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Extruded Catalysts with Magnetic Properties for Biodiesel Production

Euripedes Garcia Silveira Junior,  Oselys Rodriguez Justo,  Victor Haber Perez,  Inés Reyero,  Ana Serrano-Lotina,  Leonardo Campos Ramirez,  Dayana F. dos Santos Dias, 
  • First Published: 30 December 2018
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Effect of Recycling Agents on Rheological and Micromechanical Properties of SBS-Modified Asphalt Binders

Meng Guo,  Yiqiu Tan,  Daisong Luo,  Yafei Li,  Asim Farooq,  Liantong Mo,  Yubo Jiao, 
  • First Published: 30 December 2018
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Nonlinear Flutter Response of Heated Curved Composite Panels with Embedded Macrofiber Composite Actuators

Jian Zhou,  Minglong Xu,  Zhichun Yang, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2018
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Optimization of FCAW Parameters for Ferrite Content in 2205 DSS Welds Based on the Taguchi Design Method

Tianqi Li,  Yingying Zhang,  Lei Gao,  Yunhao Zhang, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2018
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Mesoscopic Finite Element Method of the Effective Thermal Conductivity of Concrete with Arbitrary Gradation

Pingming Huang,  Yu Zhao,  Yanwei Niu,  Xiang Ren,  Mingfeng Chang,  Yamin Sun, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2018
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Compression of Aggregates of Acid-Leached Coal Gangues: Implications for Coal Mine Backfill

Wenyue Qi,  Jixiong Zhang,  Qiang Zhang, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2018
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The Influence of Microbial Agent on the Mineralization Rate of Steel Slag

Haihe Yi,  Chun-xiang Qian, 
  • First Published: 26 December 2018
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Energy Evolution Behavior and Mesodamage Mechanism of Crumb Rubber Concrete

Shengtong Di,  Chao Jia,  Weiguo Qiao,  Kang Li,  Kai Tong, 
  • First Published: 26 December 2018
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Cyclic Behaviour of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Sandwich Reinforced Concrete Walls

Ari Wibowo,  Indradi Wijatmiko,  Christin R. Nainggolan, 
  • First Published: 26 December 2018
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Numerical Investigations on Residual Stress in Laser Penetration Welding Process of Ultrafine-Grained Steel

Dezheng Liu,  Yan Li,  Haisheng Liu,  Zhongren Wang,  Yu Wang, 
  • First Published: 26 December 2018
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Effect of Metallic Inclusions on the Compressive Strength of Cement-Based Materials

Tomáš Ficker, 
  • First Published: 26 December 2018
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High-Temperature Low-Cycle Fatigue Behaviour of MAR-M247 Coated with Newly Developed Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coating

Ivo Šulák,  Karel Obrtlík,  Ladislav Čelko,  Pavel Gejdoš,  David Jech, 
  • First Published: 24 December 2018
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Study on Cooling Effect and Pavement Performance of Thermal-Resistant Asphalt Mixture

Jiarong Wang,  Zhengqi Zhang,  Datong Guo,  Cheng Xu,  Ke Zhang, 
  • First Published: 24 December 2018
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Experimental Investigations and Field Applications of Chemical Suppressants for Dust Control in Coal Mines

Qi Liao,  Guorui Feng,  Yurong Fan,  Shengyong Hu,  He Shao,  Yisheng Huang, 
  • First Published: 23 December 2018
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Shake Table Study on the Efficiency of Seismic Base Isolation Using Natural Stone Pebbles

Ivan Banović,  Jure Radnić,  Nikola Grgić, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2018
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Comparative Study on the Axial Compression and Bearing Capacity of Reactive Powder Concrete-Filled Circular Steel Tube

Mingyang Chen,  Xiaomeng Hou, 
  • First Published: 19 December 2018
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Fracture Toughness Improvement of Poly(lactic acid) Reinforced with Poly(ε-caprolactone) and Surface-Modified Silicon Carbide

Jie Chen,  Tian-Yi Zhang,  Fan-Long Jin,  Soo-Jin Park, 
  • First Published: 18 December 2018
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Integrated Lightweight Composites and Structures with Multifunctional Properties for Engineering Application

Rujie He,  Kai Wei,  Bing Zhang, 
  • First Published: 18 December 2018
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Effect of Synthesis Conditions on Crystal Morphology and Layer Thickness of Nanostructured Sodium Niobate Supported on Metallic Substrate

Beatriz Rodrigues Canabarro,  Paula Mendes Jardim, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018
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Effect of Dosage of Alkaline Activator on the Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag Pastes

Zhenzhen Jiao,  Ying Wang,  Wenzhong Zheng,  Wenxuan Huang, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018
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Optimum Oil Palm Shell Content as Coarse Aggregate in Concrete Based on Mechanical and Durability Properties

Mehdi Maghfouri,  Payam Shafigh,  Muhammad Aslam, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018
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X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Residual Stress Measurement in NiCrMo Alloy Weld Metal

Vladimir Ivanovitch Monine,  João da Cruz Payão Filho,  Rodrigo Stohler Gonzaga,  Elisa Kimus Dias Passos,  Joaquim Teixeira de Assis, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018
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Properties of Ready Mixed Acrylic Paste for Exterior Insulation Using Pozzolanic Materials and Atomizing Slag

Sung-Yong Song,  Hwa-Sung Ryu,  Sang-Heon Shin,  Deuck-Mo Kim,  Won-Jun Park, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018
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Superposed Incremental Deformations of an Elastic Solid Reinforced with Fibers Resistant to Extension and Flexure

Chun IL Kim, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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Thermal Analysis of Asphalt Concrete Pavements Heated with Amorphous Metal Technology

Cesare Sangiorgi,  Cecilia Settimi,  Piergiorgio Tataranni,  Claudio Lantieri,  Solomon Adomako, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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A Study and Comparison of the Preparation of Gadolinium Aluminate Nanoparticles Using γ-Irradiated and Unirradiated Precursors

Tehani I. Al-Muhimeed,  Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani,  Refaat M. Mahfouz,  Mujeeb Khan,  M. Rafiq H. Siddiqui, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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Experimental Study on Strain Penetration Effects in Fixed-End Rotation of RC Beam-Column Connections with High-Strength Reinforcement

Ling Li,  Wenzhong Zheng,  Ying Wang,  Junke Ma, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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Recent Investigations of Phase Change Materials Use in Solar Thermal Energy Storage System

Qianjun Mao,  Ning Liu,  Li Peng, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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Thermal Stress Coupling Analysis of Ventilated Disc Brake Based on Moving Heat Source

Gongyu Pan,  Rongyu Cai, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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Thermal Cracking Analysis of Microbial Cemented Sand under Various Strains Based on the DEM

Yang Tang,  Guobin Xu,  Yue Yan,  Dengfeng Fu,  Chunlai Qu,  Zilong Li,  Evance Chaima, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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Transient Dynamics of Stimulated Raman Scattering in Gas-Filled Hollow-Core Photonic Crystal Fibers

Yashar E. Monfared, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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Damage Evolution of Steel-Polypropylene Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete: Experimental and Numerical Investigation

Lihua Xu,  Cuimei Wei,  Biao Li, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2018
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Experimental Research on Frost Heave Characteristics of Gravel Soil and Multifactor Regression Prediction

Xiaoyong Long,  Guoping Cen,  Liangcai Cai,  Yue Chen, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2018
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Lightweight Photovoltaic Composite Structure on Stratospheric Airships

Xinyun Zhang,  Kangwen Sun,  Dongdong Xu,  Shijun Guo, 
  • First Published: 10 December 2018
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Numerical and Experimental Analyses of the Effect of Heat Treatments on the Phase Stability of Inconel 792

Maria M. Cueto-Rodriguez,  Erika O. Avila-Davila,  Victor M. Lopez-Hirata,  Maribel L. Saucedo-Muñoz,  Luis M. Palacios-Pineda,  Luis G. Trapaga-Martinez,  Juan M. Alvarado-Orozco, 
  • First Published: 09 December 2018
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Assessment Model and Virtual Simulation for Fatigue Damage Evolution of Asphalt Mortar and Mixture

Danhua Wang,  Xunhao Ding,  Linhao Gu,  Tao Ma, 
  • First Published: 09 December 2018
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Preparation of a Self-Lubricating Cu/h-BN Coating on Cemented Carbide

Tongkun Cao,  Zhibin Zhu,  Yajun Liu, 
  • First Published: 06 December 2018
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Modified Nishihara Rheological Model considering the Effect of Thermal-Mechanical Coupling and Its Experimental Verification

Xingang Wang,  Qiangbing Huang,  Baoqin Lian,  Nina Liu,  Jun Zhang, 
  • First Published: 05 December 2018
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Critical Review of Fluid Flow Physics at Micro- to Nano-scale Porous Media Applications in the Energy Sector

Harpreet Singh,  Rho Shin Myong, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2018
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Activated Hydrotalcites Obtained by Coprecipitation as Photocatalysts for the Degradation of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol

Esthela Ramos-Ramírez,  Norma Gutiérrez-Ortega,  Francisco Tzompantzi,  Claudia M. Gómez,  Gloria del Angel,  Gabriel Herrera-Pérez,  Alma Hortensia Serafín-Muñoz,  Clara Tzompantzi-Flores, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Study on the Performance of High-Speed Rail Damage of Four Different Materials

Jiajie Hu,  Wen Zhong,  Qiyue Liu, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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UV Sensitivity of Indium-Zinc Oxide Nanofibers

Nadezhda Markova,  Olga Berezina,  Nikolay Avdeev,  Alexander Pergament, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Experimental Study and Simulation Analysis on Electromagnetic Characteristics and Dynamic Response of a New Miniature Digital Valve

Meisheng Yang,  Junhui Zhang,  Bing Xu, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Effect of PWHT on the Carbon Migration and Mechanical Properties of 2205DSS-Q235 LBW Joint

Fujun Cao,  Chengchao Du, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Microwave Dielectric Properties of CCTO/PVA Composites

M. P. F. Graça,  K. D. A. Sabóia,  F. Amaral,  L. C. Costa, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Effect of Organic Material Type and Proportion on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Vegetation-Concrete

Daxiang Liu,  Baohua Zhang,  Yueshu Yang,  Wennian Xu,  Yu Ding,  Zhenyao Xia, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Evaluation of Waste Engine Oil-Rejuvenated Asphalt Concrete Mixtures with High RAP Content

A. A. Mamun,  H. I. Al-Abdul Wahhab, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Apparatus Developments of Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Microabrasive Waterjet Polishing

Rongguo Hou,  Tao Wang,  Zhe Lv,  Yansen Feng, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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A Nonlinear Strength Criterion for Frozen Sulfate Saline Silty Clay with Different Salt Contents

Yanhu Zhao,  Yuanming Lai,  Jing Zhang,  Chong Wang, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Organic Phosphorus Compounds as Inhibitors of Corrosion of Carbon Steel in Circulating Cooling Water: Weight Loss Method and Thermodynamic and Quantum Chemical Studies

Liang Liu,  Ting-Ting Cao,  Qi-Wei Zhang,  Chong-Wei Cui, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Deep Learning Approach for Estimating Workability of Self-Compacting Concrete from Mixing Image Sequences

Zhongcong Ding,  Xuehui An, 
  • First Published: 25 November 2018
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Numerical Simulation on the Seepage Properties of Soil-Rock Mixture

Ning Zhao,  Yingchao Wang,  Bo Meng,  Ning Luo, 
  • First Published: 22 November 2018
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Study on Mechanics-Based Cracking Resistance of Semiflexible Pavement Materials

Duanyi Wang,  Xiayi Liang,  Danning Li,  Hehao Liang,  Huayang Yu, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Strengthening Effect of Prestressed Near-Surface-Mounted CFRP Tendon on Reinforced Concrete Beam

Woo-Tai Jung,  Jong-Sup Park,  Jae-Yoon Kang,  Hee Beom Park, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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A Model-Based Unloaded Test Method for Analysis of Braking Capacity of Elevator Brake

Qifeng Peng,  Zhongxing Li,  Hong Yuan,  Guojian Huang,  Shanqing Li,  Xueli Sun, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Aggregate Evolution Mechanism during Ion-Adsorption Rare Earth Ore Leaching

Kui Zhao,  Yulong Zhuo,  Xiaojun Wang,  Wen Zhong, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Review of Development Status of Bi2Te3-Based Semiconductor Thermoelectric Power Generation

Yan Chen,  Xiangnan Hou,  Chunyan Ma,  Yinke Dou,  Wentao Wu, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Experimental Study on the Mechanical Properties of Amorphous Alloy Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

Chaohua Jiang,  Yizhi Wang,  Wenwen Guo,  Chen Jin,  Min Wei, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2018
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Large-Time-Step-Based Ray-Tracing Modeling of Light Delivery in One-Sidedly Cladding-Removed Step-Index Plastic Optical Fiber under Arbitrary Weave Structure

Sun Hee Moon,  In Hwan Sul, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2018
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Analysis of Springback Behaviour in Micro Flexible Rolling of Crystalline Materials

Feijun Qu,  Zhengyi Jiang,  Xiaogang Wang,  Cunlong Zhou, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2018
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Ab Initio Study of Optoelectronic and Magnetic Properties of Ternary Chromium Chalcogenides

Marc Ong,  Mahmoud Hammouri,  Radi A. Jishi, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2018
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Effect of Using Micropalm Oil Fuel Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement on the Properties of Cement Mortar

Kwangwoo Wi,  Han-Seung Lee,  Seungmin Lim,  Mohamed A. Ismail,  Mohd Warid Hussin, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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Using X-Ray CT Scanning to Study the Failure Mechanism of Concrete under Static and Dynamic Loadings

Guangyu Lei,  Jichang Han,  Faning Dang, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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Interaction of Magnesia with Limestone-Metakaolin-Calcium Hydroxide Ternary Alkali-Activated Systems

A. Cwirzen,  L. Metsäpelto,  K. Habermehl-Cwirzen, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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Influences of Process Parameters and Vibration Parameters on the Forming Force in the Ultrasonic-Assisted Incremental Forming Process

Lang Bai,  Yan Li,  Mingshun Yang,  Zimeng Yao,  Zhiyuan Yao, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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Synthesis and Thermomechanical Characterization of Nylon 6/Cu Nanocomposites Produced by an Ultrasound-Assisted Extrusion Method

Rubén Sierra-Ávila,  Marissa Pérez-Alvarez,  Janett Valdez-Garza,  Carlos Alberto Avila-Orta,  Enrique Javier Jiménez-Regalado,  José M. Mata-Padilla,  Enrique Soto-Castruita,  Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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Determination of Anisotropic Mechanical Properties for Materials Processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Even W. Hovig,  Amin S. Azar,  Frode Grytten,  Knut Sørby,  Erik Andreassen, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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Strength Characteristics and the Reaction Mechanism of Stone Powder Cement Tailings Backfill

Jianhua Hu,  Qifan Ren,  Quan Jiang,  Rugao Gao,  Long Zhang,  Zhouquan Luo, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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Influence of Energy State of Montmorillonite Interlayer Cations on Organic Intercalation

Limei Wu,  Shiyue Cao,  Guocheng Lv, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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The Deformation Characteristics of Weak Foundation with High Back Siltation in the Immersed Tunnel

Xiabing Yue,  Yuan Xie,  Yongli Xie, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt-Based Dental Alloys: Analysis of Microstructure and Physicomechanical Properties

Leonhard Hitzler,  Frank Alifui-Segbaya,  Philipp Williams,  Burkhard Heine,  Michael Heitzmann,  Wayne Hall,  Markus Merkel,  Andreas Öchsner, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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Effects of Micropit Depths on Tribology Performance of Textured Port Plate Pair

Haishun Deng,  Shiju He,  Feiyu Mao,  Chuanli Wang, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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Taguchi Robust Design for Optimizing Surface Roughness of Turned AISI 1045 Steel Considering the Tool Nose Radius and Coolant as Noise Factors

Adel T. Abbas,  Adham E. Ragab,  Faycal Benyahia,  Mahmoud S. Soliman, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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Experimental Evidence of Precipitation of All 12 Variants in a Single β Grain in Titanium Alloys

Yi Chen,  Hongchao Kou,  Liang Cheng,  Yunlong Zhang,  Yun Yu,  Yalin Lu,  Fuxian Zhu, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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New Aspects in the Mechanical Behavior of a Polycarbonate Found by an Experimental Study

Alfredo Alán Rey Calderón,  Alberto Díaz Díaz, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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Comprehensive Modification Technology of Involute Spur Gear Based on Optimal Transmission Performance

Guopeng Zhang,  Xueyi Li,  Ningning Wang,  Qingliang Zeng,  Xiao Shen, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2018
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A Bayesian Approach for Estimating the Thinning Corrosion Rate of Steel Heat Exchanger in Hydrodesulfurization Plants

J. C. Velázquez,  F. Caleyo,  R. Cabrera-Sierra,  G. Teran,  E. Hernandez-Sanchez,  S. Capula-Colindres,  H. Herrera-Hernández,  C. C. Ortiz-Herrera, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2018
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Seismic Response of Anchor + Hinged Block Ecological Slope by Shaking Table Tests

Hui Su,  Yijun Hang,  Yongsheng Song,  Kunming Mao,  Dongyue Wu,  Xiao Qiu, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2018
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Fabrication of ABS/Graphene Oxide Composite Filament for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D Printing

C. Aumnate,  A. Pongwisuthiruchte,  P. Pattananuwat,  P. Potiyaraj, 
  • First Published: 06 November 2018
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A Study on Optimum Mixture Ratio of Reactive Powder Concrete

Mingyang Chen,  Wenzhong Zheng, 
  • First Published: 06 November 2018
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Study on Damping Energy Dissipation Characteristics of Cylindrical Metal Rubber in Nonforming Direction

