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ASCE ( American Society of Civil Engineers )
Description: The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society. ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment.
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Influence of Waste Glass and Particulate Coconut Shells as Reinforcement Materials in the Production of Masonry Bricks
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The mechanical and thermal properties of clay bricks are important parameters that influence the durability and energy consumption of building bricks in service. This study investigates the influence of waste glass when ...
Experimental Study on the Properties of Fired Sand–Clay Ceramic Products for Masonry Applications
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This study reports the effect of fine sand addition on the properties of fired clay bricks. Fine sand was sieved to −75 μm and incorporated at varied weight proportions (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 wt.%) to ...
Optimization of Bamboo Fiber–Reinforced Composite-Clay Bricks for Development of Low-Cost Farm Settlements toward Boosting Rural Agribusiness in Africa
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This study was conceived to develop the optimum mix for cement-stabilized bamboo fiber–reinforced clay bricks for low-cost farm settlements. The concept was concerned with the provision of houses in rural areas as incentive ...