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The sustainable utilization of post-consumer waste glass in concrete has emerged as a promising approach to reduce cement consumption, mitigate landfill disposal, and enhance material performance. However, most previous ...

Abstract Background Dental plaster, dental stone, and improved stone are commonly used gypsum products for dental molds. While improved stone is preferred for final molds due to its strength, dental plaster is cheaper bu...

Abstract Accurate prediction of compressive strength is important for the efficient design of sustainable concrete incorporating palm oil fuel ash (POFA). This study developed a hybrid artificial neural network model opt...

Abstract The Broad Learning System (BLS) provides an effective framework for nonlinear mapping, offering advantages over traditional deep neural networks through its expanded input node architecture. While BLS has demons...

Abstract This research employs hybrid machine learning techniques to optimize the mechanical properties of 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) lattice structures. By integrating random forest (RF) and XGBoost (XGB) algorith...

Abstract The development of sustainable infrastructure in Nigeria requires the effective use of native timber species in designed constructions. This study assesses the structural integrity of glue-laminated timber (Glul...

Red mud that is produced as a residue of alumina from bauxite ore through the Bayer process is undesirable or has potential environmental problems due to its large volume and high pH. Red mud was incorporated into the co...

Abstract This work developed an enhanced model to examine the High-Strength Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (HSFRC) that is replaced with 10% metakaolin as a sustainable cement replacement and four types of fibers at different...

Abstract Utilization of industrial waste to produce geopolymer concrete is a good answer to minimize the carbon-dioxide( Co2) released from the traditional procedure of producing Ordinary Portland cement (OPC). This not ...

A crucial objective for mitigating the global environmental footprint of the construction sector is the imperative to develop sustainable and ecological concrete alternatives. This investigation presents a novel strategy...

Waste material, including glass, presents significant environmental challenges due to its non-biodegradable nature and low global recycling rates. Incorporating waste glass into concrete offers a sustainable solution, bu...

Abstract Concrete production’s environmental impact has driven the use of supplementary cementitious materials like sawdust ash (SDA) and admixtures such as Conplast to enhance sustainability and performance. This stud...

Abstract This study investigates the compressive behavior and analytical modeling of natural and rubberized concretes confined with cost-effective glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) jackets. Forty-two cylindrical spec...

Video snapshot compressive imaging is a computational imaging technique based on compressed sensing that acquires high-speed frames through a 2D compressed measurement, followed by an algorithmic reconstruction. Current ...

Abstract Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) is increasingly used in modern construction because of its improved strength, durability, and versatility. This review analyses data from several research papers to evaluat...

Abstract This study explores the valorization of ceramic waste (CW) and waste tire particles in the development of eco-friendly cementitious tiles for outdoor roof shielding applications. CW, sourced from industrial bypr...

Geopolymers are known for its high compressive but low tensile strength due to its brittle nature, which restricts the use of geopolymers as structural material. It is important to enhance their mechanical performance by...

Objective To investigate the influence of water on the monotonic and fatigue strength of a lithium disilicate glass-ceramic. Methods Ninety bar-shaped specimens (1.0 × 1.0 × 12.0 mm) were prepared from Advanced Lithium...

This study reports the fabrication and evaluation of layered scaffolds based on polylactide/polycaprolactone (PLPC) matrices for osteochondral-inspired designs. Bilayer architectures comprised a bone-facing layer with mi...

Abstract Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are promising for rapid concrete repair but are hindered by excessive drying shrinkage. This study evaluates the efficacy of MgO-based (MEA), CaO-based (CSEA), and calcium sulfo...

This study proposes a deep-hole directional blasting technology based on polymer energy charge packages for roof cutting and pressure relief as a solution to difficult roadway support and poor stability of coal pillars d...

Abstract The use of textile fibre-reinforced composite materials for many alternative applications has significantly increased in the twenty-first century due to their lightweight nature and high strength-to-weight ratio...

This study investigates the complementary modulation of chitosan/keratin hydrogels through the combined use of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and Pluronic F-68, aiming to tailor mechanical stability, porosity, and biol...

With the expanding use of woven composites in critical load-bearing applications under harsh environmental conditions, it is essential to evaluate how hygrothermal exposure affects their performance. This study aims to s...