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Applications and Properties of Hemp Stalk-Based Insulating Biomaterials for Buildings
Description Explore the benefits of hemp stalk insulation in this engaging podcast, delving into its eco-friendly properties, energy efficiency, and the latest research on bio-composite materials. [button...
The Jeddah Tower: How to Finish the World’s Tallest Skyscraper
Description This week, to celebrate our 40th episode, we’re talking about The B1M's latest video "How to Finish the World's Tallest Skyscraper" - that can only mean one thing... The Jeddah Tower, Saudi Arabia. Big episode. Big discussion. Big bants. Big building....
Applications and Properties of Hemp Stalk-Based Insulating Biomaterials for Buildings: Review
Author(s) Borja Martínez, Ernest Bernat-Maso and Lluis Gil Abstract There has been increasing interest in green and recyclable materials to promote the circular economy. Moreover, the climate change of the last decades has led to an increase in the range of...
A new test method for freeze–thaw resistance of ballastless track structure concrete: experiment and model
Author(s) Xin Ge Yanbin Tan Sen Du Yongjiang Xie Yongjie Zheng Linxiang Li Lu Yang Abstract Existing methods for evaluating the resistance of concrete to freeze–thaw cycles might not be suitable for concrete used in ballastless track structures (BTSs). In this...
Performance of Geopolymer Mortar Containing PVC Plastic Waste from Bottle Labels at Normal and Elevated Temperatures
Description Tune into our podcast to explore the innovative use of PVC waste from bottle labels in geopolymer mortar, creating eco-friendly, lightweight construction materials with thermal insulation properties.Author(s). [button...
The $7BN Plan to Save New York’s Most Hated Train Station
Description This week we’re talking about The B1M's latest video "The $7BN Plan to Save New York's Most Hated Train Station" - that's right, Manhattan's Penn Station is finally getting an update. Later, we talk about a 480-metre supertall skyscraper that's broken...
Effect of Microwave Radiation on the Compressive Strength of Solid Ceramic Brick
Author(s) David Průša, Karel Šuhajda, Tomáš Žajdlík, Kateřina Svobodová,Stanislav Šťastník 1,Klara Hobzova andVaclav Venkrbec Abstract Microwave radiation is widely utilized in construction practice, especially for drying building materials, remediating damp...
Composite Materials Based on Waste Cooking Oil for Construction Applications
Author(s) Anita Staroń Abstract Used cooking oil after the thermal processing of food constitutes a difficult-to-degrade waste product, the quantities of which are increasing yearly due to the increasing pace of life and the establishment of new food service...
Performance of Geopolymer Mortar Containing PVC Plastic Waste from Bottle Labels at Normal and Elevated Temperatures
Author(s) Ronnakrit Kunthawatwong, Ampol Wongsa, Jindarat Ekprasert, Piti Sukontasukkul, Vanchai Sata and Prinya Chindaprasirt Abstract This work focused on reusing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic waste from bottle labels (BLWA) as lightweight aggregates in...