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de, Fatima Dias Jane. "Reuse of Construction Materials." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Energiteknik, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-30024.

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The building and construction sectors are one of the main contributors to the socio-economic development of a country. Globally, these sectors generate around 5% to 10% of national employment and around 5% to 15% of a country's gross domestic product during construction, use and demolition. On the other hand, the sectors consume around 40% of world primary energy, use 30% of raw materials, generate 25% of solid waste, consume 25% of water, and use 12% of land. Furthermore, the sectors account for up to 40% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mainly from energy use during the life cycle of build
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Sie, Jason. "An evaluation of manual materials handling of drywall materials using drywall carts at Tamarack Materials, Inc." Menomonie, WI : University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2006. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2006/2006siej.pdf.

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El-Turki, Adel Abdulrazag. "Environmental degradation of construction materials." Thesis, University of Bristol, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.310656.

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Muguda, Viswanath Sravan. "Biopolymer Stabilised Earthen Construction Materials." Thesis, Pau, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019PAUU3027.

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Les constructions en terre crue, soit fabriquées à partir de sol, sont considérées comme des constructions durables en raison de leur faible empreinte environnementale : les matériaux de construction à base de terre crue non stabilisée ont une faible énergie intrinsèque, d'excellentes propriétés hygroscopiques et un fort potentiel de recyclage. Cependant, sous cette forme, les matériaux sont susceptibles de se détériorer au contact de l’eau. Ainsi, les éléments de constructions modernes en terre crue utilisent du ciment pour améliorer leur durabilité, mais entachent de ce fait leurs propriétés
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Ogwuda, Olisanwendu Ikechukwuka. "Materials science appraisal of recycled construction materials for roadways." Thesis, Abertay University, 2007. https://rke.abertay.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/70d295b3-60d9-427e-a012-c9cc05ac83e1.

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This thesis reports on a materials science appraisal for recycled construction materials in roadways, that supports engineering decision-making. Inconsistent performance criteria for roadway materials and the variable nature of material source have prompted the need for this research. The aim of the study is to investigate the application of a materials science appraisal to recycled construction materials for use in roadways. The investigation is undertaken through a literature review of roadways, conceptual development of the materials science appraisal methodology, and demonstration of the a
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Magnusson, Simon. "Environmental Perspectives on Urban Material Stocks used in Construction : Granular Materials." Licentiate thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Geoteknologi, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-60305.

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The peoples demand of functions and services in cities is the driver for energy and material flows. Most people in the world are now living in urban areas. In order to achieve a sustainable development of cities, both resource use and environmental impact have to be reduced. For construction activities, an important aspect is to increase the reuse of construction materials. From a resource perspective, the urban demand for construction of buildings, infrastructure and other facilities results in materials accumulated in constructions but also in other applications and in landfills. The materia
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Florez, Laura. "Measuring sustainability perceptions of construction materials." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/34845.

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As more owners seek to develop sustainable buildings, the construction industry is adapting to new requirements in order to meet owner's concerns. Material selection has been identified as an area where designers and contractors can have a significant impact on the sustainable performance of a building. Objective factors such as design considerations and cost constraints can play a role in the selection of materials. However, there may be subjective factors that could also impact the selection of materials. Building upon the potential impact of sustainability perceptions in an optimization mod
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Lidelöw, Sofia. "Environmental assessment of secondary construction materials." Licentiate thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser, 2004. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-26261.

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Process industry, construction and other comparable activities produce large quantities of waste with potential use in geotechnical applications. Prior to utilisation, an acceptably low risk of contamination to humans and the environment must be demonstrated. This work focuses on the identification and evaluation of critical factors for environmental assessments of secondary construction materials. The market potential and the main barriers for usage of industrial wastes were analysed and showed a good potential especially in urban areas. The main obstacle is the long and complicated permit pr
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Lidelöw, Sofia. "Environmental assessment of secondary construction materials /." Luleå, 2004. http://epubl.luth.se/1402-1757/2004/65.

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Kasim, Narimah B. "Improving materials management on construction projects." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2008. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/8028.

