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1. A comparative study on environmental performance of 3D printing and conventional casting of concrete products with industrial wastes

Author:
Siyu Liu; Bing Lu; Hongliang Li; Zehua Pan; Jingjing Jiang; Shunzhi Qian
Source:
Chemosphere 2022 v.298 pp. 134310
ISSN:
0045-6535
Subject:
cement; comparative study; concrete; environmental impact; environmental performance; fly ash; life cycle assessment; polymers; silica; slags
Abstract:
... 3D printing construction techniques are believed to have potential sustainability benefits, including improved resource efficiency, increased construction productivity, and construction of complex geometries without supporting structures. 3D printable concrete materials, when introducing industrial wastes such as fly ash, silica fume, and slag, may also bring additional sustainability benefits. Th ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134310

2. A feasibility study of using coffee cup waste as a building material - Life cycle assessment and multi-objective optimisation

Author:
Malindu Sandanayake; Yanni Bouras; Zora Vrcelj
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.339 pp. 130498
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
carbon dioxide; concrete; cost effectiveness; environmental impact; feasibility studies; life cycle assessment; manufacturing; particleboards; production costs; sand; stakeholders; sustainable development; wastes; wood chips
Abstract:
... With the scarcity of land and rapid drive towards sustainable development, numerous research studies are conducted on diverting waste from landfills. However, majority of these studies are focused on either experimental investigation of material characteristics or environmental impacts. Due to heavy virgin material usage, building material manufacturing industries are increasingly interested in us ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130498

3. A framework for specifying low-carbon construction materials in government procurement: A case study for concrete in a new building investment

Author:
Farzad Jalaei; Rana Masoudi; Geoffrey Guest
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.345 pp. 131056
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
carbon; carbon footprint; case studies; concrete; industry; models; transportation
Abstract:
... There are numerous strategies that can be used to reduce the embodied carbon footprint of real property investments, many of which can be accomplished for no additional cost and with minimal performance impacts. This study aims to propose the incorporation of the life cycle carbon quantification into the government procurement of real property process in order to reach out to low-carbon durable an ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131056

4. A review of cementitious alternatives within the development of environmental sustainability associated with cement replacement

Author:
Hussam Alghamdi
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.28 pp. 42433-42451
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
biomass; bottom ash; carbon dioxide; cement; climate change; coal; compression strength; concrete; durability; environmental sustainability; husk ash; modulus of rupture; olives; palm oils; pollution; research; shrinkage; tensile strength; wastes
Abstract:
... The environmental conditions of sustainable improvement in manufacturing consist of the application of secondary raw materials in the design and structure of new structures. Presently, the demand to construct new structures is growing rapidly, especially in the developed world. All of the construction and demolition (C&D) waste is deposited in open landfills in easily reachable spaces, which leads ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-022-19893-6

5. A study on usability of Ahlat ignimbrites and pumice as radiation shielding materials, by using EpiXS code

Author:
Z. Aygun; M. Aygun
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.6 pp. 5675-5688
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
concrete; durability; environmental science; pumice; technology
Abstract:
... Ignimbrites are extensively used in historical places, houses, hospitals, mosques, graveyard stones etc. worldwide especially in Ahlat-Bitlis, Turkey. These stones have prominent features such as good-insulation, durability and lightness. Another natural material that is widely preferred in the construction sector due to its advantages is pumice. In this paper, ignimbrites in black, light yellow, ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03530-9

6. A systematic review of factors affecting properties of thermal-activated recycled cement

Author:
Lei Xu; Junjie Wang; Kefei Li; Siyu Lin; Molan Li; Tingyu Hao; Zheng Ling; Dong Xiang; Tingyu Wang
Source:
Resources, conservation, and recycling 2022 v.185 pp. 106432
ISSN:
0921-3449
Subject:
carbon footprint; carbonization; cement; concrete; construction industry; durability; microstructure; nonrenewable resources; particle size distribution; rehydration; shrinkage; sustainable development; systematic review; temperature
Abstract:
... The cement industry is currently faced with the great challenge of reducing its vast carbon footprint toward sustainability. With the findings on the rehydration behaviors of thermal-activated hardened cement paste, cement, the ‘glue’ of concrete, originally considered a non-renewable resource, now could complete a closed-loop of its whole life cycle. The up-to-date investigations on thermal activ ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106432

7. Axial compressive behavior of bamboo slices twining tube-confined concrete

Author:
Yue-feng Kou; Li-min Tian; Bei-bei Jin
Source:
European journal of wood and wood products 2022 v.80 no.1 pp. 115-129
ISSN:
0018-3768
Subject:
bamboos; compression strength; concrete; lumber; models; steel; tensile strength; wood
Abstract:
... Bamboo continues to be of interest in buildings and structures owing to its good mechanical properties and sustainability. In this study, a new method of bamboo use is proposed, which is to twine laminated bamboo lumber (LBL) slices to form a bamboo-fiber-reinforced composite tube (bamboo slices twining tube, BST). Considering the high tensile strength of bamboo fiber, BST is proposed to replace s ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00107-021-01737-8

