400505. Construction materials


Title400505. Construction materials
Parent4005. Civil engineering

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Durability of fly ash based-geopolymers: effect of crystallization on mechanical properties
Zhang, Zuhua, Wang, Hao, Provis, John L., Reid, Andrew and Li, Qiang. 2013. "Durability of fly ash based-geopolymers: effect of crystallization on mechanical properties." Wensheng, Zhang (ed.) 8th International Symposium on Cement and Concrete (ISCC 2013). Nanjing, China 20 - 23 Sep 2013 Beijing, China.

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A review on the degradability of polymeric composites based on natural fibres
Azwa, Z. N., Yousif, B. F., Manalo, A. C. and Karunasena, W.. 2013. "A review on the degradability of polymeric composites based on natural fibres." Materials and Design. 47, pp. 424-442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.11.025

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Influencing factors and new developments of fly ash based geopolymer
Chen, Si, Zhuge, Yan and Xu, Deping. 2014. "Influencing factors and new developments of fly ash based geopolymer." Advanced Materials Research. 831, pp. 62-66. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.831.62

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Analysis of internal bonded fibre reinforced composite repair systems for corroded steel pipelines
Sirimanna, C. S., Karunasena, W., Manalo, A. C., Banerjee, S. and McGarva, L.. 2013. "Analysis of internal bonded fibre reinforced composite repair systems for corroded steel pipelines." Al-Mahaidi, Riadh, Zhao, Xiao-Ling, Smith, Scott T. and Bai, Yu (ed.) 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS 2013): Towards Sustainable Infrastructure with FRP Composites. Melbourne, Australia 11 - 13 Dec 2013 Melbourne, Australia.

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Hybrid sandwich panel with natural fibre composite intermediate layer: manufacturing process and significance analysis
Fajrin, Jauhar, Zhuge, Yan, Bullen, Frank and Wang, Hao. 2013. "Hybrid sandwich panel with natural fibre composite intermediate layer: manufacturing process and significance analysis." Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering. 25 (Special issue 1), pp. 95-111.

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Significance analysis of flexural behaviour of hybrid sandwich panels
Fajrin, Jauhar, Zhuge, Yan, Bullen, Frank and Wang, Hao. 2013. "Significance analysis of flexural behaviour of hybrid sandwich panels." Open Journal of Civil Engineering. 3 (3B), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojce.2013.33B001

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Mechanical properties of bamboo fiber-polyester composites
Manalo, A. C., Karunasena, W. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Mechanical properties of bamboo fiber-polyester composites." Samali, Bijan, Attard, Mario and Song, Chongmin (ed.) 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM22). Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Dec 2012 Leiden, Netherlands.

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Multi-objective design optimisation of GFRP sandwich beams
Awad, Z. K., Aravinthan, T., Zhuge, Y. and Gonzalez, F.. 2013. "Multi-objective design optimisation of GFRP sandwich beams." Samali, Bijan, Attard, Mario M. and Song, Chongmin (ed.) 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM22). Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Dec 2012 London, United Kingdom.

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Structural evaluation of concrete expanded polystyrene sandwich panels for slab applications
Bajracharya, R. M., Lokuge, W. P., Karunasena, W., Lau, K. T. and Mosallam, A. S.. 2013. "Structural evaluation of concrete expanded polystyrene sandwich panels for slab applications." Samali, Bijan, Attard, Mario M. and Song, Chongmin (ed.) 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM22). Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Dec 2012 London, United Kingdom.

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A mathematical model for complete stress-strain curve prediction of permeable concrete
Hussin, M. K., Zhuge, Y., Bullen, F. and Lokuge, W. P.. 2013. "A mathematical model for complete stress-strain curve prediction of permeable concrete." Samali, Bijan, Attard, Mario M. and Song, Chongmin (ed.) 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM22). Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Dec 2012 London, United Kingdom.

