Most of the historical buildings around the world have been suffering from wear of their
external coatings, which require constant repair to maintain the aesthetic and cultural …

The 3D printing technology is a novel construction process to build concrete structures layer-
by-layer based on computer digital programs. The main objective of this research program is …

This study aimed to test the performance under long-term working conditions of a
commercial self-cleaning coating, a water-based TiO 2 sol, on three building materials …

The study evaluates the compatibility relationship of plaster bonds with the substrate under
an accelerated aging environment for control and granite cutting waste (GCW) incorporated …

This paper analyzes the impact of rutile nano-titanium dioxide (nano-TiO 2) on the
weatherability of bamboo fiber/high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites using xenon …

Abstract 3D concrete printing is an emerging construction technique for building structures
layer-by-layer based on digital computer models without the need of formwork. The …

In order to study the pore structure characteristics of the deteriorated structural layer of an
external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS), the overall and stratified T 2 spectrum …

This paper investigates the durability of a low-cost construction system named HOMEDONE
developed to realize affordable and also temporary housing solutions. The system is based …

Fire barriers are used to reduce the risk of fire spreading over façades. External thermal
insulation composite systems consist of mineral wool strips embedded in a layer of another …

This study presents the observations from a comprehensive Scanning Electron Microscopy
(SEM) study of lime mortar from a heritage structure. Microstructural and geo-chemical …