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The circular economy (CE) concept applied to construction and demolition waste (CDW) is a developing field of research that entails a large amount of complex and disjointed information; thus, a comprehensive review of scientific contributions could provide a completed perspective. This article aims to analyse the existing knowledge of CE research applied to CDW, using a double integrated analysis, a systematic literature review and a bibliometric analysis. For this purpose, Science Mapping Analysis Tool (SciMAT), a software for the analysis of performance indicators and visualisations of scientific maps, has been used, which offers a complete approach to the field and evaluates the most cited and productive authors and subject areas related to this discipline. The results obtained from the 1440 bibliographic records from 1993 to 2020 show a still-developing scientific field, evolving from concerns about economic aspects to the most recent progresses in the evaluation of sustainable deconstruction. This work will contribute to the existing body of knowledge by establishing connections, mapping networks of researchers and recommending new trends.
Carmen Díaz-López; Alessandra Bonoli; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. Analysis of the Scientific Evolution of the Circular Economy Applied to Construction and Demolition Waste. Sustainability 2021, 13, 9416 .
AMA StyleCarmen Díaz-López, Alessandra Bonoli, María Martín-Morales, Montserrat Zamorano. Analysis of the Scientific Evolution of the Circular Economy Applied to Construction and Demolition Waste. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (16):9416.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Díaz-López; Alessandra Bonoli; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. 2021. "Analysis of the Scientific Evolution of the Circular Economy Applied to Construction and Demolition Waste." Sustainability 13, no. 16: 9416.
In recent years, research findings and pronouncements by international organisations have recognised the usefulness and timeliness of advancing public policies to promote sustainable building. However, in many parts of the world, governmental measures have limited their scope mainly to energy efficiency in housing use. In the same vein, some experiences in different countries have revealed the need to study further governmental or stimulation drivers that can boost sustainability in building, renovation, and dwellings. This paper aims to contribute to the design of public policies that promote sustainable building. Our paper seeks to identify specific drivers that can help governments boost sustainability in building, renovation, and dwellings through a multi-stakeholder survey. Our findings show the specific drivers to be of three types: fiscal, financial, and government interventions. It is the respondents’ opinion that public policies can help promote sustainable housing. Financial drivers are the most highly rated, followed by fiscal drivers and then government interventions.
Carmen Díaz-López; Andrés Navarro-Galera; Montserrat Zamorano; Dionisio Buendía-Carrillo. Identifying Public Policies to Promote Sustainable Building: A Proposal for Governmental Drivers Based on Stakeholder Perceptions. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7701 .
AMA StyleCarmen Díaz-López, Andrés Navarro-Galera, Montserrat Zamorano, Dionisio Buendía-Carrillo. Identifying Public Policies to Promote Sustainable Building: A Proposal for Governmental Drivers Based on Stakeholder Perceptions. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (14):7701.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Díaz-López; Andrés Navarro-Galera; Montserrat Zamorano; Dionisio Buendía-Carrillo. 2021. "Identifying Public Policies to Promote Sustainable Building: A Proposal for Governmental Drivers Based on Stakeholder Perceptions." Sustainability 13, no. 14: 7701.
In the current context of the climate crisis, it is essential to design buildings that can cope with climate dynamics throughout their life cycle. It will ensure the development of sustainable and resilient building stock. Thus, this study’s primary objective has been to demonstrate that the current climatic zones for buildings in peninsular Spain do not represent the current climatic reality and are not adapted to climate change and the impact on the energy demand of buildings. For this reason, the climatic zones of 7967 peninsular cities have been updated and adapted to the RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 scenarios by using the data measured in 77 meteorological reference stations. The results obtained have shown that in more than 80% of the cities, buildings are designed and constructed according to an obsolete climatic classification that does not take into account the current or future climatic reality, which will significantly affect the thermal performance of a building and highlights the need to review the climatic zoning in the country. The results obtained can be extrapolated to other regions. The methodology defined in this work can be used as a reference, thus making an essential scientific contribution in reflecting on current capacities and the possibilities of improving the building stock.
