The impact of Tribolium castaneum on the quality and technological suitability of bread-making wheat flour was evaluated. The aim of this study is to investigate whether insect-infested flours can be used, after pest ...

In the case of interventions in existing buildings, the assessment of timber elements and joints, such as the Single Step Joint, is a challenge for engineers, especially when timber presents signs of biological degradation. ...

A common problem in urban environments, especially in old streets and buildings that have been subjected to several interventions over time, is the lack of a register (or its update) of underground infrastructures. The GPR ...

Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) has proved its efficiency for displacement monitoring in urban areas. However, the large volume of data generated by this technology turns the retrieval of information ...

This study examines the traceability and measurement uncertainty of in situ hydraulic calibration using clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters as a reference. The procedure compares the equipment readings with the reference ones. ...

Arundo donax (giant reed or giant cane) is a widely available, perennial, invasive, non-food crop, present worldwide and employed for several uses, including building practices. Considering the increasing demand for ...

The presence of micropollutants in natural waters, as pharmaceutical compounds (PhCs), natural organic matter (NOM) and cyanotoxins (naturally produced by cyanobacteria in drinking water source reservoirs under some ...

External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are frequently used to enhance the energy efficiency of the built environment. However, stains of presumable biological nature are often detected shortly after application, ...

Traditional carpentry joints can be found worldwide in many timber truss structures connecting rafter and tie beam. One failure mode of this connection result from shear in the tie beam beyond the notch either due to bad ...

Os requisitos de qualidade da água para consumo humano têm-se tornado mais exigentes a nível europeu e nacional, fruto da evolução do conhecimento, da crescente pressão sobre os meios hídricos e consequente deterioração ...