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Finalisation of the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades—Brief Information on the Outcome of the Project

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research was conducted within the framework of project SI2.825082, funded by the European Commission—DG GROW. The project's objective was to finalise a European approach for assessing the fire performance of façades under medium and large fire exposure conditions.
Péter Tóth, Anja Hofmann‐Böllinghaus, Fabien Dumont, Johan Anderson, Johan Sjöström, Mikael Bergius, Roman Chiva, Octavian Lalu   +7 more
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Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu, Zicao Peng, Chong Sun, Haitao Yang   +3 more
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Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
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The Effect of HCWA-PFA Hybrid Geopolymer Modification on the Properties of Soil

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2014
This study investigated the performance of the properties of foamed concrete when replacing volumes of cement of 10%, 15% and 20% by weight. A control unit of foamed concrete mixture made with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) as well as samples containing ...
Hassian F.F., Cheah C.C.
doaj   +1 more source

Shear behavior test of foamed concrete in Yangtze River shield tunnel of China-Russia Eastern Gas Pipeline Project

You-qi chuyun, 2022
Yangtze River shield tunnel is an important control project of China-Russia Eastern Gas Pipeline Project (Yongqing-Shanghai). The ultra-length tunnel (10.226 km) caused many engineering problems.
Shengwen ZHAN, Qiang WANG, Yue ZHAO, Wenming REN, Huishan KANG, Li WANG, Weixing YOU   +6 more
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Investigations on the foam concrete production techniques suitable for 3D-printing with foam concrete

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2019
Abstract With high thermal insulating property and low density, foam concrete has high potential in 3D-printing applications such as residential buildings. The synergy of the foam concrete and 3D-printing process pre-requisites research and optimization of foam concrete production.
V Markin, G Sahmenko, V N Nerella, M Näther, V Mechtcherine   +4 more
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Investigating the Environmental Impact of Additive Construction: A Systematic Analysis of the Life Cycle Assessment Studies

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been identified as a potential catalyst for a paradigm shift within the construction industry, due to its capacity to enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and augment design flexibility. This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) that explores the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in ...
Antonio Mastropasqua, Francesco Paolo Lagrasta, Michele De Nicolò, Pierpaolo Pontrandolfo   +3 more
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Study on the Influence of Graphite Tailings on the Properties of Foamed Concrete

Advances in Civil Engineering
This article presents the application of untreated graphite tailings in foamed concrete by studying the properties of graphite tailings. It also investigates the effects of raw materials, water–cement ratio, and curing methods on the density, strength ...
Wenhao Zhang, Wenning Tang, Shaopeng Hu, Hao Xu, Guang Huo, Xiaoheng Sun, Jiandong Ge   +6 more
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AI‐Revealed Transition From Density‐ to Connectivity‐Controlled Mechanics in Hierarchical Porous Materials

Small, EarlyView.
Using synchrotron‐based multiscale imaging, generative modeling algorithms, and computational mechanics models, our study reveals a scale‐dependent transition in bone mechanics. The results of the power‐scaling law illustrate a transition from density‐controlled stiffness at the trabecular scale to connectivity‐controlled, porosity‐sensitive mechanics ...
Milad Masrouri, Federica Buccino, Laura Maria Vergani, Zhao Qin   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Foamed Concrete Sealing Materials for Coal Seam Gas Drainage Boreholes: A Review

Safety Science and Technology, EarlyView.
This study investigates the sealing performance of foamed concrete in gas drainage boreholes. By comparing leakage pathways (a, c) with sealed systems (b, d), the research demonstrates how foamed concrete effectively fills mining‐induced fractures and resists deformation.
Jiaxing Zou, Erlei Su, Huanchun Liu, Xiangjun Chen, Lin Wang, Haidong Chen, Lin Li   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source