Zhi Ying Ren,  Qisheng Chen,  Hongbai Bai,  Yiwan Wu, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2018
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Sustainable Building Materials and Technologies 2018

Nadezda Stevulova,  Kestutis Baltakys,  Adriana Estokova,  Tomas Sverak, 
  • First Published: 04 November 2018
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Investigation and Analysis on Crystallization of Tunnel Drainage Pipes in Chongqing

Xuefu Zhang,  Yuanfu Zhou,  Bin Zhang,  Yuanjiang Zhou,  Shiyang Liu, 
  • First Published: 04 November 2018
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Water on the Properties of Cast In Situ Foamed Concrete

Wenhui Zhao,  Qian Su,  Wubin Wang,  Lele Niu,  Ting Liu, 
  • First Published: 04 November 2018
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Improvements in the Rheological Properties, Impact Strength, and the Biodegradability of PLA/PCL Blend Compatibilized by Electron-Beam Irradiation in the Presence of a Reactive Agent

Jae Sung Jeon,  Do Hung Han,  Boo Young Shin, 
  • First Published: 04 November 2018
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Investigations on the Wear Rate of Sintering Diamond Core Bit during the Hole Drilling Process of Al2O3 Bulletproof Ceramics

Lei Zheng,  Chen Zhang,  Xianglong Dong,  Shitian Zhao,  Weidong Wu,  Zhi Cui,  Yaoqing Ren, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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The Impact of Magnetic Materials in Renewable Energy-Related Technologies in the 21st Century Industrial Revolution: The Case of South Africa

Wallace Matizamhuka, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Additive Manufacturing Enabled by Electrospinning for Tougher Bio-Inspired Materials

Komal Agarwal,  Yinning Zhou,  Hashina Parveen Anwar Ali,  Ihor Radchenko,  Avinash Baji,  Arief S. Budiman, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Influence of Strain and Stress Triaxiality on the Fracture Behavior of GB 35CrMo Steel during Hot Tensile Testing

Zheng Li,  Yajun Zhou,  Sanxing Wang, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Molding of Polymeric Composite Reinforced with Glass Fiber and Ceramic Inserts: Mathematical Modeling and Simulation

Túlio R. N. Porto,  Wanderley F. A. Júnior,  Antonio G. B. De Lima,  Wanderson M. P. B. De Lima,  Hallyson G. G. M. Lima, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Chemical, Mineralogical, and Refractory Characterization of Kaolin in the Regions of Huayacocotla-Alumbres, Mexico

L. M. Romero-Guerrero,  R. Moreno-Tovar,  A. Arenas-Flores,  Y. Marmolejo Santillán,  F. Pérez-Moreno, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Adhesion Characteristics of Tire-Asphalt Pavement Interface Based on a Proposed Tire Hydroplaning Model

Binshuang Zheng,  Xiaoming Huang,  Weiguang Zhang,  Runmin Zhao,  Shengze Zhu, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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An Improved Nishihara Model for Frozen Loess considering the Influence of Temperature

Xin Li,  Enlong Liu,  Bingtang Song,  Xingyan Liu, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Computer Numerical Controlled Grinding and Physical Vapor Deposition for Fused Deposition Modelled Workpieces

Fulvio Lavecchia,  Gianluca Percoco,  Eujin Pei,  Luigi Maria Galantucci, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Study on the Fractal Dimension and Growth Time of the Electrical Treeing Degradation at Different Temperature and Moisture

Youping Fan,  Dai Zhang,  Jingjiao Li, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Finite Element Modeling of FRP-Strengthened RC Beam under Sustained Load

Shiyong Jiang,  Weilai Yao,  Jin Chen,  Tao Cai, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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High-Temperature Superconducting Cable Design Based on Individual Insulated Conductors

Peter Cheetham,  Jose Viquez,  WooJin Kim,  Lukas Graber,  Chul H. Kim,  Sastry V. Pamidi, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Experimental Study on Limestone Cohesive Particle Model and Crushing Simulation

Huaiying Fang,  Dawei Xing,  Jianhong Yang,  Fulin Liu,  Junlong Chen,  Jiansheng Li, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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A Study on the Fundamental Quality of Magnesia-Phosphate-Formed Mortar Composites Using Superabsorbent Polymer for Development of Concrete for Biological Panel

Yun-Wang Choi,  Sung-Rok Oh,  Cheol-Gyu Kim,  Jae-Heun Lee, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Comparison of Asphalt Mixtures Designed Using the Marshall and Improved GTM Methods

Jianbing Lv,  Xu Zhancheng,  Yin Yingmei,  Zhang Jiantong,  Sun Xiaolong,  Wu Chuanhai, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Review on Cement Stabilization/Solidification of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash

Chengcheng Fan,  Baomin Wang,  Tingting Zhang, 
  • First Published: 29 October 2018
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Spectral Characteristics of Acoustic Emission in Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials Subjected to Cyclic Loading

Vladimir L. Shkuratnik,  Petr V. Nikolenko, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2018
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Shape Stability of Polyethylene Glycol/Acetylene Black Phase Change Composites for Latent Heat Storage

Jingjing Zhang,  Hairong Li,  Junyang Tu,  Ruonan Shi,  Zhiping Luo,  Chuanxi Xiong,  Ming Jiang, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2018
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Mining-Induced Damage Characteristics of Floors during Fully Mechanized Caving Mining: A Case Study

Yulong Jiang,  Dongfeng Zhang,  Kai Wang,  Xiaoqiang Zhang, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2018
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Promising Biosurfactant Produced by Cunninghamella echinulata UCP 1299 Using Renewable Resources and Its Application in Cotton Fabric Cleaning Process

Rosileide F. S. Andrade,  Thayse A. L. Silva,  Daylin R. Ribeaux,  Dayana M. Rodriguez,  Adriana F. Souza,  Marcos A. B. Lima,  Roberto A. Lima,  Carlos Alberto Alves da Silva,  Galba M. Campos-Takaki, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2018
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Dynamic Behavior of Soft Subgrade Soils Treated with Boron Waste

Volkan Okur,  Kubra Akinci, 
  • First Published: 23 October 2018
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Influences on Shotcrete Rebound from Walls with Random Roughness

Zhaoxia Liu,  Wenhui Bian,  Gang Pan,  Pengcheng Li,  Wenxin Li, 
  • First Published: 23 October 2018
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Undrained Dynamic Behavior of Reinforced Subgrade under Long-Term Cyclic Loading

Min Geng,  Debin Wang,  Peiyong Li, 
  • First Published: 23 October 2018
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Preparation and Properties of a Flexible Al2O3/Al/Al2O3 Composite

Yigang Tong,  Zhibin Zhou,  Hui Cai,  Xueliang Wang,  Yaping Wang, 
  • First Published: 22 October 2018
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Experimental Study on Basic Mechanical Properties of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Siliceous Wet Shotcrete

Xu Yan,  Li-min Liu,  Jin-peng Zhang,  Yan-hui Li,  He Wang, 
  • First Published: 22 October 2018
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Flexural Behaviors of Concrete/EPS-Foam/Glass-Fiber Composite Sandwich Panel

Qi Liu,  Wenfeng Du,  Nasim Uddin,  Zhiyong Zhou, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2018
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Experimental Study of Aged and Seriously Damaged RC Beams Strengthened Using CFRP Composites

Ning Zhuang,  Honghan Dong,  Da Chen,  Yeming Ma, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2018
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Experimental Research on Microstructure and Physical-Mechanical Properties of Expansive Soil Stabilized with Fly Ash, Sand, and Basalt Fiber

Qin-yong Ma,  Zi-ming Cao,  Pu Yuan, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2018
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Experimental Study of the Characteristic Changes of Coal Resistivity during the Gas Adsorption/Desorption Process

Zengchao Feng,  Chen Wang,  Dong Dong,  Dong Zhao,  Dong Zhou, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2018
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Strength and Cost Analysis of New Steel Sets as Roadway Support Project in Coal Mines

Qinghai Li,  Renshu Yang,  Jingkai Li,  He Wang,  Zhijie Wen, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2018
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Influence of Macrotexture and Microtexture on the Skid Resistance of Aggregates

Bowen Guan,  Jiayu Wu,  Chao Xie,  Jianhong Fang,  Haile Zheng,  Huaxin Chen, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2018
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Shear Parameters of Rammed Earth Material: Results from Different Approaches

R. El-Nabouch,  Q.-B. Bui,  P. Perrotin,  O. Plé, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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Mechanical Properties Improvement Mechanism of Silica Fume-Modified Ultrafine Cement Used to Repair Pavement Microcracks

Xiaofei Wang,  Jiangbei Yao,  Xinwei Li,  Yinchuan Guo,  Aiqin Shen,  HuaQiao Pu, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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Experimental Investigation on the Behavior of Iron Powder-Reinforced Sand under Electromagnetic Field

Ying Lai,  Bin Zhu,  Xiangtian Xu, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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Simulation of Bending Fracture Process of Asphalt Mixture Semicircular Specimen with Extended Finite Element Method

Tian Xiaoge,  Ren Zhang,  Zhen Yang,  Yantian Chu,  Shaohua Zhen,  Yichao Xv, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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Established Numerical Techniques for the Structural Analysis of a Regional Aircraft Landing Gear

F. Caputo,  A. De Luca,  A. Greco,  A. Marro,  A. Apicella,  R. Sepe,  E. Armentani, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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Tailoring Aerogel for Thermal Spray Applications in Aero-Engines: A Screening Study

Nadiir Bheekhun,  Abd Rahim Abu Talib,  Mohd Roshdi Hassan, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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Understanding Friction and Wear Behaviours of Smooth Resilient Surfaces: Application for Pedestrian Fall Safety Improvements

In-Ju Kim, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Research on Properties of High-Performance Cement Mortar for Semiflexible Pavement

Yazhen Sun,  Yuanyuan Cheng,  Min Ding,  Xuezhong Yuan,  Jinchang Wang, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Characteristics of Gravelly Granite Residual Soil in Bored Pile Design: An In Situ Test in Shenzhen

Shuai Luan,  Fenglai Wang,  Tiehong Wang,  Zhao Lu,  Weihou Shui, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Micropore Structure and Fractal Characteristics of Low-Permeability Coal Seams

Guang-zhe Deng,  Rui Zheng, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Reliability-Based Fatigue Life Prediction for Complex Structure with Time-Varying Surrogate Modeling

Lu-Kai Song,  Guang-Chen Bai,  Cheng-Wei Fei,  Jie Wen, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Subchronic Systemic Toxicity of New Endodontic Material Based on Calcium Hydroxyapatite and Calcium Silicates

Vukoman Jokanović,  Božana Čolović,  Bogomir Bolka Prokić,  Nada Tomanović,  Marijana Popović Bajić,  Slavoljub Živković, 
  • First Published: 15 October 2018
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Effect of Ca Concentration on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast and As-Extruded Quasicrystal-Strengthened Mg-7.2Zn-2.4Gd Alloy

Jianchun Sun,  Yilong Ma,  Hongwei Miao,  Kejian Li,  Chunhong Li,  Hua Huang, 
  • First Published: 15 October 2018
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Oxidation Resistance and Modification Reaction Mechanism of Al Coating Sprayed on Pure Ti Substrate

Qianqian Jia,  Deyuan Li,  Sheng Guan,  Zhuang Zhang,  Nannan Zhang,  Wenzhen Zhao, 
  • First Published: 15 October 2018
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Protective Ceramic Coatings for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Balance-of-Plant Components

Raymond L. Winter,  Prabhakar Singh,  Mark K. King Jr.,  Manoj K. Mahapatra,  Uma Sampathkumaran, 
  • First Published: 14 October 2018
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Nanoindentation Hardness Distribution and Strain Field and Fracture Evolution in Dissimilar Friction Stir-Welded AA 6061-AA 5A06 Aluminum Alloy Joints

Guangjian Peng,  Yi Ma,  Jiangjiang Hu,  Weifeng Jiang,  Yong Huan,  Zhitong Chen,  Taihua Zhang, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Rheological Properties of Cement Pastes with Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

Gintautas Skripkiunas,  Ekaterina Karpova,  Irmantas Barauskas,  Joana Bendoraitiene,  Grigory Yakovlev, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Mechanical Properties and Failure Behavior of Composite Samples

Hongwei Zhang,  Zhijun Wan,  Yuan Zhang,  Dong Wu, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Two Kinds of Hydrogen Monomers Manifested in Plasma-Exposed Silicon

Vladimir V. Voronkov, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Loading-Rate Dependence of Rocks in Postfailure Region under Triaxial Compression

Yang Tang,  Seisuke Okubo,  Jiang Xu,  Hailong Zhang,  Shoujian Peng, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Shear Strength and Compression Coefficient for Conditioned Sand Subjected to Earth Chamber Stress Levels

Yi Yang,  Xinggao Li,  Xingchun Li, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Influence of Carbon Addition to Fe-Mn-Si Type Alloy on the Structure and Shape Memory Effect

Witold Prendota,  Kamil Goc,  Shunsuke Miyazawa,  Akito Takasaki,  Damian Rybicki,  Czeslaw Kapusta, 
  • First Published: 10 October 2018
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Experimental and FEM Research on Airport Cement Concrete Direct-Thickening Double-Deck Pavement Slabs under Aircraft Single-Wheel Dynamic Loads

Qingkun Yu,  Liangcai Cai,  Jianwu Wang, 
  • First Published: 10 October 2018
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Effect of Particle Size of Periclase on the Periclase Hydration and Expansion of Low-Heat Portland Cement Pastes

Man Yan,  Min Deng,  Chen Wang,  Zhiyang Chen, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2018
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Applications of Shape Memory Polymers in Kinetic Buildings

Jing Li,  Qiuhua Duan,  Enhe Zhang,  Julian Wang, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2018
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Effects of Imposed Damage on the Capillary Water Absorption of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

Qi Gao,  Zhiming Ma,  Jianzhuang Xiao,  Fuan Li, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Effect of Seepage Velocity on Formation of Shaft Frozen Wall in Loose Aquifer

Jian Lin,  Hua Cheng,  Hai-bing Cai,  Bin Tang,  Guang-yong Cao, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Simulation and Experimental Study on Properties of Ag/SnO2 Contact Materials Doped with Different Ratios of Ce

Jingqin Wang,  Ying Zhang,  Huiling Kang, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Evolution of Microstructure and Microsegregation of Ti-45Al-8Nb Alloy during Directional Solidification

Xiangjun Xu,  Rui Hu,  Junpin Lin,  Jian Guo, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Mechanical Performance of Zr-Containing 354-Type Al-Si-Cu-Mg Cast Alloy: Role of Additions and Heat Treatment

M. H. Abdelaziz,  H. W. Doty,  S. Valtierra,  F. H. Samuel, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Thermodynamic and Elastic Properties of Interstitial Alloy FeC with BCC Structure at Zero Pressure

Bui Duc Tinh,  Nguyen Quang Hoc,  Dinh Quang Vinh,  Tran Dinh Cuong,  Nguyen Duc Hien, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2018
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Joining of Cf/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composites: A Review

Keqiang Zhang,  Lu Zhang,  Rujie He,  Kaiyu Wang,  Kai Wei,  Bing Zhang, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2018
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Experimental Studies on the Behaviors of New Energy-Saving Concrete Self-Insulating Load-Bearing Block Wall under Low-Cycle Cyclic Loading

Bashir H. Osman,  Zhongfan Chen, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2018
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Development of Epoxy-Polyester Composite with Improved Thermophysical Properties for Restoration of Details of Sea and River Transport

A. Buketov,  M. Brailo,  S. Yakushchenko,  A. Sapronova, 
  • First Published: 02 October 2018
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Structural and Magnetic Properties of Ba3[Cu0.8−xZnxMn0.2]2Fe24O41 Z-Type Hexaferrites

Eman S. Al-Hwaitat,  Sami H. Mahmood,  Mahmoud Al–Hussein,  Ibrahim Bsoul, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2018
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Analysis of the Frost-Induced Damage of Building Enclosures on the Territory of the Czech Republic

Jan Kočí,  Jiří Maděra,  Vojtěch Pommer,  Robert Černý, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Numerical Model of Plastic Deformation on Cracked Surface under Repeated Pneumatic Impact

Zhiyuan YuanZhou,  Bohai Ji,  Tong Sun,  Zhi Ye, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Multiionic and Permittivity-Related Effects on the Diffuse Electric Double Layer Structure at Solid-Electrolyte Solution Interfaces

J. J. López-García,  J. Horno,  C. Grosse, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Experimental Study on Drop-Weight Impact Response of Basalt Fiber Aluminum Laminates (BFMLs)

Dongliang Zhang,  Xiaoyan Zhang,  Yunrong Luo,  Qingyuan Wang, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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A Review on Superplastic Formation Behavior of Al Alloys

Xiao-guo Wang,  Qiu-shu Li,  Rui-rui Wu,  Xiao-yuan Zhang,  Liyun Ma, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2018
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Measurement and Analysis of Hydrogen Distribution in Stress Environment Using Vickers Microhardness Technique

Lei Gu,  Jing Wang,  Xiaoyang Li,  Yanjun Zeng, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2018
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Effect of TiO2 Nanoparticles on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cement at Low Temperatures

Li Wang,  Hongliang Zhang,  Yang Gao, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2018
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Application of X-Ray Computed Tomography in Monitoring Chloride Ion Penetration Paths in Recycled Aggregate Concrete

Yuan Zuo,  Bing Qi,  Jianming Gao,  Weibin Li, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2018
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Experimental Investigation of the Surface Temperature Distribution and Thermal Performance of an Intermittent Combustion Chinese Heated Wall

Shimeng Hao,  Yuejia Xu,  Changming Yu,  Yehao Song,  Zhenghao Lin, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2018
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Spectral Variation and Corresponding Changing Mechanism of Suspended Particulate Material Absorption in Poyang Lake during Flood Periods

