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Research On Mechanical Properties Of Concrete At High Temperatures Based On Machine Learning, Liu Junhua, Liu Bin, Cao Haifeng, Liu Zhiguang, Li Zhiyong Jun 2026

Research On Mechanical Properties Of Concrete At High Temperatures Based On Machine Learning, Liu Junhua, Liu Bin, Cao Haifeng, Liu Zhiguang, Li Zhiyong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Structural safety is directly affected by the mechanical properties of concrete at high temperatures. Firstly, based on the existing compression and tension test data of concrete at high temperatures, the Abaqus finite element software was adopted for numerical simulation reproduction, and the reliability of the simulation method was verified. Secondly, by simulating the uniaxial tension-compression and confining pressure tests of normal concrete with different strength grades under high temperatures of 20‒800 ℃, the influence rules of temperature on the compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, elastic modulus, and stress ‒ strain relationship of concrete were elucidated. Finally, based on three commonly …

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Research On Dic Monitoring Of Dynamic Deflection And Damage Identification Method For Small And Medium-Span Bridges, Wang Yong, Li Derui, Tang Haotian, Yan Xingfei, Cheng Bin Jun 2026

Research On Dic Monitoring Of Dynamic Deflection And Damage Identification Method For Small And Medium-Span Bridges, Wang Yong, Li Derui, Tang Haotian, Yan Xingfei, Cheng Bin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

A large number of built small and medium-span bridges in China are facing the problem of increasingly degrading structural performance. Therefore, it is of great significance to carry out lightweight intelligent monitoring and realize damage identification and early warning, so as to ensure the safe operation of these bridges. For typical small and medium-span simply supported beam bridges, a damage analysis method based on measured dynamic deflection data was established by combining the influence line theory and mechanical constitutive equations. Furthermore, based on the high-precision monitoring algorithm and instruments of digital image correlation (DIC), the real-time dynamic deflection data of …

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Calculation Of Tensile Force For Cable-Stayed Buckling Bracket Combined With Temporary Tie Rod Structure Of V-Shaped Pier, Zhao Xiaolu, Yang Guang, Liu Junle, Qiu Zhiwei, Meng Lingxin, Peng Weibing Jun 2026

Calculation Of Tensile Force For Cable-Stayed Buckling Bracket Combined With Temporary Tie Rod Structure Of V-Shaped Pier, Zhao Xiaolu, Yang Guang, Liu Junle, Qiu Zhiwei, Meng Lingxin, Peng Weibing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To solve the problem of excessive tensile stress of the cross-section during the cantilever casting process of high piers with inclined legs, a determination method of tensile force based on the linear programming theory and unstressed state control was proposed. Based on the internal force equilibrium method and the principle of influence matrix, the method optimized the tensile force with “stress control as the primary and alignment control as the auxiliary”. The unstressed state control method was adopted for forward iteration, and the effect of tangential displacement between segments was considered to verify the alignment of the inclined legs. Finally, …

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Analysis Of Influence Of Cable Clamp Slippage On Internal Force And Alignment Of Main Cable, Zhu Kun, Liao Dinghui, Hu Chengze, Shen Heshun, Cao Hongyou Jun 2026

Analysis Of Influence Of Cable Clamp Slippage On Internal Force And Alignment Of Main Cable, Zhu Kun, Liao Dinghui, Hu Chengze, Shen Heshun, Cao Hongyou

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the influence of cable clamp slippage on alignment and internal force of the main cable, a theoretical analysis method based on node coordinates of the main cable after cable clamp slippage was proposed in this paper. Based on segmented catenary theory, the influence of hanger inclination caused by hanger slippage on the horizontal force of the main cable was considered. The segmental cable element of the main cable was equivalently expressed as expressions of hanger tension and unstressed length. With total unstressed length kept constant as a control condition, the horizontal force of the main cable was iteratively …

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Comparative Study On Pouring Timing Of Sealing Hinge Concrete For Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Arch Bridge, Wang Xiaoliang, Fu Kaige, Zhang Song, Wang Zhongqiang, Chen Zhuoyi Jun 2026