8. Bituminous pavement sustainability improvement strategies

Author:
Toryila Michael Tiza; Onyebuchi Mogbo; Sitesh Kumar Singh; Nagaraju Shaik; Mahesh P. Shettar
Source:
Energy nexus 2022 v.6 pp. 100065
ISSN:
2772-4271
Subject:
bitumen; carbon sequestration; cement; concrete; energy; environmental sustainability; pavements; polymers; transportation; viability
Abstract:
... Transportation systems have enormous challenges in terms of sustainability since they deal with issues like economic, environmental, and social factors, and pavement sustainability is unavoidably one of these problems. This study investigates pavements' sustainability potential, and in doing so, it looks at both global practices and personal experiences. This research investigates the long-term vi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.nexus.2022.100065

9. Bond between Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Tubes and Sea Water Sea Sand Concrete: Mechanisms and Effective Parameters: Critical Overview and Discussion

Author:
Johanna Dorothea Luck; Milad Bazli; Ali Rajabipour
Source:
Fibers 2022 v.10 no.1 pp. -
ISSN:
2079-6439
Subject:
concrete; corrosion; polymers; sand; seawater; steel
Abstract:
... Using fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) in construction avoids corrosion issues associated with the use of traditional steel reinforcement, while seawater and sea sand concrete (SWSSC) reduces environmental issues and resource shortages caused by the production of traditional concrete. The paper gives an overview of the current research on the bond performance between FRP tube and concrete with part ...
DOI:
10.3390/fib10010008

10. Combined reusing of sorghum husk ash and recycled concrete aggregate for sustainable pervious concrete production

Author:
Murtadha Adekilekun Tijani; Wasiu Olabamiji Ajagbe; Oluwole Akinyele Agbede
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.343 pp. 131015
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
carbon dioxide; cement; compression strength; concrete; cost effectiveness; energy; husk ash; hydraulic conductivity
Abstract:
... The huge amounts of natural resources and high level of energy consumption in concrete production necessitate the use of agricultural and demolition wastes as alternative construction materials. The present study explores pervious concrete (PC) that includes sorghum husk ash (SHA) and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as alternatives to cement and natural aggregate (NA) in standard PC mixtures. PC ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131015

11. Complete re-utilization of waste concretes–Valorisation pathways and research needs

Author:
Yury A. Villagrán-Zaccardi; Alastair T.M. Marsh; María E. Sosa; Claudio J. Zega; Nele De Belie; Susan A. Bernal
Source:
Resources, conservation, and recycling 2022 v.177 pp. 105955
ISSN:
0921-3449
Subject:
circular economy; concrete; construction materials; eco-efficiency; feedstocks; gravel; health services; infrastructure; issues and policy; sand; sanitation; supply chain; weather
Abstract:
... Global demand for buildings and infrastructure is extremely high as provision of shelter, sanitation and healthcare are paramount to safeguard the world's growing population. Concrete is a preferred construction material to meet this demand, but its production is leading to overexploitation of natural gravel and sand, causing an environmental crisis in regions where these materials are extracted u ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105955

12. Compressive stress-strain relationship for stressed concrete at high temperatures

Author:
Kunjie Fan; Jiabin Li; Min Yu; Min Wu; Yao Yao
Source:
Fire safety journal 2022 v.130 pp. 103576
ISSN:
0379-7112
Subject:
compression strength; concrete; fire safety; models; modulus of elasticity
Abstract:
... It is well documented that the load during heating process has significant impacts on mechanical properties of concrete at high temperatures. However, this important effect is not adequately covered in the existing constitutive models. This paper presents an experimental study on the uniaxial compressive stress-strain relationship of concrete specimens stressed with different load levels (0%–70%) ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.firesaf.2022.103576

13. Developing a sustainable concrete incorporating bentonite clay and silica fume: Mechanical and durability performance

Author:
Muhammad Ashraf; Muhammad Farjad Iqbal; Momina Rauf; Muhammad Usman Ashraf; Aman Ulhaq; Hamid Muhammad; Qing-feng Liu
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.337 pp. 130315
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
bentonite; carbon; carbon dioxide; cement; chlorides; clay; compression strength; concrete; durability; economic sustainability; environmental impact; gene expression; leachates; microstructure; prediction; silica; sulfates; synergism; ultrasonics
Abstract:
... The use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) can improve the properties of concrete, reduce pressure on natural resources and CO₂ emissions. However, certain SCMs are unable to meet the growing demand of construction sector. The presented study investigates the role of bentonite clay (BC) and its synergistic effect with silica fume (SF) as partial replacement of cement on strength, durab ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.130315

14. Effect of multi-minerals on the mechanical behavior and pore structure of fiber reinforced internal-cured green concrete

