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View article: Evaluation on the effects of Cu(II) on the properties of blast furnace slag–cement composites with adding Cu-bearing solid wastes
Evaluation on the effects of Cu(II) on the properties of blast furnace slag–cement composites with adding Cu-bearing solid wastes Open
View article: Enhanced Numerical Modeling of Non-Newtonian Particle-Laden Flows: Insights from the Carreau-Yasuda Model in Circular Tubes
Enhanced Numerical Modeling of Non-Newtonian Particle-Laden Flows: Insights from the Carreau-Yasuda Model in Circular Tubes Open
Particle-laden flows are integral to numerous scientific and engineering disciplines, demanding a deep understanding of their rheological characteristics. Over time, various numerical methods have been developed, each offering differing le…
View article: Innovative Large‐Scale Building Specimen Designs to Maximize Shake Table Testing Outcomes
Innovative Large‐Scale Building Specimen Designs to Maximize Shake Table Testing Outcomes Open
This paper presents the innovative engineering designs of the large‐scale shake table specimens for two research projects using the NEES/NHERI@UCSD Large Outdoor Shake Table. The first test building is a three‐story diaphragm‐sensitive pre…
View article: Can geopolymer mixture be a solution for utilizing waste glass and basic oxygen furnace slag as aggregates?
Can geopolymer mixture be a solution for utilizing waste glass and basic oxygen furnace slag as aggregates? Open
This research studies the influence of aggregate proportions, namely Waste Glass Sand (WGS) and Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag (BOFS), on the expansion and compressive strength characteristics of both geopolymer and Ordinary Portland Cement (OP…
View article: Evaluating the Efficacy of Limestone Powder as a Partial Replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement for the Sustainable Stabilization of Sulfate-Bearing Saline Soil
Evaluating the Efficacy of Limestone Powder as a Partial Replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement for the Sustainable Stabilization of Sulfate-Bearing Saline Soil Open
In today’s era of rapid infrastructure development, ensuring the durability and environmental sustainability of soil subgrades in road construction remains a critical concern. With recent advancements in non-traditional soil stabilizing bi…
View article: Internal resonance of some cubic-quintic nonlinear Duffing equation
Internal resonance of some cubic-quintic nonlinear Duffing equation Open
View article: Effects of Curing Conditions, Age, and Particle Size on CO<sub>2</sub> Sequestration of Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Used in Concrete
Effects of Curing Conditions, Age, and Particle Size on CO<sub>2</sub> Sequestration of Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Used in Concrete Open
Mineral sequestration technology is one of the most effective carbon capture and storage techniques. Basic oxygen furnace slag (BOFS), one of the by-products generated during the steelmaking process, has a particularly high potential for m…
View article: Experimental study of cryogenic treatment of Karaganda coal samples
Experimental study of cryogenic treatment of Karaganda coal samples Open
Karaganda Coal Basin bears the largest undeveloped reserve of coalbed methane (CBM) in Kazakhstan, which lacks water resources for implementing large-volume hydraulic fracturing. Cryogenic fracturing utilizing liquid nitrogen (LN2) has bee…
View article: Enhanced Numerical Modeling of Non-Newtonian Particle-Laden Flows: Insights from the Carreau-Yasuda Model in Circular Tubes
Enhanced Numerical Modeling of Non-Newtonian Particle-Laden Flows: Insights from the Carreau-Yasuda Model in Circular Tubes Open
View article: Utilizing mineral sequestration technology for enhanced performance of concrete containing basic oxygen furnace slag
Utilizing mineral sequestration technology for enhanced performance of concrete containing basic oxygen furnace slag Open
Basic oxygen furnace slag (BOFS) is a widely available by product of the steel-making industry that poses high interest for scientists in various fields. The carbon capture potential of BOFS is proven to be high. However, its further uses …
View article: Slab Reinforcement Contributions to Negative Moment Strength of Reinforced Concrete T-Beam with High Strength Steel at Exterior Beam-Column Joints
Slab Reinforcement Contributions to Negative Moment Strength of Reinforced Concrete T-Beam with High Strength Steel at Exterior Beam-Column Joints Open
Previous studies have revealed that the contribution of slab reinforcement to the T-beam flexural strength in negative moment regions are not negligible for the seismic capacity design. An effective slab width (i.e., effective width of fla…
View article: Synthesis and Evaluation of Geopolymer Mixtures Containing Chronologically Aged Basic Oxygen Furnace Slags
Synthesis and Evaluation of Geopolymer Mixtures Containing Chronologically Aged Basic Oxygen Furnace Slags Open
Applying industrial by-products as a substitution for conventional construction materials (natural resources) is a superior solution for the environment in terms of waste management and reduction in greenhouse emissions and for the constru…
View article: Optimization of Non-Newtonian Flow through a Coat-Hanger Die Using the Adjoint Method
Optimization of Non-Newtonian Flow through a Coat-Hanger Die Using the Adjoint Method Open
The use of coat-hanger dies is prevalent in the plastic film and sheet extrusion industry. The product quality and the power of the extrusion machine depend on the uniformities of the fluid velocity at the exit and the pressure drop. Die m…
View article: Kelvin-Voigt lumped parameter models for approximation of the Power-law Euler-Bernoulli beams
Kelvin-Voigt lumped parameter models for approximation of the Power-law Euler-Bernoulli beams Open
The purpose of this research is to initiate an investigation of the nonlinear material strain-rate damping effects on the amplitude and frequencies of some Euler-Bernoulli Beams. It is well known that the dynamic behaviors of most heat-tre…
View article: Macro-Seismic Assessment for Residential Buildings Constructed in the Soviet Union Era in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Macro-Seismic Assessment for Residential Buildings Constructed in the Soviet Union Era in Almaty, Kazakhstan Open
Southern and southeastern Kazakhstan is a region of intraplate seismicity characterized by several destructive earthquakes. Almaty, the largest metropolis in this region, has many structures with different construction materials and seismi…
