This book presents a collection of recent research works that highlight best practice solutions, case studies and practical advice on the implementation of sustainable construction techniques. It includes a set of new developments in the field of building performance simulation, building sustainability assessment, sustainable management, asset and maintenance management and service-life prediction. Accordingly, the book will appeal to a broad readership of professionals, scientists, students, practitioners, lecturers and other interested parties.

Includes case studies that illustrate the implementation of sustainable construction techniques Presents a set of essential new developments in the field of sustainable construction Covers a variety of engineering disciplines such as civil, materials, and mechanical engineering Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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The use of fibre reinforced polymers in the rehabilitation of damaged masonry walletes.- Energy efficient rehabilitation measures for the Portuguese residential buildings constructed in the 1960-1990 period.- Ventilation system for drying out buildings after a flood.- Risk assessment of urban fire - Proposal of a method for analysis and management of existing building.- Building refurbishment - economical relevance of the several construction elements.- Maintenance as a tool to avoid building pathology. The Oporto building example.- An interoperable ICT tool for asset and maintenance management - Advances in research.- BIM methodology used in the maintenance of buildings.- Mechanical pathologies of reinforced concrete corbels and repair by bonding composite carbon fabrics.- Pathologies in reinforced concrete structures.