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Freitas, E.F., Martins F. F., Oliveira A., Rocha Segundo I., and Torres H., "Traffic noise and pavement distresses: Modelling and assessment of input parameters influence through data mining techniques", Applied Acoustics, vol. 138, pp. 147–155, doi:10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.03.019, 2018.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Rocha Segundo I., Ferreira C., Freitas, E.F., Carneiro J. A. O., Fernandes F., Júnior S. L., and Costa M. F. M., "Assessment of photocatalytic, superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties on hot mix asphalts coated with TiO 2 and/or ZnO aqueous solutions", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 166, pp. 500-509, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.01.106, 2018.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Dalla Mora T., Peron F., Romagnoni P., Almeida, Manuela G., and Ferreira M., "Tools and procedures to support decision making for cost-effective energy and carbon emissions optimization in building renovation", Energy and Buildings, on line, vol. 167, pp. 200-215, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.02.030, 2018.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Alkali-activated cement based mortars containing phase change materials (PCMs): Mechanical properties and cost analysis", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 2018.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Rios S., Cristelo N., Miranda T., Araújo N., Oliveira J. R. M., and Lucas E., "Increasing the reaction kinetics of alkali-activated fly ash binders for stabilisation of a silty sand pavement sub-base", Road Materials and Pavement Design, vol. 19, issue 1, pp. 201 - 222, doi:10.1080/14680629.2016.1251959 , 2018.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Nakata-Osaki C. M., Souza C. L. Léa, and Rodrigues D. S., "THIS – Tool for Heat Island Simulation: A GIS extension model to calculate urban heat island intensity based on urban geometry", Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, issue 67, pp. 157–168, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2017.09.007, 2018.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q1

Hamdi H., Hadiwardoyo S., Correia G. A., and Pereira P., "Pavement Maintenance Optimization Strategies for National Road Network in Indonesia Applying Genetic Algorithm", Procedia Engineering, vol. 210, pp. 253-260, doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2017.11.074, 2017.

Avrami D., Ungureanu D., Angelescu N., and Aguiar, J. B., "A comparative study on the properties of potentially bioactive glasses obtained by sol-gel technique and by melting mixtures of oxides", The Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University – Materials and Mechanics, vol. 15, pp. 18-24, doi:10.1515/bsmm-2017-0013, 2017.

Haie, N., Pereira R. M. S., Machado G. J. B. Q. A., and Shahidian S., "An Introduction to the Hyperspace of Penman-Monteith Reference Evapotranspiration", International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology, IJHST, doi:10.1504/IJHST.2018.10007892, 2017.

Fernandes S. R. M., Silva H. M. R. D., and Oliveira J. R. M., "Developing enhanced modified bitumens with waste engine oil products combined with polymers", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 160, pp. 714-724, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.11.112, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Fernandes F., Fernandes A., and Pais, J., "Assessment of the density and moisture content of asphalt mixtures of road pavements", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 154, pp. 1216–1225, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.06.119, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Fernandes F., and Pais, J., "Laboratory observation of cracks in road pavements with GPR", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 154, pp. 1130–1138, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.08.022, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Attia S., Eleftheriou P., Xeni F., Morlot R., Ménézo C., Kostopoulos V., Betsi M., Kalaitzoglou I., Pagliano L., Cellura M., Almeida, Manuela G., Ferreira M., Baracu T., Badescu V., Crutescu R., and Hidalgo-Betanzos J. M., "Overview and future challenges of nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) design in Southern Europe", Energy and Buildings, vol. 155, pp. 439 - 458, doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.043, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Mastali M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Carbon dioxide sequestration of fly ash alkaline-based mortars containing recycled aggregates and reinforced by hemp fibres", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 160, pp. 48-56, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.11.044, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ferdosian I., and Camões A., "Eco-efficient Ultra-high Performance Concrete Development by Means of Response Surface Methodology", Cement and Concrete Composites, vol. 84, pp. 146-156, doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2017.08.019, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Mastali M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Performance of waste based alkaline mortars submitted to accelerated carbon dioxide curing", Resources, Conservation and Recycling, vol. 129, pp. 12-19, doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.10.017, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Fernandes S. R. M., Silva H. M. R. D., and Oliveira J. R. M., "Mechanical, surface and environmental evaluation of stone mastic asphalt mixtures with advanced asphalt binders using waste materials", Road Materials and Pavement Design, doi:10.1080/14680629.2017.1387169, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Castro M. F., Mateus, R., and Bragança, L., "Healthcare Building Sustainability Assessment tool - Sustainable Effective Design criteria in the Portuguese context", Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 2017, vol. 67, pp. 49-60, doi: 10.1016/j.eiar.2017.08.005, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Rodrigues D. S., Magalhães C. E. P., Fonseca F., Duarte, A.A.L.S., and Ribeiro P. J. G., "Avaliação da conformidade de Sinais de Trânsito para melhorar a segurança rodoviária em meio urbano: uma aplicação no Centro de Guimarães, Portugal", urbe. Revista Brasileira de Gestão Urbana (Brazilian Journal of Urban Management) - Supl. 1, vol. 9, issue Supl. 1, pp. 346-360, doi:DOI: 10.1590/2175-3369.009.SUPL 1.AO 07, 2017.

