Abstract: The penetration of devices integrated with location-based services and internet services has generated massive data about the everyday life of citizens and tracked their activities happening in cities. Crowdsourced data, ...

Abstract: The problem of oblique water wave scattering and trapping by a submarine trench in a two-layer fluid is analyzed within the context of the linearized water wave theory. Under the potential flow approach, the solution of ...

Abstract: This paper analyzes the problem of oblique water-wave scattering by two thick submerged-horizontal plates in a two-layer fluid. The analysis is based on the small-amplitude water-wave theory in water of finite depth. The ...

Abstract: Structural design relies essentially on tests made on cylinders of small size to estimate the probability of failure of prototype members, since full-scale testing of structures to determine their strength is not feasible. ...

Abstract: Durability and recycling are two major concerns in the construction industry. Concrete carbonation may impair reinforced concrete durability as it favors the onset of reinforcement corrosion. The use of recycled aggregates, ...

Abstract: The implementation of a roof maintenance plan is a key element to control in-service system performance by monitoring the deterioration factors, types of anomalies, and their causes. A continuous and structured follow-up ...

Abstract: Environmental factors directly affect a building’s performance and durability. They are particularly detrimental in the case of building envelope materials and systems because these tend to exhibit a large exposed area and ...

Abstract: The main goal of this study is to use the factor method to evaluate the service life of ceramic external cladding. An interesting possibility is that a tool may be developed to aid the planning of maintenance operations, ...

Abstract: Exterior wall painting is one of the most widely-used coating solutions in Portugal. It is particularly susceptible to degradation; this affects the quality of public spaces and the image of cities. The study of service-life ...