Mechanical behavior of bio-aggregates based buildings materials by Sofiane Amziane, M'hamed Yassin Rajiv da Gloria

“…The paper discusses the factors influencing the mechanical behaviour of BBM, including bioaggregate type, volume fraction, morphology, mineral matrix, mix design, casting process and curing conditions. It presents detailed analyses of the BBM response under different loading conditions, highlighting the different phases observed during testing. …”
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Extraction of Cellulose from Sugarcane Bagasse Optimization and Characterization by Getu T. Melesse, Fekadu G. Hone, Mulualem A. Mekonnen

“…In this study, cellulose was extracted from sugarcane bagasse (SCB) through a convenient five-step treatment, and procedures were performed. During the alkaline curing process of the extraction of cellulose, NaOH has a concentration of (0.5, 1.5, 2.75, and 4%) and the extraction time (15, 30, and 45 min) at a constant temperature of 120°C were taken as variables and perfectly optimized by response surface methodology (RSM) for cellulose with the highest product. …”
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Effect of Various Superplasticizers on the Textural Properties of Silica Fume Pozzolanic Cements by Nasr-Allah M. Deraz, Mohamed Heikal, Hamdy El-Didamony

“…In addition, increasing the curing time from 3 d up to 180 d decreased the surface area of the pure and superplasticized cement pastes. …”
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Optical-Fiber-Based Smart Concrete Thermal Integrity Profiling: An Example of Concrete Shaft by Ruoyu Zhong, Ruichang Guo, Wen Deng

“…Taking advantage of heat production during the concrete curing process, we propose an optical-fiber-based thermal integrity profiling (TIP) method which can provide a comprehensive and accurate evaluation of the integrity of concrete immediately after its pouring. …”
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FREQUENCY OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AMONGADULT EPILEPTIC PATIENTS by Monica Vaswani

“… Epilepsy is a common neurological disease that greatly affects quality of life. Although not cured but easily managed by anti-epileptic medications, it is known to be associated with many other psychiatric co-morbid conditions including depression and anxiety. …”
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The Effects of High Alkaline Fly Ash on Strength Behaviour of a Cohesive Soil by A. Binal

“…In this study, highly alkaline fly ash obtained from the Yeniköy thermal power plants is combined with soil samples in different proportions (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%) and changes in the geomechanical properties of Ankara clay were investigated. The effect of curing time on the physicomechanical properties of the fly ash mixed soil samples was also analyzed. …”
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Self-Healing Effect of Various Capsule-Core Materials on Asphalt Materials by Suhua Chen, Qi Liu, Yanqiu Bi, Bin Yu, Jiupeng Zhang

“…The cross-linking between poxy resin and curing agent, and tensile tests were then simulated through Perl scripts. …”
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Performance of Palm Oil Clinker Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Comprising Spent Garnet as Fine Aggregate Replacement by Nur Farah Aziera Jamaludin, Khairunisa Muthusamy, Mohd Faizal Md Jaafar, Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya, Mohamed A. Ismail

“…The workability, compressive strength, flexural strength, splitting tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, water absorption, and acid resistance of the water cured concrete were all determined. It was determined that using 20% spent garnet increased the compressive strength of lightweight concrete. …”
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Effects of thermal cycles and immersion in different beverages on color, translucency and hardness of different composite resins by Ömer Sağsöz, Pınar Gül

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the color stability, translucency and hardness of eight different composite resins, after thermal cycling and immersion in beverages. Six light-cured dimethacrylate-based composite (Clearfil Majesty Esthetic, Clearfil Majesty Posterior, Grandio, Grandio Flow, Arabesk Top, Valux Plus), an ormocer (Admira) and a silorane-based composite (Filtek Silorane) were tested in this study. …”
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Experimental Evaluation of Bond Strength between Setting Retarder Added Concrete and Normal Concrete by Jin-Su Son, Chiwon Song, Won-Jong Chin, Young-Jin Kim, Jin-Young Lee