Pereira P., and Pais, J., "Main flexible pavement and mix design methods in Europe and challenges for the development of an European method", Journal of traffic and transportation engineering (English Edition), vol. 4, issue 4, pp. 316-346, doi:10.1016/j.jtte.2017.06.001, 2017.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q3

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Drying shrinkage performance of fly ash geopolymer mortars reinforced with hybrid fibres", ICE: Construction Materials, pp. 1-13, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Fernandes S. R. M., Peralta J., Oliveira J. R. M., Williams R. C., and Silva H. M. R. D., "Improving Asphalt Mixture Performance by Partially Replacing Bitumen with Waste Motor Oil and Elastomer Modifiers", Applied Sciences, Advanced Asphalt Materials and Paving Technologies, vol. 7, issue 794, doi:doi:10.3390/app7080794, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q4

Tender M., and Couto J. P., "Accidents and diseases assessed", Tunnels and Tunnelling International, vol. August, issue August, pp. 40-42, 2017.

Ferreira M., Almeida, Manuela G., and Rodrigues A., "Impact of co-benefits on the assessment of energy related building renovation with a nearly-zero energy target", Energy and Buildings, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.066, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Almeida, Manuela G., and Ferreira M., "Cost Effective Energy and Carbon Emissions Optimization in Building Renovation (Annex 56)", Energy and Buildings, doi:doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.050, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Shrinkage Performance of Fly Ash Alkali-activated Cement Based Binder Mortars", KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 1, pp. 1-11, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Fernandes S., Costa L. M. B., Silva H. M. R. D., and Oliveira J. R. M., "Effect of incorporating different waste materials in bitumen", Ciência & Tecnologia dos Materiais, vol. 29, issue 1, pp. e204-e209, doi:10.1016/j.ctmat.2016.07.003, 2017.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q4

Abreu L., Oliveira J. R. M., Silva H. M. R. D., Silva C., Palha D., and Fonseca P. V., "Foamed bitumen: an alternative way of producing asphalt mixtures", Ciência & Tecnologia dos Materiais, vol. 29, issue 1, pp. e198–e203, doi:10.1016/j.ctmat.2016.07.004, 2017.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q4

Costa L. M. B., Fernandes S., Silva H. M. R. D., and Oliveira J. R. M., "Study of the interaction between asphalt and recycled plastics in new polymer modified binders (PMB)", Ciência & Tecnologia dos Materiais, vol. 29, issue 1, pp. e192-e197, doi:10.1016/j.ctmat.2016.04.005, 2017.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q4

Moreira A. V., Fwa T. F., Oliveira J. R. M., and Costa L., "COORDINATION OF USER AND AGENCY COSTS USING A TWO-LEVEL APPROACH FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT OPTIMIZATION", Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, vol. 2639, pp. 110 - 118, doi:10.3141/2639-14, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q2

Abreu L. P. F., Oliveira J. R. M., Silva H. M. R. D., Palha D., and Fonseca P. V., "Suitability of different foamed bitumens for warm mix asphalts with increasing recycling rates", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 142, pp. 342 - 353, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.03.085, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ranieri M., Costa L. M. B., Oliveira J. R. M., Silva H. M. R. D., and Celauro C., "Asphalt Surface Mixtures with Improved Performance Using Waste Polymers via Dry and Wet Processes", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol. 29, issue 10, doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002022, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Guerreiro T. C. Á. M., Providelo J. K., Pitombo C. S., Ramos R. A. R., and Rodrigues da Silva A. N., "Data-mining, gis and multicriteria analysis in a comprehensive method for bicycle network planning and design", International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, vol. 11, pp. 1-45, doi:10.1080/15568318.2017.1342156, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Ahmad M. T., Haie, N., Yen H., and Tuqan N., "Sefficiency of a water use system: The case of Kano River Irrigation Project, Nigeria", International Journal of Civil Engineering, doi:10.1007/s40999-017-0235-2, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q2

