Modelling and efficiency assessment of vertically reinforced slab foundation of multi-storey building [PDF]
Introduction. The aim of this study is to investigate the structural behavior and effectiveness of slab foundations reinforced with vertical elements, a technique increasingly employed in civil engineering to improve the performance of foundations on ...
Kanat T. Alenov +5 more
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Mechanical and Bond-Slip Properties of Steel-Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Recycled-Aggregate Concrete
Steel-fiber-reinforced geopolymer recycled-aggregate concrete (SFGRC) represents a promising low-carbon building material, yet data on its bond behavior remains scarce, limiting its structural application.
Jianhua Ji +3 more
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Synthesis of self-healing microcapsules based on dicyclopentadiene [PDF]
Introduction. The study aims to explore the possibility of creating microcapsules using a carbamide-formaldehyde shell (coat) that contains dicyclopentadiene. Materials and methods. The following reagents were used to synthesize carbamide-formaldehyde
Natalia I. Cherkashina +4 more
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Thermoacoustic, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Bio-Bricks from Agricultural Waste
This study presents the development and characterization of sustainable bio-bricks incorporating agricultural residues—specifically coffee husks and bovine excreta—as partial substitutes for cement.
Haidee Yulady Jaramillo +3 more
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Robust extreme gradient boosting model for predicting the behavior of RC slabs under impact loading: key influencing factors and performance insights [PDF]
This study presents an advanced approach to analyzing the impact behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) slabs, utilizing an optimized extreme gradient boosting (XGB) machine learning algorithm. Supported by a comprehensive dataset of 143 records drawn from
Ammar Babiker
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Multidimensional Human Responses Under Dynamic Spectra of Daylighting and Electric Lighting
The luminous environment, shaped by daylight and electric light, significantly influences visual performance, physiological responses, and perceptual experiences. While these light sources are often perceived as distinct due to their differing effects on
Yingjun Dong +5 more
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Distributed reaction surface of carbon-graphite volume-porous cathodes as a parameter for optimizing of metallization process of composite and nanocomposite materials [PDF]
Introduction. The porous composite and nanocomposite materials discussed in this publication are metallized carbon-graphite materials, in particular carbon fiber materials (CFMs).
Alexander N. Koshev +1 more
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The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly influenced urban planning and disease management in residential areas. Focusing on Beijing as a case study (3898 communities), this research develops a big data analytics framework integrating anonymized mobile phone ...
Yang Li +6 more
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Global urbanization and climate change are intensifying challenges in the sustainable management of the Food–Energy–Water (FEW) system. This study introduces a multi-objective optimization framework that redefines urban spaces through a dual rooftop ...
Jie Zheng +4 more
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Research on Thermal Performance of Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Wall Panels
The global construction industry faces pressing challenges in enhancing building energy efficiency standards. To address this critical issue, facilitate worldwide green and low-carbon transformation in construction practices and improve the thermal ...
Zhe Zhang, Yiru Hou, Yi Wang
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