By a porous medium we mean a material consisting of a solid matrix with an interconnected
void. We suppose that the solid matrix is either rigid (the usual situation) or it undergoes …

Facing the climate change is a common priority, due to ethical issues related to general
concept of sustainability and livable future for the next generations. Moreover, ethical aims …

This research shows the numerical thermal evaluation of walls commonly used in Mexico
under Merida, Yucatan weather conditions. At first, the thermal behavior of the hollow block …

The spatio-temporal evolution of sulfate ion in concrete is important for the durability
assessment of the structures under external sulfate attack (ESA) and dry-wet cycles. In this …

In Egypt, the clay brick is the common building materials which are used. By studying clay
brick walls behavior for the heat and moisture transfer, the efficient use of the clay brick can …

For predicting and evaluating the hygrothermal performance of buildings, predicting the risk
of mould growth and improving the durability of the structure, an accurate dynamic …

Ordinary Portland cement, soil and foaming agent are the raw materials used to make soil-
based foamed concrete. The effects of foam content and silica fume on the physical …

Purpose This paper aims to present the sustainable performance criteria for 3D printing
practices, while reporting the primarily computations and lab experimentations. The potential …

Abstract In the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, China, temperature and relative humidity (RH)
fluctuations are the main causes of the observed deterioration. In this paper, we …

As environment-friendly building materials, earth materials are attracting significant attention
because of their favorable hygrothermal properties. In this study, the earth materials in …