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Creating vascular self-healing concrete using direct ink writing [PDF]

One of the most promising approaches to create self-healing concrete is the use of vascular networks – hollow channels within the concrete through which a (liquid) repair or healing agent can be transported to the crack region.
Wan, Zhi, Šavija, Branko, Xu, Yading
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Adopting national vegetation guidelines and the National Vegetation Information System (NVIS) framework in the Northern Territory [PDF]

, 2013
Guidelines and core attributes for site-based vegetation surveying and mapping developed for the Northern Territory, are relevant to botanical research, forestry typing, rangeland monitoring and reporting on the extent and condition of native and non ...
Hill, Jason V., Thackway, Richard, Lewis, Donna L., Brocklehurst, Peter B.   +3 more
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State-of-the art on preparation, performance, and ecological applications of planting concrete

Case Studies in Construction Materials
Planting concrete (PC) is a type of sustainable concrete. It remains challenging to prepare and design a PC by considering complex factors such as voidage and alkalinity.
Yanming Liu, Bin Wang, Zhuohao Qian, Jie Yu, Tao Shi, Yujian Fan, Yang Zhou, Yingjie Ning, Xiangming Zhou   +8 more
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An assessment of the repeatability of 3D printed concrete structures [PDF]

Additive manufacturing of concrete structures, also known as 3D concrete printing, is a technology that received a lot of attention over the past decade due to its financial an ecological advantage as sustainable construction technology. Although several
Hüsken, Götz, Strangfeld, Christoph, Jeyifous, Olubunmi Anthony, Schönsee, Eric   +3 more
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Effects of Municipal Solid Waste on Planting Properties and Scouring Resistance of Vegetation Concrete (Wuhan, China). [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022
Kong L, Wang X, Guo W, Zhang Y.
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Development of loess-based composite coal gangue porous vegetation concrete and analysis of physical and planting properties

Open Geosciences
With the aim of improving the effective utilization rate of solid wastes such as loess and coal gangue, and mitigating the disadvantages of high alkalinity and environmental vulnerability associated with traditional vegetation concrete, this study used ...
Li Xiaohui, Ye Shuaihua, Li Jingbang, Qiu Manman, Zhang Wuyu   +4 more
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A geosynthetics approach for multifunctional ecological performance on bare building surfaces

Frontiers in Built Environment
Greenery utilizing urban bare surfaces such as green roofs and building facades is one of major approaches to urban sustainability, providing sustainable ecological, economic, and social benefits to urban environments.
Xiangbin Xie, Gengxin Yang, Zhao Liu, Yelin Tang, Jun Guo, Jiajun Liao, Zhuoxuan Chen, Junhao Ye, Tong Li   +8 more
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Urban River Reserve Potentials as Passive Cooling Strategies

E3S Web of Conferences, 2018
In Malaysia, urban riparian refers to river reserve that reflects green space. As surviving greenery space amidst concrete jungle, urban riparian is essential for safe-keeping the river health, the surrounding environment, and the well-being of urbanites.
Omar Siti Rahmah, Sohaili Johan, Abd Rahman Nur Hidayah, Mohd Norhazren Izatie   +3 more
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Exploring the Impact of the Pumping Process on the Structural Build-up in the Context of 3D Concrete Printing [PDF]

Characterizing the accurate structural build-up of concrete is vital for determining safe vertical construction rates and optimizing design flexibility in 3D concrete printing construction.
Kim, Ik-Gyeom, Kim, Jung-Hoon, Rehmann, Atta Ur   +2 more
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Operational assessment of concrete-lined canal based on active canal capacity and roughness values: a case study of El Salhiya Canal, Egypt

Water Science
Accurate estimation of the maintenance requirements and hydraulic performance of lined canals is vital to ensure the effective operation and management of canal networks.
Mahmoud Zayed
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