Variations in the properties of engineered mycelium-bound composites (mbcs) under different manufacturing conditions

Z Huang, Y Wei, SA Hadigheh - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Mycelium-bound composites (MBCs) are innovative materials created by combining
lignocellulosic sub-products with fungal mycelium. These composites possess a remarkable …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainability assessment of a low-income building: A BIM-LCSA-FAHP-based analysis

MV Filho, BBF da Costa, M Najjar, KV Figueiredo… - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
The construction industry is one of the most significant consumers of environmental
resources worldwide. Faced with the need to produce new buildings, but without further …

A comprehensive risk-assessment method for prefabricated buildings using EPC: A case study from China

M **a, L Zhao, L Zhao - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The prefabricated building has been proven to be an effective approach for enhancing the
sustainability of the construction industry. In recent years, the Chinese government has …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring analytical hierarchy process for multicriteria assessment of reinforced concrete slabs

ÍL Salomão, PR Pinheiro - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The decision regarding which slab type should be used in a building is generally made by
the structural engineer, considering structural efficiency and compatibility with the …

[HTML][HTML] Green Composites in Aviation: Optimizing Natural Fiber and Polymer Selection for Sustainable Aircraft Cabin Materials

F Balo, LS Sua - Textiles, 2024 - mdpi.com
The increasing demands on global resources due to technological development driven by
consumer expectations and demands have resulted in significant problems with ecological …

Assessing urban sustainability and the potential to improve the quality of education and gender equality in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

P Chan, K Gulbaram, T Schuetze - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research assessed the urban sustainability of all 14 districts of the Cambodian capital
Phnom Penh to identify weaknesses and improvement potentials to achieve the national …

Mechanical, dielectric and flame-retardant properties of GF/PP modified with different flame retardants

J Li, Y Sun, B Zhang, G Qi - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
With the rapid development of electronic information technology, higher requirements have
been put forward for the dielectric properties and load-bearing capacity of materials. In …

Feasibility study on application of ready mix concrete in construction projects in Nepal

AK Mishra, JS Sudarsan, S Nithiyanantham - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Ready mix concrete (RMC) is a new concreting concept in the Nepali construction industry
introduced before one decade. The paper aims to assess the acceptance of ready mix for …

Enhancing BIM Integration: A Comparative Analysis of Novel Composite Structure Documentation Methods

D Szalai, K Ajtayné Károlyfi - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
The proper selection and planning of building materials are crucial tasks in architectural
design, as they fundamentally impact the functioning of the structure. In traditional design …

Multi-steps integrated mathematical MCDM model for construction material selection of Addis Ababa high-rise building infrastructure

TT Worku - Urban, Planning and Transport Research, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The construction industry is confronted by resource constraints. It affects the initial costs and
environment that requires resource and method optimization. The objective of the research …