Comparative Study On Pouring Timing Of Sealing Hinge Concrete For Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Arch Bridge, Wang Xiaoliang, Fu Kaige, Zhang Song, Wang Zhongqiang, Chen Zhuoyi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The pouring timing of sealing hinge concrete for concrete-filled steel tube arch bridges directly affects the construction duration and the stress state of arch ribs. To clarify the structural response differences at different pouring timings, the Beiliuhe Extra-large Bridge on the Pingxi ‒ Cenxi Expressway in Guangxi Province was taken as the engineering background in this paper. A finite element model was established using Midas Civil, and the following four pouring timings of sealing hinge concrete were comparatively analyzed: immediately after the butt welding of sealing hinge steel pipes; after the closure of arch ribs and before the pouring of …

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Study On Structural Design And Load Transfer Performance Of 6-Hole Flat Anchor Plate, Liao Yuanyuan, Ling Lihua, Wu Qibin, Cheng Bin, Dai Dongming Jun 2026

Study On Structural Design And Load Transfer Performance Of 6-Hole Flat Anchor Plate, Liao Yuanyuan, Ling Lihua, Wu Qibin, Cheng Bin, Dai Dongming

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

For negative bending moment prestressed tendons in simply supported-to-structurally-continuous bridges, the flat anchorage method of flange plate is more reasonable, but its widespread application is limited due to the anchoring capacity restrictions of flat anchor plates. To improve the anchoring capacity of a single anchorage zone, reduce the number of prestressed ducts, save concrete, and improve construction efficiency, a novel 6-hole flat anchor plate was developed, designed, and manufactured in this paper. By combining finite element analysis and experimental methods, a finite element analysis model of the concrete load transfer specimen beneath the novel 6-hole flat anchor plate was established, …

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Analysis Of Shear Bearing Mechanism And Influencing Factors Of Mcl-Shaped Composite Dowel Connector, Zeng Zhuo, Zhou Baicheng, Cheng Xianjie, Cao Zhengxing, Gao Rongxiong, Wang Zichao Jun 2026

Analysis Of Shear Bearing Mechanism And Influencing Factors Of Mcl-Shaped Composite Dowel Connector, Zeng Zhuo, Zhou Baicheng, Cheng Xianjie, Cao Zhengxing, Gao Rongxiong, Wang Zichao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the bearing mechanism of modified clothoid (MCL)-shaped composite dowel shear connectors and the influence laws of various factors on their shear bearing capacity, the stress states and failure modes of the steel dowel, concrete dowel, and transverse through-reinforcement that constitute the MCL-shaped shear connector were deeply analyzed in this paper based on an experimentally validated finite element model. Furthermore, the influence laws of transverse through-reinforcement, steel dowel thickness, and concrete strength on the shear bearing capacity of the MCL-shaped composite dowel were explored. The research results indicate that the bearing process of the MCL-shaped composite dowel exhibits elastic, …

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Research On Improving Bearing Capacity Of Full-Scale Prestressed Concrete Small Box Girders, Huang Jianyun, Gao Linli, Liu Zufeng, Ma Jinku, Ma Ming, Wang Xiaoguang Jun 2026

Research On Improving Bearing Capacity Of Full-Scale Prestressed Concrete Small Box Girders, Huang Jianyun, Gao Linli, Liu Zufeng, Ma Jinku, Ma Ming, Wang Xiaoguang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To solve the problems of lacking comparative research on the improvement effects of different reinforcement methods when formulating reinforcement schemes for prestressed concrete small box girders and that existing bearing capacity improvement tests mostly focus on scale models with insufficient reliability of results, full-scale model tests and numerical simulation analysis of five 30 m span prestressed concrete small box girders with different joint reinforcement measures were conducted in this paper. Finite element models for two single reinforcement measures were established, and the improvement effects of different reinforcement methods on the bearing capacity of prestressed concrete small box girders were studied. …

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Study On Calculation Method For Incremental Launching Based On Nonlinear Analysis, Mo Shanfeng, Huang Cailiang, Qin Hui Jun 2026

Study On Calculation Method For Incremental Launching Based On Nonlinear Analysis, Mo Shanfeng, Huang Cailiang, Qin Hui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In view of the shortcomings of traditional incremental launching calculation methods and the assembly construction control of incremental launching beams, an incremental launching calculation method based on nonlinear analysis was proposed in this paper. This method could truly simulate the running state where the incremental launching pier remains stationary, and the beam moves forward. The assembly alignment of all segments of the beam and the real alignment of the beam under specified working conditions could be directly output. The prefabricated alignment of the main beam (i.e., unstressed alignment) did not need to be consistent with the slide alignment. When the …

