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This book presents the features of manufactured sand (MS) and its application in concrete as the fine aggregate. It first introduces the production and technical properties of manufactured sand and demonstrates the properties of concrete, followed by the mix proportioning of con…
River-sand mining: an ethnography of resource conflict in China
by Zhu, Qian
fromChina studies
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Type: Book
The research setting and conducting research "at home" -- The commodity chain of river sand and the ecological consequences of river-sand mining -- Government policies and the commodification of river sand -- State ownership and the governmental management of river sand -- Zhuan…
The use of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) technique has become increasingly popular for displacement measurements and for characterizing localized material deformation. In this study, a three-dimensional digital image correlation analysis (3D-DIC) was performed to investigate t…
The use of abundant eastern Saudi sands in construction helps control sand movements which are known to result in many hazards, especially in windy seasons. These sands may not be used as a foundation material in their natural condition. However, when improved, they can be utili…
The purpose of this dissertation is to create a computer simulation model of a bucket wheel dredge for mining sand and tin-ore. This research is part of a long term plan of PT Timah Tbk, an Indonesian tin mining company, to search for alternative dredging technologies for offsho…
Sabkha soil is widely spread along the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea coasts and is found to be a problematic soil due to its acute water sensitivity and chemical aggressiveness. In many situations, there is a need to improve the load carrying capacity of sabkha and the use of geotext…
Soil-Machine Interaction (SMI) is ubiquitous on Earth and other planets. Over decades, ground-engaging equipment has been developed and widely used in various engineering applications, including civil construction, agriculture, terrestrial mobility, and even space exploration. H…
Introduces the properties and uses of sand, including simple activities and experiments. Includes notes for parents and teachers. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Introduces the properties and uses of sand, including simple activities and experiments. Includes notes for parents and teachers. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Sandscapes: writing the british seaside
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Type: Book
