A review on concrete fracture energy and effective parameters
This paper presents a discussion on the subject of fracture energy of concrete and effective
parameters. Therefore, it serves as an overview of the available approaches in determining …
parameters. Therefore, it serves as an overview of the available approaches in determining …
Recent progress on graphene oxide for next-generation concrete: Characterizations, applications and challenges
H Zeng, S Qu, Y Tian, Y Hu, Y Li - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Modern concrete infrastructure demands structural members with superior mechanical,
durability and smart properties to achieve multifunctional applications. To satisfy these …
durability and smart properties to achieve multifunctional applications. To satisfy these …
GPU-based discrete element model of realistic non-convex aggregates: Mesoscopic insights into ITZ volume fraction and diffusivity of concrete
Aggregates with realistic non-convex morphologies and their surrounding interfacial
transition zones (ITZs) significantly affect the diffusivity of concrete. Herein, we initially …
transition zones (ITZs) significantly affect the diffusivity of concrete. Herein, we initially …
The effect of two types of CSH on the elasticity of cement-based materials: Results from nanoindentation and micromechanical modeling
G Constantinides, FJ Ulm - Cement and concrete research, 2004 - Elsevier
It has long been recognized, in cement chemistry, that two types of calcium-silicate-hydrate
(CSH) exist in cement-based materials, but less is known about how the two types of CSH …
(CSH) exist in cement-based materials, but less is known about how the two types of CSH …
Microstructural characterization of ITZ in blended cement concretes and its relation to transport properties
The improvements in the overall performances of concrete with blended materials were
often ascribed to the modification of its hardened paste in general. In this paper, the effects …
often ascribed to the modification of its hardened paste in general. In this paper, the effects …
Experimental investigation and prediction of elastic modulus of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) based on its composition
Scientific design of the composition of UHPC is important in achieving desired elastic
modulus and prediction. In this paper, an analytical model based on composition through …
modulus and prediction. In this paper, an analytical model based on composition through …
Protected paste volume in concrete: Extension to internal curing using saturated lightweight fine aggregate
One difficulty in the field use of high-performance concrete is the extensive self-desiccation
and autogenous shrinkage that may occur due to its low water/cement ratio and the addition …
and autogenous shrinkage that may occur due to its low water/cement ratio and the addition …
Ionic transport features in concrete composites containing various shaped aggregates: a numerical study
The service life of concrete-based infrastructure and buildings is seriously shortened due to
the chloride-induced durability problems. In order to clarify the transport mechanism …
the chloride-induced durability problems. In order to clarify the transport mechanism …
Effects of aggregate bulking and film thicknesses on water permeability and strength of pervious concrete
Pervious concrete is produced by adding less than enough paste to fill the voids in the
aggregate to form drainage channels inside the concrete. However, the volume of voids in …
aggregate to form drainage channels inside the concrete. However, the volume of voids in …
Effect of internal curing by superabsorbent polymers–internal relative humidity and autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag mortars
This study experimentally investigated the effect of internal curing by superabsorbent
polymers (SAPs) for mitigating autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag (AAS) mortars …
polymers (SAPs) for mitigating autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag (AAS) mortars …