Search Results - "Ambiente Construído"
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Finding patterns of occupant behaviour in actual data for thermal performance simulation: a case study in low-income houses
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract The way residents occupy and operate houses influences the energy consumption. The objective of this paper is to findpatterns of occupant behaviour in…”
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Mixed construction and demolition powder as a filler to Portland cement: study on packaged pastes
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract The aim of this study is to explore more sustainable approaches by replacing Portland cement (OPC) with recycled mixed powder (RMP) derived from…”
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A panorama of Brazilian social housing research: scope, gaps and intersections
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstrac Social Housing (SH) is investigated worldwide, especially in emerging economies. However, SH literature demonstrates that there are still barriers to…”
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Serious games: evolution of applications as a teaching technique for the Lean Construction community
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract The “International Group for Lean Construction” aims to adopt a new management philosophy for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)…”
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Curricular BIM implementation plan: protocol proposal and pilot application in Brazil
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Incorporating BIM in the education of professionals has become a demand and a topic of high importance for higher education. Several proposals for a…”
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Functionally graded concrete: porosity gradation to enhance durability under carbonation
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract The present paper evaluated the potential application of the functionally graded material (FGM) concept to develop more durable concrete to…”
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Effect of self-healing in closing cracks from the sulfate attack in Portland, supersulfated and alkali-activated cement
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Self-healing consists of closing cracks and recovering the watertight properties of cement-based materials and can occur by hydration of the materials…”
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Rheological evaluation of rendering mortars by the squeeze flow method based on particle packing and water content of the mixture
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Mortars’ workability results from other properties, such as consistency, plasticity, cohesion, water retention, exudation, initial adhesion and…”
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Fire risk potential of carton packaging as a thermal insultation material
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Long-life packaging is being used informally as an alternative to improve thermal insulation in single-family wooden houses. Its usage is backed by…”
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Rheological and mechanical properties of self-compacting mortars with granitic rock powder and manufactured sand
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract The study assessed the use of granitic rock powder (GRP) and manufactured sand (MS) in self-compacting mortars (SCM) to achieve desired rheological…”
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Chemical composition of cool coatings and the influence on solar reflectance and thermal emittance
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Cool materials have higher values of solar reflectance and lower values of thermal emittance, although still high when compared to conventional…”
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Pedestrian pathways: an index based on the interrelations between walkability and environmental comfort
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract The study of environmental comfort in open urban spaces has undergone constant updates in the last decades. In the meantime, the specific analysis of…”
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Numerical study on the serviceability performance of reinforced glulam beams with different steel arrangements
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Glued laminated timber (glulam) beams manufactured with glued steel bars can achieve improvements in their mechanical performance and the effects of…”
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Evaluation of the thermal resilience of buildings in overheating in present and climate change scenarios
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Thermal resilience refers to a building’s capacity to adapt to extreme thermal variations, maintaining a healthy environment for its occupants. This…”
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Effectiveness of CCWorldWeatherGen weather file generation tool
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract This paper aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the CCWorldWeatherGen tool, focusing on climate change in São Paulo, São Paulo State, Brazil. For…”
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Optimization of performance of building paints using granite and marble waste
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract The production of paints using waste from granite and marble processing is a new alternative to contribute to sustainable development in civil…”
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Surface urban heat island and geospatial indicators: comparative decadal assessment through remote sensing
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Surface Urban Heat Islands (SUHI) are formed through processes that include decreasing vegetation and increasing materials that are more conductive to…”
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Physical, mechanical, and microstructural changes in concretes subjected to slow and fast cooling in a fire situation simulation
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Concrete, when exposed to high temperatures, has its properties changed, and the recovery processes depend on the intensity of these changes. This…”
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Comparison of methods to determine the solar heat gain coefficient of glazing
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is a thermal property of glass and transparent elements, defined as the ratio between the amount of solar energy…”
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A participatory process to develop improvements to children’s shared areas
Published in Ambiente construído (01-12-2024)“…Abstract Research which evaluates Social Housing (SH) in Brazil often points out unfavorable conditions expressed by residents, in terms of the residential…”
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