Carmen Díaz-López; Joaquín Jódar; Konstantin Verichev; Miguel Rodríguez; Manuel Carpio; Montserrat Zamorano. Dynamics of Changes in Climate Zones and Building Energy Demand. A Case Study in Spain. Applied Sciences 2021, 11, 4261 .
AMA StyleCarmen Díaz-López, Joaquín Jódar, Konstantin Verichev, Miguel Rodríguez, Manuel Carpio, Montserrat Zamorano. Dynamics of Changes in Climate Zones and Building Energy Demand. A Case Study in Spain. Applied Sciences. 2021; 11 (9):4261.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Díaz-López; Joaquín Jódar; Konstantin Verichev; Miguel Rodríguez; Manuel Carpio; Montserrat Zamorano. 2021. "Dynamics of Changes in Climate Zones and Building Energy Demand. A Case Study in Spain." Applied Sciences 11, no. 9: 4261.
The poplar wood industry chain from planted forests takes a strategic position for the creation of a competitive, profitable, and highly technological bioeconomy in the world. Niche sectors such as buildings can find in poplar wood an effective ally to reduce its carbon footprint and ecological backpack. For the poplar wood, it is important to understand the huge significance of the proper silvicultural management of a plantation and to characterize the raw material. In this context, this paper carries out such characterization for the particular case of young plantations of the clone I-214 (Populus × euroamericana (Dode) Guinier), commonly used for its high growth rate. The acoustic non-destructive characterization of poplar wood is carried out from standing trees, logs and sawn timber and then compared with the one obtained through destructive mechanical tests. The study shows that growth parameters are highly affected by the age and moderately affected by stand density, while mechanical properties are strongly affected by the age and less affected by the stand density. The study also shows high values of the linear regression coefficients between the mechanical properties obtained on standing trees, logs, and sawn timber using non-destructive and destructive methods (R2 = 0.7 for all three cases), greater than those obtained for other species. A good linear fitting was obtained between the tree and log velocities (R2 = 0.76) and between the tree and log elastic moduli (R2 = 0.85). Consequently, the evaluation of the mechanical properties employing the optimized acoustic protocol provides a reliable characterization for the poplar wood.
Antolino Gallego; María A. Ripoll; Cristian Timbolmas; Francisco Rescalvo; Elisabet Suarez; Ignacio Valverde; María Rodríguez; Francisco B. Navarro; Esther Merlo. Modulus of elasticity of I-214 young poplar wood from standing trees to sawn timber: influence of the age and stand density. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 2021, 1 -15.
AMA StyleAntolino Gallego, María A. Ripoll, Cristian Timbolmas, Francisco Rescalvo, Elisabet Suarez, Ignacio Valverde, María Rodríguez, Francisco B. Navarro, Esther Merlo. Modulus of elasticity of I-214 young poplar wood from standing trees to sawn timber: influence of the age and stand density. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 2021; ():1-15.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAntolino Gallego; María A. Ripoll; Cristian Timbolmas; Francisco Rescalvo; Elisabet Suarez; Ignacio Valverde; María Rodríguez; Francisco B. Navarro; Esther Merlo. 2021. "Modulus of elasticity of I-214 young poplar wood from standing trees to sawn timber: influence of the age and stand density." European Journal of Wood and Wood Products , no. : 1-15.
Many factors and aspects of the construction and operation of buildings depend on climatic parameters and climatic zones, so these will be fundamental for adapting and mitigating the effects of climate change. For this reason, the number of climate-oriented publications in building is increasing. This research presents an analysis on the most-cited climate-oriented studies in building in the period 1979–2019. The main themes, the typologies of these investigations and the principal types of climatic zoning used in these studies were analysed through bibliographic and manual analysis. A broad spectrum of themes directly and indirectly related to climate and climatic zones and buildings was demonstrated. It was found that 88% of all climate-oriented investigations, to one degree or another, are within the scope of the general topic of energy conservation. A thorough understanding of all climate-dependent aspects will help in designing dwellings appropriately in different climate zones. In addition, a methodology that facilitates the establishment of a typology of climate-oriented research is presented. This typology can be used in future research in different scientific areas. It was also revealed that the climate zones of the National Building Codes of China, the USA and Turkey prevailed in the studies analysed.
