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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...
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Slope Stability by Soil Nailing for Road Widening in Hikawa Tunnel, Tokyo, Japan
The described project involved a two-lane road with many curves in a mountainous area of Tokyo. The purpose of this project was to make the road...
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Flax Fabric-Reinforcement Lime Composite as a Strengthening System for Masonry Materials: Study of Adhesion
The present study was designed to investigate the bond mechanism between flax nonwoven fabric reinforced lime mortars and four different types of...
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The Relationship Between Natural Stone Joint Design, Surface Area and the Properties of Lime Mortar Joints
Historically, building stone was extracted and shaped by hand. To produce a flat surface using a mallet and chisel requires the time and energy of a...
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Using Miniature Concrete Prism Test (MCPT) and Accelerated Mortar bar Test (AMBT) to Determine Alkali Threshold of Aggregates
Although the alkali content of cement required to initiate and sustain alkali-silica reaction (ASR) was thought to be >0.60% Na2Oeq, the data from...
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Investigation Procedure for the Diagnosis of Historical Minarets: Inclined Minaret of Sivas Ulu Cami (Mosque)
The inclined minaret of Sivas Ulu Cami (Mosque) from the 13th century Danishmend Period is one of the most invaluable architectural heritages in...
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Experimental study of the effect of crack distribution on the failure mechanism of sandstone specimens based on inclination angles and number of parallel flaws
Discontinuous joints are prevalent in engineered rock masses and play a significant role in the stability of the rock mass. This study aims to...
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Evaluation of ASR-Reactive Aggregate Powder on ASR Expansions of Mortars and Concretes Using AMBT and MCPT
Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is a pathological manifestation that may lead to cracks and further deterioration of the affected structure. As a...
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Analysis of Retaining Wall Combined with Micropiles to Reinforce Slope near Overhead Bridge
Landslides are severe disasters that occur in mountainous areas, and can cause enormous losses. Nanxia expressway is located in the north mountainous...
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Alkali-Activated Materials Incorporating Active and Inactive Fillers: Strengths of Slag/Waste Crushed Stone Powder-Based Systems
In order to avoid the disadvantages of alkali-activated slag and to utilize coal fly ash (FA), much research has been done on geopolymer (GP) or...
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Valorization of Coalmine Overburden Waste Rock as Fine and Coarse Aggregate of Mortar and Concrete: Corrosion Resistance Evaluation
Corrosion of rebars and metal inclusions has always been a concern for the construction industries looking for bulk utilization of the industrial...
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Effect of high temperature at early ages on drying shrinkage and creep of concrete focusing on microcracking damage
This study aimed to examine the influence of high temperature, at early ages, on the drying shrinkage and creep of concrete focusing on the...
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Properties and Microstructure of Concrete with Manufactured Sand
This chapter shows the workability and rheological properties of fresh concrete with manufactured sand, mechanical properties, and durability of...
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Structural Performance of Retrofitting Strategies for Dry-Stone Masonry Arch Structures
Stone masonry has been one of the most used construction types in India since ancient times, where most of these structures are constructed using...
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Characterization of Aggregate Reactivity by Dissolution
In the context of concrete structures ageing, the study of cementitious material durability is of critical importance, particularly the degradations...
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Compressive strength of heterogeneous masonry walls containing blends of brick types
The study presents a systematic approach for the evaluation of the compression strength of masonry walls composed of heterogeneous mixes of different...
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Construction of Traditional Stepped Wells in Rajasthan (India)- Learning from the Past to Conserve for the Future
Many countries are facing a drinking water crisis today, and many governments and NGOs are deriving new sustainable water supplies, ensuring quantity...
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The Establishment of Theory for Shield Tunneling in Mixed Face Ground Conditions
The theory for shield tunneling in mixed face ground condition is a tunneling system composed of three pinpoints, recognition of construction...
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Influence of Corrective and Additive Raw Materials on Clinker Composition and Cement Properties: A Case Study from Yemen
The study comprised the preparation of several cement raw mixes using both the currently used and the proposed alternative cement raw materials in...
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Influence of Governing Parameters on Long-Term Behaviour of Prestressed Concrete Bridge with Corrugated Steel Webs
The influences of critical parameters affecting the long-term behaviour of prestressed concrete bridge with corrugated steel webs (PCBCSW) have been...