Sustainable Construction Building Performance Simulation and Asset and Maintenance Management / [electronic resource] : edited by João M.P.Q. Delgado. - 1st ed. 2016. - VIII, 228 p. 127 illus., 108 illus. in color. online resource. - Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, 8 2194-9840 ; . - Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, 8 .

The use of fibre reinforced polymers in the rehabilitation of damaged masonry walletes -- Energy efficient rehabilitation measures for the Portuguese residential buildings constructed in the 1960-1990 period -- Ventilation system for drying out buildings after a flood -- Risk assessment of urban fire - Proposal of a method for analysis and management of existing building -- Building refurbishment - economical relevance of the several construction elements -- Maintenance as a tool to avoid building pathology. The Oporto building example -- An interoperable ICT tool for asset and maintenance management - Advances in research -- BIM methodology used in the maintenance of buildings -- Mechanical pathologies of reinforced concrete corbels and repair by bonding composite carbon fabrics -- Pathologies in reinforced concrete structures.

This book presents a collection of recent research works that highlight best practice solutions, case studies and practical advice on the implementation of sustainable construction techniques. It includes a set of new developments in the field of building performance simulation, building sustainability assessment, sustainable management, asset and maintenance management and service-life prediction. Accordingly, the book will appeal to a broad readership of professionals, scientists, students, practitioners, lecturers and other interested parties.

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Buildings—Repair and reconstruction.
Buildings—Maintenance.
Building materials.
Cultural property.
Building Repair and Maintenance.
Structural Materials.
Building Materials.
Cultural Heritage.

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