Nanotechnology is widely being used in the built environment for its advantages in many improved engineering properties of the nano materials. Nano insulating materials open up new possibilities for ecologically oriented ...

Building information modeling and prefabrication are concepts that are undergoing intense study in the construction industry. As the technology to implement BIM is commercially available, many industries have started to ...

Thermal instability “spalling” occurs when concrete is exposed to fire. This phenomenon, which happens early after a fire starts (about twenty minutes), is one of the most detrimental effects causing damage to concrete members. ...

Prefabricated Modular Structures are increasingly becoming popular as a strategy that can be used to achieve cost effective and speedy construction. However, there is an absence of detailed engineering research or case ...

Now more than half the world’s population lives in towns and cities and this proportion will rise to nearly two thirds by 2030. Many cities worldwide are facing acute challenges, and therefore it is essential that all ...

The construction industry is a major consumer of material and energy sources in the world. Among all the materials used in construction, concrete, which is the most widely used, can have a significant impact. Meanwhile, ...

Energy conservation has become a critical issue in the world today as strong economic growth is unfeasible without a sustainable strategy of energy conservation. Apart from long-term environmental impact, a well-managed ...

Development of energy efficient and environmentally friendly materials to reduce energy consumption in buildings is a major concern in today’s building and construction industry. Sustainable development of energy efficient ...