Influence of high temperatures on the mechanical and microstructural properties of hybrid steel-basalt fibers based ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)

M Khan, J Lao, MR Ahmad, JG Dai - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the major problem in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) after exposure to high-
temperatures is explosive spalling. Adding a single type of fibers alone is insufficient …

A Review of Novel Self-Healing Concrete Technologies

L Zhang, M Zheng, D Zhao, Y Feng - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Cracks and damage of concrete during service pose threats to its safety and durability.
Compared to traditional repair techniques, self-healing strategy for concrete repair is …

[HTML][HTML] The use of smart coatings for metal corrosion control

XR Nóvoa, C Pérez - Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
The present contribution aims at presenting some relevant developments in the
characterisation of corrosion phenomena in the presence of two commonly employed …

Thermal-dependent brittleness effect of ultra-high performance concrete exposed to cryogenic flexural loads by acoustic emission evaluation

B He, H Zhang, X Zhu, Q Zheng, O Onuaguluchi… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Ultra-high Performance Concrete (UHPC) exposed to cryogenic temperatures
typically fails in a brittle fashion, with a failure mode that is undesirable and catastrophic. In …

Enhancing self-healing efficiency of concrete using multifunctional granules and PVA fibers

C Zhang, M Wang, R Liu, X Li, J Yan, H Du - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Self-healing concrete can prolong the lifespan of structures by sealing cracks. This study
assessed the self-healing efficiency of combined multifunctional self-healing granules …

[HTML][HTML] Valorization of waste concrete powder (WCP) through silica fume incorporation to enhance the reactivity and hydration characteristics

P Vashistha, Y Oinam, S Pyo - Developments in the Built Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of this study is to utilize the bulk proportion of waste concrete powder (WCP) as
cementitious material in the fabrication of binder, and to investigate the impact of silica fume …

Natural bentonite as an internal curing agent in the production of eco-friendly ultra-high performance concrete with low autogenous shrinkage

X Zhao, JX Lu, W Tian, S Li, X Qi, Z Shui… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigated the use of natural bentonite as a green internal curing agent to
prepare eco-friendly ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) with low autogenous …

Investigation into compressive property, chloride ion permeability, and pore fractal characteristics of the cement mortar incorporated with zeolite powder

D Zhu, A Wen, D Mu, A Tang, L Jiang… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
As a non-homogeneous porous material, the microstructure of cementitious composites
critically affects the mechanical and durability properties. This paper aims to analyze the …

Chloride ion-induced deterioration in concrete under dry-wet cycling using the air-drying method

C Chen, Y Chen, J He, P Zhu, R Liu, X Wang - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the effect of different drying methods on the properties of concrete
subjected to dry-wet cycles. The drying process was simulated using air-drying to mimic sea …

Prediction model for equivalent exposure time in indoor dry-wet cycling tests for concrete in marine tidal zones

C Chen, Y Chen, Z Cai, X Zhang, P Zhu, R Liu… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Chloride ion erosion poses a major threat to the durability of concrete structures in coastal
environments, particularly in tidal zones with periodic seawater exposure. This study …