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Engineered biomass-derived activated carbons for microcystins removal in drinking water treatment

Andrade, M. A.; Mesquita, E.; Viegas, R.M. C.; Duque, L.P.; Rosa, M. J.; Carvalho, A. P.; Mestre, A.S. (ELKH- Research Centre for Natural Sciences, 2023-09)

Drinking water treatment improvement is mandatory to face current water quality challenges, such as the need to control micropollutants present in natural waters sources, such as pharmaceutical compounds (PhCs), and ...

Upgrading urban wastewater treatment plants with activated carbon materials

Mestre, A.S.; Viegas, R.M. C.; Mesquita, E.; Andrade, M. A.; Carvalho, A. P.; Rosa, M. J. (ELKH- Research Centre for Natural Sciences, 2023-09)

"Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) play a key role in the overall urban water cycle by controlling urban contaminants and thus preventing their release in the environment. During the LIFE IMPETUS project (LIFE14/ENV/PT/000739) ...

The New RILEM TC 271-ASC Recommendation for the durability assessment of porous building materials against salt crystallization

Gullota, D.; RILEM TC ASC (Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Japan, 2023-09)

Salt crystallization is among the most harmful deterioration mechanisms impacting the preservation of porous building materials worldwide. Therefore, predicting the materials’ response to salt damage is crucial in the ...

Recommendation of RILEM TC 271-ASC: New accelerated test procedure for the assessment of resistance of natural stone and fired-clay brick units against salt crystallization

Lubelli, B.; Gonçalves, T. D.; Veiga, M. R. (Spinger, 2023)

This recommendation is devoted to testing the resistance of natural stone and fired-clay brick units against salt crystallization. The procedure was developed by the RILEM TC 271-ASC to evaluate the durability of porous ...

Sustainability: Conceptual Origins, Evolution and Current Challenges in the Construction Sector

Gonçalves, T. D.; Saporiti Machado, J. (ITECONS, 2023)

Sustainability is the desirable attribute of an ideal economic system, where development stems from a balanced integration of economic factors, namely economic growth, with considerations for environmental preservation and ...

On the Inconsistency between Practice and Reporting in Science: The Genesis of Scientific Articles

Gonçalves, T. D. (Taylor & Francis, 2023)

Scientific publications depict science as an orderly endeavour and the epitome of rationality. In contrast, scientific practice is messy and not strictly rational. Here, I analyze this inconsistency, which is recurrent, ...

Origins of the Sustainability Concept and Its Application to the Construction Sector in the EU

Gonçalves, T. D.; Saporiti Machado, J. (MDPI, 2023)

Sustainability aims to integrate environmental and social considerations into decision making, alongside purely economic factors, in a balanced manner. Here, a concise critical review of policy instruments concerning the ...

Harmonised procedure to update thermal loads in the Eurocodes. Case study for Italy

Rianna, G.; Reder, A.; Luísa Sousa, M.; Dimova, S. (Elsevier, 2023-05-12)

The characteristic values of temperature corresponding to the maximum and minimum shade air temperature with an annual probability of being exceeded 0.02, used in the European construction standard for thermal actions (EN ...

Effects of droughts, sea level rise, and increase in outfall discharges on phytoplankton in a temperate estuary (Tagus Estuary, Portugal)

Cereja, R.; Brotas, V.; Brito, A.; Rodrigues, M. (Springer, 2023-08)

The efects of climate change on the estuarine environment are not fully understood. In temperate regions, droughts are expected to increase in frequency and severity, due to lower precipitation, and the mean sea level is ...

Exploratory Analysis of Surrogate Metrics to Assess the Resilience of Water Distribution Networks

Carneiro, J.; Loureiro, D.; Covas, D. (AGU, 2023-08)

This study compares and discusses the adequacy of surrogate resilience metrics proposed in the literature for resilience assessment of drinking water systems concerning demand increase and network redundancy. A sensitivity ...

Energy efficiency assessment in collective irrigation systems using water and energy balances: methodology and application

Loureiro, D.; Beceiro, P.; Fernandes, E.A.; Alegre, H.; Covas, D. (Spinger, 2023-11)

Many collective irrigation systems have been operating for decades, facing high degradation of existing infrastructures and huge water-energy efficiency problems. Predominantly composed of open canals, they have been ...

Evolution of azulejo glaze technology in Portugal from the 16th to the onset of the 19th century

Morais Pereira, S.; Conte, G.; Esteves, L.; Pais, A.; Mimoso, J. (Elsevier, 2023-07)

Azulejos have been applied to architectural settings in Portugal for the last five centuries and represent one of its most unique art forms. In this article a group of representative samples regarding the chronology and ...

Numerical analysis of a full-scale laboratory testing to simulate heavy haul railway tracks

Castro, G.; Moura, E.; Costa, R.; Motta, R.; Bernucci, L.; Fortunato, E.; Paixão, A.; Oliveira, L. (International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA), 2023-08)

The structural evaluation of heavy haul railroad tracks has always been sought by engineers and researchers to achieve better-performing structures to satisfy the constant need for higher transportation capacity. Physical ...

Priorização de alternativas para melhoria de eficiência energética através de uma visão holística de sistema

Loureiro, D.; Carneiro, J.; Silva, C.; Caetano, J.; Almeida, S. (APDA, 2023-11)

Comunicação apresentada no ENEG 2023, 27-30 de novembro, Gondomar

Eficiência hídrica no Algarve: a experiência na execução do PRR - investimento RE-C09-i01

Loureiro, D.; Inácio, S.; Bicho, A.; Coelho, P. (APDA, 2023-11)

Comunicação apresentada no ENEG 2023, 27-30 de novembro, Gondomar

Towards a zero pollution strategy for contaminants of emerging concern in the urban water cycle

Lundy, L.; Hofman, J.; Osté, L.; David, L. M.; Oller, I.; Matzinger, A.; Rubini, A. (SETAC, 2023-05)

A central component of the European Green Deal is the EU Action Plan ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil’ which sets out an ambitious strategy to achieve a Europe where pollution is reduced to concentration ...

Metodologia de Construção de Cenários para Avaliação da Resiliência de Sistemas de Distribuição de Água

Carneiro, J.; Loureiro, D.; Covas, D. (SEREA, 2023-07)

Comunicação apresentada no XVI Seminário Ibero-Americano sobre Sistemas de Abastecimento e Drenagem (SEREA 23), 11-13 de julho, Córdoba, Espanha.

Programa de monitorização da hidrodinâmica das dragagens da zona superior da Lagoa de Óbidos - Relatório 3 – Fase de pós-obra

Portela, L. I.; Freire, P.; Fortunato, A. B.; Azevedo, A. (2023-11)

O Programa de Monitorização das Dragagens da Zona Superior da Lagoa de Óbidos, promovidas pela Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente, destina-se a acompanhar a evolução das condições hidrodinâmicas e da morfologia da lagoa. ...

Wave runup and overtopping assessment by using video methodologies in physical models

Lemos, R.; Fortes, C. J. E. M.; Mendonça, A.C.; Andriolo, U. (Yildiz Technical University, 2023-09)

Physical modelling is one of the tools to help characterize wave runup and overtopping in maritime structures. Usually, the determination of wave runup is made by using resistive wave gauges along the breakwater slope while ...

LNEC activity to promote the use of innovative sustainable materials in construction projects

Saporiti Machado, J. (Projeto be-ready, 2023-05-09)

Presentation of LNEC's activity in support of innovative products for construction

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