Dissertations / Theses: 'Natural building materials'

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Ferreira, Pinto Da Silva Carla Florbela. "Interactions between volatile organic compounds and natural building materials." Thesis, University of Bath, 2017. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.760948.

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There is increasing concern regarding the indoor air quality of energy efficient buildings. Indoor air pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulates, commonly found in buildings, can be harmful to human health. Interior materials are known to be one of the main contributors to poor indoor air quality. There is a need to develop natural materials and systems in order to minimise the level of indoor air pollutants, or even reduce them to near zero through the use of VOC-free emitters and exploitation of the sink effect for airborne pollutants. Natural building materials are considered to possess low embodied energy and are environmentally-friendly. The aim of this research was to investigate the physical and chemical interactions between natural building materials and VOCs in new or refurbished buildings (e.g. dwellings, offices, hospitals, schools and retail outlets). Key to this was the identification of low VOC emission materials with the added benefit of passively improving the indoor air quality. Comprehensive chemical and physical characterisation of materials was undertaken in order to understand the mechanisms involved in the capture of VOCs by three classes of natural building materials: insulation, coatings and wood panels. In order to understand the interactions between VOCs and building materials, adsorption and desorption experiments were carried out in laboratory-scale environmental chambers and in a real size room with a volume of 30 m3, all with controlled temperature, relative humidity and air flow-rate. Four organic pollutants commonly found in indoor environments were selected for this study according to their physico-chemical properties: formaldehyde, toluene, limonene and dodecane. In the first stage of this research, TVOC and formaldehyde emissions from 18 commercially available natural building materials were analysed (six insulation materials, six coatings and six wood-based panels). These materials included natural wool, hemp fibres, wood fibres, gypsum, lime mortars, clay-based plasters and wood-based plasters. Four of these materials were selected to investigate their adsorption and desorption behaviour towards the selected organic pollutants. It was observed that, in general, all natural building materials showed very low, or even zero, VOC emissions. In the case of formaldehyde, this organic pollutant was found to be emitted by the wood-based panels due to the formaldehyde-based resins used to glue the wood fibres. In the case of coated wood panels, the resin impregnated paper coating was shown to act as a barrier to formaldehyde emission and as a result this showed lower emission levels compared to an equivalent uncoated material. With regard to the adsorption and desorption behaviour it was observed that highly porous materials such as lime mortar and MDF panels have good capacity to remove VOCs and formaldehyde from the indoor air due to their high surface area. They allow the diffusion of the organic pollutants through their bigger pores. Natural wool, classed as an insulation material, showed good affinity to adsorb formaldehyde due to chemisorption by the proteins present in the fibres. The later stages of this research involved the investigation of the adsorption/desorption behaviour of newly developed natural building materials incorporating bio-based additives with optimised capacity to remove VOCs from the air. The incorporations were as follows: walnut shell within MDF panels; hemp sheaves, pumice and brick powder within clay-based plasters; and cellulose flakes, natural wool and photocatalytic TiO2 particles within lime mortar. The combination of two materials was also used because of the affinity of each material with different VOCs, for example the incorporation of natural wool in a lime mortar formulation. The outcomes of this research demonstrate that, if careful consideration is given to materials selection when constructing a new building or during a refurbishment process, the old judgment “building materials are the main contributors to a poor indoor air quality” is not true. This is achieved by selecting materials with low- or zero-VOC emissions and with the capacity to remove organic pollutants from the indoor air. Therefore, these materials contribute to a better indoor air quality by releasing low or negligible emissions and by facilitating the removal of airborne pollutants.

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O'Rourke, Eamonn Christopher. "Natural building in South Africa : assessing the niche-regime relationship through a 'latent niche' mediation." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/96704.

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Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2015.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this thesis I examine the natural building movement in South Africa in an attempt to determine the systemic influences that appear to confine it to a small market operating at the very edge of the mainstream building sector. I make use of the conceptual framework of the multi-level perspective to explore the interrelationships between natural building as a technological niche and the mainstream building sector as the dominant regime. I extend the concept of a technological niche by appending the term 'latent' to form the term 'latent technological niche', to describe a technology with sustainability credentials that fails to break into the mainstream market, despite achieving technological maturity and constant though minimal market share. The research objectives of this thesis are to: identify pathways for the natural building niche to move beyond its latent state; to determine how the translations of natural building practices to the building sector might occur; and how this might transform the building sector regime. I explore how action research involving knowledge sharing between multi-stakeholder, niche and regime actors might stimulate debate and subsequent action to overcome entry barriers; and serve as a catalyst to advance a latent technological niche beyond its confined market. I present an action research method, a 'latent technological mediation', of facilitated 1st and 2nd order social learning. This is used as a mechanism of tapping into the immediate knowledge of actors in the socio-technical regime. The purpose being to identify the external forces and internal processes of a latent technological niche. The status of a latent technological niche is assessed by comparing these processes in the context of external forces against seven processes, presented in this thesis. These seven processes are considered crucial for a technology to break into the mainstream market and are adapted from the internal processes of success, described in the literature on strategic niche management and the characteristics of a successful 'bounded socio-technical experiment' (BSTE) described in the conceptual work on BSTE's. The potential for natural building systems to enter the mainstream building sector, particularly in South Africa, is used as a case study to apply the latent technological mediation method. The findings of this research suggest that the mainstream building sector is undergoing a transition following the path of socio-techical transformation. The uncertainty introduced by the parallel system of informal settlement, which may drive transition along the more dramatic technological substitution or de-alignment and re-alignment transition pathways is briefly explored.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In hierdie tesis ondersoek ek die natuurlike gebou beweging in Suid-Afrika in 'n poging om die sistemiese invloede te bepaal, wat neig om dit te beperk tot 'n klein mark teen die rand van die hoofstroom gebou sektor. Ek maak gebruik van die konseptuele raamwerk van die multi-vlak perspektief om die onderlinge verband tussen natuurlike geboue, as 'n tegnologiese nis, en die hoofstroom gebou sektor, as die dominante regime, te verken. Ek brei die konsep van 'n tegnologiese nis uit, deur die aanbring van die word 'latente' om die term 'latente tegnologiese nis' te vorm. 'n Latente tegnologie nis het volhoubaarheid potensiaal maar slaag nie daarin om in die hoofstroom mark in te breek nie, ten spyte van die bereiking van tegnologiese volwassenheid en 'n konstante maar minimale mark aandeel. Die navorsing doelwitte van hierdie tesis is om: roetes te identifiseer waarlangs die natuurlike gebou nis buite sy latente toestand kan beweeg; om te bepaal hoe die 'vertalings' van natuurlike gebou praktyke aan die gebou sektor kan voorkom; en hoe dit die gebou sektor regime kan verander. Ek bestudeer hoe aksie navorsing waarby kennis tussen verskeie belanghebbendes, nis en regime betrokkenes gedeel is, kan debatteer en die daaropvolgende aksie stimuleer inskrywing hindernisse te oorkom; en dien as 'n katalisator om 'n latente tegnologiese nis te bevorder buite sy beperkte mark. Ek bied 'n aksie-navorsing metode, 'n 'latente tegnologiese bemiddeling' van gefasiliteerde 1st en 2de order sosiale leerervaring aan. Dit dien as 'n meganisme van deling in die onmiddellike kennis van die spelers in die sosio-tegniese regime. Die doel is om die eksterne kragte en interne prosesse van 'n latente tegnologiese nis te identifiseer. Die status van 'n latente tegnologiese nis is beoordeel deur hierdie prosesse te vergelyk in die konteks van eksterne kragte teen sewe prosesse, wat in hierdie tesis aangebied is. Hierdie sewe prosesse word beskou as noodsaaklik vir 'n tegnologie om in die hoofstroom mark in te breek en is aangepas uit die interne prosesse van sukses, soos beskryf in die literatuur oor strategiese nis bestuur en die eienskappe van 'n suksesvolle 'begrensde sosio-tegniese eksperiment' (BSTE) beskryf in die konseptuele literatuur oor BSTE. Die potensiaal vir natuurlike gebou stelsels om die hoofstroom gebou sektor te betree, veral in Suid-Afrika, word gebruik as 'n gevallestudie om die latente tegnologiese bemiddeling metode toe te pas. Die bevindinge van die navorsing dui daarop dat die hoofstroom gebou sektor 'n verandering ondergaan op die pad van n sosio-tegniese transformasie. Die onsekerheid veroorsaak deur die parallelle informele nedersetting, wat 'n meer dramatiese tegnologiese substitusie, of ontsporing en herbelyning kan veroorsaak, word kortliks ondersoek.

