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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.

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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. 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

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 | 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 | 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

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

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

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

Kheradmand M., Castro-Gomes J. P., Azenha M., Silva P. D., Aguiar, J. B., and Zoorob S. E., "Assessing the feasibility of impregnating phase change materials in lightweight aggregate for development of thermal energy storage systems", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 89, pp. 48-59, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.04.031, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pangdaeng S., Sata V., Aguiar, J. B., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Chindaprasirt P., "Apatite formation on calcined kaolin–white Portland cement geopolymer", Materials Science and Engineering C, vol. 51, pp. 1-6, doi:10.1016/j.msec.2015.02.039, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Pereira M. F. P., Aguiar, J. B., Camões A., and Lourenço P. B., "Influence of type of binder and sand on the characteristics of masonry mortars", Romanian Journal of Materials, vol. 45, issue 2, pp. 117-122, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q3

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., and Tadeu A., "Argamassas com incorporação de Materiais de Mudança de Fase (PCM): Caracterização física, mecânica e durabilidade", Revista Matéria, vol. 20, issue 1, pp. 245-261, doi:10.1590/S1517-707620150001.0025, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q3

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Felix T., Tahri W., and Aguiar, J. B., "Mix design, properties and cost analysis of fly ash-based geopolymer foam", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 80, pp. 18-30, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.01.063, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Calado C., Camões A., Monteiro E., Helene P., and Barkokébas Jr B., "Durability Indicators Comparison for SCC and CC in Tropical Coastal Environments", Materials, MDPI, vol. 8, pp. 1459-1481, doi:10.3390/ma8041459, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Frazão C., Camões A., Barros J. A. O., and Gonçalves D., "Durability of steel fiber reinforced self-compacting concrete", Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, vol. 80, pp. 155-166, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.01.061, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., and Tadeu A., "Mortars based in different binders with incorporation of phase change materials: Physical and mechanical properties", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, pp. 1216-1233, doi:10.1080/19648189.2015.1008651, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q2

Pappalardo Jr. A., Jalali S., and Silva F. J., "Characterization of parameters to predict the structural behaviour of geopolymeric mortar plates strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymer", Key Engineering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 485-497, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.485 , 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Aguiar, J. B., and Jesus C. M. G., "Durability performance of fly ash based one-part geopolymer mortars", Key Engineering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 113-120, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.113, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Gonzalez L. M., Santos Silva A., and Jalali S., "Kinetics comparison of alkali-reactivity tests for aggregates", Key Engineering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 506-516, doi:doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.506, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Gonzalez L. M., Santos Silva A., and Jalali S., "Results comparison of alkali-reactivity tests for same aggregates, using a kinetic model", Key Engineering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 498-505, doi:doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.498, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Cardoso C., and Jalali S., "Thermal performance characterization of a modular system for facade", Key Engineering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 62-71, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.62, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Vasconcelos G., Lourenço P. B., Camões A., Martins A., and Cunha S., "Evaluation of the performance of recycled textile fibres in the mechanical behaviour of a gypsum and cork composite material", Cement and Concrete Composites, Elsevier, vol. 58, pp. 29-39, doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2015.01.001, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Aguiar, J. B., Cunha S., and Kheradmand M., "Mortars with Phase Change Materials: Contribute to Sustainable Construction ", Key Engeneering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 3-13, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.3, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., Tadeu A., and Garbacz A., "Mortars with phase change materials - Part I: Physical and mechanical characterization ", Key Engeneering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 22-32, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.22, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., Tadeu A., and Garbacz A., "Mortars with phase change materials - Part II: Durability evaluation ", Key Engeneering Materials, vol. 634, pp. 33-45, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.33, 2015.

