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Mastali M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Carbon dioxide sequestration on mortars containing recycled aggregates: A hot area for startup development", Start-Up Creation: The Smart Eco-efficient Built Environment, 2, vol. 1, pp. 143-159, 2020.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to startup creation for the smart eco-efficient built environment", Start-Up Creation: The Smart Eco-efficient Built Environment, 2, vol. 1, pp. 1-15, 2020.

Abdollahnejad Z., Kheradmand M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Influence of two commercial superplasticizers and a biopolymer on the performance of waste-based alkali-activated mortars", Bio-Based Materials and Biotechnologies for Eco-Efficient Construction, 1, vol. 1, pp. 43-66, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-819481-2.00003-9, 2020.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to Bio-Based Materials and Biotechnologies for Eco-Efficient Construction", Bio-based Materials and Biotechnologies for Eco-efficient Construction, 1, vol. 1, pp. 1-16, doi:10.1016/C2018-0-04217-6, 2020.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to advances in construction and demolition waste", Advances in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling, 1, vol. 1, pp. 1-10, doi:0.1016/B978-0-12-819055-5.00001-2, 2020.

Ding Y., Dong H., Cao M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Recycled household ceramic 17 waste in eco-efficient cement: A case study", Advances in Engineering Materials, Structures and Systems: Innovations, Mechanics and Applications: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2019), 1, vol. 1, issue 1, pp. 339-354, doi:0.1016/B978-0-12-819055-5.00017-6, 2020.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Amirkhanian S., "Introduction to eco-efficient pavement materials", Eco-Efficient Pavement Construction Materials, 1, vol. 1, pp. 1-10, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-818981-8.00001-1, 2020.

Bragança, L., and Mateus, R., "Métodos de apoio à decisão para desenvolvimento de edificações mais sustentáveis", Ambiente Construído e Estratégias Sustentáveis, pp. 118-150, 2019.

Almeida, Manuela G., and Barbosa R., "Painéis Modulares Prefabricados na Reabilitação Energética: Contributo para Edifícios nZEB", Ambiente Construído e estratégias sustentáveis, vol. 1, pp. 151-175, 2019.

Hadba L., Mendonça P., and Silva L. T., "Functional Conditioning Systems for Urban Environments - Regarding Hygrothermal Comfort, Air and Noise Pollution", Sustainable technologies for the enhancement of the natural landscape and of the built environment, De Joanna, P.; Passaro, A., pp. 385-416, doi:doi:..., 2019.

Jabbari M., Fonseca F., and Ramos R. A. R., "Assessing the Pedestrian Network Conditions in Two Cities: The Cases of Qazvin and Porto", Urban Heritage Along the Silk Roads, pp. 229-248, doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22762-3, 2019.

Reis R. C., Camões A., and Ribeiro M., "Using Thymolphthalein for Accelerated Carbonation Testing of High Volume Fly Ash Cementitious Blends", Service Life and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures, RILEM, pp. 17-30, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-90236-4, 2019.

Mateus, R., Fernandes J. E. P., and Teixeira E. R., "Environmental Life Cycle Analysis of Earthen Building Materials", Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, issue 2019, pp. 1-6, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.11459-6, 2019.

Fernandes J. E. P., Silva S. M., Mateus, R., and Teixeira E. R., "Analysis of the Thermal Performance and Comfort Conditions of Vernacular Rammed Earth Architecture From Southern Portugal", Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, issue 2019, pp. 1-10, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.11460-2, 2019.

Dabbebi R., Aguiar, J. B., and s. Baklouti, "Structural properties of phosphate-washing waste based geopolymeric mortars", Petrogenesis and Exploration of the Earth’s Interior, pp. 207-210, doi:10.1007/978-3-030-01575-6_50, 2019.

Ding Y., Liu G., Han Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Concrete with nanomaterials and fibers for self-monitoring of strain and cracking subjected to flexure", Nanotechnology in Eco-efficient Construction - Second Edition, 2, pp. 261-279, doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102641-0.00012-8, 2018.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction", Nanotechnology in Eco-efficient Construction - Second Edition, pp. 1-9, doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102641-0.00001-3, 2018.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Use of recycled plastics in eco-efficient concrete", Use of Recycled Plastics in Eco-efficient Concrete, 1, vol. 1, 2018.

