Long-term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures

Long-term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures
Author: Bahman Ghiassi
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081021119

Long-Term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures: Degradation Mechanisms, Health Monitoring and Service Life Design focuses on the long-term performance of masonry and historical structures. The book covers a wide range of related topics, including degradation mechanisms in different masonry types, structural health monitoring techniques, and long-term performance and service life design approaches. Each chapter reflects recent findings and the state-of-the-art, providing practical guidelines. Key topics covered include the theoretical background, transport properties, testing and modeling, protective measures and standards and codes. The book's focus is on individual construction materials, the composite system and structural performance. - Covers all issues related to durability, including degradation mechanisms, testing and design, monitoring and service life design - Focuses on different masonry construction types - Presents a 'one-stop' reference for advanced postgraduate courses that focuses on the durability of masonry and historical constructions

Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions: Anamnesis, Diagnosis, Therapy, Controls

Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions: Anamnesis, Diagnosis, Therapy, Controls
Author: Koen Van Balen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1879
Release: 2016-11-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1317206622

Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions. Anamnesis, diagnosis, therapy, controls contains the papers presented at the 10th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC2016, Leuven, Belgium, 13-15 September 2016). The main theme of the book is “Anamnesis, Diagnosis, Therapy, Controls”, which emphasizes the importance of all steps of a restoration process in order to obtain a thorough understanding of the structural behaviour of built cultural heritage. The contributions cover every aspect of the structural analysis of historical constructions, such as material characterization, structural modelling, static and dynamic monitoring, non-destructive techniques for on-site investigation, seismic behaviour, rehabilitation, traditional and innovative repair techniques, and case studies. The knowledge, insights and ideas in Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions. Anamnesis, diagnosis, therapy, controls make this book of abstracts and the corresponding, digital full-colour conference proceedings containing the full papers must-have literature for researchers and practitioners involved in the structural analysis of historical constructions.

Conservation and Restoration of Historic Mortars and Masonry Structures

Conservation and Restoration of Historic Mortars and Masonry Structures
Author: Violeta Bokan Bosiljkov
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 638
Release: 2023-06-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031314727

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations and applications in the field of historic mortars and masonry structures conservation and restoration, as presented by international researchers and professionals at the 6th Historic Mortars Conference (HMC), held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on September 21–23, 2022. It covers topics such as characterization of historic mortars and masonry structures—sampling and test methods; historic production, processing and application of mortars, renders and grouts; assessment of historic renders and plasters; conservation and preventing conservation case studies; repair mortars and grouts—requirements and design, compatibility issues, durability and effectiveness and adequacy of testing procedures. Special attention is given to historic mortars where one of the binders or the only binder is Portland cement and to the structures in which these materials are used. The contributions, which were selected through a rigorous international peer-review process, share new knowledge and exciting ideas that will help protect heritage buildings more efficiently and foster new multidisciplinary collaborations in this area. Chapter Performance Evaluation of Patch Repairs on Historic Concrete Structures (PEPS): An Overview of the Assessment Methodology is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Structural Timber Design

Structural Timber Design
Author: Werner Seim
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2024-05-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3433034044

Der Holzbau ist seit einigen Jahren einer der innovativsten Bereiche des Bauwesens. Die Geschwindigkeit, mit der neue Produkte in die Praxis eingeführt werden, ist im Vergleich zu anderen Baustoffen fast atemberaubend. So gewinnt der Holzbau im Gewerbe- und Hallenbau, aber auch im mehrgeschossigen Wohn- und Bürobau kontinuierlich an Marktanteil. Dieses Buch vermittelt wesentliche Kenntnisse und Fertigkeiten, die für den Entwurf, die Bemessung und die Konstruktion von Holzkonstruktionen für typische Bauwerke erforderlich sind. Besonderes Augenmerk wird auf die spezifischen Eigenschaften von Holz und Holzwerkstoffen im Vergleich zu anderen Baustoffen gelegt. Dies betrifft die zahlreichen Vorteile, wie z. B. das vergleichsweise geringe Gewicht, die gute Verarbeitbarkeit des Hochleistungswerkstoffs und die große Vielfalt an Montagetechniken, aber auch die Herausforderungen, die sich aus der Materialanisotropie und aus der Anfälligkeit für natürliche Schädlinge ergeben. In jedem Kapitel werden zunächst die wesentlichen Phänomene erläutert und erst danach in Zusammenhang mit Regelwerken gebracht. Damit soll das Grundverständnis für die Zusammenhänge und Abhängigkeiten im Holzbau unterstützt werden, das die wesentliche Grundlage für kreative Ingenieurarbeit ist.

