Articles
Inovative Method Unveiled for Visualising and Predicting Sedimentation in Soft-Ground Drilling
Brief Discover a cutting-edge technique to visualise and predict sedimentation in soft-ground drilling, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in cast-in-place concrete piles. Insight In the realm of geotechnical engineering, understanding and managing sedimentation...
Enhancing Concrete Strength with Palm Leaves Ash and Seawater
Brief Discover how palm leaves ash improves concrete strength and workability when mixed with seawater, achieving up to an 84.188% increase in compressive strength. Abstract This study delves into the innovative use of palm leaves ash as a partial replacement...
Concrete Inspection Insights: Cement setting and Hardening
Description In the latest episode of the GCO Podcast, hosts Androw and Ava explore the critical processes of cement setting and hardening, essential for civil engineers and concrete inspectors. The discussion begins with the chemistry of cement setting, triggered by...
Innovative Sandwich Columns Including Steel, Carbon Fiber–Reinforced Polymer, and Timber under Axial Compression
Author(s) Tohid Ghanbari-Ghazijahani, Hamid Valipour, and Martin Mensinger Abstract Significant advancements have been made in the area of composite structures. Aligned with an innovative design, the motivation behind this research is, first, to make efficient...
Research on the Crushing of Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slabs by Pulse Power Discharge Technology
Description Tune into the GCO Podcast for an insightful discussion on the innovative use of Pulse Power Discharge technology in crushing reinforced concrete slabs. Discover how this green and safe method holds the potential to transform urban construction and...
Concrete Inspection Insights: Cement Types & Applications
Description Join hosts Androw and Ava in our latest podcast episode where they explore the world of cement types essential for every civil engineer and concrete inspector. Learn about Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), Rapid Hardening...
Research on the Crushing of Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slabs by Pulse Power Discharge Technology
Author(s) Xinxin Lin, ,Fei Yang, Youwei Liu and Yang Abstract The application of pulse power discharge (PPD) technology in the crushing and dismantling of concrete structures has characteristics related to both green and environmental protection, as well as safety and...
Enhancing sustainability in concrete construction: A comprehensive review of plastic waste as an aggregate material
Author(s) Hussein M. Hamada, , Alyaa Al-Attar, Farid Abed, Salmia Beddu, Ali M. Humada, Ali Majdi, Salim. Yousif, Blessen Skariah Thomas Abstract With the proliferation of the population and the evolution of lifestyles, the issue of plastic waste has emerged...
Preparation and Performance Evaluation of Warm-Mixed Epoxy Asphalt Ultrathin Overlay by Post-Doping Method
Author(s) Fei Chen, Zhaohui Min, Mingyue Li, Zhiyong Shi, Yingqin Zhao and Jiliang Feng Abstract Post-doping construction technology overcomes the difficulties of demanding construction requirements of warm-mix epoxy asphalt mixture (EAM) that limit its...