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An essential factor adversely affecting the performance of construction projects is the improper handling of materials during site activities. Materials management is made problematic by materials shortages, delays in supply, price fluctuations, damage and wastage, and lack of storages pace. In addition, paper-based reports are mostly used to record and exchange information related to the materials component within a supply chain which is problematic, error-prone, and inefficient. Generally, modem technologies are not being adequately used to overcome human error and are not well integrated wi
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Corbin, Andrew John. "Fibre-reinforced soil based construction materials." Thesis, Durham University, 2017. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/12138/.

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Soil based construction materials (SBCMs) are formed of a mixture of gravel, sand and clay which, when mixed with water, may be used for construction. They can be an environmentally-friendly alternative to more traditional construction materials such as concrete and fired brick. SBCMs commonly incorporate foreign material into the soil to enhance the material properties. Many guides on SBCM construction advocate the use of cement as a stabiliser to strengthen the material, which detracts from the environmental credentials that earthen construction materials possess. Alternatives methods to str
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Wiklund, Ramona. ""Jag ska också göra chokladbollar" : En undersökning om hur tillgången till konstruktionsmaterial påverkar barn i förskolan." Thesis, Karlstads universitet, Institutionen för pedagogiska studier, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-32681.

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The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the availability of construction materials affect children's constructions and play. Observations were made when the children were allowed to play and build with very little and much of the material play-doh dough in preschool. The study is aimed at children aged 3 – 5 years. Interviews were also conducted with educators in departments where the children spent time to give support to this study. The result shows that the children create as many designs of any material amount. At smaller amount of the same material of construction results sho
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Trabulsi, Dana, and Milan Sofipour. "Reuse of construction materials. A study on how a strategic collaboration can facilitate the reuse of construction materials." Thesis, KTH, Fastigheter och byggande, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-276437.

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The world’s population alongside the general consumption and use of natural resources hasgrown immensely during the past decade. The construction sector is today one of the industriesthat has the highest impact on the environment. Therefore, the current linear economy has to bemoved towards a circular economy which aims for material- and resource efficiency. The concept of reverse logistics for reuse of construction material and the need for collaboration hasbeen identified as key areas for transitioning to a circular economy and thus has a decisive rolein reducing the construction waste. Howe
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Lidelöw, Sofia. "Environmental assessment of construction with recycled materials." Doctoral thesis, Luleå, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-26269.

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The use of industrial residues as raw materials in construction raises concerns over the potential leaching and dispersal of hazardous constituents from them into the environment. Their leaching behaviour has been studied in laboratory assays, but leaching processes in the field over larger spatial and temporal scales are more complex due to variations in the conditions the materials are exposed to, and less well understood. Hence, estimates of the potential environmental loads associated with the use of such materials based on laboratory tests may be inaccurate. This thesis addresses the envi
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Zhou, Gang. "Penetration of fastener projectiles into construction materials." Thesis, Durham University, 1988. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/6313/.

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The normal impact, penetration of both projectile and fastener into soils, rocks, and concrete at low velocities has been investigated using theoretical, experimental, and numerical approaches under axisymmetric conditions. The projectile penetration theory is developed on the basis of the existing cylindrical cavity expansion theory with target materials approximated by compressible locking behaviour in a hydrostatic state and elastic-plastic, linear strain- hardening behaviour in a shear state. This theory is one-dimensional with respect to wave propagation in a radial direction. Impact pene
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Al-Zarrad, Mohammad Ammar. "Materials price risk mitigation in construction projects." Thesis, The University of Alabama, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1566147.

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<p> Construction materials cost estimation is considered one of the most important tasks in the development of project budget. Using material hedging to mitigate the risk of material price volatility is a new concept for construction companies.</p><p> This thesis matched material hedging with the fuel hedging application utilized by airlines. The weather hedging process was used as a precedent for material hedging application in the construction industry. This thesis developed a model to provide a step by step guidance to apply material hedging in the construction industry. Further, this the
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Lorenzana, Chad. "Fiber reinforced polymer strengthening in construction materials." Thesis, Washington University of Washington, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/2329.

