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Numerical simulation of a single shear scenario in fibreglass rock bolts
Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Entezam, Shima, Gregor, Peter, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Entezam, Alireza, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Karunasena, Karu and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Numerical simulation of a single shear scenario in fibreglass rock bolts." Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel (ed.) 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025). University of Southern Queensland 06 - 07 Feb 2025 Australia.

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Sustainability in underground mining and geotechnical practices
Nourizadeh, Hadi, Entezam, Alireza, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Burey, Polly, McDougall, Kevin, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Entezam, Shima, Criag, Peter and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Sustainability in underground mining and geotechnical practices." Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel (ed.) 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025). University of Southern Queensland 06 - 07 Feb 2025 Australia.

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Investigating the rotation of cable bolts during pull out tests
Rastegarmanesh, Ashkan, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Aziz, Naj, Anzanpour, Sina, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Moosavi, Mahdi and Taheri, Abbas. 2025. "Investigating the rotation of cable bolts during pull out tests." Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel (ed.) 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025). University of Southern Queensland 06 - 07 Feb 2025 Australia.

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Analysis of wedge stability in the excavation of dam diversion tunnels: a case study
Farhadian, Hadi, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Nourizadeh, Hadi and Mirzaghorbanali, Ali. 2025. "Analysis of wedge stability in the excavation of dam diversion tunnels: a case study ." Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel (ed.) 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025). University of Southern Queensland 06 - 07 Feb 2025 Australia.

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A review of the recent advances in heat transfer through ducting in the rotational moulding process and the future trends
Chowdhury, Sutirtha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Sharifian-Barforoush, Ahmad and Islam, Md Mainul. 2025. "A review of the recent advances in heat transfer through ducting in the rotational moulding process and the future trends." International Journal of Thermofluids. 27 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijft.2025.101239

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ACARP 34018: Carbolt™: Pre-Commercial Fixed Length Carbolt Prototype
John, David, Peerzada, Mazhar, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Barnes, Scott and Hoehn, Karsten. 2025. ACARP 34018: Carbolt™: Pre-Commercial Fixed Length Carbolt Prototype. Australia. Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP).

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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics: From Materials to Manufacturing and Applications
Song, Pingan, Wang, Howard (Hao), Huo, Siqi, Chevali, Venkata, Hall, Wayne, Offringa, Arnt and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics: From Materials to Manufacturing and Applications." Advanced Materials. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202418709

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Correction to "Advances in Soft Strain and Pressure Sensors"
Nguyen, Duy Van, Song, Pingan, Manshaii, Farid, Bell, John, Chen, Jun and Dinh, Toan. 2025. "Correction to "Advances in Soft Strain and Pressure Sensors"." ACS Nano. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.5c02658

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Advances in Soft Strain and Pressure Sensors
Song, Pingan, Nguyen, Duy Van, Manshaii, Farid, Bell, John, Chen, Jun and Dinh, Toan. 2025. "Advances in Soft Strain and Pressure Sensors." ACS Nano. 19 (7), pp. 6663-6704. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c15134

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Efficient production of syngas and lactic acid via CrB MBene/Cd0.8Zn0.2S Schottky heterojunction photocatalysis
Ma, Jiliang, Li, Aohua, Liu, Qiong, Chen, Lei, Hong, Min and Sun, Runcang. 2025. "Efficient production of syngas and lactic acid via CrB MBene/Cd0.8Zn0.2S Schottky heterojunction photocatalysis." Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy. 367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2025.125101

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Thermoelectric performance in Ag2Se nanocomposites: The role of interstitial Ag and Pb orbital hybridization
Lim, Khak Ho, Xia, Yuxuan, Xu, Lixiang, Zhao, Mingjun, Li, Mingquan, Cheng, Ye, Mao, Jiale, Wang, Shuang, Chen, Lei, Tsang, Sai Wing, Liu, Pingwei, Wang, Qingyue, Yang, Xuan, Wang, Wen-Jun, Cabot, Andreu, Hong, Min, Zhang, Yu and Liu, Yu. 2025. "Thermoelectric performance in Ag2Se nanocomposites: The role of interstitial Ag and Pb orbital hybridization." Chemical Engineering Journal. 511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.162265