Álvares D. F., and Lourenço J. M., "TOURISM PROCESS ANALYSIS MODEL (MAPT): Planning, Modeling and Tourism Process Development in Ouro Preto and Salvador / Modelo de Análise sobre o Processo Turístico (MAPT): uma Reflexão sobre Planejamento, Modelagem e Processos de Desenvolvimento", Turismo e Sustentabilidade: Verso e Reverso, Garamond Universitaria, pp. 169-198, 2018.

Mastali M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Carbon dioxide sequestration of fly ash alkaline based mortars with recycled aggregates and different sodium hydroxide concentrations: Properties, durability, carbon footprint, and cost analysis", Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Cementitious Construction Materials, 1, vol. 1, pp. 349-371, doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102444-7.00014-9, 2018.

Mastali M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Carbon dioxide sequestration of fly ash alkaline-based mortars containing recycled aggregates and reinforced by hemp fibers: Properties, freeze-thaw resistance, and carbon footprint", Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Cementitious Construction Materials, 1, vol. 1, pp. 393-409, doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102444-7.00016-2, 2018.

Mastali M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Carbon dioxide sequestration of fly ash alkaline-based mortars containing recycled aggregates and reinforced by hemp fibers: Mechanical properties and numerical simulation with a finite element method", Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Cementitious Construction Materials, 1, vol. 1, issue 1, pp. 373-391, doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102444-7.00015-0, 2018.

Mastali M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Carbon dioxide sequestration on fly ash/waste glass alkali-based mortars with recycled aggregates: Compressive strength, hydration products, carbon footprint, and cost analysis", Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Cementitious Construction Materials, 1, vol. 1, pp. 299-348, doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102444-7.00013-7, 2018.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to carbon dioxide sequestration–based cementitious construction materials", Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Cementitious Construction Materials, 1, vol. 1, pp. 3-12, doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102444-7.00001-0, 2018.

Tender M., Couto J. P., Lopes C., Cunha T., and Reis R., "BIM (Building Information Modelling) as a prevention tool in the design and work phases", Occupational Safety and Hygiene VI, Arezes et al. , pp. 177-182, doi:https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781351008877 , 2018.

Lima M. M. C. L., Carvalho E., and Aleixo R., "LDV Measurements of the Flow Induced by an Elongated Bridge Pier: The Fixed Bed Case", Free Surface Flows and Transport Processes. GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences., pp. 307-321, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-70914-7_20, 2018.

Pinho J. L. S., Neves D., and Vieira J. M. P., "Mathematical Model for Primary Production Within the Portuguese Coastal Zone", Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions, pp. 1-3, doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70548-4_474, 2018.

Tahri W., Samet B., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Aguiar, J. B., and s. Baklouti, "Geopolymeric repair mortars based on a low reactive clay", Eco-efficient Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Infrastructures, 1, vol. 1, pp. 293-313, 2017.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction", Eco-efficient Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Infrastructures, 1, vol. 1, pp. 1-12, 2017.

Duarte, A.A.L.S., and Amorim M. T. P., "Photocatalytic Treatment Techniques using Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles for Antibiotic Removal from Water", Application of Titanium Dioxide, pp. 125 - 146, 2017.

Labrincha J., Puertas F., Schroeyers W., Kovler K., Pontikes Y., Nuccetelli C., Krivenko P., Kovalchuk O., Petropavlovsky O., Komljenovic M., Fidanchevski E., Wiegers R., Volceanov E., Gunay E., Sanjuán M. A., Ducman V., Angjusheva B., Bajare D., Kovacs T., Bator G.,, "From NORM by-products to building materials", Naturally Occuring Radioactive Materials in Construction, pp. 183-252, 2017.

