Building envelope insulation is crucial for an energy-efficient and comfortable indoor
environment because the envelope accounts for 50–60% of total heat gain/loss in a …

Concrete is the most common building material; therefore, when designing structures, it is
obligatory to consider all structural parameters and design characteristics such as acoustic …

Vermiculite is a mica-like mineral with a shiny flakes which is one member of the
phyllosilicate group. It can be expanded up to 30 times its original volume when heated at …

Porous Concrete (PC) pavements have been gaining a lot of attention in recent years
because of the many advantages they can provide, especially in urban areas because they …

Acoustic absorption and thermal insulation play a key role in modern buildings to make
living comfortable and energy-saving. This paper aims to study the workability, physical and …

The recovery of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) for its reincorporation into the
manufacturing process of new materials is fundamental in the fight against environmental …

Buildings account for nearly one-third of overall energy consumption in today's world energy
status, in which a considerable part is used for indoor conditioning. Energy efficiency …

Concrete, known as the second most consumed material in the world after water, is a
versatile, inexpensive and durable construction material. Due to its high density, concrete is …

The vermiculite (VMT), as a natural hydrate mineral, is one of the most competitive
candidates of two dimensional (2D) mateirals in various areas including waste water …

Noise pollution as a form of environmental problem can have significant negative impacts on
human health and the economy. To address this issue, a variety of noise-reduction …