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View article: Research Possibilities for Efficient Capitalization in Construction Eco-Products, of Mineral Additions Generated by the Local Romanian Industries as Wastes or By-Products
Research Possibilities for Efficient Capitalization in Construction Eco-Products, of Mineral Additions Generated by the Local Romanian Industries as Wastes or By-Products Open
The current paper intends to present the directory lines and paths for the development and implementing construction eco-products, with advanced functionality (materials, elements and structures, models and technologies), considering the e…
View article: Study Regarding the Possibility of Using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) on Earthen Construction Evaluation
Study Regarding the Possibility of Using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) on Earthen Construction Evaluation Open
The determination of drying period, compressive strength, and air-dry density represent crucial parameters for assessing the quality and performance of earthen construction materials. This paper explores the possibilities of using the ultr…
View article: Advancements in Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Technologies: A Comprehensive Overview and Future Prospects in the Manufacturing Industry
Advancements in Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Technologies: A Comprehensive Overview and Future Prospects in the Manufacturing Industry Open
The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in abrasive waterjet cutting technologies and their current state of the art. The article will explore the basic principles of abrasive waterjet cuttin…
View article: A review of non-destructive testing methods for structural health monitoring of earthen constructions
A review of non-destructive testing methods for structural health monitoring of earthen constructions Open
Earthen construction techniques possess without any doubt a rich historical legacy, being able to assess an efficient combination of structural stability, thermal mass properties, and low environmental impact, which leads to their current …
View article: Opportunities Regarding the Innovative Conservation of the Romanian Vernacular Urbanistic Heritage
Opportunities Regarding the Innovative Conservation of the Romanian Vernacular Urbanistic Heritage Open
The main objective of the proposed research is to preserve the vernacular urban heritage of Romania by identifying realistic and innovative solutions for the conceptual and applied capitalization of the traditional technologies used in cre…
View article: Analysis of Mechanical Performance of Cementitious Materials with Spent Garnets as Fine Grain Aggregate Partial Replacement
Analysis of Mechanical Performance of Cementitious Materials with Spent Garnets as Fine Grain Aggregate Partial Replacement Open
The present research aims to simultaneously have positive contribution in two environmental issues identified on global scale, but also locally, in Romania: the waste generation due to industrial processes, on one hand, and on the other ha…
View article: CFD Simulation Study for Abrasive Waste Management Using Water Eductors for Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Collector Tanks
CFD Simulation Study for Abrasive Waste Management Using Water Eductors for Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Collector Tanks Open
The work is mainly aimed at solving technical problems in the field of unconventional fluid-jet processing, a field in which ISIM Timisoara has developed technical and technological expertise. A crucial part of an effective cleanup process…
View article: Research on valorisation of spent garnets as addition in cementitious materials – preliminary experimental evaluation
Research on valorisation of spent garnets as addition in cementitious materials – preliminary experimental evaluation Open
Abrasive waterjet (AWJ) material processing represents a relatively new and extremely efficient method in the specific industries, implying various applicability areas, attributed to different materials, with different properties and domai…
View article: Concrete Compressive Strength by Means of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Moduli of Elasticity
Concrete Compressive Strength by Means of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Moduli of Elasticity Open
Developing non-destructive methods (NDT) that can deliver faster and more accurate results is an objective pursued by many researchers. The purpose of this paper is to present a new approach in predicting the concrete compressive strength …
View article: Concrete Compressive Strength by Means of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Moduli of Elasticity
Concrete Compressive Strength by Means of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Moduli of Elasticity Open
Developing non-destructive methods (NDT) that can deliver faster and more accurate results is an objective pursued by many researchers.The purpose of this paper is to present a new approach in predicting the concrete compressive strength t…
View article: Parametric Studies Regarding the Development of Alkali-Activated Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete Using Romanian Local Raw Materials
Parametric Studies Regarding the Development of Alkali-Activated Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete Using Romanian Local Raw Materials Open
Current research and development policies in the field of building materials, in the context of sustainable development, have the main objectives of increasing the safety and performance of the built environment at the same time as reducin…
View article: Experimental Investigation on the Development of Geopolymer Paving Blocks by Using Romanian Local Raw Materials
Experimental Investigation on the Development of Geopolymer Paving Blocks by Using Romanian Local Raw Materials Open
For the world economic system cement and concrete are indispensable elements for the construction industry. Demand for concrete, hence for cement, is constantly growing, especially in highly developed countries, which means that alternativ…
View article: Development of Cement-Based Materials Enriched with Polymeric Coated Reactive Grains as Long-Term Promoter of Matrix Continuous Hydration
Development of Cement-Based Materials Enriched with Polymeric Coated Reactive Grains as Long-Term Promoter of Matrix Continuous Hydration Open
The continuing hydration of unhydrated cement grains was proven to be one of the most important processes for promoting the self-healing effect within cementitious composites, by generating the CSH gels as valuable healing products, not on…
