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Nick Thom
Researcher at University of Nottingham
Publications - 187
Citations - 3862
Nick Thom is an academic researcher from University of Nottingham. The author has contributed to research in topics: Aggregate (composite) & Asphalt. The author has an hindex of 31, co-authored 171 publications receiving 2968 citations. Previous affiliations of Nick Thom include University of Anbar & Coventry University.
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Identifying the key parameters that influence geogrid reinforcement of railway ballast
S F Brown,J. Kwan,Nick Thom +2 more
TL;DR: In this article, a series of experiments are described involving the full-scale simulation of geogrid reinforcement for railway ballast, which allowed the key parameters influencing the reduction in vertical settlement (permanent deformation) under repeated loading to be studied.
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Discrete element modelling of geogrid-reinforced aggregates
TL;DR: In this paper, a discrete element model has been developed for geogrid-reinforced ballast by bonding many small balls together to form the desired geometry and evaluated by simulating standard tests.
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On void structure and strength of foamed concrete made without/with additives
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of different additives on the strength foamed concrete by characterising air-void size and shape parameters and identifying the influence of these parameters and changes to cement paste microstructure on strength was investigated.
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Discrete element modelling of cyclic loads of geogrid-reinforced ballast under confined and unconfined conditions
TL;DR: In this paper, the discrete element method has been used to simulate cyclic loading of geogrid-reinforced ballast under confined and unconfined conditions, and it was found that the optimum location of geoglrid is 100mm depth from base.
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A study into the use of crumb rubber in railway ballast
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focused on the use of crumb rubber (from end-of-life tires) as elastic aggregates mixed with ballast particles, which could reduce ballast degradation and consumption of natural aggregates.