Understanding and controlling the ingress of driven rain through exposed, solid wall masonry structures [PDF]
, 2014 Long term performance of historic buildings can be affected by many environmental factors, some of which become more apparent as the competence of the fabric deteriorates.
Bowler +5 more
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Use of crushed clay brick waste as dune sand granular corrector in mortar manufacturing [PDF]
, 2019 The present study aims to investigate the possibility of using crushed clay brick waste as dune sand granular corrector in mortar manufacturing. The mixtures composition method is based on the progressive substitution of dune sand with crushed waste at ...
ABADOU, Yacine, GHRIEB, Abderrahmane
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Modeling and analysis of multi-hop routing in wireless sensor networks by using matlab [PDF]
, 2020 Due to the limited energy and the non-equivalence of wireless sensor network nodes, it is imperative to reduce and rationally use the energy consumption of the nodes to prolong the network lifetime.
Khudhur, Ali Abdulkhaleq
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Sustainable and cost-effective cement-based composite utilizing calcined Iraqi date palm frond waste ash [PDF]
Engineering and Technology JournalEcological implications posed by the cement industry, biomass ashes, and agricultural waste are growing with emerging concerns. Hence, this paper analyzes and evaluates the characterization of Iraqi date palm frond waste ash (PFWA) and its potential ...
Laith Mahmmod, Waleed Abbas
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ResourcesIt is estimated that in the construction industry, cement production contributes to 7% of global CO2 emissions. Because of this, alternative materials, including biological resources and wastes, are being explored to determine their viability as ...
Bernardo Lejano +5 more
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COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS OF U.S. FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS [PDF]
This paper presents a model-based approach for competitive analysis of manufacturing plants in the U. S. food processing industry. As part of this approach, plant competitiveness is measured using Operational Competitiveness Ratings Analysis (OCRA) -- a ...
Jayanthi, Shekhar +2 more
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The promise and perils of asynchronous learning: how faculty, students, and administrators can collaboratively increase retention and satisfaction in the online classroom [PDF]
, 2017 This paper explores some of the major challenges faced by faculty, students, administrators, and support staff in retaining online students, and doing so while earning high marks for the quality of each course.
Bissonette, Devan
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Development of One-Part Alkali-Activated Mortar Using Foundry Waste Sand
Advances in Civil EngineeringFoundry waste sand (FWS) refers to sand that is no longer useful after being utilized in metal casting processes. This sand is produced at a rate of around 0.6 tons per 1 ton of foundry industry manufactured and is typically discarded in landfills.
Manoj Wankhede, Rahul Ralegaonkar
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Results in ChemistryExploring nonconventional cementitious materials is vital for enhancing material performance, reducing construction industry's environmental footprint, and promoting sustainable resource management.
Noor Yaseen
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Bio-Based Renewable Additives for Anti-Icing Applications (Phase II) [PDF]
, 2019 The performance and impacts of several agro-based anti-icers along with a traditional chloride-based anti-icer (salt brine) were evaluated. A statistical design of experiments (central composite design) was employed for developing anti-icing liquids ...
Alnuaimi, Eisa +7 more
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