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Erosion and tourism infrastructure in the coastal zone: Problems, consequences and management [PDF]
, 2006 The importance of coastal zones to the tourism industry and the need to protect such resources is not only vital to the economy of nations but presents a growing dilemma for many localities and regions.
Jones, A.L., Phillips, Michael Roberts
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Materials & DesignThis study implements molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to explore the atomic-level energy properties of rejuvenated bitumen, considering the influence of different recycling agent (RA) types, dosages and aging levels of bitumen.
Shisong Ren, Xueyan Liu, Sandra Erkens
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Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2019 After many years in service, bituminous material in roads becomes aged and starts losing its properties. Aged bitumen becomes more brittle and causes a reduction in pavement strength with a decrease in the service life of pavement.
Hasan H. Joni +2 more
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Aging Mechanism and Rejuvenating Possibility of SBS Copolymers in Asphalt Binders [PDF]
, 2020 The styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS)-modified asphalt pavement has been in growing demand in the road construction field owing to its workable mechanical property and temperature durability.
Li, Hechuan +4 more
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Testing of reclaimed asphalt model systems for the evaluation of the effectiveness of rejuvenators [PDF]
, 2021 This paper presents the results of a preliminary study on the use of a novel ap-proach for the evaluation of the effectiveness of rejuvenating agents used in as-phalt mixtures containing reclaimed asphalt (RA). Such an approach is based on the mechanical
D. Dalmazzo +3 more
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Using soybean-derived materials to rejuvenate reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) binders and mixtures [PDF]
, 2017 Over the past few years, the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has been growing consistently from 15% in 2009 to 20.3% in 2015. The desire to use higher amounts of RAP is inspired by the need to lower costs, conserve energy, and preserve the ...
Elkashef, Mohamed Elsayed
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Questionify gamification in education [PDF]
, 2018 In the education industry, lecturers are finding ways to improve students’ concentrations and grades by using smart devices to track students’ assignment or tutorial progress.
Che Abdul Rani, Mohamad Firdaus +3 more
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Advances in Asphalt Pavement Technologies and Practices [PDF]
, 2022 Unlike other construction materials, road materials have developed minimally over the past 100 years. However, since the 1970s, the focus has been on more sustainable road construction materials such as recycled asphalt pavements.
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Recycling of Polymer Components From Waste Face Masks for Asphalt Modification: A Mini Review
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 2, January 10, 2026.ABSTRACT The COVID‐19 pandemic greatly increased plastic waste through widespread personal protective equipment (PPE) use, creating a serious environmental challenge. Disposable face masks (FM), primarily composed of non‐biodegradable polypropylene, account for an estimated 86 million units discarded monthly, leading to significant environmental ...
Derya Kaya Ozdemir, Tony McNally
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Valorization of petroleum sludge as rejuvenator for recycled asphalt binder and mixture
Case Studies in Construction MaterialsThe production of new pavements involving recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) is beneficial for preserving petroleum asphalt and natural aggregates. However, increasing the RAP content raises performance concerns in new pavement, thus necessitating the use ...
Abdul Muhaimin Memon +4 more
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