Effects of different supplementary cementitious materials on durability and mechanical properties of cement composite–Comprehensive review

TA Fode, YAC Jande, T Kivevele - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Ordinary Portland cement is the highest produced cement type in the world, however its
production is high energy consumption means expensive, huge natural resource …

[HTML][HTML] Additives in concrete to enhance neutron attenuation characteristics–A critical review

P Gokul, JA Kumar, R Preetha, S Chattopadhyaya… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
To benefit of humankind, radiation is used in medicine, industry, and academics, as well as
for generating electricity. Neutron radiation is a kind of ionisation emission that releases free …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of silica fume on the properties of sustainable cement concrete

HM Hamada, F Abed, HYB Katman, AM Humada… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The disposal of hazardous waste materials in landfills and open areas creates a severe
impact on the environment. Silica Fume (SF), a by-product from the ferrosilicon and silicon …

[HTML][HTML] Prediction of high strength ternary blended concrete containing different silica proportions using machine learning approaches

TV Nagaraju, S Mantena, M Azab, SS Alisha… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The most often utilized material in construction is concrete. High plasticity, good economy,
safety, and exceptional durability are a few of its characteristics. Concrete is a type of …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable façade cladding selection for buildings in hot climates based on thermal performance and energy consumption

SA Dabous, T Ibrahim, S Shareef, E Mushtaha… - Results in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Façade cladding system is essential contributor to the sustainable performance of buildings.
Holistic investigation of building facade cladding performance with respect to the regional …

Mortar and concrete with lime-rich calcined clay pozzolana: a sustainable approach to enhancing performances and reducing carbon footprint

MS Meddah, M Al Owaisi, M Abedi, AW Hago - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Low environmental impact sustainable building materials have become a crucial
requirement and challenges to the contemporary construction industry. This study is an …

Development of One-part geopolymers based on industrial carbonate waste

R Willson-Levy, A Peled, O Klein-BenDavid… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Growing environmental concerns have raised the need for sustainable alternatives to
conventional Portland cement. In this research Ca/Mg-carbonate based industrial wastes …

[HTML][HTML] Performance investigation and parameter optimization of ultra-light aerated concrete using orthogonal experimental design

P Wei, G Yin, M Shi, W Zhang, J Feng - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to investigate the influence of different experimental conditions and additives on the
performance of ultra-light aerated concrete (ULAC), more than 300 ULAC specimens with a …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing properties of unfired clay bricks using palm fronds and palm seeds

JB Niyomukiza, KC Nabitaka, M Kiwanuka, P Tiboti… - Results in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The building industry has been thriving all around the world. With global advancement,
particularly in technology, real estate development is evolving with the ongoing adoption of …

Automatic modeling for concrete compressive strength prediction using auto-sklearn

M Shi, W Shen - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Highlights What are the main findings? It's feasible to use AutoML for concrete compressive
strength prediction. Concrete compressive strength model based on AutoML has stronger …