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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., 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., 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.

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., 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., 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.

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

Ribeiro P., 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

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

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

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 & Urban Development, 2017.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q3

Tender M., Couto J. P., Francisco M., and Cortes A., "Analysis of health and safety risks in underground excavations – identification and evaluation by experts", Revista de la Construcción, 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), doi:10.1590/0370-44672016700151, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: SQ | 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, 2017.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q4 | 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

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

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, doi:10.1080/14680629.2016.1251959 , 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q2 | 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.

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.

Year: 2016 | SJR: SQ

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., 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. A. 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 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q3

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

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

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

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

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 Building Journal (ISI), 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., 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

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, doi:10.1080/19648189.2015.1134674, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

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

Ding Y., Han Z., Zhang Y., and Aguiar, J. B., "Concrete with triphasic conductive materials for self-monitoring of cracking development subjected to flexure", Composite Structures, vol. 138, pp. 184-191, doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.11.051, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Frazão C., Barros J. A. O., Camões A., Alves A., and Rocha L., "Corrosion Effects on Pullout Behavior of Hooked Steel Fibers in Self-compacting Concrete", Cement and Concrete Research, vol. 79, pp. 112-122, doi:doi:10.1016/j.cemconres.2015.09.005, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ferdosian I., and Camões A., "Effective Low-energy Mixing Procedure to Develop High-fluidity Cementitious Pastes", Revista Matéria, vol. 21, issue 1, pp. 11-17, doi:10.1590/S1517-707620160001.0002, 2016.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q4

Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Aguiar, J. B., and Castro-Gomes J. P., "Experimental and numerical studies of hybrid PCM embedded in plastering mortar for enhanced thermal behaviour of buildings", Energy, vol. 94, pp. 250-261, doi:10.1016/j.energy.2015.10.131, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Martins T., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Miraldo S., Aguiar, J. B., and Jesus C., "An experimental investigation on nano-TiO2 and fly ash based high performance concrete", Indian Concrete Journal, 2016.

Year: 2016 | SJR: Q3

Shafie-khah M., Kheradmand M., Javadi S., Azenha M., Aguiar, J. B., Castro-Gomes J. P., Siano P., and Catalão J., "Optimal behavior of responsive residential demand considering hybrid phase change materials", Applied Energy, vol. 163, pp. 81-92, doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.11.013, 2016.

Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Freitas, E.F., Tinoco J., Soares F., Costa J. O., Cortez P., and Pereira P., "Modelling tyre-road noise with data mining techniques", Archives of Acoustics, vol. 40, issue 4, doi:10.1515/aoa-2015-0054, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q2

Ferreira M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Benefits from energy related building renovation beyond costs, energy and emissions", Energy Procedia Journal, vol. 78, pp. 2397-2402, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.199, 2015.

Almeida, Manuela G., Bencresciuto A., Ferreira M., and Rodrigues A., "Cost-effective energy and carbon emission optimization in building renovation – A case-study in a low income neighbourhood", Energy Procedia Journal, vol. 78, pp. 2403-2408, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.203, 2015.

Almeida, Manuela G., and Ferreira M., "IEA EBC Annex56 vision for cost effective energy and carbon emissions optimization in building renovation", Energy Procedia, vol. 78, pp. 2409-2414, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.206, 2015.

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, doi:10.1080/19648189.2015.1125392, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Gomes M. P., Pinho J. L. S., Antunes do Carmo J., and Santos L., "Hazard assessment of storm events for The Battery, New York", Ocean & Coastal Management, vol. Volume 118, pp. 22-31, doi:doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2015.11.006, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q2

Ding Y., Huang Y., Zhang Y., Jalali S., and Aguiar, J. B., "Self-monitoring of freeze–thaw damage using triphasic electric conductive concrete", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 101, pp. 440-446, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.10.135, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Barbosa J. A., Araújo C., Mateus, R., and Bragança, L., "Smart interior design of buildings and its relationship to land use", Architectural Engineering and Design Management, vol. 12, issue 2, pp. 1-10, doi:10.1080/17452007.2015.1120187, 2015.

Year: 2015 | SJR: Q1

Antunes P. Baila, and Ramísio P. J., "Assessment of Distinctive Road Runoff Quality in Coastal Areas, Based on a Monitoring Case Study", Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, vol. 226, issue 12, doi:10.1007/s11270-015-2657-2, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Almeida, Manuela G., Ferreira M., and Rodrigues A., "CO2 zero schools - School building renovation towards emissions neutrality", REHVA Journal, Building Energy Efficient Renovations, vol. 6, 2015.