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Dai, Dan, and Xiuying Tang. "Transitioning towards sustainable management of building materials in China." Thesis, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Avdelningen för maskinteknik, 2005. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-2666.

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The purpose of this research is to examine how The Natural Step Framework, combined with Life Cycle Assessment and Ecological Footprint could help to manage the sustainability challenges of construction materials in China and to consider how these tools and concepts might inform each other in combination. Based on a literature review regarding the current reality of building materials in China and industry experience with use of existing sustainability concepts and tools, we build a conceptual model to integrate the three above concepts and attempt to analyse how they could work better together in the management of a sustainable transition. We then analyse the likely strengths and limitations of such an integrated model and finally use this to inform a vision of a sustainable future for building materials, discussing how the model may help China move towards sustainability.

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Węcławski, Bartosz Tomasz. "The potential of bast natural fibres as reinforcement for polymeric composite materials in building applications." Thesis, Brunel University, 2015. http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/11670.

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Natural fibre composites (NFCs), which are polymers reinforced with cellulosic bast fibres, have the potential to be applied into a range of building products. They are seen as an alternative to glass fibre reinforced plastics (GFRP) in some applications, because of natural fibres (NF) relatively high strength and low density. Moreover, natural fibres have a set of beneficial traits, such as thermal insulation, thermal stability, biodegradability, and are inherently renewable. Those characteristics are of importance when NF are used as reinforcements in polymer composites, but developments in mechanical performance, reliability and economic viability are still required in order to be adopted fully by industry. The goal of this thesis was the development of a processing methodology for NFC laminate and subsequent material characterisation to assess the developed material suitability for building applications. Research objectives included materials selection, processing route development for laminates and tubes, manufacture of NFC laminates and analysis of mechanical properties in order to find an optimal composition. Hemp and flax fibres were selected as the reinforcement, because both have high mechanical properties and are important bast fibre crops in the European region with established cultivation and processing methods. As a matrix, fossil-fuel based and partially bio-derived thermoset resin systems were used. Handling and processing methodologies were developed for laminates and composite tubes based on filament winding and compression moulding techniques. The effects of the selected factors, namely material composition, volume fraction, processing parameters, reinforcement linear density, yarn twist, lamination sequence, yarn waviness and hybrid hemp-wool reinforcement were subsequently described in mechanical properties analysis of laminates. The influence of weathering conditions on the mechanical performance of the NFCs was examined. Furthermore, a study of NFC tubes under compression was performed. Results showed that the developed laminates reinforced with NF yarns have sufficient mechanical properties to be utilised in sandwich panels and/or tubes. However, a low resistance to moisture-related weathering restricts the developed NFCs for indoor applications.

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de, las Heras Reverte Víctor. "Evaluation of natural materials in Sustainable Buildings : A potential solution to the European 2050 long-term strategy." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM), 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-300115.

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Today, buildings consume 40% of total energy demand in the EU and are responsible for 36% of GHG emissions. For this reason, and due to the delicate situation of climate change that planet Earth is experiencing, solutions are being sought to make the building sector more sustainable. In the current project, the use of natural materials has been chosen as a solution in line with the EU 2050 long-term strategy. This research broadens the knowledge on sustainable building with natural materials as an alternative to conventional construction. To this end, first, an extensive state of the art has been carried out to gather information and identify research gaps on natural building materials and energy efficiency, proving the suitability of natural construction materials. Special emphasis has been put on straw bale construction and rammed earth construction, which have been studied individually. In addition, geometrically identical building models of both building techniques have been developed and simulated in Stockholm and Valencia in order to see how they would perform in different climates. Total energy demand for the straw-bale building of 140.22 kWh/(m2·year) in the case of Stockholm and 37.05 kWh/(m2·year) in the case of Valencia has been obtained. For the rammed earth building, a total demand of 301.82 kWh/(m2·year) has been obtained in Stockholm and 78.66 kWh/(m2·year) in Valencia. Once passive measures are applied in the different models, a reduction in demand for the straw bale building of 77.8% and 36.3% has been achieved for Stockholm and Valencia, respectively. In the rammed earth building, in contrast, the demand has been reduced by 86.3% in Stockholm and 73.9% in Valencia. Heat recovery ventilation and high insulation level have been identified as imperative needs in Stockholm, in contrast to Valencia. Other improvement strategies such as windows substitution, air permeability improvement, or natural ventilation for cooling have been implemented. Apart from that, better performance of the straw-bale buildings has been identified for both climates. Additionally, focusing on thermal inertia, its influence has been identified as not completely significant in terms of annual demand in the simulated climates.

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Gudmundsson, Kjartan. "Alternative approaches to moisture transfer in building materials : the use of natural stable isotopes and tracer gas." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Byggvetenskap, 2000. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-34502.

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Fonseca, Leandro Milhomens da. "Avaliação da radioatividade natural em tintas de uso comercial no Brasil." Universidade de São Paulo, 2016. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/85/85131/tde-15062016-152051/.

