• Thermally modified wood: assessing the impact of weathering on mechanical strength and exposure to subterranean termites 

  Godinho, D.; Lourenço, A.; Araújo, S.; Saporiti Machado, J.; Lina Nunes; Duarte, M.; Duarte, S.; Ferreira, C.; Quilhó, T.; Diamantino, T.; Gominho, J. (Springer Verlag, 2025-01-15)

  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 ...
• Biological colonisation in bio-materials and composites with different bio-binder combinations 

  Arias-Cardenas, B.; Lacasta, A.; Haurie, L.; Duarte, S.; Duarte, M.; Faria, P. (Elsevier, Ltd., 2025-08-05)

  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 ...
• Analysing the potential of optically enhanced dark-coloured nishing coats for ETICS performance improvement 

  Veloso, R.; Souza, A.; Maia, J.; Parracha, J.; Duarte, S.; Salgueiro, T.; Ventura, J.; Veiga, M. R.; Ramos, N. (Elsevier, Ltd., 2025-08-14)

  Nowadays, the construction of new buildings and their renovation must consider thermal requirements, safe guarding the thermal comfort conditions during summer and winter. Inevitably, building envelope systems absorb a ...
• Life cycle assessment of ready-mixed concrete: paths towards more sustainable practices 

  Benoliel M. A.; Pacheco, J.; Silvestre, J.; Martins, I. M.; Brito, J. (Emerald Insight, 2025)

  Concrete is the second most used material on Earth after water and its large-scale production generates heavy environmental burdens. Effective mitigation of this stress involves understanding the key factors contributing ...
• Influence of alkali on the drying shrinkage of cement pastes 

  Ribeiro, A. C.; Custódio, J.; Real, S. (MATEC Web of Conferences, 2025-06-13)

  Concrete shrinkage remains a relevant topic of study due to the increased use of high-performance concrete. Understanding shrinkage mechanisms is essential for developing non-shrinking concrete and reducing cracking problems. ...
• Diagnosis and prognosis of internal swelling reactions in Cahora Bassa dam, Mozambique – a case study 

  Custódio, J.; Costa, D.; Santos Silva, A.; Miquithaio, A. (Emerald Publishing Limited, 2025-03-12)

  In recent decades, a significant number of large concrete infrastructures with deterioration problems related to alkali–silica reaction (ASR) and delayed ettringite formation have been identified worldwide. Currently, owing ...
• Insights into the Diagnosis and Prognosis of the Alkali–Silica Reaction (ASR) in Concrete Dams, Highlighting the Case of the Demolished Alto Ceira Dam in Portugal 

  Custódio, J.; Mata, J.; Serra, C.; Ribeiro, A. C.; Tavares de Castro, A.; Batista, A. L. (MDPI, Basel, Switzerland., 2025-02-02)

  Over the past few decades, a significant number of large concrete structures with deterioration problems related to the alkali–silica reaction (ASR) have been identified in Portugal and worldwide. Assessing the condition of ...
• Monitoring the state of conservation of Paimogo Fort - digital survey 

  Santos Silva, A.; Henriques, M. J.; Roque, D.; Veiga, M. R.; Lopes dos Santos, A. R.; Correia, M. J. (MATEC Web of Conferences, 2025-06)

  This article discusses and presents the methods and results of the digital survey carried out, in 2025, of Paimogo Fort, a military structure built in 1674 in the municipality of Lourinhã. The digital survey aims to ...
• Monitoring and assessment of azulejo panels decay: The 20th century façade azulejos from Manuel Rocha building 

  Morais Pereira, S.; Mota, R.; Roque, D.; Coutinho, M. L.; Menezes, M.; Matias, L.; Henriques, M.; Santos Silva, A. (MATEC Web of Conferences, 2025-06)

  This study investigates the deterioration of the 20th-century azulejo façades of the Manuel Rocha Building in Lisbon. A multi-technique approach, including SEM-EDS, XRD, GPR, thermography, and hyperspectral imaging, was ...
• Workability of ready-mix concrete made with industrial recycled aggregates 

