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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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
Analysis Of Temperature Field Of Steel Box Girders During Steam Curing Construction Process Of Steel-Uhpc Composite Bridge Decks, Wu Shang, Zhang Yongjian
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 …
Road Design Methods For Brt Projects Based On French Standard System : A Case Study Of A Project In West Africa, Wang Meng, Wu Cheng
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 …
Material Point Method Simulation Of Soil Landslide Considering Interface Friction Effect, Zuo Zhipeng, Hu Shengliang, Li Maowen, Tong Chenxi, Li Haichao
Material Point Method Simulation Of Soil Landslide Considering Interface Friction Effect, Zuo Zhipeng, Hu Shengliang, Li Maowen, Tong Chenxi, Li Haichao
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
During the high-speed and long-runout sliding failure process of large landslides, severe friction and heat generation in the sliding zone induce an interface friction effect between the debris flow and the bedrock, influencing the final accumulation morphology of the landslide. In this paper, a two-dimensional landslide model of the Yangbaodi landslide in Shenzhen was established using the material point method. A contact algorithm was introduced through a multi-background grid method to conduct numerical simulations on the initiation, sliding, and accumulation processes of the landslide. The results show that after initiation, the landslide moves over a long distance in a flow-like …
Stratified Multi-Well Pumping Tests And Back-Analysis Of Hydraulic Conductivity In Ultra-Deep Circular Foundation Pits, Luo Renkun, Wang Jie
Stratified Multi-Well Pumping Tests And Back-Analysis Of Hydraulic Conductivity In Ultra-Deep Circular Foundation Pits, Luo Renkun, Wang Jie
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Dewatering prior to foundation pit excavation is a critical measure to prevent engineering hazards such as slope instability at the pit top, seepage around the pit, and bottom heave. As a key parameter in dewatering design, hydraulic conductivity directly influences the risk control in foundation pit engineering. Based on the east anchor foundation pit project of the Shiziyang Passageway, single-well pumping tests and stratified multi-well pumping tests were conducted. The water level variations in the internal dewatering wells and the external observation wells were monitored in stages. Accordingly, a finite difference numerical model for the pumping tests was established. The …
Research On Mechanical Properties And Particle Breakage Of Construction Solid Waste Concrete Under Cyclic Loading, Li Xuejian, Song Yang, Dong Chenxi, Li Shengkai, Li Wangyuan
Research On Mechanical Properties And Particle Breakage Of Construction Solid Waste Concrete Under Cyclic Loading, Li Xuejian, Song Yang, Dong Chenxi, Li Shengkai, Li Wangyuan
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To investigate the mechanical properties and particle breakage effect of construction solid waste, a series of static and dynamic direct shear tests were carried out using a dynamic interface shear tester. Different coarse particle contents (40%, 50%, and 60%), amplitudes (45 kPa, 60 kPa, and 75 kPa), and frequencies (0.5 Hz, 1 Hz, and 2 Hz) were used as variables, and the variation rules of shear stress‒shear displacement curves, shear strength parameters, and particle breakage under three normal stresses (50 kPa, 100 kPa, and 150 kPa) were analyzed. The results indicate that under the same initial normal stress, with the …
Study On Mechanical Properties Of Ultra-High Performance Concrete With Granite Manufactured Sand After Heating And Cooling Treatment, Li Gang, Zhou Feilong, Lu Qiuju, Du Kun, Liu Kai
Study On Mechanical Properties Of Ultra-High Performance Concrete With Granite Manufactured Sand After Heating And Cooling Treatment, Li Gang, Zhou Feilong, Lu Qiuju, Du Kun, Liu Kai
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Due to the frequent occurrence of building fires, the mechanical properties of concrete, as the most widely used construction material, are severely challenged under high temperatures. To explore the effect of granite manufactured sand content on the performance of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) after heating and cooling treatment, three types of UHPC specimens with different manufactured sand contents (0, 50%, and 100%) were prepared in this study. Then, the effects of manufactured sand content, heating temperature, and cooling regime on the P-wave velocity and uniaxial compressive strength of UHPC were obtained through experiments. The results indicate that the P-wave velocity …
Characteristic Analysis Of Detection Profiles For Internal Moisture Content Of Asphalt Pavements Based On Ground Penetrating Radar, Yang Li, He Pingping, Liu Weizhen, Fu An
Characteristic Analysis Of Detection Profiles For Internal Moisture Content Of Asphalt Pavements Based On Ground Penetrating Radar, Yang Li, He Pingping, Liu Weizhen, Fu An
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
As a novel non-destructive testing method for roads, ground penetrating radar (GPR) can effectively prevent road water damage by regularly detecting the internal moisture condition of roads. However, when the moisture data of GPR are analyzed, the moisture conditions obtained by relying solely on the analysis of a single profile characteristic may be misjudged. To improve the accuracy and reliability of GPR in detecting the internal moisture content of pavements, focus was placed on the time-frequency domain analysis of GPR moisture content detection profiles in this paper. Simulation tests were conducted, and the influencing factors and results of moisture detection …