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A radioatividade natural presente em solos, rochas e materiais de construção, devida ao 40K e às séries radioativas do 232Th e 238U é a principal contribuição à exposição externa aos seres humanos. Neste trabalho, determinou-se as concentrações de atividade de 226Ra (da série do 238U), 232Th e 40K presentes em 50 amostras de tintas látex de cor branca comercializadas no Brasil, especificamente, 15 do tipo econômico, 15 do tipo standard, 20 do tipo premium e em uma amostra de dióxido de titânio. As amostras foram seladas e armazenadas por um período mínimo de 30 dias para se alcançar o equilíbrio radioativo secular nas séries do 238U e do 232Th e medidas pela técnica analítica de espectrometria gama de alta resolução. As concentrações de atividade foram calculadas utilizando-se as médias ponderadas pelas incertezas do 214Pb e 214Bi para o 226Ra e médias ponderadas pelas incertezas do 228Ac, 212Pb e 212Bi para o 232Th. A concentração de atividade do 40K foi determinada pela sua transição única de 1460,8 keV. Fatores de autoatenuação gama foram calculados e utilizados para correção da concentração de atividade das amostras com densidade maior que 1,0 g.cm-3. Os índices radiológicos equivalente em rádio (Raeq), índice de concentração de atividade (Iγ), índice de risco à exposição gama interna (Hin), o índice de risco à exposição gama externa (Hex) e a taxa de dose (D) e dose efetiva anual (Def) foram calculados a partir das concentrações de atividade do 226Ra, 232Th e 40K. As concentrações de atividade de 226Ra das tintas variaram entre valores abaixo da atividade mínima detectável e 38,7 Bq.kg-1, as de 232Th variaram entre valores abaixo da atividade mínima detectável e 101,2 Bq.kg-1 e as de 40K variaram entre valores abaixo da atividade mínima detectável e 256 Bq.kg-1. O Raeq variou entre 1,41 Bq.kg-1 e 203 Bq.kg-1, o Iγ variou entre 0,0047 e 0,720, o Hin variou entre 0,0076 e 0,653 e o Hex variou entre 0,0038 e 0,549. A taxa de dose variou de 0,170 nGy.h-1 a 21,3 nGy.h-1 e a dose efetiva anual variou entre 0,83 μSv.a-1 e 104,2 μSv.a-1. Estes resultados mostram que as concentrações de atividades das tintas utilizadas neste estudo estão abaixo dos limites recomendados por Hassan et al. para Raeq (370 Bq.kg-1), pela Comissão Européia para o Iγ (limite de 2 para materiais superficiais) e pela Organização para Cooperação Econômica e Desenvolvimento para Hin e para Hex (ambos com limite de 1), para todas as 50 amostras estudadas, mostrando assim a segurança destas tintas com relação a proteção radiológica.
Natural radioactivity in soils, rocks and construction materials, due to 40K and the natural series of 232Th and 238U, is the main contribution to external exposure in mankind. In this work, activity concentrations of 226Ra (238U serie), 232Th and 40K were determined for 50 white latex wall paints samples, commercialized in Brazil, namely 15 Economic quality samples, 15 Standard quality samples and 20 Premium quality samples and for a single titanium dioxide sample. The samples were tightly sealed and stored for a minimum period of 30 days, to reach the radioactive secular equilibrium from 238U and 232Th series, then measured by high resolution gamma ray spectrometry. The activity concentration was determined using the weighted average concentrations of 214Pb and 214Bi for 226Ra and 228Ac, 212Pb and 212Bi for 232Th. The 40K activity concentration was determined by its single transition of 1460.8 keV. Self attenuation correction factors of the samples whose densities are higher than 1.0 g.cm-3, were determined and used to make the necessary corrections. The radiological indices radium equivalent activity (Raeq), activity concentration index (Iγ), internal exposure risk index (Hin) and external exposure risk index (Hex) and also the absorbed dose rate (D) and annual effective dose (Def) were calculated from the activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K. The activity concentration values for 226Ra ranged from under the minimum detectable activity to 38.7 Bq.kg-1, for 232Th from under the minimum detectable activity to 101.2 Bq.kg-1 and for 40K from under the minimum detectable activity to 256 Bq.kg-1. Raeq ranged from 1.41 Bq.kg-1 to 203 Bq.kg-1, Iγ ranged from 0.0047 to 0.720, Hin from 0.0076 to 0.653 and Hex from 0.0038 to 0.549. The absorbed dose rate ranged from 0.170 nGy.h-1 and 21.3 nGy.h-1 and the annual effective dose ranged from 0.83 μSv and 104.2 μSv. The results show that the activity concentrations of the wall paints studied in this work are below the recommended limits by Hassan et al. for Raeq (370 Bq.kg-1), by European Commission for Iγ (limit of 2 for superficial materials) and by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development for Hin and Hex (both with limit of 1), for all the 50 samples, assuring the safety of these wall paints with respect to radiological protection.

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Persson, Staffan. "Indigenous Materials in Modern Buildings : for low energy houses in West Africa." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Byggteknik, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-224892.

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Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world. This landlocked country in the west has an extremely warm climate. Temperatures over 45°C are not uncommon and there is an almost constant need to keep the buildings cool to maintain a temperate indoor climate. Air-conditioning is an option to maintain the temperature but it overloads the power grid and only a few people can afford it. This thesis examines, through laboratory experiments, the thermal and mechanical properties that can be obtained by vibrating clayey soil and mixing it with water, lime or cement and organic fiber (Bissap). The report also examines different building projects utilizing local materials, both of a traditional and more modern nature.Energy required to produce building elements of soil is negligible compared to that of concrete and steel. Soil can be used in constructing houses but it is sensitive to water.The insulation is inadequate for a passive house so an extra layer of insulating material is required.The experiments performed during this project were inconclusive so it is impossible, from the results in this paper, to say if vibration is a good method for forming a building material of soil. The high water content needed, is however a major problem, shrinkage was about 20% and cracks were hard to avoid. Further investigations into the subject is necessary.
Burkina Faso är ett av de fattigaste länderna i världen. Som ett kustlöst land beläget i Västafrika har det ett extremt varmt klimat. Temperaturer över 45°C är inte ovanligt och det är ett nästan konstant behov av att kyla byggnader för att behålla ett behagligt inneklimat. Idag byggs det två typer av byggnader i Burkina Faso; de traditionella lerhusen och de mer moderna husen med väggar av cementstenar och plåttak. Cementväggarna har ett U-värde på 3W/m2K och tillsammans med plåttaket så bildar det ett undermåligt klimatskal utan möjligheter att skydda mot hettan. Det leder idag till endera ett obehagligt varmt inneklimat eller en hög och kostsam energianvändning av luftkonditionering. Överbelastningen på elnätet på grund av luftkonditionering är påtaglig under den varmaste säsongen med frekventa strömavbrott till följd. Denna rapport undersöker via laboratorieexperiment vilka termiska och mekaniska egenskaper man kan erhålla genom att vibrera lerjord och blanda med vatten, organiska fibrer samt kalk och/eller cement. Litteraturstudier och fältbesök i Burkina Faso har gjorts för att undersöka och förstå vilka svårigheter som kan uppkomma genom att bygga med lera. Rapporten tar även upp konkreta exempel på byggnader i Burkina Faso gjorda av lokala material, historiska såväl som moderna projekt. Lerjord behöver extremt lite energitillförsel för att bilda ett byggmaterial och den negativa miljöpåverkan är försumbar jämfört med betong och stål. Det kan användas för att bygga energisnåla hus men det är känsligt mot vatten, vilket måste beaktas noga under projekteringen. Värmeledningsförmågan är för hög för att vara tillräcklig som isolering för att erhålla ett inneklimat enligt dagens standard, utan tillförsel av energi, så någon form av extra isolering krävs. Experimenten som gjordes gav inte tillräckligt exakta resultat för att visa om vibrering är en bra metod att göra byggmaterial eller inte. Den höga vattenhalten som krävs för vibrering är ett stort problem. Krympningen var ungefär 20 % och sprickor var svåra att undvika. Vidare studier på området rekommenderas.

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Novák, Petr. "Architektura pasivních domů na venkově." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury, 2014. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-233267.

