Access to water, a basic need and a human right, is marked by deep inequalities that result in water injustice. These inequalities stem not only from natural factors but also from inadequate resource management, deficient ...

The Low Impact Development (LID) approach to rainwater management in urban areas has been gaining interest from the international community due to the growing urbanization of developing countries, the sealing of urban ...

The incorporation of more than 30% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in asphalt mixtures faces limitations due to the high stiffness of RAP, making the use of rejuvenating additives, such as vegetable oils, necessary. In ...

Water allocation is a management tool designed to regulate multiple uses of water and applied as a conflict resolution mechanism. Therefore, in order to investigate the real usefulness of an allocation process, this research ...

In recent years, a progressive deterioration in the quality of flexible pavements has been observed in Brazil. Among the main identified defects, rutting and fatigue cracking stand out. Although these issues are strongly ...

Evapotranspiration (ET) plays a crucial role in the water cycle, influencing local climate and detrimental processes in the terrestrial environment, being essential for the water balance of ecosystems, in addition to ...

Historically, small municipalities located in semi-arid regions have faced challenges related to extreme events and frequently experience water scarcity, even during rainy periods. This study assessed water security ...

It is well-known that the basic sanitation scenario in Brazil is progressing slowly, especially with regard to sewage treatment, with total coverage reaching only 56% of the Brazilian population. Moreover, the lack of ...

The use of high-performance asphalt binders can be used to minimize premature degradation of asphalt coatings. These binders are obtained by incorporating an additive agent into the virgin binder. Nanomaterials stand ...

Floods are common events in large urban centers due to the impermeabilization of natural soil by artificial materials. Integrating stormwater management into urban planning, with the concept of a sponge city, emerges ...