Yuandong Wang,  Xibin You,  Lianfang Yu,  Lihong Meng,  Xiangming Xu,  Guangxu Liu, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2018
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Effect of Polymer-Ceramic Fibre Interphase Design on Coupling Factor in Low Fibre Volume Content Piezoelectric Composites

Tony Lusiola,  Sophie Oberle,  Lovro Gorjan,  Frank Clemens, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2018
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Experimental Study and Mixed-Dimensional FE Analysis of T-Rib GFRP Plate-Concrete Composite Bridge Decks

Jun Tian,  Xiaowei Wu,  Yu Zheng,  Yinfei Du,  Xiankai Quan, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2018
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Experimental Optimization of Annular Polishing Parameters for Silicon Carbide

Yuan Liu,  La Han,  Haiying Liu,  Yikai Shi,  Junjie Zhang, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2018
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Fresh-State Properties of Mortars with Recycled Glass Aggregates: Global Unification of Behavior

José Manuel Gómez-Soberón,  Francisca Guadalupe Cabrera-Covarrubias,  Jorge Luis Almaral-Sánchez,  María Consolación Gómez-Soberón, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2018
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Stress-Strain Relation of Steel-Polypropylene-Blended Fiber-Reinforced Concrete under Uniaxial Cyclic Compression

Lihua Xu,  Biao Li,  Yin Chi,  Changning Li,  Biao Huang,  Yuchuan Shi, 
  • First Published: 24 September 2018
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Stable Cu2O Photoelectrodes by Reactive Ion Beam Sputter Deposition

Ching-Hsiu Chen,  Assamen Ayalew Ejigu,  Liang-Chiun Chao, 
  • First Published: 24 September 2018
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Nonuniformly Loaded Stack of Antiplane Shear Cracks in One-Dimensional Piezoelectric Quasicrystals

G. E. Tupholme, 
  • First Published: 23 September 2018
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Formation of Surface Ultrafine Grain Structure and Their Physical and Mechanical Characteristics Using Vibration-Centrifugal Hardening

Volodymyr Kyryliv,  Yaroslav Kyryliv,  Nataliya Sas, 
  • First Published: 23 September 2018
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Experimental Study on the Concrete with Compound Admixture of Iron Tailings and Slag Powder under Low Cement Clinker System

Ruidong Wu,  Juanhong Liu, 
  • First Published: 23 September 2018
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One-Step Synthesis of Conductive BNC/PPy·CuCl2 Hybrid Flexible Nanocomposites by In Situ Polymerization

Daliana Müller,  Bruno N. Wesling,  Gabriella M.V. Dias,  Joseane C. Bernardes,  Luismar M. Porto,  Carlos R. Rambo,  Dachamir Hotza, 
  • First Published: 23 September 2018
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Bond Model of Second- and Third-Harmonic Generation in Body- and Face-Centered Crystal Structures

Hendradi Hardhienata,  Tony Ibnu Sumaryada,  Benedikt Pesendorfer,  Adalberto Alejo-Molina, 
  • First Published: 23 September 2018
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A Review on Diffusion Bonding between Titanium Alloys and Stainless Steels

De-feng Mo,  Ting-feng Song,  Yong-jian Fang,  Xiao-song Jiang,  Charles Q. Luo,  Machael D. Simpson,  Zhi-ping Luo, 
  • First Published: 20 September 2018
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Mechanical Properties and Conversion Relations of Strength Indexes for Stone/Sand-Lightweight Aggregate Concrete

Xianggang Zhang,  Dapeng Deng,  Jianhui Yang, 
  • First Published: 17 September 2018
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Discretization of the Water Uptake Process of Na-Montmorillonite Undergoing Atmospheric Stress: XRD Modeling Approach

Walid Oueslati,  Mahdi Meftah, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2018
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Influence of Microalloying Element on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of 34CrNiMo6 Steel for Wind Turbine Main Shaft

Yanming Ge,  Kehong Wang, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2018
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Model Test of the Reinforcement of Surface Soil by Plant Roots under the Influence of Precipitation

Hengxing Wang,  Yulong He,  Zufeng Shang,  Chunpeng Han,  Yilu Wang, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2018
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The New Plastic Flow Machining Process for Producing Thin Sheets

Viet Q. Vu,  Yan Beygelzimer,  Roman Kulagin,  Laszlo S. Toth, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2018
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Bricks and Concrete Wastes as Coarse and Fine Aggregates in Sustainable Mortars

Alessandra Mobili,  Chiara Giosuè,  Valeria Corinaldesi,  Francesca Tittarelli, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2018
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Experimental Study of an Inflatable Recyclable Anchor

Taoli Xiao,  Yunlong He, 
  • First Published: 13 September 2018
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A Lateral Unconfined Swelling Test for Swelling Rocks

Zhi-min Zhang,  Wen-hua Gao,  Qiu-nan Chen,  Zong-tang Zhang, 
  • First Published: 13 September 2018
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Compression Behavior of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Tube-Confined Coconut Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

Yang Lv,  Xueqian Wu,  Yuhao Zhu,  Xiao Liang,  Quanxi Cheng,  Mengran Gao, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2018
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Behavior of Chinese Dahurian Larch Wood after High-Temperature Exposure: Degradation of Mechanical Properties and Damage Constitutive Model

Qifang Xie,  Lipeng Zhang,  Zhenglei Yang,  Long Wang,  Yaopeng Wu, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2018
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Dynamic Reliability Design of Multicomponent Structure with Improved Weighted Regression Distributed Collaborative Surrogate Model Method

Xiao-Wei Dong,  Wei-Kai Li,  Chun-Yan Zhu,  Chang-Hai Chen,  Cheng Lu,  Shu-Juan Yi, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2018
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Improvement for Construction of Concrete-Wall with Resistance to Gas-Explosion

Daegeon Kim, 
  • First Published: 10 September 2018
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Optical-Fiber-Based Smart Concrete Thermal Integrity Profiling: An Example of Concrete Shaft

Ruoyu Zhong,  Ruichang Guo,  Wen Deng, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2018
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Preparation of Porous Materials by Magnesium Phosphate Cement with High Permeability

Lai Zhenyu,  Hu Yang,  Fu Xiaojie,  Lu Zhongyuan,  Lv Shuzhen, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2018
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Simulation Calculation and Analysis of Electronic Structure and Electrical Properties of Metal-Doped SnO2

Jing-Qin Wang,  Hui-Ling Kang,  Ying Zhang, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2018
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Numerical Modelling of Field Test for Crack Risk Assessment of Early Age Concrete Containing Fly Ash

G. M. Ji,  T. Kanstad,  Ø. Bjøntegaard, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2018
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Erratum to “Utilization of Local Ingredients for the Production of High-Early-Strength Engineered Cementitious Composites”

Hanwen Deng, 
  • First Published: 06 September 2018

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Microstructure and Thermal Conductivity of Sintered Reaction-Bonded Silicon Nitride: The Particle Size Effects of MgO Additive

Shin-Il Go,  Yinsheng Li,  Jae-Woong Ko,  Ha-Neul Kim,  Se-Hun Kwon,  Hai-Doo Kim,  Young-Jo Park, 
  • First Published: 05 September 2018
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Investigating Effects of Nano/SBR Polymer on Rutting Performance of Binder and Asphalt Mixture

Mahmoud Ameri,  Mostafa Vamegh,  Hamed Rooholamini,  Farshad Haddadi, 
  • First Published: 04 September 2018
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Fermented Corn Stalk for Biosorption of Copper(II) from Aqueous Solution

B. Ren,  M. K. Shahzad,  X. Zhang,  Y. Jin,  F. Ouyang,  H. Li, 
  • First Published: 04 September 2018
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A Comparative Experimental Study on the Flexural Behavior of High-Strength  Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and High-Strength Concrete Beams

In-Hwan Yang,  Changbin Joh,  Kyoung-Chul Kim, 
  • First Published: 04 September 2018
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Template-Free Synthesis of Star-Like ZrO2 Nanostructures and Their Application in Photocatalysis

Xue-Yu Tao,  Jie Ma,  Rui-Lin Hou,  Xiang-Zhu Song,  Lin Guo,  Shi-Xiang Zhou,  Li-Tong Guo,  Zhang-Sheng Liu,  He-Liang Fan,  Ya-Bo Zhu, 
  • First Published: 03 September 2018
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Experimental Study on the Tensile Properties of Rock-Mortar Interface under Different Strain Rates

Nan Wu,  Zhende Zhu,  Zhilei He, 
  • First Published: 03 September 2018
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Behaviors of Oxide Film during Semisolid Brazing of SiCp/6063Al Composite Materials

Jing Xiao,  Shun Li,  Shuxin Bai,  Jiuchun Yan,  Degan Xiong, 
  • First Published: 02 September 2018
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Electrochemical Reduction of Industrial Baths Used for Electropolishing of Stainless Steel

Paweł Lochyński,  S. Charazińska,  E. Łyczkowska-Widłak,  A. Sikora,  M. Karczewski, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2018
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Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene-Carbon Nanotube Composites Synthesized by In Situ Polymerization Using Metallocene Catalysts

Mamdouh A. Al-Harthi,  Bijal Kottukkal Bahuleyan, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2018

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Evaluation of the Flexural Performance and CO2 Emissions of the Voided Slab

Seungho Cho,  Seunguk Na, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2018
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Influence of Fiber Type on Low-Temperature Fracture Performance of Presawed Asphalt Mixture Beams

Jinrong Wu,  Rongbao Hong,  Chenbin Gu, 
  • First Published: 28 August 2018
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Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Shear Behavior of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete Construction Joints

Hyun-O. Jang,  Han-Seung Lee,  Keunhee Cho,  Jinkyu Kim, 
  • First Published: 28 August 2018
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Study on Hydration and Mechanical Property of Portland Cement-Blended Recycled Plaster Materials

Zhixin Li,  Kaidong Xu,  Jiahui Peng,  Jina Wang,  Xianwei Ma,  Jishou Niu, 
  • First Published: 28 August 2018
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Synergistic Effect of Latex Powder and Rubber on the Properties of Oil Well Cement-Based Composites

Jianjian Song,  Mingbiao Xu,  Weihong Liu,  Xiaoliang Wang,  Yumeng Wu, 
  • First Published: 28 August 2018
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Comparison of Pentaerythrotol and Its Derivatives as Intumescent Flame Retardants for Polypropylene

Siwen Huang,  Jiayou Xu,  Haiming Deng,  Jie Liu,  Yuanfang Xiao, 
  • First Published: 28 August 2018
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Characteristics of Biodegradable Polylactide/Thermoplastic Starch/Nanosilica Composites: Effects of Plasticizer and Nanosilica Functionality

Regina Jeziorska,  Agnieszka Szadkowska,  Ewa Spasowka,  Aneta Lukomska,  Michal Chmielarek, 
  • First Published: 27 August 2018
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Behavior of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Columns Subjected to Axial Compression

Pengfei Li,  Tao Zhang,  Chengzhi Wang, 
  • First Published: 26 August 2018
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Effects of Gd211 Particles Characteristic in the Precursor Pellets on the Levitation Force of Single-Domain GdBCO Bulks Prepared by the Gd + 011 TSIG Method

Xiaochun Yuan,  Wanmin Yang, 
  • First Published: 26 August 2018
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Modeling of Chloride Distribution in Cement-Based Materials with Neumann Boundary Condition

Qi Meng,  Yan Zhang,  Chun-jin Lin,  Lin-hua Jiang,  Da Chen, 
  • First Published: 23 August 2018
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Simulation and Experimental Tests of Ballistic Impact on Composite Laminate Armor

Ali Murat Soydan,  Bahadır Tunaboylu,  Ahmed Galal Elsabagh,  Abdul Kadir Sarı,  Recep Akdeniz, 
  • First Published: 23 August 2018
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Carbon Nanofoam by Pulsed Electric Arc Discharges

David Saucedo-Jimenez,  Isaac Medina-Sanchez,  Carlos Couder Castañeda, 
  • First Published: 23 August 2018
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Contact Forces in a Screw Feeding Process

Yunfei Shi,  Xiliang Zhang,  Shoujuan Cui,  Kui Ma, 
  • First Published: 19 August 2018
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Experimental Study on the Durability of Fly Ash-Based Filling Paste in Environments with Different Concentrations of Sulfates

Boqiang Cui,  Yin Liu,  Hao Guo,  Zhanxin Liu,  Yao Lu, 
  • First Published: 19 August 2018
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Experimental Characterization of Traditional Mortars and Polyurethane Foams in Masonry Wall

Dora Foti,  Michela Lerna,  Vitantonio Vacca, 
  • First Published: 19 August 2018
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Investigating the Effect of Solid Components on Yield Stress for Cemented Paste Backfill via Uniform Design

Yong Wang,  Aixiang Wu,  Lianfu Zhang,  Fei Jin,  Xiaohui Liu, 
  • First Published: 19 August 2018
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Study on the Miscibility of Polypyrrole and Polyaniline Polymer Blends

Tekalign A. Tikish,  Ashok Kumar,  Jung Yong Kim, 
  • First Published: 19 August 2018
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The Effects of Combined Micron-Scale Surface and Different Nanoscale Features on Cell Response

Yi Kang,  Xuelei Ren,  Xin Yuan,  Li Ma,  Youneng Xie,  Zeyu Bian,  Jun Zuo,  Xiyang Wang,  Zhiming Yu,  Kechao Zhou,  Qiuping Wei, 
  • First Published: 16 August 2018
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Spatial and Temporal Distribution Law and Influencing Factors of the Mining-Induced Deformation and Failure of Gas Boreholes

Fei Xue,  Xiaowei Feng, 
  • First Published: 15 August 2018
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(Co,Mn)3O4 Spinel Coating for Protecting Metallic Interconnects Thermally Converted from an Electro-Codeposited Co-Mn3O4 Composite Coating

Yelong Li,  Jianli Song,  Jiahong Zhu,  Yongtang Li,  Wen Yang, 
  • First Published: 14 August 2018
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Mechanical and Electrical Characteristics of Graphite Tailing Concrete

Hongbo Liu,  Kun Liu,  Zhu Lan,  Dashuang Zhang, 
  • First Published: 14 August 2018
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Synthesis of Two Novel Homologous Polyphosphoesters Containing Aminophosphonate Units and Cytotoxicity of Some Low-Molecular and Polymeric Aminophosphonate Derivatives

Ivanka Kraicheva,  Georgi Momekov,  Rositsa Mihaylova,  Margarita Topashka-Ancheva,  Ivelina Tsacheva,  Ivanka Stoineva,  Elitsa Vodenicharova,  Paraskev Nedialkov, 
  • First Published: 13 August 2018
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Entire Process Simulation of Corrosion due to the Ingress of Chloride Ions and CO2 in Concrete

Xingji Zhu,  Zhaozheng Meng,  Yang Liu,  Longjun Xu,  Zaixian Chen, 
  • First Published: 13 August 2018
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Corrosion Crack Nucleation Mechanism in the Welded Structures of X65 Steel in Natural Seawater

Linyue Bai,  Lei Gao,  Kebin Jiang, 
  • First Published: 13 August 2018
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Functional Modification Effect of Epoxy Oligomers on the Structure and Properties of Epoxy Hydroxyurethane Polymers

Victor Stroganov,  Oleg Stoyanov,  Ilya Stroganov,  Eduard Kraus, 
  • First Published: 09 August 2018
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Orthogonal Experimental Studies on Preparation of Mine-Filling Materials from Carbide Slag, Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag, Fly Ash, and Flue-Gas Desulphurisation Gypsum

Mingyue Wu,  Xiangming Hu,  Qian Zhang,  Weimin Cheng,  Zunxiang Hu, 
  • First Published: 09 August 2018
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Utilization of Fly Ash to Enhance Ground Waste Concrete-Based Geopolymer

Wu Chen,  Zhiduo Zhu, 
  • First Published: 08 August 2018
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Friction Characteristics of Synchronization Process Based on Tribo-Thermodynamics

Hao Yan,  Zhaoping Xu,  Juntang Yuan,  Liang Liu,  Cao Tan,  Wenqing Ge, 
  • First Published: 07 August 2018
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Design and Climate-Responsiveness Performance Evaluation of an Integrated Envelope for Modular Prefabricated Buildings

Junjie Li,  Shuai Lu,  Wanlin Wang,  Jie Huang,  Xinxing Chen,  Jiayi Wang, 
  • First Published: 07 August 2018
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The Bending Responses of Sandwich Panels with Aluminium Honeycomb Core and CFRP Skins Used in Electric Vehicle Body

Yong Xiao,  Yefa Hu,  Jinguang Zhang,  Chunsheng Song,  Xiangyang Huang,  Jingui Yu,  Zhaobing Liu, 
  • First Published: 07 August 2018
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Preparation and Sealing Performance of a New Coal Dust Polymer Composite Sealing Material

Bo Li,  Junxiang Zhang,  Jianping Wei,  Qiang Zhang, 
  • First Published: 06 August 2018
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Concrete-Filled Double-Skin Steel Tubular Column for Steel Beam Joints

Dongfang Zhang,  Junhai Zhao,  Yufen Zhang, 
  • First Published: 05 August 2018
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Swelling Pressure of Double-Expansive Material and Its Active Support Effect for Coal Seam Gas Drainage Borehole

Zhiming Wang,  Yuning Sun, 
  • First Published: 02 August 2018
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A Novel and Facile Nanoclay Aerogel Masterbatch toward Exfoliated Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites through a Melt-Mixing Process

Wasuthep Luecha,  Rathanawan Magaraphan, 
  • First Published: 02 August 2018
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The Impact Toughness and Hardness of Treated and Untreated Sisal Fibre-Epoxy Resin Composites