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This thesis examines the possibility of passive house standard construction of public buildings in the countryside of the Czech Republic, the possibility of application of natural materials in their construction and in the end set of architectural principles for their design. Examines the situation of expansion of this type of buildings in the surrounding countries as well as in our country, differences in their architectural and technical characteristics and possibilities of natural materials use in their construction so that the newly proposed public buildings meet not only the technical and architectural design principles of passive houses, but at the same time reflect using of traditional local natural materials.

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Viero, Edison Humberto. "Aplicação de areia de britagem de rochas basálticas na fabricação de concreto de cimento Portland." reponame:Repositório Institucional da UCS, 2010. https://repositorio.ucs.br/handle/11338/571.

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Na produção de concreto estrutural, apesar dos avanços tecnológicos, ainda se utilizam de materiais in natura, o que vem ocasionando problemas ambientais e econômicos a cadeia produtiva. Um dos problemas está associado à extração de areia do leito de rios, motivo pelo quais os profissionais envolvidos com a tecnologia do concreto vêm buscando alternativas ao uso dessa areia na produção de concreto estrutural. Uma alternativa que vem sendo estudada, pela grande disponibilidade, é o uso de uma areia produzida a partir da cominuição de rochas, chamada de areia de britagem. Na região de Caxias do Sul existem grandes reservas de rochas de origem basáltica (Riodacitos), a partir das quais é possível se produzir esse tipo de areia. Neste trabalho foi avaliada a viabilidade de se substituir à areia natural por areia de britagem de rochas basálticas produzidas em cinco empresas mineradoras localizadas na região de Caxias do Sul. O estudo foi desenvolvido em três etapas: na primeira foram avaliadas as características das areias decorrentes da mineralogia e petrografia das rochas e do processo de fabricação nas mineradoras; na segunda etapa foram avaliadas as propriedades do concreto através do método de dosagem EPUSP/IPT; na terceira etapa, para comprovar a eficiência do método de dosagem, foram produzidos traços específicos para cada tipo de areia. Os resultados de caracterização demonstraram que as areias de britagem possuem características diferentes das da areia natural e que apenas duas das cinco areias avaliadas apresentam propriedades que permitem a sua utilização em concreto estrutural. As propriedades decorrentes do processo de fabricação, como a presença de material pulverulento, forma e textura dos grãos provocaram um aumento no teor de argamassa, o que influenciou diretamente no proporcionamento dos materiais constituintes. Os resultados para a avaliação das propriedades do concreto demonstraram que, para um mesmo traço, a resistência a compressão axial e o módulo de elasticidade são menores nos concretos produzidos com areias de britagem. Corrigindo-se os teores de argamassa e produzindo-se traços específicos para cada tipo de areia é possível produzir concretos com resistências desejadas. Apesar das diferenças encontradas nas propriedades das areias foi comprovado que as areias de britagem estudadas podem ser utilizadas na produção de concreto estrutural de cimento Portland, substituindo totalmente à areia natural.
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Despite the technological advances on the structural concrete production, in natura materials are still used. This fact has been causing environmental and economic problems to the manufacturing chain. One of the problems is related to the sand extraction from riverbeds, this is the reason why professionals involved with concrete technology are searching for alternatives to the use of this type of sand in the structural concrete manufacturing. One alternative that is being studied in various parts of the country, because its large availability is a sand produced from the rocks´ comminution, called crushing sand. In the Caxias do Sul region there are large reservations of basaltic rocks origin (Riodacitos), from which it is possible to produce this type of sand. In this work, it was evaluated the feasibility of substitute natural sand for crushing sand from basaltic rocks produced in five mining companies located at Caxias do Sul region. The study was developed in three stages: on the first one, the features of the sand that arises from rocks´ mineralogy and petrography and from the mining manufacturing process were evaluated; on the second the concrete properties through the EPUSP/IPT dosage method were evaluated; on the third they were produced specific trace to each type of sand in order to verify the efficiency of the dosage method. The characterization results established that the crushing sand have different features IF compared with natural sand and that Just two out of Five evaluated sands presented properties that allow its use in structural concrete. The properties arising from the fabrication process, for example the presence of powder material, the grains´ shape and texture caused the raise of the plaster content, which influenced directly on the constituents materials proportioning. The results of the concrete properties evaluation showed that, for the same trace, the resistance to axial compression and the elasticity module are smaller in the concretes produced with crushing sand. If the plaster content is corrected and the specific traces are produced for each type of sand it is possible to produce concretes with desired resistance. In spite of the differences found on the sand properties it was proven that the crushing sand produced at the Caxias do Sul region can be used on the portland cement structural concrete production, replacing totally the natural sand used.

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Gross, Steven James. "A Feasibility Study of Model-Based Natural Ventilation Control in a Midrise Student Dormitory Building." PDXScholar, 2011. http://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/449.

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Past research has shown that natural ventilation can be used to satisfy upwards of 98% of the yearly cooling demand when utilized in the appropriate climate zone. Yet widespread implementation of natural ventilation has been limited in practice. This delay in market adoption is mainly due to lack of effective and reliable control. Historically, control of natural ventilation was left to the occupant (i.e. they are responsible for opening and closing their windows) because occupants are more readily satisfied when given control of the indoor environment. This strategy has been shown to be effective during summer months, but can lead to both over and under ventilation, as well as the associated unnecessary energy waste during the winter months. This research presents the development and evaluation of a model-based control algorithm for natural ventilation. The proposed controller is designed to modulate the operable windows based on ambient temperature, wind speed, wind direction, solar radiation, indoor temperature and other building characteristics to ensure adequate ventilation and thermal comfort throughout the year without the use of mechanical ventilation and cooling systems. A midrise student dormitory building, located in Portland OR, has been used to demonstrate the performance of the proposed controller. Simulation results show that the model-based controller is able to reduce under-ventilated hours to 6.2% of the summer season (June - September) and 2.5% of the winter (October - May) while preventing over-heating during 99% of the year. In addition, the model-based-controller reduces the yearly energy cost by 33% when compared to a conventional heat pump system. As a proactive control, model-based control has been used in a wide range of building control applications. This research serves as proof-of-concept that it can be used to control operable windows to provide adequate ventilation year-round without significantly affecting thermal comfort. The resulting control algorithm significantly improves the reliability of natural ventilation design and could lead to a wider adoption of natural ventilation in appropriate climate zones.

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MADUAR, MARCELO F. "Determinacao de fatores de conversao de dose para radiacao gama externa em residencias." reponame:Repositório Institucional do IPEN, 2000. http://repositorio.ipen.br:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10816.

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Lošáková, Jana. "Porovnání nákladů výstavby rodinného domu z klasických materiálů a z materiálů přírodních." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2016. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-240414.

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This diploma thesis is focused on a comparison of construction cost of the house made of classic materials with the equivalent made of natural building materials and consequently on comparison of both construction variants. In order to perform those tasks, the used natural building materials were defined. Furthermore, the specific options of usage of these natural building materials as well as the used composition structures were introduced. The thesis concludes with a price calculation of the constructions made of natural building materials which were not available in the common budgetary software. The appendix of the thesis contains budgets for the first variant, where the house is made of natural building materials, and also for the second variant, where the house is made of classic materials.

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FERREIRA, ADEMAR de O. "Avaliação da radioatividade natural em algumas rochas graníticas do Estado do Paraná e sua utilização na construção civil." reponame:Repositório Institucional do IPEN, 2013. http://repositorio.ipen.br:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10204.