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Key Construction Technologies For Single-Tower Rotating-Cable Suspension Bridges With Steel Truss Girders In Mountainous Regions, Gao Shuangjian, Zhang Weichao, Fu Lihong, Zhu Shuo Jun 2026

Key Construction Technologies For Single-Tower Rotating-Cable Suspension Bridges With Steel Truss Girders In Mountainous Regions, Gao Shuangjian, Zhang Weichao, Fu Lihong, Zhu Shuo

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Given the problems of narrow construction sites, difficult construction organization, and high safety and quality risks faced in the construction of bridges in steep canyon regions of mountainous areas, this paper carried out research on key technologies for bridge construction in mountainous areas based on the Yellow River Three Gorges Bridge of the Jiyuan‒Xin’an Expressway. For the excavation of deep and large anchorage foundation pits in mountainous areas, a technical scheme of “loosening controlled blasting combined mainly with mechanical excavation and supplemented by manual excavation” was adopted. As this project is a single-tower single-span ground-anchored rotating-cable suspension bridge, the technologies …

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Mix Proportion Design Of Tunnel Shotcrete Based On Diorite Manufactured Sand, Song Funing, Wang Zegang, Liu Naifei, Song Zhanping Jun 2026

Mix Proportion Design Of Tunnel Shotcrete Based On Diorite Manufactured Sand, Song Funing, Wang Zegang, Liu Naifei, Song Zhanping

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Tunnel construction produces a large amount of waste slag, which cannot be effectively utilized due to various factors. By using tunnel slag to prepare manufactured sand to replace natural sand, resources can be saved; costs can be reduced, and the environment can be protected. Based on the Xi’an‒Shiyan high-speed railway project, the physical and mechanical properties of diorite along the tunnel were tested; the physical properties and concrete performance of manufactured sand and natural sand were comparatively studied, and the effects of water-binder ratio and sand ratio on the performance of shotcrete were analyzed by designing multiple sets of mix …

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Surface Deep Well Dewatering Methods For Tertiary Water-Rich Semi-Diagenetic Section Of Wangjiazhai Tunnel, Liu Chengwen, Liu Gang, Xu Hua, Wei Meng Jun 2026

Surface Deep Well Dewatering Methods For Tertiary Water-Rich Semi-Diagenetic Section Of Wangjiazhai Tunnel, Liu Chengwen, Liu Gang, Xu Hua, Wei Meng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The tertiary semi-diagenetic sandstone of the Wangjiazhai Tunnel on the Yunnan Linqing Expressway is characterized by loose structure, low diagenetic strength, and poor cementation. The geological disasters such as collapse, water gushing, and mud bursting are very easy to happen when the tunnel passes through the water-rich section. With the surface deep well dewatering of the tertiary water-rich semi-diagenetic section of Wangjiazhai Tunnel as an example, the surface deep well dewatering methods and key parameters for tunnel crossing the tertiary water-rich semi-diagenetic section were discussed. Based on the single well surface dewatering test, the groundwater level and strata permeability of …

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Ventilation Design And On-Site Effect Testing For Construction Of Multiple Working Faces In Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, Xiong Ziyi, Jia Haiyang, Suo Feiyu, Liu Weiwei, Chen Jianxun, Yang Ziyao, Wang Heqi Jun 2026

Ventilation Design And On-Site Effect Testing For Construction Of Multiple Working Faces In Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, Xiong Ziyi, Jia Haiyang, Suo Feiyu, Liu Weiwei, Chen Jianxun, Yang Ziyao, Wang Heqi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To explore the ventilation optimization and energy saving issues in the construction of multiple working faces in extra-long highway tunnels, the air volumes required for a single working face under drilling and blasting construction conditions and TBM tunneling conditions were determined respectively based on theoretical calculations. Combined with the tunnel construction organization scheme, two ventilation schemes were proposed, and they were compared and selected according to the configured power of axial fans. Based on the recommended scheme, the layout scheme of pollutant-discharging jet fans was designed, and its feasibility was finally verified by on-site measurements of pollutant concentrations. The research …

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A Prediction Method For Scale Of Karst Cave Water Inrush And Mud Outburst Based On Comprehensive Advanced Geological Prediction, Yang Weilin, Xiao Huabo, Meng Lubo, Zhang Caihong, Chen Weidong, Wang Hao Jun 2026