Wilson Webo,  Leonard Masu,  Maina Maringa, 
  • First Published: 01 August 2018
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Dielectric Properties of TiO2/Silicone Rubber Micro- and Nanocomposites

F. Madidi,  G. Momen,  M. Farzaneh, 
  • First Published: 30 July 2018
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Quantitative Analysis of Damping Enhancement and Piezoelectric Effect Mechanism of CNTs/PMN/EP Composites

Shiyue Pan,  Meijuan Li,  Fei Chen,  Zhixiong Huang,  Qiang Shen,  Lianmeng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 30 July 2018
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Material Composition Design and Anticracking Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Rubber Stress-Absorbing Membrane Interlayer (AR-SAMI)

Ke Zhang,  Zhengqi Zhang,  Yaofei Luo, 
  • First Published: 30 July 2018
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Uneven Precipitation Behavior during the Solutionizing Course of Al-Cu-Mn Alloys and Their Contribution to High Temperature Strength

Jinlong Chen,  Hengcheng Liao,  Heting Xu, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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Advances in Building Technologies and Construction Materials 2018

J. M. P. Q. Delgado,  Robert Černý,  A.G. Barbosa de Lima,  A. S. Guimarães, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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Fracture Propagation Behavior of Jointed Rocks in Hydraulic Fracturing

Xiaoxi Men,  Jiren Li,  Zhihui Han, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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Thermodynamic Properties and Anharmonic Effects in XAFS Based on Anharmonic Correlated Debye Model Debye–Waller Factors

Nguyen Ba Duc,  Nguyen Van Hung,  Ha Dang Khoa,  Dinh Quoc Vuong,  Tong Sy Tien, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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A Control Method of High Impact Energy and Cosimulation in Powder High-Velocity Compaction

Dongdong You,  Dehui Liu,  Hangjian Guan,  Qingyun Huang,  Zhiyu Xiao,  Chao Yang, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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Research on the Fracture Grouting Mechanism and PFC Numerical Simulation in Loess

Zhenlong Zhang,  Zhushan Shao,  Xiaobo Fang,  Xijun Liang, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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Relationship between Color and Total Organic Carbon in Compost

Jhon Jairo Palechor-Tróchez,  Luis Eduardo Ordoñez Santos,  Hector Samuel Villada-Castillo, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018

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Solidification Microstructure Evolution of Undercooled Cu-15 wt.% Fe Alloy Melt

Xiaosi Sun,  Weixin Hao,  Guihong Geng,  Teng Ma,  Yongtang Li, 
  • First Published: 26 July 2018
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Numerical Simulation on Carbonation Depth of Concrete Structures considering Time- and Temperature-Dependent Carbonation Process

Jianxin Peng,  Huang Tang,  Jianren Zhang,  Steve C. S. Cai, 
  • First Published: 26 July 2018
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Mesostructure Evolution of Gravelly Soil under the Triaxial Compressive Condition by Computerized Tomography

Yanli Wang,  Yong Wang,  Jiajun Pan,  Rui Liang, 
  • First Published: 26 July 2018
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Improving Electromagnetic Shielding Ability of Plaster-Based Composites by Addition of Carbon Fibers

A. Samkova,  P. Kulhavy,  V. Tunakova,  M. Petru, 
  • First Published: 26 July 2018
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Effect of Silane Treatment Methods on Physical Properties of Rice Husk Flour/Natural Rubber Composites

Ladawan Srisuwan,  Kasama Jarukumjorn,  Nitinat Suppakarn, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2018
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Sintering Behavior and Properties of Mo-Cu Composites

Aokui Sun,  Yuejun Liu,  Dezhi Wang,  Zhihua Zhou, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2018
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Mechanical Model for Shear Friction Capacity of Concrete at Construction Joints

Seung-Jun Kwon,  Keun-Hyeok Yang,  Ju-Hyun Mun, 
  • First Published: 24 July 2018
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Low-Cycle Fatigue Properties of the X70 High-Frequency Electric-Resistant Welded Pipes

Peng Tian,  Kai Xu,  Guang-ping Lu,  Gui-ying Qiao,  Fu-ren Xiao, 
  • First Published: 24 July 2018
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Effect of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes and Electroless Copper Plating on the Tensile Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers

Gia Toai Truong,  Jiho Kim,  Kyoung-Kyu Choi, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2018
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Nonlinear Stress Analysis of Flexible Pile Composite Foundation by Energy Method

Youping Wu,  Liangming Fu,  Wenping Wu,  Yuanyuan Cao,  Xuanyang Zhou, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2018
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Optical CO2 Gas Sensing Based on TiO2 Thin Films of Diverse Thickness Decorated with Silver Nanoparticles

Muhammad Akram Raza,  Anam Habib,  Zakia Kanwal,  Syed Sajjad Hussain,  Muhammad Javaid Iqbal,  Murtaza Saleem,  Saira Riaz,  Shahzad Naseem, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2018
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Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Beams Exposed to Fire by Using a Spectral Approach

Rui Sun,  Bo Xie,  Ricardo Perera,  Yongjun Pan, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2018
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Influence of Reinforcement Length on Singularity of Single-Lap Joints

Yuqi Wang,  Yanhui Li,  Kaixuan Zhou, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2018
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Corrigendum to “The Size Stability of Alginate Beads by Different Ionic Crosslinkers”

Shu-Ling Huang,  Ming-Yuan Lee,  Yung-Sheng Lin, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2018

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Effect of Seismic Frequency Spectra on Surrounding Rock Damage Evolution of Large Underground Caverns

Yumin Zhang,  Zeqi Zhu,  Rongchao Xu,  Zhiquan Huang, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2018
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Reduction of Offensive Odor from Natural Rubber Using Zinc-Modified Bentonite

Bryan B. Pajarito,  Kayla C. Castañeda,  Sofia Denise M. Jeresano,  Dominique Ann N. Repoquit, 
  • First Published: 16 July 2018
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Effect of TIPA on Chloride Immobilization in Cement-Fly Ash Paste

Baoguo Ma,  Ting Zhang,  Hongbo Tan,  Xiaohai Liu,  Junpeng Mei,  Wenbin Jiang,  Huahui Qi,  Benqing Gu, 
  • First Published: 16 July 2018
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Mechanical Properties and Acoustic Emission Characteristics of Karst Limestone under Uniaxial Compression

Jianxun Chen,  Qingsong Wang,  Jiaqi Guo,  Yanbin Luo,  Yao Li,  Qin Liu,  Hongyu Wang, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2018
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High- and Low-Temperature Properties and Thermal Stability of Silica Fume/SBS Composite-Modified Asphalt Mortar

Cao Kai,  Xu Wenyuan,  Chen Dan,  Feng Huimin, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2018

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Release Kinetic Studies of Stevia rebaudiana Extract Capsules from Sodium Alginate and Inulin by Ionotropic Gelation

Juan Pablo Quintal Martínez,  Jorge Carlos Ruiz Ruiz,  Maira Rubí Segura Campos, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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Physical and Compaction Properties of Granular Materials with Artificial Grading behind the Particle Size Distributions

Ming-liang Chen,  Gao-jian Wu,  Bin-rui Gan,  Wan-hong Jiang,  Jia-wen Zhou, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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New Chemical Grouting Materials and Rapid Construction Technology for Inclined Shaft Penetrating Drift-Sand Layer in Coal Mine

Xicai Gao,  Xinyu Wang,  Xiangdong Liu, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2018
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Development of Dynamic Impact Factor Expressions for Skewed Composite Concrete-Steel Slab-On-Girder Bridges

Iman Mohseni,  Amin Ashin,  Won Choi,  Junsuk Kang, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2018
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Dynamical Analysis Applied to Passive Control of Vibrations in a Structural Model Incorporating SMA-SE Coil Springs

Yuri J. O. Moraes,  Antonio A. Silva,  Marcelo C. Rodrigues,  Antonio G. B. de Lima,  Rômulo P. B. dos Reis,  Paulo C. S. da Silva, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2018
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Comparison of Hydration Properties of Cement-Carbon Steel Slag and Cement-Stainless Steel Slag Blended Binder

Saly Fathy,  Guo Liping,  Rui Ma,  Gu Chunping,  Sun Wei, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2018
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Synchrotron Radiation X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Spectroscopic Ellipsometry Studies of InSb Thin Films on GaAs Grown by Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition

Yingda Qian,  Yuanlan Liang,  Xuguang Luo,  Kaiyan He,  Wenhong Sun,  Hao-Hsiung Lin,  Devki N. Talwar,  Ting-Shan Chan,  Ian Ferguson,  Lingyu Wan,  Qingyi Yang,  Zhe Chuan Feng, 
  • First Published: 08 July 2018
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Temperature Adaptability of Asphalt Pavement to High Temperatures and Significant Temperature Differences

Xueying Zhao,  Aiqin Shen,  Baofu Ma, 
  • First Published: 08 July 2018
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Effect of the Preexisting Fissure with Different Fillings in PMMA on Blast-Induced Crack Propagation

Xin Yang,  Xiangguo Zeng,  Chuanjin Pu,  Dingjun Xiao, 
  • First Published: 08 July 2018
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An Index for Estimating the Stability of the Layered Rock Masses under Excavation Disturbance

Ding-ping Xu,  Gong-kai Gu,  Liang-peng Wan,  Dong-fang Chen,  Shu-ling Huang, 
  • First Published: 08 July 2018
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Automatic Robot Trajectory for Thermal-Sprayed Complex Surfaces

Dandan Fang,  You Zheng,  Botao Zhang,  Xiangbo Li,  Pengfei Ju,  Hua Li,  Cunnian Zeng, 
  • First Published: 08 July 2018
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Influences of Specimen Geometry and Loading Rate on Compressive Strength of Unstabilized Compacted Earth Block

Guan-qi Lan,  Yi-hong Wang,  Si-si Chao, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2018
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Microstructures, Mineral Compositions, and Mechanical Properties of Red-Layers in Southern China

Huizhi Zhang,  Jifeng Liu, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2018
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Research on the Expansion Characteristics and Compressive Strength of Mortars Containing Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion Desulfurization Slag

Zhi Cheng,  Zhijun Cheng,  Hua Hou,  Tao Han,  Lan Liu, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2018
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Topological Aspects of Boron Nanotubes

Jia-Bao Liu,  Hani Shaker,  Imran Nadeem,  Muhammad Hussain, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2018
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Service Life Prediction of Shaft Sidewall Exposed to Sulfate Environment

Wei He,  Xia Meng,  Ji-hui Zhao, 
  • First Published: 03 July 2018
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Research on Wheat Straw Application in the Preparation of Superplasticizer

Yiping Guo,  Weiyong Zhu,  Ruqin Gao,  Guoting Li, 
  • First Published: 03 July 2018
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Elastic Analysis of Nonhomogeneous Frozen Wall under Nonaxisymmetric Ground Stress Field and in State of Unloading

Wen Zhang,  Baosheng Wang,  Yong Wang, 
  • First Published: 03 July 2018
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Effect of Nd3+ Ion Concentration on the Corrosion Resistance of API X70 Steel in Chloride-Rich Environments

D. M. Martinez de la Escalera,  J. J. Ramos-Hernandez,  E. Porcayo-Palafox,  J. Porcayo-Calderon,  J. G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez,  L. Martinez-Gomez, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2018
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Mesoscopic Finite Element Modeling of Concrete Considering Geometric Boundaries of Actual Aggregates

Hao Jin,  Yuliang Zhou,  Binglong Wang,  Shunhua Zhou, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2018
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On the Modelling of Thermal Aging through Neutron Irradiation and Annealing

Boris Margolin,  Elena Yurchenko,  Vera Potapova,  Valery Pechenkin, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2018
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Potentiometric Response of Ag/AgCl Chloride Sensors in Model Alkaline Medium

Farhad Pargar,  Hristo Kolev,  Dessi A. Koleva,  Klaas van Breugel, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
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Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy Coatings for Structural Applications: Optimization of HVOF Spraying Parameters

Carmen De Crescenzo,  Despina Karatza,  Dino Musmarra,  Simeone Chianese,  Theocharis Baxevanis,  Panagiota T. Dalla,  Dimitrios A. Exarchos,  Konstantinos G. Dassios,  Theodore E. Matikas, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
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Numerical Analysis to Enhance Delamination Strength around Bolt Holes of Unidirectional Pultruded Large Smart Composite Platform

Sheedev Antony,  Monssef Drissi-Habti,  Venkadesh Raman, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
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Influence of Deformation Conditions on the Critical Damage Factor of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy

Li-juan Pang,  Xin Shang,  Xuefeng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
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Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Al/Fe and Cu/Fe Joints by Continuous Drive Friction Welding

Yanni Wei,  Fu Sun, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
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Mechanical Behavior of Asphalt Mastics Produced Using Waste Stone Sawdust

Ghazi G. Al-Khateeb,  Taisir S. Khedaywi,  Motaz F. Irfaeya, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
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Comparisons of Tensile Fracturing Behaviors of Hydraulic Fully Graded and Wet-Screened Concretes: A Mesoscale Study

Lei Xu,  Yongmiao Jin,  Shuaizhao Jing,  Jie Liu,  Yefei Huang,  Changqiao Zhou, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
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Development of Hypereutectic AlSi Alloy Powder Injection Molding Feedstocks by Rheological Analysis

Jiaqi Ni,  Keqing Han,  Muhuo Yu, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
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Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Properties of SAC0307 Lead-Free Solder Paste

Kannachai Kanlayasiri,  Nadee Meesathien, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
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Experimental Study and Application of a Novel Foamed Concrete to Yield Airtight Walls in Coal Mines

Hu Wen,  Shixing Fan,  Duo Zhang,  Weifeng Wang,  Jun Guo,  Qingfeng Sun, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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Experimental and Simulation Study on Diffusion Behavior of Chloride Ion in Cracking Concrete and Reinforcement Corrosion

Yongchun Cheng,  Yuwei Zhang,  Chunli Wu,  Yubo Jiao, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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The Mechanical Properties of a Novel STMR Damper Based on Magnetorheological Silly Putty

Xiao-Guo Lin,  Fei Guo,  Cheng-Bin Du,  Guo-Jun Yu, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Electron Beam-Welded Joints of Titanium TC4 (Ti-6Al-4V) and Kovar (Fe-29Ni-17Co) Alloys with Cu/Nb Multi-Interlayer

Yong-jian Fang,  Xiao-song Jiang,  De-feng Mo,  Ting-feng Song,  Zhen-yi Shao,  De-gui Zhu,  Ming-hao Zhu,  Zhi-ping Luo, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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A New Rock Joint Generation Method and Its Verification in PFC2D

Lielie Li,  Mingli Xiao,  Cai Tan, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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Numerical Simulation of Rock Plate Cutting with Three Sides Fixed and One Side Free

Zhenguo Lu,  Lirong Wan,  Qingliang Zeng,  Xin Zhang,  Kuidong Gao, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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A Study of Coupled Creep Damaged Constitutive Model of Artificial Frozen Soil

Dongwei Li,  Junhao Chen,  Yan Zhou, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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Self-Healing of Concrete Cracks by Ceramsite-Loaded Microorganisms

Jing Xu,  Xianzhi Wang,  Junqing Zuo,  Xiaoyan Liu, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
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Evaluating RLWT Rutting Test of Asphalt Mixtures Based on Industrial Computerized Tomography

Wenliang Wu,  Zhi Li,  Xiaoning Zhang,  Minghui Li, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
Editorial
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Fiber-Reinforced Cement Composites: Mechanical Properties and Structural Implications

Doo-Yeol Yoo,  Nemkumar Banthia,  Kazunori Fujikake,  Young Hoon Kim,  Rishi Gupta, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
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In Vitro Bioactivity of Binary Nepheline-Fluorapatite Glass/Polymethyl-Methacrylate Composite

Dalia Y. Zaki,  Esmat M. A. Hamzawy, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
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Sensitivity of Service Life Extension and CO2 Emission due to Repairs by Silane Treatment Applied on Concrete Structures under Time-Dependent Chloride Attack

Aruz Petcherdchoo, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
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Study on Thickness Thinning Ratio of the Forming Parts in Single Point Incremental Forming Process

Mingshun Yang,  Zimeng Yao,  Yan Li,  Pengyang Li,  Fengkui Cui,  Lang Bai, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
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Experimental Study of Phase Composition of B-Fe-Mn-V Alloys and Thermodynamic Calculations of Phase Equilibria in the B-Mn-V and B-Fe-Mn-V Systems

Viera Homolová,  Ján Kepič,  Adéla Zemanová,  Ondřej Zobač, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
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Research on the Cross Section Forming Quality of Three-Dimensional Multipoint Stretch Forming Parts

Jiaqi Yu,  Yi Li,  Fei Teng,  Jicai Liang,  Xiangfeng Lin,  Ce Liang,  Guangyi Chen,  Guangping Sun, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
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Corrigendum to “Strength Characteristics and Slope Stability of Expansive Soil from Pingdingshan, China”

Ju-yun Zhai,  Shang-yong Cai, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018

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High Reliability and Fast-Speed Phase-Change Memory Based on Sb70Se30/SiO2 Multilayer Thin Films

Dan Zhang,  Yifeng Hu,  Haipeng You,  Xiaoqin Zhu,  Yuemei Sun,  Hua Zou,  Yan Zheng, 
  • First Published: 21 June 2018
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Review of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Concrete in China: Alkali Resistance of Fibers and Static Mechanical Properties of Composites

Zhensheng Guo,  Chunfeng Wan,  Mengye Xu,  Jinxiang Chen, 
  • First Published: 21 June 2018
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Effects of Cr Content on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AlCoCrxFeNi High-Entropy Alloy

Tao-Tsung Shun,  Wei-Jhe Hung, 
  • First Published: 21 June 2018
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Numerical Study of Stresses around Holes Drilled and Filled by Expansive Cement: Case of Isotropic Linear Elastic Block of Rock