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Structural behaviour of a prefabricated composite wall system made from rigid polyurethane foam and magnesium oxide board
Manalo, Allan. 2013. "Structural behaviour of a prefabricated composite wall system made from rigid polyurethane foam and magnesium oxide board." Construction and Building Materials. 41, pp. 642-653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2012.12.058

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Tensile properties of nanoclay reinforced epoxy composites
Ku, H. and Trada, Mohan. 2013. "Tensile properties of nanoclay reinforced epoxy composites." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026644

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Characteristics of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites subjected to thermal degradation
Azwa, Z. N. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Characteristics of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites subjected to thermal degradation." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 98 (12), pp. 2752-2759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.10.008

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The effects of physical and chemical properties of fly ash on the manufacture of geopolymer foam concretes
Zhang, Zuhua. 2014. The effects of physical and chemical properties of fly ash on the manufacture of geopolymer foam concretes . PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Role of silanised halloysite nanotubes on the morphological and materials characteristics of thermoset composites
Albdiry, Mushtaq Taleb Ali. 2014. Role of silanised halloysite nanotubes on the morphological and materials characteristics of thermoset composites. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Degradability of bamboo fibre reinforced polyester composites
Zulkarnain, Noor Azwa. 2014. Degradability of bamboo fibre reinforced polyester composites. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Comparative assessment of polymer concrete with different types of resin
Lokuge, Weena and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2013. "Comparative assessment of polymer concrete with different types of resin." Dao, Vinh and Dux, Peter (ed.) Concrete Institute of Australia's Biennial National Conference (Concrete 2013): Understanding Concrete. Gold Coast, Australia 16 - 18 Oct 2013 Sydney, Australia.

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Evaluating disaster resilience of bridge infrastructure when exposed to extreme natural events
Lokuge, Weena and Setunge, Sujeeva. 2013. "Evaluating disaster resilience of bridge infrastructure when exposed to extreme natural events." 3rd International Conference on Building Resilience: Individual, Institutional and Societal Coping Strategies to Address the Challenges Associated with Disaster Risk. Heritance Ahungalla, Sri Lanka 17 - 19 Sep 2013 Ahungalla, Sri Lanka.

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A Markov chain Monte Carlo technique based optimal mix design of porous concrete
Jin, Lu and Zhuge, Yan. 2013. "A Markov chain Monte Carlo technique based optimal mix design of porous concrete." Applied Mechanics and Materials. 357-360, pp. 959-962. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.357-360.959

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Behaviour of fibre composite piles for timber pile rehabilitation
Sirimanna, Chamila S.. 2011. Behaviour of fibre composite piles for timber pile rehabilitation. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering (Research). University of Southern Queensland.

Masters Thesis

Effect of eccentricity on the behavior of pultruded FRP bolted joint
Hizam, R. M., Manalo, A. C. and Karunasena, W.. 2013. "Effect of eccentricity on the behavior of pultruded FRP bolted joint." 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013). Sydney, Australia 04 - 05 Jul 2013 Sydney, Australia.

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The effects of phase changes on the bonding property of geopolymer to hydrated cement
Zhu, Huajun, Zhang, Zuhua, Deng, Fenggan and Cao, Yalong. 2013. "The effects of phase changes on the bonding property of geopolymer to hydrated cement." Construction and Building Materials. 48, pp. 124-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.06.095

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Quantitative kinetic and structural analysis of geopolymers Part 2. thermodynamics of sodium silicate activation of metakaolin
Zhang, Zuhua, Provis, John L., Wang, Hao, Bullen, Frank and Reid, Andrew. 2013. "Quantitative kinetic and structural analysis of geopolymers Part 2. thermodynamics of sodium silicate activation of metakaolin." Thermochimica Acta. 565, pp. 163-171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2013.01.040

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Tensile properties of chemically treated hemp fibres as reinforcement for composites
Kabir, M. M., Wang, H., Lau, K. T. and Cardona, F.. 2013. "Tensile properties of chemically treated hemp fibres as reinforcement for composites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 53, pp. 362-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.05.048

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Behaviour of pultruded FRP hollow sections under eccentric loading
Islam, Md Mainul, Aravinthan, Thiru and Williams, Paul Garreth. 2012. "Behaviour of pultruded FRP hollow sections under eccentric loading." Monti, Georgio (ed.) 6th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2012). Rome, Italy 13 - 15 Jun 2012 Rome, Italy.

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Sustainability factors in industrialised building system
Yunus, Riduan, Yang, Jay and Too, Eric. 2011. "Sustainability factors in industrialised building system." Raasakka, Ville (ed.) World Sustainable Building Conference (SB11): Sharing Knowledge to Improve Life for all. Helsinki, Finland 18 - 21 Oct 2011 Rotterdam, The Netherlands .