Konstantin Verichev; Montserrat Zamorano; Cristian Salazar-Concha; Manuel Carpio. Analysis of Climate-Oriented Researches in Building. Applied Sciences 2021, 11, 3251 .
AMA StyleKonstantin Verichev, Montserrat Zamorano, Cristian Salazar-Concha, Manuel Carpio. Analysis of Climate-Oriented Researches in Building. Applied Sciences. 2021; 11 (7):3251.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKonstantin Verichev; Montserrat Zamorano; Cristian Salazar-Concha; Manuel Carpio. 2021. "Analysis of Climate-Oriented Researches in Building." Applied Sciences 11, no. 7: 3251.
Valorization of municipal solid waste (MSW) plays a crucial role in a sustainable society and provides an opportunity to reduce carbon emissions. The economic and social viability of the treatment of the organic fraction of MSW (OFMSW) with a multi-scenario analysis (composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable electricity or for biomethane injection into natural gas networks) was studied using a Monte Carlo simulation. The cost of treating organic fraction of MSW to neutralize financial net present value (NPV) and social NPV through greenhouse gas emissions avoided was determined for each scenario. The costs considered were the investment and the operating and maintenance costs. The financial benefits from the revenue of subproducts depended on the scenario. The lowest average fee to neutralize the financial NPV was 6.38 €/tonne treated in anaerobic digestion for biomethane injection into natural gas networks, therefore, it was the most financially viable. The average social NPV calculated for biomethane injection into natural gas networks (16.60 €/tonne) was higher than that obtained for renewable electricity (13.59 €/tonne). According to the results, anaerobic digestion for biomethane injection into natural gas networks is the most socially and economically viable alternative for the treatment of OFMSW.
Jaime Martín-Pascual; José María Fernández-González; Nicolò Ceccomarini; Javier Ordoñez; Montserrat Zamorano. The Study of Economic and Environmental Viability of the Treatment of Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste Using Monte Carlo Simulation. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 9028 .
AMA StyleJaime Martín-Pascual, José María Fernández-González, Nicolò Ceccomarini, Javier Ordoñez, Montserrat Zamorano. The Study of Economic and Environmental Viability of the Treatment of Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste Using Monte Carlo Simulation. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (24):9028.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJaime Martín-Pascual; José María Fernández-González; Nicolò Ceccomarini; Javier Ordoñez; Montserrat Zamorano. 2020. "The Study of Economic and Environmental Viability of the Treatment of Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste Using Monte Carlo Simulation." Applied Sciences 10, no. 24: 9028.
Level(s) is a common European Union framework of core sustainability indicators for measuring the performance of buildings along their life cycle, enabling emissions reductions and circular resource flows. A fundamental tool for the development of European policies to boost the market for sustainable, resilient and climate change adapted buildings. The objective of this study is to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the field of sustainable building research, through the definition of strategies to adopt Level(s) for bringing buildings into the Circular Economy. For this reason, a triple SWOT-Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)-TOWS analysis was applied. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the Level(s) have been identified in relation to the availability of resources, product quality, internal and market structure, consumer perception, among others. The results obtained are conclusive in terms of the experts’ positive assessment of the tool; highlighting factors such as its response to the need to adapt buildings to climate change, its a standard reference language, and its use in multiple situations. However, several barriers have also been identified, which may affect its development, including its complexity of use, its lack of self-sufficiency, and its dependence the criteria used in each evaluation. Finally, the key strategies to be carried out for the implementation of the Levels have been established.
Carmen Díaz-López; Manuel Carpio; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. Defining strategies to adopt Level(s) for bringing buildings into the circular economy. A case study of Spain. Journal of Cleaner Production 2020, 287, 125048 .
