Fernando Tavares Rocha

Early 20th-Century Mortars from National Theatre of São João (Porto, Portugal): Characterization of Degradation Mechanisms

National Theatre of São João (TNSJ), the main theatre in the city of Porto, was built in 1918. Its architectural design, by architect Marques da Silva, is characterized by a structural system based on traditional load-bearing masonry walls with large granite blocks. In contrast,...

Durability and resilience of geopolymers incorporating iron mine tailings

The construction sector is one of the main contributors to global energy consumption and CO 2 emissions, largely due to the extensive use of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). In response, increasing attention has been given to alternative materials such as geopolymers, which are in...

Bioaccumulation and exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in marine species commercialized for human consumption in the Southern Region of Rio de Janeiro (SE, Brazil)

Sepetiba Bay (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a semi-enclosed coastal system subject to significant anthropogenic pressures resulting from historical industrial activities, port operations, and urban runoff. This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence, organ-specific accumulation, and...