Mambou Ngueyep Luc Leroy,  Gael Nkenwoum Chebou, 
  • First Published: 21 June 2018
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Nonlinear Bond Model for the Dowel Action considering the Fatigue Damage Effect

Pengfei Li,  Ni Tan,  Chengzhi Wang, 
  • First Published: 20 June 2018
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Experimental Study on Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Mortar Subjected to Acid Corrosion

Runke Huo,  Shuguang Li,  Yu Ding, 
  • First Published: 20 June 2018
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Influence of Buton Rock Asphalt on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Asphalt Binder and Asphalt Mixture

Yafei Li,  Jing Chen,  Jin Yan,  Meng Guo, 
  • First Published: 20 June 2018
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Experimental Study on the Shear Strength of Cement-Sand-Gravel Material

Jie Yang,  Xin Cai,  Qiong Pang,  Xing-wen Guo,  Ying-li Wu,  Jin-lei Zhao, 
  • First Published: 20 June 2018
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Experimental Study of the Basic Mechanical Properties of Directionally Distributed Steel Fibre-Reinforced Concrete

Fang-Yuan Li,  Cheng-Yuan Cao,  Yun-Xuan Cui,  Pei-Feng Wu, 
  • First Published: 20 June 2018
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Rake Angle Effect on a Machined Surface in Orthogonal Cutting of Graphite/Polymer Composites

Dayong Yang,  Zhenping Wan,  Peijie Xu,  Longsheng Lu, 
  • First Published: 19 June 2018
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Effect of the Drum Height on the Seismic Behaviour of a Free-Standing Multidrum Column

Ante Buzov,  Jure Radnić,  Nikola Grgić,  Goran Baloević, 
  • First Published: 19 June 2018
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Preparation of Soy-Based Adhesive Enhanced by Waterborne Polyurethane: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology

Yong Wang,  Layun Deng,  Youhua Fan, 
  • First Published: 14 June 2018
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Evaluation of Dynamic Microchamber as a Quick Factory Formaldehyde Emission Control Method for Industrial Particleboards

Venla Hemmilä,  Michal Zabka,  Stergios Adamopoulos, 
  • First Published: 13 June 2018
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Comparison of Sn-5Sb and Sn-10Sb Alloys in Tensile and Fatigue Properties Using Miniature Size Specimens

Tatsuya Kobayashi,  Kyosuke Kobayashi,  Kohei Mitsui,  Ikuo Shohji, 
  • First Published: 13 June 2018
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An Assessment of Reuse of Light Ash from Bayer Process Fluidized Bed Boilers in Geopolymer Synthesis at Ambient Temperature

Woshington S. Brito,  André L. Mileo Ferraioli Silva,  Rozineide A. A. Boca Santa,  Kristoff Svensson,  José Antônio da Silva Souza,  Herbert Pöllmann,  Humberto Gracher Riella, 
  • First Published: 13 June 2018
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Static and Dynamic Properties and Temperature Sensitivity of Emulsified Asphalt Concrete

Bin Huang,  Yuting Zhang,  Tian Qi,  Hongxing Han, 
  • First Published: 10 June 2018
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Porogenic Behavior of Water in High-Alumina Castable Structures

Rafael Salomão, 
  • First Published: 07 June 2018
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Effect of Mean Stress on the Fatigue Life Prediction of Notched Fiber-Reinforced 2060 Al-Li Alloy Laminates under Spectrum Loading

Weiying Meng,  Liyang Xie,  Yu Zhang,  Yawen Wang,  Xiaofang Sun,  Shijian Zhang, 
  • First Published: 06 June 2018
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Residual Capability of Alkali Binding by Hydrated Pozzolanic Cements in Long-Service Concrete Structures

Mario Berra,  Teresa Mangialardi,  Antonio Evangelista Paolini, 
  • First Published: 04 June 2018
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The Standard Fire Testing and Numerical Modelling of the Behavior of Calcium Silicate Board Metallic-Framework Drywall Assembly with Junction Box

Yinuo Wang,  Ying-Ji Chuang,  Ching-Yuan Lin,  Hao Zhang, 
  • First Published: 04 June 2018
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Influences of Ultrafine Slag Slurry Prepared by Wet Ball Milling on the Properties of Concrete

Yubo Li,  Shaobin Dai,  Xingyang He,  Ying Su, 
  • First Published: 04 June 2018
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A Laboratory Investigation into the Effects of Coarse Aggregate Angularity on Performance of WMA

Jie Ji,  Peng Zhai,  Wenhua Zheng,  Zhi Suo,  Ying Xu, 
  • First Published: 04 June 2018
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A Simple Model for Elastic-Plastic Contact of Granular Geomaterials

Jian Wang,  Qimin Li,  Changwei Yang,  Yidan Huang,  Caizhi Zhou, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
Review Article
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The State of the Art: Application of Green Technology in Sustainable Pavement

Wenjuan Sun,  Guoyang Lu,  Cheng Ye,  Shiwu Chen,  Yue Hou,  Dawei Wang,  Linbing Wang,  Markus Oeser, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
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Formation and Properties of the Ta-Y2O3, Ta-ZrO2, and Ta-TaC Nanocomposites

J. Jakubowicz,  M. Sopata,  G. Adamek,  P. Siwak,  T. Kachlicki, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
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Adsorption of Nitrate onto ZnCl2-Modified Coconut Granular Activated Carbon: Kinetics, Characteristics, and Adsorption Dynamics

Lingjie Liu,  Min Ji,  Fen Wang, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
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Optimization of Process Parameters for Vertical-Faced Polypropylene Bottle Injection Molding

Youmin Wang,  Zhichao Yan,  Xuejun Shan, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
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Bioimmobilized Limestone Powder for Autonomous Healing of Cementitious Systems: A Feasibility Study

Nafeesa Shaheen,  Rao Arsalan Khushnood,  Siraj Ud din, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
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Microstructure Changes and Improvement in the Mechanical Properties of As-Cast AlSi7MgCu0.5 Alloy Induced by the Heat Treatment and ECAP Technique at Room Temperature

Miloš Matvija,  Martin Fujda,  Ondrej Milkovič,  Marek Vojtko,  Róbert Kočiško,  Miroslav Glogovský, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
Editorial
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Corrosion of Nonferrous Metals and Their Alloys

Alicia E. Ares,  Raúl B. Rebak,  María V. Biezma,  Claudia M. Méndez, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2018
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Triaxial Wetting Test on Rockfill Materials under Stress Combination Conditions of Spherical Stress p and Deviatoric Stress q

Yan-yi Zhang,  Ze-ping Xu,  Gang Deng,  Yan-feng Wen,  Shu Yu,  Xiao-hui Wang, 
  • First Published: 30 May 2018
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Effect of Melt Temperature on the Effectiveness of the Grain Refining in Al-Si Castings

A. M. Samuel,  S. S. Mohamed,  H. W. Doty,  S. Valtierra,  F. H. Samuel, 
  • First Published: 30 May 2018
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Assessment of Durability of Concrete Structure Subject to Carbonation with Application of Safety Factor

Seung-Woo Pack,  Min Sun Jung,  Jun Won Kang,  Ki Yong Ann,  Janghwan Kim, 
  • First Published: 27 May 2018
Editorial
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Biomass Materials for Metallurgical Applications

Liming Lu,  Xianchun Li,  Merrick Mahoney,  Zhiqiang Zhang, 
  • First Published: 27 May 2018
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Feasibility of Using Nanoparticles of SiO2 to Improve the Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

Khaleel H. Younis,  Shelan M. Mustafa, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2018
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Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-Modified Fe2O3/Molecular Sieves for Removal of Rhodamine B Dyes

Adnan A. AbdulRazak,  Sohrab Rohani, 
  • First Published: 23 May 2018
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Needleless Electrospinning and Electrospraying of Mixture of Polymer and Aerogel Particles on Textile

Abu Shaid,  Lijing Wang,  Rajiv Padhye,  Amit Jadhav, 
  • First Published: 23 May 2018
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Increase of Accuracy of the Fault Location Methods for Overhead Electrical Power Lines

Vladimir Lebedev,  Galina Filatova,  Alexander Timofeev, 
  • First Published: 22 May 2018
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Preparation and Study of Multi-Heteroatom Carbon Nanotube as Excellent Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction Using Polydopamine Derivative

Jian Yang,  Lihong Niu,  Zhijun Zhang,  Liang Yan,  Lingjun Chou, 
  • First Published: 22 May 2018
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Analysis on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Red Mud Materials and Stockpile Stability after Dilatation

Yanbo Feng,  Chao Yang, 
  • First Published: 21 May 2018
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Cold-Sprayed Metal Coatings with Nanostructure

Shuo Yin,  Chaoyue Chen,  Xinkun Suo,  Rocco Lupoi, 
  • First Published: 20 May 2018
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Pottery Sand as Fine Aggregate for Preparing Alkali-Activated Slag Mortar

Zhenzhen Jiao,  Ying Wang,  Wenzhong Zheng,  Wenxuan Huang, 
  • First Published: 20 May 2018
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Mechanical Characterization of Carbon Fibres Recycled by Steam Thermolysis: A Statistical Approach

M. Boulanghien,  M. R’Mili,  G. Bernhart,  F. Berthet,  Y. Soudais, 
  • First Published: 20 May 2018
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Heat Transfer Dynamic Analyses for Recycled-Concrete Wall Combined with Expanded Polystyrene Template

Jianhua Li,  Wenjing Chen, 
  • First Published: 17 May 2018
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Hydration Properties of STS-Refining Slag-Blended Blast Furnace Slag Cement

Bong Suk Cho,  Young Cheol Choi, 
  • First Published: 17 May 2018
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Tuning, Impedance Matching, and Temperature Regulation during High-Temperature Microwave Sintering of Ceramics

Sylvain Marinel,  Nicolas Renaut,  Etienne Savary,  Rodolphe Macaigne,  Guillaume Riquet,  Christophe Coureau,  Thibault Gadeyne,  David Guillet, 
  • First Published: 17 May 2018
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Coexistence of Two Cubic-Lattice Co Matrices at High Temperatures in Co-Re-Cr-Ni Alloy Studied by Neutron Diffraction

Přemysl Beran,  Debashis Mukherji,  Pavel Strunz,  Ralph Gilles,  Markus Hölzel,  Joachim Rösler, 
  • First Published: 17 May 2018
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Real-Time and Quantitative Measurement of Crack-Tip Stress Intensity Factors Using Digital Holographic Interferometry

Haiting Xia,  Rongxin Guo,  Feng Yan,  Heming Cheng, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2018
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Influence of Processing Parameters on Laser Direct Joining of CFRTP and Stainless Steel

Liyuan Sheng,  Junke Jiao,  Beining Du,  Feiya Wang,  Qiang Wang, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2018
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Application of Wavelet and EEMD Joint Denoising in Nonlinear Ultrasonic Testing of Concrete

Zhichao Nie,  Kui Wang,  Mingjie Zhao, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2018
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Plasticity Improvement of Ball-Spun Magnesium Alloy Tube Based on Stress Triaxiality

Chunjiang Zhao,  Feitao Zhang,  Jie Xiong,  Zhengyi Jiang,  Xiaorong Yang,  Hailong Cui, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2018
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Improvement of the Acoustic Attenuation of Plaster Composites by the Addition of Short-Fibre Reinforcement

P. Kulhavý,  A. Samková,  M. Petru,  M. Pechociakova, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2018
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Evaluation of Self-Healing Performance of PE and PVA Concrete Using Flexural Test

Choonghyun Kang,  Jungwon Huh,  Quang Huy Tran,  Kiseok Kwak, 
  • First Published: 15 May 2018
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Fatigue Tests of Concrete Slabs Reinforced with Stainless Steel Bars

Guoxue Zhang,  Ying Zhang,  Yangyang Zhou, 
  • First Published: 15 May 2018
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Liquid Phase Separation Mechanism of Cu-40 wt.% Pb Hypermonotectic Alloys

Xiaosi Sun,  Weixin Hao,  Teng Ma,  Junting Zhang,  Guihong Geng, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
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Preparation and Coloration of Colored Ceramics Derived from the Vanadium-Titanium Slags

Yi Deng,  Yang Zhou,  Yuanyi Yang,  Xiuyuan Shi,  Kewei Zhang,  Ping Zhang,  Weizhong Yang, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
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Protection of Brass in HCl Solution by L-Cysteine and Cationic Surfactant

Milan B. Radovanovic,  Zaklina Z. Tasic,  Marija B. Petrovic Mihajlovic,  Milan M. Antonijevic, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
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Analysis of Spatially Doped Fused Silica Fiber Optic by Means of a Hamiltonian Formulation of the Helmholtz Equation

Raúl E. Jiménez-Mejía,  Rodrigo Acuna Herrera,  Pedro Torres, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
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Evaluation of Selected Physicomechanical Properties of SFRC according to Different Standards

Tereza Komárková,  Jaromír Láník,  Ondřej Anton, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
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Mechanical Behavior and Damage Evolution for Granite Subjected to Cyclic Loading

Zhiliang Wang,  Jikang Yao,  Nuocheng Tian,  Jingbin Zheng,  Peng Gao, 
  • First Published: 13 May 2018
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Glass Forming Ability, Thermal Stability, and Magnetic Properties of FeCoNiBSi Alloys with Different B Contents

Haibo Sun,  Yongfei Wang, 
  • First Published: 13 May 2018
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Experimental Investigation on Embedding Strength Perpendicular to Grain of Parallel Strand Bamboo

Junwen Zhou,  Dongsheng Huang,  Yang Song,  Chun Ni, 
  • First Published: 13 May 2018
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Study of the Press Fit Bearing-Shaft Joint Dimensional Parameters by Analytical and Numerical Approach

Zuzana Murčinková,  Petr Baron,  Martin Pollák, 
  • First Published: 10 May 2018
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Multilevel Seismic Damage Behavior Correlation Analysis for RC Framed Structures

Jianguang Yue, 
  • First Published: 10 May 2018
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In Situ Testing of Square Footing Resting on Geobelt-Reinforced Gravel Thin Cushion on Soft Silt

Wei Zhang,  David Du,  Xiaohong Bai, 
  • First Published: 10 May 2018
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Effect of Power Cycling and Heat Aging on Reliability and IMC Growth of Sn-5Sb and Sn-10Sb Solder Joints

Tatsuya Kobayashi,  Ikuo Shohji,  Yusuke Nakata, 
  • First Published: 09 May 2018
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Calibration of Material Models against TSTM Test for Crack Risk Assessment of Early-Age Concrete Containing Fly Ash

G. M. Ji,  T. Kanstad,  Ø. Bjøntegaard, 
  • First Published: 09 May 2018
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An Investigation of the Effect of Parameters and Chip Slenderness Ratio on Drilling Process Quality of AISI 1050 Steel

Zülküf Demir,  Rifat Yakut, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2018
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Experimental Behavior of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Members Subjected to Lateral Loads

Chengzhi Wang,  Xin Liu,  Pengfei Li, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2018
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Advances in Materials Science and Engineering Assessment of Gamma Radiation Hazards Related to Geologic Materials: Comparison of Results by Field Gamma Spectrometry and Laboratory Methods

Miguel Couto,  Jorge Sanjurjo-Sánchez,  Carlos Alves, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2018
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Investigation on the Sulfuric Acid Corrosion Mechanism for Concrete in Soaking Environment

Hongguang Min,  Zhigang Song, 
  • First Published: 07 May 2018
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Effect of Flexible 3D Multipoint Stretch Bending Dies on the Shape Accuracy and the Optimal Design

Xiangfeng Lin,  Yi Li,  Zhongyi Cai,  Jicai Liang,  Ce Liang,  Kaifeng Yu,  Xiaoming Li,  Aicheng Wang,  Yanfei Liao, 
  • First Published: 07 May 2018
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Cold-Sprayed Aluminum-Silica Composite Coatings Enhance Antiwear/Anticorrosion Performances of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy

Lijia Fang,  Yuting Xu,  Li Gao,  Xinkun Suo,  Jianguo Gong,  Hua Li, 
  • First Published: 06 May 2018
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Viability Study of a Safe Method for Health to Prepare Cement Pastes with Simultaneous Nanometric Functional Additions

M. A. de la Rubia,  E. de Lucas-Gil,  E. Reyes,  F. Rubio-Marcos,  M. Torres-Carrasco,  J. F. Fernández,  A. Moragues, 
  • First Published: 06 May 2018
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Analysis of Metal Flow Behavior and Residual Stress Formation of Complex Functional Profiles under High-Speed Cold Roll-Beating

Fengkui Cui,  Yongxiang Su,  Kege Xie,  Wang Xiaoqiang,  Xiaolin Ruan,  Fei Liu, 
  • First Published: 03 May 2018
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Laboratory Evaluation of Interactions in the Degradation of a Polypropylene Geotextile in Marine Environments

José Ricardo Carneiro,  Paulo Joaquim Almeida,  Maria de Lurdes Lopes, 
  • First Published: 03 May 2018
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Strain Rate-Dependent Constitutive and Low Stress Triaxiality Fracture Behavior Investigation of 6005 Al Alloy

Yong Peng,  Xuanzhen Chen,  Shan Peng,  Chao Chen,  Jiahao Li,  Guowei Liu, 
  • First Published: 03 May 2018
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Estimation of the Critical Temperatures of Some More Deep Eutectic Solvents from Their Surface Tensions

Yizhak Marcus, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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Electric Conductivity and Piezoresistivity of Carbon Nanotube Artificial Skin Based on the Design of Mesh Structure

Xin Ma,  Wen Li,  Liting Wang,  Xiaona Cao, 
  • First Published: 30 April 2018
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Experimental Study on Methane Desorption from Lumpy Coal under the Action of Hydraulic and Thermal