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Influence of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) in Poly(vinylidene fluoride)-Based Conducting Multifunctional Blend Nanocomposites on the Structure, Morphology, Electrical, Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, and Piezoelectric Properties
Augustin, Nikhitha, Gopakumar, Vaishak, Senthilkumar, Kanya Koothanatham, Sabu, Aleena, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Ramanujam, Brahmadesam Thoopul Srinivasa. 2025. "Influence of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) in Poly(vinylidene fluoride)-Based Conducting Multifunctional Blend Nanocomposites on the Structure, Morphology, Electrical, Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, and Piezoelectric Properties." ACS Applied Polymer Materials. 7 (3), pp. 1279-1299. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.4c02915

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Supramolecular flame retardants enabled fire-extinguishing polycarbonate with enhanced thermal stability and reduced smoke release
Gao, Qingyao, Zhu, Menghe, Zhang, Jihang, Zhu, Jianhao, Liu, Xinliang, Xie, Chuanxin, Chen, Xilei, Liu, Lei and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Supramolecular flame retardants enabled fire-extinguishing polycarbonate with enhanced thermal stability and reduced smoke release." Chemical Engineering Journal. 504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158762

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Band and defect engineering in solution-processed nanocrystal building blocks to promote transport properties in nanomaterials: The case of thermoelectric Cu3SbSe4
Xiao, Shanshan, Zhao, Mingjun, Li, Mingquan, Wan, Shanhong, Genç, Aziz, Huang, Lulu, Chen, Lei, Zhang, Yu, Ibanez, Maria, Lim, Khak Ho, Hong, Min, Liu, Yu and Cabot, Andreu. 2025. "Band and defect engineering in solution-processed nanocrystal building blocks to promote transport properties in nanomaterials: The case of thermoelectric Cu3SbSe4." Nano Research. 18 (1). https://doi.org/10.26599/NR.2025.94907072

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A ceramifiable organic-inorganic fire extinguishing hybrid coating capable of cyclic fire-warning
Liu, Xinliang, Zhu, Menghe, Zhu, Jianhao, Liu, Zhihui, Geng, Yiwei, Xie, Chuanxin, Chen, Xilei, Liu, Lei and Song, Pingan. 2025. "A ceramifiable organic-inorganic fire extinguishing hybrid coating capable of cyclic fire-warning." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2025.111208

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Emerging horizons in phase-change materials for non-volatile memory
Chen, Yan, Le, Yuqiao, Chen, Lei, Liu, Haisong, Sun, Tangyou, Liu, Xingpeng, Zhang, Fabi, Li, Haiou, Hu, XinXin, Peng, Ying, Liu, Chengyan and Hong, Min. 2025. "Emerging horizons in phase-change materials for non-volatile memory." Materials Today Advances. 25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtadv.2025.100571

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Characteristics of faba bean protein-based high-moisture meat analogues incorporating brewers' spent grain through extrusion
Fan, Yue, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Bhandari, Bhesh and Prakash, Sangeeta. 2025. "Characteristics of faba bean protein-based high-moisture meat analogues incorporating brewers' spent grain through extrusion." Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2025.103919

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Fast diffusion and High C2H2 Capture in a 2D MOF with Oxygen-riched Wide Channels for Efficient C2H2/CO2 Separation
Xie, Wenpeng, Fu, Qiuju, Chen, Guoliang, Yan, Liting, Yang, Lingzhi, Yuan, Xiangsen, Wen, Shilong, Ge, Lei, zhang, Jun and Zhao, Xuebo. 2025. "Fast diffusion and High C2H2 Capture in a 2D MOF with Oxygen-riched Wide Channels for Efficient C2H2/CO2 Separation." Composites Part B: Engineering. 299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112414

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Scalable production and functionalization of TMD nanosheets for bioinspired, ultrastrong, repeatable fire warning nanopapers
Cao, Cheng-Fei, Zhu, Guo-Tao, Yu, Bin, Hu, Wen-Yu, Xue, Long, Guo, Bi-Fan, Cai, Wei, Huo, Siqi, Wang, Wei, Song, Pingan, Tang, Long-Cheng and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Scalable production and functionalization of TMD nanosheets for bioinspired, ultrastrong, repeatable fire warning nanopapers." Nano Today: an international rapid reviews journal. 62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nantod.2025.102719

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An Engineered Heterostructured Trinity Enables Fire-Safe, Thermally Conductive Polymer Nanocomposite Films with Low Dielectric Loss
Chen, Qiang, Feng, Jiabing, Xue, Yijiao, Huo, Siqi, Dinh, Toan, Xu, Hang, Shi, Yongqian, Gao, Jiefeng, Tang, Long-Cheng, Huang, Guobo, Lei, Weiwei and Song, Pingan. 2025. "An Engineered Heterostructured Trinity Enables Fire-Safe, Thermally Conductive Polymer Nanocomposite Films with Low Dielectric Loss." Nano-Micro Letters. 17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01681-9

