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2011

Moura D., Vasconcelos E., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Ding Y., "Concrete repair with geopolymeric mortars: influence of mortars composition on their workability and mechanical strength", Materiais 2011 - XV Encontro da Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais, 6º Simpósio Internacional de Materiais, 2011.

Vasconcelos E., Fernandes S. A. F., Aguiar, J. B., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Concrete retrofitting using metakaolin geopolymer mortars and CFRP", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 25, no. 8, pp. 3213–3221, 2011.

Year: 2011 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Faria J., Shasavandi A., and Jalali S., "Considerations about the use of lime-cement mortars for render conservation purposes", INVACO2 - International Conference on Innovation and Valorization in Civil Engineering and Construction Materials, 2011.

Faria J., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Desenvolvimento de argamassas para a reabilitação de edifício antigos. Parte 2: comportamento à água", Engenharia Civil: Revista do Departamento de Engenharia Civil da Universidade do Minho, vol. 39, pp. 59–68, 2011.

Faria J., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Desenvolvimento de argamassas para a reabilitação de edifícios antigos. Parte 1: trabalhabilidade e comportamento mecânico", Engenharia Civil: Revista do Departamento de Engenharia Civil da Universidade do Minho, vol. 39, pp. 47–58, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Shasavandi A., and Jalali S., "Eco-efficient concrete using industrial wastes: a review", Materiais 2011 - XV Encontro da Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais, 6º Simpósio Internacional de Materiais, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Faria J., and Jalali S., "Embodied energy versus operational energy : showing the shortcomings of the energy performance building directive (EPBD)", Materiais 2011 - XV Encontro da Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais, 6º Simpósio Internacional de Materiais, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Energia incorporada em materiais de construção versus energia operacional", Revista Internacional Construlink, vol. 9, no. 27, pp. 5–12, 2011.

Pakravan H. R., Jamshidi M., Latifi M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Evaluation of adhesion in polymeric fibre reinforced cementitious composites", International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 2011.

Ding Y., Liu H., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Experimental investigation on the mechanical behaviour of the fiber reinforced high-performance concrete tunnel segment", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 93, no. 4, pp. 1284–1289, 2011.

Year: 2011 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Highlighting the excellence in Civil Engineering research in Portugal with the help of the h-index", UBI2011 - International Conference on Engineering: Innovation & Development, 2011.

Ding Y., Ning X., Li J., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Investigation of the effect of fibers on bond properties between self-consolidating concrete and GFRP rebars", ICCS16 - 16th International Conference on Composite Structures, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Materiais biomiméticos: Materiais de construção inspirados na natureza", Arte & Construção, vol. 240, pp. 38–40, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Shahsavandi A., and Jalali S., "Mechanical properties and durability of concrete with partial replacement of Portland cement by ceramic wastes", 1st International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Nanotechnology: advantages and drawbacks in the field of construction and building materials", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 582–590, 2011.

Year: 2011 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Natural fiber reinforced concrete", Fibrous and composite materials for civil engineering applications, pp. 154–167, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "The new construction products regulation (CPR) and the shift towards eco-efficient construction", UBI2011 - International Conference on Engineering: Innovation & Development, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "O novo regulamento de produtos da construção (RPC): incentivando a utilização de produtos eco-eficientes", Arte & Construção, vol. 247, pp. 38–41, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "O renascimento da construção com alvenaria de terra", Revista Maquinaria – Angola, vol. 216, pp. 80–89, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Fucic A., and Katic J., "Radiochemical indoor environment and public health risks in current building technologies", EPH - 2nd Environment and Public Health Conference, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Resistance to acid attack, abrasion and leaching behavior of alkali-activated mine waste binders", Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, vol. 44, pp. 487–498, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Selecção de materiais de construção eco-eficientes. Parte 1", Arte & Construção, vol. 242, pp. 26–28, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Selecção de materiais de construção eco-eficientes. Parte 2", Arte & Construção, vol. 243, pp. 38–40, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Toxicity of building materials: a key issue in sustainable construction", International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 281–287, 2011.