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VILLAVERDE, FREDDY L. "Avaliacao da exposicao externa em residencia contruida com fosfogesso." reponame:Repositório Institucional do IPEN, 2008. http://repositorio.ipen.br:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11754.

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Mašková, Pavla. "Posouzení ekonomické efektivnosti pasivního domu." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2016. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-240438.

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The Master thesis is focused on rating the specifics of passive houses and assessment whether the energy savings in the operation of passive house will cover the increased cost of construction. The theoretical part deals with the history and development of passive houses, application of natural materials, sustainable resources of energy and indicators for the evaluation of economic efficiency. The practical part describes passive and standard house. On the standard house, there is processed financial plan. Reference objects are compared, followed by evaluation of the return on the additional costs of the passive house.

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Delencre, Florent. "Terres et pierres pour matières de cultures : l'apparition et la diffusion de nouveaux modes et matériaux de construction dans le Nord-Est de la Gaule romaine (IIème siècle avant J.-C. - IIème siècle après J.-C.)." Thesis, Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017UBFCH026/document.

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Les matériaux de construction de type romain ont souvent éveillé un intérêt croissant par leur présence dans des contextes précoces, parfois bien antérieurs avant la Guerre des Gaules. Façonnés à partir de ressources naturelles, leur forme finale répond de plus à des contraintes anthropiques et culturelles. Pourtant, sans pour autant être négligés lors des opérations archéologiques, les matériaux de construction tiennent un rôle annexe dans la compréhension des sites. Les aspects économiques, techniques et architecturaux sont régulièrement évoqués, participant à la modélisation d’un « paysage » exploité autour des sites considérés, mais la question des matériaux comme marqueurs culturels témoignant des relations interculturelles entre Rome et les divers peuples gaulois n’a jamais été réellement abordée. Le récolement exhaustif des données archéologiques pour le Nord-Est de la Gaule met en évidence des rythmes distincts dans l’appropriation des nouveaux modes de construction, qui se caractérisent par des agencements de matériaux particuliers se calquant sur les limites administratives romaines. De plus, la diversité des matériaux employés est fonction de la disponibilité locale ou non des ressources nécessaires pour leur fabrication. À plus large échelle, deux groupes se définissent par des modalités opposées : des peuples pour lesquels la production des matériaux de construction se restreint aux ressources locales nécessaires et ceux pour lesquels intervient un transport relativement important de ces matériaux, parfois sur de grandes distances. Ces éléments permettent de discuter la question des identités, civiques et provinciales, qui peuvent être à l’origine de ces différences. Dans le même temps, l’espace géographique concerné par notre analyse multiscalaire montre des situations administratives, sociétales et culturelles diverses qui témoignent des relations complexes avec Rome et la romanité
Roman building materials often arose a growing interest through their presence in early contexts, sometimes way before Gallic Wars. Made from natural resources, their final shape corresponds to anthropogenic and cultural constraints. However, even if building materials are not neglected during archaeological excavations, so far they have been considered as playing a minor part in understanding ancient sites. Economical, technical and architectural aspects are regularly mentioned, creating the picture of an exploited « landscape » around the studied areas, but the question of materials as cultural markers witnessing intercultural relations between Rome and Gallic tribes has never really been considered. The forensic listing of archaeological data for the North-Eastern Gaul highlights distinct rythms for the adoption of new construction habits, which are characterized by peculiar material arrangements echoing Roman administrative limits. Moreover, the diversity of the materials used is linked to the local presence or absence of the required resources for their production. On a wider scale, two groups can be defined by opposed terms : Gallic tribes only concerned by local natural resources for the production of building materials and those who transport them, sometimes over great distances. These elements allow us to discuss the issue about the double aspect of identities (civic and provincial) which can be the source of these discrepancies. In the same time, the geographical area concerned by our multi-scale analysis shows various administrative, social and cultural situations testifying of complex relations maintained with Rome and the Roman culture

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Toll, D. G. "The behaviour of unsaturated compacted naturally occuring gravel." Thesis, Imperial College London, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/8006.

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Čáslava, Petr. "Šetrné bydlení na venkově." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-233251.

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While I spent 7 years of study, experience and dedication to this work, the building construction has passed evolution from construction boom to contemporary building crisis. Demand for cheap building construction, materials and family housing increased sharply. Energy prices are rising every year... It seems that we will all have to deal with our essential task today or in the near future . This task is mean to prevent the current rate of degradation and destruction of our planet's climate and our environment. In this point of view, it looks the question of energy-saving construction very topical. By entering the study was to examine the possibilities of environmental friendly housing in rural areas in terms of environmental issues. My hypothesis was if can I determine the suitable candidate for the construction of passive houses themselves by comparing their characteristic of pre-defined construction samples. My objective is to offer builders and designers overview of suitable building systems with the possibility to compare the various factors influencing the decision on the selection of a builder´s construction for a house. The thesis presents the comparison of seven structural systems as a basic element of architecture. In the implementation of energy-efficient house is an architectural form often conditioned by structure. For this reason it is necessary to offer this kind of overview with options and parameters of individual building systems, which can then be used by architect to design a house for the builder - free and easy realization of his own, let´s say DIY (do it yourself). For builders (mean investors) of DIY houses is economy and finance a crucial question, therefore, for this reason I will evaluate suitable building system which is relative performance vs. price in the end. It is necessary to take into account the architecture of the house and especially the space layout and design and the attitude with the context of the rural areas environment. My pupose was to prove that good architectural design can be used with of low-cost, energy-saving and environmental friendly house built in DIY way.

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Larsen, Matthew. "Material and Form." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/31336.

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This thesis is the search for clarity in the relationship between essence and appearance, construction and form, necessity and possibility, object and subject. It is a reflection on the question of the nature of building. I cannot tell you that something is beautiful. I can only explain why I do what I do, and how I do it. I have tried to limit the text to a minimum, because architecture is not about words. Text is added to clarify an idea. The project is a bank made with brick in Old Town Alexandria.
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Pohanková, Lucie. "Architektura ekofarem v České republice." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-233237.

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New agricultural constructions in Czech Republic happen, in better case, privilege of civil engineer, in the worse case only privilege of the investor, in the past. While architects or enlightenment project architects with inventive and feeling for architecture, rarely interfered to their projection. In the practice, the preferred and implemented misconception, that it is a purely purpose-built buildings with economical advantageous solution type, when external design of the building and his effect in landscape plays just a minor role, meant a huge mistake, which disfeature face of a lot of villages. With the gradual development of organic and sustainable agriculture is obvious, that to the design of these buildings gets back the idea of invention and emotion of construction into the landscape. Essence of a dissertation is how to proceed with the draft of a new or completion of original organic farm in conditions of the Czech Republic and on which specific points to focus in the design. Objective of thesis is generalization of rules design new modern organic farm or new buildings on the existing organic farm, using the principles of organic architecture and architecture undemanding of energy, renewable source of energy and non-waste management and verification on the specific examples in the Czech Republic and neighboring Europa countries. Where else should apply the principles of organic architecture more than in the construction of organic farms. Moreover, organic farm offers a great number of functions and with related different operations with requirements for specific areas. This is an added bonus, diversity of construction and the possibility of building creativity in architectural solutions. It is then mainly limited functionality of the building, legislative, public health, fire and traffic regulations, with which any proposal must cope. Organic farms are a phenomenon, but also the future of sustainable agriculture in the Czech Republic, as well. Not only production side of organic farms, but also neglected building stock deserves the attention of experts. Only organic farm with the right comprehensive created building and energy concept on an ecological principle is becoming a well-functioning self-contained unit connected with the cycle of nature, the surrounding landscape and regional tradition.

