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Electrospun Nanofiber Scaffolds with Gradations in Fiber Organization
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2015
Here, we present a protocol to fabricate electrospun nanofiber scaffolds with gradated organization of fibers and explore their applications in regulating cell morphology/orientation. Gradients with regard to physical and chemical properties of the nanofiber scaffolds offer a wide variety of applications in the biomedical field.
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Design Example: Aggregate Gradation
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2024
The right type and quality of aggregates are crucial for concrete as they significantly influence its properties, mix proportions, and cost-effectiveness. If different sources are available for sand, the commonly used fine aggregate in concrete, the selection of sand is primarily based on its gradation. The grading, or particle-size distribution, of sand is determined using sieve analysis, with standard sizes ranging from 150 μm to 10 mm (ASTM No. 100 sieve to 3⁄8 in. sieve). Sand is sampled...
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Protocol for Measuring the Thermal Properties of a Supercooled Synthetic Sand-water-gas-methane Hydrate Sample
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2016
We present a protocol for measuring the thermal properties of synthetic hydrate-bearing sediment samples comprising sand, water, methane, and methane hydrate.
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Sand Fly (Phlebotomus papatasi) Embryo Microinjection for CRISPR/Cas9 Mutagenesis
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2020
This protocol details the steps of CRISPR/Cas9 targeted mutagenesis in sand flies: embryo collection, injection, insect rearing, and identification as well as selection of mutations of interest.
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Aggregates for Concrete and Asphaltic Mixes
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2023
Source: Roberto Leon, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Concrete and asphalt are by far the most common construction materials used today. Concrete is a composite material consisting of cement, water, air, coarse aggregate, and fine aggregates. Fine aggregates are typically sands and coarse aggregates are natural or crushed rocks. Chemical admixtures to modify certain specific properties are also commonly used (i.e., superplasticizers to make the...
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The range and distribution of particle sizes affect how efficiently sand particles fit together. A well-graded sample can provide smaller particles that occupy spaces between larger particles, influencing packing and void ratio. These characteristics help engineers anticipate material behavior during compaction and evaluate how much empty space may remain within a sand-based construction or geotechnical system.
These gradation classifications indicate how broadly particle sizes are distributed within a sample. The distinction matters because particle-size distribution affects packing, permeability, compaction, and stability. Engineers can therefore use the classification to judge whether a sand is likely to provide the performance required for concrete, mortar, asphalt, filtration systems, or geotechnical fills.
Particle-size distribution influences the arrangement of sand particles and the spaces between them, which in turn affects binder requirements and consistency. Controlling gradation can support more efficient use of binders in materials such as concrete, mortar, and asphalt. It also helps engineers obtain more predictable performance rather than relying on an uncontrolled sand composition.
Engineers place a sand sample through a series of sieves with different opening sizes, allowing particles to separate according to size. They measure the proportion retained on each sieve and use those measurements to produce a particle-size distribution. This distribution provides the evidence needed to classify the sample and assess its suitability for an engineering application.
The result shows how much of the sample belongs to each particle-size range rather than providing only a single average size. Engineers can use this pattern to assess packing, void ratio, permeability, compaction, and stability. Those outcomes support decisions about material selection and construction or foundation design where sand behavior must remain consistent.
Sand gradation is relevant wherever sand contributes to the behavior of a constructed material or fill. Applications identified for this assessment include concrete, mortar, asphalt, filtration systems, and geotechnical fills. In foundation and construction design, the resulting particle-size information helps engineers evaluate material suitability and support more reliable performance predictions.