We are committed to the scholarship of discovery as it contributes to the institution’s academic advancement.
EIT focuses on the delivery of programs relevant to today’s industry needs. Consequently, we seek that our scholar research:
- includes original research that advances knowledge;
- synthesizes information across topics, disciplines and/or time; and,
- is presented in a format that will allow evaluation by others through public sharing.
Furthermore, EIT’s scholar research activities expand to ensure the inclusion of the reality of contemporary life, such as sponsoring technical conferences and events that bring together relevant industry experts and professionals to share their knowledge and industry experience in an effort to advance their particular fields.
Additive manufacturing in the COVID-19 pandemic: Equipment and challenges?
Dr Vishal Sharma25 February, 2024
Nowadays, the COVID-19 pandemic spreads all over the world. Every community is helping in the pandemic situation. All communities, like material scientists, medical practitioners, engineers, and healthcare professionals, are collaborating with each other to fight against the pandemic situation. Therefore, manufacturing engineers also play a role in COVID-19. There are...Read More
Review of the Short-Term Properties of Confined Seawater Sea Sand Concrete Columns under Compression
Mohamed A. El-Reedy18 February, 2024
The environmental concerns raised by the over-exploitation of fresh water and river sand have driven researchers to explore seawater sea sand concrete (SWSSC) as a substitute for conventional concrete in structural columns. With numerous investigations on this in the past, there is a need to systematically classify and comprehensively understand...Read More
Machine learning decision-making tools – eco friendly materials
Dr Ana Evangelista16 February, 2024
Recycled concrete has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials due to its reduced environmental impact and cost-effectiveness. The physical and mechanical properties of recycled concrete, however, can vary significantly, making it challenging to ensure consistent quality. Machine learning (ML) techniques have been increasingly applied to predict and...Read More
Assessment of concrete and cementitious materials
Dr Ana Evangelista16 February, 2024
Concrete and cementitious materials are widely used in construction due to their durability, strength, and ability to withstand various environmental conditions. The assessment of these materials is crucial to ensure their quality, performance, and long service life. Cementitious materials, such as Portland cement, silica fume, fly ash, and slag, are...Read More
Life cycle sustainability assessment applied in the built environment
Dr Karoline Figueiredo16 February, 2024
This chapter discusses the application of the life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) methodology in the built environment, focusing on improving construction material selection. The LCSA framework provides representative results of project life cycle impacts based on a triple-bottom-line approach, allowing practitioners to minimize their construction projects’ adverse environmental, economic, and...Read More
Concluding remarks: future directions and emerging trends in sustainable material selection for the built environment
Dr Karoline Figueiredo16 February, 2024
The final chapter of this book explores future directions and emerging trends in sustainable materials selection. It serves as a concluding reflection on the book’s themes, highlighting critical areas of development and providing insights into the evolving landscape of sustainability in the built environment. This chapter will present the following...Read More
Importance of Material Selection to Achieve Sustainable Construction
Dr Milind Siddhpura and Dr Arti Siddhpura16 February, 2024
This chapter delves into the range of material selection methods to achieve sustainable construction. After the brief introduction, definition, and benefits of sustainable construction, it discusses four main phases of the building life cycle, including production, construction, operation, and end-of-life and their environmental impacts, followed by the classification of sustainable...Read More
Influence of martensitic transformation on the surface integrity aspects during sustainable turning of NiTi-SMA
Dr Vishal Sharma25 January, 2024
In an era where the equipment manufacturing industry is swiftly transitioning towards intelligent systems, the demand for high-performance materials that can adapt and respond to environmental changes is escalating. Among these, Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) stand out due to their unique ability to return to their original shape...Read More
Chapter 26 – Concrete waste and aggregates
Dr Ana Evangelista12 January, 2024
Concrete waste is one of the highest proportions of the total construction and demolition materials. Most of the concrete waste generated is sent to landfills. Part of the concrete waste is used as recycled aggregate for producing recycled aggregate concrete; however, recycled aggregate concrete is only used on a limited...Read More
Improving Sustainability in the Built Environment through a BIM-based Integration of Digital Twin and Blockchain.
Dr Karoline Figueiredo31 December, 2023
As one of the largest industries globally, and given its significant environmental, social, and economic impacts, construction plays a crucial role in sustainability. The use of digital twins offers a possible avenue for enhancing the sustainability of this sector by improving the sustainable decision-making process. However, the challenge is that...Read More