Browsing by Subject "adhesion"
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Adhesion in bitumen-aggregate systems and quantification of the effect of water on the adhesive bond (Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)This research is intended to contribute toward the understanding, development, and implementation of a more fundamental design process for bituminous pavement materials, utilizing thermodynamic properties of the materials ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)Moisture induced damage of hot mix asphalt pavements has a significant economic impact in terms of excessive maintenance and rehabilitation costs. The moisture sensitivity of an asphalt mix depends on the combined effects ...
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(2011-10-21)This thesis research investigates the adhesion mechanisms of protein molecules to surfaces of biomaterials. New understanding in such adhesion mechanisms will lead to materials design and surface engineering in order to ...
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(2012-10-19)The stability of drops forced by both wind and gravity is a fluid mechanics problem relevant to heat exchangers, fuel cells, and aircraft icing. To investigate this phenomenon, drops from 15 micro-liters to 400 micro-liters ...
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(2018-08-05)Sealed sawcut joints are an essential feature of jointed concrete pavement construction and performance as they not only accommodate movements associated with concrete slabs but also prevent entry of moisture and incompressibles ...
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(2019-12-04)Application of tack coats prior to placement of a thin overlay is a prerequisite to bond between the existing and the overlaid layers. Although a conventional tack is appropriately applied to the surface, this material is ...