Lodz University of Technology

Experimental and GEP-based assessment of steel fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete containing waste glass aggregate and silica fume

This study investigates the combined use of waste glass aggregate (WGA, 0–60% volumetric replacement of natural coarse aggregate) and silica fume (SF, 0–15% replacement of cement) in steel fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete. The experimental program covered fresh, mechanic...

Chemical Devulcanization of Crosslinked Nitrile Rubber Using Tetra-n-Butylammonium Fluoride (TBAF) as a Devulcanization Aid

Utilization of tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride (TBAF) as a new, hitherto unknown devulcanization aid in the chemical devulcanization of sulfur crosslinked diene rubber has been demonstrated. The influences of crosslink structure (the ratio of mono-, di-, and polysulfidic bonds) an...

Weight Optimization of Steel Tied-Arch Footbridge

This study presents a materials-oriented, code-based parametric optimization of the load-bearing steel tubular arch girder in a tied-arch footbridge inspired by the Father Bernatek Footbridge in Krakow. The objective was to reduce structural steel demand by minimizing the arch-gi...

Deep learning for assessing corneal endothelial cell density in patients after descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty: towards improved evaluation

Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) represents a pivotal advance in corneal transplantation, specifically targeting cases of endothelial dysfunction. Postoperative monitoring of endothelial cell density (ECD) is critical for graft health and patient outcomes. Theref...