Deploying UAV-based detection of bridge structural deterioration with pilgrimage walk optimization-lite for computer vision by Jui-Sheng Chou, Chi-Yun Liu, Pin-Jun Guo

“…Bridges are crucial components of national infrastructure, requiring rigorous maintenance and inspections to ensure their safety and functionality. Inspections are incredibly challenging and costly when accessing elevated bridge decks and substructures, particularly over riverbeds. …”
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Performances of asphalt mastic incorporating with a home-made sustained-releasing salt storage additive by Wei Du, Qing-liang Wang, Yong-xu Li, Xiao-ning Wang, Xiao-cun Liu, Ya-fei Wang, Yan-min Wang, Jin Li

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Experimental evaluation of energy storage and hydration of lauric acid/expanded vermiculite composite phase change cementitious materials by Yong Wen, Peifeng Tian, Xuemei Di, Kaiming Pan, Huijing Wu

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Mussel-inspired superhydrophobic coating via self-assembled polydopamine/SiO2 for enhancing the durability of marine concrete by Jiang Du, Kexin Zhang, Jianting Zhou, Xiuman Wang, Zhongya Zhang, Yang Zou, Dunyi Liu, Soroush Mahjoubi, Jun Yang

“…Characterization confirms uniform nanospheres incorporation and successful PFDT functionalization. Compared to uncoated concrete, the coating reduces carbonation depth by > 70 %, suppresses ice accretion by 99 %, and lowers steel corrosion mass loss by 87.5 %. …”
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Insight into aging behavior of superabsorbent polymer in cement-based materials to release microplastic pollution by Linan Gu, Jingjing Feng, Liming Huang, Zheyu Zhu

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A durability- based design approach for structural applications with advanced cement-based materials by Francesco Soave, Liberato Ferrara

“…This material concept, which is based on enhanced durability in the cracked state and self-healing functionalities, can lead to new design paradigms both from the mechanical and durability point of view. …”
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Fabrication and performance of a novel polymer composite waterproof adhesive layer with enhanced hydrophobicity for concrete bridge decks by Bonan Ma, Fei Wang, Jiaqi Li, Chaodong Yang, Wentao Jia, Kaisheng Luo, Enhui Yang, Yanjun Qiu

“…The waterproof adhesive layer (WAL), as an integral part of concrete pavements, provides both waterproofing and bonding functions for concrete bridge decks. Due to advancements in construction technologies, long-span concrete bridges operating under harsh conditions have become more prevalent, raising the performance requirements for WAL. …”
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Effects of curing age and magnesium slag grinding time on mechanical properties and hydration characteristics of magnesium slag-based backfill materials by Xiaobing Yang, Jian Yang, Xi Wang, Shenghua Yin, Zepeng Yan, Xizhi Zhang, Gongcheng Li, Xun Chen, Yaobin Qi, Wei Chen

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Effect of Reinforcement Thickness and Content on the Properties Effect of Reinforcement Thickness and Content on the Properties of Compressed Earth Blocks by Salah eddine Mokeddem, Abdelmadjid Hamouine, Rabia Abdeldjebar, Atef Hamaidi

Finite Element for the Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Non-Uniform Steel Fiber Reinforcement by Alexey S. Markovich, Vladimir P. Agapov, Darya A. Golishevskaia

“…A method has been developed for calculating and constructing a physically nonlinear finite element of a multilayer reinforcement beam, which allows to calculate the values of displacements, strains and stresses in a characteristic layer. …”
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Sustainable Modification of Stone Column Technique with Sustainable Modification of Stone Column Technique with Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Plastic for Strengthening the Ex... by Ng Jun Shen, Muzamir Hasan

CONSIDERATION OF PAVEMENT TYPE SERVICE LIFE CAPACITY FOR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA by Samuel Olugbenga Abejide, Jacob Adebayo Adedeji, Moamed Mostafa

“…Certainly, the success of any road pavement design practice is a function of various factors put together. Yet, the pros and cons of concrete pavement should not be seen from the perspective of a political drive but rather seen on the feasibility of achieving a reliable and sustainable pavement during the intended service life. …”
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DIFFUSION OF INNOVATIONS: AN ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING UPTAKE TRENDS IN SOUTH AFRICA by Tim FROISE, Winston SHAKANTU

“… Building information modelling (BIM) is currently being adopted by the South African industry, although current uptake is lagging behind other countries. The construction industry internationally is realising the benefits of using a single source of construction information, and the increasing functionality of the hardware, software and connectivity is providing an environment for the different organisations involved with a construction project to collaborate. …”
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A study on the influence of material gradient index on bending and stress responses of FGM rectangular plates using the Finite Element Method by Ahmad Reshad Noorı, Mohammad Omar Al Rousan, Hamza Diallo, Ayça Bilgin, Masihullah Noori

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Estimation of the Influence of Surface Soil Layers on the Parameters of Maximum Reaction Spectra by Evgeny N. Kurbatskiy, Ekaterina A. Pestriakova, Shahd A. Hussein

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Performance Assessment of Mechanical Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems for Underground Car Parks with Natural Sources for Fresh Air Supply Using Computational Fluid Dynami... by Aşchilean Ioan, Rendeş Vicenţiu-Cătălin

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Drainage Density Mapping Using ArcGIS in the Liwiec Watershed by Stoica Paula, Giurma Ion, Zaborilă Anca, Giurma-Handley Catrinel-Raluca

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Unveiling Structural Heterogeneity and Evolutionary Adaptations of Heteromultimeric Bacterioferritin Nanocages by Yingxi Li, Weiwei Wang, Wei Wang, Xing Zhang, Jinghua Chen, Haichun Gao

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Deciphering the electrochemical-mechanical coupling failure mechanism of Na-NASICON solid-state batteries by Wenwen Sun, Yang Li, Chen Sun, Xuanyi Yuan, Haibo Jin, Yongjie Zhao

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