Evaluation of the sealing effectiveness of expansive cement grouts through a novel water penetration test
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118974
Abstract: Abstract The main objective of the work presented in this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of using three inorganic expansive agents in developing expansive cementitious grouts for sealing concrete cracks. Two of the agents… read more here.
Keywords: cement grouts; cement; water penetration; expansive cement ... See more keywords
The efficiency of Darcy and two-dimensional diffusion flow models to estimate water penetration into concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.102012
Abstract: Abstract Darcy's equation which governs the one-dimensional flow of fluids through porous media, is widely used to assess the permeability of concrete, while water penetrating into concrete spreads in all directions. For this reason, this… read more here.
Keywords: diffusion; water; water penetration; optimum diffusion ... See more keywords
Biomimetic Fibrous Leaf-Vein Membrane Enabling Unidirectional Water Penetration and Effective Antibacterial PM Filtration.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4117137
Abstract: Air pollution induced by pathogenic particulate matter (PM) has posed a serious threat to public health worldwide. Advanced air filters are thus required, not only exhibiting high PM capture efficiency, low breathing resistance, and high… read more here.
Keywords: fibrous leaf; biomimetic fibrous; water; unidirectional water ... See more keywords