Author:
Yating Zhang; Ziwei Fan; Xingyi Zhu
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.359 pp. 132075
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
carbon dioxide; compression strength; concrete; environmental sustainability; fly ash; furnaces; gels; microstructure; modulus of rupture; porosity; slags
Abstract:
... In this study, multi-minerals were incorporated in fiber reinforced internal-cured green concrete (FRICC) to achieve both an improvement in concrete performance and environmental sustainability. The effect of multi-minerals on FRICC with pre-wetted lightweight fine aggregate (LWFA) and basalt-polypropylene (BF-PF) fiber was investigated through examining compressive and flexural strengths, flexura ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132075

15. Effect of rainfall-runoff process on sources and transformations of nitrate using a combined approach of dual isotopes, hydrochemical and Bayesian model in the Dagang River basin

Author:
Xiaoqi Kang; Yuan Niu; Hui Yu; Peng Gou; Qinyao Hou; Xiaofeng Lu; Yali Wu
Source:
Science of the total environment 2022 v.837 pp. 155674
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
Bayesian theory; animal manures; aquatic environment; concrete; denitrification; eutrophication; groundwater; hydrochemistry; issues and policy; lakes; natural resources conservation; nitrates; nitrification; nitrogen; nitrogen cycle; nonpoint source pollution; oxygen isotopes; principal component analysis; rain; river water; rivers; runoff; sewage; surveys; water quality; watersheds
Abstract:
... The control of agricultural nitrogen through inflow rivers is crucial for lake aquatic environment conservation, while nitrate is the main form of non-point source pollution of agricultural nitrogen in watersheds. Therefore, understanding the nitrate sources and transformation in the intensive-agricultural region was particularly concerned. Nitrate sources and transformation varied largely during ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155674

16. Effectiveness of Hybrid Fibers on the Fracture and Shear Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Beams

Author:
Chandrashekhar Lakavath; Aniket B. Bhosale; S. Suriya Prakash; Akanshu Sharma
Source:
Fibers 2022 v.10 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2079-6439
Subject:
brittleness; concrete; digital images; steel
Abstract:
... This study investigates the effectiveness of hybrid fibers (steel and macro-synthetic) on the shear behavior of prestressed concrete beams. The hybrid fiber combination was selected to avoid workability issues at high volume dosages and ensure effective crack arresting over the crack opening range. Fracture studies included testing notched concrete prisms to identify the role of hybrid fibers in t ...
DOI:
10.3390/fib10030026

17. Effects of pavements on established urban trees: Growth, physiology, ecosystem services and disservices

Author:
Alessio Fini; Piero Frangi; Sebastien Comin; Irene Vigevani; Andrea Alberto Rettori; Cecilia Brunetti; Bárbara Baesso Moura; Francesco Ferrini
Source:
Landscape and urban planning 2022 v.226 pp. 104501
ISSN:
0169-2046
Subject:
Celtis australis; Fraxinus ornus; carbon dioxide; carbon sequestration; concrete; diffusivity; durability; ecosystems; evaporation; heat island; landscapes; pavements; soil water; spring; summer; transpiration; tree growth; water stress; winter
Abstract:
... This research investigated the effects of impermeable pavements, permeable pavers, and permeable concrete on growth, physiology, and ecosystem services provisioning of established Celtis australis and Fraxinus ornus plants over a 5-year-period. In March 2012, 48 trees were planted into 1 m² planting pits according to a randomized block design with 6 blocks, and randomly assigned to one of the four ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104501

18. Engineering properties and lifecycle impacts of Pervious All-Road All-weather Multilayered pavement

Author:
Avishreshth Singh; Krishna Prapoorna Biligiri; Prasanna Venkatesh Sampath
Source:
Resources, conservation, and recycling 2022 v.180 pp. 106186
ISSN:
0921-3449
Subject:
capital; cement; concrete; cradle-to-gate; energy; greenhouse gases; modulus of rupture; pavements; permeability; porosity; quality control; rain; roads; runoff
Abstract:
... Conversion of pervious natural ground into impermeable pavement systems has caused severe environmental impacts such as urban heat islands, increased infrastructure-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption, and runoff generation / flashfloods during rainfall events. These phenomena can be addressed with the use of pervious concrete pavement (PCP) systems, which have gained acc ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106186

19. Enhancing CO2 balance in concrete through carbonation during a service life using organic liquid emitting diode (OLED) as a binder

Author:
Jae-Min Lee; Min Jae Kim; Seong Kyum Kim; Hee Jun Yang
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.343 pp. 130936
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
X-ray diffraction; absorption; carbon dioxide; carbonation; cement; compression strength; concrete; diodes; durability; glass; greenhouse gas emissions; life cycle assessment; liquids; neutralization
Abstract:
... Worldwide, reduction in emission of greenhouse gas such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a crucial issue in construction and building industries from a sustainability perspective. The present study aims to achieve a higher CO₂ balance in concrete as the role of capture and storage during service life by using an organic liquid emitting diode (OLED) waste glass as a cementitious binder. Concrete with 0%, ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130936

