Browsing by Author "Pavia, Sara"
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A study of the properties of lime-hemp concrete with pozzolans
Walker, Rosanne (Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2013)Lime-hemp concrete is a sustainable building material suitable for certain construction applications. It is a mix of a lime-based binder, hemp and water. Hydraulic lime and cement are often added to the binder to enhance ... -
Alkali fusion of bauxite refining residue (red mud-RM) to produce low carbon cements
Pavia, Sara (2023)This paper creates hydraulic binders using waste and a low energy input. Cements are produced with a bauxite refining residue (red mud-RM), blended with limestone and lime, and fused at temperatures from 600 to 1200 °C. ... -
An experimental study of the physical properties of lime mortar and their effect on lime-mortar masonary
Costigan, Adrian (Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2013)The objective of this research is to provide new data in respect to the mechanical behaviour of lime mortar and masonry traditionally used in Ireland, especially the effect of water content and curing time and curing ... -
Application off Hemp-Lime Renders to Improve Insulation of Walls
Pavia, Sara; McGinn, J.; Kinnane, O. (2019)This paper measures the variation of thermal transmittance of solid brick walls triggered by the application of hemp-lime renders in an effort to enhance the insulating properties of buildings. Six renders with different ... -
An assessment of some properties of Roman cement
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A binding composition and method for producing the binding composition.
Pavia, Sara (European patent agencyEuropean patent agency, 2023)The present invention relates to binding compositions. Also disclosed are methods for producing the binding compositions and use of the binding compositions as binders, cements, and in concretes. Also disclosed are ... -
Characterisation of Irish sandstones used for building
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Chemically treated plastic aggregates for eco‑friendly cement mortars
Pavia, Sara (2021)The use of waste plastic as aggregate in cement composites can solve the problem of the disposal of waste plastics in a sustainable way, and it reduces the need for extracting traditional materials like sand and gravel, ... -
A comparative study of the environmental impact of alkali activated and traditional materials
Pavia, Sara (2022)Many construction materials carry significant environmental impacts because they require high energy input and non-renewable materials for production, contributing to material depletion and greenhouse gas emissions. In ... -
Consolidant treatment of Irish sandstone
Kissane, Paul (Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2007)The objective of this study was to assess the efficiency of consolidant treatments in improving the durability of Irish sandstones. Samples of sandstones relevant to national monuments were characterised, artificially ... -
Durability of Alkali-Activated Materials Made with a High-Calcium, Basic Slag
Pavia, Sara (2021)Alkali activated (AA) materials have been investigated for decades as an alternative to Portland cement (PC) products. Most consist of a silicate waste activated with alkalis, which leads to lower green-house gas emissions ... -
Effect of the early dissolution of Al-phases in reactive industrial wastes, on the setting times and rheology of sustainable binders
Pavia, Sara (2022)Aluminium-containing minerals in industrial wastes are relatively common, and they have potential as pozzolans or geopolymer precursors for the production of sustainable cements. The availability of reactive Al plays an ... -
Effectiveness of draught reduction measures at improving building air-tightness
Pavia, Sara; Walker, Rosanne (2018)The building sector has a serious detrimental impact on the environment and reducing building energy requirements is an important environmental priority. Draughts (unmanaged air infiltration and exfiltration in buildings) ... -
Energy performance, environmental impact and cost of a range of insulation materials
Pavia, Sara (2021)The need for the selection of an appropriate insulation is becoming more important as environmental problems continue to grow. This paper investigates insulation performance in terms of heating energy requirement, environmental ... -
Evaluating universal design : exploring methodologies for rating universal design qualities in buildings
O Shea, Eoghan Conor (Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2014)Universal design (UD) is an approach to design that places the user at the focal point of the process, and extends the understanding of who is a user is. It is focused on redefining the aims of architectural design toward ... -
An evaluation of the feasibility of industrial wastes and natural materials, as precursors, for the production of alkali activated materials (AAMs)
Pavia, Sara; Alelweet, Omar (2019)In order to face current compelling environmental problems affecting the planet, the construction industry needs to adapt. It is widely acknowledged that there is a need for durable, highperformance, low-greenhouse gas ...