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Švec, Martin. "Revitalizace hotelového zařízení, Přehrada Brno." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury, 2014. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-216102.

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This is the proposal of the new utilization of the former recreational centre, which is situated in the beautiful surrounding of the Brno lake. It has been abandoned for many years and is suffering from decay. It has been built in the 1970's for the demand of the Socialistic youth union (remark: the youth organisation of the communist's party). There were held international political conventions and educational sojourns for the students of high schools and universities. The new utilization will be analogous. Only the communist's ideals will be replaced with the ideals of today's democratical society – especially friendly relations between mankind and environment. There will be created the environmental educational centre with the meeting spaces, conference hall and accomodation. The universal concept enables the usage of the facility also for the international students' workshops, training courses, teambuilding events etc. The ecological educational centre primarily makes the good example and is the live educational requisite. Thanks to the concept of the original facility is very convenient the refurbishment to the standard of the energetically passive building, which consists from the natural materials and utilizes renewable energy resources. Because of the very poor technical condition and devastation of the building will be re-used only basement and steel framework. This solution is more economical than the demolition and following new construction. The construction core of the building is almost for free. However, only if we make minimal changes in the framework and we preserve the original building's shape. On the steel framework will be created the new lightweight housing, which will be made from wood, straw pannels and filled with the cannabis thermal insulation. Almost all the roofs will be covered with the photovoltaic foils and the heat source will be air heat pump. The area is very pleasant place to stay. It's full of sunshine all day long and offers very beautiful view of the lake. The main building and bungalows profit of the attractive views. All the former recreational area has was designed to make the people meeting together and to provide the freedom of move and wide variety of activities. However, the rooms and bungalows provide the highest privacy. The inside and outside of the buildings are shading into each other. All the recreational ground – in exterior and interior – is full of liveliness, in the opposite of the rooms, which are the private islands. This aspect, which is present in the former concept from the 1970's, is to be preserved. The former hotel building is distinguished by the quality architectural concept, above-average in the age of origin. It is thanks to the dynamically balanced composition – inspirative today too, and visually interesting interior design of the meeting spaces. This proposal attempts to continue in this qualities. The ground is enriched with the relaxational spaces and the outside gym path. In the opposite of the original state the area is open to the public and is utilized as a park for leisure activities.

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Aydin, Gezer Nevin. "The Effects Of Construction Materials On Thermal Comfort In Residential Buildings." Master's thesis, METU, 2003. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/4/1104645/index.pdf.

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The aim of this study was to provide information about the effects of construction materials on thermal comfort in residential buildings using Ecotect 5.0. Three residential buildings, each of different construction in the province of Yozgat, Turkey were used as study material to this end. At the end of this study, the effects of materials on thermal comfort have been explained by graphical and statistical analysis. Pertinent literature reports that the thermal responses of occupants depend to some extent on the outdoor climate in naturally ventilated buildings with operable windows. Furthermore, an adaptation occurs in these buildings regarding the occupants&
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Eyer, David. "Vitalita v architektonickém prostředí." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury, 2017. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-263402.

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More and more research studies are being conducted on the quality of architectural space as a factor affecting our mental, social and physical health. In the past, this topic was often overlooked in its complexity. The establishment of the specialized fields of building biology, biophilic architecture and the works of Christopher Alexander and Nikos Salingaros now allow us to consider various facets of this subject. This dissertation aims to analyse the topic of vitality in architectural space by studying the abilities and perceptions of its users. Therefore its aim is not to develop a new theory of “vitality-enhancing architectural space”, but to describe how this phenomenon is perceived by the users themselves. Users can provide feedback on which features of architectural space they see as the most important for the feeling of vitality. These features have been hierarchically organized based on their perceived importance, analysed and described in detail to allow their relatively easy application in practice. This dissertation will also allow a comparison with other existing works on the studied topic.

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Vacková, Michaela. "Stavba v krajině - Winery." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury, 2009. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-215607.

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The theme of my thesis deals with a winery near to the village Strachotín next to the Protected Landscape Area Pálava. It focuses, in particular, on the design of this object which serves not only to processing and producing of wine but also for degustation followed by the tour of wine production. Another part of my thesis is the design of accommodation, restaurant and wellness center by the means of using low-energy buildings, their various construction systems and natural materials. The whole conception is based on the overall potential of the territory, using the local sources and supporting the economic and social development of the area.

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Ander, Aleš. "ZOO DVŮR KRÁLOVÉ - VSTUPNÍ PAVILON." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury, 2010. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-215645.

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The main subject of the thesis is the development of the architectural study of the new Zoo entrance pavilion in Dvůr Králové. This Zoo specializes in breeding of African animals. The emphasis is placed on wide program of associated functions, on exhibition and multipurpose premises with restaurants and facilities for the visitors. Prerequisite is usage of progressive and unconventional principles of exhibiting with application of newest technologies in order to inform visitors of the main theme - Africa, before they start the tour around the zoo.

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Svoboda, Petr. "Prezentační pavilon Papírny WANEMI, a.s. v Zábřehu." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury, 2010. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-215734.

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Čábelková, Nahorniaková Marcela. "Organická soudobá architektura a bydlení." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta architektury, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-233242.

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Organic architecture is often used term especially in connection with the daring and experimental form. The exact definition or division is still missing. The founder of modern organic architecture is to be generally considered as Frank Loyd Wright. He was the man who created organic architecture and also made first definition in the early twentieth century, when formulating new architectural styles. Dissertation deals with insufficiently described problem of organic architecture. The main focus is on contemporary production of residential organic architecture in Central Europe. Especially on the particular realizations in Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Austria, Germany and Poland. Beside detail description of European realizations, the dissertation deals also with foundations of organic architecture in U.S.A. and important realizations here. Modern organic architecture primarily originated in the United States of America. The work presents most important contemporary realizations and architects creating resident living organic architecture in other countries around the world in order to complete the overview. The objective of dissertation was describing newest trends in designing buildings for living. Find position of organic architecture and give reasons for it´s increasing popularity, spread and necessity for new development in architecture according to the new trends. Organic architecture is an alternative way of contemporary residential living. It´s popularity is growing in last years in response to the development of modern technologies and materials, the need to protect our natural resources and also to the increasing negatives of globalization and to denial of local traditions and regional specificities. Aspects of organic forms were divided into three main groups according to their main characteristics: form, harmony and sustainable development. Another objective was find location of contemporary organic residential architecture in Czech Republic and abroad. It is rather spread all over the world than concentrated on certain places. Therefore I selected countries that are richer than the others on the occurrence of organic buildings. The objective was also to address architects, specialists, public and especially university teachers of architecture and students themselves. Communication with them was mainly connected with grant project in 2010. The theme of grant project was contemporary organic architecture in residential living. There were lectures about contemporary organic architecture and exhibition on the theme: Contemporary living organic architecture. The publication of the catalog was published under the title: Contemporary organic houses - Europe. I had the opportunity to visit a number of organic family houses abroad. Specifically houses in Slovakia, Hungary and Germany. Results of survey, which was realized by questions to owners and authors of chosen buildings, are included in dissertation. The mail results of dissertation are - make a detail review of organic architecture in residential living - define trends in contemporary organic architecture and residential living - obtain and process answers from owners and authors of chosen buildings within survey - analysis of organic house ( houses) in city planning and landscape - publication of catalogue focused on organic contemporary European houses - article about contemporary organic architecture and residential living will be published in 2012 on archiweb page

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Miranda, Fuentes Johann. "Développement d'un modèle de Boltzmann sur gaz réseau pour l'étude du changement de phase en présence de convection naturelle et de rayonnement." Phd thesis, INSA de Lyon, 2013. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00961213.

