Browsing by Subject "Durability"
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(2023-07-05)The use of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in Texas bridges has the potential to add substantial improvements to bridge construction. Advanced material properties and superior durability of UHPC can result in ...
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(2009-06-02)In recent years an increased use of polymers has occurred to modify asphalt binders, mainly to decrease pavement rutting but also to improve binder failure strain in direct tension. Whereas all of these effects positively ...
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(2010-07-14)Although concrete is widely considered a very durable material, if conditions are such, it can be vulnerable to deterioration and early distress development. Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) is a major durability problem in ...
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(2017-06-21)Porous Graded Asphalts (PGA) are thin layers utilized on top of conventional pavements that are characterized for containing high air void contents (AV) (usually larger than 18%) which results in high drainability; this ...
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(2011-08-08)Polymer coated sheet metal components find diverse applications in many industries. The manufacturing of the components generally involves forming of sheet metal into the desired shape and coating of the formed part with ...