Joint Optimization of a Dry Port with Multilevel Location and Container Transportation: The Case of Northeast China by Feng Pian, Qiuju Shi, Xue Yao, Huiling Zhu, Weixin Luan

“…Dry port construction can reduce the cost of container transportation, and its location is the focus of existing research. …”
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Experimental Study on Detection of Deterioration in Concrete Using Infrared Thermography Technique by Jungwon Huh, Quang Huy Tran, Jong-Han Lee, DongYeob Han, Jin-Hee Ahn, Solomon Yim

“…Concrete is certainly prone to internal deteriorations or defects during the construction and operating periods. Compared with other nondestructive techniques, infrared thermography can easily detect the subsurface delamination in a very short period of time, but accurately identifying its size and depth in concrete is a very challenging task. …”
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Calculation of Rainwater Harvesting: A Case Study of Çorum City by Murat Dağ, Murat Ay

“…Considering the high initial investment and labour costs, the long depreciation period of the system (50-100 years), and the troublesome, costly and risky construction of the system in such buildings whose construction has been completed, it has been observed that the possibility of implementing the system is low probability in our country. …”
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Potential and development prospects of wind generation on the Kola Peninsula by N. G. Lyubimova, A. S. Flaxman, A. G. Redin, A. D. Kuchkina

“…However, having chosen a potential location for the construction of such an object, it is necessary to analyse the effectiveness and feasibility of the investment project. …”
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Assessment of the Influence of Formation Conditions of Embankments and Spoil Heaps on Their Stability When Dumped on Clay-Salt Slurries by Maxim Karasev, Tatsiana Astapenka

“…In this study, a numerical simulation of the stability analysis of an embankment constructed on low-strength soils consisting of clay-salt slurries is carried out, and the study of the dependence of the stability and behavior of the embankment on the configuration of this foundation, without taking into account the embedment of rocks and with introduction of rocks into the geotechnical system, is considered. …”
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Transient Electromagnetic 1-Dimensional Inversion Based on the Quantum Particle Swarms Optimization-Smooth Constrained Least Squares Joint Algorithm and Its Application in Karst Ex... by Xue Liu, Chunwei Pan, Fangkun Zheng, Ying Sun, Qingsong Gou

“…Before the construction of the bridge bored pile in the karst area, geological conditions of the excavation area should be investigated. …”
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Triaxial Permeability Experimental Study on Deformation and Failure Processes of Single-Fractured Rock Specimens by Taoli Xiao, Mei Huang, Min Gao

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Mechanical and Microstructural Analysis of Treated Tuff with Metakaolin Geopolymer Cement for Road Base layers Applications by Khadhra Allali, Nabil Bella

“…Geopolymer cement is an innovative and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional Portland cement, and using locally-sourced tuff as an aggregate material can further reduce the environmental impact of road construction. This article discusses the importance of sustainable road construction practices, particularly in the use of eco-friendly materials for road base layers. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Concrete Characteristics Strength with Partial Replacement of Cement by Hybrid Coffee Husk and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash by Muliye Tarekegn, Kabtamu Getachew, Goshu Kenea

“…Concrete is the most extensively utilized construction material globally and is increasingly used due to industrialization and urbanization. …”
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Characteristics of Humidity-Temperature Changing in the Below-Grade Concrete Structure by Applying Waterproofing Materials on the Exterior Wall by Sang-Mook Chang, Sang-Keun Oh, Deok-Suk Seo, Sung-Min Choi

“…In this study, two types of specimens were produced separately by dividing the waterproofing materials applied to underground structures into exterior and interior waterproofing construction methods; thereafter, changes in the temperature and humidity inside the specimens were observed. …”
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Logements sociaux à Chongqing et à Shanghai. Corollaires de l’« urbanisation » rurale et de la financiarisation foncière by Miguel Elosua, Françoise Ged, YANG Chen

“…Housing loses its status as a social benefit : allocated by companies (danwei) to their employees, it becomes a market, while the construction sector is a major stake for economic growth. …”
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The Aging of Urban Gardens Can Enhance Their Role as Refuges for Local Ant Species by Gema Trigos-Peral, Joaquín L. Reyes-López

“…Urban gardens can be crucial for preserving the biodiversity in cities, but their construction often leads to shifts in local ant communities due to drastic habitat changes. …”
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Green buildings: Requirements, features, life cycle, and relevant intelligent technologies by Siyi Yin, Jinsong Wu, Junhui Zhao, Michele Nogueira, Jaime Lloret

“…Green buildings are designed and constructed according to the principles of sustainable development and are an inevitable trend in future architectural development. …”
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Driving Safety Assurance Method in Work Zone Crossovers of Highway Reconstruction and Expansion Project by Lu Lv, Yanting Sheng, Cancan Song, Yongqing Li, Zhongyin Guo

“…Work zone crossover is an important area in highway reconstruction and expansion projects because it profoundly impacts the traffic safety and efficiency of the construction sites. This research sets the different median opening widths in the driving simulation experiment, collects the vehicle control signal parameters during entrance by-pass and exit by-pass, and analyzes the driving characteristics in these sections. …”
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Durability Studies on the Recycled Aggregate Concrete in China over the Past Decade: A Review by Zhiming Ma, Qin Tang, Dingyi Yang, Guangzhong Ba

“…Since China hosted the Olympic Games in 2008, a mass of construction and demolition (C&D) wastes were produced with the rapid urbanization construction. …”
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Effect of Fast Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Mechanical Properties of Ordinary-Air-Entrained Concrete by Huai-shuai Shang, Wei-qun Cao, Bin Wang

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An Adjustment Method for the Suspender Tension of CFSTTTHAB Based on Influence Matrix of Single Suspender by Longlin Wang, Hua Wang, Litao Li, Tianzhi Hao, Changxia Wu

“…A method for adjusting suspender tension at the completed state of construction by using numerical simulation and iterative algorithm was also presented. …”
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Redesign of Cover Lower Dies on Compaction Tool in Sealface Manufacturing Based on Powder Metallurgy Process by Riona Ihsan Media, Otto Purnawarman, Hanif Azis Budiarto, Daffa Caesario

“…Consequently, the redesigned ejector compaction tool system is deemed operationally safe, signifying a successful improvement in its construction for enhanced reliability and performance.…”
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Study on the Performance of Expansive Subgrade Soil Stabilized with Enset Ash by Derara Neguse, Eleyas Assefa, S. M. Assefa

“…This paper deals with the effect of Enset ash on the mechanical property of expansive soil used as a subgrade material in road construction works. To investigate the influence of Enset ash on the behavior of expansive soils, laboratory tests were conducted according to AASHTO, ASTM, IS, and BS standards. …”
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Estimation Method of the Consolidation Potential of Rural Residential Land considering Farmers’ Willingness by Bo Liu, Chen Chen, Liang Tang, Zhisong Chen, Cheng Cao

“…The research uses a multimethod integrated approach (the per-capita construction land standard method, per-household construction land standard method, and town system planning method) to measure theoretical potential of the rural residential land consolidation and constructs a correction index system in two dimensions: natural conditions and economic feasibility. …”
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