20. Environmental assessment, microstructural behaviour, stress–strain characteristics, and effect of exposure to extreme temperature on sustainable concrete made with dolomite mining residues

Author:
Yash Agrawal; Trilok Gupta; Salman Siddique; Ravi Kumar Sharma; Narayan Lal Panwar
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.29 pp. 44067-44090
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
concrete; dolomite; environmental assessment; freeze-thaw cycles; pollution; research; rivers; sand; sustainable development; temperature; thermogravimetry; India
Abstract:
... Mining and extraction of stones and minerals play a significant role in many countries economic growth in the world. The production of dolomite minerals in various industries in India and other countries produces vast amounts of waste in different fractions. Disposal of these types of industrial wastes in an immense quantity causes environmental pollution. The performance of dolomite mining residu ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-022-18730-0

21. Environmental benefit assessment of steel slag utilization and carbonation: A systematic review

Author:
Lufan Li; Tung-Chai Ling; Shu-Yuan Pan
Source:
Science of the total environment 2022 v.806 pp. 150280
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
carbon; carbonation; cement; concrete; environment; environmental health; environmental performance; humans; landfills; life cycle assessment; mineral content; pavements; quantitative analysis; silicates; slags; steel; systematic review
Abstract:
... The rapid increase in steel slag generation globally highlights the urgent need to manage the disposal or utilization processes. In addition to conventional landfill disposal, researchers have successfully reused steel slag in the construction, chemical, and agricultural fields. With the large portions of alkaline silicate mineral content, steel slag can also be used as a suitable material for car ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150280

22. Evaluation of combined utilization of marble dust powder and fly ash on the properties and sustainability of high-strength concrete

Author:
Zaryab Ahmed Rid; Syed Naveed Raza Shah; Muhammad Jaffar Memon; Ashfaque Ahmed Jhatial; Manthar Ali Keerio; Wan Inn Goh
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.19 pp. 28005-28019
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
carbon; carbon dioxide; cement; concrete; dust; environmental impact; fly ash; industrialization; industry; pollution; research; urbanization
Abstract:
... With the recent increase in demand for high-strength concrete, higher cement content is utilized, which has increased the need for cement. The cement industry is one of the most energy-consuming sectors globally, contributing to 10% of global carbon dioxide (CO₂) gas emissions and global warming. Similarly, with rapid urbanization and industrialization, a vast number of by-products and waste mater ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-18379-1

23. Experimental data on permeability-related properties of concrete containing nano natural pozzolana as cement replacement

Author:
Aref M. al-Swaidani
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 pp. 108391
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
cement; chlorides; concrete; data collection; permeability; volcanic ash
Abstract:
... The addition of supplementary cementitious materials (SCM), particularly at nano level, leads to several benefits, such as the reduced permeability of concrete matrix, which consequently leads to having more durable and sustainable concrete. The dataset presented in the current paper was collected from two series of experiments. The natural pozzolana used in making concrete mixtures is of volcanic ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.108391

24. Experimental study on fresh, mechanical properties and embodied carbon of concrete blended with sugarcane bagasse ash, metakaolin, and millet husk ash as ternary cementitious material

Author:
Naraindas Bheel; Montasir Osman Ahmed Ali; Tafsirojjaman; Shabir Hussain Khahro; Manthar Ali Keerio
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.4 pp. 5224-5239
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
carbon; cement; compression strength; concrete; greenhouses; husk ash; millets; permeability; pollution; research; sugarcane bagasse; sustainable development; tensile strength; toxicity
Abstract:
... In recent years, the research direction is shifted toward introducing new supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) in lieu of in place of Portland cement (PC) in concrete as its production emits a lot of toxic gases in the atmosphere which causes environmental pollution and greenhouse gases. SCM such as sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA), metakaolin (MK), and millet husk ash (MHA) are available in abu ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-15954-4

25. Factors controlling and influencing polymorphism, morphology and size of calcium carbonate synthesized through the carbonation route: A review

Author:
Freddy Liendo; Mara Arduino; Fabio A. Deorsola; Samir Bensaid
Source:
Powder technology 2022 v.398 pp. 117050
ISSN:
0032-5910
Subject:
biocompatibility; calcium carbonate; carbon dioxide; carbonation; concrete; environmental impact; medicine; oil shale; papermaking; particle size; porosity; slags; steel; surface area; wastes
Abstract:
... CaCO₃ particles are widely employed in different fields due to their properties, such as tunable size and morphology, tailored porosity and surface area, biocompatibility and nontoxicity. Therefore, many researchers have studied and developed several synthesis methods, even with and without additives. Among them, the synthesis of CaCO₃ through the carbonation method can be considered the most eco- ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.powtec.2021.117050