Year: 2015 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Eires R., Camões A., and Jalali S., "Ancient Materials and Techniques to Improve the Earthen Building Durability", Key Engineering Materials, Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland, vol. Volume 634, pp. 357-366, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.357, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Malheiro R., Camões A., Meira G., Ferreira R. M., Amorim M. T., and Reis R. J. A. C., "Carbonation Front Progress in Mortars Containing Fly Ash Considering the Presence of Chloride Ions", Key Engineering Materials, Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland, vol. Volume 634, pp. 214-221, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.214, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Reis R., Malheiro R., Camões A., and Ribeiro M., "Carbonation resistance of high volume fly ash concrete", Key Engineering Materials, Sustainable Construction Materials, vol. 634, issue Chapter 2: Materials and Residues, pp. 288-299, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.288, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Anjos M. A. S., Camões A., and Jesus C. M. G., "Eco-efficient Self-compacting Concrete with Reduced Portland Cement Content and High Volume of Fly Ash and Metakaolin", Key Engineering Materials, Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland, vol. Volume 634, pp. 172-181, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.172, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Neto E., Souto A., Camões A., Begonha A., and Cachim P., "Effects of Anti graffiti Protection on Concrete Durability", Key Engineering Materials, Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland, vol. Volume 634, pp. 517-526, doi:doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.634.517, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Oliveira F., Mendonça P., Couto J. P., Camões A., and Silva E., "Comparative environmental and economic analysis of South European", WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on ENVIRONMENT and DEVELOPMENT, vol. 10, issue 53, pp. 509-528, 2014.

Year: 2014 | SJR: Q2

Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Aguiar, J. B., and Krakowiak K. J., "Thermal behavior of cement based plastering mortar containing hybrid microencapsulated phase change materials", Energy and Buildings, vol. 84, pp. 526-536, doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.08.010, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Abdollahnejad Z., Hlavacek H., Miraldo S., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Compressive Strength, Microstructure and Hydration Products of Hybrid Alkaline Cements", Materials Research, Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais - ABM; Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica - ABC; and Associação Brasileira de Polímeros ABPol., doi:10.1590/S1516-14392014005000091, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q2

Silva C., Branco J. M., Camões A., and Lourenço P. B., "Dimensional Variation of Three Softwood Due to Hygroscopic Behavior", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 59, pp. 25-31, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.02.037, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., and Tadeu A., "Influence of the type of phase change materials microcapsules on the properties of lime-gypsum thermal mortars", Advanced Engineering Materials, vol. 16, issue 4, pp. 433-441, doi:10.1002/adem.201300278 , 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Kheradmand M., Aguiar, J. B., and Azenha M., "Estimation of the specific enthalpy–temperature functions for plastering mortars containing hybrid mixes of phase change materials", International Journal Energy Environmental Engineering, vol. 5, pp. 1-7, doi:10.1007/s40095-014-0081-9, 2014.

Year: 2014 | SJR: Q2

Nazari A., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Cevik A., and Sanjayan J., "Compressive strength of tungsten mine waste- and metakaolinbased geopolymers", Ceramics International, Elsevier, vol. 40, issue Issue 4, May 2014, pp. 6053-6062, doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2013.11.055, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Compressive Strength and Microstructure of Hybrid Alkaline Cements", International Journal of Civil, Architectural Science and Engineering, vol. 8, issue 2, pp. 221-227, 2014.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Eco-efficient construction and building materials research under the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 51, pp. 151-162, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ding Y., Ning X., Zhang Y., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Fibres for enhancing of the bond capacity between GFRP rebar and concrete", Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier B.V., vol. 51, pp. 303-312, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Labrincha J. A., "Biotechnologies and bioinspired materials for the construction industry: an overview", International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, pp. 1-10, 2014.

Year: 2014 | SJR: Q2

Barros R. S., Oliveira D. V., Varum H., Alves C. S. A., and Camões A., "Experimental characterization of physical and mechanical properties of schist from Portugal", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 50, pp. 617–630, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cunha P., Aguiar, J. B., and Oliveira P., "Using conformity control of concrete compressive strength for construction site classification", Bulletin of the Polytechnic Institute of Jassy - Constructions. Architecture Section, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Jassy, vol. Vol. 63, issue 5, pp. 155-169, 2013.

Tahri W., Samet B., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Aguiar, J. B., Jesus C., and s. Baklouti, "Shrinkage and mechanical performance of geopolymeric mortars based on calcined Tunisian clay", JCMR - Journal of Chemistry and Materials Research, vol. 4, pp. 6-11, 2013.

Cunha S., Lucas S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., and Bragança, L., "Influence of incorporation phase change materials, PCM, granulates on workability, mechanical strength and aesthetical appearance of lime and gypsum mortars", ACEE - Architecture Civil Engineering Environment, vol. 6, pp. 39-48, 2013.

Cunha P. J. P., Aguiar, J. B., Oliveira P., and Camões A., "Using Conformity Control of Concrete Compressive Strength for Construction Site Classification", Bulletin of the Polytechnic Institute of Jassy - Constructions. Architecture Section, LIX (LXIII), vol. 5, pp. 155-170, 2013.

