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Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Vicente R., and Aguiar, J. B., "An innovative approach for temperature control of massive concrete structures at early ages based on post-cooling: Proof of concept", Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 32, doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101832, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Frigione M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Innovative materials for construction", Materials , vol. 13, doi:10.3390/ma13235448, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Abedi M., Fangueiro R., Camões A., and Correia G. A., "Evaluation of CNT/GNP’s Synergic Effects on the Mechanical, Microstructural, and Durability Properties of a Cementitious Composite by the Novel Dispersion Method", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 260, pp. 17 pp, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120486, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Abdelli H. E., Mokrani L., Kennouche S., and Aguiar, J. B., "Utilization of waste glass in the improvement of concrete performance: A mini review", Waste Management & Research , vol. 38, issue 11, pp. 1204 - 1213, doi:10.1177/0734242X20941090, 2020.

Malheiro R., Camões A., Meira G., Amorim M. T., and Castro-Gomes J. P., "Effect of coupled deterioration by chloride and carbonation on chloride ions transport in concrete", RILEM Technical Letters, vol. 50, pp. 56-62, doi:10.21809/rilemtechlett.2020.126, 2020.

Beldjilali S., Bougara A., Aguiar, J. B., Bouhamou N., and Dabbebi R., "Properties of a new material based on a gypsum matrix incorporating waste brick", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 259 , doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120416, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Jerónimo A., Soares C., Aguiar, J. B., and Lima N., "Hydraulic lime mortars incorporating micro cork granules with antifungal properties", Construction and Building Materials , vol. 255, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119368, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Gaibor N. Y., Coelho J., Leitão, D., Miranda T., Tavares P., and Cristelo N., "Alkali activation of recycled ceramic aggregates from construction and demolition wastes", Journal of Materiales de Construcción, e222, vol. Vol. 70, issue Issue 339, doi:10.3989/mc.2020.13619, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Medine M., Trouzine H., Aguiar, J. B., and Djadoun H., "Life cycle assessment of concrete incorporating scrap tire rubber: comparative study", Revue Nature et Technologie, vol. 12, issue 2, pp. 1 - 11, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: SQ | SJR: SQ

Ding Y., Wang Q., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Zhang Y., "Hybrid effect of basalt fiber textile and macro polypropylene fiber on flexural load-bearing capacity and toughness of two-way concrete slabs", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 261, pp. 119881, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119881, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Sarcinella A., Aguiar, J. B., Lettieri M., Cunha S., Frigione M., and , "Thermal performance of mortars based on different binders and containing a novel sustainable phase change material (PCM)", Materials, vol. 13, doi:10.3390/ma13092055, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cunha S., Leite P., and Aguiar, J. B., "Characterization of innovative mortars with direct incorporation of phase change materials", Journal of Energy Storage, vol. 30, doi:10.1016/j.est.2020.101439, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Fernandes J. E. P., Malheiro R., Castro M. F., Gervásio H., Silva S. M., and Mateus, R., "Thermal Performance and Comfort Condition Analysis in a Vernacular Building with a Glazed Balcony", Energies, vol. 13, issue 3, pp. 624, doi:10.3390/en13030624, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Cunha S., and Aguiar, J. B., "Phase change materials and energy efficiency of buildings: A review of knowledge", Journal of Energy Storage, vol. 27, doi:10.1016/j.est.2019.101083, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Dabbebi R., Aguiar, J. B., and s. Baklouti, "Spectroscopic and microscopic study of alkali activated mortars based on Tunisian phosphate washing waste", Cement and Concrete Composites, vol. 105, doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.103449, 2020.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Frigione M., Lettieri M., Sarcinella A., and Aguiar, J. B., "Sustainable polymer-based Phase Change Materials for energy efficiency in buildings and their application in aerial lime mortars", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 231, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117149, 2020.

Year: 2020 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Miranda T., Leitão, D., Oliveira J. R. M., Corrêa-Silva M., Araújo N., Coelho J., Fernández-Jiménez A., and Cristelo N., "Application of alkali-activated industrial wastes for the stabilisation of a full-scale (sub)base layer", Journal of Cleaner Production, 118427, vol. 242, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118427, 2020.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Frigione M., Lettieri M., Sarcinella A., and Aguiar, J. B., "Applications of Sustainable Polymer-Based Phase Change Materials in Mortars Composed by Diferent Binders", Materials, issue 12, doi:10.3390/ma12213502, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ferreira R., Anjos M. A. S., Camões A., Campos P., and Azeredo G. A., "Effect of High Volume Fly Ash and Metakaolin With and Without Hydrated Lime on the Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete", Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 27, doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100985, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Martins F. F., and Camões A., "Prediction of Restrained Shrinkage Crack Width of Slag Mortar Composites Using Data Mining Techniques", Matéria, vol. 24, issue 4, doi:10.1590/s1517-707620190004.0852, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q4

