Abstract: In the present research effort, the topic of service life prediction is revisited, using external paint finishes on rendered facades as a case study. A statistically robust approach to develop ordinary linear regression ...

Abstract: The definition of models to evaluate the durability of buildings can be a challenging task due to the large set of variables, and their complexity, which affect the performance and durability of buildings. Recently, several ...

Abstract: This study discusses the advantages and limitations of adopting time-based maintenance (TBM) and condition-based maintenance (CBM) strategies for natural stone claddings. In this study, an imperfect model for the system ...

Abstract: The purpose of this research was to develop a computational tool to ease the process of technical building inspections. Thus, a web-based application was created, supported by a well-structured expert inspection system for ...