Comparison and analysis of the main building materials’ characteristics for construction

Rodionov, Alexander; Danilina, Marina; Pimenov, N A; Romanchenko, Leonid N.; Yarkin, V V

doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1614/1/012047

“…Water structures include architectural elements that have water as a critical component, such as ponds, pools, canals, cascades, waterfalls, and aqua gardens. These structures can be incorporated into landscapes, architectural designs, and urban planning to create environments that are serene and aesthetically pleasing [33] (e.g., the Gardens of Versailles in Versailles, France, and the Alhambra Generalife Gardens in Granada, Spain).…”

Section: Fountains and Water Structuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fungal Diversity and Heritage Degradation

Oliveira,

Reis,

Almaguer

2023

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This review resumes published data on fungal diversity in and within monuments (e.g., religious and secular monuments, museums, and statues), covering a multidisciplinary investigation into the complex interactions between fungi and cultural heritage structures. Fungi represent remarkable adversaries to monuments, potentially compromising their structural integrity and aesthetic value. Based on a bibliographic search of manuscripts published, the knowledge of fungal communities colonizing monuments was comprehensively assessed. This work first describes the diverse fungal species implicated in the degradation of monument materials (e.g., stone, metal, and glass). It elucidates the factors governing fungal colonization and proliferation in and within these structures (e.g., environmental conditions, construction materials, and human interventions). Finally, the efficacy of preservation and restoration techniques to mitigate fungal threats and safeguard our cultural heritage is also discussed. This synthesis highlights the pivotal role of mycological research in heritage conservation, and a platform for future studies to address critical knowledge gaps is provided. Understanding fungal diversity in and within monuments is critical to preserving these invaluable cultural treasures, as it informs targeted conservation strategies and ensures their longevity in the face of fungal challenges.

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“…Along with concrete and steel, one of the main uses of wood is in construction [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. However, if you are going to design and build a structure, you require a good knowledge of the mechanical response of the substances you use [ 8 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Is Wood a Material? Taking the Size Effect Seriously

Walley

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Rogers

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2022

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This review critically examines the various ways in which the mechanical properties of wood have been understood. Despite the immense global importance of wood in construction, most understanding of its elastic and inelastic properties is based on models developed for other materials. Such models neglect wood’s cellular and fibrous nature. This review thus questions how well models that were originally developed for homogeneous and effectively continuous materials can describe wood’s mechanical properties. For example, the elastic moduli of wood have been found by many authors to depend on the size of the test specimen. Such observations are incompatible with classical elasticity theory. There is also much uncertainty about how well elastic moduli can be defined for wood. An analysis of different models for size effects of various inelastic properties of wood shows that these models only approximate the observed behaviour, and do not predict or explain the scatter in the results. A more complete understanding of wood’s mechanical properties must take account of it being in some sense intermediate between a material and a structure.

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“…Along with concrete and steel, one of the main uses of wood is in construction [3][4][5][6][7]. But if you are going to design and build a structure, you require a good knowledge of the mechanical response of the substances you use [8].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Is Wood a Material?

Walley¹,

Rogers²

2022

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This review critically examines the various ways in which the mechanical properties of wood have been understood. Despite the immense global importance of wood in construction, most understanding of its elastic and inelastic properties is based on models developed for other materials. Such models neglect wood’s cellular and fibrous nature. This review thus questions how well models that were originally developed for homogeneous and effectively continuous materials can describe wood’s mechanical properties. For example, the elastic moduli of wood have been found by many authors to depend on the size of the test specimen. Such observations are incompatible with classical elasticity theory. There is also much uncertainty about how well elastic moduli can be defined for wood. An analysis of different models for size effects of various inelastic properties of wood shows that these models only approximate the observed behaviour, and do not predict or explain the scatter in the results. A more complete understanding of wood’s mechanical properties must take account of it being in some sense intermediate between a material and a structure.

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Comparison and analysis of the main building materials’ characteristics for construction

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Fungal Diversity and Heritage Degradation

Fungal Diversity and Heritage Degradation

Is Wood a Material? Taking the Size Effect Seriously

Is Wood a Material?

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