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Assessing the combined water of cement pastes: comparing solvent exchange and silica gel as hydration stoppage methods Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Pedro Cesar R. A. Abrão, Fábio A. Cardoso, Marco Quattrone, Vanderley M. John
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Unraveling the nexus between internal structural variability and macro-texture in asphalt mixtures: a mesoscopic investigation Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Zhibin Ren, Erhu Yan, Baocai He, Maurizio Crispino, Lan Huang, Yiqiu Tan
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Impact of supplementary cementitious materials on the solid–liquid equilibrium curve of calcium in cement hydrates Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Ming Zhang, Peicheng Shen, Dujian Zou, Tiejun Liu, Shanshan Qin, Ao Zhou, Ye Li
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Impact of cyclic loading and corrosion on the bond performance of steel–polypropylene hybrid fiber reinforced concrete Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Qiang Zhang, Zhao-Hui Lu, Jin-Tong Li, Yan-Gang Zhao
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Crack-filling effect of gel on time-dependent mechanical behavior of concrete damaged by alkali–silica reaction Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Hyo Eun Joo, Yuya Takahashi
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RILEM recommendation from TC 289-DCM: guideline for designing and operating long-term marine exposure sites Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Kefei Li, Junjie Zeng, Luping Tang, Henrik Erndahl Sørensen, Carmen Andrade, Riccardo Maddalena, Liming Huang, Guoqing Geng, Pedro Castro Borges, Gilberto Cidreira Keserle, Shengnian Wang, Fernando Martirena-Hernández, Fragkoulis Kanavaris, André Valente Monteiro, Konstantin Kovler, Peng Zhang, Tushar Bansal, Talakokula Visalakshi, Roberto Torrent
This guideline prescribes the technical requirements for the design and operation of long-term exposure sites in marine environments. The technical content includes the design of exposure site, the monitoring of environmental conditions, the monitoring of exposed specimens, the data management and the maintenance of exposure facilities. The design of exposure site covers the choice of exposure sites
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Effect of elevated temperature exposure on the flexural behavior of steel–polypropylene hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Prae Suwanvitaya, Piya Chotickai
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Publisher Correction: Determining the air-entraining admixture dosage in concrete with non-traditional coal ash Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Shinhyu Kang, Loren Emerson, Josephine Lee, M. Tyler Ley
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Experimental and numerical investigation of the tensile strength of lightweight concrete including expanded clay aggregate with emphasis on the double punch test Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04
Abstract The present study investigates the tensile strength of lightweight concrete containing lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA), focusing on the double punch test. To this end, 15 mixes were prepared in three groups based on three basic mixes of normal-weight concrete with characteristic strengths of 35, 70, and 90 MPa. The LECAs with two different gradations and maximum grain sizes of 12
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A minimum strain energy release-based thermal–mechanical damage model for fracture process simulation of quasi-brittle materials under high temperatures Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Bin Sun, Tong Guo
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Water vapour permeability of inorganic construction materials Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Christopher Hall, Gloria J. Lo, Andrea Hamilton
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Seismic performance of a new type of RC shear walls confined with high-strength rectangular spiral reinforcements Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21
Abstract To improve the seismic performance of structures, a new type of reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls confined with high-strength rectangular spiral reinforcements (HRSRs) is proposed. Pseudo-static tests were conducted on four 1/2-scale HRSR shear walls possessing different parameters. The influence of HRSR on the lateral-load capacity, ductility, and failure modes of the shear walls was systematically
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Textile reinforced mortar (TRM) as a barrier for concrete structures subjected to carbonation and chloride attack: experimental investigation and analytical modeling Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21
Abstract Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) overlays have seen widespread usage in recent years for the strengthening of existing structures including reinforced concrete ones. However, little is known about the behavior of these materials in various harsh environments and their ability to serve as barriers against the ingress of chemicals harmful to concrete and steel. In this paper, plain concrete,