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CIVINS<br>The United States has experienced an increase in the need for structural repair, especially in its public transportation infrastructure. At the same time, societal requirements to keep these structures open have placed pressure on facility engineers to perform rapid retrofits which entail minimal disruption to these systems. This need has brought the use of Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) to the forefront, as its properties have proven to be invaluable in other industries such as boating, aircraft, and recreation. Its high strength-to-weight ratio, non-corrosive nature, relatively si
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Vu, Quoc Hung. "Modelling pollutants leaching from recycled construction materials." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2019. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/130795/1/Quoc%20Hung_Vu_Thesis.pdf.

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This research developed new models to replicate metal leaching characteristics from recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). Model development was supported by a comprehensive experimental and analytical program with multiple influential factors. New models were developed so that they are readily applicable in commercial models to replicate pollutant leaching and solute transport in soil environments. Outcomes of this study will enhance the sustainable use of waste products such as RCA and RAP in the construction industry and relieve the stresses on natural quarr
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Tossavainen, Mia. "Leaching results in the assessment of slag and rock materials as construction material /." Luleå, 2005. http://epubl.luth.se/1402-1544/2005/44.

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Semmelink, C. J. (Christiaan Johan). "The effect of material properties on the compactabillty of some untreated roadbuilding materials." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40193.

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The proper densification of the separate pavement layers forms an integral part of road construction. Many problems, are, however, experienced in this area. Because of a lack of knowledge the compaction of untreated roadbuilding materials in problem situations is usually approached on a ''trial and error'' basis rather than basing possible solutions on scientific evidence of the collective influence of the material properties and site conditions. The purpose of the study was to place the compaction of untreated roadbuilding materials on a more scientific basis. An investigation was there
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Wong, Yat-hang Felix. "Sustainable construction and health : developing a quantitative assessment tool /." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2009. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B43085271.

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Carbone, Christopher M. (Christopher Martin) 1975. "Mainstreaming straw as a construction material : understanding the future of bio-based architectural materials." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/64914.

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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2003.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-158).<br>There is a current trend in design and construction towards the use of distinct prefabricated components in the production of buildings. There is also a growing awareness by architects and builders of the environmental impact caused by the production, operation, and disposal of buildings. Since the industrial revolution, building materials have tended towards high-energy solutions, as materials of renewable origin are inherently difficult to manufacture to
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Viviani, Marco. "Monitoring and modelling of construction materials during hardening /." [S.l.] : [s.n.], 2005. http://library.epfl.ch/theses/?nr=3168.

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Thovichit, Pimsiri. "Green buildings defining sustainable construction materials in Thailand /." [Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University], 2007.

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Muya, Mundia. "A systematic approach for improving construction materials logistics." Thesis, Loughborough University, 1999. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/7076.

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In the 1990s, the UK construction industry directed considerable effort at improving productivity and reducing costs by harmonising relationships among clients, contractors, sub-contractors, specialist contractors and designers. Opportunities to accrue further benefits should be explored and capitalised upon from all areas of construction projects. Management of construction materials on well grounded logistics and supply chain management principles has the potential to yield results and augment efforts being made in other areas at making construction more efficient. The overall aim of this th
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Zhang, Baojian. "Template-directed construction of hierarchically ordered zeolite materials." Thesis, University of Bristol, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.364867.

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Grist, Ellen. "The implementation of innovative and sustainable construction materials." Thesis, University of Bath, 2014. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.619149.

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This research uses a novel construction material (lime-pozzolan concrete) and real-world project (a school) as a vehicle for investigating the implementation or applied-innovation process in construction. The implementation of new technologies at a product-level is recognised to be an antecedent of technological change in the construction industry. A ‘real world’ construction project aiming to implement a novel lime-pozzolan concrete in the field, has been used as a process-tracing case study. Rigorous analysis of this case study project, expressly focusing on project-level communication, has
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Bohlén, Martin, and Kristina Laurila. "Biopolymers as protection during transport of construction materials." Thesis, Högskolan i Borås, Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-18670.

