Sentence examples for matrix and aggregates from inspiring English sources

They reflect the screening effect of polymer matrix (pristine membranes) or both matrix and aggregates (modified membranes).

Therefore, a discrimination between the different phases, mainly cement matrix and aggregates, is highly important (Weritz et al., 2006).

Thermal expansion mismatch between matrix and aggregates can generate microcracks or decohesions when refractory ceramics are submitted to temperature variation.

Discrete element method (DEM) has the capability of explicitly modeling the mechanical and physical properties of both matrix and aggregates.

Generally, failure in conventional concrete is initiated by damage at the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) between the cementitious matrix and aggregates (Jun et al. 2008).

The results suggest that the diffusion coefficient of the asphalt matrix and aggregates, as well as the bond strength of the aggregate matrix interface have the most influence on the moisture susceptibility of the materials.

The optimization of matrix and aggregate sizes and matrix-aggregate proportion, subjected to different property requirements, brought to light the relationships between q, specific surface area (SSA) and maximum paste thickness (MPT).

The authors attributed the reduction in strength due to the fact that asphalt film around the aggregate particle was much softer than the concrete matrix and aggregate.

The investigation showed that the ITZ exhibited higher deformation than the matrix and aggregate due to its higher porosity and weaker strength.

The addition of SF in concrete leads to reduction in porosity of the interfacial transition zone between matrix and aggregate in the fresh concrete and provides the microstructure needed for a strong transition zone (Song et al. 2010).

RHA incorporation refined the transition zone between cement matrix and aggregate, and reduced the amount of large calcium hydroxide crystals and ettringite due to additional C S H phases generated from pozzolanic reaction, as mentioned in the previous section.