Using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in engineering infrastructures has
effectively resolved significant problems related to restoring existing and deteriorating …

Nanotechnology has been widely utilized in the microscopic to macroscopic modification of
building materials. The early hydration kinetics will have a significant impact on the …

This study presents a review of the up-to-date research work carried out on the PVC-FRP-
confined concrete. In such a composite system, the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube acts as a …

Peeling of a concrete layer adjacent to the adhesive is a common failure mode in carbon-
fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheet-strengthened concrete structures. The resistance to …

This study demonstrates a synergistic carbon-capture strategy, ie, using concrete washout
water and biochar together to achieve carbon-negative concrete. This strategy enabled the …

Structural adhesives were widely employed to apply fiber reinforce polymer (FRP) to
concrete for structural strengthening purposes. However, the influences of adhesive curing …

Three-dimensional (3D) printed concrete (3DPC), as one of the subset of digital fabrication,
has provided a revolution in the construction industry. Accordingly, scientists, experts, and …

There is a crucial problem of premature debonding failure in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)
sheet external bonding reinforcement for concrete structures. Using anhydrous ethanol as …

Proper disposal of waste medical masks has become increasingly urgent in order to protect
the ecosystem. Our exploratory study has proven the feasibility of producing waste mask …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant amount of waste medical masks being
generated, which if not properly managed would pose a substantial risk to the natural …