Archive:: American Journal of Construction and Building Materials:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025

Review Article
From Ballast to Slab: Transforming Rail Infrastructure for the Future

Mohamed Abd El-Sattar Mohamed Younos^*

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025

Pages: 1-11

Received: 17 February 2025

Accepted: 28 February 2025

Published: 26 March 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20250901.11

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Abstract: Slab track systems have emerged as a transformative solution in rail infrastructure, offering superior performance and sustainability compared to traditional ballasted tracks. This abstract provides an overview of the key aspects, advantages, challenges, and ongoing research in the realm of slab track systems. The design of slab track systems cente... Show More

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Research Article
Effects of Production Factors on the Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Compressed Earth Bricks Stabilized by Geopolymerization

Tekoumbo Tedontsa Larissa Canuala, Taybe Ngaba, Bike Mbah Jean Baptiste^*, Adatz Jean Claude Jean Claude De Tout, Fognaba Honoré

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025

Pages: 12-21

Received: 21 May 2025

Accepted: 10 June 2025

Published: 30 June 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20250901.12

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Abstract: Geopolymerization presents an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to conventional construction materials, particularly in the production of compressed stabilized earth bricks (CSEB). This study investigates the influence of two key production factors which are the volcanic ash/laterite mass ratio (X₁) and the amount of phosphoric a... Show More

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