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La réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) passe par la réduction des consommations d'énergie. Le stockage de la chaleur dans les parois des bâtiments permet de réduire la consommation d'énergie. Parmi les techniques de stockage, le stockage latent a la capacité de stocker une quantité d'énergie par unité de volume plus importante qu'un système sensible. Le projet INERTRANS a proposé le développement d'une façade associant une isolation translucide et le stockage latent avec un matériau à changement de phase (MCP). La fusion du MCP s'accompagne de la convection naturelle et l'absorption ou transmission du rayonnement. Le couplage de l'ensemble de ces phénomènes n'a pas été étudié dans la littérature. Dans cette thèse un modèle numérique 2D pour l'étude du changement de phase a été développé. Ce modèle utilise la méthode de Boltzmann sur réseau (LB) à temps de relaxation multiple (MRT), pour la résolution du champ de vitesse et la méthode des différences finies, pour la résolution du champ de températures. Le changement de phase a été traité par la formulation enthalpique. L'originalité est l'application de ce modèle au problème de changement de phase avec convection naturelle, d'une part, et au changement de phase avec convection naturelle et rayonnement, d'autre part. Pour vérifier notre modèle sans rayonnement, un cas de référence de la littérature a été simulé. Il s'agit de la fusion des deux MCP, l'étain et l'octadécane, à faible et fort nombre de Prandtl, respectivement. La simulation de l'étain a confirmé un écoulement multicellulaire. La simulation de l'octadécane a montré une forte influence de la convection avec un front de fusion qui se déforme sur toute la cavité. Le nombre de Nusselt pour l'octadécane avec convection est plus de trois fois le Nusselt sans convection. La simulation de l'acide gras de la brique INERTRANS a montré que la convection ne doit pas être négligée, car le flux prédit avec convection peut être jusqu'à trois fois plus grand que le flux prédit sans convection. La fraction fondue est près du double qu'en conduction seule. La méthode LB appliquée aux transferts radiatifs a été étudiée. Il se trouve, qu'à l'état actuel cette méthode n'est pas compétitive par rapport à une méthode classique des ordonnées discrètes (MOD). Enfin, nous avons couplé la MOD pour le calcul du flux radiatif avec la méthode LB pour le calcul du champ de vitesses et des différences finies pour l'équation de l'énergie. Le rayonnement grande longueur d'onde n'a pas d'influence notable sur les transferts thermiques. Le rayonnement courte longueur d'onde augmente les transferts thermiques, pourtant, cet effet n'est pas aussi important que l'augmentation due à la convection pour le matériau choisi. Puisqu'aucune solution de référence n'existe dans la bibliographie, nos résultats peuvent désormais servir d'éléments de comparaison pour de futurs travaux. Une validation expérimentale constituerait une perspective nécessaire.

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Hung, Kuo-Chen, and 洪國鈞. "The Measurement of Concentrations of Natural Radioactive Nuclides in Common Building Materials." Thesis, 2001. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/03201380917357674060.

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Abstract This thesis investigates natural radioactivity of building materials in Taiwan with semi-empirical approach. Semi-empirical approach refers to detector measurement integrated with computer simulation. As computer simulation defines the detective efficiency of extensive sources no less accurate than detector measurement, this research uses computer simulation in combination with detector measurement to investigate natural radioactivity of building materials. For computer simulation, programs are developed based on Monte Carlo method. For detector, HPGe is chosen for its high resolution. Building materials sampled in this research include concrete, cement, glass, bricks and woods. Concrete, cement, and glass make up columns and walls in modern Taiwanese buildings, while bricks and woods consist of early Taiwanese houses. Few researches have been done on the radiation of these materials, due to their great variations in properties and sizes, which make it almost impossible to sample and test. The purpose of this thesis, despite the difficulties mentioned above, is to study the radioactivity of these common building materials, providing statistics for regulation institution and general public.

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Adediran, Kehinde Mojisola. "Feasibility study on polyolefin reinforced natural fibre foam composites for structural applications." 2014. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001522.

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Composites of synthetic polymers and natural organic materials, used as fillers, find a wide application due to biodegradability, renewability, low-cost recyclability, low specific gravity, low weight, and non-abrasiveness to processing equipment. These composites find application in various areas such as automotive interior, households, ornaments, building, and packaging. In spite of these advantages, use of these materials as reinforcement or filler in thermoplastics in general and in polyolefin in particular, is not as extensive as expected. This is due to their limited thermal stability during processing, poor dispersion in the thermoplastic melt and limited compatibility with the matrix as well as poor toughness and stress transfer efficiency. The main objective of this research was to determine the suitability and performance of natural fibre reinforced polyolefin foam composite material as a possible construction material.

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Fitzmaurice, Matthew Blake 1988. "Developing a Methodology for Characterizing the Effects of Building Materials’ Natural Radiation Background on a Radiation Portal Monitoring System." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/148144.

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Trafficking of radioactive material, particularly special nuclear material (SNM), has long been a worldwide concern. To interdict this material the US government has installed radiation portal monitors (RPMs) around the globe. Building materials surrounding an RPM can greatly effect the detector’s background radiation levels due to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM). In some cases this effect is so great that the initial RPM setup had to be rebuilt. This thesis develops a methodology for quick and efficient determination of the specific activity and composition of building materials surrounding a RPM to predict background levels, therefore determining the minimum detectable quantity (MDQ) of material. This methodology builds on previous work by Ryan et al by generating material and source cards for a detailed Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP) deck, based on an experimental RPM setup to predict the overall gamma background at a site. Gamma spectra were acquired from samples of building materials and analyzed to determine the specific activity of the samples. A code was developed to estimate the elemental composition of building materials using the gamma transmission of the samples. These results were compared to previous Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) on the same samples. It was determined that densitometry provided an elemental approximation within 5% of that found through NAA. Using the specific activity and material composition, an MCNP deck was used to predict the gamma background levels in the detectors of a typical RPM. These results were compared against actual measurements at the RPM site, and shown to be within 10% of each other.

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Tattersall, Graham. "Structural Testing of Compressed Earth Blocks and Straw Bale Panels." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1974/8442.

