The paper presents the results of a study of the mechanism for reducing the moisture resistance of sulfur-extended asphalt concrete. It is shown that a decrease in moisture resistance occurs due to the occurrence of chemical and physical processes. A...
Soil penetration resistance (Pr) measurement is important for assessing compaction and permeability; however, Pr is heavily dependent on soil moisture. Therefore, the interpretation of Pr data is significantly more reliable if moisture is measured si...
The utilization of steel slag as an alternative material in asphalt mixtures is considered the solution to the problem of the shortage of natural aggregates. However, asphalt mixtures with steel slag show susceptibility to damage caused by moisture,...
Increasing climate fluctuations and extremes due to climate change are particularly concerning for wooden building envelopes, especially in the Nordic region, which has harsh climatic conditions. The exterior coating’s barrier properties are cr...
Asphalt pavements incorporating recycled and sustainable materials have become a widely adopted strategy in road construction, particularly with the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and crumb rubber (CR) derived from waste tires. However, the...
Hot-mix asphalt (HMA) remains the predominant material for pavement surfacing. Mixing is performed at about 180 °C, depending on the bitumen used. Environmental concerns in terms of emissions and energy demand are fostering new sustainable techno...
The interfacial properties of fiber asphalt aggregate and the cracking resistance of asphalt mixture are directly affected by moisture infiltration. In order to investigate the correlation between interfacial properties and immersion stability of asp...
As the volume of reinforced concrete structures continues to grow, it is important to determine the quality of concrete in the shortest time possible. Therefore, the development and validation of methods for non-destructive testing (NDT) of concrete...
The shaft resistance of cast-in-place piles in permafrost regions is commonly estimated using the initial moisture content and frozen-soil strength parameters obtained during site investigation. However, concrete hydration heat disturbs the temperatu...
The Hamburg wheel tracking test (HWTT) is widely used to evaluate the performance of asphalt mixtures. According to HWTT specifications, the stripping inflection point (SIP) and the rut depth at a certain number of load cycles are two common indicato...
This study examined the effects of the fiber materials, fabric structural parameters, and surface modification method on the moisture vapor resistance of coated and laminated fabrics according to the measuring method in comparison with evaporative we...
The development of thermally stable Type 5 resistant starch (RS5) is critical for functional food applications to modulate glycemic responses. This study investigated the structural assembly and enzymatic resistance of RS5 complexes prepared from hig...
The existing road surface marking with poor visibility at night results in traffic safety hazards in insufficient lighting roads. This study aims to prepare the dedicated aluminate-based persistent phosphors considering the integrated pavement enviro...
The construction and maintenance of road infrastructure is required for the sustained economic growth of communities and societies. Nonetheless, these activities imply the tangible risk of boosting the depletion of non-renewable resources (e.g., aggr...
Nowadays, Mn4+-activated fluoride red phosphors with excellent luminescence properties have triggered tremendous attentions for enhancing the performance of white light-emitting diodes (WLEDs). Nonetheless, the poor moisture resistance of these phosp...
Cold recycling materials (CRM) with bitumen emulsion are getting increasingly important, aiming at highly efficient road infrastructure and tackling energy consumption, as well as its further consequences on climate change [...]
A fine, hygroscopic, and poorly flowable probiotic powder encapsulating Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) was granulated using a high-shear granulation process, wherein a small amount of water (4%, w/w) was used for moisture-activation with or without...
Moisture is one of the critical failures affecting asphalt pavement. It has been recently found that moisture created by rainwater and undrained water deteriorate the bonding interface between asphalt mastic and aggregate. Using different mineral fil...
One-way water transport is a predominant feature of comfortable textiles used in daily life. However, shortcomings related to the textiles include their poor breathability and durability. In this study, low-cost and eco-friendly PLA/low-melt (polylac...
Moisture-resistant silicone coatings were prepared on the surface of potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP) crystal by means of spin-coating, in which hydrophobic-modified SiO2 nanoparticles were embedded in a certain proportion. The refractive index o...
Soil electrical resistivity is a fundamental parameter in various geotechnical, agricultural, environmental, and engineering applications, as it directly depends on the soil’s moisture content and physical properties. Understanding this relatio...
The objective of the present study is to enhance the resistant starch (RS) content of high amylose rice starch with heat–moisture treatment (HMT) for industrial application. The optimized HMT condition for achieving the highest RS content estab...
A novel rice germplasm sbeIIb/Lgc1 producing grains rich in resistant starch (RS) but low in glutelin has been developed through CRISPR/Cas9-mediated targeted mutagenesis for its potential benefits to patients with diabetes and kidney diseases. In th...
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Moisture-induced damage is one of the primary causes of premature distress in asphalt pavements, leading to reduced service life and increased maintenance costs. Although nanomaterials have shown potential in enhancing asphalt performance, the underl...