Nuccetelli C., De With G., Trevisi R., Vanhoudt N., Pepin S., Friedmann H., Xhixha G., Schroeyers W., Aguiar, J. B., Hondros J., Michalik B., Kovler K., Janssens A., and Wiegers R., "Legislative aspects", Naturally Occuring Radioactive Materials in Construction, pp. 37-60, 2017.

Tender M., Couto J. P., Baptista J., and Garcia A., "Topics for the prevention of accidents in tunnels – the Marão Tunnel experience", Occupational Safety and Hygiene V, Arezes et al. , pp. 257-261, doi:10.1201/9781315164809-48 , 2017.

Tender M., and Couto J. P., "Typification of the most common accidents at work and occupational diseases in tunnelling in Portugal", Occupational Safety and Hygiene V, Arezes et al. , pp. 253-256, doi:10.1201/9781315164809-47, 2017.

Fernandes J., Tender M., and Couto J. P., "Using BIM for risk management on a construction site", Occupational Safety and Hygiene V, Arezes et al. , pp. 269-272, doi:10.1201/9781315164809-50 , 2017.

Mateus, R., Silva S. M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Environmental Life-Cycle Analysis of Solar Systems", Building Integrated Solar Systems – Design and applications handbook, pp. 201-222, 2017.

Grobman Y., Chen N., Cory J., Silva S. M., Mateus, R., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Porter Building, Tel Aviv, Israel", Building Integrated Solar Systems – Design and applications handbook, pp. 391-398, 2017.

Remoaldo P. C., Alves J. A., Silva L. T., and Rodrigues S., "Novas abordagens na geografia da saúde portuguesa", Pesquisa e Extensão em Geografia da Saúde: entre a teoria e a prática, in Martha Priscila B. Pereira e Sandra C. M. Magalhães (Org.), pp. 11-34, 2017.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to cost-effective energy efficient building retrofitting", Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting: Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies, 1, vol. 1, issue 1, pp. 1-20, 2017.

Mateus, R., and Bragança, L., "Avaliação e Reconhecimento da Sustentabilidade", CONSTRUÇÃO SUSTENTÁVEL: Contributo das Ferramentas de Avaliação, 1, pp. 49, 2016.

Bragança, L., Andrade J. B., and Mateus, R., "Planning and Constructing", Sustainable Steel Buildings - A Practical Guide for Structures and Envelopes, 2016, pp. 99-102, 2016.

Bragança, L., Andrade J. B., and Mateus, R., "Sustainable Building Quality", Sustainable Steel Buildings - A Practical Guide for Structures and Envelopes, 2016, pp. 102-108, 2016.

Fischer D., Hauke B., Bragança, L., Andrade J. B., and Mateus, R., "What does ‘sustainable construction’ mean? An overview", Sustainable Steel Buildings - A Practical Guide for Structures and Envelopes, 2016, pp. 1-12, 2016.

Kheradmand M., Abdollahzadeh M., Azenha M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Phase change materials as smart nanomaterials for thermal energy storage in buildings", Intelligent Nanomaterials, 2nd, pp. 249-294, 2016.

Bragança, L., Guimarães E., Barbosa J. A., Araújo C., Alvarez C. E., and Ulian G., "Avaliação do Nível de Sustentabilidade em Comunidades Urbanas Energeticamente Eficientes", Comunidades Urbanas Energeticamente Eficientes, pp. 14-25, 2016.

Bragança, L., Araújo C., Barbosa J. A., and Guimarães E., "Metodologia Portuguesa de avaliação da sustentabilidade de edifícios de serviços e de turismo SBToolPT-S e SBToolPT-T", Comunidades Urbanas Energeticamente Eficientes, pp. 212-230, 2016.

Bragança, L., Guimarães E., Barbosa J. A., and Araújo C., "Metodologia Portuguesa de Avaliação de Sustentabilidade de áreas urbanas SBToolPT-PU", Comunidades Urbanas Energeticamente Eficientes, pp. 28-38, 2016.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Abdollahnejad Z., Miraldo S., and Kheradmand M., "Alkali-Activated Cement-Based Binders (AACB) as Durable and Cost-Competitive Low-CO2 Binder Materials: Some Shortcomings That Need to be Addressed", Handbook of Low Carbon Concrete, 1, vol. 1, issue 1, pp. 195-216, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-804524-4.00009-9, 2016.

