Search Results - "Morel, J.C"
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Durability of rammed earth walls exposed for 20 years to natural weathering
Published in Building and environment (01-05-2009)“…This paper presents a study on the durability of different types of stabilised and unstabilised rammed earth walls. These rammed earth walls were constructed…”
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Physical, mechanical and hygrothermal properties of lateritic building stones (LBS) from Burkina Faso
Published in Construction & building materials (30-10-2016)“…•LBS compressive and flexural strengths were determined versus moisture contents.•Sorption isotherms, thermal conductivity and moisture buffering were…”
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Some observations about the paper “Earth construction: Lessons from the past for future eco-efficient construction” by F. Pacheco-Torgal and S. Jalali
Published in Construction & building materials (01-07-2013)“…As the starting point of this discussion, we would like to congratulate the authors for this interesting review [1] , which defends the use of earth as a…”
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The accuracy of digital breast tomosynthesis compared with coned compression magnification mammography in the assessment of abnormalities found on mammography
Published in Clinical radiology (01-11-2014)“…Aim To compare the diagnostic accuracy of the digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) with coned compression magnification mammography (CCMM). Materials and methods…”
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Power: A new paradigm for energy use in sustainable construction
Published in Ecological indicators (01-12-2012)“…► In this study a calculation method for the new power indicator is proposed. ► It is applied on two case studies: retaining walls and residential houses. ►…”
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Prediction of the presence of invasive disease from the measurement of extent of malignant microcalcification on mammography and ductal carcinoma in situ grade at core biopsy
Published in Clinical radiology (01-02-2009)“…Aim To determine whether the extent of microcalcification and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) grade can be used to accurately predict the presence and size of…”
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A model to measure compressive strength of compressed earth blocks with the ‘3 points bending test’
Published in Construction & building materials (01-07-2002)“…This article proposes a modelling of the ‘3 points bending test’ on compressed earth blocks (CEB) which will give their compressive strength. This test is…”
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An earth block with a compressive strength higher than 45 MPa
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Strength and elasto-plastic properties of non-industrial building materials manufactured with clay as a natural binder
Published in Applied clay science (01-04-2009)“…The objective of this article is to study the mechanical performances of non-industrial materials made with soils containing argillaceous minerals as the sole…”
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Building houses with local materials: means to drastically reduce the environmental impact of construction
Published in Building and environment (01-12-2001)“…This paper describes the process of materials selection, design and construction used for a series of small residential buildings in Southern France. Whenever…”
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Physical properties, microstructure and mineralogy of termite mound material considered as construction materials
Published in Applied clay science (01-04-2011)“…Mineralogy, microstructure and physical characteristics (granulometry, Atterberg limits, porosity, shrinkage, compressive and bending strengths) of a termite…”
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Full-scale field trials to assess dry-stone retaining wall stability
Published in Engineering structures (01-05-2010)“…Dry-stone constructions characterize the landscape of many areas around the world. In the past few decades, they have received growing attention due to the…”
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Can digital breast tomosynthesis accurately predict whether circumscribed masses are benign or malignant in a screening population?
Published in Clinical radiology (01-04-2019)“…To evaluate whether digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) can predict if circumscribed masses are benign or malignant by assessing margin sharpness. Circumscribed…”
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Experimental assessment of dry stone retaining wall stability on a rigid foundation
Published in Engineering structures (01-09-2007)“…Dry stone masonry retaining walls are present in the majority of mountainous areas all around the world, but the technique is marginal today in developed…”
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2D-DEM modelling of the formwork removal of a rubble stone masonry bridge
Published in Engineering structures (15-09-2014)“…•On-site measurements showed a singularity for voussoirs very close to the keystone.•A DEM modelling is required to retrieve the patterns observed on…”
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An earth block with a compressive strength higher than 45MPa
Published in Construction & building materials (01-10-2013)“…•The compressive strength measured for an earth block was higher than 45MPa.•The direct measurement of the compressive strength on adobe plates is…”
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2D modelling of a dry joint masonry wall retaining a pulverulent backfill
Published in International journal for numerical and analytical methods in geomechanics (25-08-2010)“…This work focuses on an analysis of dry joint retaining structures based on yield design theory: the stability of the masonry is assessed using rigid block and…”
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Yield design of dry-stone masonry retaining structures-Comparisons with analytical, numerical, and experimental data
Published in International journal for numerical and analytical methods in geomechanics (10-10-2008)“…Over the past few years, there has been a steady increase in the interest in dry‐stone walling not only to preserve existing constructions but also to build…”
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The mechanical performance of cordwood
Published in Biosystems engineering (01-03-2011)“…Cordwood structures are used by only a few independent builders and to date the only real technical development has existed in North America. However, cordwood…”
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