Classical lime-based plasters (LP) are multilayer complex systems made of different fillers
and binders; the behavior of LPs is determined by their physical properties: mutual …

In this communication, a single slope basin type solar still is investigated for the climatic
conditions of Aligarh (27.89° N, 78.08° E), India. The solar still was tested for the change in …

Conventional lime-based roof and screed pastes (LRP) are multilayer complicated systems
composed of various ingredients and binders; their physical properties define the function of …

In the last decade, desiccant assisted evaporative cooling (DAEC) is emerging as an
alternative air conditioning (A/c) method due to its low operating costs and environmental …

Expanded clay (exclay) aggregate and cherry tree resin are used in this study to produce a
lightweight construction material. Based on the grain diameter, exclays are classified as d= 2 …

The influence of the curing conditions (ambient curing or heat-curing), and concentration of
the activating agent (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Molar sodium hydroxide solution) on the …

In this study, aggregate pumices are used to produce new construction materials with low
density. Pumices are grinded and then classified according to their maximum grain …

This paper presents the behavior of concrete properties by replacing the conventional
coarse aggregate used in the concrete mixture by two types of lightweight aggregate; …

In the last few decades, research into nanomaterials' role in improving building materials'
performance has grown and produced excellent results. As a chemical element, SiO2 is …

Research into leveraging nanomaterials to enhance building material performance has
shown significant progress in recent decades. Silica nanoparticles (SiO2), a prevalent …