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Structural Concrete, EarlyView.Abstract The use of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) in precast tunnel segments is among the most established and representative applications of this material. Over the past two decades, numerous tunnel linings were constructed with partial or total substitution of conventional steel reinforcement by fibers, this yielding to quantifiable benefits in ...
Vladimir Rusanov +4 more
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An experimental study on relationship among water sorptivity, pore characteristics, and salt concentration in concrete [PDF]
, 2017 © 2017, Budapest University of Technology and Economics. All rights reserved. In this work, the sorptivity properties of concrete with various types of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) cured at three different curing regimes was investigated ...
Jin, Xianyu, Ye, Hailong, Jin, Nanguo
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Structural Concrete, EarlyView.Abstract Incorporating metakaolin (MK) as a partial cement replacement offers a viable pathway to reduce carbon emissions while improving concrete performance. However, its durability behavior remains inconsistent, and the applicability of durability test methods to MK‐based concrete is not well established.
Mayen J. Geu +3 more
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An investigation of concrete curing practice in the Cape Town area [PDF]
, 1995 Includes bibliographical references.[Watermark not visible] This project describes the results from the use of durability index tests as a tool for the investigation of the concrete curing practice in the Cape Town area.
Krook, Andre
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BuildingsSelf-compacting concrete (SCC) offers major advantages in construction; however, its high paste content makes its performance highly sensitive to curing temperature and binder composition.
Ibrahim M. Degani +2 more
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The 5T Paradox of Triclosan: From Toiletries to Toxic Trash, a Growing Threat to Humanity
Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Triclosan (TCS) persists as a contaminant of concern in the Anthropocene, despite regulatory actions. Environmental dissemination continues through wastewater effluents, biosolid application, and improper disposal practices. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence regarding triclosan's environmental fate, transformation pathways ...
Temitope Aribigbola +10 more
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Field measurement of soil sorptivity and hydraulic conductivity
, 1989 Four methods were applied at four experimental sites following a two-factor completely randomized design for field soil infiltration measurements at the University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center.
Lien, Bob Kuochuan,1959-
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Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2019 To explore the feasibility of using metakaolin and limestone in steam-cured concrete, mechanical property, sorptivity and microstructure of steam-cured concrete incorporated with the combination of metakaolin-limestone powder were studied, with steam ...
Lou Chen +3 more
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Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract Volatile organic compounds associated with explosives such as Composition C‐4 serve as important targets for canine training as well as field analysis. In parallel, 1‐bromooctane (1‐BO) is a benchmark to contextualize canine performance and aid interpretation of results.
Himanshi Upadhyaya +2 more
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Durability of alkali activated slag in a marine environment: Influence of alkali ion [PDF]
Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 2018 The durability of alkali-activated steel electric arc furnace slag (EAFS) in a marine environment was evaluated with respect to the chemical composition of the alkaline activator.
Nikolić Irena +4 more
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