Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is attracting increasing interests worldwide due to
its superior mechanical properties and durability. Securing proper rheological properties can …

Progress in understanding hydration is summarized. Evidence supports the geochemistry
dissolution theory as an explanation for the induction period, in preference to the inhibiting …

Fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) has been widely used due to its perfect mechanical
performance, but inclusion of fibers has a decisive influence on the fresh properties …

A highly efficient mixture design should have a good balance among workability, strength,
durability, economic efficiency, and sustainability. Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) …

The incorporation of mineral additions to Portland cement reduces the amount of clinker
required in cement manufacture improving the eco-efficiency of this process. They also …

The rheological properties of fresh concrete are mostly described by means of the Bingham
model. For self-compacting concrete, the Bingham model is applicable in a lot of cases, but …

This paper is a bibliographic tool reviewing experimental and theoretical studies related to
cement hydration and microstructure development that have been published within the four …

Methacrylate ester as well as allylether based polycarboxylates (PCEs) were synthesized to
plasticize pastes of cement and silica fume having a water/cement ratio of 0.22. Methacrylate …

Fly ash microsphere (FAM) is a superfine fly ash. Being finer than cement, it can fill into the
voids between cement grains. To study the effects of adding FAM, cement paste samples …

As governments around the world take on ambitious construction projects, from housing to
infrastructure to transportation, the demand for cement is set to rise. It is anticipated that …