Tahri W., Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Performance on an Alkali- Activated Cement-Based Binder (AACB) for Coating of an OPC Infrastructure Exposed to Chemical Attack: A Case Study", Handbook of low carbon concrete, 1, vol. 1, pp. 335-356, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-804524-4.00012-9, 2016.

Freitas, E.F., Lamas J., Silva C., Soares F., Mouta S., and Santos J. A., "Tyre-road noise annoyance assessment through virtual sounds", Advances in Noise Analysis, Mitigation and Control, Dr. Noor Ahmed (Ed.), InTech, pp. 121-138, doi:10.5772/64359, 2016.

Agnoletti M., Baptista R., Henriques R. F., Nogueira P., Costa Pinto L. M., Ramísio P. J., Teixeira J. M. C., Vaz E., and Santoro A., "A Green City: Impossible Dream or Necessity?", Environmental History in the Making, vol. Volume II: Acting, 2016.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to start-up creation for the smart eco-efficient built environment", Start-Up Creation: The Smart Eco-Efficient Built Environment, 1, vol. 1, issue 1, pp. 1-17, doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-100546-0.00001-7, 2016.

Gonçalves J. A., Couto J. P., and Tender M., "Construction workers' training: Contributions to a more effective prevention culture", Occupational Safety and Hygiene IV, Arezes et al, pp. 159-163, doi:10.1201/b21172-33, 2016.

Tender M., and Couto J. P., "“Safety and Health” as a criterion in the choice of tunneling method", Occupational Safety and Hygiene IV, Arezes et al, pp. 153-157, doi:10.1201/b21172-32, 2016.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to Nano- and Biotech-Based Materials for Energy Building Efficiency", Nano and Biotech Based Materials for Energy Building Efficiency, 1, vol. 1, issue 1, pp. 1-16, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-27505-5_1, 2016.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to biopolymers and biotech admixtures for eco-efficient construction materials", Biopolymers and Biotech Admixtures for Eco-Efficient Construction Materials, 1, vol. 1, pp. 1-10, doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-100214-8.00001-4, 2016.

Eires R., Camões A., and Jalali S., "Biopolymers for Enhanced Performance Earth Construction: Recovery of Ancient Traditions", Earth construction & tradition, Hubert Feiglstorfer, vol. Volume I, pp. 277-291, 2016.

Amorim F., Gomes R., Carvalho M., Silva C., Ferrão P., Guedes M. C., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Chapter 27 - The drive towards near Zero Energy Buildings through Professional Training in Southern Europe – The SouthZEB Project", Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Success and its Impact on Regional Development, pp. 655-680, doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9567-2.ch027, 2016.

Vieira J. M. P., "Estado da Arte do Plano de Segurança da Água", PLANO DE SEGURANÇA DA ÁGUA NA VISÃO DE ESPECIALISTAS, 2015, pp. 29-45, 2015.

Alves J. A., Remoaldo P. C., and Silva L. T., "Marketing socioambiental: o estudo de caso da participação popular em áreas de alta densidade de postes e linhas de alta tensão em Portugal", MERCADOTECNIA AL SERVICIO DE LA SALUD - Un enfoque multidisciplinario, pp. 89-106, 2015.

Rani-Borges B., and Vieira J. M. P., "Risk management in landfills. A public health perspective", WASTES 2015 – Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2015, pp. 247–252, doi:10.1201/b18853-42, 2015.

Arsenio E., and Ribeiro P. J. G., "The Economic Assessment of Health Benefits of Active Transport", Sustainable Urban Transport, vol. 7, pp. 1-22, doi:10.1108/S2044-994120150000007011, 2015.

Rocha L., Tereso A., and Couto J. P., "Project Management: Evaluation of the Problems in the Portuguese Construction Industry", New Contributions in Information Systems and Technologies, in Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, A. Rocha, A. M. Correia, S. Costanzo, & L. P. Reis (Eds.), , vol. Volume 353, issue Vol 1, pp. 69-78, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16486-1_7, 2015.

