The present study introduces a novel-composition lime plaster that contains a Super
Adsorbent BioPolymer (SABP) based on Calcium Alginate (CaAlg) for indoor applications, to …

Rebar corrosion in reinforced concrete is one of the most serious manifestations that affect
structures, resulting in considerable technical, financial, and social consequences. The …

Buildings frequently suffer from the low durability of external coating layers that use mortar.
Low durability can be caused by a low efficiency of the adhesion between the coating mortar …

It is important to select a certain type and amount of plasticizer for successful cement
application in concrete. In the paper, the dynamic viscosity test was adopted to verify the …

Kinetic and quantitative predictions of the internal sulfate attack (ISA) of concrete containing
aggregates with iron sulfides have become a challenge, especially in the diagnosis of dams …

The diffusion of chloride ions in reinforced concrete (RC) varies in space and time,
depending on many uncertain factors as material properties, temperature, aging, humidity …

Facade-rendering mortars and their painting layers are constantly exposed to weather and,
therefore, influence the hygrothermal behavior of buildings. The characterization and …

The objective of this study is to understand the role of accelerated carbonation curing (ACC)
in the mechanisms of chloride penetration and steel corrosion initiation in cement-based …

O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar a capacidade de proteção de concretos produzidos com
metacaulim em relação ao transporte e penetração de cloretos. Para tanto, a partir de um …

The concern about the environment has been leading the construction industry to adopt
more sustainable practices. The main environmental impact of concrete is related to CO2 …