Fernandes J., Pimenta C., Mateus, R., Silva S. M., and Bragança, L., "Contribution of Portuguese Vernacular Building Strategies to Indoor Thermal Comfort and Occupants’ Perception", Buildings, 2015, vol. 5, issue 4, pp. 1242-1264, doi:10.3390/buildings5041242, 2015.

Year: 2015 | SJR: Q4

Morck O., Almeida, Manuela G., Ferreira M., Brito N., Thomsen K., and Ostergaard I., "Shining examples analysed within the EBC Annex 56 project", Energy Procedia Journal, vol. 78, pp. 2334-2339, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.393 , 2015.

Fonseca F., Ramos R. A. R., and Rodrigues da Silva A. N., "An Agent-Based Model to Assess the Attractiveness of Industrial Estates", JASSS - Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, 4, vol. 18, issue 13, pp. 1-15, doi:10.18564/jasss.2893, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Costa J. O., Jacques M. A. P., Freitas, E.F., and Soares F., "Integration of geometric consistency contributory factors in three-leg junctions collision prediction models of Portuguese two-lane national highways", Accident Analysis & Prevention, vol. 86, pp. 59-67, doi:10.1016/j.aap.2015.10.003, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Alves J. A., Silva L. T., and Remoaldo P. C., "The Influence of Low-Frequency Noise Pollution on the Quality of Life and Place in Sustainable Cities: A Case Study from Northern Portugal", Sustainability, 7, pp. 13920-13946, doi:10.3390/su71013920, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q2

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., ZALEGOWSKI K., Garbacz A., Soares P., Azevedo J., Ferreira V. M., and Tadeu A., "Sustainable Mortars with Incorporation of Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials", Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1129, pp. 621-628, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1129.621, 2015.

Year: 2015 | SJR: Q4

ZALEGOWSKI K., Garbacz A., Cunha S., and Aguiar, J. B., "Tensile Properties of Polymer Repair Materials - effect of test parameters", Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1129, pp. 445-452, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1129.445, 2015.

Year: 2015 | SJR: Q4

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., and Tadeu A., "Ranking procedure based on mechanical, durability and thermal behavior of mortars with incorporation of phase change materials", Materiales de Construcción, vol. 65, issue 320, pp. 1-15, doi:10.3989/mc.2015.07314 , 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Castro M. F., Mateus, R., Serôdio F., and Bragança, L., "Development of Benchmarks for Operating Costs and Resources Consumption to be Used in Healthcare Building Sustainability Assessment Methods", Sustainability, 2015, issue 7, pp. 13222-13248, doi:10.3390/su71013222, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q2

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Development of Foam One-Part Geopolymers with Enhanced Thermal Insulation Performance and Low Carbon Dioxide Emissions", Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1129, pp. 565-572, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1129.565, 2015.

Year: 2015 | SJR: Q4

Tahri W., Abdollahnejad Z., Mendes J., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Performance of a Fly Ash Geopolymeric Mortar for Coating of Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete Exposed to Harsh Chemical Environments", Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1129, pp. 573-580, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1129.573, 2015.

Year: 2015 | SJR: Q4

Calado C., Camões A., Andrade T., Ribeiro J., and Barkokébas Jr B., "Self compacting Concrete and Conventional Concrete in the Arena Pernambuco: Comparative Study of Durability Indicators and Economic Feasibility", Romanian Journal of Materials, vol. 45, issue 4, pp. 402-410, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q3

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Effect of temperature on mortars with incorporation of phase change materials", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 98, pp. 89-101, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.08.077, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pasandín A. R., Pérez I., Oliveira J. R. M., Silva H. M. R. D., and Pereira P., "Influence of ageing on the properties of bitumen from asphalt mixtures with recycled concrete aggregates", Journal of Cleaner Production , vol. 101, pp. 165-173, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.03.069, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Calvache M. F., Prados M. J., and Lourenço J. M., "Assessment of National Parks affected by naturbanization processes in Southern Europe", Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, pp. 1-28, doi:10.1080/09640568.2015.1083416, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

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The Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC) is a R&D unit of the School of Engineering of University of Minho, recognised by the “FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” (Foundation for Science and Technology), dedicated to research in the field of civil engineering, integrating as members 32 faculty staff from the department of civil engineering, as well as postdoctoral staff, externally funded researchers and postgraduate students. [more]

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PhD Sustainable Built Environment - Next Application period: 2 - 13 January 2017
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