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Preliminary analysis of the impact of finishing layers on the hygroscopic performance of vernacular earthen plasters from Santiago, Chile
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-06-03)
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Open AccessBuildings of historic neighborhoods of Santiago de Chile are protected by a coating system composed of different layers of earth-based mortars, as part of a building culture that has been neglected and forgotten since the ... -
Durable mortar mixes using 50% of activated volcanic Ash as a binder
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-04-01)
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Open AccessVolcanic ash (VA) is an abundant resource in many world regions that can be used as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM). However, its low reactivity limits its applications as a replacement for Portland cement. In ... -
Public value in historic environment regeneration in China: a public perception perspective on spatial form, urban governance, and people’s experience (2000–2020)
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-01-27)
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Open AccessThis study, grounded in the theory of public value, explores how spatial form, urban governance, and people’s experiences influence the realization of public value in the regeneration of historic environments (HER) in ... -
Understanding the relationship between public space social capital expressions and pedestrian-oriented design: a case study within the superblock action plan in Barcelona
(2025-07)
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Open AccessSocial Capital (SC) is embedded in individuals who cultivate strong interpersonal relations and actively participate in their communities. Empirical research suggests that pedestrian-oriented neighbourhoods increase social ... -
The use of steatite powder waste as an aggregate for the manufacture of earth blocks—an evaluation of its impact on physical, mechanical and thermal conductivity properties
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-05-09)
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Open AccessEarthen construction is a sustainable alternative to conventional building materials due to its low environmental impact; however, both its mechanical strength and durability differ from conventional building materials. ... -
The effect of recycled crushed brick aggregate on the physical–mechanical properties of earth blocks
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-01-06)
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Open AccessThe use of different components, such as alternative aggregates, represents an innovation in construction. According to various studies, these components improve certain properties of the elements that incorporate them. ... -
Convolutional neural network models in municipal solid waste classification: towards sustainable management
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-04-14)
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Open AccessMunicipal Solid Waste (MSW) management presents a significant challenge for traditional separation practices, due to a considerable increase in quantity, diversity, complexity of types of solid waste, and a high demand for ... -
R3sNet: optimized residual neural network architecture for the classification of urban solid waste via images
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-04-14)
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Open AccessMunicipal solid waste (MSW) accumulation is a critical global challenge for society and governments, impacting environmental and social sustainability. Efficient separation of MSW is essential for resource recovery and ... -
La descarbonització de l'estructura
(Associació de Consultors d'Estructures, 2024-09-01)
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Open AccessEn un edifici podem diferenciar dues grans fonts d’impacte. La primera i més coneguda es produeix durant la seva fase operativa, i fa referència als impactes derivats de l’ús de l’edifici (habitualment aquí parlem d’eficiència ... -
Experimental study of bond behavior on sprayed and poured mortar–brick interface with latex bonding agent under conventional and humid environments
(Elsevier, 2023-10-15)
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Open AccessSprayed mortars are able to enhance masonry walls, particularly for improving the resistance of the existing building stock to horizontal forces such as seismic. This is the case of numerous neighborhoods around the world ... -
Synchronous modification of ZIF-67 with cyclomatrix polyphosphazene coating for efficient flame retardancy and mechanical reinforcement of epoxy resin
(Elsevier, 2024-08-01)
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Open AccessCyclomatrix polyphosphazenes have attracted widespread attention in the field of polymer flame retardancy. Nevertheless, the optimal manifestation of their distinctive structural attributes and flame-retardant properties ... -
Compromís dels consultors d'estructures amb la sostenibilitat del sector: estratègies i accions
(Associació de Consultors d'Estructures, 2025-04-15)
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Open AccessLes estructures suposen un capítol important en el càlcul de les emissions associades a la producció dels materials que les composen: formigó, acer, ceràmica i fusta, majoritàriament. Per reduir la petjada de carboni del ...
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