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Unveiling Axial Load Transfer Mechanism in Fully Encapsulated Rock Bolts
Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Mitri, Hani, Craig, Peter, Rastegarmanesh, Ashakan and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Unveiling Axial Load Transfer Mechanism in Fully Encapsulated Rock Bolts ." Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04347-x

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Advancing Epoxy Prepreg Technology: Innovations in Formulation, Processing, and Applications
Islam, Mainul, Somarathna, Yashoda, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Herath, Madhubhashitha. 2025. "Advancing Epoxy Prepreg Technology: Innovations in Formulation, Processing, and Applications." International Materials Summit 2025. Boston, MA, United States 17 - 19 Feb 2025

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Life Cycle Assessment of Novel Antibacterial Polylactide-Hemp-Nanosilver-Biocomposites
Raue, Tabea, Spierling, Sebastian, Fischer, Kira, Venkatachalam, Venkateshwaran, Endres, Hans-Josef, Chevali, Venkata and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Life Cycle Assessment of Novel Antibacterial Polylactide-Hemp-Nanosilver-Biocomposites." Journal of Polymers and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-025-03512-9

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Microplastics in soils: A comparative review on extraction, identification and quantification methods
Seo, Yoonjung, Chevali, Venkata, Lai, Yunru, Zhou, Zhezhe, Chen, Guangnan, Burey, Paulomi, Wang, Shaobin and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Microplastics in soils: A comparative review on extraction, identification and quantification methods." Journal of Environmental Management. 377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124556

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MXenes and its composite structures: synthesis, properties, applications, 3D/4D printing, and artificial intelligence; machine learning integration
Dananjaya, Vimukthi, Hansika, Nethmi, Marimuthu, Sathish, Chevali, Venkata, Mishra, Yogendra Kumar, Grace, Andrews Nirmala, Salim, Nisa and Abeykoon, Chamil. 2025. "MXenes and its composite structures: synthesis, properties, applications, 3D/4D printing, and artificial intelligence; machine learning integration ." Progress in Materials Science. 152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101433

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Sustainable mortar with waste glass fine aggregates and pond ash as an alkali-silica reaction suppressor
Fernando, W.C.V., Lokuge, W., Wang, H., Gunasekara, C. and Dhasindrakrishna, K.. 2025. "Sustainable mortar with waste glass fine aggregates and pond ash as an alkali-silica reaction suppressor." Case Studies in Construction Materials. 22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e04269

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Sustainable carbon for energy storage applications: investigation on chemical refinements of sorghum biomass for tuneability of carbon structures and supercapacitor performance
Afzal, Rana Arslan, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Tebyetekerwa, Mike, Burey, Paulomi (Polly), Bell, John, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Martin, Darren J.. 2025. "Sustainable carbon for energy storage applications: investigation on chemical refinements of sorghum biomass for tuneability of carbon structures and supercapacitor performance." RSC Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4su00569d

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Tailoring electromagnetic interference shielding, electrical and thermal properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) based hybrid nanocomposites with carbon nanofiber and magnetite nanoparticles
Sabu, Aleena, Narayanan B, Sabarish, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Raghava, Ramanujam Brahmadesam Thoopul Srinivasa. 2025. "Tailoring electromagnetic interference shielding, electrical and thermal properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) based hybrid nanocomposites with carbon nanofiber and magnetite nanoparticles." Journal of Materials Chemistry C. 13 (4), pp. 1982-1998. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4tc02880e

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Engineering plant-based Pickering emulsions as highly stable dairy cream alternatives using a binary mixture of particle stabilisers
Rawal, Kirti, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Bhandari, Bhesh and Prakash, Sangeeta. 2025. "Engineering plant-based Pickering emulsions as highly stable dairy cream alternatives using a binary mixture of particle stabilisers." Food Hydrocolloids. 159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110604

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Performance of Cable Bolts in Small- and Large-Scale Laboratory Pullout Tests
Rastegarmanesh, Ashkan, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Aziz, Naj, Anzanpour, Sina and Nourizadeh, Hadi. 2025. "Performance of Cable Bolts in Small- and Large-Scale Laboratory Pullout Tests." Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an international journal. 43 (67). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-024-03019-5

