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The Potential of the Reed as a Regenerative Building Material—Characterisation of Its Durability, Physical, and Thermal Performances

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  • Raphaele Malheiro

    (Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Adriana Ansolin

    (Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Christiane Guarnier

    (Federal Center for Technological Education “Celso Suckow da Fonseca” (CEFET/RJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20271-110, Brazil)

  • Jorge Fernandes

    (Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Maria Teresa Amorim

    (Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Sandra Monteiro Silva

    (Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Ricardo Mateus

    (Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

Abstract

Knowing the properties of vernacular materials is crucial to heritage conservation and to develop innovative solutions. Reed, considered to be a carbon-neutral and a carbon dioxide sink material, has been used for centuries for diverse uses. Its high availability and properties made it a popular building material, including in Portuguese vernacular architecture. An experimental investigation was conducted to evaluate the physical performance, thermal performance, and durability of the reed found in Portugal since the characterisation of this material was not found in previous studies. The influence of geometric characteristics and the presence of nodes on these properties were also analysed, and the results showed that they are irrelevant. The studied reeds were found to have an adequate thermal performance to be used as thermal insulation. Their thermal resistance (1.8 m 2 ·°C/W) and thermal conductivity (0.06 W/m·°C) are under the requirements defined by Portuguese regulations on thermal insulation materials. Overall, the physical characteristics (moisture content, density, and retraction) are compatible to its use in the construction. Concerning durability, there was only a trend for mould growth in particular environments. The results provide valuable data to be considered in the development of new construction products based on this natural and renewable material. Additionally, considering the studied samples, the reed found in Portugal has characteristics suitable for use as a building material, especially as a thermal insulation material.

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  • Raphaele Malheiro & Adriana Ansolin & Christiane Guarnier & Jorge Fernandes & Maria Teresa Amorim & Sandra Monteiro Silva & Ricardo Mateus, 2021. "The Potential of the Reed as a Regenerative Building Material—Characterisation of Its Durability, Physical, and Thermal Performances," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(14), pages 1-19, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:14:p:4276-:d:594836
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    1. Jorge Fernandes & Raphaele Malheiro & Maria de Fátima Castro & Helena Gervásio & Sandra Monteiro Silva & Ricardo Mateus, 2020. "Thermal Performance and Comfort Condition Analysis in a Vernacular Building with a Glazed Balcony," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-29, February.
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