Seawater During Curing Can Strengthen Plastic-Fiber Concrete, But Only Up to a Point
New research shows that seawater exposure during curing can dramatically improve the flexural performance of polyethylene fiber-reinforced mortar, but only ...
Tag: precast concrete
Corrosion Quietly Rewrites How Precast Bridge Joints Fail Under Cyclic Loads
New cyclic tensile experiments show that chloride corrosion of grouted sleeve connections shifts failure from ductile rebar fracture to brittle ...
Full-scale lab tests reveal how precast concrete joints survive earthquakes
A hybrid experimental and numerical study shows that precast concrete frames with nib connections remain largely safe in moderate earthquakes ...
Fire-Heated Insulation Foams and Rockwool Lose Strength in Surprising Ways
New experiments show that rockwool, though non-combustible, can lose over 90 percent of its mechanical strength after high-temperature exposure, while ...
Replaceable Steel Fuses Could Make Precast Buildings Earthquake-Proof and Fast to Repair
Researchers have developed a hybrid precast concrete connection with a bolted, replaceable I-shaped steel fuse that absorbs earthquake damage and ...
New Ductile Connections Keep Hollow Core Slabs Standing When Earthquakes Strike
Researchers at Anna University have developed two novel ductile slab-to-beam connection details that kept hollow core floor slabs supported at ...
Replaceable Fuses and Steel Shear Tabs Could Make Precast Buildings Earthquake-Resilient
Researchers have developed validated design criteria for steel shear tabs in precast concrete connections that pair with replaceable buckling-restrained brace ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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