The scientific community is devoting more attention to the wide field of inspection, diagnosis,
maintenance, and rehabilitation of buildings, including systems to support the inspection of …

The role of citric acid, a retarder additive used to prolong the workability and setting time of
gypsum binders, was studied at concentrations of 0, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 1500 and …

The technical performance assessment of a building is essential for planning maintenance
actions to improve its condition and functionality. The aim of this study is to present a …

This paper describes an expert knowledge-based system for ETICS (External Thermal
Insulation Composite System) on walls, which enables facilitating and standardising …

Transforming phosphogypsum (PG) into β-hemihydrate gypsum plasters is one of the most
effective and high-value-added pathways to consume and utilize PG. However, the …

This paper presents a statistical survey on the pathology, diagnosis and rehabilitation of
ETICS (external thermal insulation composite system) in walls. The development of an …

This paper presents a system to support the inspection, diagnosis and repair of external
claddings of pitched roofs (ECoPiR). The aim of this system is to standardise and …

Based on a proposal for a classification system for anomalies and their probable causes in
natural stone cladding (NSC) an inspection plan was developed for recent buildings with …

Pre-fabricated composite buildings are proposed as sustainable sheltering and housing
solutions for developing countries. This work compares different passive cooling techniques …

Gypsum plaster is essential in construction as a thermal insulator and decorative material.
This study aims to protect the environment by valorizing two commonly found wastes in …