A Prediction Method For Scale Of Karst Cave Water Inrush And Mud Outburst Based On Comprehensive Advanced Geological Prediction, Yang Weilin, Xiao Huabo, Meng Lubo, Zhang Caihong, Chen Weidong, Wang Hao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To improve the accuracy of water inrush and mud outburst disaster prediction during tunnel construction through karst caves, a method of first forecasting the unfavorable geological conditions of karst caves and subsequently predicting water inrush and mud outburst geological disasters was proposed in this paper. First, a karst cave advanced prediction model based on the polynomial naive Bayes algorithm was established to predict the scale grade of karst caves. Secondly, taking the scale prediction results of karst caves as the input condition for water inrush and mud outburst, a support vector machine (SVM) grade prediction model for karst cave water …

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Research On Recognition Of Highway Toll Vehicles Based On Dual-View Feature Fusion Network, Xiao Qiang, Chen Xinjia, Chen Jing, Zhao Bin, Yan Kaifeng, Ding Hongwei Jun 2026

Research On Recognition Of Highway Toll Vehicles Based On Dual-View Feature Fusion Network, Xiao Qiang, Chen Xinjia, Chen Jing, Zhao Bin, Yan Kaifeng, Ding Hongwei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To solve the practical problems in vehicle type classification on toll roads, a deep learning network based on dual-view feature fusion, named ETCLNet, was proposed in this paper. A dual-branch architecture was adopted by the network to extract the features of vehicle head and side body images, respectively, and combined with an innovatively designed multi-scale feature extraction module, namely IPFE, and an adaptive weighting-based bilinear feature fusion (AWBF) mechanism, efficient and fine-grained vehicle feature representation was achieved. Through the design of parallel multi-scale convolutions and residual connections, the problem of gradient vanishing was effectively alleviated, and the adaptability to complex …

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Analysis Of Traffic Congestion Patterns In Continuous Bottleneck Construction Zones Of Highways Under Mixed Traffic Of Passenger And Freight Vehicles, Han Hailong, Song Tailong, Ma Tianyong, Fan Zhaodong, Chen Zhexin, Chen Liang Jun 2026

Analysis Of Traffic Congestion Patterns In Continuous Bottleneck Construction Zones Of Highways Under Mixed Traffic Of Passenger And Freight Vehicles, Han Hailong, Song Tailong, Ma Tianyong, Fan Zhaodong, Chen Zhexin, Chen Liang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the traffic congestion pattern changes in continuous bottleneck sections of highway construction zones under mixed passenger and freight traffic conditions, the spatio-temporal evolution laws of vehicle speed and lane-changing trajectory distribution in construction sections with successive lane-narrowing bottlenecks were studied. Based on measured highway data, traffic flow simulation parameters were calibrated using a genetic algorithm. By taking traffic volume and the proportion of passenger and freight vehicles as entry points, a traffic simulation experiment for continuous bottleneck construction zones under multi-factor coupling effects was constructed, and the spatio-temporal variation characteristics of speed and lane-changing trajectory distribution in the …

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Analysis Of Temperature Field Of Steel Box Girders During Steam Curing Construction Process Of Steel-Uhpc Composite Bridge Decks, Wu Shang, Zhang Yongjian Jun 2026

Analysis Of Temperature Field Of Steel Box Girders During Steam Curing Construction Process Of Steel-Uhpc Composite Bridge Decks, Wu Shang, Zhang Yongjian

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To clarify the influence of high-temperature steam curing of steel-ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) lightweight composite bridge deck paving on the temperature field of the steel box girder, taking a certain bridge in Hunan Province as an example, finite element numerical simulation and actual bridge testing were conducted on the temperature field of the steel box girder during the high-temperature steam curing process of the bridge deck paving. The numerical calculations were generally consistent with the test results. The analysis results indicate that under the superimposed effect of solar radiation heating and high-temperature steam curing heating, the maximum temperature of the …

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Summary And Prospect Of Typical Diseases In Energy Transport Channels In Winter Cold Regions Over Past 20 Years, Jia Qinlong, Hou Zhongfei, Yin Yanping Jun 2026

Summary And Prospect Of Typical Diseases In Energy Transport Channels In Winter Cold Regions Over Past 20 Years, Jia Qinlong, Hou Zhongfei, Yin Yanping

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the typical disease characteristics of energy transport channels in winter cold regions and guide the design for extending road service life, the causes of diseases such as pavement reflective cracks, continuous potholes on bridge decks, and failures of bridge drainage systems were analyzed based on the 20-year operation data of a 531 km in-service expressway in the coal energy region of northern Shaanxi. The research results indicate that when the asphalt pavement thickness reaches 22 cm, the reflective crack spacing of the expressway operated for 15 years can be controlled to over 50 m. Basically, no base layer …

