Browsing by Author "Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado"
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Comparative Study of Deterioration in Built Heritage in a Coastal Area: Barbanza Peninsula (Galicia, NW Spain)
Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge; Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Hernández, Ana C. (MDPI, 2023)[Abstract] The Barbanza Peninsula (Galicia, NW Spain) is located on the west coast of Galicia. It is a narrow tongue of terrain with an area of 416 km2 and a high altitudinal gradient, with the top having a maximum height ... -
Effects of Water on Natural Stone in the Built Environment—A Review
Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge; Hernández Santomé, Ana Cristina (MDPI, 2021-11-07)[Abstract] The present work reviews studies with information on the effects of water by itself on stones of the built environment both to assess the impact of this substance and to discuss possible implications for ... -
Electronic Systems and Offsite Touristic Activities Based on Geological Concepts: A Speculative Discussion
Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge (MDPI, 2020-10-30)[Abstract] The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc in many economic areas such as those related to tourism. This creates the need for alternative activities in this sector, especially given that it is not clear when the ... -
Geological Materials as Cultural Markers of Water Resources
Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge; Hernández Santomé, Ana Cristina (MDPI, 2020-12-01)[Abstract] Water has always been a critical resource for humans and climate change could aggravate supply problems. In this context, groundwater could be an important reservoir of water, especially given the dispersion of ... -
Remote operations could be the future for Earth Sciences teaching: a speculative discussion
Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge (MDPI, 2020-12-01)[Abstract] The current COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc in the regular workings of many institutions, such as those dedicated to teaching; therefore, there is an urge for alternatives to traditional face-to-face teaching. ... -
Rock Features and Alteration of Stone Materials Used for the Built Environment: A Review of Recent Publications on Ageing Tests
Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge (MDPI AG, 2020-02-28)[Abstract] This work presents a review of recent publications, with publication date between 2017 and 2019, with information on the relation between rock characteristics and the effects of diverse agents associated with ... -
Salt Weathering of Natural Stone: A Review of Comparative Laboratory Studies
Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge; Hernández Santomé, Ana Cristina (MDPI, 2021-08-03)[Abstract] Natural stone is an important component of historical heritage (buildings and art objects such as sculptures or rock engravings), and it is still widely used in contemporary works. Soluble salts are the main ... -
Study of the Geochemical Decay and Environmental Causes of Granite Stone Surfaces in the Built Heritage of Barbanza Peninsula (Galicia, NW Spain)
Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge; Hernández, Ana C.; Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado (MDPI, 2024)[Abstract] In Galicia (NW Spain), granite was the most used stone material in historical buildings. Despite the good properties of granite as a construction material, it overcomes several physical and chemical weathering ... -
Virtual Models for Crystallography Teaching in Mineralogy: Some Suggestions
Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado; Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge (MDPI, 2020-12-01)[Abstract] Crystallography concepts are usually among the most demanding subjects for Mineralogy students. Traditional onsite teaching of Mineralogy starts with physical models of crystal polyhedra and frequently also ... -
What Is Darapskite? Some Reflections on How Artificial Intelligence Could Promote an Academic Gap
Sanjurjo-Sánchez, Jorge; Alves, Carlos; Figueiredo, Carlos Alberto Machado (MDPI, 2023)[Abstract] Two AI chatbots were tested with questions regarding a relatively minor mineral species. There were several issues with the information provided but the answers were well structured and well written. Nevertheless, ...