View article: Study of Self-Healing Engineered Cementitious Composites for Durable and Sustainable Infrastructure
Study of Self-Healing Engineered Cementitious Composites for Durable and Sustainable Infrastructure Open
This research is focused on a characterization of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) with self- healing properties used in infrastructure. Because the demand for concrete increase, developing a material that can regain loss of perfor…
View article: POLYMERIC COATED REACTIVE GRAINS AS INTELLIGENT ADDITION IN CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITES FOR GENERATING THE SELF-HEALING EFFECT
POLYMERIC COATED REACTIVE GRAINS AS INTELLIGENT ADDITION IN CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITES FOR GENERATING THE SELF-HEALING EFFECT Open
The requirements for the stringent implementation of sustainability criteria for development, considering the worldwide context of massive pollution, the need to preserve the natural resources and the urge for environmental protection emph…
View article: Opportunities regarding the potential use of the self-cleaning concept within urban contemporary architecture in Romania
Opportunities regarding the potential use of the self-cleaning concept within urban contemporary architecture in Romania Open
Contemporary urban architecture faces two important issues: degradation of buildings, caused by exposure to various environmental factors (air and water pollution, mainly generated by the fuels combustion used for transport and heating) an…
View article: Experimental study regarding the influence of fibre to matrix compatibility on general performance of Fibre Engineered Cementitious Materials (FECM)
Experimental study regarding the influence of fibre to matrix compatibility on general performance of Fibre Engineered Cementitious Materials (FECM) Open
Fibre Engineered Cementitious Materials (FECM) represent composites with similar overall performance as Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), namely developing strain hardening behaviour under loading, which generates the material capa…
View article: Optimizing approach on Fibre Engineered Cementitious Materials with Self-Healing capacity (SH-FECM) by the use of slurry lime (SL) addition
Optimizing approach on Fibre Engineered Cementitious Materials with Self-Healing capacity (SH-FECM) by the use of slurry lime (SL) addition Open
SH-FECM (Fibre Engineered Cementitious Materials with Self-Healing capacity), developed at NIRD “URBAN-INCERC” Cluj-Napoca Branch in the last five years, are consistently based on Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECCs) concept, elaborat…
View article: Mechanical properties of alkali activated geopolymer paste using different Romanian fly ash sources – experimental results
Mechanical properties of alkali activated geopolymer paste using different Romanian fly ash sources – experimental results Open
As concrete demand is constantly increasing in recent years and also considering that cement production is both a consumer of natural resources and a source of carbon dioxide release into the atmosphere, there have been worldwide investiga…
View article: Engineered cementitious composites (ECCS): Evaluation of direct field of application in Romanian infrastructure
Engineered cementitious composites (ECCS): Evaluation of direct field of application in Romanian infrastructure Open
he today Romanian infrastructure, road and civil, evaluated both in terms of existing or identified need of structures (buildings of different importance class and with different functionalities, roads, highways, viaducts and bridges, etc.…
View article: Experimental research on the mechanical characteristics of a hardwood element
Experimental research on the mechanical characteristics of a hardwood element Open
The paper presents the experimental results obtained for bending strength parallel to the fibers of a beam element made of hardwood (deciduous) glued laminated timber. At the same time, tests were carried out to determine the physico-mecha…
View article: Parameters Affecting the Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Binders – Experimental Results
Parameters Affecting the Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Binders – Experimental Results Open
As the demand for concrete and the needs to satisfy development of infrastructure facilities increase, it is essential to find alternatives to create environment-friendly concrete. The particular procedure of alkaline activation of fly ash…
View article: A Review of Self‐Healing Concrete for Damage Management of Structures
A Review of Self‐Healing Concrete for Damage Management of Structures Open
The increasing concern for safety and sustainability of structures is calling for the development of smart self‐healing materials and preventive repair methods. The appearance of small cracks (<300 µm in width) in concrete is almost unavoi…
View article: The Effect of Alkaline Activator Ratio on the Compressive Strength of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Paste
The Effect of Alkaline Activator Ratio on the Compressive Strength of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Paste Open
Alkaline activation of fly ash is a particular procedure in which ash resulting from a power plant combined with a specific alkaline activator creates a solid material when dried at a certain temperature. In order to obtain desirable compr…
View article: Influence of Hot-dip Galvanizing of Reinforcement on the Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Corrosion Process in Concrete
Influence of Hot-dip Galvanizing of Reinforcement on the Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Corrosion Process in Concrete Open
This work is an interdisciplinary study which combines reinforced concrete construction domain with analytical techniques, specific for electrochemistry. This paper presents a synthesis of research in this field and own experimental result…
View article: Concrete structures under impact loading : general aspects
Concrete structures under impact loading : general aspects Open
Dynamic loading conditions distress the structural integrity of a structure differently than the static ones. Such actions transfer high rate strains and instant energy waves to the structure, inducing the possibility of imminent collapse …
View article: Dynamic loading performance of fibre engineered cementitious materials with self-healing capacity (SH-FECM)
Dynamic loading performance of fibre engineered cementitious materials with self-healing capacity (SH-FECM) Open
Structural performance under dynamic actions, apart from geometric characteristics, supports loading conditions, design methods, etc., is mainly related to the intrinsic material properties of the structural elements. Earthquake events, as…