANS, L. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Department of Civil Engineering OLIVEIRA, D. ISISE, University of Minho, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract Building with earth is one of...
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Author BENEDETTI, A. and MARANI, F. University of Bologna, ITALY, DICAM Department RAMALHO, M. University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Structural Engineering Dept. Abstract The exposure to environmental actions produces several degradation patterns in masonry texture, mainly...
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Author OHLER, A. Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Department of Technical Sciences and Environment KIRSCHNER, U. Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Department of Cultural Sciences Abstract The paper deals with the design of masonry arch bridges as a typical arch form in...
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Author RÖRIG-DALGAARD, I. Technical University of Denmark, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract Presence of salt in porous materials can result in deterioration. The volume change from dissolved salt (ions) to precipitated salts results in a crystallization...
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Author SCHWERD, R.; SCHWITALLA, C.; SCHERER, C.; MAYER, F.; BREUER, K. Fraunhofer-Institut für Bauphysik, Bauchemie, Baubiologie und Hygiene Abstract A broad outdoor weathering experimental study was conducted to gain better insight into whether for future building...