26. Fatigue bond behaviour between basalt fibre-reinforced polymer bars and seawater sea-sand concrete

Author:
Zhe Xiong; Guanghao Mai; Sihua Qiao; Shaohua He; Baifa Zhang; Hongliang Wang; Keting Zhou; Lijuan Li
Source:
Ocean & coastal management 2022 v.218 pp. 106038
ISSN:
0964-5691
Subject:
basalt; coastal zone management; concrete; models; polymers; seawater
Abstract:
... Basalt fibre-reinforced polymer (BFRP) bar-reinforced seawater sea-sand concrete (SSSC) structures have long-term development significance. However, there have been few systematic studies on the fatigue bond behaviour between BFRP bars and SSSC. Therefore, to fully understand the fatigue bond mechanism of BFRP bar-reinforced SSSC structures, the fatigue bond performance between BFRP bars and SSSC ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106038

27. Five mechanisms blocking the transition towards ‘nature-inclusive’ agriculture: A systemic analysis of Dutch dairy farming

Author:
D.A. Vermunt; N. Wojtynia; M.P. Hekkert; J. Van Dijk; R. Verburg; P.A. Verweij; M. Wassen; H. Runhaar
Source:
Agricultural systems 2022 v.195 pp. 103280
ISSN:
0308-521X
Subject:
agricultural land; biodiversity; birds; concrete; dairy industry; farm management; focus groups; grasslands; habitats; insects; intensive farming; landscapes; milk production; Netherlands; Western European region
Abstract:
... As elsewhere in Western Europe, large scale intensive agriculture dominates the landscape of the Netherlands. Grassland for dairy production occupies more than a quarter of its land surface. The high production intensity on conventionally farmed grassland leads to poor habitat quality, resulting in sharp declines in bird and insect numbers. Nature-inclusive agriculture (NIA) comprises innovations ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103280

28. Improving Groundwater Model Calibration with Repeat Microgravity Measurements

Author:
Jeffrey R. Kennedy; Libby Wildermuth; Jacob E. Knight; Joshua Larsen
Source:
Ground water 2022 v.60 no.3 pp. 393-403
ISSN:
0017-467X
Subject:
aquifers; computer software; concrete; drawdown; groundwater; groundwater flow; hydraulic conductivity; hydrologic models; microgravity; parameter uncertainty; seepage; uncertainty analysis; water table; California
Abstract:
... Groundwater‐flow models depend on hydraulic head and flux observations for evaluation and calibration. A different type of observation—change in storage measured using repeat microgravity—can also be used for parameter estimation by simulating the expected change in gravity from a groundwater model and including the observation misfit in the objective function. The method is demonstrated using new ...
DOI:
10.1111/gwat.13167

29. Improving the properties of botanical concrete based on waste concrete, wood, and kraft lignin powder

Author:
Ren Wei; Yuya Sakai
Source:
Powder technology 2022 v.397 pp. 117024
ISSN:
0032-5910
Subject:
cement; concrete; hydrophilicity; hydrophobicity; lignin; lignin content; renewable resources; waste wood; water uptake; wood
Abstract:
... Botanical concrete (BC) is a novel sustainable material that can simultaneously recycle concrete and wood waste without using cement. It has potential for use provided its high water absorption and low stability, caused by the inclusion of hydrophilic wood particles, are mitigated. This study aims to improve the water resistance of BC by experimenting with forming conditions and varying the amount ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.powtec.2021.11.068

30. Individual and combined effects of contact insecticides and high temperatures on Mediterranean flour moth, Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Author:
Mina Javanshir; Roghaiyeh Karimzadeh; Mir J Hejazi; Hakimeh Shayestehmehr
Source:
Journal of the science of food and agriculture 2022 v.102 no.5 pp. 2165-2171
ISSN:
0022-5142
Subject:
Ephestia kuehniella; active ingredients; agriculture; concrete; cypermethrin; dichlorvos; flour; glass; instars; mortality; moths; pests; pupae; temperature
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Mediterranean flour moth or mill moth Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is a common pest of cereals and flour throughout the world. In this study, eggs, third instar larvae, pupae and adults of E. kuehniella were exposed to five elevated temperatures at a range of 45 to 65 °C for 5, 8, 10, 14, 18, 23 and 30 min. The effect of cypermethrin and dichlorvos was assessed o ...
DOI:
10.1002/jsfa.11558

31. Influence of backfilling phase change material on thermal performance of precast high-strength concrete energy pile

Author:
Ziming Cao; Guozhu Zhang; Yiping Liu; Xu Zhao; Chenglin Li
Source:
Renewable energy 2022 v.184 pp. 374-390
ISSN:
0960-1481
Subject:
concrete; energy; groundwater flow; heat transfer; phase transition; renewable energy sources; temperature
Abstract:
... The use of phase change materials (PCMs) within the precast high-strength concrete (PHC) energy pile is relatively rare. A study concerning the thermal performance of the PHC energy pile backfilled with PCMs were performed to compare with conventional backfill materials. Field tests of the PHC energy pile were conducted. Then, different types of heat transfer numerical models for the PHC energy pi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.renene.2021.11.100

