Vegetal fibers have a low affinity to the high alkalinity of Portland cement matrices, in addition to presenting high dimensional instability in the presence of moisture. Besides, lignocellulosic fibers are subject to ...

The corrosion of reinforced concrete steel bars significantly reduces the service life of struc-tures and can be accelerated in aggressive environments, such as chloride-rich atmos-pheres, where pitting corrosion may occur. ...

Digital Twins operate on key principles that can be summarized as integrating physical and virtual worlds into bidirectional and dynamically updated data flows, providing conceptualization, comparison, and collaboration ...

The facades of a building have a considerable influence on its performance, affecting aesthetics, value, and habitability requirements such as watertightness, thermal and acoustic insulation, and fire safety. Composing the ...

The corrosion of steel in reinforced concrete structures is a significant contemporary socio-economic problem. It leads to the early deterioration of structures and significant economic losses. CO2 is one of the most ...

Alkali-activated binders (AAB) have mechanical properties equivalent to Portland cement (PC). However, as with OPC, the brittle behavior of AAB demands the use of reinforcements capable of making them suitable for applications ...

This work shows the feasibility of using the concept of functionally graded materials (FGM) to develop pressure-formed plaster with high mechanical performance and improved resistance to water. Controlled porosity variation ...

The valorisation of industrial residues or by-products in the production of Portland clinker is a promising alternative for developing sustainable cements. The complexity of chemical reactions during clinkering requires ...

Construction activities cause environmental impact, and one of the major impacts is related to atmospheric pollution by particulate matter (PM). However, studies on particulates from construction activities still require ...

Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar has been considered an alternative to minimize the degradation of reinforced concrete structures and reduce the economic impact resulting from the maintenance and rehabilitation ...