Influence of curing on the properties of concretes and mortars in hot climates [PDF]
This investigation deals with the influence of initial curing periods and different curing environments, similar to those found in Middle Eastern countries, on the pore size distribution, permeability, water absorption and compressive strength of cement
Alamri, Abdulla Mohammed
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Development of high performance concrete using combinations of mineral admixtures. [PDF]
Cement replacement materials are by-products used to produce high performance concrete. Published data on the effects of combinations of mineral admixtures in concrete on the microstructural and performance-related properties under different ...
Darwish, Abdulhanan A.
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Effect of the curing conditions of concrete on the behaviour under freeze-thaw cycles [PDF]
The aim of this work is to relate the curing conditions of concrete and the addition of an air-entraining admixture with the damage caused by freeze–thaw cycles. In countries with a continental climate, the curing of concrete in summer is performed under
Fernández Gómez, Jaime Antonio +3 more
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Effect of curing and storage temperature on shelf life of onion (Allium cepa L.) bulbs
Simple and low cost farm technologies are required for small-scale farmers in developing countries to improve marketability and reduce postharvest losses of onion (Allium cepa L.) bulbs. Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of curing and
Assinapol Ndereyimana +2 more
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Effect of Curing Conditions on the Interfacial Bonding Parameters of High-Tenacity Polypropylene (HTPP) Fiber / Cementitious Matrix [PDF]
Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) provide enhanced ductile behavior thanks to multiple-cracking arising from the synergistic optimization of fiber-matrix interface adhesion behavior.
Burak Felekoğlu
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Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) is served as an important root crop worldwide due to its high yield, strong adaptability and nutrient richness. Sweet potato has played a significant role in ensuring food security and family income opportunities ...
Jingjing Kou +6 more
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Inverse heat transfer for optimization and on-line thermal properties estimation in composites curing. [PDF]
This article presents the development and application of a heat transfer inversion procedure to the cure of thermoset-based composites based on genetic algorithms.
Skordos, Alexandros A. +1 more
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Performance of waste foundry sand concrete in sulfate environment
Waste foundry sand is generated by the metal casting industry and has great potential to be used as a construction material. Nearly 70 % of the waste foundry generated is disposed of as a landfill which poses a threat to the surrounding environment.
Singh Jagdeep, Siddique Rafat
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Viral hepatitis and syphilis have emerged as significant public health concerns on a global scale. The study was conducted retrospectively to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and syphilis among the potential expatriates entering ...
Urooj Amjad +4 more
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Coupled visco-mechanical and diffusion void growth modelling during composite curing [PDF]
Most critical processing step during long fiber reinforced epoxy matrix composite laminate manufacturing is the polymerization stage. If not optimized, it gives birth to defects in the bulk material, such as voids.
Bernhart, Gérard +10 more
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