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Fractal analysis of small-micro pores and estimation of permeability of loess using mercury intrusion porosimetry
Many popular models have been proposed to study the fractal properties of the pores of porous materials based on mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP)....
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Investigation into the mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and micro-computed tomography (μCT) methods for determining the pore size distribution of MX80 bentonite pellet
The pore size distribution (PSD) plays an important role in the hydro-mechanical behaviour of porous materials. In this study, the PSD of MX80...
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Usefulness of Mercury Porosimetry to Assess the Porosity of Cement Composites with the Addition of Aerogel Particles
Today’s need to reduce the energy consumption of buildings makes it necessary to search for new material solutions. Such materials are, for example,...
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Quantitative characterization of water absorption pore structure evolution in sandstone based on nitrogen adsorption and mercury intrusion
To investigate the mechanism of water’s effect on the pore structure of rocks, this study relies on the sandstone formation in Wanfu Coal Mine,...
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Experimental study on microscopic characteristics of liquid-cooled granite based on mercury injection method
To study the effect of liquid cooling, including acid cooling and water cooling, on the microscopic characteristics of high-temperature granite,...
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Pore Structure Characterization of Cement Paste by XCT and FIB/SEM
Many durability properties of cement-based materials, such as water permeability, chloride diffusivity and CO2 diffusivity, are closely related to...
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Investigation of thermal and mechanical properties of perlite-based lightweight geopolymer composites
The objectives of this study include minimizing the thermal conductivity of the produced materials, reducing dead loads of structures through...
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Alteration Analysis of Refractories Bricks Used in Industrial Horizontal Anodes Baking Furnace
This study analyses the alteration of refractory bricks after 96 baking cycles of anodes baking furnace. A decrease of compressive strength from...
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The Role of Animal Fibers on the Pore Structure of One-Year-Age Concrete
The construction industry is considered one of the industries that pollute the most worldwide, since it contributes to pollution directly and...
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Effect of supercritical carbonation on porous structure and mechanical strength of cementitious materials modified with bacterial nanocellulose
The effect of wet supercritical CO 2 (90 °C and 20 MPa) on the performance of cement paste (PC) modified with bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) was...
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Preliminary microstructural research of clay solid bricks taken from historic buildings located in Poland
The article presents the results of the preliminary experimental research and analysis of the structure of samples of clay solid bricks from six...
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Freezing–Thawing Resistance of MKG
Understanding the composition-dependent features of geopolymer materials as well as their freezing–thawing (F-T) resistance is essential for their...
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On the Fabric of a 3D Printed Soil
3D printing of earthen materials is on the rise in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM) due to the opportunity this technique offers to realize...
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The Effects of Calcite-Producing Bacteria on the Engineering Properties of Alkali-Activated Composite Mortars
This study aims to explore the impact of calcium carbonate-producing bacteria on the engineering properties of alkali-activated composite mortars...
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Interlayer Bond and Porosity of 3D Printed Concrete
Extrusion-based concrete 3D printing is being increasingly investigated for its application in the construction industry. Having a layer-wise...
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A Mineralogical Study of 350-Year-Old Historical Mortars for Restoration Purposes: The Case of the Castle of Good Hope (Cape Town, South Africa)
The restoration and conservation process of structures of historical significance, specifically the mortar, is complex. This is mainly because...
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Effect of Boron on the Evolution of Petroleum Coke Active Pore Size Under Air Oxidation
Petroleum cokePetroleum coke is one of the principal constituents of carbon anodeCarbon anode, used in the Hall–Héroult processHall-Héroult process...
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Obtaining of Repair Lime Renders with Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials: Optimization of the Composition, Application, Mechanical and Microstructural Studies
Different batches of repair lime rendering mortars were designed by mixing microencapsulated Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and other additives. The...
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Setting evaluation of cement mortar using nondestructive methods under different curing conditions: temperatures and relative humidities
In this study, the effects of the curing conditions on the setting of cement mortars are investigated using nondestructive methods, electrical...
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Effect of Basalt Fiber on Electromagnetic Properties of Sulphoaluminate Cement
Basalt fiber (BF) was mixed with sulphoaluminate cement (SAC) to test the mechanical properties and the electromagnetic properties. Additionally, the...
