Search Results - "Nalon, Gustavo"
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Concrete units for strain-monitoring in civil structures: Installation of cement-based sensors using different approaches
Published in Construction & building materials (29-08-2023)“…•ESA enabled higher bonding between cement sensor and concrete unit than CBC or PUI.•HS/FC, HS/HC and FS/HC method affected the strain-sensing response of…”
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Smart laying mortars for masonry structures: effects of lime/cement ratio and carbon nanomaterials content on self-sensing behavior
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Digital tools used on the teaching-learning process in geotechnical engineering
Published in Soils & rocks (01-04-2024)“…This article presents the incorporation of information and communication technologies on the teaching-learning process of geotechnical engineering to improve…”
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Strength and failure mechanisms of masonry prisms under compression, flexure and shear: Components’ mechanical properties as design constraints
Published in Journal of Building Engineering (01-03-2020)“…This work aims to investigate the influence of mechanical properties of concrete blocks, cement-lime mortar and grout on the structural behavior of prisms…”
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Review of recent progress on the compressive behavior of masonry prisms
Published in Construction & building materials (21-02-2022)“…•Novel materials developed in recent years significantly improve mechanical properties of prisms.•Mutual dependency of many factors affecting prism compressive…”
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A Prediction Model for the Unconfined Compressive Strength of Pervious Concrete Based on Mix Design and Compaction Energy Variables Using the Response Surface Methodology
Published in Buildings (Basel) (01-09-2024)“…Pervious concrete is desirable for water drainage in building systems, but achieving both high strength and good permeability can be challenging. Also, the…”
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Influence of joint thickness and strength of mortars on the compressive behavior of prisms made of normal and high-strength concrete blocks
Published in Construction & building materials (20-02-2020)“…•Effects of joint thickness on masonry made of units considerably weaker than mortars and vice-versa.•Impact of joint thickness on masonry produced with job…”
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Thermal Analysis of Concrete Blocks and Stack-Bond Prisms under Different Boundary Conditions
Published in Construction materials (03-01-2024)“…Fire is a significant threat to human lives and the integrity of buildings. To better understand the complex behavior of masonry exposed to high temperatures,…”
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Microstructural Investigation of the Effects of Carbon Black Nanoparticles on Hydration Mechanisms, Mechanical and Piezoresistive Properties of Cement Mortars
Published in Materials research (São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil) (01-01-2021)“…Abstract Carbon-black nanoparticles (CBN) have been incorporated into cement-based materials for improvement of mechanical or self-sensing properties. There is…”
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Optimization Models for the Maintenance Management of Tropical Paved and Unpaved Roads
Published in Infrastructures (Basel) (01-07-2024)“…The degradation of paved and unpaved roads stands as a critical concern in contemporary infrastructure management. When faced with limited budgets, it is…”
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Review of Recent Progress on the Effects of High Temperatures on the Mechanical Behavior of Masonry Prisms
Published in Infrastructures (Basel) (01-07-2023)“…The structural performance of civil engineering infrastructures exposed to elevated temperatures has been investigated in many recent works. Some of these…”
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Durability of Concrete After Fire Through Accelerated Carbonation Tests
Published in Materials research (São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil) (01-01-2019)“…Degradation of mechanical properties and durability of reinforced concrete structures occur when they are subjected to fire situations, depending on the…”
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Effect of Specimens' Shape and Size on the Determination of Compressive Strength and Deformability of Cement-lime Mortars
Published in Materials research (São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil) (01-01-2017)“…This work presents comparative analyses of the effect of specimens' shape and size on the compressive strength and modulus of elasticity of mortars. Mortar…”
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Recycling waste materials to produce self-sensing concretes for smart and sustainable structures: A review
Published in Construction & building materials (28-03-2022)“…[Display omitted] •First review focused on sustainable self-sensing composites (SSCs).•Thirteen residues from different sources were analyzed in SSCs…”
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Nanofibrillated cellulose and its applications in cement-based composites: A review
Published in Construction & building materials (21-06-2021)“…•First systematic review focused on the application of NFCs in cement composites.•NFCs enhance the hydration process and mechanical properties of the…”
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Residual piezoresistive properties of mortars containing carbon nanomaterials exposed to high temperatures
Published in Cement & concrete composites (01-08-2021)“…This study investigated the viability of using smart cement-based composites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) or carbon-black nanoparticles…”
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Ultrasonic Analysis of Artificial Cementation Effects on Tropical Clay Soils
Published in Geotechnical and geological engineering (01-06-2024)“…Soil–cement mixtures have practical applications in geotechnical engineering. Peculiarities associated with the stiffness and strength gains over the curing…”
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Residual mechanical properties of mortars containing carbon nanomaterials exposed to high temperatures
Published in Construction & building materials (15-03-2021)“…•Pioneering evaluation of residual properties of mortars with CBN at fire conditions.•Low MWCNT and CBN contents increase mechanical properties in the…”
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Influence of blocks and grout on compressive strength and stiffness of concrete masonry prisms
Published in Construction & building materials (10-09-2018)“…•Failure modes of grouted and ungrouted masonry prisms are carefully described.•Impacts of using low strength and high strength blocks are presented.•The…”
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Effects of different kinds of carbon black nanoparticles on the piezoresistive and mechanical properties of cement-based composites
Published in Journal of Building Engineering (01-11-2020)“…Carbon black nanoparticles (CBN) of different sizes, morphologies, microstructures and surface areas can be used to develop cement-based materials for strain…”
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