AMA StyleCarmen Díaz-López, Manuel Carpio, María Martín-Morales, Montserrat Zamorano. Defining strategies to adopt Level(s) for bringing buildings into the circular economy. A case study of Spain. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2020; 287 ():125048.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Díaz-López; Manuel Carpio; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. 2020. "Defining strategies to adopt Level(s) for bringing buildings into the circular economy. A case study of Spain." Journal of Cleaner Production 287, no. : 125048.
The need for new energy sources and the problems associated with waste in the agroforestry industry are an opportunity for the recovery of this waste. For the use of this agricultural waste as energy, different pretreatments, such as torrefaction, can be carried out. Torrefaction is a thermochemical treatment involving energetic densification of biomass at temperatures ranging from 200 to 300 °C under an inert and anaerobic environment. This study developed a numerical model to evaluate the effect of temperature and residence time of torrefaction on biomass from olive tree waste to determine optimum operative conditions for the process. Four temperatures and four residence times, in the operation range of the process, were tested to determine the weight loss and the higher heating values (HHVs) of the torrefied sample. From these data, a numerical model was developed to infer the complete behavior of the process in the temperature range between 200 and 300 °C and in the residence time range of a few minutes to 2 h. The HHV of the torrefied sample increased at a temperature between 200 and 275 °C. However, from 275 to 300 °C, there was an HHV decrease. The effect of the residence time depended on the torrefaction temperature. At low temperatures, there were no statistically significant differences, although an increase of HHV was detected under 120 min. However, at 250 °C this effect was reversed, and statistically significant differences were not observed between 30 and 120 min. Overall, the increase of temperature in the torrefaction process reduces the residence time needed to achieve the maximum HHV. As a result, the optimum conditions of torrefaction for this biomass were, approximately, 275 °C and 30 min of residence time. This reaction yielded an optimum 5830 cal/g HHV.
Jaime Martín-Pascual; Joaquín Jódar; Miguel Rodríguez; Montserrat Zamorano. Determination of the Optimal Operative Conditions for the Torrefaction of Olive Waste Biomass. Sustainability 2020, 12, 6411 .
AMA StyleJaime Martín-Pascual, Joaquín Jódar, Miguel Rodríguez, Montserrat Zamorano. Determination of the Optimal Operative Conditions for the Torrefaction of Olive Waste Biomass. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (16):6411.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJaime Martín-Pascual; Joaquín Jódar; Miguel Rodríguez; Montserrat Zamorano. 2020. "Determination of the Optimal Operative Conditions for the Torrefaction of Olive Waste Biomass." Sustainability 12, no. 16: 6411.
Recycled concrete has a microstructure more complex than natural concrete, as it includes new interfacial transition zones, the quality of which is conditioned by the state of humidity of the aggregates used, which in turn will affect the final properties of the concrete. Bearing in mind the greater absorption capacity of recycled aggregates, it is important to improve its properties by means of a treatment method that is capable of reducing the negative effects that this may produce in the new concrete. Therefore, the influence of the pre-soaking method of recycled aggregates on the formation of the microstructure of concretes manufactured with these aggregates is analysed, to determine which treatment is the most effective for the production of concretes for non-structural use. The results show that the microstructure of the evaluated concretes differs according to the treatment method used, the most optimal method being one that uses aggregates without pre-soaking.
Z. Sánchez-Roldán; I. Valverde-Palacios; I. Valverde-Espinosa; M. Martín-Morales. Microstructural analysis of concretes manufactured with recycled coarse aggregates pre-soaked using different methods. Materiales de Construcción 2020, 70, 228 .
AMA StyleZ. Sánchez-Roldán, I. Valverde-Palacios, I. Valverde-Espinosa, M. Martín-Morales. Microstructural analysis of concretes manufactured with recycled coarse aggregates pre-soaked using different methods. Materiales de Construcción. 2020; 70 (339):228.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZ. Sánchez-Roldán; I. Valverde-Palacios; I. Valverde-Espinosa; M. Martín-Morales. 2020. "Microstructural analysis of concretes manufactured with recycled coarse aggregates pre-soaked using different methods." Materiales de Construcción 70, no. 339: 228.