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Fire‐Safe Aerogels and Foams for Thermal Insulation: From Materials to Properties
Song, Pingan, Feng, Jiabing, Ma, Zhewen, Wu, Jianpeng, Zhou, Zhezhe, Liu, Zheng, Hou, Boyou, Zheng, Wei, Huo, Siqi, Pan, Ye-Tang, Hong, Min, Gao, Qiang, Sun, Ziqi and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Fire‐Safe Aerogels and Foams for Thermal Insulation: From Materials to Properties." Advanced Materials. 37 (3). https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202411856

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Pore accessibility matters in CO2 electrolysis: preventing H2 formation and boosting triple-phase boundary on microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes
Chen, Guoliang, Ge, Lei, Ma, Beibei, Kuang, Yizhu, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Dorosti, Fatereh, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Zhu, Zhonghua and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Pore accessibility matters in CO2 electrolysis: preventing H2 formation and boosting triple-phase boundary on microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes." Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy. 363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.124803

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Exploring the axial performance of protective sheathed rock bolts through large-scale testing
Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Exploring the axial performance of protective sheathed rock bolts through large-scale testing." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 155 (1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106157

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Hydrophobic silicone modified membranes for efficient oil/water separation: Synthesis, fabrication and application
Pan, Long-Qian, Zheng, Qi-Na, Feng, Qu-Hao, Shen, Yan-Bin, Hu, Wen-Yu, Cao, Cheng-Fei, Zhang, Guo-Dong, Gao, Jie-Feng, Song, Pingan, Shi, Yong-Qian and Tang, Long-Cheng. 2025. "Hydrophobic silicone modified membranes for efficient oil/water separation: Synthesis, fabrication and application." Separation and Purification Technology. 353 (Part C). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128485

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Evaluation of Dozer Bund Design for Improved Safety in Saraji Open Cut Coal Mines (BHP Group Limited)
Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Nourizadeh, Hadi and Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad. 2024. Evaluation of Dozer Bund Design for Improved Safety in Saraji Open Cut Coal Mines (BHP Group Limited). Australia. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zx4q6

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Potential Utilisation of Organic Waste in Concrete at OT Mine: Exploring Mechanical Properties of Amended Concrete (Phase 2)
Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Karunasena, Karu, Trzcinski, Antoine, Entezam, Alireza and Ganthavee, Voravich. 2024. Potential Utilisation of Organic Waste in Concrete at OT Mine: Exploring Mechanical Properties of Amended Concrete (Phase 2). Australia. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zx4q2

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Pottery-Inspired Flexible Fire-Shielding Ceramifiable Silicone Foams for Exceptional Long-Term Thermal Protection
Chen, Zuan-Yu, Wu, Yu-Yue, Liu, Shuai-Chi, Li, Yang, Guan, Zi-Qi, Cao, cheng-Fei, Zhang, Guo-Dong, Tuten, Bryan T., Gao, Jie-Feng, Shi, Yong-Qian, Song, Pingan and Tang, Long-Cheng. 2024. "Pottery-Inspired Flexible Fire-Shielding Ceramifiable Silicone Foams for Exceptional Long-Term Thermal Protection." Advanced Functional Materials. 35 (3). https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202413362

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Torsional behavior of GFRP-RC pontoon decks with an edge cutout and diagonal reinforcements
Yang, Xian, Manalo, Allan, Alajarmeh, Omar, Benmokrane, Brahim, Gharineiat, Zahra, Ebrahimzadeh, Shahrad, Sorbello, Charles-Dean and Weerakoon, Senarath. 2024. "Torsional behavior of GFRP-RC pontoon decks with an edge cutout and diagonal reinforcements." Structures. 69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.107438

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Investigation of Debonding Effect in Internal Replacement Pipe System Under Lateral Loading
Tien, Tri C. M., Manalo, Allan, Dixon, Patrick, Karunasena, Warna, Ahmadi, Hamid, Kiriella, Shanika, Salah, Ahmad and Wham, Brad P.. 2024. "Investigation of Debonding Effect in Internal Replacement Pipe System Under Lateral Loading." Applied Sciences. 14 (22). https://doi.org/10.3390/app142210509

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Effect of internal pressure on the flexural fatigue behaviour of trenchless internal replacement pipe systems
Kiriella, Shanika, Manalo, Allan, Tien, Cam Minh Tri, Ahmadi, Hamid, Karunasena, Warna, Dixon, Patrick G., Salah, Ahmad and Wham, Brad P.. 2024. "Effect of internal pressure on the flexural fatigue behaviour of trenchless internal replacement pipe systems." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106111

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