32. Influence of erosion factors (time, depths and environment) on induction heating asphalt concrete and its mechanism

Author:
Haiqin Xu; Shaopeng Wu; Anqi Chen; Yingxue Zou
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.363 pp. 132521
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
bitumen; brittleness; concrete; regression analysis; total organic carbon
Abstract:
... The erosion factors including time, depth and environment factors are potential to cause significant negative influence on the induction heating asphalt concrete. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the influence of erosion factors on the induction heating asphalt concrete and its mechanism. Thirty-six groups of erosion test with different erosion factors were conducted on the induction h ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132521

33. Intelligence decision mechanism for prediction of compressive strength of self-compaction green concrete via neural network

Author:
Haidong Jiang; Guoliang Liu; Hashem Alyami; Abdullah Alharbi; Mohammed Jameel; Mohamed Amine Khadimallah
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.340 pp. 130580
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
algorithms; artificial intelligence; calcium carbide; cement; compression strength; concrete; humans; husk ash; hybrids; model validation; models; modulus of rupture; molecular dynamics; prediction; regression analysis; wastes
Abstract:
... Civil engineering has a specific position for different forms of concrete as a century-old material. One of the most popular materials for human consumption is made from this substance. In recent years, solutions have been presented for the manufacturing of concrete, making concrete environmentally friendly and also making current waste useable as additives for concrete. In this research, the mech ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130580

34. Investigating threshold wind velocity for movement of sparsely distributed gravels in a wind tunnel: Effect of surface coarseness

Author:
Yoshihide Tominaga; Toshihiro Okuyama
Source:
Aeolian research 2022 v.54 pp. 100775
ISSN:
1875-9637
Subject:
bitumen; cement; concrete; friction velocity; gravel; particle size; prototypes; pumice; texture; wind speed; wind tunnels
Abstract:
... In this study, wind tunnel experiments were conducted to determine the relationship between the texture of road surfaces and the threshold wind velocity that causes the movement of sparsely distributed gravels. We proposed a method that uses analogous particles having lower densities compared to actual gravel, considering the threshold velocity for gravel is too large to imitate in a typical wind ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.aeolia.2022.100775

35. Investigation of the durability of eco-friendly concrete material incorporating artificial lightweight fine aggregate and pozzolanic minerals under dual sulfate attack

Author:
Yating Zhang; Yuan Hua; Xingyi Zhu
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.331 pp. 130022
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
cement; concrete; durability; fly ash; furnaces; gypsum; modulus of elasticity; modulus of rupture; slags; sulfates
Abstract:
... Sulfate erosion, as one of the most aggressive environmental attack, can cause severe damage to concrete infrastructures. This study examined the durability of an eco-friendly lightweight concrete (LWC), made with artificial lightweight fine aggregate and various mineral admixtures exposed to both physical and chemical sulfate attack by performing the change of concrete mass, dynamic elastic modul ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.130022

36. Investigation on the dynamic compressive behavior of waste tires rubber-modified self-compacting concrete under multiple impacts loading

Author:
Zhiheng Liu; Xudong Chen; Xinquan Wang; Hongguo Diao
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.336 pp. 130289
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
brittleness; concrete; deformation; durability; energy; heat treatment; rubber; temperature
Abstract:
... The rubberized self-compacting concrete (RSCC) combines the better ductility and toughness of rubber aggregates and the better working performance of self-compacting concrete (SCC), and has gained popularity. In practice, concrete structures often suffer multiple impacts loading during their service life. Therefore, this work investigates the dynamic compressive properties of RSCC under multiple i ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.130289

37. Iron oxide-modified pervious concrete filter for lead removal from wastewater

Author:
C.R. Krishnan; Manu Santhanam; Mathava Kumar; Murali Rangarajan
Source:
Environmental technology & innovation 2022 v.28 pp. 102681
ISSN:
2352-1864
Subject:
adsorbents; adsorption; concrete; desorption; environmental technology; heavy metals; iron oxides; models; pH; permeability; sorption isotherms; wastewater
Abstract:
... The effects of partially adding iron-oxide-modified aggregate to OPC-based pervious concrete filter on the mechanical properties, heavy metal removal and leaching were investigated. Up to 10% of both coarse and fine aggregates were coated with iron oxide and filters (IOMA-C, coarse alone modified, IOMA-F fines alone modified and IOMA-CF) were prepared. Compressive strengths of the concrete improve ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.eti.2022.102681

38. Leaching behavior and environmental safety evaluation of fluorine ions from shotcrete with high-fluorine alkali-free liquid accelerator

