Sulphurizing of Metal Surfaces by Electrospark-Discharge Alloying. Pt. 1: Structural–Phase State of Sulphur-Containing Coatings on Constructional Steels by V.B. Tarelnyk, O.P. Haponova, N.V. Tarelnyk, and Ye.V. Konoplianchenko

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Impact of precursor materials and activator interactions on the microstructural and mechanical properties of one part alkali activated concrete by Mohamed. I. Serag, Sara Ibrahim, Amr H. Badawy, Y. H. Helal, M. S. El-Feky

“…This simplification not only enhances consistency, workability, and sustainability but also minimizes mixing errors, thereby facilitating broader adoption in construction applications. This study comprehensively examines the effects of various activators on the mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics of one-part alkali activated concrete. …”
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Mechanical property enhancement of Tip/VW94 composites via the construction of gradient ultrafine-grained structures by Qifeng Li, Xianhua Chen, Yi Ding, Chunquan Liu, Jia She, Fusheng Pan

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Innovative use of stabilized pond ash as a sustainable material for flexible pavements: Experimental, microstructural, and numerical investigations by Hrushikesh N. Kedar, Satyajit Patel

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Bamboo stem ash as a sustainable cement replacement in lightweight foam mortar enhancing mechanical thermal and microstructural properties. by Mydin, Md Azree Othuman, Azman, Nurul Zahirah Noor, Awoyera, Paul O., Özkılıç, Yasin Onuralp, Fadugba, Olaolu George, Abdullah, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Omar, Roshartini, Datta, Shuvo Dip

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Application of waste raw materials as a reinforcement for protective coatings based on pyrophyllite by Pavlović Marko, Dojčinović Marina, Nikolić Jasmina, Terzić Anja, Pavićević Vladimir, Drmanić Saša, Kurtanović Enita

Subjects: “…construction materials…”
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Vinipel Curing: A Sustainable Approach to Enhanced Concrete Durability and Strength by Joeel Bolaño, Joyce De la Iglesia, Michel Murillo, Daniel Abudinen, Fausto A. Canales, Heidis Cano

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Transforming waste into value: Advancing sustainable construction materials with treated plastic waste and foundry sand in lightweight foamed concrete for a greener future by Zhao Quanwei, Chen Qi, Alqurashi Muwaffaq, Alsaluli A., Mostafa Sahar A.

“…Scanning electron microscopic analysis revealed a dense microstructure with smaller voids. These findings demonstrate that incorporating treated plastic waste and foundry sand as sand replacements in lightweight foamed concrete significantly enhances the mechanical strength, durability, and thermal efficiency, making it a promising material for sustainable and energy-efficient construction in the future.…”
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Study on the microstructure of granite residual soils by Jingru ZHUANG, Wei LIN, Wenbin JIAN, Chang XIA, Zhihui HUANG

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Likely Technology Making the Ancient Cham Bricks Lightweight, Carvable, and Durable for Constructing Big Engraved Towers Lasting Thousands of Years: A Case Study of the Po Nagar To... by Nguyen Thu Loan, Ung Thi Dieu Thuy, Luong Van Duong, Tran Thi Thu Huong, Ba Trung Toan, Maria Luisa Saladino, Francesco Armetta, Philippe Colomban, Dariusz Hreniak, Nguyen Quang Liem

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Characterization of the Self-Dry-Lubrication and Self-Healing Effects on Nano- and Atomic Scale in Zn/MoS2/Graphite/Zn Coatings Deposited by Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Spraying on... by Ł. Major, D. Kopp, B. Major, J.M. Lackner

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Research Status and the Prospect of Fractal Characteristics of Soil Microstructures by Jiandong Li, Shengjie Jia, Xu Wang, Yanjie Zhang, Deren Liu

“…Based on existing research results, this paper proposes that future research on soil microstructure fractal characteristics should focus on the following aspects: (1) advancing fractal characteristic research towards higher precision and multi-dimensionality to reveal the internal relations between soil fractal characteristics and macroscopic physical properties; (2) strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration to promote theoretical innovation in fractal analysis and build a more comprehensive system for studying the evolution of soil fractal characteristics; and (3) a close integration with engineering tests to promote the application and transformation of research results, providing valuable references for optimizing construction schemes and improving the service performance of engineering structures.…”
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Microstructure Characteristics of GFRP Reinforcing Bars in Harsh Environment by Hilal El-Hassan, Tamer El Maaddawy

“…However, the inconsistencies and wide variations of results called for more in-depth microstructure evaluation. Accordingly, this paper presents a critical review of existing research on the microstructure of GFRP reinforcing bars exposed to various conditioning regimes. …”
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Effects of calcined dolomite on marine engineered geopolymer composites (EGC): Formation of denser matrix structures by Hao Xi, Lu-Yuan Yu, Min Gao, Yun-Yi Wang, Gen-Sheng Ren, Zhi-Liang Zhang, Yi-Nong Shen, Li-Gang Peng

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RETRACTED: Raza et al. Mechanical, Durability, and Microstructural Evaluation of Coal Ash Incorporated Recycled Aggregate Concrete: An Application of Waste Effluents for Sustainable Construction.... by Ali Raza, Noha Saad, Khaled Mohamed Elhadi, Marc Azab, Ahmed Farouk Deifalla, Ahmed Babeker Elhag, Khawar Ali

“…The journal retracts the article titled “Mechanical, Durability, and Microstructural Evaluation of Coal Ash Incorporated Recycled Aggregate Concrete: An Application of Waste Effluents for Sustainable Construction” [...]…”
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Effect of endogenous ions and nanoparticles on the salt frost resistance and microstructure of SSC by Jiyin Cui, Daocheng Zhou, Maohua Zhang, Fating Xie

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The influence mechanism of radiation shielding functional ceramsite on the performance and microstructure of UHPC by Jun Yang, Jianyu Li, Gaozhan Zhang, Peng Zhou, Qingjun Ding, Mingming Wu

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Strength and Microstructural Investigation of Quaternary Blended High-Strength Concrete by Ayele Bereda, Belachew Asteray

“…There are also improvement in the microstructure and significant cost saving due to replacing OPC partially with SCMs with proportions mentioned above. …”
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURES OF REGENERATED CEMENT FROM WASTE CONCRETE by YILENG DU, HONGJUAN ZUO

“…This approach not only reduces the yield of waste, while minimizing the costs of disposal but also limit the cost of new materials. In the field of construction, the reuse of waste concretes has been a strong research in recent years. …”
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Mechanical Properties and Microstructure Characteristics of the Loess Modified by the Consolid System by Yongde Liu, Yongdong Yang, Yunxiu Dong, Yuanfang Lv, Dong Wang, Lei Qi

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