Effect of basalt, silica sand and fly ash on the mechanical properties of quaternary polymer concretes
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DOI: 10.1007/s12034-018-1582-6
Abstract: The aim of this study is to manufacture quaternary polymer concretes (PCs) and optimize the weight percentages of the epoxy resin, ultrafine fly ash, silica sand and basalt aggregates. For this, we first manufactured binary… read more here.
Keywords: basalt; fly ash; silica sand;
Simultaneous Adsorption of Multi-lanthanides from Aqueous Silica Sand Solution Using Pectin–Activated Carbon Composite
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DOI: 10.1007/s13369-020-04386-w
Abstract: Extraction of pectin (Pec) from banana (Musa paradisiaca L.) peels, the agricultural waste of banana fruit treated in acidic condition, and its fabrication into pectin–activated carbon (Pec–AC) composite by impregnation method were investigated. This Pec–AC… read more here.
Keywords: pec composite; multi lanthanides; silica sand;
Properties and pore-forming mechanism of silica sand tailing-steel slag-coal gangue based permeable ceramics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118870
Abstract: Abstract In order to promote the construction of “sponge city”, fully utilize industrial solid waste, an eco-friendly permeable ceramic was successfully prepared by using silica sand tailing, steel slag and coal gangue. Through systematic investigation… read more here.
Keywords: strength; silica sand; sand tailing; tailing steel ... See more keywords
Sustainable utilization of recycled asphalt as aggregates in engineered cementitious composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122727
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the outcomes of a study which is part of a large and long-term research program being undertaken at the University of Windsor to investigate the viability of using recycled materials as… read more here.
Keywords: cementitious composites; aggregates engineered; engineered cementitious; asphalt ... See more keywords
Influence of pore water chemistry on GCL self-healing with hydration from silica sand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geotexmem.2020.12.007
Abstract: Abstract The self-healing of a GCL with a circular hole is examined in experiments where the GCL, overlain by geomembrane, is hydrated from a silica sand subgrade (SSS) having three different pore water chemistries. Factors… read more here.
Keywords: pore water; self healing; gcl self; chemistry ... See more keywords
Assessing potassium release in natural silica sand from novel K-enriched sewage sludge biochar fertilizers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115080
Abstract: Enrichment of biochars to produce slow nutrient release fertilizers with minimal losses to the environment is a promising strategy. However, the release of potassium (K) from biochar-based fertilizer produced from sewage sludge (SS) is still… read more here.
Keywords: potassium; biochar; fertilizer; release ... See more keywords
Cyclic properties of dense to very dense silica sand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sandf.2019.04.002
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents results of a series of cyclic laboratory test performed on dense to very dense silica sand. Triaxial and direct simple shear tests were performed on reconstituted sand. The test program aimed… read more here.
Keywords: sand; dense silica; dense dense; silica sand ... See more keywords
Two types of biochars: one made from sugarcane bagasse, other one produced from paper fiber sludge and grain husks and their effects on water retention of a clay, a loamy soil and a silica sand
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DOI: 10.17221/15/2018-swr
Abstract: Biochar (BC) is used as a soil amendment to enhance plant growth by improving mainly soil chemical and hydrophysical properties. In this work the effects of two types of BCs on soil water retention properties… read more here.
Keywords: soil; water retention; water; silica sand ... See more keywords
Influence of silica sand on surface casting quality
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DOI: 10.24425/afe.2019.127107
Abstract: The current casting production of castings brings increased demands for surface and internal quality of the castings. Important factors, that influence the quality of casted components, are the materials used for the manufacture of moulds… read more here.
Keywords: production; influence silica; quality; silica sand ... See more keywords
Influence of Additives on Thermal Expansion of Silica in Sand Casting Applications
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DOI: 10.24425/afe.2025.155355
Abstract: Silica sand is extensively used as a moulding sand for both mould and core making in the cast iron and steel casting industries. The pouring temperatures of cast iron and steel create a nonlinear distribution… read more here.
Keywords: silica sand; silica; mould core; expansion silica ... See more keywords
The Utilization of Wet Silica Sand Sludge as an Additive in Different Temperature Sustainable Brick Production
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings15060849
Abstract: The conversion of the waste of wet silica sand sludge (W3S) into useful products, such as bricks, glassware, and ceramics, is an alternative solid waste management method. The aim of this study is to determine… read more here.
Keywords: brick; silica sand; wet silica;