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Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, Volume 31, Issue 3, Page 682-698, September 2025.Abstract Embedded within Japan's demographic and economic stagnation, traditional craftsmanship unexpectedly aligns with the discourse of creativity. This study delves into the intricacies of this convergence through ethnographic details, shedding light on how endeavours to preserve local crafts intertwine with the burgeoning discourse of creativity ...
Shilla Lee
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Applied SciencesMasonry structures are susceptible to damage and collapse due to seismic actions, a problem in many urban areas. To address this issue, researchers are studying the use of fibre-reinforced mortars as overlay strengthening systems. This study assessed the
João A. P. P. Almeida +2 more
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Assessment of seismic performance of adobe structures in Pakistan and Portugal [PDF]
, 2012 Adobe buildings exist in different parts of the world. The construction of these buildings can be carried out economically, using locally available materials and skills that do not require use of modern machinery.
Ahmed, M. +5 more
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Use of Natural-Fiber Bio-Composites in Construction versus Traditional Solutions: Operational and Embodied Energy Assessment [PDF]
, 2016 During the last decades natural polymers have become more and more frequent to replace traditional inorganic stabilizers in building materials. The purpose of this research is to establish a comparison between the most conventional building material ...
Galán-Marín, Carmen +2 more
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Revista Ingenio, 2017 In this research, the results of the physical and mechanical properties of the H-10 block are presented, which is the most manufactured product in companies dedicated to the production of ceramic masonry materials for construction in Ocaña, Norte de ...
Ricardo Andrés García León +2 more
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New designs of the ceramic bricks of horizontal hexagonal hollow [PDF]
, 2014 This article is intended to state that Technical Drawing is a multiple tool of expression and communication essential to develop inquiry processes, the scientifically basis and comprehension of drawings and technological designs that can be manufactured.
Armisén Bobo, Pedro +3 more
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Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2016 This article deals with an analysis of the behaviour of brick ceramic walls. The behaviour of the walls was analysed experimentally in order to obtain their bearing capacity under static loading and their seismic resistance.
V. Salajka, J. Klouda
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Properties of dry masonry mixtures based on hollow aluminosilicate microspheres
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2017 At present, there is a steady increase in the volume of housing construction in the Russian Federation. The modern trends in the field of energy and resource saving determine the need of the use of efficient building materials that ensure the safety ...
Semenov Vyacheslav
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The impact of lime as a replacement of cement-based mortar, on the water absorption and rain penetration of masonry [PDF]
MATEC Web of ConferencesSince the 1970s, the rise of cement-based mortars has overtaken the traditional lime mortar in construction. This marks a drastic change from circular traditions of reusing ceramic facade materials to a linear economy with an increased difficulty in the ...
Vanderschelden Bruno +4 more
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A numerical study of non structural masonry walls with bed joint reinforcement subject to flexure [PDF]
, 2010 This paper presents a numerical investigation of a non structural small masonry wall submitted to a flexion effort in its plan and constructed with ceramic blocks. The effort is due to an excessive deformation of the structural elements.
Lourenço, Paulo B. +2 more
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