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Radiation protection considerations on radon and building materials radioactivity in Near Zero Energy Buildings [PDF]
, 2017 Recent updates of the E.U. Basic Safety Standards, stated in the Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM, are focusing on risks related to radon gas concentration inside dwellings and working places, as well as radioactivity of building materials.
Franci, Daniele +4 more
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Design for sustainable architecture and environments [PDF]
, 2008 This paper describes some of the research outcomes of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project partly funded by Department of Trade and Industry, UK.
Fieldson, Rosemary +2 more
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Effects of silicafume and fly ash on properties of alumina cement
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018 Alumina cement which was used in this investigation contains about 56% of Al2O3 in the component. Early compressive strength alumina cement at 1 and 3 days can be achieved of 85% compressive strength value at 28 days.
Luu Thi Hong +4 more
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Thermal mass and thermal comfort in offices – experimental studies of a concrete floor [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2019 Previous studies demonstrated that the use of thermal mass in buildings can contribute to reduce the energy demand and improve the thermal comfort.
Grynning Steinar +3 more
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Chitosan as a carbonation catalyst in lime mortars
Results in Engineering, 2023 The investigation evaluates the influence of unmodified chitosan on the carbonation behavior of aerial lime mortars, determining the main properties in hardened state.
Marisa Carmona-Carmona +5 more
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A rational approach to the harmonisation of the thermal properties of building materials [PDF]
, 2009 The Energy Systems Research Unit at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow was contracted by the Building Research Establishment to review existing data-sets of thermo-physical properties of building materials and devise vetting and conflation ...
Clarke, J.A., Yaneske, P.P.
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Plant Methods, 2017 Background Understanding the arrangement and mechanical properties of wood polymers within the plant cell wall is the basis for unravelling its underlying structure–property relationships.
Kirstin Casdorff +2 more
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Building with renewable materials
at - AutomatisierungstechnikAbstract Research into sustainable construction is increasingly focusing on the use of renewable materials in construction. These materials represent a promising alternative to conventional building materials as they are derived from renewable sources and are usually more environmentally friendly in terms of production, transport and end-
Azra Korjenic, Florian Teichmann
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, 2011 A life cycle assessment (LCA) of a low energy / passive house in northern Sweden, including building materials and energy use is reported. The case study building is semi detached house for two families situated in Östersund (lat. 63°N), Sweden.
Danielski, Itai +3 more
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Developing tomorrow's innovative surgical solutions [PDF]
, 2009 Designers are increasingly becoming aware of the potential use and integration of smart materials and technologies within their designs. One of the critical steps towards building innovative surgical solutions will be to link physicians and product ...
Breedon, P
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