Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has received much attention in civil engineering in recent
years, mainly due to it improves the weak tensile strength and shrinkage cracks of concrete …

Traditional steel-based reinforcements face corrosion issues that compromise the durability
of concrete structures. Large concrete covers are recommended to mitigate corrosion of …

This study aims to investigate the radiation shielding efficiency of cement and geopolymer-
based mortars after exposure to elevated temperatures which may happen during the …

The mechanical properties of alkali-activated slag lightweight aggregate concrete (AAS-
LWAC) were deep investigated. A total of 108 AAS-LWAC samples were prepared for …

Research into recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) has been on the rise as there is a need to
preserve natural resources and promote sustainable infrastructure practices. In our previous …

In the present study, the test analyzed the effect of calcium carbonate whisker powder on the
properties of hybrid fiber concrete incorporated with basalt and mesh polypropylene fibers …

An experimental program consisting in producing and testing reinforced concrete pipes
(RCPs) under the three‐edge bearing tests considering different types of reinforcement was …

The aim of this study is to investigate the bearing capacity-settlement behavior of strip
footing settling on sand soil randomly reinforced with glass fiber, basalt fiber, macromesh …

Macro fibers could contribute to absorb energy through fiber sliding, which significantly
enhance the energy absorption capacity of concrete beams. In this research, the synergistic …

Using fibers in concrete is an effective method to enhance the tensile behavior and energy
absorption capacity of concrete structures. Synthetic fibers derived from petroleum products …