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DIY concrete slab for your shed – step by step!

Learn how to pour a concrete slab for a shed, patio, or DIY project from start to finish. This step-by-step guide covers ...
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Predicting the Compressive Strength of Recycled Concrete Using Ensemble Learning Model

Abstract: This research proposes a stacking machine learning method to accurately predict the compressive strength of recycled concrete. The model integrates eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), Extra ...
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Precision crack analysis in concrete structures using CNN, SVM, and KNN: a machine learning approach

Cracks in structures are discontinuities that occur due to stress, material degradation, or design flaws, compromising structural integrity. Detecting and analyzing cracks is crucial for assessing ...
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Mix Concrete the Easy Way: 5 Tools Pros Swear By

Need to mix a mountain of concrete fast? This hands-on guide shows five efficient ways to tackle dry concrete demonstrating how to power through 40 bags in just one hour with the right tools and ...
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7 Ways to Learn Faster and Improve Your Memory, Backed by Neuroscience

What you do? It starts with what you know. Here are seven ways to learn faster and retain more. 1. Test yourself. A classic study published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest shows ...
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Experts stunned after learning strange list of items that have held buildings strong for 2,000 years: 'It sustains itself'

The answer to sustainable building could come in the form of a strange list of ingredients: bark, rice, beer, urine, and volcanic rock. As the Associated Press reported, these are the substances ...
IEEE

Deep Learning Classification of Concrete Crack Images using Pre-trained AlexNet and GoogleNet Models

Abstract: Cracking in concrete walls is a common issue in construction, often leading to structural weakening. Such damage can significantly impact both maintenance and repair costs. Concrete wall ...