Unveiling the Secrets of Goat Hair: Structural and Qualitative Insights for Iranian Nomadic Black Tent by Najmeh Hassas, Seyed Soroush Mousavi Khadam, Justyna Borucka, Teresa Bardzińska-Bonenberg

“…As outlined in this research, this hair can be used for bio-composites, thermal and acoustic insulation, construction of lightweight structures and reinforcements for polymers.…”
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Experimental research on the feasibility of phosphogypsum-enzyme induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) solidified loess by Tao Dang, Yuanzhu Ji, Yuanquan Guo, Fangchen Ma, Zhiyi Zhang, Baozhen Liang, Xuewen Rong

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Influence of Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) on Mechanical, Durability Properties, and Internal Curing Mechanism of Cement Stabilized Macadam in Desert Environment by Jiachen Ma, Wenhui Zhao, Zewen He, Leilei He, Fengyin Liu, Yana Shi

“…Semi-rigid base materials in desert areas are susceptible to fast evaporation of water due to high-temperature and dry environment during construction and curing, leading to insufficient cement hydration and shrinkage cracking, thus affecting the durability of the pavement. …”
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Mechanical properties of raw bamboo fiber-reinforced phosphogypsum-based composite cementitious materials and their strengthening mechanism. by Xian Fu, Peng Liu, Dewen Kong, Yuan Li, Yongfa Wang

“…Phosphogypsum-based cementitious materials (PGCs) typically exhibit low strength and poor toughness when utilized as construction materials. This study explores the incorporation of raw bamboo fibers of varying lengths into PGCs at different ratios to develop raw bamboo fiber-reinforced phosphogypsum-based composite materials (BFRPGCs). …”
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Effect of water entry temperature and aging parameters on precipitation and mechanical properties of 7075 aluminum alloy by NIU Changhai, SUN Qian, ZHENG Jia, PANG Qiu

“…The influence of water entry temperature and aging parameters on the microstructure and properties of 7075 aluminum alloy is studied under this process， through the construction of a temperature-time-property（TTP） curve. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Fatigue Crack Propagation in Surface-Hardened Layer of High-Speed Train Axles by Chun Gao, Zhengwei Yu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Tao Fan, Bo Zhang, Huajian Song, Hang Su

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Preparation and Performance Characterization of Warm-Mix Rejuvenated Bioasphalt by Zhu Zhang, Jiusu Li, Zhenjun Duan, Shuaipeng Zhang, Menglei Lou

“…Likewise, the Brookfield viscosity experimentation showed that the fluidity of WBA and aged asphalt with different contents at 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, and 70%, respectively, satisfactorily met the Chinese construction requirements. The adhesion test indicated excellent adhesion and good moisture stability properties for WBA. …”
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Interpretable Machine Learning Framework for Non-Destructive Concrete Strength Prediction with Physics-Consistent Feature Analysis by Teerapun Saeheaw

“…Non-destructive concrete strength prediction faces limitations in validation scope, methodological comparison, and interpretability that constrain deployment in safety-critical construction applications. This study presents a machine learning framework integrating polynomial feature engineering, AdaBoost ensemble regression, and Bayesian optimization to achieve both predictive accuracy and physics-consistent interpretability. …”
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Mechanisms of concentration control alkali activated fly ash stabilized saline soil in seasonally frozen regions by Sining Li, Yong Huang, Jian Sun, Qiushuang Cui, Rui Yu, Yubin Liu

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Strategic Resource Extraction and Recycling from Waste: A Pathway to Sustainable Resource Conservation by Inna Pitak, Anastasiia Sholokhova, Arūnas Baltušnikas, Rita Kriūkienė

“…The process supports sustainable construction by conserving natural resources, reducing landfill waste, and lowering CO₂ emissions. …”
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The Usability of Metallurgical Production Waste as a Siliceous Component in Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Technology by Lenka Mészárosová, Vít Černý, Jindřich Melichar, Pavlína Ondříčková, Rostislav Drochytka

“…The reconstruction of buildings is a complex process that often requires the consideration of the construction load when selecting correct building materials. …”
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Finite element models of intervertebral disc: recent advances and prospects by Tianze Sun, Junlin Wang, Xin Liu, Huagui Huang, Jinzuo Wang, Moran Suo, Jing Zhang, Zhonghai Li

“…As more advanced methods, More and more models which involve penetration parameters were used to simulate the biological behavior and biomechanical properties of IVD.Conclusions Personalized modeling should be carried out in order to better provide accurate basis for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. In addition, microstructure, cell behavior and complex load should be considered in the process of model construction to build a more realistic model.…”
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Effect of pH value on contaminated clay soil by Ethar Wahab Rasheed, Yahya K. Atemimi

“… Clay soil is one of the most unusual and widely used soil types in geotechnical engineering and construction due to its various physical and chemical properties that make it a key material in many engineering applications. …”
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Effect of carbonated recycled aggregates on the mechanical properties and bonding performance of polyurethane mortar as a repair material by Lijun Wan, Yuanming Geng, Guang-Zhu Zhang, Jiaqi Qiao, Mai Zhao, Zixuan Zhang

“…The change mechanism of PUM microstructure was revealed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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A Review on the Interface Structure and Control Between Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) and Ti Matrix of GNPs/Ti Matrix Composites by Zongan Li, Shilong Xing, Shuo Wu, Jiabin Hou, Shaoqian Wu

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Evaluating Fly Ash-Based Geopolymers as a Modifier for Asphalt Binders by Abdulrahman Hamid, Hamed Alfaidi, Hassan Baaj, Mohab El-Hakim

“…In this study, a critical literature review regarding the use of geopolymers and their application in construction materials is provided. Moreover, an experimental matrix of laboratory testing was conducted to study the rheological and microstructural properties of the PG 58-28 asphalt binder, with different percentages (0%, 3%, 6%, and 9%) of geopolymer. …”
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Drop-Weight Impact Tests on Engineered Cementitious Composites heated to 500 oC by Raad A. Al-Ameri, Mustafa Özakça, Esra Eylem Karataş, M Tolga Göğüş, A. Hamza Tanrıkulu

“… Despite that concrete is a fire-resisting construction material, its microstructure suffers significant chemical and physical changes when subjected to temperatures higher than 400 oC. …”
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Influence of steel fibers on the fatigue behavior of high-performance concretes under cyclic loading by David Ov, Rolf Breitenbücher

“…Due to the advancement of high-performance concretes, the development of filigree constructions has been improved in the last decades. …”
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A hybrid approach for the machinability analysis of Incoloy 825 using the entropy-MOORA method by Sahu Saurabh Kumar, Shekhar Shiena, Khan Akhtar, Soni Dheeraj Lal, Gangwar Prashant Kumar, Gupta Manish

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Boosting the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of CUG-1A Lunar Regolith Simulant by Spark Plasma Sintering by Yiwei Liu, Xian Zhang, Xiong Chen, Chao Wang, Yaolun Yu, Yi Jia, Wei Yao

“…The sintering temperature significantly influenced the microstructure and macroscopic properties of these samples. …”
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