Year: 2011 | SJR: Q2

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Shasavandi A., and Jalali S., "Tyre rubber wastes based concrete: a review", 1st International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, pp. 1–7, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Shahsavandi A., and Jalali S., "Using metakaolin to improve the compressive strength and the durability of fly ash based concrete", INVACO2 - International Conference on Innovation and Valorization in Civil Engineering and Construction Materials, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Utilização do índice-h para caracterizar a quantidade e a qualidade da produção científica: o caso da investigação em Engenharia Civil produzida em Universidades Portuguesas", Engenharia Civil: Revista do Departamento de Engenharia Civil da Universidade do Minho, vol. 39, pp. 1–14, 2011.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Vantagens ambientais da construção em terra", Construção Magazine, vol. 43, pp. 32–34, 2011.

2012

Oliveira H. J. R., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Bragança, L., "Alguns contributos da nanotecnologia para a sustentabilidade dos materiais de construção", CINCOS'12 - Congresso de Inovação na Construção Sustentável, pp. 1–10, 2012.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Ding Y., Miraldo S., Abdollahnejad Z., and Labrincha J. A., "Are geopolymers more suitable than Portland cement to produce high volume recycled aggregates HPC?", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 36, pp. 1048–1052, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Azevedo N. M., Aguiar, J. B., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Argamassas fotocatalíticas: influência da composição na resistência mecânica e na capacidade de auto-limpeza", 4º Congresso Português de Argamassas e ETICS, 2012.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Betões geopoliméricos: um material com elevadas potencialidades para o reaproveitamento de agregados reciclados", Maquinaria, vol. 223, pp. 56–62, 2012.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Breve análise crítica sobre a gestão de RCD em Portugal: desempenho comparado com práticas internacionais", Revista Internacional Construlink, vol. 10, no. 30, pp. 43–53, 2012.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Certificação ambiental de materiais e produtos de contrução: relativizando o valor salvífico das ACVs, dos rótulos ecológicos e das EPDs", Climatização, vol. 81, pp. 76–79, 2012.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Contributos da nanotecnologia para os Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB)", Maquinaria, no. 221, pp. 58–63, 2012.

Faria J., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Desenvolvimento de argamassas para a reabilitação de edificios antigos. Parte 1 – Trabalhabilidade e comportamento mecânico", 4º Congresso Português de Argamassas e ETICS, 2012.

Faria J., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Desenvolvimento de argamassas para a reabilitação de edifícios antigos. Parte 2 – Comportamento à água", 4º Congresso Português de Argamassas e ETICS, 2012.

Azevedo F. A. A., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Jesus C. M. G., Aguiar, J. B., and Camões A., "Desenvolvimento de um betão com elevada resistência ao ataque por ácido sulfúrico contendo resíduos de borracha de pneus", CINCOS'12 - Congresso de Inovação na Construção Sustentável, pp. 1–6, 2012.

Ding Y., Chen Z., Tian H., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Zhang Y., "Diphasic conductive concrete with nano materials and carbon fiber for self-sensing of strain", ECCM 15 - 15th European Conference on Composite Materials, pp. 1–7, 2012.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Abdollahnejad Z., Camões A., Jamshidi M., and Ding Y., "Durability of alkali-activated binders: a clear advantage over Portland cement or an unproven issue?", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 30, pp. 400–405, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Earth construction: lessons from the past for future eco-efficient construction", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 29, pp. 512–519, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Indoor radon: an overview on a perennial problem", Building and Environment, vol. 58, pp. 270–277, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pakravan H. R., Jamshidi M., Latif M., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Influence of acrylic fibers geometry on the mechanical performance of fiber-cement composites", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 125, no. 4, pp. 3050–3057, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Materiais bio-inspirados: utilizando a biotecnologia para aumentar a durabilidade do betão", Maquinaria, vol. 226, pp. 56–62, 2012.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "Materiais contendo fibras de amianto: problemas e soluções", Revista Internacional Construlink, vol. 10, no. 30, pp. 5–12, 2012.

Jamshidi M., Jamshidi A., Merdadhi N., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Mechanical performance and capillary water absorption of sewage sludge ash concrete (SSAC)", International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 228–234, 2012.

