Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Aggregate Cement Ratio01:21

Aggregate Cement Ratio

588
The Aggregate Cement ratio refers to the weight of aggregate divided by the weight of cement in a concrete mix. Altering this ratio has profound effects on the concrete's properties. This ratio plays a pivotal role in determining the strength, workability, and durability of concrete. When the Aggregate Cement ratio is higher, the mix is leaner, meaning it has less cement paste to lubricate the aggregate, potentially making the concrete less workable. Such mixes, known as lean, enhance the...
588
Mechanical Characteristics of Steel01:18

Mechanical Characteristics of Steel

1.1K
The mechanical characteristics of steel are assessed through various tests that evaluate its strength, toughness, and flexibility. These tests include tension, torsion, impact, bending, and hardness assessments, each providing crucial information about steel's suitability for specific applications.
The tension test is fundamental for determining tensile strength. In this test, a steel specimen is stretched using a gripping device until it breaks. The data collected during this test are used...
1.1K
Bioavailability Enhancement: Drug Stability Enhancement and GI Retention01:05

Bioavailability Enhancement: Drug Stability Enhancement and GI Retention

226
Body:Improving a drug's stability in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is paramount for enhancing its bioavailability and therapeutic effectiveness. Various strategies are employed to protect the drug from the harsh gastric milieu and to ensure its release and absorption at the desired site within the GI tract.Polymer coatings are one such method used to shield drugs from the stomach's acidic environment. By preventing premature drug release, these coatings improve the bioavailability of unstable...
226
Diffusion01:12

Diffusion

222.0K
Diffusion is the passive movement of substances down their concentration gradients—requiring no expenditure of cellular energy. Substances, such as molecules or ions, diffuse from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration in the cytosol or across membranes. Eventually, the concentration will even out, with the substance moving randomly but causing no net change in concentration. Such a state is called dynamic equilibrium, which is essential for maintaining overall...
222.0K
Hydration of Cement01:24

Hydration of Cement

974
Hydration of cement is a chemical reaction between cement particles and water. This process occurs primarily through two mechanisms: through-solution and topochemical. In the through-solution process, anhydrous compounds dissolve into their constituents, hydrates form in the solution, and then precipitate from the supersaturated solution. The topochemical process involves solid-state reactions at the cement particle surface. The through-solution process dominates the topochemical process at the...
974
Soundness of Cement01:17

Soundness of Cement

588
The soundness of cement refers to the ability of cement paste to retain its volume after setting. Unsound cement can lead to expansion and structural damage due to the presence of free lime, magnesia, and calcium sulfate. Free lime hydrates very slowly, expanding and causing unsoundness, which is difficult to detect because it intercrystallizes with other compounds. Magnesia also reacts with water, forming crystals that can disrupt the cement's structure. Calcium sulfate can create...
588

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Recent Progress on the Application of Hyperbranched Polymers in Biomass-Based Adhesives for Sustainable Wood Bonding.

ChemSusChem·2026
Same author

Tough and multifunctional soy protein adhesive via nature-mimetic structural design.

International journal of biological macromolecules·2025
Same author

Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based 3-Dimensional Models of the Pelvis and Hip Using Machine Learning for Automatic Bone Segmentation in a Dynamic Hip Impingement Simulation.

Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine·2025
Same author

Applying a GM (1, 1)-BPNN to predict pavement Rutting Depth Index in hot and humid region: A case study in Guangdong, China.

PloS one·2025
Same author

Inhibition of HSC proliferation and hepatic fibrogenesis with Erythrocyte membrane coated Doxorubicin/Black phosphorus nanosheets.

International journal of pharmaceutics·2025
Same author

Effect of Recycled Asphalt Mixture and Solid Waste-Based Solidification Materials on Performance of Cold-Regenerated Asphalt Mixture.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 14, 2026

Fabrication and Design of Wood-Based High-Performance Composites
08:08

Fabrication and Design of Wood-Based High-Performance Composites

Published on: November 9, 2019

14.0K

Steel Slag-Enhanced Cement-Stabilized Recycled Aggregate Bases: Mechanical Performance and PINN-Based Sulfate

Guodong Zeng1, Hao Li1, Yuyuan Deng2

  • 1Foshan Transportation Science and Technology Co., Ltd., Foshan 528041, China.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 13, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Steel slag aggregate (SSA) enhances cement-stabilized recycled aggregate (CSR) for pavement bases, improving mechanical strength and sulfate resistance. A physics-informed neural network (PINN) model accurately predicts sulfate diffusion in these improved materials.

Keywords:
cement-stabilized recycled aggregatemechanical performancepavement basephysics-informed neural network modelsteel slag aggregatesulfate diffusionsulfate resistance

More Related Videos

A Protocol for Computer-Based Protein Structure and Function Prediction
16:41

A Protocol for Computer-Based Protein Structure and Function Prediction

Published on: November 3, 2011

69.9K
A Web-Based Workflow for Selecting Gene- and Tissue-Specific Enhancers
08:12

A Web-Based Workflow for Selecting Gene- and Tissue-Specific Enhancers

Published on: July 18, 2025

695

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 14, 2026

Fabrication and Design of Wood-Based High-Performance Composites
08:08

Fabrication and Design of Wood-Based High-Performance Composites

Published on: November 9, 2019

14.0K
A Protocol for Computer-Based Protein Structure and Function Prediction
16:41

A Protocol for Computer-Based Protein Structure and Function Prediction

Published on: November 3, 2011

69.9K
A Web-Based Workflow for Selecting Gene- and Tissue-Specific Enhancers
08:12

A Web-Based Workflow for Selecting Gene- and Tissue-Specific Enhancers

Published on: July 18, 2025

695

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering

Background:

  • Cement-stabilized recycled aggregate (CSR) has limitations in pavement bases due to high porosity and low strength of recycled aggregate (RA).
  • Limited data exists on sulfate transport and durability mechanisms in CSR, hindering its widespread application.
  • Steel slag aggregate (SSA) offers high strength and potential reactivity, making it a candidate for improving CSR.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate steel slag-enhanced cement-stabilized recycled aggregate (CSRS) for pavement applications.
  • To investigate the mechanical performance and durability, particularly sulfate resistance, of CSRS.
  • To develop a physics-informed neural network (PINN) model for predicting sulfate diffusion in CSRS.

Main Methods:

  • Mechanical properties were assessed using unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and indirect tensile strength (ITS) tests.
  • Durability was evaluated through thermal shrinkage and sulfate resistance tests.
  • A sulfate prediction model was developed using a physics-informed neural network (PINN).

Main Results:

  • CSRS showed increased 7-day (6.7%) and 28-day (16.0%) UCS, and ITS (4.3%-5.9%) compared to CSR.
  • CSRS exhibited improved sulfate resistance, with an 18.8% increase in the sulfate resistance coefficient.
  • The PINN model accurately predicted reduced sulfate concentration in CSRS with an average relative error below 14%.

Conclusions:

  • Incorporating SSA significantly enhances the mechanical properties and sulfate resistance of CSR.
  • CSRS is a promising material for pavement bases, offering improved performance and durability.
  • The developed PINN model is a reliable tool for simulating and predicting sulfate diffusion in pavement materials.