A5064918629- Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
- Building materials and conservation
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materials
- Concrete and Cement Materials Research
- Hygrothermal properties of building materials
- Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
- Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
- Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
- Recycled Aggregate Concrete Performance
- Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
- Wood Treatment and Properties
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Concrete Corrosion and Durability
- Mechanical Behavior of Composites
- Civil and Structural Engineering Research
- Quantum chaos and dynamical systems
- BIM and Construction Integration
- Advanced Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
- Rheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies
- Advanced Energy Technologies and Civil Engineering Innovations
- Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
- Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
National Research Council
2018-2023
Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy
2018-2023
University of Padua
2010-2018
Flinders University
1992-1997
The paper presents the assessment of metakaolin-slag-potassium-silicate geopolymer mixtures containing concrete and fired clay aggregates from Construction Demolition Waste (CDW). An extensive characterization was carried out a mechanical physical standpoint, aimed at exploring their potential as building material suitability for exploitation industrial level. Based on obtained experimental results, geopolymers with CDW showed promising properties use in elements even 50% more, although...
The construction and demolition sector is one of the biggest consumers natural resources in world consequently, waste producers worldwide. proper management (CDW) can provide major benefits for recycling industry. However, rate CDW relatively low, as there still a lack confidence quality recycled materials. Therefore, new research projects are looking innovative solutions within order to overcome uncertainties currently associated with use products made from or re-used CDW. In this paper,...
The paper presents the mechanical and physical characterization of a metakaolin-slag-fly ash-potassium silicate geopolymer mortar embedding inorganic recycled aggregates from Construction Demolition Waste (CDW). binder was holistically optimized to comply with pilot plant requirements for producing architectural panels satisfactory quality, among them: reduced viscosity, minimum open time 1 h, use commercial reagents, sufficient strength limited shrinkage. Size aspect ratio small scale...
Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) binders are generally preferred to those cement-based in case of restoration works, thanks their good compatibility with historical substrates. Moreover, they can be considered more sustainable comparison cement, being sintered at lower temperatures. Nonetheless, while having a historic substrates, performance might need improvement terms strength values and development without sensibly affecting stiffness.To this purpose, the incorporation Graphene Oxide (GO)...
ABSTRACTOne of the last scientific activities Ermanno Grinzato was research on radiant heating and cooling systems. In addition to providing a novel view for thermal thermographic testing these systems, he had foreseen importance using efficient sustainable materials. Firstly, this work introduces issue systems arising interest in geopolymers. Afterwards, synergy between two fields is highlighted by realisation geopolymeric panel.KEYWORDS: Infrared thermographyhydronic systemsnon-destructive...
Existing masonry structures represent a significant amount of the architectural heritage. Many these buildings are vulnerable to earthquakes. Consequently, they need structural improvements in order meet seismic requirements recent building guidelines. In last decade, there has been growing interest application Externally Bonded-Fibre Reinforced Polymers (EB-FRP) as strengthening and repair materials because their high-performance mechanical characteristics, feasibility civil structures,...
Externally Bonded (EB) composite materials are becoming a widespread solution for strengthening interventions on masonry buildings, even Cultural Heritage structures, due to several positive aspects mainly related their high strength-to-weight ratio. In recent years, beside common epoxy-based Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (FRP), steel-based composites have been proposed: they composed by unidirectional high-strength steel cords that can be coupled either organic (Steel Reinforced Polymers, SRP)...
Novel prefabricated insulating façade panels were developed from construction and demolition waste (CDW) aggregates under the framework of European H2020 project InnoWEE. These non-structural components, aimed at improving thermal efficiency existing buildings, consist an plate covered by a facing layer made CDW bound with metakaolin, furnace slag class F fly ash activated potassium silicate solution. The paper presents design assessment binder for exterior use, taking into account...
Compared to more traditional techniques, the application of Externally Bonded-Fibre Reinforced Polymers (EB-FRP) represents a viable alternative for strengthening masonry structures, also in case Cultural Heritage buildings where strict requirements need be met, aimed at minimizing impact intervention. Since FRP-to-masonry bond behaviour strongly affects design and effectiveness such interventions, several investigations have been carried out recent years study this phenomenon, generally...
A research, made in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano and University of Padua, has started the aim evaluating influence aggressive environmental conditions (moisture, temperature soluble salts presence) on bond between FRP/TRM masonry substrates. Experimental tests were carried out site full-scale models, built open air a polluted area hinterland Milan, naturally subjected to thermal, R.H. UV cycles; furthermore, they artificially capillary rise solution water Sodium Sulphate so as...