Cruz P. J. S., Camões A., Figueiredo B., Ribeiro M., and Renault J., "Additive Manufacturing Effect on the Mechanical Behaviour of Architectural Stoneware", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 238, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117690, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Kheradmand M., Vicente R., Azenha M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Influence of the incorporation of phase change materials on temperature development in mortar at early ages: Experiments and numerical simulation", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 225, pp. 1036 - 1051, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.08.028, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Lucas S. S., and Aguiar, J. B., "Evaluation of latent heat storage in mortars containing microencapsulated paraffin waxes – a selection of optimal composition and binders", Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 55, issue 9, pp. 2429 - 2435, doi:10.1007/s00231-019-02594-1, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q1

Dabbebi R., Aguiar, J. B., Samet B., and s. Baklouti, "Mineralogical and chemical investigation of Tunisian phosphate washing waste during calcination", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, vol. 137, pp. 1827 - 1840, doi:10.1007/s10973-019-08057-3, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q2

Cunha S., and Aguiar, J. B., "Behavior of cementitious mortars with direct incorporation of non-encapsulated phase change material after severe temperature exposure", Construction and Building Materials , vol. 230, pp. 117011, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117011, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Matos A. M., Nunes S., Costa C., and Aguiar, J. B., "Spent equilibrium catalyst as internal curing agent in UHPFRC", Cement and Concrete Composites, vol. 104, doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.103362, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Santos F. J. B., Rabbani E. R. K., and Couto J. P., "Crane Selection for High-Rise Construction: Case Studies in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, Brazil", Brazilian Journal of Business, vol. Vol. 1, issue No. 3, Abr/Jun, pp. 881-898, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: SQ | SJR: SQ

Pérez A. C., Pérez J. P. C., Tender M., Couto J. P., and Hernandez J. L. R., "Análisis sobre la integración de la prevención de riesgos laborales en la metodología BIM en el ámbito de la Unión Europea", Occupational Risk Prevention Journal, Special edition "Empresas saludables: el valor de las Personas en la era digital", pp. 1066-1076, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: SQ | SJR: SQ

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., and Tadeu A., "Argamassas eco-eficientes com incorporação simultânea de material de mudança de fase e cinzas volantes", Matéria - Rio de Janeiro, vol. 24, doi:10.1590/S1517-707620190002.0682, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q4

Matos A. M., Nunes S., and Aguiar, J. B., "Capillary transport of water in cracked and non-cracked UHPFRC specimens", Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, vol. 17, pp. 244-259, doi:10.3151/jact.17.5.244, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Teixeira E. R., Camões A., Branco F. G., Aguiar, J. B., and Fangueiro R., "Recycling of biomass and coal fly ash as cement replacement material and its effect on hydration and carbonation of concrete", Waste Management 2019, vol. 94, pp. 39 - 48, doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2019.05.044, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Robayo-Salazar R., Jesus C., de Gutierrez R., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Alkali-activated binary mortar based on natural volcanic pozzolan for repair applications", Journal of Building Engineering, 1, vol. 25, issue 1, pp. 1-17, doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100785, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Jerónimo A., Camões A., Aguiar, J. B., and Lima N., "Hydraulic lime mortars with antifungal properties", Applied Surface Science, vol. 483, pp. 1192-1198, doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.03.156, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ding Y., Liu G., Hussain A., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Zhang Y., "Effect of steel fiber and carbon black on the self-sensing ability of concrete cracks under bending", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 207, pp. 630-639, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.02.160, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Robayo-Salazar R., Jesus C., de Gutierrez R., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Natural volcanic pozzolan-and granulated blast furnace slag-based alkali-activated repair mortar", International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering Research, 1, vol. 1, pp. 1-5, doi:10.18178/ijscer.8.4.340-344, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: SQ | SJR: SQ

Almeida, Manuela G., Barbosa R., and Malheiro R., "Effect of environmental assessment on primary energy of modular prefabricated panel for building renovation in Portugal", IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, vol. 225, issue 1, doi:https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/225/1/012047, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: SQ | SJR: SQ

Ramdania S., Guettala A., Benmalek M. L., and Aguiar, J. B., "Physical and mechanical performance of concrete made with waste rubber aggregate, glass powder and silica sand powder", Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 21, pp. 302-311, doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2018.11.003, 2019.

