Dynamic properties of EPS beads lightweight soil mixed with polypropylene fiber
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 EPS beads lightweight soil composite is a new type of artificial geotechnical material, with low density and high strength characteristics, which can be widely used and plays an important role in engineering projects.
Lifang Mei
exaly +5 more sources
Adherence between steel bars and lightweight concrete with EPS beads [PDF]
Revista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais, 2017 This paper describes the adherence behavior of a structural lightweight concrete with EPS beads (SLCEB) in a monotonic loading, based in a bibliographic review and in pull-out tests.
A. L. SARTORI +4 more
doaj +5 more sources
Upcycling of waste EPS beads to immobilized codoped TiO2 photocatalysts for ciprofloxacin degradation and E. coli disinfection under sunlight [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 The emerging global problem of antimicrobial resistance needs immediate attention. In this regard, this work demonstrates the use of expanded polystyrene waste in the synthesis of immobilized photocatalytic films for the treatment of antibiotics as well ...
Manasa Manjunatha, Hari Mahalingam
doaj +3 more sources
Results in EngineeringConstruction and demolition (C&D) waste, including burnt clay bricks and concrete, combined with non-degradable industrial waste such as expanded polystyrene (EPS), presents a significant global disposal challenge.
Rashid Hameed +2 more
exaly +4 more sources
Jurnal Teknik Sipil dan Perencanaan, 2023 Expanded Polystyrene Beads (EPS Beads) have characteristics that are lightweight and low density. However, EPS is waste that does not pollute the soil, but has hundreds of years to decompose, thereby reducing the landfill area.
Aswin Lim +2 more
doaj +3 more sources
Microplastics as active modulators of Escherichia coli biofilm characteristics and their implications on the development of antimicrobial resistance [PDF]
BiofilmMicroplastics are increasingly recognized as substrates that facilitate microbial colonization and may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, yet their role in shaping biofilm physiology remains poorly understood.
Yanina Nahum +3 more
doaj +2 more sources
Thermal Performance Study of a Cement-Based Mortar Incorporating EPS Beads
Frontiers in Built Environment, 2022 Recycling plastic waste has been one of the most significant challenges in the recent decade. The reuse of one of the most produced cellular plastics (i.e.
Othmane Horma +8 more
doaj +2 more sources
Fire performance and spalling mitigation in high-strength and eps-modified mortars under transient thermal exposure [PDF]
Scientific ReportsHigh-strength cementitious composites are highly susceptible to explosive spalling at elevated temperatures, necessitating innovative fire resilience strategies.
A. Y. F. Ali +4 more
doaj +2 more sources
Science and Engineering of Composite MaterialsExpansive soils pose major geotechnical challenges due to significant volume changes. This research investigates an innovative stabilization approach using sand, expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads, and jute fibres to enhance the properties of expansive ...
exaly +2 more sources
Experimental Studies for Shear and Multi-Impact Resistance Performance of Sand–Geofoam Material
Buildings, 2022 In the case of earthquake and rockfall disasters, it is proposed to replace part of sand with geofoam material to form sand–EPS and sand–EPE composite cushions to improve the ability of structures to resist disasters.
Qi Ge +7 more
doaj +1 more source