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Item Does Volatility in Air Pollution Index Affect Firm Financing Pattern?(Asia University, 2023-12) Al-Haddad, Lara; Al Abed, Shafiq; QaQish, RaEd Kamal; Marashdeh, Zyad; Al-Hamad, Abd Al-Salam AhmadItem Multi-scale analysis of the effects of hysteresis on the hydrothermal behaviour of bio-based materials: Application to hemp concrete(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-01-12) Benmahiddine, Ferhat; Bennai, Fares; Charaka, Achraf; Hamami, Ameur El Amine; Tahakourt, Abdelkader; Belarbi, RafikItem A Review on Numerical Modeling of the Hygrothermal Behavior of Building Envelopes Incorporating Phase Change Materials(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-12) Sawadogo, Mohamed; Godin, Alexandre; Duquesne, Marie; Hamami, Ameur El Amine; Belarbi, RafikBuildings are submitted to various external and internal solicitations that could affect its energy performance. Among these solicitations, temperature and moisture play a crucial role and could irrevocably affect the comfort of the occupants and the indoor air quality of the living environment. To assess the impact of the solicitation on building performance, a precise modeling of the heat, air, and moisture transfer phenomenon is necessary. This work proposes an extensive review of the hygrothermal models for building envelopes. The different models are divided into nodal and HAM techniques for heat, air, and moisture (HAM) transfer models. The HAM approach has been classified based on four driving potentials: moisture content, relative humidity, capillary pressure, and vapor pressure. Phase change materials (PCMs), alongside hygroscopic materials, enhance building thermal capacity and energy efficiency. There are various approaches to studying phase changes, with enthalpy-based and heat capacity approaches being the most popular. Building performance can be improved by combining PCM thermal inertia with hygroscopic moisture management. This review has exhibited the need for numerical models that address phase change and moisture behavior in these hybrid materials, capable of controlling temperature and humidity. © 2023 by the authors.Item Does tourism chase the living culture? Singapore’s Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai(Liverpool University Press, 2023-12-26) Azzali, Simona; Argent, Rachel; Law, Lisa; Seow, MargaretItem Development and hygrothermal performance analysis of a novel eco-friendly insulating wall under various climatic conditions(Elsevier Ltd, 2023-11-01) Sawadogo, M.; Benmahiddine, F.; Godin, A.; Duquesne, M.; Belarbi, R.; Hamami, A.Item Comprehensive Review of Innovative Materials for Sustainable Buildings’ Energy Performance(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-11) Nasr, Yara; El Zakhem, Henri; Hamami, Ameur El Amine; El Bachawati, Makram; Belarbi, RafikThe building sector, one of the most energy-consuming, is among the most current topics due to the maturing concerns about the anthropogenic factor’s impact on CO2 quantities in the atmosphere and its association with global temperature rise. Using sustainable building materials is a promising alternative in building envelope applications to improve in-use energy efficiency. These materials, having a low environmental impact, the advantage of being renewable, and low embodied energy, contribute to global sustainability. This comprehensive literature review presents a broad overview of these materials’ hygrothermal characteristics, thermal performance, and energy use. The main goal is to compile the most important research findings on these materials’ capabilities for building construction and their contributions and effects on energy performance and thermal insulation. © 2023 by the authors.Item High-Volume Recycled Waste Glass Powder Cement-Based Materials: Role of Glass Powder Granularity(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-07) Younsi, Akli; Mahi, Mohammed Amar; Hamami, Ameur El Amine; Belarbi, Rafik; Bastidas-Arteaga, EmilioThe use of recycled waste glass powder (RWGP) as a partial substitute for cement in cement-based materials offers a promising solution for reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable waste management practices. An experimental study was conducted on a reference material made with Portland-limestone cement CEMII/A-LL42.5R and three other materials containing 50 wt% RWGP with different mean diameters, d50: 16, 18, and 25 µm. The main objective was to analyze the role of RWGP granularity in the short- and medium-term properties of the cement-based materials. The results showed that coarser RWGP granularity led to an increase in fluidity and Portlandite content, while water demand and mechanical properties decreased. However, the range of RWGP granularities tested did not significantly affect the initial setting time, fresh and dry density, hydration temperature, and water porosity. These findings suggest that the choice of RWGP granularity should depend on the desired properties of the cement-based material. © 2023 by the authors.Item HBIM: A Tool for Enhancing the Diagnosis of Historical Buildings: The Case of St. George’s Memorial Anglican Church, Oshawa(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-08) Taileb, Ali; Dekkiche, Hamoud; Sherzad, Mohammed FareedThe primary objective of this research is to address the research gap in the conservation of heritage buildings in Canada by integrating Historical Building Information Modeling (HBIM) as a tool. The proposed study aims to develop an enhanced framework for the preservation of historical buildings through the utilization of HBIM and 3D-scanning technology. As a result, the research aims to generate a comprehensive database comprising various families of models while also incorporating strategies for point-cloud clustering data. The significance of this research lies in its potential to contribute to the conservation and restoration process of historical buildings. Currently, there are a lack of standardized approaches and comprehensive databases for accurately documenting and reproducing historical buildings. By integrating HBIM and 3D-scanning technology, this research will enable the creation of highly accurate three-dimensional virtual models, consisting of millions of points, which will serve as a comprehensive dataset for the restoration of heritage buildings. The findings of this research will benefit multiple stakeholders. Preservation architects, conservationists, and heritage professionals will gain a valuable tool for documenting and analyzing historical buildings with a high level of precision. The comprehensive database and framework proposed in this study will facilitate decision-making processes during the restoration and preservation phases, ensuring that the original