Research On Mechanical Properties Of Concrete At High Temperatures Based On Machine Learning, Liu Junhua, Liu Bin, Cao Haifeng, Liu Zhiguang, Li Zhiyong
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
Study On Calculation Method For Incremental Launching Based On Nonlinear Analysis, Mo Shanfeng, Huang Cailiang, Qin Hui
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 …
Summary And Prospect Of Typical Diseases In Energy Transport Channels In Winter Cold Regions Over Past 20 Years, Jia Qinlong, Hou Zhongfei, Yin Yanping
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 …
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
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 …
Optimizing Graphene Oxide In Self-Compacting Concrete: A Sustainable Nano-Material Strategy For Enhanced Durability And Structural Performance, Mohammed Shakeebulla Khan, Vijaya G. S
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 …
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
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 …
Enhanced Thermal Energy Storage In Buildings: Impregnation, Leakage, And Environmental Performance Of Organic And Inorganic Pcm Composites, Gökhan Genç, Esra Yılmaz, M. Yusuf Yazıcı
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 …
Modeling Of Tensile Stress-Strain Response For Steel Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Concretes, Anıl Niş, Nilufer Özyurt, Turan Özturan
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 …
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
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 …
Low-Carbon Concrete For Sustainable Construction: A Comprehensive Review Of Performance Characteristics, Implementation Challenges, And Decarbonization Pathways, Fazel Azarhomayun, Jingjie Wei, Kamal H. Khayat
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 …
Moisture-Induced Degradation And Mechanical Durability Of Mineral-Filled Polylactide (Pla) Composites, Barbara Szaraniec, Aleksandra Ptaszkowska, Alicja Rapacz-Kmita
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 …
Applications Of Geosynthetics In Tunnels Construction: A Sustainable Approach To Carbon Footprint Reduction, Ibraheem Rais, Abdullah H. Alsabhan, Md. Rehan Sadique, Shamshad Alam
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, …
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
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 …
Recent Advances In The Rheological Properties Of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete: A Critical Review, Le Teng, Kamal H. Khayat, Jiaping Liu
Recent Advances In The Rheological Properties Of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete: A Critical Review, Le Teng, Kamal H. Khayat, Jiaping Liu
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) with adapted rheology continues to attract interest considering the requirement for novel processing techniques such as self-consolidating, pumping, spraying, and three-dimensional (3D) printing. The rheology of UHPC is complex due to its high solid volume fraction, low water content, and wide range of constituent materials that affect its flow properties. This work provides guidance for tailoring the mixture proportioning of UHPC to secure proper rheological properties and performance of UHPC for various applications. In the first part of this work, key physical, physicochemical, and chemical factors that can affect the rheological properties of UHPC are discussed. Rheological …
Characterization Of The Thermally Driven Red Hue Effect In Coated And Uncoated Concrete Systems: Implications For Post-Fire Assessment In Wildland Urban Interface Communities, Juan C. Palominos Jr
Characterization Of The Thermally Driven Red Hue Effect In Coated And Uncoated Concrete Systems: Implications For Post-Fire Assessment In Wildland Urban Interface Communities, Juan C. Palominos Jr
Master's Theses
The increasing frequency and intensity of Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) wildfires, such as the destructive 2025 Pacific Palisades Fire that destroyed over 6,000 structures, have underscored the urgent need for rapid post-fire safety assessment methodologies. This study sought to quantitatively characterize the Thermally Driven Red Hue Effect (TRHE), a unique, irreversible color shift observed in architectural coatings and concrete substrates, to determine its reliability as a permanent visual record of thermal exposure. Concrete substrates were formulated with three distinct coarse aggregates: gold granite (14.7% Fe), red cinder (22.4% Fe), and green rock (33.6% Fe) and coated with a 20 PVC waterborne …
A Hybrid Mechano-Thermal Route To Synthesize Reactive Pozzolans From Clay Minerals: A Case Of Kaolinite, Oluwadamilare Charles Adesina, Bryan K. Aylas-Paredes, Brian R. Cherry, Luciano A. Gobbo, Aditya Kumar, Narayanan Neithalath
A Hybrid Mechano-Thermal Route To Synthesize Reactive Pozzolans From Clay Minerals: A Case Of Kaolinite, Oluwadamilare Charles Adesina, Bryan K. Aylas-Paredes, Brian R. Cherry, Luciano A. Gobbo, Aditya Kumar, Narayanan Neithalath
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Aluminosilicate resources from unconventional sources offer promising potential for developing low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), yet their activation typically requires energy-intensive thermal processing. Kaolinite is a geographically abundant and highly attractive precursor clay mineral to reduce the clinker factor in concrete. By integrating mechano- and thermo- chemistry sequentially in a novel hybrid mechano-thermal activation (MTA) strategy for clay mineral activation, the dehydroxylation of pure kaolinite polymorphs KGa-1b and KGa-2 for enhanced pozzolanic reactivity is unlocked at temperatures that are lower than those needed for conventional thermal activation (TA). The mechano-chemical activation (MCA) step that induces significant structural defects and disorder …