Abstract: Earlier studies have established that aggregates could be produced from fly ash through pelletization, which has the advantages of reducing (1) environmental pollution and (2) consumption of depleting natural aggregates. ...

Abstract: Autogenous curing behavior of cold-bonded fly-ash-aggregate concrete for a range of cement and aggregate contents is studied by subjecting concrete to three different curing regimes, viz, mist curing, sealed condition and ...

Abstract: Machining economics may be improved by automating the replacement of cutting tools. In-process diagnosis of the cutting tool using multiple sensors is essential for such automation. In this ...

Abstract: In the design of concrete hollow‐block masonry, different codes recommend different procedures for determination of the compressive strength of masonry. There is as yet no acceptance of a single standard test. Reviewing ...

Abstract: Accelerated mortarless masonry constructions have been developed or are being used in different countries with limited research studies. This paper discusses first the salient features of interlocking-block masonry and ...

Abstract: This technical note discusses water penetration resistance studies on a solid interlocking block masonry system, adopting ASTM E 514-90 for the influence of the type of bedding (dry stacking, thin jointing, and mortar), ...

Abstract: Masonry construction over the last century has undergone radical changes that have led to specific improvements in construction performance due to the advent of large-sized blocks, innovative methods like surface-bonded ...

Abstract: Amidst the prevailing subjective pricing paradigms for high-rise apartments in India, this paper advocates for a paradigm shift toward thermal comfort–based differential pricing, recognizing its pivotal role in influencing ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the study of the influence of a mixture composition on the properties of foam concrete at the fresh state. The stability of the base mix in terms of the water–solids ratio for getting a stable foam ...

Abstract: In the absence of coarse aggregate, the relative influence of factors affecting the shrinkage of foam concrete are likely to be different as compared to normal concrete. This paper presents the shrinkage behavior of preformed ...