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1 – 2 of 2Saranya P., Praveen Nagarajan and A.P. Shashikala
This study aims to predict the fracture properties of geopolymer concrete, which is necessary for studying failure behaviour of concrete.
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Purpose
This study aims to predict the fracture properties of geopolymer concrete, which is necessary for studying failure behaviour of concrete.
Design/methodology/approach
Geopolymers are new alternative binders for cement in which polymerization gives strength to concrete rather than through hydration. Geopolymer concrete was developed from industrial byproducts such as GGBS and dolomite. Present study estimates the fracture energy of GGBS geopolymer concrete using three point bending test (RILEM TC50-FMC) with different percentages of dolomite and compare with cement concrete having same strength.
Findings
The fracture properties such as peak load, critical stress intensity factor, fracture energy and characteristic length are found to be higher for GGBS-dolomite geopolymer concrete, when their proportion becomes 70:30.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is an original experimental work.
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Despite the constantly increasing number of publications in the field of business ecosystems, there are indications that a precise definition that appropriately captures the…
Abstract
Purpose
Despite the constantly increasing number of publications in the field of business ecosystems, there are indications that a precise definition that appropriately captures the business ecosystem mindset is not yet available. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide a consensus definition of business ecosystems.
Design/methodology/approach
Using structured content analysis, this paper examines a total of 43 definitions in terms of their core components.
Findings
The results indicate that the existing definitions focus only on single components, e.g. “network of actors,” thereby omitting other essential components, such as “cocreated value proposition” or “shared fate.” Consequently, it seems appropriate to develop a consensus definition that combines the perspectives of the academic and practitioner communities.
Originality/value
The proposed definition is more comprehensive than the prevailing definitions and represents a synthesis of previous considerations on business ecosystems. Such a definition will support researchers in developing a sound business ecosystem theory that will guide practitioners in the efficient design and management of business ecosystems in the long term.
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