An investigation into the use of manufactured sand as a 100% replacement for fine aggregate in concrete

M Pilegis, D Gardner, R Lark - Materials, 2016 - mdpi.com
Manufactured sand differs from natural sea and river dredged sand in its physical and
mineralogical properties. These can be both beneficial and detrimental to the fresh and …

Expected future precipitation in central Iraq using LARS-WG stochastic weather generator

Y Osman, N Al-Ansari, M Abdellatif… - …, 2014 - researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk
The Middle East (ME) is characterized by its water shortage problem. This region with its arid
climate is expected to be the most vulnerable in the world to the potential impacts of climate …

[PDF][PDF] Mechanical and water absorption properties of polymeric compounds

OE Onyekachi, KO Iwuozor - American Journal of Mechanical and …, 2019 - researchgate.net
The use of polymers in reinforcement is a field that is gradually gaining momentum in the
world of material science. The use of these polymers aids in reducing the menace of …

Implementation and validation of Dewar's particle packing model for recycled concrete aggregates

S Liu, P Minne, M Lulić, J Li, E Gruyaert - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper validates Dewar's particle packing modelling (PPM) theory for implementing both
fine and coarse recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs) from using aggregates with multi-size …

Talc-based concrete for sealing borehole optimized by using particle packing theory

M Hatem, R Pusch, N Al-Ansari, S Knutsson… - Journal of Civil …, 2013 - diva-portal.org
The paper describes assessment of the performance of cement-poor concretes on the basis
of packing theory. The concretes are intended for sealing segments of deep boreholes and …

[PDF][PDF] Determination of optimum characteristics of binary aggregate mixtures

SO Osuji, I Inerhunwa - Civ. Environ. Res., 2015 - academia.edu
To obtain an efficient and economic concrete mix, determination of the optimum proportions
of binary aggregate mixtures of coarse and fine aggregates is necessary. This study was …

Proportioning of cement-based grout for sealing fractured rock-use of packing models

M Hatem, R Pusch, N Al-Ansari, S Knutsson… - Engineering, 2013 - diva-portal.org
Fractured, very permeable rock hosting repositories for radioactive waste will require
grouting. New grout types of possible use where long-term performance is needed should …

[PDF][PDF] Applying simplex lattice in optimizing selfcompaction concrete compressive strength

H Eskandari, A Pakzad - Asian J. Civ. Eng.(BHRC), 2015 - ajce.bhrc.ac.ir
Due to its convenience, speed, and quality of implementation, overusing of selfconsolidating
concrete necessitates adopting new methods to optimize its designs. This study focuses on …

[图书][B] Optimisation des Mélanges Sols-Boues (MSBs) à l'aide de la méthode d'empilement, de la théorie des mélanges et de la méthode de compactage

ET Ngabu - 2019 - search.proquest.com
La restauration des sites miniers peut se faire par plusieurs méthodes, entre autres à l'aide
des recouvrements étanches contrôlant les infiltrations d'eau et des barrières à l'oxygène …

[PDF][PDF] Concrete Mix Design Optimization Methods

A Pakzad, H Eskandari - researchgate.net
[4] Onwukaa, DO and Okerea, CE and Arimanwaa, JI and Onwukab, SU Prediction of
concrete mix ratios using modified regression theory. Comp. Meth. Civil Eng., Vol. 2 No. 1 …