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Strengthening of corroded steel angles using CFRP
Tawfik, Qaidar H., Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Cardona, Francisco. 2012. "Strengthening of corroded steel angles using CFRP." Heslehurst, Rickard and Byrne, Ann (ed.) Composites Australia and the CRC for Advanced Composite Structures Conference 2012: Diversity in Composites. Leura, Australia 15 - 16 Mar 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

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Numerical simulation of porosity on thermal properties and fire resistance of foamed concrete
Li, Qiang, Wang, Hao, Zhang, Zuhua and Reid, Andrew. 2013. "Numerical simulation of porosity on thermal properties and fire resistance of foamed concrete." Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials. 2 (1), pp. 13-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2012.755748

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Mechanical property and structure of alkali-activated fly ash and slag blends
Yang, Tao, Yao, Xiao, Zhang, Zuhua and Wang, Hao. 2012. "Mechanical property and structure of alkali-activated fly ash and slag blends." Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials. 1 (4), pp. 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2012.752621

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Effect of fly ash on the behaviour of polymer concrete with different types of resin
Lokuge, Weena and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2013. "Effect of fly ash on the behaviour of polymer concrete with different types of resin." Materials and Design. 51, pp. 175-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.03.078

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Recent developments on fibre composite sandwich structures in civil infrastructure
Manalo, A. C.. 2012. "Recent developments on fibre composite sandwich structures in civil infrastructure." Bai, Yu, Bandyopadhyay, Sri, Zhao, Xiao Ling, Singh, Raman and Rizkalla, Sami (ed.) 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN 6): Composites and Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure. Melbourne, Australia 14 - 16 Nov 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

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Geopolymer concrete with FRP confinement
Lokuge, W., Eberhard, D. and Karunasena, W.. 2012. "Geopolymer concrete with FRP confinement." Bai, Yu, Bandyopadhyay, Sri, Zhao, X. L., Singh, R. and Rizkalla, S. (ed.) 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN 6): Composites and Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure. Melbourne, Australia 14 - 16 Nov 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

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Mechanical properties of a bamboo charcoal reinforced polylactic acid composite
Ho, M. P., Wang, H., Lau, K. T., Jayaraman, K. and Bhattacharyya, D.. 2012. "Mechanical properties of a bamboo charcoal reinforced polylactic acid composite." Jaafar, M., Azura, A. R., Leong, K. H. and Leong, A. Y. (ed.) 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 2012): Composites: Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - 08 Nov 2012 Kowloon, Hong Kong.

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Field applications and case studies of FRP in civil infrastructure: the Australian experience
Aravinthan, Thiru and Manalo, Allan. 2012. "Field applications and case studies of FRP in civil infrastructure: the Australian experience." Monti, Georgio (ed.) 6th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2012). Rome, Italy 13 - 15 Jun 2012 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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The reactivity of fly ash in geopolymer synthesis: a qualification study by FTIR
Zhang, Z., Wang, H. and Provis, J. L.. 2012. "The reactivity of fly ash in geopolymer synthesis: a qualification study by FTIR ." Jaafar, M., Azura, A. R., Leong, K. H. and Leong, A. Y. L. (ed.) 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 8): Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today . Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - 08 Nov 2012 Kowloon, Hong Kong.

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Prediction of the flexural behavior of fibre composite sandwich beams
Manalo, Allan C., Aravinthan, Thiru and Karunasena, Karu. 2012. "Prediction of the flexural behavior of fibre composite sandwich beams." Ueda, Tamon (ed.) 3rd Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS 2012). Sapporo, Japan 02 - 04 Feb 2012 Hokkaido, Japan.

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A pilot study on flexural properties of epoxy nanoclay reinforced composites
Ku, H., Fung, S. Y., Islam, M., Li, X. and Chong, Y. P.. 2013. "A pilot study on flexural properties of epoxy nanoclay reinforced composites ." Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 32 (2), pp. 96-104. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684412459246

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Optimizing embodied energy of building construction through bioclimatic principles
Sattary, Sattar and Thorpe, David. 2012. "Optimizing embodied energy of building construction through bioclimatic principles." Smith, Simon D. (ed.) 28th Annual Conference on Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM 2012). Edinburgh, United Kingdom 03 - 05 Sep 2012 United Kingdom.

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Behaviour of fibre composite sandwich structures under short and asymmetrical beam shear tests
Manalo, A. C.. 2013. "Behaviour of fibre composite sandwich structures under short and asymmetrical beam shear tests." Composite Structures. 99, pp. 339-349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2012.12.010

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A review of aerogels and their application as a multi-functional building material
Zhuge, Yan. 2013. "A review of aerogels and their application as a multi-functional building material." Applied Mechanics and Materials. 253-255, pp. 564-567. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.253-255.564

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