  Pacheco, J.; Valencia, J.; Martins, I. M.; Brito, J. (Wiley, 2025-05-06)

  The state-of-the-art on recycled aggregate concrete is comprehensive but lacks research aimed at the production of ready-mix concrete. For instance, the workability of recycled aggregate concrete, which is paramount for ...
• Os desafios do novo Regulamento dos Produtos de Construção, Sustentabilidade e Cadeia de Valor 

  Saporiti Machado, J. (SerQ - Centro de Inovação e Competências da Floresta, 2024-01-29)

  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 ...
• Contributions to Incorporation of Non-Recyclable Plastics in Bituminous Mixtures 

  Antunes, Vítor; Freire, A. C. (MDPI, 2024-11-14)

  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 ...
• Can free-floating shared e-scooters and e-bikes help in the depollution of the air and who is using them for this purpose? The case of Braga, Portugal 

  Dias, G.; Ribeiro , P; Arsénio, E. (Association for European Transport, 2024-09-18)

  The usage of micromobility in cities is related to the decrease in private vehicle ridership for short-distance trips, as well as the decline in GHG emissions, which contributes to the achievement of the United Nations ...
• Identifying contributing factors and locations of pedestrian severe crashes using hazard-based duration model 

  Kakhani, A.; Jalayer, M.; Kidando, E.; Roque, C. A.; Patel, D. (Elsevier, 2024-04)

  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 ...
• Understanding the expectations of parents regarding their children's school commuting by public transport using latent Dirichlet Allocation 

  Motta Queiroz, M.; Roque, C. A.; Moura, F.; Marôco, J. (Elsevier, 2024-03)

  Parents’ perceptions regarding public transport and active modes influence the youth's acceptance and support for sustainable school commuting. Urban mobility surveys can gather such insights by utilizing closed and ...
• Perceiving objective cycling safety: a systematic literature review 

  Christ, A.; Costa, M.; Marques, M.; Roque, C. A.; Moura, F. (Elsevier, 2023)

  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 ...
• CYCLANDS: Cycling geo-located accidents, their details and severities 

  Costa, M.; Marques, M.; Roque, C. A.; Moura, F. (Springer Nature, 2022-05)

  Several cities and national authorities across the globe publish records on road accidents and crashes. This data is vital for road safety analysis, enabling researchers to develop models to understand how different factors ...
• Avaliação do ciclo de vida de argamassas com agregados naturais e reciclados 

  Dias, A.; Pacheco, J.; Silvestre, J.; Martins, I. M.; Brito, J. (CERIS - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Engenharia Civil para a Sustentabilidade, 2024-11)

  Para promover a circularidade dos produtos de construção, é necessário adoptar medidas que promovam a diminuição da extracção de recursos naturais e o aumento da reciclagem e da reutilização de materiais. No caso das ...
• Report of RILEM TC 281-CCC: Insights into factors affecting the carbonation rate of concrete with SCMs revealed from data mining and machine learning approaches 

  A. Vollpracht; G.J.G. Gluth; B. Rogiers; Q.T. Phung; I.D. Uwanuakwa; Y. Villagran Zaccardi; C. Thiel; H. Vanoutrive; J.M. Etcheverry; E. Gruyaert; S. Kamali-Bernard; A. Kanellopoulos; Z. Zhao; Martins, I. M.; S. Rathnarajan; De Belie, N. (Springer, 2024-10-23)

  The RILEM TC 281–CCC ‘‘Carbonation of concrete with supplementary cementitious materials’’ conducted a study on the effects of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) on the carbonation rate of blended cement concretes ...
• Guia português para auditorias de pré-demolição e sua aplicação numa intervenção de reabilitação 

  Martins, I. M.; Rezvani, S.; Salvado, A.; Couto, P.; Vilhena, A.; Falcão Silva, M. J. (CERIS - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Engenharia Civil para a Sustentabilidade, 2024-11)

  Embora várias políticas europeias visem minimizar a produção de resíduos de construção e demolição (RCD) e incentivar a transição do setor da construção para um modelo de economia circular, existe a necessidade de implementar ...

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