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How to Negotiate Conflict in the Workplace: Practical Steps to Build Resilience
Brief Learn how to negotiate conflict in the workplace using practical strategies that build resilience and lead to stronger, more productive relationships. Insight Knowing how to negotiate conflict in the workplace is a powerful skill that enhances...
Fiber Reinforcement for Concrete: Hybrid Approaches to Cracking, Strength, and Long-Term Durability
Author(s) Zehra Funda Akbulut, Tawfik Piotr Smarzewski and Soner Guler Abstract Fiber reinforcement for concrete is reshaping the way engineers design modern structures, offering improved strength, crack resistance, and long-term durability. Among the most...
Carbon Fibre Electrical Conductivity: Advancing Self-Sensing Cement for Smarter Transport Infrastructure
Author(s) Yao Yao, Yunsheng Xu, Jianhui Li, Jianzhong Wei, Jianming Yang, Abstract The advancement of carbon fibre electrical conductivity in cement composites is reshaping transport infrastructure by enabling self-sensing capabilities. Self-sensing cement,...
Enhancing Architecture with Translucent Concrete Panels for Aesthetic and Energy Efficiency
Author(s) Humaira Athar and B. Singh singh Abstract Translucent concrete panels are revolutionising modern architecture by offering a unique combination of strength, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. This innovative material integrates light-transmitting...
Exploring the Sustainability of Concrete: Enhancing Durability and Eco-Strength with Micro and Nano Materials
Author(s) Namitha Raveendran & Vasugi Krishnan Abstract Concrete, a cornerstone of modern construction, has long been criticised for its significant environmental impact due to high carbon emissions during cement production. However, integrating...
Optimising Predictive Modelling for Long-Term Pile–Soil Interaction Analysis
Author(s) ie Chen,Jiaqing Shu, Shuang Xi, Xiaoqing Gu, Mingxing Zhu and Xiaojuan Abstract Predictive modelling has emerged as a critical approach for understanding the dynamic interaction between piles and soil, particularly under long-term cyclic loading scenarios....
Evaluating the Performance of Tire Cell Foundations as Subballast Capping Layers under Cyclic Train Loading
Author(s) ic Train Loading, Buddhima Indraratna, Fatima Mehmood https,Trung Ngo, Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn, Abstract This paper presents laboratory and field test results on the use of the Tire Cell Track Foundation (TCTF), which consists of an assembly of...
Denmark’s $8bn Lego-Like Tunnel to Germany: A Game-Changer for European Travel
Description The Germans initially claimed they could not afford to participate in the construction of a new tunnel, as it was neither their idea nor a priority compared to their existing ferry system. However, the Danes, who had already undertaken several large-scale...
Bio-Inspired Tubular Architecture: Enhancing Concrete Toughness with Crack Deflection Mechanisms
Author(s) Shashank Gupta, Reza Moini Abstract In the quest to improve fracture toughness in engineering materials like concrete, nature provides valuable inspiration. Bio-inspired tubular architectures mimic natural materials like bone and teeth, which combine...