Effects of Post-Fire Rehydration on the Mechanical Properties of Slag-Modified Concrete by Guilherme Palla Teixeira, José Carlos Lopes Ribeiro, Leonardo Gonçalves Pedroti, Gustavo Henrique Nalon

“…The rehydration method involved one day of water curing, followed by 14 days of air curing. Statistical analyses revealed potential improvements in the mechanical properties of concretes produced with slag-modified cement due to rehydration processes after exposure to different temperatures levels. …”
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Enhanced Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Portland Cement Composites Modified with Submicron Metakaolin by Yaoyu Wang, Jiye Li, Lihan Jiang, Lihua Zhao

“…The compressive strength and flexural strength of the HCS samples were tested at a curing period of 3, 7, 14, and 28 days, and the pore structure of the specimens was analyzed by mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) at a curing period of 3 and 28 days. …”
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Quality optimization of liquid silicon lenses based on sequential approximation optimization and radial basis function networks by Hanjui Chang, Shuzhou Lu, Yue Sun, Yuntao Lan

“…Simulations varying key parameters—filling time, melt temperature, mold temperature, curing pressure, and curing time—revealed optimal conditions: filling time of 1.57s, melt temperature of 27.18 °C, mold temperature of 150 °C, curing time of 20.02s, and curing pressure of 28.79 MPa. …”
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Comparison of Concrete Strength Development Using Different Brands of Cement of N32.5 in Uganda . by Beinamani, Edidia

“…This research investigated the comparative strength development of different cement brands available in Uganda, focusing on their performance over various curing periods and associated costs. The study evaluates three widely used cement brands: Simba, Tororo, and Hima, analysing their compressive strength at 3, 7, 14, and 28 days of curing. …”
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The Conspiracist Strategy: Lessons from American Alternative Health Promotions by Gad Yair

“…The present paper adds to those studies by providing a cultural interpretation of commercials for alternative cures. It shows that publishers of such commercials often use a "conspiracist strategy" in two interrelated steps. …”
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Long-Term Performance and Durability of Heat-Treated Alkali-Activated Slag Mortar Containing Silica Fume by Naser Sameti, Ebrahim Ghiasvand, Ehsanollah Zeighami, Seyyed Mohammad Mirhosseini

“…This study aimed to investigate the combined influence of heat curing and partial replacement of silica fume on the long-term behavior of alkali-activated slag (AAS) mortar. …”
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Analysis of Influencing Factors and Mechanism of Strength of Cement-Modified Silty Sand by Weidong Jin, Zhe Wang, Yongming Ai, Chenyang Liu

“…The logarithmic relationship between cement-soil strength and curing age is approximately linear. Through regression analysis, the comprehensive characterization parameters of cement-soil strength, such as water-cement ratio, cement content, and curing age, are put forward. …”
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Modification of Urushiol Derivatives by Liquid Crystal Epoxy Resin by Gongwen Tang, Zhishan Yan, Linrong Ma, Xin Huang

“…Urushiol derivatives have vast potentials for using as coating materials. However, the cured coatings are quite brittle, limiting their applications. …”
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Marginal and Internal Adaptation Evaluation of Dental Composites Using Micro-CT by Adrian Tudor Stan, Laura Cîrligeriu, Laura Idorași, Meda Lavinia Negruțiu, Cosmin Sinescu, Daniela Maria Pop, Tareq Hajaj, Şerban Talpoș, Mihai Romînu

“…A curing lamp (Kerr Demi Ultra) was used with different curing times. …”
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Experimental Study on Unconfined Compressive Strength of Organic Polymer Reinforced Sand by Jin Liu, Qiao Feng, Yong Wang, Da Zhang, Jihong Wei, Debi Prasanna Kanungo

“…The focus of this study was to determine a curing method and a mix design to stabilize sand. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Cention N and Its Comparison with Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement (RMGIC) Restorative Material as Used in Primary Teeth by Deepika Pai, P. A. Anirudhmaadhava, Kishore Ginjupalli

“…Cention N being a smart, esthetic, self-cured, or dual-cured material with better mechanical properties offers a wide range of applicability in primary teeth.…”
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Utilization of periwinkle and palm kernel shells in load-bearing ecofriendly interlocking concrete paver by Oluwarotimi Olofinnade, Paul Awoyera, Kelvin Edemirukewa, Kunle Ogundipe

“…The water absorption tendency increases with increasing PMKS and PWKS levels. Pavers cured by complete immersion in water recorded good strength and achieved the 30 MPa compared to open air cured pavers. …”
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Models for Strength Prediction of High-Porosity Cast-In-Situ Foamed Concrete by Wenhui Zhao, Junjie Huang, Qian Su, Ting Liu

“…Based on the results that the compressive strength changes with the porosity and the curing time, a prediction model taking into account the mix constitution, curing time, and porosity is developed. …”
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Water-Cement-Density Ratio Law for the 28-Day Compressive Strength Prediction of Cement-Based Materials by Siqi Li, Jinbo Yang, Peng Zhang

“…The standard curing 28-day compressive strength of different grouts, normal concrete, ceramsite concrete, and foamed concrete was tested. …”
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Experimental Study and Prediction Model of the Flexural Strength of concrete Containing Fly Ash and Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag by Hua Zhang, Qing-Fu Li, Hua-De Zhou, Zong-Ming Song

“…The GGBFS content and the sand ratio had a greater influence in the early stage of concrete curing. The middle and later stages of concrete curing were mainly affected by gravel gradation and the FA content. …”
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Application of ZnO Semiconductor Nanomaterial Ink in Packaging and Printing Design by Changjian Guo

“…After inkjet printing on the PI flexible substrate, after curing at 300°C for 30 min, the pattern surface is smooth and clear, and the outline is clear. …”
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Feasibility of Pulverized Oyster Shell as a Cementing Material by Chou-Fu Liang, Hung-Yu Wang

“…The soil specimens containing fly ash gradually gain strength as curing proceeds. It suggests that mixtures of the shell and fly ash do not process any Pozzolanic reaction nor help to raise the unconfined strength of the compacted soil through the curing.…”
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Chloride Diffusivity in Blended Cement Made from Selected Industrial and Agrowastes by Jackson Muthengia Wachira, Joseph Mwiti Marangu

“…The cured mortar cubes were subjected to aggressive chloride media in a laboratory set up. …”
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Strength and Microfabric of Expansive Soil Improved with Rice Husk Ash and Lime by Jinrong Ma, Yunhe Su, Yuyi Liu, Xiangling Tao

“…The unconfined compressive strength (UCS) in different curing age is measured, and the improvement effect of RHA and lime to expansive soil can be obtained. …”
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The Clinical Effectiveness of Intralesional Injection of 2% Zinc Sulfate Solution in the Treatment of Common Warts by Essam-elden Mohamed Mohamed, Khaled Mohamed Tawfik, Asmaa Moneir Mahmoud

“…From 225 warts injected, 135 warts (60%) cured from the first session, 51 warts (22.67%) cured from the second session, and 12 warts (5.33%) cured from the third session. …”
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