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Road Design Methods For Brt Projects Based On French Standard System : A Case Study Of A Project In West Africa, Wang Meng, Wu Cheng Jun 2026

Road Design Methods For Brt Projects Based On French Standard System : A Case Study Of A Project In West Africa, Wang Meng, Wu Cheng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

With the continuous advancement of China ’s “Belt and Road Initiative”, Chinese enterprises have become increasingly involved in international engineering markets, undertaking numerous transportation infrastructure projects, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia. However, international engineering projects commonly face the challenge of inconsistent design standard systems across different countries, posing significant difficulties for Chinese enterprises during project implementation. To address this issue, the differences in BRT road design under Chinese and French standards were focused on in this study, and their respective design philosophies and methods were analyzed. Taking a BRT project in a West African country as an example, field …

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Rheological Protocol To Assess And Optimize Latex Coagulation Dynamics For The Thin Glove Coagulant Dipping Process, Monday U. Okoronkwo, Kok Kong Ng, Wolfram Franke, Gaurav Sant Jun 2026

Rheological Protocol To Assess And Optimize Latex Coagulation Dynamics For The Thin Glove Coagulant Dipping Process, Monday U. Okoronkwo, Kok Kong Ng, Wolfram Franke, Gaurav Sant

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Many products that directly impact the quality of human life today — gloves, catheters, condoms, and baby bottle teats — are made through the latex-dipping technology. While a variety of methods have been developed – e.g., particle counting, turbidimetry, microscopy, and light scattering – which are suitable for studying the coagulation of latex at very low concentrations, much less work has focused on methods suitable for in-situ characterization of latex coagulation in concentrated solutions (e.g., as relevant to the dipping process). This paper presents a process-relevant rheological protocol for assessing and optimizing latex coagulation dynamics for the thin glove coagulant …

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Optimizing Graphene Oxide In Self-Compacting Concrete: A Sustainable Nano-Material Strategy For Enhanced Durability And Structural Performance, Mohammed Shakeebulla Khan, Vijaya G. S Jun 2026

Optimizing Graphene Oxide In Self-Compacting Concrete: A Sustainable Nano-Material Strategy For Enhanced Durability And Structural Performance, Mohammed Shakeebulla Khan, Vijaya G. S

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

In order to reduce the environmental impact of the constructed world, advanced and sustainable construction materials are needed. This work is a summary of the comprehensive study on a novel self-compacting concrete with nano-engineered material (graphene oxide) modified self-compacting concrete (GO-SCC). The optimum dosage of GO was determined using Taguchi method, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) multi-objective statistical optimization method, and was found to be 0.10% by weight of cement (bwoc). This dosage of 0.10% GO led to the overall desirability score of 0.87, which confirmed that this was the optimum dosage for six response variables …

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Beneficial Investigation Of Sustainable Recycled Waste Plastic In Treating The Consolidation Behavior Of Fine Soil, Aram Mohammed Raheem, Cumaraswamy Vipulanandan, Mohammed Hiwa Abdullrahman, Ali Tariq Omer Jun 2026

Beneficial Investigation Of Sustainable Recycled Waste Plastic In Treating The Consolidation Behavior Of Fine Soil, Aram Mohammed Raheem, Cumaraswamy Vipulanandan, Mohammed Hiwa Abdullrahman, Ali Tariq Omer

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Recycled waste plastic is one of the regular garbage utilized as a sustainable material in soil remediation. This study examines the efficacy of utilizing local recycled waste plastic as an ecological quantifiable along with soil containing fine particles to analyze the consolidation behavior. Various recycled waste plastic contents ranging from 2% to 10% were employed experimentally in two patterns where in the first pattern the recycled waste plastic were mixed as dry material with the fine soil particles while in the second pattern a sandwich layer of 10% of the recycled waste plastic was placed in the middle of the …

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Enhanced Thermal Energy Storage In Buildings: Impregnation, Leakage, And Environmental Performance Of Organic And Inorganic Pcm Composites, Gökhan Genç, Esra Yılmaz, M. Yusuf Yazıcı Jun 2026