The organic fraction is usually the predominant fraction in municipal solid waste, so its recycling is a potential alternative to disposal in landfill sites, as well as helping to reach targets included in the European Circular Economy Package. The existing body of knowledge in this research field is very large, so a comprehensive review of the existing scientific literature has been considered of interest to provide researchers and professionals with a detailed understanding of the status quo and predict the dynamic directions of this field. A systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis have been performed to provide objective criteria for evaluating the work carried out by researchers and a macroscopic overview of the existing body of knowledge in this field. The analysis of 452 scientific articles published from 1980 to 2019 has shown that the application of composting technologies is relevant, especially since 2014, when policies aimed at reducing emissions to the atmosphere were increased and focused on the use of this waste fraction to produce biogas. Nevertheless, the scientific field is still evolving to impose a model of a circular economy; in fact, emerging studies are being conducted on the production of biomethane, contributing to the decarbonised energy system.
José Fernández-González; Carmen Díaz-López; Jaime Martín-Pascual; Montserrat Zamorano. Recycling Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste: Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends. Sustainability 2020, 12, 4798 .
AMA StyleJosé Fernández-González, Carmen Díaz-López, Jaime Martín-Pascual, Montserrat Zamorano. Recycling Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste: Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (11):4798.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Fernández-González; Carmen Díaz-López; Jaime Martín-Pascual; Montserrat Zamorano. 2020. "Recycling Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste: Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends." Sustainability 12, no. 11: 4798.
To enable an increased use of wood products for construction there is a need to include products based not only on softwoods. Poplar-based products are an excellent and promising tool allowing the development of sustainable strategies, as fast-growing species reduce the pressure on natural forests. In this direction, this paper presents the relationship between mechanical properties under compressive loading (strength, modulus of elasticity parallel to grain, and Poisson ratio) of one of the most commonly planted clones, I-214, and the spectral response of the acoustic emission signals and the process of fracture observed visually and microscopically.
Francisco J. Rescalvo; Leandro Morillas; Ignacio Valverde-Palacios; Antolino Gallego. Acoustic emission in I-214 poplar wood under compressive loading. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 2020, 78, 723 -732.
AMA StyleFrancisco J. Rescalvo, Leandro Morillas, Ignacio Valverde-Palacios, Antolino Gallego. Acoustic emission in I-214 poplar wood under compressive loading. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 2020; 78 (4):723-732.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco J. Rescalvo; Leandro Morillas; Ignacio Valverde-Palacios; Antolino Gallego. 2020. "Acoustic emission in I-214 poplar wood under compressive loading." European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 78, no. 4: 723-732.
The challenge of sustainable cities involves rethinking some infrastructure systems and supply chains, including those for energy and waste. In this sense, the injection of green gas as biomethane into the natural gas network could contribute to the reduction of waste in landfills and to the decarbonisation of energy systems. Positive and negative aspects of this challenge have been identified and quantified in comparison with traditional composting and biogas production for electricity, in order to give guidelines to overcome the obstacles that its use shows nowadays. For this, an integrated analytic hierarchy process – strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (AHP-SWOT) analysis, supported by a panel of experts, has been applied. Results have shown the strength derived from the environmental and economic benefits obtained from the by-products, as well as the opportunity of biogas for electricity and biomethane production to generate positive effects on climate change, although the investment and exploitation costs could threaten its implementation. It has been possible to conclude that the use of biomethane in gas networks shows a greater flexibility of use and avoided emissions, so it can become an alternative. Nevertheless, its implementation needs promotion from governments as well as a regulatory framework to support it.
J.M. Fernández-González; J. Martín-Pascual; M. Zamorano. Biomethane injection into natural gas network vs composting and biogas production for electricity in Spain: An analysis of key decision factors. Sustainable Cities and Society 2020, 60, 102242 .
AMA StyleJ.M. Fernández-González, J. Martín-Pascual, M. Zamorano. Biomethane injection into natural gas network vs composting and biogas production for electricity in Spain: An analysis of key decision factors. Sustainable Cities and Society. 2020; 60 ():102242.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJ.M. Fernández-González; J. Martín-Pascual; M. Zamorano. 2020. "Biomethane injection into natural gas network vs composting and biogas production for electricity in Spain: An analysis of key decision factors." Sustainable Cities and Society 60, no. : 102242.
