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Ultrasonic velocity and density measurement for mortar characterization: Investigation of correlations with mortar porosity and sand grain size
Non-destructive evaluation of mortar properties is critically important. This study explores the ultrasonic velocity in mortar samples with varied...
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Comparative Study Between Alkali-Activated Mortar and Conventional Mortar Towards Sulphuric Acid
The alkali-activated concrete (AAC) is an ecofriendly alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete. AAC reduces carbon emissions by the...
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Preparation and mechanical properties of novel epoxy mortar incorporating hybrid toughening constituents
This paper presents an experimental investigation on a novel epoxy mortar formulated with bisphenol A-type epoxy resin, flexible curing agent,...
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Research on the Tensile Mechanical Properties and Fracture Characteristics of GFRP Mortar Tubes under Impact Loads
To investigate the protective effect of glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) pipes on cement mortar, dynamic splitting tests were carried out on...
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Hygro-mechanical behaviour of cement paste and mortar during drying
The hygro-mechanical behaviour of cement paste and mortar during drying was investigated to assess the impact of the presence of aggregates. Samples...
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Experimental Study on Quarry Dust Cement Mortar with Bacteria
As the world’s population continues to grow at an alarming rate, cities are being built up at a rate that is detrimental to the environment. Sand, a...
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A study of the effect of industrial and natural wastes on cement mortar properties
Disposing of waste causes the majority of environmental and economic issues. Industrial and natural waste usage was necessary to balance construction...
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Enhancing Mortar Mixtures with Bacterial Impregnation: Sustainable Approaches and Strength Improvement
Numerous studies have explored methodologies for incorporating bacteria into cementitious systems. However, the application of these methods in civil...
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Influence and sensitivity analysis of mortar void in CRTS II ballastless slab track on the vehicle-track dynamics
Mortar void is the most prevalent disease in CRTS II ballastless slab track aggravating the service performance of vehicle and track structures. For...
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Investigation on Binary, Ternary, and Quaternary Blended Cement Mortar Integrated with Mineral Additives
An experimental investigation was carried out on the blended cement mortar to determine the paste’s physical, mechanical, durability, and...
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Crush test method for determining compressive strength of mortar
This paper provides a novel and standardized testing method for measuring the compressive strength of cast-in-place masonry mortar by the crush test...
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Enhancement in Fire Performance of Reinforced Concrete Columns with the Aid of Fire Insulation Mortar
Active and passive fire protection techniques are incorporated to achieve the objectives of fire safety in a structure. Passive systems are the final...
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Study on the anti-corrosion properties of hydrophobic cement mortar containing coral sand
The high porosity and strong water absorption of coral sand (CS) lead to the decline of the corrosion resistance of CS cement mortar. In this study,...
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A methodology for designing 3D printable mortar based on recycled sand
This paper proposes a methodology for the mixture proportioning of 3D printable mortar containing recycled sand (RS), having similar fresh and...
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Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Concrete Mortar with Cenosphere
Materials used in modern constructions received attention from researchers and engineers recently due to their impact on climate change, power...
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Fly ash plastering mortar: heavy metal leaching rule, coupling mechanism and life cycle carbon reduction
The application range of fly ash in mortar products is gradually expanding, and the harm of heavy metals and environmental damage are also deepening....
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Dynamic enhancing effect of free water on the dynamic tensile properties of mortar
This study investigates free water effect on the dynamic tensile properties of mortar. Fully saturated and saturated-then-redried mortar specimens...
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Utilization of waste C30 concrete in permeable mortar: mechanical property, permeability mechanism, life cycle assessment
Destruction of old buildings generates waste concrete and powder. In addition, the city's drainage system is gradually struggling to keep up with the...
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Fire-resistant and Thermal Insulation Improvements of Cement Mortar with Auto Glass Waste Sand
This research investigates the physical, mechanical, thermal conductivity, and fire-resistant properties of mortar incorporating with auto glass...
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Dynamic and Damage Characteristics of Mortar Composite under Impact Load
In the process of underground construction, it is common to spray concrete on the working surface, which will form a concrete-rock composite...