Effects of cover crops on soil aggregate‐associated organic carbon and nitrogen characteristics in a cotton–corn rotation system
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DOI: 10.1002/saj2.70137
Abstract: This 3‐year field study evaluated the effects of winter cover crop treatments, including no cover crop (control), elbon rye ( Secale cereale L.), daikon radish ( Raphanus sativus ssp. acanthiformis ), Austrian winter field peas… read more here.
Keywords: cotton corn; aggregate; soil aggregate; corn rotation ... See more keywords
Estimation of Los Angeles abrasion resistance of igneous rocks from mechanical aggregate properties
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DOI: 10.1007/s10064-017-1134-0
Abstract: Aggregates are one of the most common materials used in engineering projects, and they are exposed to a variety of physical and chemical influences depending on the areas in which they are used. An aggregate… read more here.
Keywords: abrasion resistance; los angeles; angeles abrasion; aggregate ... See more keywords
An investigation of the general relationships between abrasion resistance of aggregates and rock aggregate properties
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DOI: 10.1007/s10064-018-1366-7
Abstract: Resistance to degradation is one of the most important aggregate properties for engineering projects involving the use of aggregates. The Los Angeles abrasion loss (LAAL) test is among the common aggregate degradation tests that provide… read more here.
Keywords: abrasion resistance; resistance; aggregate; aggregate properties ... See more keywords
Assessment of soil aggregation properties after conversion from rice to greenhouse organic cultivation on SOC controlling mechanism
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DOI: 10.1007/s11368-020-02589-0
Abstract: Purpose Organic manure is beneficial for macro-aggregate formation and soil organic carbon (SOC), but how SOC change in aggregate fractions in time-series is still uncertain. Moreover, greenhouse systems converted from cereal fields quickly faced soil… read more here.
Keywords: soc; soil aggregation; aggregate; soil ... See more keywords
Internal Curing Utilising Recycled Concrete Aggregate: A Sustainable Approach for Improving High-Strength Concrete’s Performance
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DOI: 10.1007/s13369-024-09187-z
Abstract: High-strength concrete (HSC) makes up the vast majority of materials used in the construction sector due to its exceptional mechanical characteristics and outstanding long-term behaviour. However, in cement-based materials with a low water-to-binder ratio (w/b),… read more here.
Keywords: coarse aggregate; internal curing; aggregate; shrinkage ... See more keywords
Valorization of low-quality recycled concrete aggregates in cement-based systems through carbonation: assessment of engineering performance
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DOI: 10.1007/s41779-025-01208-w
Abstract: With the continuous rise in construction and demolition waste (CDW) generation and the increasing demand for sustainable construction materials, this study aims to explore the potential of utilizing recycled concrete aggregate (RCA)—the most abundant component… read more here.
Keywords: aggregate; engineering; accelerated carbonation; performance ... See more keywords
Mechanical and radiation shielding properties of mortars with additive fine aggregate mine waste
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2016.11.022
Abstract: Abstract Incorporation of barite-fluorspar mine waste (BFMW) as a fine aggregate additive has been investigated for its effect on the mechanical and shielding properties of cement mortar. Several mortar mixtures were prepared with different proportions… read more here.
Keywords: mine waste; fine aggregate; radiation shielding; aggregate ... See more keywords
Effect of vineyard pruning residue application on soil aggregate formation, aggregate stability and carbon content in different aggregate sizes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2019.104219
Abstract: Abstract In this research, the effects of amendments of vineyard (Vitis vinifera) pruning residue (VPR) into soil (Typic Xerofluvent) by two different soil tillage (disk harrow and rotary tiller) on aggregate formation (AgF), aggregate stability… read more here.
Keywords: aggregate; soil; pruning residue; aggregate sizes ... See more keywords
Chemical structure of soil organic matter and its role in aggregate formation in Haplic Chernozem under the contrasting land use variants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2021.105403
Abstract: Abstract The different soil organic matter (SOM) pools were isolated from the surface horizons of Haplic Chernozem in contrast variants of land use: (a) free particulate OM, (b) occluded particulate OM, (c) clay-associated OM, and… read more here.
Keywords: organic matter; aggregate; haplic chernozem; chemical structure ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the concrete prisms test method for assessing the potential alkali-aggregate reactivity of recycled concrete aggregates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2017.10.008
Abstract: Abstract The concrete prism test (CPT) is a widely used method for assessing the potential alkali-aggregate reactivity of any given natural aggregate. This paper presents the evaluation of the current method and its applicability to… read more here.
Keywords: method; reactivity; rca; aggregate ... See more keywords
The effect of long term weathering on hemp and rapeseed concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106014
Abstract: Abstract Two vegetal aggregate types are studied for their performance regarding immersion and outdoor weathering. The most widely researched bio-aggregate to date is hemp shiv; which is used in this study as well as chopped… read more here.
Keywords: long term; hemp rapeseed; term weathering; weathering hemp ... See more keywords