The construction sector is characterised by high resource consumption and waste production. Consequently, current European policy aims for maximum use of available resources through converting waste into new raw materials. In this context, using recycled aggregates in less demanding technical applications, such as pieces for urban furniture, could help to maximise the use of these granular materials. In this research, partial and total replacement of natural aggregates has been used to produced eco-friendly benches that meet technical requirements, for surface characteristics, compression strength and water absorption. Putting benches into service for 24 months has shown a slight decrease in compression strength and water absorption values for pieces produced with recycled aggregate; nevertheless, the values were always within the technical requirements limits. These results and the small hanges measured in other properties, such as density, carbonation, rebound index and ultrasonic velocity with similar values to those pieces produced with natural aggregate, lead to the conclusion that using recycled aggregates to produce urban furniture is technically feasible.
Zoraida Sánchez-Roldán; María Martín-Morales; Ignacio Valverde-Espinosa; Montserrat Zamorano. Technical feasibility of using recycled aggregates to produce eco-friendly urban furniture. Construction and Building Materials 2020, 250, 118890 .
AMA StyleZoraida Sánchez-Roldán, María Martín-Morales, Ignacio Valverde-Espinosa, Montserrat Zamorano. Technical feasibility of using recycled aggregates to produce eco-friendly urban furniture. Construction and Building Materials. 2020; 250 ():118890.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZoraida Sánchez-Roldán; María Martín-Morales; Ignacio Valverde-Espinosa; Montserrat Zamorano. 2020. "Technical feasibility of using recycled aggregates to produce eco-friendly urban furniture." Construction and Building Materials 250, no. : 118890.
M.M. Alonso; C. Gascó; María Martín-Morales; José Antonio Suárez Navarro; Montserrat Zamorano; F. Puertas. Olive biomass ash as an alternative activator in geopolymer formation: A study of strength, radiology and leaching behaviour. Cement and Concrete Composites 2019, 104, 1 .
AMA StyleM.M. Alonso, C. Gascó, María Martín-Morales, José Antonio Suárez Navarro, Montserrat Zamorano, F. Puertas. Olive biomass ash as an alternative activator in geopolymer formation: A study of strength, radiology and leaching behaviour. Cement and Concrete Composites. 2019; 104 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM.M. Alonso; C. Gascó; María Martín-Morales; José Antonio Suárez Navarro; Montserrat Zamorano; F. Puertas. 2019. "Olive biomass ash as an alternative activator in geopolymer formation: A study of strength, radiology and leaching behaviour." Cement and Concrete Composites 104, no. : 1.
The main aim of this study has been to determine the influence of total water to cement ratio, recycled fine aggregate from construction and demolition waste, and air entraining/plasticizer admixture on the properties of masonry mortar. Two mortar series were prepared using varying percentages of dry or pre-soaked recycled fine aggregate to replace natural fine aggregate, and four different dosages of air entraining/plasticizer admixture. Data were analysed using three-way and one-way ANOVA, in order to determine the effect of the factors and to compare the means of the mortars manufactured. The results showed the technical feasibility of masonry mortars manufactured with up to 100% of recycled fine aggregate. In addition, total water to cement ratio was the most determining factor for consistency, dry bulk density, and compressive and flexural strength; the recycled fine aggregate for bulk density; and the air entraining/plasticizer admixture for air content and capillary water absorption coefficient.
Gloria M. Cuenca-Moyano; Jaime Martín-Pascual; María Martín-Morales; Ignacio Valverde-Palacios; Montserrat Zamorano. Effects of water to cement ratio, recycled fine aggregate and air entraining/plasticizer admixture on masonry mortar properties. Construction and Building Materials 2019, 230, 116929 .
