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    Effect of temperature on mortars with incorporation of phase change materials

    TitleEffect of temperature on mortars with incorporation of phase change materials
    Publication TypePapers in International Journals
    Year of Publication2015
    AuthorsCunha S., Aguiar, J. B., and Pacheco-Torgal, F.
    Abstract

    Mortars with incorporation of phase change materials (PCM) have the ability to regulate the temperature
    inside buildings, contributing to the thermal comfort and reducing the use of heating and cooling
    equipment. However, it is important that they present a good behavior when subjected to aggressive conditions.The main purpose of this study was the effect of high temperatures on mortars with PCM. It was
    observed that the exposure to high temperatures leads to a decrease in the flexural, compressive and
    adhesion strengths. However, the behavior of the mortar with PCM is similar to reference mortars.

    JournalConstruction and Building Materials
    Volume98
    Pagination89-101
    Date Published2015-08-26
    PublisherElsevier
    ISSN0950-0618
    DOI10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.08.077
    KeywordsMechanical properties, Mortars, Phase change materials, Temperature effect
    Citation

    Cunha et al. 

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    Peer reviewedyes
    Statuspublished
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    The Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC) is a research unit of the School of Engineering of University of Minho (UMinho), recognised by the “FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” (Foundation for Science and Technology), associated to the Department of Civil Engineering (DEC), with whom it shares resources and namely human resources.

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