Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is currently being utilized in sustainable materials owing to its
ultra-low density and superior thermal performance. It can be incorporated in concrete …

Increase in construction activities has led to rapid depletion of natural resources, particularly
aggregates which are utilized in the production of concrete. At the same time, there are huge …

The critical challenge for the cement production industry is the high emission of greenhouse
gases. For the sustainability in a cycling economy context civil and environmental engineers …

Lightweight cellular structures with porous architectures and controllable mechanical
characteristics are promising candidates for a broad range of prefabricated engineering …

Promoting the use of agricultural wastes/byproducts in concrete production can significantly
reduce environmental effects and contribute to sustainable development. Several …

The considerations for using alternative materials as coarse aggregate in construction
industry is driven by the needs to conserve natural resources, reduce the huge amount of …

The utilisation of locally available agro-waste ashes in concrete is a sustainable alternative
to carbon-intensive cement production. Although earlier studies have reported the potential …

Clean water is a vital need for all living creatures during their lifespan. However,
contaminated stormwater is a major issue around the globe. A wide range of contaminants …

This research focuses on developing single-size expanded polystyrene (EPS) lightweight
concrete reinforced with waste plastic fibres (WPFs) and evaluating its mechanical …

The unique internal structure and basic properties of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) and
glazed hollow bead (GHB) complicate the shrinkage deformation of aggregate thermal …