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The aging behavior of HDPE pipe bodies and butt-fusion welded joints: effects of thermal oxidative and hydrothermal accelerated aging
We investigate the aging behavior of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipelines, specifically comparing the Pipe Body (PB) and Butt-Fusion Welded...
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What Is Aging?
The scientific study of aging can be traced back at least as far as Aristotle, but the field has progressed rapidly in recent decades. Among many... -
Aging properties and aging mechanism of activated waste rubber powder modified asphalt binder based on rheological properties and micro-characterization
The research and development of high-performance pavement materials has been intensified owing to the demand for long-life pavements. This study is...
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Aging in Place: Technology-Supported Homes
Population aging is transforming our society in myriad and interesting ways, and so is information and communication technology (ICT). ICTs consist... -
Optimizing aging assets replacement in power systems
The electrical distribution system comprises various assets with limited lifespans. The operational range of these assets is determined based on...
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Management of Aging Assets: Overview, Challenges, and Opportunities
The aging of assets is inevitable, even if proper aging management techniques are utilized. Over the past few decades, many assets around the world... -
Acoustic study on the thermal aging of sound-absorbing polyurethane foam
This research aims to explore the degradation process of sound-absorbing polyurethane foam (PUF) and create a dependable aging model. To accomplish...
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Strength and ductility optimization of HPDC AlSi8MgCuZn2 alloys by modifying pre-aging treatment
Considering the components produced by high pressure die casting (HPDC) process usually with ultra-large sizes and complex morphologies, high...
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Aging Performance of Base and Modified Bitumen
The influence of aging on the chemical structure of base bitumen and SBS modified binders was investigated by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). The... -
A Novel Approach Based on Munsell Value for the Evaluation of Asphalt Aging Degree
In this study, a novel approach based on Munsell value was established to reveal the relationship between the aging degree and color vision of...
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Effects of Aging on Multiscale Mechanistic Properties of Asphalt Binders
The aging of asphalt binders is one of the major concerns of highway agencies as it can lead to premature distresses such as fatigue or thermal...
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Investigation of Effect of Aging on Reflection Cracking in Overlay
The use of a bituminous overlay for the extension of the service life of the pavement is the most common practice in India. Reflection cracking is a... -
Accelerated thermal-oxidative aging and degradation mechanism of high-density polyethylene butt-fusion welded joint
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipelines are widely used for the transportation of natural gas. The butt-fusion welded joints melt and cool during...
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Pupillometry as a window to detect cognitive aging in the brain
This study investigated whether there are aging-related differences in pupil dilation (pupillometry) while the cognitive load is manipulated using...
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Analysis and aging evaluation method of frequency domain dielectric spectroscopy for high-voltage XLPE submarine cables
To assess the insulation aging in high-voltage XLPE submarine cables using frequency domain dielectric spectroscopy, this study presents a...
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Effects of hygrothermal aging on the physicochemical and mechanical properties of 3D-printed PA6
This paper investigates the effects of hygrothermal aging on PA6 filaments used as raw material in fused filament fabrication (FFF). The filaments...
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Characterization and evaluation of UV-irradiation aging of urushi by micro-UV/Py-GC/MS system
Lacquer is the main raw material of lacquerware, while UV-irradiation is an important factor leading to its aging. In order to investigate the aging...
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Microstructure and shear properties evolution of Mn-doped SAC solder joint under isothermal aging
The effects of Mn addition (0.005, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, and 0.07 wt.%) on microstructure, shear mechanical behavior, and interfacial thermal stabilities...
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Implications of Aging Population and Health Spending for Thai Economic Growth
With the increasing aging population, the foreseeable growth in the associated medical-care demand and health spending has posed a tremendous... -
Analyzing the characterization of pore structures and permeability of diesel contaminated clays under different aging conditions
In this study, mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and X-ray micro-computed tomography (XRμCT) were used to characterize the pore structures and...