Tiny fragments of acidophilous steppic grasslands serve as yet unknown habitats of endangered aeolian sand specialists among Aculeata (Hymenoptera)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10531-018-1646-3
Abstract: Aeolian sand specialists are traditionally recognized among the most threatened species of central European landscapes due to habitat loss. In the present study, we examined the diversity of bees and wasps, and the cover and… read more here.
Keywords: sand specialists; fragments acidophilous; steppic grasslands; acidophilous steppic ... See more keywords
Grey Model Research Based on the Pore Structure Fractal and Strength of NMR Aeolian Sand Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
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DOI: 10.1007/s11837-019-03887-w
Abstract: In the present study, macro-mechanical and micro-pore structure tests were conducted on aeolian sand lightweight aggregate concrete. A fractal theory was used to characterize the distributions of the pore radii of the concrete. Then, the… read more here.
Keywords: sand lightweight; aeolian sand; aggregate concrete; lightweight aggregate ... See more keywords
Aeolian sand transport over a wet, sandy beach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aeolia.2021.100712
Abstract: Abstract Quantifying aeolian transport within the intertidal zone is critical to understanding feedbacks between aeolian and nearshore processes in coastal environments. Here, we report a field study of aeolian transport over a wet bed in… read more here.
Keywords: transport; transport wet; aeolian sand; bed ... See more keywords
A study on velocity of aeolian sand particles over leeward slope by particle image velocimetry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2018.05.024
Abstract: Abstract Current studies on the movement of saltation sand grains in aeolian flow over a complex surface are not satisfactory. This is mainly because the landform conditions of most aeolian sand transport models are based… read more here.
Keywords: slope; sand; particle image; leeward slope ... See more keywords
Aeolian sand transport influenced by tide and beachface morphology
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2021.107987
Abstract: Abstract Beach aeolian sand transport is one of the most complicated but significant processes in beach-dune interactions. Focusing on tidal and morphological effects, field observations over several tidal cycles were carried out successively on two… read more here.
Keywords: sand; beachface; transport; sand transport ... See more keywords
Field study on vibration characteristics of geocell-reinforced aeolian sand subgrades
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-69683-y
Abstract: Constructing highways in deserts is expensive due to the difficulty of acquiring materials; utilizing aeolian sand effectively has become a problem, especially in the Xinjiang region, where the desert widely occurs. This paper aims to… read more here.
Keywords: sand; aeolian sand; reinforced aeolian; geocell reinforced ... See more keywords
Mechanical properties of aeolian sand cemented via microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP)
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73986-5
Abstract: The cementation of desert aeolian sand is a key method to control land desertification and dust storms, so an economical, green and durable process to reach the binding between sand grains needs to be searched.… read more here.
Keywords: micp; induced calcite; cementation; sand ... See more keywords
Investigation on the wind erosion resistance of aeolian sand solidified by enzyme mineralization combined with fiber reinforcement
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-18842-w
Abstract: Sandstorms can lead to atmospheric pollution, soil degradation and health damage, which the origin of frequent outbreaks is that traditional methods cannot effectively solve the solidified of aeolian sand. Enzyme induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP)… read more here.
Keywords: erosion; eicp; sand; aeolian sand ... See more keywords
Geotechnical evaluation of aeolian sand and gravel soil as subgrade backfill materials in desert lake regions
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-23752-y
Abstract: Given the constraints of transportation conditions and cost, using traditional gravel soil with favorable properties for backfilling is often impractical in remote desert highway construction. Consequently, aeolian sand, which is abundant in these regions, provides… read more here.
Keywords: aeolian sand; gravel soil; backfill; sand ... See more keywords
Experimental study on the seismic damage behavior of aeolian sand concrete columns
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DOI: 10.1080/13467581.2020.1719845
Abstract: ABSTRACT In order to promote the application of aeolian sand in concrete frame structures, it is necessary to study the seismic damage performance of aeolian sand concrete columns. In this paper, 4 concrete column specimens… read more here.
Keywords: sand concrete; aeolian sand; seismic damage; damage ... See more keywords
Shear Strength of Aeolian Sand Sediments
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DOI: 10.13031/trans.12537
Abstract: The anti-erodibility of aeolian sand sediments represents their resistance to airflow shear and is closely associated with soil shear strength. However, there have been few studies on the anti-erodibility of sediments from the perspective of… read more here.
Keywords: strength; strength aeolian; shear strength; aeolian sand ... See more keywords