Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) demonstrates relatively high autogenous
shrinkage at early age due to the use of high binder content and low water-to-binder ratio of …

Cement composites like mortar and concrete are the most widely used construction material
in the world. Around 90% of the total carbon footprints of concrete manufacturing comes from …

Cement-based materials modified with SAP have been attracting much attention worldwide
due to their excellent crack resistance and durability as well as their wide availability and …

Concrete is a composite material that is widely used in the construction industry due to its
excellent mechanical and physical properties. Despite these benefits, concrete possesses …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) are a very effective means of decreasing high-performance
and ultra-high performance concrete autogenous shrinkage. However, their efficiency can …

Due to their exceptional mechanical properties, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are considered to
be one of the most promising reinforcing materials for the next generation of high …

In this work, drying shrinkage of four alkali-activated slag (AAS) mortars, prepared using
various types/dosages of activator, was characterized at four different levels of relative …

This paper presents various mechanisms that can explain the cause of excessive
autogenous shrinkage exhibited by alkali activated slag mortars (AASM) compared to …

The freshwater consumption in concrete production has been notably increased, owing to
the worldwide demand from the construction sector for the industrial and urban …

The utilization of shrinkage reducing admixture (SRA) in concrete has been received
considerable attention in recent years. SRA is being used very commonly to reduce the …