A comprehensive review on dry concrete: Application, raw material, preparation, mechanical, smart and durability performance

R Shao, C Wu, J Li - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Dry concrete, which can be understood literally, is defined as the fresh mixture of concrete
having no flowability with a very small slump value. It is a hardened mixture mixed with …

[HTML][HTML] Micro-chemomechanical properties of red mud binder and its effect on concrete

Y Liu, Y Zhuge, X Chen, W Duan, R Fan… - Composites Part B …, 2023 - Elsevier
Red mud is a hazardous waste generated from alumina production, and its safe disposal is
a worldwide issue. Although some previous studies have reused red mud in cement-based …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of micromechanics on dynamic compressive behavior of ultra-high performance concrete containing limestone powder

W Zhuang, S Li, Z Wang, Z Zhang, Q Yu - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
To improve sustainability and reduce costs, interest in using limestone powder (LP) in ultra-
high performance concrete (UHPC) has been increasing in recent years. Incorporating LP …

Mechanical performance and phase analysis of an eco-friendly alkali-activated binder made with sludge waste and blast-furnace slag

W Duan, Y Zhuge, CWK Chow, A Keegan, Y Liu… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
A new eco-friendly alkali-activated material (AAM) using two waste materials, including
drinking water treatment sludge (DWTS) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) …

[HTML][HTML] Value-added recycling of sludge and sludge ash into low-carbon construction materials: current status and perspectives

Y Xia, Y Liu, L Wang, Z Song, C Sun, Y Zhao… - Low-carbon Materials …, 2023 - Springer
Sludge as the by-product of wastewater treatment usually accumulates toxic substances that
require specific treatment before disposal. With the increase of sludge production, the safe …

Controllable setting time of alkali-activated materials incorporating sewage sludge ash and GGBS: The role of retarders

X Ma, D Shi, Y Xia, Y Zhao, M Liu, Y Yang - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Utilizing sewage sludge ash (SSA) for alkali-activated materials offers an environmentally
friendly approach to solid waste management. However, the rapid setting issue limits the …

Effect of alum sludge ash on the high-temperature resistance of mortar

Y Liu, Y Zhuge, CWK Chow, A Keegan, D Li… - Resources …, 2022 - Elsevier
The effect of high temperature on the mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties
of mortar containing alum sludge ash (ASA) was investigated in this paper. The ASA was …

[HTML][HTML] Physical and mechanical properties of expanded vermiculite (EV) embedded foam concrete subjected to elevated temperatures

J Liu, Y Zhuge, X Ma, M Liu, Y Liu, X Wu… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Expanded vermiculite (EV) is an innovative alternative to conventional fire-resistance
material due to exceptional thermal performance and non-combustible property. In this …

Modification of microstructure and physical properties of cement-based mortar made with limestone and alum sludge

Y Liu, Y Zhuge, W Duan, G Huang, Y Yao - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Alum sludge is a typical by-product of the drinking water industry. Due to the rapid
population growth and improved living standard, the amount of stockpiled sludge has …

A ternary blended binder incorporating alum sludge to efficiently resist alkali-silica reaction of recycled glass aggregates

W Duan, Y Zhuge, PN Pham, Y Liu… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Recycled glass has been widely used as aggregates in cement-based materials. However, it
may lead to a severe alkali-silica reaction (ASR) due to high reactive silica content in glass …