Catalytic performance and moisture and sulfur dioxide resistance are important for a catalyst used for the oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Supported noble metals are active for VOC oxidation, but they are easily deactivated by water a...
The period of extreme weather anomalies in recent years has challenged farmers, and this has encouraged greater adaptability in farming practices. In the last decade, conventional tillage systems have been complemented by more biologically based crop...
This study explores the potential of non-destructive methods for diagnosing timber structures, with a primary focus on maximising the capabilities of the resistance-drilling technique. Laboratory tests were performed on spruce wood specimens, the mos...
The PAO/MgO nanofluids-based dielectric fluid DF(MgO-20) has significantly increased corrosion resistance as a coating. Electrochemical studies show that the DF(MgO-20) coating has protection efficiency of up to 99% for steel, copper, and aluminum. T...
In urban areas, typhoons frequently cause the tilting and uprooting of trees, resulting in damage to city infrastructure. During periods of intense rainfall, at shallow soil depths, soil water content is typically high, reducing the anchoring resista...
Moisture-induced damage is a serious problem that severely impairs asphaltic pavement and affects road serviceability. This study examined numerous variables in asphalt concrete mixtures to assess their impact on moisture damage resistance. Mix desig...
High-modulus asphalt mixtures (HMAM) have been widely used in asphalt pavement in high-temperature areas of China, owing to their advantages in rutting and fatigue resistance. However, moisture and temperature interdependently determine the degradati...
Phenol–formaldehyde (PF) resins remain the preferred adhesive for exterior plywood, as they confer these boards their extreme weather resistance. However, their high price and toxicity has made phenol alternatives, such as technical lignins, in...
The effects of surface pretreatment (water and alkali) and modification with silane on moisture sorption, water resistance, and reaction to fire of hemp fiber reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites at two fiber loading contents (30 and 50 wt.%)...
Silver nanowire (AgNWs) transparent conductive film (TCF) is considered to be the most favorable material to replace indium tin oxide (ITO) as the next-generation transparent conductive film. However, the disadvantages of AgNWs, such as easy oxidatio...
The influence of the impregnation process of pine wood (Pinus sylvestris L.) samples on the electrical resistance changes and the moisture-content measurement accuracy is presented in this paper. In this study, the resistances of impregnated and noni...
Natural fiber/degradable epoxy composites have received much attention for their advantages of low carbon emissions, low environmental pollution, and utilization of renewable resources. However, the poor interfacial bonding strength and inferior mois...
Nanosilica and diatomite are pozzolanic resources rich in SiO2. In this study, the purpose of this study was to improve the moisture resistance of the specimen by producing a mixed material using pozzolanic materials and calcium stearate and adding i...
The online measurement of moisture content for grains is an essential technology to realize real-time tracking and control, improve drying quality and reduce energy consumption of the drying process. To improve the measurement accuracy and reliabilit...
Natural fibre-reinforced composites (NFCs) have attracted attention as sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibre composites. However, their hydrophilic nature and susceptibility to moisture absorption, especially in combination with process-related...
This study aims to investigate the adhesion properties and moisture damage resistance between castor oil-based bio-asphalt (COBA) and aggregates under the action of thermal oxidation. Different dosages of castor oil-based bio-oil (5%, 10%, and 15%) w...
This paper investigated the moisture and strength properties of wood-polymer composites (WPC), which were made using three different recycled polymers using wood flour as filler. The recycled polymers were acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyp...
Crop root development, and in turn crop growth, is strongly influenced by soil strength and the mechanical impedance of compacted layers, which restrict root elongation and exploration. Because the depth and thickness of compacted layers vary across...
In order to study the characteristics of P-wave velocity and resistivity of loess with different moisture contents, low-field nuclear magnetic resonance, resistivity, and P-wave velocity tests were carried out on loess samples with 11 different moist...
Efficient transplanting has been identified as one of the essential steps towards achieving an increased yield in the farm. However, many factors are affecting these processes such as soil moisture content and the speed of pickup. This study was carr...
This experiment compared commercially available moisture meters (three capacitive metersand one resistance meter) and tested their predictive ability at different moisture conditions on selected beech (Fagus sylvatica) and spruce (Picea abies (L.) Ka...
Electrical resistance measurements are often employed for the purpose of nondestructive long-term monitoring of wood moisture content (MC) in timber structures. As a structural material for high-performance load-bearing applications in such structure...
In order to use the electrical resistance method to accurately and timely detect and evaluate the internal decay defects of living trees, the effects of the seasonal temperature and moisture content on the electrical resistance of standing trees were...
Wood has a long tradition of use as a building material due its properties and availability. However, it is very sensitive to moisture. Wood components of building structures basically require a certain level of moisture protection, and thus moisture...
In multi-layered wood materials, varying rates of dimensional changes can easily lead to cracking, which can have a negative impact on their structure and functionality. This study focuses on cracking issues of decorated blockboard caused by moisture...
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