Raw kaolinitic–illitic clays as high-mechanical-performance hydraulically pressed refractories

Modelling the mechanical behaviour of expansive clays

A simple formalism is presented to model the behaviour of expansive clays. Two levels of structure are considered. The behaviour of the macrostructure follows the model developed for unsaturated materials by Alonso et al. [Géotechnique 40 (3) (1990) 405–430]. The behaviour of the microstructure is adapted from the work of Gens and Alonso [Can. Geotech. J. 29 (1992) 1013–1032] in order to includ...

Fish DNA-modified clays: Towards highly flame retardant polymer nanocomposite with improved interfacial and mechanical performance

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) has been recently found to be an efficient renewable and environmentally-friendly flame retardant. In this work, for the first time, we have used waste DNA from fishing industry to modify clay structure in order to increase the clay interactions with epoxy resin and take benefit of its additional thermal property effect on thermo-physical properties of epoxy-clay nan...

Experimental Study on the Electro-hydro- Mechanical Behaviour of Clays

W W W .R U B .D E /S F B 8 3 7 The application of electrical energy during Electrokinetic Treatment (EKT) on soils has been well experimented in order to either consolidate (by dewatering) or decontaminate them. Several practical cases in the literature validate the use of this technique to improve the mechanical properties of soft clays in foundations, excavations and other geotechnical works....

IMPROVED CARBON BONDED MGO MATERIALS AS SMART REFRACTORIES

Improved structures of MgO carbon bonded materials due to new binder systems and due to the application of electrical currents during operation have been achieved for advanced applications in the secondary metallurgy and during near net shape metal casting.

High performance liquid chromatographic analysis of sugars in raw and processed potatoes