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Construction materials are exposed to different conditions along the way from the sawmill, during storage and handling, until the materials are a part of the completed construction. During this time the materials may be exposed to moisture and dirt that can cause an attack by moulds. This, in turn, can give rise to health problems for individuals staying in the building and can also be the cause of a bad smell in the building. It is therefore necessary to protect the materials during this limited period of transport, storage, and handling.In this study two construction materials were used; unt
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Hansen, Maia A. (Maia Allis) 1968. "Building green : investment opportunities in sustainable construction materials." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/46198.

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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering; and, Thesis (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1998.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaves 111-114).<br>by Maia A. Hansen.<br>M.B.A.<br>S.M.
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Brach, Ann M. (Ann Margaret) 1962. "The potential for advanced ceramic materials in construction." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/44659.

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Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 1987.<br>Supervised by Michael J. Markow. Vita.<br>Includes bibliographical references.<br>by Ann Margaret Brach.<br>M.S.
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Meraghni, Leila. "An integrated information model for construction materials management." Thesis, Liverpool John Moores University, 1997. http://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/5596/.

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Demertzi, Martha. "Environmental product declaration: a study of construction materials." Master's thesis, Universidade de Aveiro, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/9506.

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Mestrado em Estudos Ambientais<br>Nowadays, the protection of the environment is getting more and more important both for the manufacturers and the consumers. There is a strong awareness in terms of environmental issues, discussions on this subject, questions about the role of citizens in this context and a turn towards a more aware way of consumption and a preference to environmental friendly products manufactured and marketed. This means that purchasing decisions have to be influenced by increasing environmental awareness and sustainable consumption by consumers. That also encourages compan
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Hong, Longjie. "Optimization and management of materials in earthwork construction." [Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University], 2008.

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POLVERINO, SALVATORE. "Graphene-based construction materials: experimentation and application development." Doctoral thesis, Università degli studi di Genova, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11567/1058131.

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The construction sector is entering the new era of production, construction and management of Industry 4.0. The development of smart and resilient technologies focused on the user and the environment has significant potential to improve the ways of experiencing indoor and outdoor spaces. This scenario generates new opportunities to exploit innovation to create the conditions for human well-being and to contribute to the future of the Earth. The construction sector is in a period of transition. On the one hand, there is a demand for construction with high technological content, capable of inco
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Fung, Wing-kun. "The use of recycled concrete in construction." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2005. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B30517643.

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Yu, Zhaohui Crocker Malcolm J. "Static, dynamic and acoustical properties of sandwich composite materials." Auburn, Ala., 2007. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2006%20Fall/Dissertations/YU_ZHAOHUI_54.pdf.

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Solanke, Bukola Hannah. "Effective strategy for construction materials procurement during construction towards the enhancement of sustainable building production in Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2172.

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Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Technology: Construction Management, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying In the Faculty of Engineering, At the Cape Peninsula University of Technology<br>Sustainable buildings are structures produced to meet the present housing needs of a society without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their future needs. Based on the findings derived from the reviewed literature, the production process and the operational lifecycle of sustainable buildings promote a healthy well-be
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Abo, Madyan Omar. "Functionalisation of clay aerogel composites for applications in construction." Thesis, Brunel University, 2018. http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/17455.

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Clay aerogels are relatively a new class of materials with number of merits suitable for many applications in various industrial sectors. With the current mandate to utilise environmentally friendly materials to produce functional materials, clay aerogels provide an attractive potential green solution to overcome thermal issues in construction. However for it to be effectively used as an insulation material, research work is required to address several critical issues and setbacks: the first of these is poor mechanical properties highlighted in the literature as its main weakness; the second i
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Salado, Gerusa de Cássia. "Construíndo com tubos de papelão: um estudo da tecnologia desenvolvida por Shigeru Ban." Universidade de São Paulo, 2006. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18141/tde-05122006-154315/.

