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A Review on Alkali-Silica Reaction Evolution in Recycled Aggregate Concrete

scientific article published on 09 June 2020

A systematic approach for maintenance budgeting of buildings façades based on predictive and preventive strategies

Aerogel-based renders with lightweight aggregates: Correlation between molecular/pore structure and performance

Analysis of the Inspection, Diagnosis, and Repair of External Door and Window Frames

Building Thermography: Detection of Delamination of Adhered Ceramic Claddings Using the Passive Approach

CONCRETop - A multi-criteria decision method for concrete optimization

Carbon (CI) and energy intensity (EI) dataset for retail stores

Carbonation of concrete made with high amount of fly ash and recycled concrete aggregates for utilization of CO2

article by Rawaz Kurda et al published January 2019 in Journal of CO2 Utilization

Ceramic tiling in building façades: Inspection and pathological characterization using an expert system

Ceramic tiling inspection system

Characterization of eco-efficient acoustic insulation materials (traditional and innovative)

Characterizing the paper industry sludge for environmentally-safe disposal

scientific article published on 05 June 2019

Combined Economic and Mechanical Performance Optimization of Recycled Aggregate Concrete with High Volume of Fly Ash

article by Rawaz Kurda et al published 20 July 2018 in Applied sciences

Combined Effects of Non-Conforming Fly Ash and Recycled Masonry Aggregates on Mortar Properties.

scientific article published on 25 August 2016

Combined carbon and energy intensity benchmarks for sustainable retail stores

scientific article published in 2018

Combined influence of recycled concrete aggregates and high contents of fly ash on concrete properties

article by Rawaz Kurda et al published December 2017 in Construction and Building Materials

Comparative environmental life cycle assessment of thermal insulation materials of buildings

Compared environmental and economic impact from cradle to gate of concrete with natural and recycled coarse aggregates

Construction and demolition waste indicators.

scientific article published on 11 January 2013

Contribution of humidity to the degradation of façade claddings in current buildings

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF GYPSUM PLASTER COATINGS: STATISTICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM A FIELD SURVEY

Defect characterization, diagnosis and repair of wood flooring based on a field survey

Demolition waste generation for development of a regional management chain model.

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Discussion of Criteria for Prioritization of Predictive Maintenance of Building Façades: Survey of 30 Experts

Discussion of proactive maintenance strategies in façades’ coatings of social housing

Distribution of materials in construction and demolition waste in Portugal

scientific article published on 24 May 2010

Drying index for in-service physical performance assessment of renders

Effect of Magnetized Water on the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete Block Pavers

scientific article published on 07 September 2018

Effect of Water on the Degradation of Gypsum Plaster Coatings: Inspection, Diagnosis, and Repair

Effect of incorporation of high volume of recycled concrete aggregates and fly ash on the strength and global warming potential of concrete

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Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Thermal Insulation Tiles for Flat Roofs

scientific article published on 15 August 2019

Environmental analysis of a construction and demolition waste recycling plant in Portugal--Part I: energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

scientific article published on 16 February 2013

Environmental analysis of a construction and demolition waste recycling plant in Portugal--Part II: Environmental sensitivity analysis

scientific article published on 26 September 2012

Environmental impacts and benefits of the end-of-life of building materials – calculation rules, results and contribution to a “cradle to cradle” life cycle

Environmental life cycle assessment of coarse natural and recycled aggregates for concrete

Expected render performance assessment based on impact resistance in situ determination

Experimental Study of the Compressive Strength of Multi-Coat Renders

Fresh-State and Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Self-Compacting Concrete with Recycled Aggregates from the Precast Industry

scientific article published on 30 October 2019

From the new European Standards to an environmental, energy and economic assessment of building assemblies from cradle-to-cradle (3E-C2C)

Generation of construction and demolition waste in Portugal

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Gypsum Plasters

Gypsum plasterboard walls: inspection, pathological characterization and statistical survey using an expert system

IN SITU ADHERENCE EVALUATION OF COATING MATERIALS

In Situ Characterization of Damaging Soluble Salts in Wall Construction Materials

Incorporation of Alkali-Activated Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Bottom Ash in Mortar and Concrete: A Critical Review

scientific article published on 03 August 2020

Increased Durability of Concrete Made with Fine Recycled Concrete Aggregates Using Superplasticizers.

scientific article published on 8 February 2016

Influence of Design on the Service Life of Pitched Roofs’ Cladding

Influence of construction and demolition waste management on the environmental impact of buildings.

scientific article

Influence of recycled aggregates and high contents of fly ash on concrete fresh properties

article by Rawaz Kurda et al published November 2017 in Cement and Concrete Composites

Influence of slenderness on the compressive strength evaluation of cores of renders

Inspection and Diagnosis System for Wood Flooring

Inspection and Diagnosis of Gypsum Plasterboard Walls

Inspection and Repair of Ceramic Tiling within a Building Management System

Inspection and diagnosis system for gypsum plasters in partition walls and ceilings

Inspection and diagnosis system of ETICS on walls

Inspection, Diagnosis, and Rehabilitation System for Flat Roofs

Inspection, Diagnosis, and Rehabilitation System of Door and Window Frames

Inspection, Diagnosis, and Repair System for Architectural Concrete Surfaces

article by Cátia da Silva et al published October 2017 in Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities

