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Journal of Natural FibersSisal fiber employment in concrete improves its post-crack strength, but sisal fiber degrades due to moisture and cement mineralization. Many researchers used alkaline and pozzolanic techniques to treat sisal fiber in cement composite materials. However,
Tsion Amsalu Fode +3 more
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Materials Science in Ancient Rome [PDF]
, 2011 Two books, the "De Architectura" by Vitruvius and the "Naturalis Historia" by Pliny the Elder, give us a portrait of the Materials Science, that is, the knowledge of materials, in Rome at the beginning of the Empire.
Sparavigna, Amelia Carolina
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The difference between Sand and Pozzolana [PDF]
Journal of Roman Studies, 1913 In spite of the amount which recent publications have added to our knowledge of Roman building methods and materials, there is still some inaccuracy to be noted in the use of terms due very often to a misconception of the chemical constituents of the materials in question.
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A Modern Roman‐Inspired Concrete with Daytime Radiative Cooling Capacity
Advanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 47, December 18, 2025.Coolcrete, inspired by ancient Roman concrete, is a new cementitious material with photonic properties enabling passive daytime radiative cooling. Made from quicklime and zeolites, it reduces cooling energy demand, lowers CO2 emissions, and may eliminate urban heat islands.
Jorge S. Dolado +11 more
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Laboratory test for EPB tunnelling assessment:results of test campaign on two different granular soils [PDF]
, 2011 Earth Pressure Balanced shields are currently the most utilized tunnelling machines throughout around the world. The possibility of using conditioning agents that change the mechanical and hydraulic behaviour of a soil, changing it into a plastic paste ...
Borio, Luca, Peila, Daniele
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Pozzolanic mortars based on waste building materials for the restoration of historical buildings [PDF]
, 2012 The environmental aspects of waste building materials have been of great interest in recent years. For the sector of building materials this means increased recycling, reduction of energy consumption and natural resources preservation.
Ducman Vilma +4 more
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Toward Zero Waste Mining: Circular Economy of Copper Slags
Global Challenges, Volume 9, Issue 12, December 2025.Mining and metal extraction processes generate over 90% of global waste. With the rapid increase in population and urbanization, the demand for geotechnical applications and construction materials constantly increases and can absorb the entire quantity of slags generated.
Aleksandar Mitrašinović +2 more
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Cogent Engineering, 2021 The goal of the current paper is to study the effect of natural pozzolana (NP) when ground to a micro and nano size on some concrete properties. Syria is rich in natural pozzolana with an estimated quantity of nearly 1 billion tonnes.
Aref M. Al-swaidani
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A study on the influence of curing on the strength of a standard grade concrete mix [PDF]
, 2010 Curing is essential if concrete is to perform the intended function over the design life of the structure while excessive curing time may lead to the escalation of the construction cost of the project and unnecessary delays.
Khan Azhar M. +2 more
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Archaeometry, Volume 67, Issue 6, Page 1437-1452, December 2025.Abstract This article discusses the results of analytical work on wall and floor plaster from a secular monument excavated on the plateau of Palaepaphos–Hadjiabdoullah (Cyprus). Excavated within the frame of the Palaepaphos Urban Landscape Project (PULP), funded by the University of Cyprus since 2006, the monument is an extensive multifunction workshop
Marta Lorenzon, Maria Iacovou
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