Renewed efforts towards greater use of environmentally sustainable materials have created
new opportunities for balsa wood (Ochroma pyramidale) to replace non-renewable …

The use of adhesive joints has gathered increasing interest in recent years due to their
advantages over conventional bonding techniques, namely lighter structures and decreased …

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sandwich systems as primary load-bearing elements are
relatively new concepts in lightweight civil infrastructure. These systems offer a combination …

Building adaptation encompasses a range of construction activities that improve existing
building conditions and extend the effective lives of buildings. The scopes of building …

This study aimed to develop optimum lightweight expanded polystyrene foam (LEPSF)
concrete with a compressive strength of 35 MPa at a density of 1980 kg/m 3, to produce …

Wood sandwich panels are widely utilized in residential, commercial, and industrial settings
due to their excellent thermal insulation characteristics, ease of installation, and high …

The aim of this study is to quantify and compare the environmental impact from cradle-to-
gate of different systems for building floor rehabilitation. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) …

This paper presents experimental and analytical investigations about the elastic and
viscoelastic (creep) behaviour of sandwich panels made of glass-fibre reinforced polymer …

This paper presents an experimental and analytical study about the effect of temperature on
the flexural creep of GFRP laminates produced by vacuum infusion. Such laminates are …

A fairly large amount of existing bridges in the United States are in an urgent need of
repairing and upgrading. With the increasing application of fiber-reinforced polymers …