Abstract: The primary objective of this study was to demonstrate that a significant degree of anisotropy may occur in particulate materials that have nearly spherical aggregates (i.e., are typically considered as isotropic) provided ...

Abstract: Premature deterioration of concrete structures has created awareness and concern about the durability of concrete. Concrete mixtures used in the construction of residential basement walls and foundations have a high water ...

Abstract: New method of mixture proportioning is proposed for concrete made with coarse recycled concrete aggregates (RCA). The proposed method, dubbed the “equivalent mortar volume” method, is predicated on the fact that RCA is a ...

Abstract: Every year, large amounts of pavement deicing chemicals are used for snow and ice control on Canadian highways and airports. Until recently, urea had been the only pavement deicing chemical in use at Canadian airports, but ...