Aelenei L., Buhagiar V., Almeida, Manuela G., Silva S. M., Mateus, R., and et.al., "State of the art on Building Integrated Solar Thermal Systems", Building Integration of Solar Thermal Systems, 2015.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to eco-efficient materials to mitigate building cooling needs", Eco-efficient Materials for Mitigating Building Cooling Needs , 1, vol. 1, pp. 1-9, doi:10.1016/B978-1-78242-380-5.00001-7, 2015.

Tender M., Couto J. P., and Ferreira T. P., "Prevention in Underground Construction with Sequential Excavation Method", Occupational Safety and Hygiene III, Arezes et al. (eds), issue Vol 1, pp. 421-424, 2015.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Aguiar, J. B., Ding Y., Tahri W., and s. Baklouti, "Performance of alkali-activated mortars for the repair and strengthening of OPC concrete", Handbook of Alkali-Activated Cements, Mortars and Concretes, 1, vol. 1, pp. 627-641, doi:10.1533/9781782422884.4.627, 2015.

Dalonso Y. S., Lourenço J. M., Remoaldo P. C., and Netto A. P., "Políticas, eventos e turismo de experiência ", Produtos turísticos e novos segmentos de mercado: planejamento, criação e comercialização, Alexandre Panosso Netto, Marilia Gomes dos Reis Ansarah, Barueri, SP, pp. 114-132, 2015.

Fonseca F., Ramos R. A. R., and Rodrigues da Silva A. N., "An agent-based model as a tool of planning at a sub-regional scale", Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 8580, issue II, pp. 611-618, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-09129-7_44, 2014.

Year: 2014 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q4

Almeida, Manuela G., Ferreira M., and Rodrigues A., "Reabilitação Energética do Património Construído - Metodologia para determinação de soluções de custo ótimo", Ambiente Construído e sua Sustentabilidade, pp. 111-144, 2014.

Gonçalves J., Mateus, R., and Ferreira T., "Continuing Tradition: Farms in the northeast region of Portugal", Vernacular Architecture: Towards a Sustainable Future, pp. 343-348, doi:10.1201/b17393-61, 2014.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering", Biotechnologies and Biominetics for Civil Engineering, Springer Verlag, vol. I, pp. 1-19, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-09287-4, 2014.

Ramos R. A. R., and Fonseca F., "As redes urbanas como instrumentos de planeamento sustentável à escala regional", Ambiente Construído e sua Sustentabilidade, pp. 15-48, 2014.

Granja H., Pinho J. L. S., and Mendes N., "A Multi-Criteria Approach for Erosion Risk Assessment Using a New Concept of Spatial Unit Analysis, Wave Model and High Resolution DEMs.", Remote Sensing and Modeling, Finkl, Charles W., Makowski, Christopher (Eds.), vol. 9, pp. 481-494, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-06326-3_20, 2014.

Bragança, L., and Mateus, R., "Sistemas construtivos para a sustentabilidade da construção: soluções e sistemas construtivos para a construção e a regeneração sustentáveis do ambiente construído", Ambiente construído e sua sustentabilidade, 1ª, pp. 77-110, 2014.

Couto J. P., and Tender M., "Factors affecting the safety in Portuguese architectural heritage works", Occupational Safety and Hygiene II, Arezes et al. (eds), pp. 465-470, 2014.

Couto J. P., Rabanni E., Duarte J., and Santos F., "Stakeholder’s perspectives on accident causes in rehabilitation and maintenance work in Portugal and Brazil", Occupational Safety and Hygiene II, Arezes et al. (eds), pp. 547-552, 2014.

Lourenço J. M., "Assessing quality of life through physical parameters", Post-speculative strategies, Juan Arana & Teresa Franchini (editors), pp. 180-189, 2014.

Benlliure J., Janku E., Vlk T., Woutersen M., Zasina J., Lourenço J. M., and Raventós T., "Strategies for the post-speculative city: the case of Vallec/kas", Post-speculative strategies, Juan Arana & Teresa Franchini (editors), issue 2, pp. 196-207, 2014.

