Large-scale additive manufacturing processes for construction utilise computer-controlled
placement of extruded cement-based mortar to create physical objects layer-by-layer …

The quest for sustainability in construction material usage has made the use of more
renewable resources in the construction industry a necessity. Plant-based natural fibres are …

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 …

High performance cement-based materials, such as high or ultra-high performance concrete
(HPC or UHPC) have been widely used and still faces the risk of cracking caused by …

Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) refer to a group of alternative materials to ordinary
Portland cement concrete with reduced environmental footprint. Despite several benefits of …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are particles which can take up a significant amount of
fluid. In this paper workability, microstructure and strength properties were compared for …

Abstract In this study, 0 to 75% volume of river sand was replaced by an equivalent amount
of pre-saturated lightweight sand (LWS) to enhance mechanical properties and reduce …

In this study, the effects of abaca fibers on the initial hydration and autogenous shrinkage
characteristics of cement were investigated with the aim of using natural abaca fibers as …

Abstract Service life and durability of reinforced concrete structures have become crucial
issues in all industrialized countries because of their economic and ecological relevance …

Commonly used internal curing (IC) agents (super absorbent polymers or lightweight
aggregate) to mitigate the higher levels of autogenous shrinkage in UHPC could possibly …