This book covers relevant synthesizing parameters, their interactions, and advantages of blending fly ash and blast furnace slag as source material, their relationship with mechanical properties and microstructure including guidelines to produce an optimal mix proportion. Further, it discusses related durability aspects, mechanical properties and reaction products and their inter-relationship. It explains phase characterization with XRD/SEM, change in the bond formulations with FTIR, FESEM and EDAX analysis. A mix design guideline based on empirical statistical concept has been put forward for professionals to manufacture customized activated fly ash composites in presence of slag. Aimed at graduate/senior undergraduate students, researchers in civil engineering, construction engineering, ceramics, material sciences, this book: Covers mechanical and microstructural properties, curing, durability of blended Alkali- activated composites with fly ash and blast furnace slag. Proposes a guideline for mix design on chemical compositions of ingredients, relationship of synthesizing parameters, workability, target strength. Describes sustainable green material manufacturing methodologies. Discusses issues like microstructural properties and reaction mechanism. Explores related modern experimental techniques like XRD, FTIR, MIP and so forth.
Plasmons – quantized plasma oscillations at the interface of a metal and a dielectric allow for novel applications in sensing and micro-electronics. This graduate textbook introduces the required aspects of classical electrodynamics as well as basics of free electron plasmas. Further, the creation of polaritons due to plasmon interaction with light is discussed. Besides theory, computational methods for electrodynamics are introduced.
Step into a world of love, resilience, and the beauty of everyday life with Shreya's enchanting debut book of poetry. This collection is a heartfelt celebration of the human spirit and nature, a journey through life's twists and turns, and a reminder that laughter and love can be found even in the most challenging moments. Shreya's words are a breath of fresh air, painting vivid images of starry nights, a luminous moon, and the comforting embrace of home. With her unique talent for weaving emotions into verses, she invites you to explore in this poetry book the profound wisdom of the Community Consciousness, Feminine energy and the Spiritual dimensions of our existence. Join Shreya on a poetic voyage that promises to touch your soul with the healing power.
In A White Cane For The Blind Lane, Kushal Poddar crafts a lyrical journey through a maze of vivid, surreal, and often enigmatic imagery. His poetry explores the interplay of light and shadow, the profound and the mundane, and the beauty found within moments of ambiguity. The poems, rich in metaphor and layered with meaning, invite readers to delve into themes of memory, identity, and the human condition. From intimate reflections to broader philosophical musings, each piece offers a new perspective on life’s complexity. Published by Penprints, this collection is a must-read for lovers of modern poetry, offering a glimpse into Poddar's unique voice, where every verse resonates with both clarity and mystery.
In 2022, India, second only to the US, produced more unicorns than any other country in the world. Although ours is a vibrant ecosystem that encourages young minds to take the entrepreneurial plunge, the road ahead is full of pitfalls. Unlocking Unicorn Secrets captures the entrepreneurial journeys of some of India's new-age founders and looks at the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. It covers themes such as developing an idea, building out the minimum viable product (MVP), finding a co-founder, setting up the founding team, raising funds and scaling the business, among others. Through primary research and a series of interviews conducted with the founders of these billion-dollar companies, the authors weave a narrative that is both accessible and informative. The book is a manifestation of the authors' passion for inculcating the entrepreneurial mindset in our nation's youth, which they do masterfully, by illustrating the success stories of India's top unicorns.
‘Relativity in Business: How Physics Shapes Management Science’ unveils the intriguing overlap between physics and management, providing a novel outlook on business strategy and organisational behaviour. It leverages concepts from motion, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and chaos theory, among others, to forge a groundbreaking framework for addressing business complexities. Aimed at managers, strategists, and academics, the book translates intricate physics into actionable insights for business challenges, such as optimising operations and leveraging chaos for organisational benefit. Through compelling case studies, it shows how applying physics principles can spur innovation and cultivate efficient, sustainable business practices. This text is a valuable tool for anyone interested in melding scientific principles with business strategy to enhance outcomes, making it a seminal read in the fusion of science and management.
8000 photographs, all of them shot inside a 12 room house with 10 residents. These aren't impersonal records, but the result of a real life journey through complex terrains of intimacies. In this book, the author brings to life the world of the photographer and the photographed. 8000 photographs, all of them shot inside a 12 room house with 10 residents. These aren't impersonal records, but the result of a real life journey through complex terrains of intimacies. In photographing the office goers, the unemployed, the petty clerks, the retirees, the ageing and the
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