Aníbal Costa

Jan 11, 2025 | mdpi.com | Jose Lucas Melo |Aníbal Costa |Humberto Varum |Peyman Sabbahfar

1. IntroductionThe reinforced concrete (RC) structures built before the 1970s, mostly in European Mediterranean countries, were primarily designed to solely withstand gravity loads; therefore, the capacity design principles and ductility characteristics were not taken into consideration for such structures [1].

Oct 8, 2024 | mdpi.com | Alice Tavares |Fernando Rocha |Ana Fragata |Aníbal Costa

1. IntroductionCarbonate rocks applied in heritage buildings present considerable challenges in urban contexts. To support the long-term preservation of cultural heritage, we must improve our understanding of the nature of the stones used in monuments and the different processes, factors, and characteristics that lead to their degradation [1].

Nov 8, 2023 | mdpi.com | Raquel Matos |Hugo Rodrigues |Aníbal Costa |Fernanda Rodrigues

1. IntroductionConservation of the built heritage through regular maintenance is the simplest, most economical and effective way to preserve it. Building maintenance, which is included in Facility Management (FM) activity, represents a sustainable practice, since it reduces environmental impact by reducing the consumption of resources and emission of pollutants, and promotes economic development by creating jobs and encouraging economic activity [1].

Jun 25, 2023 | mdpi.com | Hugo Rodrigues |Jorge M. Fonseca |Leandro Di Gregorio |Aníbal Costa

Open AccessArticle by 1,2,*, 2, 2, 2 and 3 1 Environmental Engineering Graduate Program, Urban Engineering Graduate Program, Civil Construction Department, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil 2 RISCO—Aveiro Research Centre for Risks and Sustainability in Construction, Civil Engineering Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal 3 Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials,...