Wood is a material of great applicability in construction, with advantageous properties to form various structural systems, such as walls and roof. Most of the roof structural systems follow models that have remained ...

This study was developed in order to compare the thermal behavior of different types of roofs by measuring the External Surface Temperature (EST) and the Internal Surface Temperature (IST) over the days. The experimental ...

This paper presents a study in which the addition of ground ceramic roof tile to the soil aims to improve the physical and mechanical aspects. In addition, it shows a new destination for the residues of these roof tiles, ...

The intense waste generation moved by the urban and industrial activity and the wasteful consumption of natural resources, encourage the development of new technologies for the utilization of wastes and its reuse in new ...

The present work evaluated the effects of accelerated carbonation on mechanical and physical characteristics of cementitious roofing tiles reinforced with vegetable fibre. The maximum load and toughness of the tiles have ...

The fiber cement is a material of great applicability in the branch of the civil construction, due to its characteristics, versatility and low cost, that makes it an accessible element. Fiber cement corrugated tiles are ...

The use of asbestos cement roofing roof tiles and their subsequent disposal can cause various social and environmental problems, such as air pollution, population health, soil and water contamination. In Brazil there are ...

In urban areas, where noise is significant, the facades and roofs must submit a performance capable of ensuring insulation required for the acoustic comfort of the users. The roof, although important elements of the envelope ...