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., Mastali M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Experimental and numerical investigations on the flexural performance of geopolymers reinforced with short hybrid polymeric fibres", Composites Part B: Engineering, vol. 126, pp. 108-118, doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.06.001, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Costa L. M. B., Peralta J., Oliveira J. R. M., and Silva H. M. R. D., "A New Life for Cross-Linked Plastic Waste as Aggregates and Binder Modifier for Asphalt Mixtures", Applied Sciences, Advanced Asphalt Materials and Paving Technologies, vol. 7, issue 603, doi:10.3390/app7060603, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q4

Silva L. T., Fonseca F., Rodrigues D. S., and Campos A., "Assessing the influence of urban geometry on noise propagation by using the sky view factor", Journal of Environmental Planning and Management , vol. 60, pp. 1-18, doi: 10.1080/09640568.2017.1319804 , 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q1

Anjos M. A. S., Reis R., Camões A., Duarte F., and Jesus C., "Evaluation of Hydration of Cement Pastes Containing High Volume of Mineral Additions", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, pp. 1-17, doi:10.1080/19648189.2017.1327892, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Tahri W., Abdollahnejad Z., Mendes J., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Cost efficiency and resistance to chemical attack of a fly ash geopolymeric mortar versus epoxy resin and acrylic paint coatings", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, vol. 21, issue 5, pp. 555-571, doi:10.1080/19648189.2015.1134674, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Ribeiro P. J. G., Fonseca F., Neiva C. L., Bardi T., and Lourenço J. M., "An integrated approach towards transforming an industrial park into an eco-industrial park: the case of Salaise-Sablons", Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, pp. 1-19, doi:10.1080/09640568.2017.1300576, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q1

Abdollahnejad Z., Miraldo S., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Cost-efficient one-part alkali-activated mortars with low global warming potential for floor heating systems applications", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, vol. 21, issue 4, pp. 412-429, doi:10.1080/19648189.2015.1125392, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., and Ferreira V. M., "Durability of mortars with incorporation of phase change materials microcapsules", Romanian Journal of Materials, vol. 47, issue 2, pp. 166-175, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

Soares F., Freitas, E.F., Cunha C., Silva C., Lamas J., Mouta S., and Santos J., "Traffic Noise: Annoyance Assessment of Real and Virtual Sounds based on Close Proximity Measurements", Transportation Research (Part D): Transport and environment, vol. 52, A, pp. 399 – 407, doi:10.1016/j.trd.2017.03.019 , 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Castro M. F., Mateus, R., and Bragança, L., "Development of a healthcare building sustainability assessment method - Proposed structure and system of weights for the Portuguese context", Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017, vol. 148, pp. 555-570, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.02.005, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ferdosian I., Camões A., and Ribeiro M., "High-volume Fly Ash Paste for Developing Ultra-high Performance Concrete (UHPC)", Ciência & Tecnologia dos Materiais, vol. 29, issue 1, pp. 157-161, doi:10.1016/j.ctmat.2016.10.001, 2017.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q4

Abdollahnejad Z., Kheradmand M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Short-term compressive strength of fly ash and waste glass alkali-activated cement based binder (AACB) mortars with two biopolymers", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001920, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., and Tadeu A., "Comportamento térmico de argamassas com incorporação de Materiais de Mudança de Fase (PCM) no clima português", Revista Matério - Rio de Janeiro, vol. 22, issue 4, doi:10.1590/S1517-707620170004.0223, 2017.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

Almeida, Manuela G., Mateus, R., Ferreira M., and Rodrigues A., "Life-cycle costs and life-cycle impacts on energy-related building renovation assessment", International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, 2017.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q3

Camões A., and Martins F. F., "Compressive Strength Prediction of CFRP Confined Concrete Using Data Mining Techniques", Computers and Concrete, vol. 19, issue 3, pp. 233-241, doi:10.12989/cac.2017.19.3.233, 2017.