AMA StyleGloria M. Cuenca-Moyano, Jaime Martín-Pascual, María Martín-Morales, Ignacio Valverde-Palacios, Montserrat Zamorano. Effects of water to cement ratio, recycled fine aggregate and air entraining/plasticizer admixture on masonry mortar properties. Construction and Building Materials. 2019; 230 ():116929.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGloria M. Cuenca-Moyano; Jaime Martín-Pascual; María Martín-Morales; Ignacio Valverde-Palacios; Montserrat Zamorano. 2019. "Effects of water to cement ratio, recycled fine aggregate and air entraining/plasticizer admixture on masonry mortar properties." Construction and Building Materials 230, no. : 116929.
The paper presents an experimental analysis of the bending behavior of pine beams (Pinus Sylvester) retrofitted with fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) and poplar planks used as external covering. Poplar wood was chosen because of its rapid growth in planted forests, its homogeneity and attributes for sustainable local development, and high CO2 absorption rate. Vibration tests were also conducted in order to evaluate the stiffness in a non-destructive way and compare it with that obtained by means of the destructive tests. Three types of reinforcement were compared, namely: basalt fabric (FB), carbon fabric (FC) and carbon laminate (LC). In addition, some pine beams were reinforced only with poplar planks and used as control specimens in order to evaluate the improvement provided by the FRP. It was observed that a strong delamination preceded the final breakage of beam. Moreover, the results indicated that stiffness is provided mainly by the poplar plank and not by the FRP, as was expected.
Francisco J. Rescalvo; Chihab Abarkane; Elisabet Suárez; Ignacio Valverde-Palacios; Antolino Gallego. Pine Beams Retrofitted with FRP and Poplar Planks: Mechanical Behavior. Materials 2019, 12, 3081 .
AMA StyleFrancisco J. Rescalvo, Chihab Abarkane, Elisabet Suárez, Ignacio Valverde-Palacios, Antolino Gallego. Pine Beams Retrofitted with FRP and Poplar Planks: Mechanical Behavior. Materials. 2019; 12 (19):3081.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco J. Rescalvo; Chihab Abarkane; Elisabet Suárez; Ignacio Valverde-Palacios; Antolino Gallego. 2019. "Pine Beams Retrofitted with FRP and Poplar Planks: Mechanical Behavior." Materials 12, no. 19: 3081.
Efficient use of available resources, through the conversion of produced waste into secondary raw materials, has become a priority of the EU’s Waste Policy. Most notably in the Building Industry, the use of recycled materials depends mainly on its application. It is for this reason that the non-structural concrete precasts are such an attractive opportunity, mainly due to their less stringent requirements. The use of bibliometric tools has allowed analysing, quantifying and visualising the conceptual and social aspects of the scientific field “precast concrete with recycled materials”; as well as identifying longitudinal trends in the most prevalent research topics in this field and its connection with other areas of study. Accordingly, this communication shows the first bibliometric analysis of the area of study under investigation. Through said analysis, it has been found that the interest in this field has been growing (number of industry-related publications) due to the negative environmental impacts linked to the sector. In addition, it has allowed us to identify possible gaps concerning the use of recycled materials in applications for which, at present, no published material exists.
Zoraida Sánchez-Roldán; Gloria María Cuenca-Moyano; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. Bibliometric Study of the Use of Recycled Aggregates in the Manufacturing of Precast Concrete. INCREaSE 2019 2019, 964 -980.
AMA StyleZoraida Sánchez-Roldán, Gloria María Cuenca-Moyano, María Martín-Morales, Montserrat Zamorano. Bibliometric Study of the Use of Recycled Aggregates in the Manufacturing of Precast Concrete. INCREaSE 2019. 2019; ():964-980.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZoraida Sánchez-Roldán; Gloria María Cuenca-Moyano; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. 2019. "Bibliometric Study of the Use of Recycled Aggregates in the Manufacturing of Precast Concrete." INCREaSE 2019 , no. : 964-980.
