Ana L.C. Rosenfeld's Books

Maintainability of Building Envelope Elements

Optimizing Predictive Condition-Based Maintenance Decisions

By: Cláudia Ferreira,Ana Silva,Jorge de Brito,Inês Flores-Colen

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Maintainability of Building Envelope Elements

Optimizing Predictive Condition-Based Maintenance Decisions

By: Cláudia Ferreira,Ana Silva,Jorge de Brito,Inês Flores-Colen

This book introduces a maintenance model that will assist decision-makers in their choice of building maintenance policies. The model is stochastic and condition-based that analyses the impact of different maintenance strategies on the durability and performance of different buildings envelope elements (facades, windows, and roofs). As non-structural elements, the maintenance of buildings envelope can be disregarded stakeholders. However, as first barrier to the external environment, these elements are critical to buildings' overall performance and are expected to meet aesthetic, comfort, safety, and durability requirements. The methodology presented is innovative. The maintenance model is based on a Petri net formalism and includes degradation, inspection, maintenance, and renewal processes. The model provides key information, such as: i) the impact of different maintenance strategies on the service life and durability of the building components; ii) the impact of maintenance on their performance over time; iii) the life cycle costs; and iv) the impact of maintenance on the buildings' use. The book will be of use to a variety of professionals in the construction sector.

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Springer Nature

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3031147677

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9783031147678

The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease through the Mediterranean Diet

By: Almudena Sánchez Villegas,Ana Sanchez-Taínta

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The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease through the Mediterranean Diet

By: Almudena Sánchez Villegas,Ana Sanchez-Taínta

The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease through the Mediterranean Diet presents dietary habits that will have maximum impact on cardiovascular health and other major chronic diseases. Data collected through the results of large clinical trials, such as PREDIMED, one of the longest trials ever conducted, has allowed researchers to conclude that the Mediterranean Diet provides the best evidence for health benefits. Studies have shown that the Mediterranean Diet is able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular hard clinical events by 30%. This book explores the components of this diet, including the consumption of extra virgin olive oil, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, fatty fish, poultry and red wine for optimal health benefits. - Analyzes the results of clinical trials that show that a healthy dietary pattern can prevent cardiovascular and other major chronic diseases - Explores the components of The Mediterranean Diet in detail, allowing practitioners to pass this understanding on to patients for optimal health benefits - Contains recipes, including modified versions for special populations or different cultures

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Academic Press

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0128112603

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9780128112601

Methodologies for Service Life Prediction of Buildings

With a Focus on Façade Claddings

By: Ana Silva,Jorge de Brito,Pedro Lima Gaspar

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Methodologies for Service Life Prediction of Buildings

With a Focus on Façade Claddings

By: Ana Silva,Jorge de Brito,Pedro Lima Gaspar

Presenting an analysis of different approaches for predicting the service life of buildings, this monograph discusses various statistical tools and mathematical models, some of which have rarely been applied to the field. It explores methods including deterministic, factorial, stochastic and computational models and applies these to façade claddings. The models allow (i) identification of patterns of degradation, (ii) estimation of service life, (iii) analysis of loss of performance using probability functions, and (iv) estimation of service life using a probability distribution. The final chapter discusses the differences between the different methodologies and their advantages and limitations. The authors also argue that a better understanding of the service life of buildings results in more efficient building maintenance and reduced environmental costs. It not only provides an invaluable resource to students, researchers and industry professionals interested in service life prediction and sustainable construction, but is also of interest to environmental and materials scientists.

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3319332902

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9783319332901

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Maintainability of Building Envelope Elements

Maintainability of Building Envelope Elements

The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease through the Mediterranean Diet

The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease through the Mediterranean Diet

Methodologies for Service Life Prediction of Buildings

Methodologies for Service Life Prediction of Buildings

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