LAPSE:2023.20832
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LAPSE:2023.20832
Thermal Performance and Durability Evaluation of Arundo Donax towards an Improvement in the Knowledge of Sustainable Building Materials
March 20, 2023
Abstract
Bio-based and natural building materials can support the building sector to reduce its environmental impact. In this study, experimental research was developed to evaluate the performance of giant reed when used as a building thermal insulation. Reed was chosen due to its high availability and close relationship to Portuguese vernacular architecture. The role of the reed’s origin in this context, its physical characteristics and its durability aspects were evaluated. The results showed that the performance of the reed boards was compatible with their use as a thermal insulation material, regardless of the reed’s origin. Denser boards showed better results. Under the favourable conditions related to the reed’s water content, mould growth could occur.
Bio-based and natural building materials can support the building sector to reduce its environmental impact. In this study, experimental research was developed to evaluate the performance of giant reed when used as a building thermal insulation. Reed was chosen due to its high availability and close relationship to Portuguese vernacular architecture. The role of the reed’s origin in this context, its physical characteristics and its durability aspects were evaluated. The results showed that the performance of the reed boards was compatible with their use as a thermal insulation material, regardless of the reed’s origin. Denser boards showed better results. Under the favourable conditions related to the reed’s water content, mould growth could occur.
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durability, giant reed (Arundo donax), natural materials, thermal insulation, vernacular architecture
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Malheiro R, Morillas A, Ansolin A, Fernandes J, Camões A, Amorim MT, Silva SM, Mateus R. Thermal Performance and Durability Evaluation of Arundo Donax towards an Improvement in the Knowledge of Sustainable Building Materials. (2023). LAPSE:2023.20832
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Malheiro R: Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Morillas A: Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Azurém Campus, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Ansolin A: Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Azurém Campus, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Fernandes J: Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Camões A: Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Amorim MT: Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Silva SM: Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Mateus R: Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Morillas A: Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Azurém Campus, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Ansolin A: Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Azurém Campus, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Fernandes J: Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Camões A: Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Amorim MT: Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Silva SM: Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Mateus R: Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal [ORCID]
Journal Name
Energies
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16
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2
First Page
989
Year
2023
Publication Date
2023-01-16
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1996-1073
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