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Sustainable Construction: Building Performance Simulation and Asset and Maintenance Management

PUBLISHER Springer (03/25/2016)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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The use of fibre reinforced polymers in the rehabilitation of damaged masonry walletes.- Energy efficient rehabilitation measures for the Portuguese residential buildings constructed in the 1960-1990 period.- Ventilation system for drying out buildings after a flood.- Risk assessment of urban fire - Proposal of a method for analysis and management of existing building.- Building refurbishment - economical relevance of the several construction elements.- Maintenance as a tool to avoid building pathology. The Oporto building example.- An interoperable ICT tool for asset and maintenance management - Advances in research.- BIM methodology used in the maintenance of buildings.- Mechanical pathologies of reinforced concrete corbels and repair by bonding composite carbon fabrics.- Pathologies in reinforced concrete structures.
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ISBN-13: 9789811006500
ISBN-10: 9811006504
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 228
Carton Quantity: 30
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.56 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 1.13 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Illustrated
Country of Origin: NL
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Civil - General
Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General
Technology & Engineering | Anthropology - Cultural & Social
Dewey Decimal: 363.69
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This book presents a collection of recent research works that highlight best practice solutions, case studies and practical advice on the implementation of sustainable construction techniques. It includes a set of new developments in the field of building performance simulation, building sustainability assessment, sustainable management, asset and maintenance management and service-life prediction. Accordingly, the book will appeal to a broad readership of professionals, scientists, students, practitioners, lecturers and other interested parties.

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The use of fibre reinforced polymers in the rehabilitation of damaged masonry walletes.- Energy efficient rehabilitation measures for the Portuguese residential buildings constructed in the 1960-1990 period.- Ventilation system for drying out buildings after a flood.- Risk assessment of urban fire - Proposal of a method for analysis and management of existing building.- Building refurbishment - economical relevance of the several construction elements.- Maintenance as a tool to avoid building pathology. The Oporto building example.- An interoperable ICT tool for asset and maintenance management - Advances in research.- BIM methodology used in the maintenance of buildings.- Mechanical pathologies of reinforced concrete corbels and repair by bonding composite carbon fabrics.- Pathologies in reinforced concrete structures.
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