Durability of Building Materials and Components

Durability of Building Materials and Components
Author: Vasco Peixoto de de Freitas
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2013-07-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642374751

Durability of Building Materials and Components provides a collection of recent research works to contribute to the systematization and dissemination of knowledge related to the long-term performance and durability of construction and, simultaneously, to show the most recent advances in this domain. It includes a set of new developments in the field of durability, service life prediction methodologies, the durability approach for historical and old buildings, asset and maintenance management and on the durability of materials, systems and components. The book is divided in several chapters that intend to be a resume of the current state of knowledge for benefit of professional colleagues.

Advances on Testing and Experimentation in Civil Engineering

Advances on Testing and Experimentation in Civil Engineering
Author: Carlos Chastre
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2023-03-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031238885

This book presents the most recent advances on testing and experimentation in civil engineering, especially in the branches of materials, structures, and buildings, complementing the authors’ publication Advances on Testing and Experimentation in Civil Engineering - Geotechnics, Transportation, Hydraulics and Natural Resources. It includes advances in physical modelling, monitoring techniques, data acquisition and analysis, and provides an invaluable contribution to the installation of new civil engineering experimental facilities. The first part of the book covers the latest advances in the testing and experimentation of key domains of materials, such as bio-cementation and self-healing, durability, and recycled materials, as well as the new environmental requirements related to the presence of hazardous substances in construction materials. Furthermore, laboratory and in situ tests, together with equipment needed to estimate the behaviour and durability of construction materials are presented, updating the most important technological advances. The second part of the book highlights the relevance of testing and monitoring in structures, including in situ tests related to static load tests, dynamic tests, and long-term monitoring strategies, as well as laboratory tests of adhesive joints. Experimental tests on shake tables and blast-resistant structures are also described. Recent applications of drone technologies for the inspection and monitoring of civil structures are another important theme developed. Finally, in its third part, the book presents new developments in the characterisation of building testing, with the support of modelling, to assess building pathology and new requirements, acoustic comfort, fire safety, visual comfort, and energy consumption.

Eco-efficient Rendering Mortars

Eco-efficient Rendering Mortars
Author: Catarina Brazao Farinha
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2021-04-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128196890

Eco-Efficient Rendering Mortars: Use of Recycled Materials focuses on the use of waste materials into cement-based renders, discussing the origins, treatment processes and properties of relevant wastes. The book dispels mistrust through demonstrating the technical feasibility and environmental benefits of eco-efficient rendering mortars. It considers the characteristics of different waste products, such as aggregates, fillers, binders and additions. The functional requirements of renders are also discussed alongside their impact. Finally, the title considers the lifecycle and durability of modified mortars. This book offers robust support and clear guidance on the use of wastes as a substitute for natural aggregates and binders. - Presents evidence supporting the use of wastes as a substitute for natural aggregates and binders - Characterizes wastes and considers how to best incorporate different kinds of waste into renders - Gives details on the technical efficiency and environmental impact of different waste materials on mortars - Analyzes the impact of wastes on render performance in terms of fresh state, mechanical, water and durability - Considers the lifecycle assessment and durability of modified mortars

History of Construction Cultures Volume 1

History of Construction Cultures Volume 1
Author: João Mascarenhas-Mateus
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1535
Release: 2021-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 100046878X

History of Construction Cultures Volume 1 contains papers presented at the 7ICCH – Seventh International Congress on Construction History, held at the Lisbon School of Architecture, Portugal, from 12 to 16 July, 2021. The conference has been organized by the Lisbon School of Architecture (FAUL), NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Portuguese Society for Construction History Studies and the University of the Azores. The contributions cover the wide interdisciplinary spectrum of Construction History and consist on the most recent advances in theory and practical case studies analysis, following themes such as: - epistemological issues; - building actors; - building materials; - building machines, tools and equipment; - construction processes; - building services and techniques ; -structural theory and analysis ; - political, social and economic aspects; - knowledge transfer and cultural translation of construction cultures. Furthermore, papers presented at thematic sessions aim at covering important problematics, historical periods and different regions of the globe, opening new directions for Construction History research. We are what we build and how we build; thus, the study of Construction History is now more than ever at the centre of current debates as to the shape of a sustainable future for humankind. Therefore, History of Construction Cultures is a critical and indispensable work to expand our understanding of the ways in which everyday building activities have been perceived and experienced in different cultures, from ancient times to our century and all over the world.