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RISSystematic Approach to Inspect, Diagnose, and Repair Masonry Walls
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Designing a Roman Fort for Historical Recreation and Reenactment Purposes
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This article describes the study developed as a topic for master’s dissertation for a civil engineering course, the project being to construct a Roman fortification for historical recreation purposes. It is a nonprofit ...
Limit States and Service Life of Cement Renders on Façades
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The research presented in this paper is related to the durability of cement renders on façades, based on fieldwork data relative to the condition and extent of degradation of 100 façades of residential buildings in Portugal. ...
Expert Knowledge-Based Selection Methodology for Optimizing the Construction of Concrete Piles
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The construction process can greatly affect a concrete pile’s structural performance. Poor decisions concerning a pile’s foundation may result in these important structural elements being unsafe so that strengthening ...
Mechanical Properties of Structural Concrete Containing Fine Aggregates from Waste Generated by the Marble Quarrying Industry
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The aim of the research reported in this paper is to assess the mechanical performance of concrete containing different percentages of fine aggregates produced from waste generated by the marble quarrying industry (0, 20, ...
Role of Public Administration in Fostering Urban Housing Rehabilitation
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Urban rehabilitation has long been a major concern for academics, practitioners, and public authorities. The decline cycle of city centers in many countries, particularly in Europe and the United States, involves deteriorating ...
Multiparameter Evaluation of Deficiencies in Tiled Pitched Roofs
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Roofs are one of the construction elements most directly affected by external climate agents and most sensitive to deficiencies caused by errors or lack of maintenance. In this study, 65 construction projects of tile-covered ...
Harmonized Classification of Repair Techniques in a Global Inspection System: Proposed Methodology and Analysis of Fieldwork Data
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This research arises in the context of establishing a global inspection system based on previously developed individual expert systems for 12 types of elements used in the envelope of current buildings. It focuses on the ...
Thermal Retrofitting of Façades: Architectural Integration of ETICS
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Given the poor thermal comfort provided in many buildings, solutions have been sought that ally lower energy costs with a contribution to greater sustainability. Of these solutions, the thermal retrofitting of the outer ...
Inspection Survey of Support Bearings in Road Bridges
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Support bearings have a very important role in the structural performance of bridges. As an integral part of the bridge, bearings must guarantee a service life that is compatible with that of the remaining bridge components. ...