[HTML][HTML] Sustainability evaluation, engineering properties and challenges relevant to geopolymer concrete modified with different nanomaterials: A systematic review

O Zaid, NAH Sor, R Martínez-García… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Geopolymer, a novel binder material, possesses the potential to replace conventional
cement completely. Recent studies have investigated the incorporation of various …

[HTML][HTML] Characteristics of high-performance steel fiber reinforced recycled aggregate concrete utilizing mineral filler

O Zaid, FM Mukhtar, M Rebeca, MG El Sherbiny… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
In current state of the World, the pollution is increasing very fast. One of its major reason is
the production of huge quantity of cement which causes outflow of CO 2 into the …

Normal statistical fracture analysis of Roller-compacted concrete on the basis of non-linear elastic fracture mechanics

L Li, Y Wang, J Guan, C Xie, M Khan - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is widely used in dam structures; the fracture properties of
RCC directly affect the cracking resistance of RCC dams. Solving the discrete problem of the …

Synergetic effects of hybrid steel and recycled tyre polymer fibres on workability, mechanical strengths and toughness of concrete

M Chen, J Feng, Y Cao, T Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Recycled tyre polymer fibre (RTPF) has been considered an eco-friendly and promising
alternative to traditional polymer fibres to enhance the engineering behaviours of concrete …

[HTML][HTML] Ultra-thin Strain Hardening Cementitious Composite (SHCC) layer in reinforced concrete cover zone for crack width control

S He, S Mustafa, Z Chang, M Liang, E Schlangen… - Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the current study, experiments and numerical simulations were carried out to investigate
the cracking behavior of reinforced concrete beams consisting of a very thin layer (ie, 1 cm in …

[HTML][HTML] Distribution of porosity surrounding a microfiber in cement paste

S He, Y Chen, M Liang, EH Yang… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates the microstructural changes of cement paste due to the inclusion of
polymeric microfiber at different water-to-cement (w/c) ratios. A procedure to quantify the …

An experimental assessment of fracture parameters and microstructure of concrete exposed to calcium leaching

A Kargari, AH Akhaveissy, S Pietruszczak - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study delves into the intricate dynamics of calcium leaching in concrete, employing a
comprehensive approach to evaluate its impact on structural durability. Accelerated calcium …

Analytical methods for stress-crack width relationship and residual flexural strengths of 3D/4D/5D steel fiber reinforced concrete

C Ding, D Gao, A Guo - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, three methods were proposed to predict the stress-crack width (σ-w)
relationship and the residual flexural strengths of 3D/4D/5D steel fiber reinforced concrete …

Enhancing the resilience of cement mortar: Investigating Nano-SiO2 size and hybrid fiber effects on sulfuric acid resistance

ZF Akbulut, S Guler - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This article explores fortifying cement mortars against severe sulfuric acid (SLA) attacks by
studying the impact of nano-SiO 2 (NS), macro-steel (ST), and micro-polypropylene (PP) …

[HTML][HTML] Engineering application and stability verification of non-premixed UHPC production technology

Y Gao, J Ren, E Xie - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, the" non-premixed mixing technology with conventional equipment" suitable
for industrial large-scale production of Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is …