Investigation Of Physical And Chemical Characteristics Of Masonry Stones And Bricks During Building Cleaning Part2 Chemical Testing (2014)
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Zhang, B., Reza, H., Gu, S., & Gupta, N. (2014). Investigation Of Physical And Chemical Characteristics Of Masonry Stones And Bricks During Building Cleaning Part2 Chemical Testing. Journal of Physical Science and Application, 4(4), 223-235. https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5348/2014.04.002

This series of study focused on analysing and assessing the changes of the physical and chemical characteristics of the surfaces of the masonrystones and bricks during the sandblasting cleaning process by conducting various physical and chemical test... Read More about Investigation Of Physical And Chemical Characteristics Of Masonry Stones And Bricks During Building Cleaning Part2 Chemical Testing.

Investigation Of Physical And Chemical Characteristics Of Masonry Stones And Bricks Part 1 Physical Testing (2014)
Journal Article
Zhang, B., Reza, H., Gu, S., & Gupta, N. (2014). Investigation Of Physical And Chemical Characteristics Of Masonry Stones And Bricks Part 1 Physical Testing. Journal of Physical Science and Application, 4(4), 207-222. https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5348/2014.04.001

This series of study focused on analysing and assessing the changes of the physical and chemical characteristics of the surfaces of the masonrystones and bricks during the sandblasting cleaning process by conducting various physical and chemical test... Read More about Investigation Of Physical And Chemical Characteristics Of Masonry Stones And Bricks Part 1 Physical Testing.

Deformation and fracture behaviour of flax fibre reinforced thermosetting polymer matrix composites. (2007)
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Hughes, M., Carpenter, J., & Hill, C. A. S. (2007). Deformation and fracture behaviour of flax fibre reinforced thermosetting polymer matrix composites. Journal of Materials Science, 42, 2499-2511. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-006-1027-2

The mechanical properties of unidirectional flax fibre reinforced unsaturated polyester resin composites were studied with particular emphasis on their tensile deformation behaviour. These materials displayed characteristic non-linear behaviour when... Read More about Deformation and fracture behaviour of flax fibre reinforced thermosetting polymer matrix composites..

Using crushed clay brick as coarse aggregates in concrete. (2006)
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Khalaf, F. (2006). Using crushed clay brick as coarse aggregates in concrete. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 18, 518-526. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282006%2918%3A4%28518%29

This paper provides the results of an experimental investigation into the use of crushed new clay brick as coarse aggregate in producing concrete. The present investigation is the first phase of a two-phase program to study the effects of using recyc... Read More about Using crushed clay brick as coarse aggregates in concrete..

The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings. (2006)
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Smith, S., Baker, D., MacKenzie, R., Wood, J. B., Dunbavin, P., & Panter, D. (2006). The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings. Journal of Building Appraisal, 2(1), 69-85

This paper outlines the background, process and system approach towards the development of robust details (RD) for sound insulation for new build dwellings in England and Wales. Part 1 outlines the initial Robust Standard Details project and its fram... Read More about The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings..

New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength. (2005)
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Khalaf, F. (2005). New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 17, 725-732. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282005%2917%3A6%28725%29

The bond strength between masonry units and mortar has been of considerable interest to researchers for some time. The flexural bond strength of masonry in particular is needed for the design of masonry walls subjected to horizontal forces applied no... Read More about New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength..

Properties of new and recycled clay brick aggregates for use in concrete. (2005)
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Khalaf, F., & De Venny, A. S. (2005). Properties of new and recycled clay brick aggregates for use in concrete. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 17, 456-464. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282005%2917%3A4%28456%29

The testing described in this paper was performed to establish the physical and mechanical properties of new and recycled crushed clay brick aggregates for use in portland cement concrete (PCC). Various physical and mechanical properties of eight dif... Read More about Properties of new and recycled clay brick aggregates for use in concrete..

Performance of brick aggregate concrete at high temperatures. (2004)
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Khalaf, F. M., & DeVenny, A. S. (2004). Performance of brick aggregate concrete at high temperatures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 16(6), 556-565. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282004%2916%3A6%28556%29

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation into the effects of high temperatures on the properties of concrete made with crushed clay bricks as the coarse aggregate. Two types of brick of different strength were crushed to coars... Read More about Performance of brick aggregate concrete at high temperatures..

The use of organo alkoxysilane coupling agents for wood preservation (2004)
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Hill, C. A. S., Farahani, M. R. M., & Hale, M. D. C. (2004). The use of organo alkoxysilane coupling agents for wood preservation. Holzforschung, 58(3), 316-325. https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2004.049

Corsican pine (Pinus nigra) sapwood was treated with methanolic solutions of two organo alkoxysilanes ([γ-(methacryloxy)propylx] trimethoxy silane (TMPS), or vinyl trimethoxy silane (VTMS)). Various treatment parameters were studied in order to deter... Read More about The use of organo alkoxysilane coupling agents for wood preservation.

Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 1. Factors influencing the treatment process (1995)
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Turner, P., & Murphy, R. (1995). Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 1. Factors influencing the treatment process. Wood science and technology, 29(5), 385-395. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00202586

Several factors which influence the treatment of timber products with vapour phase preservatives such as borate esters are considered. Gas flow rate through the substrate was found to be a significant factor limiting both preservative penetration and... Read More about Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 1. Factors influencing the treatment process.