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Innovative approaches to thermochromic materials for adaptive building envelopes [PDF]
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021 Abstract Thermochromic (TC) materials are characterized by a change of their optical response at a specific temperature. They can work based on both, the alteration of solar reflection by temperature, or the change of photoluminescence intensity.
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International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 2023 Highlights The paper presents the feasibility to use different agro-industrial wastes to develop AAC. Studies on the effect of fiber reinforcement on the physio-mechanical properties of AAC have been discussed.
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Evaluating mechanical efficiency of glass fibres in a polymer profile
Polymer Testing, 2021 This study focuses on the mechanical performance of pultruded glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) profiles developed for structural applications. Fibre content determines the tensile resistance of such components, and technical specifications describe ...
Viktor Gribniak +5 more
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Evolution and Current State of Building Materials, Construction Methods, and Building Regulations in the U.K.: Implications for Sustainable Building Practices [PDF]
, 2023 This study presents a comprehensive review of building materials, construction methods, and building regulations on the U.K. mainland. This provides valuable insights into the historical progression and transformation of the construction industry through
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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 ...
Yaneske, P.P., Clarke, J.A.
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GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS: A REVIEW OF STATE OF THE ART STUDIES OF INNOVATIVE MATERIALS [PDF]
Journal of Green Building, 2017 1. INTRODUCTION This paper presents a comprehensive survey of the latest international publications (2012–2017) regarding innovative and environmentally sustainable materials that reduce the production of pollutants. It is recognised that world construction is responsible for substantial amounts of harmful emissions.
De Luca, P., Carbone, I., Nagy, J. B.
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Nanomaterials, 2021 Ferroelectric thin film capacitors have triggered great interest in pulsed power systems because of their high-power density and ultrafast charge–discharge speed, but less attention has been paid to the realization of flexible capacitors for wearable ...
Wenwen Wang +6 more
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Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) in building applications [PDF]
, 2012 Thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) offers a high thermal storage density with a moderate temperature variation, and has attracted growing attention due to its important role in achieving energy conservation in buildings with ...
Zhao, Changying +8 more
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Buildings, 2020 Nowadays, the design and use of multi-functional mortars has increased significantly, with interesting applications in the green building and cultural heritage conservation sectors.
Federica Fernandez +11 more
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Evaluating feasibility of modified drilling waste materials in flexible base course construction [PDF]
, 2016 The study focuses on the evaluation of the engineering properties of modified drilling waste materials (MDWMs) as base course materials in roadway construction. This goal was accomplished by two main laboratory test evaluations of the MDWMs which are the
Estakhri, Cindy K. +5 more
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