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., and Ferreira V. M., "Mortars with incorporation of phase change materials for thermal rehabilitation", International Journal of Architectural Heritage, vol. 11, issue 3, pp. 339-348, doi:10.1080/15583058.2016.1222464, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q1

Ascensão G., Seabra M. P., Aguiar, J. B., and Labrincha J. A., "Red mud-based geopolymers with tailored alkali diffusion properties and pH buffering ability", Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 148, pp. 23-30, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.01.150, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Tender M., Couto J. P., Francisco M., and Cortes A., "Study on prevention implementation in tunnels construction: Marão Tunnel’s (Portugal) singularities", Revista de la Construcción, vol. 9, issue 6, pp. 2957-2964, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

de Pinho M. R., and Nogueira F. N., "ON APPLICATION OF OPTIMAL CONTROL TO SEIR NORMALIZED MODELS: PROS AND CONS", MATHEMATICAL BIOSCIENCES AND ENGINEERING, 2017, vol. 14, issue 1, pp. 111-126, doi:10.3934/mbe.2017008, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Couto J. P., Santos F., and Rabbani E., "How Time Constraints Affect Safety Conditions at Construction Sites: Analysis of the Perception of Portuguese Construction Participants", Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, vol. 22, issue 02, pp. 563-576, 2017.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q3

Tender M., Couto J. P., and Bragança, L., "The role of underground construction for the mobility, quality of life and economic and social sustainability of urban regions", REM – International Engineering Journal (old Rem: Revista Escola de Minas), vol. 70, issue 3, pp. 265-271, doi:10.1590/0370-44672016700151, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Denysiuk R., Moreira A. V., Matos J. C., Oliveira J. R. M., and Santos A., "Two-Stage Multiobjective Optimization of Maintenance Scheduling for Pavements", Journal of Infrastructure Systems, vol. 23, issue 3, doi:10.1061/(ASCE)IS.1943-555X.0000355, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Eires R., Camões A., and Jalali S., "Enhancing water resistance of earthen buildings with quicklime and oil", Journal of Cleaner Production, 4, vol. 142, pp. 3281-3292, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.10.141, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "High tech startup creation for energy efficient built environment", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Leitão, D., Barbosa J. A., Soares E., Miranda T., and Cristelo N., "Thermal performance assessment of masonry made of ICEB's stabilised with alkali-activated fly ash", Energy and Buildings, 139, pp. 44–42, doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.068, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ulian G., Cartes I., and Lima M. M. C. L., "Water management assessment methodology for urban planning", Revista Ambiente & Água, vol. 12, issue 1, pp. 33-46, doi:10.4136/ambi-agua.1917, 2017.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q3

Pangdaeng S., Sata V., Aguiar, J. B., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Chindaprasirt J., and Chindaprasirt P., "Bioactivity enhancement of calcined kaolin geopolymer with CaCl2 treatment", ScienceAsia, vol. 42, pp. 407-414, doi:10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2016.42.407, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

Tahri W., Abdollahnejad Z., Mendes J., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Aguiar, J. B., and Jesus C., "Mechanical performance of geopolymeric mortars based on tunisian calcined clay, fly ash and metakaolin", ALITinform, vol. 45, issue 6, pp. 60-67, 2016.

Angelescu N., Stanciu D., Aguiar, J. B., Abdelgader H. S., and Bratu V., "Role of superplasticizer additives upon hydration process of cement pastes", The Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University – Materials and Mechanics, vol. 11, pp. 23-26, 2016.

Zhang F., Ding Y., Xu J., Zhang Y., Zhu W., and Shi Y., "Shear strength prediction for steel fiber reinforced concrete beams without stirrups", Engineering Structures, vol. 127, pp. 101-116, doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.08.012, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Marco F., Almeida, Manuela G., Rodrigues A., and Silva S. M., "Comparing cost-optimal and net-zero energy targets in building retrofit", Building Research & Information, vol. 44, 2016, issue 2, pp. 188-201, doi:10.1080/09613218.2014.975412, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Silva S. M., Mateus, R., Marques L., Ramos M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Contribution of the solar systems to the nZEB and ZEB design concept in Portugal – Energy, Economics and Environmental Life-cycle Analysis", Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, vol. 156, pp. 59–74, doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2016.04.053, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cunha S., Lima M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Influence of adding phase change materials on the physical and mechanical properties of cement mortars", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 127, pp. 1-10, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.09.119, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Angelescu N., Ion I. M., Stanciu D., Aguiar, J. B., Stoian E. V., and Bratu V., "Special concrete with polymers", The Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University – Materials and Mechanics, vol. 11, pp. 7-10, 2016.

