Tabique Construction Characterization in Douro North Valley, Portugal: A First Step to Preserve this Architectural Heritage

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2009

Authors

Pinto, J (Author) Other; Varum, H (Author) FEUP; Cruz, D (Author) Other; Sousa, D (Author) Other; Morais, P (Author) Other; Tavares, P (Author) Other; Lousada, J (Author) Other; Silva, P (Author) Other; Vieira, J (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Pages: 48-53

2nd WSEAS Int Conf on Natural Hazards/2nd Int Conf on Climate Changes, Global Warming, Biological Programs/2nd Int Conf on Urban Rehabil and Sustainabil

Baltimore, MD, NOV 07-09, 2009

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering > Structural engineering

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Authenticus ID: P-003-PTP

Abstract (EN): The tabique is one of the main Portuguese traditional building techniques, which is based on raw materials as earth and wood. In general, a tabique wall is formed by a simple timber structure covered by earth. Earth has an important role in this system because it protects the internal timber structure as well as is a finishing. The Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro is the northeast region of Portugal and it is very rich in terms of tabique heritage construction. Meanwhile, the existing tabique constructions show a generalized advanced stage of deterioration. This aspect associated to the fact that there is still a lack of scientific studies done in this field motivated this research work, which its main objectives are to identify the building process of tabique elements and to identify/characterize the applied materials. It is intended to stimulate and to give guidance for future rehabilitation works in this field. Taking into account that this region has a large area, it was necessary to divide this work in six stages related to the six council associations, which are Alto Tamega; Terra Quente Transmontana; Terra Fria do Nordeste Transmontano; Vale do Douro Norte; Vale do Douro Sul and Douro Superior. This work is focused on the council association of Vale do Douro Norte (Douro North Valley), and uses twelve constructions as study case.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6