Centro de Território, Ambiente e Construção
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
Campus de Azurém
4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Phone: + 351 253 510 200 (517 206)
Fax: + 351 253 510 217
Email: geral@ctac.uminho.pt
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environmental assessment mandatory, meaning that more information related to the
environmental performance of these materials is much needed. Eco-efficient Masonry
Bricks and Blocks presents a state-of-the-art review of the eco-efficiency of different
masonry units, particular emphasis is placed on the design, properties, performance,
durability and lifecycle analysis of these materials. Part One provides an overview of the design, properties and thermal performance of fired-clay masonry bricks. The use of industrial and agricultural waste, such as fly ash and slag, as replacements for raw materials in fired-clay masonry bricks is discussed
in Part Two. Parts Three, Four and Five respectively cover the design, properties and
durability of Portland cement concrete masonry blocks, geopolymeric and earth-based
masonry blocks. Finally, Part Six considers topology optimization for the development
of eco-efficient masonry blocks and reviews energy assessment and environmental
performance.
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 24 researchers holding a PhD of which 20 are faculty professors of the Civil Engineering Department. Read more
Centro de Território, Ambiente e Construção
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
Campus de Azurém
4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Phone: + 351 253 510 200 (517 206)
Fax: + 351 253 510 217
Email: geral@ctac.uminho.pt