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Development and characteristic research on new thermal insulation and anti-permeability grouting material for tunnels

Sihui Dong1, Xinyu Zhang2,3, Qinde Yang4

  • 1School of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, 116028, China.

Scientific Reports
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Keywords:
Anti-permeabilityCold regionsCompressive strengthGrouting materialThermal insulationTunnel during service period

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