Author:
Renhe Yang; Tingshu He
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.8 pp. 11267-11280
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
cement; concrete; fluorides; fluorine; gels; groundwater; liquids; particle size; research; soil; temperature
Abstract:
... High-fluorine alkali-free liquid accelerator (AF₋ₕf, F⁻ concentration was about 2.31g/L) was still used in engineering because of its low cost, excellent stability, and coagulation-promoting effect. The main purpose of this study was to explore the leaching behavior of fluorine ions in shotcrete for tunnel lining with high-fluorine alkali-free liquid accelerator and whether there was fluoride poll ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-16436-3

39. Life cycle dynamic sustainability maintenance strategy optimization of fly ash RC beam based on Monte Carlo simulation

Author:
Jingjing Wang; Yuanfeng Wang; Yurong Zhang; Yinshan Liu; Chengcheng Shi
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.351 pp. 131337
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
Monte Carlo method; carbon; carbon dioxide; concrete; discount rate; fly ash; infrastructure; models; China
Abstract:
... Small and medium span bridges account for 86% of the bridges in China, and maintenance is necessary to ensure their safety and serviceability. The infrastructure sector causes substantial CO₂ emissions, and it is one of the most polluting sectors. Fly ash (FA) is often used in bridges to reduce CO₂ emissions. Moreover, the lack of temporal information is an important limitation of the life cycle C ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131337

40. Material type influences the abundance but not richness of colonising organisms on marine structures

Author:
Kate C. Dodds; Nina Schaefer; Melanie J. Bishop; Shinichi Nakagawa; Paul R. Brooks; Antony M. Knights; Elisabeth M.A. Strain
Source:
Journal of environmental management 2022 v.307 pp. 114549
ISSN:
0301-4797
Subject:
benthic organisms; concrete; environmental management; meta-analysis; polymers; urbanization; wood
Abstract:
... Urbanisation of coastal areas and growth in the blue economy drive the proliferation of artificial structures in marine environments. These structures support distinct ecological communities compared to natural hard substrates, potentially reflecting differences in the materials from which they are constructed. We undertook a meta-analysis of 46 studies to compare the effects of different material ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114549

41. Material type weakly affects algal colonisation but not macrofaunal community in an artificial intertidal habitat

Author:
Rania S. Hartanto; Lynette H.L. Loke; Eliza C. Heery; Amanda R. Hsiung; Marcus W.X. Goh; Y. Shona Pek; William R. Birch; Peter A. Todd
Source:
Ecological engineering 2022 v.176 pp. 106514
ISSN:
0925-8574
Subject:
Singapore; algae; climate change; community structure; concrete; fauna; granite; habitats; limestone; littoral zone; population growth; sandstone; species richness; urbanization
Abstract:
... The urbanisation and hardening of shorelines is likely to continue in response to coastal population growth and climate change. To mitigate associated ecological impacts, ecological engineering is being increasingly applied to enhance local biodiversity. This includes retrofitting topographically complex tiles or units onto intertidal artificial structures to mimic features of the natural hard-bot ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecoleng.2021.106514

42. Mechanical Properties of Concrete Composites Consisting of Southern Pine Wood Chips and Micronized Rubber Powder

Author:
John Cole; Jason Street; Roy Daniel Seale
Source:
Journal of the ASABE v.65 no.2 pp. 437-451
ISSN:
2769-3287
Subject:
biomass; compression strength; concrete; modulus of elasticity; modulus of rupture; rubber; wood; wood chips
Abstract:
... HighlightsA more flexible and ductile concrete was produced with micronized rubber powder (MRP) and wood chip inclusions.Failure modes with MRP or wood chip inclusions were less sudden and less catastrophic than with 100% concrete.The composites with MRP and wood chips lessened the propagation of cracks throughout the specimen.Compressive strength was reduced when MRP or wood chips was used as a r ...
DOI:
10.13031/ja.14585

43. Microstructure and durability performance of sustainable cementitious composites containing high-volume regenerative biosilica

Author:
Jiaqi Li; Qingxu Jin; Wenxin Zhang; Chen Li; Paulo J.M. Monteiro
Source:
Resources, conservation, and recycling 2022 v.178 pp. 106038
ISSN:
0921-3449
Subject:
biofuels; byproducts; carbon dioxide; cement; chlorides; clean energy; concrete; diatomaceous earth; durability; fuel production; microstructure; permeability; shrinkage
Abstract:
... To promote diatom-based biofuel productions in clean energy, this paper explores the potential of using biosilica as a renewable and regenerative byproduct from diatom-based biofuel production in cementitious materials. High-purity diatomite (DE), a biosilica model compound, is selected to investigate the microstructure and durability performance of diatom-based cementitious composites. The replac ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.106038

44. Morphological characteristics of calcium carbonate crystallization in CO₂ pre-cured aerated concrete

Author:
Jiayu Lu; Shengqian Ruan; Yi Liu; Tao Wang; Qiang Zeng; Dongming Yan
Source:
RSC advances 2022 v.12 no.23 pp. 14610-14620
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
calcite; calcium carbonate; carbon dioxide; cement; concrete; crystal structure; crystallization; microstructure; sorption
Abstract:
... Early-stage CO₂ curing technology for alkaline construction materials (such as cement concrete) has gained increasing interest owing to the advantages of material properties improvement and high potential of CO₂ sinking. Less attention, however, has been paid to morphological characteristics of CaCO₃ in carbonated cement concrete. The crystal structure and micromorphology of CaCO₃ in an early-age ...
DOI:
10.1039/d2ra01901a

