Azulejos are part of Portugal’s most important cultural heritage. However, a large part of this heritage is at risk due to lack of or improper conservation treatments. There are, however, not many studies dedicated to the ...

The increasing demand for sustainable and biodegradable materials in the construction industry highlights the importance of developing circular bio-based building materials that align with the principles of circular ...

Descreve-se um estudo multidisciplinar conduzido pelo LNEC no Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, tendo em vista avaliar o estado de conservação e segurança de pavimentos de madeira. O presente artigo foca em particular o estudo ...

Over the past 50 years, global plastic production has surged exponentially. Around 40% of this plastic is used for packaging, most of which is single-use, while 20% is used in construction. Despite the vast quantities ...

Apresentação efetuada a convite ao evento TimberWorqs abordando as implicações no processo de marcação CE de produtos de construção, derivadas da publicação do novo Regulamento de UE relativo a Produtos de Construção ...

Pedestrian safety remains a significant concern, with the growing number of severe pedestrian crashes resulting in substantial human and economic costs. Previous research into pedestrian crashes has extensively analyzed ...

Safety is one of the most important factors for cycling, which is mainly related to the lack of adequate infrastructure. However, the objective safety of cycling infrastructure should not be perceived in the same way by ...

In many regions of Portugal wooden-frame walls, known as tabique walls, are commonly found in old buildings. This type of wall is a traditional building element made of raw materials such as earth, wood and stone. These ...

Abstract The main objective of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of three thermal-modified wood species when exposed to weathering in urban and maritime/industrial environments and their durability against ...