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View article: Joint Replacement Versus Trapeziectomy for Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
Joint Replacement Versus Trapeziectomy for Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review Open
Trapeziometacarpal (TMC) osteoarthritis is a common and disabling condition affecting hand function and quality of life. When conservative management fails, surgical intervention is warranted. The two primary surgical options are trapeziec…
View article: Experimental investigation and GEP-based design of sustainable concrete incorporating untreated-CBA
Experimental investigation and GEP-based design of sustainable concrete incorporating untreated-CBA Open
Coal bottom ash (CBA), a waste by-product from coal combustion, is typically landfilled, posing environmental and disposal challenges. This study aims to assess the feasibility of using untreated CBA as a partial replacement for cement and…
View article: Performance of Paving Block Using Geopolymer Method with Slag and Fly Ash: A Review
Performance of Paving Block Using Geopolymer Method with Slag and Fly Ash: A Review Open
Geopolymers, commonly called alkali-activated binding, have emerged as an acceptable substitute for conventional binders (such as cement) in the mixtures used for paving blocks. The increasing interest of researchers in the geopolymer meth…
View article: Isolated Medial Malleolar Fractures: Current Concepts in Management
Isolated Medial Malleolar Fractures: Current Concepts in Management Open
Isolated medial malleolar fractures (IMMFs) are uncommon and often occur with other ankle injuries, complicating their treatment and management. This review aims to compare the complication rates and functional outcomes of surgical versus …
View article: Mechanical and Durability Characterization of Hybrid Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Mechanical and Durability Characterization of Hybrid Recycled Aggregate Concrete Open
The recycling of construction and demolition waste (CDW) for the extraction of recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs) to be used to produce recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is widely acknowledged internationally. However, CDW not only contai…
View article: Impact of Compression Casting Technique on the Mechanical Properties of 100% Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Impact of Compression Casting Technique on the Mechanical Properties of 100% Recycled Aggregate Concrete Open
The research work presented in this manuscript focused on the comparative examination of the influence of the Compression Casting Technique (CCT) and the conventional casting method (i.e., compaction through vibration) on the performance o…
View article: Mechanical Properties of Plastic Concrete Made Using Recycled Aggregates for Paving Blocks
Mechanical Properties of Plastic Concrete Made Using Recycled Aggregates for Paving Blocks Open
In developing countries, the management of waste continues to be a major challenge, especially in urban areas. One of the major concerns for today’s world is the management of plastic and construction and demolition (C&D) wastes which are …
View article: Potential of New Sustainable Green Geopolymer Metal Composite (GGMC) Material as Mould Insert for Rapid Tooling (RT) in Injection Moulding Process
Potential of New Sustainable Green Geopolymer Metal Composite (GGMC) Material as Mould Insert for Rapid Tooling (RT) in Injection Moulding Process Open
The investigation of mould inserts in the injection moulding process using metal epoxy composite (MEC) with pure metal filler particles is gaining popularity among researchers. Therefore, to attain zero emissions, the idea of recycling met…
View article: Interaction of Geopolymer Filler and Alkali Molarity Concentration towards the Fire Properties of Glass-Reinforced Epoxy Composites Fabricated Using Filament Winding Technique
Interaction of Geopolymer Filler and Alkali Molarity Concentration towards the Fire Properties of Glass-Reinforced Epoxy Composites Fabricated Using Filament Winding Technique Open
This paper aims to find out the effect of different weight percentages of geopolymer filler in glass-reinforced epoxy pipe, and which can achieve the best mechanical properties and adhesion between high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer …
View article: Mechanical and Durability Analysis of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer with Various Compositions for Rigid Pavement Applications
Mechanical and Durability Analysis of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer with Various Compositions for Rigid Pavement Applications Open
Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is a conventional material used to construct rigid pavement that emits large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) during its manufacturing process, which is bad for the environment. It is also claimed that OPC is …
View article: Eggshell Powder (ESP) as low-cost adsorbent for wastewater treatment
Eggshell Powder (ESP) as low-cost adsorbent for wastewater treatment Open
Filtration is the process where the solid particles are separated from the solution by passing it through porous pores. This process always comes together with the adsorption method and it depends on the type of filter media being used. Cu…
View article: Evaluation on the Mechanical Properties of Ground Granulated Blast Slag (GGBS) and Fly Ash Stabilized Soil via Geopolymer Process
Evaluation on the Mechanical Properties of Ground Granulated Blast Slag (GGBS) and Fly Ash Stabilized Soil via Geopolymer Process Open
This study intended to address the problem of damaged (collapsed, cracked and decreased soil strength) road pavement structure built on clay soil due to clay soil properties such as low shear strength, high soil compressibility, low soil p…
View article: Tool Wear and Surface Evaluation in Drilling Fly Ash Geopolymer Using HSS, HSS-Co, and HSS-TiN Cutting Tools
Tool Wear and Surface Evaluation in Drilling Fly Ash Geopolymer Using HSS, HSS-Co, and HSS-TiN Cutting Tools Open
This paper reports on the potential use of geopolymer in the drilling process, with respect to tool wear and surface roughness. The objectives of this research are to analyze the tool life of three different economy-grade drill bit uncoate…
