The proliferation of artificial concrete structures (ACSs) in the marine environment causes
intertidal habitat loss and is a poor surrogate for natural rocky shores in terms of species …

The use of industrial waste and/or by-products as alternative sources of raw materials in
building materials has become standard practice. The result, more sustainable construction …

Pozzolanic materials have long been used to enhance the mechanical and durability
properties of mortar and concrete. It also helps in economizing mortar and concrete …

A comprehensive understanding of the materials used and practices adopted during the
construction of ancient structures becomes necessary in the realm of forensic civil …

Biominerals deposition processes, also called biomineralisation, are intimately related to
biodeterioration on stone surfaces. They include complex processes not always completely …

High moisture is one of the main factors favouring the growth of algae and other organisms
on stone surfaces. However, little is known about the specific effects of subsurface moisture …

In the repair of historical masonry and listed buildings, the requirements for compatibility and
preservation of the original appearance and cultural and historical value of the rehabilitated …

There have been serious hazardous liquid chemical leakage cases in factories, chemical
plants, and laboratories owing to natural disasters or contingent human accidents …

Walls overgrown with plants can have a positive impact on urban comfort and contribute to
biodiversity in the city. In particular, quay walls, thanks to their close contact with water, have …

La impresión 3D de arcilla ha ido ganando cada vez más interés como material de
construcción sostenible y ecológico con cualidades climáticas y económicas favorables …