Articles
Environmental and Geotechnical Properties of Lightweight Aggregates Made of Reused Solid Wastes
Description Unearth the potential of waste materials in geotechnical applications in our latest GCO podcast. We dissect a trailblazing research paper on synthetic lightweight aggregates composed of reused biomass fly ash and waste plastics. Tune in for an insightful...
Why America is Removing These Dams
Description This week, we're journeying to the West Coast of the United States to delve into The B1M's most recent video, "Why America is Removing These Dams". Four dams situated along the Klamath River, spanning both Oregon and California, are undergoing...
Innovative City Construction and Urban Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from China
Author(s) Jun Gao, Ning Xu 2ORCID and Ju Zhou Abstract Environmental performance is a key issue that relates to the sustainable development of the economy and the environment. Innovation-driven approaches are fundamental in improving environmental performance;...
Environmental and Geotechnical Properties of Lightweight Aggregates Made of Reused Solid Wastes
Author(s) Daniela Dominica Porcino, PhD Giuseppe Tomasello, PhD Francesco Mauriello, PhD Angela Malara, PhD Abstract This paper presents the environmental and geotechnical characterisation of new synthetic lightweight aggregates (SLAs) composed of reused...
Massive Concrete: Temperature Profile, Setting Time and Compressive Strength
Description Explore the fascinating world of civil engineering in our podcast, as we delve into the novel methods of liquid nitrogen cooling in cement hydration.Join our trio of ingenious engineers who are revolutionising the integrity of concrete, reducing thermal...
Microbiological Corrosion of Buildings: A Guide to Detection, Health Hazards, and Mitigation
Author(s) Rafal Górny (Editor) About Introducing "Microbiological Corrosion of Buildings: A Guide to Detection, Health Hazards, and Mitigation", a comprehensive resource meticulously designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the impact of environmental...
Performance Evaluation of Clay Plastic Concrete of Cement and Epoxy Resin Composite as a Sustainable Construction Material in the Durability Process
Author(s) Sanaz Soltaninejad, Seyed Morteza Marandi, and Naveen BP Abstract In this research, bentonite soil was stabilized with cement and epoxy resin additives by gradually increasing the ratio of epoxy resin to water to withstand six successive...
Cryogenic Cooling Using Liquid Nitrogen in Production of Massive Concrete: Temperature Profile, Setting Time and Compressive Strength
Author(s) Malik I. Alamayreh1 Rana A.M. Alhorani2 Subhi M. Bazlamit3 Abstract Various cooling methods of concrete mixtures are used in mass concrete structures to reduce concrete's thermal cracking and enhance the structures’ integrity. In concrete production,...
Synergistic Effect of Micro-Silica and Recycled Tyre Steel Fiber on the Properties of High-Performance Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Author(s) y Muhammad Talha Amir, 2,Sobia Riaz, Hawreen Ahmed, Syed Safdar Raza, Ahmed Ali A. Shohan 6ORCID and Saleh Alsulamy Abstract The present research investigates the mechanical and physical properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) modified with...