Fire is one of the most damaging deterioration agents in a short time of action. It can cause considerable damage, leading to the loss of lives and possessions. Concerning fire safety recommendations, buildings must be ...

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites can be used to strengthen existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The CFRP laminate can be bonded to RC structure using epoxy adhesive via near-surface mounted (NSM) ...

This paper defines a conversion factor included in the European technical specification for the design of fibre–polymer composite structures that considers the effects of moisture on the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced ...

Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have gained popularity in civil structural applications due to their advantages over traditional materials. Despite their proven better performance in harsh conditions, FRP composites ...

Earth plasters have several advantages. Nevertheless, they are vulnerable when in contact with liquid water. For that reason, they have low durability when applied as an outdoor coating or in indoor areas with potential ...

The aim of the present study is to assess if recycled gypsum from plasterboard waste can be added to earth plastering mortars instead of raw calcium sulphate hemihydrate when a mineral binder addition is foreseen to improve ...

A estabilização química é essencial para garantir uma adequada durabilidade em ambiente externo dos blocos de terra comprimida (BTC). Embora o cimento Portland (CP) seja o estabilizante mais eficaz e utilizado, é incompatível ...