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Evolution of self-healing performance of UHPC exposed to aggressive environments and cracking/healing cycles Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Bin Xi, Liberato Ferrara
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Hydration and microstructure of calcium sulfoaluminate-Portland cement binder systems for set-on-demand applications Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Yaxin Tao, Manu K. Mohan, A. V. Rahul, Geert De Schutter, Kim Van Tittelboom
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Non-linear analysis of rectangular cross-sections with different reinforcements: dimensionless closed form solution Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 S. Belliazzi, G. P. Lignola, E. Cosenza, F. Fabbrocino
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Simplified methodology for fatigue analysis of reinforced asphalt systems Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Marko Orešković, Štepan Bohuš, Amedeo Virgili, Francesco Canestrari
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Property deterioration in reactive elastomeric terpolymer modified binders during storage at elevated temperatures Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Alok Sharma, Akanksha Pandey, G. D. Ransinchung R. N., Sham S. Ravindranath
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Tensile strength retention of glass fibre-reinforced stirrups subjected to aggressive solutions: effect of environmental condition, stirrup shape and stirrup diameter Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-14
Abstract The aim of this study was to examine how the tensile strength of glass fibre reinforced polymer stirrups is affected by different types of solutions, including alkaline, seawater, tap water, and acidic solutions. The study involved the production and testing of 260 stirrups in two different shapes (L and U) with diameters of 6 and 8 mm. The stirrups were immersed in different solutions for
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Research on the durability of FRP-bonded concrete beams subjected to a performance probabilistic design method Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Yunfei Zou, Yongcheng Ji, Wei Li
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Performance evaluation of axially loaded BFRP-reinforced concrete members confined with hybrid helix-ties Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Ahmed Babeker Elhag, Abdellatif Selmi, Ali Raza, Hammad Haider, Khaled Mohamed Elhadi
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Raman identification of CaCO3 polymorphs in concrete prepared with carbonated recycled concrete aggregates Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 M. Marchetti, G. Gouadec, M. Offroy, M. Haouchine, A. Djerbi, O. Omikrine-Metalssi, J.-M. Torrenti, J.-M. Mechling, G. Simon, P. Turcry, P. Barthelemy, O. Amiri
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Development and properties of porous warm mix agent-loaded composite flame retardant and its suppressions on bituminous combustion and volatile release Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Wenjing Xia, Wenjie Teng, Tao Xu
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Flexural behavior of FRP bars reinforced seawater coral aggregate concrete beams incorporating alkali-activated materials Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Bai Zhang, Hong Zhu, Teng Xiong, Hui Peng
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Influence of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) on thermal and mechanical performance of cementitious rendering mortars Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-30
Abstract The application of insulating materials in the construction industry is an intelligent strategy that promotes energy efficiency by reducing energy consumption through enhanced thermal retention in indoor spaces, resulting in improved comfort and resource savings. The focus on enhancing thermal performance has led to the utilization of techniques involving cementitious materials and additives
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Advanced testing and characterization of low-temperature cracking in bitumen and mastic Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Amir Shabani, Denis Jelagin, Manfred N. Partl
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Flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams subjected to accelerated non-uniform corrosion Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-25
Abstract In this study, a modified accelerated corrosion method based on the traditional galvanic method was adopted to generate non-uniform corrosion of reinforcement. The flexural performance of corroded RC beams was experimentally investigated, aiming to study the influence of longitudinal reinforcements corrosion induced by two different accelerated corrosion methods on the degradation of flexural