Since the advent of the first sustainability assessment method, TRYNNS, a large number of widely differing methods have been developed to assess, rate and certify the sustainability of different types of buildings. This study sets out to review, identify, classify and compare today's main assessment methods by analysing their characteristics, structure, scope of application and approach. As a result, 101 current methods have been identified and assigned to 3 groups: systems, standards and tools, plus a recently approved instrument called Level(s). The 36 most representative methods identified have been selected, and have been compared using 4 variables: phase of life cycle applied; sustainability aspects assessed; categories considered; and the type and status of the project assessed. The results have shown that each of the methods separately does not assess all aspects of a sustainable building. Many assess energy and the quality of the interior environment, while few assess more recent social and economic aspects. The considerable number of methods considered and the in-depth analysis performed in this study give extremely valuable insight into the existing evaluation framework, and allows agents to select the method that best responds to their needs.
Carmen Díaz-López; Manuel Carpio; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. A comparative analysis of sustainable building assessment methods. Sustainable Cities and Society 2019, 49, 101611 .
AMA StyleCarmen Díaz-López, Manuel Carpio, María Martín-Morales, Montserrat Zamorano. A comparative analysis of sustainable building assessment methods. Sustainable Cities and Society. 2019; 49 ():101611.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Díaz-López; Manuel Carpio; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. 2019. "A comparative analysis of sustainable building assessment methods." Sustainable Cities and Society 49, no. : 101611.
This study presents the results of the assessment of current climatic zoning for building construction in two regions in the extreme southern part of Chile. The simulation of heating energy consumption for a detached single-family dwelling was performed in 680 geographical locations in the study area. The dwelling, which complied with all the technical energy efficiency policies of the country, exhibited an oscillation of heating energy consumption in a range of 75–300 kWh/m2/year. The possibility of using bioclimatic zoning and zoning based on cluster analysis was assessed to determine the main parameters that might affect climatic zoning for residential buildings. The study revealed possible optimal parameters for the development of a new zoning system in the study area, namely: (i) level of heating energy consumption based on simulation in diverse geographical locations, (ii) climatic values of heating degree-days, and (iii) climatic values of direct solar radiation.
Konstantin Verichev; Montserrat Zamorano; Manuel Carpio. Assessing the applicability of various climatic zoning methods for building construction: Case study from the extreme southern part of Chile. Building and Environment 2019, 160, 106165 .
AMA StyleKonstantin Verichev, Montserrat Zamorano, Manuel Carpio. Assessing the applicability of various climatic zoning methods for building construction: Case study from the extreme southern part of Chile. Building and Environment. 2019; 160 ():106165.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKonstantin Verichev; Montserrat Zamorano; Manuel Carpio. 2019. "Assessing the applicability of various climatic zoning methods for building construction: Case study from the extreme southern part of Chile." Building and Environment 160, no. : 106165.
The research field concerning building sustainability assessment methods is broad, complex and fragmented due to the great diversity of disciplines and approaches involved. This makes it difficult to obtain useful and unbiased information for future studies so a full review of contributions could provide a comprehensive critical perspective. This paper applies the SciMAT software to analyse the evolution of this research field by means of a systematic literature review of bibliographic records for building sustainability assessment methods, and a review based on the bibliometric analysis of 4203 selected records. In addition, hidden themes and their development in this field have been identified from 1975 to 2017 to produce strategic diagrams of the thematic evolution and performance indicators of the research field in different periods. The results obtained show a scientific field in constant evolution, from its initial focus on environmental impacts and energy efficiency to the gradual inclusion of the social and economic aspects of sustainability building. This has served as a basis for the development of study models, such as LEED and BREEAM. This study makes a valuable contribution because it gives field experts a comprehensive view of the status quo and predicts the dynamic directions of future research.
Carmen Díaz-López; Manuel Carpio; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. Analysis of the scientific evolution of sustainable building assessment methods. Sustainable Cities and Society 2019, 49, 101610 .
AMA StyleCarmen Díaz-López, Manuel Carpio, María Martín-Morales, Montserrat Zamorano. Analysis of the scientific evolution of sustainable building assessment methods. Sustainable Cities and Society. 2019; 49 ():101610.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Díaz-López; Manuel Carpio; María Martín-Morales; Montserrat Zamorano. 2019. "Analysis of the scientific evolution of sustainable building assessment methods." Sustainable Cities and Society 49, no. : 101610.