Dong Zhao,  Dayuan Li,  Yulin Ma,  Zengchao Feng,  Yangsheng Zhao, 
  • First Published: 30 April 2018
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Impacts of Cyclic Loading and Unloading Rates on Acoustic Emission Evolution and Felicity Effect of Instable Rock Mass

Mingwei Zhang,  Qingbin Meng,  Shengdong Liu,  Deyu Qian,  Nong Zhang, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Investigation of the Acoustic Properties of Chemically Impregnated Kayu Malam Wood Used for Musical Instrument

Md. Faruk Hossen,  Sinin Hamdan,  Md. Rezaur Rahman, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Experimental Research on the Specific Energy Consumption of Rock Breakage Using Different Waterjet-Assisted Cutting Heads

Hongxiang Jiang,  Deguang Meng, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Experimental Investigation on Flexural Behavior of Granite Stone Slabs with Near Surface Mounted CFRP Bars and Screw-Thread Steels

Xiaopeng Gao,  Zhongfan Chen,  Xiaomeng Ding,  Erxiang Dong, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
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Identification of Key Indicators for Sustainable Construction Materials

Humphrey Danso, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
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Models for Strength Prediction of High-Porosity Cast-In-Situ Foamed Concrete

Wenhui Zhao,  Junjie Huang,  Qian Su,  Ting Liu, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
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Effect of Anionic Polyacrylamide on the Structural Stability of Thickened Tailings Slurry in Pipeline Transportation

Shi Wang,  Shuai Li,  Jian-chun Qin,  Guang-zhe Xiao,  Guo-chun Yang,  Xiao Feng, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
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Use of Nanostructured Layered Double Hydroxides as Nanofilters in the Removal of Fe2+ and Ca2+ Ions from Oil Wells

Emmanuel K. Ephraim,  Chinyere A. Anyama,  Ayi A. Ayi,  Jude C. Onwuka, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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Selective Oxidation of Styrene to Benzaldehyde by Co-Ag Codoped ZnO Catalyst and H2O2 as Oxidant

Abderrazak Aberkouks,  Ayoub Abdelkader Mekkaoui,  Brahim Boualy,  Soufiane El Houssame,  Mustapha Ait Ali,  Larbi El Firdoussi, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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Numerical Prediction of Chloride Penetration in Concrete Exposed to a Marine Environment at Tide

Sung In Hong,  Ki Yong Ann, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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Modifications and Statistical Analysis of Acoustic Emission Models Based on the Damage and Fractal Characteristics

Jie Yang,  Yanna Zheng,  Huijing Wang, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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Effects of High-Density Electric Current Pulse on the Undercooling of Fe-B Eutectic Alloy Melt

Teng Ma,  Weixin Hao,  Xiaosi Sun,  Junting Zhang,  Guihong Geng, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
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Deposition of Coating to Protect Waste Water Reservoir in Acidic Solution by Arc Thermal Spray Process

Han-Seung Lee,  Jin-ho Park,  Jitendra Kumar Singh,  Mohamed A. Ismail, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
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Effect of Elevated Temperatures on Mortar with Naturally Occurring Volcanic Ash and Its Blend with Electric Arc Furnace Slag

Nauman Khurram,  Kaffayatullah Khan,  Muhammad Umair Saleem,  Muhammad Nasir Amin,  Usman Akmal, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
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The Mechanical Behaviors of Various Dental Implant Materials under Fatigue

Fatma Bayata,  Cengiz Yildiz, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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On the Analysis of the Contact Conditions in Temporomandibular Joint Prostheses

B. Gonzalez-Perez-Somarriba,  G. Centeno,  C. Vallellano,  L. M. Gonzalez-Perez, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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Biological Resistance and Application Properties of Particleboards Containing Nano-Zinc Oxide

Ladislav Reinprecht,  Ján Iždinský,  Zuzana Vidholdová, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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Research on Heat Source Model and Weld Profile for Fiber Laser Welding of A304 Stainless Steel Thin Sheet

Peizhi Li,  Yu Fan,  Chonghao Zhang,  Zhiyuan Zhu,  Wenteng Tian,  Anmin Liu, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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Performance Evaluation of Cement-Stabilized Oil Shale Semicoke as Base or Subbase Course Construction Material

Guojin Tan,  Zhiqing Zhu,  Yafeng Gong,  Chenglin Shi,  Ziyu Liu, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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Effect of Recasted Material Addition on the Quality of Metal-Ceramic Bond: A Macro-, Micro-, and Nanostudy

Karolina Beer–Lech,  Krzysztof Pałka,  Anna Skic,  Barbara Surowska,  Krzysztof Gołacki, 
  • First Published: 19 April 2018
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Simulation Analysis and Experimental Study on Strength Optimization of a Plug-In Oil Hose Joint

Chang Chen,  Jikun Guo,  Shifu Zhang,  Qixin Zhang,  Dongmei Zhang,  Yongjie Niu,  Hao Sun, 
  • First Published: 17 April 2018
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Shot Peening Effects on Subsurface Layer Properties and Fatigue Performance of Case-Hardened 18CrNiMo7-6 Steel

H. S. Ho,  D. L. Li,  E. L. Zhang,  P. H. Niu, 
  • First Published: 17 April 2018
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Study on Failure Process and Permeation Evolution of Single-Cracked Rock

Xiangxi Meng,  Weitao Liu, 
  • First Published: 16 April 2018
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Characterization of Nonstationary Mode Interaction of Bridge by Considering Deterioration of Bearing

Gang S. Chen,  Feng Xiao,  Wael Zatar,  J. Leroy Hulsey, 
  • First Published: 16 April 2018
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Study on the Strength Development of Cemented Backfill Body from Lead-Zinc Mine Tailings with Sulphide

Juanrong Zheng,  Lijie Guo,  Xiaoxiao Sun,  Wenchen Li,  Qi Jia, 
  • First Published: 16 April 2018
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Experimental Investigation on the Deformation, Strength, and Acoustic Emission Characteristics of Sandstone under True Triaxial Compression

Zhaolin Li,  Lianguo Wang,  Yinlong Lu,  Wenshuai Li,  Kai Wang, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2018
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Degradation of Roller-Compacted Concrete Subjected to Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Immersion in Potassium Acetate Solution

Wuman Zhang,  Jingsong Zhang,  Shuhang Chen,  Sheng Gong, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2018
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Forming Mechanism of High-Speed Cold Roll Beating of Spline Tooth

Ting Niu,  Yong-Tang Li,  Zhi-Qi Liu,  Hui-Ping Qi, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2018
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A Mix Design Procedure for Alkali-Activated High-Calcium Fly Ash Concrete Cured at Ambient Temperature

Tanakorn Phoo-ngernkham,  Chattarika Phiangphimai,  Nattapong Damrongwiriyanupap,  Sakonwan Hanjitsuwan,  Jaksada Thumrongvut,  Prinya Chindaprasirt, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2018
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Electric Resistance Tests on Compacted Clay Material under Dynamic Load Coupled with Dry-Wet Cycling

Zheng Lu,  Xiaowen Wu,  Zhi Hu,  Shaohua Xian,  Ran Fang, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2018
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Effect of Adjusting for Particle-Size Distribution of Cement on Strength Development of Concrete

Daegeon Kim, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2018
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Synthesis, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Graphene Quantum Dots and Iron Oxide Nanocomposites

M. Sajjad,  V. Makarov,  M. S. Sultan,  W. M. Jadwisienczak,  B. R. Weiner,  G. Morell, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2018
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Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures Using the Single-Edge Notched Beams

Biao Ding,  Xiaolong Zou,  Zixin Peng,  Xiang Liu, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2018
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Low-Temperature Brazing of Titanium Using Al-Based Filler Alloys

A. Muhrat,  H. Puga,  J. Barbosa, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2018
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Corrosion Risk of Reinforced Concrete Structure Arising from Internal and External Chloride

M. J. Kim,  K. Y. Ann, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2018
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Dowel Behavior of Rebars in Small Concrete Block for Sliding Slab Track on Railway Bridges

Seong-Cheol Lee,  Sangmin Park,  Jaeha Lee,  Kyoung-Chan Lee, 
  • First Published: 11 April 2018
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Experimental Study on Wind Erosion Resistance and Strength of Sands Treated with Microbial-Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation

Zhaoyu Wang,  Nan Zhang,  Jinhua Ding,  Chen Lu,  Yong Jin, 
  • First Published: 08 April 2018
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Preparation of Poly(L,L-Lactide) Microparticles via Pickering Emulsions Using Chitin Nanocrystals

T. S. Demina,  Yu. S. Sotnikova,  A. V. Istomin,  Ch. Grandfils,  T. A. Akopova,  A. N. Zelenetskii, 
  • First Published: 08 April 2018
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Design of Independent Type-B LNG Fuel Tank: Comparative Study between Finite Element Analysis and International Guidance

Tae-Wook Kim,  Seul-Kee Kim,  Seong-Bo Park,  Jae-Myung Lee, 
  • First Published: 08 April 2018
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Experimental Investigation on Asphalt Binders Ageing Behavior and Rejuvenating Feasibility in Multicycle Repeated Ageing and Recycling

Yihua Nie,  Shiheng Sun,  Yajun Ou,  Chenyang Zhou,  Kunli Mao, 
  • First Published: 05 April 2018
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Utilization of Local Ingredients for the Production of High-Early-Strength Engineered Cementitious Composites

Hanwen Deng, 
  • First Published: 05 April 2018

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Investigation of Microstructural Damage in Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete under Freezing-Thawing Action

Chunping Gu,  Wei Sun,  Liping Guo,  Qiannan Wang,  Jintao Liu,  Yang Yang,  Tao Shi, 
  • First Published: 05 April 2018
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Study on Adiabatic Temperature Rise Reflecting Hydration Degree of Concrete

Yanhua Han,  Shaojun Fu,  Shufa Wang,  Zuowei Xie, 
  • First Published: 05 April 2018
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The Effects of Ammonium Polyacrylate and Diammonium Citrate as Base and Acid Dispersion Agents on Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (3Y-TZP) Dispersion Properties

Pestaria Sinaga,  Sung-Hwan Bae, 
  • First Published: 04 April 2018
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Cement Types, Composition, Uses and Advantages of Nanocement, Environmental Impact on Cement Production, and Possible Solutions

S. P. Dunuweera,  R. M. G. Rajapakse, 
  • First Published: 04 April 2018
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Metallurgical and Stress State Factors Which Affect the Creep and Fracture Behavior of 9% Cr Steels

Jonathan Parker,  John Siefert, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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Predictive Analysis for the Thermal Diffusion of the Plasma-Assisted Machining of Superalloy Inconel-718 Based on Exponential Smoothing

Chen Shao-Hsien,  Kun-Tan Tsai, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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Influence of Thermal Parameters, Microstructure, and Morphology of Si on Machinability of an Al–7.0 wt.% Si Alloy Directionally Solidified

Cássio A. P. Silva,  Layo R. M. Leal,  Emanuelle C. Guimarães,  Paulo M. Júnior,  Antonio L. Moreira,  Otávio L. Rocha,  Adrina P. Silva, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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Effect of Residual Stress on the Mechanical Properties of FSW Joints with SUS409L

Yeong-Seok Lim,  Sang-Hyuk Kim,  Kwang-Jin Lee, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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Hydrogels for the Application of Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering: A Review of Hydrogels

Er-Yuan Chuang,  Chih-Wei Chiang,  Pei-Chun Wong,  Chih-Hwa Chen, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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Properties of Ceramic Substrate Materials for High-Temperature Pressure Sensors for Operation above 1000°C

YanJie Guo,  Fei Lu,  Lei Zhang,  HeLei Dong,  QiuLin Tan,  JiJun Xiong, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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Investigation of Cement-Emulsified Asphalt in Plastic Concrete

Xiaohu Yan,  Zaiqin Wang,  Meijuan Rao,  Mingxia Li, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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Investigation of Performance and Residual Stress Generation of AlSi10Mg Processed by Selective Laser Melting

Lianfeng Wang,  Xiaohui Jiang,  Yihong Zhu,  Zishan Ding,  Xiaogang Zhu,  Jing Sun,  Biao Yan, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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Development of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Expanded-Shale Lightweight Concrete with High Freeze-Thaw Resistance

Mingshuang Zhao,  Xiaoyan Zhang,  Wenhui Song,  Changyong Li,  Shunbo Zhao, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
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A Review on Melt-Pool Characteristics in Laser Welding of Metals

Behzad Fotovvati,  Steven F. Wayne,  Gladius Lewis,  Ebrahim Asadi, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
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Mechanical Behavior Analysis of Y-Type S-SRC Column in a Large-Space Vertical Hybrid Structure Using Local Fine Numerical Simulation Method

Jianguang Yue, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
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Influences of Environmental Conditions on the Cracking Tendency of Dry-Mixed Plastering Mortar

Ni Tongyuan,  Yang Yang,  Wu Dandan,  Jiang Chenhui, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
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Investigation on the Deterioration Mechanism of Recycled Plaster

Zhixin Li,  Kaidong Xu,  Jiahui Peng,  Jina Wang,  Xianwei Ma,  Jishou Niu, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cemented Ash-Based Lightweight Building Materials with and without Pumice

Neslihan Doğan-Sağlamtimur,  Adnan Güven,  Ahmet Bilgil, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
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Prediction of Compressive Strength of Concrete in Wet-Dry Environment by BP Artificial Neural Networks

Chengyao Liang,  Chunxiang Qian,  Huaicheng Chen,  Wence Kang, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
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Nb-Doped TiO2 Photocatalysts Used to Reduction of CO2 to Methanol

M. V. Nogueira,  G. M. M. M. Lustosa,  Y. Kobayakawa,  W. Kogler,  M. Ruiz,  E. S. Monteiro Filho,  M. A. Zaghete,  L. A. Perazolli, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
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Comparative Study of the Effect of Structural Parameters on the Flexibility of Endovascular Stent Grafts

Ying Guan,  Jing Lin,  Zhihui Dong,  Lu Wang, 
  • First Published: 01 April 2018
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Flexural Behavior of Corroded Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete Beams

Taoping Ye,  Wanlin Cao,  Yixuan Zhang,  Zhengwen Yang, 
  • First Published: 01 April 2018
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Hydroforming Process for an Ultrasmall Bending Radius Elbow

Shangwen Ruan,  Lihui Lang,  Yulong Ge, 
  • First Published: 01 April 2018
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Optimum Design and Performance of Porous Concrete for Heavy-Load Traffic Pavement in Cold and Heavy Rainfall Region of NE China

Ailing Yao,  Hao Ding,  Xiaochen Zhang,  Zhao Hu,  Runshu Hao,  Tao Yang, 
  • First Published: 01 April 2018
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Corrigendum to “Reduction of Residual Stress for High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Strip Based on Finite Element Analysis”

Zengshuai Qiu,  Anrui He,  Jian Shao,  Xiaoming Xia, 
  • First Published: 01 April 2018

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Surface Characterization of Three-Layer Organic Coating Applied on AISI 4130 Steel

Ane C. Rovani,  Fernanda Kouketsu,  Carlos H. da Silva,  Giuseppe Pintaude, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2018
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Study of Structure and Magnetic Properties of SmCo10 Alloy Prepared by Different Methods

Xiang Chi,  Ying Li,  De-quan Er,  Xu-hao Han,  Xiu-li Duan,  Ji-bing Sun,  Chun-xiang Cui, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2018
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A Thermodynamics Study on the Tetrahydrofuran Effect in Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets and Activated Carbon Mixtures at Temperatures between 293.15 and 308.15 K

Florinela Sirbu,  Alina Catrinel Ion,  Luiza Capra,  Ion Ion, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2018
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Impact Analysis of Brake Pad Backplate Structure and Friction Lining Material on Disc-Brake Noise

Gongyu Pan,  Lei Chen, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2018
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Determination of Residual Stress and Design of Process Parameters for Composite Cylinder in Filament Winding

Chao Kang,  Yaoyao Shi,  Bo Deng,  Tao Yu,  Pengcheng Sun, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2018
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Ray-Tracing-Based Modeling of Clad-Removed Step-Index Plastic Optical Fiber in Smart Textiles: Effect of Curvature in Plain Weave Fabric

Sun Hee Moon,  Joon Seok Lee,  In Hwan Sul, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2018
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First-Principles Calculations of the Structure Stability and Mechanical Properties of LiFeAs and NaFeAs under Pressure

Zhengquan Hu,  Weiwei Xu,  Cai Chen,  Yufeng Wen,  Lili Liu, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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The Influence of Thermomechanical Processing Conditions on the Evolution of Microstructure and Crystallographic Textures and the Mechanical Properties of Deformed Mild Steels in the Intercritical Region

Mandana Zebarjadi Sar,  Silvia Barella,  Andrea Gruttadauria,  Davide Mombelli,  Carlo Mapelli, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Synthesis of Ti2SnC under Optimized Experimental Parameters of Pressureless Spark Plasma Sintering Assisted by Al Addition

Chen Lu,  Yue Wang,  Xiaofan Wang,  Jianfeng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Performance of Retrofitted Self-Compacting Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Beams Using External Steel Plates

Ahmed A. M. AL-Shaar,  Mehmet Tolga Göğüş, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Study on Breakdown Probability of Multimaterial Electrodes in EDM

Y. Liu,  W. Wang,  W. Zhang,  F. Ma,  Y. Wang,  B. Rolfe,  S. Zhang, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Response Analysis of the Free Field under Fault Movements

H. L. Qu,  Y. Wu,  B. K. Zhang,  Q. D. Hu,  Z. L. Xiao, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Effect of Powder Size on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of 2A12Al Compacts Fabricated by Hot Isostatic Pressing

Xina Huang,  Lihui Lang,  Gang Wang,  Sergei Alexandrov, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Finite Element Analysis of Residual Stress in the Diffusion Zone of Mg/Al Alloys