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How the delayed addition of triethanolamine affects the performance of cement paste: competitive interaction of triethanolamine with sulfate ions Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Zichen Lu, Xinyi Peng, Liheng Zhang, Zhenping Sun, Dietmar Stephan
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Experimental study and failure criterion analysis of dynamic mechanical performance of hydraulic asphalt concrete under combined compression-shear stresses Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-25
Abstract Hydraulic asphalt concrete (HAC), extensively employed in impervious structures of embankment dams, typically experiences dynamic compression-shear loads during service with limited studies. By utilizing a servo-hydraulic test device, this study investigated the dynamic compression-shear behaviors of HAC under four strain rates (10–5/s, 10–4/s, 10–3/s and 10–2/s) and five axial compressive
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Effect of binder characteristics on workability, hydration, and strength of 0.42 w/b cementitious systems with superabsorbent polymer admixtures Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Caitlin J. Adams, Baishakhi Bose, Ethan Mann, Jan Olek, Kendra A. Erk
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Effect of sulfidic mine tailings used as mineral admixtures on the hydration of common and alternative cements Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 N. P. Martins, J. Helser, M. Plötze, R. Snellings, G. Habert
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Flexural behavior of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) shaped thin-plate ribbed staircases: an experimental and numerical study Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-18
Abstract To improve the transportation and lifting efficiency of precast staircases, a novel UHPC shaped thin-plate ribbed staircase was proposed and investigated under flexure by the accumulation load test. The flexural behavior of the proposed UHPC staircase was compared to the precast staircase made of Normal Strength Concrete (NSC), and the effects of fiber contents (0.75%, 1.0% and 1.5%) and the
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Effect of accelerated carbonation on electrical resistivity and microstructure of clinker-slag-limestone cement based concretes Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Imane Elkhaldi, Emmanuel Roziere, Géraldine Villain, Ahmed Loukili
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Influence of thermal strain on concrete spalling Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 André Klimek, Ludwig Stelzner, Sascha Hothan, Jochen Zehfuß
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Study of the risk of instability in earthen bricks subjected to fire Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Rafik Abdallah, Hélène Carré, Céline Perlot, Christian La Borderie, Hayssam El Ghoche
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Rehabilitating instead of rebuilding aged or damaged pre-fabricated concrete buildings for reducing CO2 emissions: the case of Ukraine Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Viacheslav Troian, Volodymyr Gots, Robert J. Flatt, Ueli Angst
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Improving mechanical properties and sustainability of high-strength engineered cementitious composites (ECC) using diatomite Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Xuezhen Zhu, Minghu Zhang, Jinyan Shi, Yiwei Weng, Çağlar Yalçınkaya, Branko Šavija
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Evaluation of ultrafine calcined clays on LC3 cements on the sulfate requirement, water demand and strength development Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 L. G. Py, J. S. Andrade Neto, M. A. Longhi, A. P. Kirchheim
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Composite fatigue failure of cold recycled material mixtures: new insights into the role of bitumen and cement Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Andrea Graziani, Sara Spadoni, Lorenzo Paolo Ingrassia, Amedeo Virgili, Francesco Canestrari
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Improving the pozzolanic reactivity of clay, marl and obsidian through mechanochemical or thermal activation Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Vahiddin Alperen Baki, Xinyuan Ke, Andrew Heath, Juliana Calabria-Holley, Cemalettin Terzi
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Exploration of saturated transport of ion concentration differences in C–S–H channels Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Jiao Yu, MengMeng Li, Zuquan Jin
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Deterioration mechanism of sulphur dioxide attack on concrete in a humid environment Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Yao Lv, Ditao Niu, Xiguang Liu, Zhiyuan Cao, Yan Wang
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Alternative salt frost scaling test procedure for exposure class XF2 Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Matthias Müller, Maik Seidel, Horst-Michael Ludwig, Christoph Müller