Year: 2019 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Senani M., Ferhoune N., Guettala A., and Aguiar, J. B., "Eco-concrete with incorporation of blast furnace slag as natural aggregates replacement", Science and Technology of Materials, vol. 30, issue 3, pp. 144-150, doi:10.1016/j.stmat.2017.12.001, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Dabbebi R., s. Baklouti, Aguiar, J. B., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Samet B., "Investigations of geopolymeric mixtures based on phosphate washing waste", Science and Technology of Materials, vol. 30, pp. 1-5, doi:10.1016/j.stmat.2018.08.001, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Teixeira E. R., Mateus, R., Camões A., and Branco F. G., "Quality and durability properties and life-cycle assessment of high volume biomass fly ash mortar", Construction and Building Materials, 197, issue 2019, pp. 195-207, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.173, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cardoso C. J. L., Camões A., Eires R., Mota A., Araújo J., Castro F., and Carvalho J., "Using foundry slag of ferrous metals as fine aggregate for concrete", Resources, Conservation & Recycling, vol. 138, pp. 130-141, doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.05.020, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., and Tadeu A., "Classificação de argamassas com incorporação de materiais de mudança de fase com base nas suas propriedades físicas, mecânicas e térmicas", Revista Matéria - Rio de Janeiro, vol. 23, issue 3, pp. 1-20, doi:10.1590/S1517-707620180003.0541, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., and Tadeu A., "Reabilitação térmica: Contributo das argamassas com incorporação de material de mudança de fase", Revista Matéria - Rio de Janeiro, vol. 23, issue 3, pp. 1-12, doi:10.1590/S1517-707620180003.0542, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

Malheiro R., Camões A., Meira G., Amorim M. T., Gomes C. J. P., and Ferreira R. M., "Behaviour of Cementitious Matrices Subjected to the Combined Action of Chloride Ions and Carbonation", Matéria, vol. 23, issue 3, doi:10.1590/s1517-707620180003.0496, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

Dabbebi R., Aguiar, J. B., Camões A., Samet B., and s. Baklouti, "Effect of the calcinations temperatures of phosphate washing waste on the structural and mechanical properties of geopolymeric mortar", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 185, pp. 489 - 498, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.045, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Couto J. P., Mendonça P., and Reis A. P., "Prefabricated building systems: evaluation of the construction practitioners’ perception on the environmental and economic benefits", Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, vol. 17, issue 9, pp. 2103-2115, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q3

Couto J. P., Camões A., and Tender M., "Risk Evaluation in Tunneling Excavation Methods", REM, International Engineering Journal, n. 3, vol. 71, issue jul/sep. 2018, pp. 361-369, doi:10.1590/0370-44672017710115, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Kheradmand M., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Azenha M., "Thermal Performance of Resource-Efficient Geopolymeric Mortars Containing Phase Change Materials", The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, vol. 12, pp. 217-233, doi:10.2174/1874836801812010217, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Gomes C. J. P., and Aguiar, J. B., "Energy benefits of cement-based plaster containing hybrid phase-change material", Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials, vol. 171, issue 3, pp. 117-125, doi:10.1680/jcoma.17.00027, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q2

Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Performance of a Fly Ash Geopolymeric Based Binder with Calcium Hydroxide, Portland Cement and Metakaolin as Additives", The Open Civil Engineering Journal, vol. 12, pp. 1-20, doi:10.2174/187414950181201, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., and Ferreira V. M., "Eco-efficient mortars with incorporation of phase change materials", Journal of Building Physics, vol. 41, issue 5, pp. 469-492, doi:10.1177/1744259117697397, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

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, doi:10.1080/19648189.2018.1446362, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q2

Medine M., Trouzine H., Aguiar, J. B., and Asroun A., "Durability properties of five years aged lightweight concretes containing rubber aggregates", Periodica Polytechnica Civil Engineering, vol. 62, issue 2, pp. 386-397, doi:10.3311/PPci.11363, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q3

Lucas S. S., and Aguiar, J. B., "Multifunctional wall coating combining photocatalysis, self-cleaning and latent heat storage", Materials Research Express, vol. 5, issue 2, pp. 1-13, doi:10.1088/2053-1591/aaa82f, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Malheiro R., Camões A., and Meira G., "Behaviour of Concrete Under Severe Environment - Effect of Carbonation on the Chloride Diffusion Coefficient from Non-Steady-State Migration Test", Romanian Journal of Materials, vol. 48, issue 1, pp. 64-69, 2018.

Year: 2018 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

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.

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: 2017 | 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: 2017 | 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: 2017 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

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: 2017 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

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

Year: 2017 | SJR: Q4

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: 2017 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q3

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: 2017 | JCR: Q1 | 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: 2017 | 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: 2017 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

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: 2017 | 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: 2017 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

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: 2017 | JCR: SQ | 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: 2017 | 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: 2017 | JCR: Q4 | 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.

Year: 2017 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q2

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: 2017 | 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: 2017 | 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: 2017 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

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: 2017 | SJR: Q4

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: 2017 | SJR: Q4

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: 2017 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

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

Year: 2017 | 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: 2017 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

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

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.

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 | SJR: Q4

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

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

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

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.

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 | JCR: Q4 | 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

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 | JCR: Q4 | 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

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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.

Currently CTAC aggregates 24 researchers holding a PhD of which 20 are faculty professors of the Civil Engineering Department. Read more

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