This paper presents the results of 12 tests on small-scale reinforced concrete beams strengthened in flexure with a single NSM carbon FRP bar. The used bar is novel commercial high values glass transition Tg and decomposition Td temperature to improve performance strengthening system at elevated temperature. bonded using cementitious grout rather than an epoxy adhesive. Flexural were performed ...

Acid mine drainage (AMD) from abandoned coal mines continues to be one of the most significant environmental problems. Remediation of AMD requires an addition of lime source to decrease the acidity, and grouting the entire mine and encapsulating the pyrite by calcium-rich additives is often employed. Utilization of alkaline coal combustion by-products (CCBs) has gained acceptance in such remedi...

A new type of grouting material—FCM (fast cementing material)—is being used in coastal and offshore infrastructure projects, such as harbor tunnel rehabilitation. In order to investigate how this material performs under different conditions, the compressive strength, failure mode, surface microscopic changes fracture penetration degrees crack angles grout-reinforced specimens formed by FCM sand...

Since time domain reflectometry (TDR) has been identified as one of the potential non-destructive methods for quality control of soil nailing works in 2003, further development work has been carried out. This report updates on the experience gained on the use of this technique to determine soil nail length. Various sources of uncertainty of a TDR test have been studied. They include human judge...

In this paper, the grouting ability of sandy soils is investigated by artificial neural networks based on the results of chemical grout injection tests. In order to evaluate the soil grouting potential, experimental samples were prepared and then injected. The sand samples with three different particle sizes (medium, fine, and silty) and three relative densities (%30, %50, and %90) were injecte...

statement of problem: it has been established that successful root canal treatment depends on the quality of obturation. deeper penetration of spreaders can improve the apical seal and the quality of the obturation. purpose: the aim of this study was to compare the initial penetration depth of spreaders during lateral condensation of 0.04 and 0.02 tapered gutta-percha master cones. materials an...

Abstract This paper designed a special-shaped cross-section hollow self-drilling bolt with discharge grooves, in which Mindlin’s solution of displacement was used the elastic wholly grouted bolt. Theoretically, ultimate pulling force and residual were analyzed by considering average distribution assumption stress. The bolts’ performance 2, 3, 4 grooves compared circular bolts, experimental resu...