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Diante do contexto atual de grande preocupação com a preservação do meio ambiente e, ao mesmo tempo, milhares de pessoas desabrigadas devido à pobreza e às catástrofes ambientais, surge a necessidade de se estudar materiais de construção alternativos, que possam contribuir para amenizar essas questões. Com base nisso, este trabalho enfoca o emprego de tubos de papelão na construção civil pelo arquiteto japonês Shigeru Ban. Estudou-se os sistemas construtivos criados pelo referido arquiteto e as características técnicas dos tubos de papelão que este utiliza em suas obras. Foram realizados algun
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Beckett, Christopher Thomas Stone. "The role of material structure in compacted earthen building materials : implications for design and construction." Thesis, Durham University, 2011. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/3313/.

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Rammed earth is an earthen construction material and an ancient construction technique. It is formed by compacting layers of moist sandy loam subsoil into formwork which is then removed, exposing the material and creating a freestanding, monolithic structure. In this thesis, the behaviour of rammed earth is investigated in terms of unsaturated soil mechanics of compacted earthen materials. Basic unsaturated soil mechanics theory is discussed and a method for linking the behaviour and material structure of an unsaturated soil is presented through the development of a model for predicting a soil
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Hu, Bo. "Bio-based composite sandwich panel for residential construction." Access to citation, abstract and download form provided by ProQuest Information and Learning Company; downloadable PDF file 5.24 Mb., 265 p, 2006. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3221055.

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Liu, Tong. "Construction of Supramolecular Structures by Mimicking Metallurgy." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron160370390740064.

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Roth, Liselott. "Reuse of construction materials : Environmental performance and assessment methodology." Doctoral thesis, Linköping : Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Univ, 2005. http://www.ep.liu.se/diss/science_technology/09/28/index.html.

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Leppard, Claire Louise. "Mathematical modelling of some mechanical properties of construction materials." Thesis, Coventry University, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.313143.

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Yalley, Peter Paa-Kofi. "Use of waste and low energy materials for construction." Thesis, Cardiff University, 2008. http://orca.cf.ac.uk/54741/.

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Considerable work has been done on the mechanical properties of coconut-fibre enhanced concrete. The primary test variables were the fibres weight fraction, and fibres aspect ratio. The addition of coconut-fibres significantly improved many of the engineering properties of concrete, notably torsion, toughness and tensile strength. The ability to resist cracking and spalling were also enhanced. However, the addition of fibres did not improve the compressive strength, as expected, due to difficulties in compaction which consequently lead in increase of voids. When coconut fibre was added to plai
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Nunes, Manuel Clemente Mendonça. "Enabling the use of alternative materials in road construction." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1997. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/13522/.

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Alternative materials represent an important potential source of aggregates for road construction. At present, their use remains limited owing to the abundance and low cost of high quality natural aggregates, low costs of landfill disposal and generally restrictive specifications for pavement materials. Nevertheless, their influence in relation to the primary aggregates is likely to increase in the future with the enforcement of more strict environmental regulations at national and European levels. The objective of this research project was to investigate a wide range of alternative materials
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Wilson, M. A. "A study of water flow in porous construction materials." Thesis, University of Manchester, 1992. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.654991.

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Wang, Qingguo. "Measurement and modelling of moisture transport processes within porous construction materials." Thesis, University of Bedfordshire, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10547/622114.

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Moisture is one of the primary factors connected with the damage observed on the envelope of buildings. The moisture states are normally dominated by moisture transport processes within and between porous building materials from rain penetration, rising damp or infiltration of water vapour that is normally accompanied with heat transfer. The research into moisture transport behaviour of building materials is extremely important for the characterisation of behaviour in connection with durability, waterproofing, degradation of appearance and thermal performance ofbuilding elements. In the first
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Lim, Chim Chai. "Analysis, design, and construction of tilt-up wall panel." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/45801.

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The idea of tilt-up construction started in America in the early I900’s. In the beginning, this technique was mainly used on structures such as industrial warehouses and factories. However, recent developments and improvements in tilt-up construction technique and accessories have enabled this building method to be applied to many architecturally appealing offices and residential structures. There are many details the design-build team must consider to ensure the success of a tilt-up project. The floor slab must be designed for panel casting and to withstand the loading of the mobile crane w
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Platten, A. K. "A study of evaporation and drying in porous building materials." Thesis, University of Manchester, 1985. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.373625.

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