Shasavandi A., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Jalali S., "New pozzanic industrial wastes for eco-efficient concrete", Congresso Construção 2012 - 4º Congresso Nacional, pp. 1–10, 2012.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Miraldo S., Labrincha J. A., and Brito J., "An overview on concrete carbonation in the context of eco-efficient", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 36, pp. 141–150, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Ding Y., and Jalali S., "Properties and durability of concrete containing polymeric wastes (tyre rubber and polyethylene terephthalate bottles): an overview", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 714–724, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Azevedo F. A. A., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Jesus C. M. G., Aguiar, J. B., and Camões A., "Properties and durability of HPC with tyre rubber wastes", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 34, pp. 186–191, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Reabilitação de infra-estruturas de betão com ligantes de base geopolimérica", Maquinaria, vol. 224, pp. 54–62, 2012.

Ding Y., Fasheng Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Yulin Z., "Shear behaviour of steel fibre reinforced self-consolidating concrete beams based on the modified compression field theory", Composite Structures, vol. 94, no. 8, pp. 2440–2449, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Faria J., and Jalali S., "Some considerations about the use of lime-cement mortars for building conservation purposes in Portugal: a reprehensible option or a lesser evil?", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 30, pp. 488–494, 2012.

Year: 2012 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Gonzalez J., and Jalali S., "Sustainable monitoring of concrete structures: strength and durability performance of polymer-modified self-sensing concrete", International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 170–174, 2012.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Utilização de nanopartículas no desenvolvimento de betões de elevado desempenho", Maquinaria, pp. 56–62, 2012.

Abdollahnejad Z., Hlavacek P., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Preliminary experimental investigation on one-part geopolymer mixes", Congresso Construção 2012 - 4º Congresso Nacional, pp. 1–11, 2012.

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

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.

Vasconcelos E., Fernandes S. A. F., 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., "Concrete with polymeric wastes", Eco-efficient concrete, pp. 368–385, 2013.

Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "Eco-concrete: one-part geopolymer mixes", TRF Senior Research Scholars Annual Conference II, pp. 29–35, 2013.

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

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Eco-efficient concrete", Eco-efficient concrete, pp. 1–624, 2013.

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.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Handbook of recycled concrete and demolition waste", Handbook of recycled concrete and demolition waste, pp. 1–672, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction", Nearly Zero Energy Building Refurbishment: A Multidisciplinary Approach, pp. 1–14, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction", Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction: Materials, Processes and Applications, pp. 1–6, 2013.

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

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

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Nanoparticles for high performance concrete (HPC)", Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction: Materials, Processes and Applications, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 38–52, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction: Materials, Processes and Applications", Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction: Materials, Processes and Applications, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Nearly Zero Energy Building Refurbishment", Nearly Zero Energy Building Refurbishment: A Multidisciplinary Approach, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1–658, 2013.

Abdollahnejad Z., Jesus C. M. G., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "One-part geopolymers versus Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) mortars: durability assessment", WASTES 2013 - 2nd Edition of the International Conference and Exhibition: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, pp. 115–120, 2013.

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

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.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Self-sensing concrete with nanomaterials", Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction: Materials, Processes and Applications, pp. 53–74, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "The suitability of concrete using recycled aggregates (RAs) for high-performance concrete (HPC)", Handbook of recycled concrete and demolition waste, pp. 424–438, 2013.

Pacheco-Torgal, F., Miraldo S., Ding Y., and Labrincha J. A., "Targeting HPC with the help of nanoparticles: an overview", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 38, pp. 365–370, 2013.

Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1

Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Toxicity Issues: Radon", Nearly Zero Energy Building Refurbishment: A Multidisciplinary Approach, pp. 361–380, 2013.

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

Gomes A. Sá, Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Camões A., "Análise de Desenvolvimentos no Domínio dos Materiais de Construção Auto reparadores", Revista de Engenharia Civil, issue nº 47, pp. 19-30, 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., 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.

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.

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.

Martins T., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Aguiar, J. B., and Jesus C. M. G., "Betões de elevado desempenho com nano-partículas de TiO2 e cinzas volantes: Resistência mecânica, durabilidade e custo", Revista de Engenharia Civil, issue 46, pp. 5-17, 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.

2014

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

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