Caribbean coral reefs are in rapid decline and artificial reefs are increasingly often deployed to restore lost three-dimensional structure. The majority of artificial reefs and other marine infrastructure is built from concrete, with Ordinary Portland Cement (CEM I) as the most important ingredient. …

''This paper aims to analyze the behavior of experimentally tested unreinforced masonry walls subjected to in-plane loading. Monotonic load analyses are conducted using FEM and AEM modeling approaches. The models presented here are based on the assumption of both unit and mortar joints modeled as solid …

Gemeenten en schoolbesturen hebben niet altijd duidelijk welke meetinstrumenten geschikt zijn voor de verduurzaming van bestaande onderwijsgebouwen in het primair onderwijs. Dit onderzoek geeft antwoord op de vraag welke meetinstrumenten ondersteunend werken voor gemeenten en schoolbesturen bij de verduurzaming …

This chapter provides an overview of the relationship between football broadcasting and political decision-making in Türkiye. Geopolitically, Türkiye’s close ties with Qatar play a major role in shaping the football arena within the complex interplay of political cooperation, and financial discussions. …

In the light of the latest migration waves to Turkey, this chapter explores the adaptations of Turkish sport policies and initiatives and their role in the context of sport for development and peace (SDP). Lately transforming from a transit country to a host country for refugees and migrants, Turkey …

Turkey has received consistent criticism from international media for having many naturalized athletes in its national squad, both in the Olympic Games and other major international sporting events. Similar criticisms have also been a feature of debates for a long time in domestic media, varying in views …

Dit adviesrapport is in opdracht van de gemeente Amsterdam opgesteld om een passend en herbruikbaar alternatief te vinden voor de wegwerpbeker. Momenteel maakt de gehele organisatie gebruik van wegwerpbekers gemaakt van bagasse met een binnenkant van PLA, een bioplastic. Vanaf 1 januari 2024 treedt de …

The focus of this research is to optimize the bio-concrete mixture design containing natural plant-based fibres as well as to investigate and describe the properties of the developed materials. The main goal of the project is to produce a bio-concrete design that is sufficient to be used as an insulation …

This paper is aimed at understanding the role Miscanthus x giganteus has in the strength development of concrete. The use of natural fibres to reinforce brittle materials is not a novel idea, but its use has been limited. This paper is designed to provide more knowledge on the topic of natural fibre …

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