[HTML][HTML] Ensemble machine learning models for predicting the CO2 footprint of GGBFS-based geopolymer concrete

A Al-Fakih, E Al-wajih, RAA Saleh, IB Muhit - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
While geopolymer concrete (GPC) has gained popularity for its environmentally friendly
attributes compared to ordinary Portland cement, the absence of a prediction model for the …

Role of modified calcium montmorillonite and 5 A zeolite in microstructure and efflorescence formation of metakaolin-based geopolymer

Y Lu, Y Xu, L Meng, F Ouyang, J Cheng, P Duan… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
To reduce the efflorescence extent of metakaolin (MK)-based geopolymer, this study
introduced thermally activated modified calcium montmorillonite (MT) and 5 A zeolite (ZT) …

Molecular dynamics simulation of interfacial mechanical properties of crumb rubber concrete

G Yang, X Chen, J Xu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Crumb rubber concrete is a new type of cement concrete made from waste rubber as partial
aggregate. The mechanical properties and resistance to cracking of crumb rubber concrete …

Alternative Use of the Waste from Ground Olive Stones in Doping Mortar Bricks for Sustainable Façades

A San Vicente-Navarro, M Mendívil-Giro… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of achieving sustainability in construction is a reality. A useful strategy to achieve
this is the use of waste from agricultural activities. This waste could reduce the …

Behavior of hybrid steel and recycled polymer fibres reinforced rubberized concrete under flexural fatigue loading

Y Li, M Chen, T Zhang, M Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Recycled rubber granules (RRG) and recycled tyre polymer fibre (RTPF) as concrete
reinforcement are promising for developing eco-friendly materials and tackling solid waste …

Microstructural properties of alkali-activated mortars prepared from Fenton oxidation and heat-treated dyeing sludge as the substitutions of slag

D Tian, X Yang, Y Kang, D Hou, X Cong, S Lu - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates three treatment methods for removing organic residues and
enhancing dyeing sludge (DS) activity: high-temperature calcination, Fenton oxidation, and …

Multi-objective optimization of a triple-eccentric butterfly valve considering structural safety and sealing performance

C Wang, D Xu, K Huang, Y Liu, L Yang - ISA transactions, 2024 - Elsevier
The structural safety and sealing performance of a triple-eccentric butterfly valve are crucial
technical indicators that influence its reliability and service life. In this study, a new multi …

Strength characteristic and life cycle cost of sustainable bio-patch repair geopolymer mortar using rice husk ash as an alternative silica and alumina source

P Astuti, MS Isnaini, SD Ammar… - BIO Web of …, 2024 - bio-conferences.org
Rapid development in construction has increased cement use, raising CO₂ emissions.
Geopolymers offer an eco-friendly alternative, reducing reliance on cement. This study …

Low-Temperature Mixed Mode (I/II) Fracture Characterization of Polymerized Sulfur Modified AC Mixtures

S Ghafari, FM Nejad - Key Engineering Materials, 2024 - Trans Tech Publ
In this study, asphalt concrete (AC) mixtures were modified with polymerized sulfur, using
PG58-22 bitumen, and crushed siliceous aggregate. Modifications involved replacing the …

Optimizing Deep Artificial Neural Networks Generalization for Predicting Compressive Strength of Self-Compacting Concrete with Datasets Dominated by Features of …

S Ghafari, O Corbu - Available at SSRN 4939635 - papers.ssrn.com
This study focuses on enhancing the predictive accuracy and generalization of artificial
neural networks (ANN) for the compressive strength of self-compacting concrete (SCC) …