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Globally, there is a need for alternative building materials that require less energy to produce than conventional materials. These alternative materials have gained popularity in recent years, however there is a need to better understand their physical properties in order to increase confidence in their use. As such, a testing program was undertaken to investigate the structural properties of some of these materials. A series of compressed earth blocks made from a mixture of earth and cement compressed to 8 - 12 MPa were tested for their compressive capacity in masonry prisms. The blocks had been weathered for one to two years. The blocks with no cement had a capacity of 2.22 MPa, while cement stabilized blocks had a capacity of 8.11 MPa. Weathering did not result in any significant reduction in the strength of the blocks. Bales of high density straw were tested both with and without cement plaster skins. Unplastered bales exhibited a stiffness between 0.3 - 0.7 MPa when oriented Flat, and 1.2 MPa on edge. The bales had a dilation ratio between 0.1 - 0.3 in the Flat orientation and averaging 3.5 in the Edge orientation. The high density bales plastered with cement plaster exhibited ultimate strengths averaging 171.2 kN/m. Capacity was heavily dependent on plaster strengths, and when normalized for plaster strengths, high density bales had capacities lower than those of regular density bales tested previously (34.1 kN/m/MPa compared to 44.3 kN/m/MPa). Three walls made of straw with cement plaster were constructed with pin-ended conditions to study the effects of buckling in straw bale walls. The average capacity was 12.8 kN/m/MPa when normalized for plaster strength. Pin ends resulted in plastic hinges forming more easily in the walls, and pin ended specimens had a 75% reduction in strength compared to previous tests of "standard" end conditions. Taller walls also resulted in reduced strengths.
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Lu, Chung-Hsin, and 盧仲信. "Concentration Measurement & Dose Assessment of Natural Radioactive Nuclides in Building Material." Thesis, 1999. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/06574409711479714053.

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Carlos, Carlota Pereira de Almeida. "Advanced optical spectroscopy of new materials for luminescent solar concentrators." Master's thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/29191.

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The transition from the current energy matrix towards an environmentally friendly and a ordable energy sources is a crucial challenge of the 21st century. Fully energetically sustainable architecture is a strategic focus in this e ort, through the realisation of so-called net-zero energy buildings. This implies an increase in the use of renewable resources, such as the wind, tides and the sun. Hence, new technologies that integrate solar-harvesting devices into existing and newly constructed buildings are of growing relevance. Luminescent solar concentrators consist of a transparent matrix doped or coated with active optical centres that absorb the incident solar radiation, which is reemitted at a speci c wavelength and transferred by total internal re ection to the edges, where photovoltaic cells are located. This con guration enables photovoltaic devices to be embedded in building facades or windows, allowing them to be transformed into energy harvesting units. Challenges for the luminescent species in luminescent solar concentrators include the use of sustainable, natural-based organic molecules. In this scope, semitransparent amine-functionalized organic{inorganic hybrids (ureasils) incorporating two di erent natural-based organic dyes, chlorophyll and enhanced uorescent protein (eGFP), were synthesised and processed as thin lms and monoliths. The natural dyes' and organic-inorganic hybrid's excited state dynamics were studied and characterised { the absorption bands of chlorophyll a and eGFP were identi ed, as well as their characteristic emission in the red/NIR (600-750 nm) and visible (450-600 nm) spectral regions, respectively. The emission properties were further quanti ed through absolute emission quantum yield measurements, with the maximum values measured for the eGFP-doped di-ureasil hybrid (0:33 0:03) being two times higher than the maximum value found for the chlorophyll-doped hybrid samples (0:15 0:02). Fluorescent lifetime analysis was also performed resorting to two di erent techniques: time-correlated single photon counting and spectrally-resolved streak imaging, yielding uorescent emission lifetimes of 5 ns for chlorophyll and 2-3 ns for enhanced green uorescent protein, in solution and when incorporated into the hybrid hosts. Further analysis was carried out by tting a two exponential decay model to the uorescent decay curves of the for the green uorescent protein samples, considering that two distinct electronic states are responsible for the absorption around 488 nm and the emission at 510 nm. Based on the intriguing photoluminescent features of the dye-based samples, two prototypes of luminescent solar concentrators were fabricated and optically characterised. In particular, a liquid planar luminescent solar concentrator based on a glass container lled with eGFP dispersed in an aqueous solution and a eGFPdoped di-ureasil hybrid bulk planar luminescent solar concentrator. The devices were coupled to a silicon-based commercial PV device, revealing maximum optical conversion e ciencies of 2:99 0:01% (liquid) and 3:70 0:06% (bulk), illustrating the potential of this approach for the development of nature-based luminescent solar concentrators, meeting the requirements of reliable, sustainable and competitive energy systems.
A transição da matriz energética atual para fontes de energia competitivas de baixo impacto ambiental é uma problemática central no século XXI. A arquitetura energeticamente sustentável é um ponto estratégico nesse esforço, através da realização dos chamados edifícios de energia zero. Por defenição, estes edifícios fazem uso de sistemas de produção de energia renovável local, como por exemplo a fotovoltaica, para satisfazer as suas necessidades energéticas. Assim, novas tecnologias que integrem dispositivos de coleção de energia solar em edifícios existentes ou recémconstruídos são de crescente relevância. Os concentradores solares luminescentes são dispositivos compostos por uma matriz transparente com centros óticos ativos incorporados. Estes absorbem a radiação incidente, que é posteriormente reemitida com um comprimento de onda específico e transportada por reflexão interna total até à célula fotovoltaica localizada nas extremidades da matriz. Esta configuração permite a produção de dispositivos fotovoltaicos incorporados em fachadas de edifícios e janelas, permitindo que estes sejam transformados em unidades de produção de energia. Atualmente, um dos desafios na áreas dos concentradores solares luminescentes é a incorporação de moléculas orgânicas naturais como centros óticos. Neste âmbito, foram fabricados e processados híbridos orgânico-inorgânicos semitransparentes, denominados por ureiasils, modificados por dois corantes orgânicos naturais, clorofila e proteína verde fluorescente (eGFP). A dinâmica entre os estados excitados dos corantes naturais e da matriz híbrida foi estudada e caracterizada - foram identifícadas as bandas de absorção da clorofila a e da eGFP, assim como a sua emissão característica no vermelho/infravermelho próximo (600-750 nm) e na região do visível (450-600 nm), respetivamente. As propriedades de emissão foram quantificadas através de medidas de rendimento quântico absoluto, registando-se um valor máximo para o híbrido com eGFP incorporada (0,33+/-0,03) duas vezes superior ao encontrado para as matrizes híbridas dopadas com clorofila (0,15+/-0,02). Foram também analisados os tempos de vida dos emissão dos estados excitados das várias amostras, tendo sido encontrados valores ~5 ns para a clorofila e ~2-3 ns para a eGFP, em solução ou quando incorporadas nas matrizes híbridas. Procedeu-se ainda a uma análise mais aprofundada no caso das amostras com eGFP, através da aplicação de um modelo bi-exponencial às curvas de decaimento, uma vez que o modelo eletrónico da mesma indica a presença de dois estados excitados distintos responsáveis pela absorção em torno dos 488 nm e emissão a 510 nm. Devido às características fotoluminescentes interessantes das amostras à base de corantes naturais para aplicações em concentradores solares luminescentes, foram fabricados e caracterizados dois protótipos com geometria planar { um concentrador solar luminescente baseado num recipiente de vidro cheio com eGFP em solução aquosa, e um outro concentrador que consistia num monolito da matriz híbrida dopada com eGFP. Os dispositivos foram acoplados a uma célula fotovoltaica comercial de silício, revelando eficiências óticas de conversão máximas de 2; 99+/-0; 01% e 3; 70+/-0; 06%, respetivamente, ilustrando o potencial desta abordagem para o desenvolvimento de sistemas energéticos sustentáveis e competitivos.
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