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In Japan, tile exfoliation from external walls is a serious problem that must be prevented. In our previous study, a tiled concrete sample was dried at a temperature of 105 °C for pre-conditioning. Then, tile exfoliation occurred. Since this seemed to indicate a relationship between [...]

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Coke moisture content plays a crucial role as a quality indicator in ironmaking. Fast and accurate measurement of coke moisture content can effectively ensure operational stability, thereby guaranteeing the quality of pig iron. Coke with different moisture levels exhibits variations [...]

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The purpose of this study was to clarify the internal change of concrete structures during drying. Therefore, we used X-ray CT to investigate water content and volume changes inside cement paste specimens during drying. Changes in the CT image intensities and measurements on the images [...]

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The increasing concerns surrounding climate change have raised apprehension about the heightened frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, globally as well as in the UK. Historic solid brick buildings, due to their construction materials and prolonged exposure to changing [...]

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In 2015, the European Commission adopted a Circular Economy Action Plan to stimulate the transition of European countries towards the circular economy. In the 2030 Agenda, which includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations has also defined targets to be implemented [...]

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Variations in environmental conditions can affect the structural performance of timber components and constructions. Especially in case of historic masonry buildings, where timber elements can be found either in roof or floor structures, intrinsic defects (e.g., knots, cracks, degradation), [...]