TiO2-SiO2 Coatings with a Low Content of AuNPs for Producing Self-Cleaning Building Materials
Nanomaterials, 2018 The high pollution levels in our cities are producing a significant increase of dust on buildings. An application of photoactive coatings on building materials can produce buildings with self-cleaning surfaces.
Manuel Luna +3 more
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Functional Connectivity Linked to Cognitive Recovery After Minor Stroke
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Patients with minor stroke exhibit slowed processing speed and generalized alterations in functional connectivity involving frontoparietal cortex (FPC). The pattern of connectivity evolves over time. In this study, we examine the relationship of functional connectivity patterns to cognitive performance, to determine ...
Vrishab Commuri +7 more
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Derivation of fragility curves for traditional timber-framed masonry buildings using nonlinear static analysis [PDF]
, 2013 Recent earthquakes and two experimental campaigns on timber-framed masonry walls have shown that timber-framed masonry buildings possess a good displacement capacity and hence can withstand severe earthquakes without collapse.
Kappos, A. J., Kouris, L.A.S.
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Effectiveness of Nanolime as a Stone Consolidant: A 4-Year Study of Six Common UK Limestones [PDF]
, 2019 Protecting stone buildings from weathering and decay is a major challenge in the conservation of built heritage. Most of the stone consolidants currently available are well suited to silicate stones, but are less compatible with limestone.
Ball, Richard J. +5 more
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Protecting of Marble Stone Facades of Historic Buildings Using Multifunctional TiO 2 Nanocoatings
, 2017 Stone surfaces and facades of historic buildings, due to their predominately outdoor location, suffer from many deterioration factors, including air pollution, soluble salts, relative humidity (RH)/temperature, and biodeterioration, which are the main ...
Mohammad A. Aldoasri +4 more
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Five‐Year Disease Progression in Synuclein Seeding Positive Sporadic Parkinson's Disease
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To provide a comprehensive description of disease progression in synuclein seeding assay (SAA) positive sporadic Parkinson Disease participants, using Neuronal Synuclein Disease integrated biological and functional impairment staging framework.
Paulina Gonzalez‐Latapi +19 more
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Studies of Oxford Stone as a Contribution to Environmental Geomorphology
Journal of Environmental Geography, 2013 Much scientific research has been conducted on Oxford stone, of which the historical buildings of central Oxford, UK are comprised. This paper reviews all published literature to-date specifically for Oxford stone, compiling an inventory of studies.
Thornbush Mary J.
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地质科技通报, 2023 Objective The great demand for urban landscape improvement and reconstruction has required increasing dredging practices for waterfront buildings, particularly antique buildings. To effectively protect such antique buildings, the influence of dredging on
Yipeng Li +3 more
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Local identity and technological innovation. Urban and territorial policies for the re-interpretation of the historical center of Sadali (Sardinia) [PDF]
, 2015 The aim of this study is to propose a technological urban regeneration method by applying innovative techniques of energy conservation to a local stone material of high landscape value, from the historical centre of Sadali (central Sardinia).
BALLETTO, GINEVRA +3 more
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Effects of Orientations, Aspect Ratios, Pavement Materials and Vegetation Elements on Thermal Stress inside Typical Urban Canyons [PDF]
, 2019 The analysis of local climate conditions to test artificial urban boundaries and related climate hazards through modelling tools should become a common practice to inform public authorities about the benefits of planning alternatives. Different finishing
Acero, J.A. +5 more
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