[HTML][HTML] Shrinkage mitigation in alkali-activated composites: A comprehensive insight into the potential applications for sustainable construction

M Amran, AM Onaizi, N Makul, HS Abdelgader… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The extant body of literature articulates a noticeable disparity in the susceptibility to cracking
and concomitant material degradation between alkali-activated composites (AAC) and …

Spalling behavior and performance of ultra-high-performance concrete subjected to elevated temperature: A review

O Zaid, F Althoey, MA Abuhussain, Y Alashker - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) surpasses normal strength concrete in
engineering properties such as durability under extreme conditions, strength, and ductility …

Pull-out behaviour of steel fibres embedded in ultra-high-performance concrete after exposure to high temperatures

D Zhang, J Jiang, Y Weng, D Wang, X Wu… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The paper examined the bond-slip behaviour of steel fibres embedded in ultra-high-
performance concrete (UHPC) after exposure to elevated temperatures. Different types of …

Smart cement for fire alarms and indoor climate control

H Wu, D Li, Z Zhao, S Tan, M Wang, Q Ma, J Wu… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fire alarms in buildings are essential for safety. However, due to the poor conductivity of
cement, it remains a challenge to detect fire without the assistance of other monitoring …

Residual strength of ultrahigh-performance hybrid fibre-reinforced concrete columns subjected to high temperatures

M Elsayed, M Ali, A Abd El-Azim - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The main goal of this research is to experimentally investigate the effects of hybrid fibres on
the residual strength of ultrahigh-performance fibre-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) columns …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of dynamic mechanical properties of steel fiber reinforced concrete under ambient temperature and after exposure to high temperatures

L Li, Z Wang, J Wu, X Du, H Wang, W Liu - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024 - Elsevier
The dynamic properties of concrete structures after being exposed to high temperatures play
a crucial role in post-disaster repair and accident prevention measures. This study examined …

The Influence of Metakaolin and Polypropylene Fiber Concrete on Mechanics Properties and Microstructure Combined Action under Multi-Salt Soaking and Freeze …

Y Gao, B Zhou, X Yao, J Guan, X Han - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The wide distribution of alpine saline areas in China is faced with two major problems, which
are salt intrusion and freeze–thaw. In total, 216 specimens were prepared with 6 kinds of …

What can we learn from over 1000 tests on fire-induced spalling of concrete? A statistical investigation of critical factors and unexplored research space

MK al-Bashiti, MZ Naser - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive statistical investigation of the largest database on fire-
induced spalling of concrete collected to date. In total, 1069 fire tests were collected and …

Effect of elevated temperatures on behaviour of recycled steel and polypropylene fibre reinforced ultra-high performance concrete under dynamic splitting tension

M Chen, F Yang, T Zhang, L Zhou - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the dynamic splitting resistance of ultra-high performance concrete
(UHPC) incorporating recycled steel (RS) and polyethene (PP) fibres at various …

NORM waste, cements, and concretes. A review

F Puertas, JA Suárez-Navarro, M Alonso López… - 2021 - digital.csic.es
The use of industrial waste and/or by-products as alternative sources of raw materials in
building materials has become standard practice. The result, more sustainable construction …