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Comparison of adobes from pre-history to-date
(2017)
This paper presents a comparative study between prehistoric, traditional (19th–20th century) and contemporary adobe bricks from Cyprus. Reported experimental results include grain size distribution analyses, qualitative ...
Thermal performance assessment of vernacular residential semi-open spaces in Mediterranean climate
(2017)
This paper investigates the overall thermal performance of vernacular buildings in Nicosia, Cyprus and highlights the role of semi-open spaces in improving the thermal comfort of the aforementioned structures. The novelty ...
Influence of iron mill scale additive on the physico-mechanical properties and chloride penetration resistance of concrete
(2017)
Reinforced concrete structures are normally exposed to various aggressive environmental conditions
Water repellent influence on salt crystallisation in masonry
(2017)
This paper assesses the effectiveness and effects of a water repellent (sodium methylsiliconate in aqueous solution) on crystallisation in stone and brick masonry materials. The salt crystallisation method adopted in this ...