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Cuantificación de los recursos materiales consumidos en la ejecución de la cimentación

Informes de la Construccion, 2010
La industria de la construcción produce un significativo impacto medioambiental debido a que consume cerca del 40% de los recursos naturales y genera en torno al 40% de los residuos.
M. P. Mercader, M. Marrero, J. Solís, M. V. Montes, A. Ramírez   +4 more
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Ultrasonic, Molecular and Mechanical Testing Diagnostics in Natural Fibre Reinforced, Polymer‐Stabilized Earth Blocks

International Journal of Polymer Science, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013
The aim of this research study was to evaluate the influence of utilising natural polymers as a form of soil stabilization, in order to assess their potential for use in building applications. Mixtures were stabilized with a natural polymer (alginate) and reinforced with wool fibres in order to improve the overall compressive and flexural strength of a
C. Galán-Marín, C. Rivera-Gómez, F. Bradley, Gonzalo Martínez-Barrera   +3 more
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On-Site Risk Assessment Methodology of Historic Timber Structures: The Case Study of Santa Cruz Church

Buildings, 2022
The conservation and repair of historic structures require significant resources. Therefore, it is important to conduct a complete assessment of the object.
Javier Sola-Caraballo, José María Rincón-Calderón, Carlos Rivera-Gómez, José Antonio López-Martínez, Carmen Galán-Marín   +4 more
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Project-based learning used for teaching electrical installations and lighting installations in architecture

Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, 2011
Purpose: This paper discusses the use of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in the subject "Acondicionamiento y Servicios 2", which is taught at the Escuela de Arquitectura at the UPV.Design/methodology/approach: Case study.Findings: The results show that the ...
Alicia Martinez Anton, Nuria Castilla Cabanes, Rosa Pastor Villa, Vicente Blanca Gimenez   +3 more
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Causes and effects of the corrosion of a plumbing galvanised steel

Materiales de Construccion, 2002
Hot dip galvanising life as a corrosion protective coatings on steel depends basically on three factors: coatings quality (thickness), correct installation of the galvanised article, and weathering effects.
F. J. Alejandre Sánchez, R Lucas Ruiz
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The Civil Palaces in Gravina street, Alicante: building stones and salt weathering

Materiales de Construccion, 2001
This paper presents a study into the architecture and construction of the 18th Century Civil Palaces located in Gravina street (Provincial Museum of Fine Arts of Alicante), the building stones used and the mineral related decay processes that these ...
M. Louis, M. A. García del Cura, Y. Spairani, D. de Blas   +3 more
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Thermodynamic Performance Enhancement of Courtyards Using a Shading Device

Proceedings, 2020
The design of more sustainable buildings is one of the main concerns of our society given the necessity to reduce energy consumption to reduce climate change. Incorporate passive strategies in buildings should be the first step because of its zero energy
Victoria Patricia Lopez-Cabeza, Carmen Galán-Marín, Carlos Rivera-Gómezs   +2 more
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Use of Bioceramics Enhanced with Effective Microorganisms as an Additive for Construction. Study of Physical and Mechanical Properties in Cement Mortars and Gypsum Plasters

Applied Sciences, 2021
Biomaterials are materials that are used to manufacture devices that interact with biological systems. According to their chemical composition, they can be classified as biometals, biopolymers, bioceramics, biocomposites and semiconductors.
Filomena Pérez-Gálvez, María Jesús Morales-Conde, Manuel Alejandro Pedreño-Rojas   +2 more
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Evaluación del estado de la madera en obras de rehabilitación mediante técnicas de ultrasonidos y obtención de parámetros resistentes

Informes de la Construccion, 1995
Este artículo presenta el desarrollo de un método de ensayo, no destructivo, para la inspección y evaluación in situ de elementos estructurales de madera, basado en las medidas de la velocidad de ondas ultrasónicas y determinación de humedad. Mediante la
Carmen Rodríguez Liñán, Paloma Rubio de Hita   +1 more
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Characterization of gypsum plasterboard with polyurethane foam waste reinforced with polypropylene fibers

Materiales de Construccion, 2016
Gypsum plasterboard that incorporates various combinations of polyurethane foam waste and polypropylene fibers in its matrix is studied. The prefabricated material was characterized in a series of standardized tests: bulk density, maximum breaking load ...
L. Alameda, V. Calderón, C. Junco, A. Rodríguez, J. Gadea, S. Gutiérrez-González   +5 more
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