45. Multi-criteria decision-making applied to the sustainability of building structures based on Modern Methods of Construction

Author:
Antonio J. Sánchez-Garrido; Ignacio J. Navarro; Víctor Yepes
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.330 pp. 129724
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
cleaning; coconut meal; concrete; design for environment; exhibitions; journals; multi-criteria decision making; residential housing; slabs; social impact; sustainable development; weight
Abstract:
... Since the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals, great concern has arisen on how to diminish the impacts that result from construction activities. In such context, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) rise as a powerful way to reduce life cycle impacts through optimizing the consumption of materials. This paper focuses on the sustainability assessment of different modern construction ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129724

46. Multilayer assembly of phase change material and bio-based concrete: A passive envelope to improve the energy and hygrothermal performance of buildings

Author:
Dongxia Wu; Mourad Rahim; Mohammed El Ganaoui; Rachid Bennacer; Bin Liu
Source:
Energy conversion and management 2022 v.257 pp. 115454
ISSN:
0196-8904
Subject:
administrative management; climate; concrete; energy conversion; heat; hemp; insulating materials; latent heat; moisture diffusivity; phase transition; relative humidity; risk; summer; temperature; vapor pressure; water vapor
Abstract:
... Phase change materials (PCMs) can improve indoor thermal comfort and reduce energy consumption, while bio-based concrete is an environment-friendly material that enables indoor humidity regulation and heat insulation. However, only a few studies have explored the integrated application of the two materials and comprehensively analyzed the energy and hygrothermal performance. In this study, a passi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enconman.2022.115454

47. Numerical modelling and dynamic response analysis of a 10 MW semi-submersible floating offshore wind turbine subjected to ship collision loads

Author:
Zhaolong Yu; Jørgen Amdahl; Martin Rypestøl; Zhengshun Cheng
Source:
Renewable energy 2022 v.184 pp. 677-699
ISSN:
0960-1481
Subject:
absorption; coasts; concrete; energy; equations; financial economics; finite element analysis; hydrodynamics; risk; torque; wind turbines
Abstract:
... The number of installed offshore wind turbines is continuously growing worldwide in recent years. Offshore wind farms are generally located near the coast close to traffic lanes and are exposed to the risk of collisions from visiting and passing ships. Potential consequences of collisions may vary from local structural damage to the detachment of turbine nacelles and rotors, and even tower collaps ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.renene.2021.12.002

48. PDMS-OH and nano-SiO2 Modified KH570-TEOS silica-sol coating and protective effect on concrete

Author:
Yang Liu; Qiang Lin; Jiaqing Chen; Yawei Shao; Yanqiu Wang; Junyi Wang
Source:
Colloids and surfaces 2022 v.648 pp. 129279
ISSN:
0927-7757
Subject:
acidification; adhesion; catalysts; concrete; pH; protective effect; seawater; silica; sol-gel processing; steel; water uptake
Abstract:
... Concrete structures fail when external water and aggressive particles penetrate and cause problems such as acidification and rusting of internal steel structures. Nowadays, surface protective coatings are mostly used to protect concrete. However, there are problems such as poor water resistance of inorganic coating and poor adhesion of organic coating. In this paper, we use sol-gel method to compo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129279

49. Packing density of ternary cementitious particles based on wet packing method

Author:
S.H. Chu; W.L. Lam; L. Li; Chi Sun Poon
Source:
Powder technology 2022 v.405 pp. 117493
ISSN:
0032-5910
Subject:
cement; concrete; models; technology
Abstract:
... The particle packing of cementitious materials is of essential importance to the performance of paste which constitutes the most uncertain part of mortar/concrete. Such importance is arising from the fact that the design of cementitious particle system inevitably involves the packing design, particularly for the emerging materials of 3D printable concrete and ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117493

50. Performance and processing yield comparisons of Large White male turkeys by genetic lines, sources, and seasonal rearing

Author:
K.R. Flores; J.L. Grimes
Source:
Poultry science 2022 v.101 no.4 pp. 101700
ISSN:
0032-5791
Subject:
Large White; autumn; breast meat; carcass yield; concrete; experimental design; feed conversion; genetic lines; hatcheries; males; poults; spring; statistical models
Abstract:
... Large White male turkey genetic lines (GL) comparison in performance and processing yields under the same conditions are rare in the literature. Two rearing experiments (EXP) were conducted to accomplish 2 objectives. The first objective was to test the effects of poult source and genetic lines on performance and processing yields. The second objective was to extract season and growth patterns whe ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.psj.2022.101700