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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Moisture Resistance"”.
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Compaction behavior, mechanical properties, and moisture resistance of torrefied and non-torrefied biomass pellets
… thesis, torrefaction as pretreatment, as well as moisture content and particle size of raw biomass materials before pelletizing were studied as parameters that may affect the biomass pellet quality including: compaction behavior, gross heating value, hardness, and moisture resistance. Woody …
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Performance Characterization of Recycled Asphalt Pavements with Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies
… Laboratory designed mixtures were evaluated for moisture resistance, dynamic modulus, rutting resistance and thermal resistance behavior. Moisture resistance of the mixtures were evaluated by performing the indirect tensile strength test for 0 and 1 freeze-thaw cycles. Resistance to rutting was …
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Cold In-Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Mix (CIREAM)
… such as ravelling, potholing and other moisture-induced damage. Limited information on the behaviour and failure mechanisms of CIREAM has also hindered its utilization in spite of the numerous benefits. This research investigated effects of additives on foam properties of roofing asphalt …
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A comparative study of commercially available comfort fabrics
… fabric properties concern the thermal and moisture management of a fabric. Using a guarded sweating hot plate, standardized test methods, and industry accepted test methods, this research tests and compares the values for thermal resistance, evaporative moisture resistance, and vertical …
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Cross-Laminated Timber made of Unmodified and Thermally Modified Yellow-Poplar Lumber
… ranging from dry indoor environments to moisture-prone settings. Thermally modified wood (TMW) is a potential solution to enhance CLT's moisture durability and reduce moisture-related issues. Yellow-poplar (YP), abundant in the Appalachian region, is a promising raw material due to its …
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Effect of Varying Amounts of Sandstone on the Performance of Asphalt Mixtures in Arkansas
… pavement damage issues, especially regarding the moisture susceptibility of a pavement. This study aimed to analyze the performance effects of using variable amounts of sandstone in order to determine the performance relationship among different amounts of sandstone in mixtures along with those …
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Novel Biodegradable Poly (Glycolic Acid) Dual-Layer Packaging System Using Spray Coating
… contact angles around 60°, indicating improved moisture resistance. Scanning electron microscopy further confirmed these improvements by revealing a uniform, dense PGA coating layer with robust interfacial adhesion to the CNF-treated paper substrate. These advancements present a viable …
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Analysis of Fine Asphalt Concrete Mixture Gradations from Various Sources to Enhance Durability
… have lower air void content and therefore higher moisture damage resistance. This is because the finer aggregates tend to fill the voids that were otherwise not filled by the coarse aggregates. This will lead to enhanced durability because less water and air can penetrate the mix, leading to less …
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The development of a process for the production of phenylchlorosilanes
… where their outstanding properties of heat and moisture resistance, general chemical inertness, and high electrical resistance can be applied. They are available as fluid for hydraulic and other uses, lubricants and greases, electrical sealing compounds, resins, and elastomers. Same of the …
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Toward [Re]generative Environmental Design
… However, because of its high R-value, moisture resistance, compressive strength, and dimensional stability, it is currently the best insulation available for below grade applications. Its use makes a living sod roof practical, which may have an enormous overall positive impact, but …
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Mechanical and surface free energy characterization of asphalt concrete for moisture damage detection
Moisture damage is defined as the degradation of the mechanical properties of asphalt concrete (AC) caused by moisture. Moisture damage causes a severe loss in the strength and durability of asphalt pavements, leading to a major decrease in pavement performance. Hence, many additives are used to …
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Evaluation of Evotherm as a WMA technology compaction and anti-strip additive
… concerned about these technologies contribute to moisture susceptibility. In addition, it is important for agencies to know that if adding WMA technologies will affect asphalt mixture stability at different compaction temperatures. Therefore, there are two main objectives to be addressed through …
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Flammability and durability of bamboo fabric reinforced polypropylene composites and their hybrids
… and can also contribute substantially to fire resistance in composites. In this study, bamboo fabric has been used to reinforce polypropylene (PP) to produce eco-friendly composites. Hybridisation is a technique which may improve the strength and stiffness as well as the moisture resistance and …
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Silicone resins and their composites
… composites are proved to be thermally stable, moisture resistant and fire resistant. However, they have weak strength and modulus. Their temperature dependence of mechanical properties is also big and results in poor property retention at high temperatures. 2672B was used to produce hybrid …
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Designing High Performing Durable Bio-Based Coatings for Packaging Applications
… high-performance films but are limited by moisture sensitivity and brittleness. Through chemical modification, compositional design, and controlled processing, this work demonstrates how their barrier and mechanical properties can be tuned to control and improve barrier and mechanical …
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Natural Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Composites as Engineered Structural Materials
… and sustainability of the resin system and the moisture resistance/durability of the fibers. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).