Composite materials have been used extensively in various applications, such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and aviation thanks to their interesting mechanical properties. However, a substantial drawback in the use of such composite materials is that they absorb a significant amount of moisture when exposed to severe hygrothermal conditions. This factor dramatically affects t...

UNLABELLED The aim of this study was to assess occurrence of dampness and mold in school buildings in three European countries (the Netherlands, Spain, and Finland), representing different climatic regions. An assessment was performed utilizing both questionnaires and on-site building investigations, and the agreement between these two methods was evaluated for validation purposes. On the basis...

Moisture damage to bituminous pavement occurs via several mechanisms, and appears in diverse forms such as blistering, stripping, and disaggregation. Blistering is a fulminating phenomenon in which the trapped moisture evaporates and upheaves the pavement surface layer within a few hours as a result of so-called blistering heat. In contrast, stripping and disaggregation are types of internal ch...

From the premise that desiccation-induced damage is associated with a free-radical mechanism of injur\. we address the hypothesis thai expression of desiccation damage is dependent on metabolism. The effects of temperature and O, concentration on the expression of damage were studied in germinating bean [Phaseoius vuigaris L. cv. Pole Kentucky Wtinder) axes and maize {Zea mavs L. cv. Kelvedon G...

Moisture damage in asphalt mixtures refers to the loss of strength and durability due presence water. Road network is showing severe deterioration such as raveling stripping because bond between aggregates film broken water intrusion. To minimize moisture mixes are investigated evaluate effect air voids degree saturation media attack conditioning period. one major issues distress. It adhesive c...

Abstract Heat and Moisture Transfer (HMT) simulations are used to evaluate moisture related damage risks in building envelopes. HMT commonly performed accepting the hypothesis of not considering hysteresis materials. The results simulation a timber wall with presented, compared three simplified models, showing effects on assessment risk decay. content is most influenced variable, while temperat...

The study examined the effect of moisture content on maize shelling speed using a manually operated hand Sheller (cone type). Twenty (20) unthreshed maize cob samples (A-J) were used for the study. The samples were analysed in the laboratory for parameters such as weight of samples before and after drying, moisture content and shelling speed. The result indicated that sample J, after sixty nine...

BACKGROUND Protecting the skin against moisture-associated damage is an important component of comprehensive skin and wound care. Based on a review of literature, the authors propose key interventions to protect and prevent damage in the skin folds, perineum, and areas surrounding a wound or stoma. OBJECTIVE The aim of this scoping review is to identify and provide a narrative integration of ...

BACKGROUND The aim of this paper was to examine associations between school building characteristics, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), and health responses using questionnaire data from both school principals and students. METHODS From 334 randomly sampled schools, 4248 sixth grade students from 297 schools participated in a questionnaire. From these schools, 134 principals returned questi...