The construction sector, in modern times, is faced by a myriad of challenges primarily due to
the increase in the urban population and dwindling natural resources that facilitate the …

The emergence of waste tire steel fiber (WTSF) which is an undervalued resource was
borne out of the need to extract the useful materials in waste tires considering the sheer …

There is an increasing demand for highly efficient thermal insulating materials in buildings.
This study presents a novel solution incorporating nanomaterials, such as silica aerogel …

Over the last few decades, there has been a significant awareness established to accept the
idea of biotechnology in the field of construction. This growth in awareness has occurred …

Agricultural wastes have become a growing concern in recent years as the world's
population has grown. Agricultural solid wastes are irresponsibly dumped or burned in …

RESUMO É cada vez mais frequente a busca de novas misturas e materiais que venham a
melhorar as propriedades das argamassas de revestimento e consequentemente seu …

RESUMO É cada vez mais frequente a busca de novas misturas e materiais que venham a
melhorar as propriedades das argamassas de revestimento e consequentemente seu …

Climate change is the long-term alteration of temperature and weather patterns. Natural
factors like variations in the solar cycle as well as human activity, particularly the burning of …

Mortar is a structural material with wide range of applications in the construction industry and
provided good performance for bedding unit masonry and plastering over bricks [1, 2] …

The limitations of plain conventional concrete on the strength and durability aspects are
effectively addressed by incorporating steel fibers into concrete. Many studies proved that …