Insulation Cork Boards-Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of an Organic Construction Material

scientific article published on 20 May 2016

In‐service parameters from façade rendering mortars

Life-cycle impact ‘cradle to cradle’ of building assemblies

Lifecycle Cost Analysis of Flat Roofs of Buildings

Magnesia (MgO) Production and Characterization, and Its Influence on the Performance of Cementitious Materials: A Review

scientific article published on 23 October 2020

Maintenance Planning of Pitched Roofs in Current Buildings

Maintenance planning of facades in current buildings

Maintenance programmes for flat roofs in existing buildings

Mechanical Characteristics of Lightweight Mortars on Small-Scale Samples

Mechanical Performance Evaluation of Self-Compacting Concrete with Fine and Coarse Recycled Aggregates from the Precast Industry.

scientific article published on 4 August 2017

Methodology for the Assessment of the Ecotoxicological Potential of Construction Materials

scientific article published on 13 June 2017

Microstructural Changes of Lime Putty during Aging

Microstructural Features of Recycled Aggregate Concrete: From Non-Structural to High-Performance Concrete

scientific article published on 04 March 2019

Microstructure of Concrete with Aggregates from Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Plants.

scientific article published on 23 December 2015

NativeLCA - a systematic approach for the selection of environmental datasets as generic data: application to construction products in a national context

On the Development of a Technical Specification for the Use of Fine Recycled Aggregates from Construction and Demolition Waste in Concrete Production

scientific article published on 23 September 2020

On the sustainability of rubberized concrete filled square steel tubular columns

Parametric Analysis to Study the Influence of Aerogel-Based Renders' Components on Thermal and Mechanical Performance

scientific article published on 4 May 2016

Passive Thermographic Inspection of Adhered Ceramic Claddings: Limitation and Conditioning Factors

Passive thermographic detection of moisture problems in façades with adhered ceramic cladding

Performance of concrete made with aggregates recycled from precasting industry waste: influence of the crushing process

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Probabilistic Conversion of the Compressive Strength of Cubes to Cylinders of Natural and Recycled Aggregate Concrete Specimens

scientific article published on 16 January 2019

Quasi-quantitative infrared thermographic detection of moisture variation in facades with adhered ceramic cladding using principal component analysis

Reduction of the Cement Content by Incorporation of Fine Recycled Aggregates from Construction and Demolition Waste in Rendering Mortars

scientific article published in 2021

Reduction of the cement content in rendering mortars with fine glass aggregates

Rendering Mortars Reinforced with Natural Sheep's Wool Fibers

scientific article published on 06 November 2019

Renders

chapter; Materials for Construction and Civil Engineering

STATISTICAL SURVEY OF THE PATHOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS AND REHABILITATION OF ETICS IN WALLS

scholarly article by Bárbara Amaro et al published 12 March 2014 in Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

Silica-based aerogels as aggregates for cement-based thermal renders

Stains in facades’ rendering – Diagnosis and maintenance techniques’ classification

State-of-the-Art Review of Building Inspection Systems

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Statistical Survey on Inspection, Diagnosis, and Repair of Architectural Concrete Surfaces

article by Cátia da Silva et al published December 2017 in Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities

Study of the cleaning effectiveness of limestone and lime-based mortar substrates protected with anti- graffiti products

Study of the effect of three anti-graffiti products on the physical properties of different substrates

Study of the prevalence of critical and conflict-prone points in facades

Sustainable Rehabilitation of Historical Urban Areas: Portuguese Case of the Urban Rehabilitation Societies

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System of inspection, diagnosis and repair of external claddings of pitched roofs

The Influence of Granite Cutting Waste on The Properties of Ultra-High Performance Concrete

scientific article published on 20 February 2019

The influence of moisture content on the thermal conductivity of external thermal mortars

Time-Dependent Passive Building Thermography for Detecting Delamination of Adhered Ceramic Cladding

Toxicity and environmental and economic performance of fly ash and recycled concrete aggregates use in concrete: A review.

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UNCERTAINTY MODELLING OF SERVICE LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE TO REDUCE RISK IN BUILDING DESIGN DECISIONS

Upscaling the Use of Mixed Recycled Aggregates in Non-Structural Low Cement Concrete.

scientific article published on 2 February 2016

Use of Non-Standard Specimens to Study the Compressive Strength of Multi-Coat Renders

article published in 2014

Use of Polycarbonate Waste as Aggregate in Recycled Gypsum Plasters

scientific article published on 08 July 2020

Use of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ashes in alkali-activated materials, ceramics and granular applications: A review.

scientific article published on 29 June 2017

Use of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste in geotechnical applications: A literature review

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Using Ultrasound for In-Service Assessment of Rendered Walls

Using Ultrasound for In-Service Assessment of Rendered Walls

Walls and Defences of a Roman Fort to be Built for Historical Re-Creation

Wastes as Aggregates, Binders or Additions in Mortars: Selecting Their Role Based on Characterization.

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Water absorption and electrical resistivity of concrete with recycled concrete aggregates and fly ash

article by Rawaz Kurda et al published January 2019 in Cement and Concrete Composites

Water-Resistance of Mortars with Lightweight Aggregates