Alternative polymeric matrices for wood-plastic composites: Effects on mechanical properties and resistance to natural weathering
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.03.266
Abstract: Abstract The influences of plastic matrix on mechanical properties (flexural and tensile properties) of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) were investigated. WPCs were prepared with five types of plastic as the matrix phase, namely high density polyethylene… read more here.
Keywords: plastic composites; resistance natural; wood plastic; mechanical properties ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation on durability characteristics of steel and polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete exposed to natural weathering action
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118910
Abstract: Abstract It is common perception that fiber reinforced concretes (FRCs) are prone to internal and external deterioration due to presence of fibers. This is the reason that construction industry is reluctant to use FRC despite… read more here.
Keywords: steel; fiber reinforced; durability; natural weathering ... See more keywords
Influential parameters on natural weathering under harsh climatic conditions of mechanically recycled plastic film specimens.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.09.044
Abstract: In this work, real life reclaimed plastic solid waste (PSW) secured from the municipal sector was mechanically recycled and compounded with virgin linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). The compounding of the plastic film samples utilised… read more here.
Keywords: climatic conditions; plastic film; mechanically recycled; film ... See more keywords
Morphological features of magnetorheological elastomer degradation under a natural weathering environment
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51736-x
Abstract: It is well known in the field of materials science that a substance’s longevity is significantly influenced by its environment. Everything begins with the initial contact on a material’s surface. This influence will then deteriorate… read more here.
Keywords: environment; degradation; natural weathering; surface ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Physical and Adhesive Properties of Natural Weathering Asphalt
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/5783256
Abstract: Asphalt suffers from a series of aging processes in the natural environment. This is a significant factor in asphalt pavement diseases. Research of the properties of the decay processes in the natural weathering of asphalt… read more here.
Keywords: neat asphalt; adhesive properties; weathering asphalt; asphalt ... See more keywords
Natural weathering effects on white, green, and black HDPE textured GMs
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DOI: 10.1680/jgein.24.00150
Abstract: This study investigates the degradation of textured High-Density Polyethene (HDPE) geomembranes (GMs) subjected to natural weathering for 8.5 to 10.5 years. The GMs, denoted as GM-W/B (white and black), GM-G (green) and GM-B (black), had… read more here.
Keywords: gms; degradation; hdpe; natural weathering ... See more keywords
Natural Weathering Effects on the Mechanical, Rheological, and Morphological Properties of Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) in Tropical Climate
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23179929
Abstract: Magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) materials have the potential to be used in a wide range of applications that require long-term service in hostile environments. These widespread applications will result in the emergence of MRE-specific durability issues,… read more here.
Keywords: magnetorheological elastomer; mre; elastomer mre; natural weathering ... See more keywords