Jamshidi M., Pakravan H. R., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Assessment of the durability performance of fiber-cement sheets", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol. 25, no. 6, pp. 819–823, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Avaliação dos impactos ambientais de materiais de construção: algumas questões de relevo a merecer reflexão", Maquinaria, no. 230, pp. 56–62, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Betões com capacidade de auto-reparação: um contributo para a redução de custos de infra-estruturas", Maquinaria, no. 231, pp. 58–62, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Labrincha J. A., "Biotech cementitious materials: some aspects of an innovative approach for concrete with enhanced durability", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 1136–1141, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Aguiar, J. B., and Júnior C., "Carbonation of surface protected concrete", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 49, pp. 478–483, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Vasconcelos E., Fernandes S., Aguiar, J. B., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Concrete retrofitting using CFRP and geopolymer mortars", Materials Science Forum, vol. 730-732, pp. 427–432, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Labrincha J. A., "The future of construction materials research and the seventh UN Millennium. Development Goa l: a few insights", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 40, pp. 729–737, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Gás radão: um perigoso contaminante do ar no interior das habitações", Maquinaria, no. 228, pp. 56–62, 2013.

Lucas S. S., Ferreira V. M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Incorporation of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in mortars – influence of microstructure in the hardened state properties and photocatalytic activity", Cement and Concrete Research, vol. 43, pp. 112–120, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Cunha S., Aguiar, J. B., Ferreira V. M., and Tadeu A., "Influence of adding encapsulated phase change materials in aerial lime based mortars", Advanced Materials Research, vol. 687, pp. 255–261, 2013.

Year: 2013 | SJR: Q3

Lucas S. S., Ferreira V. M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Latent heat storage in PCM containing mortars - study of microstructural modifications", Energy and Buildings, vol. 66, pp. 724–731, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Sena-Cruz J., Ferreira R. M., Ramos L. F., Fernandes F. M., Miranda F., and Castro F., "Luiz Bandeira bridge: assessment of a historical RC bridge", International Journal of Architectural Heritage - Conservation, Analysis, and Restoration, vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 628–652, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q1

Jamshidi A., Jamshidi M., Mehrdadi N., Shasavandi A., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Mechanical performance of concrete with partial replacement of sand by sewage sludge ash from incineration", Materials Science Forum, pp. 462–467, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Nazari A., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Modeling the compressive strength of geopolymeric binders by gene expression programming-GEP", Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 40, no. 14, pp. 5427–5438, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ding Y., Chen Z., Han Z., Zhang Y., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Nano-carbon black and carbon fiber as conductive materials for the diagnosing of the damage of concrete beam", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 43, pp. 233–241, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Ion I. M., Stanciu D., Aguiar, J. B., and Angelescu N., "Polymer concrete, correlations between properties", Metalurgia International, vol. 18, no. 5, pp. 236–239, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

Nazari A., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Predicting compressive strength of different geopolymers by artificial neural networks", Ceramics International, vol. 39, pp. 2247–2257, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Martins F. F., and Camões A., "Prediction of compressive strength of concrete containing fly ash using data mining techniques", Cement, Wapno, Beton, vol. 2013, no. 1, pp. 39–51, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q2

Ion I. M., Aguiar, J. B., Angelescu N., and Stanciu D., "Properties of polymer modified concrete in fresh and hardened state", Advanced Materials Research, vol. 687, pp. 204–212, 2013.

Year: 2013 | SJR: Q3

Vasconcelos G., Lourenço P. B., Mendonça P., Camões A., Mateus, R., Bragança, L., Brito A. G., and Poletti E., "Proposal of an innovative solution for partition walls: mechanical, thermal and acoustic validation", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 48, pp. 961–979, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.07.079, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Aguiar, J. B., Ozkul H. M., and Cunha S., "Report from 13th ICPIC and 7th ASPIC: new trends on concrete-polymer composites", Advanced Materials Research, vol. 687, pp. 45–56, 2013.

Year: 2013 | SJR: Q3

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Resíduos de construção e demolição (RCD): enquadramento e breves considerações sobre a localização óptima das estações de reciclagem", Maquinaria, vol. 229, pp. 56–62, 2013.

Stanciu D., Ion I. M., Aguiar, J. B., and Angelescu N., "Self-compacting concrete: a comparison between the workability properties, density, porosity and mechanical properties", Metalurgia International, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 138–141, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3

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