Yunlong Ding,  Dongying Ju, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Repairing 2024 Aluminum Alloy via Electrospark Deposition Process: A Feasibility Study

G. Renna,  P. Leo,  G. Casalino,  E. Cerri, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Wear and Friction Evaluation of Different Tool Steels for Hot Stamping

Maider Muro,  Garikoitz Artola,  Anton Gorriño,  Carlos Angulo, 
  • First Published: 26 March 2018
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Microstructure and Density of Sintered ZnO Ceramics Prepared by Magnetic Pulsed Compaction

Ji-Woon Lee,  Changhyun Jin,  Soon-Jig Hong,  Soong-Keun Hyun, 
  • First Published: 26 March 2018
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Novel Low-Permittivity (Mg1−xCux)2SiO4 Microwave Dielectric Ceramics

Chengxi Hu,  Yuan Liu,  Wujun Wang,  Bo Yang, 
  • First Published: 26 March 2018
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Preparation Parameter Analysis and Optimization of Sustainable Asphalt Binder Modified by Waste Rubber and Diatomite

Hanbing Liu,  Mengsu Zhang,  Yubo Jiao,  Liuxu Fu, 
  • First Published: 25 March 2018
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Chloride-Binding Capacity of Portland Cement Paste Blended with Synthesized CA2 (CaO·2Al2O3)

Yunsu Lee,  Mingyun Kim,  Zhengxin Chen,  Hanseung Lee,  Seungmin Lim, 
  • First Published: 25 March 2018
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Experimental Investigation of Thermal Cracking and Permeability Evolution of Granite with Varying Initial Damage under High Temperature and Triaxial Compression

Xiangxi Meng,  Weitao Liu,  Tao Meng, 
  • First Published: 25 March 2018
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Investigation on the Structural Behavior of Shear Walls with Steel Truss Coupling Beams under Seismic Loading

Zhiheng Deng,  Changchun Xu,  Qiang Hu,  Jian Zeng,  Ping Xiang, 
  • First Published: 25 March 2018
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Effect of Atmospheric Pressure on Performance of AEA and Air Entraining Concrete

Yan Shi,  Huaquan Yang,  Shihua Zhou,  Aiguo Wang,  Xingdong Lv, 
  • First Published: 21 March 2018
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Experimental Study on Variable-Amplitude Fatigue of Welded Cross Plate-Hollow Sphere Joints in Grid Structures

Jin-Feng Jiao,  Hong-Gang Lei,  Y. Frank Chen, 
  • First Published: 21 March 2018
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Change of Pore-Fracture Structure of Anthracite Modified by Electrochemical Treatment Using Micro-CT

Xianfa Kong,  Junqing Guo,  Tianhe Kang, 
  • First Published: 21 March 2018
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Multiobjective Optimization Design and Experimental Study of Desulfurization Dust Removal Centrifugal Pump Based on Immune Particle Swarm Algorithm

Yuqin Wang,  Xinwang Huo,  Hailong Ji, 
  • First Published: 21 March 2018
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Strength and Failure Mechanism of Composite-Steel Adhesive Bond Single Lap Joints

Kai Wei,  Yiwei Chen,  Maojun Li,  Xujing Yang, 
  • First Published: 21 March 2018
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Microstructure and Wear Resistance of TIG Remelted NiCrBSi Thick Coatings

Guo-lu Li,  Ya-long Li,  Tian-shun Dong,  Hai-dou Wang,  Xiao-dong Zheng,  Xiu-kai Zhou, 
  • First Published: 21 March 2018
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Effect of Molybdenum on the Corrosion Behavior of High-Entropy Alloys CoCrFeNi2 and CoCrFeNi2Mo0.25 under Sodium Chloride Aqueous Conditions

Alvaro A. Rodriguez,  Joseph H. Tylczak,  Michael C. Gao,  Paul D. Jablonski,  Martin Detrois,  Margaret Ziomek-Moroz,  Jeffrey A. Hawk, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2018
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Preparation of a New Borehole Sealing Material of Coal Seam Water Infusion

Gang Wang,  Hao Liu,  Jianhong Luo,  Hao Xu,  Qiqi Liu,  Xiaohua Zhou,  Yanwei Hu,  Xuelin Liu, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2018
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Effect of the Aggregate Size on Strength Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

Ma Kang,  Li Weibin, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2018
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Scattering from a PEC Slightly Rough Surface in Chiral Media

Haroon Akhtar Qureshi,  Muhammad Arshad Fiaz,  Muhammad Aqueel Ashraf, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2018
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Energy Absorption Characteristics of Frozen Soil Based on SHPB Test

Qin-yong Ma,  Dong-dong Ma,  Pu Yuan,  Zhao-ming Yao, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2018
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Experimental Study on Damage Breakage Properties of Shaft Lining Concrete under Hydromechanical Coupling

Weipei Xue,  Zhishu Yao,  Wei Jing,  Bin Tang,  Gan Kong,  Dezhu Xie, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2018
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Evaluation of Residual Stress on Steel Parts Welded and Milled

Frederico Ozanan Neves,  Antônio Célio Moreira Junior,  Alex Sander Chaves da Silva, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2018
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Enhanced Solubility of the Support in an FDM-Based 3D Printed Structure Using Hydrogen Peroxide under Ultrasonication

Seong Je Park,  Ji Eun Lee,  Jean Ho Park,  Nak Kyu Lee,  Min-Young Lyu,  Keun Park,  Myung Sool Koo,  Sung Hwan Cho,  Yong Son,  Suk-Hee Park, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2018
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Construction Time of Three Wall Types Made of Locally Sourced Materials: A Comparative Study

Wojciech Drozd,  Agnieszka Leśniak,  Sebastian Zaworski, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2018
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Analysis of the Generating and Influencing Factors of Vertical Cracking in Abutments during Construction

Xingwei Xue,  Junlong Zhou,  Xudong Hua,  Hongnan Li, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2018
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Change of Parameters of the Koiwa–Hasiguti Dynamic Dislocation Relaxation in Nanostructured and Polycrystalline Zirconium after Severe Plastic Deformation and Annealing

P. P. Pal-Val,  L. N. Pal-Val,  A. P. Rybalko,  E. N. Vatazhuk, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2018
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Mechanical Characterization of Lightweight Foamed Concrete

Marcin Kozłowski,  Marta Kadela, 
  • First Published: 18 March 2018
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Structural, Optical, and Electrical Characterization of β-Ga2O3 Thin Films Grown by Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy Suitable for UV Sensing

Abraham Arias,  Nicola Nedev,  Susmita Ghose,  Juan Salvador Rojas-Ramirez,  David Mateos,  Mario Curiel Alvarez,  Oscar Pérez,  Mariel Suárez,  Benjamin Valdez-Salas,  Ravi Droopad, 
  • First Published: 18 March 2018
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Rare Earth Metal-Based Intermetallics Formation in Al–Cu–Mg and Al–Si–Cu–Mg Alloys: A Metallographic Study

A. M. Samuel,  E. M. Elgallad,  M. G. Mahmoud,  H. W. Doty,  S. Valtierra,  F. H. Samuel, 
  • First Published: 18 March 2018
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Experimental Assessment on the Hysteretic Behavior of a Full-Scale Traditional Chinese Timber Structure Using a Synchronous Loading Technique

XiWang Shi,  Y. Frank Chen,  JinYong Chen,  QingShan Yang,  TieYing Li, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2018
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Investigation on Mechanical Properties and Reaction Characteristics of Al-PTFE Composites with Different Al Particle Size

Jia-xiang Wu,  Xiang Fang,  Zhen-ru Gao,  Huai-xi Wang,  Jun-yi Huang,  Shuang-zhang Wu,  Yu-chun Li, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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A Parameter Ascertainment Method for the Skeleton Curve of Corroded Reinforcement Concrete Members with Flexure and Compression

G. F. Chen,  Y. Z. Zhang,  X. J. Zhu, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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Experiment on Behavior of a New Connector Used in Bamboo (Timber) Frame Structure under Cyclic Loading

Junwen Zhou,  Dongsheng Huang,  Chun Ni,  Yurong Shen,  Longlong Zhao, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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Innovative Process to Enrich Carbon Content of EFB-Derived Biochar as an Alternative Energy Source in Ironmaking

Hadi Purwanto,  Alya Naili Rozhan,  Hamzah Mohd Salleh, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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Study of Seismic Behavior of RC Beam-Column Joints Strengthened by Sprayed FRP

Zhao Yang,  Yong Liu,  Jiajia Li, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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Controllable Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Three-Phase Flow Pulsating Mixing Microfluidic Chip

Guojun Liu,  Xiang Ma,  Xiaodong Sun,  Yanhui Jia,  Tengfei Wang, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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Seismic Behavior of Rammed Earth Walls with Precast Concrete Tie Columns

Xinlei Yang,  Hailiang Wang, 
  • First Published: 13 March 2018
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Synthesis of Ca-Doped Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous Catalysts for Transesterification

Tanat Chokpanyarat,  Vittaya Punsuvon,  Supakit Achiwawanich, 
  • First Published: 13 March 2018
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An Integral Formulation of Two-Parameter Fatigue Crack Growth Model

Jianguo Wu,  Shan Jiang,  Wei Zhang,  Zili Wang, 
  • First Published: 13 March 2018
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Preparation and Characterization of Nano-Dy2O3-Doped PVA + Na3C6H5O7 Polymer Electrolyte Films for Battery Applications

J. Ramesh Babu,  K. Ravindhranath,  K. Vijaya Kumar, 
  • First Published: 12 March 2018
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Effect of Copper and Iron Ions on the Sulphidizing Flotation of Copper Oxide in Copper Smelting Slag

Qing-qing Pan,  Hui-qing Peng, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2018
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Investigation on the Nonlinear Strength Properties and Damage Statistical Constitutive Model for Frozen Sandy Soils

De Zhang,  Enlong Liu,  Xingyan Liu,  Ge Zhang,  Xiao Yin,  Bingtang Song, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2018
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Behaviour and Failure of Steel Columns Subjected to Blast Loads: Numerical Study and Analytical Approach

Haitham Al-Thairy, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2018
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Evaluation of Carbonisation Gas from Coal and Woody Biomass and Reduction Rate of Carbon Composite Pellets

Tateo Usui,  Hirokazu Konishi,  Kazuhira Ichikawa,  Hideki Ono,  Hirotoshi Kawabata,  Francisco B. Pena,  Matheus H. Souza,  Alexandre A. Xavier,  Paulo S. Assis, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2018
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Electronic and Optical Properties of Sodium Niobate: A Density Functional Theory Study

Daniel Fritsch, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
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Fatigue Performance of SFPSC under Hot-Wet Environments and Cyclic Bending Loads

Shanshan Luo,  Peiyan Huang,  Xinyan Guo,  Xiaohong Zheng, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
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Electrochemical Determination of Hydrogen Entry to HSLA Steel during Pickling

Jari Aromaa,  Antero Pehkonen,  Sönke Schmachtel,  Istvan Galfi,  Olof Forsén, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
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Experimental Study on the Blasting Performance of Water-Soil Composite Stemming in Underground Mines

Xianyang Qiu,  Xiuzhi Shi,  Shu Zhang,  Bo Liu,  Jian Zhou, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
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Free Vibrations and Nonlinear Responses for a Cantilever Honeycomb Sandwich Plate

Junhua Zhang,  Xiaodong Yang,  Wei Zhang, 
  • First Published: 06 March 2018
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Study of the Effect of Fibre Orientation on Artificially Directed Steel Fibre-Reinforced Concrete

Fang-Yuan Li,  Liu-Yang Li,  Yan Dang,  Pei-Feng Wu, 
  • First Published: 05 March 2018
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Microstructure and Hardness of Cold Work Vanadis 6 Steel after Subzero Treatment at −140°C

Juraj Ďurica,  Jana Ptačinová,  Mária Hudáková,  Martin Kusý,  Peter Jurči, 
  • First Published: 04 March 2018
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Experimental Analysis of Pretensioned CLT-Glulam T-Section Beams

J. Estévez-Cimadevila,  F. Suárez-Riestra,  D. Otero-Chans,  E. Martín-Gutiérrez, 
  • First Published: 04 March 2018
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Experiment and Prediction of Ablation Depth in Excimer Laser Micromachining of Optical Polymer Waveguides

K. F. Tamrin,  S. S. Zakariyah,  K. M. A. Hossain,  N. A. Sheikh, 
  • First Published: 04 March 2018
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Breakdown Mechanism of Different Sulphur Hexafluoride Gas Mixtures

E. Onal, 
  • First Published: 01 March 2018
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Effect of Alternative Wood Species and First Thinning Wood on Oriented Strand Board Performance

Fabiane Salles Ferro,  Amós Magalhães Souza,  Isabella Imakawa de Araujo,  Milena Maria Van Der Neut de Almeida,  André Luis Christoforo,  Francisco Antonio Rocco Lahr, 
  • First Published: 01 March 2018
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Structural Insight into Chitosan Supports Functionalized with Nanoparticles

J. Lamarra,  L. Damonte,  S. Rivero,  A. Pinotti, 
  • First Published: 01 March 2018
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Microstructural and Electrical Properties of Sn-Modified BaTiO3 Lead-Free Ceramics by Two-Step Sintering Method

Wichita Kayaphan,  Pornsuda Bomlai, 
  • First Published: 01 March 2018
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Synthesis of Hydrophilic Sulfur-Containing Adsorbents for Noble Metals Having Thiocarbonyl Group Based on a Methacrylate Bearing Dithiocarbonate Moieties

Haruki Kinemuchi,  Bungo Ochiai, 
  • First Published: 01 March 2018
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Mode-I Metal-Composite Interface Fracture Testing for Fibre Metal Laminates

Periyasamy Manikandan,  Gin Boay Chai, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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Design and Modeling of the Photonic Crystal Waveguide Structure for Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording

Orrathai Watcharakitchakorn,  Rardchawadee Silapunt, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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Displacement Investigation of KNN-Bitumen-Based Piezoceramics in Asphalt Concrete

Ning Tang,  Kaikai Yang,  Wenhao Pan,  Limei Wu,  Qing Wang,  Yanwen Chen, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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Multiobjective Optimization Design and Performance Prediction of Centrifugal Pump Based on Orthogonal Test

Yuqin Wang,  Xinwang Huo, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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Research of p-i-n Junctions Based on 4H-SiC Fabricated by Low-Temperature Diffusion of Boron

I. G. Atabaev,  Kh. N. Juraev, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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Alternative Cementitious Materials and Their Composites

K. Pimraksa,  P. Chindaprasirt,  J. Sanjayan,  T.-C. Ling, 
  • First Published: 27 February 2018
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Corrigendum to “An Analytical Model for the Identification of the Threshold of Stress Intensity Factor Range for Crack Growth”

Marzio Grasso,  Antonio De I,  Yigeng Xu,  George Haritos,  M. Mohin,  Yong K. Chen, 
  • First Published: 27 February 2018

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Representative Stress-Strain Curve by Spherical Indentation on Elastic-Plastic Materials

Chao Chang,  M. A. Garrido,  J. Ruiz-Hervias,  Zhu Zhang,  Le-le Zhang, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2018

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Strength Characteristics and Slope Stability of Expansive Soil from Pingdingshan, China

Ju-yun Zhai,  Xiang-yong Cai, 
  • First Published: 25 February 2018

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Influence of Lithium Carbonate on C3A Hydration

Weiwei Han,  Tao Sun,  Xinping Li,  Zhonghe Shui,  Youzhi Chen,  Mian Sun, 
  • First Published: 25 February 2018
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Preparation and Characterization of Keratin/Alginate Blend Microparticles

Yaowalak Srisuwan,  Prasong Srihanam, 
  • First Published: 20 February 2018
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Assessment of Real-Time Compaction Quality Test Indexes for Rockfill Material Based on Roller Vibratory Acceleration Analysis

Tianbo Hua,  Xingguo Yang,  Qiang Yao,  Hongtao Li, 
  • First Published: 20 February 2018
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Polymer-Cement Mortar with Quarry Waste as Sand Replacement

D. N. Gómez-Balbuena,  T. López-Lara,  J. B. Hernandez-Zaragoza,  R. G. Ortiz-Mena,  M. G. Navarro-Rojero,  J. Horta-Rangel,  R. Salgado-Delgado,  V. M. Castano,  E. Rojas-Gonzalez, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2018
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Synthesis of Copper Oxide Aided by Selective Corrosion in Cu Foils

Roberto Baca Arroyo, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2018
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Analysis of Titania Nanosheet Adsorption Behavior Using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance Sensor

Yuichiro Tashiro,  Satoshi Komasa,  Akiko Miyake,  Hiroshi Nishizaki,  Joji Okazaki, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2018
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Investigation of Antibacterial Susceptibility of Ag-Doped Oxide Coatings onto AZ91 Magnesium Alloy by Microarc Oxidation Method

Ebru Emine Sukuroglu, 
  • First Published: 18 February 2018
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Failure Assessment for the High-Strength Pipelines with Constant-Depth Circumferential Surface Cracks

X. Liu,  Z. X. Lu,  Y. Chen,  Y. L. Sui,  L. H. Dai, 
  • First Published: 18 February 2018
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Comparative Study of Soil Grouting with Cement Slurry and Cement-Sodium Silicate Slurry

Mingting Zhu,  Qingsong Zhang,  Xiao Zhang,  Bing Hui, 
  • First Published: 18 February 2018
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Carbon Nanoparticle-Supported Pd Obtained by Solar Physical Vapor Deposition

Alexandru Pascu,  Elena Manuela Stanciu,  Cătălin Croitoru,  Ionut Claudiu Roată,  Mircea Horia Tierean, 
  • First Published: 15 February 2018
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Effects of Alloying Elements (Cr, Mn) on Corrosion Properties of the High-Strength Steel in 3.5% NaCl Solution

