This work presents comparative analyses of the effect of specimens' shape and size on the compressive strength and modulus of elasticity of mortars. Mortar mixtures with compressive strength between 5 ...

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Geneq Inc. introduces its Concrete Cylinder End-Grinder for preparing concrete samples for compressive strength testing. The unit quickly grinds specimen ends plane and parallel to ASTM standards. The ...

Construction site (London, UK). Image by Tim Sandle. Construction site (London, UK). Image by Tim Sandle. Engineers in Australia (RMIT University) have developed a new building material with about one ...

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Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Compression toughness tests were carried out on concrete cylinders reinforced with three different aspect ratios of hooked-end steel fibers 60, 75, and 83 and six different percentages of steel fibers ...

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