Silva L. T., Rodrigues D. S., and Ramos R. A. R., "A relação entre o fator de visão do céu e a concentração de PM10 em espaços urbanos. O recurso a medições em pontos da cidade de Braga, Portugal", Urbanização e Meio Ambiente, vol. Vol.II, pp. 457-480, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to the environmental impact of construction and building materials", Eco-efficient construction and building materials, 1, vol. 1, pp. 1-10, 2013.

Kaklauskas A., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Grafakos S., and Lapinskiene V., "Built Environment Life Cycle Process and Climate Change", Nearly Zero Energy Building Refurbishment, Springer Verlag, pp. 61-97 , doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-5523-2_3, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction", Nearly Zero Energy Building Refurbishment, vol. 1, pp. 1-14, doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-5523-2_1, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Miraldo S., Ding Y., and Labrincha J. A., "Nanoparticles for high performance concrete (HPC)", Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction Materials, Processes and Applications, vol. 1, pp. 38-52, 2013.

Chen Z., Ding Y., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Zhang Y., "Self-sensing concrete with nano materials", Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction Materials, Processes and Applications, vol. 1, pp. 53-74, 2013.

Chen Z., Ding Y., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Zhang Y., "Self-sensing concrete with nano materials", Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction Materials, Processes and Applications, vol. 1, pp. 53-74, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Ding Y., Miraldo S., Abdollahnejad Z., and Labrincha J., "The suitability of concrete using recycled aggregates (RAs) for high-performance concrete (HPC)", Handbook of Recycled Concrete and Demolition Waste, vol. 1, pp. 424-438, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Ding Y., Miraldo S., Abdollahnejad Z., and Labrincha J., "The suitability of concrete using recycled aggregates (RAs) for high-performance concrete (HPC)", Handbook of Recycled Concrete and Demolition Waste, vol. 1, pp. 424-438, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to the recycling of construction and demolition waste (CDW)", Handbook of recyced concrete and demolition waste , London, pp. 1-6, 2013.

Oliveira M., Couto J. P., Mendonça P., Branco J., and Reis A., "Low cost construction: State of the art and prospects for using structure wood apartment buildings in Portugal", Structures and Architecture: Concepts, Applications and Challenges, Cruz (ed), pp. 2168-2175, 2013.

Fonseca F., and Ramos R. A. R., "Rural tourism in peripheral areas: Evidence from the Portuguese municipality of Almeida", Towns in a Rural World, pp. 253-279, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction", Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction, pp. 1-6, 2013.

Couto J. P., and Gomes C., "Factors affecting the safety performance in Portuguese construction: Summary analysis focused on rehabilitation works", Occupational Safety and Hygiene, Arezes et al. (eds), pp. 123-127, 2013.

Miranda T. F. S., e Sousa L. R., Roggenthen W., and Sousa R. L., "Application of Data Mining techniques for the development of new rock mechanics constitutive models", Constitutive modeling of geomaterials: Advances and new applications, pp. 735–740, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Biotechconcrete: An innovative approach for concrete with enhanced durability", Eco-efficient concrete, pp. 565–576, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Built Environment Life Cycle Process and Climate Change", Nearly Zero Energy Building Refurbishment: A Multidisciplinary Approach, pp. 61–97, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Concrete with polymeric wastes", Eco-efficient concrete, pp. 368–385, 2013.

Caicedo B., Coronado O., Fleureau J. - M., and Correia A. G., "Cyclic behavior of unsaturated unbound aggregates for pavements", Advances in Unsaturated Soils (Pan-Am Unsaturated Soils), pp. 291–297, 2013.

Oliveira J. R. M., Silva H. M. R. D., and Pais, J., "Different solutions for road pavement recycling", Recycling : technological systems, management practices and environmental impact, pp. 1–56, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "An eco-efficient approach to concrete carbonation", Eco-efficient concrete, pp. 368–385, 2013.

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