“…Two fractions of setting retarder (0% and 1%), surface roughness (none, brushed, and chipping), and curing hours (8, 16, 24, and 72 hours) were considered as variables. …”
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Effect of Coral Aggregates of Blended Cement Concrete Subjected to Different Water Immersion Condition by Bunyamin Bunyamin, Febrina Dian Kurniasari, Reza Pahlevi Munirwan, Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya

“…The concrete strength test was carried out after 28 days of curing time, with the specified concrete quality of 17 MPa. …”
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Tips on Establishing a Robotics Program in an Academic Setting by William D. Steers

“…Specific to prostatectomy for cancer, long-term data on biochemical (PSA) failures and cancer cures, as well as validated secondary outcomes for continence and potency, are still unavailable. …”
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Durability Studies on Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Concrete Incorporated with Slag and Alkali Solutions by S. Nagajothi, S. Elavenil, S. Angalaeswari, L. Natrayan, Wubishet Degife Mammo

“…Due to the high demand for river sand, manufactured sand is used as a replacement material in geopolymer concrete under ambient curing conditions. In this study, the durability of G30 grade geopolymer concrete has been investigated using tests acid resistance, water absorption, sulphate resistance, Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT), and rate of absorption (Sorptivity) test. …”
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HOUSING ECONOMY: USE OF INTERLOCKING MASONRY FOR LOW-COST STUDENT HOUSING IN NIGERIA by Y.M.D AYODEJI

“…Research variables investigated include: size of buildings; number of labourers engaged in masonry works; cost of masonry works; curing and setting time for concrete blocks; productive hours of labourers employed; and willingness to use these materials. …”
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Influence of Plantain Pseudostem Fibres and Lime on the Properties of Cement Mortar by Humphrey Danso

“…Experimental specimens with 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1% fibre contents by weight of sand and 10% lime content by weight of cement were prepared and tested on 7, 14, 21, and 28 days of curing for density, tensile strength, compressive strength, SEM, and EDS. …”
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A Pelvic Abscess and a Pelvic Stone Secondary to a Ureteral Calculus by Bo-Ran An, Ze-Peng Ma, Chao Gao

“…Minimally invasive treatments have minimal damage to the body and are widely applicable, and the patient was cured by one of them, abscess aspiration, which implies that they can also be used for patients who cannot tolerate surgical procedures.…”
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Patient's Attitudes Towards the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Finland: an Ethnomedical Insight Based on Cancer Narratives by Piret Paal

“…However, patients with long-term illnesses are eager to try all available cures in their desire to become well and this leads to a situation in which complementary treatments are used in a somewhat secretive manner. …”
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Evaluation of the Blend in Bagasse Ash-Quarry Dust Stabilization of Expansive Soils for Road Pavement. by Tumwesigire, Osbert

“…The values of UCS increased from 367.8 to 737.9Kpa at 14days of curing for 80%N.S +15%B.A +5%Q.D which indicated that the strength increases with age. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Concrete in Rigid Pavement Construction. by Mutuyimana, John Robert

“…The compressive strength of RAP aggregate concrete ranges from 5.7 MPa to 21 MPa and conventional aggregates concrete ranges between 6.8 MPa to 22.5 MPA at varying w/c of (0.4,0.5,0.6) to each mix at different ages of curing 3days, 7days, 14days, 21days, 56days). RAP concrete mix of 1:1:2 at 0.5 w/c was established to produce the highest strength value and hence recommended for use in rigid pavement.…”
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Effect of Partial Replacement of Cement with Clay on the Compressive Strength of Concrete. by Vudriko, Ivan Dradi

“…Tests were conducted to assess the slump, wet density, bleeding, and compressive strength of concrete specimens at 7, 14, and 28 days of curing. The results indicate a decrease in workability and compressive strength with increasing clay content, though up to 10% replacement showed acceptable performance for non-structural applications. …”
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