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Marco Barla, Alessandra Insana, Sondre Gjengedal, Primož Jelušič et autres
This chapter provides practical guidance on implementing energy geostructures, from design and construction to operation. It emphasizes early integration of the technology into the design process and coordination between engineering disciplines. Key aspects include installation of heat exchanger pipes, material selection, hydraulic …
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Marco Barla, Alessandra Insana, Sondre Gjengedal, Primož Jelušič et autres
Chapter 5 focuses on environmental impacts and interactions between energy geostructures and surrounding systems. It explains thermal interference, which occurs when heat transfer from one installation affects another, especially in dense urban environments. The chapter discusses heat transport mechanisms (conduction, advection, dispersion) …
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Marco Barla, Alessandra Insana, Sondre Gjengedal, Primož Jelušič et autres
Chapter 3 presents methods for evaluating and optimizing the thermal performance of energy geostructures. It begins with feasibility assessments to estimate energy potential and proceeds to detailed design using analytical, semi-analytical, and numerical models. Different geostructure types such as piles, walls, slabs, …
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Marco Barla, Alessandra Insana, Sondre Gjengedal, Primož Jelušič et autres
This chapter outlines the essential data required for designing energy geostructures, focusing on ground characterization and thermal loading. It distinguishes between feasibility-stage assessments and detailed investigations, covering thermal, hydrogeological, and thermomechanical properties of soils. Key parameters include ground temperature, thermal conductivity, heat …
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Marco Barla, Alessandra Insana, Sondre Gjengedal, Primož Jelušič et autres
This chapter examines how temperature variations affect the structural and geotechnical behaviour of energy geostructures. Thermal loading induces expansion and contraction, generating additional stresses and strains due to constraints from surrounding soil and structural elements. The chapter explains that while ultimate limit …
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Marco Barla, Alessandra Insana, Sondre Gjengedal, Primož Jelušič et autres
This chapter frames energy geostructures within the global transition to sustainable energy systems. It highlights the environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption and the urgent need for renewable, low-carbon solutions, particularly in the building sector, which accounts for a large share of …
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2025
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Inês Argolinha, Sofia Lobo, A.M. Vieira, João Botelho et autres
Tooth wear is a growing oral health concern with implications for function, esthetics, and psychological well-being, ultimately affecting oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). While clinical indices assess tooth wear severity, they fail to capture patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and patient-reported outcome measures …
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Manuel Nobre, Laura Thebit de Almeida, Madalena Magalhães, Rui Carvalho et autres
Background/Objectives: Tooth wear is a progressive and multifactorial condition influenced by mechanical and chemical factors. Saliva plays a crucial role in modulating erosive wear through its buffering capacity and remineralization potential. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of erosive …
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Rui Carvalho, Sofía Rodrigues, João Rua, Eduardo Guerreiro et autres
Background/Objectives: Early tooth wear (TW) assessment prevents challenging and costly dental treatments. Knowledge of data on the prevalence and risk factors is crucial for developing preventive guidelines. This retrospective cross-sectional study aims to study the prevalence of TW in a sample of …
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Rui Carvalho, Sofía Rodrigues, João Rua, Eduardo Guerreiro et autres
Abstract: Background/Objectives: This study aims to study the prevalence of tooth wear (TW) in a sample of patients seeking the Screening and Urgency appointment at Egas Moniz Dental Clinic (EMDC) and correlate TW with risk factors. Methods: The database created with the …
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Laura Thebit de Almeida, Madalena Magalhães, Rui Carvalho, João Rua et autres
Background/Objectives: Tooth wear is a progressive and multifactorial condi-tion influenced by mechanical and chemical factors. Saliva plays a crucial role in mod-ulating erosive wear through its buffering capacity and remineralization potential. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of erosive …
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2024
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Rim Ben Abdeladhim, José Alexandre Reis, A.M. Vieira, M. Catarina M.D. de Almeida
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are promising biopolymers as an alternative to traditional synthetic polymers due to their biodegradability and biocompatibility. The PHA market is blooming in response to the growing demand for biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastics. These biopolyesters are produced and degraded by …
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