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Enhanced adsorption and properties of TPEG-type superplasticizers modified by maleic anhydride: a perspective from molecular architecture and conformation Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Xingren Chen, Zuguang Liu, Xiyao Fu, Xiongmin Xie, Ting Wang, Zhijuan Rong, Youchao Nong, Zhenren Lu
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Dynamic stability evaluation of fresh concrete with the declined table test Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Gelong Xu, Hao Wu, Jiwei Cai, Xin Cao, Qing Tian, Weiguo Shen, Zhen Zhang, Shaokun Guo
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Utilizing diatomaceous earth (DE) as a surface-treating agent of recycled aggregate (RA) for the performance modification of recycled aggregate concrete Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Hongru Zhang, Mengtao Wan, Yawan Zhao, Yuanda Wang, Bingjian He, Jie Yao
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Recommendation of RILEM TC 256-SPF on fire spalling assessment during standardised fire resistance tests: complementary guidance and requirements Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Pierre Pimienta, Robert McNamee, Fabienne Robert, Lars Boström, Shan-Shan Huang, Katarzyna Mróz, Colin Davie, Siyimane Mohaine, Maria Cruz Alonso, Lenka Bodnarova, Josipa Bosnjak, Stefano Dal Pont, Vinh Dao, Dorjan Dauti, Frank Dehn, Roberto Felicetti, Izabela Hager, Rudolf Hela, Tomaz Hozjan, Michael Juknat, Ulla-Maija Jumppanen, Johannes Kirnbauer, Jerneja Kolsek, Manfred Korzen, Hitesh Lakhani,
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Monitoring temperature and hydration by mortar sensors made of nanomodified Portland cement Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Thanyarat Buasiri, Ankit Kothari, Karin Habermehl-Cwirzen, Lukasz Krzeminski, Andrzej Cwirzen
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A removable use of FRP for the confinement of heritage masonry columns Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Francesco Micelli, Alessio Cascardi, Maria Antonietta Aiello
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Simultaneously enhanced mechanical and electromagnetic interference shielding properties of steel slag-recycled carbon fiber cementitious composites via wet-grinding process Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Wei Chen, Ling Li, Zhihui Lai, Xingyang He, Ying Su, Zhengqi Zheng, Bohumír Strnadel
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Experimental testing of FRP reinforced concrete beams with steel compression reinforcement and a compression area confined with steel stirrups Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Tvrtko Renić, Tomislav Kišiček, Janko Košćak
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Automatic generation of high-fidelity representative volume elements and computational homogenization for the determination of thermal conductivity in foamed concretes Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Víctor D. Fachinotti, Ignacio Peralta, Sebastián Toro, Bruno A. Storti, Antonio Caggiano
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Effect of supercritical carbonation on porous structure and mechanical strength of cementitious materials modified with bacterial nanocellulose Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Juan Cruz Barría, Diego Manzanal, Siavash Ghabezloo, Jean-Michel Pereira
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Durability of internally cured concrete with silicon–aluminum based fine lightweight aggregate exposed to combined sulfate and wetting–drying attack Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Yating Zhang, Jiaheng Lin, Ziwei Fan, Xingyi Zhu
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Strain rate and size effects on dynamic compressive behaviour of standard and high-strength concrete Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 M. M. Khan, M. A. Iqbal
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Investigating the effect of hydrogel characteristics on the self-healing of cementitious materials Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Babak Vafaei, Ali Ghahremaninezhad
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Suitability of excavated London clay as a supplementary cementitious material: mineralogy and reactivity Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Yuvaraj Dhandapani, Alastair T. M. Marsh, Suraj Rahmon, Fragkoulis Kanavaris, Athina Papakosta, Susan A. Bernal
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Distributed cracking mechanisms in micro-polypropylene based textile reinforced concrete Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 Vikram Dey, Anling Li, Jacob Bauchmoyer, Gozdem Dittel, Thomas Gries, Steve Schaef, Barzin Mobasher
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Analytical and experimental shear evaluation of GFRP-reinforced concrete beams Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Fausto Mistretta, Mario Lucio Puppio, Guido Camata, Antonio Nanni
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Fatigue life prediction of concrete under cyclic compression based on gradient boosting regression tree Mater. Struct. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Gui-Qin Liang, Xuan Chen, Bing-Yu Jiang, Chun-Song Jiang