Tabique construction in Alto Tamega

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2010

Authors

Cepeda, A (Author) Other; Murta, A (Author) Other; Lousada, J (Author) Other; Vieira, J (Author) Other; Pinto, J (Author) Other; Fernandes, L (Author) Other; Tavares, P (Author) Other; Silva, P (Author) Other; Varum, H (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: STRUCTURES AND ARCHITECTURE

Pages: 1442-1449

1st International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA)

Guimaraes, PORTUGAL, JUL 21-23, 2010

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

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

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-008-288

Abstract (EN): The tabique is one of the main Portuguese traditional building techniques which uses raw materials as earth. In general, a tabique element is formed by a simple timber structure covered on both sides by a earth based mortar. Earth has an important role in this system because it protects the timber structure as well as is a finishing. The Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro region is the northeast part of Portugal continental and it is rich in terms of tabique heritage. 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 that has been done by the Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) and Aveiro (UA) universities.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8