There is a burgeoning interest in the development of geopolymers as sustainable
construction materials and incombustible inorganic polymers. However, geopolymers show …

Abstract Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is one of the recently emerging
technologies in the construction industry. The strain hardening behavior, ductility, and …

Fracture characteristics were used to effectively evaluate the performance of fiber-reinforced
cementitious composites. The fracture parameters provided the basis for crack stability …

Fossil fuels continue to provide major sources of energy to the modern world even though
global emissions of CO 2 are presently at levels of≥ 19 gigatons/yr. Future antipollution …

Air quality depends on the various gases and particles present in it. Both natural
phenomena and human activities affect the cleanliness of air. In the last decade, many …

Asbestos was once known as the'magic mineral'because of its ability to withstand flames.
Yet since the 1970s, it has become a notorious and feared'killer dust'that is responsible for …

Background Asbestos inhalation is recognized as an exposure that increases the risk for the
development of lung disease. It is unique among dusts in that it is both a carcinogen and …

At a time when the limits on human progress are ever-decreasing and the consequences of
human actions have never been so critical to predict and manage, the responsible nature of …

Pleural and pulmonary fibrosis (asbestosis) are ramifications of occupational exposures to
asbestos fibers, a diverse family of ubiquitous, naturally‐occurring minerals. The …

Dismantling end-of-life ships in an environmentally sound and safe manner is of great
concern as well as being a major challenge nowadays. When dismantling the vessel, on …