View article: Modeling of External Sulfate Attack in Reactive Powder Concrete: Performance-Based Approach
Modeling of External Sulfate Attack in Reactive Powder Concrete: Performance-Based Approach Open
View article: Photocatalytic Cementitious Material for Eco-Efficient Construction—A Systematic Literature Review
Photocatalytic Cementitious Material for Eco-Efficient Construction—A Systematic Literature Review Open
Photoinduced processes governed by light activated TiO2 have been studied in many ways. One of the most active areas is the development of TiO2 photocatalysis technologies on their application for reducing environmental impacts. The immobi…
View article: Effects of Melt Temperature and Non-Isothermal Flow in Design of Coat Hanger Dies Based on Flow Network of Non-Newtonian Fluids
Effects of Melt Temperature and Non-Isothermal Flow in Design of Coat Hanger Dies Based on Flow Network of Non-Newtonian Fluids Open
In the design of coat hanger extrusion dies, the main objective is to provide a uniform flow rate at the die exit. Previously, a multi-rheology isothermal method model for coat hanger extrusion dies was developed to reach this objective. P…
View article: Mechanical, Swelling, and Thermal Properties of Geopolymer Mixture Containing Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Aggregates
Mechanical, Swelling, and Thermal Properties of Geopolymer Mixture Containing Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Aggregates Open
Basic oxygen furnace slag (BOFS) is a waste product generated during steel production. The utilization of BOFS in construction applications is considerably limited because of its inherent characteristics leading to volumetric expansion beh…
View article: Modelling and Simulation of a Novel Nitinol-Aluminium Composite Beam to Achieve High Damping Capacity
Modelling and Simulation of a Novel Nitinol-Aluminium Composite Beam to Achieve High Damping Capacity Open
View article: Use of Off-ASTM Class F Fly Ash and Waste Limestone Powder in Mortar Mixtures Containing Waste Glass Sand
Use of Off-ASTM Class F Fly Ash and Waste Limestone Powder in Mortar Mixtures Containing Waste Glass Sand Open
Developing sustainable concrete with less ordinary Portland cement is a growing issue in the construction industry. Incorporating industrial by-products (such as fly ash or slag) or municipal solid wastes (such as waste glass or recycled c…
View article: Evaluation of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete for Energy Behaviors of a Residential House in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Evaluation of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete for Energy Behaviors of a Residential House in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Open
Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is commonly used as a modern, energy-efficient construction material in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan—the second-coldest national capital in the world after Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The autoclave curing method used…
View article: An Iterative Approach for the Parameter Estimation of Shear-Rate and Temperature-Dependent Rheological Models for Polymeric Liquids
An Iterative Approach for the Parameter Estimation of Shear-Rate and Temperature-Dependent Rheological Models for Polymeric Liquids Open
Numerical flow simulations play an important role in polymer processing. One of the essential prerequisites for accurate and precise flow simulations is to obtain accurate materials functions. In the framework of the generalized Newtonian …
View article: Structural responses of energy storage pile foundations under thermal-mechanical loadings
Structural responses of energy storage pile foundations under thermal-mechanical loadings Open
View article: Characterization of Mellowing Process to Control Expansion in High-Sulfate-Bearing Soil
Characterization of Mellowing Process to Control Expansion in High-Sulfate-Bearing Soil Open
Calcium-based stabilizing materials (CBSMs) such as lime and fly ash are extensively used in subgrade primarily to enhance mechanical strength and improve resistance to chemical attack, resulting in more durable roadway. The soluble sulfat…
View article: Finite Element Modelling and Simulation of the Hysteretic Behaviour of Single- and Bi-metal Cantilever Beams using a Modified Non-linear Beta-damping Model
Finite Element Modelling and Simulation of the Hysteretic Behaviour of Single- and Bi-metal Cantilever Beams using a Modified Non-linear Beta-damping Model Open
This paper explores a novel non-linear hysteresis model obtained from the modification of the conventional Kelvin-Voigt model, to produce a non-viscous hysteretic behaviour that is closer to metal damping. Two case studies are carried out …
View article: A Multi-Rheology Design Method of Sheeting Polymer Extrusion Dies Based on Flow Network and the Winter–Fritz Design Equation
A Multi-Rheology Design Method of Sheeting Polymer Extrusion Dies Based on Flow Network and the Winter–Fritz Design Equation Open
In the polymer sheet processing industry, the primary objective when designing a coat-hanger die is to achieve a uniform velocity distribution at the exit of the extrusion die outlet. This velocity distribution depends on the internal flow…
View article: Extension of a basic hypoplastic model for overconsolidated clays
Extension of a basic hypoplastic model for overconsolidated clays Open
This paper presents a new rate-dependent hypoplastic constitutive model for overconsolidated clays. The model is developed based on a basic hypoplastic model proposed recently for sand. New density and stiffness factors are introduced to a…
View article: Potential of limestone powder to improve the stabilization of sulfate-contained saline soil
Potential of limestone powder to improve the stabilization of sulfate-contained saline soil Open
The geotechnical properties of soils differ from area to area, depending on the origin of soil, environmental conditions of a region, and soil treatment processes. As a subgrade material in pavement construction, however, the soil is requi…
View article: Autonomous end-to-end wireless monitoring system for railroad bridges
Autonomous end-to-end wireless monitoring system for railroad bridges Open
One of the most critical components of the US transportation system is railroads, accommodating transportation for 48% of the nation’s total modal tonnage. Despite such vital importance, more than half of the railroad bridges, an essential…