Oliveira Augusto C., Bragança, L., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Building insulation materials. Beyond operational energy", Revista Hábitat Sustentable, 2, December, vol. 6, pp. 30-39, 2016.

Ferreira M., Almeida, Manuela G., and Rodrigues A., "Cost-optimal energy efficiency levels are the first steps in achieving cost effective renovation in residential buildings with nearly-zero energy target", Energy and Buildings, vol. 133, pp. 724-737, doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.10.017, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Silva L. T., and Monteiro J. P., "The influence of urban form on environmental quality within a medium-sized city", Procedia Engineering, vol. 161, pp. 2046 – 2052, doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.801, 2016.

Sacht H. M., Bragança, L., Almeida, Manuela G., Nascimento J. H. O., and Caram R., "Spectrophotometric Characterization of Simple Glazings for a Modular Façade", Energy Procedia, vol. 96, pp. 965-972, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.175, 2016.

Sacht H. M., Bragança, L., Almeida, Manuela G., and Caram R., "Study of Natural Ventilation in wind Tunnels and Influence of the Position of Ventilation Modules and Types of Grids on a Modular Façade System", Energy Procedia, vol. 96, pp. 953-964, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.173, 2016.

Silva L. T., Mendes B., Rodrigues D. S., Ribeiro P. J. G., and Mendes J. F. G., "A Mobile Environmental Monitoring Station For Sustainable Cities", International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, vol. Volume 11, issue Volume 11 Number 6 2016, pp. 949-958, doi:10.2495/SDP-V11-N6-949-958, 2016.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q2

Medine M., Trouzine H., and Aguiar, J. B., "Fresh state properties of concrete incorporating scrap tire rubber", Periodica Polytechnica Civil Engineering, vol. 60, issue 4, pp. 611-617, doi:10.3311/PPci.8727, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

Reis R. J. C., Ribeiro M., Abrantes J. C. C., Camões A., Teixeira E. R., and Malheiro R., "Methodology for Analysis of the Reactivity of Coal Fly Ash Using Selective Dissolution by Hydrofluoric Acid", Key Engineering Materials, Matteo Colombo, Marco di Prisco , vol. 711, pp. 1126-1133, doi:doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.711.1126, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Barbosa T., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Developing the methodology for determining the relative weight of dimensions employed in sustainable building assessment tools for Brazil", Ecological Indicators, Online, vol. 73, pp. 46-51, doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.09.017 , 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Moreira A. V., Tinoco J., Oliveira J. R. M., and Santos A., "An application of Markov chains to predict the evolution of performance indicators based on pavement historical data", International Journal of Pavement Engineering, doi:10.1080/10298436.2016.1224412, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Nogueira F. N., Rocha P., and Mendonça T., "Positive state observer for the automatic control of the depth of anesthesia - clinical results", Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q2

Tender M., and Couto J. P., "Analysis of Health and Safety Risks in Underground Excavations–Identification and Evaluation by Experts", International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, vol. 9, issue 6, pp. 2957-2964, 2016.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q3

Morck O., Almeida, Manuela G., Ferreira M., Brito N., Thomsen K., and Ostergaard I., "Shining examples analysed within the EBC Annex 56 project", Energy and Buildings, vol. 127, pp. 991-998, doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.05.091, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., and Tadeu A., "Thermal performance and cost analysis of mortars made with PCM and different binders", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 122, pp. 637–648, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.06.114, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Haie, N., "Sefficiency (sustainable efficiency) of water–energy–food entangled systems", International Journal of Water Resources Development, vol. 32, issue 5, pp. 721:737, doi:10.1080/07900627.2015.1070091, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Araújo C., Almeida, Manuela G., Bragança, L., and Barbosa J. A., "Cost-benefit analysis method for building solutions", Applied Energy, vol. 173, pp. 124-133, doi:10-1016/j.apenergy.2016.04.005, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cordeiro F. G., Bezerra B. S., Peixoto A. S. P., and Ramos R. A. R., "Methodological aspects for modeling the environmental risk of transporting hazardous materials by road", Transportation Research Part D:Transport and Environment, vol. 44, pp. 105–121, doi:10.1016/j.trd.2016.02.008, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Ramos R. A. R., and Fonseca F., "A methodology to identify a network of industrial parks in the Ave valley, Portugal", EUROPEAN PLANNING STUDIES, vol. 24, issue 10, pp. 1844-1862, doi:10.1080/09654313.2016.1202201, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Salavessa E., Candeias A., Mirão J., Sousa L. M. O., Duarte N., Jalali S., and Salgueiro J., "19th c. Coloured Stuccos and Plasters from Grilos’ Church (Oporto, Portugal): Materials and Techniques Employed", COLOR Research and Application, vol. 41, issue 3, pp. 246–251, doi:10.1002/col.22041, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

