Capillary water absorption into alkali-activated slag materials: Experimental and numerical investigation by Fangzhou Ren, Jian Zhang, Jianxiang Yang, Xiangsheng Chen

Get full text

Experimental study on thermal conductivity and microscopic characterization of sandy clay in deep buried formation by Yi Cao, Yansen Wang, Chuanxin Rong, Hao Li, Bin Wang, Xin Shi, Jie Zhang

Get full text

Study of the Effect of Thermomechanical Treatments on the Property of Beryllium Bronze in Order to Expand Its Application by B.K. Rakhadilov, A.B. Kengesbekov, N.M. Magazov, A.A. Kusainov, L.S. Kairbaeva, Y.S. Molbosynov

“…The mechanism of influence of these methods on modification of alloy microstructure, which directly affects its performance characteristics, is described. …”
Get full text

High temperature wear and corrosion behavior of detonation sprayed Fe-based amorphous coatings by Lu Xie, Yueming Wang

Get full text

Unlocking the Potential of RFA and Stabilizers in High Moisture Geotechnical Applications by Kaiqing Zhou, Xuliang Wang, Jun Hu, Qinxi Dong, Hui Zeng

“…PSD analysis further confirms that increasing stabilizer content enhances particle aggregation, while SEM observations visually illustrate a denser microstructure. These findings provide a feasible solution for waste soft soil treatment and resource utilization of construction debris, as well as critical technical support and theoretical guidance for geotechnical engineering practices in high-moisture environments.…”
Get full text

A review of the applications of ultra-high performance concrete in flat components and the associated fire-induced spalling risk by Xiaodong Cheng, Jun Xia, Theofanis Krevaikas, Luigi Di Sarno

“…Moreover, due to its dense microstructure, UHPC is highly susceptible to explosive spalling at elevated temperatures. …”
Get full text

Fayalite-Based Geopolymer Foam by Aleksandar Nikolov, Mihail Tarassov, Ivan Rostovsky, Miryana Raykovska, Ivan Georgiev, Kinga Korniejenko

“…The phase composition and microstructure of the obtained geopolymer foams were examined using powder XRD, Micro-CT and SEM. …”
Get full text

Experimental studies of heat treatment influence on the welded connections properties in working mechanisms of road building by A. Р. Scherbakov

“…By means of metallographic analysis, as well as using boron-containing steel 30MnB5, which is used for the manufacture of structures for construction machines, as a research material, the author examined its microstructure, which took place in certain zones of welded joints. …”
Get full text

Study of the Structure and Properties of Concrete Modified with Nanofibrils and Nanospheres by Alexey N. Beskopylny, Sergey A. Stel’makh, Evgenii M. Shcherban’, Valery Varavka, Besarion Meskhi, Levon R. Mailyan, Maksim Kovtun, Sergei Kurlovich, Diana El’shaeva, Andrei Chernil’nik

“…The microstructure of the modified concretes was distinguished by the extensive occurrence of clusters composed of calcium silicate hydrate zones. …”
Get full text

The cardiac electrophysiology-inspired patches for repairing myocardial infarction: A review by Songtao Zhang, Ziyi Shao, Yihong Wu, Yongyi Song, Yaxi He, Zongyi Liu, Xiaodong Fu, Leyu Wang

“…This review introduces a detailed overview of the recent progress in cardiac electrophysiology-inspired patches for cardiac repair from three parts of the construction and functionality of mechano-electric coupling cardiac patches, the construction and functionality of microstructure of the cardiac patches, the realtime detection based on mechano-electric transformation. …”
Get full text

Research on the Improvement of Wear Resistance of Si₃N₄ Substrate by Magnetron Sputtering Deposition of TiN Thin Films with Different Film Structures by WANG He, CHEN Sibo, YAN Guangyu, WU Yuhou, CHU Jianxiang, DAI Guangyuan

Get full text

Performance of Sustainable Geopolymer Concrete Made of Different Alkaline Activators by Yasmin R. Hamed, Mostafa M. Keshta, Mohamed M. Yousry Elshikh, Ahmed A. Elshami, Mohamed H. S. Matthana, Osama Youssf

“…This study addresses the need for sustainable and durable construction materials by investigating geopolymer concrete as an eco-friendly alternative, optimizing its mechanical and microstructural properties to enhance long-term performance in infrastructure applications. …”
Get full text

Nonlinear FEM considering concrete damaged plasticity for beam-to-column joints with bolted metal plates by Won-Kee Hong, Tien Dat Pham

“…Numerical models were constructed based on the methodology established in previous literature, in which FEA parameters were calibrated in microstructure levels based on test results, so the considered joint is simulated in steel-reinforced concrete structures. …”
Get full text

Refinement of eutectic structure and precipitates of Cu–20Ag alloy due to Y microalloying by Zhichao Wang, Chaomin Zhang, Shaolin Li, Kexing Song, Yanjun Zhou, Yahui Liu, Junjie Sun, Jun Cao

Get full text

A review on deterioration Mechanisms, durability prediction and enhancement techniques for recycled aggregate concrete by Tien-Dung Nguyen, Rachid Cherif, Pierre-Yves Mahieux, Philippe Turcry, Emilio Bastidas-Arteaga

“…The expanding global construction industry is driven by the need to develop sustainable alternatives to replace natural resources in concrete manufacturing. …”
Get full text

Development of Date Pit–Polystyrene Thermoplastic Heat Insulator Material: Physical and Thermal Properties by Basim Abu-Jdayil, Waseem Hittini, Abdel-Hamid Mourad

“…The characterized properties of the DPP-polystyrene composites, namely, density, thermal conductivity, water retention, thermal stability, and microstructure, showed that a stable composite material with insulation and construction capacity can be formed by the addition of date pit powder to the polystyrene matrix. …”
Get full text

A Review of the Effects of Nanomaterials on the Properties of Concrete by Qi Yang, Qiuwei Yang, Xi Peng, Kangshuo Xia, Bin Xu

“…With the continuous improvement in technology, the construction industry is constantly advancing. Traditional concrete can no longer meet modern market demands, making research on new types of concrete imperative. …”
Get full text

Preparation and mechanical characterization of pressed carbonized wood sawdust bio-composite by Hossein Rahmani, Augonis Algirdas, Anhelina Shestavetska, Danute Vaiciukyniene

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses confirmed the formation of calcite and a cohesive microstructure, respectively, underpinning the mechanical improvements. …”
Get full text

Assessment of Mechanical Properties and Damage of High Performance Concrete Subjected to Magnesium Sulfate Environment by Sheng Cang, Xiaoli Ge, Yanlin Bao

Get full text

Assessment of Alkali–Silica Reaction Development in Portland-Limestone Mortar and Concrete with Different Limestone Replacement Ratios and Fineness by Zichun Xia, Ana Bergmann, Leandro Sanchez

“…While LFs are known to modify the microstructure of concrete, the influence on ASR development has yet to be fully understood and requires further investigation. …”
Get full text