View article: Optimizing of the Cementitious Composite Matrix by Addition of Steel Wool Fibers (Chopped) Based on Physical and Mechanical Analysis
Optimizing of the Cementitious Composite Matrix by Addition of Steel Wool Fibers (Chopped) Based on Physical and Mechanical Analysis Open
The demand for durable, resistant, and high-strength structural material has led to the use of fibers as reinforcing elements. This paper presents an investigation into the inclusion of chopped steel wool fibers (CSWFs) in cement to form a…
View article: Archives of Civil Engineering
Archives of Civil Engineering Open
The flexural toughness of chopped steel wool fiber reinforced cementitious composite panels was investigated. Reinforced cementitious composite panels were produced by mixing of chopped steel wool fiber with a ratio range between 0.5% to 6…
View article: Characterisation at the Bonding Zone between Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Repair Materials (GRM) and Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete (OPCC)
Characterisation at the Bonding Zone between Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Repair Materials (GRM) and Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete (OPCC) Open
In recent years, research and development of geopolymers has gained significant interest in the fields of repairs and restoration. This paper investigates the application of a geopolymer as a repair material by implementation of high-calci…
View article: Effect of Iron Oxide (Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) on the Properties of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer
Effect of Iron Oxide (Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) on the Properties of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Open
Geopolymer is an attractive construction binder owing to its ability to improve the properties of the concrete and preserves the environment from the high CO 2 emission. Geopolymer technology will convert the potential hazardous industrial…
View article: Correlation between Thermal Insulation Properties with Compressive Strength and Density of Lightweight Geopolymer
Correlation between Thermal Insulation Properties with Compressive Strength and Density of Lightweight Geopolymer Open
This paper reports the results of an experimental work conducted to investigate the correlation between thermal insulation properties with compressive strength and density of lightweight geopolymer prepared by using fly ash as source mater…
View article: Characterization of Fly ash and Ground Granulated Blast Slag for Soil Stabilization Application Using Geopolymerization Method
Characterization of Fly ash and Ground Granulated Blast Slag for Soil Stabilization Application Using Geopolymerization Method Open
Clay soils provide several challenges for geotechnical and civil engineers. This type of soils has a low strength, high plasticity and can cause damage to the road pavement such as crack and soil strength reduction. Thus, require stabiliza…
View article: Low Density, High Compressive Strength: Experimental Investigation with Various Particle Sizes of Sand for Different Mix Designs of Cement Mortar Manufacturing
Low Density, High Compressive Strength: Experimental Investigation with Various Particle Sizes of Sand for Different Mix Designs of Cement Mortar Manufacturing Open
Concrete density was optimised by substituting part of the normal-density aggregates (fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, or both) with that of comparable quantities of low-density aggregate, which enhanced structural efficiency (strength to…
View article: Compressive strength and thermal conductivity of metakaolin geopolymers with anisotropic insulations
Compressive strength and thermal conductivity of metakaolin geopolymers with anisotropic insulations Open
This research investigated the properties of thermally insulating geopolymer prepared using waste filler (fibreboard and rubber) to act as anisotropic pore/insulation. The geopolymer matrix was synthesised using metakaolin and an alkaline …
View article: Properties of Blended Alkaline System Geopolymer- A Review
Properties of Blended Alkaline System Geopolymer- A Review Open
Geopolymers are inorganic material that comprise of silicon(Si) and aluminium(Al) bonded by oxygen atom to form a polymer network. The binder material used for geopolymer such as fly ash and blast furnace are mostly the industrial waste or…
View article: Mechanical and physical properties of bottom ash/fly ash geopolymer for pavement brick application
Mechanical and physical properties of bottom ash/fly ash geopolymer for pavement brick application Open
Geopolymers are amorphous to semi-crystalline with excellent physical and and mechanical properties. It has been used to become a potential binder to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in certain applications due to its lower emission of carbo…
View article: Performance of Geopolymer Concrete when Exposed to Marine Environment
Performance of Geopolymer Concrete when Exposed to Marine Environment Open
Over the decades, concrete is widely known as the most resourceful construction material as it is suitable for many building applications. However, despite its ability to last hundreds of years in many applications, it has been proven that…
View article: Upgrading Copper Slags to Added Value Fire Resistant Geopolymers
Upgrading Copper Slags to Added Value Fire Resistant Geopolymers Open
In this paper, the development of fire-resistant geopolymers for the passive fire protection of buildings is investigated. The fire-resistant geopolymeric materials were based on the alkali activation of a metallurgical slag produced in pr…
View article: Structural performance of precast self-compacting concrete beam consisiting banana skin powder and coir fibre under flexural load
Structural performance of precast self-compacting concrete beam consisiting banana skin powder and coir fibre under flexural load Open
LIHR is an important independent predictive factor for decreasing intraoperative hemorrhage levels and shortening postoperative hospitalization time. Additionally, LIHR does not prolong operation time after the learning curve.