Enhanced Thermal Energy Storage In Buildings: Impregnation, Leakage, And Environmental Performance Of Organic And Inorganic Pcm Composites, Gökhan Genç, Esra Yılmaz, M. Yusuf Yazıcı

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

This study experimentally investigates the impregnation and leakage performance of various organic (tobacco, sawdust, bay leaf, black cumin) and inorganic (vermiculite, perlite, bentonite, sepiolite) carrier materials used for phase change material (PCM) integration in building applications. The commercial paraffin-based PCM RT-31 was used as the thermal storage medium. Impregnation and leakage tests were conducted to evaluate the PCM absorption capacity, form stability, and energy storage potential of each carrier. The results revealed that perlite (C = 80%) and bay leaf (C = 78%) exhibited the highest impregnation capacities due to their porous and fibrous structures; however, they also demonstrated significant …

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Modeling Of Tensile Stress-Strain Response For Steel Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Concretes, Anıl Niş, Nilufer Özyurt, Turan Özturan Jun 2026

Modeling Of Tensile Stress-Strain Response For Steel Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Concretes, Anıl Niş, Nilufer Özyurt, Turan Özturan

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Main aim of the research was to further understand self-compacting concrete reinforced with steel fibers (SFR-SCC) behavior and to contribute modeling of the tensile stress-strain diagrams for the standardization of the fiber reinforced materials for structural utilization. Fiber reinforced materials has not been used without structural rebar because of the absence of stress-strain curve in tension required for the structural design codes. Hence, an inverse analysis (multi-layer model) was further modified for various steel fibers to predict tensile stress-strain behaviour. For this purpose, 5 different mixes; control, reinforced with long fibers with 0.5% and 1%, short fiber with 0.5% and …

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Transforming Dredged Sediment Into Reactive Clay: Critical Review Of Calcination, Reactivity, And Sustainable Valorization As Supplementary Cementitious Material, Seongho Han, Sanghwon Wi, Koochul Ji, Keun Hyeok Yang, Farshad Rajabipour, Kamal H. Khayat, Jinyoung Yoon Jun 2026

Transforming Dredged Sediment Into Reactive Clay: Critical Review Of Calcination, Reactivity, And Sustainable Valorization As Supplementary Cementitious Material, Seongho Han, Sanghwon Wi, Koochul Ji, Keun Hyeok Yang, Farshad Rajabipour, Kamal H. Khayat, Jinyoung Yoon

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Dredged sediment (DS) is generated worldwide in large volumes through routine port and waterway maintenance, yet its disposal presents environmental and economic challenges. Recently, calcined dredged sediment (CDS) has emerged as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM), offering a viable alternative to traditional SCMs, such as fly ash and slag cement. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the physical, chemical, and mineralogical characteristics of raw DS and pretreatment strategies aimed at dewatering, organic matter removal, and contaminant stabilization. The effects of calcination on the production of reactive amorphous aluminosilicates are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on physicochemical changes revealed by experimental …

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Low-Carbon Concrete For Sustainable Construction: A Comprehensive Review Of Performance Characteristics, Implementation Challenges, And Decarbonization Pathways, Fazel Azarhomayun, Jingjie Wei, Kamal H. Khayat Jun 2026

Low-Carbon Concrete For Sustainable Construction: A Comprehensive Review Of Performance Characteristics, Implementation Challenges, And Decarbonization Pathways, Fazel Azarhomayun, Jingjie Wei, Kamal H. Khayat

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Reducing the carbon footprint of concrete has become a central objective in sustainable construction. Low-carbon concrete (LCC), developed primarily through clinker reduction, supplementary cementitious materials, and alternative binder strategies, offers a promising route for lowering embodied emissions while maintaining the performance requirements of structural concrete. This comprehensive review consolidates the current state of knowledge on LCC, identifies critical research and implementation gaps, and examines its material composition, mixture-design methodologies, performance characteristics, structural applications, implementation challenges, and decarbonization pathways. Single-SCM systems have been reported at clinker-replacement levels approaching 50%, although durability at these replacement levels, particularly carbonation resistance, remains system- and …

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Moisture-Induced Degradation And Mechanical Durability Of Mineral-Filled Polylactide (Pla) Composites, Barbara Szaraniec, Aleksandra Ptaszkowska, Alicja Rapacz-Kmita Jun 2026

Moisture-Induced Degradation And Mechanical Durability Of Mineral-Filled Polylactide (Pla) Composites, Barbara Szaraniec, Aleksandra Ptaszkowska, Alicja Rapacz-Kmita

