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  2. Creep (deformation) - Wikipedia

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    In materials science, creep (sometimes called cold flow) is the tendency of a solid material to undergo slow deformation while subject to persistent mechanical stresses. It can occur as a result of long-term exposure to high levels of stress that are still below the yield strength of the material. Creep is more severe in materials that are ...

  3. Damp (structural) - Wikipedia

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    Water intrusion into the indoor environment can be attributed from causes other than rising damp. Moisture penetration has been an ongoing problem for residences as evaporation occurs at the edge of the damp area, resulting in "tide marks" due to salt deposition. [30] The "tide mark" is commonly distinguished as a feature of rising damp.

  4. Environmental impact of concrete - Wikipedia

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    One reason why the carbon emissions are so high is because cement has to be heated to very high temperatures in order for clinker to form. A major culprit of this is alite (Ca 3 SiO 5), a mineral in concrete that cures within hours of pouring and is therefore responsible for much of its initial strength. However, alite also has to be heated to ...

  5. Parts of California are crumbling toward the ocean — here's why

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    And in San Clemente, the state is planning to build a $7.2 million wall to fortify a landslide area in an effort to hold back a slipping hillside that has closed down the train service through ...

  6. Earthen plaster - Wikipedia

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    The area and the thickness of the plastered wall have the greatest influence on the ability of the clay plaster to act as a climatic buffer. The majority of the moisture is kept in the top layer of the clay plaster, so this layer is the most important for the climate buffer effect.

  7. Thermal bridge - Wikipedia

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    Temperature distribution in a thermal bridge This thermal image shows a thermal bridging of a high-rise building (Aqua in Chicago). A thermal bridge, also called a cold bridge, heat bridge, or thermal bypass, is an area or component of an object which has higher thermal conductivity than the surrounding materials, [1] creating a path of least resistance for heat transfer. [2]

  8. Marmorino - Wikipedia

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    Marmorino stucco. Marmorino Veneziano is a type of plaster or stucco.It is based on calcium oxide and used for interior and exterior wall decorations. Marmorino plaster can be finished via multiple techniques for a variety of matte, satin, and glossy final effects.

  9. Lime plaster - Wikipedia

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    Palladio's architectural creations, although seemingly constructed from stone, were in fact composed of brick and stucco. The plastering process involved the initial application of a coarse layer of plaster known as "arricio," followed by subsequent layers of lime putty blended with powdered marble to achieve a smooth and polished surface.