Bomi Kim,  Soojin Kim,  Heesan Kim, 
  • First Published: 15 February 2018
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Mechanical Properties of Scrap Tire Crumbs-Clayey Soil Mixtures Determined by Laboratory Tests

ShanShan Li,  Dayong Li, 
  • First Published: 15 February 2018
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Influence of Rare Earth on Dynamic Recrystallization Behavior of As-Cast 30Mn Steel

Honghong Yan,  Yong Hu,  Dawen Zhao, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2018
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Performance of Geosynthetic-Reinforced and Cement-Fly Ash-Gravel Pile-Supported Embankments over Completely Decomposed Granite Soil: A Case Study

Lijun Wu, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2018
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Study of Thermomechanical Properties of an Al-Zn-Based Composite Reinforced with Dodecaboride Particles

José Luis Colón Quintana,  Sujeily Soto Medina,  Marivic Hernández,  Oscar Marcelo Suárez, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2018
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Comparison of Creep Properties of Cast and Wrought Haynes 282 Superalloy

Young-Joo Kim,  Jae-Hyeun Park,  Yong-Sik Ahn, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2018
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Performance Analysis of a Recycled Concrete Interfacial Transition Zone in a Rapid Carbonization Environment

Gongbing Yue,  Peng Zhang,  Qiuyi Li,  Qianqian Li, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2018
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Acoustic Emission and Damage Characteristics of Granite Subjected to High Temperature

X. L. Xu,  Z.-Z. Zhang, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2018
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Improvement of Mechanical Properties in Polypropylene- and Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Peach Shell Lightweight Concrete

Fan Wu,  Changwu Liu,  Zhaofeng Diao,  Bo Feng,  Wei Sun,  Xiaolong Li,  Shuang Zhao, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2018
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Water Absorption Properties of Cement Pastes: Experimental and Modelling Inspections

Ludovica Casnedi,  Ombretta Cocco,  Paola Meloni,  Giorgio Pia, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2018
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Oxygen Content and Thermodynamic Stability of YBaCo2O6−δ Double Perovskite

Anton L. Sednev,  Andrey Yu Zuev,  Dmitry S. Tsvetkov, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2018
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Prediction of Cutting Conditions in Turning AZ61 and Parameters Optimization Using Regression Analysis and Artificial Neural Network

Nabeel H. Alharthi,  Sedat Bingol,  Adel T. Abbas,  Adham E. Ragab,  Mohamed F. Aly,  Hamad F. Alharbi, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2018
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Advanced Pavement Materials for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure

Zhanping You,  Meor O. Hamzah,  Hainian Wang,  Aboelkasim Diab,  Qingli Dai, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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Feasibility Assessment of Incorporating Copper Slag as a Sand Substitute to Attain Sustainable Production Perspective in Concrete

Akshaykumar M. Bhoi,  Yogesh D. Patil,  Hemant S. Patil,  Madhav P. Kadam, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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Carbon Nanotube Fiber Pretreatments for Electrodeposition of Copper

Pyry-Mikko Hannula,  Minttu Junnila,  Dawid Janas,  Jari Aromaa,  Olof Forsén,  Mari Lundström, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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A Large-Scale Test Method for Mechanical Response of Pavement Structure

Xingye Zhou,  Xudong Wang, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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Flexural Behavior of RC Slabs Strengthened in Flexure with Basalt Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix

Sugyu Lee,  Kinam Hong,  Yeongmo Yeon,  Kyusan Jung, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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Study on the Bond-Slip Performance of CFSSTs Based on Push-Out Tests

Lai Wang,  Haitao Chen,  Jitao Zhong,  Huirong Chen,  Wei Xuan,  Shuai Mi,  Hongyan Yang, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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XPS Studies of LSCF Interfaces after Cell Testing

Gianfranco DiGiuseppe,  Venkatesh Boddapati,  Hiten Mothikhana, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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Effects of Nano-CaCO3/Limestone Composite Particles on the Hydration Products and Pore Structure of Cementitious Materials

Huashan Yang,  Yujun Che, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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Evolution of Longitudinal Resistance Performance of Granular Ballast Track with Durable Dynamic Reciprocated Changes

Jieling Xiao,  Hao Liu,  Ping Wang,  Ganzhong Liu,  Jingmang Xu,  Rong Chen, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2018
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Investigation of Rheological Properties of Blended Cement Pastes Using Rotational Viscometer and Dynamic Shear Rheometer

Yoo Jae Kim,  Bum-Yean Cho,  Soon-Jae Lee,  Jiong Hu,  James W. Wilde, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2018
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Enhanced Heat Transfer Characteristics of Graphite Concrete and Its Application in Energy Piles

Qingwen Li,  Lu Chen,  Haotian Ma,  Chung-Ho Huang, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2018
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Effects of Magnesium Content on Structure and Electrochemical Properties of La-Mg-Pr-Al-Mn-Co-Ni Hydrogen Storage Alloys

L. M. C. Zarpelon,  E. P. Banczek,  L. G. Martinez,  N. B. Lima,  I. Costa,  R. N. Faria, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2018
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Studying Engineering Characteristics of Asphalt Binder and Mixture Modified by Nanosilica and Estimating Their Correlations

Moein Hasaninia,  Farshad Haddadi, 
  • First Published: 07 February 2018
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Enhanced Red Emission in Ultrasound-Assisted Sol-Gel Derived ZnO/PMMA Nanocomposite

Van-Tuan Mai,  Quang-Bac Hoang,  Xuan-Dung Mai, 
  • First Published: 07 February 2018
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[Retracted] Structural and Electrical Properties of Graphene Oxide-Doped PVA/PVP Blend Nanocomposite Polymer Films

S. K. Shahenoor Basha,  K. Vijay Kumar,  G. Sunita Sundari,  M. C. Rao, 
  • First Published: 06 February 2018

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How Slight Solidification Rate Variations within Cast Plate Affect Mechanical Response: A Study on As-Cast A356 Alloy with Cu Additions

Maria Teresa Di Giovanni,  Emanuela Cerri,  Takeshi Saito,  Shahid Akhtar,  Petter Åsholt,  Yanjun Li,  Marisa Di Sabatino, 
  • First Published: 06 February 2018
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Optimal Design Parameters of a Percussive Drilling System for Efficiency Improvement

Changheon Song,  Jintai Chung,  Jae-Sang Cho,  Yun-Joo Nam, 
  • First Published: 05 February 2018
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Experimental Study of the Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Abrasive Waterjet Micromachining the Quartz Glass

Rongguo Hou,  Tao Wang,  Zhe Lv,  Yuanyong Liu, 
  • First Published: 05 February 2018
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Utilization of Sandy Soil as the Primary Raw Material in Production of Unfired Bricks

Guilan Tao,  Yuepeng Pan,  Zhaoyang Qiao,  Chaohua Jiang, 
  • First Published: 05 February 2018
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Evaluation of Carbonation Effects on Cement-Solidified Contaminated Soil Used in Road Subgrade

Yundong Zhou,  Lingling Pan,  Qiang Tang,  Yu Zhang,  Na Yang,  Cong Lu, 
  • First Published: 04 February 2018
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Physicochemical Characterization of Geopolymer Binders and Foams Made from Tunisian Clay

Imen Ben Messaoud,  Noureddine Hamdi,  Ezzeddine Srasra, 
  • First Published: 04 February 2018
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Effects of Grain Orientation on Stress State near Grain Boundary of Austenitic Stainless Steel Bicrystals

Fu-qiang Yang,  He Xue,  Ling-yan Zhao,  Xiu-Rong Fang, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2018
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Microstructure of Al-Si Slurry Coatings on Austenitic High-Temperature Creep Resisting Cast Steel

Agnieszka E. Kochmańska, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2018
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Magnetic Fluids’ Heating Power Exposed to a High-Frequency Rotating Magnetic Field

Miloš Beković,  Mislav Trbušić,  Mladen Trlep,  Marko Jesenik,  Anton Hamler, 
  • First Published: 31 January 2018
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Experimental Investigation of Polyurea-Coated Steel Plates at Underwater Explosive Loading

Li-hui Dai,  Cheng Wu,  Feng-jiang An,  Sha-sha Liao, 
  • First Published: 31 January 2018
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Experimental Investigation on the Behavior of Bracing Damper Systems by Utilizing Metallic Yielding and Recentering Material Devices

Jong Wan Hu,  Myoung-hyun Noh,  Jun-hyuck Ahn, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018
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Experimental and Numerical Study of Texture Evolution and Anisotropic Plastic Deformation of Pure Magnesium under Various Strain Paths

Hamad F. Alharbi,  Monis Luqman,  Ehab El-Danaf,  Nabeel H. Alharthi, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018
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Microstructure Evolution and Surface Cracking Behavior of Superheavy Forgings during Hot Forging

Zhenhua Wang,  Hongpeng Xue,  Deli Zhao, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018
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Reduction of Residual Stress for High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Strip Based on Finite Element Analysis

Zengshuai Qiu,  Anrui He,  Jian Shao,  Xiaoming Xia, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018

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Transition of Dislocation Structures in Severe Plastic Deformation and Its Effect on Dissolution in Dislocation Etchant

Muhammad Rifai,  Ebad Bagherpour,  Genki Yamamoto,  Motohiro Yuasa,  Hiroyuki Miyamoto, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018
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Effects of Welding Heat Input on Microstructure and Electrochemical Behavior of Flux-Cored Arc-Welded Q690 HSLA Steel

Kai Wang,  Qinghua Lu,  Yaoyong Yi,  Jianglong Yi,  Ben Niu,  Zexin Jiang,  Jinjun Ma, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018
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Effect of Deformation Temperature on Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Low-Carbon High-Mn Steel

Adam Grajcar,  Aleksandra Kozłowska,  Santina Topolska,  Mateusz Morawiec, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018
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Feasibility of Reduced Lap-Spliced Length in Polyethylene Fiber-Reinforced Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composite

Wonchang Choi,  Seok-Joon Jang,  Hyun-Do Yun, 
  • First Published: 29 January 2018
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Characterization of Esthetic Orthodontic Wires Made from Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Containing High-Strength, Small-Diameter Glass Fibers

Yasuhiro Tanimoto,  Toshihiro Inami,  Masaru Yamaguchi,  Kazutaka Kasai,  Norio Hirayama,  Yoshio Aoki, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
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Investigation of the Effects of Marble Material Properties on the Surface Quality

Sümeyra Cevheroğlu Çıra,  Ahmet Dağ,  Askeri Karakuş, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
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The Influence of a Thermal Treatment on the Decay Resistance of Wood via FTIR Analysis

Yinan Hao,  Yanfei Pan,  Rui Du,  Yamei Wang,  Zhangjing Chen,  Xiaotao Zhang,  Ximing Wang, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
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Synthesis and Characterization of Porous Fly Ash-Based Geopolymers Using Si as Foaming Agent

D. Kioupis,  Ch. Kavakakis,  S. Tsivilis,  G. Kakali, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
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Numerical Simulations for Large Deformation of Geomaterials Using Molecular Dynamics

Ziyang Zhao,  Jun Zhang, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
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3D Simulation of Self-Compacting Concrete Flow Based on MRT-LBM

Liu-Chao Qiu,  Yu Han, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
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Air-Cured Fiber-Cement Composite Mixtures with Different Types of Cellulose Fibers

Ali Murat Soydan,  Abdul Kadir Sari,  Burcu Duymaz,  Recep Akdeniz,  Bahadır Tunaboylu, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
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Sodium Silicate Gel Effect on Cemented Tailing Backfill That Contains Lead-Zinc Smelting Slag at Early Ages

Lijie Guo,  Wenchen Li,  Xiaocong Yang,  Wenyuan Xu, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2018
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Sonochemical Preparation and Subsequent Fixation of Oxygen-Free Graphene Sheets at N,N-Dimethyloctylamine-Aqua Boundary

Elena A. Trusova,  Klara V. Kotsareva,  Alexey N. Kirichenko,  Sergey S. Abramchuk,  Igor A. Perezhogin, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2018
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Experimental Study of Pulsed Discharge Underwater Shock-Related Properties in Pressurized Liquid Water

D. C. Bian,  D. Yan,  J. C. Zhao,  S. Q. Niu, 
  • First Published: 23 January 2018
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Effects of Reinforcing Fiber and Microsilica on the Mechanical and Chloride Ion Penetration Properties of Latex-Modified Fiber-Reinforced Rapid-Set Cement Concrete for Pavement Repair

Woong Kim,  Jong-Chan Jeon,  Byung-Hwan An,  Joo-Ha Lee,  Hae-Do Kim,  Chan-Gi Park, 
  • First Published: 21 January 2018
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Mesoporous Silica Loaded with Molybdenum Phosphide Nanoparticles for Hydrogen Evolution

Keliang Wang,  Chan Jiang,  Zhouyang Chen,  Shaojie Ma, 
  • First Published: 21 January 2018
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Mechanical Properties and Durability of Latex-Modified Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: A Tunnel Liner Application

Joo-Ha Lee,  Hwang-Hee Kim,  Sung-Ki Park,  Ri-On Oh,  Hae-Do Kim,  Chan-Gi Park, 
  • First Published: 21 January 2018
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A Simple and Scalable Method for the Preparation of Magnetite/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites under Mild Conditions

Tamás Szabó,  Lilla Nánai,  Dániel Nesztor,  Balázs Barna,  Ondřej Malina,  Etelka Tombácz, 
  • First Published: 21 January 2018
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Stress Corrosion Behavior of Ungrouted Pretensioned Concrete Beams

Velu Saraswathy,  Han-Seung Lee,  Subbiah Karthick,  Seung-Jun Kwon, 
  • First Published: 21 January 2018
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DFT Calculations of Hydrogen Adsorption inside Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Igor K. Petrushenko, 
  • First Published: 18 January 2018
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Effects of Aluminum Powder on Ignition Performance of RDX, HMX, and CL-20 Explosives

Xiaoxiang Mao,  Longfei Jiang,  Chenguang Zhu,  Xiaoming Wang, 
  • First Published: 17 January 2018
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Carbothermal Reduction of Iron Ore in Its Concentrate-Agricultural Waste Pellets

Zhulin Liu,  Xuegong Bi,  Zeping Gao,  Wei Liu, 
  • First Published: 17 January 2018
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A Stress Measurement Method for Steel Strands Based on LC Oscillation

Dongjun Chen,  Benniu Zhang,  Xingxing Li,  Chong Tu,  Can Yuan,  Wenzhao Li,  Zhixiang Zhou,  Zongbao Liang, 
  • First Published: 17 January 2018
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An Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Properties of Gangue Concrete as a Roadside Support Body Material for Backfilling Gob-Side Entry Retaining

Peng Gong,  Zhanguo Ma,  Xiaoyan Ni,  Ray Ruichong Zhang, 
  • First Published: 17 January 2018
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Molecular Association Studies on Polyvinyl Alcohol at Different Concentrations

Richa Saxena,  S. C. Bhatt, 
  • First Published: 17 January 2018
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Effect of the Noble Metals Addition on the Oxidation Behavior of Ni3Al

J. J. Ramos-Hernandez,  J. Porcayo-Calderon,  J. G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez,  Jan Mayén,  G. Lara-Rodriguez,  V. M. Salinas-Bravo,  L. Martinez-Gomez, 
  • First Published: 17 January 2018
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Influence of Temperature on the Performance of LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 Prepared by High-Temperature Ball-Milling Method

Ming Tian,  Xuetian Li,  Zhongbao Shao,  Fengman Shen, 
  • First Published: 15 January 2018
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Influence of Organic Esters on Portland Cement Hydration and Hardening

Duan-le Li,  Da-peng Zheng,  Dong-min Wang,  Ji-hui Zhao,  Cheng Du,  Cai-fu Ren, 
  • First Published: 14 January 2018
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Corrosion Behavior of Alloy C-276 in Supercritical Water

Hong Shi,  Zhigang Gao,  Zhongbiao Fan,  Yuanyuan Ding,  Yanxin Qiao,  Zhiyuan Zhu, 
  • First Published: 14 January 2018
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Interactive Relationship between Silver Ions and Silver Nanoparticles with PVA Prepared by the Submerged Arc Discharge Method

Kuo-Hsiung Tseng,  Chih-Ju Chou,  To-Cheng Liu,  Der-Chi Tien,  Tong-chi Wu,  Leszek Stobinski, 
  • First Published: 11 January 2018
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Core/Shell Structure of TiO2-Coated MWCNTs for Thermal Protection for High-Temperature Processing of Metal Matrix Composites

Laura Angélica Ardila Rodriguez,  Dilermando Nagle Travessa, 
  • First Published: 11 January 2018
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Influence of Pb Dosage on Immobilization Characteristics of Different Types of Alkali-Activated Mixtures and Mortars

Jan Koplík,  Jaromír Pořízka,  Lukáš Kalina,  Jiří Másilko,  Matěj Březina, 
  • First Published: 11 January 2018
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Microstructure and Damping Property of Polyurethane Composites Hybridized with Ultraviolet Absorbents

Jiang Chang,  Bing Tian,  Li Li,  Yufeng Zheng, 
  • First Published: 10 January 2018
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Finite Element Analysis and Lightweight Optimization Design on Main Frame Structure of Large Electrostatic Precipitator

Xuewen Wang,  Bo Li,  Zhaojian Yang, 
  • First Published: 08 January 2018
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Polyfunctional Modifiers for Bitumen and Bituminous Materials with High Performance

Alim Feizrakhmanovich Kemalov,  Ruslan Alimovich Kemalov,  Ilmira Maratovna Abdrafikova,  Pavel Sagitovich Fakhretdinov,  Dinar Zinnurovich Valiev, 
  • First Published: 03 January 2018