Performance Evaluation of Compressive Strength Models for SRP and SRG-Confined Concrete Columns by Ehsan Janfada, HamidReza Nasseri, Hashem Jahangir

“…As most of the proposed models to estimate the relative compressive strength of confined concrete columns were suggested for the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites rather than the textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) composites, the overall comparison showed that all the selected SRP models outperformed the selected SRG models.…”
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Study on the Parameter Optimization and Strength Mechanism of Coal Gangue Emulsified Asphalt Mixture by ZhanLiang Liu, Chen Zhang, Xin Qu

“…The ordinary emulsified asphalt mortar mainly contains CaCO3, which mainly plays the role of physical filling.…”
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Effect of parent concrete strength on recycled concrete performance by Bachir Kebaili, Mohammed Benzerara, Souad Menadi, Nadia Kouider, Redjem Belouettar

“…Additionally, low compressive strength parent concrete, when crushed, generates a high amount of fine aggregate and large percentage of recycled coarse aggregates with less attached mortar, and presents the same compressive strength as an excellent parent concrete. …”
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Experimental Study and Microscopic Analysis on Frost Resistance of Iron Ore Tailings Recycled Aggregate Concrete by Li Gong, Xuelei Gong, Ying Liang, Zhiyuan Jia, Yiqiang Li

“…The combination of excess IOT, and RCA, does not improve the interface transition zone of RCA but will accelerate the spalling of surface mortar because of its small fineness. All things considered, RAC3-IOT3 is the most suitable concrete for high altitude and cold areas.…”
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Application of autogenous vaccine in bitches with transmissible venereal tumor by Sakine Ülküm Çizmeci, Ayşe Merve Köse, İbrahim Aydın, Dursun Ali Dinç, Mehmet Maden, Serkan İrfan Köse

“…Approximately 24 g of tumor tissue and 48 mL Tris buffer (pH 7.5) solution were crushed in cold conditions (+4 0C) during 15-20 minutes in mortar disintegrated with autoclaved sterile sand. …”
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A successful remote patient monitoring program for diabetes by Katlyn Sawyer, David Saxon, David Saxon, Richard Zane, Hemali Patel, Michael McDermott, Vatsala Singh, Helen M. Lawler

“…Remote care replaced traditional brick-and-mortar care while patients were enrolled. A certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES) contacted patients every 1-2 weeks to provide lifestyle coaching and assess medication compliance. …”
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Study on Air Void Characteristics and Hydraulic Characteristics of Porous Asphalt Concrete Based on Image Processing Technology by Zhanqi Wang, Jianguang Xie, Lei Gao, Yanping Liu, Kuan Li

“…Image dodging algorithm and OTSU method were conducted to deal with these CT images for segmenting them into three subimages (void image, asphalt mortar image, and aggregate image) according to the three components of PA concrete. …”
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Partial Replacement of Cement with Sugarcane Waste Ash in Cement Concrete. by Muhindo, Martin

“…The Ash was then grinded using a mortar and pestle and then sieved to remove impurities. …”
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Albumini – siva zona indikacija by Tamara Murselović, Sanja Berić, Višnja Nesek Adam, Ante Penavić, Vesna Ćosić, Blaženka Miškić

“…Prva dokumentirana upotreba u kliničke svrhe opisuje se 1941. godine tijekom napada na Pearl Harbour, kao zamjena za plazmu kod sedmorice mornara s teškim opeklinama.1 Od tada se indikacije za primjenu albumina sve više šire. …”
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Research and Development of Civil Engineering Intelligent Structure System by Junkai Xie, Bo Gao, Huamin Cheng

“…The foundation wall with aerated concrete blocks as the wall material can meet the requirements of 50% energy saving for exterior wall buildings with external decoration and internal insulation mortar. Compared with the benchmark wall of 50% energy saving of external wall buildings, the heat transfer coefficient is reduced by 50.1%, and the actual energy-saving effect of the wall can reach 75%. …”
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High performance synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete mixed with nanoparticles: A proof-of-concept green railway sleeper product by Radhika Sridhar, Satjapan Leelatanon, Monthian Setkit, Thanongsak Imjai, Elhem Ghorbel, Boksun Kim

“…This paper investigates the effects of nanoparticles and fibers on the durability and microstructural properties of mortar and concrete, aiming to create a high-performance railway sleeper product as an alternative sustainable material in the market. …”

Screening fungi for use as biocatalysts in self-healing concrete with protocol simulating concrete environment by Ahsanul Kabir Sumon, Krutika Invally, Lu-Kwang Ju

“…Survivability of S. brevicaulis spores in contact with mortar undergoing cement hydration was also monitored. …”
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Le lieu-dit des « Trois-Piliers » : un ensemble à caractère monumental du iiie s. apr. J.-C. dans la périphérie nord-est de Reims/Durocortorum ? by Philippe Rollet, Émilie Jouhet

“…And while the cladding courses are perfectly horizontal, the internal blocking is composed of small limestone fragments, bound with a tile mortar. Built at the beginning of the 3rd c., this building was partially destroyed at the end of the second third of the 3rd c. by a fire. …”
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Effect of water release behavior by pH-sensitive microgels on hydration, microstructure of cementitious materials by Gengtong Zhang, Huiyun Xia, Dongwei Cao, Huaxin Chen, Weihua Li

“…Also, microgel refined the microstructure of mortar. A layer of hydration products formed around each curing area can be attributed to the slow water release of microgel.…”
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Improved Powder Equivalence Model for the Mix Design of Self-Compacting Concrete with Fly Ash and Limestone Powder by Jingbin Zhang, Miao Lv, Xuehui An, Dejian Shen, Xinyi He, Ding Nie

“…The improved model was obtained by powder equivalence coefficients calculated through the mortar test results with or without FA or LP, instead of SCC tests in the former method. …”
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Analysis of Shaking Table Tests of Underground Structures considering the Influence of the Structure-Soil Interface by Feng Shuang Guo, Yun Sheng Wang, Chang Bao Wang, LiJuan Wang

“…The surface of one plexiglass structure was prepainted with a layer of cement mortar as the contact surface between the structure and soil, and the other plexiglass structure was not treated and used for comparison. …”
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Pozzolanic reaction, basic properties, carbon reduction and visualisation of kerbstone prepared from recycled concrete by Chao-qiang Wang, Yan Ying, Sheng-hui Gao, Jian-shan Huang, Meng-sheng Shao

“…The research results show that the physicochemical properties of RA meet the requirements of the Chinese standards ''Recycled coarse aggregates for concrete'' (GB/T25177–2010) and ''Recycled fine aggregate for concrete and mortar'' (GB/T25176–2010), while the pozzolanic activity of recycled micro-powder reaches 65.2 %, exhibiting significant secondary hydration reactivity. …”
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Effect of Construction Waste as a Fine Aggregate on Properties of Concrete. by Sempala, Ronald

“…Construction debris, such as brick, block, and leftover mortar, was converted into aggregates by being manually or mechanically crushed in a jaw or impact crusher. …”
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Suitability of Sand as Improvement to Mechanical Properties of Laterite Soil for Road Subbase. by Tumusiime, Darious

“…In construction, sand is a vital component of concrete, mortar, and asphalt. It is also used as a base material for roads and pavements, providing stability and drainage. …”
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Una salida ética a la crisis ambiental contemporánea by Reinaldo Giraldo Díaz, Álvaro Quiceno Martínez, Francis Liliana Valencia Trujillo

“…La investigación permite concluir que bajo una égida distinta a la del sojuzgamiento de la naturaleza por valorizar capital se pueden establecer formas alternativas de morar en y cultivar el mundo.…”
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