González E., Costa L. M. B., Silva H. M. R. D., and Hilliou L., "Rheological characterization of EVA and HDPE polymer modified bitumens under large deformation at service temperature", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 112, pp. 756 - 764, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.02.192., 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Castro M. F., Mateus, R., and Bragança, L., "Strategy for the incorporation of specific environmental, social and economic impacts in a Healthcare Building Sustainable Assessment (HBSA) method", Revista Hábitat Sustentable, N. 1, vol. V. 6, issue Junio 2016, pp. 26-37, 2016.

Silva L. T., Oliveira I. S., and Silva J. F., "The impact of urban noise on primary schools. Perceptive evaluation and objective assessment", Applied Acoustics, vol. 106, pp. 2-9, doi:doi:10.1016/j.apacoust.2015.12.013, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Nogueira F. N., Mendonça T., and Rocha P., "Nonlinear controller for bispectral index tracking: Robustness and on-line retuning", Control Engineering Practice, doi:10.1016/j.conengprac.2016.03.021, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Research Performance of Tenured Professors in Portuguese Civil Engineering Departments", Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research, 7, vol. 3, pp. 1561-1570, 2016.

Dalonso Y. S., Lourenço J. M., and Remoaldo P. C., "A Importância do Natal nos Destinos de Gramado (Brasil) e Rovaniemi (Finlândia): um estudo a partir da percepção de Stakeholders.", Revista Turismo em Análise, vol. 27, issue 1, doi:10.11606/issn.1984-4867.v27i1p1-3 , 2016.

Rodrigues D. S., Ramos R. A. R., and Tobias M. S. G., "A spatial multicriteria model for urban accessibility mapping", Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Urban Design and Planning, vol. 169, issue 2, pp. 91-103, doi:10.1680/udap.15.00014, 2016.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q3

Andrade J. B., and Bragança, L., "Sustainability assessment of dwellings - a comparison of methodologies", Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, vol. Volume 33, issue Issue 2, pp. 125-146, doi:10.1080/10286608.2016.1145676, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q3

Tahri W., Samet B., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Aguiar, J. B., and s. Baklouti, "Produtos de hidratação em argamassas geopoliméricas à base de argila da Tunísia para reparação de estruturas de concreto", Revista Matéria, vol. 11693, pp. 218-231, 2016.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q4

Teixeira E. R., Mateus, R., Camões A., Bragança, L., and Branco F. G., "Comparative environmental life-cycle analysis of concretes using biomass and coal fly ashes as partial cement replacement material", Journal of Cleaner Production, 2016, vol. 112, pp. 2221-2230, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.09.124, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ferdosian I., and Haie, N., "Random Walk Forecast of Urban Water in Iran Under Uncertainty", Water Resources, vol. 43, issue 1, pp. 200–206, doi:10.1134/S009780781612006X, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

Andrade J. B., Bragança, L., and Camões A., "Steel Sustainability Assessment – do BSA Tools Really Assess Steel Properties?", Journal of Constructional Steel Research, G.A.R. Parke, B. Young, R. Ziemian , vol. 120, pp. 106-116 , doi:doi:10.1016/j.jcsr.2016.01.011, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Neto E., Magina S., Camões A., Begonha A., Evtuguin D., and Cachim P., "Characterization of Concrete Surface in Relation to Graffiti Protection Coatings", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 102, pp. 435-444, doi:doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.11.012, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

About CTAC

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.

Currently CTAC aggregates 37 researchers holding a PhD of which 27 are faculty professors of the Civil Engineering Department.

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