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

This study investigates the influence of mineral fillers on the hydrolytic stability and mechanical durability of polylactide (PLA) composites under accelerated aqueous ageing conditions. Composites containing halloysite nanotubes (HNT) and bentonite-based fillers (BM, BS, BSP) at 2 wt.% were prepared using a powder-coating and injection moulding approach. Accelerated hydrolytic degradation was conducted at 50 °C for up to six weeks. The degradation behaviour was evaluated through mass variation, water absorption, incubation medium analysis (pH and electrical conductivity), mechanical testing, surface observations, and contact angle measurements. The results revealed a clear filler-dependent response. Bentonite-filled composites exhibited increased water absorption and accelerated …

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Applications Of Geosynthetics In Tunnels Construction: A Sustainable Approach To Carbon Footprint Reduction, Ibraheem Rais, Abdullah H. Alsabhan, Md. Rehan Sadique, Shamshad Alam Jun 2026

Applications Of Geosynthetics In Tunnels Construction: A Sustainable Approach To Carbon Footprint Reduction, Ibraheem Rais, Abdullah H. Alsabhan, Md. Rehan Sadique, Shamshad Alam

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

The use of geosynthetics has transformed tunnelling practices by enhancing structural integrity, durability, and environmental sustainability. This review adopts a systematic literature review design, covering publications from 2000 to 2025 sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The selected studies were screened based on relevance, quality, and focus on tunnelling applications, then thematically analyzed into four domains: geosynthetic types, applications, sustainability, and performance evaluation. This review focuses on the applications of various geosynthetics, including geotextiles, geogrids, geocomposites, geocells, and geomembranes, in tunnelling projects. These materials play crucial roles in reinforcing tunnel walls and slopes, improving load distribution, …

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Sustainable Waste Valorization: Chitosan From Shrimp Shells For Eco-Friendly Cement Mortars And Global Nexus, Dalia A. Ali Associate Prof., Rahma H. Thabet Dr., Norah Alwadai Associate Prof., Fekri Abdulraqeb Ahmed Ali Prof., Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh Prof., Zeinab A. Etman Prof. Jun 2026

Sustainable Waste Valorization: Chitosan From Shrimp Shells For Eco-Friendly Cement Mortars And Global Nexus, Dalia A. Ali Associate Prof., Rahma H. Thabet Dr., Norah Alwadai Associate Prof., Fekri Abdulraqeb Ahmed Ali Prof., Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh Prof., Zeinab A. Etman Prof.

Chemical Engineering

This study addresses environmental and economic challenges by investigating the valorization of green shrimp shell biowaste into chitosan for application as an eco-friendly, sustainable, and multifunctional cement mortar additive. Chitosan synthesized from shrimp shells was systematically incorporated into high early-strength hydraulic cement mortar specimens ranging from 0 wt% to 1.5 wt% in the presence of silica sand. The influence of chitosan incorporation on the properties of cement mortars was systematically investigated, including mechanical performance (compressive strength and setting time), the underlying mechanism of chemical interactions, and microstructural development. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis was performed on the extracted chitosan to confirm …

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Investigation Of Portland Limestone Cement Blended With Biochar From Downdraft Gasification: Hydration Kinetics, Microstructure, Rheology, And Performance Mechanisms, Ugochukwu Ewuzie, Paul C. Ani, Abdulkareem O. Yusuf, Joseph D. Smith, Monday Uchenna Okoronkwo Jun 2026

Investigation Of Portland Limestone Cement Blended With Biochar From Downdraft Gasification: Hydration Kinetics, Microstructure, Rheology, And Performance Mechanisms, Ugochukwu Ewuzie, Paul C. Ani, Abdulkareem O. Yusuf, Joseph D. Smith, Monday Uchenna Okoronkwo

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The widespread adoption of Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) in U.S. concrete production has necessitated research into commercially available supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) for formulating high-performance, low-carbon blended binders with PLC. This study investigated the influence of biochar (BC) in biochar-PLC composites (CBCs), focusing on hydration kinetics, microstructure, rheology, pore-solution chemistry, compressive strength, and the underlying mechanisms. Biochar was produced via downdraft gasification at 850 °C and incorporated into PLC at 5, 7, and 10% substitution by mass. Isothermal calorimetry and hydration data modeled using the Knudsen equation revealed that BC retarded early hydration but improved hydration degree and later-age heat …

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