architectural elements and materials are faithfully reproduced. Additionally, policymakers and governmental organizations involved in heritage conservation can use the outcomes of this research to establish standardized guidelines and regulations for the preservation of historical buildings in Canada. Ultimately, the broader community will benefit from the enhanced preservation efforts, as it will contribute to the cultural and historical identity of the nation, fostering a sense of pride and connection to the past. © 2023 by the authors.Item A review on recent research on bio-based building materials and their applications(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2023-08) Bourbia, S.; Kazeoui, H.; Belarbi, R.Bio-based materials represent a promising alternative in building envelope applications, with the aim of improving in-use energy efficiency. They have the advantage of being renewable, low embodied energy and CO2 neutral or negative. In addition, they are excellent thermal regulators. This paper presents an overview of the state-of-the-art of bio-based materials used in building construction and their applications. The materials outlined include hemp, wood, date palm wood, cork, alfa and straw. Through this literature study we want to get a broad overview of the current state of theoretical and experimental studies of their hygrothermal characteristics and their thermal and energy performances. The aim is not to be exhaustive but to summarise the most important research results on these materials. This is the first part of a research work that deals with the contribution to the development of a new bio-based construction material to be used in building. © 2023, The Author(s).Item The Thermal and Mechanical Behaviour of Wood-PLA Composites Processed by Additive Manufacturing for Building Insulation(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-07) Bahar, Anis; Hamami, Ameur El Amine; Benmahiddine, Ferhat; Belhabib, Sofiane; Belarbi, Rafik; Guessasma, SofianeThis study was aimed at considering the potential of wood-based composites processed using additive manufacturing as insulators in the building sector. A polylactic acid blend with 30% wood particles was used as a feedstock material in fused filament technology. Its thermal and mechanical properties were determined for various processing conditions, including printing temperature and infill rate. The results showed a minor contraction in its tensile performance as a result of the printing process. The printing temperature had a negligible effect on its stiffness and a limited influence on the other engineering constants, such as the tensile strength and ultimate stress. The thermal properties of printed structures have been found to significantly depend on the infill rate. Although the tested 3D printed wood-PLA material exhibited good thermal properties, which were tuneable using the printing conditions, its performance was still 38% to 57% lower compared to insulators such as the glass wool of the synthetic foams used in the building sector. © 2023 by the authors.Item Acoustics of a traditional dwelling and music of Jordan(Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, Vostoksibacademcenter, 2023) Alshurman, Ali Salem; Qaqish, RaedThe ancient culture of Jordan developed against the background of a peculiar climate and landscape, which determined the features of the traditional Jordanian dwelling. The design of the house and the choice of materials reveal a connection with the musical traditions of Jordan. The musical genre of folk song-story and the sound of folk musical instruments are supported by the sound–absorbing properties of traditional building materials – felt, woolen fabrics, adobe. The cave dwelling, also typical of Jordan, has not been studied enough from the point of view of acoustics. © 2023 Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, Vostoksibacademcenter. All rights reserved.Item Hygrothermal and microstructural characterization of self-consolidating earth concrete (SCEC)(Elsevier Ltd, 2023-06-15) Kohandelnia, Mojtaba; Hosseinpoor, Masoud; Yahia, Ammar; Belarbi, RafikItem New insight on rheology of self-consolidating earth concrete (SCEC)(Powder Technology, 2023-06-15) Kohandelnia, Mojtaba; Hosseinpoor, Masoud; Yahia, Ammar; Belarbi, RafikItem Sustainable Buildings: A Choice, or a Must for Our Future?(MDPI, 2023-03) Khiati, Seif; Belarbi, Rafik; Yahia, AmmarItem Experimental assessment of the similarity law for a one-dimensional coupled heat and water vapor diffusion in hemp concrete(Elsevier Ltd, 2023-08-01) Charaka A.; Berger J.; Benmahiddine F.; Belarbi R.Item Investigation of eco-friendly and economic shape-stabilized composites for building walls and thermal comfort(Elsevier Ltd, 2022-03-01) Sawadogo, Mohamed; Godin, Alexandre; Duquesne, Marie; Lacroix, Elodie; Veillère, Amélie; Hamami, Ameur El Amine; Belarbi, RafikItem Multiscale investigation of self-consolidating earthen materials using a novel concrete-equivalent mortar approach(Elsevier Ltd, 2023-03-17) Kohandelnia, Mojtaba; Hosseinpoor, Masoud; Yahia, Ammar; Belarbi, RafikItem Proper Generalized Decomposition using Taylor expansion for non-linear diffusion equations(Elsevier B.V., 2023-06) Deeb, Ahmad; Kalaoun, Omar; Belarbi, RafikItem Virtual reality for lost architectural heritage visualization utilizing limited data(International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2022-02-25) Gunay, SerkanThe process of building digital models of architectural heritage has become increasingly complex and accordingly this enables the potential of utilizing digital techniques as a tool in the context of research. Depending on the objective of the research, there are various tools and outcomes. Ranging from information management projects by using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technologies, to providing Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) by using smart technologies for visualization of architectural heritage, there is an increasing demand because of their fast developing technological abilities. Additionally, the digitization processes also becoming less dependent to the information coming from the building and as a result the subject of such research includes buildings that have disappeared without various archival data or other types of historical information. This paper investigates the different visualization techniques and tools for lost architectural heritage examples in postconflict societies with limited available data, focusing on the VR mobile applications and their implementations. © 2022 Author(s).Item Clustering Countries According to Their Cultural Proximity and Similarity(Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2017) Dankert, Angelika C.; Dekkiche, Hamoud; Baadel, Said; Kabene, Stefane M.