Hygrothermal Behaviour and Building Pathologies
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This book presents recent research in the area of construction pathology, hygrothermal behaviour of buildings, service life and diagnostic techniques, and highlights the latest developments in building physics, hygrothermal behaviour, durability and numerical models applied to building materials analysis. Discussing the state of the art in the field, and covering topics relevant to variety of engineering disciplines, such as civil, materials and mechanical engineering, it will appeal to scientists, students, practitioners, lecturers and other stakeholders.
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Wetting and Drying Patterns in a Wet Moisture Reference Year Identified Using the Weinert's Index: Station Versus Gridded Data .- Knee Point Detection in Water Absorption Curves: Hygric Resistance in Multilayer Building Materials.- Adhesion of Gypsum Plaster Coatings: Experimental Evaluation.- Model to Estimate Concrete Carbonation Depth and Service Life Prediction.- Artificial Intelligence Applied in the Concrete Durability Study.- Pre-diagnosis Protocol for Large Residential Building Stock. The Case of Barcelona's Vulnerable Areas.